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Infinity Installation/Service

and User Manual

Version 4.11

March 2001

BERG COMPANY

Division of DEC International, Inc.

FCC Information:

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and, (2) this device must accept any interference

received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note: The user is cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party

responsible for FCC compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment.

No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system,

or translated into any language in any form by any means without the written permission of Berg

Company, Madison, Wisconsin.

Trademarks

Infinity, All-Bottle, Laser and TAP 1 are registered trademarks of Berg Company, a division of DEC

International, Inc.

All-Bottle ID is a trademark of Berg Company, a division of DEC International, Inc.

Other brand and product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective

companies.

Berg Part Number: 5201997

Revision 4.11

Printed in U.S.A.

Disclaimer of

Warranties and

Liabilities

Limited One Year Warranty

Berg Company, a division of DEC International, Inc. (BERG) warrants that all

its Control Systems (SYSTEMS) will remain free from defects in materials and

workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of original installation.

BERGS obligation under this Warranty shall be limited to the repair or

replacement (at BERGS option) of the SYSTEM or its defective part(s) during

the warranty period. This Warranty is not assignable and is for the benefit of the

original end-user purchaser only. BERG neither assumes nor authorizes anyone

to assume on its behalf any obligations not covered by the Warranty.

THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER

WARRANTIES, ORAL OR WRITTEN, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUD-

ING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR

ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

CONDITION AND EXCLUSIONS

No defect (failure) caused by misuse, abuse, improper installation, lack of

normal care or maintenance, accident or Act of God is covered by the foregoing

Warranty. Said Warranty is limited to repair or replacement (at BERGS option)

only and does not include any labor or transportation charges or compliance

with any Federal, State or local laws, codes or regulation. Notice of any

claimed breach of said Warranty must be promptly given to the authorized

dealer from whom the System was purchased or leased. Upon request, all

Systems or parts which are claimed to be defective must be made available for

inspection by and/or return to (at BERGS option) such authorized dealer and/

or BERG. No repair or replacement under said warranty will extend the

original warranty period.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

IN NO EVENT SHALL BERG BE LIABLE UNDER ANY TORT, CON-

TRACT OR OTHER LEGAL THEORY FOR ANY LOSS, COST, EXPENSE

OR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND IN

CONNECTION WITH THE DESIGN, SALE, USE, REPAIR AND/OR

REPLACEMENT OF ANY SYSTEM OR PART THEREOF, EXCEPT AS

SPECIFICALLY NOTED ABOVE.

BERG COMPANY

Disclaimer of Other Warranties and Liabilities

While all reasonable care has been taken in preparation of this product, it is

provided as is, without warranty as to performance or fitness except as

expressly stated above. The entire risk as to the quality of output developed

with this product is assumed by the user.

Berg Company does not warrant that the software or system will meet any

particular requirements of the user, other than as expressly stated above, and

specifically denies any liability for incidental or consequential damages

resulting from the use of this software or system.

Berg Company also specifically denies all liability for any technical or editorial

omissions in its product documentation, and for any incidental or consequential

damages resulting from the furnishing, performance or use of its documenta-

tion.

Contents

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FCC Information

Device Compliance ................................................................inside front cover

Safety

General Safety Precautions ............................................................................ xi

Safety Terms and Symbols ............................................................................xii

Getting Started 1-1

Infinity System Components ......................................................................... 1-2

Installation Game Plan and Checklist ...........................................................1-4

Gather Hardware Information .......................................................................1-6

Computer System Requirements................................................................. 1-7

Planning Network Configurations.................................................................. 1-8

Site Preparation .......................................................................................... 1-10

Tools and Materials Required ..................................................................... 1-11

Gather Software Configuration Information................................................. 1-12

Gather Equipment Setup Information ......................................................... 1-14

Gather ECU Setup Information ................................................................... 1-16

Getting Ready for Infinity Worksheets ........................................................ 1-18

Server ID Worksheet .................................................................................. 1-35

All-Bottle Reference Chart .......................................................................... 1-36

Preconfigure Software Files .......................................................................1-38

Hardware Installation 2-1

Set Infinity ECU Number and Baud Rate ......................................................2-2

Install the Infinity ECU ...................................................................................2-4

Install the I-Boxes .........................................................................................2-6

Install the All-Bottle Coded Pourers ..............................................................2-7

Install the All-Bottle ID Dispenser .................................................................. 2-8

Program All-Bottle ID Pourers .................................................................... 2-10

Install the 1544 Infinity ECU ........................................................................2-12

About Installing a 1544 System with Infinity ................................................ 2-13

About Installing a Laser System with Infinity ...............................................2-14

About Installing a TAP 1 System with Infinity............................................... 2-15

Connect Dispensers to the Infinity ECU ..................................................... 2-16

Verify Air Solenoid Operation and Connect to ECU..................................... 2-18

Accuracy Utility ...........................................................................................2-20

Install a Remote Server Access Board ....................................................... 2-22

Install a Server or Bartender Access Box ...................................................2-24

Install a Datakey Programming Box ........................................................... 2-25

Install a Switchbox for a Datakey Programming Box .................................. 2-26

Contents iii

Crimp Plugs to Communication Cables ..................................................... 2-27

Connect ECUs in a Network ....................................................................... 2-28

Connect a Local Network ........................................................................... 2-30

Connect a Remote Network .......................................................................2-32

Set Laser Driver Board Jumpers ................................................................ 2-34

Software Installation 3-1

Install Infinity Software at a New Site ............................................................ 3-2

Windows NT/2000 Installation Notes ............................................................3-4

Upgrade Existing Infinity Software ................................................................3-5

Infinity Programs ........................................................................................... 3-7

Software Basics 4-1

Run Infinity Software ..................................................................................... 4-2

Run Infinity Software with Password Protection ........................................... 4-4

