User's Manual

USER MANUAL: T500 Tag Programming Station (TPS) Document A316000-699

New Features for this software version

For the T500 Tag Programmer - PC Software (700371-003) version 1.99.03.24 or higher…

Description…

Maintenance release of T500 tag programming station PC software. This version has been qualified.

New Features…

1) New option to clear unassigned agency and scratchpad fields. Default setting for the scratchpad fields:

clear bits (Toll collection, traffic management fields). Default setting for unassigned agency bits: not

cleared. Default setting for unassigned scratchpad bits: clear bits.

2) The DLL file is checked for the proper version. The program does not continue if the wrong DLL version is

in use. The correct version is dated Mar. 12-99, size 69120 bytes.

Enhancements…

1. Provided a “no change” template option for agency fields. This allows modifying specific fields in a tag

without modifying other fields.

2. The Help | About menu item now displays the TPU firmware version in addition to the PC software version.

Problem Fixes…

1. When the width of a custom agency or scratchpad field is changed, the value of the field will be set to 0.

2. Vehicle class changes in agency tab display (tractor length changed from 53’ to 48’, removed definition for

vehicle type 16) per document “E-Z Pass Interagency Group / Tag Data Format/Content” dated 12/22/98.

3. No other known problem to date.

Reference documentation…

Customer: T-500 Tag Programming Station – User Manual (A316000-699)

Customer: T-500 Tag Programming Station – Data sheet

Customer: T-500 Tag Programming Station – DLL Interface (Sept. 25, 1998)

Internal: T-500 Tag Programming Station – SW Requirements (TS 322749-047 Feb. 5th, 1999)

Software Installation Notes…

Installation is compatible with Windows -9x or -NT 4.0. Close any open programs before starting the

installation. You may see a message "Could not register MFC42.dll". Hit OK and the installation will continue.

This PC software must be used in conjunction with the following TPU firmware version:

TPU Firmware (800473-009) Version TPS102R – Checksum 45AF

Developer Notes

It is possible for a 3

party developer to not use the Mark IV user interface and read / program tags directly via

the DLL interface. Contact Mark IV for details.

System Installation Notes

Environmental Notes…

The installation environment for this equipment must include a method of control for…

• temperature

• humidity

• dust

Mains Power Notes…

• It is strongly recommended to install a UPS for the TPS computer.