diff --git a/point_of_sale.rst b/point_of_sale.rst index 938a78b09..f1a660cd3 100644 --- a/point_of_sale.rst +++ b/point_of_sale.rst @@ -11,4 +11,5 @@ Point of Sale point_of_sale/shop point_of_sale/restaurant point_of_sale/advanced - point_of_sale/analyze \ No newline at end of file + point_of_sale/analyze + point_of_sale/belgian_fdm diff --git a/point_of_sale/belgian_fdm.rst b/point_of_sale/belgian_fdm.rst new file mode 100644 index 000000000..c4d093e91 --- /dev/null +++ b/point_of_sale/belgian_fdm.rst @@ -0,0 +1,8 @@ +========================== +Belgian Fiscal Data Module +========================== + +.. toctree:: + :titlesonly: + + belgian_fdm/setup diff --git a/point_of_sale/belgian_fdm/media/posbox_fdm_hardware_status.png b/point_of_sale/belgian_fdm/media/posbox_fdm_hardware_status.png new file mode 100644 index 000000000..c8f789c40 Binary files /dev/null and b/point_of_sale/belgian_fdm/media/posbox_fdm_hardware_status.png differ diff --git a/point_of_sale/belgian_fdm/media/vat_signing_card_pin.png b/point_of_sale/belgian_fdm/media/vat_signing_card_pin.png new file mode 100644 index 000000000..ad3324b89 Binary files /dev/null and b/point_of_sale/belgian_fdm/media/vat_signing_card_pin.png differ diff --git a/point_of_sale/belgian_fdm/setup.rst b/point_of_sale/belgian_fdm/setup.rst new file mode 100644 index 000000000..697cc6876 --- /dev/null +++ b/point_of_sale/belgian_fdm/setup.rst @@ -0,0 +1,83 @@ +=================================================== +Setting up the Fiscal Data Module with the Odoo POS +=================================================== + +Introduction +============ + +The Belgian government requires certain businesses to use a +government-certified device called a **Fiscal Data Module** (also +known as a **blackbox**). This device works together with the POS +application and logs certain transactions. On top of that, the used +POS application must also be certified by the government and must +adhere to strict standards specified by them. `Odoo 9 is a certified +application +`_. More +information concerning the Fiscal Data Module can be found on `the +official website `_. + +**As of December 2015, due to Belgian government restriction, the +certification is only valid for Odoo Online instances.** + +Required hardware +================= + +* A government certified `Fiscal Data Module + `_ + per POS, all of them should work, but the Cleancash SC-B is + recommended, you will also need: + + * Serial null modem cable per FDM (`example + `__) + * Serial-to-USB adapter per FDM (`example + `__) + +* A POSBox per POS + +Setup +===== + +POSBox +------ + +In order to setup the blackbox, you will first have to ensure that the +POSBoxes you're using have a recent image on them (support for the FDM +was added to the POSBox image on the 10th of December 2015). See +:doc:`../overview/setup` on how to upgrade the POSBox. You can verify +that the Fiscal Data Module is recognized by the POSBox by going to +the *Hardware status page* via the POSBox homepage. + +.. image:: media/posbox_fdm_hardware_status.png + :align: center + +Odoo +---- + +An Odoo POS is turned into a certified POS by installing the **Belgian +Registered Cash Register** app (technical name: +``pos_blackbox_be``). Because of government restrictions imposed on +us, this installation cannot be undone. After this, you will have to +ensure that each POS configuration has a unique POSBox associated with +it (:menuselection:`Point of Sale --> Configuration --> Point of Sale` +and ensure Hardware Proxy / POSBox is set). The first time you open +the Point of Sale and attempt to do a transaction, you will be asked +to input the PIN that you received with your VAT signing card. + +.. image:: media/vat_signing_card_pin.png + :align: center + +Restrictions +============ + +As mentioned before, in order to get certified the POS application +must adhere to strict government guidelines. Because of this, a +certified Odoo POS has some limitations not present in the +non-certified Odoo POS. + +* Refunding is disabled +* Modifying orderline prices +* Creating/modifying/deleting POS orders +* Selling products without a valid tax +* Multiple Odoo POS configurations per POSBox are not allowed +* Using the POS without a connection to the POSBox (and thus FDM) +* Blacklisted modules: pos_discount, pos_reprint, pos_loyalty