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USER MANUAL: T500 Tag Programming Station (TPS)
Document A316000-699
MARK IV INDUSTRIES CORP.
I.V.H.S. DIVISION
6020 Ambler Drive
Mississauga, Ontario
Canada
L4W 2P1
PHONE: 905-624-3025
FAX: 905-624-4572
User Manual
for the
T-500
Tag Programming Station
(TPS)
REV A8
Document: A316000-699
05-Jun-08
Prepared By: RJ Middlemiss
Approved By: _____________________
FILE:\C:\Documents and Settings\whe\Desktop\T500\FCC\316000-699,T500 user man A8.doc, last printed on 6/19/2008 1:50:00 PM
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NOTICE of PATENTS
MARK IV INDUSTRIES CORP., I.V.H.S. DIVISION,
has patented or has patents pending on critical
design features of the item or items described
herein.
NOTICE TO MANUAL USERS:
The information presented in this document is current although it is
subject to change. As such, MARK IV INDUSTRIES CORP. assumes
no liability on behalf of the USER of this manual with respect to
interpretation of the information contained herein.
©1999-2008 COPYRIGHT STATEMENT
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced
or stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by
any means, mechanical, electronic, photocopying, recording or
otherwise, without prior written permission of MARK IV Industries,
Corp., I.V.H.S .Division.
Plans, specifications and engineering data contained in this
manual remain the property of MARK IV Industries, Corp., I.V.H.S.
Division and shall not be divulged to others, reproduced, altered
or used in whole or in part as the basis for manufacture without
the express written consent of MARK IV Industries, Corp., I.V.H.S.
Division.
The
logo and trade
name are registered trademarks of
MARK IV INDUSTRIES CORP.
I.V.H.S. DIVISION.
FACTORY SUPPORT AND SERVICE
For Return Material Authorization (RMA) numbers please
telephone: 905-624-3020
For service information and other requests please FAX: 905-238-5053
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FCC/Industrial Canada Warnings
* 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 equipment manufacture for help.
* Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
* The transmitter and antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter. Failure to observe this warning could produce an RF exposure condition.
* The operation of this device is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that
may cause undesired operation of the device.
* This device has been designed to operate with the antenna unit included in the system. Use of
any antenna device other than the one included is strictly prohibited.
MANUAL REVISIONS
The complete revision detail list is found in Appendix-Document Revision Control.
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Table Of Contents
New Features for this software version.................................................................................................... 6
System Installation Notes .......................................................................................................................... 6
Abbreviations Used .................................................................................................................................... 7
1.0 TPS Components and Interconnection - Overview ........................................................................... 7
1.1 Front view of TPS system components: .................................................................................... 7
1.2 System component interconnections ......................................................................................... 8
1.3 Tag "cradle" inside the AU drawer ............................................................................................. 9
2.0 Getting started - Installation Overview ............................................................................................. 10
2.1 A note about "forgotten" passwords… ..................................................................................... 10
2.2 Using the Table of Contents as a guide… ............................................................................... 11
3.0 Program installation procedure......................................................................................................... 12
3.1 Launching the TPS program .................................................................................................... 16
3.1.1 Notes regarding the location of various program files .............................................................18
3.2 Add Supervisors and Users ..................................................................................................... 19
3.3 Log out ..................................................................................................................................... 20
4.0 Supervisor and User Functions......................................................................................................... 21
4.1 Log in........................................................................................................................................ 21
4.2 Create password ...................................................................................................................... 22
4.3 Change password .................................................................................................................... 23
4.4 Reading and Programming IAG Tags...................................................................................... 24
4.4.1 Read an IAG tag .....................................................................................................................24
4.4.2 Load an IAG template (for programming an IAG tag) .............................................................27
4.4.3 Program an IAG tag ................................................................................................................29
4.5 Reading and Programming Type 2 LCD Tags......................................................................... 30
4.5.1 Read a Type 2 LCD tag ..........................................................................................................30
4.5.2 Load a Type 2 LCD template (for programming a Type 2 LCD tag)........................................33
4.5.3 Program a Type 2 LCD tag .....................................................................................................36
5.0 Special Supervisor Functions ........................................................................................................... 37
5.1 Create a new template file ....................................................................................................... 38
5.1.1 Design Agency (Custom) data field.........................................................................................39
5.1.2 Design Scratch Pad (Custom) data field .................................................................................42
5.1.3 Set Type 2 LCD data field values (includes setting a new balance) .......................................44
5.2 Save a Template ...................................................................................................................... 45
5.3 Commission a tag .................................................................................................................... 46
5.4 Decommission a tag................................................................................................................. 47
5.5 Configure the TPS program resources .................................................................................... 48
5.5.1 Set Logout Timer parameters .................................................................................................48
5.5.2 Set Agency ID .........................................................................................................................49
5.5.3 Set Communications port parameters.....................................................................................49
5.5.4 Set Automation parameters (for tag programming).................................................................50
5.5.5 View Diagnostic data ..............................................................................................................51
5.5.6 Default View Page ("page" = Windows® folder tab) ...............................................................51
5.6 Exit (Quit the TPS program)..................................................................................................... 51
6.0 Supervisors Notes .............................................................................................................................. 52
6.1 Changing (programming) one or more specific data fields in a tag ......................................... 52
6.2 Using HELP files…................................................................................................................... 52
Appendix - Document Revision Control ................................................................................................. 53
Appendix - Positions of tags in the AU drawer "cradle"....................................................................... 54
Identification of the LPT/RMT/FPT tag drawer............................................................................... 54
Identification of the Type 2 LCD tag and Fusion tag drawer.......................................................... 54
Photo: FPT.......................................................................................................................................55
Photo: LPT.......................................................................................................................................56
Photo: RMT......................................................................................................................................57
Photo: Type 2 LCD ..........................................................................................................................58
Appendix - displayed "error" messages and probable causes............................................................ 59
Error Message Displayed on PC.................................................................................................... 59
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Asynchronous Fault Report Codes Displayed on PC .................................................................... 59
Tag programmer troubleshooting................................................................................................... 59
Appendix - Viewing and/or printing log files.......................................................................................... 61
Printing the contents of the tag currently displayed ....................................................................... 65
Print preview of a tag type 2 LCD “Read Tag Contents” ............................................................... 66
Print preview of a tag type 2 LCD “Write (Program) Tag Contents................................................ 67
Print preview of an IAG tag “Read Tag Contents” ......................................................................... 68
Print preview of an IAG tag “Write (Program) Tag Contents” ........................................................ 69
Appendix - Hardware
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New Features for this software version
For the T500 Tag Programmer - PC Software (700371-003) version 1.99.03.24 or higher…
Description…
Maintenance release of T500 tag programming station PC software. This version has been qualified.
New Features…
1) New option to clear unassigned agency and scratchpad fields. Default setting for the scratchpad fields:
clear bits (Toll collection, traffic management fields). Default setting for unassigned agency bits: not
cleared. Default setting for unassigned scratchpad bits: clear bits.
2) The DLL file is checked for the proper version. The program does not continue if the wrong DLL version is
in use. The correct version is dated Mar. 12-99, size 69120 bytes.
Enhancements…
1. Provided a “no change” template option for agency fields. This allows modifying specific fields in a tag
without modifying other fields.
2. The Help | About menu item now displays the TPU firmware version in addition to the PC software version.
Problem Fixes…
1. When the width of a custom agency or scratchpad field is changed, the value of the field will be set to 0.
2. Vehicle class changes in agency tab display (tractor length changed from 53’ to 48’, removed definition for
vehicle type 16) per document “E-Z Pass Interagency Group / Tag Data Format/Content” dated 12/22/98.
3. No other known problem to date.
Reference documentation…
Customer: T-500 Tag Programming Station – User Manual (A316000-699)
Customer: T-500 Tag Programming Station – Data sheet
Customer: T-500 Tag Programming Station – DLL Interface (Sept. 25, 1998)
Internal: T-500 Tag Programming Station – SW Requirements (TS 322749-047 Feb. 5th, 1999)
Software Installation Notes…
Installation is compatible with Windows -9x or -NT 4.0. Close any open programs before starting the
installation. You may see a message "Could not register MFC42.dll". Hit OK and the installation will continue.
This PC software must be used in conjunction with the following TPU firmware version:
TPU Firmware (800473-009) Version TPS102R – Checksum 45AF
Developer Notes
It is possible for a 3rd party developer to not use the Mark IV user interface and read / program tags directly via
the DLL interface. Contact Mark IV for details.
System Installation Notes
Environmental Notes…
The installation environment for this equipment must include a method of control for…
• temperature
• humidity
• dust
Mains Power Notes…
• It is strongly recommended to install a UPS for the TPS computer.
