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System Overview
The Distributed Control keypad acts as the communications director for the RF communica-
tions. It handles all communications between the Zone keypads and the PC or Host. There
are no Operator menus associated with the Distributed Control Keypad.
System Configurations:
• Distributed Control/Dispense with PC Operation
In this configuration the PC is used to configure the system entities and install the network.
The PC will be used to enter work orders for processing and provide the queuing for future
processing. When operator processes a work order the PC will validate the work order
number and provide the fluid and amount to be dispensed. The results of the dispense will
then be stored on the PC.
• Distributed Control/Dispense with Host Operation
In this configuration the PC is used to configure the system entities and install the network.
The results of the dispense will then be stored on the PC. The Host will be used to enter
work orders for processing and provide the queuing for future processing. When operator
processes a work order the Host will validate the work order number and provide the fluid
and amount to be dispensed.
Note: Dispense keypads can be used to access only the meters that are associated with
that dispense keypad. All system users can access each of the dispense keypads.
An external printer can be added to either configuration.
Distributed Control
Keypad
Zone Keypad
Zone Keypad
