3.3 HIRED Mode. Aquila T-Tiny+, T series

3.3 HIRED Mode

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HIRED mode is the mode in which the T-TINY calculates the fare based on a combination of time and distance. As soon as the meter is placed in

HIRED mode, it begins to calculate the fare based on the tariff programmed into it.

There are some conditions which will prevent the T-TINY from entering

HIRED mode from FOR HIRE mode. These include:

1. The absence of a tariff program

2. An external device such as a Mobile Data Terminal is connected, and it is preventing the T-TINY from entering HIRED mode.

In case of item 2, please contact your dealer for assistance.

Hold down MONEY and press

ENTER to select the rate the T-

TINY will charge. The effect of this button depends on the tariff in the meter (* this function of the T-Tiny is changed if Multiple Extras are included in the Tariff)

The EXTRAS added so far.

The current

Fare

Hold down MONEY for 2 seconds to pause the fare. (See page 6)

Press MONEY to add extras

(See Page 6)

Press ENTER to go to STOPPED mode

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Functions in HIRED Mode

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If enabled in the tariff program, the MONEY button can be pressed and held down for 2 seconds to pause the fare calculation. In this case the fare is “frozen” until the MONEY button is pressed for 2 seconds again. To indicate that the fare is paused, the HIRED and STOPPED legends flash alternately. When re-started, the fare starts from the point at which it was paused. This feature is sometimes called “dead-stop”.

“ Multiple Extras”

The Multiple Extras function of the T-Tiny allows the selection from a number of possible extras amounts, each relating to charges for different types of fare supplements.

For example, the tariff may contain a Multiple Extras table including:

Item

Luggage

Passengers in excess of one

Airport

Charge

Extras amount

£0.20

£0.15

£1.50

5

4

Max number of items

1

Descriptive

Word

“LUGG”

“PASS”

“AirP

If the tariff programmed into the meter contains “Multiple Extras”, then the operation of the MONEY button is altered.

 The first time the MONEY button is pressed, the T-Tiny displays the

Descriptive Word from for the presently selected Multiple Extras item, eg,

“LUGG” for “Luggage”.

 To scroll through the list of Extras items, keep holding down the MONEY button and press the ENTER button until the required item is reached.

 To add the Extras Amount, release the EXTRAS button, and then press and release it again.

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The T-Tiny will only allow the permitted number of Extras increments to be added (ie: up to 5 “Luggage” charges in the above example).

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If Multiple Extras are in use, manual selection of rates are not available in

HIRED mode.

Note: Since the T-TINY (in common with most taximeters) includes time in the fare calculation in HIRED mode, it is not appropriate to do in-vehicle distance related accuracy testing in HIRED mode. STOPPED mode should be used for this purpose.

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