Certificate Number: 98-101A16
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Point-of-Sale System
Software for ECR Interfaced with Scale
Software for ECR Interfaced with RMFD
Model: SurePOS ACE
Submitted By:
Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, Inc.
3039 Cornwallis Rd.
PO Box 12195
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
Tel: 919-486-3689
Fax: 919-486-0752
Contact: Debbe Vertefeuille
Email: [email protected]
Web site: www.toshibagcs.com
Standard Features and Options
Model: SurePOS ACE (Application Client/Server Environment for 4690 OS)
Standard Features:
Integrated Backroom Central Processing Unit
Programmable Tare*
Training Mode
Multiple Pound and Multiple Item Pricing
Keyboard Tare*
Percentage Tare*
Manual Weight Entry When the Scale is in a No Load
Condition*
Software Generated Primary Weight Display*
Software Generated Auxiliary Weight Display*
User Programmable Software*
Member Discount Program Feature*
Credit/Refund Capability
Void Capability
Suspend/Retrieve Transactions
% Item Discount Key*
Product Look-up (PLU) Capability with Commodity Descriptor
Screensaver
*Optional Features:
 Fuel Integrator Designed For Use With Wayne RMFDs
Note: This certificate is applicable to software versions and releases noted on page 2, when installed in a certified and compatible
ECR. Changes to operational parameters that are in violation of NIST Handbook 44 and changes to the standard features and options
noted above with an asterisk (*) invalidate the POS for coverage under this Certificate of Conformance. Temperature Range: -10 ºC to 40 ºC (14 ºF to 104 ºF)
This device was evaluated under the National Type Evaluation Program and was found to comply with the applicable technical requirements of “NIST Handbook 44:
Specifications, Tolerances and Other Technical Requirements for Weighing and Measuring Devices.” Evaluation results and device characteristics necessary for
inspection and use in commerce are on the following pages.
Ronald Hayes
Chairman, NCWM, Inc.
John Gaccione
Committee Chair, National Type Evaluation Program Committee
Issued: July 9, 2015
1135 M Street, Suite 110 / Lincoln, Nebraska 68508
The National Conference on Weights and Measures (NCWM) does not approve, recommend or endorse any proprietary product or material, either as a single item or as
a class or group. Results shall not be used in advertising or sales promotion to indicate explicit or implicit endorsement of the product or material by the NCWM. Certificate Number: 98-101A16
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Application: The software was designed for use with ECRs interfaced to certified and compatible 30 lb x 0.01 lb non-computing
scales. The primary weight display may be provided on the display screen through an option in the software; or, the primary weight
display may be provided by (hardware specific) integral or remote weight displays. The weight display must be visible to both the
customer and the operator.
This Certificate of Conformance is also applicable when the software is installed in a PC system. See the "Systems Requirements"
section for the Specifications of Evaluated Systems.** The specifications of the evaluated systems are the variations in the processor
speed and memory of the hardware used during the evaluation. The CC is applicable to systems operating with the evaluated
specifications or higher.
With the optional Fuel Integrator, the software interfaces with Wayne retail motor fuel devices (RMFD) to enable volume fuel sales
functionality including: Prepay, Post Pay, and Pay-At-The-Pump transactions. Within these transaction scenarios, loyalty/member
unique pricing and Credit/Debit/Gift/Fleet electronic tenders are supported at the RMFD.
Identification: The manufacturer's identification, model number and NTEP Certificate of Conformance number are displayed in the
title bar of the main customer display "Toshiba MOD SurePOS ACE CC 98-101."
Toshiba SUREPOS Application Client/Server Environment Versions
SUREPOS ACE Auxiliary Weight Primary Weight
Screen Saver
Touch Screen
Software
Display
Display
Version 7
Release 301
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Release 401
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Release 501
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The Operation of the Primary Weight Display Option was Verified on the Following Scales:
 PSC Model 384 (Certificate of Conformance Number 97-064)
 PSC Model 8204 (Certificate of Conformance Number 97-064A3)
 IBM Model 4698-002 (Certificate of Conformance Number 94-026)
Operator Display
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To Access the Product Version Information From Any Terminal (Using An Operator Touch Screen Terminal):
1. Press the "Miscellaneous" Tab
2. Press the "Other Misc" Key
3. Press "Product Version"
4. The "Information" Window Is Display
5. Press "OK"
6. All Applicable Software and Their Versions Will Print
Note: This feature will only work when an operator is signed on and sales transaction is not in progress.
