CARDtimer User Manual
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1. The time between the load being removed and the timer pausing is between one and five seconds The default setting for 1Thresh is 100 with this setting the timer will run when a 60W bulb is connected and stop when it is removed The figure is adjustable from 0 to 199 although the minimum recognised load is approximately 40W In order to see the measured load value with the equipment stopped insert a value card so that the timer is running and then insert the programming card In the programming menu the LOAD value will be displayed LOAD 80 It is recommended to set the 1Thresh value to approximately 20 counts above this ie 100 in this case 11 3 iSingle Function 11 3 1 For some equipment it is desirable to have the timer only start counting down when the load is switched on After that point the timer is required to run until the credit has been used up Typical applications are electric showers and sun beds PAGE 25 of 30 CARDtimer User Manual inc iSense ver 00g 2012 07 07 docx 11 3 2 The iSingle function allows this When selected to ON the timer starts in paused mode and stays paused until the load 1s switched on Once the load has been switched on for 20 seconds the pause function is inhibited and the timer will continue to run until all the credit is used up Turning off the load after the 20 second window has passed will no longer pause the timer iSingle WN OFF 11 3 3 When set to2. 2 2 4 Timers with Option S can be set to only count down when a certain load is exceeded Please see the iSense chapter for more information Sech Custom software applications can often be developed on request PAGE 5 of 30 CARDtimer User Manual inc iSense ver 00g 2012 07 07 docx 2 3 Example Applications s Gym equipment Sun beds Tanning Booths e Snooker Table Lights e Vehicle cleaning Vacuums Jet wash etc e Squash Court and Sports Field Lighting e Washing Machine operating the water inlet solenoid e Gaming Machines control power to the display e Showers including electric showers up to 25kW e Heating control live supply to gas or oil heating system e Hairdryers amp Hair Straighteners e Air conditioning e Rented Workshops Garages amp Premises 2 4 Key Features e Uses secure disposable magnetic cards s When card is inserted time credit is copied from the card to the timer e Multiple cards may be entered in one session e Card is erased and permanently marked e CARDtimer display counts down in hours minutes and seconds e User settable duration of 0 to 999 999seconds O to 227hrs per card e Maximum accumulated time is unlimited s User friendly 16 character LCD display e Master Programming Card allows settings to be easily changed e Switches up to 100A and can supply up to 25kW of load e Red led clearly indicates the supply contactor is closed e Optional warning beeper when credit runnin
3. If this happens wait for the timer to display INSERT CARD and then try again When you have successfully inserted the master programming card the display will show PROGRAMMING and will cycle through the registers as shown below The actual values may vary slightly depending on the software version PAGE 12 of 30 CARDtimer User Manual inc iSense ver 00g 2012 07 07 docx FIXED REGISTERS Total number of seconds sold since manufacture is displayed Initial value O note 1 cannot be reset Number of cards inserted since manufacture is displayed Initial value O note 1 cannot be reset Number of microprocessor reboots since manufacture is displayed Initial value O note 1 cannot be reset Indication of current loading of the meter for use with iSense Note 1 These values may be modified by factory tests before dispatch Note 2 this screeen only appears in CARDtimers with iSense option PROGRAMMING VIEW REGISTERS NUMCARDS 12 TOTLSEC 7200 REBOOTS 2 Note 2 LOAD 80 Continued on next page PAGE 13 of 30 CARDtimer User Manual inc iSense ver 00g 2012 07 07 docx From previous wa GREY gt ove RIGHT BLUE gt Sg VALUE WAIT gt me DONE meone 00030s RE 9000060s TIMEWARN 00s EQUIPTYPE mo Continued on next page Number of seconds credited by eac
