Canadian Parking Equipment Ltd.
American Parking Equipment Inc.

ETM250 Bar Code Ticket Dispenser

 As part of a fully integrated bar code system, the ETM250 ticket dispenser issues a thermal printed, consecutively numbered bar code ticket which is both machine and man readable for fast revenue transactions.  The bar code contains entry date, time, ticket number and lane number, allowing for machine readable features without the requirement of a centralized server computer.

DESCRIPTION

• Built-in 2” x 16” backlit LCD display that prompts the parker with message to take ticket, proceed into parking lot, lot full, etc.
• Housing made of folded and welded 10 gauge steel sheet.
• Stand alone or online with software operation. 
• The ETM dispenser requires a communication cable to be installed between the ETM dispenser and PG4 Fee Computer (No Central PC Required). On-line features include:
• Automatic continuous time up dates with a connected PG4 Fee Computer for accurate time and fee calculations.
• Stolen ticket detection.
• Built-in industrial thermal printer prints the bar code, entry date, entry time,  and programmable message on the ticket. The thermal printer requires less maintenance because it is small, efficient and has very few moving parts. In addition, ribbons are not required in the thermal printer.
• Two line by sixteen character Backlit LCD displays time and user prompts.
• Built in 500W Heater.
• Vehicle back out detection automatically closes gate.
• Lot full system input and output integration.
• Internal test dispense button.
• Available in 120 or 220V AC, 50 or 60 Hz. (220V AC, outside North America only).
• The user can program the starting ticket  numbers at the ETM dispenser.
• Optional face mounted intercom, or card reader. 

OPERATION:

The ETM250 machine readable ticket dispenser is designed to issue a thermal printed bar coded ticket within convenient reach of the motorist.  The ETM250 is activated by depressing the flashing push button. When the ticket is issued, the ETM250 will print a barcode containing time, date and lane of issue data.  This information will also be printed in a person readable format on the face of the ticket.  

The ETM250 machine-readable ticket is easily scanned by the cashier providing quick accurate data entry to the PG4 Fee Computer, which results in precise fee calculations.  The high degree of reliability and the use of thermal bar code tickets enables the ETM ticket dispenser to quickly and economically accommodate a large volume of traffic at both multi-level parking structures and surface lot applications.

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Modular plug-in assembly of all major components for ease of field maintenance and service.
• Reliable thermal printing technology.
• No ribbons to replace.
• Supply Voltage 120V AC +/- 10%, 45-65 Hz, 1 PH @ 8.5 AMP.
• 500W Fan Forced Heater with Adjustable Thermostat.
• 220V AC optional (outside North America only).
• Microprocessor controlled.
• Real time clock/calendar with crystal controlled time base.
• Battery backup of clock and RAM memory.
• Error code displays for troubleshooting.
• Opto-isolated inputs and relay outputs.
• RS422 communications port for connection to PG4 Fee Computer. 

CABINET:

• Heavy 10 Gauge Steel construction coated with baked on polyester powder finish for superior corrosion resistance.
• Approximately 1090 mm (43" ) High x 482 mm (19") Deep, (top).
• Ticket dispense chute 965 mm (38") above road surface when unit mounted on recommended 155 mm (6") high island. 

TICKET SPECIFICATIONS:

• Size - 51 x 140 mm (2 x 5.5 inches) + .000_, -.032_, 3500 Ticket capacity, continuous fan-folded. 

OPTIONS:

• Flush face mounted intercom.
• Face mounted card reader (Proximity, Magnetic Stripe, Touch Plate).
• Cold weather insulation kit for extreme climates.