PIcon Console Controller User Reference Manual
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PICON CONSOLE CONTROLLER User Reference Manual CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION & WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 1 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 1 PIcon Manufacturer's Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3 INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Introduction . . . . . . . .
PATENTS Progressive International Products are manufactured or sold under one or more of the following U.S. patents. 5,790,410 5,663,887 5,361,216 5,831,861 5,557,529 5,270,943 5,694,326 5,394,336 5,108,742 HISTORY OF DOCUMENT REVISIONS Rev. 1.0 Initial Release Rev. 2.0 COPYRIGHT Copyright © 2006 Progressive International Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved.
PIcon General Information & Warranty GENERAL INFORMATION & WARRANTY General Information The PIcon is an economical, full-featured console designed to provide control of up to 16 fueling positions. While most consoles can only control one type of fuel dispenser, the PIcon may be configured to run any major brand electronic dispenser.
PIcon General Information & Warranty C Built-in hardware clock to time stamp all reports. C Compact size allowing convenient counter-top positioning while utilizing a minimum amount of valuable counter space. C Standard printer interface for use with most low-cost printers. C Ease of installation — console wires directly into dispenser distribution boxes or PI DBoxes.
PIcon General Information & Warranty PIcon Manufacturer's Warranty Progressive International Electronics, Inc. (SELLER) warrants to the Purchaser of the PIcon fuel control equipment manufactured by Seller against defects in material or workmanship for one (1) year from date of shipment. Seller will replace or repair defective parts or replace and issue credits to the Purchaser's account in accordance with the following Conditions of Warranty. CONDITIONS OF WARRANTY 1.
PIcon Installation and Operation INSTALLATION Introduction The Installation Section contains instructions for installing the PIcon to electronic fuel dispenser computers. Instructions for installing or servicing electronic fuel dispensers are not included in this manual. (See manufacturer’s manual specific to each particular product for installation/servicing instructions.) Read the entire installation section of this manual before attempting to install the PIcon.
PIcon Installation and Operation General Installation Guidelines The basic PIcon system consists of several components — the console interconnect box and cables. Refer to Diagram: PIcon Port and Keyboard Layout, which shows the various connections of the PIcon system, including the port for optional printer. To install the PIcon: 1. Place the console at the checkout counter of the station. 2. If using the PI DBox, refer to the PI DBox Installation Guide for detailed installation instructions.
PIcon Installation and Operation Installation Warnings Warning: Installation must comply with the National Electrical Code, as well as Federal, State, Local and all applicable codes. Warning: High voltages are present in this equipment. Disconnect all power before installing to prevent personal injury or equipment damage. Warning: Do not install PIcon units in a volatile, combustible or explosive atmosphere.
PIcon Installation and Operation QUICK STARTUP Basic Startup Procedure This quick startup procedure lists the order and minimal programming steps for operation of the PIcon. For more detailed explanations or for programming of optional modes, refer to the following sections of this manual. Rev 2.0 1. Program Mode 51 — Select port and dispenser type 2. Program Mode 1 — Dispenser setup information 3.
PIcon Installation and Operation OPERATION Introduction In this section, all functions available to the cashier for operation of the PIcon are outlined. Table: Key Functions on the following page provides brief descriptions of key functions. Also, refer to Diagram: PIcon Key and Indicator Location below for general locations of various keys, indicators and display.
PIcon Installation and Operation Active Keys PUMP KEYS Select dispenser number AUTHORIZE Authorize selected dispenser Resume stopped dispenser CASH PAID Pay out the sale in cash CREDIT PAID Pay out the sale in credit VOLUME Display the volume of the sale PPU Display the price per unit of sale A/B Toggle between the A & B sales PUMP STOP Stop an authorized dispenser Stop all dispensers (hold 5 seconds) PRINT Print a receipt CHANGE Show the change of a prepay sale Press twice to show the
PIcon Installation and Operation Display and Status Indicators The LCD display provides the cashier with all sale information for the dispenser selected. It also provides data such as time/date and shift totals reports when using the select functions. Listed below in Table: Display Data are the various fields of data which may appear in the display area, along with a brief description of each field. Display Description Pump # Indicates the current/active dispenser #/fueling position.