4. microcontroller within the timer stops functioning then when the supply is restored the microcontroller performs a self test During this initialisation the settings in place prior to the mains failure are reinstated and the display shows MAINS FAILED during this process Q The display shows LANDLORD MODE What does this mean A If TIMECRED is set to zero the CARDtimer erases any remaining time and enters LANDLORD MODE In this mode the meter dispenses electricity without the user needing to enter cards This mode is ideal for testing purposes or friends and family To leave landlord mode and restore normal operation set TIMECRED to a value other than zero 13 2 Card Entry Q What should I see when inserting a value card When inserting a value card the meter will display THANK YOU This will remain on the display for two seconds On removal the card will be erased and marked clipped Q The timer ignores the fact I have inserted a card A Each time a card is inserted the magnetic data is read off the card If the card is blank or corrupted or the card has been inserted too fast or too slow the card will not be recognised Check to see if the card has previously been used look for three small indentations Itis important to insert the card in one smooth action Q The card is difficult to pull out A When the credit from a valid card is accepted by the meter and the card is removed it is marked with
5. the user needing to enter cards This mode is ideal for testing purposes or friends and family LANDLORD MODE To return to normal operation program the TIMECRED register to a value other than zero 10 2 MAXCRED 10 2 1 10 2 2 10 2 5 10 2 4 10 2 5 This register sets the number of seconds of credit which can be added by the user For instance if MAXCRED is set to 1200 seconds and TIMECRED is set to 600 seconds then a maximum of two cards can be inserted at a time Another card can only be inserted after the displayed credit falls below 600 seconds MAXCRED 1200s MAXCRED can be set between zero and 9 999 999seconds If accepting credit from a card will cause the credit to exceed MAXCRED the display shows CREDIT FULL If TIMECRED 1s set to less than MAXCRED then MAXCRED will updated automatically to match TIMECRED If MAXCRED were not adjusted in this way it would not be possible to add any credit to the timer as any credit added by the insertion of a card would result in an amount of credit above MAXCRED and so would not be accepted PAGE 21 of 30 CARDtimer User Manual inc iSense ver 00g 2012 07 07 docx 10 3 TIMEWARN 10 3 1 This register shows when consumers will be warned that their credit 1s running out For example if the TIMEWARN is set to 60s then a warning sound will be produced by the timer one minute before the credit runs out This gives consumers a chance to purchase additiona
6. CARDtimer User Manual includes 1Sense CARDtimer User Manual inc iSense ver 00g 2012 07 07 docx Printing date and time 21 07 12 07 11 CARDtimer User Manual inc iSense ver 00g 2012 07 07 docx 2 1 22 2 3 2 4 2 5 3 1 4 1 4 2 4 3 4 4 5 1 32 6 1 6 2 7 1 8 1 8 2 8 3 8 4 8 5 9 1 9 2 9 3 10 10 1 10 2 10 3 10 4 10 5 10 6 11 11 1 11 2 11 3 12 12 1 13 Page REVISION RECORD EEN 4 INTRODUCTION sici 5 En EI EE 5 CO TIS e E E E EE 5 EXAME ATCA TION S acest eccrine sate ntact i e aein 6 Ee EE 6 BOSES EE eebe 6 DEFAULT REGISTER VALUES ege Geesse 7 SEET e 7 SPECIF ATION ccn OS 8 SEENEN 8 PIS GE EE 8 d E EE 8 VE 8 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS cccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccecccccccccceccs 9 RI EC TEE 9 DPRELNG TEMPLATE esse etsy nce sen se ates ros ccc sen ek areca E iN 10 CONNECTION EE 11 CONNECTION SINGLE LOA Dit geen Eege eg EENEG E 11 CONNECTION AUXILIARY LOAD OPTION A 11 PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS cecccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccees 12 RODU enn Le EE 12 FIXED REGISTERS EE 16 SERA 16 RUM CARD EE 16 TOTP EE 16 FEBO ee ee 16 LIAD EE 17 METHOD OF CHANGING VARIABLE REGISTERS cceccccccsccccccccccccccccees 18 DST TC TION E 18 EXAMPLE OF CHANGING A REGISTER ansnenesosesesnesesesosesesresesesesesesresesosesesresesesosesesreseseseseseeresese
7. OFF the timer can be paused a number of times for instance when used with an air conditioner the timer can be set to several hours per card and the timer only counts down when the air conditioner is running PAGE 26 of 30 CARDtimer User Manual inc iSense ver 00g 2012 07 07 docx 12 USER INSTRUCTIONS 12 1 Introduction 12 1 1 12 1 2 12 1 3 12 1 4 PA Bee 12 1 6 12 1 7 12 1 8 12 1 9 The CARDtimer provides electricity for a set amount of time whenever a card is inserted A card can be inserted whenever INSERT CARD is displayed or when the timer is counting down INSERT CARD Each card needs to be inserted in one smooth action If the card is inserted too fast or too slowly then the timer will display CARD ERROR CARD ERROR If this happens wait for the timer to display INSERT CARD and then try again If you insert a card which has previously been used the card will be ignored When you have successfully inserted the card credit will be added to the timer and the countdown will begin The red light on the front of the timer will light TIME 00 05 00 When the time is nearly elapsed the timer may make a warning sound and then the electricity will be cut off The red light on the front of the timer will go out You can insert another card at any time to extend the amount of time purchased If you have card problems the meter owner can interrog