To Access the Product Version Information From Any Terminal (Using An Operator Non-Touch Terminal):
1. Press "NO-SALE"
2. Pres "9" "5"
3. Press "SIGN-ON"
4. Press "CLEAR"
5. All Applicable Software and Their Versions Will Print
Note: This feature will only work when an operator is signed on and sales transaction is not in progress.
Terminology:
 GUI: As used in this document refers to a graphical user interface that allows the interaction with programs in more ways than just
typing, it offers graphical icons, and visual indicators, as opposed to just text-based interfaces.
 Store Integrator: As used in this document refers to a system that extends the functionality of Toshiba 4690 Operating System (OS)
applications to kiosks, self-service systems, handheld scanners and other devices.
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 Store Integrator Graphical User Interface (SI GUI): A highly configurable JAVA terminal application that is used with ACE to
provide Operator and Customer GUI displays.
 Operator GUI: Provides buttons that an operator uses to access ACE for functions such as item entry, voiding a transaction, or nonsales procedures.
 Customer GUI: Displays receipt and transaction total, scale information, 2x20 messages, and graphics that a customer can view
during a transaction in a retail store.
 Text Full Screen: The operator uses a keyboard to access ACE functions. The text full screen shows the results of what is entered
from the keyboard during a transaction.
 Primary Weight Display: When the primary weight display option is utilized, the indicating element must meet the marking
requirements of NIST Handbook 44 Table S.6.3.a. All marking requirements except the serial number are displayed on the display
screen.
System Requirements:
Minimum System Requirements with Store Integrator / Version 3, Releases 3, 4 and 5
Operator Display with Weight Display
Operator Display with Weight Display
&
Customer Display with Weight Display
SUREPOSE ACE
500 MHz Processor, 512 MB RAM
850 MHz Processor, 512 MB RAM
Version 7 Release 501
Version 7 Release 401
Version 7 Release 301
Specifications of Evaluated Toshiba Model SurePOS Ace Systems**
Utilizing the Toshiba 4690 Operating System V6R3 through V6R4 (the following is based on V6R3 Classic)
Controller
Terminal
Configuration
Primary Weight Display
Processor
RAM
Processor RAM
ACE Full Screen Display
Yes
Intel Celeron / 1.8GHz 256 MB 300 MHz
32 MB
PIN Pad Controller (necessary for EMV)
Yes
Intel Celeron / 1.8GHz 256 MB 500 MHz
256 MB
Store Integrator GUI Operator Touch Screen Yes
Intel Celeron / 1.8GHz 256 MB 500 MHz
512 MB
Store Integrator GUI Dual Display
Yes
Intel Celeron / 1.8GHz 256 MB 850 MHz
512 MB
(Customer + Operator Touch Screen)
Utilizing the Toshiba 4690 Operating System V6R4 Enhanced
Controller
Terminal
Configuration
Primary Weight Display
Processor
RAM
Processor RAM
Fuel Integrator with:
Yes
Intel Celeron / 1.8GHz 512 MB 850 MHz
512MB
(without
 SurePOS ACE Version 7 Release 501
Java) or
 SurePOS ACE Version 7 Release 401
1 GB
 SurePOS ACE Version 7 Release 301
(with
 Store Integrator Version 3 Release 4
Java)
 Store Integrator GUI Operator Touch
** The specifications of the evaluated systems are the variations in the processor speed and memory of the hardware used during the
evaluation. The CC is applicable to systems operating with the evaluated specifications or higher.
Operation: The parameters for the system’s operation are selectable through menus displayed on the video display of the back office
computer. Several levels of security are incorporated into the operating system. The purchaser of the system can designate which
parameters can be changed or overridden by the store manager or the operator.
The purchaser of the system can add software to the system or customize the system to meet the store's operation. Changes to
operational parameters that are in violation of NIST Handbook 44 and changes to the standard features and options noted with an
asterisk (*) invalidate the POS for coverage under this Certificate of Conformance.
