#ifndef INTERFACE_H
#define INTERFACE_H

#include <QtPlugin>



struct T_emp
{

   // Fixdata from EMP:
   uint8_t shaft;      // = changer level
   uint16_t countryCode;
   uint8_t scale;
   uint8_t decimals;
   uint8_t coinValues[16];
   uint16_t routing;

   // Master specs:
   uint8_t gotSetup;       // 1: got specifications from master   0: no specs
   uint16_t coinAccept;    //  bit 0 = coin1  bit H=accept
   uint8_t tokenChannel;
   uint16_t denomination[16];

   // dynamic:
   uint8_t state;      // step counter of EMP (electronic coin checker) FSM (finite state machine):
   /*
   // 0=start command
       // 1=powered, do emp ini, send reset
       // 2=delay
       // 3=wait for response, requesting status after response
       // 4,5 through, startup
       // 6: wait for status
       // 7: through, startup
       // 8: IDLE state.   EMP is up and ready, polling is running
       // 9: polling on, payment not yet on
       // 10: payment, check coins
       // 11: through
       // 12: wait 1s for last coin
       // 90: stop all, 1s delay
       // 99: off, all stopped

*/
   uint8_t pollingRunning;
   uint8_t paymentRunning;

};

struct Trtc_DateTime
{
   uint8_t rtc_hour;
   uint8_t rtc_min;
   uint8_t rtc_sec;
   uint8_t rtc_dayOfMonth;
   uint8_t rtc_month;
   uint8_t rtc_year;
   uint8_t rtc_dayOfWeek;
};

struct Tprn_hw_state
{
    // hardware (IO's)
    bool powerRdBk;     // prn pwr is on
    bool rsSwOk;        // serial switch (printer or modem) is set to printer
    bool rsDrvOk;       // RS232 converter for PTU, Printer and Modem in on

    bool ReadyLine;     // HW signal from printer showing ready
    bool inIdle;        // powered and free from errors
    bool paperNearEnd;  // paper roll runs out
    bool noPaper;
    bool ErrorTemp;
    bool HeadOpen;
    bool cutterJam;
    bool noResponse;    // printer is not connected, cable broken, wrong baudrate
    bool badResponse;
};

 struct Tprn_currentSettings
{
    uint8_t currFont;
    uint8_t currSize;
    uint8_t currHeigth;
    uint8_t currWidth;
    bool    nowBold;
    bool    nowInvers;
    bool    nowUnderlined;
    uint8_t currDensity;
    uint8_t currSpeed;
    bool    nowAligned;
};

// obsolete
 struct T_dynDat
{
    uint8_t licensePlate[8];
    uint8_t vendingPrice[8];
    uint8_t parkingEnd[8];
    uint8_t currentTime[8];
    uint8_t currentDate[8];
    uint8_t dynDat5[8];
    uint8_t dynDat6[8];
    uint8_t dynDat7[8];
};


struct T_vaultRecord
{

    // Kassenbeleg (Abrechnungsdatensatz = Kassenwechsel-Datensatz)
        char startbuffer[4];		// Psa>  // never move or change this 1st entry
        uint16_t AccountingNumber;
        uint16_t CUNU;
        uint16_t MANU;
        uint16_t resint1;
        //uint16_t resint2;

        char label1buffer[4];	 // tim>
        uint8_t year;
        uint8_t month;
        uint8_t dom;
        uint8_t hour;
        uint8_t min;
        uint8_t sec;
        uint8_t DoW;
        uint8_t reschar3;

        char label2buffer[4];	// abs>
        uint32_t AbsIncome1;
        uint32_t AbsReserve;
        uint32_t AbsNrOfCuts;

        char label3buffer[4];	// mw >

        // Verkauf, Tuer zu:
        uint32_t VKcoinsInserted[16];		// nur fuer Wechsler, soviel wurde eingeworfen
        uint32_t VKcoinsReturned[6];		// nur fuer Wechsler, Anzahl Muenzen pro Typ, soviel wurde zurueckgegeben

        // Service, Tuer offen:
        uint16_t ServCoinsInserted[16];		// nur fuer Wechsler, soviel wurde eingeworfen
        uint16_t ServCoinsReturned[6];		// nur fuer Wechsler, Anzahl Muenzen pro Typ, soviel wurde zurueckgegeben
        uint16_t resint3;
        uint16_t resint4;
        uint16_t currentTubeContent[6];		//  nur fuer Wechsler, aktueller Fuellstand
        uint16_t resint5;
        uint16_t resint6;

        char label4buffer[4];	// box>
        uint16_t coinsInVault[16];
        uint16_t billsInStacker[8];

        char label5buffer[4];	// val>
        // actually constant unless exchange rate is changed
        uint16_t coinDenomination[16];	// 5..50000 (z.B. 2? sind in Ungarn 760Ft)
        uint16_t billDenom[8];
        uint16_t tubeDenom[6];
        uint16_t exchangeRate;
        uint16_t resint9;

        // new from 1.8.23
        uint32_t cutsSinceCBchange;
        uint32_t CBcontent_cent;
        uint32_t CBnrofCoins;

        char endofblock[4];	// end
// 332 bytes

        uint16_t CRC16;     // Xmodem16 from startbuffer[0] to endofblock[3]
        uint16_t resint11;
        char  endofRecord[4];	// ----

};

struct T_moduleCondition
{
        // store conditon of all system components, hold in RAM
        // 0 means unknown, not yet tested/used
        // 1 means OK
        // 50..99	= HINT / Notification
        // 100..150	= WARNING
        // 200..250	= ERROR

        uint8_t	ram;
        uint8_t	intEe;
        uint8_t	extEe;

        uint8_t	rtc;				// 1: time/date OK   100: time not plausible  200: hardware error
        uint8_t	boardHw;
        uint8_t	printer;
        uint8_t	modem;

        uint8_t	signal;				//		1...99
        uint8_t	regist;				// 100:not  1:reg  2:ping OK   3:gotTime
        uint8_t	mdbBus;
        uint8_t	coinChecker;		// EMP, OMP or mei-cashflow

        uint8_t	coinEscrow;
        uint8_t	mifareReader;       // 0: unknown  1=OK  200=no response  201=wrong response   202: Reader reports HW-error
        uint8_t	creditTerm;
        uint8_t	coinReject;

        uint8_t	coinSafe;
        uint8_t   billSafe;
        uint8_t	voltage;			// 1:11..14V
        uint8_t   temper;

        uint8_t	poweronTest;
        uint8_t   doorState;			// 1: alles zu  200: tuer offen + bit1(S) +bit2(CB) + bit3(CB)
        uint8_t	doorWasOpened;		// 1: all doors are closed   200: any door was just opened
        uint8_t	changer;			// can only be tested by usage

        uint8_t   coinBlocker;		// can only be tested by usage
        uint8_t   billReader;			// can only be tested by usage
        uint8_t   ResetReason;
        uint8_t	allModulesChecked;

        uint8_t   alarmState;
        uint8_t   res11;
        uint8_t   res12;
        uint8_t   res13;
// 31
};

struct T_dynamicCondition
{
        char allDoorsDebounced;
        char openedAuthorized;
        uint8_t CBinDebounced;  // 0:fehlt  1:drin
        char upperDoor;         // 99: undefined  0:closed  1:open
        char middleDoor;		// 99: undefined  0:closed  1:open
        char lowerDoor;         // 99: undefined  0:closed  1:open
        char reserve;
        char billBox;
        char modeAbrech;
        char onAlarm;           // 0:alarm aus  1:alarm  2:alarm mit Sirene   3: Sirenentest
        char nowCardTest;
        char nowPayment;        // not used, always 0
        char lastMifCardType;
        uint8_t lastSDoorState;
        uint8_t lastVDoorState;
        uint8_t lastCBstate;
        char        paymentInProgress;
        // Version Szeged:  aug2023
        //	0: stopped by timeout
        //  1: running  2: wait4lastCoin
        //				3: payment stopped manually, coins in Escrow
        //			    4: payment stopped autom, amount collected, coins in Escrow
        //			    5: payment stopped, escrow full, coins in Escrow
        //			    6: coins encashed   7:coins returned
        //				8: CoinChecker or MDB on Error

        // since Schoenau with bill and changer, nov2023
        //0 = no payment
        //will be set to 1 by cash_startCollection()
        //neu 1: wait for devices getting ready for payment
        //2 = payment,
        //3 = wait for last coin/bill
        //4 = Bezahlvorgang manuell beendet
        //5 = payment stopped autom, amount collected, coins in Escrow
        //6 = Bezahlvorgang beendet weil ZK voll
        //4,5,6: payment done, keep on polling, wait for cash or return command
        //7 = encash collected money from coin escrow into cash box
        //8 = return "amountToReturn", can be complete inserted amount or only overpayment
        //9 = wait for changer result
        //10= print refund receipt with "amountToReturn"


        char        res1;
        uint16_t    U_Batt;
        uint16_t	Temperatur;
        uint16_t	nrCoinsInBox;
        uint32_t	amountInBox;
        uint32_t	totalTransVolume;
        uint32_t	totalNrOfVends;
        char        jsonValid_config;
        char        jsonValid_device;
        char        jsonValid_cash;
        char        jsonValid_print;
        char        jsonValid_serial;
        char        jsonValid_time;
        char        lastFileType;
// 44
        uint8_t     MifCardHolder[8];
        uint8_t     resultOfLastTemplPrint;
                    // 0: unknown or printing in progress
                    // 1: OK, doc was printed   2: error, doc was not printed
        uint8_t     lastPrinterStatus;
                    //        0: printer OK
                    //          bit0: near paper end          bit1: no paper
                    //          bit2: temperature error       bit3: error head open
                    //          bit4: paper jam in cutter
                    //          bit6: no response             bit7: serial rec. error
                    //			bit5: printer not ready
        uint8_t     startupTestIsRunning;

        //54
};

struct T_extTime
{
    uint8_t     Hours;
    uint8_t     Min;
    uint8_t     Sec;
    uint8_t     Year;
    uint8_t     Month;
    uint8_t     Day;
    uint8_t     DOW;
    uint8_t     res1;
    uint16_t    MinOfDay;
    uint16_t    res2;
    uint32_t    SecOfDay;
    uint8_t     isLeapYear;
    uint8_t     nxtLeapYear;
    uint8_t     lastLeapYear;
    uint8_t     hoursOfThisWeek;
    uint16_t    minutesOfThisWeek;
    uint16_t    hoursOfThisMonth;
    uint16_t    daysOfThisYear;
    uint16_t    GetHoursOfYear;
    uint16_t    res3;
    uint32_t    GetMinutesOfYear;
    uint8_t     getWakeIntvSec;
    uint8_t     res4;
    uint16_t    res5;
    uint32_t    MinutesOfMillenium;

