A. General: Ticket Dispensers shall issue pre-encoded barcode tickets and shall print time, date, device number, sequence number, and system-generated six digit identification number on ticket. The ticket dispenser shall:
1. Have an activation button with "Push for Ticket" message;
2. Time and date display. (optional)
3. Removable ticket tray with capacity of 4000 fan-folded tickets connectable with an additional supply of fanfold tickets to avoid interruption;
4. Built in proximity-style card reader;
5. Built-in intercom.
6. Be of a three-door design with both attendant and maintenance hinged, non-removable doors.
B. Operation: On-line communication to remote computer
1. On-line, real-time to controller to insure elapsed time from time ticket issued to time processed at an on line cashiering terminal is exact. This is to eliminate discrepancies and eliminate continuous grace period;
2. Galvanically isolated two-wire multi-drop serial communication over single pair of wires; RS232 communication not acceptable unless DES encrypted;
3. Cancellation of not taken or back-out tickets;
4. Be able to operate without a heater to temperatures of minus 50 degrees Celsius;
5. Be able to issue a ticket via push button when vehicle presence is detected over loop and gate is in normally down position;
6. Print time and date issued off-line in the event the communication loop is interrupted;
C. Functionality. Ticket dispensers shall:
1. Print a unique six digit identification number on the ticket to be used in the event the barcode cannot be read;
2. Be user-definable for applying a validation to a ticket and be able to distinguish between concurrent rates and rate structures for specific areas or purposes;
3. Be capable of issuing Prepay Event Tickets with an authorized prepay attendant card;
4. Be capable of issuing non-prepay tickets concurrently during prepay mode;
5. Detect when a ticket is issued but not taken, and void the ticket as such so that it will be rejected at a cashiering device;
6. Detect when a ticket is taken but the car does not cross over the closing loop (a back out ticket) and void the ticket as such so that it will be rejected at a cashiering device;
7. Have a display counter to set time and date when operating off line;
8. Have a resettable display counter to indicate number of tickets issued, number of bar codes retried, number of bar codes read;
9. Assign, in real-time, a non-resettable sequence number for each successful ticket issuance for audit purposes;
10. Be capable of incrementing or decrementing occupancy counters;
11. Be capable of disabling the ticket issue function when occupancy counter limits are reached (and enable the ticket issue function when the occupancy drops below the limit);
12. If integrated with a card reader, the unit shall be capable of disabling the card reader when occupancy counter limits are reached (and enable the card reader when the occupancy drops below the limit);
13. Be capable of activating a "lot full" sign when occupancy counter limits are reached (and deactivating the lot full sign when the occupancy drops below the limit);
14. Print the word "Manual" along with the time and date on all tickets issued manually. Internally, they shall be noted as manually issued tickets and shall not be processed via the bar code;
15. Print the word "Local" along with the time and date on all tickets issued off-line. Internally, they shall be noted as locally issued tickets and shall not be processed via the bar code;
16. Read the preprinted bar coded ticket with 99.8% or greater accuracy;
17. Not permit any duplicated ticket usage.
D. Ticket Dispenser Reporting.
1. When integrated with a card reader, all card reader reporting functions shall be functional and applicable;
2. The ticket dispensers shall report the following with respect to tickets:
a. Ticket Jam
b. Ticket in Throat
c. Low Ticket
d. No Tickets
e. Bar Code not read
f. Manual Ticket Issued
g. Ticket Not Taken
h. Back Out Ticket
i. Device Malfunction
E. Cabinets: Fabricated from stainless steel sheet with seam welded and ground smooth, approximately 14 inches wide by 29 inches long by 44 inches tall; consisting of base and top components.
1. Provide single, gasketed access door for each base component with flush-mounted locks. Furnish two keys for each lock.
2. Fabricate cabinet with internal reinforcing and four mounting holes accessible only from inside structure.
3. Fabricate top component to be unlocked and opened for ticket loading and maintenance. Include flush-mounted lock in top, keyed the same as base component lock.
4. Swing away head ("top" component) to minimize damage if vehicle contacts dispenser. Held in place with nylon mounting bolts;
5. Material: 16 - 20 gauge stainless steel 304 sheet.
6. Cabinet exterior to be brushed stainless finish or optionally, polyester blend powder coat yoke white, 2-3 mils thick.
F. Ticket-Dispensing Mechanisms: Removable assembly, with self-sharpening ticket cutter and plug-in controller.
1. Units shall be activated by vehicle loop detector and accept push-button operation or access control card key. On activation, unit automatically records entry time and date on ticket and dispenses ticket.
2. Tickets: Pre-printed bar-code 2-1/2" x 6"
a. Optional 12" tickets for advertiser coupons with eight perforations;
b. Optional 12" ticket for valet operation with two bar codes and up to five perforations.
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