WEL TAXI-CHECK User manual

TAXI-CHECK
Taxi Fare Meter
Test System
V1.3
USER MANUAL

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Contents
Chapter 1
Introduction to Taxi-check ………………………………………..
Chapter 2
Handheld basics …………………………………………………….
2.1 Handheld keys …………………………………………..
2.2 Wake-up screen ………………………………………...
2.3 Main screen ……………………………………………...
Chapter 3
Main menu …………………………………………………………….
3.1 Start meter test ………………………………………….
3.2 Quick meter test ………………………………..............
3.3 Start time test ……………………………………………
3.4 Setup f-f, tariffs ………………………………………….
3. Hardware setup …………………………………………
3.6 View test data ……………………………………………
Chapter 4
Hardware setup menu options …………………………………...
4.1 Set rf channel ……………………………………………
4.2 Set rf power ……………………………………………..
4.3 Contrast adjust ………………………………………….
4.4 Backlight adjust …………………………………………
4. Set time/date …………………………………………….
4.6 Battery status ……………………………………………
4.7 Auto power off …………………………………………..
4.8 Set user name …………………………………………..
4.9 Calibration ……………………………………………….
4.10 Base unit specs …………………………………………
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Chapter 5
Error messages ……………………………………………............
.1 Error 1 ……………………………………………………
.2 Error 2 ……………………………………………………
.3 Error 3 ……………………………………………………
.4 Error 4 ……………………………………………………
. Error ……………………………………………………
.6 Error 6 ……………………………………………………
.7 Error 7 ……………………………………………………
.8 Error 8 ……………………………………………………
.9 Error 9 ……………………………………………………
.10 Error 10 ……………………………………………………
.11 Error 11 ……………………………………………………
.12 Error 12 ……………………………………………………
Chapter 6
Specifications ………………………………………………………..
6.1 Handheld meter unit ………………………………………
6.2 Roller bed unit ………………………………………….
Chapter 7
Ser ice ……………………………………………………………….
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1.0 Introduction to TAXI-CHECK

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2.0 Handheld basics
2.1 Handheld keys
CLEAR
- When unit is off, hold down for >2sec. to turn unit ON.
- When unit is at the main screen, hold down for > 2sec. to
turn unit OFF.
- Press momentarily to go back one level whilst in menu.
- Hold down for >2sec. whilst in menu to return to main screen.
ENTER
Press momentarily whilst in menu to select that option.
- Press momentarily whilst in setup screens to store enter) that
value.
- Hold down for >2sec. whilst in setup screens to store enter)
that value.
UP
- Press momentarily whilst in menu to scroll upwards.
- Press momentarily to decrements value when in set-up
screens.
- Hold down for >2sec. for repetitive decrementing.
DOWN
- Press momentarily whilst in menu to scroll downwards.
- Press momentarily to increment value when in set-up
screens.
- Hold down for >2sec. for repetitive incrementing.
2.2 Wake-up Screen
2.3 Main Screen
welcome
V1.3
S/N: WELTC000176
Line 1:
Line 2:
Line 3:
Line 4:
ENTER
CLEAR
ON/OFF
→
Personalized String.
→ Firmware Version.
→ Unit Serial Number.
→ attery Status & Clock /
Calendar
.
→ Press UP or DOWN to enter the menu.
→ Press ENTER key to start a quick test.
Go to section 3.2 for quick test help.
19: 9 01/11/04
UP/DOWN → main menu
ENTER → quick test
Line 1:
Line 2:
Line 3:
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3.0 Main Menu
At the main screen press the DOWN or UP key to enter the main menu.
Using either of those keys rotate through the menu until the desired option is
displayed on line 3 with the arrow ( ) pointing to it, then press the ENTER key.
Press or hold down the CLEAR key to return to the main screen.
3.1 Start meter test
A full meter test gives the user the ability to have the distance over/under
automatically calculated and pass/fail flagged in the results field.
From the main menu select option 1, and then press the ENTER key.
Step 1.
Using the DOWN or UP key, select the desired option and press ENTER.
To return back to the main menu press the CLEAR key.
Step 1.1
Use the DOWN or UP key to rotate to the desired preset. Press
ENTER to select and proceed to step 2.
To return to step 1 press the CLEAR key.
Step 1.2
The dollars value will now be highlighted by the flashing cursor. To
modify this value use the DOWN or UP key, then press ENTER to store
and move on to setup the cents value. To store the final value press
ENTER and proceed to step 2.
To return to step 1 press the CLEAR key.
MENU LISTING:
1. Start Meter test
2. QUICK Meter test
3. Start TIME test
4. Set f-f, tariff
. Hardware setup
6. View test data
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MAIN MENU
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2. QUICK METER test
1. Start METER test
6. View test data
SELECT FLAGFALL RATE
1. Select preset
2. Create flagfall
SELECT FLAGFALL RATE
Preset 1: $ 3.
Preset 20: $ .6
Preset 19: $ 4.3
CREATE FLAGFALL RATE
Flagfall: $ 0.00
Line 1:
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Line 2:-
Line 3:-
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Step 2.
Using the DOWN or UP key, select the desired option and press ENTER.
To return back to the main menu press the CLEAR key.
Step 2.1
Use the DOWN or UP key to rotate to the desired preset. Press
ENTER to select and proceed to step 2.
To return to step 1 press the CLEAR key.
Step 2.2
The dollars value will now be highlighted by the flashing cursor. To
modify this value use the DOWN or UP key, then press ENTER to store
and move on to setup the cents value. To store the final value press
ENTER and proceed to step 3.
To return to step 2 press the CLEAR key.
Step 3.
Using the DOWN or UP key, increase or decrease the increment rate, then
press ENTER to continue to step 4, or press CLEAR to return to step 2
Step 4.
This screen allows the user to view the flagfalls and tariffs again before
commencing with the test. If the values are wrong then press the CLEAR
key to return to step 3, or press the ENTER key to continue to step 5.
SELECT TARIFF RATE
1. Select preset
2. Create tariff
SELECT TARIFF RATE
Preset 1: $ 3.
Preset 20: $ .6
Preset 19: $ 4.3
CREATE TARIFF RATE
Tariff: $ 0.00
Test: 1
Flagfall: $ 0.00
Tariff: $ 0.00
ENTER TO START TEST
Set TARIFF
increment rate
$0.10

