Black Box AC401A Specifications

AC401 Battery Powered Changer
Operations Manual
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Specifications
Operating voltage
12VDC
Battery type
Sealed Lead-Acid
Power consumption
Operating maximum – 20W
Standby – 20mW
Battery life
8-12 weeks on full charge
Hopper dispense rate
Approximately 3 coins/second
Operating temperature
0-140 degrees Fahrenheit
Hopper coin capacity
100 coins minimum to 1,600 coins maximum
Warranty Information
A Return Material Authorization number (RMA #) must be obtained before
returning a unit for repair. A copy of invoices must accompany any and all
warranty work.
It is the end users’ responsibility to follow cleaning and maintenance
procedures as outlined in the validator manual.
Any unit returned for repair requiring only a cleaning will be charged a flat
rate plus shipping and handling.
Validators
Validators (AC401) are warranted for two years from date of purchase.
Coin Acceptor
The Coin Acceptor (AC401-COIN) is covered by a one-year warranty from date of purchase.
Battery
The Battery is covered by a one-year Limited Warranty.
Battery Hopper
The Battery Hopper is covered by a five-year Limited Warranty from date of purchase.
COVERED
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Manufacturers’ defects in workmanship or materials
NOT COVERED
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Damage caused by shipping or physical abuse
Misapplication
Vandalism
End users’ attempt, on their own, to repair components
Cleaning and maintenance
Power surges and lightning strikes
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Table of Contents
SECTION A: SET-UP & INSTALLATION
Setup
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Charging the Battery
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Filling the Battery Hopper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Pushbutton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Using the Hopper Dump Feature
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Payout Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Battery Specifications
Functional Description
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Error Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Bill Validator Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Coin Acceptor Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Bill Validator Maintenance
Coin Acceptor Maintenance
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AC Power Harness Installation
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SECTION B: PARTS LIST
AC401/AC401-COIN Parts List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
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SECTION A
SETUP & INSTALLATION
Setup
1. Fully unpack all of the boxes that accompany this changer. This should include the box containing the
changer and this manual, the box containing the battery, and any extra boxes that may contain the
Bill Box, Battery Charger, or additional spare batteries, etc.
2. Open the door to the changer. For the Cam Lock, use the keys that are enclosed in the manila
envelope accompanying this manual. Insert the key, and then rotate it clockwise ¼ turn to unlock the
door. For the T-handle, the lock is not installed yet (refer to step 9 for lock installation). Turn the
handle counter-clockwise, up to 10 times or more, until the screw disengages from the lock bracket.
3. Visually inspect the changer’s interior for any obvious damage that may have occurred during
shipping, including dislodged components or detached connectors. NOTE: The white two-position
battery connector will be detached, as the battery is shipped in a separate box.
4. If no damage is found, install the battery in the cabinet. The battery should be placed on top of the
metal platform located in the top left corner of the cabinet, above the Battery Hopper.
5. Before permanent installation of your AC401 changer, perform a functional test to further verify that
there is no hidden shipping damage. To ready the changer for use, coins must first be added to the
hopper. You will need at least enough coins to cover the two metal plates at the bottom of the Coin
Bin, or approximately 100-150 coins. The Battery Hopper must also be powered-up. Connect the
white two-position battery connector, which is secured to the left side of the cabinet, to the mating
white connector attached to the top of the battery (refer to Figure 1 below). When this connection is
made, the hopper’s red LED should light up for approximately two seconds. When the LED turns off,
the changer is ready for testing.
6. AC401: Insert the Bill Box inside the changer. It should slide in to the right of the hopper, with its
bottom resting on the two studs protruding from the right interior wall. The part on the top of the Bill
Box that sticks out toward the left should be covering the hopper’s Coin Bin to block accepted bills
from falling into it.
AC401-COIN: Insert the Coin Box inside the changer. It should fit into the space on the bottom of the
cabinet to the right of the hopper, underneath the coin acceptor. When the changer’s front door is
closed, all accepted coins should fall down directly into the Coin Box.
