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Clock/calendar
: programmed for automatic change of summer time
and for leap years;
Measurement:
supply voltage, internal temperature and room light.
Ethernet
10/100 IEEE 802.3
Serial ports
:
• 1 x with 3-wire RS-232 interface;
• 1 x with 6-wire RS-232 interface;
• 1 x with RS-485 interface.
USB
: 1 x (device).
Digital I/O
: 2 x unprotected outputs, NPN type, under software
control. 2 x digital inputs. Odometer input (0/5÷24V).
Watchdog
: auto reset in case of software/hardware locks.
Power management
:
• the unit can be switched on or off by a remote electrical signal.
(“activate” line)
• power off can be issued by software;
• automatic programmed switch on at defined date and time.
Battery
: 3V3 internal lithium battery for RTC.
Wireless LAN module
: optional WI-FI (IEEE 802.11b/g) interface
(-WIFI option for F240A; /WIFI fitting for F240B).
UHF module:
(F240A only) legacy 433 (-UHF433 option) or 868 MHz
(-UHF868 option) AEP module, according ETSI EN 300 220. Not rec-
ommended for new applications.
Ticket validation printer
Printer
: dot matrix impact. ASCII standard character set, interna-
tional; condensed print software selectable. It prints on top side of
the ticket. Resolution 80 dpi. Print head expected life: 70 millions
characters.
Ink ribbon
: Star Micronics Co. endless loop. Expected life in ideal
conditions: 2 millions characters (condensed print).
• violet RC200P, manuf. code 30980021;
• black RC200B, manuf. code 30980121.
Cutter:
corner cutting device is available as a /CUT special fitting.
Any time the ticket is inserted, a small rectangle is cut from the right
side corner. In this way, the next validation shall be printed down
one line more toward the ticket’s center. This technique is used to
execute multiple validations on the same ticket. In F240A this fitting
is not compatible with the /C fitting.
/3POS fitting:
fixed offset of the validation string on the ticket, so
that leave free the first two lines.
Software architecture
AEP Mxm 5.0 operating system allows high performances and opti-
mum memory usage. Generally, it requires 10 to 20 times less mem-
ory respect Linux or Windows, with speed about 5 to 10 times higher
at the same clock frequency. Very complex applications hardly reach
500 k of memory requirement. Large amounts of processor memory
remain therefore available for fast table searching, e.g. for black and
white lists, while SD/MMC memory modules ensure huge space for
data storage. Mxm makes this product an open product; AEP en-
courages independent developers and supplies software developers
kits (SDK) and related support.
Requirements
Temperature:
storage, -20
÷
60°C; operating, -15
÷
60°C (-25° in T3 fit-
tings available only for F240B). Test methods: dry heat IEC EN 60068-
2-2 (Bd test, device on), cold IEC EN 60068-2-1 (Ad test, device off).
It also conforms to IEC EN 60950-1, par. 4.2.7, “Stress relief test” (7
hours at 70°C) test.
Notes:
this device is for use by human operators, therefore not in
the extreme conditions of the above tests. Exposing the unit for pro-
longed periods at a temperature of 60°C may cause thermal printer
reduced operation. As for any ABS unit direct UV exposure might
cause color fading and alter mechanical features. In any case, solar
exposure must not cause environmental conditions exceeding above
limits.
Humidity
: 5 to 95%, non condensing; test done from 25 to 45°C. Hu-
mid heat cycle according IEC EN 60068-2-30 test.
Power supply
: +24VDC; min. 18V (21,6 in /CUT fitting), max 32V.
F240B exceeds IEC EN 50155 requirements. Insulating class: III
(SELV). Protected against polarity inversion. Maximum current 1,5A
@ 24V. Power up transient: 3A for about 50 ms. Device must be pow-
ered by a limited power source as per IEC EN 60950-1. Pollution de-
gree 2, according CEI EN 60950-1, 2.10.1.2.
Quality and standards
MTBF/MCBF
: 50,000 hours 750,000 cycles, evaluated by mean
of theoretical calculation and field data for similar devices (UNI
10147:2003).
Device is classified as “Information technology equipment” and
complies with:
• Radio Equipment Directive: 99/5 CE and subsequent amendments;
• Directive 2002/95 CE “Restrictions on the use of specific Harmful
Substances in the manufacture of electrical and electronic com-
ponents (RoHs)”
• Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive: 89/336 CE.
• Low Voltage Directives: 2006/95 CE and its subsequent amend-
ments;
• Automotive Directive: 2004/104/CE with upgrades related to di-
rectives 2005/49/ CE, 2005/83/CE and 2006/28/CE (homologation
and “e” mark by Ministry of Transport of Italian Republic).
This device is therefore compliant with the following international
standards: IEC EN 55024:1999-04; IEC EN 55024/A1:2002-07; IEC EN
55024/A2:2003-06; IEC EN 55022:1999-06; IEC EN 55022/A1:2001-10;
IEC EN 55022/A2:2003-08; IEC EN 55022-A1-A2/EC:2005-12; ETSI
EN 301 489-1 V1.8.1 (2008-04); ETSI EN 301-489-3 V1.4.1 (2002-08);
ETSI EN 302 291-1 v1.1.1 (2005-07); ETSI EN 302 291-2 v1.1.1 (2005-
07); IEC EN 60950-1:2006-04; IEC EN 50371:2004-06.
Tests were performed according the following standards, where
applicable: IEC EN 61000-4-2 (IEC 210-34); IEC EN 61000-4-3 (IEC
210-39); IEC EN 61000-4-4 (IEC 210-35); IEC EN 61000-4-5 (IEC 110-
30); IEC EN 61000-4-6 (IEC 210-40); IEC EN 61000-4-8 (IEC 110-15);
IEC EN 61000-4-11 (IEC 110-29); IEC EN 50155 for shocks and vibra-
tions tolerance (EN 61373); IEC EN 60529; IEC EN 60068-2-1; IEC EN
60068-2-3; IEC EN 60068-2-30.
For further information refer to document “AEP Quality System and
Standards”, P/N 702547.
On the right, F240B easily recognizable for graphic display. On the left, an F240 boxed
in *RWS version, suited to railway stations and harsh environment.
