DRAFT. Electronic coin validator. Technical Documentation. Operating instructions Hns/WP/Roe Version 0.2 BA.F2-EN

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1 Technical Documentation Hns/WP/Roe Version 0.2 BA.F2-EN Electronic coin validator Operating instructions DRAFT National Rejectors, Inc. GmbH Zum Fruchthof 6 D Buxtehude Phone: +49 (0) Fax: +49 (0) info@nri.de Internet:

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3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of contents 1 General information 7 General information about these instructions 7 Text conventions 7 Additional technical documentation 8 General information about the coin validator 8 Models and operating modes 9 Machine interfaces 9 Dimensions 10 2 Safety instructions 11 Proper use 11 Protecting yourself and equipment 12 3 Design 13 The coin route from insert funnel to coin outlet 14 Switching blocks 14 Flight deck and measurement and validation area 15 Pilot lights 15 Interfaces 15 3

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5 TABLE OF CONTENTS 7 Maintenance and service 31 Cleaning coin validator 31 Troubleshooting 32 Error diagnosis using tilt line 33 8 WinEMP programming station for the workshop/ WinEMP compact for on-site configuration 34 Function 34 Composition 34 Which functions can be set? 35 9 Technical data 36 Device data 36 CE Certification 37 Interfaces (pin assignment, connection diagrams, status and error messages) 38 currenza f 2 parallel, standard model machine 38 Pin assignment 38 Interface description 38 Connection diagram 39 currenza f 2 parallel, SGI model machine 40 Pin assignment and compatibility 40 Interface description 40 currenza f 2 cctalk machine 41 Pin assignment 41 cctalk commands, status and error messages 42 currenza f 2 external sorting device 46 Pin assignment 46 Connection diagram 46 Accessories 47 Sorting device 47 Test tools 47 WinEMP PC programming station/winemp compact 47 Glossary 48 5

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7 GENERAL INFORMATION 1 General information This chapter should provide a general overview of the advantages and options regarding the coin validator currenza f 2. The first section, however, is designed to help you navigate easily within these operating instructions. General information about these instructions These operating instructions describe the design and operation of the f 2 models with serial cctalk as well as parallel standard and SGI interface. Chapters 5 und 6 explain the necessary steps for starting up and operating the coin validator. Chapter 7 explains how to clean the coin validator and remedy the cause of a malfunction. Chap. 9 "Technical data" as well as the appended glossary shorten the search for specific explanations. Text conventions To make it easier for you to navigate within these instructions and to operate the device, the following accentuations were made in the text: Safety instructions, which you must observe in order to protect operators and equipment. Notes, which you must observe in order to protect the environment. Special notes, which are to facilitate the use of the coin validator Requests to perform an action are numbered in another typeface. [1/2] Reference to a figure. The number before the slash refers to the figure number, the number behind the slash to the item number within the figure. At the beginning of a chapter you will find a short "guide", which summarizes the content of the chapter. 7

8 GENERAL INFORMATION Device functions which are set or prepared by the manufacturer according to customer specifications and can be set or changed using the NRI configuration software WinEMP (see Chap. 8 "WinEMP programming station for the workshop/winemp compact for on-site configuration" and product accessory pages on the internet ( Device or accessory functions under project. Cannot yet be delivered. Additional technical documentation Apart from the manual you already have, there is further documentation for the currenza f 2, e.g. about spare parts, testing, and configuration. All documentation is available in a compressed PDF format at ( Download). General information about the coin validator The electronic coin validator currenza f 2 in standardized 3 1/2" format is ideally suited for amusement, vending and service machines due to its compact design and different machine interfaces. The acceptance speed of up to ten coins per second is new with the currenza f 2. This acceptance speed is guaranteed by the shortest way possible the coins pass to be measured in the coin validator: The coins are measured in free fall. The integrated measuring sensors provide a quick multiple scanning of the coins inserted for optimum material recognition and evaluation of 24 measuring parameters and thus for reliable acceptance of genuine coins and separating out of fraud coins. Thanks to the coin validator s flash technology software downloads to adapt the measuring technology, coin data and control software can be executed quickly and simply. The currenza f 2 has 32 coin channels that can be datamanaged either in a single memory block or, when divided in 2 x 16 coin channels, in two memory blocks with different coin configurations. To be able to react as quickly as possible to new false coins and to enable you to make your individual adjustments, the coin validator can be connected to a PC programming station which is made up of the configuration and diagnostics software "WinEMP" (including card reader and licence chip card) and an NRI tester for power supply of the currenza f 2 (see Chap. 8 "WinEMP programming station for the workshop/winemp compact for onsite configuration"). 8

9 GENERAL INFORMATION The WinEMP software for the currenza f 2 is projected and cannot be delivered yet. To ensure that the injunctions of the Italian amusement machine law "legge 289 comma 6" are observed, the cctalk ACMI model of the currenza f 2 is not allowed to be configured. Please contact NRI if you want to change the factory settings. Tokens or coins that have not been taken into consideration at the manufacturer s company can be programmed in the teach mode directly at the coin validator by inserting coins and without any configuration software. Models and operating modes The currenza f 2 models described in these operating instructions mainly differ in their machine interfaces and their dimensions. Machine interfaces The currenza f 2 can be operated serially or parallel: serial cctalk mode standard (according to cctalk specification "cctalk Serial Communication Protocol" ( ACMI (fulfils all requirements of the Italian amusement machine law "legge 289 comma 6") parallel mode using 10-pole standard interface SGI interface 9