7. Close the front door, and insert a few bills or coins to ensure the machine pays out correctly. To
change the payout, refer to the “Payout Selection” section of this manual.
8. Once the changer has been tested and is working properly, please completely charge the battery
before installing the changer in its permanent location.
9. Installing the T-handle lock:
The lock and keys can be found inside the manila envelope
accompanying this manual. To install the lock, insert the cylinder into the round hole in the middle of
the T-handle, pushing it all the way in until it stops. Rotate the cylinder until you hear it ‘snap’ into
place. Turn the key counterclockwise ¼ turn, and remove the keys.
FUSE
CONN
ECT
To Battery
To Battery
Hopper
Figure 1 – Battery (top view)
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Charging the Battery
When your AC401 arrives from the factory, the 12V Sealed Lead Acid (SLA) battery supplied with the unit
may not be fully charged. In order to get the most use out of your changer, charge the battery fully
before using the AC401 for the first time. You can use either the Standard Battery Charger, the Optional
Battery Charger, or another of your choice, as long as it complies with the charging specifications detailed
in the “Battery Specifications” section of this manual.
Refer to the following procedure to charge the battery if using the supplied Standard or Optional Battery
Chargers. If a different charger is used, read the directions written for removing and reinstalling the
battery, and consult your charger’s manual for specific charging instructions.
1. Disconnect the battery from the Main Harness at the white two-position connector located on top of
the battery.
2. Lift the battery up from the platform above the Battery Hopper, and slide it sideways, toward the
right. Once it is free of the platform and the lock bracket assembly, remove it from the cabinet.
NOTE: The battery should be charged in a well-ventilated area.
enclosed space.
Do not charge the battery in an
3. With the battery charger unplugged, connect its white connector to the white two-position connector
that is attached to the battery terminals. NOTE: If your charger has alligator clips, attach the black
one to the negative (-) battery terminal and the red one to the positive (+) terminal. In order for
current to flow, the clips must make contact with the battery’s metal terminals; so, loosen – but do
not remove – the connectors, if necessary.
4. Once the charger is properly connected to the battery, plug it into an AC outlet to begin charging.
NOTE: The Standard Charger can only accept 120V (± 15V), but the Optional Charger can accept any
AC voltage in the range 90V–264V. For the Standard Charger, the RED “Charging” LED will be ON
solid during charging. Continue charging until the GREEN “Charged” LED turns ON solid, at which time
charging is complete (refer to Figure 2). There is only one indicator LED on the Optional Charger, but
it operates the same way – RED means “Charging,” and GREEN means “Charged” (refer to Figure 3).
Charging times depend on the extent that the battery has been discharged and may take up to 24
hours or more for a 100% discharged battery.
Both the Standard and Optional Battery Chargers may remain plugged in while connected to the
battery for any length of time without harming the battery. Once charging is complete, the chargers
enter a “Float” charging mode in order to maintain the battery in a completely charged state, but
without overcharging it.
5. When charging is complete, unplug the charger from the wall, and detach its white connector from the
battery.
6. Carefully lift the battery up, and slide it back into place on the platform in the top left corner of the
cabinet.
7. Reconnect the battery to the Main Harness at the white two-position connector located on top of the
battery.
To prolong the service life and obtain maximum performance from the battery, please follow
these guidelines:
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Recharge the battery after it has been in use for 8-12 weeks. If the changer is installed in a colder
and/or busier location, recharge it closer to the 8th week; if it is installed in a warmer and/or slower
location, charging can wait until closer to the 12th week. NOTE: It is recommended that the battery
be recharged, or swapped with a fresh one, whenever the machine is refilled or serviced.
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Never store a discharged battery for any length of time; always fully recharge it immediately after
use.
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Batteries not in use should be recharged after a maximum of 9 months of storage and should always
be recharged fully before being put into service.
