Alemite RFC-Plus User manual

Service Guide RFC-PLUS
671051
RFC-Plus
Fluid Management System
FMS-3 2.4 GHz RF High-End Software
Alemite LLC
167 Rowand Drive, Johnson City, Tennessee 37601
www.alemite.com
Copyright©2013 by Alemite LLC
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
System Composition and Dataow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Certication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Keypad Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Operation Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
MASTER KEYPAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
System Version Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Settings Overview / Supervisor Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Initialization (INI) Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Conguration (CNF) Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Test Communication (DK) Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Reports (REP) Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Radio (RAD) Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
DISPENSE KEYPAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
System Version Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Settings Overview / Supervisor Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Conguration (CNF) Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Delete Prepared WOs (MET) Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Reports (REP) Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
190 (Internal Ticket Printer) Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
RF Communication Test (LNK) Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Radio (RAD) Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Network Connect (CON) Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
System Override (SYS) Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Dispense Keypad Menu Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
DISPENSE PROCESS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Starting a Work Order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
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MODEL 3580 RF METER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Key Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
RF Mode (Standard Pre-Selection Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
AUTO Mode (Autonomous) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Electrical Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Changing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Programming the Model 3580 RF Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
INSTALLING AND LAUNCHING THE FMS SOFTWARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
FMS Software Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Installing the FMS Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Installing the FMS Client. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Launching the FMS Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
FMS System Conguration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
USING THE FMS SOFTWARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Setting Up New Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Setting Up Tanks and Fluids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Setting Up Keypads and Hoses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
INITIALIZE SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Test Comm Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Initialize All Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Initialize Changes Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
PARTS DEPARTMENT USER MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Creating a New Work Order. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Work Order Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Tanks and Fluids. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Dispense Keypad Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Meter Error Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
WORKSHEETS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
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INTRODUCTION
The Alemite LLC, Fluid Management System has been designed as a modular system using RF communications to control and
monitor the consumption and inventory balances of automotive fluid products with minimal installation and programming
costs using RF communications.
The high end system hardware consists of one Master Keypad and at least one Dispense Keypad as well as at least one radio
frequency (RF) electronic preset meter. The Master Keypad handles serial communication between the PC or a host server
(ERP system) and RF communication to the Dispense Keypads in the system. The system verifies the operator’s pin number
and validates the work order number, fluid quantities and the valid hose/meter.
The Master Keypad can communicate with up to 36 Dispense Keypads that can be positioned to support the workflow of the
facility the best way. Each Dispense Keypad can control up to 24 meters, for a total of 250 meters. The system supports up to
16 tanks and 16 fluids as a part of the system configuration. The system supports 250 unique operator IDs and pin numbers.
The system uses direct sequence spread spectrum RF technology to prevent communication problems with other equipment
in the facility. The RF system will look for a clear channel for transmission to insure that there is reliable communications at all
times. Communication distances are typically up to 100 meters, but can go up to 300 meters with unobstructed line-of-sight.
A remote antenna is available for situations where multiple buildings are involved in the installation.
The PC is used to configure the system, maintain system data and enter work orders. The service desk would use the PC to
enter a work order selecting the fluid and quantity required. The PC can stack as many work orders as required, limited only by
the disk storage space of the PC. There is no need to predetermine where the work is going to occur. This allows the flexibility
to service a vehicle at any open bay and select a meter when the work is going to be performed. When the work order is
going to be performed, the service personnel simply enters their pin number, work order and hose that is going to be used at
the Dispense Keypad.
There are a number of system utilization reports by user; fluid type, tank or meters available for the system’s management.
Optionally, the system can be connected with an ERP or DMS system via its RS232 interface. The real-time communication is
based on an open interface protocol (ASCII-code) and can be easily adapted to local conditions.
A unique, patented feature of the system is that the RF meter’s dispense trigger is locked until an authorization from the
keypad is received. After the dispense batch is completed, the user can top off if more fluid is required, the actual dispensed
amount is sent back to the keypad and the meter returns to the locked status. Additionally, the meter can be installed on
portable dolly systems offering control and monitoring of high-cost lubrication products.