10 GENERAL INFORMATION Dimensions The currenza f 2 is available in a standard format or in an extra flat format. Fig. 1a: currenza f 2 standard Fig. 1b: currenza f 2 extra flat 10

11 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 Safety instructions Before operating the device for the first time, please read through these instructions carefully at least once, and most importantly the safety instructions. This is to ensure you have understood the contents of these instructions as well as how to operate the coin validator. Proper use Series currenza f 2 coin validators with serial cctalk or parallel standard or SGI interface are intended to be used in amusement, vending and service machines with an appropriate interface and are supposed to check the coins inserted in the machines for specific coin properties. These coin validators have been constructed in compliance with the state of the art and recognized safety regulations. Nevertheless this equipment can be a source of danger. Therefore please observe the following safety regulations. 11

12 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Protecting yourself and equipment The coin validator may only be connected by a qualified electrician. Only use the coin validator according to proper use. Under no circumstances can the manufacturer be held liable for any damage or loss resulting from improper use of the device. The coin validator PCB is fitted with components which may be damaged beyond repair by electrostatic discharge. Please observe the handling instructions for components exposed to the risk of electrostatic discharge. Pull out the machine s mains plug before you install, clean or remove the coin validator. Select the correct voltage for the coin validator (see label). Ensure the correct potential equalization in the machine. Never pull the connecting cable of the coin validator from the machine when a voltage is applied. Contact NRI if you wish to alter the construction of the device to a greater extent than that described in these instructions. Keep water and other liquids away from the coin validator. If the device is no longer required, please dispose of it correctly. We reserve the right to make technical modifications to the device which are not covered by these instructions! 12

13 DESIGN 3 Design This chapter describes the main parts the currenza f 2 consists of the coin route from insert funnel to coin outlet all parts which you need to operate the coin validator Fig. 2: Design 1 Coin insert funnel 2 Pilot lights 3 Machine interface parallel SGI mode (3-7 pole) 4 Flight deck 5 Coin runway/measurement and validation area 6 Mounting studs 7 Coin outlet return area 8 Coin outlet cash-box 9 Switching blocks 10 Machine interface serial cctalk mode 11 Sorting interface 12 Machine interface parallel standard mode/ Machine interface parallel SGI mode (3-10 pole) 13 PC interface WinEMP configuration software 13

14 DESIGN The coin route from insert funnel to coin outlet return area cash-box/ sorting device Fig. 3: Coin acceptance and rejection path Switching blocks On the rear side, the coin validator is equipped with two switching blocks [2/9] with 10 DIL switches S and S each. The DIL switches have different functions, e.g. inhibit coin channels, select memory block. For detail on how to use the switching blocks to set the individual functions, see Chap. 6 "Operation". 14

15 DESIGN Flight deck and measurement and validation area A coin inserted into the machine initially passes the measurement and validation area [2/5] of the coin validator (via a coin feeder (provided by the customer)). Here the coin runs past inductive and optical sensors and generate individual measurement values. Each coin is checked for its coin properties and dimensions. The flight deck [2/4] can be opened in order to remove a jam caused by coins which have become stuck. Pilot lights The pilot lights [2/2] in the top right-hand corner of the coin validator indicate the operating state or a malfunction: Green LED Green LED Red LED currenza f 2 ready to operate Configuration mode (WinEMP connected) currenza f 2 ready to operate, but coin acceptance inhibited (see section "Coin inhibition/activation of narrow coin channels" in Chap. 4 "Function") Green LED and red LED Malfunction, can be remedied by cleaning or eliminating a coin pile-up (see Chap. 7 "Maintenance and service") Green LED and red LED Error (service case) Interfaces For detailed information on the machine and sorting interfaces [2/3, 10, 11, 12] please refer to Chap. 9 "Technical data". 15

16 FUNCTION 4Function This chapter describes how the coin validator works: Coin acceptance and coin channels Single or double block data-management Accepted coin sensors Coin validator control Control for external sorting device Coin inhibition/activation of narrow coin channels Teach mode Coin acceptance and coin channels The coin validator has 32 "memory slots" for coin acceptance which can be assigned up to 32 different coin types or tokens. These "memory slots" are termed coin channels. The acceptance band of a coin type/token is allocated to a coin channel and the coin type/token is accepted in that channel. In order to reject fraud coins reliably, frequently for one coin type, in addition to the normal coin channel, channels with a narrow or even very narrow acceptance band are set up. The limit values of these coin channels are closer to one another so that fraud coins with similar measured values are rejected, if the normal coin channel is inhibited (see section "Inhibiting coins/ Activating narrow coin channel" in Chap. 6 "Operation"). Narrow and very narrow coin channels, however, also possess a lower acceptance rate. In addition, it is possible to allocate coins with different measured values but identical coin values to different coin channels. This is how the coin validator can, for example, accept old and new coins of the same type. However, a coin channel is not only assigned the acceptance band of a coin type but also other coin information which defines further processing of the coin after its acceptance: e.g. coin identification or signal line and impulse number, inhibit information, sort information for an external sorting device. Since in most cases the manufacturer s customized programming does not take up all the coin channels, channels which are still vacant can be assigned coin types and further information desired at any time using the configuration software. Existing configurations can be changed. 16

17 FUNCTION The last eight coin channels 25 to 32 (or 9 to 16 with double block datamanagement, see section "Single or double block data-management" in this chapter) are intended to be used for the teach mode. In these coin channels new coin types can also be taught without configuration software, directly via the switching blocks on the coin validator; i.e. a coin channel is assigned a coin type or also a token (see section "Teach mode" in this chapter). Single or double block data-management At the manufacturer s company, a customized setting is programmed to determine whether the 32 coin channels are to be data-managed in one memory block or, when divided into 16 channels each, in two memory blocks (double block data-management). If the double block data-management has been configured, the f 2 can datamanage two separately programmed (memory) blocks 0 and 1. The 16 coin channels can be assigned to each block with different coin types (also currencies), sorting information, etc. However, only one block can be active at a time and be used for the coin measurement and for further coin processing. You can use the upper switching block on the device to select the desired block (see section "Selecting memory block" in Chap. 6 "Operation"). Accepted coin sensors To ensure that accepted coins actually arrive in the cash-box or in an external sorting device and that coin acceptance has not been tampered with, accepted coin sensors, positioned in front of the cash-box coin outlet check whether the inserted coin drops unhindered into the cash-box chute. Acceptance of a coin is not transmitted to the machine until the coin has passed this checking function. If the accepted coin sensors are continuously covered, e.g. by a coin pileup, coin acceptance is inhibited. 17

18 FUNCTION Coin validator control Depending on the machine interface the coin validator is controlled either using signals transmitted via the lines of the parallel interface or using a serial data transfer protocol. Transfer of coin values by means of coin impulses and via coin signal lines (parallel interface only) Each coin accepted by the coin validator passes on one impulse to the machine control system on a coin signal line. The impulse tells the machine control system that a coin has been accepted. The standard and SGI interface differ in their coin signal lines: currenza f 2 with parallel standard interface The parallel standard interface has six signal lines transmitting coin impulses. Depending on the coin signal line controlled the machine knows what the coin type (coin value) is (cp. also section "Interfaces" in Chap. 9 "Technical data"). The assignment between coin type and coin signal line is customized by NRI. You can also assign a certain combination of signal lines, i.e. several signal lines, to a coin type in order to be able to differentiate. currenza f 2 with parallel SGI interface The parallel SGI interface always uses the same signal line to transmit coin impulses (cp. also section "Interfaces" in Chap. 9 "Technical data"). In case the f 2 accepts more than one coin type coins with a higher denomination are transmitted as multiple impulses (see section "Multiple impulses" in this chapter). 18

19 FUNCTION Multiple impulses If more coin types should be programmed than signal lines available, coin types can also be assigned several coin impulses (multiple impulses) per coin so that the machine no longer differentiates by the signal line (not with SGI model) but by the impulse number. In such a case, coin types with a higher denomination are assigned a multiple of a smaller coin, i.e. if, for example, a 2-euro coin was inserted, the machine control unit would be sent two coin impulses on the coin signal line assigned to the 1-euro coin. The number of coin impulses is customized by NRI. Coin impulse length The length of the coin impulses that are sent from the coin validator to the machine can be set individually to suit the machine. Possible setting: 5 to 500ms, default setting: 100ms You can also assign a different impulse length to each coin type, but then only one impulse will always be transmitted and no multiple impulses for the purpose of differentiating the coins (see section "Multiple impulses" in this chapter). cctalk data transfer protocol (currenza f 2 cctalk only) The machine control system communicates with the coin validator using the serial cctalk protocol. For more details about the cctalk protocol please refer to section "Interfaces" in Chap. 9 "Technical data" and the cctalk specification at 19

20 FUNCTION Control for external sorting device In order to be able to guide the accepted coins into the cash-box or, e.g., into change tubes or hoppers, you can equip the coin validator with the NRI 3-fold sorting device currenza d 2 or with another sorting device (cp. separate currenza d 2 datasheet). The gates of an external sorting device are controlled via two sorting control lines (pin 3 and 4) of the 10-pole sorting interface [2/11] on the rear of the device (see section "Interfaces" in Chap. 9 "Technical data"). Assignment coin type sorting control line and sorting time (how long should the activating period be? ms). Fig. 3: currenza d 2 (3-fold high-speed sorter) While the coin validator is sorting an accepted coin (= sorting time), it cannot accept any further coins unless the same sorting path is addressed. If an external sorting device is no longer required and the sorting time is not set to zero, the coin acceptance speed will continue to be reduced by the preset sorting time. For faster coin acceptance, the sorting time should therefore be set to zero. 20

21 FUNCTION Coin enable/inhibition/activation of narrow coin channels If coins are to be no longer accepted for payment at the machine, you can either inhibit all coin acceptance, inhibit all coin channels of a certain coin type so that this coin is no longer accpeted, or inhibit the normal coin channel of a certain coin type so that the coin will only be accepted in the narrow channel. Enabling coins after reset (currenza f 2 cctalk only) Following a reset operation, the coin acceptance function of the currenza f 2 cctalk is disabled and must be enabled again by the machine. As a standard feature, the coin validator refuses each further acceptance of a coin if the currenza f 2 has not been addressed by the machine within the last 500ms or if the last accepted coin has not yet been polled by the machine. Inhibit all/individual coin types via machine control system (currenza f 2 cctalk only) The machine can inhibit all coin acceptance (master inhibit). Then the coin validator no longer accepts coins. However, the machine can also inhibit only specific coin types (inhibit mask), e.g., if there is no more change in an external payout unit or a coin type is very frequently replaced by false coins. To find how to program these functions, please refer to the specification "cctalk Serial Communication Protocol, Generic Specification" (headers 231/ 228) which is available on the internet at " External common inhibit (currenza f 2 parallel only) The machine can inhibit coin acceptance via the (common) inhibit signal line. The coin validator no longer accepts coins (see section "Interfaces" in Chap. 9 "Technical data"). 21