};


typedef uint8_t UCHAR;
typedef uint16_t UINT;

struct T_devices
{
    // set by master, used(1) or notused (0) or type 2....20

    UCHAR   kindOfPrinter;			// 0:off   1:Gebe
    UCHAR	kindOfCoinChecker;		// 0: without  1=EMP820   2=EMP900    3=currenza Csquare  (MW)
    UCHAR	kindOfMifareReader;		// by now only stronglink SL025 =1
    UCHAR   solarPower;             // 1:sleep allowed   0: no sleep
    //UCHAR   suppressSleepMode;	// 0:sleep allowed   1: no sleep

    UCHAR	kindOfModem;			// 0:off    1:Sunlink
    UCHAR	kindOfCreditcard;		// 0:off    1:Feig NFC
    UCHAR	CoinEscrow;
    UCHAR   CoinRejectUnit;

    UCHAR	CoinShutter;
    UCHAR	BillAcceptor;
    UCHAR	usevaultLock;
    UCHAR	autoAlarm;				// 1: switch on siren for 1min in doors opened unauthorized

    UCHAR	autoOpen;				// 1: open door covers after valid ATBcard
    UCHAR	printAccReceipt;		// 0/1
    UCHAR   printDoorReceipt;
    UCHAR   printTokenTicket;

    UINT	VaultFullWarnLevel;
    UINT	VaultFullErrorLevel;
    UINT    BattEmptyWarnLevel;
    UINT    BattEmptyErrorLevel;

};

struct T_chg_Tub
{

    uint8_t  tubeLevel[8];      // [0]=nr coins of lowest value
    uint8_t  tubeFull[8];       // 1=full  0 else
    uint16_t tubeValues[8];     // in cent [0]=lowest value 5c or 10cent
    uint16_t tubeFilled[8];     // nr of every coin inserted
    uint16_t tubeDispens[8];     // nr of every coin dispensed
    // 64 byte
};

struct T_changer
{
    // Fixdata from Coin Changer
    uint8_t setup;  	// always 1
    uint8_t state;  	// step of state machine
        // 0..12 like EMP, 13...30 for coin dispense

    uint8_t level;      // mdb-level, always 3
    uint16_t countryCode;
    uint8_t scale;
    uint8_t decimals;
    uint8_t coinSetup[16];  // [0]=lowest coin, multiply with scale
    uint16_t intendedAcceptance;    //bitwise 0,1 1=accept coin, came from master
    uint8_t tokenChannel;
    uint8_t pollingRunning;		// 1: emp is polled  0:not
    uint8_t paymentRunning;	// 1: coins are accepted
    uint16_t denomination[16];
    uint16_t availableTubes; //bitwise 0,1 1=av. bit0 = lowest coin value
};

struct T_bna
{
    // reported with STATUS:
    uint8_t setup;			// 0: not  1: got valid parameters from device
    uint8_t	FeatureLevel;
    uint16_t countryCode;		// programmed in EMP
    uint16_t scalingFactor;				// z.B. 5
    uint8_t	decimalPlace;
    uint8_t pad1;
    uint16_t stackerCap;
    uint16_t billSecureLevel;
    uint8_t	hasEscrow;
    uint8_t accBillTypes[16];             // programmed in EMP  z.B. (bit 0..7): 1 2 4 10 20 40 0 0
    uint16_t currentStackerLevel;        // requested number of notes in billbox

    // settings from Master
    uint16_t intendedAccept;    // bit 0 =5€
    uint16_t pad2;
    uint16_t billDenomination[16];

};

class DownloadThread;
class hwinf
{

public:
    virtual ~hwinf() {}
               
    
                                           
    // $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$    
    //       Use serial interface and protocol stack in Cashagent-Library
    //           Sending Output data to DeviceController DC2b
    //           Sending input requests to DC2 (single or auto-batch)
    //           Getting input data as receiver payload
    //      Furthermore the Cashagent-Library answers with status strings about sending and reading result
    // $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$


    virtual bool dc_openSerial(int BaudNr, QString BaudStr, QString ComName, uint8_t connect)  const {
        Q_UNUSED(BaudNr);
        Q_UNUSED(BaudStr);
        Q_UNUSED(ComName);
        Q_UNUSED(connect);
        return false;
    }
        // Command: open serial interface
        // BaudNr:  0:1200   1:9600   2:19200   3:38400   4:57600   5:115200
        // BaudStr: for exapmle "19200"
        // ComName: for example "COM48"
        // connect: 0, 1

    virtual void dc_closeSerial(void)  const {}
        // Command: close serial interface in order to save power while power down
        // or if another port must be used


    virtual bool dc_isPortOpen(void)  const {
        return false;
    }
        // returns true if port open (don't send unless open. Sending to closed port will crash program)                         

    virtual void dc_autoRequest(bool on)  const {
        Q_UNUSED(on);
    }
        // on = true:  select that all READ-Requests are sent automatically
        // on = false: select that all READ-Requests are sent manually one by one
                    // Every input information from DC2 must be requested
                    // ( digital and analog sensors, get time/date, get status information )

    virtual void dc_requTestResponse()  const {}
        // tell DC2 to send a test-string, useful to see if cable and baudrate is OK

    virtual bool dc_readAnswTestResponse()  const {
        return false;
    }
        // retval: true: test was successful, got right response

    virtual uint8_t dc_isRequestDone(void)  const {
        return 0;
    }
        // retval:  0: request is still in progress
        //          1: answer from DC2 was OK
        //          2: wrong answer from DC2

    virtual uint16_t dc_getCompletePayLoad(uint16_t plBufSiz, uint8_t *payLoad)  const {
        Q_UNUSED(plBufSiz);
        Q_UNUSED(payLoad);
        return 0;
    }
        // get data back in "payLoad", max 64 byte, can be used for diagnosis
        // retval = nr of bytes received. If host buffer too small then
        // only plBufSiz bytes are copied to "payLoad"
        // plBufSiz = size of host buffer

    virtual void dc_setWakeFrequency(uint8_t period)  const {
        Q_UNUSED(period);
    }
        // RTC wakes DC2 (and PTU) by hardware signal every 32seconds
        // change wake signal period to 1...64s

    virtual void dc_OrderToReset(void)  const {}
        // want DC2 to reset (in order to start Bootloader)


    virtual QString dc_getSerialState(void)  const {
        return QString();
    }
        // get result of opening-command like "ttyS0 opened with 115200 8N1!
        // or error messages like "comport not available..."
        // was saved by last opening event, can be passed for 100ms

    virtual void dc_clrSerialStateText(void)  const {}
        // clear above text to avoid multiple repetive displaying


    virtual void bl_sendDataDirectly(uint8_t length, uint8_t *buf)  const {
        Q_UNUSED(length);
        Q_UNUSED(buf);
    }
        // send without protocol frame, needed for the DC bootloader

    virtual uint8_t getRawRecLength(void)  const {
        return 0;
    }
        // only needed if protocol stack in Cashagent-Library is bypassed

    virtual uint8_t getRawReceivedData(uint8_t *receivedData)  const {
        Q_UNUSED(receivedData);
        return 0;
    }
        // only needed if protocol stack in Cashagent-Library is bypassed

    virtual QString dc_getSerialParams(void)  const {
        return QString();
    }
        // get DC2 serial settings (not very meaningful as they will not come if different from master settings)

    virtual QString dc_getHWversion(void)  const {
        return QString();
    }
       // get DC2 hardware version

    virtual QString dc_getSWversion(void)  const {
        return QString();
    }
       // get DC2 software version

    virtual QString dc_getState(void)  const {
        return QString();
    }
        // get DC2 status (every OK or any error/warning? )


// ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
// Date and Time
// ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    virtual uint8_t rtc_getDateTime(struct Trtc_DateTime *rtc_DateTime)  const {
        Q_UNUSED(rtc_DateTime);
        return 0;
    }

    virtual uint8_t rtc_setDateTime(void)  const {
        return 0;
    }
        // synch DC2 with PC or PTU system time and date

    virtual void rtc_getTime(uint8_t *hh, uint8_t *mm, uint8_t *ss)  const {
        Q_UNUSED(hh);
        Q_UNUSED(mm);
        Q_UNUSED(ss);
    }
        // get time directly

    virtual void rtc_getDate(uint8_t *yy, uint8_t *mm, uint8_t *dd)  const {
        Q_UNUSED(yy);
        Q_UNUSED(mm);
        Q_UNUSED(dd);
    }
        // get date directly

    virtual uint8_t rtc_getToday(uint8_t *dow, uint16_t *minOfToday, uint32_t *secOfToday)  const {
        Q_UNUSED(dow);
        Q_UNUSED(minOfToday);
        Q_UNUSED(secOfToday);
        return 0;
    }
        // dow=day of week, 1=monday...7
        // minOfToday: 0=midnight...1439= 23:59
        // secOfToday: 0=midnight...86399= 23:59:59

    virtual bool rtc_isLeapYear(uint8_t *lastLeapYear, uint8_t *NextLeapYear)  const {
        Q_UNUSED(lastLeapYear);
        Q_UNUSED(NextLeapYear);
        return false;
    }
        // retval true: this year is leap year

    virtual bool rtc_isLeapYear()  const {
        return false;
    }

    virtual void rtc_getWeek(uint8_t *DayOfWeek, uint8_t *HoursOfWeek, uint16_t *MinutesOfWeek)  const {
        Q_UNUSED(DayOfWeek);
        Q_UNUSED(HoursOfWeek);
        Q_UNUSED(MinutesOfWeek);
    }
        // DayOfWeek: 1=monday...7
        // HoursOfWeek: 0=Monday 0:00 o'clock...167=Sunday 23:00
        // MinutesOfWeek: 0=Monday 0:00 o'clock...10079=Sunday 23:59

    virtual void rtc_getMonth(uint8_t *DayOfMonth, uint16_t *HoursOfMonth, uint16_t *MinutesOfMonth)  const {
        Q_UNUSED(DayOfMonth);
        Q_UNUSED(HoursOfMonth);
        Q_UNUSED(MinutesOfMonth);
    }
        // DayOfMonth: 1...31
        // HoursOfMonth: 0 = 0:00o'clock of 1.day in month     up to 743
        // MinutesOfMonth:0 = 0:00o'clock of 1.day in month     up to 44639

    virtual void rtc_getYear(uint16_t *DayOfYear, uint16_t *HoursOfYear, uint32_t *MinutesOfYear)  const {
        Q_UNUSED(DayOfYear);
        Q_UNUSED(HoursOfYear);
        Q_UNUSED(MinutesOfYear);
    }
        // DayOfYear: 1...366  1= 1.Jan of this current year
        // HoursOfYear: 0=1.Jan 0:00o'clock ...8783=31.12 23 o'clock
        // MinutesOfYear: 0=1.Jan 0:00o'clock ...527039=31.12 23:59 o'clock

    virtual QString rtc_getTimStr(void)  const {
        return QString();
    }
    virtual QString rtc_getDatStr(void)  const {
        return QString();
    }
    virtual QString rtc_getTimDatStr(void)  const {
        return QString();
    }


