The Tokheim OPTimum IQ 6000 is a sophisticated outdoor payment terminal (OPT) designed for integration with fuel dispensers, offering a comprehensive solution for managing transactions at service stations. It supports various payment methods, including bank notes, credit cards, and debit cards, and is available in different configurations to meet diverse operational needs and regional requirements.
Function Description:
The OPTimum IQ 6000 serves as a central point for customer interaction at the fuel pump, enabling self-service payment for fuel and other services. Its primary function is to facilitate secure and efficient transactions, reducing the need for cashier intervention and improving customer flow. The terminal integrates seamlessly with Tokheim's Euro-Premier Dispenser and can be retrofitted to upgrade existing Q400T/500T range dispensers.
Key functional components include:
- Receipt Printer: Provides transaction receipts to customers.
- Display & Touch Sensor: A user-friendly interface for navigating options and entering information.
- Manual Card Reader: For swiping magnetic stripe cards.
- Banknote Acceptor (BNA): Allows customers to pay with cash.
- PIN-pad Configurations: Supports various secure PIN-pad options (BIM 2010, SPIN, CRYPTO 100, CRYPTO 200) for debit and credit card transactions.
The OPTimum IQ 6000 is designed to be a robust and reliable outdoor payment terminal, capable of operating in various environmental conditions. It supports multiple currencies and is adaptable to different country-specific user interfaces.
Important Technical Specifications:
The OPTimum IQ 6000 boasts a range of technical specifications that ensure its performance and durability:
Receipt Printer:
- Printing Method: Thermal dot line printing (448 dots per line).
- Effective Printing Width: 56mm.
- Printing Speed: 400 dots per second.
- Paper Feed Method: Friction - Pitch 0.125mm per minute force 100g.
- Motor: 4 phase step motor 24V DC (+/- 5%).
- Printing Head Circuit: 5V DC (+/- 5% 100mA).
- Printing Head Driving: 5V DC (+/- 5% 1.7A at 25% duty).
- Paper Width: 59.5mm (+/- 5mm).
- Paper Roll Diameter: <113mm.
- Temperature Detector: By thermistor.
- Head Open Detection: By Mechanical Switches.
- Paper End Detection: By Photo Interrupter.
- Paper Replacement: Auto Feed (once new roll in position).
- Ambient Temperature Range: 25°C to +50°C (with direct sun radiation the printer can temporarily stop working at an ambient temperature of 45°C).
Display & Touch Sensor:
- Display: 6.4" 1/4 VGA colour screen.
- Touch Sensor: Capacitive touch sensor with toughened anti-glare glass.
Manual Card Reader:
- Magnetic Cards: Read track 1,2,3 with ISO conformity.
- Recording Method: FM decoding (F2F).
- Card Feeding Method: Manual (push/pull).
- Card Feeding Speed: 8-127cm per second.
- Service Life: >500,000 passes.
Banknote Acceptor (BNA):
- Designed for secure banknote acceptance, with a cash unit located in a specially reinforced compartment.
- Supports multiple currencies and can handle up to 13 different banknotes.
- Features a multi-note inlet.
Security Keypad Options:
- BIM 2010: Security PIN-pad with integrated display. Ambient Temperature Range: -25°C to +50°C (with direct sun radiation the BIM 2010 can temporarily stop working at an ambient temperature of 45°C).
- SPIN: Security PIN-pad with integrated display, uniquely configured for the Belgium market.
- CRYPTO 100: Tokheim proprietary capacitive toughened glass security PIN-pad.
- CRYPTO 200: Tokheim proprietary security PIN-pad.
Key Characteristics (All Outdoor Payment Terminals - OPT):
- Modular micro-processor hardware.
- Off-the-shelf real-time operating system.
- High-speed thermal ticket printer with automatic cutter and "drop down" ticket bin.
- Manual readers for magnetic stripe cards and/or chip cards.
- Tokheim Crypto 100 or other security PIN-pads (refer to section 2.3.5).
- VGA color LCD screen with vandal proof touch sensor.
- Tokheim proprietary interface to Tokheim site controller.
- Modular design harmonised with dispenser design.
- Separate mains supply for lighting.
- Audio-signal/feedback.
- Optional Battery Back-up.
- Alarm Contacts.
- Optional Privacy shield.
Dimensions:
- OPTimum IQ Island Terminal: Height 1678mm, Width 408mm, Depth 350mm. Footprint: 350mm x 175mm, with Ø110 (4X) and 65x65mm mounting points.
- OPTimum IQ BNA Terminal: Height 1679.28mm, Width 350mm, Depth 1156mm (top) / 500mm (base). Footprint: 500mm x 170mm, with Ø30 (4X) and Ø140mm mounting points.
- OPTimum IQ Retrofit: Dimensions for the retrofit unit are 475mm x 404mm x 40mm (top view) and 390mm x 350mm (side view), with Ø20 (3X) and Ø25.2mm mounting points.
Usage Features:
The OPTimum IQ 6000 is designed for ease of use by customers and efficient operation by service station personnel.
- Self-Service: Enables customers to independently initiate and complete fuel transactions.
- Multiple Payment Options: Supports a wide range of payment methods, including credit cards, debit cards, and banknotes, catering to diverse customer preferences.
- Clear User Interface: The VGA color LCD screen with a touch sensor provides a clear and intuitive interface for transaction guidance.
- Audio Feedback: Provides audible signals to guide customers through the transaction process.
- Security: Integrated security PIN-pads and robust construction ensure secure transactions and protect against fraud.
- Warning Signs: Clear visual warnings are displayed on the dispenser, such as "Do not use mobile phones," "Naked flames and smoking forbidden," "Do not spill fuel on the ground," "Stop vehicle engine," "Trucks only," and "Do not drive away with nozzle in tank," to ensure safety.
- User Manual Availability: Information for more detailed user instructions is available at the station.
Maintenance Features:
The OPTimum IQ 6000 is designed with maintainability in mind, facilitating easy servicing and component replacement.
- Modular Design: The modular hardware allows for individual components to be replaced or serviced without requiring a complete system overhaul.
- Easy Access: Components like the receipt printer, card reader, and banknote acceptor are designed for relatively easy access for maintenance tasks such as paper roll replacement or clearing jams.
- Wiring Diagrams: Detailed wiring diagrams are provided for the BIM 2010, SPIN, and CRYPTO configurations, aiding technicians in troubleshooting and installation.
- Safety Checklist: A comprehensive safety checklist is provided for technicians, covering aspects like electrical safety, hazardous areas, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Duties of Employees: Clear guidelines for employees regarding accident prevention, safety standards, and reporting deficiencies.
- Hazards: Information on potential hazards such as flammable vapors, ignition sources, and static electricity, along with precautions.
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Specifies necessary PPE for working on dispensers, including protective helmet, shoes, gloves, anti-static clothing, and eye protection.
- Service Life: Components like the manual card reader are specified with a service life of over 500,000 passes, indicating durability.
- Installation Procedures: Detailed instructions for ground frame installation and lifting and placement procedures for the BNA terminal are provided, ensuring correct and safe setup.
- Part Lists: Comprehensive part lists with descriptions and part numbers are included for various assemblies, such as the BIM 2010 with Keypad Assembly, SPIN with Keypad Assembly, CRYPTO 100 Assembly, CRYPTO 200 Assembly, SBC Assembly, Drawer without Keypad Assembly, Support Assembly, Capacitive Touch Screen Assembly, Drawer Alarm Assembly, Printer Assembly, Lock Assembly, Raincover Assembly, and VGA Backlight Assembly. These lists are crucial for ordering spare parts and performing repairs.