22 FUNCTION External inhibit of single coin types (currenza f 2 with parallel standard interface only) As an alternative to individual inhibiting of certain coin channles via the DIL switches of the coin validator the machine can inhibit coins or wide coin channels using six single inhibit lines (see section "Interfaces" in Chap. 9 "Technical data"). Which coin or rather which coin channel is to be inhibited using which signal line is customized by NRI. Internal inhibit of single coin types/coin type groups As an alternative to individual inhibiting of certain coin channels via the machine you can on-site inhibit individual coin channels or even groups of channels using the switching blocks on the coin validator (see section "Inhibiting coins/activating narrow coin channels" in Chap. 6 "Operation"). Alternatively: deactivate individual coin types on a long-term basis Teach mode Coin channels can be taught in the teach mode without configuration software via the lower switching block on the coin validator, i.e. a coin channel is reassigned a coin type or even a token. The new acceptance band is generated by inserting the coins. For this you do not need to remove the validator from the machine. For the teaching procedure, the last eight coin channels are available (double block data-management: Coin channels 9 to 16 of the activated memory block, single block datamanagement: Coin channels 25 to 32 (see also section "Single or double block data-management" in this chapter and section "Teaching coin channels in the teach mode" in Chap. 6 "Operation"). 22

23 START-UP 5 Start-up For all installation work on the coin validator or the machine please observe the following safety instructions: The coin validator may only be connected by a qualified electrician. The coin validator is not suited for outdoor use. Do not use the coin validator if the device or connecting cable are damaged. Select the correct voltage for the coin validator (see label). Never pull the connecting cable of the coin validator from the machine when a voltage is applied. Pull out the machine s mains plug before you install or remove the coin validator. In order that the coins inserted into the machine fall into the coin validator so that they can be measured properly and not become stuck in the validation area, the customer must provide a coin feeder suited for the coin validator (design and positioning see Fig. 5b). To install the currenza f 2 in a machine with parallel or serial cctalk interfaces: 1 Disconnect the machine from the mains supply. 2 Connect the coin validator to the machine using the appropriate machine interface [5a/1, 3, 4] and connecting cable. 3 Hang the coin validator in the machine using the lateral mounting studs [5a/2]. 4 Install coin feeder provided by the customer above the coin validator as illustrated in Fig. 5b. (Please also note the dimensions recommended for the insertion of euro coins.) Of importance! If the coin feeder is not positioned accurately, the coins inserted into the coin validator cannot be processed properly so that down times and incorrect measurements may occur. 5 Reconnect the mains supply to the machine. 23

24 START-UP Fig. 5a: Installation 1 Machine interface parallel SGI mode (3-7 poles) 2 Mounting studs 3 Machine interface serial cctalk mode (4-pole) 4 Machine interface parallel standard mode (10-pole)/ Machine interface parallel SGI mode (3-10 poles) Machine Coin validator (scope of delivery) Fig. 5b: Mounting dimensions for installing coin feeder (provided by the customer) 24

25 OPERATION 6 Operation This chapter describes the operation, i.e. the setting of specific functions on the coin validator: Selecting memory block Inhibiting coins/activating narrow coin channel Teaching coin channels in the teach mode The settings that are performed directly on the validator are described. To find out how to perform settings using the configuration software WinEMP, please refer to separate instructions (cp. also Chap. 8 "WinEMP programming station for the workshop/winemp compact for on-site configuration" and product accessory pages on the internet ( Chapter 4 "Function" describes the function of the adjustable device options. Selecting memory block (only with double block data-management) If the coin validator is to access the other memory block and, e.g., accept euro coins instead of national currency coins, the correct block can be selected using the upper switching block: To select memory block 0, move DIL switch S1.10 to the bottom (OFF) position, for memory block 1, move it to the upper ON position. S1 S1 Memory block 0 selected Memory block 1 selected 25

26 OPERATION Inhibiting coins/activating narrow coin channel... With double block data-management, using the two switching blocks on the coin validator each of the 16 coin channels of the activated memory block or each coin assigned to a specific coin channels can be inhibited, i.e. the channels inhibited are no longer used for coin acceptance. To activate a narrow coin channel the normal coin channel must be inhibited. If both channels are enabled, the wider acceptance band of the normal coin channel is used. The first 8 DIL switches each inhibit the following coin channels: Switching block S1 DIL switch off on S1.1 Coin channel 1 accepts inhibited S1.2 Coin channel 2 accepts inhibited S1.3 Coin channel 3 accepts inhibited S1.4 Coin channel 4 accepts inhibited S1.5 Coin channel 5 accepts inhibited S1.6 Coin channel 6 accepts inhibited S1.7 Coin channel 7 accepts inhibited S1.8 Coin channel 8 accepts inhibited S1 S2 Switching block S2 DIL switch off on S2.1Coin channel 9 accepts inhibited S2.2 Coin channel 10 accepts inhibited S2.3 Coin channel 11 accepts inhibited S2.4 Coin channel 12 accepts inhibited S2.5 Coin channel 13 accepts inhibited S2.6 Coin channel 14 accepts inhibited S2.7 Coin channel 15 accepts inhibited S2.8 Coin channel 16 accepts inhibited S1 S2 If all coin types are to be accepted for payment by the machine unlimitedly, the DIL switches S1.1 S1.8 and S2.1 S2.8 of the two switching blocks are in the lower (OFF) position. If you want to inhibit a coin channel, you only need to move the respective DIL switch toward the top to ON. 26

