IPS GROUP, Inc.
– SSPM User Manual (Ver. 3.2)
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ACCESS CARDS
There are three access cards issued by IPS: Diagnostic Card, Maintenance Card, and
Coin Collection card. The cards have a unique number so as to be able to track the user
and also block the card from being used if it has been lost or stolen. The cards act like
regular credit cards, having a 16 digit number, expiration date, and card holder name.
Meter Diagnostics Card
This card is us
ed to access the meter’s Diagnostic Mode. It is convenient to use this
card when the meter is inside the housing so that removal of the dome is not necessary.
IPS recommends using the Diagnostic Card to access Diagnostic Mode so that the
maintenance acti
vity is linked to a specific user, something that can’t be accomplished if
Diagnostic Mode is entered by pressing the diagnostic button below the keypad.
Maintenance (Meter Credit) Card
The maintenance card is used to add time to the meter. This is a quicker way to give
motorists credit than feeding coins through the meter and also allows for greater
accountability, as the transactions are logged in the management system. The card is
used
in
a
similar
fashion
as
a
standard
credit
card.
Coin Collection Card
When collecting coins from the meter, IPS recommends using the Coin Collection card
in order to provide accurate reporting of the money collected and the current value of the
cashbox. Upon inserting the card into the meter during coin collection, the screen will
display a confirmation message that the collection has been completed. When the card
is used, the coin totals and value are reset to zero, and the collected coin information is
transmitted to the management system.
