Piusi MC BOX User manual

MC BOX
MC BOX LITE
MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM
SOFTWARE
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INDEX
1 GENERAL WARNINGS 4
2 WHAT IS MC BOX? 5
3 FUNCTIONS OVERVIEW 5
4 HOW MC BOX WORKS 6
4.1 OPERATING MODES 6
4.2 DISPLAYS 8
4.3 KEYPAD 8
4.4 ELECTRONIC KEYS AND KEY READER 9
5 USING MC CUBE 10
5.1 GENERAL INFORMATION 10
5.2 SOFTWARE FLOW CHARTS 10
5.3 USING THE BUTTONS 10
6 SOFTWARE OVERVIEW 12
6.1 BOOT 14
6.2 TANK LEVEL ALARM 14
6.3 ACCESS CONTROL 16
6.4 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 17
6.5 SYSTEM MANAGEMENT 21
6.6 USERS 26
6.7 SYSTEM 30
6.8 CHECK KEY 32
6.9 CALIBRATION 33
6.10 DATA TRANSFER (NON-VALID FUNCTION ON MCBOX LITE) 36
7 DISPENSING 39
7.1 ALERT MESSAGES 39
7.2 OPTIONAL INPUTS 39
7.3 DISPENSING 40
7.4 PRESET DISPENSING 40

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1 GENERAL WARNINGS
IMPORTANT
PRECAUTIONS To ensure operator safety and to protect the pump from potential dam- age, workers must be fully acquainted with this instruction manual before
performing any operation.
SYMBOLS
USED IN THE
MANUAL
The following symbols will be used throughout the manual to highlight safety
information and precautions of particular importance:
ATTENTION
This symbol indicates safe working practices for operators and/or poten-
tially exposed persons.
WARNING
This symbol indicates that there is risk of damage to the equipment and/or
its components.
NOTE
This symbol indicates useful information.
MANUAL
PRESERVA-
TION
This manual should be complete and legible throughout. It should remain avail-
able to end users and specialist installation and maintenance technicians for
consultation at any time.
REPRODUC-
TION RIGHTS All reproduction rights are reserved by Piusi S.p.A. The text cannot be reprinted without the written permission of Piusi S.p.A.
© Piusi S.p.A.
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2 WHAT IS MC BOX?
MC is an electronic system, integrated in CUBE-MC refuelling stations, for
controlling diesel fuel dispensers. The system provides:
- For the system manager: complete control over all functions, during system
configuration and data collection/processing
- For users: user-friendly dispensing operations.
3 FUNCTIONS OVERVIEW
ACCESS
CONTROL MC limits access to only to authorized users. MC identifies authorized users
in two alternative ways:
- a 4 digit PIN CODE.
- an ELECTRONIC KEY
USERS There are two kinds of users, with access privileges:
- MANAGER. Only ONE manager is allowed for every MC system. The man-
ager is assigned a MASTER PIN CODE and/or a MASTER KEY.
- USERS.
20 users of the LITE version, up to 80 or 120, based on the MCBOX
model - each of them has a different user pin code and / or a different user key
NOTE
All MC systems are factory-programmed with a
MASTER PIN CODE = 1234.
The system manager can change the MASTER PIN CODE. If the manager
loses the MASTER PIN CODE, he will not be allowed to access the func-
tions reserved for the manager. In this case the manager should contact our
CUSTOMER SERVICE and request the “SUPER MASTER CODE,” which will
make it possible to retrieve the lost MASTER PIN CODE. SUPER MASTER
CODES are different for each MC system and cannot be changed; they
should therefore remain strictly confidential.
CONFIGURAT-
ING
MC BOX
Only the MANAGER can access configuration functions, through which MC
BOX can be customized and adapted to meet specific requirements. The main
configuration operations are:
- Assigning a name to the station.
- Requesting optional inputs (vehicle plate number and/or odometer reading).
- Determining time out at start or at end of dispensing.
- Using a remote printer.
- Deciding what unit of measurement to use for dispensing.
- Connecting the system to a PC for data collection/processing.
- Changing the MASTER CODE.
MANAGING
MC BOX Only the MANAGER can access management functions, through which he can
control all operations performed with the MC BOX station. The main manage-
ment functions include:
- Creating/deleting users.
- Processing system data (memory / date / time).
- Calibrating the on-board flow meter.
- Transferring data from MC BOX to a PC by the MASTER KEY.
OPTIONAL management functions include:
- Printing different kinds of reports on a remote printer.
- Printing a user list on a remote printer.
- Printing system configuration details on a remote printer.

