What documents are needed to purchase a transponder. Transponder - What is a Transponder

Since I constantly have to drive along the M4 Don highway, I decided to purchase a transponder for non-stop travel along paid sections roads. The M4 highway "Moscow - Novorossiysk" has 7 toll sections. To travel along a toll section of the road without a transponder, you must stop at the barrier, pay for the toll and continue driving. There are always queues of 4 cars or more at the barriers; passage on a working day takes me 5-7 minutes. On the 71st kilometer of the M4 highway, 2 lanes are allocated for travel using a transponder; simply reduce the speed to 10 km/h, the system automatically debits the money from your account. As a rule, there are no queues on these lanes.

A transponder is a transceiver device that sends a signal in response to a received signal. You can buy this miracle device at the Avtodor sales office or on their website. I stopped at the sales office at the 48th kilometer of the highway. The friendly staff explained and explained everything. The transponder costs 800 rubles, it’s just a device. Immediately upon purchase, you must top up your account with 500 rubles. When purchasing, you must have a passport. All papers were placed in a convenient branded folder. In terms of service - very good. The transponder is purchased not for a car, but for a person, i.e. I can use it in any car - convenient if there are several cars. After purchase, it will begin to act only within 30 minutes.

In the car, the transponder is attached with double-sided tape to the windshield behind the rear view mirror. If there is serigraphy (radio-transparent spot), then attach it to it. And here’s the first catch: there is only one mount for the transponder, additional mounts are not sold, i.e. It is difficult to use a transponder on two cars.

You can top up your transponder account at the sales office and at Eleksnet terminals. You can register in personal account on the Avtodor website, this allows you to track your personal account balance. Why you can’t top up through this personal account is a question, and the answer is simple. It's Russia. Registration on the site is more than simple, enter the contract number and phone number, the data is verified within 24 hours.

Well, and, as always, there is a fly in the ointment: lanes for non-stop travel are not available at all toll road points; in other words, non-stop travel is only possible in the Moscow region.

Toll roads usually cause a lot of dissatisfaction among drivers. However, by paying a certain amount of money, he gets the opportunity to enjoy driving on a perfectly flat track, where he can accelerate the car to maximum speed. However, sometimes drivers encounter a number of difficulties in the process of paying this amount. You can simplify your task using a transponder. In this case, the payment process is carried out automatically from an electronic account, without delaying the driver. In this case, a number of questions arise: how much does the M11 transponder cost, how to use it, and why is it needed?

What is an WHSD transponder?

This is a compact device with which you can pay the cost of travel on toll roads in electronic mode. Moreover, the procedure occurs automatically - for example, at 21 km of the M11 highway, the transponder registers the passage, after which a certain amount is withdrawn from the car owner’s account. In this case, stopping the car is not required. The same applies to other toll roads - WHSD, M4 Don and others.

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Externally the device resembles Matchbox and has similar dimensions. The device runs on batteries. True, the standard battery lasts for several years of operation of the device, so replacing batteries is not necessary.

Types of transponders for toll roads of the Russian Federation (M4 Don, M11 and others)

Occurs a large number of types of devices. But to pass through the 21 km M11 or M4 Don, Russian drivers usually use only 2 types of devices:

1. AutoPASS. This is a small device with Wi-Fi connectivity.
2. EasyGo. It has a rectangular shape and small size, due to which it can even fit in the palm of your hand.

In order for the device to work when driving through a toll road, it is recommended to install it on the windshield of the car. It is important to wash and dry the glass thoroughly before installation so that the device holds well and does not fall off while driving.

New operating rules from AVTODOR 2017

New rules are now being introduced regarding the use of transponders instead of contactless smart cards. This innovation is necessary to speed up the passage of toll roads, making the use of the highway even more comfortable. Using the M11 transponder (Moscow-St. Petersburg highway), passing the toll point will be accelerated by 2-4 times. This is very important so that large queues do not accumulate at these points (on average, about 80,000 cars pass through one point per day).

Exchange of BSK for a transponder is free. Moreover, the entire amount that was on the contactless smart card is transferred to his account. However, the cards continue to function so they can be used until their expiration date.

