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What is the PCWS 2015
Software Platform
Software Platform
Software components include the BIOS, Operating System, the PCWS API,
platform specific drivers, and utilities. These components are pre-installed on
each unit to create a foundation upon which POS applications are installed
using the Client Application Utility (CAL).
BIOS
The PCWS 2015 is based on the Phoenix SecureCore Tiano (SCT) BIOS. It is
built on a decade of support for industry initiatives to handle the widest
possible range of processors chip set and IO interfaces. The BIOS includes a
pre-boot environment called UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) to
provide optional features such as CF Recovery.
Operating Systems
Operating Systems supported by the PCWS 2015 includes both 32 and 64-bit
versions Windows 7 Professional Embedded or Windows Embedded
POSReady 2009. Formerly known as Windows Embedded for Point of Service
(WEPOS), Windows Embedded POSReady 2009 is derived from Windows XP
Professional, and tailored for the point of service environment.
Additionally, a Windows XP Professional image will be available for those
who wish to downgrade from Windows 7 Professional.
PCWS API and MICROS OPOS Drivers
The PCWS API is used by MICROS applications to control MICROS specific
ports such as the cash drawers, IDN printers, customer displays and mag card
reader. The API also controls the operator display brightness and operator
LED, while the most recent version included with the PCWS 2015 adds the
ability to enable/disable the external USB ports.
Third party application designers can choose to utilize the PCWS API to
directly control these ports or use the MICROS OPOS (Open POS) drivers.
The MICROS OPOS drivers provide third party application developers an
industry standard structure for controlling point of sale peripherals. The OPOS
drivers interact with the PCWS API in place of controlling the ports directly.
The MICROS OPOS drivers are included in the POSReady 2009 and Windows
7 Professional images, but not installed.
PCWS 2015 Diagnostics Utility
Utilities included with the PCWS 2015 include the WIN32 Client Application
Loader (CAL), and an updated Diagnostics Utility for testing the unit.
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