    // UID - unique number, different in every DC
    virtual void     dc_getUID8byte(uint8_t *buf8byteUid)  const {
        Q_UNUSED(buf8byteUid);
    }
            // get 8 single bytes in buffer

    virtual QString  dc_getUIDstr()  const {
        return QString();
    }
            // get as string

    virtual uint64_t dc_getUIDnumber(void)  const {
        return 0;
    }
            // get UID as one long number

// ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
// analogs
// ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    // Analog values:
    virtual uint32_t dc_getTemperature(void)  const {
        return 0;
    }
        // in Sax-Format 0...400 (0=-50,0degC    100=0,0degC    141=20,5degC    400=150,0degC)

    virtual QString  dc_getTemperaturStr(void)  const {
        return QString();
    }
        // as string like "-12,5degC"

    virtual uint32_t dc_getVoltage(void)  const {
        return 0;
    }
        // as value in mV,  0...65,535V

    virtual QString  dc_getVoltagStr(void)  const {
        return QString();
    }
        // as string in mV

    virtual bool dc_mainFuseIsOk(void) const {
        return false;
    }
        // true if 12V fuse is OK
        // false: fuse blown, DC will continue working but no 12V device can be used!

// ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
// digital outputs
// ------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    virtual uint8_t lock_switchUpperLock(uint8_t dir)  const {
        Q_UNUSED(dir);
        return 0;
    }
        // dir 0=off 1=up 2=down
        // move lock until stop cmd (0)

    virtual uint8_t lock_switchLowerLock(uint8_t dir)  const {
        Q_UNUSED(dir);
        return 0;
    }
        // dir 0=off 1=up 2=down
        // move lock until stop cmd (0)

    virtual void lock_switchVaultDoor(void)  const {}

    virtual void coin_switchRejectMotor(uint8_t dir) const {
        Q_UNUSED(dir);
    }

    virtual void coin_rejectCoins(void) const {}

    // LEDs
    virtual void led_switchLedService(uint8_t on)  const {
        Q_UNUSED(on);
    }
    virtual void led_switchLedPaper(uint8_t on, uint8_t ton, uint8_t tof)  const {
        Q_UNUSED(on);
        Q_UNUSED(ton);
        Q_UNUSED(tof);
    }
    virtual void led_switchLedPinPad(uint8_t on, uint8_t ton, uint8_t tof)  const {
        Q_UNUSED(on);
        Q_UNUSED(ton);
        Q_UNUSED(tof);
    }
    virtual void led_switchLedStart(uint8_t on, uint8_t ton, uint8_t tof)  const {
        Q_UNUSED(on);
        Q_UNUSED(ton);
        Q_UNUSED(tof);
    }
    virtual void led_switchLedCoinbassin(uint8_t on, uint8_t ton, uint8_t tof)  const {
        Q_UNUSED(on);
        Q_UNUSED(ton);
        Q_UNUSED(tof);
    }

    virtual void fan_switchFan(bool on)  const {
        Q_UNUSED(on);
    }
    virtual void alarm_switchSiren(bool on) const {
        Q_UNUSED(on);
    }
    virtual void bar_OpenBarrier(bool open)  const {
        Q_UNUSED(open);
    }
    virtual void ptu_switchWake(bool WAKEACTIVE)  const {
        Q_UNUSED(WAKEACTIVE);
    }

    virtual void aux_power(bool on)  const {
        Q_UNUSED(on);
    }
    virtual void aux_setUsage(uint8_t PinDirection)  const {
        Q_UNUSED(PinDirection);
    }
    virtual void aux_setOutputs(uint8_t PinIsHigh)  const {
        Q_UNUSED(PinIsHigh);
    }

    virtual void lock_switchContactPower(bool on)  const {
        Q_UNUSED(on);
    }

    virtual void prn_switchPower(bool on)  const {
        Q_UNUSED(on);
    }

    virtual void mif_readerOn(bool on)  const {
        Q_UNUSED(on);
    }

    virtual void mif_creatAtbCard(uint8_t cardType) const {
        Q_UNUSED(cardType);
    }

    virtual void mod_switchPower(bool on) const {
        Q_UNUSED(on);
    }

    virtual void mod_switchWake(bool WAKEACTIVE) const {
        Q_UNUSED(WAKEACTIVE);
    }

    virtual void mdb_switchPower(bool on)  const {
        Q_UNUSED(on);
    }

    virtual void mdb_switchWake(bool WAKEACTIVE)  const {
        Q_UNUSED(WAKEACTIVE);
    }

    virtual void credit_switchPower(bool on)  const {
        Q_UNUSED(on);
    }
        // the same as modem power

    virtual void credit_switchWake(bool WAKEACTIVE)  const {
        Q_UNUSED(WAKEACTIVE);
    }

    virtual void shut_move(bool open)  const {
        Q_UNUSED(open);
    }

    virtual void esc_moveFlaps(uint8_t flap )  const {
        Q_UNUSED(flap);
    }
        // 0: close both  1: open take-flap   2: open return


// ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
// door, cashbox and lock switches
// ------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    virtual uint8_t door_getSwitches(void)  const {
        return 0;
    }
        // retval:  bit0: upper door  1: low door  2:vault door

    virtual bool    door_isUpperDoorOpen(void)  const {
        return false;
    }

    virtual bool    door_isLowerDoorOpen(void)  const {
        return false;
    }

    virtual bool    vault_isVaultDoorOpen(void)  const {
        return false;
    }

    virtual uint8_t vault_getSwitches(void)  const {
        return 0;
    }
        // retval bit0: cash box,  bit 1: bill box

    virtual bool vault_isCoinVaultIn(void)  const {
        return false;
    }

    virtual bool    vault_isBillVaultIn(void)  const {
        return false;
    }

    virtual uint8_t door_getLocks(void)  const {
        return 0;
    }
        // retval bit0: upper lever is up   (=open)
        //        bit1: upper lever is down (=locked)
        //        bit2: lower lever is up
        //        bit3: lower lever is down (=locked)

    virtual bool door_upperDoorIsLocked(void)  const {
        return false;
    }

    virtual bool door_upperDoorIsUnlocked(void)  const {
        return false;
    }

    virtual bool door_lowerDoorIsLocked(void)  const {
        return false;
    }

    virtual bool door_lowerDoorIsUnlocked(void)  const {
        return false;
    }

    virtual bool bar_optoIn1isOn(void)  const {
        return false;
    }

    virtual bool bar_optoIn2isOn(void)  const {
        return false;
    }

    virtual uint8_t aux_getAuxInputs(void)  const {
        return 0;
    }

    virtual bool ptu_WakeINisActive(void)  const {
        return false;
    }

    virtual bool mdb_WakeINisActive(void)  const {
        return false;
    }

    virtual bool prn_readyINisActive(void)  const {
        return false;
    }

    virtual bool coid_isAttached(void)  const {
        return false;
    }

    virtual bool coin_escrowIsOpen(void)  const {
        return false;
    }

    virtual bool mif_cardIsAttached(void)  const {
        return false;
    }

//bool hwapi::mod_WakeINisActive(void);

    virtual bool door_isContactPowerOn(void)  const {
        return false;
    }

    virtual bool mif_isMifarePowerOn(void)  const {
        return false;
    }

    virtual bool mdb_testIsmdbTxDon(void)  const {
        return false;
    }

    virtual bool aux_isAuxPowerOn(void)  const {
        return false;
    }

    virtual bool mod_isGsmPowerOn(void)  const {
        return false;
    }

    virtual bool cred_isCreditPowerOn(void)  const {
        return false;
    }

    virtual bool prn_isPrinterPowerOn(void)  const {
        return false;
    }

    virtual uint8_t prn_PrnFuseIsOk(void) const {
        return 0;
    }
     //retval:  0: fuse blown   1: fuse OK   2:unknown as printer power is off

    virtual bool mdb_isMdbPowerOn(void)  const {
        return false;
    }

    virtual  bool cash_getRejectMotorHomePos(void) const {
        return false;
    }

    virtual  uint8_t cash_getLowPaperSensor(void) const {
        return 0;
    }
        // 0: Sensor sees paper 1: no paper 99: off


    // ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    //  request commands
    // ------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    // all read-requests can be sent manually by the following functions
    //   or automatically in background by:   void hwapi::dc_autoRequest(bool on)


    virtual void request_DC2serialConfig()  const {}
            // read-request can be sent manually by this function, not needed if auto-request is on

    virtual void request_DC2_HWversion() const {}
        // read-request can be sent manually by this function, not needed if auto-request is on
    virtual void request_DC2_SWversion() const {}
        // read-request can be sent manually by this function, not needed if auto-request is on
    virtual void request_DC2_condition() const {}
        // read-request can be sent manually by this function, not needed if auto-request is on
    virtual void request_DC2_UID() const {}
        // read-request can be sent manually by this function, not needed if auto-request is on
    virtual void request_DC2_TimeAndDate() const {}
        // read-request can be sent manually by this function, not needed if auto-request is on
    virtual void request_DC2_analogues() const {}
        // read-request can be sent manually by this function, not needed if auto-request is on
    virtual void request_DC2_digitalInputs() const {}
        // read-request can be sent manually by this function, not needed if auto-request is on
    virtual void request_DC2_digitalOutputs() const {}
        // read-request can be sent manually by this function, not needed if auto-request is on

    // ------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    // the following device state requests are deployed only if device is powered up:
    virtual void request_PrinterHwState() const {}
    virtual void request_PrinterCurrentFonts() const {}
    virtual void request_PrinterStateComplete() const {}

    virtual void request_MifareReaderState() const {}
    virtual void request_MifareCardType() const {}
    virtual void request_MifareAtbType() const {}
    virtual void request_MifareID() const {}
    virtual void request_MifareData(uint8_t dataBlockNumber) const {
        Q_UNUSED(dataBlockNumber);
    }
    //virtual void request_MifareData() const =0;

    virtual void request_MDB_Status() const {}
    virtual void request_MDB_lastResponse() const {}
    virtual void request_EMP_allParameters() const {}
    virtual void request_EMP_lastCoin() const {}


    // ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    // readback digital outputs of connected devices
    //          these functions are not needed for normal operation
    //          but can be used to test and verify conditions
    // ------------------------------------------------------------------------------


    virtual bool test_getDO_mdbRXtst(void) const {
        return false;
    }
        //  readback digital outputs of connected devices
        //  these functions are not needed for normal operation
        //  but can be used to test and verify conditions

    virtual uint8_t lock_getDO_motors(void) const {
        return 0;
    }
        // bit0: upper lock forward    bit 1 backward
        // bit2: lower lock forward    bit 3 backward

    virtual uint8_t test_serialState(void) const {
        return 0;
    }
        // test on-board signals for the serials
        // serial drv on/off, Serial mux1, Serial mux2

    virtual bool test_serialIsOn(void) const {
        return false;
    }

    virtual bool test_serialMux1isSetToPrinter(void) const {
        return false;
    }
    virtual bool test_serialMux1isSetToModem(void) const {
        return false;
    }
    virtual bool test_serialMux2isSetToCredit(void) const {
        return false;
    }
    virtual bool test_serialMux2isSetToMifare(void) const {
        return false;
    }

    virtual bool led_coinIsOn(void) const {
        return false;
    }
    virtual bool led_frontIsOn(void) const {
        return false;
    }
    virtual bool led_ticketIsOn(void) const {
        return false;
    }
    virtual bool led_pinIsOn(void) const {
        return false;
    }
    virtual bool led_StartIsOn(void) const {
        return false;
    }
    virtual bool led_insideIsOn(void) const {
        return false;
    }

    virtual bool fan_isOn(void) const {
        return false;
    }
    virtual bool siren_isOn(void) const {
        return false;
    }
    virtual bool bar_relayIsOn(void) const {
        return false;
    }
    virtual bool ptu_WakeOutIsOn(void) const {
        return false;
    }

    virtual bool aux_powerIsOn(void) const {
        return false;
    }

    virtual bool coin_shutterIsOpen(void) const {
        return false;
    }
    virtual bool coin_shutterTestOutput(void) const {
        return false;
    }

    virtual uint8_t coin_escrowFlapOpened(void) const {
        return 0;
    }
        // retval: 1:return flap is open   2:take flap is open    0:closed



// ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
// devices are operated by DC
// processes with more then one devices
// timer controlled or long term processes
// ------------------------------------------------------------------------------


    virtual void sendDeviceSettings(uint8_t kindOfPrinter,      uint8_t kindOfCoinChecker,
                            uint8_t kindOfMifareReader, uint8_t suppressSleep,
                                    uint8_t kindOfModem,        uint8_t kindOfCredit        ) const {
        Q_UNUSED(kindOfPrinter);
        Q_UNUSED(kindOfCoinChecker);
        Q_UNUSED(kindOfMifareReader);
        Q_UNUSED(suppressSleep);
        Q_UNUSED(kindOfModem);
        Q_UNUSED(kindOfCredit);
    }
    // enable hardware in device controller:
    // kindOfPrinter:       0:off 1: GPT4672 (only this one implemented)
    // kindOfCoinChecker:   0:off 1:EMP820 2:EMP900 3: Csquare_changer
    // kindOfMifareReader:  0:off 1: SL025   (only this one implemented)
    // suppressSleep:       0:sleep allowed 1: sleep surpressed for special reason
    // kindOfModem:         0:off 1: ATB_Sunlink_LTE        (not yet implemented)
    // kindOfCredit:        0:off 1:  cVendTopp  2:cVendPin (not yet implemented)

    virtual void request_ReadbackDeviceSettings() const {}

    virtual void readback_DeviceSettings(uint8_t *length, uint8_t *data) const {
        Q_UNUSED(length);
        Q_UNUSED(data);
    }
        // refer to DC2 manual for exact content
        // state 5.5.21: byte[0]=kindOfPrinter   byte[1]=kindOfCoinChecker
    //               byte[2]=kindOfMifarereadr   byte[3]=suppress sleep mode
    //               byte[4]=kindOfModem         byte[5]=kind of cc terminal

    virtual void sendMachineID(uint16_t customerNr, uint16_t machineNr,
                              uint16_t borough, uint16_t zone,
                               uint16_t alias,   char *location) const {
        Q_UNUSED(customerNr);
        Q_UNUSED(machineNr);
        Q_UNUSED(borough);
        Q_UNUSED(zone);
        Q_UNUSED(alias);
        Q_UNUSED(location);
    }

    virtual void request_ReadbackMachineID() const =0;

    virtual void readback_machineIDdata(uint8_t *length, uint8_t *data) const {
        Q_UNUSED(length);
        Q_UNUSED(data);
    }
    // state 5.5.21: byte[0,1]=customer number    byte[2,3]=machine number
    //               byte[4,5]=borough   byte[6,7]=zone   byte[8,9]=alias name
    //               byte[10...41]=location

    // Locks stops automatically at end switch or by timeout
    virtual uint8_t lock_openUpperDoor(void) const {
        return 0;
    }
    virtual uint8_t lock_closeUpperDoor(void) const {
        return 0;
    }

    virtual uint8_t lock_openLowerDoor(void) const {
        return 0;
    }
    virtual uint8_t lock_closeLowerDoor(void) const {
        return 0;
    }

    virtual void shut_openOnce(void) const {}
        // and close automatic after shutter time

    virtual void shut_openForCoin(bool start) const {
        Q_UNUSED(start);
    }
        // open flap if coin is attached
        // once process is started it runs until stop command

    virtual void shut_sendOpeningTime(uint16_t timeIn_ms ) const {
        Q_UNUSED(timeIn_ms);
    }
        // after this time without retrigger the flap is closed

    virtual void esc_takeMoney(void) const {}
        // and close automatically after escrow time (1s)

    virtual void esc_returnMoney(void) const {}
        // and close automatically after escrow time (1s)


// ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
// --------------------------------------------- MIFARE -----------------------------------------------------
// ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

// obsolete
    virtual uint8_t mif_returnReaderStateAndCardType(uint8_t *buf, uint8_t maxBufferSize) const {
        Q_UNUSED(buf);
        Q_UNUSED(maxBufferSize);
        return 0;
    }
        // retval 0=OK 1=error host buffer too small
    /* data description, new fast version:
    byte 0= still the same: current read state:
                                0=power off  1=reader-fault 2=ready
                                3=just reading 4=read complete
                                5=read partial, removed too early
                                6=state unknown

    byte 1: reader state 1=ok 0=nok
    byte 2: card preent (0,1)
    byte 3: card selected (0)
    byte 4: card type: 0...5
    byte 5: card allowed (0=no  1=MifareClassic 1k or 4k)
    byte 6: CardSize: 1 or 4 (kB)
    byte 7: length of UID 4 or 7 (byte)
    */

    virtual bool mif_readerIsOK(void) const {
        return false;
    }

    virtual bool mif_cardAttached(void) const {
        return false;
    }
        // not working! use mif_cardIsAttached() instead

    virtual uint8_t mif_readResult(void) const {
        return 0;
    }
        // result: 0: unknown or still in progress
        //         1: card read successful
        //         2: reading error
        // not working!

    virtual QString mif_cardUID(void) const {
        return QString();
    }
        // not working

    virtual uint8_t mif_getCardDataDec(uint8_t blkNr, uint8_t *buf, uint8_t maxBufferSize) const {
        Q_UNUSED(blkNr);
        Q_UNUSED(buf);
        Q_UNUSED(maxBufferSize);
        return 0;
    }

    virtual QString mif_getCardDataStr(uint8_t blockNumber) const =0;
        // with blockNumber=0...11



    // ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    // --------------------------------------------- PRINTER ----------------------------------------------------
    // ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    // read printer condition and settings

    virtual uint8_t prn_getHwState(struct Tprn_hw_state *prn_hw_state) const {
        Q_UNUSED(prn_hw_state);
        return 0;
    }
        // retval: status byte
            // byte 0 = 0: prnter OK,  >0: error
            // bit0: paper low  1: no paper    2: temperature error
            // 3: head open     4: paper jam in cutter
            // 6: no response   7: bad response from printer
        // and return struct "Tprn_hw_state"

    virtual bool prn_isUpAndReady(void) const {
        return false;
    }
        // true: printer is powered, serial is ok, no error, printer is connected and resonding

    virtual void prn_getCurrentFontSetting(struct Tprn_currentSettings *prn_fonts) const {
        Q_UNUSED(prn_fonts);
    }


    // send Commands to printer:

    virtual void prn_sendText(QByteArray *buf) const {
        Q_UNUSED(buf);
    }
        // up to 1280 bytes

    virtual void prn_sendPrnSysCmd(uint8_t para1, uint8_t para2, uint32_t para3) const {
        Q_UNUSED(para1);
        Q_UNUSED(para2);
        Q_UNUSED(para3);
    }
        // send three byte through to printer, see printers manual

    virtual void prn_sendPrnEscCmd(uint8_t para1, uint8_t para2, uint8_t para3, uint8_t para4) const {
        Q_UNUSED(para1);
        Q_UNUSED(para2);
        Q_UNUSED(para3);
        Q_UNUSED(para4);
    }
        // send four byte through to printer, see printers manual


    virtual void prn_sendPrnSetup(uint16_t paperSpeed, uint8_t density,  uint8_t alignment, uint8_t orientation) const {
        Q_UNUSED(paperSpeed);
        Q_UNUSED(density);
        Q_UNUSED(alignment);
        Q_UNUSED(orientation);
    }
        // send 5 byte: byte 0,1: speed  5...250 mm/s
        //              byte2: density   0....(25)....50
        //              byte3: alignment    'l', 'c', 'r' = left, center, right
        //              byte4: orientation  0, 90, 180    = 0deg, 90deg, 180deg rotation (by now not supported!)
        // not batched! don't use twice within 100ms

    virtual void prn_movePaper(uint8_t wayInMm, uint8_t direction) const {
        Q_UNUSED(wayInMm);
        Q_UNUSED(direction);
    }
        //direction: 1=forward 2=backward
        //
    virtual void prn_setFonts(uint8_t font, uint8_t size, uint8_t width, uint8_t height) const {
        Q_UNUSED(font);
        Q_UNUSED(size);
        Q_UNUSED(width);
        Q_UNUSED(height);
    }
        // font = kind of font 5...11 (0..22)
        // size = 6...20, 9..9: too tiny 10: small ...12 = normal size ...20=huge
        // width:  0...4   0=1x  1=2x   2=4x (huge!)  3=8x 4=16x (3,4 make no sense)
        // heigth: 0...7 = 1x...8x  only 0,1,2,(3) make sense