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DISPENSING Dispensing functions are accessible only by USERS, who can be requested to:
- enter the vehicle’s plate number or any identifying number (REG. NUMBER);
- enter the vehicle’s odometer reading (ODOMETER);
- pre-select the desired amount of fuel (PRESET).
PROCESSING
DATA ON PC
(OPTIONAL)
NON-VALID
FUNCTION
ON MC BOX
LITE
Data regarding the dispensing operations, collected and stored in MC’s non-
volatile memory, can be transferred to a PC for further processing and per-
manent storage. To process the data the PC must have installed the SELF
MC BOX MANAGEMENT, provided separately as an optional feature for MC
BOX. There are two ways to transfer data from MC BOX to a PC:
- Through an RS 485 cable connection. In this case you should install an RS
232/485 CONVERTER on the RS 232 serial port of the PC. The converter is
supplied separately.
- Through the MASTER KEY. In this case you should install a KEY READER on
the RS 232 serial port of the PC. The key reader is supplied separately
4 HOW MC BOX WORKS
4.1 OPERATING MODES
MC enters the various OPERATING MODES automatically, depending on
what events take place.
1 -
SYSTEM MODE
In this operating mode MC performs all the functions related to access con-
trol and system management. MC automatically enters SYSTEM mode any
time a user presses a button (except buttons used in LEVEL mode), or ap-
plies an electronic key or finishes dispensing. When it is in SYSTEM mode,
MC requests and accepts INPUT through the keypad and provides OUTPUT
through displays or a printer.
2 -
DISPENSING
MODE
This is the operating mode in which fuel is dispensed. The system exits dis-
pensing mode when a user presses STOP, when a preset quantity of fuel has
been dispensed or when a certain period of time has elapsed without dispens-
ing.
3 -
MANUAL
MODE
In this mode a user can dispense fuel BYPASSING MC FUNCTIONS
This is a special operating mode - it should be used only under exceptional
circumstances, such as when management necessities require fuel to be dis-
pensed without the operation being recorded and/or when you want to sim-
plify setup or maintenance operations that requite the pump to be started and
stopped repeatedly.
NOTE
When it is in MANUAL mode, MC does not record any dispensing opera-
tions.
To enter MANUAL mode, proceed as follows:
- Unscrew and remove the cover panel from the MC Box to access the circuit
boards.
- Move the jumper from the position in which you find it (by default it bridges
the two upper contacts in AUTO mode) to the lower position, i.e. the jumper
should bridge the two lower contacts.

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In MANUAL mode:
• The LCDs will continue to show
what was being displayed when
switching from AUTO to MAN.
• No PIN CODE or KEY is necessary
to start the pump; the pump starts as
soon as thenozzle is lifted and stops
when it is put back in its place.
• MC BOX does not show the amount
of fuel dispensed in any way.
AUTO
MAN

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4.2 DISPLAYS
FOREWORD Two backlit displays provide different information, depending on which OP-
ERATING MODE MC is currently in.
1 - NUMERIC DISPLAY
(1 line containing 4
numeric characters)
- In LEVEL mode shows
current time
- In SYSTEM mode
shows current time
- In DISPENSING
mode shows quantity
dispensed
1
2
2 - ALPHANUMERIC
DISPLAY
(2 lines containing 16 al-
phanumeric characters)
- In LEVEL mode shows
prompt message- In
SYSTEM mode shows
prompt message and/
or data entered- In DIS-
PENSING mode shows
unit of measurement
and user data
4.3 KEYPAD
Input is provided through a membrane keypad equipped with:
• 10 alphanumeric buttons
• The following “special” buttons:
STOP
stops the dispenser pump
#NUMBER
used in combination with other buttons for special functions
CANCEL CANCEL
cancels data or returns to previous stage
ENTER ENTER
confirms selection or data entered
ARROW UP/ARROW DOWN
shifts through menu functions
RIGHT ARROW/LEFT ARROW
selects options proposed (flashing)

