IBM 4683 POINT OF SALE TERMINAL MODELS, DISPLAYS, AND ENHANCEMENTS Announcement Letter Number 187-240 dated December 15, 1987 US - Last Revised on December 15, 1987 Brief Description of Announcement, Charges, and Availability The 4683 Model A01 provides 2,048K bytes of storage for use by applications requiring more than the 1,024K bytes available on the 4683 Model 001. The 4683 Model A02 is a special version of the Model 002 containing a limited back-up capability for use with IBM Personal Computers or Personal System/2s (TM) via a 4683 Model 2 Attachment Adapter Kit (#8314). New enhancements for all 4683 models include a Hand-held Bar Code Reader (#4500), a 228mm (9-inch) Monochrome Display (#7428), and a Matrix Keyboard (#3323), as well as the ability to attach an IBM 8503 Monochrome Display or 8513 Color Display. In addition, the Store Loop Cable for the 4683 Models 001 and A01 is now a separately priced feature and new, simplified ordering procedures for 4683 Model 002 and A02 cables and legend sheets for the 50-key keyboard are being implemented. Purchase Prices: 4683 Model 001 $2,905 4683 Model A01 3,455 4683 Model A02 1,440 Store Loop Cable (#4040) 41 Hand-Held Bar Code Reader (#4500) 950 Matrix Keyboard (#3323) 560 228mm (9 inch) Monochrome Display (#7428) 300 228mm Display Pedestal-Integrated (#7426) 70 228mm Display Pedestal-Distributed (#7429) 24 Integrated Display Cable (#8277) 60 Distributed Display Cable(#8278) 78 Planned Availability Date: December 31st, 1987 - 4683 Models A01/A02; #4500; #3323 January 29th, 1988 - #4000 (P/N 83X7601) March 25th, 1988 - #7428 (TM) Trademark of the International Business Machines Corporation. Customer Letter Section HIGHLIGHTS o 4683 Model A01 with 2,048K bytes of storage. Recommended when in-memory files within the 4683 are required. o 4683 Model A02 with limited back-up capability. For use in store systems when the point of sale terminals are attached to either IBM Personal Computers or IBM Personal System/2 via the 4683 Model 2 Attachment Adapter Kit. o A Hand-Held Bar Code Reader reads UPC -- A/E, EAN -- 13/8, Code 39 and Interleaved 2 of 5 labels. o A new Matrix Keyboard. Recommended for applications requiring a large number of pre-defined keys. o A 228mm (9-inch) Monochrome Display with integrated and distributed pedestal and cable features. o Attachment of the IBM 8503 Monochrome Display or 8513 Color Display. o Store Loop Cable changed to chargeable special feature -- 4683 Model 001 purchase price is modified to allow for this change. User must indicate need for cable or indicate cable is not required. DESCRIPTION o 4683 Model A01 The 4683 Model A01 is comprised of a base unit with 2,048K bytes of storage, a microprocessor, and cable receptacles that allow the attachment of all announced 4683 features and one 4683 Model 2.The base unit also has two slots that allow feature expansion options to be added that increase the number of input and output devices that can be attached. The increased storage permits the use of enriched applications, including in-memory memory files. The 4683 Model A01 terminal communicates with the IBM 5170 Personal Computer AT/Store Controller via a high speed store loop at 38.4 kbs. o 4683 Model A02 The 4683 Model A02 is comprised of a base unit with limited back-up capability when attached to an IBM Personal Computer or Personal System/2. It has the same input and output attachment capability as the Models 001 and A01. When the PC or PS/2 is non-operational the Model A02 is capable of the following: Item description (up to 20 characters) entry, price entry, automatic totaling, tax must be manually calculated, total displayed and change calculation, special separate back-up totals are up-dated and the cash drawer is opened along with the printing of the customer receipt and journal entry. Full transaction data for later up-dating of files is printed on the journal roll. ATTACHABLE DISPLAYS IBM 8503 MONOCHROME DISPLAY: The monochrome display for the Personal