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Figure 2 – Standard Battery
Charger (120V only)
Figure 3 – Optional Battery
Charger w/Universal Input
Battery Specifications
NOTE:
Both of the chargers supplied by American Changer fully conform to these
specifications. They are both two-step, constant voltage chargers that automatically switch to
a “float” voltage when the battery reaches a full charge.
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Operating Temperature Range: 0° F (-18° C) to 140° F (60° C)
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Charging Temperature Range: 0° F (-18° C) to 122° F (50° C)
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Cycle Charging: Limit current to 2.4A. Charge until battery voltage (under charge) reaches 14.4–
15.0V at 68° F (20° C). Hold at 14.4–15.0V until the current drops to under 120mA. Battery is fully
charged under these conditions, and charger should either be disconnected or switched to “float”
voltage.
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“Float” or “Stand-By” Charging:
Hold battery across constant voltage source of 13.5–13.8V
continuously. When held at this voltage, the battery will seek its own current level and maintain itself
indefinitely in a fully-charged condition.
Filling the Battery Hopper
The AC401 will not operate if the hopper is empty. There must be at least enough coins in the hopper to
cover the two gold-colored metal plates at the bottom of the Coin Bin for the changer to function (refer to
Figure 4). The hopper can be filled while it is inside the changer, but filling may be easier by removing
the hopper from the cabinet first.
Hopper Coin/Token Sizes
The American Changer Battery Hopper will accommodate coins ranging in size from 21–30 mm in
diameter, and from 1.25–3.3 mm in thickness. There are options available to dispense larger coins, up to
31.5 mm, and smaller coins, down to 16.25 mm, in diameter. For more information, please contact
American Changer’s Service Department toll free at 1-888-741-9840.
A dime is approximately 18 mm; a nickel is approximately 21 mm; a quarter is approximately
25 mm; and a dollar coin is approximately 28 mm in diameter.
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Hopper Removal, Filling, and Replacement
1. Before removing the hopper from the cabinet, turn off the power by disconnecting the white twoposition connector located on top of the battery (refer to Figure 1).
2. Remove the Battery Hopper from the cabinet by sliding it forward slowly, while applying gentle upward
pressure, until it releases.
3. Fill the hopper with coins; it can be filled all the way to the top. The hopper capacity in quarters is
1,600 coins (± 10% due to the random way the coins settle inside the bin).
NOTE: When filling the hopper, do not allow any bent coins or foreign objects to enter the Coin Bin.
These may cause the hopper to jam, rendering the changer inoperable.
4. Next, reinstall the hopper. NOTE: The hopper will be quite heavy when it is full, so take additional
care when placing it back inside the AC401 cabinet. The hopper has mounting grooves on its
underside that match up with the keyed pattern cut along the sides of the green hopper plate.
Position the hopper on top of the plate, and maneuver it until it drops down. Slide it backwards until it
stops, and the hopper plate’s connector inserts into the hopper’s 12-pin connector.
5. Finally, reconnect the main harness’ white two-position connector to the mating connector located on
top of the battery. The changer will power up and be ready to use.
Hopper Coin
Bin
(Pour the coins into
this opening)
Pushbutton
LED Indicator
Coin Counting
Optical Sensor
12-Pin
Connector
(Connector is shown on
reverse side of actual
for detail)
123456
Bill/Coin Meter
Mounting
Grooves
Figure 4 – Battery Hopper
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Pushbutton
The Pushbutton on the Battery Hopper is used for several purposes. It is used primarily to control the
hopper “Dump” feature, but it is also used when configuring the Bill Validator or Coin Acceptor as well as
for clearing some error codes.
For configuration instructions, please refer to the Bill Validator
Configuration or the Coin Acceptor Configuration sections in this manual. An Error Codes section can also
be found in this manual. Coin “Dump” instructions follow below.
Using the Hopper Dump Feature
A coin “Dump” is a way to remove all of the coins/tokens from the hopper without having to remove the
hopper from the machine. During a “Dump,” the hopper’s motor is turned on, and coins are allowed to
dispense continuously until it is either manually stopped or the hopper empties completely.
