IPS S Single e-Space e Parking Metter M5: Use er’s Ma anual Version 1.0 IPS S Group, Inc c. 1 Oberlin Driive, Suite 10 00 5601 San Dieg go, CA 9212 21 Phone: (85 58) 404-060 07 E-mail: support@ipsg groupinc.com m Web: http://www.ipsg groupinc.com m 1 IPS I GROUP, Inc c. – M5 Manual ((Ver. 1.
INFORMATION TO USER This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B Digital Device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................... 4 BASIC METER OPERATION............................................................................................ 5 Turning the Meter On and Off ..................................................................................... 5 Coins ...........................................................................................................................
Meter Mechanism ............................................................................................. 27 Circuit Boards / Internal Electronics ................................................................. 28 Top Cover (Model 795) .................................................................................... 29 Top Cover (Model 147/ Model 132) .................................................................. 30 B. Error Status Codes .........................................................
INTRODUCTION The IPS Single Space Parking Meter (SSPM) is a revolutionary product designed to enhance a city’s current single space parking system by providing additional payment options (such as credit card), access to real-time data (via web-based management system), without disruption of current parking meter operations.
BAS SIC METE ER OPER RATION Turn ning the Me eter On and Off To tu urn the mete er on, first make m sure tha at the jumpe er (the small black plasttic piece nexxt to the e battery co onnector) is inserted ove er both pinss. Once this is connecte ed, the mete er should turn on automatically a y. If not, ins sert any card d into the ccard slot unttil the displa ay turns on.
Smart Cards To make a payment with a smart card, follow these steps: 1. Insert the card chip-side up. The meter will display the remaining balance on the card. 2. Choose amount of time using blue buttons (+ for more time, - for less time). 3. Press ‘OK’ once desired time is displayed on the screen or ‘Cancel’ to void the transaction. Follow the instructions on the screen and do not remove the smart card until instructed to do so.
PAR RKING ME ETER FEATURES eter Feature es MK5 Parking Me Part Descriptions D s 1. Dis splay 2. LE EDs 3. Dia agnostic Buttton 4. Ca ard Entry Slo ot with Keypa ad 5. Co oin Entry Slo ot 6. Co oin Decal 7. So olar Panel 8. Co oin Validator with Anti-Fishing IPS I GROUP, Inc c. – M5 Manual ((Ver. 1.
Display The display is designed to be simple and user friendly, while providing key information to both the motorist and enforcement officers. The M5 LCD is 160 X 160 pixels versus the M3 display screen which was 132 X 64. The messages displayed on the backlit LCD are fully programmable to provide rate information, parking time limits, and time remaining on the meter. With the M5 screen, there is now the capability to have images as well (See below example).
Idle/Expired An expired meter alternates between displaying the rate and time limit information as well as the available payment options. (Please see images on following page) Paid A paid meter displays the rate and time limit information while the alternate screen shows the remaining time (in the HH:MM format) and the expiration time. An optional setting in the management system is available to display negative time during grace mode or once the meter is expired. IPS GROUP, Inc. – M5 Manual (Ver. 1.
Faulty There are three types of meter faults that will be displayed: Cards Only, Coins Only, and Out of Order. When a coin jam is detected, credit cards will still be available as a payment option: When a card jam is detected, coins will still be available as a payment option: When both payment options are unavailable, the meter will display the message below: IPS GROUP, Inc. – M5 Manual (Ver. 1.
Prepay The meter may be programmed to accept payment prior to the start of enforcement on any given day by setting up a prepay period. The actual paid time begins when enforcement starts but the meter displays the purchased time in addition to the time between the transaction and the start of enforcement. Payment Not Accepted There are two situations where payment is not accepted: Free Parking and No Parking.
Out of Order When a meter has a card and/or a coin jam, both AMBER lights will flash. Keypad The M5 keypad has four, push buttons: + TIME, - TIME, OK, and CANCEL. They are used for credit card, debit card, and smart card transactions. After a user inserts and removes a card, he or she will have the option of adding more time by pressing the + TIME button, choosing less time with the - TIME button, canceling the transaction using CANCEL or confirming it by pressing OK.
