Operations Manual For Validator 3 Product Document Number: 8800-45001 Revision: A Date: 06 Oct 2022
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8800-45001.A 06 Oct 2022 - Branchez l'équipement sur une prise d'un circuit différent de celui sur lequel le récepteur est branché. - Consultez le revendeur ou un technicien radio/TV expérimenté pour obtenir de l'aide.” 3. “This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
06 Oct 2022 8800-45001.A REVISION STATUS Revision Date A 06 Oct 2022 Description Initial release Document approved for release by: Author Ryan Wilcox Senior Technical Training Manager Dana Sanderlin Senior Principal Software Engineer Lead Tony Mazzola Senior Director Enterprise Software Vasilios Tsourapas iv This document contains proprietary and confidential information originated or owned by Cubic.
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06 Oct 2022 8800-45001.A CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................................... 1-1 1.1 SAFETY ......................................................................................................................................... 1-1 2. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION.................................................................................................................. 2-1 2.1 VALIDATOR .........
8800-45001.A 06 Oct 2022 Tables Table 2-1. Design Life and Reliability .............................................................................................................. 2-6 Table 4-1. Cleaning Materials List ................................................................................................................... 4-1 Table 4-2. Schedule .........................................................................................................................................
06 Oct 2022 8800-45001.A Acronyms and Abbreviations BLE Bluetooth Low Energy Cubic Cubic Transportation Systems, Inc.
8800-45001.A 1. 06 Oct 2022 INTRODUCTION This manual provides operation procedures for the Validator 3 product. It is intended for use by authorized transit personnel and contains equipment descriptions, operational instructions, and preventive maintenance procedures. 1.1 SAFETY Throughout this manual WARNING, CAUTION and NOTE graphics are used to highlight areas where special attention must be used.
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8800-45001.A 2. 06 Oct 2022 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION This chapter provides detailed information on the validator features and function. 2.1 VALIDATOR Customers seeking to board a vehicle pay their fare by simply presenting contactless media at the validator, shown in Figure 2-1. The location on the validator where the customer presents their media is instantly recognizable with graphics and messaging shown on the display.
06 Oct 2022 8800-45001.A • Audio and speaker module • Universal Serial Bus (USB) interfaces • Ethernet port interface • Bluetooth® interface The validator uses the Linux operating system and can be installed in several types of station level equipment. 2.1.1 User Interface The user interface is the traveler presenting media and the device giving an audio and visual response. The components involved are the display, the POI device and the audio output. 2.1.1.
8800-45001.A • MasterCard® M/Chip • Visa® Contactless Payment Specification (VCPS) • American Express® ExpressPay • Discover® Network (D-PAS) • MIFARE DESFire™ EV1, EV2 • MIFARE Classic™ • MIFARE Ultralight C™, MIFARE Ultralight™ • MIFARE Plus™ 2.1.1.3 Audio Output 06 Oct 2022 The validator has one speaker below the center of validator which plays audio tones corresponding to valid and invalid taps.
06 Oct 2022 2.1.3 8800-45001.A Power Management The Power Management Unit (PMU) is a logical component that performs all power monitoring, conditioning and control within the validator. The validator further filters and fuses the onboard power and provides a surge protection circuit in case of unwanted spikes in voltage. Validator power is derived from the onboard power system of the bus battery.
8800-45001.A 06 Oct 2022 Office. Critical transaction data is also duplicated on a Secure Digital (SD) card which can be put in another device in the repair shop to send data in the event of communication failures. 2.1.5 Security The validator is capable of being certified as a component of Payment Card Industry PIN Transaction Security (PCI PTS) –POI 5.0. The external interface compliant with the PCI PTS provides transaction encryption and key management protocols.
06 Oct 2022 8800-45001.A Expansion port 2 USB 2.0 (not available while pole mounted) Serial RS232/RS485 (software selectable); Micro SD card for additional memory capacity 2.1.6.4 Temperature and Humidity The temperature and humidity design targets are: • Humidity range of 10 to 97 percent, non-condensing relative humidity • Temperature range of -16.6 °F to 149 °F operating with solar load from direct sunlight through bus window and -22 °F to 176 °F storage 2.1.6.