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Abbreviations Used
Abbreviation
AU
RF
T500
TPS
TPU
UPS
Meaning
antenna unit
radio frequency
an alternate name for the TPS
tag programming station
tag programming unit
uninterrupted power supply
1.0 TPS Components and Interconnection - Overview
The system components are shown below.
1.1 Front view of TPS system components:
TPS
Computer
T-500
TPU
T-500
AU
drawer
mouse
TPS program is software
supplied by MARK IV
110 V AC
Host port RS-232 link
RS-232 link
RF control
Host
RF
Customer supplied computer
Mouse
MARK IV TPU
Customer supplied components
(excluding the TPS program).
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Note: Some older model
TPUs are marked as
"Diagnostic" port here.
RF Control
tag to be
programmed
RF cable
MARK IV Antenna Unit
drawer
MARK IV supplied components
excluding the tag to be programmed.
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1.2 System component interconnections
Cable ID
Part No
326595-001
326595-002
800824-001
314922-004
From…
TPU RF Control port
TPU Host port
TPU RF coaxial cable port
TPU power port
T500 TPU connections (rear view)
To…
AU RF Control port
PC serial port
AU RF coaxial cable port
120VAC mains wall socket
Comments
See Note in previous diagram
T500 AU conections (rear view)
WARNING
* The transmitter and antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter. Failure to observe this warning could produce an RF exposure condition.
* To comply with RF exposure requirements the unit must be installed and operated with a
separation distance of 20 cm or more between the device and all person's body (excluding
extremities of hands, wrist and feet).
* This device has been designed to operate with the antenna unit included in the system. Use of
any antenna device other than the one included is strictly prohibited.
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1.3 Tag "cradle" inside the AU drawer
The tag cradle is shown at right in a "top view" photo (of the AU
drawer pulled out). The cradle shown in the photo at right is
configured to accept various Fusion or Type 2 LCD tags. A
separate AU drawer1 has a cradle that is configured to accept
various FPT, RMT or LPT tags.
Drawers are easily exchanged by slipping them on and off from
the drawer glides as shown in the photo below.
Lift up on the black plastic locks on
both sides of the drawer while gently
pulling the drawer up and out from the
slides.
Reverse the procedure to install a
drawer. Pull the slides out frontward
as far as possible to re-engage the
locks. Both locks must "click" into
place.
IMPORTANT…
The correct alignment of the tag in the cradle is vital to the programming process. When placing any tag into
the cradle, ensure that the applicable alignment diagram (or photograph) is referenced. For details, refer to
Appendix - Positions of tags in the AU drawer "cradle".
This feature will be changed to a single drawer for all tags. Refer to the notes on page 2 of Appendix - Hardware.
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2.0 Getting started - Installation Overview
This section is an overview of what you will do to install the program and to start programming tags.
The TPS components are interconnected as shown in the previous section.
An “installer” will install the TPS program for the first time separately on each TPS computer. The installer will
use the password "doinstall" which is valid only for the install procedure. The installer will require the
“authorization code" for each TPU previously sent to the agency or service center contact person. For security
purposes, the authorization code is set differently on each TPU shipped.
The installer must add at least one supervisor to the User ID file. Then the installer must exit (log off) from the
program. The installer is not allowed to start up and/or log into the program again.
Now, one of the supervisors listed in the User ID file must log in and create a password. The supervisor may
now add (or remove) the other system users and/or supervisors. Note that the TPU does not have to be
connected to the computer to perform this function.
Now, each one of the users in turn use their ID to log on and put their password into the User ID file. Each user
then logs out then logs in again using the password to gain access only to the user menu items.
At this point the TPS will be properly setup to program tags. For larger batches of tags, the supervisor
may selectively automate the programming activity.
The TPS program is normally running all the time. A supervisor or a user will log in and out as required. The
system accepts only one person to be logged in at a time. The program menu items are automatically
enabled/disabled for the user type that is currently logged in.
IMPORTANT
It is strongly recommended to install a UPS for the TPS computer.
With the exception of a power failure, the TPS program is intended to run continuously,
however...
1.
Supervisors must always use the “Exit” menu command if the program is ever terminated.
2.
Always "Exit" the program before shutting down the computer for any reason.
3.
You must be familiar with the care and use of the TPU.
4.
Read the Appendix - Hardware Setup in this manual before using the TPS system.
2.1 A note about "forgotten" passwords…
•
•
•
If a user forgets their password then any supervisor may simply erase that user from the list and then reenter the same name in the list again. That user must re-create a password when logging in.
If a supervisor forgets their password then any other supervisor may simply erase that supervisor from the
list and then re-enter the same name in the list again. That supervisor must re-create a password when
logging in.
If there is only one supervisor in the list and that supervisor forgets their password then the following
procedure must be taken.
1) Erase the current list of users and passwords by erasing the file "tps.cfg" in the Windows directory.
2) Re-install the TPS program and re-setup the system as described in the overview above.
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2.2 Using the Table of Contents as a guide…
The pertinent sections of the table of contents are arranged below in “logical order”. This means that if you
are installing the program at a new site then you will start with the steps outlined in item 1. Then item 2 steps
are arranged in the order that they are usually taken immediately after a new installation has been completed.
After the new users’ “change password” action has been performed the steps 2a through 2g may be taken
independently from each other (i.e. each step outlines how to perform a specific “free standing” action). Item 3
outlines all of the remaining actions that may be taken only by a Supervisor.
1.
Installer Activities
a)
b)
c)
d)
2.
Supervisor and User Activities
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
3.
install the TPS program
launch the TPS program
add Supervisors and Users
log out
log in
create password
change password
read a tag
program a tag
template load
log out
“Supervisor only” Activities
a)
b)
c)
d)
add Supervisors and Users
template create and save
TPS configuration setup functions (e.g. automatic read or write the tags)
other supervisor functions
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3.0 Program installation procedure
You must be an “Installer” to perform this function.
Make a copy of the original program disk(s). Store the original disk(s). Use the copy to install the program onto
your hard drive. The TPS program is entirely self-installing by using the "Setup.exe" utility on program disk #1.
Be prepared to use the secret “installer's password” and the “authorization code" at the appropriate prompt in
the install process.
• Verify that there are no other Windows® applications currently running on the computer
(i.e. Word®, Excel®, etc.)
• Insert program disk #1 into the floppy drive.
• Use the Windows® toolbar commands "Start", "Run" then "Browse" to locate the Setup program (see
example below).
Important Note:
It is not necessary to have the TPU
connected in order to install the software
and configure the system users.
•
Click "Open", the Run window is displayed again except now the Setup.exe utility is loaded.
•
After clicking "OK", the very first message box for the TPS install will look like this…
The InstallShield® Wizard is
installed first and you are prompted
to wait.
There are several screens associated with the InstallShield® Wizard displayed next.
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The Welcome screen displays usual warnings. Please read them then click on the "Next" button.
•
After clicking on the "Next" button, the Software License Agreement screen is displayed.
•
Please read all of the agreement. To continue installing TPS, click on the "Yes" button.
The Readme Information screen
contains pertinent data on the
current version of the TPS
program that you are installing.
For example, here is where the
software 'version control' data is
revealed.
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Click on "Next", the User Information screen is displayed …
Type the requested
information into the
appropriate fields.
•
Click on "Next", the Choose Destination Location screen is displayed …
At this point, the installer will select a
path for the program to be installed.
Usually the default as shown is OK so
you may simply click on "Next".
However…
Example: If your computer has
another drive, "D" for example, that
you want to use, then select it in the
"Browse" window then come back and
Click "Next".
•
Click on "Next", the Select Program Folder screen is displayed …
At this point, the installer will select a
folder in which the program icon is to
be placed. Usually the default as
shown is OK so you may simply click
on "Next".
However…
Example: If you want to create a new
folder name then type it. Alternatively,
you may select a name from the
"Existing Folders:" field list, then Click
"Next".
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Click on "Next", the Start Copying Files screen is displayed…
•
After clicking the "Next" button, the install utility decompresses and copies the files on disk #1. Eventually
the following prompt appears…
•
•
Remove disk #1 from the floppy drive and put disk #2 into the floppy drive.
Click on OK to continue, eventually the installed program icons appear briefly as…
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Then the Setup Complete prompt appears with an option to launch the program.
To launch the program click on the box
beside the prompt "Yes, Launch the
program file", then click on the "Finish"
button.
Otherwise, to finish the installation without
launching the program, first remove disk #2
from the floppy drive in use, verify that all
other floppy drives (if present) are empty,
and then click on the "Finish" button.
In either case, the TPS
program icon will be visible
on the Windows desktop as
shown at right.
The program installation from disk is complete at this point. The installer now launches the program and sets
up the TPS system with at least one Supervisor before logging out from the installation.
3.1 Launching the TPS program
If the "Yes, Launch…" box shown above was selected then the computer will start the TPS program.
