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T2D Taximeter User Guide. © 2002 Aquila Electronics Limited

Aquila T2DTaximeter User

Guide

This manual describes the operation of the T2D Taximeter once correctly installedand configured by an authorised Aquila Taximeter Dealer. Aquila Electronics Limited

reserve the right to change the specification of its products without notice. If anyfurther information is required, please contact your local dealer.

Issue 2. November 2002

T2 Taximeter User Guide. © 2002 Aquila Electronics Limited

Contents

1 The Basics of the T2D Taximeter...............................................................12 Operating Modes........................................................................................3

2.1 Standby Mode ......................................................................................32.2 FOR HIRE Mode ..................................................................................42.3 HIRED Mode ........................................................................................52.4 STOPPED Mode ..................................................................................7

3 Tariffs, Options and PIN Numbers .............................................................83.1 Tariffs ...................................................................................................83.2 Tariff Code ...........................................................................................83.3 PIN Numbers........................................................................................83.4 Entering a PIN Number ........................................................................9

4 The User Menus.......................................................................................104.1 User Menus: Totals ............................................................................11

4.1.1 The 3 Sets of Totals ........................................................................124.1.2 Items in each set of Totals ..............................................................124.1.3 Clearing a Totals Set.......................................................................13

4.2 User Menus: Totals Setup..................................................................134.2.1 “Permanent” Totals Hidden Option..................................................13Totals “No Job”.........................................................................................14Totals “Clear All” ......................................................................................15

4.3 User Menus: Info ................................................................................154.3.1 Serial Number .................................................................................154.3.2 Tariff Number ..................................................................................164.3.3 Software Version.............................................................................164.3.4 Calibration .......................................................................................174.3.5 Info Menu: Pulse Count...................................................................174.3.6 Speed Display .................................................................................18

4.4 User Menus: Features........................................................................194.4.1 Beep On/Off ....................................................................................194.4.2 Speed Alarms..................................................................................20


1 The Basics of the T2D Taximeter

Note: The Rate, Fare and Extras displays are used for other purposes invarious menus and options.The diagram of the next page shows how the T2D’s basic operations work.Following this there are descriptions of each of the T2D’s operating modesand the functions available in each mode.

ModeIndicatorButtons

Tariff Seal: This sealing pointsecures the Tariff Programmingconnector.

Vehicle Seal: This sealing point securesthe screw holding the T2D to its

mounting bracket.

Meter Seal: This sealing point secures the screwholding the T2D’s front and rear case together

and prevents access to internal parts.

Fare Display

Extras DisplayRate Display


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Press FUNC tostart the journey(go to HIREDMODE)

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Press FUNC to turn the meter onand get ready for the first journey(go to FOR HIRE mode).

Press FUNC to end thecurrent job, clear thedisplay, send details tothe totals memory andget ready for the nextjourney (go to FOR HIREmode)

Press FUNC toend the journey(go to STOPPEDmode)

Press OPT to addthe Fare+Extras.Press it again toseparate them.

Press EXTRAS toadd extras.

Press EXTRAS toadd extras

Basic Operation of the T2D


2 Operating Modes

2.1 Standby ModeWhen the T2D is first powered up, it enters STANDBY mode. The display iscompletely blank except for a dash which appears in the Rate Digit if thevehicle moves.Access to the User Menu system is available from Standby mode. (Seesection 4)

Button functions:

In certain circumstances, error messages may be displayed when firstpowering up the T2D.

Press FUNC to enterFOR HIRE mode

Press EXTRAS toenter the UserMenu System


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2.2 FOR HIRE Mode

In FOR HIRE mode, the T2D displays the currently selected rate andallows manual rate selections to be made if these are included in the tariff.

� In FOR HIRE mode, the T2D may illuminate the roof sign of your vehicle.This depends, however, on the tariff program in the meter.

Rate currentlyselected

Press OPT to select therate the T2D will

charge. The effect ofthis button depends onthe tariff in the meter.

Press EXTRAS toenter the USER

MENU

Press FUNC toenter HIRED

mode.

Press BACKto go back toSTANDBY.


2.3 HIRED Mode

� HIRED mode is the mode in which the T2D calculates the fare based on acombination of time and distance. As soon as the meter is placed inHIRED mode, it begins to calculate the fare based on the tariffprogrammed into it.

