Users Manual Part 1
Table Of Contents
General Information and Concepts
The chapters listed below provide high-level and general information for the IPS Group, Inc SSPM.
l SSPM Operating States
l SSPM Diagnostics Mode
l Understanding M5™ Battery Voltages
SSPM Operating States
This concept topic discusses the five IPS Group, Inc. SSPM operating states.
1. Idle / Expired
2. Paid
3. Fault
4. Prepay
5. No Payment Accepted
The following subsections discuss each of the five operating states, and provide examples of each default message.
Idle / Expired
An idle / expired SSPM LCD alternates between the present parking rate and time limit information (default screen), and the available pay-
ment options. When the meter goes into idle mode (not being used or calling in), the screen goes dark but can be “woken up” in two ways:
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