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Operation Continued:
Discount Features*: A discount feature applies discounts to applicable items in the store. The available discounts may be issued to
either all customers or to only those customers enrolled in a "member discount" program. This feature applies to weighed and nonweighed items.
Because this feature has a significant potential to facilitate fraud if not properly designed, the following criteria must be met:
 All calculations shall be rounded to the nearest cent
 The receipt shall be clear, easily understood when reading from left to right
 The total price of all weighed items shall be determined using the original net weight determination
The Following Forms of Member Discounts Are Available:
 Weighed item discount based on a fixed cents off of the total price
 Non-weighed item discount based on a percentage or fixed cents off of the total price
 Weighed item discount based on a fixed cents/ lb reduction
 Weighed item discount based on using a discount unit price instead of the original unit price
 GS1 DataBar coupon with minimum weight requirement and fixed cents off the total price
% Item Discount Key: A % Item Discount Key applies a discount to the total price of a selected item. When the "% Item Discount
Key" is selected, a window of selectable percentage discounts is displayed. The total price of the item is reduced by the selected
percentage.
Percentage Tare*: Percentage tare is a value expressed as a percentage (i.e., 5.6 %), that represents the percentage of tare material
compared to the gross or net weight of the commodity. ACE supports a range of 0.00% to 99.99%. If the device deducts both a fixed
tare and a percentage tare from the gross weight, the fixed tare shall be deducted first.
The tare weight shall not be rounded prior to subtracting the tare weight value from the gross weight. The tare value(s) must be
deducted first and then the final net weight value rounded off to the nearest scale interval. Rounding of the net weight is not performed
until the last mathematical operation.
*Screen saver: The screen saver mode engages when the terminal is in sign off or special sign off mode, the scale is in a gross load
zero balance condition, and the terminal has been inactive for a user specified period of time. The screen saver is deactivated when an
operator signs onto the terminal or if the scale is in an out of zero balance condition.
One of Two Screen Saver Modes Can Be Enabled:
1. When the screen saver option is enabled from Toshiba 4690 Operating System Version 6 Release 201 and subsequent versions, the
screen saver is a "floating" (moving) frame that contains a text title bar.
The Title Bar Contains:
 the make and model information "Toshiba MOD SUREPOS ACE CC 98-101"
 the statement "SCALE ZERO"
2. When the screen saver option is enabled from SurePOS ACE Version 7 Release 101 and subsequent versions, a user specified
image may also be specified along with the text title bar.
If the scale is not in a gross load zero balance condition when the operator signs onto the terminal and the operator attempts to enter a
weight entry, an error message prompts the operator to reweigh the item. The system will not accept a weight entry until the scale has
returned to a zero balance condition. The scale must be in a gross load zero condition before a weight transaction can begin.
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Operation Continued:
The following screen shows a company name of IBM, which was changed to Toshiba in ACE Version 7 Release 401.
Model SUREPOS ACE Version 7 Release 101 and Subsequent Versions
Primary Weight Display / Text Full Screen
*Remote Auxiliary Weight Display (SUREPOS ACE Version 7 Release 101 and subsequent versions): When equipped with a display
screen, the application software provides for the incorporation of a remote auxiliary weight display. The remote auxiliary weight
display is dedicated to the lower left portion of the screen. The minimum character size is 8 mm in height on a 14" screen. The scale
must be provided with an integral or remote primary weight display.
*Primary Weight Display (SUREPOS ACE Version 7 Release 101 and subsequent versions) Text Full Screen: When equipped with a
display screen, the application software provides for the incorporation of a primary weight display. The primary weight display is
dedicated to the lower left portion of the screen. The minimum character size is 10 mm in height on a 9" screen.
The following screens show a company name of Toshiba, which was changed from IBM in Store Integrator Version 3 Release 4.
