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- Page 1 PCMS-1210 QS QUICKSTEP PROGRAMMING USER MANUAL VER-MAC Publication №: UME-PCMS-1210 QS – V5.00...
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- Page 3 PCMS-1210 QuickStep VER-MAC Publication №: UME-PCMS-1210 QS – V5.00 May 2011 Original QUICKSTEP PROGRAMMING USER MANUAL Information contained in this manual may be modified or corrected without notice. No part of the contents of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without the written permission of the publisher: ©...
- Page 4 Customers should note that this manual is up to date at time of issue, but is not subject to automatic update. For additional information concerning the latest changes to the PCMS-1210 QS and this document, please consult our web site: www.ver-mac.com...
- Page 5 Failure to read and follow the instructions contained in this manual could result in failure of the equipment, property damage and serious injury. Proper care is your responsibility. Please work safely. Ver-Mac - May 2011 1210 QuickStep Programming User Manual, Ver 5.0...
- Page 6 Ver-Mac shall not be held responsible for repair to or replacement of any equipment or equipment parts where the loss or damage is caused by or arises from unforeseeable events.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
5.5.2 Inserting a Page Containing a Graphic Image (Arrow) Into a Sequence 5.5.3 Modifying an Existing Sequence 5.6 Arrows, Lines and Chevrons 6 - Utilities 6.1 Radar 6.2 Config 6.2.1 Change Password 6.2.2 Beacons 6.3 Brightness 6.4 DBS [F4] Ver-Mac - May 2011 1210 QuickStep Programming User Manual, Ver 5.0... - Page 8 Figure 34 – Configuration Menu Screen 4/4 ............... 31 Figure 35 – Change Password Screen ................ 32 Figure 36 – DBS Screen ..................35 Figure 37 – Alternate DBS Screen ................35 1210 QuickStep Programming User Manual, Ver 5.0 Ver-Mac - May 2011...
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Page 9: Introduction
The outstanding features of the PCMS-1210 QS are its rugged reliability, low maintenance and user-friendly operation. This manual contains information concerning the programming of a PCMS QuickStep using the Ver-Mac handheld controller. -
Page 10: Programming With Quickstep
3.1 Overview QuickStep software means that users have two choices when it comes to on-site programming of the PCMS-1210 QS using the handheld controller. In Quick Program users can: • delete all or part of the last sequence created with Quick Program •... -
Page 11: Handheld Controller
To access the second functions, press [FN]. Soft Keys The specific function of these keys changes [F1]-[F5] according to the operating mode. Table 1 – Handheld Unit Keys Ver-Mac - May 2011 1210 QuickStep Programming User Manual, Ver 5.0... -
Page 12: Information Screens
Displays read-only information about Unit and Software. Table 2 – Main Screen Keys If no key is pressed for 2 minutes, the handheld LCD display darkens and Note: automatically returns to the Status screen. 1210 QuickStep Programming User Manual, Ver 5.0 Ver-Mac - May 2011... - Page 13 Possible causes: no radar, no power to radar, or radar defect. Sign is incorrectly configured as a truck mount unit. (see SIGN DOWN Section 6.3 Config.) Table 3 – Status Indicators Ver-Mac - May 2011 1210 QuickStep Programming User Manual, Ver 5.0...
