When a point of sales terminal vendor sales tells you that a POS terminal has an IP43 or IP54 rating, do you really understand what this rating represents? Or are you confused about the meanings of IP43, IP54 or IP65?
Allow me to clarify the terms of IP numbers in the industry.
IP X1 X2
The 1st digit "X1" means the protection against solid objects.
The 2nd digit "X2" means the protection against liquids.
Let us see the 2 samples of rating as below,
[IP 43]
Protected against solid objects over 1mm (e.g. tools or wires). Protected against direct sprays up to 60 from the vertical.
[IP 65 ]
Completely protected against all dust. (e.g. powder, flour) Protected against low pressure jets if water is sprayed from all directions.
IP Rating Definition
| X1 | Rating Definition | X2 | Rating Definition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | No protection | 0 | No protection |
| 1 | Protected against solid objects over 50mm | 1 | Protected against vertically falling drop of water |
| 2 | Protected against solid objects over 12mm | 2 | Protected against direct sprays up to 15°ree; from the vertical |
| 3 | Protected against solid objects over 2.5mm | 3 | Protected against direct sprays up to 60°ree; from the vertical |
| 4 | Protected against solid objects over 1mm | 4 | Protected against direct sprays from all directions |
| 5 | Protected against dust--limited ingress | 5 | Protected against low pressure jets if water is sprayed from all directions |
| 6 | Completely protected against dust (e.g. Powder, Flour) | 6 | Protected against strong jets of water sprayed from all directions |
| 7 | Protected against the effects of temporary immersion between 15cm and 1m. Duration of test 30 min | ||
| 8 | Protected against long periods of immersion under pressure |
This new module enables restaurants to manage take-out orders more efficiently, delivering faster service and higher quality food, creating an exceptional guest experience. Features of the new home delivery order module include caller ID, an order management queue, internet-style searches for guest names and orders, repeat prior order and future delayed order features, and a robust guest database with multiple addresses and phone numbers, VIP status, and a notes section.
Multiple on-board interfaces make Solaris compatible with most POS systems, while automatic detection of the interface cable expedites system configuration. For investment protection, all Solaris scanners come standard with an integrated RF antenna and interlock compatibility for both Checkpoint and Sensormatic EAS systems. The scanner’s multifunctional RS232 auxiliary port provides a single point of communication for either a hand-held scanner or external scale.
Furthermore, LightSpeed now supports the new Web Store 1.1 (sold separately) and a new matrix system for size and colour information. Another new separately sold add-on is On-Target Reports offering customization of the 250+ reports that come bundled with every copy of LightSpeed.
Citizen Systems America launches a new high-speed POS printer, the CT-S310. The
new two.colour printer features 150 millimetres per second print speed,
standard dual interface (USB + serial, parallel or ethernet) and it can be positioned horizontally, vertically, or even wall mounted for extra versatility. Other features include drop-in paper loading, a long-life paper cutteran
optional built-in power base and barcode printing. The CT-S310 is Windows Vista compatible.
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The Retail Software Advice site is a new service helping retailers selecting the right retail point-of-sale software. According to the owners of the site, they have developed a very smart matching algorithm that matches buyers with the right software, much like Google matches you with web pages relevant to your keyword searches.
To search for software, you select one of the 22 retail verticals, the size of your business —strangely enough expressed in annual revenue, which is rather insignificant for POS selection, and check some of the optional features such as Inventory Management, CRM, accounting or e-commerce.
The search results are presented in a clear table with the main characteristics for each product found. There are also two handy buttons for requesting a free demo or pricing information.
The availability of Mac OS X-friendly Point of Sale solutions is giving Apple VARs a new window into small businesses. Retail and restaurant outlets looking for good-looking hardware more and more buy the Apple designed hardware, together with POS software such as XSilva Lightspeed (I will blog about this product in a separate post later). Besides the Apple hardware and the POS software, Mac resellers earn extra money with networking and typical Point of Sale devices such as barcode readers and receipt printers.
Read more at Apple VARs Cash In On Point-of-Sale Solutions
MerchantOS is a web-based Point of Sale solution which I found after one of their people left a comment on this blog. Today I finally had time to have a look at it, and as it is web-based they have a far easier job than other manufacturers offering a demo on their site. Talking about their site, they also do a good job explaining the benefits of web based solutions such as location independent availability and low software installation costs.