NOTE: Please be aware of the state-of-charge of the battery when performing a coin dump, and use
caution. During a coin dump, the hopper motor is running continuously, which discharges the battery at a
much faster rate than normal operation of the changer. Do not perform a coin dump using a battery that
is already low, as over-discharging may damage it, shortening its service life.
Dump Procedure
1. Before you begin the coin Dump, open the changer door to give access to the front of the hopper.
2. Place a suitable container in front of the hopper to catch the dispensed coins.
3. Locate the Pushbutton in the top right corner of the hopper. Press and hold the Pushbutton for
approximately four seconds until the hopper motor begins to run and then release it. NOTE: The red
LED should turn ON while the Pushbutton is being held down, and then turn OFF when the dumping
starts.
4. To stop the Dump at any time, press the Pushbutton once. The motor will stop running immediately,
and the Battery Hopper will return to the normal operating mode.
Payout Selection
Unless otherwise specified at the time of ordering, the changer will be configured to dispense four coins
per dollar from the hopper. These can be either U.S. quarters, or tokens valued at $0.25, as long as they
are within the specified size limits detailed in the “Hopper Coin/Token Sizes” section in this manual.
The Battery Hopper can also be configured to dispense one coin per dollar. These also can be either U.S.
$1 coins, or tokens valued at $1.00, as long as they are within the specified size limits detailed in the
“Hopper Coin/Token Sizes” section in this manual. To change the payout, locate the connector on the
right side of the hopper through the vertical slot cut out of the plastic sidewall. Reposition the shunt, or
jumper, onto the bottom two pins of the connector, as seen in Figure 5 below. NOTE: If there is no shunt
installed on the hopper’s side connector, the payout will default to four coins per dollar.
Standard Electronics
Shunt/Jumper
Shunt/Jumper
with Handle
4 Coins
1 Coin
Per Dollar Per Dollar
Figure 5 – Side Connector
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Functional Description
There are three primary parts inside of the AC401 changer. These are the Bill Validator or Coin Acceptor,
the Battery Hopper, and the Battery. The battery is a 12V Sealed Lead-Acid (SLA) type, and it powers the
changer’s complete operation. The Battery Hopper holds the coins and dispenses them during a
transaction. The Circuit Board that controls the entire machine is also located inside the hopper. The Bill
Validator scans the incoming bills to determine if they are authentic and to identify their denominations.
It can accept $1, $5, $10, and $20 bills, but it will only accept $1s and $5s by default; the rest are
“disabled.” Please refer to the “Bill Validator Configuration” section in this manual to change the bill
acceptance. The Coin Acceptor works the same way by examining the incoming coins for both authenticity
and value. To change the coins that are accepted, please refer to the “Coin Acceptor Configuration”
section in this manual.
AC401: A typical changing operation begins with a bill being inserted into the Bill Validator. As the bill
enters the validator’s front bezel, a sensor detects it, and the system is powered up. Approximately one
second later, after the validator has finished its internal powering-up procedure, the bill will be drawn into
the acceptor to be examined for authenticity. The power-up procedure is fast enough that a bill should be
able to enter the front bezel, trigger the sensor, and continue uninterrupted straight into the validator for
processing.
Once the bill has been “validated,” or deemed genuine, the validator sends the proper number of
electronic pulses for the denomination accepted to the Battery Hopper. The hopper reads the pulses,
increments the Bill Meter, and then turns on the motor to begin dispensing coins. As they exit, the coins
pass an optical sensor and are counted. When the correct number of coins have been dispensed from the
hopper according to the current payout selection, the motor is turned off. Shortly afterward, if the sensor
in the validator’s front bezel has detected no further bills, the validator will be powered down in order to
prolong battery life.