PIcon Installation and Operation The LEDs above each of the pump select keys are the status indicators for that particular dispenser/fueling position. The green LED on the left indicates call/in use. The red LED on the right indicates collect/stopped. Table: LED Indicators, below, shows the various states these LEDs represent for each dispenser/fueling position.
PIcon Installation and Operation Sales Authorization must be made for a sale as either a Postpay, Preset Postpay, or Prepay sale. Table: Sales Procedure, below, describes the sequence for completing each type of authorized sale. NOTE: An actual key action is indicated by <____> Sale Type Procedure Postpay To authorize a dispenser for a Postpay/Fillup operation, press the appropriate key and then press the red < AUTHO RIZE> key. To pay out the sale on the console, press the key.
PIcon Installation and Operation PIcon has the capability of displaying stacked sales (A/B), with A representing the current sale and B representing the previous sale. The B (previous) sale may either be already paid out or waiting to be paid out. If the transaction is a stacked sale (A/B), it is important to select the correct sale with the key before the method of payment — or key — is pressed.
PIcon Installation and Operation Special Select Functions Listed below are the five special operator select functions, along with the key sequences required to execute them. Each key sequence begins with the operator pressing the
PIcon Installation and Operation Show Current Shift Totals — When prompted for Function pressing the key will begin to show current shift totals by first displaying the current volume shift totals for product 1. To view current cash shift totals, press the key. Current credit shift totals may be viewed by pressing the key. Press to view current volume totals again. To display current shift totals for additional product(s), continue to press the key.
PIcon Installation and Operation Perform Shift Change — To execute a shift change, simply press the key at the Function prompt. When this has been accomplished, the PIcon changes the current shift total to zero. The last shift total is then stored as shift 1. At any time, there are four stored shift reports. They are the current shift, shift 1, shift 2, and shift 3, with shift 3 being the oldest.
PIcon Program & Report PROGRAM & REPORT Introduction The Program & Report Section describes the operation and resulting information provided by the PIcon program and report functions. These functions allow the manager to configure the PIcon for the specific type of operation desired and to retrieve important data collected. This management information is protected by the use of a unique Manager PIN Code (factory default — 2422).
PIcon Program & Report PIN Code Access To access PIcon program and report features, a sequence utilizing a valid PIN Code must first be entered. Access is divided into two categories — manager and operator. The manager, using a Manager PIN Code, has access to all program and report functions. Report functions (Modes 10 and 11) are also available to the operator, who uses an Operator PIN Code. Manager and operator access are described below.
PIcon Program & Report Mode Descriptions The sequence for manager access must be completed before programming features can be utilized through the various program modes. The sequence for either manager access or operator access allows generation of reports (Modes 10 and 11). Each set of instructions for the following program and report modes assumes that the appropriate manager/operator access has already been executed and that the mode number (M 0) prompt now appears in the display.
PIcon Program & Report Hose Selection — After the dispenser number is chosen, Hose 1 is indicated on the display. From this point, the following parameters may be set for Hose 1. If programming a multi-product dispenser, parameters must be set for all hoses. • Product — Press the key to scroll to the desired product for the current hose displayed. During this step, pressing the key will clear the product number for reentry.
PIcon Program & Report Mode 2 — Product Information (Manager only) In this mode, Product Name, Cash PPU and Credit PPU for each product at the site are programmed. To enter this mode from the M 0, mode number prompt, press <2> on the numeric keypad and then press . You are now in Mode 2. Product Name — The display now prompts for information about product #1.
