DG3 Controller – Installation and Operation
Manual
540846-3 page 7 of 64 25/09/2015
GLOSSARY
Explanations relate to the use of the word in this manual and other Hanover publications; the word or
phrase may have other meanings elsewhere.
bootloader - the section of software a device runs when powered up that is responsible for starting the
main application and for allowing software updates
browse - move up / down a list of options in order to find the desired item
controller - on-bus device used by the driver to populate signs with text and graphics which have been
prepared using Helen software
cycle - in the context of "cycling the power": a reference to the action of turning a piece of equipment off
(cutting the power to it) and then on again
data loader - early controllers were able to be used to load other controllers with data; the DG3 simply
uses a USB stick.
database - information uploaded to a controller from a standard PC using Helen display-editing software.
Includes destination / route number information, advertising and other service information (eg emergency
announcements, school bus messages etc.)
DERIC - Diminished Electronic Route Indicator Controller
(destination) code - the number used to identify a particular destination from a list. Each code must be
unique within the list and can contain up to 10 alphanumeric characters. It is the code to be entered on the
driver’s controller
(destination) list - an electronic list of information for one or more routes / destinations specified by the
Helen software and deployed via a controller on a sign
display - sign
EEPROM - type of memory chip that retains its data when its power supply is switched off
ERIC - Electronic Route Indicator Controller
Hancis - The Hancis Audio Video Computer provides the operator with video, audio and GPS within a
single unit and can be placed anywhere within the vehicle. It can be interfaced to TFTs which give high
quality display and functionality for on-bus passenger information
HELEN - Hanover Extended List Editor for DestinatioN Displays - a software tool used to create and edit
text, graphics and destination lists on a pc as they will appear on a Hanover’s sign
HTC - Hanover Transport Computer - a location aware media player specifically designed for use within
the public transport passenger information sector
IBIS - communications standard - mostly used on buses with German equipment
I/P - Input
LED - light-emitting diode: most Hanover signs use LED technology
Mini fit (connector) - two-piece pin and socket interconnection where cylindrical spring-metal pins fit into
cylindrical spring-metal sockets. The pins and sockets are held in a rectangular matrix in a nylon shell.
multi-drop - connection of several devices to a single communication or power line (in 'daisy chain'
configuration)
O/P - Output
PCB - Printed Circuit Board
To Next Page
Loading...