27 OPERATION Example The coin validator is no longer supposed to accept the coin(s) assigned to coin channels 3 and 10, which means that coin channels 3 and 10 must be inhibited S1 S2 With the DIL switches in these positions, the coin validator no longer accepts the coin type(s) assigned to coin channels 3 and 10! If a normal coin channel and a narrow coin channel have been programmed on the coin validator for one coin type, the normal coin channel must be inhibited as described above in order to activate the narrow coin channel. If both channels are enabled, the wider acceptance band of the normal coin channel is used. If the coin type is to be inhibited, both coin channels must be inhibited. To inhibit coin channels on the validator: 1 Unhook the coin validator from the machine. 2 Inhibit the desired coin channels using DIL switches S1.1 8 and S2.1 8 (cp. example above). The desired coin channels are inhibited. 3 Hang the coin validator back in the machine. 27

28 OPERATION Teaching coin channels in the teach mode... A coin channel can be assigned a token or a new coin either using the lower switching block on the coin validator or in cctalk mode using cctalk commands and the machine service menu.... using switching block on the coin validator In order to generate new acceptance bands you can teach up to eight coin channels using the lower switching block on the coin validator. You will need at least ten coins/tokens of the new type. There is a different switch assignment for the double and single block datamanagement: Switching block S2 (with double block data-management) DIL switch off on S2.1Coin channel 9 teach S2.2 Coin channel 10 teach S2.3 Coin channel 11 teach S2.4 Coin channel 12 teach S2.5 Coin channel 13 teach S2.6 Coin channel 14 teach S2.7 Coin channel 15 teach S2.8 Coin channel 16 teach S2.9 Teach mode switch off switch on S2.10 Acceptance band normal wide S1 S2 Switching block S2 (with single block data-management) DIL switch off on S2.1Coin channel 25 teach S2.2 Coin channel 26 teach S2.3 Coin channel 27 teach S2.4 Coin channel 28 teach S2.5 Coin channel 29 teach S2.6 Coin channel 30 teach S2.7 Coin channel 31 teach S2.8 Coin channel 32 teach S2.9 Teach mode switch off switch on S2.10 Acceptance band normal wide S1 S2 By default, the eight teach channels of the currenza f 2 with parallel standard interface have been programmed, so that one coin impulse is transmitted to the machine via coin signal line 6, when a new coin is accepted (cp. section "Interfaces" in Chap. 9 "Technical data"). 28

29 OPERATION To reassign a coin type to a coin channel, please proceed as follows: If you are using the lower switching block to inhibit coins, remember the current switch settings so that you can restore them easily for the normal operating mode at the end. 1 Set all DIL switches S toward the bottom to OFF. S2 2 Set DIL switch S2.9 toward the top to ON. S2 Now the device is in teach mode to teach the coin channels. 3 Enable the coin channel to be taught (9 16 or 25 32, here: 11 or 27) by S2 setting the appropriate DIL switch (S2.1 8, here: S2.3) toward the top to ON. 4 Insert at least 10 coins of the new coin type/token into the coin validator or machine. After the 10 th coin has been inserted, the acceptance gate is operated once (brief clacking sound). Additional coins can be inserted. Now you can save the measured values generated by the inserted coins in either a normal (a) or a wide (b) acceptance band. A wide acceptance band is an appropriate choice when you only have a limited selection of coins at your disposal for the purpose of teaching tokens. To save with the normal acceptance band: 5a) Set DIL switch S2.9 toward the bottom to OFF. S2 Successful saving is signalled by the acceptance gate attracting once, an error when saving is indicated by the acceptance gate attracting twice (brief clacking sounds), if, for example, the acceptance band of the coins inserted and the acceptance band of an already programmed coin channel overlap. To abort the operation, first set the DIL switch of the respective coin channel (here: S2.3) and then DIL switch S2.9 toward the bottom to OFF. 29

30 OPERATION To save with a wide acceptance band: 5b)Set DIL switch S2.10 toward the top to ON. S2 The acceptance band has been widened. Now you can set DIL switch S2.9 toward the bottom to OFF. S2 Successful saving is signalled by the acceptance gate attracting once, an error when saving is indicated by the acceptance gate attracting twice (brief clacking sounds), if, for example, the acceptance band of the coins inserted and the acceptance band of an already programmed coin channel overlap. To abort the operation, first set the DIL switch of the respective coin channel (here: S2.3) as well as DIL switch S2.10 and then DIL switch S2.9 toward the bottom to OFF. 6 If necessary, set DIL switches S2.1 8 for the normal operating mode (see section "Inhibiting coins/activating narrow coin channel" in this chapter). The new coin type/token will now be accepted for payment by the coin validator.... using cctalk commands/machine service menu In order to generate new acceptance bands you can teach coin channels using a cctalk instruction set (see section "Teach mode" in Chap. 9 "Technical data"). Applying this instruction set (headers 202/201) the teach mode can be started and monitored, e.g. via a service menu. The new acceptance bands are generated and stored by inserting ten coins/ tokens of the new type. After having stored the acceptance bands the new coin type/token will be accepted for payment by the coin validator. For all further information on teaching coins/tokens using the service menu please refer to the machine manual. If you overwrite a coin channel in the teach mode which has already been configured, you must adapt all features assigned to this channel (e.g. coin ID, sorting, etc.) to the new coin/ token (see separate WinEMP manual). 30

