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T2 Taximeter User Guide. © Aquila Electronics Limited
T2 Taximeter
User Guide
This manual describes the operation of the T2 Taximeter once correctly
installed and configured by an authorised Aquila Taximeter Dealer. Aquila
Electronics Limited reserve the right to change the specification of its
products without notice. If any further information is required, please
contact your local dealer.
N00522 Issue 1. March 2017
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- Page 1 T2 Taximeter User Guide. © Aquila Electronics Limited T2 Taximeter User Guide This manual describes the operation of the T2 Taximeter once correctly installed and configured by an authorised Aquila Taximeter Dealer. Aquila Electronics Limited reserve the right to change the specification of its products without notice.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
T2 Taximeter User Guide. © Aquila Electronics Limited Contents 1 The Basics of the T2 Taximeter..............1 Basic Operation of the T2.................2 2 Operating Modes....................3 2.1 Standby Mode...................3 2.2 FOR HIRE Mode..................4 2.3 HIRED Mode.....................5 2.4 STOPPED Mode..................7 3 Tariffs, Options and PIN Numbers..............8 3.1 Tariffs......................8... -
Page 3: The Basics Of The T2 Taximeter
Note: The Rate, Fare and Extras displays are used for other purposes in various menus and options. The diagram of the next page shows how the T2’s basic operations work. Following this there are descriptions of each of the T2’s operating modes and... -
Page 4: Basic Operation Of The T2
T2 Taximeter User Guide. © Aquila Electronics Limited Press FUNC to turn the meter on and get ready for the first journey (go to FOR HIRE mode). Press EXTRAS to add extras. Hold EXTRAS down and press BACK to clear extras (if allowed in... -
Page 5: Operating Modes
T2 Taximeter User Guide. © Aquila Electronics Limited 2 Operating Modes 2.1 Standby Mode When the T2 is first powered up, it enters STANDBY mode. The display is completely blank except for a dash which appears in the Rate Digit if the vehicle moves. -
Page 6: For Hire Mode
In FOR HIRE mode, the T2 displays the currently selected rate and allows manual rate selections to be made if these are included in the tariff. Optional Feature: The T2 may optionally display a time of day clock in the Fare Display if allowed in the tariff. Press BACK... -
Page 7: Hired Mode
2.3 HIRED Mode HIRED mode is the mode in which the T2 calculates the fare based on a combination of time and distance. As soon as the meter is placed in HIRED mode, it begins to calculate the fare based on the tariff programmed into it. - Page 8 If enabled in the tariff program, the T2 may display a speedometer in the EXTRAS display area. This is only available if there are no extras currently shown. To turn the speedometer on or off, press the BACK button. If the “pause”...
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Page 9: Stopped Mode
T2 Taximeter User Guide. © Aquila Electronics Limited 2.4 STOPPED Mode The T2 is normally placed in STOPPED mode at the end of the journey and left there until the passenger has paid the fare. In this mode, the time element of the fare calculation is stopped, but the taximeter continues to calculate the fare on the basis of distance only. -
Page 10: Tariffs, Options And Pin Numbers
3.4 PIN Numbers In order to allow a level of control over the use of certain features of the T2, PIN numbers are used. The term PIN is borrowed from the banking industry and stands for “... -
Page 11: Entering A Pin Number
The Totals PIN: This is used to control access to the totals features of the T2. See section 4.2 for details. The Date Stop PIN This is used to program the T2 to only work for a specified period of time. See 4.5.3 for details. -
Page 12: The User Menus
Certain functions of the meter and meter/vehicle interface to be tested Certain features of the meter to be enabled, disabled or configured The User Menus are available when the T2 is in FOR HIRE or STANDBY modes. To access the menu system, press the EXTRAS button in either of these modes (see Sections 2.1 and 2.2). -
Page 13: User Menus: Totals
T2 Taximeter User Guide. © Aquila Electronics Limited 4.1 User Menus: Totals The T2 stores running totals of your earnings and other journey information for later recall. To access the totals, press OPT from the “Totals” prompt. Press BACK to... -
Page 14: The 3 Sets Of Totals
“Totals Hidden” option has been selected. See section 4.2.1 for details. The T2 includes an option called “No Job” which causes particularly short journeys to be disregarded by the totals system. See section 4.2.2 for details. 4.1.2 Items in each set of Totals... -
