FAAC ParQube FC User guide

ParQube FC
Fee Computer
Use and maintenance
Ver. 1.0
July, 2015
en
Instructions translated from the original Italian

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MANUFACTURER
FAAC S.p.A.
Soc. Unipersonale
Via Calari 10
40069 Zola Predosa (BO)
Italy
INTRODUCTION
This documentation is part of the operating instructions of the parking system.
If this manual should contain incomplete or dicult to understand information, it is mandatory to consult the installer: no
initiative is to be taken.
GENERAL INFORMATION
FAAC S.p.A. requires installers and users to strictly comply with the instructions described in this manual, paying particular
attention to the safety warnings.
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
All operating and maintenance instructions and warnings given in this manual must be complied with.
Training the personnel responsible for the product is of particular importance, especially with regards to the use, as well as
maintenance and monitoring of compliance with the operating procedures and all safety regulations in this manual.
This manual has been drawn up with the greatest possible care, with the aim of providing accurate information. However,
FAAC S.p.A. declines all explicit and implicit liability for any errors contained in this document.
Moreover, FAAC S.p.A. reserves the right to modify the contents of this manual at any time and without prior notice in order
to keep it up to date.
FAAC S.p.A. shall not be held responsible for errors or data loss deriving from the use of this manual.
ORIGINAL VERSION IN ITALIAN
Versions of this document in a language dierent from the original must be understood to be a direct translation of the
original Italian version.
PREFERENTIAL RIGHT OF INTERPRETATION
In the event of any dierences between the translated and the original version, the Italian version shall be considered the
only valid version published and recognised by FAAC S.p.A.
COPYRIGHT INFORMATION
No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, translated into any language or transmitted by any means,
electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or with any other storage and retrieval systems, for other pur-
poses other than the exclusive personal use of the purchaser, without specic written permission from FAAC S.p.A..
FAAC S.p.A. thanks you for choosing our products

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Copyright ©, 2015, FAAC S.p.A.
All rights reserved. The information contained herein is considered accurate as at the date of publication.

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Table of Contents
1 Graphic conventions .................................................................................................................................8
1.1 General symbols..........................................................................................................................................................................8
1.2 Symbols for procedures ............................................................................................................................................................8
1.2.1 Table with the symbols for procedures................................................................................................................................................... 9
1.3 Roles............................................................................................................................................................................................. 10
2 General Conditions.................................................................................................................................. 12
2.1 Symbols applied to the Product............................................................................................................................................ 12
2.2 General Warnings ..................................................................................................................................................................... 12
2.3 Limitations of liability................................................................................................................................................................ 12
2.4 Recipients.................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
3 Product Description ................................................................................................................................ 14
3.1 Intended use .............................................................................................................................................................................. 14
3.1.1 Limitations of use ........................................................................................................................................................................................14
3.1.2 Storage ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................14
3.2 Technical characteristics........................................................................................................................................................... 15
3.2.1 Control elements.........................................................................................................................................................................................15
3.3 General description .................................................................................................................................................................. 16
3.3.1 Functionality .................................................................................................................................................................................................16
4 Use...............................................................................................................................................................20
4.1 Use by the operator ................................................................................................................................................................ 20
5 Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................ 24
5.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................................................................... 24
5.2 Safety warnings ........................................................................................................................................................................ 25
5.3 Service and Maintenance planning systems..................................................................................................................... 26
5.3.1 Peripheral .....................................................................................................................................................................................................26
5.3.2 Ticket/receipt printer .................................................................................................................................................................................26
5.4 Peripheral................................................................................................................................................................................... 27
5.4.1 Opening service door............................................................................................................................................................................... 27
5.4.2 Closure service door ................................................................................................................................................................................. 27
5.4.3 Switching on and o .................................................................................................................................................................................28
5.5 Ticket/receipt printer............................................................................................................................................................... 29
5.5.1 Paper roll replacement..............................................................................................................................................................................29
5.5.2 Clearing jams................................................................................................................................................................................................31
6 Declaration of Conformity.................................................................................................................... 34

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Capitolo 1
GRAPHIC CONVENTIONS

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1 GRAPHIC CONVENTIONS
1.1 GENERAL SYMBOLS
The following table shows the general symbols used in the manual.
Symbol Description
Indicates warnings or procedures related to operator safety.
Indicates warnings or information of particular importance which do not aect operator safety.
Indicates a reference to a specic manual
Indicates a reference to a chapter in this manual
Indicates a reference to a section in this manual
1.2 SYMBOLS FOR PROCEDURES
Each procedure reports, next to the title, an icon indicating the role to be performed.
In addition, certain repetitive procedures are associated with an icon that will be used to recall them each time they should
be executed.
Apertura sportello di servizio
P
12 3
Figure 1 - Example of a title of a procedure
Pos Description
1Title procedure
2Icon identifying the procedure (for recursive procedures only)
3Minimum role to perform the procedure

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1.2.1 Table with the symbols for procedures
Icon Description
Indicates the opening of service door
Indicates the closing of the service door
Indicates the activation of the security measures
Indicates the deactivation of the security measures
ONON
Indicates the switching on
OFFOFF
Indicates the switching o
Indicates the connection
Indicates the disconnection
Indicates the cleaning
Indicates the insertion of the tickets or card
Indicates the withdrawal of the tickets or card
Indicates the emptying of the bin
Indicates the Login phase

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1.3 ROLES
The following table indicates the expertise and qualications required of the operators assigned to the dierent tasks:
Icon Qualication Description Responsibility
INSTALLER
▫Technician
HUB Parking Technology
▫Technician who has
received specic training
from the manufacturer.
▫System installation according to the
intended purpose.
▫Commissioning according to the
operating and safety requirements and
delivery to the system manager.
▫Training of operational personnel to
ensure safe operation.
▫System maintenance by repairing or
replacing components.
MAINTENANCE TE-
CHNICIAN
▫Technician
HUB Parking Technology
▫Technician or employees of
the parking area trained by
the manufacturer.
▫System maintenance by repairing or
replacing components.
▫Cleaning of the equipment in accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions.
▫Immediate and safe reaction in case of
faults.
SYSTEM MANAGER ▫Car park owner
▫Parking employee
▫Ensure that maintenance is performed
only by authorised technicians
▫Ensure that all safety regulations are
observed
▫Check that the operators have specic
training
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OPERATOR ▫Parking employee.
▫Operation of the peripherals during
normal use.
▫Cleaning of the equipment in accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions.
▫Immediate and safe reaction in case of
faults.

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Capitolo 2
GENERAL CONDITIONS

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2 GENERAL CONDITIONS
2.1 SYMBOLS APPLIED TO THE PRODUCT
Symbol Description
Electrical hazard!
Presence of live parts.
Hot parts hazard!
Presence of hot parts.
Earth connection
2.2 GENERAL WARNINGS
It is important for the safety of people to carefully comply with the following precautions.
▫The instructions must be kept intact and must follow the device throughout its life.
▫This product was solely designed and built for the use described in this document.
▫The user must not attempt any kind of repair or direct intervention and must only contact the Authorised Service
Centre.
FAAC S.p.A. shall not be held liable for damage caused by failure to comply with the warnings and
safety instructions.
2.3 LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY
▫In no event shall FAAC S.p.A. or its suppliers be liable for any direct or indirect damages (including consequential loss
of prots or savings, interruption of trading, loss of information or data and other pecuniary loss) incurred by the User
or by third parties due to use of or failure to use this product.
▫FAAC S.p.A. disclaims any liability deriving from improper use or use other than that for which the product is intended.
▫FAAC S.p.A. shall not be held liable for unsafe and improper operation of the device if non-original system componen-
ts are used.
▫FAAC S.p.A. shall not be held liable for the consequences deriving from improper operations performed by the user.
2.4 RECIPIENTS
This manual is specically intended for managers, operators and maintenance technicians.
The reader must check they have the necessary qualications in order to perform the operating instructions in this manual.

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Capitolo 3
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

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3 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
3.1 INTENDED USE
Manually assisted payment unit for parking revenue system
Any other use and/or modication is not permitted and could be dangerous.
FAAC S.p.A. disclaims any liability deriving from improper use or use other than that for which the
product is intended.
3.1.1 Limitations of use
Do not install the peripheral in an explosive atmosphere (ATEX use): the presence of inammable
gases or fumes is a serious safety hazard.
3.1.2 Storage
If placed into storage, the peripheral must be:
▫Protected from the weather,
▫Kept at a constant temperature,
▫Stored in dry environment,
▫Packed properly with the addition of dessicant products or silica gel (or equivalent).
Before switching on the peripheral after a long period of inactivity, it is advisable to contact specia-
lised personnel to check the condition of its internal components.

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3.2 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
3.2.1 Control elements
5
4
3
21
Figure 2 - Control elements
Pos. Element Opt.
1Service door
2Door lock
3Ticket/receipt issue nozzle
4Barcode Scanner
5RFID reader

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3.3 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
3.3.1 Functionality
The peripheral allows the rates of the parking system to be calculated and managed.
It can be used as:
▫Central cashiering conguration where the payment is made at the central location within the car park
▫Exit cashiering conguration where the payment is made at the exit lane upon leaving the car park
Depending on the options installed, the peripheral handles the following:
▫Manages dierent types of access media
▫Allows dierent functionality
Accepted media
Figure Description
Access media type
Ticket (Barcode)
Proximity card (RFID)
Long Range cards (AVI)1
Voucher Barcode
Congress card
1- Only if used as in-lane pay station

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Functions
Figure Description
Functions
Exit with ticket1
Exit with subscription card1
Exit with LPR1
Ticket payment
Reload card
Subscription renewal
Issuing a Lost Ticket
Issuing a Lost Ticket (with advanced functions)
Park & Ride
Change tari prole
Issuing a subscription card
The image shows a decentralized pay station
1- Only if used as in-lane pay station

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Capitolo 4
USE

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4 USE
4.1 USE BY THE OPERATOR
The operator is responsible for the regular activities of:
Type of activity
Change printer paper roll
All procedures relating to daily activities are described and illustrated in the MAINTENANCE chapter.
The management software of the peripheral allows the operator to perform all collection and sale operations.
The images shown in the following paragraphs are only given as examples and certain functions or
illustrated texts depend on the options installed on the peripheral.
The following example shows the sequence of messages relating to payment of a ticket.
Home
Figure Description
3
2
1
Pos. Description
1Control toolbar
2System monitor
3Occupancy status
Ticket reading
Figure Description
a
By introducing the ticket into the slot, the scanner
will read the barcode (a) allowing the calculation
of the tari.