• Are there additional fees to set up new Check In kiosks in the future?
• Do we need network access to use the Check In system?
• Do we need an actual file server to use the Check In system?
• How does it work?
• Can I set up Tablet PCs to use as Check In stations?
• Can I set up touch screen monitors for use at Check In stations?
• Can I use my non-Windows computer as a Check In station?
• Are there hardware add-ons available?

Are there additional fees to set up new Check In stations in the future?
No. PowerChurch Software products are licensed to the church or the organization. You can set up as many Check In stations as you need at no additional cost.

Do we need network access to use the Check In system?
Yes and no. To have multiple Check In kiosks, each will need to have network access to the server or host computer. It is possible, without network access, to have a single computer host PowerChurch Plus, the Check In server, and act as the Check In kiosk. This is not an ideal setup, however, if you expect to be checking many people in at a time.

Do we need an actual file server to use the Check In system?
No. The Check In system will run on a simple Windows peer-to-peer network.

How does it all work?
The server or host computer, where PowerChurch Plus is installed runs the Check In Server software. This is installed as a Windows service, which starts automatically when you turn on the computer. Check In stations will run either the Check In Kiosk software or by accessing pages using a web browser.

The information all resides in PowerChurch Plus' data files. The server simply collects the data and pictures and delivers it to the Check In Stations, when requested.

Can I set up Tablet PCs to use as Check In stations?
Yes. The Check In kiosk software is designed to work with touch screens, large or small.

Can I set up touch screen monitors for use at Check In stations?
Yes. The Check In kiosk software is optimized to work on touch screen monitors, large or small. The onscreen fields and buttons are large, for easy access. An onscreen keyboard has been integrated into the software. You can choose to use it or not from one station to the next. Of course, the Check In kiosk software will function perfectly using a traditional keyboard and mouse as well.

Can I use my non-Windows computer as a Check In station?
Yes and no. The full-featured Check In Kiosk software requires a PC running Windows 2000 SP4 or higher. For limited check in functionality, you can connect any computer as a Web Check In station. This allows basic Self-Serve check in functionality. Child security and other administrative functionality is not available on Web Check In stations.

Are there hardware add-ons available?
Yes. The Check In System supports bar code readers, touch screen monitors, and the Dymo LabelWriter 400 series printers (including Twin Turbo). Visit PowerChurch Check In - Compatible Products for hardware items available from PowerChurch Software.