SAM4s SPS-300 Series Operators Manual.pdf

IRC FunctionsReportsUsing IRC, you can generate consolidated X (read) or Z (reset) reports from any register inthe system. The report option screen allows you to select “All” or specify individualregister(s) for consolidation. See “X Reports” on page 94 or “Z Reports” on page 104 fordetailed report-taking instructions.Busy RegistersReports cannot be taken from registers that are busy (inside a transaction) or powered “OFF”.The message “IRC NOT READY” will display if an attempt is made to communicate with aregister that is not available. The register number of the unavailable register will also display.Best Practice: In IRC systems it is recommended to use only the key lock to turn theregister to “OFF”. You may wish to leave the power switch in the “ON” positon and usethe Power Switch cover (see page 13) to prevent the register from being turned offinadvertently (and therefore not available for IRC functions.) With the power switch“ON” you can turn the key to “OFF” so that reports and polling function will remainavailable.Device SharingLimited device sharing is available for remote printers and Datatran integrated paymentappliances and polling. Through IRC, traffic from satellite registers is sent to the Datatran orprinter that is attached to one of the registers in the network. In the case of polling, the PCcan access satellite registers through the connection to one of the registers.Notes:Caution: The register where the shared device is connected will be momentarily busy whentraffic from a satellite register is communicated. The message “WORKING” will displaymomentarily on the register that is connected to the shared device until the communication iscomplete.Best Practice: In an IRC System where both a Datatran and remote printer are shared, it isrecommended that both devices be connected to the same register to reduce the amount ofcross-traffic between registers.Feature Notes:The Tracking File (Check File) cannot be shared through IRC. If check tracking is used, eachregister will maintain its own file. Separate check files on individual registers can be polledthrough IRC.Other optional RS-232 devices, such as scales, scanners, pole displays, and coin dispensersoperate exclusively with the register to which they are connected, and cannot be shared.276 • IRC (Inter-Register Communications) Appendix SAM4s SPS-300 Operator's & Programming Manual v1.2