31 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE 7 Maintenance and service In this chapter you will find out how to clean the currenza f 2 and remedy the cause of a malfunction. Cleaning coin validator The coin validator must only be wiped clean from time to time with a damp cloth (lukewarm water with some detergent). Beyond that, no further maintenance work is required. Under no circumstances may the cloth be so wet that fluid runs into the device. Otherwise the PCB will be damaged. Do not use any solvents or scouring agents that will attack the plastic material of the device. 1 Pull the machine s mains plug. 2 Carefully open the flight deck [6/1] from the top and hold it open. 3 Use a cloth to wipe off the coin runway [6/2] inside the coin validator. 4 Close the flight deck again. 5 Reconnect the machine to the mains supply. 2 1 Fig. 6: Open flight deck 31

32 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE Troubleshooting Malfunctions can occur in all electronic devices. These do not always have to be faults in the device. In many cases the reason is improper connections or incorrect settings. Therefore: please first of all check, whether the malfunction can simply be remedied using the following table: Problem Coin validator does not accept coin Possible causes No power supply Coin runway dirty Coin inhibited Remedy, hints Connect ribbon cable to coin validator and machine correctly Supply machine with voltage Open flight deck and clean coin runway (see section "Cleaning coin validator" in this chapter) Make sure that (common) inhibit signal line is not activated by machine (see section "Interfaces" in Chap. 9 "Technical data") Make sure that the single inhibit signal line assigned to the coin is not activated by the machine or the correct single inhibit line is assigned (if necessary, correct with WinEMP) (see section "Interfaces" in Chap. 9 "Technical data") Make sure that machine control system does not inhibit using cctalk command Make sure that coin is not inhibited using the DIL switches on the rear of the device or not only the narrow coin channel is enabled and the normal one is inhibited (see section "Inhibiting coins/ Activating narrow coin channel" in Chap. 6 "Operation") 32

33 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE Problem Coin validator accepts coin but no coin signal/ acceptance info is emitted Possible causes Coin covers accepted coin sensor for too long and does not exit device or exits device to slowly Remedy, hints Make sure that coin can exit validator without obstacles If the malfunction cannot be remedied, you can use the NRI tester G (for power supply of 220/230 V, ordering code 11801)/ G (for power supply of 110/115 V, ordering code 21410) to test the signal lines of the parallel standard interface. To remedy other faults please contact our service technicians. Error diagnosis using tilt line Error cause Supply voltage too high (~18 V)/ too low (~8 V) Checksum error (device defective) Coin pile-up Sensor error (covered/dirty/defective) Inhibited coin accepted (acceptance gate permanently open) Non-programmed coin accepted (acceptance gate permanently open) Coin too slow, could not be measured Impulse length Error duration Error duration Error duration Error duration Coin impulse length (is outputted together with coin signal) Coin impulse length Coin impulse length 33

34 WINEMP PROGRAMMING STATION/WINEMP COMPACT 8 WinEMP programming station for the workshop/winemp compact for on-site configuration This chapter provides general information concerning the WinEMP configuration software and the f 2 functions that can be configured with the help of this tool. Function The PC software WinEMP serves the purpose of diagnosis and individual configuration of NRI coin validators as well as the updating of the complete coin and device configuration using current data blocks provided by NRI (data block download). The WinEMP software identifies the coin validator connected to the PC and the device-own data and presents that data on the screen of your PC. Composition The PC programming station for the workshop consists of (see also product accessory pages on the internet ( WinEMP PC software Chip card (ID-1 format, credit card size) with basic licence for the purpose of diagnostics and individual configuration of all NRI coin validators Card reader "License Card Module" USB connecting cable card reader PC Tester G as power supply unit and PC interface + power pack For details on how to connect this device environment to your PC and how to use WinEMP, please refer to the separate operating instructions for the WinEMP software. 34

35 WINEMP PROGRAMMING STATION/WINEMP COMPACT WinEMP compact for on-site configuration consists of (see also product accessory pages on the internet ( WinEMP PC software SimLock card reader "License Card Module" with integrated chip card (ID-000 format, SIM card size) with basic licence for the purpose of diagnostics and individual configuration of all NRI coin validators USB connecting cable card reader laptop 12V power pack For details on how to connect this device environment to your PC and how to use WinEMP, please refer to the separate operating instructions for the WinEMP software. Which functions can be set? Acceptance of genuine coins and rejection of fraud coins (acceptance band adjustment following the insertion of genuine coins and fraud coins) Attraction time of the acceptance gate Coin value via assignment of coin channel to coin signal line, coin impulse number and coin impulse length or cctalk coin type and coin ID Output signal definition for coin rejection (parallel standard interface only) Sorting via assignment of coin channel to sorting control line sorting time Inhibition of coins via assignment of coin channel to single inhibit signal line (external inhibition, parallel standard interface only) DIL switches S1.1 8 (internal inhibition, only single block datamanagement) Deactivation/activation of coins on a long-term basis Deactivation/activation of teach mode/teach channels New coins/tokens (creating a new acceptance band and assigning the coin data) Data block download for current coin and device data 35

36 TECHNICAL DATA 9 Technical data This chapter provides information about all relevant currenza f 2 data the CE certification the machine and sorting interfaces ordering codes for the currenza f 2 accessories Device data Supply voltage 10V to16v DC Current consumption Standby mode: approx. 200 ma Measuring mode: approx. 200 ma Coin acceptance: approx. 500 ma Transmitter/Receiver Inactive (H): V, I max = 5µA (active low) Active (L): V, I max = 30mA Electric strength inputs/outputs Current-carrying capacity, outputs Max. 35V Temperature range 0 C to 60 C Temperature change Max. 150mA (open collector) Max. 0.2 C/min. Rel. humidity Up to 93% Condensation Machine interfaces parallel, standard parallel, SGI cctalk Not permitted 6 coin signal parallel outputs (open collector)/6 individual inhibit inputs (active low) Common inhibit input (active high) See section "Interfaces" (SGI model) in this chapter 9600 baud, 8-bit, N, 1, 1, 5 V TTL, common transmitting and receiving line, active low Protocol according to cctalk 4.2, Money Controls; For pin assignment see section "Interfaces" in this chapter 36