Model SUREPOS ACE Version 7 Release 101 and Subsequent Versions
Touch Screen (Operator GUI – Classic Theme)
Touch Screen (Operator GUI – Silver Theme)
(Silver Theme available in Store Integrator Version 3 Release 3 and Subsequent Versions)
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Data Input Card Feature (background blurring) on Operator GUI – Silver Theme
Primary Weight Display Option (Customer GUI – Classic Theme)
Primary Weight Display Option (Customer GUI – Silver Theme)
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Primary Weight Display Option (Customer GUI – Silver Theme with Silver Layout showing advertising example
Primary Weight Display (SUREPOS ACE Version 7 Release 101 and subsequent versions) Customer GUI: The scale and receipt
displays appear on the left side of the screen. The scale window is in the lower left quadrant of the screen. The application supports a
configuration which would allow the retailer to reverse the two sides of the screen; thus, the receipt and scale window would appear
on the right side of the screen. The scale window would be the same size and positioned in the lower right quadrant of the screen.
When calibration of the POS scale is needed, a hardware specific remote display must be used.
*Touch Screen Operator Display (SUREPOS ACE Version 7 Release 101 and subsequent versions): When equipped with a touch
screen monitor, the application software provides for the incorporation of an operator's display. The receipt display appears on the left
side of the screen. The operator’s menu is on the right side of the screen.
*Auxiliary Weight Display (SUREPOS ACE Version 7 Release 101 and subsequent versions): When equipped with a display screen,
the application provides for a software generated auxiliary weight display. The auxiliary weight display is dedicated to the lower left
portion of the screen. The minimum character size is 8 mm in height on a 14" screen. The scale must be provided with an integral or
remote primary weight display.
When the character size of the software generated auxiliary weight display is equal to or greater than 10 mm, the remote auxiliary
weight display mode may also be used as a primary weight display (provided that the indicating element meets the marking
requirements of NIST Handbook 44 Table S.6.3.a.).
*Fuel Operation Display (SUREPOS ACE Version 7 Release 401 and subsequent versions): When equipped with a touch screen
monitor and Store Integrator GUI (Version 3 Release 4 and subsequent versions), the application provides for fuel sales transactions
and control with Wayne RMFD.
Test Conditions: This certificate supersedes certificate of Conformance Number 98-101A15. This certificate is issued to add Toshiba
SurePOS ACE Version 7 Release 5, where the Ohio NTEP Lab evaluated the information provided and determined that no
metrologically significant changes were made to the device.. Previous relevant test conditions are listed below for reference.
Certificate of Conformance Number 98-101A15: This certificate supersedes Certificate of Conformance Number 98-101A14. This
software was evaluated in a lab with simulated input and in the field at an operational site. All requirements from National Institute of
Standards and Technology Handbook 44 relative to Liquid Measuring Devices and Electronic Cash Registers were met. This
certificate is issued to add the optional Fuel Integrator component, where the following new functions for this option with SurePOS
ACE Version 7 Release 401 and SurePOS ACE Version 7 Release 301 were evaluated:
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1.
Prepay Transactions
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2.
Post Pay Transactions
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3.
Fueling Transactions
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4.
Loyalty Confirmation
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Certificate of Conformance Number 98-101A14: This certificate supersedes Certificate of Conformance Number 98-101A13. This
certificate has been revised and all software levels that are no longer supported by IBM were removed from the document. This
certificate is issued to add Toshiba SurePOS ACE Version 7 Release 4, where the following new functions for this version of software
were evaluated:
5.
Suppress paper sales transaction receipt
6.
Digital receipt support
7.
When voiding a weight item and it is the only weight item in the transaction with that item code, do not prompt for weight
8.
Company name change from IBM to Toshiba
The following new functions of SI GUI Version 3 Release 4 were also evaluated:
1.
Digital receipt support
2.
New look for the GUI that enhances usability (background blurring)
3.
Company name change from IBM to Toshiba
The IBM SurePOS ACE Version 7 Release 4 software was evaluated in the same manner as previous versions of software. The
emphasis of the evaluation was on design, operation of the application with the operating systems, interaction with the scales
interfaced to the system, the receipt format and the processing of the new functions listed above. Two controllers, three terminals, and
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three different POS scales were utilized during the evaluation. Following are the details of the 3 terminals and scales used in the
evaluation. The terminals were tested with the 4690 operating system, Version 6 Release 2:
Terminal Model
IBM 4694-246 Terminal
IBM 4800-781 Terminal
IBM 4694-245 Terminal
End User Interface
SI Operator GUI
SI Operator GUI and Customer GUI
Text Full Screen Display
Printer
4610-TI4 Printer
4610-TI4 Printer
4610-TI4 Printer
Scale
IBM Model 4698-002 Scale with Weight Display
PSC Model 8204 Scale with Weight Display
PSC Model 384 Scale with Weight Display
Previous test conditions are listed below for reference.
