The NY TLC Safety and Emissions Inspection Lane system consists of four position test lanes, front gate, and hack site positions. SysTech offered safety inspection systems that include Brake Testers, Headlight Testers, Front-end Shaker Plate, Side Slip/Suspension Testers, Taxi Meter Testers, etc. Our NYC safety and emissions inspection network fully integrates with the central Host Computer System.
Each position is based on cutting edge Pentium 4 PC with printer, network cards, and software to perform all required program emissions and safety tests and calibrations. Each position is equipped with Fingerprint Scanners, Bar Code Scanners, Wireless Handheld Mobile Computers, and Cameras.
The following provides details of the NY TLC Vehicle Safety and Emissions Inspection System design:
Front Gate Position
At this position, the vehicle is controlled for entry into the Test facility. Using a wireless 2-D bar code scanner, the inspector will identify the vehicle. Upon medallion and VIN match, the system will determine what this vehicle is scheduled for. If the vehicle is not scheduled for inspection and the driver presents additional documents, the inspector may enter further information. The front gate workstation then will determine the appropriate lane assignment, may reject the vehicle, or may require the driver to go to the office.
Position 1
At this position, the inspector inputs the vehicle identification information via bar code scanner, keyboard, or touch monitor. The information is sent to the HCS so it can be verified for authenticity and accuracy. The HCS will then send back to the Position 1 PC any previous test records and specifics associated with the vehicle under test. The operator will verify that the vehicle-specific data corresponds to the vehicle presented for inspection.
This workstation is equipped with a 2-D bar code scanner to scan driver’s license and registration documents in addition to the vehicle’s VIN. It is further equipped with a wireless Handheld tester, an OBDII tester and a 17" touch monitor.
Position 2
The Position 2 equipment conducts the taximeter test (for taxi vehicles) and the headlight test. This workstation is equipped with a 1-D bar code scanner, a wireless Handheld tester, free-running rolls for the taximeter test, a lane camera, and an overhead TV screen for better visibility of the inspection process. The automated taximeter tester will utilize free running dyne rolls (two 8.757" diameter rolls) with a speed and distance output device. The computerized headlight tester will automatically perform the headlight test. In addition to the taximeter and headlight test, inspectors in this position may perform visual inspections of above-carriage safety items, etc.
Position 3
Position 3 hardware may include the sideslip tester, the suspension tester, and the brake tester. It may also include a lane camera and an overhead TV monitor for better visibility of the inspection process. At this position, the inspector verifies the vehicle’s alignment (toe-in, toe-out), suspension, brakes, and additional safety items. All tests will be performed automatically.
Position 4
At this position the vehicle’s joints are tested and other undercarriage visual inspections are performed. The inspector located in the pit visually performs undercarriage inspections. At the end of the inspection, the printer in this position will print the VIR and - if necessary - other documents. At the end of the test, the inspector may issue a pass or fail sticker.
Hacksite Process
SysTech International provides an integrated software solution for the so-called Hacksite that performs most of the business logic at TLC. This Hacksite System is fully integrated into the TLC VID/HCS and lane system. The Hacksite functionality goes well beyond safety and emissions inspection activities. TLC’s supervisory and enforcement responsibilities are automated and managed by our Hacksite software application on behalf of the agency.
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