1. Interfaces 101
Interfaces provide connectivity for the drawers to virtually any POS device (printer, terminal, tablet etc.) in the industry.

2. Interfaces 101
Interfaces that allow you to plug into virtually any POS device
Both hardwired and detachable, MultiPRO® cables are available for connecting to any POS printer
Ethernet and Bluetooth interfaces are available for mobile environments
USB, Serial, and parallel computer interfaces are also available.

3. Receipt Printer/ Terminal
Interface Guide
How do I connect my Cash Drawer?
What does your POS software recommend?
MultiPRO® Interface
vdc
vdc
/24vdc
SerialPRO® Interface
(212A) Programmable Serial Interface
SerialPRO II® Interface
(484A)
Dedicated Serial Interface
USBPRO™ Interface
(554A)
NetPRO® Interface
(470)
(480)
(490)
BluePRO® Device
(510)
Ethernet
Bluetooth
USB
Serial
Receipt Printer/ Terminal
Update for Q2

4. Why would I choose one connection type over another?
Interface Guide
Why would I choose one connection type over another?
Printer Driven Interface
Lowest cost electronic interface
Easy connection
Most POS packages have this option
Serial – COM port
POS software requires it
A printer is not included in the POS package
USB
Works well with MAC computers
Wired Ethernet
Mobile environment
Multiple tablets and drawers
“Thin” environment
POS package requires it
Wifi Ethernet
Full mobility is desired
No wired cable drop
Requires 110v outlet
Move drawer as often as the store changes
Power over Ethernet (PoE) available
Bluetooth
One to one relationship with drawer and mobile device
No Ethernet required

5. Interface Guide: DirectPRO™ Interface
Features:
The DirectPRO™ interface has a hardwired cable to connect to a specific POS device such as a POS printer
Most economical interface solution available
Cable attached to the drawer
Drawer status switch is included
Each drawer is wired to work specifically with the desired terminal or printer

6. Interface Guide: SerialPRO® Interface
Features:
A dedicated serial (484A) interface with easy configurability to fit the application
Offers selectable security and open code levels
No power supply required
A power supply is provided for those applications if desirable
Supports drawer status reporting
May be opened every three seconds when the included power adapter is attached
Exclusive LED Diagnostics for easy installation

7. Interface Guide: MultiPRO® Interface
Features:
APG’s 320 MultiPRO® Interface, 420 MultiPRO® II Interface, and the 520 MultiPRO® III Interface
A cash drawer can be connected to a POS system in many ways. The most common way is to connect a drawer to a receipt printer
The MultiPRO® interface allows the drawer to be connected to many different POS printers by simply changing the external cable that is wired for that printer
All POS printers have a RJ11 port commonly called a DK port for connecting the drawer. The printer can be connected to the POS system via USB, Serial, Ethernet and even a parallel port. The command to open the cash drawer is provided by the POS system to the printer.

8. Interface Guide: USBPro™ Interface
Features:
A drawer can also be connected directly to the POS system by way of the USB port
The USB (554A) interface is becoming more popular in retail terminals and it’s being written into the next generation of software
Offers true plug and play capabilities
Bus-powered USB cash drawer
Includes the Windows Driver and Programmers guide
Flexible and easy to integrate
Provides higher security to your POS system
Diagnostic lights assist in setup

9. Interface Guide: Smart SerialPRO® Interface
Features:
The programmable serial (212A) interface that is configured to open on very specific serial criteria
A drawer can also be connected directly to the POS system by way of the serial port
Dip switches offer selectable security levels and open codes
Exclusive LED Diagnostics for easy installation.
Can share the serial port with another device, even another cash drawer
Supports the drawer status
Power supply included

10. NetPRO® Ethernet Interface for Cash Drawers
NetPRO® Ethernet Interface for cash drawers are available in both wired and wireless configurations and communicate with retailer’s mobile POS devices for cash drawer control. 

11. NetPRO® Interface: Mobile and Thin Client Transactions
Features:
Allows for multiple devices to be paired with a single drawer
Offers full mobility
Bar code label or biometric scanner for ‘claiming’ the networked drawer
Thin client doesn’t require another device to connect the drawer to the system such as a printer or full function PC
Includes drawer status reporting

12. NetPRO® Interface: Asset Management
Features:
Cash Drawer usage statistics stored in non volatile memory
Battery back-up for an estimated 10 year life
On-board statistics help optimize useful life of each of the drawers
Device name and service data can be written to the device header
Remote access to the drawer data helps established maintenance schedule
Reporting possible on the above features
Remote tech support

13. NetPRO® Interface: Loss Prevention
Features:
Logging of cash drawer access events
Date/time stamp of openings
Ability to talk to any other Ethernet device
Turn on security cameras
Send alerts to the store manager
Historical Cash Drawer access event log stored in the interface non volatile memory
Drawer open alarm option can be programmed to allow the drawer to beep if the drawer is open too long or opened by a key or…

14. NetPRO® Interface Proximity Claiming

15. NetPRO® Ethernet Interface Framework

16. BluePRO® Bluetooth Device

17. BluePRO® Bluetooth Device

18. BluePRO® Bluetooth Device
Features:
Wirelessly synchronizes a mobile device and cash drawer within a personal area network
Accepts connection from a printer-kick cash drawer so it can be paired with a mobile device
Pairing is achieved when the tablet is placed within three feet of the Bluetooth controller
The cash drawer device requires the use of a power adapter which is included
APG provides demonstration applications for Android, iOS, and Windows
The BluePRO® Bluetooth External Device is MFi certified for iPhone, iPod, and iPad

19. Universal Modular Interface (UMI)
Features:
Works with the majority of existing and newly released ePOS systems and has the ability to operate wirelessly from a mobile system.
Unparalleled is its intelligent data capture from the drawer:
Number of manual drawer openings
Number of normal drawer openings via ePOS
Drawer serial number
Drawer manufacture date
Fault logging of drawer openings
Operating voltage range: 6 to 40 VDC
Plug and Play solution
Proactive drawer servicing
Reduced labor and logistic costs

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