SHO-RACK TK-Electronic System by: Kaspar Wire Works, Inc.

SHO-RACK TK-Electronic System

by: Kaspar Wire Works, Inc.


ELECTRONIC COIN MECHANISM SHO-RACK SCANNER TK-ADVANTAGE SOFTWARE

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Closed Information

Loop

1. Audit Sales Data from TK-E

Mechs

2. Unload Sales Data to

Computer3. Load Scanner with Manifest and

Draws

TK Advantage

4. Deliver to Racks and Stores & Adjust Draws

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Electronic Coin Mechanism

Versatile product designed to meet the growing needs of the modern newspaper industry

One Year Warranty Max. Sale Price

$12.754

Utilizes state-of-the-art electronics and low power technology to provide reliable sales information from every newsrack

Now used in every corner of the U.S. , Canada, Germany, & Sweden

TK-Electronic Coin Mechanism

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Same rugged qualities as the TK-TOTAL, plus auditing capabilities of your important sales data

Designed to retrofit all existing TK-style racks Utilizes same “all-steel” chassis, mounting

device, coin return chute, door latching components, and coin escrow parts as mechanical mechs

Features

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SALES AND SERVICE DATA Microprocessor chip custom-designed to

store rack sales and service needs including: Rack load time First and last two sale times Total number of sales in 12 programmable

time slots Total cash accepted Error codes

Features

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COIN ACCEPTANCE Patented coin acceptance components,

first developed for electronic parking meters

Programmable to accept 10 different coins, including slugs or tokens

Alloy coin recognition for better slug and foreign coin control

Features

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POWER SUPPLY Operates on a custom lithium battery

pack or a 3.6 volt battery State-of-the art power management to

conserve battery power between sales Powerless memory retention to prevent

data loss if power interruption occurs

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RELIABILITY No moving parts in coin path Conforms to NASA quality coating Contacts and switches are gold plated

to reduce corrosion and ensure long life

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Features

RELIABILITY 10 Years of experience and

improvements Embossed swing plates, 3.6 volt

lithium, one piece metal key switch 1/2 of our shipments are now electronic

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Technology FEATURES Optional card reader and LCD display

(mounted on housing) Keyless controls (return unlock slug/daily

and Sunday slug) Daily and automatic discounted pricing by

date and time as well as automatic daily and Sunday price changes

Accepts 20 different coins12

New Flex Mechanism

Technology FEATURES Improved coin recognition Eight price selections available Six year 3.6 volt battery Ability to reprogram the mechanism to

allow for new features or capabilities without changing the board or hardware components.

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New Flex Mechanism

Technology FEATURES Full data retrieval with increased auditing

capabilities - 24 hourly time slots, as well as 7 day data storage by sale date

Flexible programming - smart card capabilities with the ability to be re-programmed for future cards

Built-in coin calibration after mechanism repair

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New Flex Mechanism

KEY SWITCH 5-Position key

switch, standard 3 prices Door unlock Scan (allows

scanner to control price selection)

Features

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STATUS INDICATOR LIGHT Light flashes once every 5 seconds when

the mech is functioning properly Light flashes 2 times every 5 seconds if

the battery voltage is low Light flashes 3 times every 5 seconds if

there is a jam in the coil set Light is easily seen by coin collector

Features

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All of the information stored in memory is awaiting an electronic inquiry, called an audit, from the SHO-RACK Scanner

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INFRA-RED AUDITING SENSOR

Fabricated with a durable polycarbonate resin

Communicates pricing information to the mech, collects all sales information, and unlocks the rack door

Features

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SHO-RACK Scanner

Communicates with the Electronic Mech via an InfraRed sensor on the newspaper rack

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The audit: collects sales information selects the price sets the 24-hour clock unlocks the rack door reports any error codes

SHO-RACK Scanner

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Prompts the operator to enter draws and returns from newsrack or OTC locations

Search Manifest Delivery Tracking Recovery Runs

SHO-RACK Scanner Delivery Functions

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Changes Prices Changes Timezones Tests Battery Performs Diagnostics on

Mech

SHO-RACK Scanner Maintenance Functions

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Weatherproof Durable 256K bytes of

memory Re-chargeable Ni-Cad

battery Double battery

backup - prevents data loss

SHO-RACK Scanner Features

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Large “Glow in the Dark” keypad 80-character lighted display Displays complete route manifest Creates “paperless” system

SHO-RACK Scanner Features

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The scanner can display entire route manifest including: Location Name Location Address Draw Edition # Draw Special message to driver

The Route Manifest can be created with the TK-Advantage Software

SHO-RACK ScannerFeatures

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Sales information collected by the scanner is then transferred to the SHO-RACK TK Advantage Software on the office PC

Optional remote scanner communication available

SHO-RACK Scanner

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Developed to provide newspaper circulation managers with a complete system for: Route Delivery Data Collection Reporting

Creates and maintains databases for routes, racks and OTC accounts

TK-Advantage Software

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Fully menu-driven Easy to use Microsoft Access Database Instructions at the bottom of

screens On-line help Requires no programming skills


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Draw Forecasting - recommends draws per-location using historical sales data

Forecast used to create Scanner Manifest Forecast based on:

Route ID Past sales volume Desired return percentage Day of the week

TK-Advantage Software Daily Tasks

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Allows manual entry of Scanner Manifest

Entry of daily setup for scanner Loading/unloading of scanners Update files Print automatic reports


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“Script” functions - allows repetitive daily tasks to be performed automatically

Multiple “scripts” can be created Allows for tasks to be performed

individually, outside of the normal “scripted” routine


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Allows for reports to be viewed and analyzed before printing

Standard reports are ready to select from the menu and print

Reports can be customized by selecting up to 3 range fields and 2 sort fields

TK-Advantage Software Reports

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Custom report criteria may be saved and selected again and again

All reports may be: Viewed on the screen Sent to the printer


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Charts available include: Sales by location Sales by route Returns by location Returns by route

16.66

2728.57

24.39

26

42.85

15.00

50

57.14

9.87

65

71.43

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Database maintenance by entry and updating of tables

Address information Mech Serial Number information Data files

TK-Advantage Software Update Files

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Scanner Set-Up - simplified delivery set-up controlled by PC operator

Set up routes Create missing audit records Replace Mech Serial Numbers


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Export data in files to: Excel Word Lotus1-2-3 Delimited text file


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System Setup Passwords Defaults Hardware Options

Unload/reload data in tables

TK-Advantage Software System Tools

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Remote software is used to provide training, assistance, and periodic upgrades via modem

Complete on-site training

TK-Advantage Software Technical Support

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Complete TK-Advantage PC package: High Performance PC Windows 98 Office 97 High Speed Modem 2 Serial Ports 1 Parallel Port Monitor, Keyboard & Mouse

Comprehensive system ensures quick start up


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WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO GAIN? Faster route service Superior coin recognition Detailed sales and service information Reduction of manual data input Increased rack and OTC sales by

reduction of sellouts

SHO-RACK Electronics Summary

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Automated draw forecasting Newsprint savings by reduction of returns Control and accountability of money

collection Completely “paper-less” route delivery

management Triple pricing structure

SHO-RACK Electronics Summary

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SHO-RACK TK-Electronic System by: Kaspar Wire Works, Inc.

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