1MID:COM 8000 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Guide Reference for Installing, Operating, and Maintaining the MID:COM 8000 Computer, Print
10Power Hookup (continued) Make sure the negative terminal of the truck battery is grounded directly to the frame of the truck with a heavy cond
100Figure 33. 8000 RF Noise Elimination Jumper Notes: • Connector J7 is shipped from the Manufacturer connected (set on both pins) • Disconne
1018000 Program Updates and Sipstick Replacement The MID:COM “sipstick” is the central processing unit(s) for the 8000 computer. These sipstick
102Figure 34. 8000 Sipstick Installation Sipstick Caution The sipsticks are susceptible to damage by static electricity. It is very
103Figure 35. 8000 Service Report MID:COM 8000 Service Report Date: ____ / ____ / ____ Company: Contact:
104INDEX 12-volt ... 10, 11, 16 1st Stage Shut Down ... 19 2nd Stage Shut Dow
105gear-plates ... 25 gross... 51, 52 Gross... 51,
106Select Meter ... 32 Serial Number ... 71, 72 serial numbers ...
107VERSION HISTORY Version Date Author Description 1.00 03-15-07 CS Document created 1.01 03-23-07 BJS Initial Formatting 1.02 03-29-07 BJS Ca
11Power Hookup (continued) Terminate the shield and connect it to a nearby screw that is grounded. Use an Ohmmeter or test light t
12Truck Electrical System Checkout Procedure With the truck not running and all accessories off, measure the no-load voltage directly a
13Cable Routing Route the register cable from proximity of the register, down along the inside of the truck frame or along piping,
14Figure 1. 8000 Back Panel Cable Connections Figure 2. 8000 Back Panel Including Serial Ports
15Computer Installation Checklist 1. Is the computer display clearly viewed from driver’s position? If not see “Contrast Adjustment” 2. Ar
16Installing the SRG00X-X Electronic Register and Accessories Spike Suppressor Installation All MID:COM 8000’s are shipped complete with one
17Figure 3. Ferrite Cylinder Clamp Installation 8000 COMPUTER OR EPCMINSTALL ONE FERRITE CLAMPTO THE REGISTER CABLE ASCLOSE AS YOU CAN TO THE9 PIN
18Figure 4. Solenoid Spike Suppressor Wiring Diagram
19SV104 Valve Wiring Instructions 3 Conductor Valve Cable Connections: Red = Connect to Both 1st and 2nd Stage Black = 1st Stage Shut Down White = 2
2TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS... 2 TABLE OF FIGURES...
20Figure 5. SV104 2 Stage Solenoid Valve Figure 6. SV101 Security Valve Installation
21SV101 Solenoid Security/Preset Valve For Models 6501, 8000, SmartLink, and E:Count PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION Valve: 706-0006 Security v
22PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION Wiring: 706-0006 The valve comes pre-wired to the register head if it was ordered with the 6501 system or
23PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION Plumbing: MID:COM has supplied valves manufactured by two different companies: Asco and Parker-Skinner.
24Security Valve Installation 1. Make sure the meter is blown down and safe to break pipe connections. 2. Remove the vapor line going to
25Mounting the Register Head The MID:COM 8000 mounts directly onto a Neptune 1-1/4” or larger meter with no adapters. All other meters use
26VR-1 Adapter The gear plate from the Veeder Root register must be used with this VR-1 Adapter. Modify the gear plate by removing and d
27Figure 8. VR4 Adapter
28Figure 9. Register Cable Stress Relief
29Section 2 – MID:COM 8000 Operating Instructions 8000 General Rules and Operating Procedure The MID:COM 8000 uses a 22 key keyboard and
38000 Function 2 - Select Meter ... 32 8000 Function 3 – Load Truck ... 33 8000 Function 4 – Setu
30At times, the operator will have to input new prices, taxes, preset volumes, etc. The method of entry the 8000 uses is called
318000 Startup The following example illustrates the first three (3) screens that the operator encounters after starting the truck: [SCREEN