    virtual void prn_setLetters(uint8_t bold, uint8_t invers, uint8_t underlined) const {
        Q_UNUSED(bold);
        Q_UNUSED(invers);
        Q_UNUSED(underlined);
    }
        // bold: 0/1
        // invers: 0/1
        // underlined: 0/1

    virtual void prn_cut(uint8_t kindof) const {
        Q_UNUSED(kindof);
    }
        // kindof: 1=full cut 2=partial cut 3=eject (5xLF + full cut)

    virtual void prn_newLine(uint8_t nrOfLines) const {
        Q_UNUSED(nrOfLines);
    }

    virtual void prn_printCompleteFontTable(void) const {}


    virtual void prn_printBarcode(uint8_t kindOf, uint8_t withText,  uint8_t offset, uint8_t rotation, uint8_t dataLeng, uint8_t *data) const {
        Q_UNUSED(kindOf);
        Q_UNUSED(withText);
        Q_UNUSED(offset);
        Q_UNUSED(rotation);
        Q_UNUSED(dataLeng);
        Q_UNUSED(data);
    }
        // kind of barcode: 0=Code39   1=Code128   2=EAN13    3= 2/5interleaved    4=UPC-A   5=EAN8
        // withText:    print readable text below
        // offset: move by pixel from left border
        // rotation
        // dataLeng in byte

    virtual void prn_sendQRdata(QByteArray *buf) const {
        Q_UNUSED(buf);
    }
        // maximal 150 alphanummeric bytes

    virtual void prn_printQRcode(void) const {}
        // QRcode may have 1...150 alphanummeric data, must be transfered in advance


    virtual void prn_printLogo(uint8_t nrOfLogo, uint8_t offset ) const {
        Q_UNUSED(nrOfLogo);
        Q_UNUSED(offset);
    }
        // nrOfLogo: 1..4 in flash  5...8 in Ram
        // offset: in mm form left border


    // .........................................................
    // Parking Ticket (print-out document) designer TD - obsolete
    // .........................................................



    // ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    // --------------------------------------------- MDB Bus ----------------------------------------------------
    // ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    virtual void mdb_sendBusReset(void) const {}

    virtual void mdb_sendCommand(uint8_t toMdbDevice, uint8_t mdbCommand) const {
        Q_UNUSED(toMdbDevice);
        Q_UNUSED(mdbCommand);
    }
        // send one bus command directly over mdb bus, refer to mdb manual for commands
        // this command is not needed in normal operation, just for new or special things

    virtual void mdb_sendMessage(uint8_t toMdbDevice, uint8_t mdbCommand, uint8_t nrOfData, uint8_t *dataBuffer) const {
        Q_UNUSED(toMdbDevice);
        Q_UNUSED(mdbCommand);
        Q_UNUSED(nrOfData);
        Q_UNUSED(dataBuffer);
    }
        // nrOfData = sizeOf(dataBuffer) maximal 34 byte according mdb specs
        // same as mdb_sendCommand, just with data

    virtual bool mdb_busIsReadyToWork() const {
        return false;
    }

    virtual bool mdb_deviceVoltageOK() const {
        return false;
    }

    virtual bool mdb_busVoltageOk() const {
        return false;
    }

    virtual uint8_t mdb_getLastDeviceResponse(uint8_t *fromDevice, uint8_t *lastRequest,
                                              uint8_t *responseLength, uint8_t *responseBuffer) const {
        Q_UNUSED(fromDevice);
        Q_UNUSED(lastRequest);
        Q_UNUSED(responseLength);
        Q_UNUSED(responseBuffer);
        return 0;
    }
        // fromDevice: device nr from which data was requested 0,1,2,3
        // lastRequest: sent mdb command
        // responseLength: nr of payload data (after mdb-ack) 0...34
        // responseBuffer holds payload data (answer from mdb device)
        // return val: mdb result of this request: 1=got ACK  2=got 3xNAK  3=no or bad response    4:got Data (after ACK)


    // ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    // ---------------------------------- Electronic Coin Validator EMP -----------------------------------------
    // ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


    virtual void emp_sendSettings(uint16_t coinAcceptance, uint8_t tokenChannel, uint16_t *coinDenomination ) const {
        Q_UNUSED(coinAcceptance);
        Q_UNUSED(tokenChannel);
        Q_UNUSED(coinDenomination);
    }
    // coinAcceptance: bit0=coin1 (lowest donomination)  bit15=coin16  bitH=accept  bit L = deny coin (no validation)
    // tokenChannel 0...31: if this signal comes from emp then a token was inserted
    // coinDenomination = array of 16 coin values (e.g. 5, 10, 20...)

    virtual void emp_pollingOnOff(uint8_t on) const {
        Q_UNUSED(on);
    }

    virtual void emp_startCoinAcceptance() const {}

    virtual void emp_stopCoinAcceptance() const {}

    virtual void emp_getAllParameters(struct T_emp *emp) const {
        Q_UNUSED(emp);
    }
    // see struct in hwapi.h
    // usage example:
    //      hwapi   *HWaccess const override;
    //      HWaccess = new hwapi() const override;
    //      struct T_emp   myEmp const override;
    //      HWaccess->emp_getAllParameters(&myEmp) const override;
    //          readval=myEmp.pollingRunning const override;

    virtual uint8_t emp_chkIfCoinInserted(void) const {
        return 0;
    }
    // retval: 0...16 coins left in FIFO

    virtual void emp_getNewCoinRecord(uint8_t *valid, uint8_t *signal, uint8_t *error, uint16_t *value) const {
        Q_UNUSED(value);
        Q_UNUSED(signal);
        Q_UNUSED(error);
        Q_UNUSED(valid);
    }
    // with every call ONE coin is taken out of FIFO and pointer decremented
    // valid: should be 1
    // signal: comes right from coin checker, 0...15 (0=first programmed coin type) 0xFF=no signal
    // error: was reported from EMP as dynamic signal right after coin insertion (instead of
    //          coin signal), example: 3=unknown coin  4=coin is blocked by host.  0xFF=no error
    // value: of the coin. Depends on parameter "coinDenomination" in function "emp_sendSettings"
    //          if coinDenomination[coin 0..15] = 0 then the value programmed in coin checker is taken
    //          if coinDenomination > 0 then this value is taken.
    //          Useful in case of two currencies (adapt to local currency) or for token.

    // function gives more details as "emp getLastCoin()" but "emp getLastCoin()" is easier to use

    // alternativ to emp_getNewCoinRecord( ):
    virtual uint8_t emp_giveLastCoin(uint16_t *value, uint8_t *signal) const {
        Q_UNUSED(value);
        Q_UNUSED(signal);
        return 0;
    }
    // retval: 0: NO coin stored  1: valid coin  2: got wrong coin or coin denied
    // value: if retval1: value of the coin if reval=2: error number
    //          0xFF means NO error or NO signal  (as 0 is a valid error/signal)
    // signal: channel nr reported from checker 0...15


    virtual uint8_t emp_returnLastCoin(uint16_t *value, uint8_t *signal) const {
        Q_UNUSED(value);
        Q_UNUSED(signal);
        return 0;
    }
    // use for changer



    virtual QString dc_getTxt4RsDiagWin(void) const {
        return QString();
    }
    virtual void dc_clrTxt4RsDiagWin(void) const {}
    virtual QString dc_get2ndTxt4RsDiagWin(void) const {
        return QString();
    }
    virtual void dc_clr2ndTxt4RsDiagWin(void) const {}
    virtual QString dc_getTxt4HsStateLine(void) const {
        return QString();
    }
    virtual void dc_clrTxt4HsStateLine(void) const {}
    virtual QString dc_getTxt4masterStateLine(void) const {
        return QString();
    }
    virtual void dc_clrTxt4masterStateLine(void) const {}
    virtual QString dc_getTxt4resultStateLine(void) const {
        return QString();
    }
    virtual void dc_clrTxt4resultStateLine(void) const {}
    virtual QString dc_getdataStateLine(void) const {
        return QString();
    }
    virtual void dc_clrTxt4dataStateLine(void) const {}
    virtual QString dc_getdatifLine(void) const {
        return QString();
    }
    virtual void dc_clrTxt4datifLine(void) const {}



// ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
// --------  DC Bootloader 1.Version
// ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    // using DC2 Bootloader
    virtual void bl_iniChain() const {}
    virtual bool bl_importBinFile(QByteArray readBinFile, uint32_t fileSize, char withDispl) const {
        Q_UNUSED(readBinFile);
        Q_UNUSED(fileSize);
        Q_UNUSED(withDispl);
        return false;
    }
    virtual uint8_t bl_activatBootloader(uint8_t *sendData) const {
        Q_UNUSED(sendData);
        return 0;
    }
    virtual uint8_t bl_startChain() const {
        return 0;
    }
    virtual uint8_t bl_readBLversion(uint8_t *sendData) const {
        Q_UNUSED(sendData);
        return 0;
    }
    // minimum size of sendData-buffer: 5byte  retval: length
    virtual uint8_t bl_readFWversion(uint8_t *sendData) const {
        Q_UNUSED(sendData);
        return 0;
    }
    // minimum size of sendData-buffer: 5byte  retval: length

    virtual uint8_t bl_prepareDC_BLcmd(uint8_t Cmd, uint8_t SendDataLength, uint8_t *sendData, uint8_t *outBuf) const {
        Q_UNUSED(Cmd);
        Q_UNUSED(SendDataLength);
        Q_UNUSED(sendData);
        Q_UNUSED(outBuf);
        return 0;
    }
    // make BL protocol, retval = outbuf length (5...133)
    // bring data in correct form: start always with 0x02   finish with 0x03 and append checksum
    // 0x02 Cmd < ...sendData ..>  CRC  CRC 0x03
    // Data length = 0...64
    // special conversion: if data contain 2 or 3 (STX, ETX) then write two bytes:  0x1B (=ESC) and data|0x80
    // so maxlength = 5 + 2 x 64 (if all data are 2 or 3)  without 2,3: maxlength = 5 + 64

    virtual uint8_t bl_exitBL(uint8_t *sendData) const {
        Q_UNUSED(sendData);
        return 0;
    }
    // minimum size of sendData-buffer: 5byte  retval: length

    virtual void led_switchLedIllumination(uint8_t on) const {
        Q_UNUSED(on);
    }




// ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
// 27.3.2023: Use Device-Controller's Bootloader to send hex-file
// ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    virtual void bl_rebootDC(void) const {}

    virtual void bl_startBL() const {}
    virtual void bl_checkBL() const {}
    virtual bool bl_isUp() const {
        return false;
    }
    // return true is bl is up and running
    // also initializes "sendFile"

    virtual void bl_sendAddress(uint16_t blockNumber) const {
        Q_UNUSED(blockNumber);
    }
    // send start address, nr of 64byte-block, start with 0
    // will be sent only for folling block-numbers:
    // 0, 1024, 2048, 3072 and 4096, so basically every 64kByte

    virtual uint8_t bl_wasSendingAddOK() const {
        return 0;
    }
    // return val: 0: no response by now  1:error  10: OK

    virtual void bl_openBinary() const {}

    virtual void bl_sendDataBlock(uint8_t length, uint8_t *buffer) const {
        Q_UNUSED(length);
        Q_UNUSED(buffer);
    }
    // send 64 byte from bin file

    virtual void bl_sendLastBlock() const {}

    virtual uint8_t bl_wasSendingDataOK() const {
        return false;
    }
    // return val: 0: no response by now  1:error  10: OK

    virtual void bl_stopBL() const {}


// ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
// 6.4.2023: new functions for coin collection and printing
//            some new system functions
// ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


    virtual bool rtc_setTimeDateDirect(struct Trtc_DateTime *DateTime) const {
        Q_UNUSED(DateTime);
        return false;
    }
    // return true if successful. could fail if more the 8 commands are waiting

    virtual bool rtc_getExtendedTime(uint8_t *leng, uint8_t *data) const {
        Q_UNUSED(leng);
        Q_UNUSED(data);
        return false;
    }

    virtual bool rtc_getExtendedTime(struct T_extTime *exTime) const {
        Q_UNUSED(exTime);
        return false;
    }

    virtual bool sys_runCompleteTest() const {
        return false;
    }
    // warning: lasts 20s in one pace

    virtual bool sys_ready4sending() const {
        return false;
    }
    // return true if a Json-file can be sent

    virtual bool sys_sendJsonFileToDc(uint8_t kindOfFile, uint8_t nrOfTemplate, uint8_t *content ) const {
        Q_UNUSED(kindOfFile);
        Q_UNUSED(nrOfTemplate);
        Q_UNUSED(content);
        return false;
    }
    // kindOfFile: 1=config, 2=device, 3=cash, 4=serial, 5=time, 6=printer
    //      nrOfTemplate=1...32 if kindOfFile==6
    //      content = content of the Json file, max 800byte ascii signs
    // file is 0-terminated!
    // return false if sending is not possible, wait a second

    virtual bool prn_sendDynamicPrnValues(uint8_t *dynPrnVal ) const {
        Q_UNUSED(dynPrnVal);
        return false;
    }
    // dynPrnVal = array of 8 Variables with 8 byte each, come as ascii string
    //            like:     char prn_dynPrnVal[8][8];
    // return true if sending, false if cmd-stack is full

    virtual bool prn_printTemplate(uint8_t nrOftemplate) const {
        Q_UNUSED(nrOftemplate);
        return false;
    }
    // print one of the templates loaded by Json prior
    // nr = 1..32
    // return true if sending, false if cmd-stack is full

    virtual void log_getHoldAccountNumbers(uint8_t *nrOfVals, uint16_t *accNr ) const {
        Q_UNUSED(nrOfVals);
        Q_UNUSED(accNr);
    }
    // returns all acc nrs of the backuped vault records
    // use: uint16_t backupedAccNumbers[8]

    virtual bool log_selectVaultRecord(uint16_t accountNr ) const {
        Q_UNUSED(accountNr);
        return false;
    }
    // return true if sending, false if cmd-stack is full
    // and trigger transfer

    virtual bool log_chkIfVaultRecordAvailable() const {
        return false;
    }
    // return true if completly received

    virtual bool log_getVaultRecord(struct T_vaultRecord *retVR) const =0;
    // which was selected by: log_selectVaultRecord()
    // to be forwarded to Ismas

    virtual bool prn_printAccountReceipt() const {
        return false;
    }
    // print all 8 backuped accounting receipts
    // return true if sending to DC OK, false if cmd-stack is full

    virtual bool prn_printTestTicket() const {
        return false;
    }
    // return true if sending to DC OK, false if cmd-stack is full


    virtual bool cash_startPayment(uint32_t amount) const {
        Q_UNUSED(amount);
        return false;
    }
    // 17.4.23TS: extended to 32bit

    virtual uint8_t cash_paymentProcessing() const {
        return 0;
    }
    // run this function periodically while coin payment process to generate necessary signals
    // return value:
    // 0: stopped   1: starting up   2: coin collection
    // 3: finished by User (Push button)  4: finished, Max-Value collected
    // 5: finished by escrow
    // 10,11: error cannot start
    // 12: timeout while payment, coins returned
    // 13: stopped by unexpected error

    virtual uint32_t getInsertedAmount() const {
        return 0;
    }

    virtual uint16_t getLastInsertedCoin(void) const {
        return 0;
    }

    virtual bool getAllInsertedCoins(uint16_t *types, uint16_t *values) const {
        Q_UNUSED(types);
        Q_UNUSED(values);
        return false;
    }
    // alle bei diesem Verkauf eingeworfenen Muenzen sind gespeichert, max 64


    virtual bool cash_cancelPayment() const {
        return false;
    }
    // and return coins

    virtual bool cash_stopPayment() const {
        return false;
    }
    // and keep coins in escrow


    // after ticket/goods issue:
    virtual bool vend_success() const {
        return false;
    }
    // conclude payment process, encash all inserted coins to vault. Printing was successful
    // if possible return change

    virtual bool vend_failed() const {
        return false;
    }
    // conclude payment process and return all inserted coins





    virtual uint8_t mif_getCardType(QString *cardholder) const {
        Q_UNUSED(cardholder);
        return 0;
    }
    // return 1,2,3,4 = upper, lower access card, printer test, coin test
    // cardholder: 7byte Name-String

    virtual uint64_t sys_getWakeSource() const {
        return 0;
    }
    // retval: 6 bytes, bit coded, 1=event keeps DC awake

    virtual uint8_t sys_getWakeReason() const {
        return 0;
    }
    // Master was woken by following reason:
    // 1: MDB Event
    // 2: Coin Event
    // ( 3: Master Event) - will not set the wake line
    // ( 4: 32s pulse) - will not set the wake line
    // 5: Door Event
    // ( 6: Diag Event) - will not set the wake line
    // 7: 30min-Pulse for HB

    virtual void sys_getDeviceConditions(uint8_t *leng, uint8_t *data) const {
        Q_UNUSED(leng);
        Q_UNUSED(data);
    }

    virtual void sys_getDeviceConditions(struct T_moduleCondition *devCond) const {
        Q_UNUSED(devCond);
    }

    virtual void sys_getDynMachineConditions(uint8_t *leng, uint8_t *data) const {
        Q_UNUSED(leng);
        Q_UNUSED(data);
    }

    virtual void sys_getDynMachineConditions(struct T_dynamicCondition *dynMachCond) const {
        Q_UNUSED(dynMachCond);
    }


    virtual uint32_t cash_getAmountInVault() const {
        return 0;
    }

    virtual uint16_t cash_getNrCoinsInVault() const {
       return 0;
    }

    virtual uint8_t prn_getPrintResult() const {
       return 0;
    }
    // return:  0: just printing, wait
    //          1: OK - last print was succesful
    //          2: error - not printed



    virtual uint8_t prn_getCurrentPrinterState() const {
        return 0;
    }
    //        0: printer OK
    //          bit0: near paper end          bit1: no paper
    //          bit2: temperature error       bit3: error head open
    //          bit4: paper jam in cutter
    //          bit6: no response             bit7: serial rec. error
    //			bit5: printer not ready


    virtual void sys_sendDeviceParameter(struct T_devices *deviceSettings) const {
        Q_UNUSED(deviceSettings);
    }

    virtual void sys_restoreDeviceParameter(struct T_devices *deviceSettings) const {
        Q_UNUSED(deviceSettings);
    }
    // attention: only applies if function "sys_sendDeviceParameter()" was used to send this settings before
    //          cannot be used to see settings programmed by JsonFile

    virtual bool sys_areDCdataValid() const {
        return false;
    }

    virtual bool sys_sendingTest() const {
        return false;
    }

    virtual void prn_requestCurrentDynData() const {}

    virtual bool prn_getCurrentDynamicPrnValuesFromDC(uint8_t *dynPrnVal ) const {
        Q_UNUSED(dynPrnVal);
        return false;
    }
    // which was sent with: bool prn_sendDynamicPrnValues(uint8_t *dynPrnVal ) const =0;

    virtual bool prn_dynDataAreEqual(uint8_t *buf) const {
        Q_UNUSED(buf);
        return false;
    }

    virtual bool prn_printKombiticket(uint8_t nrOfKombi) const {
        Q_UNUSED(nrOfKombi);
        return false;
    }
    // print four of the templates loaded by Json prior
    // nr = 1..8

    virtual void lock_triggerUpperSolenoid(void) const {}

    virtual void lock_triggerLowerSolenoid(void) const {}

    virtual bool doors_supervise() const {
        return false;
    }

    virtual bool dc_isAutoRequestOn() const {
        return false;
    }

    virtual uint16_t log_getLatestAccountNumber() const {
        return 0;
    }
    // new function 27.6.2023
    // latest = highest of the backup's

    virtual uint8_t log_getAvailableVaultBlocks() const {
        return 0;
    }
    // return 0x0011 1111 if all 6 blocks are loaded (one bit per block)

    virtual uint8_t log_getAnswerToLastSlaveRequest() const {
        return 0;
    }
    // use only for ONE request/command
    // return: 0xFF: result unknown by now as sending is ongoing
    // 0=OK
    // 1= wrong length    2=wrong start sign           5= wrong crc
    // 6= slave: master cmd was wrong       7: slave: could not write/read data
    // 8=timeout, got no response from slave
    // 0,8 work, 1..6 not yet tested. 8 comes immed. and stays 8 until reconnect

    // use for important and extended commands (print several templates, print ticket...)
    virtual void log_startSupervision() const {}

    virtual uint8_t log_getAnswerToLastCmdBatch() const {
        return 0;
    }
    // 0xFF: no command sent by now
    // 0: started, in progress
    // 1: done and OK
    // 2: done and error
    // not working properly, always 0

    virtual bool log_getVaultData(uint8_t *data) const {
        Q_UNUSED(data);
        return false;
    }
    // get vault record in linear 8bit buffer with 384 byte