8. SOUND ON sound confirmations when keys are pressed cards are inserted or the display shows a message TICK ON tick sound each time a second elapses PAGE 7 of 30 CARDtimer User Manual inc iSense ver 00g 2012 07 07 docx 4 SPECIFICATION 4 1 Electrical Voltage Rating Current rating Maximum cable diameter 4 2 Physical Height Width Depth Weight 4 3 Timing Duration per card user settable Maximum time credit user settable Timing accuracy 4 4 Misc Design lifetime IP rating 220 250Vac 50Hz 100A main contactor 5A auxiliary contactor option A timers only Smm main terminals 3 2mm auxiliary terminals 171mm 124mm 92mm 950g 1 to 999 999 sec 0 to 277hrs unlimited 1 20yrs IP20 PAGE 8 of 30 CARDtimer User Manual inc iSense ver 00g 2012 07 07 docx 5 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 5 1 Dimensions Allow 50mm clear below the timer for wiring connections 92mm Mom CARDtimer PAGE 9 of 30 CARDtimer User Manual inc iSense ver 00g 2012 07 07 docx 5 2 Drilling Template Meter accommodates screw shank up to 5 2mm PAGE 10 of 30 CARDtimer User Manual inc iSense ver 00g 2012 07 07 docx 6 CONNECTION 6 1 Connection Single Load ep The CARDtimer is able to support a load of up to 100A from the main terminals Fuse or MCB Phase max 100A Geesen MAIN Neutral LOAD Line i CARDtimer ct Fie Ret Candmeter Connecto
9. at the time of manufacture and cannot be reset Note this value may be modified by factory tests before dispatch 8 4 3 The display below shows that the microprocessor has rebooted three timese since the CARDtimer was manufactured REBOOTS 3 8 4 4 This number should be noted down after installation and any significant increase investigated PAGE 16 of 30 CARDtimer User Manual inc iSense ver 00g 2012 07 07 docx 8 5 LOAD 3 If a version of the timer is used which has the iSense option the timer is able to measure the load When the load is below a threshold set the timer can be set to stop counting down see the iSense chapter later 8 5 2 The load value is approximately 100 with a 100W load with a minimum displayed value of 80 The displayed value is not a reliable measure of the load but only an indication for the purpose of setting the threshold 8 5 3 For full details see the iSense chapter later 8 5 4 The display below shows that the CARDtimer is measuring a load of approximately 80W note this is the minimum reading so the load could be anywhere between OW and 80W LOAD 80 PAGE 17 of 30 CARDtimer User Manual inc iSense ver 00g 2012 07 07 docx 9 METHOD OF CHANGING VARIABLE REGISTERS 9 1 SE 9 1 2 Introduction The variables in this section are settable by the user You will need to have entered the programming mode using the master programming card see the previous section Regi
10. ate internal registers of the meter to determine what cards have been inserted and if any issues have been encountered in processing your cards PAGE 27 of 30 CARDtimer User Manual inc iSense ver 00g 2012 07 07 docx 13 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 13 1 Display Q The display shows CARD ERROR What does this mean A The fact that CARD ERROR is shown means that there is data on the card but it is not recognised as valid The data on the card may be corrupt or the card may have been inserted too fast or too slow Each time a card is inserted the magnetic data is read off the card If the data read does not match that which the timer is expecting for a valid card the display will show CARD ERROR The most common reason is that the card has been inserted too quickly or too slowly the card will not be erased in this instance Always ensure that the card is inserted with one smooth action If the problem is with the meterman card check that the value cards can be read successfully this will show if there is a problem with the speed that the cards are inserted The card may have already been used look for an indentation in the card showing it has already been clipped The card may not have been supplied by your original supplier Only cards from the original supplier of the CARDtimer will add credit to the CARDtimer The card may have been erased by having been stored in a magnetic field ie on a loudspeaker on t