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4.4 ELECTRONIC KEYS AND KEY READER
FOREWORD MC controls access to the system through two kinds of ELECTRONIC KEYS.
MASTER KEY
NON-VALID
FUNCTION
ON MC BOX
LITE
The MASTER KEY is assigned to the
system manager and can also be used
for transferring data to the PC - it is
supplied with a RED key holder.
USER KEYS Every user is assigned a USER KEY by
the plant manager than can be used
only for refuelling at the pump. There
are two kinds of USER KEYS:-a version
with a GREEN KEY HOLDER having
a four-digit code (KEY CODE) on the
key-grip which is needed to identify the
key at the time of user configuration;-a
version with a YELLOW KEY HOLDER
without the four-digit code on the key-
grip. This version has an internal identi-
fication code that is automatically rec-
ognized when the key is used.
ELECTRONIC KEYS are used by
pressing them to the KEY READER
located on the MC’s front panel.
The stations to be used with USER KEYS with YELLOW key holder indicate
the software release of the station in the second line of the alphanumeric
display (ex. ver. 1.0).
ENTER PIN CODE
ver. 3.0
MC BOX LITE
ver. 1.0
TOUCH KEY
ver. 3.0
TOUCH KEY
ver. 1.0
MC BOX
MC BOX LITE
This message is displayed only when the station is waiting for pin code entry or
key touch. It is never displayed in the menus or during dispensing.

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5 USING MC CUBE
5.1 GENERAL INFORMATION
FOREWORD To use MC and carry put the appropriate FUNCTIONS, operators must know
the SOFTWARE governing the system.
NOTE The system MANAGER should have an IN-DEPTH understanding of the
software,since he is likely to use every function at one time or other; the
MANAGER should therefore read and understand every part of the present
manual. USERS only need to know what is necessary for dispensing.
5.2 SOFTWARE FLOW CHARTS
All the FUNCTIONS supported by the FM SOFTWARE are described in detail
below and illustrated through FLOWCHARTS that show the information dis-
played on the LCDs in the different stages. The indications displayed on the
LCDs (more often on the alphanumeric display only)are connected by arrows
drawn with a continuous line, next to which the functions of the respective
BUTTON are shown. When a button is pressed the display passes from one
indication to the one immediately following it, connected to the first one by
an arrow. In certain occasions passing from one step to the following does not
depend on pressing a button but occurs automatically at the end of activities
lasting an unspecified period(e.g.: printing a report); in this case the display will
show a dotted line and the image of a clock.
5.3 USING THE BUTTONS
SHORT PRESS
Press button briefly and release immediately.
PRESSING
TWO BUT-
TONS IN COM-
BINATION
Press first button and hold down whilebriefly
pressing second button, then release.
APPLYING
A KEY Press key to key reader.
LIQUID
CRYSTAL
DISPLAY
(GENERAL)
ABCDEFGHIL *
# 002 PIN 5678
MAIN
INDICATIONS
ON LCD MASTER CODE
5678
FLASHING MESSAGES ALTERNATE FLASHING MESSAGES

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FLOW CHART
XXXXXXX
PRINT
ALL?
PRINT
ONLY GENERAL?
PRINT
SINGLE USER?
WAIT PLEASE...
PRINT REPORT
WAIT PLEASE...
PRINT REPORT
USER NUMBER?
XXX
WAIT PLEASE...
PRINT REPORT
VIEW
ALL?
VIEW
SINGLE USER?
VIEW
ONLY GENERAL?
USER NUMBER?
XXX
USER XXX T XXXXX
FROM XX/XX/XX
GENERAL TOTAL
XXXXXX
TOTAL XXXXX
FROM XX/XX/XX
NOTE CANC BUTTON
For simplicity, in some FLOW CHARTS the CANC button is not shown, al-
though it can be used at almost any stage. Pressing the CANC button has
one of the following effects:- return to previous screen, or- cancel numeri-
cal data entered.
TIME OUT
During any function, if no action is taken (pressing a button, applying a
key,dispensing fuel) in a fixed period of time (TIME OUT), the system will
automatically exit the function. This ensures that MC does not remain in
an input-expecting mode and prevents access by unauthorized users. The
TIME OUT function is not shown in the FLOW CHARTS.

