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  • Page 1 CYGNUS AXIMETER ANUAL SSUE...
  • Page 2 Cygnus MR500 Taximeter User Manual Visit Cygnus Online at: www.cygnus-automotive.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    © 2009 Cygnus Automotive Limited Contents ABOUT THIS MANUAL THE MR500 TAXIMETER 2.1 This Section 2.2 Applying Power to the Meter 2.3 The Internal “Battery” 2.4 "On" and "Off" Modes - When the taxi is not for hire 2.5 FOR HIRE Mode – For when the taxi is for hire 2.6 HIRED Mode –...
  • Page 4 Cygnus MR500 Taximeter User Manual 5.5.5 The User PIN Submenus 5.5.6 Comms Options 5.5.6.1 UART0/1 Baud Rate 5.5.6.2 UART0/1 Parity 5.5.6.3 MDT Mode 5.6 Tariff and Software Information 5.6.1 Serial Number 5.6.2 Tariff Code 5.6.3 Next Code 5.6.4 Printer Code 5.6.5 Software Information Sub-Menu...
  • Page 5 © 2009 Cygnus Automotive Limited C2468_3...

  • Page 7: About This Manual

    The MR500 helps you, however, by giving easy-to-understand messages when something unexpected happens. f While every effort is made to make this manual as accurate and as informative as possible, Cygnus Automotive reserve the right to change the function and specification of the MR500 Taximeter without notice.

  • Page 8: The Mr500 Taximeter

    Cygnus MR500 Taximeter User Manual 2 The MR500 Taximeter “Rate Mode Window”. “Fare Window”. Indicators. “Extras Window”. Used to show Shows the Fare Here Showing Shows the Extras the rate being being charged. that the meter being charged. Also charged. Also...

  • Page 9: Applying Power To The Meter

    © 2009 Cygnus Automotive Limited 2.2 Applying Power to the Meter The MR500 is designed for permanent connection to the vehicle’s power. However, when you first connect power to the meter, it completes a series of power-up tests. During these tests, the MR500 first illuminates the...

  • Page 10: On" And "Off" Modes - When The Taxi Is Not For Hire

    Cygnus MR500 Taximeter User Manual 2.4 "On" and "Off" Modes - When the taxi is not for hire When in OFF mode, the meter’s display is blank. In ON mode, there is a dot shown in the Rate Window. There may also be a clock display in the Fare Window.

  • Page 11: For Hire Mode - For When The Taxi Is For Hire

    © 2009 Cygnus Automotive Limited 2.5 FOR HIRE Mode – For when the taxi is for hire From ON or OFF, press “Mode" to get into FOR HIRE. The MR500 may display warning messages in this mode and a clock or blank display programmed as part of your tariff. At this...

  • Page 12: Hired Mode - For Charging For Time And/Or Distance

    Cygnus MR500 Taximeter User Manual If the MR500 is connected to a “TAXI” sign on the roof of your vehicle, it may turn it on. This also depends on how your meter has been programmed. 2.6 HIRED Mode – For charging for Time and/or Distance...

  • Page 13: Stopped Mode - At The End Of The Journey

    © 2009 Cygnus Automotive Limited 2.7 STOPPED Mode – At the end of the journey At the end of the journey, select STOPPED mode. The MR500 will now no longer increase the fare due to time. However, it may increase it due to distance travelled. In STOPPED mode you can also add the fare and extras together to show a Total Fare.

  • Page 14: Flowchart Of The Mr500'S Basic Operations

    Cygnus MR500 Taximeter User Manual 2.8 Flowchart of the MR500’s Basic Operations Figure 7: Flowchart of Basic Operations...

  • Page 15: Using The Mr500 With A Receipt Printer

    2.9.3 Printing the Meter Totals To print the Totals press the EXTRAS button on the meter whilst viewing the totals to be printed. f For more information please read the Cygnus PT73 Receipt Printer User Guide, part no. C2021. C2468_3...

  • Page 16: What Next

    Cygnus MR500 Taximeter User Manual 2.10 What Next? This section has shown you the most important parts of operating the MR500, namely: • Switching it on. • Working out the fare for a journey. • Finding out the amount to charge the customer at the end of the journey.

  • Page 17: Flowchart Of The Mr500'S Advanced Operations

    © 2009 Cygnus Automotive Limited 2.11 Flowchart of the MR500’s Advanced Operations FOR HIRE or ON mode Press Press “TOTAL” “EXTRAS” Display Totals Time Opts Section 6 Section 5.4 Press Press “EXTRAS” “SELECT” “TOTAL” User Opts Display Next Display Next Section 5.5...

