Cygnus MR 500 User manual

User Manual

Your MR500 View Information
Make a copy of your MR500 View serial number and disable codes for future reference.
You may wish to make a copy of the Tariff code and Calibration value for future reference.
(Use pencil - as these values may alter in the future)
Serial Number
Clock Set PIN
Totals PIN
Disable PIN
User Clock PIN
If you set your own User PIN, record it here. (KEEP THIS INFO SAFE)
Make a copy of the factory set PINs here. (KEEP THIS INFO SAFE)
(Found on the left side of the MR500 View.)
Tariff Code
Calibration
(See section 4.5.4 page 37)
(See section 4.6.2 page 39)
D D M M Y Y Y Y
Purchase Date
User Total PIN

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If you have any questions or comments regarding this or any other Cygnus product then please
do not hesitate to contact us by using any of the following methods.
General enquiries and sales
Tel: [phone] email: [email protected]
Your local dealer should be able to assist you in any technical problems you may have. If this is
not possible then please contact Technical Services.
Technical Services
Tel: [phone] email: [email protected]om
Visit Cygnus online at: www.cygnus-automotive.com
DO NOT use abrasive cleaners, cloths, paper cloths or tissues to clean this mirror.
Use a MICROFIBRE or similar cloth in a light circular pattern to clean marks on the screen.
If a Cleaning Solution is required for excessive marks, then only use a non-abrasive, detergent
free solution applied first to a microfibre cloth. Do not use detergents as this may damage the
screen.
Retain these instructions for future reference.
IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ!
To replace this manual - Ask for Cygnus Part Number C2884
This version C2884 (Revision 1)
Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing this Cygnus product. To ensure you get the best possible experience
from this product, please read this user manual completely.
Whilst every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained within this manual,
some errors may occur. Please feel free to inform us if you notice any mistakes (or have any
suggestions) and contact us via telephone or email as shown below.
Cygnus Automotive Ltd are not responsible for the fitment of any product into a vehicle. This is
the responsibility of the dealer from whom you purchased this product.
Always check that the equipment has been fitted securely and is working correctly after initial
fitment. If you have any doubts or concerns, then you should, in the first instance, take your
vehicle back to the dealer who fitted the product. If, however, you are still not satisfied, you can
contact Cygnus via the methods shown below.
We hope you enjoy using your Cygnus product.
Regards,
Everyone at Cygnus

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Contents
Introducing The MR500 View Taximeter.................................................................................8
Front Panel Features ................................................................................................................................................8
Rear Panel Features.................................................................................................................................................9
Display Features......................................................................................................................................................10
Applying Power To The Meter.................................................................................................................................10
The Internal Battery.................................................................................................................................................11
'On' And 'Off' Modes - When The Taxi Is Not For Hire............................................................................................11
FOR HIRE Mode - For When The Vehicle Is In For Hire........................................................................................12
HIRED Mode - For Charging For Time And/Or Distance........................................................................................13
STOPPED Mode - At The End Of The Journey......................................................................................................14
Flowchart Of The MR500 View's Basic Operations.................................................................................................15
Using The MR500 View With A Receipt Printer......................................................................................................16
Loading a Receipt Definition.............................................................................................................................16
Printing a Receipt..............................................................................................................................................16
Printing the Meter Totals...................................................................................................................................16
What Next?..............................................................................................................................................................17
Tariffs And Optional Features................................................................................................18
Tariffs.......................................................................................................................................................................18
Tariff Code Number.................................................................................................................................................18
What Does All Of This Mean?................................................................................................................................18
PIN Numbers............................................................................................................................19
How Are PIN Numbers Formed...............................................................................................................................19
The MR500 View’s Built-In PIN Numbers................................................................................................................19
The ‘Disable’ PIN..............................................................................................................................................19
The ‘Totals’ PIN.................................................................................................................................................19
The ‘Clock Set’ PIN..........................................................................................................................................19
The ‘User’ PINs.......................................................................................................................................................20
Entering A PIN.........................................................................................................................................................20
Setting A New PIN...................................................................................................................................................20