328000 Function 1 - Printing Shift Totals When “Print Shift Totals” is selected, the operator will be prompted to insert a blank ticke
338000 Function 3 – Load Truck When the “Load Truck” function is selected, the following screen will appear: If using the E:Count, the P
348000 Function 4 – Setup Selecting “Setup” places the operator in a set of screens used to configure the 8000 for how it will b
35 The elapsed time print feature causes the ticket to be automatically printed after a number of minutes have elapse
36 These two screens allow the operator to enable or disable the two types of discounts allowed by
37Miles (or kilometers) shows the current mileage on the truck. A new number may be entered here to correspond with the actual mileage on
38Subtract the beginning odometer reading from the last and enter the difference in “miles (or kilometers) driven”. Be careful to note the
398000 Function 6 – Making a Delivery without a Datacard From the main menu, press the down-arrow key. If using the E:Count, the Product Co
4Special Note on E:Count Keyboard Entry ... 56 E:Count Register Display and Layout ... 57 Figure 17. E:Count
40Short-cut Delivery Delivery with a Datacard 1. Insert the customer Datacard in the slot marked DATACARD before starting the truck or whi
418000 Computer Register Ticket Specifications Model MCR-80 DOT Matrix Printer General Type: Snap set or continuous form, with or without an envel
42 Cautions: It is very important to have no discontinuities in form thickness in the print area. All parts of the form need to boun
43Printer Model MCR-80 Adjustments The MCR-80 Printer is adjustable for ticket width, ticket depth, and vertical line spacing. Unless otherwi
44get hung up upon inserting a ticket. Also if the spacers are removed you must attach the switch to the switch plate with dif
45Figure 10. Part Diagram for the 8000 Computer Figure 11. Part Numbers for the 8000 Computer Item # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1
46Figure 12. Part Diagram for the 8000 Register
47 Figure 13. Part Numbers for the 8000 Register Item # MID:COM Part # Description1 705-0055 register calibration cover 2 206-0004 calibration gas
48 Section 3 – MID:COM SRGXXX-X Register Calibration Calibration of the MID:COM SRGXXX-X register is done in the register head using nu
49Figure 14. Mechanical Register Calibration Comparison Mechanical Register Calibration Factor Settings CHANGE MID:COM CAL. CHANGE MID
5E:Count Controls the Valves ... 84 Ticket Ready... 84 Delivery Menu Categories
508000 Register Module Figure 15. 8000 Register Module
51Switch Description and Calibration Instructions Used For Register Models SRG OXX-X Switches 1-4 (S1-S4) Meter Calibration Factor Range: 0.000 – 1.
52Switch Description and Calibration Instructions Used For Register Models SRL 001-X Switches 1-4 (S1-S4) Meter Calibration Factor Range: 0.000 – 1.
53Section 4 – MID:COM E:Count Specifications Electrical Requirements Operating Voltage: 10-30 VDC unregulated Operating Current: Standby 275 mA Up
54Inputs/Outputs Pulse Input Internal: 100 pulse-per-revolution (ppr) dual channel quadrature encoder for rotational input from positive d
55E:Count Register Display and Layout Figure 16. E:Count LCD and Keyboard Layout GALLONSLITRES ‘GALLONS’ or ‘LITRES’ indicates the current V
56 Special Note on E:Count Keyboard Entry The E:Count uses special technique called PRESS & HOLD for keyboard entry. This techniqu
57E:Count Register Display and Layout Figure 17. E:Count Wiring Diagram
58Section 5 – MID:COM E:Count Calibration E:Count Overview and Theory of Operation Meter Calibration and Temperature Compensation The MID:COM E:C
59E:Count Overview (continued) The second step in calibration, and only step after initial installation, is to determine the calibration factor with
6TABLE OF FIGURES Figure 1. 8000 Back Panel Cable Connections... 14 Figure 2. 8000 Back Panel Including Serial Ports...
