The keyboard is and remains the preferred input medium for computers, even in the age of highly modern information technology. This also applies for the electronic POS terminal. The itemized scanning of goods by optical readers using a barcode saves the effort of manually typing in product numbers and prices, yet does not eliminate the need for a keyboard. Program control and alphanumeric data input are still performed via the keyboard. POS keyboards are different from traditional PC keyboards in that functions, categories or items are assigned to keys, which are individually defined by the application and not the operating system. It is necessary as a result to be able to configure and program the individual keys freely. POS keyboards are not simply keyboards, rather they also combine devices such as a key lock, card reader and operator display.

The Wincor Nixdorf POS keyboards are high quality products, developed for professional and long-term use on POS workstations. In particular, this relates to their robustness, reliability, small footprint, ergonomic design, compliance with international standards and multifunctionality.

keyboard configuration

The product offer includes ”special“ POS keyboards and PC-compatible keyboards with POS-specific function keys. All keyboards naturally comply with the latest ergonomic requirements as well as the organizational and functional requirements of a POS workstation. Optional three-track magnetic card readers can be connected, as can a line or flat screen, via an adapter. The integrated key lock provides the application with five freely definable operating modes, such as operator, manager, engineer etc.

The connection is provided by the PS/2 keyboard interface, which also includes the power supply for the integrated magnetic card reader.