If the "Yes, Launch…" box shown above was not selected then to start the TPS program do the following.
The TPS program icon will be displayed on the Windows desktop (because after the installation is complete
the program is listed in the Startup menu).
To launch the TPS program click on the icon.
If the following error message appears…
Then you must…
1) Verify that the TPU is turned on and is connected to the host computer. Look at the virtual LED indicator for
"TPU status" located at the bottom right of the host computer screen.
2) Verify all cable connections at the back of the TPU and AU and PC.
3) Verify that the PC serial port that you are connected to (COM1 or COM2) matches the default port set in
the configuration menu (see Set Communications port parameters).
Note:
The cable marked "326595-001" connects the AU to the TPU.
The cable marked "326595-002" connects the TPU to the PC (Host).
Do not switch these two cables, even though they look identical they are not. The Host cable has a "null
modem" built in and is intended only for the Host connection.
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Type in the "authorization code" for the
specific TPU then press OK
•
The TPS main menu screen will appear in the background along with the "Log in to Tag Programming
Station" dialog box.
•
Type "installer" in the User ID box, then select the Password box and type "doinstall" as the password then
click the OK button. (Note that both typed entries here are 'case sensitive'.)
•
This warning message is
displayed. Click the OK
button to continue.
Possible error messages are…
•
This warning message is
displayed. Click the OK button to
continue.
At this point the installer is ready to set up the first group of Supervisors and/or Users. The installer must add at
least one Supervisor before logging out from the installation. Refer to the section Add Supervisors and Users
procedure in this manual.
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3.1.1 Notes regarding the location of various program files
After you run the program for the first time, the following files are created in the Windows® directory.
WARNING !
Do not erase or move, or
change the properties or
the names of these files.
Note:
After you install the program, the following files are loaded in the application directory. If you have used the
TPS installation defaults, the application directory will be as shown below.
WARNING !
Do not erase or move, or
change the properties or
the names of these files.
After you subsequently read or programmed tags then
several of the files with the extension ".TXT" are created in
the application directory. If you have used the TPS
installation defaults, the application directory will be
C:\Program Files\Markiv\T500 Tag Programmer\*.*
After you create new templates for
programming tags then several of the
files with the extension ".TPL" are
created. The directory of template files
is C:\TagTemplates\*.* provided that
you accepted the default directory path
when you saved those templates.
WARNING !
Do not erase or move, or change the
properties or the names of these files.
IMPORTANT !
Template files may be stored anywhere however, for the
purpose of easier system maintenance, try to use the
same directory path each time you save a new template.
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3.2 Add Supervisors and Users
•
Select the main menu item "Supervisor" then click on the "Users" menu item. The Users information box is
displayed as shown below. The information box will not have any users in the list if this is the first time that
the list is displayed during the program installation procedure.
•
Now click on the "Add User" button. The "Add User" dialog box is displayed.
•
Now click on the down arrow ⎬ on the right hand side to view the "User Type" list.
•
Select and click on the "Supervisor" type.
•
Select the "User ID" box and type the Supervisor's name.
Warnings that may be seen…
Invalid characters
are typically
"spaces".
•
Now click on the OK button. The new Supervisor's name is added to the current list.
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Repeat the process until all Supervisors are added to the list.
During the installation procedure, the installer may also add any Users to the list at this time. Afterward, the
installer will log out.
All new users added to the list must log in and register their unique passwords by using the Change
Password procedure.
3.3 Log out
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Select the main menu item "User" then click the mouse button on the sub-menu item "Logout".
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The following message is displayed.
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Click the Yes button. You are now logged out and the log in dialog box is displayed immediately.
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Click OK to log in or click Cancel to set the TPS program to "idle" mode (= nobody is logged in).
At this point the banner at the top of the main menu shows nobody is logged in.
In this "idle" mode the program is not terminated but is ready for the next person to log in.
This "idle" mode will also be set after the automatic logout timer expires (if it was enabled).
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4.0 Supervisor and User Functions
1. You must be logged in to the system before you may read or program a tag.
2. You must read a tag before you may obtain the template editor.
3. You must select an existing template or use the template editor to create a specific template (also known
as the tag configuration data file).
4. You must always verify that the selected template is correct before you program a tag.
4.1 Log in
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Select the main menu item "User" then click the mouse button on the sub-menu item "Login".
Possible error messages (see
Appendix - displayed error
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The "Log in to Tag Programming Station" dialog box appears.
Type your log in ID. Now select the password box and type your password then press OK.
The first time you ever log in you may leave the password
box empty. You will then be prompted to create a
password. See also Create password for details.
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After you are logged in the top banner has your ID and the operable command buttons are in bold.
The Program command button will
become operable when a tag is read,
see also Program a Tag for details.
From this point you have access to all functions set for your access level. Refer to the access level table at the
rear of the manual for details.
Generally,
• a Supervisor has access to all functions
• a User (Operator) has access to Read and Program Tags
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4.2 Create password
Situation: The Supervisor has just added your name to the User list and this is the first time you have ever
attempted to log in to the system. When the log in box is displayed, you may type your log in name in the User
ID box and leave the Password box empty.
IMPORTANT…
The user ID and password are case
sensitive. You must remember and use the
exact typing as was originally entered and
accepted by the system.
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Click on the OK button. You will then be prompted to create a password.
•
Click on the OK button. The "Create Password" dialog box appears.
Warnings that may
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Type the new password into the
"New Password" field. Type the
new password once more into the
"Verify Password" field.
Any upper or lower
case characters
including numbers are
allowed.
Invalid characters
are typically
"spaces".
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Now click the OK button.
The new password must be used the very next time that you log into the program.
Notes:
• You must have a password in order to perform any programming or reading of tags.
• To change your password refer to "Change Password".
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4.3 Change password
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In order to change a password you must be logged in first.
Select the main menu User item then click on "Change Password".
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The "Change Password" dialog box is displayed. Type the current and new passwords into the appropriate
fields. Type the new password once more into the "Verify Password" field. Then click the OK button.
IMPORTANT…
The password is case sensitive. You must
remember and use the exact typing as was
originally entered and accepted by the
system.
Warnings that may appear…
Any upper or lower case
characters including
numbers are allowed.
Invalid characters are
typically "spaces".
•
The new password must be used the very next time that you log into the program.
Notes:
• You must have a password in order to perform any programming or reading of tags.
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4.4 Reading and Programming IAG Tags
4.4.1 Read an IAG tag
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Place the IAG tag into the foam insert in the AU drawer that is configured to accept this type of tag. (see
tag orientation photo in Appendix - Positions of tags in the AU drawer "cradle".).
Close the AU drawer. Click on "Read" button, otherwise if the Read command has been set to automatic,
then the following screen is displayed (example: a Type 2 interior FPT tag was used).
The Program command button is
highlighted in bold after the tag is
read.
"Auto write enabled" is displayed if it
has been enabled. This is a warning
for the User that opening and closing
the AU drawer will overwrite the tag
inside the drawer with the data
currently displayed.
If the "Default View Page" was set to
"Factory/Agency" then the tag data is
displayed as shown. The Supervisor
may begin modifying the displayed
template or may create a new one
from it and then save it.
Users will then be able to obtain any
one of the saved templates for use in
programming other tags.
Notes: The absence of a Template File name (at bottom left) indicates that the data displayed came from the
tag just read. "Not Changed" in the selection boxes is displayed until the Supervisor makes a new selection in
order to create a new template from this one. The Vehicle Reference field value (shown as "200" in the
example above) represents the cumulative total of the first 4 field values assigned as "vehicle" data.
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If the automatic Read is not set, click on the Read button. Within 1 second the tag contents are displayed
(See "Data displayed on 'Read a tag'" below).
Message "Read Failed"
The following message appears if the read command failed.
Click on "Details" to view the error
code for the failure. A typical error
code message is depicted below.
The code shown must be
revealed to Mark IV Service Dept.
The reason for the failure detected is shown here.
Another typical reason displayed is "Drawer is open".
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Data displayed on "Read a tag"
There are also 4 folder tabs displayed. The folder tabs represent the various areas inside the tag that are
programmable either by the Factory or by the Agency. If a Supervisor can modify a tag field it is displayed as a
selection box (white background areas in the screen).
The Supervisor may change the
default folder tab displayed upon
reading a tag. Refer to the section
in the manual titled "Default View
Page."
The selection boxes shown here
allow the template data to be
modified.
The number of blue squares
displayed in the "progress bar"
indicates the relative completion
of the Read or Program task.
The fixed Factory data fields and the variable Agency data fields from the Factory/Agency folder tab are
displayed by default.
To display the value read in the interactive Agency (Custom) 31 bit data field, click on the Agency (Custom)
folder tab.