Where to buy and top up a transponder, its cost and payment in Moscow and St. Petersburg

You can buy the device only at sales points that specialize in paying for travel on toll roads. To purchase the device, you must enter into an agreement in which the driver agrees that he will pass toll roads exclusively with the help of a transponder (without BSK). To receive the device, you must provide the following documentation package:

1. Driver's passport (original, not a copy);
2. Communication data – mobile and home phone, E-mail address.
3. Vehicle technical passport.

After submitting the documents, you will be given an account number that needs to be topped up. The amount for travel on the toll road will be debited from this account. The cost of a transponder for M11 depends on the source from which it was purchased. Although in most cases it is issued free of charge.

Installation on a car for travel on toll roads, is a CHIP required?

The transponder is equipped with a special chip that is activated on a toll road. That is why the process is carried out automatically. It is important to install it specifically on the windshield, otherwise the automation may not work.

To install the device, you must choose a suitable day - the temperature outside should not be lower than +15 degrees. If it's cool, the glue may not set. The installation process is carried out in several stages:

1. Wash the inside of the windshield and use degreaser on the part where the transponder will be located. Leave until completely dry.
2. Take off protective film with the adhesive strip of the transponder and press it to the windshield.
3. Hold for at least 10 seconds, and then you can release.

The installation process does not take much time, so you can do it yourself.

Why pay for the road, and what benefits does the driver get from it?

If you need to pay for the road, this must be done, since driving without payment is prohibited. But for a small amount of money, the driver will have the opportunity to drive on a perfectly flat road. Due to this, the driving speed will be higher, so the person will get to his destination faster. The cost of the M11 transponder is low - no more than 300 rubles, but with its help the payment process will occur automatically, so the driver will not even have to stop.

Setting up a transponder and TV satellites with your own hands (searching for NTV and other channels) through your personal account

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A transponder is not only a device for toll roads. The word has another meaning - this term is used when configuring satellite dishes(these are the numbers included in the name of the channel frequency). It is not recommended to configure the transponder at home - it is better to entrust this to a specialist.

Transponder(transponder) - This is a device for receiving and transmitting a signal; satellites usually have Ku, C and Ka band transponders installed. A satellite transponder is used to transmit signals such as television, radio, and data service to the ground. Transponders on a satellite can be either transmitting, used only for broadcasting, or receiving and transmitting to provide two-way communication services, an example is VSAT or satellite telephone communication.

Up to several dozen transponders of different frequency ranges can be installed on one satellite. In space broadcasting, transponders are used with limited power due to low power solar panels spacecraft.

In simple terms: A transponder is a device that is installed on a satellite and with the help of which broadcasts are made in the desired frequency range to the ground.

From “Transponder” came “Transponder News” - changes on a particular transmitter, such as the introduction of new channels or, conversely, turning them off.

Summer is the holiday season. Crowds of people travel to the Black Sea coast, creating serious traffic jams on certain sections of the M-4... Our family was no exception: you can read more about the trip. But we decided not to do it unnecessary problems for yourself and those around you - why increase the already long queues at the toll booths on the commercial sections of the M-4 Don? You can buy a “transponder” - it will save time, nerves, and even money! At least that's what they promise us :)

In summer, such traffic jams at toll booths are common (photo not mine)

But what actually happens with the transponder and dedicated bands? I'll tell you with a personal example.

In general, I think that toll sections on the M-4 are a great idea. Here comes the quality road surface decent, and the speed limit is higher, and the lighting is adequate, and other amenities of almost European level are present. Therefore, I personally don’t mind the money for traveling through these sections.
No, I ride along the M-4 not once or twice a year, but much more often, since for the last three years my family and I have been living in the Moscow Region, and our homeland is the city of Yelets (370 km from the Moscow Ring Road along the M-4). That is, in a year there are up to a dozen trips back and forth. In addition, I travel a lot in other directions over very short distances and I can safely say that the M-4 is one of the most comfortable routes. In many ways, this situation has developed precisely thanks to the “payers”.