  • Page 18: Tariffs And Features Which Are Optional

    Fortunately, the MR500 taximeter has been designed to be simple to understand and use. However, this does mean that the programming of your MR500 depends on where you work and on what your local authority requires taximeters to do. This is how Cygnus deals with this problem: 3.1 Tariffs In order to work correctly, the MR500 needs to be programmed with a Tariff.

  • Page 19: Tariff Code Number

    © 2009 Cygnus Automotive Limited 3.2 Tariff Code Number You will see later on that you can find out the tariff code number of the tariff in your MR500. When the information in the tariff is programmed, it is given a unique number.

  • Page 20: Pin Numbers

    Cygnus MR500 Taximeter User Manual 4 PIN Numbers We have borrowed the term “PIN” from the banking industry. It stands for “Personal Identification Number”. The MR500 uses PINs, or as we frequently call them “PIN Numbers”, extensively to control functions that are important to the security of the information in the meter and in controlling its use.

  • Page 21: The "Totals" Pin Number

    © 2009 Cygnus Automotive Limited 4.2.2 The “Totals” PIN Number This PIN allows the use of the “access control” facility of the MR500. 4.2.3 The Clock Set PIN Number This is used to set the clock of the MR500 if required, perhaps due to the internal battery going flat.

  • Page 22: Setting A New Pin Number

    Cygnus MR500 Taximeter User Manual A flashing dash appears at the position of digit to be entered. The dash becomes steady once the digit has been entered. Use the buttons as if they were numbered 1 to 5 from left to right.

  • Page 23: The Mr500'S "Info" Menu

    © 2009 Cygnus Automotive Limited 5 The MR500’s “Info” Menu The “Info” menu gives you access to most of the options and features available to you, and in some cases allows you to get information out of the MR500. f Remember that the MR500 is controlled by the information programmed in the “tariff”, so some of the options may not be...

  • Page 24: Navigating The "Info" Menu

    Cygnus MR500 Taximeter User Manual Figure 10: Navigating the "Info" Menu Some MR500’s also have a time-out which causes them to automatically drop-out of the Info Menu if you do not press a button for a pre-set time period. 5.2 Navigating the “Info” Menu...
  • Page 25 © 2009 Cygnus Automotive Limited • If, at any time, you get lost in the Info Menu structure, just press MODE to leave it The rest of this Section describes what each of the Info Menu items are for, and how to use them. Some of the features are described more fully later in this User Guide.

  • Page 26: Log On/Log Off

    Cygnus MR500 Taximeter User Manual 5.3 Log On/Log Off f This option is not present for all “Totals Systems”. Where it is present, its exact behaviour depends on the options selected in the Tariff. If this item does not appear on your meter, then you do not need to log on and off to make it work.
  • Page 27 © 2009 Cygnus Automotive Limited Logging Off • If the display says, DRIVER LOG/OFF, it means that you are already logged on to the meter. Press SELECT once to log off. The display will then change to DRIVER LOG/ON. Logging On If the display says, DRIVER LOG/ON, it means that you are not logged on.

  • Page 28: Time Options

    Cygnus MR500 Taximeter User Manual 5.4 Time Options f Important: The time and date setting of the MR500 can be very important, particularly if your tariff is “Calendar Controlled”. An error in the date setting, for example, can make the meter charge the wrong fare on a particular date or time.

  • Page 29: Time

    © 2009 Cygnus Automotive Limited 5.4.1 Time This menu entry gives you the time of day according to the MR500’s internal clock. From here you can also set the clock display to 12 or 24 hour format, or make minor adjustments to the MR500’s clock setting.
  • Page 30 Cygnus MR500 Taximeter User Manual Changing the clock format here affects the display of times in all other modes of operation, except for: • When the time is being set in “Program Mode” or when you set the time on power up.

  • Page 31: Date

    © 2009 Cygnus Automotive Limited 5.4.2 Date This entry shows the date according to the MR500’s internal clock. The display is for information only. Figure 14: Date Menu Entry Showing Tuesday 7 April 2008. f Important Note: The year is shown as 2 digits, representing the years 2000 to 2099.

  • Page 32: Disable Feature

    Cygnus MR500 Taximeter User Manual 5.4.3 Disable Feature f This option may not be present for some Tariff set-ups. If the Disable Feature menu entry does not appear on your MR500, then the feature is not available. Contact your dealer to obtain a tariff with this feature enabled.
  • Page 33 © 2009 Cygnus Automotive Limited Press “SELECT” to change the Disable setting. Figure 15: Disable Feature Setting To change the disable setting: • Press “SELECT” • Enter either the “Disable PIN” or the “User PIN” – Please refer to Section 4.4 for details on entering PIN’s.