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System Overview
Figure 1: System Overview
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System Composition and Dataow
Figure 2: System Data Flow
The main data streams:
1. The FMS software stores the conguration data into the SQL database.
2. By using the Initialize System menu of the FMS software the conguration data is processed to the Master Keypad and
nally via radio to all Dispense Keypads.
3. The FMS records all dispenses in the SQL database.
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Specications
Power Requirements 120V AC 50/60 Hz
RF Communications 2-way, 2.4…2.5 GHz Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum
RF Network Self-healing Mesh Network
Operating Temperature 14…140° F (–10…60° C)
Internal Printer Thermal printer Type FT190 (optional)
External Printer Epson LX300 or similar (optional)
Certication
•Contains FCC ID: S4GEM35XB
•Contains IC: 8735A-EM35XB
•FCC CERTIFIED, PART 15, SUB-PART C
•CE0681 EC-R&TTE Certified
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
WARNING
To satisfy FCC RF exposure requirements for mobile transmitting devices, a separation distance of 20 cm or
more should be maintained between the antenna of this device and persons during operation. To ensure compliance,
operations at closer distances than this are not recommended.
Wall-Mounting the Keypad
The keypad should be mounted upright with the antenna pointing upward, near a 120V AC electrical socket, to a structurally
sound wall through the two holes on the top of the keypad casing. Height on the wall should be at eye level. Care should be
taken to avoid mounting behind any steel objects (tool storage cabinets and metal chain linked fences) that may block the RF
communication signal. Care should also be taken to avoid direct, significant heat sources.
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Figure 2: Mounting Dimensions for Keypad
Keypad Description
The Scroll key selects options on the active display.
The Home key returns the display to the default screen.
The Backspace key deletes one character to the left of the cursor each time it is pressed.
The Enter key completes the current action then displays the next screen.
The Space key adds a blank space to the right of the data just entered.
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The Alphanumeric keys enter numbers and alpha characters (letters).
•To enter a number, press and release a key.
•To enter a letter, press and hold the key until the letter you want displays, then release the key.
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Operation Modes
The configuration of the system is generally done by using the PC-based FMS Software. Only some special functions like the
operation modes are set at the Master Keypad.
RF System with PC Operation Mode
In this mode the PC is used to configure the system entities and install the network. The PC will be used to enter work orders
for processing and provide the queuing for future processing. When an operator processes a work order the PC will validate
the work order number and provide the fluid and amount to be dispensed. The results of the dispense will then be stored on
the PC.
RF System with Host Operation Mode
In this mode the PC is used to configure the system entities and install the network.
The host will be used to enter work orders for processing and provide the queuing for future processing. It will also store
the dispense results that have been completed. Dispense results can be additionally stored on the PC. When an operator
processes a work order the host will validate the work order number and provide the fluid and amount to be dispensed.
Standalone Mode
Work orders will not be validated; each entered work order will be accepted by the system. Data will be stored in the Master
Keypad’s memory.
OTE:N Each meter can only be associated to one Dispense Keypad. All system users can access each of the
Dispense Keypads.
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MASTER KEYPAD
The Master Keypad acts as the communications director for the RF communications. It handles all communications between
the Dispense Keypads and the PC or Host. There are no operator menus associated with the Master Keypad—only supervisor
menus for setting up the system or creating reports.
The remainder of this document shows only the actual display, not the entire keypad.
To gain access to the supervisor menus, the supervisor PIN has to be entered. The default PIN is 0001 at initial power-up.
System Version Screen
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The standard screen shows the system date and software version
number. The display will alternate between the standard screen and
the Enter Pin Number screen. The Enter Pin Number screen is used to
access the supervisor menus.
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N
OTE:NAn "N" displayed in the lower left-hand corner of the
system version screen indicates a Radio Network error. See
“Radio Status”on page 17 to check the source of the error.
Settings Overview / Supervisor Menus
The following changes can only be made at the Master Keypad in the setup mode. All other settings can be changed by using
the FMS software.
Enter PIN Number
Enter Pin No.
- - - -
To access the setup mode:
Enter the supervisor PIN number and press Enter.
The default PIN is 0001 at initial power-up.
Initialization (INI) Menu
Select
INI CNF DK REP
The INI menu is used to set the system’s date and time.
Set System Time
Enter time
--:--
To change or set the system time:
1. Select the INI menu and press Enter.
2. Use the numeric keys to set a 24-hour military time of day.
3. Press Enter to save the setting and advance.
Set System Date
Enter date
--/jan/----
Enter date
19/aug/2012
To change or set the system date:
1. Use the numeric keys to enter the two-digit day.
The cursor automatically moves to the month.
2. Press the Scroll key to select a month.
3. Use the numeric keys to enter the four-digit year.
4. Press Enter to save the setting.
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Conguration (CNF) Menu
Select
INI CNF DK REP
The CNF menu is used to set the system’s operation modes and
archiving methods.
Order List
Not Empty
If you see the message “Order List Not Empty," you have to clear the
transactions in the Master Keypad (CNF Menu).
Clear Transacts
YES / NO
Use the Scroll key to move the cursor to either YES or NO and press
Enter.
Confirm Clear
YES / NO
Use the Scroll key to move the cursor to either YES or NO and press
Enter.
System Reset
The System Reset allows a supervisor to reset all configuration parameters to default values.
System Reset
YES / NO
1. Use the Scroll key to move the cursor to either YES or NO.
Confirm Reset
YES / NO
a. If you select YES, the keypad asks you to Confirm Reset.
b. If you select NO, the keypad advances.
3. Press Enter.
Keypad Timeout
•Timeout parameter corresponds to the time it takes to validate after all dispense order data has been entered. If the Enter
button is not pressed within the time allocated, the keypad display goes back to initial menu and the input data is erased.
•The Keypad Timeout is between zero to 255 seconds (0 = no timeout) and the default for this feature is 10 seconds.
Keypad timeout
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1. Press the Backspace key to erase the current setting.
2. Type in the new setting.
3. Press Enter to advance.
Buzzer
This screen provides a user with the option to have a beep on every key entry. The default is YES.
Buzzer
YES / NO
1. Use the Scroll key to move the cursor to YES or NO.
2. Press Enter to advance.
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Work Order Validation
WO validation is used to define if a work order shall be validated by the system before processing it.
Host Validation (Host Operation Mode)
In this mode the work order number will be sent to the ERP (DMS) system. Only after validation from the system the meter will
unlock. Afterwards the dispense data will be sent to the ERP system.
WO Valid. HOST
YES / NO
1. Use the Scroll key to move the cursor to either YES or NO.
2. Press Enter.
PC Validation (PC Operation Mode)
In this mode the work order number will be sent to the PC (FMS Software). Only after validation from the PC will the order
number is accepted.
WO Valid. PC
YES / NO
1. Use the Scroll key to move the cursor to either YES or NO.
2. Press Enter.
WO Archive (Printout or Storing of the Work Order /Dispense Results)
WO archived
None Mem Print
1. Use the Scroll key to move the cursor to your selection.
2. Press Enter.
Mem Data stored in an optional memory module.
Print After each dispense, the data will be printed out on the
external printer.
Each line displays one dispense.
Archive on PC (Archive of the Work Orders/Dispenses)
Archive on PC ?
YES / NO
1. Use the Scroll key to move the cursor to either YES or NO.
2. Press Enter.
All dispense results are stored on the PC (FMS Software). If the PC is currently not available, the data will be tagged as“not
sent” in the memory of the master. The data will be sent as soon as the PC is connected again.
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Test Communication (DK) Menu
Select
INI CNF DK REP
The DK menu is used to check the communication between
all keypads.
Test All DKs
YES / NO
Use the Scroll key to move the cursor to either YES or NO and press
Enter.
Three Dispense Keypads are set up in the following example. Each "–" (dash) stands for a Dispense Keypad.
Start DKpd Test
Press Enter
Press Enter to begin the test.
Results 1-16
OOK-------------
Keypad 3 - No Connection
Keypad 2 - Detected
Keypad 3 - Detected
OTE:N N=Network Error, T=Timeout
Three Dispense Keypads are set up in this example.
In the following examples, each "–" (dash) stands for a
Dispense Keypad. Press Enter to display these results.
Results 17-32
----------------
Results 33-36
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Reports (REP) Menu
•Connect a printer or a PC (Terminal program) to the serial printer port (RS232).
•Settings are 9600 Baud, Data Bits 8, Stop Bits 1, Parity ODD.
•Reports will automatically be stored in the data logger (RF memory) at the Master Keypad.
Select
INI CNF DK REP
OTE:N To use this feature you must the select External Printer
option in the CNF menu.
The REP menu is used to print reports to an external printer.
Select Report->
INI CNF COM WO
Use the Scroll key to move the cursor to the report you want to print
and press Enter.
The options are:
INI Initialization USR Sort list by user
CNF Configuration PRO Sort list by product
WO Sort list by work order HOS Sort list by hose (meter)
COM Display the
communication status
of hoses/meters.
TNK Sort list by tank
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Radio (RAD) Menu
The RAD menu screens are:
•Address (ADR) – toggles the display between the Radio Address and the Radio Prefix screens.
•Network (NWK) – allows you to select the Radio Network.
•Power (PWR) – displays the radio’s transmit (Tx) output power.
•Status (STA) – displays the Radio Network Status.
•Change Channel (CHA) – allows you to select a different RF channel.
Select
INI CNF MET REP
1. Use the Scroll key to move the cursor to REP.
Select
RAD ... ... ...
2. Press Scroll two more times to move the cursor to the
RAD selection.
3. Press Enter to display the RAD screen.
4. Use the Scroll key to move the cursor to the information you want
to display.
5. Press Home to go back to the default screens.
Radio Address/Radio Prefix
Once you select ADR, you can use the Scroll key to toggle between the Radio Address and the Radio Prefix screens.
Select
ADR NWK PWR STA
1. Use the Scroll key to move the cursor to ADR.
RADIO PREFIX
00:0D:6F:00
2. Press Scroll again to display the Radio Prex screen.
RADIO ADDRESS
01:80:A5:63
3. Press Enter to display the Radio Address screen.
4. Press Enter to return to the selection screen.
Radio Network
The Radio Network default is zero. You need to change this setting only if you have multiple RF FMS systems. All
RF Meter/Hose Radio Network settings must match the Master Keypad and Dispense Keypad settings.
Select
ADR NWK PWR STA
1. Use the Scroll key to move the cursor to NWK.
2. Press Enter to display the Radio Network screen.
RADIO NETWORK
0--
3. Press Enter to return to the selection screen.
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Radio Power
Select
ADR NWK PWR STA
1. Use the Scroll key to move the cursor to PWR.
2. Press Enter to display the Radio Power Level screen.
RADIO PWR LEVEL
20 dBm
3. Press Enter to return to the selection screen.
Radio Status
The Radio Status options are:
•NWK CONNECTED – The network is connected and operational.
•SERIAL ERROR – There is a radio communication error on the serial bus between the keypad and the radio.
Select
ADR NWK PWR STA
1. Use the Scroll key to move the cursor to STA.
2. Press Enter to display the Radio Status screen.
RADIO STATUS
NWK CONNECTED
3. Press Enter to return to the selection screen.
Change Channel
The Change Channel option is used to select a different RF channel if the current channel is noisy.
Select
CHA ... ... ...
1. Use the Scroll key to move the cursor to CHA.
2. Press Enter to display the Radio Network screen.
RADIO NETWORK
CHANNEL CHANGE
3. Press Enter to select a new channel.
RADIO COMMAND
SUCCESS
4. The screen displays the radio command status.
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DISPENSE KEYPAD
The Dispense Keypads are responsible for the communication with the RF meters. The user starts a work order from the
keypad. After the dispense operation has been completed the keypad will receive the actual amount dispensed from the
meter. The Dispense Keypad then sends the dispense results to the Master Keypad.
The system can handle up to 36 Dispense Keypads. Up to 24 meters can be assigned to each keypad but each meter can only
be assigned to one Dispense Keypad.
System Version Screen
V3.00 2.4 GHz
The standard screen shows the system software version number. The
display will alternate between the standard screen and the Enter Pin
Number screen. The Enter Pin Number screen is used to access the
supervisor menus.
V3.00 2.4 GHz
N
OTE:NAn "N" displayed in the lower left-hand corner of the
system version screen indicates a Radio Network error. See
“Radio Status”on page 25 to check the source of the error.
V3.00 2.4 GHz
M
OTE:NAn "M" displayed in the lower left-hand corner of the system
version screen indicates that the Dispense Keypad has joined
an RF network, but cannot currently contact the Master
Keypad for WO authorization.
V3.00 2.4 GHz
O
OTE:NAn "O" displayed in the lower left-hand corner
of the system version screen indicates that the
Dispense Keypad is in System Override mode. See
“System Override (SYS) Menu” on page 27 for details.
Enter Pin No.
- - - -
Enter a user PIN to start a work order or the supervisor PIN to enter the
supervisor menus (the default PIN is 0001).
Settings Overview / Supervisor Menus
The following configuration options are only available at the Dispense Keypad.
The default value for the Supervisor PIN is 0001.
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Conguration (CNF) Menu
Select
CNF MET REP 190
The CNF menu is used to set the system’s operation modes and
archiving methods.
System Reset
Resets the system parameters to the original factory settings.
Mileage Type
Defines the unit for the Free Alphanumeric field (Defined in Global Keypad Settings)
Top Off Timer
Specifies the amount of time, how long user can make additional dispenses. Is the time allowed after a dispense is completed
before the meter will automatically lockout and send the dispense results back. (Defined in Global Keypad Setting)
Internal Printer
Enables the internal ticket printer. (Defined in Global Keypad Settings)
External Printer
Enables the external report printer port. (Defined in Global Keypad Settings)
Barcode Scanner
This menu will define the external Printer port as a Barcode Reader Port (RS232), if the External Printer is enabled the
Barcode Scanner menu will disappear.
Barcode Scanner
YES / NO
Select YES to enable the Barcode Scanner.
Scanner Lock
OFF PIN ALL
OFF Data can be entered with Keypad & Barcode Scanner
PIN PIN has to entered by Barcode Scanner
All All data has to be entered with Barcode Scanner
PIN Encoded
YES / NO
When PIN or All is selected you can choose an additional prefix
character. The prefix character will not be displayed and cannot be
entered on the keypad.
Encode Prefix # Choose the desired prefix, available characters are:
# $ % &´ ( ) * +, - Space / : ; < = > ? @ [ ] ^ ` { | } ! ”#
Display Timeout
100_
Defines the time, how long the scanned information will be shown on
the display in units of 1/10 second. For example, 100 = 1 second.
We recommend the following barcode scanners:
•Wall mounted: Datalogic Magellan 1000i
•Handheld: Datalogic Gryphon 4100
The scanner has to be programmed according to our specification. Null modem adapter has to be used between the keypad
serial port and the barcode scanner.
Buzzer
The buzzer beeps each time you press a button. You can turn off the sound. See Global Keypad Settings.
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Auto Override
Activates the system Auto Override feature in all keypads so users can dispense WOs when the Master Keypad is not
operational. No supervisor intervention is required. Available with v3.X firmware only. After five failed MK communication
attempts, the Auto Override feature automatically puts the keypad in system override mode.
1. Use the Scroll key to move the cursor to either YES or NO.
2. Press Enter.
Batch Quantity Locked
With the Batch Quantity Locked, you cannot change the batch quantity
that was entered on the work order. If the work order has a batch
quantity of zero, you can change the batch quantity.
Hose ID First
Used for HOST communication option only.
Selected product ID will be sent to the HOST.
Auto Override
YES / NO
Batch Qty Locked
YES / NO
Hose ID First
YES / NO
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