    // new from 1.8.23
    virtual bool prn_printOneAccountReceipt(uint16_t accountNr) const {
        Q_UNUSED(accountNr);
        return false;
    }
    // print one out of eight stored last accounting receipts
    // function log_getHoldAccountNumbers() gives a list of acc-Nr. of the stored receipts

    virtual bool prn_printAllAvailAccountReceipts() const {
        return false;
    }
    // same as: prn_printAccountReceipt() from line 1153
    // return true if sending to DC OK, false if cmd-stack is full

    virtual bool log_verifyVaultRecordByCrc() const {
        return false;
    }
    // return true if CRC16 is correct, data are 100% OK. Security level 1:65536
    // verification is strongly recommended before further processing
    // in case of "false"-result please reload from DC


    virtual uint16_t log_DC_getNextAccountNumber() const {
        return 0;
    }
    // the current cash box content will be backuped with this number on next cashbox-change

    virtual void log_DC_setNextAccountNumber(uint16_t newAccountingNumber) const {
        Q_UNUSED(newAccountingNumber);
    }
    // the current cash box content will be backuped with this number on next cashbox-change
    // use only in case of hardware replacements or errors which derailed the number

    virtual void log_DC_deleteAllVaultrecordsInDc() const {}
    // use only in case of hardware replacements or errors which derailed the number

    virtual void log_DC_deleteAllTotalCounters() const {}
    // use only in case of hardware replacements or errors which derailed the number

    virtual void dc_setNewCustomerNumber(uint16_t newCustNr) const {
        Q_UNUSED(newCustNr);
    }

    virtual void dc_setNewMachineNumber(uint16_t newMachNr) const {
        Q_UNUSED(newMachNr);
    }

    virtual void dc_setNewBorough(uint16_t newBorough) const {
        Q_UNUSED(newBorough);
    }

    virtual void dc_setNewZone(uint16_t newZone) const {
        Q_UNUSED(newZone);
    }



    // new functions from 8.9.23
    virtual QString mif_getReaderType() const {
        return QString();
    }
    // return "SL025" if correct reader is connected

    virtual void mif_getCardSize(uint8_t *cardSize, uint8_t *idLeng) const {
        Q_UNUSED(cardSize);
        Q_UNUSED(idLeng);
    }
    // cardSize=1k or 4kByte
    // idLeng =4Byte or 7 byte

    virtual char mif_getAtbCardData(uint8_t *buf, uint8_t maxBuffSiz) const {
        Q_UNUSED(buf);
        Q_UNUSED(maxBuffSiz);
        return 0;
    }
    // return complete buffer binary, just for test purpose

    virtual bool mif_isValidAtbCard() const {
        return false;
    }

    virtual uint32_t mif_getAtbCardCuNu() const {
        return 0;
    }

    virtual uint8_t mif_getAtbCardTyp() const {
        return 0;
    }
    // return 1=upper door card     1=lower door    3=printer-test   4=coin-test
    //          0: not a valid atb2020 card

    virtual QString mif_getAtbCardPerso() const {
        return QString();
    }
    // e.g. "PNsax001" used for personal number, name shortcode, card number
    // free to use, can be set in AtbMcw23.exe tool

    virtual void mif_getAtbCardExpire(uint8_t *year, uint8_t *month, uint8_t *day, uint8_t *hour, uint8_t *minute) const {
        Q_UNUSED(year);
        Q_UNUSED(month);
        Q_UNUSED(day);
        Q_UNUSED(hour);
        Q_UNUSED(minute);
    }


    // ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    //    Device-Controller-Bootloader convenient version 21.09.2023
    // ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    // use this to jump to BL:
    //void hwapi::bl_rebootDC(void) const

    // use this to start BL:
    // void hwapi::bl_startBL(void) const

    // call this in order to get response from BL:
    //void hwapi::bl_checkBL(void) const

    // evaluate BL response:
    //bool hwapi::bl_isUp(void) const

    // 29.9.23: new: "completeStart" function, replaces bl_rebootDC(), bl_startBL() and bl_checkBL()
    // result can be verified with bl_isUp() as before
    virtual bool bl_completeStart() const {
        return false;
    }
    // must be used in DC's normal operation

    // select binfile-name in GUI

    // send binfile-name to BL-processor:
    virtual bool bl_storeFirmware(QString fileName) const {
        Q_UNUSED(fileName);
        return false;
    }
    // load binary file 3x and compare
    // return true if loaded correctly
    // return false:  error, could not load correctly

    // request the number of blocks for this file
    virtual uint16_t bl_getNrOfFirmwareBlocks() const {
        return 0;
    }
    // size of the loaded bin file in 64byte blocks
    // call after bl_storeFirmware()

    // call the next two function's repetitive with "blockNumber"=0,1,2,3....."bl_getNrOfFirmwareBlocks()"

    virtual bool bl_blockAutoLoad(uint16_t blockNumber) const {
        Q_UNUSED(blockNumber);
        return false;
    }
    // call in loop from block number 0 up to <= "dcBL_getNrOfBlocks()"
    //the last block "bl_getNrOfFirmwareBlocks()" is sent as conclusion command (important!)
    // but after every call WAIT (!) for response "bl_blockAutoResponse()" !!!!
    // data will be sent to DC, if neccesary addr will be sent additionally
    // if neccesary sending will automatically repeat up to 3times
    // retval: false if blockNumber>4095, true else

    // check out this response after every block-sending, wait until >0!!!
    virtual int8_t bl_blockAutoResponse() const {
        return 0;
    }
    // after every "bl_blockAutoLoad()" call this until response
    // retval  0: wait   1: OK, blk was sent    2: OK, transfer complete
    //         3: error despite repeating, cancel. probably bin file corrupted
    //      Max duration: 3x no response from BL = 900ms


    // finally call:
    // void hwapi::bl_stopBL(void) const
    // -------------- end of bootloader ---------------------------------------------------



    // new from 28.9.23 and earliest from DC version 4.45
    // get all versions of the DC-Jsons
    virtual void sys_requestJsonVersions(uint8_t  jsonNr) const {
        Q_UNUSED(jsonNr);
    }
    // send one request for every single version
    // jsonNr=1...36, 1=config file (cust.Nr) 2=devices  3=cash  4=res.
    //      5=printer template 1 ..... 36= template 32

    virtual void sys_getJsonVersions(uint8_t  jsonNr, char *versionString) const {
        Q_UNUSED(jsonNr);
        Q_UNUSED(versionString);
    }
    // jsonNr=1...36, 1=config file (cust.Nr) 2=devices  3=cash  4=res.
    //      5=printer template 1 ..... 36= template 32
    // length of buffer is always 16 byte

    // ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    //   Coin Changer
    // ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    // find above (same as for coin checker (EMP)):

    // mdb_switchPower(true);       // power on/off
    // cash_startPayment(amount_cent); // start polling, enable coins, changer turns to green

    // getInsertedAmount()
    // getLastInsertedCoin()
    // getAllInsertedCoins(uint16_t *types, uint16_t *values)
        // all inserted coins of this past transaction are stored, max 64

    // cash_stopPayment();      // and wait for further command (changer blinks yellow)
    // cash_cancelPayment();    // and return complete paid amount

    // after ticket/goods issue:
    // vend_success()
        // conclude payment process, keep all coins. Printing was successful
        // return change (payment above start-amount), so it works only if
        //  Payment was started with real vending price (pre selection).
        // if payment was started with maximum price (for direct coin insertion)
        // then use "changer_returnCoins()", not vend_success()

    // vend_failed()
        // conclude payment process and return complete paid amount

    // also valid for changer:
    // emp_sendSettings(uint16_t coinAcceptance, uint8_t tokenChannel, uint16_t *coinDenomination ) const =0;
        // coinAcceptance: bit0=coin1 (lowest donomination)  bit15=coin16  bitH=accept  bit L = deny coin (no validation)
        // tokenChannel 0...31: if this signal comes from emp then a token was inserted
        // coinDenomination = array of 16 coin values (e.g. 5, 10, 20...)

    virtual void changer_returnCoins(uint32_t amountInCent) const {
        Q_UNUSED(amountInCent);
    }

    virtual void changer_requestChangeResult() const {}

    virtual uint8_t changer_getChangeResult(uint32_t *returnedAmount) const {
        Q_UNUSED(returnedAmount);
        return 0;
    }
    // get result of coin dispensing
    // receivedData[0]: 0: not yet started      1:amount returned
    //                  2:only partial return   3: no return possible
    // receivedData[2,3,4,5]: returned amount

    virtual void changer_getAllParameters(struct T_changer *mw) const {
        Q_UNUSED(mw);
    }
    // requested automatically with 23, same like EMP

    virtual void changer_requestTubelevel(void) const {}

    virtual void changer_getTubelevel(struct T_chg_Tub *tubLevel) const {
        Q_UNUSED(tubLevel);
    }
    // don't use tubeDispens[], it's not yet correct!



    // ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    //   bank note acceptor
    // ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    // already defiened functions applying for BNA as well:
    // mdb_switchPower(true);       // power on/off

    // bank notes are integrated in the normal transaction process, so use the usual functions to run a vending cycle:
    // cash_startPayment(amount_cent); // start polling, enable bills, reader shows green
    // getInsertedAmount()
    // cash_stopPayment();
    // cash_cancelPayment();
    // vend_success()
    // vend_failed()

    virtual void bna_sendSettings(uint16_t notesToAccept, uint16_t parameters,
                                  uint16_t *billDenomination,
                                  uint32_t acceptanceLimit) const {
        Q_UNUSED(notesToAccept);
        Q_UNUSED(parameters);
        Q_UNUSED(billDenomination);
        Q_UNUSED(acceptanceLimit);

    }
    // notesToAccept: bit0=bill1 (lowest donomination)  bitH=accept  bit L = deny
    // parameters: e.g. use escrow function for some notes
    // billDenomination = array of 16 bill values (e.g. 5, 10, 20...)
    // these can be set alternatively by Json-File DC2C_cash.json
    // acceptanceLimit: device will stop acceptance once this amount is reached and
    //          optionally keep last bill in escrow until vend_success()
    //          is called (put bill to stacker) or vend_failed() is called (return bill)

    virtual void bna_setCurrentAcceptance(uint16_t notesToAccept) const {
        Q_UNUSED(notesToAccept);
    }
    // can be used to block notes dynamically, example: from now only 5€ bills are allowed (if only 3€ are to be paid)
    // only valid till next start-payment. Cannot add notes which are not activated in Json

    virtual void bna_requestParameters() const {}
    // send command to DC in order to get static invariable device parameters like currency
    // device must be powered and polled to get these

    virtual bool bna_getAllParameters(struct T_bna *bna) const {
        Q_UNUSED(bna);
        return false;
    }
    // get all constant data from reader (e.g. currency)
    // and actual Host-Settings (sent with bna_sendSettings() or json)
    // retval = true if data are valid

    virtual void bna_requestCurrentNotes() const {}
    // send command to DC in order to get transaction data

    virtual uint8_t bna_getCurrentNotes(uint16_t latestBill, uint16_t *currentNotes) const
    {
        Q_UNUSED(latestBill);
        Q_UNUSED(currentNotes);
        return 0;
    }
    // returns number of collected bank notes since start-command (current transaction)
    // return value: numbers of bills or 99 in case of error
    //  latestBill: not used
    // in case of error: currentNotes[0,1,2,3] = 1..4 error number(s)
    // in normal case:
    //  currentNotes[0]: last bill in cent (e.g. 1000 = 10€)
    //  currentNotes[1]: bin 1 = bill is still in escrow   else bill is stacked
    //       note: by now (dec2023) escrow is not used, bills always go to stacker (box)
    //  currentNotes[2]: total sum of bills in cent, low word (16bit)
    //  currentNotes[3]: total sum of bills in cent, high word (16bit)


    virtual void bna_requestStackerLevel() const {}

    virtual uint16_t bna_getStackerLevel(uint32_t *amountInStacker, uint16_t *countOfBills) const {
        Q_UNUSED(amountInStacker);
        Q_UNUSED(countOfBills);
        return 0;
    }
    // return val: nr of bills in stacker
    // countOfBills: array of up to 16 sums,    countOfBills[0]=nr of 5€-bills in stacker
    //                                          countOfBills[1] for 10€   and so on


