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Exhibit A Instruction and Installation Manuals

Exhibit AInstruction and Installation ManualsSec. 2.1033(b)(3)Attached are a draft instruction manual for the RVLU and preliminary drawingsand instructions demonstrating typical RVLU and antenna installations, includingwireless LAN antenna installations.Note: The RVLU’s Part 15 2.4 GHz wireless LAN functionality is not controlled bythe operator through the mobile data terminal. The attached draft instructionmanual covers other RVLU functionality. 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN functionality isautomatic and only operational in the vicinity of a base station which wouldtypically be located in a garage or depot.
1 June 1999Welcome aboardthe TransitMaster2001Advanced Public Transit System.The TransitMaster2001 automates tasks and provides self-performing features to help you create loyal customers withquick, regular, and punctual service.•Instant emergency reporting  provides vehicle location to police, fire, and medical emergency agents• Private line radio linkage to dispatch (if equipped)•Digital communications with dispatch•Automatic, hands-off calling of stops (if equipped)•Computer-assisted transfer management• Messaged schedule performance• Accurate time point indicationTransitMaster and TransitMaster2001 are Rockwell Collins Trademarks.TransitMaster2001TM
Wecome Aboard2The TransitMaster system uses the same technology as today’s most sophisticated aircraft to make your job easier and help you betterserve your customers by putting you in command.The TransitMaster system allows you to easily send and receive data messages for transfer information or to report anovert emergency. The system includes a covert alarm, door, and wheelchair lift sensors (where applicable) to make yourbus safer and your job easier. The TransitMaster system works for you. Much of what the system does happens without you doinganything.The system tracks vital engine operating conditions and senses mechanical alarms (where applicable). The system also tracks busmileage to enable the mechanics to schedule maintenance for your bus, making it safer and more comfortable for you and yourpassengers.The TransitMaster mobile data terminal (MDT), shown in the next section, is your “command console.” Its screen shows a number ofdifferent displays. The operation determines how the display appears.
Welcome Aboard3This manual covers MDT functions found in the following sections:Function Refer ToAbout the keys MDT CONTROLSLog in to system LOG INFixed route operation MAINRoute ListHelp ListCountTalk on the radio TALK REQUESTPublic address (PA) controlRequest passengers transfer TRANSFERREQUESTRead a received message RECEIVED MESSAGESend a message to dispatch CANNEDTen-digit data entry MESSAGESend an overt emergency EMERGENCYmessage to dispatch MESSAGELog out LOG OUTParatransit operation PARATRANSIT
Wecome Aboard4The MDT is configured for your transit property. This manual explains only MDT displays used by vehicle operators.Other MDT displays used for system initialization, setup, supervisory, or maintenance are explained in separatededicated documentation.An option that may be included on your vehicle is the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) annunciation system. This system includes alarge display and an interface to the internal and external public address (PA) system. The annunciation system provides visual and/oraudible announcements of routes, stops, and miscellaneous information. This system is preprogrammed and automatic but allows you anddispatch control for flexibility.System alert tones heard on your speaker are as follows:•A series of short beeps is an individual call to your handset.•A series of longer beeps is an incoming message.•A single short tone indicates an alarm, such as low oil pressure. Other alarms monitored include: hot engine, low coolant level, low airpressure, compressed natural gas (CNG) leak or fire, and wheelchair lift.•A single long tone is an all call or group call.TransitMaster providesa valued transit environmentto help you create loyal customers.Numbered procedures in this manual are for yourconvenience. Please follow these procedures in theorder indicated.Perform all other instructions on an as needed basis.