System/2 announced in April 1987 is now available on the 4683. This display attaches to the 4683 via Feature Expansion A cards shipped after January 29, 1988. The display has the following characteristics: 12 inch monochrome display, tilt/swivel base, external brightness and contrast controls, paper-white phosphors coating on tube. Limitation: Cannot be used with Feature A Cards shipped prior to January 29, 1988. IBM 8513 COLOR DISPLAY: The color display for the Personal System/2 announced in April 1987 is now available on the 4683. This display attaches to the 4683 via Feature Expansion A cards shipped after January 29, 1988. The display has the following characteristics: 12 inch color display -- 256 colors display capability (7 on 4683), tilt/swivel base, external brightness and contrast controls. Limitation: Cannot be used with Feature A Cards shipped prior to January 29, 1988. SPECIAL FEATURES The following new special features apply to all models of the 4683. HAND-HELD BAR CODE READER (#4500): Reads bar codes utilizing LED (Light Emitting Diode) technology for lighting the label and CCD (Charge Coupled Diode) sensor for reading the label. The device reads UPC -- A/E, EAN = 13/8, Code 39, and Interleaved 2 of 5 code. Also included is a device holder suitable for attachment to a checkstand. The Bar Code Reader is attached to the 4683 by cable. Limitation: Cannot be used with the 1520 Hand-Held Scanner. Maximum: One. Customer Setup: Yes. 228MM (9 INCH) MONOCHROME DISPLAY (#7428): physically smaller than, but in amount of data and its presentation compatible with the 8503/8513 displays. It attaches to Feature Expansion A cards shipped after January 29, 1988. It can display 1000 characters (40X25). Limitation: Cannot be used with Feature A Cards shipped prior to January 29, 1988. Maximum: Two. Customer Setup: Yes. STORE LOOP CABLE (#4040): Provides the connection between the point of sale terminal and the store loop wiring. The shielded cable is 4 m (13 ft) long and has an IBM Cabling System data connector (self-shorting) at the end that connects to the store wiring and an SDL plug at the end that connects to the 4683 Model 1 or A01. Maximum: One. Customer Setup: Yes. MATRIX KEYBOARD (#3323): Provides item selection keys, numeric keys in a data entry arrangement, system function keys, an audible alarm and a managers override keylock. The item selection keys are fixed keys and are legended by a customer defined and removable overlay. A protective shield is used over the overlay. Each item selection key is under user-program control. The keyboard includes: o 126 item selection keys in a 7 row by 18 column arrangement. o 11-key keypad in data entry arrangement. o Two system function keys. o Manager's keylock. o Four terminal status indicators. o An audible alarm having 3 tone frequencies and 2 volume levels under program control. o Set of labels that includes three overlays, one overlay protective shield, and one set of blank label sheets in six colors. Note: See Customer Replaceable Parts for ordering additional overlays, protective shields and blank legend sheets. The keyboard can be used in an integrated or distributed configuration (See the previously announced specify section for lock insert ordering instructions.) Prerequisite: Either the integrated (#3325) or Distributed (#3326) Keyboard Cable. Limitation: Cannot be used with the 50-key Modifiable Keyboard (#3320) or Alphanumeric Keyboard (#3322). Maximum: One. Customer Setup: Yes. SPECIFY OPTIONS 50-KEY MODIFIABLE KEYBOARD PREPRINTED LEGEND SHEET: Specify one of the following for each 50-Key Modifiable Keyboard (#3320) ordered. o #9530 when preprinted legend sheets are required with the keyboard, or o #9531 when legend sheets are not required 4683 MODEL 2 WITHOUT PREREQUISITE ATTACHMENT CABLES: Specify #9520 when 4683 Model 2 attachment cables are not to be shipped with the machine. The reference IBM Lock Serial number MM928 has been changed to MM987. The specify code (#9204) and the lock