User's Manual

TrimTrac ProE Locator Technical Manual v2.0e 28
Runtime Meters
There are two resetable equipment runtime meters available on the TrimTrac ProE. One
is based upon motion while the other can be activated via a sensor switch connected to a
Vehicle Adapter or Control Module as a LPA input (unless the LPA input is otherwise
configured as a standard input or is used for geofences). These meters can be individually
activated or reset. The LPA-based runtime meter accumulates hours whenever the switch
contacts are closed. If the LPA input is used as a runtime meter, then LPA Mode should
be set “1=Disabled”.
Each meter also has a separately programmable countdown timer. Upon expiration of a
countdown timer, the TrimTrac ProE will transmit a message indicating which
countdown timer has expired. After each expiration and transmission or transmission
attempt, the countdown timer will automatically reset itself and begin counting down
again. This feature is useful in equipment maintenance applications where, for instance,
a maintenance operation should occur every so many runtime hours.
To query and/or reset either or both of the runtime meters, the server application must
send a QUERY_METERS message to the TrimTrac ProE, which will respond with a
RESP_METERS message containing the current runtime readings.