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Page 14: System Information
• RADAR: current operating state (ON / OFF) • SPD: real-time captured speed and unit of measurement of speed (MPH/KMH) Truck-mount units have no solar regulator and so only voltage readings are Note: displayed. 1210 QuickStep Programming User Manual, Ver 5.0 Ver-Mac - May 2011... -
Page 15: Unit And Software Information
Shows the version of the software currently running on the Line 3 handheld controller Line 4 Shows the serial number of the PCMS unit Table 4 – Unit and Software Information Screen Ver-Mac - May 2011 1210 QuickStep Programming User Manual, Ver 5.0... -
Page 16: Operations
After a successful login, the screen progresses automatically to the Main menu. Function [ESC] Returns you to the Status screen. [DEL] Clears the password field. Table 5 – Main Menu Keys 1210 QuickStep Programming User Manual, Ver 5.0 Ver-Mac - May 2011... -
Page 17: Main Menu
You cannot select existing messages to insert in a sequence created using Note: Quick Program. Note: You cannot save a sequence that you create using Quick Program. Ver-Mac - May 2011 1210 QuickStep Programming User Manual, Ver 5.0... -
Page 18: Quick Program Menu Explained
• [INS] / [DEL] PAGE: insert or remove pages from the sequence [F3] CLR Deletes contents of current page. Table 6 – Quick Program Keys Note: Press [FN] to activate the alternate keypad. 1210 QuickStep Programming User Manual, Ver 5.0 Ver-Mac - May 2011... -
Page 19: Creating A Sequence Of Message Pages With Quick Program
Default timing is 2.0 seconds Figure 9 – Display Time 4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for the rest of the pages in the sequence Ver-Mac - May 2011 1210 QuickStep Programming User Manual, Ver 5.0... - Page 20 The screen returns to Status where the Preview displays the sequence Identifying message page numbers are automatically assigned to all message Note: pages in the Quick Program sequence. 1210 QuickStep Programming User Manual, Ver 5.0 Ver-Mac - May 2011...
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Page 21: Inserting A Graphic Arrow In A Sequence Created With Quick Program
The page Timing for graphic message pages is fixed and cannot be changed. 3. Use [ ] arrow key to move to the next page and add any other message page(s) to complete your sequence (see Section 5.3.2., Steps 2–6) Ver-Mac - May 2011 1210 QuickStep Programming User Manual, Ver 5.0... -
Page 22: Editing A Quick Program Sequence
Arrow and select another arrow and signal display option 3. To insert or delete a page in the sequence press [F2] OPT Figure 12 – Quick Program Options Menu 1210 QuickStep Programming User Manual, Ver 5.0 Ver-Mac - May 2011... -
Page 23: Figure 13 - Updating Sequence Status Screen
Alternatively, when you press [ESC] you are prompted to save [Y], or [N]. Figure 14 – Saving Sequence Status Screen If Yes, Sequence updates and displays to reflect the change(s). If No, the software discards all the change(s). Ver-Mac - May 2011 1210 QuickStep Programming User Manual, Ver 5.0... -
Page 24: Message
[DEL] - erases entire message page [ ] Enter - saves changes made to the currently selected message [ESC] –discards changes made to the message Table 7 – Message Menu Keys 1210 QuickStep Programming User Manual, Ver 5.0 Ver-Mac - May 2011... -
Page 25: Creating A New Text Message
Sequence. 4. Press [ ] Enter to save message and return to the Message screen Press [ESC] to discard changes and return to the Message screen Ver-Mac - May 2011 1210 QuickStep Programming User Manual, Ver 5.0... -
Page 26: Modifying An Existing Text Message
4. Press [ ] Enter to save message and return to Message Screen Press [ESC] to discard changes and return to the Message screen 5. Press [ESC] once more to return to the Main Menu 1210 QuickStep Programming User Manual, Ver 5.0 Ver-Mac - May 2011... -
Page 27: Erasing An Existing Message
4. Press [ ] Enter to confirm deletion and return to the Message Menu Press [ESC] to discard change (deletion) and return to the Message Menu 5. Press [ESC] once more to return to the Main Menu Ver-Mac - May 2011 1210 QuickStep Programming User Manual, Ver 5.0... -
Page 28: Sequence
#000 to remove any additional pages, and to signal the end of the sequence. You cannot erase a sequence. You can only vary the number of message Note: pages in a selected sequence and their contents. 1210 QuickStep Programming User Manual, Ver 5.0 Ver-Mac - May 2011... -
Page 29: Creating A New Sequence