MDT Controls5This is the mobile data terminal (MDT). TransitMaster operations are performed using the buttons surrounding the screenlocated in areas A through E.A. Overt emergency message buttonB. Contrast and brightnessC. Function buttonsD. Numeric entry keys (0 -9)E. Select buttons A. The round button at the top left of the screen is the overt emergency message button. Using this button immediatelysends an emergency code to let dispatch know you are involved in an emergency situation. Depending upon howyour system is configured, after pressing the button, the screen automatically changes to the emergency messagedisplay. The emergency message display allows you to select and send an emergency data message to dispatch witha description of your situation.12 3 4 567 8 9 0+-+-Mobile Data TerminalABCDE3:45:03 4/22TALK HELP MSGSCANNED MSGSRCVD LOGINVehicle ID: 478TransitMaster2001TM
MDT Controls6B. Two dedicated contrast and brightness rocker buttons are also on the left side of the MDT. Contrast and brightness are adjusted anytime during operation. The half-blackened circle on the top rocker indicates screen contrast. A circle with radiating lines on the bottomrocker indicates brightness. Both rocker buttons work the same way. Press the top of the rocker to increase the adjustment and thebottom of the rocker to decrease the associated adjustment.C. Five function buttons are directly below the screen and above the numeric entry keys. The five function buttons do whatever the wordon the screen above the button indicates. For example, if you press the function button under the word TALK, the screen changes tothe talk request display.D. Ten numeric entry keys are along the bottom of the MDT. The numeric entry keys provide an easy way for you to enter your driveridentification number, route-block information, or any other numerical value associated with an adjustment.E. Four select buttons are on the right side of the MDT. These four select buttons are used to select an areaon the screen. They allow you to change the value of the selected area using the numeric entry keys. This manual refersto these select buttons from the top to the bottom as S1, S2, S3, and S4.The symbol on the actual display representing the select buttons is a box containing up and down arrows. Up is alwaysS1 and S3. Down is always S2 and S4.S1S2S3S4
Manual LOG IN7LOG INYou must log in completely at the beginning of your run. If you do not log in, a theft message is automatically sent to dispatch after the busmoves a short distance. This is a sample log in display.If the display looks similar to the picture above, the TransitMaster system is ready for you to enter your driver identification (ID).1. To enter your driver ID, press S1 until it points to driver ID.2. Use the numeric entry keys (0-9 under the function buttons) to enter the digits of your driver ID. Press the button under DEL to correctan entry.3. Repeat step 2 until your driver ID is correct.4:12:25 GRP CALLTALK SEND HELP DEL ENTRYSPEAKER MSG04/22Driver ID:Route:Block:12345567890
Manual LOG IN8A valid driver ID is defined by your property and assigned to your badge or employee number. The MDT does not acceptnumbers outside the range 1 to 65535.Next you must enter the first half of your current route-block number in the indicated route number area.1. Press S1 or S2 to activate the route number area as shown.2. Use the numeric entry keys (0-9 under the function buttons) to choose the digits of your route. Press the button under DEL to correct anentry. After pressing more than three numeric entry keys, the route area returns to a single digit.3. Repeat step 2 until your route number is correct.In the example above, use select buttons S1 and S2 to move the selection pointer up and down. Use S1 to return to the driver ID area.Use S2 to move the selection pointer to the block number area.4:12:25 GRP CALLTALK SEND HELP DEL ENTRYSPEAKER MSG04/22Driver ID:Route:Block:12345567890
LOG IN9The last half of your route-block number must also be entered in the indicated block number area.1. Press S2 to activate the block area.2. Use the numeric entry keys (0-9 under the function buttons) to choose the digits of your block. Press the button under DEL to correctan entry. After pressing more than three numeric entry keys, the block area returns to a single digit.3. Repeat step 2 until your block number is correct.When the driver ID, route, and block are all correct, press SEND to send the information to dispatch. Messagesappearing on the display indicate the progress of your log in such as WAITING FOR VALIDATION and VALIDATIONTIMEOUT. If a validation timeout occurs, press SEND once more before manually logging in.When your log in data is accurate and the system acknowledges your login, allow sufficient time for the main display to appear.4:12:25 GRP CALLTALK SEND HELP DEL ENTRYSPEAKER MSG04/22Driver ID:Route:Block:12345567890SENDING LOG IN DATA
Manual LOG IN10If the system encounters an error in the login information, a display like the following example appears. Notice both driver ID and block dataare invalid and a message indicates LOG IN DENIED. Reenter correct data for the invalid entries and press SEND again.An INVALID VEHICLE message indicates you are on the wrong vehicle.If LOG IN MSG NOT DELIVERED appears, press SEND to reissue your log in data a second time before attempting to log inmanually.To talk to dispatch, press TALK and refer to the talk request section of this manual.If a relief driver takes over the route, you must log out first and the relief driver log in and send a proper driver ID. To log out refer to theLOG OUT section of this manual. The MDT maintains previously entered route and block numbers if the vehicle is not powered down.Press HELP for a listing of help topics.Press ENTRY to return to the entry display.4:12:25 GRP CALLTALK SEND HELP DEL ENTRYSPEAKER MSG04/22Driver ID:Route:Block:12345567890INVALIDINVALIDLOG IN DENIED
LOG IN11Manual LOG INManual log in is required when the system network is down or your vehicle is out of range of the transmitters. DISPATCHNOT AVAILABLE indicates the lack of connection to the system network. The message appears when scheduledmaintenance of the system network occurs during operational periods. The message also appears for vehicles in non-coverage radio areas on inter-regional routes.It is necessary to log in when the system network is down to collect on-board vehicle data and maintain scheduleadherence, time point crossings, engine alarms, wheelchair cycling, and count capability. This information is retained bythe MDT and transmitted once reconnection to the network is achieved.When the MDT displays this message, ensure voice communications is operating properly by the method your propertyprescribes.4:12:25TALK MNLSEND HELP DEL LOG IN04/22Driver ID:Route:Block:12345567890DISPATCH NOT AVAILABLE
Manual LOG IN12When dispatch is not available, the manual log in function appears. Press MNL LOG IN to use the manual log in display.Use select buttons S1 and S2 to choose the correct operational mode. Other choices are:TrainingMaintenanceCharterStagedSpecialParatransitUse select buttons S3 and S4 to choose the correct service operation. This example shows weekday (WKD).If the driver ID and route-block information are missing,press LOG IN and refer to the LOG IN section of this manual to enter driver ID and route-block information.4:12:25TALK MAIN HELP LOG IN04/22Driver:Route:Block:12345567890Service: WKDOperational Mode: Fixed Route
LOG IN13Once all information is entered correctly, press MAIN to complete the manual log in and enter the main display.To talk to dispatch, press TALK and refer to the talk request section of this manual.Press HELP for a listing of help topics.
