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      Peripherals / Devices

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      Used to manage/view Peripheral / Device configurations in Touch. Displays a list of currently configured Peripherals / Devices. Refer HERE for a list of the currently supported Peripherals / Devices.

       

      To Be Considered     ▲ ▼

      • If USB Peripherals are being used, it is recommended that Windows is configured to NOT allow them to go to sleep. Ensure the Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power Device Manager option (as shown below) is NOT selected.

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      What Is Required?     ▲ ▼

      • Touch will need to be installed and operational.

       

      What Is Supported?      ▲  ▼

      The following lists the Peripherals / Devices that are supported in Touch:

      • Alternate EFT - Aston Club and Flexi-Net TITO options are now included in the EFTPOS Peripheral as well. Refer HERE for more information.
      • Barcode Scanner - RS232/USB or OPOS.
      • Barrel Promotion Printer - For Barrel Promotions.
      • Caller ID - Looks up a Customer based on the incoming phone number.
      • Cash Drawer - How to setup a cash drawer - Up to 4 per SwiftPOS Touch terminal.
      • Clerk RF Reader - For RF (Radio Frequency) receivers to identify Clerk/Staff Member/etc wrist bands.
      • Console Serial POS Interface - Reseller Help - For Fuel Kentronics information.
      • Customer Facing Display - For displaying advertising and sales journal information to Customers/Members/Patrons/etc. Makes use of Advertising Image/Video (MP4) files.
        • Advertising - Setup and Scheduling of Advertising Image/Video (MP4) for Customer Advertising.
      • Drive Thru Customer Display - For 3rd Party Customer Ordering Drive Thru systems (Summit).
      • EFTPOS - For EFTPOS devices.
      • Ethernet I/O Door Controller - For devices that control Door Access.
      • Finger Print Reader - For identifying Clerk/Staff Members/etc.
      • Fiscal Device - Used to meet the tax reporting compliance obligations of the Fijian government.
      • Floor Printer - For the printing of dockets for Pass/Wait Staff.
      • Fuel Pump Interface - For POSTEC Controller and QuickFuel Controller.
        • Fuel Pump Interface - For the Enabler Fuel System.
        • Fuel Pump Interface - Interface for Kentronics Fuel Pumps in Service Stations. Reseller Help - For Fuel Kentronics information.
        • Fuel Drive Off - QuickFuel Drive Off Process and Reporting
      • Image Acquisition Device - Enables the capturing of Customer/Member photo's from the SwiftPOS Touch terminal.
      • Keyboard Input Device - For USB devices that emulate keyboard input. Recommend using Barcode Scanner or RFID Reader instead and REMOVE the "Keyboard Input Device" because it can create confusion with masking for other devices. It should not be necessary to have this device in your settings.
      • Kitchen Printer - For the printing of Meal/Drinks/etc orders. More than 1 is allowed.
      • Kitchen Video System - For the display and tracking of kitchen Orders. These can be bumped, recalled and expedited as needed. Note : A KVS peripheral cannot be added when attempting to do this from a Touch Lite type SwiftPOS Touch terminal. An appropriate message will be displayed.
      • Kitchen Video System Legacy.
      • Label Printer - For the printing of Price/Product labels for Fruit and Vegetables.
      • Line Display - Customer 2 Line Display settings.
      • Magnetic Card Swipe Reader - For Magnetic Card readers. USB card reader options - RS232 or OPOS - Keyboard Input Device - Card Masks.
      • Member Card Printer - Used to configure the Printer settings for printer Member Cards.
      • Member RF Reader - For RF (Radio Frequency) receivers to identify Customer/Member/Patron/etc RFID wrist bands.
      • Menu Board (Not Supported) - Refer HERE for more information.
      • NFC Card Reader - For Customer/Member lookups using a NFC (Near Field Communication) reader.
      • Order Printer - For the printing of Web/Phone orders. More than 1 is allowed.
      • Pager System - For paging Customers/Staff/etc using Paging Systems.
      • PINPAD - For Pinpad devices to facilitate the entry of a Pin when redeeming Vouchers.
      • Raffle Ticket Barrel Printer - For the printing of Raffle Tickets.
      • Receipt Printer - For the printing of Receipts/Tax Invoices. More than 1 is allowed.
      • RF Reader - For RF (Radio Frequency) receivers to identify Members/Patrons/Staff/etc.
      • Service Indicator.
      • Third Party Vending Machine - Golf Ball dispensing, Locker Room vending and Internet access code vending.
      • Voucher Printer - For the printing of Vouchers. More than 1 is allowed.
      • Voucher Printer Alternate - Set to specify an Alternate Printer for printing Vouchers. This is used in conjunction with the Use Alternate Printer option.

       

      How To      ▲ ▼

       

      How To Add A Peripheral?      ▲ ▼

      • Navigate to the Peripheral List menu option in the Terminal Settings menu in Touch.
      • Select the Add New button.
      • In the Add New Peripheral screen:
        • Select from the Peripheral Type drop-down list the type of Peripheral being added. Refer HERE for configuration information specific to the Peripheral / Device being added.
        • Enter a description in the Description setting that appropriately describes the Peripheral / Device being added.
        • Select OK to add the Peripheral / Device and open the appropriate configuration screen.
      • The configuration screen for the new Peripheral / Device will be displayed. Configure the Peripheral / Device. Refer HERE for a list of what is supported.
      • If a Test option is available, select it to test the configuration.
      • Once satisfied, select Save to save the changes and exit.

       

      Screens      ▲ ▼

       

      Add New Peripheral Screen      ▲ ▼

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      To access, select the Add New button in the Peripherals And Devices screen. Used when a Venue wants to add a new Peripheral / Device in Touch.

      • Peripheral Type - Select from the drop-down list of Peripheral types that are supported. Refer HERE for a list of what is supported.
      • Description - Displays/Enter the description of the Peripheral selected.

       

      Peripherals And Devices Screen      ▲ ▼

       

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      To access, select the Peripheral List menu option in the Terminal Settings menu. Used when a Venue wants to add a Peripheral / Device in Touch.

      • Add New - Select to open the Add New Peripheral screen below, to add a new Peripheral to the terminal. Refer HERE for a list of what is supported.
      • Edit - Select to open the configuration screen relevant to the selected Peripheral / Device, to edit. Refer HERE for configuration information specific to the Peripheral / Device being edited.
      • Remove - Select to remove the selected Peripheral / Device from Touch.

       

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