AC401-COIN: A typical changing operation begins with the Coin Door being lifted. A sensor detects when
this occurs, and the system is powered up. A coin is then inserted into the slot on the front of the machine
to the right of the Coin Door. The coin is directed into the Coin Acceptor, where it is examined for
authenticity and value. If it is deemed genuine, it will be allowed to fall straight down through the
acceptor into the metal Coin Box. If it is either a coin not accepted by the machine or any other “slug” or
foreign object, the Coin Acceptor will divert it through its reject chute to the external Coin Cup for return
to the customer. The power-up procedure is fast enough that a coin inserted immediately after the door is
lifted should be able to be processed properly by the Coin Acceptor.
Once a valid coin has been accepted, the Coin Acceptor sends the proper number of electronic pulses,
according to its denomination, to the Battery Hopper. The hopper reads the pulses, increments the Bill
Meter, and then turns on the motor to begin dispensing coins. As they exit, the coins pass an optical
sensor and are counted. When the correct number of coins have been dispensed from the hopper
according to the current payout selection, the motor is turned off. Shortly afterward, if the Coin Door has
been allowed to reclose, the Coin Acceptor will be powered down in order to prolong battery life.
Error Codes
The red LED located at the top of the front side of the Battery Hopper indicates the changer’s status
through the use of flash codes. While the machine is working properly, the LED Indicator will deliver a
single “heartbeat” flash every 7.5 seconds. When the machine is out-of-service, the LED will flash a
specific number of times in order to indicate the error that occurred. Error Codes are signaled at a rate of
2 flashes per second, and are repeated continually, with a 1.5 second break between repetitions, until
cleared. Please refer to Table 1 for descriptions of all of the LED’s error codes.
Most Error Codes will be cleared automatically, and the machine will return to normal operation once the
error condition is removed. Example: Refilling the hopper while the LOW COINS (2 Flashes) error is
indicated. However, some Error Codes are “latched” by the hopper. To clear these codes, a single press of
the Pushbutton located to the right of the LED is required, in addition to the removal of the error
condition. In Table 1, asterisks (*) denote the Error Codes that require a Pushbutton press for clearing.
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Table 1 – Hopper Error Codes
Red LED
Description
OFF
NO POWER – The Battery Hopper is not receiving any power and is not operational. Please make sure
the hopper is pushed in all the way, and check the battery voltage and all of the harness connections.
“Heartbeat”
1 Flash
NORMAL OPERATION – If the hopper’s LED Indicator is flashing once every 7.5 seconds, the
machine is working properly and is ready for use.
LOW VOLTAGE – The battery voltage is too low. Please recharge the battery.
2 Flashes
LOW COINS – There are not enough coins in the hopper to cover the two metal plates at the bottom
of the hopper’s coin bin. Please add coins to the hopper.
3 Flashes
BLOCKED EXIT SENSOR – The optical sensor located at the hopper’s coin exit is being blocked.
Please inspect the area and remove the blockage.
4 Flashes*
TIME-OUT – An error occurred that prevented coins from being dispensed from the hopper. Please
inspect the hopper for a mechanical problem such as a jammed belt, or for a completely empty hopper
or “bridged” coins in the Coin Bin.
5 Flashes
INCIDENT LIGHT: EXIT SENSOR – Incident light has been detected shining on the hopper’s coin
exit sensor. Please inspect the area and remove any external light source.
6 Flashes
INCIDENT LIGHT: BILL SENSOR – Incident light has been detected shining on the bill sensor
mounted inside the validator’s front bezel. Please inspect the area and remove any external light
source.
7 Flashes*
MOTOR OVER-CURRENT – The motor is drawing excess current. Please inspect the hopper for a
jammed belt, or for a damaged motor, wire, or circuit board.
8 Flashes*
MOTOR UNDER-CURRENT – The motor is drawing insufficient current. Please inspect the hopper for
a disconnected motor, or for a damaged motor, wire, or circuit board.
9 Flashes
BILL SENSOR OBSTRUCTED – The bill sensor mounted inside the validator’s front bezel has been
continually obstructed for over 1 minute. Please inspect the bill entrance and remove any obstruction.
* This error must be cleared by pressing the Pushbutton.