MAIN14MAINThis is an example of the main display. The local global positioning system (GPS) time is displayed in the upper-left corner next to thecurrent date. This time signal is very accurate and is identical in all fleet vehicles to assure all vehicles operate on the same time reference.The time is either in 12-hour time (ie, 04:12 -- hours: minutes), or in 24-hour time (ie, 16:12). Seconds are optional. Supervisor/setupdetermines the type of time displayed.When the system first “wakes up,” time is not displayed for about 30 seconds while a communication link is established with the GPSsatellites.If you send a covert alarm, a wave appears above the vertical line behind the date once dispatch acknowledges the alarm. (~ is shown inthe illustration)Group call (GRP CALL) is a type of call displayed only if the system receives a group call from dispatch. A group call is a call to aspecified group of vehicle operators. A single long tone is audible for an all call or group call.Other types of calls displayed in this same area are individual call (IND CALL) and all call (ALL CALL). An individual call is a call to anindividual operator with an audible series of short beeps. An all call is a call to all operators. Descriptions such as speaker, handset, or PA(public address) are included to describe where the call is heard.4:12:25 GRP CALLRoute: 247NETransfers25ØSTALK XFERREQ COUNT MORE MSGGTC6:058N221127SSPEAKER MSGVeh ID: 478 2EARLY04/22~ !Transfer AcceptedIND CALL TIME OUT
MAIN15If IND CALL TIME OUT is displayed, it means dispatch placed a call and you did not answer in the specified time. If you see thisdisplayed, place a return call to dispatch. Refer to the talk request section of this manual.The information under the GPS time is called the advisory line. !Transfer Accepted is on the advisory line of the previous display.Advisories appearing on this line from lowest priority (top) to highest priority (bottom) are listed below.Advisory Action RequiredRF Network Down Test voice modeIncomplete Route Files Notify dispatchOff Course Return to routeResyncing to route No actionCheck Wheelchair Cycle wheelchair liftLogin Required Perform log inTransfer Not Possible Notify passengerTransfer Accepted Notify passengerSystem Hardware Failure Notify dispatchOnly one advisory displays at any one time. If more than one advisory condition exists, the highest priority advisory displays. When thecondition causing the highest priority advisory is corrected, the next lower priority advisory displays.
PARATRANSIT1 June 1999MSG is shown at the top of any kind of MDT display when there are unread received messages. When the MDT receives a message, aseries of long beeps is audible and MSG flashes for about 10 seconds. MSG stays on until all messages are read. To read the message,press MSG, and refer to the received message section of this manual.The large rectangle in the center of the display tells you how you are doing relative to your schedule. Your current route is shown directlyunder the rectangle. In this example, you are on Route 247NE and are ahead of schedule by 2 minutes. Your vehicle ID is under the routeindicator.If the location of your vehicle during log in was sunny, you may want to adjust the contrast of the MDT. Contrast and brightness are adjustedany time with the two rocker buttons on the left of the MDT. The half-blackened circle on the toprocker indicates screen contrast. A circle with radiating lines on the bottom rocker indicates brightness. Press the top of the rocker toincrease the adjustment and the bottom of the rocker to decrease the adjustment.4:12:25 GRP CALLRoute: 247NETransfers25ØSTALK XFERREQ COUNT MORE MSGGTC6:058N221127SSPEAKER MSGVeh ID: 478 2EARLY04/22
PARATRANSITUnder the vehicle ID is the arrival time and name of the next stop according to schedule. In this example, you should arrive at 6:05 at GTC.If transfers are requested for the next stop, the transfers block appears with an audio tone as you approach the stop. The transfer block liststransfers to your route. The transfer block does not appear if transfers are not requested.To talk to dispatch, press TALK. Refer to the talk request section of this manual.To request a transfer for a passenger, press XFER REQ and refer to the transfer request section of this manual.To perform a passenger count, press COUNT and refer to the count display later in this section.To read your received messages, press MSG and refer to the received message display section in this manual.4:12:25 GRP CALLRoute: 247NETransfers25ØSTALK XFERREQ COUNT MORE MSGGTC6:058N221127SSPEAKERMSGVeh ID: 478 2EARLY04/22
ROUTE LIST18Repeatedly pressing MORE cycles the functions of the second and third buttons as follows: the second button cycles between XFERREQ, LOG OUT, and HELP; the third button cycles between COUNT, ROUTE LIST, and MAINT. Pressing COUNT changes thescreen to the COUNT display. Pressing MAINT changes the screen to a maintenance display to let you see the system operationalstatus.Pressing ROUTE LIST changes the screen to the route list display. The route list shows the current route of the vehicle and the stops onthat route.Use select button S2 to choose the next route the vehicle encounters and a listing of the time points on the next route. S1lists the previous route encountered and the associated time points.Use select buttons S3 and S4 to scroll through the selected route to view the listing.3:45:05MAINTALK100W Bear Canyon Express6:49A Tnqe Vrde @ Bear Cyn6:53A Wrightstown@Pantano6:55A Tnqe Vrde@ Sbno Cnyn7:00A Grant @ Craycroft7:22A Speedway @ Forest04/227:31A Speedway @ Mountain7:43A Speedway @ Everest7:55A Speedway @ High View8:10A Cresant @ Campbell7:12A Orcale @ Clairmount7:18A SeyVouge @ Grand AveRESYNC HELPANNUNDSABL
