The Digitax F1 Plus Taximeter is an automotive electronic device designed for calculating taxi fares, managing trip data, and providing statistical information. It features a front panel with a main display, a secondary display, and five control keys: OP, K1, K2, K3, and K4. The device operates in three primary modes: "For Hire," "Hired," and "Stopped," which are selectable using the OP button.
Function Description
The core function of the taximeter is to calculate fares based on distance or time, depending on the operational mode. It tracks various trip parameters such as total kilometers, run time, waiting time, and collected amounts. The device also includes a statistical memory system that stores detailed activity information, allowing for analysis of working shifts and cumulative data.
Usage Features
Operational Modes:
- For Hire: This is the default mode when the taxi is parked or moving without a passenger. The clock is displayed, and the keys have specific functions related to time and date.
- Chrono Start/Stop (K1): Initiates or stops a chronological timer.
- Go back from Chrono to Clock (K2): Returns the display from the chronological timer to the clock.
- Shows calendar Day and Month (K3): Displays the current day and month.
- Shows Year (K4): Displays the current year.
- Hired: Once a trip begins with a passenger, the driver selects this mode using the OP button. The "Taxi" roof sign turns off, and the taximeter starts calculating the fare based on distance or time.
- Selects Rate Nr (K1): Allows selection of different fare rates if enabled.
- Insert Extra Nr 1 (K2): Adds Extra Number 1 to the fare if enabled.
- Insert Extra Nr 2 (K3): Adds Extra Number 2 to the fare if enabled.
- Reset Extras (K4): Clears any added extras.
- Stopped: At the end of a trip, the driver selects this mode using the OP button. This action blocks the waiting time counting.
- Insert Special Extras (K1): Adds special extras to the fare.
- Insert Extra Nr 3 (K2): Adds Extra Number 3 to the fare if enabled.
- Insert Extra Nr 4 (K3): Adds Extra Number 4 to the fare if enabled.
- Reset Extras (K4): Clears any added extras.
Statistical Memory:
The taximeter features two blocks of memory, each with 45 locations, to record and store activity information.
- Block 1 (Partial Block): This block stores activity information that can be read, printed, and erased as needed. It is useful for controlling and analyzing working shift data.
- Block 2 (Total or Cumulative Block): This block stores cumulative activity information that can only be read and printed, providing a comprehensive record.
- Select "For Hire" mode by pressing OP.
- Press K1 + K2 simultaneously to enter "Statistical Reading."
- The secondary display shows the Memory Block Number (1 or 2) on the left and the Location Number (1-45) on the right. K3 toggles between Block 1 and Block 2.
- The main display shows the data contained in the selected memory location.
- Use K1 or K2 to decrease or increase the memory location number.
- Press OP to exit "Statistical Reading" and return to "For Hire" mode.
- Select "For Hire" mode by pressing OP.
- Press K1 + K2 simultaneously to enter "Statistical Reading."
- Press K2 repeatedly until the desired memory location (e.g., Nr.5 for all information) is reached.
- Press K4 to print out all information contained in the memory locations of both blocks.
- Press OP to exit the procedure.
Setting Time and Date:
- Ensure the taximeter is in "For Hire" position (by OP).
- Press K1 and K3 simultaneously. "Time" appears on the main display, and "For Hire" and "Stopped" flash.
- The main display shows the day (left digits) and month (right digits). The secondary display shows hours (left digit) and minutes (right digits).
- K1: Sets the day number.
- K2: Sets the month number.
- K3: Sets the hour.
- K4: Sets the minutes.
- Press OP to move to the year setup.
- K1: Decreases the year by one unit.
- K2: Increases the year by one unit.
- K3: Sets the taximeter manufacturing year.
- Press OP to confirm data and end programming.
Currency Conversion (Local to Euro and Vice-Versa):
In "Hired" and "Stopped" modes, depress and release K1 + K2 keys to toggle between the local currency and Euro.
Maintenance Features
- Select "For Hire" mode by pressing OP.
- Press K1 + K2 simultaneously to enter "Statistical Reading."
- Press K2 repeatedly until the desired memory location (e.g., Nr.19 for erasing Block 1) is reached.
- Press K4 to erase all information contained in memory locations of Block 1. If a printer is connected and ON, all information will be printed before being erased.
- Press OP to exit the procedure.
The device is designed for durability, with a warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship for twelve calendar months from the date of installation. For repairs, the taximeter should be sent back to the manufacturer or an authorized service center. The warranty is void if the equipment is modified, misused, or serviced by unauthorized personnel. Digitax does not accept responsibility for loss or damage during transit, except for repair or substitution of defective parts.
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