part number (# 4783904) remain the same. MACHINE ELEMENTS The Matrix Keyboard is available as a Machine Element. Machine Elements are ordered by part number and can be ordered independently of the 4683 base control unit. Machine Elements are not eligible for IBM Maintenance Agreement service when not used in conjunction with a 4683 base control unit, and are not eligible for discounts except under the Volume Procurement Amendment. Proof of purchase is required for warranty service. See "Charges" below for Machine Element Part Number and purchase price. PUBLICATIONS The appropriate 4680 Store Systems publications will be updated to reflect this announcement. Additional copies of the publications are available immediately. EDUCATION SUPPORT See your IBM marketing representative for details. SCHEDULE Planned availability is December 31st, 1987, for 4683 Models A01 and A02, the Hand-Held Bar Code Reader, and Matrix Keyboard; January 29th, 1988 for Feature Expansion A (#4000) P/N 83X7601; and March 25th, 1988 for the 228mm (9 inch) Monochrome Display. TECHNICAL INFORMATION SPECIFIED OPERATING ENVIRONMENT MACHINE REQUIREMENTS: The 4683 Model A01 is attached via store loop wiring to an IBM 5170 Store Controller Model 849. Unless #9540 (no store loop cable) is specified, a Store Loop Cable (#4040) must be ordered. The 4683 Model A02 is attached to an IBM Personal Computer or Personal System/2 via a 4683 Model 2 Attachment Adapter Kit (#8314). Attachment of the new displays; 228 mm Monochrome Display (#7428), 8503 Monochrome Display, and 8513 Color Display to all 4863s requires a Feature Expansion A Card (#4040) shipped after January 29, 1988-- Part Number 83X7601. Note: Attachment of the old displays; 300 mm (12 inch) Monochrome Display (#3354) and 346 mm Color Display (#3352) requires a Feature Expansion A Card (#4040) shipped prior to January 29, 1988 -- Part Number 4783791. PROGRAMMING REQUIREMENTS: Version 1, Release 3 of the IBM 4683 Operating System licensed program (5669-033) or equivalent is required for the 4683 Model A01, the Matrix Keyboard, new displays, and the Hand-Held Bar Code Reader support. COMPATIBILITY: The 4683 Models A01 and A02 the three new displays, the Matrix Keyboard (#3323), and the Hand-held Bar Code Reader (#4500) are not compatible with IBM 3683/3684 or other previous IBM Store Systems or Point of Sale Terminals. PLANNING INFORMATION CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES: The 4683 Models A01 and A02 are designated as customer setup as are the Hand-Held Bar Code Reader, the 228mm and 8503 Monochrome Displays and the 8513 Color Display, and the Matrix Keyboard. The customer is responsible for unpacking and setup of the components in accordance with the setup instructions provided by IBM. CABLE ORDERS: All I/O devices are cable attached to the 4683 base control unit. The basic I/O devices must be ordered with an integrated or distributed cable depending on the desired terminal configuration. Cables must be ordered to connect the 4683 Model 002 to the 4683 model A01. A store loop attachment cable must either be ordered or deliberately not ordered (#4040 or #9540) for each 4683 Model 001 and A01. The customer must provide all necessary cables and connectors for the store loop. See IBM 4680 Store Systems: Preparing Your Site (GA27-3692) for store loop and connector requirements. INSTALLABILITY: All components of the 4683 have a numerical identification for ease of installation. Each special feature, its respective cable, and base control unit connector are identified by corresponding numbers. The customer setup procedures are sequenced using these numbers. PROBLEM DETERMINATION: During the warranty period the customer is responsible for identifying the failing element using the IBM provided procedures. After the warranty period the customer's responsibility is limited to identifying the failing machine with the IBM provided procedures. PACKAGING: The 4683 Models 001 and A01 are shipped with a storage