COUNT19Only at direction of dispatch, press DSABL ANNUN to toggle off and on (ENABL ANNUN) the annunciation system.Only at the direction of dispatch, when readjusting the vehicle to a change in schedule, press RESYNC to realign the MDT with the closeststop (in time) for the vehicle.Pressing HELP when shown changes the screen to the help display. The help function is context sensitive. Pressing HELP on any displaywhen shown provides a help list with the help topic for that display highlighted. In this example, pressing HELP changes the screen to thehelp list with route list highlighted. The help list shows help topics in alphabetical order.Use select buttons S3 and S4 to choose a help topic. When the topic is highlighted, press READ to read the information on the help topicselected.To talk to dispatch, press TALK and refer to the talk request section of this manual.Maintenance (MAINT) information is explained in the TransitMaster Advanced Public Transit System Mobile EquipmentMaintenance Manual.Pressing COUNT changes the screen to the count display. Perform your passenger count before leaving the stop.4:47:25LISTTALK Canned Message04/22 Emergency Message MDT Controls Log In Log Out Main Route List Public Address Received Message Talk Request Transfer Request CountREADMAINT ROUTE
HELP20This display allows you to count up to ten different types of passengers. Press the numeric entry key associated with the appropriate labelonce for each type of passenger. Each press of the numeric entry key representing the passenger type increases the count for thatpassenger type by one. The count is automatically sent to dispatch after leaving the stop and the system resets the count types for the nextstop.Supervisor/setup establishes labels for the passenger types, which vary for each property. The labels on your display may vary from thelabels in the example above.To request a transfer, press XFER REQ and refer to the transfer request section of this manual.To view a list of help topics, press HELP.To return to the main display, press MAIN.4:12:25 GRP CALL25ØSMAIN8N221127SSPEAKER MSG 2EARLY04/2223040310102A1B2C3D4E5F6G7H8I9J0XFERREQ HELP
TALK REQUEST21TALK REQUESTWhen you press the TALK function, the screen changes to a display similar to the one above.The local GPS time is displayed in the upper-left corner followed by the current date.An individual call (IND CALL) displays only if the system receives an individual call from dispatch. In this example, the call is routed to thehandset.Normally, there is constant data communication between your vehicle and dispatch. If the system detects a lapse in this communication forlonger than a predetermined time, the reverse video “F” is displayed in the top line of your MDT. This stands for fallback mode and placesyour radio into voice mode. All audio is routed to your speaker. In fallback mode, or ifthe network system fails, voice communication is still possible using your handset.V in the top line indicates the radio is in voice mode.E in the top line indicates you pressed the overt emergency message button on the MDT.12:31:00 IND CALLCOUNTPRTT PARTT HELPHandset Volume: 2 7Speaker Volume: 3 9HANDSETVVeh ID: 47804/22EF
TALK REQUEST22Use select buttons S1 or S2 to select and adjust the level of handset volume or use the numeric entry keys to adjust handset volume afterselection. The slider bar displays the volume change.Use select buttons S3 or S4 to select and adjust the level of speaker volume or use the numeric entry keys to adjust speaker volume afterselection. The slider bar displays the volume change. The speaker volume has a preset minimum to prevent complete silence.Acknowledge required (ACK RQD) is displayed if you have received a group call or all call dispatch has requested a receipt ofacknowledgement.“Tx” in reverse video on the top line displays when the radio is keyed (transmitting), except when the covert microphone audio or a covertalarm is transmitted.Press RTT to send a request to talk to dispatch. Use RTT for normal communication. When RTT is pressed, the RTT disappears fromthe screen for several seconds or until transmitted to dispatch. Notice the advisory line.Press PRTT to send a priority request to talk to dispatch. Use PRTT only for urgent communication. If PRTT is pressed, both PRTTand RTT disappear from the screen for several seconds or until transmitted to dispatch.12:31:00 TxVeh ID: 47804/22COUNTPRTT PARTT CALLACKHandset Volume: 2 7Speaker Volume: 3 9ACKRQDSENDING RTT
TALK REQUEST23When dispatch responds, use the handset to talk normally; press the microphone (MIC) key switch to talk, release it to listen. If either RTTor PRTT fail, press the button again to retry.Press PA to go to the public address display.Press ACK CALL when displayed to acknowledge receipt of a call. ACK RQD disappears and reappears only when a new all call orgroup call is received.Press HELP when displayed for a listing of help topics. HELP appears after an ACK CALL is completed.Press the fifth button to return to the display where you were before you pressed TALK, the count display in this example.Even if a call is in progress, it is all right to leave the talk request display and go to another display and resume operation.A review of special symbols appearing across the top line of the MDT indicating a specific condition are:E The overt emergency button was pressedThe system is in fallbackV The radio is in voice modeThe radio is keyed (transmitting)FTx