If the T2D has no tariff programme, it will not enter HIRED mode from FORHIRE mode. In this case, please contact your dealer for assistance.

The EXTRASadded so far.

The current FareThe currentlyselected

charging rate

Press OPT to changethe rate the T2D is

charging. The effect ofthis button depends onthe tariff in the meter.

Press BACK topause the farecalculation or displaythe speedometer .(See page 6)

Press EXTRASto add extras(See Page 6)

Press FUNC togo to STOPPEDmode


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Functions in HIRED Mode

� If enabled in the tariff program, the BACK button can be pressed to pausethe fare calculation. In this case the fare is “frozen” until the BACK buttonis pressed again. To indicate that the fare is paused, the HIRED andSTOPPED legends flash alternately. When re-started, the fare starts fromthe point at which it was paused. This feature is sometimes called “dead-stop”.

� If enabled in the tariff program, the T2D may display a speedometer in theEXTRAS display area. This is only available if there are no extras currentlyshown. To turn the speedometer on or off, press the BACK button. If the“pause” function above is also available, hold the BACK button down for 2seconds to activate the speedometer.

Note: Since the T2D (in common with most taximeters) includes time in thefare calculation in HIRED mode, it is not appropriate to do in-vehicle distancerelated accuracy testing in HIRED mode. STOPPED mode should be used forthis purpose.


2.4 STOPPED Mode

The T2D is normally placed in STOPPED mode at the end of the journeyand left there until the passenger has paid the fare. In this mode, the timeelement of the fare calculation is stopped, but the taximeter continues tocalculate the fare on the basis of distance only.

� If the T2D is programmed to do so, pressing the OPT button in STOPPEDmode will cause the fare and extras to be added together and the legend“TOTAL FARE” to be illuminated. The exact behaviour of this feature hasseveral possible options. If you require any further information, pleasecontact your dealer.

Since the T2D continues to calculate the fare on a distance basis only,STOPPED mode may be used for in-vehicle testing.

Press BACK togo back to

HIRED mode(See below)

Press OPT to addthe fare and extras

together (SeeBelow)

Press FUNC togo back to FOR

HIRE mode.Press EXTRASto add extras.


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3 Tariffs, Options and PIN NumbersThis section explains some basic principles as they apply to the T2DTaximeter.

3.1 TariffsA taximeter needs to be programmed with a tariff in order for it to chargethe correct fares and comply with the needs of your business and localregulations.The T2D is programmed with a tariff by your dealer. As well as the charginginformation, the tariff also includes:

• Configuration of options such as the totalling of the fare and extras instopped mode

• Configuration of the circuits used to activate the roof sign lamp(s) on thevehicle.

Because of this, the behaviour of an T2D can change greatly depending onthe tariff programmed into it. If you require any help with the operation of yourtaximeter, please contact your local dealer.

3.2 Tariff CodeTariff programming information is generated by staff at Aquila Electronics inconjunction with local dealers. In order to keep an accurate record of thelarge number of programs written, and to assist in the diagnosis ofproblems, every Aquila tariff is uniquely numbered This number can bedisplayed in the “Info” user menu (See section 4.3.2).

If given this number, staff at Aquila can quickly find out how your T2D hasbeen programmed and answer any queries you may have.

3.3 PIN NumbersIn order to allow a level of control over the use of certain features of theT2D, PIN numbers are used. The term PIN is borrowed from the bankingindustry and stands for “ Personal Identification Number”.The T2D uses six-digit PIN numbers with each digit taking a possible valueof 1,2,3, or 4. This allows PIN’s to be entered directly into the meter usingthe five buttons, and provides 4096 combinations.The T2D comes with a factory set PIN number. This is called The TotalsPIN and is used to control access to the totals features of the T2D. Seesection 4.2 for details.


3.4 Entering a PIN NumberWhen a PIN is required, the T2D’s display looks like:

For example, the PIN number 413211 would be entered as:BACK, EXTRAS, OPT, FUNC, EXTRAS, EXTRAS

� If no keys are pressed for approximately 30 seconds, the PIN entry timesout.