PIcon Program & Report Exit Mode 2 by pressing the key. The PIcon display returns to M 0, the mode entry prompt. To exit programming mode completely and return to operator mode, press the key again. Mode 3 — Beeper Settings (Manager only) Mode 3 is used to program single or continuous beeps for Handle, Collect and Drive-Away. (Note: The console defaults to a single beep unless set otherwise.
PIcon Program & Report Mode 4 — Clock/Calendar (Manager only) Mode 4 allows the setting of time, date and year. To enter mode 4 from the M 0, mode number prompt, press <4> and press . The PIcon is now in programming Mode 4. Time — Time already set in the PIcon will be displayed. To change the time, enter the new time on the numeric keypad in 24 hour format. The new time will appear in the display as it is entered. Seconds are not entered and will be automatically set as 00.
PIcon Program & Report Mode 5 —Program Operator/Manger PIN Codes (Manager only) WARNING: Care should be observed when using this mode. If the PIN Code is altered, be sure to make note of the new PIN Code and save in a safe location. Mode 5 allows the setting of Operator PIN Codes and Manager PIN Codes. To enter this mode from the M 0, mode number prompt, press <5> and press . The PIcon is now in programming Mode 5.
PIcon Program & Report Mode 10 — Read Reports (Manager/Operator) In Mode 10, totals reports may be generated and displayed. To enter this mode from the M 0, mode number prompt, enter <10> on the keypad and press . The display will show an R 0, prompting you to enter a report type code. From the following reports, select the one you would like displayed.
PIcon Program & Report Mode 11 — Print Reports/Program Print Header (Manager/Operator) Mode 11 enables reports to be generated and printed on the printer attached to the PIcon, as well as programming the print header. To enter this mode from the M 0, mode number prompt, enter <11> on the numeric keypad and press . P 0 will be displayed, prompting you to enter a report type code. Use the following table to select which type of report you would like printed by the PIcon.
PIcon Program & Report Initiate programming of Print Header by pressing <9> and then . The display shows the beginning information for the printer header. If your header has not been programmed or has been cleared, the cursor will prompt you for your first character entry. (Refer to Table: Print Header Character Codes, at the end of Mode 11 description, for a numeric code which represents the characters available for your use on the printer header.
PIcon Program & Report Print Header Character Codes 01 = end of header 10 = new line 0 48 F 70 U 85 j 106 y 121 - 45 < 96 1 49 G 71 V 86 k 107 z 122 .
PIcon Program & Report Mode 12 — Clear Resettable Totals (Manager only) Mode 12 is used to reset resettable totals by clearing them to zero. To enter this mode from the M 0, mode number prompt, enter <12> on the keypad and press . The display will show Press Clear. If you wish to zero all resettable totals, proceed by pressing . Press any key to exit Mode 12.
PIcon Program & Report Mode 51 — Select Dispenser Type (Manager only) To enter this mode from the M 0, mode number prompt, enter <51> on the keypad and press . The default, indicated on the screen, is None Selected for dispenser type. Select Pump — To select the dispenser brand, press
PIcon Diagnostics DIAGNOSTICS PIcon Internal Diagnostics Refer to our web site, www.pie-corp.com, or call PIE at 919 266-4442 for more comprehensive diagnostics. The PIcon has on-board diagnostics which are helpful in solving problems encountered in the field.
PIcon Diagnostics • • • • • Baud Rate 57,600 Data Bits 8 Parity No Stop Bits 1 Flow Control None After connecting to the diagnostics port, starting the terminal emulation program, power up the PIcon and type a question mark (?). A menu will appear, displaying the various diagnostic functions available. To select a function, type the letter shown in the menu. Some features will prompt for additional information. To exit a diagnostic function, press the escape key.
PIcon Diagnostics Download Application Upgrade files from Progressive International are loaded using the Download Application function, following these steps: • At DIAG> press ? to view menu. • Select S, Security Code. • An Access Code appears. This numeric value is subtracted from 100. The two digits which result should be reversed and entered at the Enter Security Code>. (For example if Access Code is 79, subtract 79 from 100 for a result of 21.
