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CASHFLOW 126 and CASHFLOW 129
4-WAY and 8-WAY SELECTORS
USER GUIDE
25859 G3 705707044
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® ® CashFlow 126 and CashFlow 129 selectors User Guide Published by : Mars Electronics International Eskdale Road Winnersh Triangle Wokingham, Berkshire, RG41 5AQ United Kingdom. Internet: http://www.meiglobal.com For further information on editions in other languages please write to the Technical Communications Manager at the above address. ® ® CashFlow 126 and CashFlow 129 selectors User Guide © , Mars, Inc., 1998. All rights reserved Except as permitted under the relevant local legislation,
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® ® CashFlow 126 and CashFlow 129 selectors User Guide CONTENTS Safety Summary 1 Product Identification 3 Installation 6 Acceptance & Routing 10 Product Features 11 Configuration 12 Maintenance 21 Product Support 22 Appendix 25 ©, Mars, Inc., 1998 iii
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® ® CashFlow 126 and CashFlow 129 selectors User Guide iv ©, Mars, Inc., 1998
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® ® CashFlow 126 and CashFlow 129 selectors User Guide SAFETY Warning ® Before cleaning, servicing, removing or replacing CashFlow units, ALWAYS SWITCH OFF or ISOLATE the ELECTRICITY SUPPLY to the host machine. Caution This guide is recommended for use by personnel trained to carry out electrical installation. Maximum Operating Voltage Do not apply more than the voltage specified on the unit, and within the following; Full Operating Voltage range: +12V DC nominal +3V, -2V. Supply Voltage Rippl
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® ® CashFlow 126 and CashFlow 129 selectors User Guide DOCUMENT GUIDE ® This document is for field engineers using the CashFlow 126 and ® CashFlow 129 products produced by Mars Electronics International (MEI). As an aid to using this document a series of symbols are used in the text and have the following meanings: + This indicates that a useful tip or word of advice is shown here. q Where this symbol is shown it indicates that a specific action is called for to ensure a successful installation
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® ® CashFlow 126 and CashFlow 129 selectors User Guide PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Mars Electronics International (MEI) has manufactured coin mechanisms compatible with gaming and amusment machines for a number of years. Over this time the functionality of the range has been enhanced to match your needs and still maintain mechanical compatibility. The product detailed in this book is the CashFlow series. Use the following pages to check you have the right product for your application. ©, Mars, Inc.,
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® ® CashFlow 126 and CashFlow 129 selectors User Guide ® The entry bezel and the Y-chute options can be used with either the CashFlow 126 ® ® system or CashFlow 129 system. The CashFlow 126 can be supplied for fitting into a short channel, so long as the machine has suitable mounting points for the bezel and Y-chute. The Y-chute is available in two versions, the one shown above which includes electronics with back illumination of the dual coin/token bezel, and a version which has no electronics
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® ® CashFlow 126 and CashFlow 129 selectors User Guide ® The electrical connections and interfaces to each variant of CashFlow 126 and ® CashFlow 129 are identical, and are found in the same locations. (A) Machine Interface - This provides power to the validator and carries the coin inhibit signals from the machine and coin outputs to the machine. (B) Routing Plug - This comprises a series of links fitted to a route plug housing and is used to set up the primary coin exits and any specific overf
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® ® CashFlow 126 and CashFlow 129 selectors User Guide INSTALLATION ® ® Installing or removing the CashFlow product from your machine can be done by following these simple instructions. ® ® + When installing the CashFlow 126 Front Entry product it will be fitted to an MEI Front Plate and the following instructions will always apply. ® ® + The mounting channel for the CashFlow 126 top entry product is supplied by the machine manufacturer, and therefore some variations may exist from machine to
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® ® CashFlow 126 and CashFlow 129 selectors User Guide CF 126 Top Entry Installation + When mounted into a short channel the product must be fully assembled and ready for use, with only the machine interface loom to be connected. q The mounting points indicated must be firmly seated into the channel and a gap of between 2-3 mm left between the reject lever and the reject arm from the machine. This small gap will ensure that the validator lid is able to fully close when the reject button on the m