Page 15: Clearing A Totals Set
It is possible to clear the “Temporary” totals set by holding down the EXTRAS button and pressing BACK. 4.2 User Menus: Totals Setup To enter the Totals Setup menu, press FUNC while the T2 is showing a totals item. The Totals Setup menu is only available if enabled in the tariff program. -
Page 16: Totals "No Job
Press EXTRAS to move to the next item. With this option turned “on”, the T2 does not record totals information for short journeys. 4.3 User Menus: “Print Out” The “Print Out” menu option is only available if a receipt programme has been inserted into the T2. -
Page 17: User Menus: Info
The info menu contains a series of items giving information about the meter and its status. 4.4.1 Serial Number This entry shows the T2’s serial number which should match the number printed on the front panel. Press EXTRAS to move to the next item. -
Page 18: Receipt Number
Press EXTRAS to move to the next item. 4.4.4 Software Version This item shows the version of the software in the T2. You may need to tell your dealer the software version in the event of a query. Press EXTRAS to move to... -
Page 19: Time Of Day
T2 Taximeter User Guide. © Aquila Electronics Limited 4.4.5 Time of Day You can change the time between 12hour and 24hour format here. You can also make minor adjustments to the time to allow for the accuracy of the T2’s clock. -
Page 20: Calibration
T2 Taximeter User Guide. © Aquila Electronics Limited 4.4.7 Calibration The T2 is programmed by your dealer with a number of pulses per mile/kilometre. This item allows you to check the value. You may need to provide this information to your dealer in the case of a query. -
Page 21: Speed Display
4.5 User Menus: Features The Features section of the User Menus allows the control of some of the T2’s additional functions. 4.5.1 Beep On/Off The T2’s sounder can be turned on and off using this item. -
Page 22: Speed Alarms
4.5.2 Speed Alarms The T2 has two independent speed alarms which will warn you if you exceed the speeds(s) you set in this menu item. The two speed alarms occupy two positions in the Features menu. When a speed alarm setting is exceeded, the T2 emits a sequence of audible beeps. - Page 23 T2 Taximeter User Guide. © Aquila Electronics Limited The Date Stop feature allows the T2 to be programmed to work only up to a certain date. This item shows the current setting of the feature and allows the disable PIN to be used to set the Date Stop date or turn the feature on/off.
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Page 24: Setting The Date Stop Date
Stop setting. Date Stop Warning Messages If the current date is 7 days or less from the Date Stop date, the T2 shows a warning message whenever it is switched on. If the current date/time is past midday on the Date Stop date, the warning shown below is produced. -
Page 25: T2 Power Up Test
T2 Taximeter User Guide. © Aquila Electronics Limited 5 T2 Power Up Test From software version 49.00, the T2 performs an extended power up self-test before commencing normal operation. There is therefore a few seconds' delay. If the test is unsuccessful, the keypad backlighting flashes. If this occurs, then... -
Page 26: The T2'S Battery And Clock
Since the T2 has a “real time clock”, it has an internal “battery” which maintains the clock when the meter is removed from a source of power. The T2 clock will continue to keep time for a period of three weeks, after which it will need to be set again. - Page 27 “daylight saving”. This means that the tariff program includes adjustments for Winter and Summer time and that such an adjustment is in force on the date you have entered. Once the date and time have been entered, the T2 enters STANDBY mode as normal.
- Page 28 T2 Taximeter User Guide. © Aquila Electronics Limited Index battery..........24 Tariff Number.......15 Beep..........19 testing..........calendar control......5 accuracy........6 calendar dates.......8 Time..........17 Calibration........18 timeout........9, 11 3.clock........4, 5 TOTAL FARE.........7 setting........24 Totals...........10 Date..........17 Clearing........13 Date Stop.........5, 20 Hidden........13 daylight saving......25 last journey.......12 dead-stop........6 No-Job........14...
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- Page 30 T2 User Guide Index Aquila Electronics Limited Tel: +44 1785 823635 1 Barley Orchard Gnosall Sales@aquila-electronics.co.uk Stafford ST20 0QT www.aquila-electronics.co.uk England.
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