2

3

1

4

Enter the 6-digit PIN usingthe buttons for the

numbers 1 to 4.


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4 The User MenusThe T2D’s user menus allow:

• Information to be read out of the meter, including the totals information

• Certain functions of the meter and meter/vehicle interface to be tested

• Certain features of the meter to be enabled, disabled or configuredThe User Menus are available when the T2D is in FOR HIRE or STANDBYmodes. To access the menu system, press the EXTRAS button in either ofthese modes (see Sections 2.1 and 2.2).

The User Menus include the following sections:

Section Description

Totals Allows access to read the meter’s totals information. Themeter’s totals may also be configured and reset in thissection.

Info Allows access to various “Information” items.

Features Allows access to various features.

• To move between the sections, press the EXTRAS button.

• To select one of the sections, press FUNC

• To move between the sub-menus, press EXTRASTo back out of an item, press BACK. To exit completely, press BACKrepeatedly.If no button is pressed for a continuous period of 10 seconds or 30 seconds(depending on the tariff program), the T2D automatically leaves the UserMenus and goes back to the previous mode.Most of the menu items also time-out in a similar way.


4.1 User Menus: TotalsThe T2D stores running totals of your earnings and other journeyinformation for later recall. To access the totals, press FUNC from the“Totals” prompt.

� If allowed in the tariff programme, a Totals Setup menu is available bypressing OPT. See section 4.2 for details.

Totals item.See table in

Section 4.1.2

Totals set.See table in

Section4.1.1.

The Total

Press FUNC withOPT held downto change totals

set.

Press EXTRASto change the

totals item.

Press BACK toleave the Totals

Display.

Press BACK withEXTRAS held down toclear the current Totalsset. (See section 4.1.3)

Press FUNC toenter the totalssetup menu.


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4.1.1 The 3 Sets of Totals

Three separate sets of totals are stored:

Display Descriptiont “Temporary Totals”. These may be reset by

any user.p “Permanent Totals”. If the tariff program

allows it, the totals may be reset using theTotals PIN.

L “Last Journey” totals. This set represents thelast journey only. They may be reset by anyuser.

� If the “Permanent” totals are shown as “Hidden”, this means that the“Totals Hidden” option has been selected. See section 4.2.1 for details.

� The T2D includes an option called “No Job” which causes particularlyshort journeys to be disregarded by the totals system. See section 4.2.2for details.

4.1.2 Items in each set of Totals

Each set of totals includes the following items:

Display Description Included In LastJourney Totals

tE Total Earnings = Fares + Extras + Tips �

F Fares �

E Extras �

Hr Hirings �

td Total Distance travelled includingbetween hirings �

pd Paid Distance: Distance travelled whilehired.

�

(Paid distance duringlast Journey)

Ud Unpaid Distance: Distance while nothired

�

(Unpaid distance sincelast recorded journey)


nJ “No Jobs”: Number of short journeysfor which totals have not beenincremented.

�

(Number of “No Job”journeys since lastrecorded journey)

PU “Power Ups”: Count of number of timespower has been applied to the T2D �

In the case of the “Last Journey” totals, the “Hirings” total is absent. Someof the other items have the meanings a indicated in the table above.

4.1.3 Clearing a Totals Set

� It is possible to clear the “Temporary” totals set by holding down theEXTRAS button and pressing BACK. The “Permanent” totals may also becleared, after the entry of the totals PIN.

� The “Last Journey” totals set may not be cleared.

4.2 User Menus: Totals SetupTo enter the Totals Setup menu, press FUNC while the T2D is showing atotals item.

The Totals Setup menu is only available if enabled in the tariff program.

The Totals Setup menu includes a series of options. To move between theitems, press the EXTRAS button.

4.2.1 “Permanent” Totals Hidden Option

With this option set to “on”, the “Permanent” Totals are always hidden fromview until the user enters the Totals PIN.

Press EXTRASto move to the

next item.

Hold down FUNC and press OPT to turnon/off after entering the Totals PIN


� To remove the “block” and read the “Permanent” totals, hold downEXTRAS and press OPT

� Note: Changes to the “Totals Hidden” option do not take effect until theuser menu is exited and then re-entered.