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6 SOFTWARE OVERVIEW
FOREWORD All the functions provided by MC BOX SOFTWARE are grouped in SEC-
TIONS. Each SECTION contains functions that are consistent with each other.
SECTIONS can be automatically accessed, freely accessed or access-protect-
ed by a PIN CODE.
The SOFTWARE OVERVIEW describes the available sections and gives a
brief description of each function contained. The SECTIONS are:
BOOT MC performs a self-diagnosis on the LCDs and displays the MODEL and SE-
RIAL NUMBER.
ENTER: - automatically, at start-up.
EXIT: - automatically, when completed.
SYSTEM
MANAGEMENT Management operations (reports, enabling users, calibrating, transferring data
to a to PC).
ENTER: - from ACCESS CONTROL, after entering a key or a SYSTEM code
number.
EXIT: - when function completed or at time out.
SYSTEM
CONFIGURA-
TION
Customizing MC for specific plant requirements.
ENTER: - from SYSTEM in SYSTEM MANAGEMENT menu.
EXIT: - when function completed or at time out.
DISPENSING Fuel dispensing operations.
ENTER: - from ACCESS CONTROL, after entering a key or a USER code number.
EXIT: - when function completed or at time out.
Some carry out their functions without user input (BOOT, ACCESS CON-
TROL).
Others require an input to perform a function (SYSTEM CONFIGURATION,
DISPENSING). Input must be made in sequence, and MC prompts the user
to enter the requested information. After providing the requested input the
section will automatically be exited.
Other sections (SYSTEM MANAGEMENT) are more complex and appear in
form of MENU. The user (in this case only the MANAGER) accesses the menu
and chooses the desired function, which can itself be organized as a lower-
level MENU (SUBMENU).Sections are described in detail below.

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PHASES
REPRESENTA-
TION
TOUCH
MASTER KEY
MASTER CODE
CHECK KEY
DATA
TRANSFER
CHECK KEY
MASTER KEY
+ 1
STARTING
BOOT VER-
IFICATION
DISPLAY
SYSTEM
INITIALIZA-
TION
ACCESS
USER/
MANAGER
AND
ACCESS
CONTROL
ACCESS
DISPENSING
MAIN MENU
CONFIGURA-
TION MANAGING
CONFIGURA-
TION ADVANCED
PARAMETERS
TOUCH MASTER KEY” FUNCTION
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6.1 BOOT
The BOOT section is fundamentally a TEST section, in which MC automati-
cally carries out a number of checks. The BOOT section is performed only in
one of the following situations:
• When MC is powered up (by a master switch that the installer should place
between the power supply and MC BOX).
• When, without cutting and giving power, the AUTO/MAN jumper is switched
from MAN to AUTO (see Sect. 4.1).
In the BOOT section the operator can:
- make sure the displays are working properly (they light up completely for a
few seconds)
- check the MODEL
- check the SERIAL NUMBER.
NOTE The SERIAL NUMBER shown during BOOT is the S/N of the CPU mounted
on MC. The S/N is required to access the data collected by MC in case
you lose theM ASTER KEY and the MASTER PIN CODE. If this happens,
you should note down the station’s S/N and contact CUSTOMER SERVICE.
6.2 TANK LEVEL ALARM
MC BOX is designed to be connected to an optional external level alarm
equipped with a normally-open dry contact. The contact closes when an
alarm signal arrives. The connection must be made directly to MC’s junction
box through the tank cap, which should be replaced by a PG7 type core hitch
.The way MC reacts when reaching alarm level depends on its configuration.
CONFIGURA-
TION 1 LEVEL INPUT = NO / LEVEL OUTPUT = ALARM or LEVEL OUTPUT = PUMP
CUTOUT
MC does not react to inputs from the level sensor and takes no specific action.
CONFIGURA-
TION 2 LEVEL INPUT = YES / LEVEL OUTPUT = ALARM
MC prints a “WARNING LOW LEVEL” message on the remote printer, if en-
abled, after the current dispensing is finished. Dispensing remains possible.
No message appears on the LCD.
CONFIGURA-
TION 3 LEVEL INPUT = YES / LEVEL OUTPUT = BLOCK
MC disables any further dispensing.
The LCD shows “DISPENSING IMPOSSIBLE / MINIMUM LEVEL”.
LEVEL
ALARMS
SWITCHING
DIAGRAM
(OPTIONAL)
POWER IN
230V/110V
TO MOTOR
11
BROWN
GREEN/YELLOW
BLUE
GREY or BLACK
GREEN/YELLOW
BLACK
BROWN
GREEN/YELLOW
BLUE
BLUE
GREEN/YELLOW
BROWN
TO K600
PULSER
TO NOZZLE
CONTACT
22
BROWN
WHITE GREEN
BLUE
BROWN
WHITE BROWN
BLUE
RS485, OUT TO
PC/PRINTER
(OPTIONAL)
TO LEVEL
PROBE’S
CONTACT
(OPTIONAL)
3
RS485+
RS485 -
RED
PINK GREY
YELLOW
RED
PINK GREY
YELLOW
Max Current Motor
Imax = 6A
MC-BOX 230V - 110V