Public Address (PA)24When you press PA from the TALK display, the MDT displays a screen similar to the one shown.Use select buttons S1 and S2 to select and adjust the inside PA. Once the choice is outlined with a box, press INSIDE totoggle the PA on or off. While the inside PA volume is highlighted, adjust the volume up or down with select buttons S1and S2 or use the numeric entry keys to enter a value. The slider bar displays the volume change. The volume has apreset minimum.Use select buttons S3 and S4 to select and adjust the outside PA. Once the choice is outlined with a box, pressOUTSIDE to toggle the PA on or off. While the outside PA volume is highlighted, adjust the volume up or down withselect buttons S3 and S4 or use the numeric entry keys to enter a value. The slider bar displays the volume change. Thespeaker volume has a preset minimum.Press HELP for a listing of help topics.To talk to dispatch, press TALK and refer to the talk request section of this manual.12:31:00 IND CALLTALKINSIDE OUTSIDE HELPOFFON70HANDSET04/22Outside Volume:29Inside Volume:
TRANSFER REQUEST25TRANSFER REQUESTWhen you press XFER REQ, the screen changes to a display like this.This display lists the possible routes and transfer points you will encounter in the next several minutes. The routes are listed in the order youencounter them.Use select buttons S3 and S4 to choose a transfer point. The selected route is shown in reverse video (Route 16S at 10:21 in the aboveexample).Press SEND REQ to send a request for transfer to dispatch.The dispatch computer calculates if the requested transfer is possible. The advisory line on the MDT then displays either !Transfer NotPossible, or !Transfer Accepted. You should notify the passenger whether or not the requested transfer was accepted. If the transferwas accepted, the dispatch computer sends a message to the bus on the selected transfer route to advise the driver to wait for the transfer.Refer to the transfer list on the main display.Status codes on the transfer request display are:8:50:12COUNTTALK MAINSENDREQRoute9WTransfer PointOracle@Campbell@Campbell@Campbell@Oracle@16N9E15N16S04/2210:21StatFAD4EOracle@Ollivere@Ollivere@Oracle@7S12S14ESWHELP !Transfer Accepted
TRANSFER REQUEST26SSending The MDT is sending the requestWWaiting The MDT is waiting for a responseFFailed Dispatch did not receive the requestAAccepted The request was acceptedDDenied The request was deniedTo talk to dispatch, press TALK and refer to the talk request section of this manual.Press HELP for a listing of help topics.To perform manual passenger count, press COUNT and refer to the count description in the main section of this manual.To return to the main display, press MAIN.The TransitMaster system works for youto make your bus saferand your job easier.
RECEIVED MESSAGE27RECEIVED MESSAGEIf you received a message, heard a series of beeps, and pressed MSG, the screen changes to a display like this.Use select button S1 to choose a newer message and S2 to choose an older message. Use select buttons S3 and S4 to scroll through thecomplete message.Received messages are shown in the upper-right block (under unread* in the above illustration). Asterisks (*) over triangles (s) are unreadmessages, dashes (-) are messages that have been read, and S is a saved message. The pointer (tt) indicates the current selectedmessage. The time the current selected message was received is shown on the same line (8:45 in the example shown).To delete the current selected message from the list, press ERASE MSG. When you press ERASE MSG, the function changes toCANCL ERASE and SAVE MSG changes to CNFRM ERASE. If you pressed ERASE MSG by mistake, press CANCL ERASE.You will return to the standard received message display shown.To delete the selected message, press CNFRM ERASE and the message is deleted.8:50:12MAINReceived MessageTALK ERASEMSG MSGSAVE CANNEDMSGS8:45* * - - *sUnread*Traffic accident at 4th Ave and 2nd St. Takeroute04/22
CANNED MESSAGE28When dispatch sends a message requiring an acknowledgment, the second button is labeled SEND ACK instead of ERASE MSGwhenever that message is selected. This continues until an acknowledgement is sent. After the message is acknowledged, the functionchanges back to ERASE MSG.In the previous illustration, seven messages have been received. Two have been read, three are unread, one is currently displayed, andone is saved. The messages are stored in the order they are received. The oldest is to the right and the newest to the left. In this illustration,the saved message is the oldest message. The MDT can hold 10 received messages. If 10 messages are received and another message isreceived (a total of 11), the oldest unsaved message is erased. To prevent a message from being deleted when new messages arereceived, save the message. To save a message, press SAVE MSG.Up to four messages can be saved at any time. After four messages are saved, SAVE MSG disappears until a saved message is erased.When a saved message is displayed, CANCL SAVE appears to allow the message normal deletion. Saved messages are deleted atpower down of the vehicle.To send a canned (preprogrammed) data message to dispatch, press CANNED MSGS and turn to the canned message section of thisbook.To talk to dispatch, press TALK and refer to the talk request section of this manual.To return to the main display, press MAIN.
