Knowledge Center
Wireless IQ
System 400
2000/2500
FAQ: HME Systems
Wireless IQ (6000 Series)
My System 6000/6000A doesn’t detect vehicles. How can I get it working again?
You may need to reset detection. Here's how: Be sure no cars are present at the order point when resetting. Locate the "RESET" switch behind the door on the right side of the base station. Slide the switch to the right (reset) for 10 seconds, then slide the switch back to the left (Normal). No cars should be at the order point when sliding the switch back to the left.
How do I change the outside volume on my System 6000/6000A?
Locate the "SPKR VOL OUTSIDE" control behind the door on the right side of the base station. Rotate the control clockwise to increase the outside volume, and counter-clockwise to reduce the outside volume.
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SYSTEM 400
How do I change the outside volume on my System 400?
Open the front panel of the base station to access the electronics inside. Locate the Outside Volume adjustment wheel R128 on the large circuit board. Remove the colored paint from the wheel to reveal a smaller white slotted wheel. Adjust as needed with a screwdriver. Turn the wheel clockwise to increase volume. Be careful not to over torque the small white slotted wheel or you will damage it.
Outside Volume Adjustment for the System 400 (your voice going to outside customer)
How do I get the most life out of my AC400 batteries?
Proper care will significantly extend the life of your batteries.
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Here are some "battery facts" to help you get the most life out of your AC400 batteries. Batteries require approximately four hours to charge when fully depleted. Do not charge batteries until needed or charging time will be increased.*
The COM400 COMMUNICATOR® has a built-in low-battery indicator. When battery power is reduced to approximately five minutes of use, two beeps will begin to sound in your headset at five-second intervals until the Communicator shuts itself off. The COM900 will give a voice prompt saying "low battery" in the earpiece. When this happens, remove and replace the battery.
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HME's Nickel Cadmium (NiCd) batteries, when properly maintained, are designed for a minimum of 500 rechargeable cycles. When fully charged, batteries will last approximately six to eight hours.
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How do I get the best performance from my AC400 battery charger?
Proper care will significantly extend the life of your batteries. Here are some "battery facts" to help you get the most life out of your AC400/900 battery charger. Be sure the proper 16-volt AC power adapter powers the battery charger. The charger should remain plugged in and turned on continuously. Do not plug the charger into a circuit that gets shut off at night.
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To charge batteries, insert a battery in the charger. The red CHARGING light will begin to blink: 2 blinks on, 2 blinks off until the battery is discharged. After the battery is discharged, the charge LED light will stay on red continuously until the battery is fully charged whereupon the LED light will turn green indicating ready for use.
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Charge batteries only when necessary. Unnecessary charging may decrease the life of your batteries. Do not remove batteries from the Communicator until they need recharging. Leave batteries in the Communicator with the power turned off when not in use. Keep the charger in a clean and dry location. We recommend monthly cleaning of the battery charger.
CAUTION: UNPLUG YOUR BATTERY CHARGER FROM ANY POWER SOURCE BEFORE CLEANING.
To clean battery charger contacts, wet the tip of a cotton swab with rubbing alcohol and squeeze the excess alcohol from the swab. Allow contacts to dry before placing batteries in the charger.
2000/2500
My System 2500 doesn't detect vehicles. How can I get it working again?
You need to reset detection. Be sure no cars are present at the order point when resetting. Locate the "reset" switch on the front of the base station. Press and hold the button to the reset position for at least 10 seconds. No cars should be at the order point when releasing the button, and not for another 10 seconds thereafter.
How do I change the outside volume on my System 2500?
You need to reset detection. Be sure no cars are present at the order point when resetting. Locate the "reset" switch on the front of the base station. Press and hold the button to the reset position for at least 10 seconds. No cars should be at the order point when releasing the button, and not for another 10 seconds thereafter.
Outside Volume Adjust Wheel for System 2500
How do I get the most life out of my System 2500 batteries?
Proper care will significantly extend the life of your batteries. Here are some "battery facts" to help you get the most life out of your AC2000 batteries.