There would be selection boxes
shown here only if a Supervisor
created and saved a new
template.
Refer to the section "Create a
new Template file".
"Clear Unassigned Bits", when selected, will set all the unused bits in the entire field to zero.
Note 1. If a template file is not loaded then the "Clear Unassigned Bits" default value is
"unselected". Reason: all IAG tags have these 31 bits set when they were originally
programmed at the factory.
Note 2. If a template file is loaded then this "Clear Unassigned Bits" value is set to the data that
was stored in that template file.
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To display the value read in the scratch pad data fields, click on the Scratch Pad folder tab
"Clear
Data", when selected,
will set all the bits in the
set of fields
to zero.
Similar to "Clear Unassigned Bits",
explanation below, except…
If a template file is not loaded then
the "Clear Traffic Management
Data" or "Clear Toll Collection
Data" default value is "selected".
OIMPORTANT !O
Be aware of these values if the
AUTO WRITE function is enabled
and there is no template file
loaded.
To display the value read in the interactive scratch pad 30 bit data field, click on the Scratch Pad (Custom)
folder tab.
There would be more selection
boxes shown here only if a
Supervisor created and saved an
IAG template.
Refer to the section "Create a new
IAG Template file".
"Clear Unassigned Bits", when selected, will set all the unused bits in the entire field to zero.
Note 1. If a template file is not loaded then the "Clear Unassigned Bits" default value is
"selected".
Note 2. If a template file is loaded then this "Clear Unassigned Bits" value is set to the data that
was stored in that template file.
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4.4.2 Load an IAG template (for programming an IAG tag)
(You should read and be familiar with the previous section in the manual.) All users must verify the
current template displayed when programming a tag or a batch of tags. (The template is also known as the tag
configuration data file.) If the current template data is incorrect then the user must load the correct template. If
the correct template does not exist in the list of template files (see below) then the Supervisor must create it.
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Select the main menu item "User" then Click on the "Load Template" sub-menu item.
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The following dialog box appears (example).
Template files are created and stored in a
separate directory as specified by a
Supervisor (default is c:\TagTemplates\*.*).
If the required template does not exist then
only a Supervisor may create a new template.
Possible error message may be "Unable to
load template file" if the directory was emptied
or if the files have been moved.
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Choose the appropriate template file by selecting it with the mouse
then clicking on the "Open" button.
Verify that this is the correct template; select the Factory/Agency folder
tab and then examine all of the selection boxes displayed.
After verifying that the fixed
Agency fields are correct you
must then verify that the field
having 31 bits of custom Agency
Data is set to the desired value.
Click on Agency Custom folder
tab to view the current value set
for this field (see below).
The selection boxes shown here
allow the template data to be
modified by a Supervisor. The
presence of a Template File name
(at bottom left) indicates that the
data displayed came from that
template file.
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• After verifying that the fixed Agency fields are correct you must then verify that the 31 bits of custom
Agency Data are set to the desired value.
• Click on the Agency Custom folder tab to view the current value set for this field.
The default value is 31 zeros (as shown). This
portion of the Template file is created and stored in
a separate directory as specified by a Supervisor. If
the required agency custom data file does not exist
then only a Supervisor may design a new agency
custom data file.
"Clear Unassigned Bits", when selected, will set
all the unused bits in the entire field to zero. If no
template is loaded the default is "unselected".
•
After verifying that the 31 bits of fixed custom Agency Data are correct you must then verify that the 30 bits
of custom Scratch Pad Data are set to the desired value.
•
Click on the Scratch Pad Custom folder tab to view the current value set for this field.
The default value is 30 zeros (as shown).
This portion of the Template file is created
and stored in a separate directory as
specified by a Supervisor.
If the required scratch pad custom data file
does not exist then only a Supervisor may
design a new scratch pad custom data file.
"Clear Unassigned Bits", when selected, will set
all the unused bits in the entire field to zero. If
no template is loaded the default is "selected".
•
Values that were pre-assigned by a
Supervisor are shown in selection boxes.
Click on the Scratch Pad folder tab to view the current value set for "Clear Unassigned Bits".
"Clear Traffic Management Data", when selected,
will set all the unused bits in the entire field to zero.
If no template is loaded the default is "selected".
"Clear Toll Collection Data", when selected, will set
all the unused bits in the entire field to zero.
If no template is loaded the default is "selected".
At this point the data to be programmed has been visually verified. The tag may now be programmed. Refer to
the section Program an IAG Tag.
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4.4.3 Program an IAG tag
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Load and verify the required "template" file for programming the tag. Refer to the section titled Load a
Template.
Place the tag to be programmed into the foam insert in AU drawer2. Close the AU drawer.
If the Supervisor (see Supervisor Configuration of Automation parameters) has set the Automatic Write
function, the tag will be programmed. Within 1 second the "Write Successful" message is displayed (as
shown further below).
If the Automatic Write function has not been set, click on the Program button.
•
Within 1 second the "Write Successful" message is displayed.
•
•
Message "Write Failed"
The following message appears whenever the tag cannot be programmed.
Reason for failure
Click on "Details" to view more report data.
An example of more data is shown at right.
There are two drawer configurations, see Appendix - Positions of tags in the AU drawer "cradle". The cutout in the foam "cradle"
allows for several different tag configurations to be used. The tag orientation is shown in a specific photo appendix to this document,
example: IAG FPT tag orientation in the AU drawer. More photos of the AU drawer depicting various tag orientations along with
different foam inserts will be added as the TPS system is expanded to handle other tags.
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4.5 Reading and Programming Type 2 LCD Tags
4.5.1 Read a Type 2 LCD tag
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Place the Type 2 LCD tag into the foam insert in the AU drawer made that was for this type of tag (see tag
orientation photo in Appendix - Positions of tags in the AU drawer "cradle".).
Close the AU drawer. Click on "Read" button, otherwise if the Read command has been set to automatic,
then the following screen is displayed (example: a Type 2 LCD Display tag was used).
The Program command button is
highlighted in bold after the tag is
read.
"Auto write enabled" is displayed if
it has been enabled. This is a
warning for the User that opening
and closing the AU drawer will
overwrite the tag inside the drawer
with the data currently displayed.
If the "Default View Page" was set to
"Factory/Agency" then the tag data
is displayed as shown. The
Supervisor may begin modifying the
displayed template or may create a
new one from it and then save it.
Users will then be able to obtain any
one of the saved templates for use in
programming other tags.
Notes: The absence of a Template File name (at bottom left) indicates that the data displayed came from the
tag just read. "Not Changed" in the selection boxes is displayed until the Supervisor makes a new selection in
order to create a new template from this one. The Vehicle Reference field value (shown as "72" in the example
above) represents the cumulative total of the first 4 field values assigned as "vehicle" data.
•
If the automatic Read is not set, click on the Read button. Within 1 second the tag contents are displayed
(See "Data displayed on 'Read a tag'" below).
Message "Read Failed"
The following message appears if the read command failed.
Click on "Details" to view the error
code for the failure. A typical error
code message is depicted below.
The code shown must be
revealed to Mark IV Service Dept.
The reason for the failure detected is shown here.
Another typical reason displayed is "Drawer is open".
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Data displayed on "Read a tag"
There are also 5 folder tabs displayed. The folder tabs represent the various areas inside the tag that are
programmable either by the Factory or by the Agency. If a Supervisor can modify a tag field it is displayed as a
selection box (white background areas in the screen).
The fixed Factory data fields and the variable Agency data fields from the Factory/Agency folder tab are
displayed by default.
The Supervisor may change the
default folder tab displayed upon
reading a tag. Refer to the section in
the manual titled "Default View Page.."
The selection boxes shown here allow
the template data to be modified.
The number of blue squares displayed
in the "progress bar" indicates the
relative completion of the Read or
Program task.
To display the value read in the interactive Agency (Custom) 7 bit data field3, click on the Agency (Custom)
folder tab.
There would be more selection
boxes shown here only if a
Supervisor created and saved a
new template.
Refer to the section "Create a new
Template file".
"Clear Unassigned Bits", when selected, will set all the unused bits in the entire field to zero.
Note 1. If a template file is not loaded then the "Clear Unassigned Bits" default value is
"unselected". Reason: all ISTHA class tags have these 4 bits set when they were
originally programmed at the factory.
Note 2. If a template file is loaded then this "Clear Unassigned Bits" value is set to the data that
was stored in that template file.
The 7 bits are a combination of the contiguous 3-bit data field for "Agency Data" and the 4-bit data field for "Type 2 LCD Class". The
parsed data is; MSB Agency data 1 →321 bits followed by MSB Type 2 LCD Class →4321 bits, current values allowed for "Type 2
LCD Class" are 1 through 9 and are assigned by the authority only of ISTHA.