  • Page 34: Alarm Clock

    Cygnus MR500 Taximeter User Manual A note about the Disable Feature • If the Disable Feature is in use, and the Disable date is approaching, the MR500 may display a warning message when you switch it to FOR HIRE mode from OFF or ON. In the example below, the meter is warning that it will be disabled in two days.

  • Page 35: Extended Disable Feature

    © 2009 Cygnus Automotive Limited If you set the alarm clock to ON, the alarm will sound at the time you have set. The alarm sounds for a maximum of 30 seconds. You can cancel the alarm while it is sounding by pressing any of the five buttons once.
  • Page 36 To change the disable setting: • Press “SELECT” • Enter either the 14-digit “Extended Disable PIN” provided by your Cygnus dealer. The new disable date will be now be set by the meter automatically. Please refer to Section 4.4 for details on entering PIN’s.

  • Page 37: User Options

    © 2009 Cygnus Automotive Limited 5.5 User Options The “User Options” are a group of menu items, which allow you customise the way in which the MR500 operates. Press “SELECT” to enter the User Options sub-menu. Figure 19: User Options The sub-menu entries accessed from “User Options”...

  • Page 38: Display Brightness

    Cygnus MR500 Taximeter User Manual 5.5.1 Display Brightness This Menu Option allows you to change the brightness of the MR500’s display. There are 5 levels from 1 to 5, with 5 being the brightest. Press and hold Press “EXTRAS” “SELECT” to to increase the Press “TOTAL”...

  • Page 39: Sounder Setting

    © 2009 Cygnus Automotive Limited 5.5.2 Sounder Setting As you will have noticed, the MR500 makes various sounds when you press buttons, change modes etc. If you prefer your meter not to make these sounds, you can turn them off here.

  • Page 40: User Pin

    Cygnus MR500 Taximeter User Manual and no button operations. The meter will warn you for 1 minute before actually switching off to give you the opportunity to cancel the facility. Press and hold down Text in extras Press “EXTRAS” “SELECT” while...
  • Page 41 © 2009 Cygnus Automotive Limited f Warning: The User PIN numbers can be set as often as required. It is important that you keep a record of them as they are known only to you. If you lose the numbers, we will not be able to find them again.

  • Page 42: The User Pin Submenus

    Cygnus MR500 Taximeter User Manual 5.5.5 The User PIN Submenus These two sub-menus both work in the same way. Press “EXTRAS” to Press “SELECT” to set go to the User (in this example) the Totals PIN. User Disable PIN. Figure 24: Setting a User PIN To set the PIN: •...
  • Page 43 © 2009 Cygnus Automotive Limited • When "Enter PIN Enter PIN" has cleared, for the example above, the Enter PIN Enter PIN words "dSAb dSAb" and "Pin Pin" will flash alternately in the Extras dSAb dSAb window. Enter the Disable PIN for the MR500. In the case of the Totals User PIN, use the meter’s Totals PIN.

  • Page 44: Comms Options

    Cygnus MR500 Taximeter User Manual 5.5.6 Comms Options 5.5.6.1 UART0/1 Baud Rate Press and hold SELECT. The current baud rate will be displayed. While holding the SELECT key, press EXTRAS to select different baud rates. The default is 9600 baud - this will work with the PT73 receipt printer.

  • Page 45: Tariff And Software Information

    © 2009 Cygnus Automotive Limited 5.6 Tariff and Software Information The “Tariff and Software Information” items are a group of menu items that provide information on the software version of your MR500 and the Tariff programmed into it. Press “SELECT” to...

  • Page 46: Serial Number

    Cygnus MR500 Taximeter User Manual 5.6.1 Serial Number f This item tells you the Serial Number of your MR500. The number shown here should be the same as the one printed on the front panel of the unit. If this is not the case then you should contact Cygnus Automotive for advice.

  • Page 47: Next Code

    © 2009 Cygnus Automotive Limited f Some tariffs have an “End Date” after which they are no longer valid. This can be used to automatically select a “Deferred” tariff. To see the End Date (if applicable), press “SELECT”. 5.6.3 Next Code f This option may not be present for some Tariff set-ups.

  • Page 48: Software Information Sub-Menu

    • The Tariff Programmer used to program your meter’s tariff. In the case of a query, you may need to provide this information to your dealer or Cygnus. Press “SELECT” to access the items and “EXTRAS” to move between them.