RECEIVED MESSAGE29CANNED MESSAGEWhen you press CANNED MSGS, the screen changes to a display like this.Use select buttons S1 and S2 to select a message category (CAT), then use the select buttons S3 and S4 to select a message within thecategory.To send the selected message, press XMIT MSG.When an annunciation category is selected, XMIT MSG changes to PLAY MSG. Use S3 and S4 to select a message and press PLAYMSG to play the message over the internal public address system.To talk to dispatch, press TALK and refer to the talk request section of this manual.Press HELP for a list of help topics.To read received messages, press RCVD MSGS and refer to the received message section of this book.3:45:28MAINCanned MessageTALK MSGSRCVDXMITMSGCAT: MAINTENANCEVehicle maintenance required at end ofrun04/22HELP !Sending
CANNED MESSAGE30To return to the main display, press MAIN.
10-Digit Data Entry31The CANNED MSGS function provides a 10-digit data entry category as a special purpose utility determined by property policy. Use theentry for any numeric message sent to dispatch.Use select buttons S1 and S2 to select the 10-digit data entry category (CAT), then use the numeric entry keys to enter the code.To send the data entry and return to the canned message function, press SEND.To clear the data entry, press CLEAR. Retype the code again from the beginning.To cancel the data entry and return to the canned message function, press CANCEL.To talk to dispatch, press TALK and refer to the talk request section of this manual.To list help topics, press HELP.3:45:34CANCELCanned MessageTALK CLEARSENDCAT: 10-DIGIT DATA ENTRY123456789004/22HELP
EMERGENCY MESSAGE32EMERGENCY MESSAGEWhen you press the emergency message button on the left of the MDT, a display looking similar to this appears. Notice the E (emergency)in the upper right of the top line.Use select buttons S3 and S4 to select a preprogrammed emergency message, then press XMIT MSG to send the message to dispatch.To talk to dispatch, press TALK and turn to the talk request section of this manual.To read received messages, press RCVD MSGS, then refer to the received message section of this manual.Press HELP for a list of help topics.To return to the main display, press MAIN.3:45:56MAINEmergency MessagesTALK MSGSRCVDXMITMSG HELPPersonal injury traffic accident this location,bus not involved04/22 E
LOG OUT33LOG OUTAt the end of the shift, you must log out of the MDT to let dispatch know you have completed your run.1. From the main display, continue to press the MORE function button until LOG OUT displays as shown.2. Press LOG OUT. When you press LOG OUT, the function changes to CANCL LG OUT to allow you to cancel logging out.3. Press CNFRM LG OUT to complete the log out.When you are logged out, the screen returns to the log in display. The values for your route-block information remain. A new drivercontinuing the route need only enter the driver ID and complete the log in procedures. Refer to the log in section of this manual.When the bus is shut off, the MDT remains on for a length of time determined by supervisor/setup. This allows you to log out of the MDTafter the bus is powered down. It prevents loss of MDT data in case of a temporary shutdown on the road and allows dispatch tocommunicate with the MDT after the end of a run.If the bus is off long enough for the MDT to shut off, the driver ID, and route-block information is reset. The MDT automatically logs off. Youmust reenter the driver ID, route, and block information and log in again when the bus is restarted.4:12:25 GRP CALLRoute: 247NETransfers25ØSTALK LOGOUT LIST MORE MSGGTC6:058N221127SSPEAKERMSGVeh ID: 478 2EARLY04/22ROUTE
LOG OUT34TransitMaster helpsyou promote accurate andprompt passenger service.TransitMaster2001
PARATRANSIT35PARATRANSIT OperationsSome paratransit functions are the same as the fixed route, such as TALK, LOG ON, LOG OUT, and MSG. This section describes theMDT displays unique to paratransit operation.All paratransit operations are performed from two displays: main, and arrive. This section describes these displays in detail.When starting a paratransit route, log in as described in the log in section of this manual. The system recognizes the route and block as aparatransit workpiece and changes to the paratransit main display shown here.MainThe main display shows the run schedule in the order the activities are expected to occur. Activity times, customer name, status indicator,and address appear in the center area of the screen. Status indicators are marked with a plus (+) for pick up, and a minus (-) for drop off.Other status indicators appearing are discussed later.1:43:25TALK ARRIVE INFO MORE MSG04/22 13:45 PO PULL OUT 625, 31ST AV SW 14:00 + IES GROUP 200, 1ST SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 14:30 – FUNKE JIM DEL MONICO, 1019, 7TH ST SE, Cedar 15:56 + SCHMITT JOAN IES TOWER; 200, 1ST SE, Cedar 15:00 + COLEMAN KEN MANOR HOUSE ON THE GREEN; 1019, 7TH
