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BuyerKiosk Sync - Installation Guide

BuyerKiosk Sync Installation Guide This guide walks you through installing BuyerKiosk Sync on your POS registers. System Requirements Before installing, veri...

Written by Ryan VanVuren

This guide walks you through installing BuyerKiosk Sync on your POS register(s).

System Requirements

Before installing, verify your system meets these requirements:

Configuration

Requirements

DRS version 8.3+

Windows 2008R2 Server with Pervasive 11, Windows XP or Windows 7 POS

DRS version 8.2

Only if Pervasive 11 is installed

Important: DRS version 8.2 or higher is required for the integration to work. Contact Winmark Support if you need to upgrade.

Pre-Installation Steps

Step 1: Request DRS API Token

  1. Open a support ticket using the blue bubble on your BuyerKiosk buy queue screen

  2. Request to be set up for integration

  3. We will obtain your unique DRS API token from Winmark Support

  4. Allow 24-48 hours for token provisioning

Step 2: Create the Default DRS User

The DRS API requires a default user ID for all buys. From an open POS register:

  1. Go to DRS Security Maintenance and add a new user:

    • User Name: BuyerKioskCheckIn (exactly as shown)

    • Initials: BK

    • Full Name: BuyerKiosk Check In Account

    • Do not check any other options

    • Click Save

  2. Set the password:

    • Go to Miscellaneous > Login/Logout

    • Enter BuyerKioskCheckIn for User Name

    • Click Options to set a password

    • Use a long, complex password (employees will not need to know it)

Note: If the password is not set or Cannot Change Password is enabled, the account will not work with the API.

Installation

Choosing a Windows Profile

BuyerKiosk Sync requires access to the server N: drive and will only run in:

  • Owner Profile (recommended for auto-updates)

  • Trusted User Profile (manual updates required)

Auto-Update Note: Updates only install automatically in the Owner Profile. In Trusted User Profile, log out and switch to Owner Profile when updates are available.

Download and Install

  1. Download BuyerKiosk Sync

    • Contact support via the bubble to get the download password

    • Download the installer file

  2. Rename the file

    • Change the filename from BuyerKioskSync._xe to BuyerKioskSync.exe

    • Run the file

  3. Enter Installation Key

    • Go to your Admin Panel > Store Admin > Sync App

    • Review and accept the Terms and Conditions

    • Click Generate New Key

    • Copy the one-time installation key into the Sync installer

  4. Configure DRS User

    • Tab to the second field in the setup screen

    • Click Search DRS for User

    • Select the BuyerKioskCheckIn user you created

  5. Set Register Options

    • Register Number: Enter the register number you are installing on

    • Installation Type: Choose Master or Slave (see below)

    • Printer Type: Leave as BK if you purchased our printer

  6. Complete Installation

    • Click Submit

    • Allow the initial historical data parsing to complete

Master vs Slave Installation

Type

Purpose

How Many?

Master

Primary integration - handles adding customers, buys, and most functions

Exactly ONE per store

Slave

Secondary - displays data but does not process integration

Additional registers

Important: Only specify ONE register as Master. Multiple masters will cause conflicts when customers check in.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter errors during installation:

  1. Open a support ticket through your browser

  2. Include any error messages you see

  3. Our team will help resolve the issue

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