PADERBORN, Germany — By integrating cash recycling technology in the newest generation of self-checkout systems, Wincor Nixdorf helps retail businesses reduce the work and costs of cash handling and increase system availability. The new "Tower Line 150," which is part of the BEETLE/iSCAN product family, will be presented at the 2008 Retail Solutions trade fair in London. This system rounds out the company's extensive portfolio of modular automated check-out solutions.
Effective immediately, Wincor Nixdorf, a supplier of IT solutions and services for banks and retailers, will offer its customers the choice of a next-generation self-checkout system with integrated recycling for banknotes and coins.
The use of cash recycling means that cash deposited in a POS system can be made available for dispensing after it has been authenticated by the system. This drastically reduces the high expenses associated with counting, sorting and transporting cash. Furthermore, stores will be able to cut the volume of change held in storage for replenishment purposes and the frequency of change replenishment. Streamlined cash handling — from point-of-sale operations to cash collection by security companies — translates into reduced waiting times at the checkout, greater customer satisfaction and considerable operational savings.
In addition to the cash recycling function, the new Tower Line 150 features a host of other benefits: The new design and modular structure of the self-checkout system make it suitable for a wide range of applications in supermarkets, specialist retail outlets, cash-and-carry wholesale chains and department stores alike.
The system covers every possible aspect of check-out operations. It can be configured as an express self-checkout with one-, two- or three-bag solutions, as a specialized DIY store system or as a scan or pay tower, allowing retailers to select the configuration that best suits their needs and delivers the most attractive return on investment.
Another key benefit is that associated with shopper convenience: All components have been designed for intuitive use. Additionally, shoppers are guided by an on-screen graphical user interface. The system can be equipped with a scanner module that includes either a vertical or a bi-optical scan unit for the purpose of barcode reading, while the payment process is covered by a module for banknotes and coins. Other modules include units for card-based payments, coupon management and receipt printing. The new system also is suitable for shoppers with physical impairments or disabilities, since it is fully compliant with ADA II (Americans with Disabilities Act II).
Tower Line 150 is operated by TPiSCAN, a hardware-independent software that controls all the modules incorporated in the self-checkout system. The software, which is based on programming standards, has been designed for fast and efficient integration into existing IT landscapes at retail level, regardless of which hardware and software structures are in place. As an exhibitor at Retail Solutions, Wincor Nixdorf will unveil a number of recently developed software features, such as central software distribution and administration.
"Tower Line 150 is a cutting-edge solution in the field of automated check-outs, combining exceptional customer value and superior productivity with streamlined process costs in the area of cash handling," said Joachim Pinhammer, marketing director of the retail division at Wincor Nixdorf.
The first pilot installation has been scheduled for the near future.
