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Alas Auctions & POS Hardware

Alas Artistry partners with hospice foundations, non-profit bereavement charities, and private benefit galas to conduct live memorial auctions and on-site tribute commissions. This guide details the standard hardware deployment and pairing procedures for event terminals.

1. Hardware Architecture​

┌──────────────────────────────────────┐
│       Castles S1000F Terminal        │
│   (Android POS / EMV / NFC Reader)   │
└──────────────────┬───────────────────┘
                   │ Bluetooth / Pogo-Pin Direct Link
                   ▼
┌──────────────────────────────────────┐
│      Communications Base Cradle      │
│   (Ethernet / Wi-Fi / Power Supply)  │
└──────────────────┬───────────────────┘
                   │ Encrypted TLS Tunnel
                   ▼
┌──────────────────────────────────────┐
│        Stripe Payment Gateway        │
│      Alas Artistry Merchant Org      │
└──────────────────────────────────────┘

2. Castles S1000F & Base Cradle Pairing Procedure​

Follow this verified protocol prior to deploying hardware at any live gala or charity benefit:

Step 1: Base Cradle Initialization​

  1. Connect the multi-pin power adapter to the base cradle and plug into a grounded AC outlet.
  2. If available at the event venue, insert an Ethernet cable into the cradle's LAN port for maximum network stability.
  3. Verify that the power LED on the cradle illuminates solid blue.

Step 2: Terminal Pogo-Pin Docking​

  1. Place the Castles S1000F handheld terminal securely onto the cradle, ensuring the gold pogo-pin contacts align.
  2. Confirm the charging chime sounds and the battery icon on the Android status bar indicates active charging.

Step 3: Network & Bluetooth Pairing​

  1. From the terminal home screen, open Terminal Settings > Communications.
  2. Select Base Pairing; ensure the terminal detects the base unit's unique MAC address (located on the cradle bottom label).
  3. If connecting via venue Wi-Fi:
    • Navigate to Wi-Fi Settings > select the secure event SSID.
    • Enter credentials and ensure WPA2/WPA3 enterprise encryption is satisfied.
    • Do not connect to unencrypted public guest networks.

Step 4: Test Transaction & Receipt Verification​

  1. Open the Alas POS Gateway App.
  2. Initiate a $1.00 diagnostic authorization transaction using a test staff card.
  3. Confirm instant gateway response, EMV chip read, and digital receipt delivery via SMS/Email.
  4. Immediately void the diagnostic transaction before event guest arrival.

3. On-Site Charity Auction Protocol​

  1. Pre-Authorization of Bidders: Bidder credentials and payment methods can be registered during event check-in using the handheld terminal.
  2. Post-Auction Settlement: Winning bids on framed memorial specimens are processed through dedicated batch capture, automatically generating tax-deductible donor contribution receipts with partner charity EINs.