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To display the value read in the scratch pad data fields, click on the Scratch Pad folder tab.
Similar to "Clear Unassigned Bits",
explanation below, except…
If a template file is not loaded then
the "Clear Traffic Management Data"
default value is "selected".
1. Clears all toll collection data to zero
only if the "Clear Toll Collection
Data" default value "selected" is set
and in the LCD tab the "Balance" is
set to "not changed" (as shown
below).
2. Clears all toll collection data to zero
except Plaza ID (= 177), TC date (=
PC date) and TC time (= PC time) if
in the LCD tab the "Balance" is set
to "clear" or "specific".
To display the value read in the LCD data fields, click on the LCD folder tab.
The selection boxes shown
here display selected values
only if a Supervisor created
and saved a new template.
Refer to the section "Create a
new Template file".
To display the value read in the interactive scratch pad 4-bit data field4, click on the Scratch Pad (Custom)
folder tab.
There would be selection boxes
shown here only if a Supervisor
created and saved a new template.
Refer to the section "Create a new
Template file".
"Clear Unassigned Bits", when selected, will set all the unused bits in the entire field to zero.
Note 1. If a template file is not loaded then the "Clear Unassigned Bits" default value is
"selected".
Note 2. If a template file is loaded then this "Clear Unassigned Bits" value is set to the data that
was stored in that template file.
These 4 bits comprise the data field for "Agency data 2" in the R/W partitioned area of the tag.
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4.5.2 Load a Type 2 LCD template (for programming a Type 2 LCD tag)
(You should read and be familiar with the previous section in the manual.) All users must verify the
current template displayed when programming a tag or a batch of tags. (The template is also known as the tag
configuration data file.) If the current template data is incorrect then the user must load the correct template.
•
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Select the main menu item "User" then Click on the "Load Template" sub-menu item.
The following dialog box appears (example).
Template files are created
and stored in a separate
directory as specified by a
Supervisor (example
directory at left is
"TagTemplates").
If the required template
does not exist then only a
Supervisor may create a
new template.
•
•
Possible error message
may be "Unable to load
template file" if the
directory was emptied
or if the files have been
moved.
Choose the appropriate template file by selecting it with the mouse then clicking on the "Open" button.
Verify that this is the correct template; select each folder tab in turn and then examine all of the selection
boxes displayed.
After verifying that the
variable Agency fields
are correct you must
then verify that the
field having 7 bits of
custom Agency Data
is set to the desired
value. Click on
Agency Custom folder
tab to view the current
value set for this field
(see below).
Note: The Vehicle Reference field value (shown as "72" in the example above) represents the cumulative total
of the first 4 field values assigned as "vehicle" data.
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• After verifying that the seven fixed Agency fields are correct you must then verify that the 7 bits of custom
Agency Data are set to the desired value.
• Click on the Agency (Custom) folder tab to view the current value set for this field.
"Clear Unassigned Bits", when selected, will set all the
unused bits in the entire field to zero.
•
•
The default value is 7 zeros (as shown).
This portion of the Template file is created
and stored in a separate directory as
specified by a Supervisor.
If the required agency custom data file
does not exist then only a Supervisor may
design a new agency custom data file.
After verifying that the Agency (Custom) Data are correct you must then verify that the Scratch Pad Data
are set to the desired value.
Click on the Scratch Pad folder tab to view the current value set for this field.
"Clear
Data", when selected,
will set all the bits in the
set of fields
to zero.
The selected or unselected
state is set by the template file
data that was saved when the
template was created.
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After verifying that the Scratch Pad Data are correct you must then verify that the 4 bits of custom Scratch
Pad Data are set to the desired value.
Click on the Scratch Pad Custom folder tab to view the current value set for this field.
The default value is 4 zeros (as shown).
This portion of the Template file is
created and stored in a separate
directory as specified by a Supervisor.
If the required scratch pad custom data
file does not exist then only a Supervisor
may design a new scratch pad custom
data file.
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After verifying that the Scratch Pad Custom Data are correct you must then verify that the LCD data bits
are set to the desired value. Click on the "LCD" folder tab.
Note:
The "Balance" is in
increments of nickels.
At this point the data to be programmed has been visually verified. The tag may now be programmed. Refer to
the section Program a Type 2 LCD Tag.
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4.5.3 Program a Type 2 LCD tag
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Load and verify the required "template" file for programming the tag. Refer to the section titled Load a
Type 2 LCD Template.
Place the tag to be programmed into the foam insert in AU drawer5. Close the AU drawer.
If the Supervisor has set the Automatic Write function (see Supervisor Configuration of Automation
parameters), the tag will be programmed. Within 1 second the "Write Successful" message is displayed (as
shown further below).
If the Automatic Write function has not been set, click on the Program button.
•
Within 1 second the "Write Successful" message is displayed.
•
•
Unless the Write
Successful message is
displayed first, then
before opening the
drawer you must wait
for antenna unit green
light to come on.
It is not necessary to
wait for the tag "beeps"
to stop before opening
the drawer.
Message "Write Failed"
The following message appears whenever the tag cannot be programmed.
Reason for failure
Click on "Details" to view more report data.
An example of more data is shown at right.
The cutout foam "cradle" along with optional foam inserts allows for several different tag configurations to be used. The tag orientation
is shown in a specific photo appendix to this document, example: Type 2 LCD tag orientation in the AU drawer. More photos of the
AU drawer depicting various tag orientations along with different foam inserts will be added as the TPS system is expanded to handle
other tags.
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5.0 Special Supervisor Functions
An installer or a Supervisor may add other Supervisors and Users to the system as described in the program
installation procedure section "Add Supervisors and Users".
Review…
To initiate that function, select the main menu item "Supervisor" then click on "Users".
The Users list is displayed. Click on "Add User" to add a user or select a user ID in the list then delete that
user. When logged in, only a Supervisor may delete a User or another Supervisor from the list. There will
always be at least one Supervisor in the list. E.g. in the example below, BMiddlemiss is the only Supervisor
name in the list and when he is logged in he cannot delete himself from the list.
Only a Supervisor may perform the other functions listed in this section.
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5.1 Create a new template file
In order to create a new template…
• Read a tag (any tag, the tag read will determine which folder tabs are displayed)
• Select the Factory/Agency folder tab.
Example: IAG tag template…
Initially, the "Not Changed"
status indicates that the
template will not modify the
corresponding field in the
tag when it is programmed.
To make a change, view the
selections by clicking on the
down arrow ⎬ on the right
hand side of each field one
at a time and select the
appropriate values for the
specific tag.
If you change any of the
fields the "Not Changed"
status will be replaced by
the selected value.
Example: Type 2 LCD tag template…
Note: The Vehicle Reference
field value (shown as "200" in
the IAG tag example and "72"
in the Type 2 LCD example)
represents the cumulative total
of the first 4 field values
assigned as "vehicle" data.
Note: If the Supervisor
changes any field then a
message "(Modified. Should
save template before
programming tag)" appears on
the bottom line to the right of
"Template File:" in either
screen. The Supervisor must
save the modified template file
and give it a new name.
Note: A template file name is
not displayed when there is no
template loaded.
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Click on the Agency (Custom) folder tab. The read partition area Agency Data field for the tag just read is
shown. The default value for an IAG tag is 31 zeros and for a Type 2 LCD tag is 7 zeros.
Previously discussed in section 4.4.1.
Previously discussed in section 4.5.1.
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If there are any other Agency Custom files
available they will be displayed along with a
selection box of other values for that file
(example at right). If the value of a specific
custom file must be changed refer to section
5.1.1 below titled Design Agency (Custom) data field.
• Click on the click on the Scratch Pad Custom folder tab. The write partition area Agency Data field for the
tag just read is shown. If this value must be changed refer to section 5.1.2 titled Design Scratch Pad
(Custom) data field.
• If creating a type 2 LCD tag template, click on the LCD folder tab. The Toll Balance parameters are shown.
If any of these values must be changed refer to the section 5.1.3 titled Set Type 2 LCD data field values.
• If there are no further fields in any of the folder tabs to be set or changed, save the new template.
After all of the data fields in all of the folder tabs are set to the desired values you must save the template so
that it may be retrieved for use in programming a tag. Refer to the section titled Save a Template below.
5.1.1 Design Agency (Custom) data field
The Supervisor will design and save a data file describing a new value for the fixed Agency data field. The IAG
tag format data field has 31 bits and the Type 2 LCD tag format has 7 bits. In either tag this field starts at bit
#65 (referenced to the tag header MSB = bit #0).
The new data file will be included in a new template used to program a tag.
• Click on the main menu item Supervisor then click on Design Agency Custom.
This is a two-step process. The Supervisor will first design a new field
then secondly, set a value or values for that same new field. The field
may have several sets of values each with a unique name. Within one
template file, only one set of Agency Custom values may be used at
any one time for programming a tag or a batch of "like tags".