37 TECHNICAL DATA Sorting interface 2 sorting outputs (open collector) Coin acceptance 32 coin types max. in 2 x 16 or 1 x 32 channels Coin diameter: mm Coin thickness: mm Speed: 10 coins/sec. Device dimensions Height: 102mm Width: 89mm Depth: 52mm (standard), 50mm (extra flat) (For mounting dimensions, see separate documentation) Mounting position Vertical, max. deviation: ± 2 Mark of conformity CE (see next section) CE Certification The CE certificate (CE = Communautés Européennes) confirms that our products comply with specified basic requirements of the applicable directive. The CE certificate is not a quality assurance certificate in terms of the quality expected by the manufacturer but only in terms of the quality demanded legally. It is a pure administrative certificate and is intended only as proof of compliance with the directives for the monitoring authorities and not directed at clients or final customers. Which directives were applied can be seen in the declaration of conformity. The manufacturer must keep this declaration available for the monitoring authorities only (for a minimum period of 10 years after the last product has been introduced to the market). However, upon request we can provide copies of this declaration for our customers. The following directives and their subsequent changes can be partially applied to our devices: 1. The EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) for devices which cause electromagnetic interference or are interfered with by such. 2. The Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) for electrical equipment which is used with a nominal voltage of between 50 and 1000 V AC and V DC. 3. The CE Certificate Labelling Directive (93/68/EEC) Modification directive regarding the application and use of CE labels. 37

38 TECHNICAL DATA Interfaces (pin assignment, connection diagrams, status and error messages) On the following pages you will find interface descriptions, pin assignments and connection diagrams for the connection of the des currenza f 2 to the machine an external sorting device currenza f 2 parallel, standard model machine Pin assignment Pin 1 GND Pin 2 Operating voltage U O = +12V (10V 16V DC) Pin 3 OUT/IN Coin line 5: active low/ single inhibit line 5: active low Pin 4 OUT/IN Coin line 6: active low/ single inhibit line 6: active low Pin 5 OUT Tilt line: active low Pin 6 IN Common inhibit line: active high Pin 7 OUT/IN Coin line 1: active low/single inhibit line 1: active low Pin 8 OUT/IN Coin line 2: active low/single inhibit line 2: active low Pin 9 OUT/IN Coin line 3: active low/single inhibit line 3: active low Pin 10 OUT/IN Coin line 4: active low/single inhibit line 4: active low All signals must be debounced from the input side. Interface description Coin lines/single inhibit lines Coin validator signals coin accepted in the corresponding coin channel (usually with one impulse, if there are insufficient lines with multiple impulses) Machine inhibits coin recognized in the respective coin channel Tilt line Error (see section "Error diagnosis using tilt line" in Chap. 7 "Maintenance and service") Common inhibit line Machine inhibits coin acceptance 38

39 TECHNICAL DATA Connection diagram Fig. 7: Connection diagram for currenza f 2 parallel, standard model 39

40 TECHNICAL DATA currenza f 2 parallel, SGI model machine Pin assignment and compatibility currenza f 2 term SGI 16 A SGI 16 B SGI 40 A SGI 46 A SGI 62 A/AS SGI 33 A SGI 80 A SGI 100 A Connector type JST JST JST Molex Molex JST JST** 10-pole terminal strip** Pin assignment Pin 1 Inhibit (active high) 1K to GND Inhibit (active high) 10K to 5 V Tilt (active low) Inhibit (active high) 10K to 5 V GND 12 V DC* GND GND Pin 2 Sense (active low) Sense (active low) Inhibit (active high) 10K to 5 V Tilt (active low) Sense (active low) Sense (active low) Inhibit (active high) 10K to 5 V 12 V DC Pin 3 nc* nc Credit (active low) Credit (active low) Tilt (active low) GND Ready (active low) Credit 5 (active low) Pin 4 nc* nc* nc* Sense (active low) Credit (active low) Tilt (active low) Sense (active low) Pin 5 12 V DC 12 V DC 12 V DC 12 V DC nc Credit (active low) Tilt (active low) Pin 6 GND GND GND GND 12 V DC Sense (active low) Inhibit (active high) 10K to GND Pin 7 Inhibit (active high) 10K to 5 V 12 V DC Credit 1 (active low) Pin 8 nc Credit 2 (active low) Pin 9 Pin 10 Credit 3 (active low) Credit 4 (active low) Compatible with CC16 CC16 CC40 CC46 CC62 CC33 Defender 3 * Deviation from Casino standard ** Machine interface only on the coin validator's rear All signals must be debounced from the input side. Interface description Credit Coin validator signals accepted coin (if more than one coin is programmed with multiple impulses) 40

41 TECHNICAL DATA Inhibit Machine inhibits coin acceptance Sense Coin validator signals valid coin (measurement system passed), also with "inhibit" Tilt Error (see section "Error diagnosis using tilt line" in Chap. 7 "Maintenance and service") currenza f 2 cctalk machine Pin assignment 1 4 Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4 12V DC supply nc GND Data You will find a detailed description of the serial cctalk interface with various connection diagrams in the specification "cctalk Serial Communication Protocol, Generic Specification", which is available on the internet at " The following pages list a summary of implemented cctalk commands, status and error messages. 41

