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The TriCoder comes loaded with the three data collection programs that you selected. All seven options are documented below. These programs are used to capture hundreds of data transactions, which can then be uploaded into the RTA system using the DATA UPLOAD mode. To collect data, press "YES" at the "DATA COLLECTION?" prompt on the TriCoder. At the PROGRAM NO.? prompt, enter 1, 2, or 3 for the program number, depending on the type of data you will be collecting. If a data file already exists, you will not be prompted for the program number. If no programs are selected, the defaults are PO Parts Received, Parts Inventory, and Inventory Bin. |
Fueling
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The Fueling program is used to collect fuel data at your fuel island. Rather than logging the fuel information on a paper form and then manually entering it into the RTA system, the data is entered into the TriCoder and then uploaded into RTA. The Fueling program prompts for the following data:
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To upload the collected fuel data into the RTA system, connect the TriCoder to the host computer and select the "DATA UPLOAD" prompt (DO NOT press "YES" yet). In the RTA system, select the Tricoder Input menu option (FFT), answer the screen prompts and then choose OK. The “Processing Tricoder Fuel Entry” window will come up and the cursor will be awaiting entry in the Vehicle field. At this point, press YES on the TriCoder to start the upload process.
Tricoder Fueling, Oil, and Transmission Fluid
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This program, along with fueling vehicles from your pumps, will also let the user post oil and transmission fluid to vehicles. The oil and transmission fluid cost are posted to the vehicle and the quantities are deducted from your inventory. With this program, the oil and transmission part numbers are pulled from the vehicle’s fluid screen (MVM). If no part is found there, the prices from lines 34 and 36 from the Fueling tab in the System Switches(SSM) will be used. The program prompts for the following data:
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Oil Part not Found ~ or ~ Trans Part not Found: Indicates the part number from the corresponding field in the Vehicle Fluid screen was not found in the part file.
Tricoder Fueling, Oil, Transmission Fluid and Antifreeze
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Same as the program above with two exceptions:
- This program prompts for antifreeze in addition to the two other fluids
This program does not use the prices from the parts inventory nor update the part quantity on hand. The prices to post are setup in the Fueling Parameters screen (SSM), lines 33-36.
Odometer Update
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This program is used for updating vehicle meter readings. It’s perfect for walking the yard to record the latest vehicle meter readings or collecting all meter readings at month-end. User Programs, Menu Setup (SRS):
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In RTA, select System > User Programs > Tricoder Odometer Update. When uploading the collected data from the TriCoder, you’ll have the option to update the fuel meter as well. The entries can be checked by the reports printed after the upload is finished: Odometer Exceptions Report and the Yard Vehicle Inventory Report. On the Tricoder, press F1, say No to Data Collection, say Yes to Data Upload. The Tricoder will upload the data into the computer and all necessary files will be updated in RTA.
Parts Inventory
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The Inventory program is used to simplify and speed up the process of doing physical part inventories and cycle counts. It prompts for the following data:
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To upload the collected part inventory data into the RTA system, connect the TriCoder to the host computer and get it to the "DATA UPLOAD" prompt (DO NOT press "YES" yet). In the RTA system, select the TriCoder Entry menu option (PC), answer the screen prompts and then choose "OK". The “Process Tricoder Data” window will come up and the cursor will be awaiting entry in the Part Number field. At this point, press "YES" on the TriCoder to start the upload process.
Inventory Bin
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The Inventory Bin program is used to renumber your bin locations. It prompts for the following data:
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To upload the collected bin data into the RTA system, connect the TriCoder to host computer and get it to the"DATA UPLOAD" prompt (DO NOT press "YES" yet). In the RTA system, select the TriCoder Bin Update menu option (STPT), answer the screen prompts and then choose "OK". The “Process Tricoder Data” window will come up and the cursor will be awaiting entry in the Part Number field. At this point, press "YES" on the TriCoder to start the upload process.
PO Parts Received
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This program needs to be accessed from the User Programs custom menu(SRS). To set up this user program:
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If Lot quantities are used on a PO line, the Lot quantity should be entered into the Tricoder. For example, if you order 1 box of 100 bolts at $1 each, using a Lot of 1 @ $100.00, you would input a quantity received of 1 into the Tricoder.
Work Orders
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This program allows you to create new work orders and post parts, labor, and tires to existing work orders. It will start by prompting you if it is a new or existing WO.
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