1. Client Deployment Guide
  2. Android Device Workstations
  3. Configuring an Android Workstation

Configuring an Android Workstation

Perform the following tasks before installing the Simphony software:

  • Configure the Android device to be a member of the POS network using a static Internet Protocol (IP) address.

  • Install antivirus software on the device.

  • Turn off Trusted Sources on the device. See the manufacturer instructions for details.

Complete the following device configuration steps:

  1. Sign in to the EMC and select the property, click Setup, and then click Workstations.
  2. Insert a new workstation record.
  3. Double-click the record to open it in form view.
  4. Enter information in the workstation configuration fields, and set the Type as 6 - Tablet Client.

    If you are configuring a Motorola MC40 device, set the Type as 1 - Mobile.

  5. Enter the Internet Protocol (IP) address or host name of the Service Host where the workstation application runs in the Address/Host Name field.
  6. Click the Options tab, and then click the Display/Security subtab.
  7. Select 39 - Floating Tablet.
  8. (Optional) If you are using a printer with the Android device, configure the printer from the Printers module and set the printer from the Printers tab.

    See Configuring a Printer in the Oracle MICROS Simphony Configuration Guide for more information.

  9. Click the Revenue Centers tab, and then assign the device to a revenue center.

    Starting with the Simphony 19.5 release, you can assign multiple revenue centers (1–8) to some Android devices. The Castles Tech S1F2 device remains limited to having one revenue center assigned when configuring the device in the EMC.

    The Oracle Food and Beverage Compatibility Matrix contains more information about the supported services and functionality for devices running specific versions of the Android mobile operating system.

  10. Click Save.

    Note:

    Idle workstations running the Android mobile operating system, now ping the enterprise every 4 minutes (which is the default setting) to relay their POS to Cloud connectivity status and current state. This relayed information aligns with Telemetry reports.

Parent topic: Android Device Workstations