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What
should I do if the gate loses power? |
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Check for proper input voltage. Make sure all
circuit breakers are on. |
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What
can cause the gate to fail to lower? |
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The gate controller may be bad; swap the controller
with a working unit to determine if this is the case. |
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A device such as a loop detector that would normally
lower the gate is not working, check each device to make sure
it is functioning properly. |
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What
can cause the gate to fail to raise? |
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The gate controller may be bad; swap the controller
with a working unit to determine if this is the case. |
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A device such as a loop detector, card reader
or ticket machine that would normally raise the gate is not
working, check each device to make sure it is functioning properly. |
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What
causes the gate arm to move in a slow or jerking motion? |
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This is usually due to a bad triac or relay in
the gate controller. Swap controllers with a working gate to
determine if this is the case. If so, have the controller serviced. |
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What
causes the gate to fail to come to a complete stop? |
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This affects the Universal Gates with the 1-149
controllers. The breaking circuit in the controller has failed.
Have the controller serviced. |
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What
causes the gate motor to run continuously? |
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This is usually due to a bad triac or relay in
the gate controller. Swap controllers with a working gate to
determine if this is the case. |
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The limit switches may not be functioning properly.
Check the limit switches to make sure that they are being actuated
by the cam on the gear shaft. Make sure that the cable to connect
the limit switches is connected to the gate controller and
is firmly seated in its connector. |
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Can
the Universal Gate/Power Gate work with my existing equipment? |
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Yes, the Universal
Gate and the Power Gate can work with a wide variety
of equipment including most card readers, loop detectors
and ticket machines. |
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Can
I install add-ons or optional equipment to the Universal
Gate/Power Gate at a later time? |
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Yes, the Universal Gate and the Power
Gate can easily be retrofitted with add-ons such as timers,
counters, rebounds, etc. |
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What
type of maintenance does the Universal Gate/Power Gate require? |
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The Universal Gate and the Power Gate
are designed to be virtually maintenance free. PPI only recommends
that the units be checked periodically (about once a month)
for any bolts or wires that may have worked their way loose.
Moving parts such as bearings should be greased about once
a year. |
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How
long will a Universal Gate/Power Gate last? |
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There is no definite limit to the units
life if properly maintained. Many PPI gates have been in
operation for 20 years or more. |
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Are
rebound and articulating arm options available for the Power
Gate? |
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No, because of the length and weight of
the gate arm, the Power Gate will not support the rebound
and articulating arm options. |
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What
type of maintenance is required for the Directional Enforcers? |
| |
Directional Enforcers are virtually maintenance
free. However, since the units are largely hollow, it is
important to provide adequate drainage so that debris cannot
build up inside the unit and impede the movement of the spikes.
If this rule is observed, the unit will function as intended.
Only an occasional replacement spring may be needed depending
on the wear and tear on the unit. |
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How
long will a Directional Enforcer last? |
| |
There is no limit to the units life if
properly maintained. |
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Will
snow or ice affect the Directional Enforcer? |
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Yes, too much snow or ice on top of the
unit will create a layer that is thick enough to allow vehicles
to cross in either direction. It is recommended that any
snow be manually cleared from the top of the unit with a
snow shovel. |
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Revenue
Control Equipment |
| |
What are the
advantages and disadvantages of bar code and magnetic
stripe equipment? |
| |
What
maintenance is required for a ticket issuing machine? |
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What are the advantages
and disadvantages of bar code and magnetic stripe equipment? |
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Bar code is a more simple technology. This makes bar code
systems more economical to operate over the life of the
equipment. Bar code systems are well suited for exit cashiering
systems. Magnetic stripe equipment is more complex but
it is also more flexible. Unlike a bar code, which cannot
be altered after it is printed, a magnetic stripe ticket
can be re-coded a number of times. This makes magnetic
stripe technology ideally suited for central cashiering
or “time lag” systems. In a system using magnetic
stripe tickets, individual components such as ticket machines
and pay stations can operate independently without need
for interconnections eliminating the need for network connections
in areas where it may not be practical to implement this.
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What maintenance is required
for a ticket issuing machine? |
| |
The TIM-20 and TIM-21 Ticket Machines are designed for
a minimum of maintenance. The mechanisms should be cleaned
periodically with a cleaning card to maintain good print
quality. The TIM-21 requires periodic replacement of the
ink jet cartridge. Cartridges are good for about 200,000
tickets.
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Access
Control Equipment |
| |
What are the
advantages of proximity card readers? |
|
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What are the advantages of
proximity card readers? |
| |
With insert readers,
cards can be inserted the wrong way. It is also sometimes
difficult for drivers pulling up to insert readers to reach
the slot. Proximity cards need only be held near the
reader. With read ranges of up to 8 feet, human error is
eliminated. Also, proximity cards are sealed and cannot
be altered or erased. Cards with magnetic stripes, smart
chips and other visible media can be altered, copied or
erased.
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