4.2.2 Totals “No Job”

Wsh

Hold down EXTRAS andpress OPT to remove“Hidden”.

Hold down FUNC and press EXTRAS toturn on/off after entering the Totals PIN
Press EXTRAS
to move to thenext item.

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ith this option turned “on”, the T2D does not record totals information forort journeys.


4.2.3 Totals “Clear All”

Press FUNC to clear all of the totals.
Press EXTRASto move to the
next item.

This option provides a quick way to clear all of the totals.

To clear the totals:

• Press FUNC

• Enter the Totals PIN number.

4.3 User Menus: InfoThe info menu contains a series of items giving information about the meterand its status.

4.3.1 Serial NumberThis entry shows the T2D’s serial number which should match the numberprinted on the front panel.

Press EXTRAS to moveto the next item.


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4.3.2 Tariff Number

See sections 3.1 and 3.2 for details of the tariff numbering scheme.

This item shows the Tariff Number of the tariff currently programmed intothe T2D. If there is no tariff installed, “no trF” is shown.

4.3.3 Software VersionThis item shows the version of the software in the T2D.

You may need to tell your dealer the software version in the event of a query.




4.3.4 CalibrationThe T2D is programmed by your dealer with a number of pulses permile/kilometre. This item allows you to check the value.

You may need to provide this information to your dealer in the case of aquery.

4.3.5 Info Menu: Pulse CountThis item is a test facility for verifying that the pulse signal used to providedistance information to the T2D is working correctly. The pulse count facilitydisplays a continuous count of pulses received.

Calibration number inpulses per mile orkilometre.


Display shows“CAL/miLE” or

“CAL/metr” (“Metric”).

Pulse count.

Press FUNC tostart/stop and reset

the pulse count

Press EXTRAS tomove to the next

item.


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The initial display shows a pulse count of “0” with the text “PULS”.

• To start the pulse count, press the FUNC button.

• To stop the pulse count, press the FUNC button

• To clear the pulse count back to “0”, press FUNC again.

When the Pulse Count is in the active “counting” condition, it will not time-outafter 10 or 30 seconds. To exit, press BACK.

4.3.6 Speed Display

This item shows the vehicle’s current speed in the same units (miles/km) asthe totals information.

Vehicle speed

Press EXTRAS tomove to the next

item.


4.4 User Menus: FeaturesThe Features section of the User Menus allows the control of some of theT2D’s additional functions.

4.4.1 Beep On/OffThe T2D’s sounder can be turned on and off using this item.

Hold down the FUNCbutton to change the

setting.

Press the EXTRASwith FUNC helddown to turn the

beep on/off..


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4.4.2 Speed AlarmsThe T2D has two independent speed alarms which will warn you if youexceed the speeds(s) you set in this menu item. The two speed alarmsoccupy two positions in the Features menu.When a speed alarm setting is exceeded, the T2D emits a sequence ofaudible beeps.

Current alarmsetting. “—“

indicates that thealarm is turned

off.

Alarm beingviewed/set. (1

or 2)Press EXTRASwith FUNC helddown to turn the

alarm on/off.

Press BACK, with FUNCheld down to increase thespeed setting, or OPT todecrease it.

Hold downFUNC to

change thesetting.


Index

Beep, 19Calibration, 17Clearing the Totals, 13, 15Dead Stop. See pausedead-stop. See pauseerror messages, 3Extras

Display, 1Fare

Display, 1FOR HIRE Mode, 4Hidden Totals, 13HIRED Mode, 5Menu

Features, 10, 19Info, 10, 15Totals, 11Totals Setup, 11

MenusUser, 10

No-Job, 12, 14pause, 6PIN Number

entering, 9PIN Numbers, 8Pulse Count, 17Rate

Display. Seeroof sign, 4, 8Serial Number, 15Software Version, 16Speed, 18Speed Alarms, 20Speedometer, 6, 18Standby Mode, 3STOPPED Mode, 7tariff, 8Tariff Code, 8Tariff Number, 16testing

accuracy, 6timeout, 9, 11TOTAL FARE, 7Totals, 10, 11

Clearing, 13, 15Hidden, 13last journey, 12No-Job, 14permanent, 12Setup, 11temporary, 12

Totals PIN, 8User Menus, 10


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