APG Cash Drawer

APG Smart SerialPRO Interface #212A
Programmable Serial

An APG serial interface works with open architecture systems that use a computer or terminal to create point-of-sale systems without requiring a printer to operate the cash drawer. APG's serial interfaces are compatible with all popular software using a serial interface cash drawer.

APG's serial interfaces come in dedicated and programmable models. The APG SerialPRO II Dedicated Serial interface incorporates unique digital technology to maximize flexibility and eliminate unauthorized openings, providing a higher level of security than most other dedicated interfaces. In addition, it doesn't require its own power supply and it is available in any of the APG cash drawer product lines.

APG's easy-to-program, Smart SerialPRO interface comes with a "Y" cable making it ideal when the serial cash drawer needs to share a port with a pole display or another device. The Smart SerialPRO is especially applicable for vertical markets that use a standard 80 column printer at the POS workstation such as home improvement centers, auto parts, and rental stores. This interface is fully programmable to ensure compatibility with all specific serial interface requirements. It's available in the APG Classic and Series 6000 cash drawers.

Both products include DIP switches and diagnostic lights to facilitate easy programming and quick installation. A drawer status reporting feature is included to support the system's security. Digital technology ensures that these interfaces will not accidentally activate when the power goes on or off.

In an open architecture system, the best solution is an APG serial interface cash drawer.

APG Cash Drawer Smart SerialPRO
Programmable Serial Interface

Product description
The Programmable Serial interface is the most secure and versatile cash drawer interface for serial interface applications. Its unique design allows it to be programmed to your specific opening character sequence with the use of a set of DIP switches located on the bottom of the drawer. This programmability, combined with the supplied "Y" cable, allows the drawer to share a serial port with another cash drawer or another serial device such as a pole display. A drawer status switch feature allows for better cash control by reporting back the drawer position.
Diagnostic lights mounted on the circuit board make setup quick and easy when time is critical. The included set of gender change connectors make installations go quickly since it can be plugged into any standard serial port.

Product features

• DIP switch selection of character(s) for opening the drawer
• Uses 1 or 2 characters for opening (user selectable)
• DIP switch selection of serial port protocol
• Diagnostic lights provide setup information for power, signal received and serial port protocol
• External 115 VAC power supply is provided
• Share the port with another drawer or other serial products with the "Y" cable provided
  60" leg of "Y" cable terminated with a DB25F connector
  15" leg of "Y" cable terminated with a DB25M connector
• DB25M to DB9F and DB25M to DB25M serial port adapters are provided.

This interface is available in the Classic and S6000 product lines.

Typical part number
M212A CW 1816

M= type
212A= interface
CW= color
Size= 1816

APG Cash Drawer SerialPRO II Interface
Dedicated Serial Interface

Product description
The SerialPRO II Dedicated Serial Interface is a cost effective, dedicated serial interface. A unique digital design provides several DIP switch selectable opening pulse/character choices and helps prevent unauthorized openings. The drawer must be the only device attached to the serial port for proper operation.

The interface is powered by the serial port which eliminates the need for an external power supply and cable. A drawer status switch feature allows for better cash control by reporting back to the software the position of the drawer. Diagnostic lights mounted on the circuit board make setup quick and easy when time is critical.

Product features

• Digital design allows for specific pulse/character selection and virtually eliminates unauthorized openings
• DCE or DTE source input is DIP switch selectable
• Powered by the serial port, it can consistently be opened every 6 seconds
• Included 12VDC external power supply may be used if faster openings are desired
• Diagnostic LEDs provide set up information for power and signal received
• DIP switch selection of pulse/character selection
• DIP switch selection of drawer status reporting choices include CTS, RI, or none
• Hardware handshake provided
• 5' external interface cable terminated with a DB9F
• 12" DB9M to DB25F adapter cable provided.

This interface is available in the S100, Classic, and the S6000C cash drawer product lines.

Typical part number
M 484 CW 1816

M= type
484= interface
CW= color
Size= 1816

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