IMPORTANT…There is a maximum of 10 custom Agency data field
names that may be created.
Step one, set up an Agency custom field
• The Custom Fields dialog box is displayed.
The example list shows that there are no
other Custom Fields names currently
saved. After you design and name a new
Custom Fields and then save it the list
will display it.
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Click on the Add button. The Add Field dialog box is displayed. Example…
Type the desired field name
(maximum 25 characters), the start
bit position (from the tag header
MSB) and the bit width (how many
bits wide the field will be).
65
31
For IAG
Start = 65
Width = 31
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For type 2 LCD
Start = 65
Width = 7
Using the tag type detected, the program automatically
assigns the valid start bit and the available bit width.
When the desired values are typed, click the OK button. The Custom Fields dialog box is shown again with
the new custom field listed.
Note:
The maximum
number of fields
allowed here is 10
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At this point the first step in the design process is
completed. The second step is to assign at least
one value to the field. The field may eventually
have several assigned values (the total number of
values that may be used depends on the bit width
assigned for each field name).
Click on the Close button.
Step two, assign a value to the Agency custom field
• Position the cursor on the new field name. The 3 push buttons are now highlighted.
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Click on the Values button. The Values for "" dialog box is displayed.
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Click on the Add button. The Add Field dialog box is displayed. Example…
Type the
desired value
name and the
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When the desired value is typed, click the OK button. The Values for "" dialog box is
displayed again with the new value name listed.
At this point the second step in the
Design Agency (Custom) process is
completed.
•
Click on the Close button.
At this point the new Agency custom file will be available to a Supervisor when creating a new template. The
Supervisor will select an Agency custom file having the desired value. Refer to the section titled Create a new
template.
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5.1.2 Design Scratch Pad (Custom) data field
The Supervisor will design and save a data file describing a new value for the scratchpad Agency data field.
The IAG tag format data field has 30 bits and starts at bit #194 (referenced to the tag header MSB = bit #0).
The Type 2 LCD tag format data field has 4 bits and starts at bit #72 (referenced to the tag header MSB = bit
#0). The new data file may be included in a new template used to program a tag provided that tag supports the
specific data field parameters.
• Click on the main menu item Supervisor then click on Design Scratchpad Custom.
This is a two-step process. The Supervisor will first
design a new field then secondly, set a value or values
for that same new field. The field may have several sets of
values each with a unique name. Only one set of
Scratchpad Custom values may be used at any one time
for programming a tag or a batch of "like tags".
IMPORTANT…There is a maximum of 10 Scratchpad
Custom data field names that may be created.
Step one, set up a Scratchpad custom field
• The Custom Fields dialog box is displayed.
The example list shows that there are
no other custom fields files currently
saved. After you design and name a
new Custom Fields and then save it,
the list will display it.
•
Click on the Add button. The Add Field dialog box is displayed. Example for IAG tag format field…
Type the desired field name
(maximum 25 characters), the start
bit position (from the tag header
MSB) and the bit width (how many
bits wide the field will be).
194
30
For IAG
Start = 194
Width = 30
•
For type 2 LCD
Start = 72
Width = 4
Using the tag type detected, the program automatically
assigns the valid start bit and the available bit width.
When the desired values are typed, click the OK button. The Custom Fields dialog box is shown again with
the new custom field listed.
Note:
The maximum
number of fields
allowed here is 10
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completed. The second step is to assign at least
one value to the field. The field may eventually
have several assigned values (the total number of
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Click on the Close button.
Step two, assign a value to the Scratchpad custom field
• Position the cursor on the new field name. The 3 push buttons are now highlighted.
•
Click on the Values button. The Values for "" dialog box is displayed.
•
Click on the Add button. The Add Field dialog box is displayed. Example…
Type the
desired value
name and the
•
When the desired value is typed, click the OK button. The Values for "" dialog box is
displayed again with the new value name listed.
At this point the second step in the
Design Scratchpad Custom process
is completed.
• Click on the Close button.
At this point the new Scratchpad custom file will be available to a Supervisor when creating a new template.
The Supervisor will select a Scratchpad custom file having the desired value. Refer to the section titled Create
a new template.
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5.1.3 Set Type 2 LCD data field values (includes setting a new balance)
The LCD folder comprises the data fields displayed on the LCD of the Type 2 LCD tag. The data includes
"Balance" current value (in nickels) "Low Balance" icon set on or off, "Balance Adjust ID" type, and "Balance
Adjust Date". The folder section "Internal Use" displays the attributes set for the physical resources of the tag.
•
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Click on the "LCD" folder tab to view the data fields of the tag just read.
Click the arrow in the selection box on the "Balance" line.
•
Click on an action within the selection box now
displayed.
You must click on "Specific" to type a new
balance value.
The "Specific" dollar value typed must be in increments of nickels. E.g. 199.95 or 200 or 200.05
•
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type the value here
Similarly the values for the other fields may be changed…
Viz.
"Low Balance"
"Balance Adjust ID"
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5.2 Save a Template
The Supervisor will save a template after creating a template. Refer to the section titled "Create a template".
•
To save the new template, select the main menu item "Supervisor" then click on "Save Template".
•
The dialog box for saving the template appears.
Type a "File name" that uniquely identifies this
template from all others. Select a "Save in"
directory in which to save the template. Now click
on the "Save" button.
Usually, all templates are saved in one directory
(the default is C:\tagTemplates\*.*) however the
template storage setup is entirely at the
discretion of the Supervisor.
Never attempt to change the file extension ".tpl"
as shown in the "Save as type" field.
At this point you may use the new template to
program a tag (see the section "Program a tag").
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5.3 Commission a tag
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First you must read the tag by clicking on the Read command button (see also "Read a tag").
When the tag data is displayed on screen, select and click on the "Agency" folder tab.
If the tag is already commissioned you do not have to proceed, otherwise…
Now click on the "arrow down" ⎬ on the right hand side of the "Decommission" selection box.
"Decommission" will
be displayed only if
the tag is currently
decommissioned.
Otherwise,
"Commissioned" will
already be displayed.
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Select "Commission" from the list in the selection box.
Now program the tag by clicking on the "Program" command button (see also "Program a tag").
The message "Write Successful" will be displayed.
At this point the tag is commissioned.
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5.4 Decommission a tag
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First you must read the tag by clicking on the Read command button (see also "Read a tag").
When the tag data is displayed on screen, select and click on the "Agency" folder tab.
If the tag is already decommissioned you do not have to proceed, otherwise…
Now click on the "arrow down" ⎬ on the right hand side of the "Commission" selection box.
"Commission" will be
displayed only if the
tag is currently
commissioned.
Otherwise,
"Decommissioned"
will already be
displayed.
•
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Select "Decommission" from the list in the selection box.
Now program the tag by clicking on the "Program" command button (see also "Program a tag").
The message "Write Successful" will be displayed.
At this point the tag is decommissioned.
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5.5 Configure the TPS program resources
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Select the main menu "Supervisor" item and click on the sub-menu "Configuration" item.
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The TPS Configuration folder tabs are displayed.
Select the desired function by
clicking on the folder tab.
The selection parameters for
each folder tab are described in
the following sections.
5.5.1 Set Logout Timer parameters
This feature sets the TPS program to idle when there has been no activity for the set time limit.
Select this function by clicking on the "Logout Timer"
folder tab.
Activate the timer by clicking on the "Auto logout"
checkbox, a checkmark "√" appears. The "Apply" button
will become highlighted. Click on "Apply" to accept the
displayed settings.
De-activate the timer by clicking again on the box, the
checkmark disappears. Click on "Apply" to accept the
displayed settings.
Set the duration of the timer in minutes by typing a
value (1 to 180) in the "Logout Idle Time" box. Click on
"Apply" to accept the displayed settings. The default is
set at 30 minutes.
Click on "OK" to exit from this menu.
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5.5.2 Set Agency ID
This is the Agency name displayed in the "title box" in the program banner area.
Type the name of the Agency ID.
When completed, click on "Apply" to accept the
displayed settings. Click on "OK" to exit from this
menu. The name (as shown in the example at
left) will appear at the upper left corner of the
main screen as shown in the example below.
5.5.3 Set Communications port parameters
These are the program parameters set at the PC port and then used in communication with the TPU.
The Com Port parameter default is set at COM1. If your
computer has a serial port mouse connected at COM1 you
must change this parameter to COM2 (or whatever external
port is available for serial comms use).
Note:
The remaining parameters have defaults as shown.
Do not change these remaining parameters unless you get
authorization in writing from MARK IV INDUSTRIES LTD,
for example in a software update instruction. Only at that
time, to change these remaining parameters, then type the
new values, then click on "Apply" to accept the displayed
settings. Click on "OK" to exit from this menu.