11. below the IThresh setting the timer will pause after a few seconds and show PAUSED in the display it will only pause if iSingle is set to OFF Check the settings in the programming menu Check that iSingle is set to OFF otherwise the timer can only start in paused mode and cannot enter paused mode once it has been running for 10 seconds Also check the LOAD entry in the menu and the iLoad setting see above With iThresh setting of 100 the timer will run with a 60W bulb connected and will stop when it is removed Q What options does the meter have A The following factory options are available Option A Auxiliary relay output Option L Backlit display Option S iSense PAGE 30 of 30
12. cally sets TICK to OFF This register is set to ON at the time of manufacture It can be changed to OFF by the user see following section PAGE 23 of 30 CARDtimer User Manual inc iSense ver 00g 2012 07 07 docx 10 6 TICK 10 6 1 This register records whether the timer will produce a tick sound each time a second elapses This can be useful to alert users that the timer has started and their credit has begun to be used up TICK ON 10 6 2 Setting SOUND to off automatically sets TICK to OFF 10 6 3 This register is set to ON at the time of manufacture It can be changed to OFF by the user see following section PAGE 24 of 30 CARDtimer User Manual inc iSense ver 00g 2012 07 07 docx 11 ISENSE FUNCTION 11 1 Introduction ILLA KC 11 1 3 The iSense function is available as an option CARDtimer with Option S If the CARDtmer has this option the iSense settings will appear in the list of registers when programming the CARDtimer The additional menu items are iSense ON OFF i hresh 100 iSingle ON OFF These are discussed in detail in the sections below 11 2 iSense Function IL 11 22 11 2 3 11 2 4 KG If enabled enge set to On in the programming menu then the CARDtimer continuously monitors the consumption of the load When the load falls below the setting of iThresh for a period of time the timer stops counting down and PAUSED is shown on the left of the display aac 00 30 24
13. g out e No battery replacement required design lifetime 20 years s Independent of currency e Landlord Mode dispenses electricity without charge for friends and family use 2 5 Business Benefits 2 31 SE 2 0 2 5 4 Ge Bs 2 5 6 Incidental sales resulting during the purchase of cards Sales are not lost due to consumers not having the correct change Ability to flexibly change the time and cost per session No attraction for theft either from the meter or by staff pilfering Meter keeps a record of number of cards inserted and total time vended Better control of cash no need to periodically empty meters of coins PAGE 6 of 30 CARDtimer User Manual inc iSense ver 00g 2012 07 07 docx 3 DEFAULT REGISTER VALUES 3 1 Settings 3 1 1 The CARDtimer has various registers which can be adjusted by the user depending on the application S The default values are shown here together with any adjustments made by your supplier or electrician Value Factory Adjusted Setting Value EQUIPTYP 108 BLANK text to be displayed alternately with INSERT CARD when the credit has reached zero TIMECRED 30sec number of seconds credited for each card inserted MAXCRED 60sec number of seconds of credit which can be added by the user TIMEWARN 15sec start of warning sound that credit is running out iThresh 100 Level of load below which the timer will stop counting down only used when iSense option is provided
14. h card inserted Can be adjusted at this point Initial value 30s Range 0 to 999 999sec per card Maximum number of seconds of credit which the user can add Initial value 60s Maximum value 9 999 999 seconds Point at which audible warning of that time is about to expire Can be adjusted Range 0 199sec Sdsalslosdd Igel Ou PAGE 14 of 30 CARDtimer User Manual inc iSense ver 00g 2012 07 07 docx From previous page D gt Note 1 s iSense ON OFF sep whether the time is paused when the Cc _ __ load is removed de Note 1 Nc Thresh 3 Sets the level below which the timer is paused The gt HSS D menu item is only visible if iSense is set to ON S ll o Note 1 OD B Ed T Sets whether the time can be paused after it has started gt Tl FOIE ke l The menu item is only visible if iSense is set to ON Sp Whether the sounder is enabled or not Can D SOUND ON OFF be set either ON or OFF D D Whether the timer ticks each time a second is TICK N OFF counted down Can be set either ON or OFF u Cp PROGRAMMING DONE INSERT CARD Note 1 these screens only appear in T LIGHT y app eos Seil CARDtimers with iSense option PAGE 15 of 30 CARDtimer User Manual inc iSense ver 00g 2012 07 07 docx 8 FIXED REGISTERS 8 1 Introduction 8 1 1 Once in programming mode the CARDtimer will provide information from its internal registers These regis