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Max Current Motor Imax = 60A
ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM VERSION MC BOX 12V ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM VERSION MC BOX 24V
WHITE
RED
BROWN
PINK
GREY
YELLOW
BROWN
WHITE
RED
PINK
RS-485+ RS-485 -
TO K PULSER
600
RS485
T
PC/PRINTER
(OPTIONAL)
OU TO
LEVEL CONTACT
VERSION 12V: MOTOR 12V VERSION 24V: MOTOR 24V
VERSION 12V: BATTERY 12V VERSION 24V: BATTERY 24V
BLUE
BLACK BROWN
BLUE
BLUE
YELLOW
VERSION 12V: TO POWER 12V
RED
BLACK
YELLOW
RED
NOZZLE CONTACT
85
86
87
30
YELLOW
BLUE RED BLACK
IN BATT
-
+
12V
BATTERY
MOTOR
12V
+-
FILTER
R-C
IF YOU WANT TO USE
THE NOZZLE CONTACT, REMOVE THE JUMPER
IF YOU WANT TURN-ON AND
TURN-OFF THE DEVICE WITH A KEY,
SUBSTITUTE THIS JUMPER WITH THE KEY-SWITCH
VERSION 24V: TO POWER 24V VERSION 12V: TO RELAY 12V
VERSION 24V: TO RELAY 24V
Key ON-OFF
+
-

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6.3 ACCESS CONTROL
FOREWORD The system enters ACCESS CONTROL when start-up booting has been com-
pleted or when one of the following events take place:
CONTROL OF
THE CODE
Pushing a NUMERIC button as first digit of the PIN CODE:
MC controls if the entered PIN CODE was previously enabled in the system,
recognising if it was associated to an USER or to the MANAGER.
UNKNOWN CODE:
MC displays an unknown code message.
CODE ACKNOWLEDGED:
If it is recognised, depending on the type of enabled code:
- if it's USER PIN CODE, it enters the DISPENSING stage
- if it's MASTER PIN CODE, it enters the REPORT activity of the SYSTEM
MANAGEMENT menu
KEY CON-
TROL Entering a KEY in the KEY READER: MC controls whether the entered KEY was previously enabled in the system,
recognising if it's USER type (green) or MASTER type (red).
UNKNOWN KEY:
If it doesn't recognise the key as enabled, it displays the message "UN-
KNOWN USER KEY".
KEY ACKNOWLEDGED:
If it is recognised, depending on the type of enabled key:
- if it's USER KEY, MC enters the DISPENSING stage
- if it's MASTER KEY, MC enters the DATA TRANSFER activity of the MASTER
MANAGEMENT stage menu (FUNCTION NOT VALID FOR MC BOX LITE)
NOTE Since the MASTER KEY is chiefly used for transferring data from MC BOX
to a PC (if the optional software is installed), when the system recognizes
the MASTER KEY it automatically opens the DATA TRANSFER menu. Once
in this menu, the user can access any other function available in the menu.
THE MANAGER PIN CODE AND THE MASTER KEY are two SIMILAR ways
TO ENTER the activity menu of the SYSTEM MANAGEMENT stage, re-
served to the system MANAGER only.