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® ® CashFlow 126 and CashFlow 129 selectors User Guide ® CashFlow 129 System Installation ® The system consists of a channel, Y-chute, CashFlow 129 validator, 8-way separator, manifold and tube collar plate. This is supplied as a complete system, but should you need to replace any part of it do so only in a set sequence, starting from near the top. + The Y-chute can, of course, be removed first, but it is not necessary to do so just to access the other modules. Removal of Validator and Separat
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® ® CashFlow 126 and CashFlow 129 selectors User Guide Removal of Manifold and Collar Plate q The manifold is supported in position by four lugs which slot into the side plates of the channel. It is retained there by two catches, as is the collar plate at the bottom. ® ® Bottom section of CashFlow 129 system Removal of Y-chute q Always dis-connect the electrical connection first, if used, before removal of the Y-chute. q Pinch together the bottom ends of the Y-chute and lift upwards and to the r
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® ® CashFlow 126 and CashFlow 129 selectors User Guide ACCEPTANCE AND ROUTING When the product is successfully mounted you will need to confirm that it is set up correctly to accept good coins/tokens and direct them to where you want them to go. First things first q Press and release the reject button on the machine. Confirm that the lid on the front of the validator closes fully when the reject button is released. If it does not close fully the validator cannot function properly. q Test that po
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® ® CashFlow 126 and CashFlow 129 selectors User Guide PRODUCT FEATURES ® ® The CashFlow 126 and CashFlow 129 products have the flexibility to change certain settings such as varying the coin-set that it handles, or new routing for some of the coins/tokens. These changes can be carried out using the rotary data switch and the configuration ® ® switch which are fitted uniquely to the CashFlow 126 and CashFlow 129 products. The following pages show how, with the use of these switches, coins/tokens
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® ® CashFlow 126 and CashFlow 129 selectors User Guide CONFIGURATION Validator Interface Connector The interface to the validator from the machine is exactly the same as those which apply to the MS/ME series validators, with the exception of pin 8 of the 17-way connector Connector 1 can accept either 15 pin or 17 pin interface connectors. 17 15 Function Input PIN Function Way Way Mars Compatible or No. BACTA Standard Connector Connector Definitions Outpu Definition t 1 - A Coin Output O 1 Ident
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® ® CashFlow 126 and CashFlow 129 selectors User Guide Assembling a 22-Way Routing Plug While the links are readily inserted into the routing plug by hand without specialist tools, care is needed to ensure that they are fitted the correct way round, particularly with the doide version, so that the barb in the pin engages with the recess in the plug. Having inserted a link give it a gentle tug to ensure that it has engaged with the recess. 126 Routing Plug 129 Routing Plug Pin outs and Function
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® ® CashFlow 126 and CashFlow 129 selectors User Guide Coin and token values as shown on the coin set label are expressed in the following text as channels. The relative positions of these channels and coins/tokens are shown on the table below. Coin Channel/ Channel/Coin Label Position Value Position 0 0 Token 1 1 1 Token 2 2 2 5p 3 3 10p 4 4 20p 5 5 50p old Tight 6 6 50p old 7 7 50p New 8 8 £1 9 9 £1 A 10 £2 Tight B 11 £2 C 12 - D 13 - E 14 - F 15 - Seperator Exits EXIT POSITIONS 129 126 Viewed
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® ® CashFlow 126 and CashFlow 129 selectors User Guide Route Inhibit Connector The function of the route Inhibit Connector is to signal when specific exits, external to the product, are in a “Full” condition. Signals from the machine ensure that, while the “Full” condition continues, further coins/tokens directed to that exit will be re-routed to an alternative exit. The instruction as to which alternative exits can be used will normally come from the routing plug. + In order to inhibit a partic
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® ® CashFlow 126 and CashFlow 129 selectors User Guide Using the Rotary Data Switch and Configuration Switches Rotary Data Switch The rotary data switch is used in conjunction with the configuration switches. By pointing the arrow in the middle of the switch, using a fine screwdriver, data can be entered into the product. In Normal Operation mode the position of the arrow is not critical to correct operation. Configuration Teach Switches These switches can be set to a series of positions which e
