IPS M3 User manual

IPS M3 Single-Space Parking Meter:
User’s Manual
Version 3.2
M3 795 M3 147 M3 132
IPS Group, Inc.
5601 Oberlin Drive, Suite 100
San Diego, CA 92121
Phone: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web: http://www.ipsgroupinc.com

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FCC STATEMENT
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.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by IPS Group, Inc.
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
The FCC Identifier of the Meter, and other transmitters it may contain, are listed below.
FCC ID: SGWIPS2006SSPM
Contains FCC ID: RI7GE865

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REVISION SHEET
Revision
No.
Date
Revision Description
Rev. 1
9/17/13
Updated Footer:
Updated Title Page
Updated writing in Display: Idle/Expired
Rev. 2
9/26/13
Updated FCC Statement
Updated Footer/Title Page

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FCC STATEMENT..........................................................................................................2
REVISION SHEET..........................................................................................................3
TABLE OF CONTENTS..................................................................................................4
INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................6
BASIC METER OPERATION..........................................................................................7
Turning the Meter On and Off....................................................................................7
Coins.........................................................................................................................7
Credit Cards..............................................................................................................7
Smart Cards..............................................................................................................7
PARKING METER FEATURES.......................................................................................8
Display ......................................................................................................................9
Idle/Expired.......................................................................................................9
Paid................................................................................................................10
Faulty..............................................................................................................10
Prepay............................................................................................................10
Payment Not Accepted...................................................................................11
LEDs .......................................................................................................................11
No Parking/After Hours...................................................................................11
Idle/Expired.....................................................................................................11
Paid................................................................................................................11
Out of Order....................................................................................................11
Keypad....................................................................................................................11
Diagnostics Button...................................................................................................12
Card Entry Slot / Card Payment...............................................................................12
Coin Entry Slot ........................................................................................................12
Payment Method Decal...........................................................................................13
Solar Panel..............................................................................................................13
Coin Validator..........................................................................................................13
RFID........................................................................................................................14
DIAGNOSTIC MODE....................................................................................................15
Main Screen............................................................................................................15
Faults ......................................................................................................................15
Coin Test.................................................................................................................16
Card Test ................................................................................................................16
Communications Test (Comms Test) ......................................................................16
Fault Logging...........................................................................................................17
Meter Swap.............................................................................................................17
Voltages..................................................................................................................18
Sleep.......................................................................................................................18
ACCESS CARDS..........................................................................................................19
Meter Diagnostics Card...........................................................................................19
Maintenance (Meter Credit) Card ............................................................................19
Coin Collection Card................................................................................................19
HOW TO …...................................................................................................................20
Clear a coin jam ......................................................................................................20
Clear a card jam......................................................................................................21
Replace the battery .................................................................................................22
Replace the keypad.................................................................................................23
Replace the coin slot...............................................................................................24
Force a meter update..............................................................................................24

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INDEX...........................................................................................................................25
A. Parts of the Meter..............................................................................................25
Meter Mechanism ...........................................................................................25
Circuit Boards / Internal Electronics................................................................25
Top Cover (795)..............................................................................................27
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Top Cover (147/132).......................................................................................28
B. Error Status Codes.............................................................................................29
C. Troubleshooting.................................................................................................30
Power .............................................................................................................30
Coin Issues.....................................................................................................30
Communication Issues....................................................................................31
D. Cleaning and General Maintenance...................................................................31

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INTRODUCTION
The IPS Single Space Parking Meter (SSPM) is a revolutionary product designed to
enhance a city’s current single space parking system by providing additional payment
options (such as credit card), access to real-time data (via web-based management
system), without disruption of current parking meter operations.
The primary features of the IPS credit card enabled single-space parking meters include:
IPS single space parking meters are capable of accepting payment via coins, tokens,
credit cards, debit cards, and smart cards at the meter terminal
IPS single space parking meters are wirelessly networked and connected to a web-
based management system –no additional customer software other than an Internet
browser shall be required. The meter communicates in a similar fashion to a cell
phone, and makes calls under three scenarios: (1) credit card use, (2) fault
notification, (3) schedule daily call-in
IPS single space parking meters use solar panel and rechargeable battery-pack to
provide ongoing power and backup power
IPS single space parking meters can wirelessly notify parking operations staff of any
faults via a text message, email, or both
IPS single space parking meter Management System provides a variety of reports
detailing financial, technical, and administrative functions via a single web-portal,
including but not limited to credit card reconciliation, cash collection reports, coin box
level (% full), and GPS location of meters. (please refer to the management system
user manual for complete details)
While the meter does provide a number of advanced features, it functions very similarly
to current electronic single space parking meters, making implementation of this system
easy and intuitive.
Enclosed in this manual you will find everything you need to acquaint yourself with the
primary operating features of this meter, as well as the basic maintenance activities that
you will encounter. IPS welcomes customer feedback as part of the evolution of this
product, so if you have any questions or concerns, please contact IPS directly:
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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BASIC METER OPERATION
Turning the Meter On and Off
To turn the meter on, insert any card into the card slot until the display turns on.
To turn the meter off, hold down the diagnostics button (reference page 6) below the
keypad until the display is off.
Coins
To make a payment with a coin, follow these steps:
1. Insert coins and/or tokens into the coin slot
2. Display shows paid time and expiration time
3. Metering begins once payment is complete
Credit Cards
To make a payment with a credit or debit card, follows these steps:
1. Insert a credit card and quickly remove it
2. Choose amount of time using blue buttons (+ for more time, - for less time)
3. Press ‘OK’ once desired time is displayed on the screen or ‘Cancel’ to void the
transaction
4. Wait for verification
5. Metering begins once payment is complete
If the payment is not confirmed by pressing the OK button, the time displayed on the
screen will be given and the card will be charged for the corresponding amount.
Smart Cards
To make a payment with a smart card, follow these steps:
1. Insert the card chip-side up. The meter will display the remaining balance
2. Choose amount of time using blue buttons (+ for more time, - for less time)
3. Press ‘OK’ once desired time is displayed on the screen or ‘Cancel’ to void the
transaction
4. Metering begins once card is removed
If a card is left inside the meter, the meter will alert the motorist with a series of beeps. If
it is not removed, the motorist will be charged the default amount for parking and the
meter will report a card jam.

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PARKING METER FEATURES
Part Descriptions
1. Display
2. LEDs
3. Keypad
4. Diagnostics Button
5. Card Entry Slot
6. Coin Entry Slot
7. Coin Decal
8. Solar Panel
9. Coin Validator

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Display
The display is designed to be simple and user friendly, while providing key information to
both the motorist and enforcement officers. The messages displayed on the backlit LCD
are fully programmable to provide rate information, parking time limits, and time
remaining on the meter. Alternating screens allow for a variety of programming options.
The displayed messages can be updated remotely at any time via the web-based
management system.
The meter operates in one of the following five states:
Idle/Expired
Paid
Faulty
Prepay
No Payment Accepted
The following images and descriptions highlight the default message settings.
Idle/Expired
An expired meter alternates between displaying the rate and time limit information as
well as the available payment options. When the meter goes into idle mode (not being
used or calling in), the screen goes dark and can be “woken up” in two ways: 1) Insertion
of credit card of payment method 2) Pressing the keypad buttons. In environments
where there is minimal light (evening hours, garages, shaded areas, etc.), once the
meter is woken up, the meter’s backlight will turn on to assist the motorist in viewing the
display.
The motorist will also be able to tell that the meter needs payment through the LEDS
flashing. For example, red LEDS verifies to a motorist that the meter is expired and
requires payment. For more information about the LEDS, please read the LEDS section.

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Paid
A paid meter displays the rate and time limit information while the alternate screen
shows the remaining time (in the HH:MM format) and the expiration time. An optional
setting in the management system is available to display negative time during grace
mode or once the meter is expired.
Faulty
There are three types of meter faults that will be displayed: Cards Only, Coins Only,
and Out of Order.
When a coin jam is detected, credit cards will still be available as a payment option:
When a card jam is detected, coins will still be available as a payment option:
When both payment options are unavailable, the meter will display the message below:
Prepay
The meter may be programmed to accept payment prior to the start of enforcement on
any given day by setting up a prepay period. The actual paid time begins when
enforcement starts but the meter displays the purchased time in addition to the time
between the transaction and the start of enforcement.