Enter Software Preferences ......................................................................... 4-5

Infinity Demo Version Setup .......................................................................... 4-6

Uninstall Infinity Software .............................................................................. 4-8

Configuration Options 5-1

Access Configuration Options ...................................................................... 5-2

Modify User Information ................................................................................5-6

Unregister Users .......................................................................................... 5-8

Enable/Disable User Passwords................................................................5-10

Security Level List ......................................................................................5-12

Security Level Functions ............................................................................ 5-14

Enter Data Storage and Display Options .................................................... 5-16

Enter Unit of Measure ................................................................................. 5-18

Enable Server ID ........................................................................................ 5-19

Enable Reconciliation Report ..................................................................... 5-20

Enable Inventory ......................................................................................... 5-21

Brand Wizard 6-1

Brand Wizard for New Installations .............................................................. 6-2

Run Brand Wizard From the Menu............................................................... 6-8

Network and ECU Setup 7-1

New Network Setup ...................................................................................... 7-2

Remote Network Options ............................................................................. 7-4

Modify a Network .......................................................................................... 7-6

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Rename a Network ....................................................................................... 7-8

Delete a Network ........................................................................................ 7-10

New ECU Setup .........................................................................................7-12

Enter Infinity ECU Options .......................................................................... 7-14

Enter TAP 1 ECU Options .......................................................................... 7-17

Enter 1544 Infinity ECU Options ................................................................. 7-22

Modify an ECU (Infinity, TAP 1 or 1544 Infinity) ........................................... 7-24

Delete an ECU (Infinity, TAP 1 or 1544 Infinity) ...........................................7-26

View Hardware Configuration .....................................................................7-28

Station and Group Setup 8-1

New Station Setup ........................................................................................ 8-2

Modify a Station............................................................................................. 8-4

Rename a Station .........................................................................................8-6

Delete a Station ............................................................................................ 8-7

New Group Setup .........................................................................................8-8

Modify a Group ............................................................................................ 8-10

Rename a Group ........................................................................................8-12

Delete a Group ........................................................................................... 8-13

View Station Mapping .................................................................................. 8-14

Delete Empty Stations and Groups ............................................................ 8-15

ECU Diagnostics 9-1

Communication Wizard ................................................................................ 9-2

Loopback Test .............................................................................................. 9-7

Communication Test................................................................................... 9-10

Memory Test ...............................................................................................9-12

Brands, Cocktails, Prices and Portions 10-1

Add a New Brand ........................................................................................ 10-2

Add a New Cocktail .................................................................................... 10-4

Modify Existing Brand(s) .............................................................................10-6

Container Setup .......................................................................................... 10-8

Brand Prices and Portions ....................................................................... 10-10

Set Up TAP 1 Portions with Learn Mode ................................................... 10-13

Cocktail Prices and Portions .................................................................... 10-16

Assign Brands to Dispensers ................................................................... 10-20

Assign Cocktails to Laser Dispensers ..................................................... 10-22

Copy ECU ................................................................................................10-24

Copy Dispenser........................................................................................10-26

Copy Partition ...........................................................................................10-28

Delete Unused Brands and Cocktails ....................................................... 10-30

What is Test Pour? ................................................................................... 10-31

Contents v

Advanced Brand Operations 11-1

Load Initial Brand List.................................................................................. 11-2

Select Sizes and Price Levels .................................................................... 11-4

Price and Portion Defaults .......................................................................... 11-6

Switch Product Type................................................................................... 11-8

Rename a Brand or Cocktail .................................................................... 11-10

Delete a Brand or Cocktail........................................................................ 11-12

Assign PLUs to Brands and Cocktails ...................................................... 11-14

Rename a Price Portion Category ............................................................ 11-16

Create a New Price Portion Category ...................................................... 11-18

Switch a Price Portion Category............................................................... 11-20

Delete a Brand or Cocktail's Prices and Portions .................................... 11-22

Calibration 12-1

What is Calibration? ................................................................................... 12-2

Align All-Bottle 7 Activator Rings .................................................................12-4

Store Alignment Values ............................................................................... 12-6

Default Alignment Values ............................................................................12-8

Calibrate Dispensers ................................................................................ 12-10

Show Advanced Calibration Choices........................................................12-16

Modify Calibration Units and Accuracy ...................................................... 12-17

Enter Calibration Mode ............................................................................. 12-19

Exit Calibration Mode ................................................................................ 12-22

Initialize Calibration Values ....................................................................... 12-23

Equipment Operations 13-1

Enable or Disable a Station or Group ......................................................... 13-2

Change the Price Level of a Station or Group............................................. 13-4

Set an ECU's Date/Time ............................................................................ 13-6

Set the Infinity System Date/Time............................................................... 13-8

Server ID 14-1

What is Server ID? ..................................................................................... 14-2

Add a Server ...............................................................................................14-4

Modify a Server's ID Number ...................................................................... 14-6

Rename a Server ....................................................................................... 14-8

Delete a Server......................................................................................... 14-10

Assign or Modify a Server Key .................................................................. 14-12

Check a Server Key ................................................................................. 14-16

Disable a Server Key ................................................................................14-20

Set the Server Key Code .......................................................................... 14-22

End Shift for a Server ............................................................................... 14-24

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Inventory 15-1

Inventory Overview ..................................................................................... 15-2

Inventory Setup Checklist ........................................................................... 15-4

Supplier Setup ............................................................................................ 15-6

Brand List Setup ......................................................................................... 15-8

Inventory Options ...................................................................................... 15-10

Initial Stock ................................................................................................ 15-11

Inventory Check ........................................................................................ 15-12

Orders ...................................................................................................... 15-14

Deliveries .................................................................................................. 15-16

Reports..................................................................................................... 15-17

Reports 16-1

Set Report Options ..................................................................................... 16-2