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5.5.4 Set Automation parameters (for tag programming)
These are the menu options provided to execute automatically when the AU drawer is closed.
Enable Automatic Read provides automatic tag reading
whenever the AU drawer is closed (otherwise a "manual
read" from the main menu tool bar is required).
Enable Automatic Write provides automatic tag
programming whenever the AU drawer is closed
(otherwise a "manual program" from the main menu tool
bar is required). The "Auto Write Enabled" banner is
displayed onscreen if this option is enabled (refer to the
screen displayed below).
IMPORTANT…
The "Apply" button will be highlighted after changing the previously
selected option(s). To assert (use) the change(s) you must click on the
"Apply" button before clicking the "OK" button.
warning
that, when the AU drawer is closed, the tag will be
The" Auto Write Enabled" banner is a
programmed with whatever data is currently displayed on screen. The banner appears as follows…
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5.5.5 View Diagnostic data
Note: These two "windows" are service tools used only by MARK IV personnel.
5.5.6 Default View Page ("page" = Windows® folder tab)
The folder tabs are initially revealed after reading a tag. On the very first program bootup, the set default tab
that is opened for display is "Factory/Agency". The Supervisor is allowed to select another default folder tab to
be displayed upon reading a tag. This makes the task easier when
viewing results of reading many tags when comparing specific data.
Click on the arrow button on the right side of the pop down menu.
Select a folder tab from the list displayed.
Example: If you are only comparing the LCD data from a batch of Type
2 LCD tags then select the folder tab "LCD" as the default. The TPS will
then automatically show that set of data after each tag is read or
written.
5.6 Exit (Quit the TPS program)
Only a Supervisor may terminate a TPS program session.
The Supervisor selects the main menu item " Supervisor", then clicks on the "Exit" sub-menu item.
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6.0 Supervisors Notes
This section relates to a supervisor using the TPS to perform the "normal" daily tasks.
6.1 Changing (programming) one or more specific data fields in a tag
Sometimes all that is required is to read a tag and make a change to a specific data field such as Vehicle
Type or Revenue Type and also not change any other data currently in the tag. This situation may apply
to a tag or batch of tags that are being re-assigned to another vehicle after having been previously used by the
same client for a different commercial vehicle fleet. This situation may also apply to batch programming
functions, for example, commissioning or decommissioning of tags. This situation may also apply to batch
programming functions where the same scratchpad data is to be programmed into tags belonging to several
vehicle types.
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Read the tag (or one of the tags from a batch of tags).
Note:
A "template" consists of all the data
fields on all the folder tabs shown.
Only the data fields that have been
changed are used in the programming
function. All other data fields that indicate
"not changed" are passed over.
In other words…
"Not Changed" = "not to be changed"
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Click on the down arrow for the field(s) to be changed and select new data. Alternatively, if the data to be
changed is in another folder tab, select that folder tab and change the data.
Save the template and give it a filename that will identify it from all the other saved template files.
The supervisor may then program the tag(s) immediately (see Program a tag) or logout and allow a user to
load this filename to program the pre-selected changes into the tag(s).
6.2 Using HELP files…
Comprehensive HELP files are available on-line. Just
click on the main menu " Help " item or hit the "F1" key
when the main menu is displayed. Search by function in
"content" or "index".
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Appendix - Document Revision Control
The following table summarizes the revision events. Compressed cells are older revision events.
REV.
Date
*Type
Section
Description and/or ECN reference
A1
A2
A3
28-Sep-98
27-Oct-98
30-Oct-98
12-Nov-98
A4
25-Nov-98
A5
9-Feb-99
A6
19-Mar-99
A7
24-Mar-99
A8
05-Jun-08
none
none
none
change
add
change
add
add
change
add
change
add
add
add
change
change
delete
add
add
add
add
add
change
add
change
add
add
clarify
n/a
n/a
n/a
global
global
3.0
5.1.3
5.5.6
global
global
5.6.4
5.6.7
5.2.3
photos
global
global
global
parts
1.1
1.2
3.1
global
global
introduction
Apx-hardware
Apx-hardware
Apx-hardware
Apx-hardware
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add
add
add
add
add
2.1
3.0
6.0, 6.1
6.2
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1.2
prototype document
prototype document, DRAFT, limited release
document, DRAFT, first official release
reference T-500 is now T500
section numbers
auto-installation procedure with "Setup.exe" (2 disks)
set LCD data for ISTHA tag programming
set the default folder tab to view (when reading a tag)
error "TPU drawer" is now "AU drawer"
ISTHA tag functions (see new table of contents)
"disable tag" function has moved to new section 5.6.7
disable the scanner
LCD folder tab functions (for ISTHA tags)
photo of an ISTHA tag in the AU cradle
custom data fields are indexed to the tag start bit (bit #0)
all "ISTHA tag" references are now "Type 2 LCD tag"
barcode scanner functions (see new table of contents)
nd
2 drawer configuration for Type 2 LCD and Fusion tags
block diagram, same as used in Appendix-Hardware
cable assembly part numbers
more files seen in application directory after install
"Auto Write Enabled" banner is displayed (if enabled)
some "selection boxes" were identified as "dialog boxes"
System Installation Notes
in Note under table, cable references 4a/4b are now 6/7
Note regarding the new "universal" drawer for the AU
line cord and battery items to list of parts
block diagram on page 1
…note about "forgotten" passwords…
…note about TPU connection not necessary at this point…
Supervisors notes…, changing a specific data field in a tag
how to obtain the online HELP notes
FCC/IC warnings
FCC/IC warnings
*TYPE is either none, add, change, clarify, delete.
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Appendix - Positions of tags in the AU drawer "cradle"
This section will be expanded as more tag types are added to the TPS capability.
There are now 2 drawer configurations.
Identification of the LPT/RMT/FPT tag drawer
The AU drawer cradle designed for LPT, RMT and FPT tags looks like this…
Identification of the Type 2 LCD tag and Fusion tag drawer
The AU drawer cradle designed for Type 2 LCD or Fusion tags looks like this…
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Appendix - displayed "error" messages and probable causes
Error Message Displayed on PC
The error messages that may be displayed on the PC while reading and programming tags are as follows:
Operation
The error message displayed on-screen may be…
Read Failed - Could not read after multiple attempts
Read
Read Failed - Authentication error
Transponder Read Failed - Drawer is open
Read Failed - Configuration error, TPU has not been configured (Contact MARK IV service)
Write failed - Agency not supported
Program
Write failed - Tag ID specified is different than last read
Transponder Write failed - Could not program after multiple attempts
Write failed - Authentication error
Write failed - Drawer is open
Asynchronous Fault Report Codes Displayed on PC
Error Type
The error message displayed on-screen may be…
Configuration
Error
"Configuration Error"
TPU has not been configured (Contact MARK IV service)
Authentication
Error
"Authentication Error"
The authorization code entered on start up is not valid.
Supervisor must exit program and re-enter the authorization code.
Tag programmer troubleshooting
Can’t log in
The user name and password is case sensitive. Make sure it has been entered correctly.
The first time a new user is created the password field must be left blank.
Check that the users exists (check Supervisor | Users menu item).
Authentication Error
Ensure that you have entered the correct authorization code for the tag programmer being used. Each
tag programmer has a different authorization code.
Has the tag programmer been moved between PCs? Is so, the authorization codes you enter must also
be swapped.
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Can’t read or program transponders
Verify that a transponder is present in the antenna unit.
Check the PC COM port configuration (Supervisor | Configuration menu item, Communications tab).
For example, if the mouse is on COM1, change the tag programmer port to COM2. By default, COM1 is
used.
Verify the connection between the TPU and the PC. Check for any loose RF and data cables.
The data cable must be connected between the tag programmer port labeled “RF Control” and the
antenna unit port labeled “RF Control”. (See also the Note in the diagram in section 1.1.)
Verify the PC COM port configuration under the Supervisor | Configuration | menu.
Communication Error
Can be caused by one of the following:
Check serial connection between PC and the tag programmer unit.
Check serial connection between AU and the tag programmer unit.
Check that TPU power is on.
Check the PC COM port configuration. If the tag programmer is connected via COM2, this must be
reflected in the Supervisor | Configuration menu, under the “Communications” tab.
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Appendix - Viewing and/or printing log files
These are text files located in the same directory in which the program tps.exe resides.
Files are identified as follows…(yeardate is coded, typical e.g. 19990211 being 1999Feb11)
TPSRDyeardate.TXT
TPSWRyeardate.TXT
TPSRDLCDyeardate.TXT
TPSWRLCDyeardate.TXT
Read IAG tags
Write IAG tags
Read Type 2 LCD tags
Write Type 2 LCD tags
Notes…
1) If an activity was not performed (e.g. you did not write any Type 2 LCD tags) then that log file will not be
created.