Transponder

Actually, what kind of animal is this and why is it even needed? Transponder - an electronic device that transmits a signal through which contactless payment for travel in special dedicated express lanes at toll points is carried out. There are currently two types of transponders available: personalized and non-personalized. The advantage of the former is the presence of additional bonuses and the opportunity to participate in a loyalty program, which significantly reduces the cost of traveling through toll sections. The second type of device requires less manipulation of documents, that is, buying it is faster and easier.

Transponder in a package - photo from the manufacturer's website

Buying a transponder

You can purchase a transponder at any sales/service office, which are usually located on the highway near toll sections. Full list points of sale and service, as well as a list of paid areas and other useful information can be found .

I advise you to buy a transponder at any time of the year, with the exception of the summer months :) In the summer, something unimaginably terrible happens at sales points... Personally, I stood in line for about an hour (this was at the end of July).
You need to have a passport and a certain amount of cash with you: the transponder itself costs 1000 rubles and at least 500 rubles must be deposited into your account (data as of July 2016).

In addition, you can make a purchase in an online store - this way you will definitely be able to avoid queues and stuffy rooms, but there may be disruptions in the delivery service. So if you need a transponder urgently, then it’s better to spend time on the road and the queue.

IMPORTANT: The transponder will not work immediately after purchase! From the moment the contract is concluded, about an hour should pass (give or take) for your device to be entered into the database - only after that it will be recognized at toll booths. So do not fly immediately after purchasing and installing a transponder on a dedicated lane - do not interfere with other traffic participants!

Equipment, installation

In the kit we get: the device itself, a mount with double-sided tape (can be purchased separately - in case of breakdown or as an additional one), a T-Pass card (which for some reason is never available at any point of sale), a bunch of papers and an agreement.

The device does not require any additional power source - it runs on a battery (installed by default). The manufacturer claims that the device should be enough for 5 years. The fastening is small, nothing special - an ordinary latch. However, the transponder can be removed quite easily, and when installed it “sits” firmly. The card plays the role of an identification mark - so that in case of a traffic jam the traffic controller knows that you need to be directed to a dedicated lane. That is, it can simply be secured under the glass, as was previously done with an inspection ticket.

Installation is insanely simple - We attach it to the windshield near the mirror, in a horizontal position . If you have a truck, install the device in the lower central part of the windshield. There is only one principle - the device should be located at a distance of about one and a half meters from the ground. “Hidden” installation is excluded - there should be no “screen” under any circumstances .

Installation diagram of a transponder and information card in a passenger car

The transponder is linked to one personal account, but not to one car, that is, the same device can be moved from car to car, depending on the circumstances.

Replenishment of balance, control of funds balance, use

You can monitor the account balance and make payments in several ways:
1) through special terminals installed at service points, as well as when contacting an employee;
2) on the Avtodor website in your personal account;
3) in the Avtodor mobile application.
I use the last option - very convenient, no problems: a good informative application.

There is also nothing complicated about using a transponder. You approach the payment point - change lanes into the designated "T-Pass only" lane - reduce the speed to 20-30 km/h - drive under the opened barrier.

Also, the T-Pass lane may be marked with this sign

Information about which lane is intended for high-speed travel is usually posted on special information boards installed several kilometers before the toll point.

These are the boards, but they write something like: lane No. 5 only for travel using a transponder

When approaching the barrier, the transponder beeps:
1 signal - the device is identified, the money is written off;
2 signals - the device is identified, the money is written off, but the balance is approaching zero;
4 signals - the transaction was rejected (equipment failure, the account ran out of money, etc.);
no signal - the device was not counted.

That is, you will have time to stop and not tear down the barrier. The main thing is not to forget to slow down.

My opinion on using a transponder

A convenient device, it is definitely worth the money - at least due to the reduction in time spent on travel. According to my calculations, on the route Moscow - Yelets, you gain at least 30 minutes in time (unless some unlucky guy taxis backwards from the T-Pass lane). Even if we have a small traffic jam and a couple of people on the “dedicated lane”, the flow along the transponder still moves much faster than those who pay in cash.

When traveling with a child, the transponder is very helpful. Previously, when we stopped at toll booths, the baby always woke up, but now we just drive by and don’t disturb the baby, he continues to doze peacefully.

Well, in terms of money it actually turns out to be a little cheaper: I deposited 1,200 rubles into my account and after a round trip to the sea I received this picture: