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Centrodyne taxi metersCentrodyne Taxi Meters

Centrodyne's full line of electronic taximeters ranges from the basic meter to the most advanced. Available features include integral or remote printing, credit card capability, global positioning information (GPS), Interface with Dispatch Systems through "EaseLink", Centrodyne's proprietary taxi meter firmware, serial ports, electronic matching of meter to installation and many other features.

Taxi Meters

Taxi Meter Options

Silent 610

--$229

The Centrodyne model 610 taxi meterThe "Silent 610" taximeter has been designed as a fully programmable/configurable "basic" taximeter which can easily upgrade to "Printing" and/or "Credit Card" and "GPS" versions via the addition of hardware and software options. The meter is ergonomically designed and blends with the car dashboard. Thousands in operation!

Some of the system selectable features are:

  • Self programmable fare structure
  • Automatic calibration
  • Rate lock-out when hired
  • Programmable tax rate
  • Fare and tax totals display
  • Fare inhibit above speed threshold
  • Four (4) independent rates
  • Auto rate change based on fare, distance, and time of day
  • Additional relay drivers output for roof lights
  • Programmable display time-out
  • Seven (7) digits statistics display
  • Daily erasable statistics
  • Password protection
  • RS232 communication port
  • Signal divider/amplifier included
  • Sensors: electronic, magnetic or mechanical
  • Dimensions: 158mm x 71.75mm x 36.6mm (6.22" x 2.82" x 1.44")
  • Displays rate digit: 7-segment LED
  • Mounting: in, on or against vehicle dashboard
  • Operating temperature: -30°C to 70°C (-22°F to 158°F)
  • Power: 9 - 16V DC (nominal) 20V DC max. (short term)

Silent 620

--$329

Centrodyne Model 620 Silent printing taximeterThe "Silent 620" taximeter is a fully integrated printing taximeter that can be programmed with EaseLink, Centrodyne's proprietary firmware, for an easy interface with most computerized dispatch systems. As in our Silent 610 model, optional credit card swipe, and GPS are also available.

The thermal printer head in this model (16 characters/line) is capable of a printing speed of 19.2 characters/sec or 1.2 lines/sec. The printer paper is 38mm wide standard calculator thermal paper.

Some of the system selectable features are:

  • "EaseLink" Centrodyne's proprietary firmware interface
  • Self programmable fare structure
  • Automatic calibration
  • Rate lock-out when hired
  • Programmable tax rate
  • Fare and tax totals display
  • Fare inhibit above speed threshold
  • Four (4) independent rates
  • Auto rate change based on fare, distance, and time of day
  • Additional relay drivers output for roof lights
  • Programmable display time-out
  • Seven (7) digits statistics display
  • Daily erasable statistics
  • Password protection
  • RS232 communication port
  • Signal divider/amplifier included
  • Sensors: electronic, magnetic or mechanical
  • Dimensions: 158mm x 71.75mm x 36.6mm (6.22" x 2.82" x 1.44")
  • Displays rate digit: 7-segment LED
  • Mounting: in, on or against vehicle dashboard
  • Operating temperature: -30°C to 70°C (-22°F to 158°F)
  • Power: 9 - 16V DC (nominal) 20V DC max. (short term)

Model 600 Card Reader

--$75

Centrodyne Silent 600 Card Reader option for taximetersIn answer to today's "plastic" driven economy, Centrodyne provides this convenient Card Swipe credit card reader that works with both the Silent Model 610 and Silent Model 620 meters.

The card reader is designed to attach directly to the end of the meter and provide credit card acceptance without hassle for your drivers. The Silent Model 600 Card Reader handles all forms of mag-stripe credit cards. When coupled with a Model 610 Meter equipped with the optional Model 150 Printer or with the Model 620 Printing Meter your drivers can print convenient receipts for your credit card customers.

Silent 150 Remote Printer

Std.--169, RS232--$179, with Std. Model 610 meter, $384

Centrodyne Model 150 Remote PrinterCentrodyne has developed a remote ASCII printer that may be used with the "Silent 610" Electronic Taximeter, on board computers, computer dispatch systems and products that require an ASCII remote printer.

This printer has been designed to withstand the vibration, humidity and severe temperature extremes expected in an automotive environment. It consists of a metal case that houses the printer mechanism and electronic assembly. The paper roll spool is supported by a guiding mechanism and is accessible through a hinged cover.

Specifications:
 

Case size:   133.7mm x 44.3mm x 86.0mm (5.26" x 1.74" x 3.4")

Paper roll: 45mm W x 61mm D x 28m (1.8" W x 2.4" D x 93')

Printer mechanism: Impact printer, 16 Columns

Power: 9 - 16V DC (nominal) 20V DC max. (short term)

Communication: Asynchronous serial ASCII @ 9600 baud

Smart Features

CENTRODYNE's Smart Taximeters provide communication capability with an optional RS232 interface. Our proprietary firmware interface "EaseLink" specifies the communication protocol that is used to communicate with external devices, such as mobile data terminals (MDT).

Other smart features are:

  • Electronic identification of the taxi meter to the installation (E.S.N)
  • Speed signal DIVIDER/AMPLIFIER incorporated
  • Year 2000 ready
  • Credit card reader (all types of cards)
  • Password protection of programming mode (anti-theft)
  • GPS location
  • RS232 interface

All prices and specifications are subject to change without notice. Call and confirm when ordering. All prices are FOB shipping point. Shipping and handling charges will be added. Please allow 7-10 days for delivery of all items except Top Lites. For Top Lites, please allow 2 to 4 weeks for custom fabrication and shipping time.
 

 

     
 

 
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