60E:Count Overview (continued) Temperature Compensation Temperature compensation is done by table lookup only. The E:Count is loaded with the appro
61E:Count Overview (continued) However, if the difference is large the following needs to be considered: 1. The displayed temperature will always co
62Figure 18. Serial Preset Wiring Diagram Figure 19. Serial Preset Connector Box Diagram THE INSIDE SERIAL PORT OF THE COMPUTER CONNECTS TO
63E:Count 8000 Serial Preset – Continued SOFTWARE VERSIONS 8000 computer needs to have software version P8??X? for Gallons 8000 computer needs to ha
64E:Count 8000 Serial Preset – Continued CHANGES IN THE 8000 On the load truck screen each product code from 01-99 stores it’s own quant
65E:Count Calibration Mode To enter Calibration Mode back out the <CALIBRATION SCREW> – the E:Count will display CALBRT MODE and enter Calibra
66E:Count Calibration Mode (continued) Figure 20. E:Count Calibration Process
67E:Count Calibration Mode (continued) Calibration Menu Categories: PRCODE – Display or Change the Current Product Code DISVOL – Display Gross and N
68E:Count Calibration Menu Figure 21. E:Count Calibration Menu
69E:Count Calibration Menu (continued) E:Count Calibration Menu Categories PRCODE – Product Code • Press <START/STOP> to set the current Pro
7Trademarks MID:COM E:Count, MID:COM 8000 and their integrated software and hardware components are trademarks of Midwest Computer Re
70E:Count Calibration Menu (continued) TEMP C – Temperature in Degrees Celsius • Press <START/STOP> to display the Current Temperature. • Th
71E:Count Calibration Menu (continued) CMPTBL – Temperature Compensation Table • Press <START/STOP> to display Temp. Comp. Table. • Use the
72E:Count Calibration Menu (continued) AIRSEN – Optical Air Sensor • Press <START/STOP> to display the Air Sensor setting. • Press the <D
73E:Count Register Valve Control Options When the MID:COM E:Count Electronic Register is connected to a MID:COM 8000 Electronic Computer
74Figure 23. E:Count Menu Reference when Used with 8000 PRESS MODE BUTTONMID:COM E:Count CommandsTO DISPLAY FLOW RATE DURING DELIVERYUsed with MID:
75E:Count Calibration Instructions A. E:Count Valve Control with Non-Compensated Register 1. BACK OUT CALIBRATION SCREW - WILL DISPLAY CALIBRATE 2
76E:Count Calibration Instructions (continued) B. E:Count Valve Control with Compensated Register 1. BACK OUT CALIBRATION SCREW - WILL DISPLAY CAL
77Electronic Versus Mechanical Temperature Compensation Although difficult to quantify, our experience in the meter calibration business h
78Figure 24. Volume Correction Factors for Propane
79Figure 25. Volume Correction Factors for #2 Fuel Oil
8Contact Information You have several ways to interact with Midwest Computer Register, Corp. and its staff. If you have a suggesti
80Figure 26. 8000 Quick Calibration Sheet
81Section 6 – MID:COM E:Count Setup Mode Setup Categories NEWCOD – Display or Change the Security Code STAGE1 - Display or Change the Stage 1 Shutof
82E:Count Setup Mode (continued) Figure 27. E:Count Setup Mode
83E:Count Setup Mode (continued) E:Count Setup Mode Category Details NEWCOD – Set Security Code • Press <START/STOP> to set the Security Cod
84Section 7 – MID:COM E:Count Delivery Mode E:Count Delivery Menu E:Count Controls the Valves Ticket Ready Delivery Menu Categories PRCODE – Disp
85E:Count Delivery Menu (continued) Delivery Menu Categories PRCODE – Product Code Press <START/STOP> to set the current Product Code. The Pr
86E:Count Register and 8000 Computer Delivery Procedure 1) Press <DOWN ARROW> on the 8000 computer until INSERT TICKET is shown. 2) Insert the
87Section 8 – MID:COM E:Count Program Mode To enter Program Mode in Delivery Mode back out the <PROGRAM SCREW> – the E:Count display
88Section 9 – MID:COM 8000 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 8000 Maintenance Checklist 1. Cable connectors free of excess strain. 2. Cables conne
89MID:COM 8000 Operational Tests After the MID:COM has been installed, per the installation instructions supplied with the system, init
9Section 1 – MID:COM 8000 Installation Installation Overview These instructions describe the procedures to install a standard MID:COM 8000 comput
904. If first screen appears like this: a. Replace CPU module. 5. If unit powers up to main menu then goes into power failure and then powers
91Operation: Display Main Menu: Correct response: (No Datacard Inserted) Down arrow twice (3 times if using E:Count Register) to inse
92Operation: Insert Ticket Correct Response: Upon insertion of a ticket, the ticket will depress a micro-switch that activates the ti
93Operation: Begin Delivery with SRGXXX-X Register Correct Response: Delivery should begin with gallons being registered on both displays.
94Operation: Begin Delivery with E:Count Register Correct Response: Delivery should begin with gallons being registered on both displays.
95Operation: Computer Displays of Gallons Registered Correct Response: Computers display will show the gallons registered. Incorrect Response wh
96Operation: Delivery Ticket Printing Correct Response: 1. Delivery ticket is printed and ticket is advanced out. 2. Once ticket has finished pr
97Figure 30. 8000 LCD Display Contrast Adjustment
98Figure 31. 8000 Register Module Compensator Enable
99Figure 32. 8000 Printer Line Spacing Adjustment
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