Enter 006 (message #006) on sequence 1 page 1 A preview of the message page contents displays in the area on the right of Tip: the screen. 4. Press [ ] Enter to confirm the page change Ver-Mac - May 2011 1210 QuickStep Programming User Manual, Ver 5.0... -
Page 30: Figure 21 - Page Flash Time
7. When all is complete press [ESC] until you return to Sequence page #1 screen. Press [ESC] one more time to update and run the altered sequence Figure 22 – Indicating Sequence is Being Updated 1210 QuickStep Programming User Manual, Ver 5.0 Ver-Mac - May 2011... -
Page 31: Inserting A Page Containing A Graphic Image (Arrow) Into A Sequence
7. When complete press [ESC] till you return to Sequence page #1 screen. Then press [ESC] one more time to update and run the altered sequence Ver-Mac - May 2011 1210 QuickStep Programming User Manual, Ver 5.0... -
Page 32: Modifying An Existing Sequence
• Enter 000 to create a sequence cutoff page When you enter 000 and create a cutoff page you cancel all remaining Note: message pages in the original sequence. 1210 QuickStep Programming User Manual, Ver 5.0 Ver-Mac - May 2011... -
Page 33: Figure 26 - Indicating Sequence Is Being Updated
7. When complete press [ESC] to return to Sequence screen. Press [ESC] a second time to update the altered sequence Figure 26 – Indicating Sequence is Being Updated Ver-Mac - May 2011 1210 QuickStep Programming User Manual, Ver 5.0... -
Page 34: Arrows, Lines And Chevrons
[4] UP/DOWN DIAMONDS Table 8 – Arrow Display Option Keys Arrows have a display time of 2 seconds and flashing arrows have an ON/OFF Note: time of 0.5 seconds. 1210 QuickStep Programming User Manual, Ver 5.0 Ver-Mac - May 2011... -
Page 35: Utilities
PCMS unit • [F3] BRIGHTNESS–contains message board brightness settings (manual) and access to test of message board display capabilities • [F4] DBS–If you receive an error, you should contact Ver-Mac Support as soon as possible Ver-Mac - May 2011 1210 QuickStep Programming User Manual, Ver 5.0... -
Page 36: Radar
Figure 30 – Example of the Radar Message You cannot change the radar message. The software generates the message Note: automatically according to the controller language and speed unit settings. 1210 QuickStep Programming User Manual, Ver 5.0 Ver-Mac - May 2011... -
Page 37: Config
Table 10 – Configuration Menu Screen 1/4 If the PCMS is incorrectly configured as a Truckmount, the Status screen on Note: handheld controller displays the error message Status = Sign Down. Ver-Mac - May 2011 1210 QuickStep Programming User Manual, Ver 5.0... -
Page 38: Figure 32 - Configuration Menu Screen 2/4
Indicates serial transmission rate for attached communication device (Cellular modem/router, [F3] BAUD Bluetooth or RF link). Toggles between: 115 200 (default), 57 600, 19 200, 9 600 Table 12 – Configuration Menu Screen 3/4 1210 QuickStep Programming User Manual, Ver 5.0 Ver-Mac - May 2011... -
Page 39: Figure 34 - Configuration Menu Screen 4/4
Toggles between Yes and No. The Data Feedback Input toggles between Yes and [F2] DFI Default option = Y Table 13 – Configuration Menu Screen 4/4 Ver-Mac - May 2011 1210 QuickStep Programming User Manual, Ver 5.0... -
Page 40: Change Password
• Type in the new password • Press [ ] Enter to confirm • Press [ESC] to return to previous screen without saving Note: Factory-set default password is [111111]. 1210 QuickStep Programming User Manual, Ver 5.0 Ver-Mac - May 2011... -
Page 41: Beacons
6.2.2 Beacons [ ] Enter > Main Menu > [F4] Utilities > [F2] Config > [ ] Next Page > [F3] Beacons Beacons are an optional component on the PCMS-1210 QS unit. STATUS (PRESENT/NOT PRESENT): indicates whether the PCMS unit is equipped with the optional Beacon Control Module. -
Page 42: Brightness
Type your maximum brightness level as a three (3) digit number [F5] This activates the test mode to enable you to verify that all display cards and pixels are functional. The display cards are illuminated and cleared sequentially. 1210 QuickStep Programming User Manual, Ver 5.0 Ver-Mac - May 2011... -
Page 43: Dbs [F4]
6.0 Utilities 6.4 DBS [F4] If your handheld controller displays these messages, you should contact Ver-Mac Support as soon as possible. Figure 36 – DBS Screen Figure 37 – Alternate DBS Screen Ver-Mac - May 2011 1210 QuickStep Programming User Manual, Ver 5.0... - Page 44 © MMXI VER-MAC Inc. TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS All rights reserved PRINTED IN CANADA...
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