Bill Validator Configuration
Detailed instructions for configuring the Bill Validator can be found in the Bill Validator’s Operation
Manual, which is enclosed in the manila envelope accompanying this manual.
An Operation Manual
may also be downloaded and printed from the Pyramid Technologies, Inc. website at
www.pyramidacceptors.com/support.html. Please read the Validator’s Operation Manual carefully before
attempting to reconfigure the validator.
Presented here are only instructions for filling out the
Configuration Card as well as instructions for what must be done to the Battery Hopper before performing
the procedure.
Before Performing the Configuration Procedure
In order to keep the Bill Validator’s power on during the entire configuration procedure, please perform
the following:
1. Partially insert the filled-out Configuration Card, a dollar bill, or any other piece of paper into the Bill
Validator. Insert it only enough so that the sensor in the front bezel detects it and turns the power on,
but not enough that it gets drawn into the validator.
2. Verify that the validator power is on, as indicated by the flashing green lights on the front, and then
remove the paper.
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3. Press the hopper’s Pushbutton, located in the top right corner of the front side, once. The hopper’s red
Indicator LED should begin blinking at a rate of once per second.
Once this is done, the configuration procedure can be completed. NOTE: The hopper will remain in the
“Power ON” state for only 1 minute, so perform the configuration immediately after entering this mode. If
the validator power turns off in the middle of configuration, it will be unsuccessful and must be
reconfigured from the beginning. To take the hopper out of the “Power ON” state before the minute is up,
press the Pushbutton once again.
Configuration Card Settings
Both the Trilogy and APEX/XLC cards are laid out the same, so make the following selections when filling
out either:
Section 1 – “Pulse” (Trilogy) or “Pulse/Serial” (APEX/XLC)
Section 2 – “1”
Section 3 – “Fast” and “Flashing”
Section 4 – Fill in the ovals for only the bills you want to be enabled; the rest will be disabled
(Bill/Note 1 = $1.00; Bill/Note 2 = $5.00; Bill/Note 3 = $10.00; and Bill/Note 4 = $20.00).
Section 5 – “Low” and “All 4 Ways”
Coin Acceptor Configuration
This section provides the procedure for performing the only three configuration changes that may be
required for the Coin Acceptor.
A Technical Manual with additional details may be downloaded and
printed from the Money Controls website. The pertinent manuals are the “Condor Plus Technical Manual”
(TSP018) and the “Condor Plus/Premier MechTool Manual” (TSP020), which can both be found at
www.moneycontrols.com/support/technical_manuals.asp.
Before Performing Any Configuration Procedures
In order to keep the Coin Acceptor’s power on during the entire configuration procedure, please perform
the following:
1. Lift up the Coin Door on the front door of the AC401-COIN to turn the acceptor’s power on, and then
allow it to reclose.
2. Verify that the Coin Acceptor power is on, as indicated by a lit green LED on its side.
3. Press the hopper’s Pushbutton, located in the top right corner of the front side, once. The hopper’s red
Indicator LED should begin blinking at a rate of once per second.
Once this is done, configuration of the acceptor may proceed. NOTE: The hopper will remain in the
“Power ON” state for only 1 minute, so perform the configuration immediately after entering this mode. If
the Coin Acceptor power turns off in the middle of configuration, it will be unsuccessful and must be
reconfigured from the beginning. To take the hopper out of the “Power ON” state before the minute is up,
press the Pushbutton once again.
To Erase All Currently Programmed Coins/Tokens
1. Turn the Rotary Switch to position 0, and make sure the LED is solid green before proceeding.
2. Press and hold the Program Button until the LED begins to flash yellow, and then release it.
3. With the LED still flashing yellow, turn the Rotary Switch to position 9.
4. Press the Program Button two times, the second time within 0.5 seconds of the first. The LED
should turn red for 1 second, and then return to flashing yellow.