Managing Report Files ................................................................................ 16-8

Run a Current Sales Report ..................................................................... 16-10

Run the Most Recent Report .................................................................... 16-12

Archive and Clear Sales (Z) ...................................................................... 16-14

Clear Server Sales at the ECU ................................................................. 16-16

Run an Advanced Report.......................................................................... 16-18

Create a Custom Report .......................................................................... 16-22

Modify a Custom Report ........................................................................... 16-24

Rename a Custom Report .......................................................................16-26

Delete a Custom Report........................................................................... 16-28

Export Report Data ................................................................................... 16-30

Create a Custom Export........................................................................... 16-34

Modify a Custom Export ........................................................................... 16-38

Rename a Custom Export ........................................................................ 16-40

Delete a Custom Export ........................................................................... 16-41

Infinity Export File Format ......................................................................... 16-42

Infinity Export Templates ........................................................................... 16-44

Reconciliation and Variance Reports 17-1

Run a Variance Report ............................................................................... 17-2

Before You Run a Reconciliation Report ....................................................17-4

About PLU Recipes .................................................................................... 17-6

Create and Assign a PLU Recipe ...............................................................17-8

Sales Terminal Data File...........................................................................17-10

Run a Reconciliation Report ..................................................................... 17-12

Sample Reports 18-1

Glossary of Report Terms .......................................................................... 18-2

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Current Sales Totals/Clear Sales (Z) Report .............................................. 18-4

Sales Totals (X1) Report ............................................................................. 18-6

Sales By Price Levels (X2) Report ............................................................. 18-8

Detailed Sales (X3) Report ....................................................................... 18-10

Hourly Sales (X4) Report .......................................................................... 18-12

Sales Summary Report ............................................................................ 18-14

Usage Report ........................................................................................... 18-16

Retail Usage Report ................................................................................. 18-18

Price Level Changes Report .................................................................... 18-20

Price Portion Report ................................................................................. 18-22

PLU Report ............................................................................................... 18-24

Cost Per Unit Report ................................................................................ 18-26

Configuration Report................................................................................. 18-28

Variance Report ........................................................................................ 18-30

Reconciliation Report ...............................................................................18-32

Server Summary/Clear Server Sales (Z) Report ...................................... 18-34

Server Summary Report .......................................................................... 18-36

Server Sales By Price Level Report ......................................................... 18-38

Container Stock Report ............................................................................ 18-40

Cost Analysis Report ................................................................................18-42

Brand Information Report ......................................................................... 18-44

Schedules 19-1

Schedule Options ....................................................................................... 19-2

Create a Time Schedule .............................................................................19-4

Create a Run Now Schedule ...................................................................... 19-8

Schedule Actions ......................................................................................19-10

Run a Schedule ........................................................................................ 19-14

Modify a Schedule .................................................................................... 19-16

Print a Schedule ....................................................................................... 19-18

Delete a Schedule .................................................................................... 19-20

Schedule Log............................................................................................ 19-22

Error Log .................................................................................................. 19-24

Database

Management 20-1

Store Configuration Settings ....................................................................... 20-2

Reload Configuration Settings .................................................................... 20-4

Backup the Full Database .......................................................................... 20-6

Restore the Full Database .......................................................................... 20-8

Restore Previous Version ......................................................................... 20-10

Clear Sales from the Database ................................................................ 20-12

Check the Database for Errors................................................................. 20-14

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Rebuild the Database Index Files ............................................................. 20-16

Rebuild the Database Delete Chain ......................................................... 20-17

Emergency Rebuild the Database............................................................ 20-18

Repair the Database................................................................................. 20-19

Show File Versions ...................................................................................20-21

Compare ECU to Database ..................................................................... 20-23

Display ECU ............................................................................................. 20-24

Clear Database Log ................................................................................. 20-26

Pouring Operations 21-1

Change Price Levels at the All-Bottle Dispenser ........................................ 21-2

Pour an All-Bottle Drink ............................................................................... 21-3

Pour a Complimentary All-Bottle Drink ....................................................... 21-4

Pour an All-Bottle ID Drink .......................................................................... 21-5

Pour a Complimentary All-Bottle ID Drink ................................................... 21-6

Pour a 1544 Infinity Drink ............................................................................ 21-7

Pour a Complimentary 1544 Infinity Drink................................................... 21-8

Change Price Levels at the Laser Dispenser ............................................. 21-9

Pour a Laser Drink ................................................................................... 21-10

Pour a Laser Cocktail ............................................................................... 21-11

Pour a Cocktail with Button 16 Switching ................................................. 21-12

Pour a Complimentary Laser Drink .......................................................... 21-13

Pour a Complimentary Laser Cocktail ...................................................... 21-14

Pour a Complimentary Cocktail with Button 16 Switching ........................ 21-15

Change the Price Level at a Tap ............................................................... 21-16

Pour a TAP 1 Drink ................................................................................... 21-17

Pour a Complimentary TAP 1 Drink.......................................................... 21-18

Add a Head to a TAP 1 Drink ....................................................................21-19

Pause a TAP 1 Pour ................................................................................. 21-20

Repeat a TAP 1 Pour ................................................................................ 21-21

Cancel a TAP 1 Pour ................................................................................ 21-22

TAP 1 Manual Pouring Operation.............................................................. 21-23

TAP 1 End of Keg Handling ...................................................................... 21-25

Pour with Server ID .................................................................................. 21-26

Maintenance and Upgrading 22-1

Clean an Infinity, TAP 1 or 1544 Infinity ECU............................................... 22-2

Clean the I-Box, All-Bottle ID Dispenser or Laser Dispenser ...................... 22-3

Clean the All-Bottle Coded Pourers ............................................................22-4

Clean the Laser Gun................................................................................... 22-5

Clean a TAP 1 Faucet................................................................................. 22-6