PARATRANSIT36Use select buttons S1 and S2 to scroll through the run schedule.To talk to dispatch, press TALK and refer to the talk request section in this book.Press INFO to view additional information about a selected activity. When INFO is accessed, the system does not allow you to makechanges. INFO is for information purposes only.When MORE is pressed, additional options appear as functions across the bottom of the screen. More options are described later.To read received messages, press MSG and refer to the received message section of this manual.Both the main and arrive displays provide operations for two types of service: non-revenue and customer service. The followingdescriptions detail separately each service.If the scheduled item on the main display is a non-revenue service (pull out, lunch, etc.), pressing ARRIVE changes the screen to an arrivedisplay describing the highlighted non-revenue service.TransitMasterprovides unparalleled paratransit service.
PARATRANSIT37From the arrive display, use select buttons S1 and S2 to view detailed information for all the scheduled items on the main display. Noticeplacement of S1 and S2 is different from fixed route displays.ArriveIn the center of the screen, the arrive display shows the service activity, time and status, address of the activity, andcomment box. Additional information displays in the comment box. Be sure to use the bottom select buttons S3 and S4 toscroll through all the information.The passenger type line always shows on an arrive display. The system automatically indicates which aid a specific customeruses. These passenger aids indicate:A AmbulatoryW WheelchairS Scooter or electrical wheel chairP Personal care attendantC CompanionLT represents the anticipated time to load the passenger. 1:45:00 04/22 PULLOUT13:45 $ 0.00ON TIME 625, 31ST AV SWTODAY IS THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOLAFTER SPRING BREAK.DRIVE CAREFULLY A: 0 W: 0 S: 0 P: 0 C: 0 LT: 00PERFRMTALK MSG DONES1S2
PARATRANSITIn the example above, once the driver presses PERFRM the activity title changes to pulled out.The system allows you to change your mind about performing the activity. Press PERFRM again to toggle or take back the activity. Pulledout changes back to pull out. A time stamp for the activity is not sent to dispatch until you press DONE.After pulling out, press DONE to complete the operation. The MDT returns to the main display, a time stamp is recorded by the system forthe activity, and the activity for pullout is removed from the run schedule.The system, if configured, automatically performs the DONE function after the vehicle moves 200 feet and returns to the main display.Non-revenue service activities are:PULL INPULL OUTLUNCHOUT OF SERVICEREFUELTAKE BREAKCustomer service activities performed are:PICK UPDROP OFFNO SHOWCANCELTo talk to dispatch, press TALK and refer to the talk request section in this book.To read received messages, press MSG and refer to the received message section.If the next scheduled item on the main display is a customer service listing (pick up, drop off, etc), pressing ARRIVE changes the screen tothe display as shown.2:57:00 04/22 COLEMAN KEN 00006714:00 PICK UP $ 1.25ON TIME MANNER HOUSE ON THE GREEN; 1019,7TH ST SEMA: EWCDIALYSIS A: 0 W: 0 S: 1 P: 0 C: 0 LT: 04DROPOFFTALK MSG DONEMORE
PARATRANSITArriveThe arrive display shows when ARRIVE or INFO is pressed from the main display. If the INFO button was pressed, MAIN is the onlyfunction provided.The first line shows the customer’s name and identification. Press S1 or S2 to scroll through the run schedule. The second line shows thepick up or drop off time, fare charge, and status. The third and fourth lines show the customer’s address.The comment box displays detailed activity comments. Be sure to use the bottom select buttons (S3 and S4) to scroll through all theinformation. If a customer requires a mechanical aid, MA: is specified on the first line followed by the device. This example uses EWC,electric wheel chair. This information is recapped in the passenger type line including the estimated load time.Press PICK UP if a customer is to be picked up, or DROP OFF if a customer is to be dropped off. 2:57:09 04/22 COLEMAN KEN 00006714:00 PICK UP $ 1.25ON TIME MANNER HOUSE ON THE GREEN; 1019,7TH ST SEMA: EWCDIALSIS A: 0 W: 0 S: 1 P: 0 C: 0 LT: 04PICK UPTALK MSG DONEMORE