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Step .
If the vehicle is secured at this point then press ENTER to commence test.
If the roller bed cannot be found error 1 will appear.
For information on errors go to chapter 5.
Step 6.
At this point the brakes are being released and the cab driver should
slowly start to increase the vehicles speed. Once the rollers have detected
wheel motion the screen will advance to step 7.
Step 7.
This is the main test screen. Values on the display are updated several
times per second so the user can compare the TAXI-CHECK fare against
the cab meter fare in real-time.
When the desired fare has been accumulated on the cab meter the user
should press the ENTER key.
Throughout different stages of the test the user may be asked to reduce
the vehicles speed. These speed guidelines should be followed or the test
may be automatically terminated. The test can be manually terminated at
any stage by pressing the CLEAR key, this will return the user to step 5.
The cab driver should then decrease vehicle speed until the wheels are
stationary.
Step 8.
Using the DOWN or UP key, select the desired option and press
ENTER. If you want to restart that test without saving the results then
select option 2 restart test), this will return the user to step 5. Otherwise
select option 1 store results) to save test data and advance to step 10.
PLEASE ENSURE
VEHICLE IS SECURED
PROPERLY!
ENTER TO PROCEED
BRAKE RELEASED
SLOWLY INCREASE
VEHICLE SPEED
40km/h MAX!
Test: 1
Speed: 0.0 km/h
Distance: 0.0 m
Fare: $ 3.
WHAT TO DO?
1. Store results
2. Restart test

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Step 10.
Since the system only has the ability to save tests as a completed set the
user is given the option of doing multiple tests up to 10) for that set of
tests. To continue with another test select option 1 Start next test), this
will return the user to step 1 allowing the next test to be setup. If that was
the final test for that set then select option 2 End test set), this will return
the user to the main screen. Test data can then be viewed by following
instruction shown in section 3.6.
3.2 Quick meter test
A quick meter test gives the user the ability to start a distance
measurement test without having to enter any pre test values. Only the
distance traveled is stored in the results field, meters over/under or
pass/fail cannot be calculated.
At the main screen or option 2 in the main menu, press the ENTER key.
Step 1.
If the vehicle is secured at this point then press ENTER to commence test.
If the roller bed cannot be found error 1 will appear.
For information on errors go to chapter 5.
Step 2.
At this point the brakes are being released and the cab driver should
slowly start to increase the vehicles speed. Once the rollers have detected
wheel motion the screen will advance to step 3.
WHAT TO DO?
1. Start next test
2. End test set
PLEASE ENSURE
VEHICLE IS SECURED
PROPERLY!
ENTER TO PROCEED
BRAKE RELEASED
SLOWLY INCREASE
VEHICLE SPEED
40km/h MAX!

