User Manual

 VACUser’sGuide
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Verifying impact sensing
Basic Operation: LCD, Keypad, ID Reader and LEDs
The VAC incorporates a robust 20-key keypad and a 20-by-4 character display that is backlit for 15
seconds when a key is pressed. In addition, certain units are equipped with identification device readers
(proximity card, magnetic card, 1-wire memory chip such as an iButton, or smart card). The operator
interacts with the VAC using these devices in the following way:
VAC Display and Keypad Basics
LEDs:
• OSHA not filled
• Incoming, unread page
• Access Enabled
LCD Display: (Backlit, 20-by-4 characters)
Screen Contents: To interact with the driver, the VAC uses
a backlit display. The same display is used in Menu
Selection Mode, Digit Entry Mode and Pager Mode.
Keypad: (20-Key, Rugged with Tactile Keys)
20-Key Keypad: The keypad allows the driver to make
menu selections (in Menu Selection Mode), type digits (in
Digit Entry Mode) and review and respond to pages (in
Pager Mode).
ID Reader
VACs may be equipped with ID Readers for the quick and secure entry of driver ID numbers. ID
readers are mounted in the VAC. The ID reader is used:
 During the Access Control log-in process (to quickly enter the driver ID)
 During the Access Control log-off process (to quickly log off the current driver)
 During the Grant Temporary Access process (to enter the ID of the temporarily-authorized
driver)
Menu Selection Mode
Most screens on the VAC involve reading displayed text and selecting from menu options. These screens
contain four major components:
 Screen Title: The top line of the display. Indicates the title or subject of the current screen.
 ¥ (Yen): This symbol is the in-range indicator for the VAC. The faster it blinks, the closer the