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Issue 1.2 – January 2005 This document is the copyright of Money Controls Ltd and may not be reproduced in part or in total by any means, electronic or otherwise, without the written permission of Money Controls Ltd. Money Controls Ltd does not accept liability for any errors or omissions contained within this document.
While the C120S is inactive, it enters a low power mode. A coin entered into the system or a message sent over the serial interface causes the C120S to power up, validate the coin or process the message, then return to the low power mode.
36mJ max @ 5.0v Note:- for some coins, this energy budget may be exceeded. The specified figure will be achieved for 90% of the coins capable of qualification on this product. Money Controls 2005. All rights reserved. Page 5 of 15...
External connection is by means of a 10 way (dual row 2x5 way) header on a 0.1” pitch. Connector recess is polarised for use with industry standard IDC headers and ribbon cable:- Figure 1: C120S Serial Connector Table 3: C120S Serial Interface...
The Ready Signal is bi-directional. It is used to indicate to the Host controller that there is a message waiting from the C120S. The C120S will stay powered up until the Host controller polls and acknowledges the message or a time out occurs. It is also used to wake up the C120S when the Host controller wishes to send a message to the coin mech.
4.3. Acceptance Rates The C120S is capable of accepting coins at a rate of two coins per second on “normal” round coins. Coins entered at faster rates may be rejected due to 2 close coin errors, which may jeopardise the 88% coin acceptance rate.
C120S Technical Manual TSP093.doc Issue 1.2 – January 2005 4.5. Coin Sizes The C120S accepts the following range of coin or token dimensions which is believed to cover at least 95% of the world's coinage : Table 4: Coin Sizes Diameter: 15.0 - 33.0 mm...
ISTA - Drop test procedure 1A Packaged compression:- ISTA - Static compression test, Method B Installed vibration:- IEC 68-2-6, Fc Installed shock:- IEC 68-2-27, Ea 5.5. Time – No limited life components fitted Money Controls 2005. All rights reserved. Page 11 of 15...
Host Controller deactivates /READY Coin acceptor enters IDLE mode The Host controller may instigate a data transfer if certain data has changed e.g. the C120S has been replaced which will comprise a series of messages as below: Money Controls 2005. All rights reserved.
Host Controller, which may be PC based. This information includes data necessary for the coin prediction, along with credit code, window position etc. 6.7. Field re-programming Field reprogramming (Flash) via ccTools (when available) Money Controls 2005. All rights reserved. Page 13 of 15...
Servicing The C120S mountings are such that it may be exchanged or installed rapidly without the need for adjustment or the use of special tools. The only routine maintenance required is the cleaning of dirt etc. from the coin pathways. The C120S opens easily for cleaning without the use of special tools.
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This manual is intended only to assist the reader in the use of this product and therefore Money Controls shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever arising form the use of any information or particulars in, or any incorrect use of the product.
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