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Step 3.
This is the main test screen. The fare value will show n/a since it cannot
be calculated.
Throughout different stages of the test the user may be asked to reduce
the vehicles speed. These speed guidelines should be followed or the test
may be automatically terminated.
When the desired fare has been accumulated on the cab fare meter the
user should press the ENTER key, and advance to step 4.
The test can be manually terminated at any stage by pressing the CLEAR
key, this will return the user to step 5.
When the test is ended the cab driver should decrease vehicle speed until
the wheels are stationary.
Step 4.
Using the DOWN or UP key, select the desired option and press
ENTER. If you want to restart that test without saving the results then
select option 2 restart test), this will return the user to step 1.
Otherwise select option 1 store results) to save test data and
advance to step 5.
Step .
Since the system only has the ability to save tests as a completed set
the user is given the option of doing multiple tests up to 10) for that
set of tests. To continue with another test select option 1 Start next
test), this will return the user to step 1 allowing the next test to be
setup. If that was the final test for that set then select option 2 End
test set), this will return the user to the main screen. Test data can
then be viewed by following instruction shown in section 3.6.
Test: 1
Speed: 0.0 km/h
Distance: 0.0 m
Fare: n/a
WHAT TO DO?
1. Store results
2. Restart test
WHAT TO DO?
1. Start next test
2. End test set

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3.3 Start time test
A timer test allows the meter to be used as a stopwatch for testing
“wait” fare times.
From the main menu select option 3, and then press the ENTER key.
Step 1.
Press the ENTER key at the same time the fare meter is started.
The CLEAR key can pressed at any stage to exit the test.
When cab meter rolls over press the ENTER key to end the test and
proceed to step 2.
Step 2.
Using the DOWN or UP key, select the desired option and press
ENTER. If you want to restart that test without saving the results then
select option 2 restart test), this will return the user to step 1.
Otherwise select option 1 store results) to save test data and
advance to step 3.
Step 3.
Since the system only has the ability to save tests as a completed set
the user is given the option of doing multiple tests up to 10) for that
set of tests. To continue with another test select option 1 Start next
test), this will return the user to step 1 allowing the next test to be
setup. If that was the final test for that set then select option 2 End
test set), this will return the user to the main screen. Test data can
then be viewed by following instruction shown in section 3.6.
WHAT TO DO?
1. Store results
2. Restart test
WHAT TO DO?
1. Start next test
2. End test set
- TIME TEST -
Time: 0 ’ 00
ENTER TO START

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3.4 Set ff, tariff
Preset flagfalls and tariffs give the user the ability to store up to 20
commonly used charges. These presets offer quick value entry when
setting up a full meter test.
From the main menu select option 4, and then press the ENTER key.
Step 1.
Using the DOWN or UP key, select the desired option and press
ENTER. To exit this menu press the CLEAR key.
Step 2.
The dollars value for that preset will be highlighted by the flashing
cursor, this is the value that will be modified. To increase or decrease
the dollars use either the DOWN or UP key accordingly. When the
desired value is met press the ENTER key and proceed to step 3. To
exit without modifying and values press CLEAR to return to step 1
Step 3.
The cursor will now flash over the cents value for the preset. To
increase or decrease the cents use either the DOWN or UP key
accordingly. When the desired value is met either hold the ENTER
key down to update all presets for that option and return to step 1 or
press ENTER momentarily to advance to the next preset and return
to step 2. To return to step 2 on the same preset number press the
CLEAR key.
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SET F
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F, TARIFFS
1. Preset flagfalls
2. Preset tariffs
- PRESET FLAGFALLS -
Preset: 1
$ 0.00
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PRESET TARIFFS
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Preset: 1
$ 0.00
OR
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PRESET FLAGFALLS
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Preset: 1
$ 0.00
- PRESET TARIFFS -
Preset: 1
$ 0.00
OR

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3.5 Hardware Setup
From the main menu select option 5, and then press the ENTER key.
Go to Chapter 4 for information on the hardware setup menu
options.
3.6 View test data
From the main menu select option 6, and then press the ENTER key.
If there has been no test data stored the following screen will appear
Press CLEAR or ENTER to exit.)
Step 1.
All tests stored from the last test set can be viewed from this screen.
Use the DOWN or UP key to scroll to the desired test, and press the ENTER key.
Press CLEAR to exit.)
Step 2.
Use the DOWN or UP key to scroll between the stored test data.
Press the CLEAR key to return to step 1.
Hold down the CLEAR key to return to the main screen.
- VIEW TEST DATA -
NO CURRENT TESTS
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VIEW TEST DATA
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2. TEST No.2
1. TEST No.1
3. TEST No.3
- TEST No.1 DATA -
TARIFF: $2. 0
FLAGFALL: $ .00
T@ 13:4 0 /11/04