Diag gnostics Bu utton The Diagnostic Button B is loc cated on the e right side of the meter, m just below b the keypad. k Th he button ha as severral uses: a. Press the e button on nce to access Diagnosttic Mode. b. Press the e button on nce and pre ess Cancel to take time off the mete er. c. Hold dow wn the butto on for severa al seconds to power off the meter.
Payment Method Decal Below are the most commonly used payment method decals. However, customerspecific decals can be purchased when ordering. Solar Panel The solar panel on the back of the meter acts as a continuous source of power for the meter’s rechargeable battery. The panel should remain unobstructed in order to allow for maximum light exposure.
RFID D IPS meters m use an RFID (R Radio Frequ uency Identiffication) tag g installed in n the meterr’s housing to identiify themselv ves in the management m system. The RFID tag g is a uniqu ue serial number tha at allows the e meter to be b automaticcally associa ated with the e proper polle or loc cation. Each tag is assigned to a pole p in the m managementt system.
Main Screen Once diagnostic mode is entered, the first screen displayed (above) will show the firmware version (top), the name of the meter’s current configuration will be below, terminal serial number (which should match the number on the sticker on the top of the meter), and the pole’s RFID tag number. Faults This menu will display any errors reported by the meter. When an error occurs, a message is sent from the Management System to maintenance staff via SMS or e-mail.
Coin Test The coin test menu allows maintenance staff to verify that coins are validated correctly. The two key components in coin testing are the Coins, which shows the total coin count and Value, which is the value of the last coin inserted. When a coin is inserted, the Coins number will increase by 1 and the value will reflect the new coin. A number with a negative value will appear if that coin is not accepted (such as a penny).
Communications Test (Comms Test) This menu will allow you to test the meter’s communication capabilities by forcing it to “callin” to the management system. The meter uses GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) technology to communicate over the GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) network. Performing this test verifies that the meter can successfully communicate with the management system, updates the meter’s internal clock, and forces the download of available firmware and configurations.
Fault Logging In order to simplify maintenance procedures, a fault logging feature is available for use on the meter. A fault can be logged at the meter and wirelessly transmitted to the management system thus eliminating the need for a handheld. To use this feature, scroll through the available options by pressing + or – and press OK to log the desired fault. Please contact IPS to customize the fault list. Meter Swap When changing the meter mechanism, use the ‘Meter Swap’ option.
Voltages The IPS SSPM, which is powered by battery, has a rechargeable cell and a nonrechargeable pack. The M5 batteries are designed to use energy in an efficient manner. The rechargeable cell is constantly recharged by the solar panel. The non-rechargeable pack is used when the main battery voltage is too low and there is not sufficient power coming from the solar panel. Once the power of the backup battery is exhausted, it will no longer be functional and should be replaced.
Maximum Minimum 5500 mV 1000 mV* Solar Panel 4100 mV 2800 mV Main Battery 3680 mV 2800 mV Backup Battery * Minimum Solar Panel Voltage under indoor lighting Nominal 4100 mV 3600 mV 3600 mV Sleep The Sleep function allows the meter to be turned off when it is not in use, thus conserving battery power. IPS recommends that the meter be turned off when stored or if the meter is bagged for over 48 hours. If the meter is going to be stored for longer than a month, then please remove the power jumper.
ACC CESS CA ARDS There e are three access card ds issued by y IPS: Diagn nostic Card,, Maintenance Card, an nd Coin Collection card. c The ca ards have a unique num ber so as to o be able to ttrack the use er and also a block th he card from m being used d if it has be een lost or stolen. The cards act likke regular credit carrds, having a 16 digit number, expira ation date, a and card hold der name. Mete er Diagnos stics Card This card is used d to access the meter’s s Diagnosticc Mode.
