Always turn off the high-voltage circuit breakers driving the dispenser pumps and display transformers before touching internal logic boards.
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For dispensers that blend high-octane and low-octane fuels, programming parameters dictate the exact percentages pulled from each underground storage tank (UST). Always turn off the high-voltage circuit breakers driving
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Unlike modern dispensers, the SK700 often requires via the ECPU board's thumbwheel switches or discrete command sets.
| Step | Action | |------|--------| | 1️⃣ | a Gilbarco service cable (DB‑9 RS‑232 or Ethernet) from the dispenser’s Service Port to your laptop. | | 2️⃣ | Launch the SK‑H host application (often installed as SK_Host.exe ). | | 3️⃣ | Select the target dispenser from the drop‑down list (use the pump’s Serial/Asset number). | | 4️⃣ | Backup the existing configuration: File → Export → CurrentConfig_<pump‑id>_YYYYMMDD . Store the file in a secure folder. | | 5️⃣ | Navigate to Configuration → Grade/Price Tables . You’ll see a grid with columns: Grade Code , Price (¢/gal) , Tax Code , Effective Date . | | 6️⃣ | Edit the desired row(s). Example: Change “UNL” (Unleaded) from 2.849 ¢/L to 2.975 ¢/L. | | 7️⃣ | Click Validate – the software checks for overlapping price‑effective dates and required tax fields. | | 8️⃣ | Write the new configuration: File → Upload → CurrentConfig . Confirm the prompt (“Are you sure you want to write to dispenser #123?”). | | 9️⃣ | Reboot the dispenser (soft‑reset via the host or power‑cycle the unit). | | 🔟 | Verify on the pump screen that the new price appears, then run a Test Transaction in Service Mode to ensure the price calculation is correct. |
The manual implies a typical workflow for programming or configuring the SK700: