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By Bematech 

Allee software is distributed via TestFlight and is available by invitation only from Bematech direct. Please contact your NorthStar representative. 

KitchenGo allee KDS Training Pesentation 

This presentation includes an overview and information on the back-end portal, devices, settings and features. 

KitchenGo allee KDS training presentation.pptx


NorthStar Order Entry and allee Setup

Download software

  • Set up a TestFlight account and download the application to the iPad.

Share the program files

  • Go to: c:\programfiles\custom business solutions\ order entry services\kitchenoutput.

Change security permissions

  • Change the security permissions to read/write for the actual pc server user, normally cbs user.
  • Changing security settings is more in depth; if you need help after 5 minutes, contact your supervisor.

Launch allee

  • To launch the allee application, tap the access setting menu (three stacked lines, top left) on the main screen.

Configure settings

  • After the app is launched, the name of the device is shown, e.g., Bar prep
  • Tap Settings

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  • Several menu options will be shown in the left navigation 

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  • Click each menu option for more information
 General

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NameDescription 
Automatic Bump Time (Global)

Bumps old orders automatically as scheduled. Choose bump hourly or daily bump timing.

Bump All Orders (Local)

Bumps all orders at any time.

Show Dialog Bump Confirmation (Local)

If the expeditor tries to bump an order that is not completed by the prep station, they will receive a pop-up confirmation message before they can proceed. This feature works for expeditor function only.

New Order Beep (Local)

Expeditor or preparation station will hear a beep when a new order arrives. Default: Tri-tone. 

Smart Order (Global)Helps kitchen employees manage preparation time for each food item and have the whole items ready at the same time. Preparation time has to be informed in XML file received from the POS system.

Anchor Dialog (Local)

Tap the toggle key to enable or disable anchor pages. Enabling will take users directly to the listed page within the specified time for greater efficiency and improved speed of service.

 Display

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NameDescription 
Order Columns (Local)

Define the number of columns shown on the order screen.

Split screen (Local)

Enable split screen feature.

Automatic Change Order Status 

Set the length of time for each color status indicator to be shown. 

Line Display (Local)

Preparation stations can display items per line. Set the width for each column. 

Bump Transfer Device ID (Local) - Works as in-queue feature and will transfer order from one preparation station to another when item is bumped. When a Device ID is defined, orders will be pushed to that device after it is bumped.

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Order Header (Local)

Define information to be shown on the order header.

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Sort Orders (Local)

Sort the orders based on the option selected.

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 Device

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  • Tap Server

  • Enter settings
    • Server address: enter folder directory of shared folder
      EX: 192.168.1.30/kitchenoutput
    • Username: name created for shared folder
      CBS
    • Password: password create for user
      cbsinc
    • Synch socket port:
      Do not change socket port ever

  • Test Connection
    • Tap Test Connection.
    • It should say Connected in green after tapping.
    • If there is no connection, you have a shared permission issue or the allee system is NOT on the same network as the pc/server.

Devices

  • After the device is connected, tap Devices to see the current device.
  • The Host number (last column) should match the device external code in ECM for your kitchen device. (See step #10 for reference.)

NorthStar ECM Settings

  • Configure the settings in ECM by editing the site.
    • Kitchen tab

  • Areas > Locations > Kitchen – Configure the device settings to match the device in allee.

  • Menu items – Path: Products > Menu items
    • Route the menu items to a kitchen device.

  • Deploy the site.

  • To update the iPad with the new deployment, force a data load or finalize a check on the iPad.

  • Order an item and verify that it is displayed on the allee screen.


Questions?

Please contact the following resources for support:

NSOE Implementation: Ann.Tran@cbsnorthstar.com

NSOE Support: XXXXX@cbsnorthstar.com

NSOE Reseller: Michael.Crouse@cbsnorthstar.com


Reference

Website: KitchenGo Allee



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