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4.0 Hard are Setup Menu Options
This menu contains options used for viewing and/or setting up system
specifications. These options should not need to be accessed during regular
operation.
Use the DOWN or UP key to rotate through the menu until the desired option is
displayed on line 3 with the arrow ( ) pointing to it, then press the ENTER key.
Press the CLEAR key to return to the main menu.
Hold down the CLEAR key to return to the main screen.
4.1 Set rf channel
Channels 0-9 are available and allow multiple systems to be used
within the same vicinity. A different channel may also be required due
to external interference.
Use the DOWN or UP key to modify the value, then press ENTER to
store and return to the hardware setup menu.
To exit without any modification, press the CLEAR key.
Warning: The set channel on the meter must always match the
set channel on the roller bed electronics to operate.
4.2 Set rf power
Used to set the range that the meter can communicate to the roller
bed from. Also can help overcome external interference problems
and may be needed when setting up multiple systems within the
same vicinity.
Use the DOWN or UP key to modify the value, then press ENTER to
store and return to the hardware setup menu.
To exit without any modification, press the CLEAR key.
MENU LISTING:
1. Set rf channel
2. Set rf power
3. Contrast adjust
4. Backlight adjust
. Set time / date
6. Battery status
7. Auto power off
8. Set user name
9. Calibration
10. Base unit specs
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HARDWARE SETUP
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2. Set rf power
1. Set rf channel
10. Base unit specs
- SET RF CHANNEL -
Channel: 0
- SET RF POWER -
Power: 10mW
Line 1:
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Line 2:-
Line 3:-
Line 4:-

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4.3 Contrast adjust
Alters the contrast of the text on the display.
Use the DOWN or UP key to modify the value, then press ENTER to
store and return to the hardware setup menu.
To exit without any modification, press the CLEAR key.
4.4 Backlight adjust
Alters the backlight illumination of the display.
Use the DOWN or UP key to modify the value, then press ENTER to
store and return to the hardware setup menu.
To exit without any modification, press the CLEAR key.
4.5 Set time / date
Sets up the meters clock/calendar, used for time & date stamping
tests.
On entering this option the hour’s value will be highlighted by the
flashing cursor, this is the value that will be modified first. Use the
DOWN or UP key accordingly to modify the hours. When the desired
value is met press the ENTER key. The minutes value will now be
highlighted. Modify this value the same way, ENTER to proceed. Use
the same sequence to modify the date. When clock/calendar settings
are all correct hold down the ENTER key to store and return to the
hardware setup menu.
To exit without any modification, press the CLEAR key.
4.6 Battery status
Allows the user to view the amount of charge available in the battery.
To exit press the CLEAR or ENTER key.
- CONTRAST -
DOWN / UP - adjust
ENTER - store
- BACKLIGHT ADJUST -
DOWN / UP - adjust
ENTER - store
- SET TIME / DATE -
Time: 07:10
Date: 01/11/04
- BATTERY STATUS -
100%

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4.7 Auto power off
Sets the time before meter switches off automatically if no buttons
are pressed. The lower the value the longer your batteries may last,
but remember all test data is lost when the meter switches off.
Use the DOWN or UP key to modify the value, then press ENTER to
store and return to the hardware setup menu.
To exit without any modification, press the CLEAR key.
4.8 Set user name
Allows the user to change the personalized string on the wake-up
screen.
Use the DOWN or UP key to scroll between characters available for
the string. Press ENTER to move onto the next character. To store
the modified string when finished hold down the ENTER key.
To exit without any modification, press the CLEAR key.
4.9 Calibration
This option is used to calibrate the roller bed.
If the calibration jig is plugged in and bolted down if required) press
the ENTER key.
If the roller bed cannot be found error 1 will appear.
If the roller bed cannot see that the calibration jig is plugged in,
error 6 will appear.
For information on errors go to chapter 5.
The roller bed is now ready to be calibrated. Slowly spin the roller
bed up to speed, 1 km/h MAX.
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AUTO POWER OFF
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20 minutes
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SET USER NAME
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welcome
ENSURE CALIBRATION
UNIT IS BOLTED DOWN AND
PLUGGED IN!
- ENTER TO START -
- CALIBRATION -
SPEED: 0.0 km/h
DISTANCE: 0.0 m