Replace the Infinity ECU Battery................................................................. 22-8

Change the EPROM in an Infinity ECU ....................................................... 22-9

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Replace the TAP 1 ECU Battery ............................................................... 22-10

Change the EPROM in a TAP 1 ECU ....................................................... 22-12

Replace the 1544 Infinity ECU Battery ...................................................... 22-14

Change the EPROM in a 1544 Infinity ECU .............................................. 22-16

Change the Fuses in an Infinity ECU ........................................................ 22-18

Infinity Specifications 23-1

Troubleshooting 24-1

Troubleshooting Tips................................................................................... 24-2

Avoiding Problems ...................................................................................... 24-4

Local Network Communication Problems ..................................................24-5

Remote Network Communication Problems .............................................. 24-8

Modem Dip Switch Settings ..................................................................... 24-10

Pouring Problems ..................................................................................... 24-11

Software Problems ................................................................................... 24-14

Report and Export Problems .................................................................... 24-15

Schedule Problems .................................................................................. 24-17

Server ID Problems ..................................................................................24-18

Software Messages 25-1

About Software Messages.......................................................................... 25-2

Communication (CM) Error Messages....................................................... 25-4

Database (DB) Error Messages .................................................................25-7

Interface (ECR) Error Messages .............................................................. 25-10

General (GE) Error Messages .................................................................. 25-13

Infinity (INF) Error Messages .................................................................... 25-15

Manager (M) Error Messages ...................................................................25-19

Report (R) Error Messages ...................................................................... 25-23

Setup (S) Error Messages ........................................................................ 25-25

Schedule (SCH) Error Messages ............................................................. 25-29

Utilities (U) Error Messages ...................................................................... 25-30

Communication (CM) Questions .............................................................. 25-32

Interface (ECR) Questions ....................................................................... 25-33

Infinity (INF) Questions ............................................................................. 25-34

Manager (M) Questions ............................................................................25-35

Report (R) Questions ............................................................................... 25-38

Setup (S) Questions ................................................................................. 25-39

Schedule (SCH) Questions ...................................................................... 25-40

Utilities (U) Questions ............................................................................... 25-41

Communication (CM) Warnings ...............................................................25-43

Interface (ECR) Warnings ........................................................................ 25-44

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General (GE) Warnings ............................................................................ 25-45

Infinity (INF) Warnings............................................................................... 25-46

Manager (M) Warnings ............................................................................. 25-48

Report (R) Warnings ................................................................................ 25-50

Setup (S) Warnings .................................................................................. 25-51

Utilities (U) Warnings ................................................................................ 25-53

Index

Contents xi

General Safety Precautions

Review the following precautions to avoid injury and to prevent damage to the product.

Precautions

nTo reduce the risk of electric shock, use only in a dry indoor

location.

nTo prevent the risk of electric shock connect the unit to a

properly grounded power source using an IEC approved 3-

pronged power cord. After installation of this equipment,

access to the power cord and the main power source

receptacle must not be blocked or restricted.

nTo avoid damage to the unit, be sure that the alternating

current (AC) power supply in your area is appropriate for

this equipment. Power requirements are detailed in the Infinity

Specifications section of this manual.

nFor technical information about this product contact your

local Berg dealer or call the Berg Company at (608) 221-

4281 between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. C.S.T.

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Safety Terms and Symbols

Review the following terms and symbols to avoid injury and to prevent damage to the product.

Terms in This Manual These terms may appear in this manual:

Warning. Warning statements identify conditions or practices

that could result in injury or loss of life.

Caution. Caution statements identify conditions or practices that

could result in damage to this product or other property.

Terms on the Product These terms may appear on the product:

Caution indicates a hazard to property including this product.

Symbols on the Product The following symbols may appear on the product:

Attention. Consult accompanying documents.

SECTION

Getting Started

Welcome to InfinityBergs total beverage control system. The general

guidelines provided in this section can help you take the necessary steps to make

each Infinity installation run as smoothly as possible.

Infinity System Components.......................................................... 1-2

Installation Game Plan and Checklist ............................................. 1-4

Gather Customer Hardware Information ........................................1-6

Computer System Requirements .....................................................1-7

Planning Network Configurations .................................................. 1-8

Site Preparation .............................................................................1-10

Tools and Materials Required ....................................................... 1-11

Gather Software Configuration Information ................................. 1-12

Gather Equipment Setup Information ...........................................1-14

Gather ECU Setup Information.....................................................1-16

Getting Ready for Infinity Worksheets .........................................1-18

Server ID Worksheet .....................................................................1-35

All-Bottle Reference Chart ...........................................................1-36

Preconfigure Software Files.......................................................... 1-38

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A box containing circuit boards that controls the operation of

dispensers connected to it. Infinity uses three types of ECUs

Infinity, 1544 Infinity and TAP 1. An Infinity ECU controls one

All-Bottle dispenser and up to two Laser dispensers. A 1544

Infinity ECU controls 15 price codes of All-Bottle coded

pourers. A TAP 1 ECU controls up to eight tap controllers.

I-Box

(All-Bottle)

Specially designed pourers inserted and sealed into liquor bottles

to provide portion control. Metal coding bands on the pourers

electronically identify price and portion information to the ECU.

All-Bottle ID pourers are programmed with the brand

identification information.

A unit mounted under the bar with an attached circular receiver

called an activator ring. The activator ring sits in a holder when

not in use and slips over the top of All-Bottle coded pourers for

pouring. An I-Box controls 7 price codes of coded pourers. All-

Bottle ID controls up to 200 brands on programmed pourers.

All-Bottle Coded Pourers

Infinity System Components

The flexibility of the Infinity beverage control system makes it easy to customize according to

the needs of each owner. An Infinity system is set up using the following components.

ECU (Electronic Control Unit)

A unit mounted under the bar with an attached Laser gun for

portion controlled dispensing from the reserve supply in the

liquor room. Laser dispensers come in three sizes for pouring

six, twelve or sixteen brands.

Liquor Room

Laser Dispenser

The storage area set up with a wall- or rack-mounted reserve

liquor supply for use with Laser gun dispensers.

Air Delivery System The compressor, air accumulator tank, air regulator, solenoid

block and tubing that provide air pressure for the Laser or TAP 1

dispensers.

Infinity ECU

TAP 1 ECU

Coded Pourers

Solenoid block

Compressor

Air Tube

Pumps

Reserves

Air tube

Activator Ring

Air

accumulator

tank

Regulator

1544 Infinity ECU

All-Bottle ID

Getting Started 1-3

TAP 1 Tap Controller A simple, six-button tap head controlled by the TAP 1 ECU.

(Each TAP 1 ECU controls up to 8 tap controllers.) Beverage is

metered by volume or time in eight programmable portion sizes.

The tap accommodates a decorative brand handle.

Flow Meter Pulse output meter installed in beer, wine, soda or juice lines

that transmits information to the ECU to calculate the volume

of beverage poured. One TAP 1 ECU can monitor up to eight

flow meters.

TAP 1 Power Supply

Beverage line

Flow Meter

Beer Keg

One power supply can power 3 TAP 1 ECUs. It must be located

near a properly grounded electrical outlet and must be kept dry.

Server key A small, electronically-coded key that must be inserted in a slot

to pour drinks with server ID.

Remote Server

Access Box

A small key-slot box that provides easy access to the system for

servers placing drink orders at the bar.

Network Up to 32 ECUs linked together by a single data-transmission line.

Networks can be local (hardwired to a computer) or remote

(modem linked to a computer).

Infinity Software Provides protected access to management data, brand and price

assignment, report and scheduling capabilities. Manages all

aspects of beverage dispensing.

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Installation Game Plan and Checklist

Whether you perform each step or split the tasks with a partner, the following checklist can

expedite your installation of Infinity. To help you locate information quickly in this manual,

installation tasks are listed with the name of the section where how-to information can be found.

Getting Started

Section 1

q1. Gather the customers hardware information.

q2. Plan network configurations.

q3. Test the customers computer and prepare the site.

q4. Submit the order to Berg, and set an installation date.

q5. Assemble required tools and materials.

q6. Gather the customers software setup, equipment setup, and

brand and price information.

q7. Preconfigure software files with the customers

information.

Hardware Installation

Section 2

q8. Set Infinity ECU numbers, baud rates and jumper settings.

q9. Install the Infinity ECUs and 1544 Infinity ECUs.

q10. Install the I-Boxes and All-Bottle ID dispensers.

q11. Install the All-Bottle coded pourers.

q12. Install the Laser system. See the Laser Installation/Service/

User Manual.

q13. Install the TAP 1 system. See the TAP 1 Installation/

Service Manual.

q14. Install any remote server access boxes (Server ID only).

q15. Install a Datakey programming box (Server ID only).

q16. Connect all dispensers to the correct ECUs.

q17. Connect all the ECUs that make up each network.

q18. Connect each network to the computer.

Software Installation

Section 3

q19. Install Infinity software on the customers computer.

Getting Started 1-5

q23. Run a communication test for each ECU to verify network

communication.

Network and ECU Setup

Section 7

Configuration Options

Section 5

q20. Enter Configuration options.

Brand Wizard

Section 6

q25. Enter station setup information.

q26. Enter group setup information.

Brands, Cocktails,

Prices and Portions

Section 10

q21. Load Bergs brand list.

Network and ECU Setup

Section 7

q22. Enter network setup information.

ECU Diagnostics

Section 9

q27. Edit the brand list.

q28. Set up brand prices and portions.

q29. Set up cocktail prices and portions.

q30. Assign brands to the correct dispensers.

q31. Assign cocktails to the correct Laser dispensers.

Hardware Installation

Section 2

q32. Program any All-Bottle ID pourers.

Calibration

Section 12

q33. Align All-Bottle activator rings.

q34. Store alignment values.

q35. Calibrate all dispensers.

Server ID (optional)

Section 14

q36. Enter server setup information.

q37. Assign a key to each server.

Reports

Section 16

q38. Set report options.

q39. Archive and clear sales (Z) to return sales values at all

ECUs to zero. (Or clear and restore memory.)

Schedules

Section 19

q24. Enter ECU setup information.

Station and Group Setup

Section 8

q40. Create any schedules to automate tasks.

Database Management

Section 20

q41. Make a backup copy of the setup data.

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How many? Where do they go?

Laser System

How many? Where do they go? One 1544 Infinity ECU can

control 15 price codes of coded pourers.

Remote server access

boxes

How many of each code? What size inserts? How many?

1544 Infinity ECUs

How many? Where do the I-Boxes go? One I-Box can control

pourers coded 1 through 7. One All-Bottle ID dispenser can

control up to 200 pourers.

Coded Pourers

Gather Hardware Information

Determining the type, amount and proposed location of all equipment is the first step in an

Infinity installation.

System Map Ask or help the customer to sketch a rough map of the proposed

system. Use the map to determine the type, amount and location

of each piece of hardware.

Infinity ECUs How many? Where do they go? One Infinity ECU can control

one All-Bottle dispenser and one or two Laser dispensers.

All-Bottle Dispensers

How many dispensers? Where do they go? What type of reserve

system? How big? Where? What type of air delivery system?

See the Laser Installation/Service Manual.

TAP 1 System How many ECUs? Where? How many tap controllers? Where?

How does air get to the tap controllers? How many flow meters

and junction boxes? See the Tap 1 Installation/Service Manual.

Network Configurations How will the ECUs be connected to each other and then to the

computer? See Planning Network Configurations. How much

communication cable do you need? How many communication

cable adaptors (Berg PN 8004811) for TAP 1 ECU network

connections?

Getting Started 1-7

Windows 95, 98, 2000, ME or NT 4.0

Power Supply

Computer System Requirements

Make sure the customers computer meets the requirements of Infinity software.

Computer Minimum requirements:

Pentium computer (IBM compatible)

8 MB RAM

18 MB available hard drive space

Standard VGA monitor (640 x 480)

At least one available COM port for each Infinity network

(AB switchbox if using Server ID)

For optimal performance Berg recommends:

At least a Pentium 66 computer (IBM compatible)

16 MB RAM

18 MB available hard drive space

Standard VGA monitor (640 x 480)

At least one available COM port for each Infinity network

(Two if using Server ID)

Operating System

Berg recommends the use of an Uninterruptible Power Supply

(UPS) unit for your computer to prevent possible loss or

corruption of sales data in the event of a power outage.

Of course, a

computer with

faster speed

and more

memory is even

better.

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Planning Network Configurations

A network is a group of up to 32 ECUs linked together by a single data transmission line that is

connected to a computer. The ECUs within a network can be connected by either a daisy chain

or hub and spoke method or some combination of the two. The network can then be connected

to a computer by either a local (hardwired) or remote (modem) connection.

Daisy chain method

Network

junction box

ECU ECU ECU ECU ECU

ECU

ECUECU

ECU ECU ECU

ECU ECU ECUECU

Network

junction box

Computer

Connect individual ECUs to one another, in series, with a single

ECU at either end of the line connected to the computer.

Hub and spoke method Connect individual ECUs to a single network junction box which

is connected to the computer.

Combination method The daisy chain and hub and spoke methods may be

combined within a single network as long as the overall network

is connected to the computer through only a single component.

Network to computer

single component

The single component through which all network communication

flows to the computer must be one of the following:

l a single ECU

l a single network power supply (TAP 1 only)

l a single network junction box

TAP 1 ECUs connect to a power supply which can

daisy chain to other ECUs.

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An Infinity system can transmit data up to 4,000 ft over a local

(hardwired) connection. Connect the RS-232 / RS-485 PC

converter directly to the computer and use a communication

cable to connect the network to the converter.

Remote (modem) Network

Network to computer

connections

Computer

Power to

converter

Power to

ECU

Modem

RS-232 /

RS-485

converter

Power to

modem

Phone jack

Serial COM

port

Modem

Power to

modem

l The choice between a local or remote connection is unrelated to

the method used to connect the ECUs.

l Both local and remote networks work wellthe choice depends

on the physical circumstances of the site.

l In either caselocal or remotean RS-232 / RS-485 converter

must be installed. The converter lets the ECUs (RS-485)

communicate with the computer (RS-232). Use a PC converter

for a local network or a modem converter for a remote network.

Local (hardwired) Network

A remote network requires an open phone line only when data is

exchanged. This exchange occurs when setup data is sent to the

ECU and when reports are generated. The rest of the time, the

ECUs manage barside operations on their own. Connect the RS-

232 / RS-485 modem converter to the network modem and use a

communication cable to connect the network to the converter.

Computer

Power to

converter

Communication

cable

RS-232 / RS-485

converter Infinity ECUs have

individual power cords

that must each

connect to an outlet.

TAP 1 ECUs connect

to a power supply

that must connect

to an outlet.

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Site Preparation

With a proposed map of the system, you can make any modifications to the site in preparation for

the actual Infinity installation.

Mounting Surfaces Determine the suitability of all equipment mounting surfaces.

Check for available space, proximity to bartender and protection

from moisture. Modify surfaces as necessary.

Cable and Tubing Paths Determine the lengths and paths of cable and tubing. All cables

must be a safe distance (12 in) from any high-current devices

(transformers and dishwashers), any heat sources (water pipes,

light bulbs) and any sharp objects. Note any impediment to cable

and tubing paths and either relocate the impediment or modify

the path.

Power Outlets Determine the number and location of available dedicated power

outlets. Plan the number and location of those that must be

installed.

Phone Jacks If youre installing a remote network, determine the number and

location of available phone jacks. Plan the number and location

of those that must be installed.

If youre installing modems with a PBX phone system, contact

the phone system dealer for modem compatibility information

before installation.

Note

qOperating Environment

The components that comprise the Infinity system have

been designed to perform well in a typical bar, restaurant, or

stadium environment. However, as with all electronic

equipment, certain guidelines should be followed in locating

the components. For the ECU, Power Supply and Remote

server access box, a protected, dry and clean location is

required. The operating temperature range for these

components is from 5° C to 40° C (41° F to 104° F).

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Tools and Materials Required

Berg offers this list to help you prepare for an Infinity installation. See also Tools and Materials

Required in the Laser Installation/Service Manual and TAP 1 Installation/Service Manual.

Tools Required þStandard size flat-head screwdriver

þStandard size Phillips screwdriver

þSmall Phillips (#1 pt.) screwdriver

þSmall jewelers screwdriver

þLarge pair of pliers

þSmall needlenosed pliers

þDiagonal cutters

þNut drivers

þDrill with small diameter bits

þMeasuring cup or graduated cylinderin ml or 1/100 oz

þLoopback tester (Berg PN 8009196)

þCrimping tool (Berg PN 8008669)if you didnt order pre-

cut and crimped cables

þPortable computerhelps eliminate legwork

Materials Required þPVC pipe

þCable ties

þElectrical tape

þTubing markers

þWire splices

þTubing splices

þMounting brackets

þShelving

þPaint

þScrews3/8 or 1/2

þPaper and pencil

þAdequate liquor supply (to calibrate and prime lines)

þFormatted computer disks

þ9 to 25 pin adapters (Berg PN 8007990)-if necessary

þ9 to 6 pin adapters (Berg PN 8004811)-if necessary

If you didnt order pre-cut and crimped cables from Berg, you

will need:

þ6-conductor communication cable (Berg PN 8007979)

þRJ-12 modular plugs (Berg PN 88006987)

Equipment Preparation Make sure you order early enough so the equipment arrives a

few days before you plan to install the system. Open the boxes

and check the packing list against the contents of each shipment

and against your order. Plug in and test all system components.

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Archive Records Storage Length

Infinity stores archive sales records in the computer for a

specified length of time. Choose from 1 day, 1 week, 1, 3, 6 or

12 months, forever or no time at all. If you plan to print sales

reports at certain intervals, save the records at least that long.

The software will safely delete the records at the specified length

of time. Longer storage lengths require more hard disk space.

Quantity of Stored Data

Choose to store detailed or summary sales data in archive

records at the computer. This choice determines if you can run

detailed reports (X3) on archive sales data. Storing detailed data

requires more hard disk space. (You can always run detailed

reports on current sales data at the ECUs regardless of your

choice here.)

Hourly Sales Report Data

The ECUs store hourly sales data for the preceding 48 hours of

sales activity. The hourly sales data is separate from the other

data stored at the ECU for each drink. You can choose the type

of hourly sales data for the ECU to store. Choose from these

Names and Passwords

Infinity offers a password feature to permit access only to

registered users with a valid user name and password. To use this

feature, list unique user names and passwords (1 to 14 characters

each) for everyone you want to have access to the software.

Security Levels

For every registered user, you must list an appropriate level of

access. You can define up to 8 security levels with unique names

or use the default security levels. See Security Level List in the

Configuration Options section.

Security Level Functions

You can customize which Infinity functions are accessed at each

security level or use the default functions. See Security Level

Functions in the Configuration Options sections.

Data Storage and

Display Options

Gather Software Configuration Information

Configuration options are entered during software installation and determine how different

aspects of Infinity work. Record the preferred options on the Getting Ready for Infinity

Worksheet.

User Registration

Getting Started 1-13

combinations: Charged Drinks/Charged Sales, Charged

Drinks/Comp Drinks, Comp Drinks/Comp Sales, Charged +

Comp Drinks/Charged Sales. (See Glossary of Report Terms

and Hourly Sales (X4) Report in the Sample Reports section.)

Do you want to clear the hourly sales data each time you clear

sales at the ECU(s)? (If you select clear, the 48 hour period of

stored hourly sales starts over when you archive and clear sales.

If you dont select clear, the 48 hour period of stored hourly

sales is not affected when you archive and clear sales.)

Schedule Log Storage Length

The schedule log is a running history of all events the schedule

program attempts. It can grow to be quite large, so you should

delete it as often as you plan to review it to save hard disk space.

Choose to store the log for 1 day, 1 week, 1, 3, 6 or 12 months

or forever.

Unit of Measure and

Cost Format

Record the preferred unit of measure. Choose from ounces (oz),

milliliters (ml), cubic centimeters (cc), centiliters (cl) or liters

(L).

Price Format The format of prices in Infinity is the format specified for

currency in your Windows operating system.

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Gather Equipment Setup Information

The networks and ECUs installed during hardware installation must be defined in Infinity

software. Equipment setup information is entered in the Manager program. Record the preferred

options on the Getting Ready for Infinity Worksheet.

Network Name A unique name must be entered at the computer for each

network in the system. Determine and record a name for each

network.

ECU Number Each ECU in a network must be assigned a unique number from

1 to 32. The network name and ECU number form the address

of the ECU used by the software. Determine and record unique

numbers for each ECU in each network.

ECU Dispenser

Assignment Determine which dispensers are controlled by each ECU.

Infinity ECUs can control three dispensersone or two Lasers

and one All-Bottle. List Laser dispensers (6, 12, or 16 brand) as

dispenser 1 or 2 and All-Bottle dispensers as dispenser 3 of an

Infinity ECU. List up to eight tap controllers for each TAP 1

ECU, or further divide a TAP 1 ECU into partitions.

Partitions (TAP 1 ECUs) A partition is a logical subset of tap controllers defined by you to

provide flexibility in assigning taps to stations. Partitions allow

you to address a portion of a TAP 1 ECU much as if it were a

separate ECU. A partition can be as small as one tap controller

or as large as eight tap controllers. Since many of Infinitys day-

to-day operations can only be run on a station or group, you want

to set up your stations to provide the most convenient access for

management operations. For example, if your bar has two

bartender areas, each with an All-Bottle dispenser and a four-

faucet beer tower, you only need one TAP 1 ECU, which can be

divided into two partitions with 4 taps at each. This way, you can

assign some of the taps to one station, and the rest of them to

another.

Determine and record any partitions of TAP 1 ECUs and the

number of each tap in the partition.

If you define more than 4 partitions, the server limit (the number

of servers whose sales the ECU tracks at any given time) is

reduced to 10 servers for the partition. (There may be many more

servers authorized for the station.)

Stations A station is the smallest part of an Infinity system you can

define for performing day-to-day operations such as running

reports or changing price levels. Infinity automatically creates a

default station name for each ECU (or partition) you set up. The

Getting Started 1-15

default is the network name plus the ECU number. You can

either accept these default station names for your ECUs, define

new station names for the ECUs, or combine multiple ECUs

(and/or partitions) into a single station. An ECU or partition can

only be in one station.

If you plan to run reports that combine ECUs and partitions in

several different ways (e.g., all beer, restaurant area, first floor),

youll want to leave each ECU and partition in its own station

and define groups to combine them in several ways.

If you plan to always access a bartenders area together for

reports and price level changes, its more convenient for you to

combine the partitions and ECU(s) in the bartenders area into

one station.