8800-45001.A 3. 06 Oct 2022 OPERATING PROCEDURES This chapter provides screen examples and descriptions for operating a validator. 3.1 CONTACTLESS MEDIA Travelers boarding a vehicle or subway pay their fare by presenting contactless media to the validator. The Traveler can either tap or position the media close to the area below the display for processing. Figure 3-1 illustrates a Traveler presenting media to a validator on a bus, using a wearable/mobile device and using a smart card. Figure 3-1.
06 Oct 2022 3.2 8800-45001.A AUDIO FEEDBACK AND DISPLAY INDICATORS In addition to the screen display, the validator provides audio feedback in the form of a “Good” tone, “Bad” tone or “Warning” tone depending on the transaction results. 3.3 VALIDATOR SCREENS AND INDICATORS This section provides information and examples for the validator screens and audio. The text in the screens is configurable and may change per the transit agency’s discretion.
8800-45001.A 3.3.2 06 Oct 2022 Out of Service Screen - Issue When an issue or condition occurs that renders the validator out of service, the validator informs the Traveler of this by displaying the Out of Service screen. The black screen contains an X with the text message “Out of service”. There is no tone associated with the Out of Service screen. An example of the Out of Service screen is shown in Figure 3-5. Figure 3-5. Out of Service Screen Example 3.3.
06 Oct 2022 3.3.4.1 8800-45001.A Not Accepted Screen If the fare media presented is not valid on this device the validator displays the Not Accepted screen, as shown in Figure 3-7. The black screen contains an X, signifying a negative result, and the text message “Not accepted”. A “bad” tone sounds and the media is denied. The fare media may be invalid for various reasons including being rendered as such by the Back Office. Figure 3-7. Not Accepted Screen Example 3.3.4.
8800-45001.A 3.3.5 06 Oct 2022 Denied – Invalid Card Screen The Invalid Card screen shown in Figure 3-9 displays if the customer uses an agency card that is invalid. The black screen contains an X, signifying a negative result, and the text message “Invalid card”. A “bad” tone sounds and the media is denied. Figure 3-9. Invalid Card Screen Example 3.3.5.
06 Oct 2022 3.3.5.2 8800-45001.A Pass Expired Screen When fare media is used with an expired pass, the Pass Expired screen (Figure 3-11) is displayed to the customer. After a timeout period, the validator returns to the In Service Screen. The black screen contains an X, signifying a negative result, with the text message “Pass expired”. A “bad” tone sounds and the media is denied. Figure 3-11. Pass Expired Screen Example 3.3.
8800-45001.A 3.3.6.2 06 Oct 2022 Present One Card Screen When the validator detects multiple fare media in the Read Zone, the Present One Card screen (Figure 3-13), is displayed to the customer. The black screen contains an X, signifying a negative result, with the text message “Present one card”. A “warning” tone sounds prompting the Traveler try again. Figure 3-13. Present One Card Screen Example 3.3.6.
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8800-45001.A 4. 06 Oct 2022 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES This chapter provides schedules and methods for performing preventive maintenance tasks. 4.1 CLEANING MATERIALS Cleaning materials are listed in Table 4-1. NOTE Cleaning agents that are not on the list below could have an unknown or harmful impact if used on device surfaces.
06 Oct 2022 4.2 8800-45001.A PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Table 4-2 provides a schedule with suggested intervals for preventive maintenance. The actual frequency may be further developed and adjusted based on actual equipment operating conditions and environments. Table 4-2.
8800-45001.A 4.2.1 06 Oct 2022 Visual Inspection Visually inspect the validator each day for the following: • Check exterior surfaces for grease, grime, dirt, or any other signs of wear, vandalism, or damage. • Check the structural integrity. • Clean if needed. 4.2.2 Cleaning CAUTION To prevent damage to the devices, do not use abrasive or metallic scrub pads for cleaning surfaces. Use only clean, lint-free cloths dampened as described in Table 4-1. To clean the validator: Step 1.
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