15. l credit 10 3 2 This register is set to 60sec at the time of manufacture It can be changed by the user within the range is 0 199 seconds 10 3 3 If TIMECRED 1s set to a value below TIMEWARN the TIMEWARN is automatically adjusted to match TIMEWARN 120s 10 4 EQUIPTYP 10 4 1 This register records the text to be displayed alternately with INSERT CARD when the credit has reached zero 10 4 2 This register can be altered by the user EQUIPTYPE 010 10 4 3 For possible values please see the next section PAGE 22 of 30 CARDtimer User Manual inc iSense ver 00g 2012 07 07 docx 10 4 4 The acceptable values are as follows No equipment type ie blank SUNBED TANNING BOOTH SNOOKER TABLE LIGHTS HEATING HEATER VAC VACUUM POOL LIGHTS 10 COURT LIGHTS 11 SQUASH COURT 12 GAMES MACHINE 13 PITCH LIGHTS 14 WASHING MACHINE 15 TUMBLE DRIER 16 SHOWER 17 HEATING SYSTEM 18 HAIR DRIER 19 HAIR STRAIGHTNERS 20 AIRCON 21 AIRCONDITIONING 22 SHOWER 1 23 SHOWER 2 24 POWER PLATE 25 JETWASH 26 HOT TUB 27 MACHINE POWER 28 EQUIPMENT SUPPLY VD D zl Ch LD SS WN ra O 100 CARDtimer 101 CARDmeter 113 1Sense CARDtimer other values 29 199 No equipment type ie blank 10 5 SOUND 10 5 1 10 3 2 10 5 3 This register records whether the timer will sound confirmations when keys are pressed cards are inserted or the display shows a message SOUND ON Setting SOUND to OFF automati
16. ms may fail or operate in an unexpected manner in the event of a fault Always isolate mains supplies before installing working on or modifying any wiring Do not rely on the timer to isolate the load always isolate upstream PAGE 4 of 30 CARDtimer User Manual inc iSense ver 00g 2012 07 07 docx 2 INTRODUCTION 2 1 General otal The CARDtimer is ideal for all situations where the duration of electricity usage needs to be controlled and it is desirable to avoid coin timers with their inherent security reliability and emptying issues AE The timer owner sells disposable cards to the customer and sets the timer to provide an appropriate duration of electricity usage for the appliance Belo For example for a sun bed the owner may sell the cards to the customers at 3 25 and set the timer to provide 30 minutes of power to the sun bed 2 1 4 The cards can be sold in pounds euros or any other currency 2 2 Options 2 2 1 The standard cards are generally imprinted ONE CREDIT Other text is available from your supplier G R Timers with Option A have a second controlled output which stays closed for 5 minutes after the main contact has opened This may be used for fans or auxiliary lighting Luo Timers with Option L have a backlit LCD display ideal for installations in areas with low lighting levels or for controlling lighting where the timer will not be easily visible until the lights are switched on by the timer itself
17. n wer 091 2011 02 13 wed bag dato DU11 by 6 2 Connection Auxiliary Load Option A 6 2 1 The CARDtimer is capable of switching an auxiliary load of up to 5A timer with option A only 6 2 2 The relay contact within the timer opens 5 minutes after the main contact opens and is ideal to operate background lamps fans and so on after the main contact has opened TEEN COU OK Fuse or MCB max 5A Fuse or MCB Phase max 100A Phase Auxillary Load Lamps Fans etc Bis MAIN Neutral LOAD Line ol Pe CARDtimer Pie Bet Care Connection oer GO 251 1 02 10 wed Jop da WEH i by PAGE 11 of 30 CARDtimer User Manual inc iSense ver 00g 2012 07 07 docx 7 PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS 7 1 7 1 1 Tig 7 1 3 7 1 4 Aes Introduction The CARDtimer can only be programmed using the master programming card originally supplied with the timer replacements are available from your supplier an lt lt lt MASTER PROGRAMMING CARD The master programming card is inserted in the card slot on the front of the CARDtimer magnetic strip upwards This can be done whenever INSERT CARD is displayed or when the timer is running timer continues to count down in the background during programming INSERT CARD The card needs to be inserted in one smooth action If the card is inserted too fast or too slowly then the timer will display CARD ERROR CARD ERROR
