Help CenterThese step-by-step instructions will guide you on how to implement Inter-register Communications (IRC) with multiple Optima APOS terminals. These instructions apply to both GoPOS (Home Screen > Menu > Settings > Options) and PCProg (Settings Maintenance Module).
NOTE: Prior to the following steps, ensure you are logged in as Manager or a clerk with programming privileges (P) enabled if you are programming on an APOS running the Optima GoPOS software.
Network IP Addressing
On each APOS, verify the IP address settings are set to static and ensure that the IP addresses are sequential.
Example: If the first APOS has an IP address of 10.0.0.201, then the other APOS terminals in the network must have an IP address of 10.0.0.202, 10.0.0.203, 10.0.0.204, etc.
IMPORTANT: For more detailed information on how to set up the APOS terminal static IP address through Ethernet or Wi-Fi, please click on our how-to article link below.
Setting Up Your APOS Terminal Static IP Address with Ethernet or Wi-Fi
Once the IP addresses are set in each of the APOS terminal, reboot each of the terminals.
IRC Implementation
To enable IRC in a multi-APOS environment, the following steps will need to happen:
1) On each APOS, assuming you're in Register Mode, log on as Manager. Then go to Home Screen > Menu > Settings > Options.
2) Set the following options in the Settings menu in the GoPOS software.
IMPORTANT: The following sub-steps should be made on the APOS terminal with the lowest programmed IP address during the initial IP address setup. Perform these steps in conjunction with the next APOS terminal in sequence. For example, APOS terminal #1 with IP address of 10.0.0.201, APOS terminal #2 with IP address of 10.0.0.202, etc.
- Enter a numeric value in Setting Option 15 – Register Number to 1. In PCProg, this will be programmed as the starting point or the primary APOS in the network, followed by the next sub-step.
- Enter a numeric value in Setting Option 16 - Quantity of Registers in the Network, which is the total number of APOS terminals connected in the network.
- Enable Setting Option 46 – Floating Balances.
- Enable Setting Option 68 – Floating Products.
- Enable Setting Option 69 – Floating Clerks (users).
- Once each of the settings are set, tap on Save.
Repeat this process for the remaining APOS terminals in the network until all of them have been programmed with their respective register numbers set in Step 2-a. Then, reboot all of the APOS terminals in the network.
3) Once all APOS terminals have been configured and rebooted, you will see a new icon in Register Mode which is indicated with the 'N' icon (introduced from Optima GoPOS version A240507). This is the network status indicator for IRC.
When the network status is shown in the colour green (N), it indicates that IRC is fully functional in the network where all the APOS terminals are in communication.
If the network status is shown in the colour red (N), it indicates that there is a communication issue with one or more APOS terminals in the network. To determine the status of any of the APOS units in the network, tap on the 'N' icon to reveal the list of APOS registers in the network.
Similar to the status indication of the network, if all the listed APOS terminals are shown in green, it will indicate that there is full communication. If any of the listed APOS terminals are shown in red, it indicates there is a communication issue with that terminal.
If you need additional assistance relating to Optima APOS hardware, Optima GoPOS software, or Optima PCProg software, please contact Optima Support.
Toll-Free: 1-888-475-2767
Email: possupport@optimagopos.ca