Certificate of Conformance Number 98-101A13: This certificate supersedes Certificate of Conformance Number 98-101A12 and is
issued to indicate transfer of the NTEP Certificate of Conformance from IBM Corporation to Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions,
Inc. Previous test information and documentation provided by the company was reviewed. Previous test conditions are listed below for
reference.
Certificate of Conformance Number 98-101A12: This certificate supersedes Certificate of Conformance Number 98-101A11. This
certificate has been revised and all software levels that are no longer supported by IBM were removed from the document, along with
the Certification of Conformance information for 98-101A8 through 98-101A9 that was related to those levels of software. This
certificate is issued to add IBM SurePOS ACE Version 7 Release 3, where this version of software adds support for Price Verify
showing linked coupon information, percent off coupons having greater precision when the last 2 digits match each other, running
with Promotion Service results in gift card offering discount at total time or cash tender discount at tender time, and on file percent off
unlimited coupon being broken up into individual item-matching coupons. SI GUI Version 3 Release 3 was also evaluated for touch
enabled scrolling receipt, which allows easy selection to change the price or void an item, and also a new look for the GUI that
changes the colors, icons, buttons and images
Certificate of Conformance Number 98-101A11: This certificate supersedes Certificate of Conformance Number 98-101A10. This
certificate has been revised and all software levels that are no longer supported by IBM were removed from the document, along with
the Certification of Conformance information for 98-101 through 98-101A7 that was related to those levels of software. This
certificate is issued to add IBM SurePOS ACE Version 7, this version of software also adds support for the "GS1 DataBar" coupon.
The GS1 DataBar coupon supports a new industry standard for paper coupons. It allows more information to be encoded in the
coupon's barcode compared to previous paper coupons. Information such as up to 3 unique item purchases required, and
start/expiration dates may now be specified in the coupon's barcode. The IBM SurePOS ACE Version 7 software was evaluated in the
same manner as previous versions of software. In addition, the processing of the GS1 DataBar coupons was evaluated. This new type
of format for coupons allows for a minimum weight requirement resulting in fixed cents off savings, such as "Buy 3 lb of chicken
wings, and save $1.00." The emphasis of the evaluation was on design, operation of the application with the operating systems,
interaction with the scales interfaced to the system, the receipt format and the processing of GS1 DataBar Coupon
Certificate of Conformance Number 98-101A10: This certificate supersedes Certificate of Conformance Number 98-101A9. It is
issued to include a primary weight display on the operator touch screen, provided by IBM Store Integrator Version 3 Release 1. The
emphasis of the evaluation was on design, operation of the application with the operating systems, interaction with the scales and
receipt format. One controller, one controller/terminal, six terminals, and six POS scale models were utilized during the evaluation.
Evaluated By: A. P. Buie (MD), R. Murdock (NC) 98-101; A.P.Buie (MD) 98-101A1, 98-101A2, 98-101A3, 98-101A4, 98-101A5;
J.T. Price (MD) 98-101A6; A.P.Buie (MD) 98-101A7, 98-101A8, 98-101A9, 98-101A10; B. Fishman (NY) 98-101A11; M. Kelley
(OH) 98-101A12; J. Morrison (OH) 98-101A14; A Katalinic (NC) 98-101A15; J. Morrison (OH) 98-101A16
Type Evaluation Criteria Used: NIST, Handbook 44: Specifications, Tolerances and Other Technical Requirements for Weighing
and Measuring Devices, 2015. NCWM, Publication 14: Weighing Devices, 2015, NCWM, Publication 14: Measuring Devices, 2015.
Conclusion: The results of the evaluation and information provided by the manufacturer indicate the device complies with applicable
requirements.
Information Reviewed By: S. Patoray (NCWM), L. Bernetich (NCWM) 98-101A5, 98-101A6, 98-101A7, 98-101A8, 98-101A9; J.
Truex (NCWM) 98-101A10, 98-101A11, 98-101A12, 98-101A13, 98-101A14, 98-101A15, 98-101A16