    // download device controller
    virtual bool dcDownloadRequest(QString const &fileToDownload) const {
        Q_UNUSED(fileToDownload);
        return false;
    }
    virtual bool dcDownloadRequested() const { return false; }
    virtual bool dcDownloadResetRequest() const { return false; }
    virtual bool dcDownloadRequestAck() const { return false; }
    virtual bool dcDownloadRunning() const { return false; }
    virtual bool dcDownloadFinished() { return false; }

    virtual bool dcDownloadReportStart() const { return false; }
    virtual bool dcDownloadReportRunning() const { return true; }
    virtual bool dcDownloadReportFinished() { return true; }

    virtual bool dcDownloadThreadStart() { return false; }
    virtual bool dcDownloadThreadRunning() const { return true; }
    virtual void dcDownloadThreadFinalize(DownloadThread *) {}
    virtual bool dcDownloadThreadFinished() const { return true; }
    virtual bool dcDownloadReportThreadStart() { return false; }
    virtual bool dcDownloadReportThreadRunning() const { return true; }
    virtual void dcDownloadReportThreadFinalize() {}
    virtual void dcDownloadReportThreadQuit() {}
    virtual bool dcDownloadReportThreadFinished() const { return true; }


    virtual QString dcDownloadFileName() const { return ""; }
    virtual bool dcDownloadSetRequested(bool requested) {
       Q_UNUSED(requested); return false;
    }
    virtual bool dcDownloadSetRunning(bool running) {
       Q_UNUSED(running); return false;
    }
    virtual bool dcDownloadSetFinished(bool finished) {
       Q_UNUSED(finished); return false;
    }
    virtual void dcDownloadSetTotalBlockNumber(uint16_t totalBlockNumber) {
       Q_UNUSED(totalBlockNumber);
    }
    virtual void dcDownloadSetCurrentBlockNumber(uint16_t currentBlockNumber) {
       Q_UNUSED(currentBlockNumber);
    }
    virtual bool dcDownloadGetRequested() const { return false; }
    virtual bool dcDownloadGetRunning() const { return false; }
    virtual bool dcDownloadGetFinished() const { return false; }
    virtual uint16_t dcDownloadGetTotalBlockNumber() const { return 0; }
    virtual uint16_t dcDownloadGetCurrentBlockNumber() const { return 0; }

    virtual QObject const *getAPI() { return nullptr; }


signals:
    /*
        NOTE: the difference between a virtual Qt signal and a normal Qt signal:
        A Qt virtual signal is a connection that is established using a pointer
        or reference and is not connected to an object or data. It is therefore
        not bound to a particular object, but to a specific class (object type).
        Qt virtual signals are useful because they allow you to create
        connections without worrying about whether an object or a specific data
        element has been destroyed.
        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTH3VFfqsXw

     */
    virtual void hwapi_reportDCDownloadStatus(QString const&) const {}
    virtual void hwapi_reportDCDownloadSuccess(QString const&) const {}
    virtual void hwapi_reportDCDownloadFailure(QString const&) const {}

    virtual void hwapi_templatePrintFinished_OK(void) const=0;
    virtual void hwapi_templatePrintFinished_Err(void) const=0;

    virtual void hwapi_coinCollectionJustStarted(void) const=0;
    virtual void hwapi_coinCollectionAborted(void) const=0;

    virtual void hwapi_gotNewCoin(void) const=0;
    virtual void hwapi_payStopByMax(void) const=0;
    virtual void hwapi_payStopByPushbutton(void) const=0;

    virtual void hwapi_payStopByEscrow(void) const=0;
    virtual void hwapi_payStopByError(void) const=0;
    virtual void hwapi_payStopByTimeout(void) const=0;
    virtual void hwapi_payCancelled(void) const=0;
    virtual void hwapi_coinProcessJustStopped(void) const=0;

    virtual void hwapi_doorServiceDoorOpened(void) const=0;
    virtual void hwapi_doorVaultDoorOpened(void) const=0;
    virtual void hwapi_doorCoinBoxRemoved(void) const=0;
    virtual void hwapi_doorCoinBoxInserted(void) const=0;
    virtual void hwapi_doorCBinAndAllDoorsClosed(void) const=0;
    virtual void hwapi_doorAllDoorsClosed(void) const=0;


    // NOTE: declaring a "pure virtual" "signal" should be an error and thus not valid.
    /* GH Version, bringt Fehler
    void hwapi_templatePrintFinished_OK() const;
    void hwapi_templatePrintFinished_Err() const;

    void hwapi_coinCollectionJustStarted() const;
    void hwapi_coinCollectionAborted() const;

    void hwapi_gotNewCoin() const;
    void hwapi_payStopByMax() const;
    void hwapi_payStopByPushbutton() const;

    void hwapi_payStopByEscrow() const;
    void hwapi_payStopByError() const;
    void hwapi_payStopByTimeout() const;
    void hwapi_payCancelled() const;
    void hwapi_coinProcessJustStopped() const;

    void hwapi_doorServiceDoorOpened() const;
    void hwapi_doorVaultDoorOpened() const;
    void hwapi_doorCoinBoxRemoved() const;
    void hwapi_doorCoinBoxInserted() const;
    void hwapi_doorCBinAndAllDoorsClosed() const;
    void hwapi_doorAllDoorsClosed() const;
    */
};


// History
// 11.10.2021: V1.0  222 functions
// 23.12.2021: V1.1  added block-parameter to function "read mifare data"
// 30.12.2021: V1.2  added function: mif_clearDataBuffer(), mif_isBlockAvailable(uint8_t blkNr) and mif_getAvailableDataBlocks()
// 1.1.2022: V1.3    Mifare extended. ( background: read 16 x 48byte from card to DC, read 12 x 64byte from DC to CA)
//                   new:  read full card with 768bytes from HWapi without block borders 
//                   added: mif_getNrOfAvailableDataBytes     mif_getCardData768byteDec(uint8_t *buf, uint16_t bufferSize)
//                           mif_getCardDataDec(uint16_t fromAddr, uint16_t toAddr, uint8_t *buf, uint16_t bufferSize) 
//                            mif_getCardDataStr(bool useHexFormat, char seperator)    

// 29.03.2023: V3.1 some extensions for PSA1256_ptu5,
//             V3.2 Bootloader improvement
// 12.04.2023: V3.3 new features extended: loading and using Json-files, cash-collection, cash-data-logging
// 14.04.2023: V3.4 new features extended: sys_getDynMachineConditions, sys_getDeviceConditions and
//                    rtc_getExtendedTime return struct in addition. New function to select and get VaultRecord
//
// 19.04.2023: V3.5 new function: sys_getWakeReason();
// 17.05.2023: V3.6 new function: cash_isCollectionActive(), cash_isPayProcessActive()
//                  new signals:  hwapi_coinCollectionJustStopped, hwapi_coinCollectionJustStarted
//                  getAllInsertedCoins() fixed, also in datif and storeINdata

// 15.06.2023 V4.2  bring into same order as hwapi in order to set the THIS_IS_CA_MASTER correct
// 19.06.2023 V4.3  added some qCriticals to see emits

// 01.08.2023 V4.4  some new values at the end of struct T_vaultRecord
//                  two more values in struct T_devices
//                  7 new functions at the end of the file


//#define HWINF_iid "Atb.Psa2020.software.HWapi/3.1"
//#define HWINF_iid "Atb.Psa1256ptu5.software.HWapi/3.1"
//#define HWINF_iid "Atb.Psa1256ptu5.software.HWapi/3.3"
//#define HWINF_iid "Atb.Psa1256ptu5.software.HWapi/3.4"
//#define HWINF_iid "Atb.Psa1256ptu5.software.HWapi/3.5"
//#define HWINF_iid "Atb.Psa1256ptu5.software.HWapi/3.6"
//#define HWINF_iid "Atb.Psa1256ptu5.software.HWapi/4.0"
//#define HWINF_iid "Atb.Psa1256ptu5.software.HWapi/4.1"
//#define HWINF_iid "Atb.Psa1256ptu5.software.HWapi/4.2"
//#define HWINF_iid "Atb.Psa1256ptu5.software.HWapi/4.3"
//#define HWINF_iid "Atb.Psa1256ptu5.software.HWapi/4.4"
    // 8.9.2023 two new functions (end of file) for mifare test
//#define HWINF_iid "Atb.Psa1256ptu5.software.HWapi/4.5"
    // 18.9.2023 major improvements for DC data exchange
    // verification of door and cash box signals
    // intensive verification of Json-Programming Master-Slave (PTU to DC), 100% ok
//#define HWINF_iid "Atb.Psa1256ptu5.software.HWapi/4.6"
    // 20.9.2023: speeding up door and cash box signals
//#define HWINF_iid "Atb.Psa1256ptu5.software.HWapi/4.7"
    // 26.09.2023: added improved DC-bootloader files
//#define HWINF_iid "Atb.Psa1256ptu5.software.HWapi/4.8"
// 28.09.2023: added version request of DC-Json-Files
//#define HWINF_iid "Atb.Psa1256ptu5.software.HWapi/5.0"
    // 10.10.2023: added coin changer

//#define HWINF_iid "Atb.Psa1256ptu5.software.HWapi/5.1"
// 20.10.2023: added bill validator

// hier dazwischen: Umstellung ALLER Prototypen
//  hier von =0 auf {} durch Gerhard

#define HWINF_iid "Atb.Psa1256ptu5.software.HWapi/5.2"
    // 7.11.2023: bna functions activated


Q_DECLARE_INTERFACE(hwinf, HWINF_iid)


#endif