User's Manual

IPS GROUP, Inc. – M5 Manual (Ver. 1.0)
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11
Prepay
The meter may be programmed to accept payment prior to the start of enforcement on
any given day by setting up a prepay period. The actual paid time begins when
enforcement starts but the meter displays the purchased time in addition to the time
between the transaction and the start of enforcement.
Payment Not Accepted
There are two situations where payment is not accepted: Free Parking and No Parking.
In both cases, when a coin or card is inserted, the meter will ignore the payment and
continue to display the appropriate screen. The Free Parking display is typically used
when parking is not enforced. The No Parking display is used for Tow-Away or Street
Cleaning. The messages for these time periods can be customized as necessary.
LEDs
The LEDs on the back of the meter (below the solar panel) and in the front, to the right of
the display, are intended to indicate the state of the meter. The Hi-Brite LEDs on the
rear allow for easy, in-car meter enforcement while the front LEDs provide a good
indicator for motorists and on-foot enforcement personnel. Typically, these lights are
turned off outside of the hours of enforcement to conserve battery power.
The LEDs on the front and rear of the meter operate the same way. Below is the default
configuration for the LEDs. These operating features can be modified via the
management system.
No Parking/After Hours
The LEDs will be off during non-operational hours.
Idle/Expired
When a meter is expired, the RED LEDs will flash.
Paid
When a meter is paid, the GREEN LEDs will flash