18. op of the television or next to credit cards If this happens you can expect your customer to be in contact It is recommended to check the total number of cards the customer has bought from you the total inserted and the number of cards the customer has not used yet Q The display shows CREDIT FULL What does this mean A Each time a card inserted the magnetic data is read off the card If the data read matches that which the timer is expecting for a valid card and there is zero credit on the timer then the credit will be erased from the card and transferred to the timer If there is already some remaining credit on the CARDtimer and another card is inserted the timer will check if the timer owner has set a maximum amount of credit which the timer is allowed to accumulate This is set with the register named MAXCRED For instance if TIMECRED 1s set to 60 seconds so that each card gives 60 seconds of credit and MAXCRED 1s set to 180 seconds then up to three cards can be inserted Additional cards will not be accepted until the amount of remaining credit falls to 120sec or less If cards are inserted that if accepted by the timer would result in a credit in the timer of greater than MAXCRED then they are not erased and the display shows CREDIT FULL PAGE 28 of 30 CARDtimer User Manual inc iSense ver 00g 2012 07 07 docx Q The display shows MAINS FAILED What does this mean A If the mains supply fails such that the
19. r any improper or incorrect use of the information contained herein and assumes no responsibility for anyone s use of the information In no event shall the author be liable for any direct indirect incidental special exemplary or consequential damages including but not limited to procurement of substitute goods or services loss of use data or profits or business interruption however caused and on any theory of liability whether in contract strict liability tort including negligence or otherwise or any other theory arising in any way out of the use of this information even if advised of the possibility of such damage This disclaimer of liability applies to any damages or injury whether based on alleged breach of contract tortuous behaviour negligence or any other cause of action including but not limited to damages or injuries caused by any failure of performance error omission interruption deletion defect delay in operation or transmission computer virus communication line failure and or theft destruction or unauthorised access to alteration of or use of any record Indemnification User agrees to defend indemnify and hold harmless the author from and against all claims and expenses including solicitors fees arising out of the use of the information contained heirin This equipment shall only be installed by suitably qualified and experienced persons The timer is microprocessor controlled and as with all syste
20. seses 18 COMPLETING PROGR AIVIMIIN G E 20 LIST OF VARIABLE REGISTERS cecccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccees 21 NHS Fe ype EEN 21 ER Se RED EEN 21 RN E EEN 22 FP eeoa idan T AA AEA A E AEEA EAA EA A EAA A R 22 IND WEE 23 Ke EE 24 ISENSE REENEN 25 DINO NEEN 25 EE EE 25 TN FUNCTION EE EE 25 USER TINS EECH 27 EREECHEN EEeg 27 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS c ccccsssscccssscccsssccccssscccsssscccsssccccssscccsssccessscccessscoees 28 PAGE 2 of 30 CARDtimer User Manual inc iSense ver 00g 2012 07 07 docx 13 1 DISPLAY Ke CARD ENTRY 13 3 ISENSE QUESTIONS PAGE 3 of 30 CARDtimer User Manual inc iSense ver 00g 2012 07 07 docx 1 REVISION RECORD Version no Revision Date Reason for Change 2011 05 15 First issue for firmware version ADXRIOOJADSC 201 1 06 07 First issue for firmware version ADXRIOOKADSC FAQ Section Added 2011 06 13 First issue for firmware version ADXRIOOKADSC ADXRIOOLADSC ADXRIOOMADSC ADXRIOONADSC FAQ Section Added 2012 03 09 First issue for firmware version BCKRIOORBCSC Added extra EQUIPTYP of BOOT HEATER JET WASH HOT TUB MACHINE POWER EQUIPMENT SUPPLY 2012 04 19 Covers software versions ADXRIOOKADSC ADXRIOOLADSC ADXRIOOMADSC ADXRIOONADSC BCKRIOORRBC SC BCKR100SBDSC 2012 07 02 Expanded to include iSense versions 2012 07 07 Explanation of iSense improved Disclaimer of Liability The author shall not be held liable fo
21. sters which may be adjusted are displayed with a black flashing cursor at the digit or value position which can be changed If a key is not pressed the CARDtimer will move on to the next settable value after 5 seconds If you change a value wait for 5 seconds after your last key press The timer will accept you value and move to the next settable value If you make a mistake just let the timer step through all the settable values and then start again by inserting the master programming card again 9 2 Example of Changing a Register 9 2 1 de The TIMECRED register shows the number of seconds that will purchased by consumers for each insertion of a card For example if you want to provide 25 minutes for each insertion of a card 1500 seconds then set this value to TIMECRED 1500s The display will show the present value with a flashing cursor TIMECRED 000600s Use the grey button to move the cursor under the digit you wish to change TIMECRED 000 600s wy im i I PAGE 18 of 30 CARDtimer User Manual inc iSense ver 00g 2012 07 07 docx 9 2 4 d 9 2 6 9 2 7 9 2 8 Press the blue button to change the digit value TIMECRED OOOKI600s we b Press the grey button to move on to the next digit e TIMECRED 0001800s why am we To change the digit to a 5 press the blue button repeatedly until 9 shows and then continue pressing and the value step through O and co