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The MR500 View ‘Info’ Menu..................................................................................................21
Info Menu Sequence...............................................................................................................................................21
Driver Log On / Off..................................................................................................................................................22
Time Options...........................................................................................................................................................23
Time Options Menu Sequence.........................................................................................................................23
Time..................................................................................................................................................................24
Date..................................................................................................................................................................25
Disable Feature.................................................................................................................................................26
Alarm Clock Feature.........................................................................................................................................28
Extended Disable Feature................................................................................................................................29
User Options............................................................................................................................................................30
User Options Menu Sequence..........................................................................................................................30
Display Brightness............................................................................................................................................31
Sounder Setting................................................................................................................................................32
Automatic Turn Off Feature..............................................................................................................................32
User PIN............................................................................................................................................................33
The User PIN Sub Menus.................................................................................................................................33
Comms Options................................................................................................................................................34
Comms Options Menu Sequence.....................................................................................................................34
Tariff And Software Information...............................................................................................................................35
Tariff And Software Info Menu Sequence.........................................................................................................35
Serial Number...................................................................................................................................................35
Software Information Sub-Menu.......................................................................................................................36
Tariff Code........................................................................................................................................................37
Next Tariff Code................................................................................................................................................37
Printer Code......................................................................................................................................................37
Vehicle Options.......................................................................................................................................................38
Vehicle Options Menu Sequence......................................................................................................................38
Calibration.........................................................................................................................................................39
Pulse Check......................................................................................................................................................40
Speedometer.....................................................................................................................................................41
Speed Alarms....................................................................................................................................................42
Viewing And Setting The Speed Alarms...........................................................................................................42
Totals Config...........................................................................................................................................................43

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Totals And Conditional Access.............................................................................................44
Totals.......................................................................................................................................................................44
Conditional Access..................................................................................................................................................44
The Totals Systems.................................................................................................................................................44
The Totals Information Stored By The MR500 View...............................................................................................45
Totals Banks............................................................................................................................................................46
Displaying Journey Summary Information...............................................................................................................47
Clearing The Totals.................................................................................................................................................47
The Totals / Conditional Access Systems............................................................................48
Basic System...........................................................................................................................................................48
Log On With Totals PIN...........................................................................................................................................48
Other Features.........................................................................................................................49
Totalling The Fare And Extras.................................................................................................................................49
The Time Charging Symbol.....................................................................................................................................49
Speedometer and Journey Distance.......................................................................................................................50
Tariff Year Indicator.................................................................................................................................................51
Manual Rate Selection............................................................................................................................................51
Movement Warning In STOPPED Mode.................................................................................................................51
Real Time Clock (Calendar Control) Override.........................................................................................................51
Multi Extras..............................................................................................................................................................52
Messages / Glossary...............................................................................................................53
MR500 View Alphabet.............................................................................................................56
Specifications..........................................................................................................................57
Index.........................................................................................................................................58

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1 Introducing The MR500 View Taximeter
1.1 Front Panel Features
Programming Slot:
This is used by Cygnus authorised dealers to program the MR500 View with either new tariff, calibration settings,
print receipt information, date and time or to upgrade the software. This programming slot may be sealed with a
security cover.
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2-Way Mirror
LED Display Area (See section 1.3 for more details)
SELECT Button
REVERT Button
TOTAL Button
EXTRAS Button
MODE Button
MR500 View Serial Label
Programming Slot (See note below)
Ambient Light Sensor Position
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1.2 Rear Panel Features
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Comms / CAN Connector Socket
Power / Top Sign / Speed Pulse Connector Socket
Relays Connector Socket
Warranty Seal (DO NOT REMOVE)
Test Connector Cover (Not for normal operation - DO NOT REMOVE)
Anti-Vibration Rubber Strips
Securing Point
MR500 View Ratings Label
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1.3 Display Features
1.4 Applying Power To The Meter
The MR500 View is designed for permanent connection to the vehicle's power.
When you first connect power to the meter, it completes a series of power-up tests.
During these tests, the MR500 View first illuminates all segments for 2 seconds and emits a
'beep'. When the self-checks are complete the MR500 View enters 'On' mode.
If the symbol remains lit and the MR500 View does not enter 'On' mode then consult your
Cygnus Dealer.
If the date and time have not been set the MR500 View will automatically select the SET TIME
option (consult your dealer for details). After the time has been set it will enter the 'For Hire'
mode.
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RATE Window - Used to show the Rate being charged. Also used for other
purposes
Mode Indicators
EXTRAS Window - Shows the Extras being charged. Also used for other
purposes.
FARE Window - Shows the Fare being charged. Also used for other purposes.
Time Charging Indicator.
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1.5 The Internal Battery
The MR500 View has an internal battery which maintains the internal clock when power is
removed
1.6 'On' And 'Off' Modes - When The Taxi Is Not For Hire
When in 'Off' Mode, the meter's display is blank. In 'On' mode, there is a dot shown in the Rate
Window. The time may also be displayed in the Fare Window.*
If the meter is in 'On' mode and your vehicle does not move for 30 seconds, it automatically
changes to 'Off' mode. If the vehicle is in 'Off' mode and your vehicle moves, it changes to 'On'
mode.**
*Tariff Option
** Dealer Option
If the time is not maintained when the power is removed, the internal
battery will need to be replaced. See your Cygnus Dealer.
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Press REVERT to revert to OFF Mode.
Press MODE to enter FOR HIRE Mode.
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1.7 FOR HIRE Mode - For When The Vehicle Is In For Hire
The MR500 may display warning messages in this mode and a clock or blank display
programmed as part of your tariff. At this stage the Rate Window usually shows the rate to
charge but, according to tariff option, it may show the year to which the tariff applies. If so,
pressing Revert will cancel the year display and show the charging rate.
If the MR500 View is connected to a 'TAXI' sign on the roof of your vehicle, it may turn it on.
This also depends on how your meter has been programmed.
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The charging rate selected
The information in this part of the display depends on how your MR500 View has
been programmed
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Press SELECT to manually choose the rate to charge. The MR500 View
may allow only some of the available rates to be selected if your tariff is
'Calendar Controlled'. It may not allow any manual rate selection at all.
Press REVERT to turn the MR500 View off.
Press MODE to go to HIRED mode.

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1.8 HIRED Mode - For Charging For Time And/Or Distance
In HIRED mode, your MR500 View calculates a fare based on a combination of the distance
travelled by your vehicle and the time taken.
At the start of a journey in FOR HIRE mode, press the (MODE) button to change into
HIRED mode.
If your MR500 View will not enter HIRED mode and displays an error message instead, please
refer to Messages / Glossary (Section 9).
If the MR500 View is connected to a HIRED Lamp, it may turn it on in this mode.
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The Rate being charged.
The Fare so far.
The Extras so far.
WAITING TIME illuminates when the meter is charging for time.
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Press SELECT to choose the rate to charge if allowed by your tariff.
Press EXTRAS to add more Extras.
Press MODE to go to STOPPED mode.
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1.9 STOPPED Mode - At The End Of The Journey
At the end of the journey, select STOPPED mode. The MR500 View will now no longer
increase the fare due to time. However, it may increase it due to distance travelled. In
STOPPED mode you can also add the fare and extras together to show a Total Fare.
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Press SELECT to choose the rate to charge.
Press REVERT to go back to HIRED mode to continue the journey if
allowed.
Press TOTAL to add the fare and extras together.
Press EXTRAS to add extras.
Press MODE to end the journey and go back to FOR HIRE mode.
STOPPED mode can be used by the authorities to test the meter, as it
calculates the fare based on distance alone. It is not appropriate to
use HIRED mode for this purpose.

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1.10 Flowchart Of The MR500 View's Basic Operations
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1.11 Using The MR500 View With A Receipt Printer
The MR500 View supports the use of the PT73 / PT74 Printers to produce receipts and to
create copies of the Totals (See section 5 for more information on the MR500 View's Totals
facility).
1.11.1 Loading a Receipt Definition
Receipt definitions are programmed onto a normal tariff card and loaded in a similar way as a
tariff.
As well as defining the receipt appearance, it is also possible to include in the receipt definition
a customised header for the Totals printout.
1.11.2 Printing a Receipt
Printing a receipt is accomplished by pressing either Select or the Totals button (according to
the tariff option) on the meter whilst in STOPPED mode. There is also a tariff option to
automatically print a receipt when going from STOPPED mode to FOR HIRE mode, if a receipt
has not already been printed.
1.11.3 Printing the Meter Totals
To print the Totals press the Extras button on the meter whilst viewing the totals to be printed.
For more information please read the Cygnus PT73 or PT74 Receipt
Printer User Guide, Part No. C2021 or C2611.

