Configuring the Transaction Services Workstation Client

You can configure Transaction Services to run on the same hardware device as a Simphony client. Kiosks are usually configured as Transaction Services clients.

Obtain the following information before configuration:
  • Transaction Services workstation name
  • Number of revenue centers using Transaction Services

Note:

POS API client workstations do not run as a Windows Service, and Transaction Services cannot be configured as a Windows Service on these workstations. When option 3 - POSAPI Client is selected as the Type in the Workstations module, the Is Windows Service field is automatically disabled.

  1. Select the property, click Setup, and then click Workstations.
  2. Insert a record, enter the workstation name, and then click OK.
  3. Double-click the workstation record.
  4. From the Type drop-down list, select 3 - POSAPI Client.
  5. Select the Service Host ID where the workstation runs. To host Transaction Services on a separate workstation, select the default Service Host ID.
  6. In the Address / Host Name field, enter the machine where Transaction Services is installed.
  7. Enter the Subnet Mask and Default Gateway of the workstation to configure.
  8. Click the Service Host tab. To host Transaction Services and POS Operations on a single workstation, select the corresponding Service Host name.
  9. Click the Transactions tab.
  10. Enter the Minimum Check Number and Maximum Check Number.
  11. From the Default Order Type drop-down list, select the order type used by the Transaction Services client.
  12. Ensure Cash Drawer Settings show 0 (zero).
  13. Click the Order Devices tab and select all order devices that use the Transaction Services client for the revenue center shown in the list. If multiple revenue centers use Transaction Services, select the appropriate order devices for each revenue center.
  14. Click the Printers tab. For each printer, click Select and choose the printer to use for each print job.
  15. Click the Revenue Centers tab and select the revenue centers where this Transaction Services instance operates.
  16. Click the Devices tab and ensure no peripheral devices appear.
  17. Click Save.
  18. Repeat these steps for each Transaction Services workstation client.