2) There may be more than one set of log files if the program was exited and subsequently re-started.
To print a log file, open it with a spread sheet editor (e.g. Excel® ) and print it.
See an example using Excel® starting on the next page…
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Start Excel….
Click "File", then click "Open".
Example: select the file TPSWRLCD19990211.TXT by clicking on it twice.
A dialog box titled "Text Import Wizard - Step 1 of 3" appears.
Select "Delimited" for the
file type.
Click on "Next".
A dialog box titled "Text Import Wizard - Step 2 of 3" appears.
Select "Comma" for the Delimiters type.
Make sure you de-select all the other
delimiter types.
Do not select "Treat consecutive
delimiters as one".
Click on "Next".
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A dialog box titled "Text Import Wizard - Step 3 of 3" appears
For printing the file, it is usually not
necessary to format the columns to
anything else other than "General".
Click on "Finish".
At this point the file will be imported and the first 11 columns (there are many more columns than this) of the
Excel work sheet will look something like this…(the example only has 5 records in it)
User ID
BobMiddle
miss
BobMiddle
miss
BobMiddle
miss
BobMiddle
miss
BobMiddle
miss
Date
Time
Template
Tag Type
2/11/99 9:04:02 ,Type 2 LCD Display (3),Toll Collection (1),IAG
(65),ISTHA (15),21640 (5488 hex),328,Minibus - Seats 10-15 (5),2 Axles (2),<= 7000 lbs. (0),Single
Rear Tires (0),Private Vehicle (0),Commissioned (0),Windshield
(0),Undefined(0000000),Unassigned,Unassigned,Unassigned,Unassigned,Unassigned,Unassigned,Undefined(
0000),Unassigned,Unassigned,Unassigned,No Change (0),Icon Off (0),Undefined (0, 0),0,0,Toll and
Balance (1),4 Short Tones (1),0,Undefined (0),00:00:00,0,127,0,Feb 11 (2,
11),09:04:02,0,0,$20.00,0,$0.00,IAG Enhanced (1),0 (0 hex),1835 (72B
hex),ECC11E00A910520000000005000000000007F012D2204000019000010000072B
BobMiddlemiss,1999/02/11,09:04:07,,Type 2 LCD Display (3),Toll Collection (1),IAG
(65),ISTHA (15),21640 (5488 hex),328,Minibus - Seats 10-15 (5),2 Axles (2),<= 7000 lbs. (0),Single
Rear Tires (0),Private Vehicle (0),Commissioned (0),Windshield
(0),Undefined(0000000),Unassigned,Unassigned,Unassigned,Unassigned,Unassigned,Unassigned,Undefined(
0000),Unassigned,Unassigned,Unassigned,No Change (0),Icon Off (0),Undefined (0, 0),0,0,Toll and
Balance (1),4 Short Tones (1),0,Undefined (0),00:00:00,0,127,0,Feb 11 (2,
11),09:04:07,0,0,$20.00,0,$0.00,IAG Enhanced (1),0 (0 hex),58042 (E2BA
hex),ECC11E00A910520000000005000000000007F012D220E000019000010000E2BA
BobMiddlemiss,1999/02/11,09:04:12,,Type 2 LCD Display (3),Toll Collection (1),IAG
(65),ISTHA (15),21640 (5488 hex),328,Minibus - Seats 10-15 (5),2 Axles (2),<= 7000 lbs. (0),Single
Rear Tires (0),Private Vehicle (0),Commissioned (0),Windshield
(0),Undefined(0000000),Unassigned,Unassigned,Unassigned,Unassigned,Unassigned,Unassigned,Undefined(
0000),Unassigned,Unassigned,Unassigned,No Change (0),Icon Off (0),Undefined (0, 0),0,0,Toll and
Balance (1),4 Short Tones (1),0,Undefined (0),00:00:00,0,127,0,Feb 11 (2,
11),09:04:12,0,0,$20.00,0,$0.00,IAG Enhanced (1),0 (0 hex),25683 (6453
hex),ECC11E00A910520000000005000000000007F012D22180000190000100006453
BobMiddlemiss,1999/02/11,09:06:43,,Type 2 LCD Display (3),Toll Collection (1),IAG
(65),ISTHA (15),21640 (5488 hex),328,Minibus - Seats 10-15 (5),2 Axles (2),<= 7000 lbs. (0),Single
Rear Tires (0),Private Vehicle (0),Commissioned (0),Windshield
(0),Undefined(0000000),Unassigned,Unassigned,Unassigned,Unassigned,Unassigned,Unassigned,Undefined(
0000),Unassigned,Unassigned,Unassigned,No Change (0),Icon Off (0),Undefined (0, 0),0,0,Toll and
Balance (1),4 Short Tones (1),0,Undefined (0),00:00:00,0,127,0,Feb 11 (2,
11),09:06:43,0,0,$20.00,0,$0.00,IAG Enhanced (1),0 (0 hex),712 (2C8
hex),ECC11E00A910520000000005000000000007F012D235600001900001000002C8
BobMiddlemiss,1999/02/11,09:06:48,,Type 2 LCD Display (3),Toll Collection (1),IAG
(65),ISTHA (15),21640 (5488 hex),328,Minibus - Seats 10-15 (5),2 Axles (2),<= 7000 lbs. (0),Single
Rear Tires (0),Private Vehicle (0),Commissioned (0),Windshield
(0),Undefined(0000000),Unassigned,Unassigned,Unassigned,Unassigned,Unassigned,Unassigned,Undefined(
0000),Unassigned,Unassigned,Unassigned,No Change (0),Icon Off (0),Undefined (0, 0),0,0,Toll and
Balance (1),4 Short Tones (1),0,Undefined (0),00:00:00,0,127,0,Feb 11 (2,
11),09:06:48,0,0,$20.00,0,$0.00,IAG Enhanced (1),0 (0 hex),48608 (BDE0
hex),ECC11E00A910520000000005000000000007F012D2360000019000010000BDE0
BobMiddlemiss,1999/02/11,10:47:39,,Type 2 LCD Display (3),Toll Collection (1),IAG
(65),ISTHA (15),21640 (5488 hex),328,Minibus - Seats 10-15 (5),2 Axles (2),<= 7000 lbs. (0),Single
Rear Tires (0),Private Vehicle (0),Commissioned (0),Windshield
(0),Undefined(0000000),Unassigned,Unassigned,Unassigned,Unassigned,Unassigned,Unassigned,Undefined(
0000),Unassigned,Unassigned,Unassigned,No Change (0),Icon Off (0),Undefined (0, 0),0,0,Toll and
Balance (1),4 Short Tones (1),0,Undefined (0),00:00:00,0,127,0,Feb 11 (2,
11),10:47:39,0,0,$20.00,0,$0.00,IAG Enhanced (1),0 (0 hex),7452 (1D1C
hex),ECC11E00A910520000000005000000000007F012D57CE0000190000100001D1C
©1999-2008 MARK IV INDUSTRIES CORP. I.V.H.S. DIVISION
pg. 64 of 69
USER MANUAL: T500 Tag Programming Station (TPS)
Document A316000-699
Printing the contents of the tag currently displayed
Read or program a tag. Now click on the printer icon in the menu bar. The following dialog box is displayed.
Click on "OK".
The printed report is identical to the format displayed for "Tag - Print Preview".
To view the print preview on screen, click on the "Tag" menu item, then click on the "Print Preview" item in the
pop-up list.
The "print preview" formats for various tags appear in the next few pages.
©1999-2008 MARK IV INDUSTRIES CORP. I.V.H.S. DIVISION
pg. 65 of 69
USER MANUAL: T500 Tag Programming Station (TPS)
Document A316000-699
Print preview of a tag type 2 LCD “Read Tag Contents”
without loading a template
©1999-2008 MARK IV INDUSTRIES CORP. I.V.H.S. DIVISION
with loading a template
pg. 66 of 69
USER MANUAL: T500 Tag Programming Station (TPS)
Document A316000-699
Print preview of a tag type 2 LCD “Write (Program) Tag Contents
without loading template
©1999-2008 MARK IV INDUSTRIES CORP. I.V.H.S. DIVISION
with loading a template
pg. 67 of 69
USER MANUAL: T500 Tag Programming Station (TPS)
Document A316000-699
Print preview of an IAG tag “Read Tag Contents”
without loading template
©1999-2008 MARK IV INDUSTRIES CORP. I.V.H.S. DIVISION
with loading a template
pg. 68 of 69
USER MANUAL: T500 Tag Programming Station (TPS)
Document A316000-699
Print preview of an IAG tag “Write (Program) Tag Contents”
without loading a template
©1999-2008 MARK IV INDUSTRIES CORP. I.V.H.S. DIVISION
with loading a template
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