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6.4 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
FOREWORD In SYSTEM CONFIGURATION the system can be customized and adapted to
the specific requirements of the fuelling station. Only the MANAGER (or the
installer) can access SYSTEM CONFIGURATION, using either the MASTER
PIN CODE or the MASTER KEY. To access the CONFIGURATION section:
1 - enter SYSTEM MANAGEMENT
2 - shift through the menu until you reach SYSTEM
3 - press the “#” and “1” buttons in combination.
FUNCTION NOT VALID FOR MC BOX LITE
SETUP
CONFIGURATION The system must be configured at first installation. Before configuring the system, the installer and the manager should decide which among all
available options are more suitable for the fuelling plant. Configuration
requires a number of OPERATIONS (selections to make or data to en-
ter)that must be performed in sequence. For each operation the system
proposes a DEFAULT value that can be edited or accepted by pressing
ENTER (which leads to the next operation).Each operation is described
below in full detail. The title of the sections is the same as the indications
shown on the LCD in the respective operation.
FUNCTION NOT VALID FOR MC BOX LITE
UNIT NAME
(Name of unit) The name assigned to the station by the system manager. It can be left blank. DEFAULT: none
OPTIONS: an ALPHANUMERICAL string of max 16 characters
REGISTRA-
TION NUMBER
(Vehicle plate
number)
Determines whether the user is required to enter a name (or number)
identifying the vehicle. If this option is enabled, the user must enter the
required information before being allowed to refuel (the system accepts
any value).
DEFAULT: DISABLED
OPTIONS: DISABLED (name/number not required)
ENABLED (name/number required)
ODOMETER
(Odometer
reading)
Determines whether the user is required to enter the odometer reading
of the vehicle.If this option is enabled, the user must enter the required
information before beingallowed to refuel (the system accepts any value).
DEFAULT: DISABLED
OPTIONS: DISABLED (information not required)
ENABLED (information required)
START TIME
OUT (Period
before starting
dispensing)
Determines the maximum period within which the user must start dis-
pensing fuel from the moment the system enables the pump. If the fixed
period elapses before dispensing begins, MC disables the pump and the
user is required to identify himself again (using a code number or a key).
DEFAULT: 60 seconds
RANGE: 001 ÷ 999 seconds

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FILLING
TIME OUT
(Time allowed
for inter-
ruptions to
dispensing)
This activity is used to define the maximum time of suspension of a dis-
pense. After starting dispense,
- the user can stop it temporarily,
- dispensing can automatically stop due to the intervention of the automatic
gun.
If dispensing suspension stage (with pump on, but without any counting),
continues for a time longer than the set one, the pump is disabled and
stops.
To resume dispensing, the user need to be recognised by the system again
(through code or key), starting a new dispensing.
If during dispense suspension time the gun is placed in its dedicated hous-
ing, dispensing is definitely stopped (pump disabling).
DEFAULT value: 120 sec
Allowed values: from 001 to 999 sec
FUNCTION NOT VALID FOR MC BOX LITE
FUNCTIONS VALID FOR MC BOX AND MC BOX LITE
FUNCTIONS VALID FOR MC BOX AND MC BOX LITE
REMOTE
PRINTER Determines whether MC BOX is to be connected, by an (optional) RS 485 serial line, to a remote printer (e.g. installed inside an office, that can be at a
distance of several hundred metres) to automatically print one-line reports
for each dispensing (logging) or reports requested by the manager.
NOTE The printer must be equipped, alternatively, with:
- RS 485 serial port
- RS 232 serial port + RS 232/485 converter (supplied on request)
- Centronics parallel port + RS 232/485 converter + RS 232/Centronics
converter(supplied on request)
DEFAULT: NO
Options: YES (printer connected)
NO (printer not connected)
REMOTE SERIAL PRINTER SETTINGS (optional):
Protocol: 8 - N - 1
BAUD RATE: 2400
Word Length: 8 bit
Parity: None
Bit Stop: 1
If YES (printer connected) is selected, the following options will be proposed:
REMOTE
PRINTER /
TYPE (Type
of remote
printer)
Determines whether the remote printer should be a:
- 80 column printer (standard office printer)
- 40 column printer (roll-paper printer for tickets)
DEFAULT: 80 COLUMNS
OPTIONS: 80 COLUMNS (80 column printer)
40 COLUMNS (40 column printer)
REMOTE
PRINTER /
PRINT OUT
(Type of
printouts
on remote
printer)
Determines what kind of printouts should be produced by the remote printer:
- tickets (reproduction of a hypothetical receipt printed by the remote print-
er)
- automatic one-line reports for each dispensing (“logging”).
DEFAULT: LOGGING
OPTIONS: LOGGING
TICKET

