KDS Display Types

Based on the operation that the display is performing, you can configure a KDS Display as one of the following display types:

• Prep Display

• Expediter (Expo) Display

• Speed of Service (SOS) Display

Prep Display

Prep Display is the display type used most often. Prep Displays are used to show orders at preparation stations in the kitchen. Typically, a Prep Display is named based on its function, for example, Hot Display, Cold Display, or Pizza Display.

You must have at least one Prep Display in order for production items to increment and decrement using production item counters. Configuring the Behavior of Production Counters contains more information.

Figure 3-5 Prep Display

Expo Display

An Expo Display shows all orders for the kitchen, allowing the expediter chef to control the flow of the orders and preparation times. The layout of an Expo Display screen is identical to the Prep Display screen; however, an Expo Display contains different functionality because of the tasks it performs.

SOS Display

SOS Displays allow managers to continuously monitor the status of all tables in the restaurant. The SOS Display is divided into a grid, with each cell representing a different table. An SOS display is considered an Expo Display; the only difference is the initial grid that displays all the tables. Double-tapping one of the table grids shows that table's check detail information as a chit image of the Expo check.

Figure 3-6 SOS Display

The cells change color to reflect the table status as guests are seated and orders are processed through the system:

Table 3-5 SOS Display Table Color Coding System

Cell Color	Table Status
Gray	The table is empty.
White, with no timer	A check has started for the table, but no active order is in the kitchen.
White, with a timer	A check has started and an appetizer (course 1) is on the active order chit that shows in the kitchen.
White, the timer appears within a box	A check has started and there is no appetizer (course 1) on the active order chit that shows in the kitchen.
Yellow	The order chit has passed the first predefined time limit (configured in Order Devices).
Red	The order chit has passed the second predefined time limit (configured in Order Devices).
Blue	The entree course (course 2) has been served and the only remaining course is dessert.