Appendix: Timer Module; Overview Of The Timer; Gathering And Storing Data; Accessing Timer Data - 3M XT-1 Operating Instructions Manual

Appendix: Timer Module

Overview of the Timer

Gathering and Storing Data

Accessing Timer Data

Access the Timer Menus

Configuring the Timer System

Drive-thru Template

3M™ Wireless Communication System Model XT-1
Operating Instructions
This section describes the Timer Module, which is an optional
accessory for the base station.
The timer module is a hardware board and software enabling the
tracking of drive thru performance. By understanding how the timer
works, you will be able to use it to extract the data that is most useful to
you.
The timer has data storage modules into which it continuously records
"events" that occur in the drive thru system. An event is any signal the
base station receives from one of the other components. At the very
least, each vehicle detector creates two events for every vehicle that
drives across: the first event is when the vehicle is detected, the second
when the vehicle is no longer detected. Other events can include
additional vehicle detectors, headset talk buttons being pressed, or
custom-configured events (such as back door open/close).
The timer module can store 8000 vehicles in a single lane configuration
(16000 in a dual lane configuration). As the data storage fills up, the
oldest data is overwritten with new data. This is approximately between
7 and 30 days of data, depending on the number of drive-thru
customers the store has each day.
To retrieve the data from the timer, the user creates and views reports
using either the front panel of the 3M™ Wireless Communication
System Model XT-1 or an internet explorer browser, taking advantage
of the built in XT-1 web connection. .
All of the timer settings are located in a top-level timer configuration
menu.
Perform the following procedure to enter the timer configuration menu:
1. Enter the base station user service mode, see page 11.
2. Press and release
Mode
Timer systems are very flexible and can be customized to fit most
users' needs. Before you begin to collect and view timer data, the
system must be configured to match the stores drive-thru layout and
common terminology. For example, do you refer the customer ordering
location as Order Point, Menu Point, or Menu Board? Is the total drive-
thru called Lane1 or Total DT?
3M offers a configuration selection, pre-loading default values.
Choosing the layout that most closely matches your store makes the
remaining configuration easier.
Appendix: Timer Module
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Timer Menu
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