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When 1000m have been measured, the unit automatically ends the
calibration and stores the new calculated value. This value may be
viewed by following procedure in section 4.10.
Press CLEAR or ENTER to exit.
4.10 Base unit specs
Allows the user to view the corresponding roller beds electronic
specifications.
When this option is entered the handheld meter will automatically poll
the roller bed for the specs. The screen below will appear briefly
while the data is being downloaded.
If the roller bed cannot be found error 1 will appear.
For information on errors go to chapter 5.
Once the all the data has been received use the DOWN or UP key to scroll
between the different specifications.
Press CLEAR or ENTER to exit.
- BASE UNIT SPECS -
< UPDATING >
- BASE UNIT SPECS -
Ser.Num: WELBU001 0
Firm.Ver: 1.3
V-Supply: 12.4
CALIBRATION
COMPLETED

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5.0 Error Messages
The following error messages may be encountered when using the system.
5.1 Error 1
Handheld meter is attempting to find the roller bed unit.
If no unit is found within required time frame the meter will advance to error 2.
5.2 Error 2
Handheld meter has not received signal from the roller bed unit.
1. Check the power is switched on to the roller bed electronics.
2. Check that both the handheld meter and roller bed electronics are set to the
same rf channel.
5.3 Error 3
Handheld meter has lost signal from the roller bed unit during a full or quick
meter test.
The likely causes are power failure to the base unit or external rf interference.
The handheld meter will advance to error 1 and start searching for the unit.
1. Try repeating the calibration procedure.
2. If the problem persists try increasing the rf power or change the rf channel.
5.4 Error 4
Handheld meter has lost signal from the roller bed unit during a calibration.
The likely causes are power failure to the base unit or external rf interference.
The handheld meter will advance to error 1 and start searching for the unit.
1. Try repeating the calibration procedure.
2. If the problem persists try increasing the rf power or change the rf channel.
ERROR!
NO BASE UNIT FOUND
WITHIN VICINITY
DATA LINK LOST
TEST TERMINATED!
DATA LINK LOST
CALIBRATION
TERMINATED!
. . . SEARCHING . . .

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5.5 Error 5
The data being received has too many data errors.
This can be caused by external rf interference.
1. If the problem persists, try increasing rf power or change the rf channel.
5.6 Error 6
During a test the maximum speed is 40km/h. If this limit is exceeded the following
message will appear. The user must slow down.
5.7 Error 7
If the user does not slow down during Error 6 the following message will appear.
This is the last warning given to the user before the test will abort.
5.8 Error 8
The roller bed unit has failed to detect the calibration jig while in calibration mode.
1. Check the calibration jig is plugged in properly.
2. Check for possible cable breakage on the calibration jig.
5.9 Error 9
The roller bed unit has detected that the calibration jig is still plugged in.
INTOLERABLE
COMMUNICATION
ERRORS
PLEASE PLUG
CALIBRATION UNIT IN!
SLOW DOWN!
MAX SPEED 40km/h
SLOW DOWN!
FINAL WARNING!
PLEASE REMOVE
CALIBRATION UNIT!

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5.10 Error 10
Unit has detected a problem with rotary encoder on roller bed.
1. Check that the rotary encoder is secured properly on its mounts.
2. Ensure the coupling between the encoder and the roller bed is tight.
5.11 Error 10
Unit has detected a problem with rotary encoder on roller bed.
1. Check that the rotary encoder is secured properly on its mounts.
2. Ensure the coupling between the encoder and the roller bed is tight.
5.12 Error 11
Unit has detected a problem with calibration encoder on the calibration jig.
1. Check that the rotary encoder is secured properly on the calibration jig.
2. Ensure the coupling between the encoder and the calibration wheel is tight.
3. Check the calibration jig is plugged in properly.
4. Check for possible cable breakage on the calibration jig.
5.13 Error 12
Unit has detected a problem with calibration encoder on the calibration jig.
1. Check that the rotary encoder is secured properly on the calibration jig.
2. Ensure the coupling between the encoder and the calibration wheel is tight.
3. Check the calibration jig is plugged in properly.
4. Check for possible cable breakage on the calibration jig.
MISSING PULSES
ON ROLLER ENCODER
MISSING Z PULSES ON
ROLLER ENCODER
MISSING PULSES ON
CALIBRATION ENCODER
MISSING Z PULSES ON
CALIBRATION ENCODER