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FUNCTIONS VALID FOR MC BOX AND MC BOX LITE
REMOTE
PRINTER /
AUTO CR-LF
(Automatic
line jumping)
This function customizes the commands sent by MC BOX to the printer to
meet printer settings, which may require special “line feed” instructions in
order to work properly.
NOTE For the first printouts you should leave the default option on; if the printer
does not print the report lines correctly, enter configuration mode and
change the option.
DEFAULT: NO
OPTIONS: NO (line feed disabled)
YES (line feed enabled)
REMOTE
PRINTER /
LINE DELAY
(Printing
delay)
If the printer’s buffer is not large enough to handle the printing spool, use this
function to change the delay by which the data is sent to the printer, so to
facilitate printing without losing data.
NOTE For the first printouts you should leave the default option on; if the printer
fails to receive all the data sent to it, enter configuration mode and change
the option.
DEFAULT: 100 x 10 ms
Range: 100-999 x 10 ms
PC CON-
NECTED
(Connected
to PC - only
with optional
software)
Determines whether MC BOX is to be connected, by an RS 485 serial
line, to a PC running the (optional) MC BOX MANAGEMENT software for
collecting and processing the data on dispensing operations (see supplied
cable connection sheet)
MEASURE-
MENT UNIT
(Unit of mea-
surement)
Determines the unit of measurement used by the system.
DEFAULT: LITRES
OPTIONS: LITRES
US GALLONS
DECIMAL
DIGIT
(Number of
decimals)
Determines how many decimals should be shown when displaying the amount
of fuel dispensed. If 2 decimals are selected, whenever more that 99.99 units
of fuel are dispensed the system will automatically revert to displaying a sin-
gle decimal.
DEFAULT: 
Options: 
LOW LEVEL
INPUT =
YES / NO
This function defines the control of the optional level contact (see sect. 4.3).
With “YES”, the input level is controlled;
With “NO”, the input level is not controlled.
LOW LEVEL
INPUT =
ALARM /
PUMP CUT
OUT
This option is visible only if the Low Level Input is set to “YES” (see also
sect. 5.2). This selection defines the reply action of the electronics when the
level alarm contact closes.
If alarm is chosen, a printout on any remote printer is possible.
If “PUMP CUT OUT” is set, MC turns off the pump and fuel dispensing is
no longer enabled.
KEY
READER
(Electronic
key reader)
Enables/disables the electronic key reader located on MC’s front panel.
DEFAULT: YES
OPTIONS: YES (Reader enabled)
NO (Reader disabled)

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Installation, use and maintenance
FUNCTIONS VALID FOR MC BOX AND MC BOX
LITE
MASTER
CODE
(Manager’s
code)
Changes the MASTER CODE, which is factory-programmed as “1234”. When
you open thefunction the system displays the current code:
- press “ENTER” to confirm and go to the next step
- press any numeric button to enter a new code.
NOTE
The new code must be a 4-digit number. Enter the new code and press EN-
TER; MCwill display both the PREVIOUS code (OLD PIN) and the NEW code
(NEW PIN):
- press “ENTER” to confirm the new master code
- press “CANCEL” to cancel the changes and confirm the PREVIOUS code.
MASTER KEY
(Replacing
manager’s key)
This function enables a new MASTER KEY in replacement of the previous
one. When MC displays this message, you can:
- exit SYSTEM CONFIGURATION by pressing “CANCEL”; the existing
MASTER KEY remains enabled;
- apply a new key to the key reader; the key will be enabled as the new
MASTER KEY in replacement of the old one.
FUNCTION NOT VALID FOR MC BOX LITE
NOTE Only one key at a time can be enabled as the MASTER KEY on any given
MC BOX station. A same key, however, can be enabled as the MASTER
KEY on different MC BOX stations.
NOTE If at any time you want to change a option chosen during the initial
configuration,proceed as follows:
1 - enter CONFIGURATION mode;
2 - press “ENTER” to confirm all the options you DO NOT want to
change, until you reach the option you want to edit;
3 - go through all remaining functions by pressing “ENTER”, until you
reach the last one(NEW MASTER KEY);
4 - exit CONFIGURATION mode (unless you want to change the MAS-
TER KEY) by pressing “CANCEL”.