  • Page 49: Vehicle Options

    © 2009 Cygnus Automotive Limited 5.7 Vehicle Options The “Vehicle Options” are a group of menu items generally to do with your vehicle. Press “SELECT” to enter the “Vehicle Options”. Figure 29: Vehicle Options C2468_3...

  • Page 50: Calibration

    Cygnus MR500 Taximeter User Manual 5.7.1 Calibration The MR500 receives a series of voltage pulses from somewhere in your vehicle in order to work out the distance it has travelled. In order for this to work correctly, the meter needs to know the number of these pulses generated per mile or kilometre travelled.

  • Page 51: Pulse Check

    © 2009 Cygnus Automotive Limited 5.7.2 Pulse Check f The “Pulse Check” facility can be a very useful tool for checking the pulse signal from your vehicle without having to remove any seals. This entry allows you to display a count of the pulses received from the vehicle.

  • Page 52: Speedometer

    Cygnus MR500 Taximeter User Manual 5.7.3 Speedometer f This feature may not be present for some tariff set-ups The MR500’s speedometer shows you the vehicle speed either in Miles per Hour or Kilometres per hour, regardless of the units of measurement used for the calibration or in the Tariff information.

  • Page 53: Speed Alarms

    © 2009 Cygnus Automotive Limited 5.8 Speed Alarms f This option may not be present for some Tariff set-ups. The MR500 has two speed alarms. f If the “Movement Warning in STOPPED Mode” feature is in use, only one speed alarm is available (See Section 8.6) If you set the speed alarms, the MR500 will warn you if your vehicle exceeds one of two different speed settings.
  • Page 54 Cygnus MR500 Taximeter User Manual • To move the alarm setting down and up, press “TOTAL" or “EXTRAS”. • To change the units of measurement, press “MODE”. The ranges of values allowed are: 16 to 159 km/h, or 10 to 99 ml/h.

  • Page 55: Totals Config

    © 2009 Cygnus Automotive Limited 5.9 “Totals Config” f For a full explanation of the totals schemes, please refer to Section 7. Not available on London meter versions. The Totals Configuration menu allows you to choose the way the MR500 stores totals and how it controls access to your meter.

  • Page 56: Totals System

    Cygnus MR500 Taximeter User Manual 5.9.1 Totals System f From here you can choose the system of totals to be used by your MR500. Please refer to Section 6 for a full explanation of the totals systems available. To Choose the Totals System Press and hold Press “EXTRAS”...

  • Page 57: Totals And Conditional Access

    © 2009 Cygnus Automotive Limited 6 Totals and Conditional Access f The behaviour of the Totals System in the MR500 depends on the option chosen in the Info Menu (See Section 5.9.1). This Section gives you a brief overview of the way the MR500 handles totals.

  • Page 58: The Totals Information Stored By The Mr500

    Cygnus MR500 Taximeter User Manual • Log on with Totals PIN: This system records the same totals information as the “Basic” version. However, you need to log on the meter by entering either the Totals PIN or the User Totals PIN before using it. Sections 4.2.2 and 4.3 describe where these PIN’s come from.

  • Page 59: Totals "Banks

    © 2009 Cygnus Automotive Limited • “strt rate strt rate” Journey Start Rate * strt rate strt rate • “end rate” Journey End Rate * rate rate rate • “jour numb jour numb” Journey Number * jour numb jour numb •...
  • Page 60 Cygnus MR500 Taximeter User Manual The name of the This indicates The value of the totals totals item being that these are item being viewed. viewed. the “Resettable” totals. Press “TOTAL” to Press “SELECT” move to the next to change the totals item (e.g.:...

  • Page 61: Displaying Journey Summary Information

    © 2009 Cygnus Automotive Limited 6.7 Displaying Journey Summary Information Individual journey information can be displayed on the MR500. Up to 650 most recent journeys are available. The exact number depends on factors such as the number of totals fields included in the tariff options.

  • Page 62: Clearing The Totals

    Cygnus MR500 Taximeter User Manual 6.8 Clearing the Totals f You can clear the totals in the resettable “bank” directly from the totals menu. f It is not possible to clear an individual total only a bank of totals. To clear a bank of totals: •...

  • Page 63: The Totals/Conditional Access Systems

    © 2009 Cygnus Automotive Limited 7 The Totals/Conditional Access Systems This section describes the two systems possible on the MR500. You can choose the system you want in the Totals System menu (Section 5.9.1) 7.1 Basic System The basic system is designed for use either where only one person uses the meter or where there is no need to control its use.