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1.12 What Next?
This section has shown you the most important aspects of operating the MR500 View, namely:
§Switching it on.
§Selecting a Rate.
§Working out the fare for a journey.
§Finding out the amount to charge the customer at the end of the journey.
§Printing out a receipt.
The MR500 View, however, has many more options and features available to you if you want
to use them.
From FOR HIRE and ON modes, you can access two 'menus'. These are:
§The 'Info' Menu.
§The 'Totals' Menu.
These allow you to set up options and view information.
Firstly, however, there are some important ideas, which need to be explained before going into
detail. The next sections will deal with these.

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2 Tariffs And Optional Features
The rules affecting taximeters can be confusing and vary greatly from one area to another.
Fortunately, the MR500 View taximeter has been designed to be simple to understand and
use. However, this does mean that the programming of your MR500 View depends on where
you work and on what your local authority requires taximeters to do. This is how Cygnus deals
with this problem.
2.1 Tariffs
In order to work correctly, The MR500 View needs to be programmed with a Tariff. As well as
containing the charges, times, distances etc., it also contains information such as:
ŸThe time and days of the week when particular rates are being charged.
ŸThe times and dates (e.g. Bank Holidays) when particular rates are charged.
ŸThe amount of money allowed to be added as ‘Extras’.
ŸWhen to activate the circuits to control the Hire Sign and other external equipment.
ŸOther options governing the behaviour of the taximeter.
2.2 Tariff Code Number
You will see later on that you can find out the Tariff Code Number of the tariff in your MR500
View. When the information in the tariff is programmed, it is given a unique number.
2.3 What Does All Of This Mean?
It means that your MR500 View may behave differently from another one, if that unit is subject
to different rules and regulations to yours. From now on in the User manual, we have put a
note against every feature to warn you where there may be differences from your unit.
If your MR500 View has no tariff programmed into it, it cannot
function effectively as a taximeter, since it does not know what to do!
If your MR500 View somehow gets into this position, for example, if
something goes wrong during ‘Tariff Programming’, it will display
messages to help diagnose the problem

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3 PIN Numbers
The MR500 View uses PINs extensively to control functions that are important to the security
of the information in the taximeter and in controlling its use.
3.1 How Are PIN Numbers Formed
A PIN number for a MR500 View may contain only the digits 1,2,3,4 or 5. This makes a PIN
number easy to enter into the front panel of the meter by using the five buttons.
The PINs are made from a six digit number. See section 3.4 Entering A PIN for further
information.
3.2 The MR500 View’s Built-In PIN Numbers
The MR500 View has three PIN numbers, which are programmed into it when it is first
manufactured. These cannot be changed. These are all six-digit numbers, which provide
15,625 possible combinations.
A record of these numbers is provided with your new MR500 View.
3.2.1 The ‘Disable’ PIN
This PIN allows you to control the use of your MR500 View by only allowing it to work for a
pre-set period of time before it is disabled. See section 4.3.4 Disable Feature for details.
3.2.2 The ‘Totals’ PIN
This PIN allows the use of the ‘access control’ facility of the MR500 View.
3.2.3 The ‘Clock Set’ PIN
This is used to set the clock on the MR500 View if required, perhaps due to the internal battery
going flat. The MR500 View will prompt you if this is required.
The ‘Disable Feature’ is dependant on the settings in your Tariff. It
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3.3 The ‘User’ PINs
If you do not want to remember the factory-set ‘Disable’ and ‘Totals’ PINs, you can set your
own numbers and use these instead.
The MR500 View allows you to set a number to use for the Disable PIN and another number
for the Totals PIN. These two PINs may be changed as often as desired. Both your ‘User’
PINs and the original factory-set ones will work.
Section 4.4.5 explains how to set the User PINs.
3.4 Entering A PIN
At various points you will need to enter a PIN into your MR500 View. This is how it is done:
A flashing dash appears at the position of the digit to be entered. The dash becomes steady
once the digit has been entered.
3.5 Setting A New PIN
Whenever you need to set a PIN, the MR500 View always get you to enter it twice to ensure
there have been no typing errors.
If you enter a different number the second time you will have to start the whole operation
again.
pin
Digit 1
Digit 2
Digit 3
Digit 4
Digit 5
For example:
To enter the PIN number: 251435
Press the following sequence of buttons:
If you do not press a button for 20 seconds, the MR500 View times
out and goes back to its previous state.