5. Return the Rotary Switch to position 0.
6. Press and hold the Program Button until the LED returns to solid green, and then release it.
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Table 2 –
Condor Plus/Premier Coin
Window Selection
Rotary
Switch
Position
Payout A
Payout B
(1Coin/Dollar)
(4Coins/Dollar)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
4
8
12
16
20
24
28
32
36
40
44
48
(“Window”)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
A
B
C
To Program A Coin/Token For Acceptance
Only ONE coin can be programmed into each “window” of the Coin Acceptor. Use Table 2 to identify the
proper “window” into which to program the coin, based on the desired payout. NOTE: Do not program the
same coin into multiple positions. This will result in the coin being rejected.
1. Make sure the acceptor’s LED is solid green before proceeding.
2. Turn the Rotary Switch to the proper position for the desired payout (refer to Table 2). Examples:
For £1 = 5 x 20p, use position 5, with the hopper payout set to 1 coin per dollar (refer to Figure 5).
For €1 = 2 x 50c, use position 2, with the hopper payout set to 1 coin per dollar (refer to Figure 5).
For £2 = 20 x 10p, use position 5, with the hopper payout set to 4 coins per dollar (refer to Figure 5).
3. Press the Program Button once; the LED should turn solid red.
4. Pass the required number of coins (typically 8) through the acceptor. For best results, use as many
sample coins as possible, rather than just one. When enough coins have been passed, the LED will
begin flashing green. NOTE: If the LED has not begun flashing green by the time 20 coins have been
passed through, the procedure has failed. Press the Program Button once (the LED will return to solid
green), recheck the sample coins, and restart the procedure.
5. Press the Program Button once; the LED should return to solid green.
6. Turn the Rotary Switch to position 0.
To Change the ENABLE Setting to “Low-Enable”
This procedure is usually performed at the American Changer factory, so, under most circumstances, it
will not be required. However, if you are using a Condor Plus/Premier purchased separately (outside of an
AC401 machine), and it is: (A) powering on correctly, (B) programming correctly, and (C) rejects all
coins, then this procedure may be attempted. NOTE: It only needs to be performed once to be effective.
1. Turn the Rotary Switch to position 0, and make sure the LED is solid green before proceeding.
2. Press and hold the Program Button until the LED begins to flash yellow, and then release it.
3. With the LED still flashing yellow, turn the Rotary Switch to position 5.
4. Press the Program Button once; the LED should begin flashing between yellow and green.
5. Turn the Rotary Switch to position C.
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6. Press the Program Button once; the LED should return to flashing yellow only.
7. Return the Rotary Switch to position 0.
8. Press and hold the Program Button until the LED returns to solid green, and then release it.
Bill Validator Maintenance
Both the Trilogy and APEX/XLC Bill Validators are designed to be maintenance free. To keep the validator
in its best possible working order, though, it will require an occasional cleaning. Detailed instructions for
cleaning the Bill Validator can be found in the Bill Validator’s Operation Manual, which is enclosed in the
manila envelope accompanying this manual. An Operation Manual may also be downloaded and printed
from the Pyramid Technologies, Inc. website at www.pyramidacceptors.com/support.html. Please read
the validator’s Operation Manual carefully before attempting to clean the validator.
Coin Acceptor Maintenance
To ensure proper operation of the Condor Plus, the Coin Path area should be cleaned regularly – every
100,000 coins or 3 months, whichever occurs sooner. Dirt, dust, or any other grimy buildup can impair
the Coin Acceptor’s sensors, causing inaccurate discrimination and low acceptance of coins and/or tokens.
To access the Coin Path area, pull down on the top of the debris flap to swing it open by hand (refer to
Figure 6). Use ONLY a cloth dampened with water for cleaning.
Under NO circumstances should any solvent or foam-type cleaner be used!
Coin Path
Debris Flap
Figure 6 – Condor Plus
AC Power Harness Installation
If an “AC Power Harness” was ordered with your AC401 changer, it will be located inside the manila
envelope shipped inside the cabinet, along with the keys and this manual. This harness, American
Changer Part Number AC400.16-H, allows the AC401 to be plugged into an AC electrical outlet, using the
supplied Battery Charger (Standard or Optional), for maintaining the battery at a full charge at all times.
