The Self-Checkout Connector (SCO) is a bridge between LS Central and self-checkout (SCO) devices from different hardware manufacturers. It enables seamless communication through web services to support core checkout operations such as item scanning, transaction processing, tender handling, and device workflows.
"Self-Checkout Connector for LS Central" refers to the combination of two separate, separately downloaded components: the BC Extension for SCO, an AL extension published into Business Central, and the SCO Connector (also called the SCO installer or SCO service), a separate application deployed on a server or device. The BC Extension must be installed and published before the Self-Checkout Connector card exists in Business Central; the SCO Connector installer is deployed afterward and communicates with Business Central through the web services the BC Extension exposes.
The Connector communicates with LS Central web services and implements the necessary mapping between LS Central and the specific SCO hardware device information, data, and functionality. It is not used when the LS Central POS itself runs as the user interface on a self-service checkout terminal.
The SCO Connector is flexible and can be deployed at different levels within the store. For example, it can run centrally on a store server connecting to multiple SCO devices while communicating with LS Central in the cloud. Alternatively, it can run directly on a SCO device, where all communication happens locally on the terminal.
This documentation guides you through preparing and configuring LS Central for integration with the SCO Connector. It covers technical and functional prerequisites, authentication methods, configuration packages, profile assignments, and tender type mappings. Step-by-step instructions take you from preparing your Business Central environment to completing the SCO installation, ensuring smooth deployment and reliable operation.
Help articles for the SCO Connector are grouped into the following sections. Click the links to access each topic:
| Task / Topic | Link |
|---|---|
| Review system requirements before installing SCO | Prerequisites |
| Learn about the BC Extension required for SCO | BC Extension for SCO |
| Configure LS Centralto work with SCO | LS Central Configuration Steps |
| Set up and manage the Self-Checkout Connector card | SCO Connector Configuration |
| Install SCO on different platforms | Installation Common Flow, On-Premises Installation, SaaS Installation, NCR Connector Installation |
| Understand and configure available feature flags | Feature Flags |
| Monitor and manage SCO while it is running | SCO Service Administration Portal |
| Check supported POS device types, build custom integrations with the Custom Device SDK, and learn about custom configurations | Custom Device Configuration, Diebold Nixdorf Configuration, NCR Configuration |
| Understand what SCO is, its supported devices, and its architecture | SCO Overview and Architecture |
| Getting started with the SCO installer | SCO Installer |