How Does Cash Drawer Work in Supermarket?

The cash drawer is one of the crucial hardware components in supermarket cash register systems, mainly used for temporary storage of cash. The following is the detailed process of the cash box working in the supermarket:

一、 Structure and Classification

1. Structure:

A money locker is generally divided into two or three layers, with compartments inside for storing banknotes and coins of different denominations.

(1) Economic cash boxes usually adopt a two-layer design, with a metal structure on the outside and an integral plastic part on the inside, used for storing banknotes and coins.

(2) The three-layer structure usually refers to medium and heavy-duty cash boxes, with an external metal structure and internal iron and plastic trays. The plastic trays are easy to take out and bring back to the accounting room after work.

2. Classification:

In terms of lock types, the money lock box has two segment locks and three segment locks. The two-stage lock has two levels. The first level can lock the cash box, while the second level can be opened by pulse or manual means, but cannot be opened with a key. The three-stage lock has an additional level, which allows you to open the cash drawer with a key.

There are also various sizes of cash drawers to meet the needs of different supermarkets. Common sizes include 330mm, 350mm, 400mm, 410mm, 420mm, and 460mm.

二、 Working principle

1. Insertion signal sensing:

When the cashier needs to deposit or withdraw cash, the corresponding key will be inserted into the cash register POS System. The chip on the key will communicate with the sensors inside the cash register to confirm the identity and operational permissions of the key.

2. Electronic identification:

The system can identify the type of key, such as deposit key, withdrawal key, or management key, through the recognition of the sensing chip.

3. Card slot locking and unlocking:

After confirming identity and permissions, the card slot inside the cash drawer will be mechanically locked to prevent unauthorized access. The card slot will only be unlocked under legal operation.

4. Deposit and withdrawal of cash:

In the deposit operation, the cashier places the cash in the divider and then pushes the divider into the cash drawer through the card slot. Similarly, in withdrawal operations, the card slot will push the cash that needs to be withdrawn out of the cash box.

5. Recording and reporting:

The sensors on the cash box can record the operation of depositing and withdrawing cash, and transmit relevant information to the cash register POS system. This way, the system can real-time understand the cash balance in the cash drawer and generate corresponding reports and statistical data.

三、 Security protection

1. Physical security:

Money boxes are usually made of special materials and structures to prevent external physical attacks and ensure cash security.

2. Data security:

The cash drawer and cash register POS system use encrypted communication to ensure data security.

GSAN has many years of experience in producing cash register POS system equipment, with popular models including GS-405A, GS-410B, GS-405D, GS-330, etc. The products have passed domestic 3C certification and international FCC, CE, RoHs, EMC certification, and are widely used in supermarkets, retail, catering and other industries. For example, this model GS-405A 405mm (W) cash drawer is equipped with 4/5 bill compartments, 4/8 coin compartments, and a movable coin box, making it convenient for cashiers to classify and place coins, as well as for subsequent management. Double check ports, triple lock, safe and reliable. The material selection of the product is exquisite and reasonable. The materials used are galvanized sheet and high-quality cold-rolled sheet, which are very sturdy. The surface is sprayed with plastic powder, anti-aging, and durable. The appearance of the cash box is stable and stylish, and can be easily matched with a receipt printer, POS system, and cash box driver box, greatly improving the efficiency of enterprise operations.

四、 Usage scenarios

During the supermarket checkout process, when customers choose to pay in cash, the cashier will operate the cash register and insert the corresponding key to open the cash box. Then, the cashier will store the received cash in the divider inside the cash box. If there is a need for change, the customer can change from the change portion in the cash box.

In a word, the cash drawer plays a crucial role in the supermarket cash register system. It achieves secure storage and retrieval of cash through the coordination of electronic sensing and mechanical structure, ensuring the legality and security of deposit and withdrawal operations.