22. ters contain records of various values some of which are set to zero at the time of timer manufacture It is not possible to subsequently reset or change these registers so they provide a true record of the usage of the timer 8 2 NUMCARDS 8 2 1 This register records the number of cards successfully used by consumers since the manufacture of the timer and this value will increase by one each time a card is inserted 8 2 2 This register is set to zero at the time of manufacture and cannot be reset Note this value may be modified by factory tests before dispatch 8 2 3 The display below shows that 155 cards have successfully been used NUMCARDS 155 8 3 TOTLSEC 8 3 1 This register records the number of seconds purchased by consumers since the manufacture of the timer This value will increase by the amount of time purchased by each card when it is inserted 8 3 2 This register is set to zero at the time of manufacture and cannot be reset Note this value may be modified by factory tests before dispatch 8 3 3 The display below shows that the total time vended so far has been 7200 seconds TOTLSEC 7200 8 4 REBOOTS 8 4 1 This register records the number of reboots of the microprocessor since the manufacture of the timer A reboot occurs each time the mains fails If there are an excessive number of reboots it may indicate that there have been attempts at tampering with the timer 8 4 2 This register is set to zero
23. three small indentations The process of producing these indentations results in slight resistance when the card is being withdrawn Q I have lost the meterman card A Additional meterman cards are available from your supplier for a nominal charge Q I need some more cards what do I do A Additional timer cards are available from your supplier You will need to identify yourself for security reasons and describe the printed text on the card clearly to make sure that the correctly coded cards are supplied for your meter PAGE 29 of 30 CARDtimer User Manual inc iSense ver 00g 2012 07 07 docx 13 3 iSense Questions Q How do I know if the CARDtimer I have has iSense A Check in the programming menu to see if the iSense ON OFF setting is available Q What should I set iLoad to A The default setting is 100 With this setting a 60W light bulb load will cause the CARDtimer to run The load can be checked in the programming menu insert a value card first to make sure that the contactor is closed and power is therefore available to the load The menu item LOAD shows the current load It is recommended to set iLoad to this value plus 20 ie if the indicated load is 80 set iLoad to 100 Q The CARDtimer is not pausing when the load is disconnected A If you are using a CARDtimer with the iSense function switched ON in the programming menu the timer will run whenever the load is above the 1Thresh setting When the load is
24. unt up to 5 TIMECRED 0001K00s wy a em The value is now changed to 1500s wait 5 seconds and the timer will move on to the next settable value If you have made a mistake then wait until the PROGRAMMING DONE message has displayed and then start again inserting the master programming card PAGE 19 of 30 CARDtimer User Manual inc iSense ver 00g 2012 07 07 docx 9 3 Completing Programming 9 3 1 Finally after the opportunity to change any of the variables the timer will display PROGRAMMING DONE and then revert to the timer function PROGRAMMING DONE PAGE 20 of 30 CARDtimer User Manual inc iSense ver 00g 2012 07 07 docx 10 LIST OF VARIABLE REGISTERS 10 1 TIMECRED 10 1 1 10 1 2 10 1 3 10 1 4 10 1 5 10 1 6 This register sets the number of seconds credited for each card inserted TIMECRED 600 The value can be changed as explained in the previous section TIMECRED can be set between zero and 999 999seconds If TIMECRED is set to less than MAXCRED then MAXCRED will be updated automatically to match TIMECRED If MAXCRED were not adjusted in this way it would not be possible to add any credit to the timer as any credit added by the insertion of a card would result in an amount of credit above MAXCRED and so would not be accepted If TIMECRED is set to zero the CARDtimer erases any remaining time and enters LANDLORD MODE In this mode the meter dispenses electricity without
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