42 TECHNICAL DATA cctalk commands, status and error messages In the following tables you will find commands, status and error messages, which are sent to the machine from the coin validator and are implemented as headers in the cctalk protocol. Implemented cctalk commands Deviation acc. to version for Italian Header Command [bytes expected/returned] gambling machine market (ACMI) 254 Simple poll: [0/0] 253 Address poll: [0/1] 252 Address clash: [0/1] 251Address change: [1/0] 250 Address random: [0/0] 249 Request polling priority: 2,20 (= "200 ms" [0/2] 248 Request status: 0 = OK/ String pause = 2, OK = Request manufacturer ID: "NRI" [0/3] 245 Request equipment category ID: "Coin Acceptor" [0/13] 244 Request product code: "F2" [0/2] 243 Request database version: 0 (remote coin database not available) [0/1] 242 Request serial number: 4 bytes [0/4] 3 bytes [0/3] 241Request software revision: "xxx.xxx" [0/7] 240 Test solenoids (of external sorting device): Bit0: Gate 0, Bit1: Gate 1, Bit2: Gate 2 B0 = 0 = test all gates [1/0] 236 Read opto states: Bit0: LS1, Bit1: LS2, Bit4: CP3, Bit5: CP4 0 = OK/1 = blocked [0/1] 42

43 TECHNICAL DATA Deviation acc. to version for Italian Header Command [bytes expected/returned] gambling machine market (ACMI) 232 Perform self test: 0 = OK/1 = EEPROM checksum corrupt [0/1] 231Modify inhibit status: [2/0] 230 Request inhibit status: [0/2] 229 Read buffered credit or error codes: See buffered error code table below [0/11] 228 Modify master inhibit status: [1/0] 227 Request master inhibit status: [0/1] 222 Modify sorter override status: 4-way override [1/0] 1-way override [1/0] 221Request sorter override status: [0/1] 219 Enter new PIN number: [4/0] 218 Enter PIN number: [4/0] 216 Request data storage availability: 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 [0/5] no reply 213 Request option flags: [0/1] Bit7 : 1 = Teach mode supported (MSB) Bit6..0: not used (=0) 210 Modify sorter paths: 5 bytes [5/0] 2 bytes [2/0] 209 Request sorter paths: 4 bytes [1/4] 1 byte [1/1] 202 Teach mode control: [1/1] no reply 201Request teach status: [0/2] no reply 192 Request build code: [0/3] (see section "Build Code Table" in this chapter) 189 Modify default sorter path: [1/0] 188 Request default sorter path: [0/1] 185 Modify coin ID: no reply Duration: s [7/0] 184 Request coin ID: i.e. "EU200A" = 2.00 EUR [1/6] 4 Request comms status revision: 2, 4, 2 [0/3] 1Reset device: [0/0] 43

44 TECHNICAL DATA Buffered error code table 0 No error 1 Reject coin 2 Inhibited coin 6 Credit (accepted coin) sensor timeout 7 Sorter opto timeout 8 2 nd close coin error 10 Credit (accepted coin) sensor not ready 11 Sorter not ready 14 Credit (accepted coin) sensor blocked 16 Credit sequence error 19 Coin too slow 20 Coin-on-string mechanism acitvated 29 Acceptance gate open/not closed 254 Coin return mechanism activated 255 Unspecified alarm code Build code table (write protection) For details on the error code descriptions please refer to the cctalk specification at www. cctalk.org. As soon as the error is corrected the coin validator confirms with "No error". Write protection cctalk standard cctalk for Italy Undefined G01, G03 I05 Not protected DE0 IT0 ACMII DE1 IT1 VDAI DE2 IT2 Extra DE3 IT2 Default settings (following reset) All settings performed by the machine control system are transient (exception: "Modify coin ID"). Following a reset operation, the following default settings are applicable until the control system changes any settings: Description Value Address 2 Inhibit status 00h 00h (all coins inhibited) Master inhibit status 01h (not inhibited) Sorter override status FFh (no override) PIN number (PIN not used) Sorter paths predefined setting according to data block Default sorter path predefined setting according to data block 44

45 TECHNICAL DATA Teach mode Header 202 Teach mode control Transmitted data: Position (1 byte) Received data: ACK Position: Bit 0..6: Coin type (1..16) Bit 7: 0 = normal acceptance band, 1 = wide acceptance band Position = 0 = abort teaching process Header 201 Request teach status Transmitted data: None Received data: Byte 1 = No. of coins inserted Byte 2 = Status code: 252 = teaching process aborted (see header 202) 253 = teaching error (overlapping with existing acceptance band, coin type not found) 254 = teaching in process 255 = teaching process completed The status code remains active until reset or the next teaching process. 45

46 TECHNICAL DATA currenza f 2 external sorting device Pin assignment Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4 Pin 5 Pin 6 Pin 7 Pin 8 Pin 9 Pin 10 GND 12V DC supply sorting control line sorting control line nc power supply, sorting gate sensor, coin inlet sensor, coin outlet light barrier, top gate light barrier, bottom gate Connection diagram 46

47 TECHNICAL DATA Accessories In order to test the currenza f 2 or adapt it to your individual needs, you can acquire the following accessories from NRI: Sorting device Accessory Ordering code High speed sorting device currenza d 2 (3-fold) Test tools For all details regarding the NRI testers and the test software WinSPT please refer to our web pages for the product accessories on the internet ( WinEMP PC programming station/winemp compact For all details regarding the WinEMP configuration software please refer to our web pages for the product accessories on the internet ( 47