NCR RSD Atlanta 7710GA2 Electronic Pricing Transmitter User Manual Chapter 6

NCR Corporation, RSD - Atlanta Electronic Pricing Transmitter Chapter 6

Chapter 6

DecisioNet Software on an NCR UNIX SystemSystem Environment for NCR UNIX The DecisioNet System requirements are as follows:• IBM AT Compatible PC with an Intel Pentium 90 mHz or higherprocessor• Minimum memory: 16 MB for dedicated PCs and 32 MB for allothers• Hard Disk - per number of SmarTalker tags: Disk Space Required Number of EPL Records Default Maximum 5,000 30 MB 69 MB 10,000 32 MB 73 MB 15,000 34 MB 77 MB 25,000 38 MB 84 MB 50,000 47 MB 103 MB 65,000 53 MB 114 MB • Flex Disk Drive (FDD): 3.5” 1.4 MB High Density• Color CRT (VGA)• RS-232 Port• NCR UNIX SVR 4, MP-RAS (Ver. 3.02 or later)6
6-2 DecisioNet Software on an NCR UNIX SystemDecisioNet Software for NCR UNIXThe DecisioNet software for NCR UNIX is provided on tape cartridges.Name UNIX Package Name LPINEPL Base and Application Runtime forNCR UNIXEPL Standalone PLU MaintenanceEPL Scan Process PackageeplbaseapsaplumexescanprocG370-1167-0000EPL Price Redundancy Package PriceRed G370-1170-0000EPL System Information Package SystmInfo G370-1173-0000EPL Information Messaging SystemPackage InfoMsg G370-1176-0000EPL ACS 4.0 POS Runtime(For Advanced Checkout Solution only) POS-AC40 G370-1179-0000Checking the System for Existing PackagesNote: Before installing new DecisioNet software, remove any oldDecisioNet software from the system.Use the following procedures to list and remove existing softwarepackages from the system.1. List software packages using the following command:Pkginfo –c application2. Remove software packages using the following command:pkgrm <package name>
DecisioNet Software on an NCR UNIX System 6-3Installing DecisioNet Software on an NCR UNIX SystemThe following sections describe how to install DecisioNet software onan NCR UNIX system. After installation, refer to Chapter 8,“Configuring the DecisioNet System Environment,” and Appendix D,“Customizing the DecisioNet System,” for any additional informationyou may need.Before installing the DecisioNet software, make sure the hard disk hasat least 20 megabytes of free space in additon to the normal 10% freespace required on UNIX systems. Refer to the table on the first page ofthis chapter for space recommendations.The following instructions assume that UNIX is already installed.Disabling UNIX Port MonitoringBefore installing the DecisioNet software, you must disable UNIX portmonitoring for the port on which you want to install the software.1. Log in as root.2. At the UNIX prompt, type sysadm and press Enter. While insysadm if you make a mistake, you can press the F7 key andchoose Cancel to back up.3. Select Ports and press Enter.4. Select Port Monitors and press Enter.5. Select Disable and press Enter. Look for a port monitor with aname matching the port to which you are going to install theDecisioNet software. Example: /dev/term/xxxx.6a. If there is no port monitor that matches, press the F7 key andchoose Exit to return to the UNIX prompt. You do not need todisable a port monitor. Skip Steps 7 and 8 and go on to theinstallation procedure below.
6-4 DecisioNet Software on an NCR UNIX System6b. If there is a port monitor name, highlight that port monitor andpress F2.7. Press Enter to disable that port monitor.8. Press the F7 key and choose Exit to return to the UNIX prompt.Starting the Install ProcessThe installation procedure uses the UNIX package add facility.1. Put the tape containing the base application software in the tapedrive.2. Type pkgadd -d <device name with path>.The device corresponding to the tape drive should be in thisdirectory path (for example, /dev/rmt/c0t3d0s0).3. A package list displays with a selection number in front of eachchoice. These packages should be installed in this order:1) Electronic Price Label Base Software - eplbaseap2) EPL Standalone PLU Maintenance Software – saplumexe3) EPL Scan Process Package – scanprocInstalling EPL Base and Application Runtime Software(eplbaseap)1. Type the selection number for the eplbaseap package.The eplbaseap package install begins.UNIX asks where to install the base application software. Thedefault (/appl/epl) is recommended.
DecisioNet Software on an NCR UNIX System 6-52. Press Enter to accept the default or type the new destination pathand then press Enter.UNIX asks you to enter a new user ID for the eplbaseap package.The default is epl. If you want to use a different user ID, make surethe ID is not already in use3. Press Enter to accept the default or type a NEW user ID and pressEnter.UNIX asks you to specify a home directory for the new user beingadded. The default is /appl/epl.4. Press Enter to accept the default or type the new home directorypath and then press Enter.UNIX now asks for group ID. The default is epl.5. Press Enter to accept the default or type the new group ID, thenpress Enter.UNIX now starts the installation of eplbaseap, and gives youmessages to show progress.If any UNIX kernel parameters for EPL are different from what isalready configured in UNIX, messages will show kernelparameters that are being modified (tuned).UNIX then rebuilds the operating system, if necessary. WhenUNIX finishes the installation, it displays the message:Installation of EPL base application wassuccessful
6-6 DecisioNet Software on an NCR UNIX SystemInstalling the Optional EPL Standalone PLU MaintenanceSoftware (saplumexe)This optional UNIX package is on the EPL Base and ApplicationRuntime tape. You must install the eplbaseap package before installingthe EPL Standalone PLU Maintenance software.1. Type pkgadd -d <device name with path>.The device corresponding to the tape drive should be in thisdirectory path (for example, /dev/rmt/c0t3d0s0).2. Type the number for the saplumexe package.UNIX starts the installation for saplumexe, and gives messages toshow progress.When UNIX finishes the installation, it displays the message:Installation of saplumexe was successfulIf you are installing some other POS specific item maintenancepackage instead of the Standalone PLU Maintenance package, typeq and remove the tape. Follow the instructions that come with thatsoftware.
DecisioNet Software on an NCR UNIX System 6-7Installing the Optional EPL Scan Process Package (scanproc)This optional UNIX package is on the EPL Base and ApplicationRuntime tape. You must install the eplbaseap package before installingthe EPL Scan Process software.1. Type pkgadd -d <device name with path>.The device corresponding to the tape drive should be in thisdirectory path (for example, /dev/rmt/c0t3d0s02. Type the number for the scanproc package.The scanproc package install begins.3. UNIX asks you to enter customer name.4. Press Enter to set the default or type a new customer name andthen press Enter.5. UNIX asks you to enter store number.6. Press Enter to set the default or type the store number and thenpress Enter.7. UNIX asks you to enter scanner device port.8. Press Enter to set the default or type the scanner device port andthen press Enter.9. UNIX asks you to enter the host file name.10. Press Enter to set the default or type the host file name and thenpress Enter.11. UNIX continues the installation for the scanproc package, andgives messages to show progress.When UNIX finishes the installation, it displays the message:Installation of scanproc was successful
6-8 DecisioNet Software on an NCR UNIX SystemInstalling the EPL Price Redundancy Package (PriceRed)The EPL Base and Application Runtime package (eplbaseap) must beinstalled prior to installing this optional package.1. Insert the tape with the EPL Price Redundancy package.2. Type pkgadd -d <device name with path>.The device corresponding to the tape drive should be in thisdirectory path (for example, /dev/rmt/c0t3d0s0).3. A package list displays with a selection number in front of eachchoice. The following package should be displayed:--Electronic Price Label Price Redundancy Package (PriceRed)4. Type the selection number for the PriceRed package.UNIX now starts the installation for PriceRed and gives messagesto show progress.When UNIX finishes the installation, it displays the message:Installation of <PriceRed> was successful
DecisioNet Software on an NCR UNIX System 6-9Installing the EPL System Information Package (SystmInfo)The EPL Base and Application Runtime package (eplbaseap) must beinstalled prior to installing this optional package.1. Insert the tape with the EPL System Information package.2. Type pkgadd -d <device name with path>.The device corresponding to the tape drive should be in thisdirectory path (for example, /dev/rmt/c0t3d0s0).3. A package list displays with a selection number in front of eachchoice. The following package should be displayed:--Electronic Price Label System Information Package (SystmInfo)4. Type the selection number for the SystmInfo package.UNIX now starts the installation for SystmInfo and gives messagesto show progress.When UNIX finishes the installation, it displays the message:Installation of <SystmInfo> was successful
6-10 DecisioNet Software on an NCR UNIX SystemInstalling the EPL Information Messaging System Package(InfoMsg)The EPL Base and Application Runtime package (eplbaseap) must beinstalled prior to installing this optional package.1. Insert the tape with the EPL Information Messaging Systempackage.2. Type pkgadd -d <device name with path>.The device corresponding to the tape drive should be in thisdirectory path (for example, /dev/rmt/c0t3d0s0).3. A package list displays with a selection number in front of eachchoice. The following package should be displayed:--Electronic Price Label System Information Messaging System(InfoMsg)4. Type the selection number for the InfoMsg package.UNIX now starts the installation for InfoMsg and gives messages toshow progress.When UNIX finishes the installation, it displays the message:Installation of <InfoMsg> was successfulConfiguring and Customizing the DecisioNet SystemAfter the software is installed, refer to Chapter 8, “Configuring theDecisioNet System Environment,” for instructions on how to configureand start the DecisioNet software. Refer to Appendix D, “Customizingthe DecisioNet System,” for information about system features thatpermit modification to meet additional site-specific requirementsbeyond those described in the configuration chapter.

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