List a unique name for each station you want to create (if any)

and the number of each ECU and partition in the station.

Groups A group is simply a name you assign to a combination of stations

and/or other groups for ease in setup, reporting and scheduling

activities. Groups are logical combinations of equipment that

help you manage the system (e.g., Beer Group, which includes

all beer dispensers). An ECU or partition can only be in one

station, but it can be in as many groups as you like.

List the name of each group you want to create and the name of

each station and/or group within it.

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Resets Laser dispensers to regular single-brand pouring mode

after a cocktail pour.

Comp Cocktail

Resets dispensers to regularly priced pours after a comp pour.

Cocktail Enable

Enables comp pours at all dispensers connected to the ECU.

Comp Reset

Automatically resets dispensers to regular portion size after

each small or large pour.

Comp Enable

Gather ECU Setup Information

Determine which of the following options you want at each ECU. Record the preferred options

on the Getting Ready for Infinity Worksheet.

Infinity ECU Options

Server ID Mode Enables server ID at the ECU (if you use the server ID feature).

Price Level Enable Enables price level changes at All-Bottle or Laser dispensers

connected to the Infinity ECU.

Size Reset

Enables cocktail pours (only ECUs with Laser dispensers).

Cocktail Reset

Enables complimentary cocktail pours.

Button 16 Enable Enables the button 16 feature on 16 brand Laser dispensers,

reducing the button presses for cocktail pouring. It also reduces

by one the number of straight brands the dispenser pours.

Enabling this feature does not enable cocktail pouring.

All-Bottle ID options Show Prices and Show Portions enable the display of price and

portion information on the All-Bottle-ID dispenser. Program

Mode must be checked to program pourers.

1544 Infinity ECU Options

Server ID Mode Enables server ID at the ECU (if you use the server ID feature).

Price Level Enable Enables price level changes at the 1544 Infinity ECU.

Size Reset Automatically resets the ECU to regular portion size after each

small or large pour.

Comp Enable Enables complimentary pours at the ECU.

Comp Reset Resets the ECU to regularly priced pours after a comp pour.

Getting Started 1-17

TAP 1 ECU Options

Server ID Mode Enables server ID at the ECU (if you use the server ID feature).

Price Level Enable Enables price level changes at the taps connected to the TAP 1

ECU.

Comp Enable Enables complimentary pours.

Comp Reset Automatically resets taps to regular pouring mode after a comp

pour.

Alternate Size or

Repeat Enable Enables the repeat drink or alternate size feature. If you enable

one, the other is automatically disabled because they use the

same button on the tap controller. You can choose to disable

both.

Repeat Delay The number of seconds (1.0 to 9.9) the dispenser delays between

repeat drinks (if you enable the repeat feature).

Alt Size Reset Automatically resets to standard portion sizes after an alternate

size pour (if you enable the alternate size feature).

Charge Cancels Records any canceled pours as full-volume, full-price pours.

This feature is useful if a manager wants servers held

accountable for all pours. (Only available with EPROMS 3.00

and above.)

Manual Enable Enables manual pours from the tap controllers. Enabling this

feature does not automatically suspend portion control pouring.

It simply makes it possible to pour manually.

Dispensing Identify which tap controllers use flow meters, monitor mode

and timer mode for portion control.

End of Keg For tap controllers that have flow meters, choose how to handle

pours when a flow meter detects an empty keg. Choose

immediate pause of the pour, pause after the pour is complete or

no indication. See the TAP 1 Installation/Service Manual for

limitations of this feature.

Brightness The brightness level for the backlit keypad on each tap

controller. Choose a level from 0 to 7, with 7 as the brightest.

Add a Head Limit The maximum number (0-10) of consecutive add a head pours

allowed. (Add a head is a zero priced size typically set at a small

portion.) Only available with EPROMS 3.00 and above.

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Getting Ready For Infinity

Worksheet

Software Configuration Information

User Registration

Enable Passwords: qYes qNo

Data Storage and Display Options

Archive Records Storage Length: q1 Day q1 Week

q1 Month q3 Months q6 Months

qForever qNoTime At All

Quantity of Stored Data: qDetailed qSummary

Hourly Sales Report Data: qPours/Sales qPours/Comp Pours

qComp Pours/Comp Sales qTotal Pours/Sales

Clear hourly sales when clear ECU sales: qYes qNo

Schedule Log Storage Length: q1 Day q1 Week

q1 Month q3 Months q6 Months

qForever

Unit of Measure and Cost Format

Unit of Measure: qounces (oz) q milliliters (ml) qcubic centimeters (cc)

qcentiliters (cl) qliters (l)

Cost Format: q00000 q0000.0 q000.00 q00.000 q0.0000

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Getting Ready For Infinity

Worksheet (cont.)

Infinity ECU Setup Information

Network Name: _______________ ECU Number (1-32): ____

Dispenser 1: qLaser 6 qLaser 12 qLaser 16 qNone

Dispenser 2: qLaser 6 qLaser 12 qLaser 16 qNone

Dispenser 3: qAll-Bottle-7 qAll-Bottle ID qNone

Station: qDefault name (Network+ECU number)

qRename: _______________

qCombine with other ECU(s) into new station: _______________

Server ID Mode: qEnabled q Disabled

qComp Enable qComp Cocktail Enable qPrice Level Enable

qCocktail Enable qButton 16 Enable qSize Reset

qComp Reset qCocktail Reset

All-Bottle ID: qShow Prices qShow Portions qProgram Mode Enable

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Getting Ready For Infinity

Worksheet (cont.)

TAP 1 ECU Setup Information

Network Name: _______________ ECU Number (1-32): ____ Number of Partitions (1-8): ____

qSet All Partitions the Same

qDispenser 1: Partition:____ End of Keg: qImmediate qAfter PourqNo Notify