HOW TO … In this section, we will discuss several procedures to include: clear a coin jam, clear a card jam, replace the battery, replace the keypad, and replace the coin slot. Clear a Coin Jam When a coin jam occurs, the meter maintenance staff will be notified via email or text message. These jams typically occur due to the insertion of foreign material or insertion of multiple coins all at once, both with the intention of jamming the meter.
Clear a Card Jam Thanks to a new design feature, any coins jammed into the card reader slot are automatically cleared with the insertion of a credit card. The coins will fall through an opening in the card reader, thereby clearing the card path. Coins that fall into the meter mechanism housing may be removed at a later time.
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Repllace the Co oin Slot The coin c entry sllot can easilly be change ed in order tto accept co oins of differrent sizes. T To replace the coin n slot, remo ove the Carrd Entry Slo ot (as show wn below) a and the Coiin Validator. The coin c slot should easily slide out. Inssert the new w coin slot w with the notch hside up, u replace the t coin validator, and th he card entrry slot to com mplete the in nstallation.
INDEX A. Parts of the Meter Mete er Mechaniism (MK5 Meter M Mech hanism wiith NFC) Part Descriptions D s 1. Ba attery Cover 2. Ba attery 3. Co oin Entry Slo ot Plate 4. NF FC Bezel 5. UN NC 8-32 x 3//8" C'Sunk Phillips P Screw w (2) 6. Ch hassis and PCB P Assemb bly with NFC C Antenna 7. Mo odule Case Rear R 8. Va alidator with Anti-Fishing A 9. UN NC 6-32 x 3//16" Pan Phiillips Screw (2) ( 10. UNC U 8-32 x 2" 2 Pan Phillip ps Screw (2) 11. Card C Reader Entry Face Plate / Keyp pad 12.
Circu uit Boards / Internal Ele ectronics The IPS meter us ses printed circuit c board ds and electrronic sub-assemblies to process datta from inserted carrds and coin ns to commu unicate a va ariety of info ormation to tthe motoristss, parking operation ns staff, as well w as the IP PS managem ment system m. The function f of th hese boards s is as follow ws: or enforcement 1. Rear expiiry LEDs – fo 2. Solar ass sembly – prrimarily charrges batteryy pack and drives rear--facing expirry LEDs 3.
Top Cov ver (Model 795) 7 p Cover (Mo odel 795) MK5 Top Part Descriptions 1. Head Upper Casting 2. Solar Gasket G 3. Head Lens 4. Interfa ace Gasket 5. UNC 8-32 8 x 3/8" C'Sunk C Phillips Screw IPS GROUP, G Inc. – M5 M Manual (Ver. 1.
Top Cov ver (Modell 147/Mode el 132) Parts and d assembly are the sam me for both 14 47 & 132 mo odels. p Cover (Mo odel 147/Mo odel 132) MK5 Top Part Descriptions 1. Head Upper Casting 2. Solar Gasket G 3. Head Lens 4. Interfa ace Gasket 5. UNC 8-32 8 x 3/8" C'Sunk C Phillips Screw (6) IPS GROUP, G Inc. – M5 M Manual (Ver. 1.
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C. Troubleshooting Power Problem: The meter’s display is blank and the LEDs are not flashing. Solution: Be sure to turn the meter on. This can be done by inserting any card into the meter. Insert it completely up the card slot and wait for a beep. If this fails, be sure the battery is plugged in. Also, verify that the card reader connector is attached to the solar panel and that the solar panel is fully connected to the main board. Problem: The meter’s display is blank but the LEDs are on continuously.
Problem: During communications, the meter displays “CSQ 99,99” or “CSQ 0,0” and never displays “Connected”. Solution: The antenna is not properly attached or the antenna cable is broken. Contact IPS about replacing the antenna. The meter may also be in a location with poor signal strength. Problem: During communications, the meter displays “CME ERROR: XXX”. Solution: This is typically the result of a network issue. Contact IPS to verify that the system is operational.
