Transponder for toll roads: what is it
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There are many electronic devices in the world that a motorist does not need to know about. But the transponder is a completely different matter!
Transponders are used not only in satellite dishes, civil aviation and the Ministry of Emergency Situations, but also for remote payment of toll roads. In this case, we will consider machine transponder, the principle of its operation, we will evaluate all the advantages and disadvantages.
What does this device represent visually? This is a small chip - a box that can fit in your palm. It has an autonomous power source - a built-in battery, with an average daily number of transactions of about 5, the service life is about 6 years, depending on the quality of the model. Currently used brands (types) of machine transponders - easygo и AutoPASS.
The principle of their operation is no different, so choose any.
The principle of operation of a machine transponder
Transponder (from the English “transponder” - transmitter-responder, translated as “transmitter-responder”) is a device that receives and transmits a radio wave signal.
Transponder usage scheme
The main purpose of the transponder for roads is the automation of payment for the use of toll motor roads. Until recently, the driver of the vehicle paid only in cash, then it became possible to pay for travel using a bank or smart card. If you already use such a machine gadget, then you don’t even want to remember about it. And if not, it's time to buy a transponder and start using it, moving comfortably along toll roads.
“But what about the shortcomings?” Asks a skeptical motorist, for whom the words “gadget” and “device” are almost abusive words. Well, okay, you are partly right: there are nuances associated with using a machine transponder that can be called disadvantages. But some of them are absolutely not critical, some have already been eliminated. Until recently, the following were mentioned among the minuses:
- need use different transponders to pay for the fare: on the M-4 Don, M-11 Moscow-St. road", to pay for travel on the WHSD - a device from the company "LLC Highway of the Secorrect Capital". However, now the electronic system is being consolidated - from September 1, 1.09.2017 it will work in test mode, and it is possible to use one machine transponder for an increasing number of toll roads.
- Danger withdrawing money from the account on other devices. Given the above, you do not need to use other transponders at all - one is enough. But if, for some reason, you need to have other chips to pay for toll roads, then car transponders should be protected with a shielding package.
- “You can’t just take and drive from Moscow to the region for the weekend!”. Few residents of the metropolis, leaving for the weekend or holidays outside the city, were able to appreciate all the advantages of a machine transponder: sluggish traffic leaves no chance - instead of spectacular braking, automatic payment and subsequent acceleration, you have to stand in the same lane for t-pass and t-card with those who pay in cash or with a bank card.
Benefits of a transponder for roads
Usually, when talking about the benefits of using a transponder for highways, two things are mentioned: saving money and saving time. In fact, there are more advantages, and among them there are really significant ones. Let's go in order.
saving of time
Using a trunk transponder
It doesn’t matter if you are traveling on business or just on vacation: you want to get to your destination without interference. And forced stops in order to give money away soon begin to annoy. When you buy a machine transponder, you will need to slow down to 30-20 km/h to make the payment, everything else will be done automatically by the system. This advantage is especially noticeable with frequent use of toll roads, over time you can calculate how much you saved it on the way.
Financial savings
Saving time is, of course, good, but what about money? Is it profitable to buy a transponder for roads? In June 2017, it was calculated that 850 rubles should be paid by the owner of the vehicle for all sections of the WHSD if he does not have a transponder. If there is, then the amount is 650 rubles, also for the use of all sections of the WHSD. Savings of approximately 20%, even with price increases, are also seen on other toll roads. Don't forget to add here:
- lower fuel consumption;
- increasing the safety of cargo transportation;
- reducing the load on the working units of the vehicle, which makes its operation longer;
- the trip becomes more comfortable for drivers as well, as high-quality road surface reduces the load on the human body;
- permanent discounts, which makes the use of a transponder for roads also more profitable;
- managing your account, replenishing it is very simple and convenient. Details are below.
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Where can I buy a transponder
You can buy and register a transponder by choosing one of the options:
- Official online store.
a) Go to the address of your chosen supplier.
b) Register by carefully reading everything on the page. Inadvertently, you may forget to mention in the comments to the order that you already have an account to which you would like to link the device.
c) Wait for communication with a representative of the organization and follow further instructions.
- Buy a transponder in the sales and service center, you need to deposit 1000 rubles plus 500 rubles. - advance payment. in order to personalize the device, you need to provide contact and passport details.
- Buy a machine transponder for toll roads under a contract for paid use.
- There are popular models on other Internet sites, for example, on Yandex Market: Transponder "T-Pass" TRP-4010 Kapsch, Transponder autodor "T-Pass" OBU615S Q-Free, Transponder autodor Platinum T-pass TRP-4010Pl.
Before buying, you need to consider that there is a transponder for highways personified и impersonaland determine the best option for you.
Personalized transponder - pros and cons
participation in the loyalty program - discounts not available for other types of device registration.
The possibility of using a single personal account.
the possibility of linking several devices to one active personal account.
the need to provide personal information (passport and contact details).
not very favorable conditions for the loyalty program.
Non-personalized transponder - pros and cons
The government "doesn't see" a way for you to change. This is relatively speaking, because if necessary, it is not difficult to determine the location of the car.
You may not provide personal information. Hooray? Read above. It is unlikely that you will have problems from providing the data that “who needs it” is already known.
You can give friends and relatives "to ride." But this is already interesting and convenient.
Can be rented out. It's also beneficial!
It is impossible to link the device to the existing personal account-contract, which is concluded with Avtodor.
Must not return the money if they were mistakenly transferred to another account.
Transponder: tariffs, balance replenishment and verification
When you sign the agreement, make an advance payment (1000 rubles, it will be in your account), you can subsequently attach more than one transponder to one personal account. For legal entities, it is possible to withdraw an agreement remotely, by means of a valuable parcel post or by registered mail.
Complete management – viewing the account, printing transactions, replenishing the account, etc. available through a private account on the official website of the supplier, through a mobile application. Replenishment is possible both at service points and through the website, as well as with the help of the supplier's partners. detailed information - upon receipt of the transponder.
Transponder - how to install and use
Installing a transponder is relatively simple:
- We put the vehicle in the parking lot, where the air temperature reaches +15 Celsius.
- We clean it with a damp cloth or cloth, treat the place for installing the transponder with alcohol-containing products. And this place is not the trunk, on the rear window, namely the windshield. More specifically, in passenger cars, a place for a machine transponder is given at the top, and in trucks - at the bottom (depending on the dimensions of the vehicle, the height of the windshield from the roadway changes). This is not even a recommendation, this is how it should be done.Often, drivers who are just starting to use the transponder on the roads have a big complaint about the device: “it doesn’t work!”. Even though the device is modern, it has range limitations, so do not be surprised that from any other place in your car, the transponder may not be able to communicate with the reader. By the way, be prepared for the fact that, even with a completely working device, failures may occur if the transponder is installed correctly. If you slowed down to the recommended speed: 20-30 km/h, but still the remote payment point does not see you, try to reverse a little and drive again, or drive in a different lane.
- further, in order to install the transponder, we take the device out of the box, carefully remove the protection from the adhesive side, without touching it with your fingers.
- We press the device to the prepared place and hold for about 10 seconds.
Buying a transponder for toll roads is a very profitable decision, obvious even for those who use them periodically. Significant savings are only a matter of time.
Ready? And now - it's time to test drive with your device, driving along the toll road, appreciating the advantages of both the highway itself and the advantages of the car transponder!
