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| Tokheim
262, 262A |
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| Description |
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| Although
the 262 and 262A are almost identical in appearance
to the 162, this model features a totally different
approach to the electronics. The “98 box”
which for the MMD and 162 contained the electronic brains
of the pumps was eliminated and these electronic functions
were moved into the head of the 262. |
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| Locating
the electronics in the pump allows a |
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variety of stand-alone programming options and requires
less space in the store’s back room. |
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| Electronics |
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There are two electronics versions of the 262, referred to as the 262-A and the “non-A.” The “non-A” does not use a modular-type card cage; this feature was introduced with the “A” version. The “A” 262 boards and card cage design feature a high degree of commonality with the TCS-A, although the relay board and the displays are
necessarily different. |
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| The liquid crystal displays on the “non-A” units |
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| are 3/4” high and front-lit. With the “A” version, the displays were increased to 1” height and they were backlit. |
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| Popular
Production Options |
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| Two level pricing (cash & credit) and customer preset was available on the 262A but not on the original 262. |
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| These units were made with both “island-oriented” nozzles (shown) and “lane-oriented” nozzles which face the customer’s car. The lane-oriented 262 is relatively rare. |
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Several options in high-speed units were manufactured. The highest-speed units use rotary meters manufactured by Tokheim (“HV” series) or Liquid Controls, Inc. (“LC” meters) instead of the piston-type Tokheim meter. Truck
stop master and slave dispenser configurations were also offered in both standard and higher-speed models. |
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| Suction
Pumps and Blenders |
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Installation of a blend valve (see pages 17 and 49) will allow use of the 262 to dispense a blended fuel grade. No factory blending options were offered. Suction pump 262s are manufactured, but they are rare in the United States. |
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| Console
Compatibility
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| The 179 and later consoles will operate both versions of the 262. A “67 box” is required. The Triangle Microsystems MPC will operate the 262A, but not the 262. |
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| Comments/Usage
Recommendation |
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| The 262, both “A” and “non-A,” is a solid performer with few problems. Availability can be spotty, however, because demand remains strong. |
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| Electronic single- and dual- suction pumps, in general, are somewhat more available than mechanical units because there has not been the export demand for the electronic units. Hence, more of the original production remains in the United States. |
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Although Tokheim is no longer manufacturing
equipment, Dresser-Wayne has acquired the Tokheim parts business and intends to support Tokheim service parts customers for the foreseeable future. We feel that this commitment, together with the large installed base of Tokheim equipment, means that parts supply will continue to be good. |
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