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ODK4 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ..........3 ODK4 Removal ....................3 ODK4 Installation ....................3 SECTION 3 ODK4 STARTUP AND BASIC OPERATION ........... 4 Initial Start-up ..................... 4 Set Run Number....................5 Set Route Number....................6 Set Public Relations Message................7 Set Destination A or B Message ................
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Load Message Listing from Device ............23 7.4.3 Load Software from Device ..............24 Install Selected Files ..................25 SECTION 8 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING........26 Introduction....................... 26 Maintenance..................... 26 Troubleshooting....................26 8.3.1 Operator’s Display and Keyboard (ODK4) Troubleshooting....26 Luminator Technology Group...
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SECTION 1 ODK4 DESCRIPTION ODK Connectivity The ODK4 is equipped with two DB-9 and two DB-15 connectors located on the back of the ODK (see Figure 1-1): • J1 is a 9 pin female Dsub connector and provides the sign data interface;...
ODK4 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Cabling Operation of the ODK4 requires a special power/data adaptor cable (see Fig 1-2) to connect with existing signs. Figure 1-2. Power/Data Adaptor Cable Assembly (PN: 508378-001) For vehicles equipped with a drive emergency/panic switch (or auxiliary inputs), an additional adaptor cable (see Fig 1-3) will be required.
ODK. As the screw turns, a cam latch swings out behind the vehicle panel to hold the ODK in position when the screw is tight. c. The ODK4 is now ready for use. Refer to Section 3 for start-up and basic operation instructions.
When the sign system is first powered on, the initial greeting screen will cycle twice and then the ODK4 will display a configuration screen (see Fig 3-1). This screen will be displayed for approximately 60 seconds as the ODK4 completes its boot-up sequence (press any key repeatedly to hold screen).
ODK4 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Function of the ODK4 soft keys on the default screen are as follows (see 3-2 through 3-7 for basic operating instructions): MENU – Used to access advanced programming options (some require a password). RUN – Used to enter run number. (This function is determined by transit authority programming.)
ODK4 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE If manual entry of the RUN Number has been disabled (agency dependent) you will get the message “RUN button not used” (see Fig 3-4). Figure 3-4. Run Button Not Used Screen. Set Route Number To enter a Route Number, press the ROUTE key on the default screen (see Fig 3-2).
ODK4 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Set Public Relations Message Note: A valid destination must be entered before public relations message entry. To set the Public Relations Message press the P/R Key on the default screen (see Fig 3-2). Enter the P/R message code number via the ODK number pad and press ENTER (see Fig 3-7).
ODK4 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Set Destination A or B Message To set the Destination-A Message, press the DestA Key on the default screen (see Fig 3-2). Enter the destination code number via the ODK number pad and press the hard ENTER key (see Fig 3-9).
ODK4 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE SECTION 4 CONFIGURE DISPLAY Access Display Options These screens are used to configure ODK operations and limits. Since these screens change the operation of the sign and lighting systems and are intended for use by trained personnel only, they are password protected.
ODK4 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE 4.1.1 Set Display Options Press DISP key on the Configuration Menu Screen (see Fig. 4-4) to access Display Options menu. Figure 4-5. Display Options Menu Figure 4-6. Display Screen Settings From the Display Options menu (see Fig. 4-5), press the SCRN key to access Display Screen Settings menu.
ODK4 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE 4.1.2 Set Display Brightness Level From the Main Menu Screen (Fig. 4-2), press the PREF key; you will be prompted to enter a password (see Fig.4-3). This will take you to the Drivers Preference Options screen (see Fig. 4-7) Figure 4-7.
ODK4 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE SECTION 5 CONFIGURE EMERGENCY MESSAGE Access Emergency Message Options 5.1.1 Configure Emergency Message Options (Auto-Off/Enable-Input) Emergency Mode – Configures the method for cancelling the Emergency Mode. To access the Configuration Menu see Figures 4-1 through 4-4.
ODK4 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE 2. Auto-Off Disabled: • The emergency mode will not cancel until the emergency input signal is removed and a destination code is entered from the main default screen. Auto-off disabled may be used with either ‘maintained’ or ‘momentary’ type inputs 5.1.3...
ODK4 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE SECTION 6 SYSTEM NOTIFICATIONS 6.1 Access System Notifications These screens are used to verify/calibrate/upgrade ODK functions and operations. Press MENU at the default screen (see Fig. 6-1) to go to the Main Menu Screen. Figure 6-1. Default Screen Figure 6-2.
The “!” symbol in a yellow triangle in the upper left corner (see circle, Fig. 6-7) of the ODK4 display screen advises the driver or mechanic that there is a notification alert waiting (this will appear on all screens including the default screen).
SOFTWARE MANAGMENT / USB OPERATIONS Message File Transfer If the ODK4 did not come pre-loaded with an agency’s message listing or an agency wants to change a message listing, the message listing can be uploaded to the ODK via a standard USB 2.0 flashdrive.
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Figure 7-4. Message Database Update Status Screen Once the files are transferred from the USB to the ODK4, you will be prompted to remove the USB flashdrive (see Fig 7-3). The ODK4 will show file progress, and then reboot (see Fig 7-4).
ODK4 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE 7.2 Access USB Operations Menu These screens are used to verify/calibrate/upgrade ODK functions and operations. Press MENU at the default screen (see Fig. 7-5) to go to the Main Menu Screen. Figure 7-5. Default Screen Figure 7-6. Main Menu Screen Figure 7-7.
7.3 USB Operations (Save to Device) 7.3.1 Save Syslog to Device The system log is only used by Luminator Engineering for troubleshooting and debugging purposes. To access the Maintenance Menu see Figures 7-5 through 7-8. From the Maintenance Menu (see Fig. 7-8) press the USB Key to access the USB Operations menu.
The configuration file can be saved from the ODK to the USB device to allow copying to other ODK4 units. To access the Maintenance Menu see Figures 7-5 through 7-8. From the Maintenance Menu (see Fig. 7-8) press the USB Key to access the USB Operations menu.
ODK4 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE 7.3.3 Save Message Listing to Device The Message Listing file can be saved from the ODK4 to the USB device to allow copying to other ODK4 units. To access the Maintenance Menu see Figures 7-5 through 7-8.
ODK4 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE 7.4 USB Operations (Load from Device) Typically, if the version on the USB device is newer than the one currently installed files will automatically transfer from the USB device when it is inserted in the ODK. These menus can be used to manually force a transfer of a specific file to the ODK memory.
A Message listing contains the actual route data displayed on the head signs. Only one message listing may reside in ODK4 memory at a time. To transfer a new message listing into the ODK, access the Maintenance Menu see Figures 7-5 through 7-8.
ODK4 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE After approximately 60 seconds the Configuration file will complete the download from the flashdrive and the ODK will prompt you to, “Press OK to continue;” this will return you to the Install Selected Files menu (see Section 7-5) to complete the install.
ODK4 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE 7.5 Install Selected Files After downloading any upgrade (Configuration File; Message Listing; or Operating System Software) you’ll be returned to the Install Selected Files menu (see Fig. 7-28) to initiate the final install of the upgrade.
ODK removal and replacement see Section 2. 8.2 Maintenance The ODK4 does not require any special cleaning or maintenance. The only cleaning requirement is to avoid cleansers, solvents, rags, or brushes that might scratch or damage plastic surfaces and seals. Clean with a clean rag; air gun set at low pressure;...
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ENTER). Update programming. Restore sign system to operating condition. Replace ODK. ODK4 display is too dim. Auto-Adjust Brightness Config\Disp\Scrn - use NEXT to select Auto- is enabled in a dark Adjust Brightness, then use the Left/Right environment.
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If the USB Icon is not displayed after 20 Device. seconds, remove the USB drive, wait 10 seconds and re-insert the device. ODK4 will not load new The file on the USB To manually load the software from the USB, software from the USB...
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