  • Page 64: Log On With Totals Pin

    Cygnus MR500 Taximeter User Manual 7.2 Log on with Totals PIN This system provides you with a simple way to control the use of your MR500 and/or your taxi. In order to use the meter, you must first “Log On” to it using one of two PIN’s:...

  • Page 65: Other Features

    © 2009 Cygnus Automotive Limited 8 Other Features The MR500 includes some extra features that have not been mentioned yet in this User Guide and some functions that need further explanation. 8.1 Totalling the Fare and Extras f There are several options for totalling the fare and extras.

  • Page 66: The Time Charging Symbol

    Cygnus MR500 Taximeter User Manual • When you release the “TOTAL” button, the fare and extras separate immediately. Also, if the vehicle moves while you are holding the button down, or the timeout expires (settable in tariff), the figures separate automatically.
  • Page 67 © 2009 Cygnus Automotive Limited Figure 41: Speedometer • Press “TOTAL” again to display the distance travelled so far in this journey. The units of measurement correspond with the units of your meter’s calibration. “M M M M ” in the left-hand side of the Extras Window indicates “Miles”, and “K K K K ”...

  • Page 68: Tariff Year" Indicator

    Cygnus MR500 Taximeter User Manual 8.4 “Tariff Year” Indicator The MR500 can be programmed in the tariff to show a “Tariff Year” indicator when FOR HIRE mode is first entered from ON or OFF modes. The flashing display in the Rate Window can be any two characters programmed into your tariff.

  • Page 69: Movement Warning In Stopped Mode

    © 2009 Cygnus Automotive Limited 8.6 Movement Warning in STOPPED Mode If this option has been enabled in your tariff, the MR500 gives an audible warning if your vehicle exceeds 6mph or 10km/h when in STOPPED mode. If this feature is in use, only one Speed Alarm is available (See section 5.8).
  • Page 70 Cygnus MR500 Taximeter User Manual • Select the rate you require by repeatedly pressing “SELECT”. • Press “MODE” to enter HIRED mode. f If you do not enter HIRED mode within 10 seconds of pressing “SELECT” for the last time, the MR500 will revert to its normal “Calendar Controlled”...

  • Page 71: Messages/Glossary

    © 2009 Cygnus Automotive Limited 9 Messages/Glossary If your MR500 produces a message or abbreviation that you do not understand, use this table for help. Text Notes Section(s) 12 hour clock format 5.4.1 12Hr 12Hr 12Hr 12Hr 24 hour clock format 5.4.1...
  • Page 72 Cygnus MR500 Taximeter User Manual June Kilometres per Hour. (Speedometer, speed alarms) 5.7.3, 5.8 LOAD DATE LOAD DATE Software “Load” date. This is the date when your LOAD DATE LOAD DATE MR500’s software was programmed into it. Prompt to Log On to the meter. Also shown when...
  • Page 73 © 2009 Cygnus Automotive Limited Software Information sub-menu 5.6.5 SOFTWRINFO SOFTWRINFO SOFTWRINFO SOFTWRINFO Sounder On/Off Info menu entry. 5.5.2 SOUND SOUND SOUND SOUND SPEED SPEED Speed Alarms SPEED SPEED Serial Number 5.6.1 SrNo SrNo SrNo SrNo Sunday "System" as in Totals System...

  • Page 74: Specifications

    Cygnus MR500 Taximeter User Manual 10 Specifications Supply Voltage 12V nominal (9V-16V). Dimensions 155 x 49 x 30mm Operating Temperature Range -10° C to +85°C Storage Temperature Range -40° C to +85°C Mass 128g Approx. Dry Heat Test Tested in accordance with IEC Publication 68-2-2 test B...

  • Page 75: Mr500 "Alphabet

    © 2009 Cygnus Automotive Limited 11 MR500 "Alphabet" C2468_3...

  • Page 76: List Of Figures

    Cygnus MR500 Taximeter User Manual 12 List Of Figures Figure 1: Front Panel Features ................... 2 Figure 2: Display during Power-Up self test ................ 3 Figure 3: On Mode ......................4 Figure 4: For Hire Mode ...................... 5 Figure 5: HIRED Mode......................6 Figure 6: Stopped Mode......................
  • Page 77 © 2009 Cygnus Automotive Limited C2468_3...

  • Page 78: Index

    Cygnus MR500 Taximeter User Manual 13 Index Display Brightness · Movement Warning · Software Information · Software Version · 41 Sounder · 32 Speed Alarms · 46, 62 12 hour format (time) · Speedometer · 45, 59 End Date · 40 Options ·...

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