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Batteries require approximately 10 hours to charge with the AC2000 Battery Charger. When fully charged, batteries will provide 8 to 12 hours of active use. HME's Nickel Cadmium (NiCd) batteries, when properly maintained, are designed for a minimum of 500 rechargeable cycles. Replace batteries with fully charged batteries when the red light on the Communicator is dim or when you have trouble operating the Communicator.
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NOTE: To prevent damage to the Communicator, be sure the "off/volume" control is in the "off" position before removing or installing a battery.
We recommend monthly cleaning of battery contacts. To clean battery contacts, wet the tip of a cotton swab with rubbing alcohol and squeeze the excess alcohol from the swab. Wipe the metal contacts of each battery with the damp swab. Do not let metal contacts touch any metal object, or damage to batteries can occur. Never expose batteries to excessive heat. Contact your local waste control or HM Electronics, Inc. for proper disposal of old or damaged batteries. Batteries are composed of Nickel Cadmium.
The red "CHARGING" light on my battery charger never comes on. What's the problem?
If the "CHARGING" light does not come on, check to see if the charger is unplugged. Check the outlet for power or plug the unit into another known working outlet.
How do I get the best performance from my System 2500 battery charger?
Proper care will significantly extend the life of your batteries. Here are some "battery facts" to help you get the most life out of your AC2000 batteries.
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Be sure the battery charger is powered by the proper AC power adapter:
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The charger should remain plugged in and turned on continuously. Do not plug the charger into a circuit that gets shut off at night. The charge indicator (red and green lights) changes from red to green when batteries have remained in the charger uninterrupted for 10 hours.
The light will change back to red from green, if:
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Charge batteries only when necessary. Unnecessary charging may decrease the life of your batteries. Leave batteries in the Communicator with the power turned off when not in use. Do not remove batteries until they need recharging. Keep the lid of the charger open while charging batteries. Keep the charger in a clean and dry location. We recommend monthly cleaning of the battery charger.
CAUTION: UNPLUG YOUR BATTERY CHARGER FROM ANY POWER SOURCE BEFORE CLEANING.
To clean battery contacts, wet the tip of a cotton swab with rubbing alcohol and squeeze the excess alcohol from the swab. Wipe the metal contacts of each battery with the damp swab. Allow contacts to dry before placing batteries in the charger.
SYSTEM 30 Timer
Helpful Files: Programming System 30 Timer
How do I change the time on my System 30 Timer?
Daylight Saving Time begins the second Sunday in March and ends the first Sunday in November. During this time, it may be necessary to manually adjust the time. Here’s how:
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I just replaced the paper in my System 30 Timer printer, and now it doesn't print. What happened?
It's probably the wrong kind of paper or it's been loaded incorrectly. HME printers use heat-sensitive paper that will only print on one side. Try loading the paper the other way. To test if the paper is thermal, scrape your fingernail across the print side; it should make a dark line.
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Note: Most POS thermal papers will not work in this timer. Our timer's printer requires a specific size, type and weight of paper. Other paper may work temporarily but can cause damage to the printer. HME timer paper (part number 428005) is the only paper approved for use with the System 30 Timer.
My System 30 Timer printer doesn't advance paper or print reports. What can I do?
Answer 1: The timer may need to be reset. Open up the timer and unplug the 6-pin J2 connector (smaller green plastic connector at the top of the circuit board), wait 5 seconds, and then plug it back in.
Note: Several problems (such as a frozen LED display, keypad or printer) may occur simultaneously if the store experiences an interruption in power. Resetting power this way may correct one or all of these problems.
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Answer 2: The printer may have a paper jam. If the roll of paper is too large, the motor can't pull it through and the paper will jam. Very carefully remove any paper that may still be in the printer. Inspect the rollers for small bits of paper. Do not force anything into the printer to remove paper; this may damage the unit and cause any warranty to be voided.
Answer 3: HME timers require a specific size, type and weight of paper. Other paper may work temporarily but can cause damage to the printer. HME timer paper (part number 428005) is the only paper approved for use with the System 30 Timer.