FAAC Valiprint Operation & User’s Manual

1. Technical characteristics 4 1.1 Power supply 4 1.2 Label creation for the Barcode voucher printer 5 1.3 The LED on the dispenser 5 2. Valiprint Configuration Tool 7 2.1 Connection 7 2.2 Parameter configuration 7 3. Use of the of-line Barcode voucher printer 9 4. Voucher: operation 11 4.1 Voucher: use 12 4.2 Voucher: already used or not valid 13 4.3 Voucher: cashing Agreements (parking lot operator) 14

Approximate weight: 400g (batteries and paper included) Operating temperature (closed environments only): From 0°C to +50°C (From +32°F to +122°F) Recharging temperature: From +10°C to +45°C (From +50°F to +113°F) Storage temperature (non operative): From -20°C to +60°C (From -4°F to +140°F) Relative humidity: 20 - 85% Branches: Completely autonomous off-line operation Internal supply: Rechargeable batteries 1.2V Ni-MH 1600mAH AA (4x) External power supply and recharge device input: 100-230V AC +/- 10%, 50/60 Hz Energy consumption: -Standby - 30mA -Average operation - 1.3A Configuration interfaces: RS232 (COM on Pc). RJ12 (port on Validator) Printing system: Directly on paper via thermal print head Horizontal dot pitch: 0.125mm (approximately 200dpi) Vertical dot pitch: 0.125mm Printing width: 48mm Paper width: 58mm Paper roll diameter: 44mm Paper roll length: 25m Encryption information: Validation information impressed via barcode by the built-in thermal printer Included Accessories -4x rechargeable 1.2V Ni-MH 1600mAH AA batteries -1 power supply unit with cord Not Included Accessories -Labels to be applied into the dispenser (see relevant chapter) -Dispenser configuration software (supplied with the CD of the Parkplus software and to be requested to the HUB Parking tech- nical support service by email: [email protected]) -Serial cable D9 <-> RJ12 for download from configuration software ▪ Rechargeable Batteries: Insert the rechargeable batteries checking the polarity. Fig.1 N.B. Only use rechargeable batteries as per specifications Connect the power supply unit as shown in the picture ▪ Power supply unit: Fig.2 1.1 Power supply

▪ 4 Button Dispenser Label 10% DISCOUNT 20% DISCOUNT 1 EURO REDUCTION 1h FREE PARKING ▪ Cut out and insert the label ▪ Fill in the label describing the function of each but- ton (applied Agreement) If there is an error, the LED flashes in sequence. The reason can be identified by counting the number of flash- es: LED Indication Condition Solution On On - Off Off - Short flashes every second Quick Recharge - Out of Paper Replace Roll Thermal head too hot Let it cool Battery exhausted Recharge or replace batteries Battery low (appr. 20% remaining) Recharge battery Fig.3 Fig.4 Fig.5 Fig.6 1.2 Label creation for the Barcode voucher printer 1.3 The LED on the dispenser ▪ Size 52 mm x 23 mm

2. Valiprint Configuration Tool ▪ Connect the serial cable to the dispenser and the PC's COM 1 port Notes: ▪ If a USB/COM converter is being used, communica- tion with the software might not be assured. ▪ The software does not allow COM ports other than COM1 to be used. ▪ Press the UPLOAD button. The parameters set within the dispenser must be entered in the relevant software boxes. ▪ Launch the “ValiPrint Configuration Tool” software ▪ Enter Password: zeag1234 (case sensitive) Fig.7 Fig.8 2.1 Connection 2.2 Parameter configuration At the customer's discretion. Equivalent to the “Control code” item in the Parkplus menu: Agreements-> ena- bled Valiprint. It can be from 1 to 255. Select index@station. It must al- ways be 1. If you have a 1-key dispenser: set from 0000000 to 9999999 If you have a 4-key dispenser: divide the range by the number of keys. E.g. with 4 active keys: Key 1 -> 0000000 - 2499999 Key 2 -> 2500000 - 4999999 Key 3 -> 5000000 - 7499999 Key 4 -> 7500000 - 9999999 Discount No. 1 go to the automatic pay station to read the entry ticket and this voucher to obtain a 10% discount. Thank you for your visit. See you again soon Discount No. 1 Go to the automatic pay station to read the entry ticket and this voucher to obtain a 10& discount. Thank you for your visit. See you again soon Upper part of the voucher ▪ Configure parameters as shown in the picture Fig.9 Fig.10

Parte inferiore del voucher VAT number: Tax code: Agreement No. 1 123456789 1234567890 Enter your country code. Dispenser Identification: it must be unique for every dispenser present in the parking lot. It corresponds to the item “Valiprint Codes Enabled” in the Parkplus menu: Agreements-> Valiprints Enabled. DO NOT MODIFY! ▪ Saving data: press the Download button. ▪ Press Exit to escape the program. VAT number: 1234567890 Tax code: 123456789 Agreement No. 1 ▪ In case of 4-key dispenser, perform the configurations shown in the previous item, for each BUTTON tab Fig.11 ▪ Press button PARAMETER DEFINITION Fig.12 ▪ configure parameters as shown Fig.13 Fig.14

Insert paper 3. Use of the Barcode voucher printer Pay attention to the direction of introduc- tion ▪ With no batteries inserted or with batteries exhausted, the Barcode voucher printer does not work. ▪ Always keep the power supply unit connected to the Barcode voucher printer! Otherwise the batteries will have a limited life in stand-by mode (MAX 4 days). Fig.31 Fig.32 Fig.33 Fig.34 Fig.35 Fig.36 Fig.37 Fig.38 Please note: Close the cover and ensure the paper slides easily in the slot Press the print button 1 ( or but- ton 1, 2, 3 and 4 in the 4-button model) Tear the voucher along the cutting corner and hand it to the customer Tear off extra paper

1 3 2 4. Voucher: operation The customer goes to the cashier with the Ticket to be paid and a discount voucher. The voucher entitles the customer to a discount. Several Vouchers may be used for the same Ticket Function Procedure: Scan the customer's ticket. The Ticket Payment screen will be displayed with the amount to be paid (1) 4.1 Voucher: use Fig.39 Discount No. 1 Go to the automatic pay station to read the entry ticket and this voucher to obtain a 10& discount. Thank you for your visit. See you again soon VAT number: 1234567890 Tax code: 123456789 Agreement No. 1 Scan the Voucher The amount of the applied discount (3) and the amount of the discounted ticket (4) will be automatically displayed. Fig.40 Fig.41

Procedure: After reading the voucher, the program will signal whether the ticket is: ▪ already used 4.2 Voucher: already used or not valid The customer goes to the cashier with the ticket to be paid and a discount voucher already used or not valid. Function ▪ not valid Result: No discount will be applied to the ticket. Fig.42 Fig.43

The value of discounts applied to the voucher used by customers, will have to be subsequently cashed in by the Parking Owner. Function Procedure: Go into the TICKETS (1) menu Press the AGREEMENTS (2) button the report of agreements to be cashed in (3) will be displayed. Select the rows relative to the agreements you wish to cash in: ▪ rows (4) may be selected or ▪ use search boxes (5) The PAY AGREEMENT (6) button will be enabled. Cash in by confirming on OK (7) Result: The Owner will have cashed in the amount of all vouchers issued by one of the facili- ties equipped with the Barcode voucher printer. Fig.44 Fig.45 Fig.46