ArrivePress PICK UP or DROP OFF when completed with the customer service activity. The pick up changes to picked up. If multiple customersare serviced at one location, use S1 and S2 to select each and press PICK UP for each before pressing DONE to complete the multipleoperation.To toggle (or take back) the operation, press PICK UP a second time. Picked up changes back to pick up on the screen.To complete the operation, press DONE while picked up is displayed to send a time stamp to dispatch. Once the action is performed (eg,when you have pressed DONE), the record on the roster is deleted and no longer displays. The time between pressing ARRIVE andpressing DONE is recorded as the time required to load or unload the customer(s).Press MORE for more options. When MORE is pressed on the arrive display, different options appear: NO SHOW and CANCEL. 2:59:40 04/22 COLEMAN KEN 00006714:00 PICK UP $ 1.25ON TIME MANNER HOUSE ON THE GREEN; 1019,7TH ST SEMA: EWCDIALSIS A: 0 W: 0 S: 1 P: 0 C: 0 LT: 04NOSHOWCANCEL DONEMORE
PARATRANSIT41Arrive (No Show Option)Press NO SHOW if you arrive at the pick up location and the customer is unavailable. The pick up changes to no show. This sends amessage to notify dispatch the customer is unavailable. Dispatch will take appropriate action (eg, call the customer on the telephone).Dispatch will let you know what to do either by sending a message to be displayed on the screen or by calling on the radio. The passenger’srecord remains on the main display with an N status indicator (in place of the + sign) until dispatch removes the record.Press NO SHOW a second time to toggle (or take back) the operation. The no show changes to pick up again and the + sign replaces theN status indicator on the main display.After pressing MORE on the arrive display the first time, press CANCEL to cancel a customer. The following screen displays.Arrive (Cancel Option)For example, if you arrive at the pick up location and are informed by a customer representative the customer is 2:59:48 04/22 COLEMAN KEN 00006714:00 PICK UP $ 1.25ON TIME MANNER HOUSE ON THE GREEN; 1019,7TH ST SEMA: EWCDIALSIS A: 0 W: 0 S: 1 P: 0 C: 0 LT: 04NOSHOWCANCEL CONFRM DONEMORECANCEL CANCEL
PARATRANSIT42not available, press CANCEL, the activity changes to canceled, the third button changes to CONFRM CANCEL and the second buttonchanges to CANCEL CANCEL. Press CONFRM CANCEL to confirm the customer should be canceled or press CANCEL CANCELto stop the cancel process. If you cancel the process, the activity indicator returns to pick up. Dispatch will let you know what to do either bysending a message displayed on the screen or by calling on the radio. Until dispatch cancels the record, the passenger’s record remains onthe main display with a C indicator in place of the + sign.Press CANCEL a second time to toggle (or take back) the operation. The canceled changes to pick up again and the + sign replaces theC indicator on the main display.NOTEDepending upon your system configuration, when CONFRM CANCEL or NO SHOW is pressed, the screen maychange to the TALK display. If it does, a request to talk (RTT) is automatically sent to dispatch.Remember to press DONE when you are finished loading and unloading all customers at any stop. Pressing DONE returns the screen tothe paratransit main display as shown. Notice how the main display has changed since the schedule run began.4:31:25TALK ARRIVE INFO MORE MSG04/22 16:30 PI PULL IN 625, 31ST AV SW 14:20 + IES GROUP 200, 1ST SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 14:30 – FUNKE JIM DEL MONICO, 1019, 7TH ST SE, Cedar 15:56 + SCHMITT JOAN IES TOWER; 200, 1ST SE, Cedar 16:05 JANICE CUMMINGS IES TOWER; 200, 1ST SE, Cedar
PARATRANSIT43MainFrom the main display, press MORE for additional options: RENEW, LOG OUT and HELP.Main (More Options)The MORE function on the main display provides additional options. Do not perform the following action unless instructed by dispatch.Press RENEW to delete the customer database loaded into the MDT and download a new database from dispatch. Pressing RENEWprovides options to CANCEL RENEW and CONFRM RENEW to either cancel operation or confirm you want to perform the renewoperation.Press LOG OUT to log out. When LOG OUT is pressed, you can either cancel log out or confirm you want to log out.Press HELP for a list of help topics.Press MORE to return to the main display.Press MSG and refer to the received message section to read received messages. 4:32:46RENEW LOGOUTHELP MORE MSG04/22 16:30 PI PULL IN 625, 31ST AV SW 14:20 + IES GROUP 200, 1ST SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 14:30 – FUNKE JIM DEL MONICO, 1019, 7TH ST SE, Cedar 15:56 + SCHMITT JOAN IES TOWER; 200, 1ST SE, Cedar 16:05 JANICE CUMMINGS IES TOWER; 200, 1ST SE, Cedar
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