retention battery and the 4683 Point of Sale Terminal Installation Guide. The 4683 Models 002 and A02 are shipped with only the Installation Guide. ACCESSORIES The following 4683 replacement parts are available for direct customer ordering and are not covered under the IBM Maintenance Agreement. Customer replaceable parts may be ordered from: IBM Corporation DCO Dept. N05 P.O. Box 12845 Lexington, KY 40583 or Call (606) 232-5831 MATRIX KEYBOARD LEGEND SHEETS: Blank legend sheets in a selection of six colors for the Matrix Keyboard. The legend sheets may be printed and the adhesive backed tabs removed and installed on the overlays listed below. The sheets are packaged in minimum ordering quantities of 10 by color. Order the following numbers: Item Color IBM Part No. Package Qty. Blank Legends White 76X0120 10 Blank Legends Yellow 76X0121 10 Blank Legends Red 76X0122 10 Blank Legends Blue 76X0123 10 Blank Legends Green 76X0124 10 Blank Legends Tan 76X0125 10 MATRIX KEYBOARD PROTECTIVE OVERLAY SHIELD: A removable shield that protects a legended overlay installed on the Matrix Keyboard. The protective shields are packaged in minimum ordering quantities of five. Order P/N 76X0128. MATRIX KEYBOARD OVERLAY: Provides an overlay that can be legended either by direct printing the overlay or by using the adhesive legends from the legend sheets as noted above. The overlay is packaged in minimum ordering quantities of 10. Order P/N 76X0129. Accessories and/or Supplies can be purchased from IBM's authorized distributors or from NDD's IBM Direct Response Operations (DRO). Call IBM DRO toll free at 1-800-IBM-2468. Mail orders should be sent to: IBM Corporation IBM Direct Response Operations Systems Product Department One Culver Road Dayton, NJ 08810 SECURITY, AUDITABILITY, AND CONTROL User management is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communications facilities. TERMS AND CONDITIONS VOLUME PURCHASE DISCOUNT: Volume purchasing is available under the Volume Procurement Amendment (VPA) to the Agreement for Purchase of IBM Machines. The 4683 Model A01 and A02 are included in Category A of the IBM Store Systems Products VPA Exhibit No.: STOR-2. For further information regarding volume orders, contact your IBM marketing representative. IBM CREDIT CORPORATION FINANCING: Term leases and installment payment plans are available for commercial and state and local government customers. CUSTOMER FULFILLMENT OPTION APPLIES: No ELIGIBLE MACHINE UNDER ALTERNATIVE CERTIFICATION FOR IBM MACHINES: No WARRANTY PERIOD: Three months TYPES OF SERVICE o Warranty - Customer Carry-In Repair (CCR) o Warranty Option - IBM On-Site Repair (IOR) o IBM Maintenance Agreement - IBM On-Site Repair (IOR) MACHINE GROUP: A IBM HOURLY SERVICE RATE CLASSIFICATION: One. CORPORATE SERVICE AMENDMENT: The 4683 is eligible for the Corporate Service Amendment to the IBM Maintenance Agreement. MID-RANGE SERVICE AMENDMENT: The 4683 is eligible for the Mid-Range Service Amendment to the IBM Maintenance Agreement. PRODUCT AVAILABILITY STATUS: New product available. CUSTOMER SETUP: Yes, CSU allowance is one day. IBM setup is available at the applicable IBM hourly service rate and terms. PRE-INSTALLATION TEST ALLOWANCE: None ON-SITE ALLOWANCE: None EDUCATIONAL ALLOWANCE: None. CHARGES Model Purchase Feature Price 4683 Point of Sale Terminal 001 $ 2,905 * A01 3,455 A02 1,440 Matrix Keyboard 3323 560 Store Loop Cable 4040 41 * Hand-held Bar Code Reader 4500 950 728mm Monochrome Display 7428 300 228mm Display Pedestal Integrated 7426 70 Distributed 7429 24 Display Cable Integrated 8277 60 Distributed 8278 78 * Prices reflect change of cable to a chargeable special feature. Minimum Annual Warranty Minimum Option Maintenance Model/ Charge Charge Feature IOR IOR 4683 Point of Sale Terminal 001 $ 129 $ 162 A01 143 172 A02 72 85 Matrix Keyboard 3323 41 50 Hand-held Bar Code Reader 4500 23 30 228mm Monochrome Display 7428 25 30 Machine Element Part Purchase Number Price Matrix Keyboard 76X0110 $560