NOTE: DO NOT remove the battery from the changer! The AC401 cannot be powered using the charger
alone. Please use the following instructions to properly install the harness in the changer.
1. Unlock and open the front door of your AC401 or AC401-COIN battery-powered changer.
2. Disconnect the battery from the Main Harness at the white two-position connector located on top of
the battery. The Main Harness runs up the left side of the cabinet to the battery at the top.
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3. Remove the Battery Hopper from the cabinet by sliding it forward slowly, while applying gentle
upward pressure, until it releases.
4. Take the battery down from the bracket in the top left corner, and relocate it in the open area to the
right of the hopper. Install it on the bottom of the cabinet, and push it all the way to the back.
5. Locate the AC Power Harness. Insert the Panel-Mount connector (refer to Figures 7 & 8) into the hole
in the rear of the cabinet from the inside. Make sure that the connector’s Notch is facing upward as it
is inserted through the hole. Gently push it until it ‘snaps’ into place, with its two barbs “grabbing” the
outside rear of the panel. Wiggle it a little bit to ensure that it is locked in place.
Notch
Panel-Mount Conn.
Female Conn.
Male Conn.
Figure 7 – AC400.16-H
AC Power Harness
Figure 8 – Panel-Mount Conn.
6. Reroute the Main Harness’ white, 2-position battery connector (disconnected in step 2) underneath the
green metal plate upon which the hopper sits, toward the battery on the right.
7. Connect this battery connector to the Female connector of the AC Power Harness (refer to Figure 7).
8. Next, reinstall the hopper. The hopper has mounting grooves on its underside that match up with the
keyed pattern cut along the sides of the green hopper plate. Position the hopper on top of the plate,
and maneuver it until it drops down. Slide it backwards until it stops and the hopper plate’s connector
inserts into the hopper’s 12-pin connector.
9. Finally, connect the Male connector of the AC Power Harness (refer to Figure 7) to the white twoposition connector located on top of the battery. This will power-up the system.
NOTES
•
After performing this procedure, either of the supplied battery chargers can be plugged directly into
the rear of the changer (refer to Figure 9) to maintain the battery while the machine is operating
normally.
•
DO NOT connect a discharged battery this way in order to recharge it while inside the cabinet. Always
fully recharge a discharged battery BEFORE installing it inside the AC401.
Figure 9 – Applying AC Power
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SECTION B
PARTS LIST
PARTS LIST FOR THE AC401/AC401-COIN CHANGERS
Main Parts
AC4041
AC400.3
AC9024
AC9024-STKR
AC9028
AC2066.3
AC2066.3ST
AC400.4
AC401-OPTCH
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ACC Battery Hopper
12V 12 amp Battery for AC401
Trilogy Bill Validator, Stackerless
XLC Bill Validator, Stacker, $1 & $5 only
APEX Bill Validator, Stacker, $1 – $20
Condor Plus Coin Acceptor, Std./Euro
Condor Plus Coin Acceptor, GB
Std. Battery Charger, 120V Only
Optional Battery Charger, Universal Input
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Lexan Front Door Decal
Coin Cup
Cam Lock & Keys
Screw-In T-Handle
Lock & Keys (for T-Handle)
Lock Bracket Assy. & Other Cabinet Parts
Coin Box
Bill Box
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Battery Hopper rev. 1 Trilogy Harness
Battery Hopper rev. 1 APEX/XLC Harness
Battery Hopper rev. 1 Condor Plus Harness
AC401 Std. Battery Charger Harness
AC401 Battery Terminal Harness with Fuse
AC401 Coin Door Sensor with Harness
AC Power Harness
Cabinet Parts
AC4082
AC1013-M
AC3080
AC5080
AC1093
CALL
CALL
CALL
Harnesses
AC401-BHH
AC401-APH
AC401-CPH
AC401.9-H
AC401.11-H
AC401.3-H
AC400.16-H
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