Table of Contents Safety Segment........................5 1. General Information ....................... 7 Introduction to Merlin IV ...............................7 Merlin IV Features ................................7 Vender Identifi cation ...............................8 Voltage Requirements ..............................9 2. Vender Component Explanation ................. 10 Vender Control Board (including pinouts) ........................10 Low Voltage Transformer .............................15 Delivery Chute Sensor ..............................16...
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Table of Contents (continued) 4. Vend Cycle ........................37 Stand by Condition ...............................37 Establishing Credit ................................37 Valid Selection ................................37 Vend Sequence ................................37 Product Delivery ................................37 Column Sequencing ..............................37 Sold Out ..................................37 Resetting Sold Out Selections ............................37 5. Vender Maintenance ....................38 General Maintenance ..............................38 Using The Vender’s Error Code System ........................39 Error Codes ...................................39...
SECTION I: ELECTRICAL HAZARDS SAFETY GENERAL ADVICE Royal Vendors is committed to safety with all of our Careless or improper handling of electrical circuits can product designs. We are committed to notifying the user result in injury or death. Anyone installing, repairing,...
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CLEANING SECTION OF MANUAL FOR SUGGESTED CLEANING METHODS. IF WATER CONTAMINATION OF ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS IS SUSPECTED, USE QUALIFIED ELECTRICAL TESTING EQUIPMENT AND TEST METHODS TO ASSURE THAT VENDER IS NOT A HAZARD BEFORE APPLYING POWER FOR ANY REASON. Merlin IV Service and Parts Manual...
Section 1. General Information General Information INTRODUCTION TO MERLIN IV MERLIN IV FEATURES The MERLIN IV can and bottle vender is capable of vending most packages. It uses an electronic control • Field proven, reliable impact delivery sensor detects board to manage vending operations. This control board the vend to cancel vend cycle.
• The fi rst four numbers represent the year the vender was produced. Your MERLIN IV vending machine can be easily • The fi fth and sixth numbers represent the week within identifi ed by taking note of the following three items: the year the vender was produced.
E. The vender’s serial number F. The vender’s control board revision number (if concerning a board or programming) It is also very important to have all of the information about your problem available when you call. Merlin IV Service and Parts Manual...
The control board issues instructions (and / or pinouts) voltage) to: LED display Your MERLIN IV vender is equipped with a main control Vend motor (only when vend motor is to run) board which is responsible for most vender operations. Refrigeration relay (for use with electronic...
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P11 DEX 1 EEPROM Chip White Decal (software revision) Pins MODE Figure 2.1. Merlin IV control board layout and EEPROM location. MERLIN IV CONTROL BOARD Standard LED Display Interface (Position P1): The four WIRE FUNCTION (4) wire harnesses connecting to this pinout travel from...
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YLW / WHITE VEND MOTOR #9 NOT USED ORNG / WHITE VEND MOTOR #10 BR / WHITE VEND MOTOR #11 BLUE / WHITE VEND MOTOR #12 BLACK VEND MOTOR COMMON (Source) GRN / YLW GROUND Merlin IV Service and Parts Manual...
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RECEIVE DATA (TIP) WIRE FUNCTION WHITE VMC RECEIVE / DEX NUMBER COLOR TRANSMIT DATA BLACK TEMP. SENSOR 5 VOLT (RING) DC SUPPLY GREEN DEX COMMON WHITE TEMP. SENSOR SIGNAL TEMP. SENSOR 5 VOLT RETURN TO COMMON Merlin IV Service and Parts Manual...
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2, 3, 4, 6 or 7. WIRE FUNCTION NUMBER COLOR 24 VDC HEATER RELAY COMPRESSOR RELAY FAN RELAY FAN RELAY OUT FLUORESCENT LIGHT RELAY IMPULSE COUNTER 24 VDC Merlin IV Service and Parts Manual...
Section 2. Vender Component Explanation LOW VOLTAGE TRANSFORMER Note: Merlin IV venders made before run 1476 use an internal fuse in the transformer. (Run 1476 and after will have a fuse between the transformer and the control board) 1. Check the power going into the transformer at the connected red and black wires.
Next, turn the adjustment screw counterclockwise 1/4 turn to decrease sensitivity. Test vend all columns. If still dry- vending, turn the adjustment screw an additional 1/4 turn counterclockwise until proper adjustment is made. Merlin IV Service and Parts Manual...
The condenser and evaporator coil have aluminum fi ns attached to effectively increase their heat exchange surfaces. Merlin IV Service and Parts Manual...
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CONDENSOR Tube disable the refrigeration relay, thus killing power to the refrigeration Drier unit. Evaporator Condensor Fan Motor Fan Motor Suction Discharge Accumulator Legend COMPRESSOR Direction of Refrigerant Flow Figure 2.2. Refrigeration System Flow Merlin IV Service and Parts Manual...
For detailed information on any of the credit for proper grounding. If the unit is removed from peripherals, refer to the separate operation and service the vender, an electrocution hazard exists. manual provided by the peripheral’s manufacturer. Merlin IV Service and Parts Manual...
As you will see, after you are able to program one The MERLIN IV vender must be programmed correctly or two modes, you will be able to use similar procedures for it to operate properly.
Set Vending Depth: Used to program vending depth per selection. Confi gurations Mode: Used to set vender options. Return to Sales: Used to return to the sales (greeting) mode (if Con 2 is set to “0”). Merlin IV Service and Parts Manual...
Confi gurations Mode is set to allow the individual counters to be reset, the individual counters will reset upon reading at least one of them and closing the vender’s main door (actuating the vender’s door switch). Merlin IV Service and Parts Manual...
$00.00. A decimal will be displayed in the appropriate position. Using <up> or <down> will cycle through each selection. If <exit> is pressed anytime during this operation, the controller will return to the “FrEE” prompt. Merlin IV Service and Parts Manual...
From “tESt”, pressing <down> will take you to desired. “Eror”. Pressing <up> will take you to “PriC”. Note: Test vends will not affect cash or sale counters. Merlin IV Service and Parts Manual...
Hand Held Computer, you will enter “PriC.” Pressing <up> will take you to “SdEP.” at “CStS.” If <up> or <down> is pressed at this point, you will be allowed to cycle through all space-to-sales settings. Merlin IV Service and Parts Manual...
With Confi gurations Mode the MERLIN IV vender, you have a choice of either single or double depth for each selection. It is necessary This mode is used to set vender options...
From “rtn”, pressing Note: If you are using the “tUFL,” you must use the Coin <down> will take you to “Con”. Pressing <up> will take Payout Mode to pay out coins. you to “CASH”. Merlin IV Service and Parts Manual...
“dSAL,” the controller will enter the Discounted Sales Counter Mode. The display will fl ash “SALE” and the total amount of discounted sales made by the vender. This can be shown in two sets of four digits (as Merlin IV Service and Parts Manual...
1. Version 67100-3 and after, the LED will display “No Sale till XXXX” (where the X’s represent the time set for the timer). 2. Version 67100-2 and prior, the LED will show the greeting and “Sold Out”. Merlin IV Service and Parts Manual...
From “SEtd,” pressing <down> will take you to year, with the fi rst two numbers of the year fl ashing “hour.” Pressing <up> will take you to “StOP.” (example: 20.07). Pressing <up> or <down> allows Merlin IV Service and Parts Manual...
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If set to “0,” the time will not be displayed “Lt-2”... “Off” ON time for illumination (ballast lighting) during the greeting. Pressing <home> at any time during the process will save changes and return Merlin IV Service and Parts Manual...
“FriG” prompt. Press <up> to routine. Upon entry into this routine, the display proceed to the next prompt, “PAS.” will show “ALL,” representing every day of the week. Pressing <up> or <down> will rotate through Merlin IV Service and Parts Manual...
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3 to 24. Pressing <exit> at this point If <enter> is pressed at the “dSP” prompt, the will save the currently displayed setting and return controller will display “dSPX,” where X will be ‘0’ if you to the “dFSt” prompt. Merlin IV Service and Parts Manual...
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Fahrenheit (factory setting) or “C” for Celsius. CnPr Compressor relay test Pressing <exit> at any time during this process will save any change and return you to the beginning of the degree system function where the display shows Merlin IV Service and Parts Manual...
Language Setting Mode LAnG within any relay test mode will allow you to return The MERLIN IV vender gives you the to the relay test mode menu (where the display will opportunity to set vending messages, show the name of the relay menu you were just in).
2 above). If <home> is pressed at any time during this operation, the controller will return to the “SALE” display. From “SALE,” pressing <down> will take you to “Eror.” Pressing <up> will take you to “rtn” (if present). Merlin IV Service and Parts Manual...
As the next can vends, the control board will cycle the vend “sold-out” upon pressing the select button (either before or motor to pick up another load of product. This allows a after reaching a vend price). Merlin IV Service and Parts Manual...
Also, the condenser and evaporator motors do not require any lubrication. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE: To prevent bodily injury or damage to the electronics, NEVER plug or unplug any electrical connectors with power applied to the vender. Merlin IV Service and Parts Manual...
Using the Vender’s Error Code System The MERLIN IV vender has a built-in error code diagnostic system that will help you troubleshoot and solve problems. This system is best used in conjunction with the Troubleshooting Section which follows this page. The error codes shown below consist of two codes: a main error and a detailed error.
Troubleshooting Use the following section to troubleshoot your MERLIN IV vender in the event you have a problem in one of the following areas: power, acceptance (coin or bill), vending, or refrigeration. Although we have added what we felt are the most encountered problems, your specifi...
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(may be set to single depth). section of this manual. NOTE: “SdEP” is always set by selection number. Check the vend motor to ensure the Mechanical error. gearing within it is okay. If not, replace the vend motor. Merlin IV Service and Parts Manual...
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Door switch not working. is found, replace the door switch. If not, check for voltage (5 VDC) at the door switch’s pinout on the control board. If no voltage is found there, replace the control board. Merlin IV Service and Parts Manual...
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20 seconds for the board to “Out of Order” on the LED. Corrupted control board. reset. Reprogram the control board. If the problem reappears or the board cannot be reprogrammed, replace the control board. Merlin IV Service and Parts Manual...
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Wait for the delay after the door is closed Wait to see if the unit comes on. If not, (5 to 10 minutes). replace the control board. Merlin IV Service and Parts Manual...
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Check to make sure water can freely fl ow Drain tube clogged. through the drain tube. Cut-in / cut-out set too low. Increase “Cuti” / “Cuto.” Refrigeration unit low on coolant. Replace refrigeration unit. Merlin IV Service and Parts Manual...
Low-voltage circuits are affected by harness connec- tions, insulation, line noise, polarity, and ground. • The meter is not an option when checking low-volt- age circuits. 24 VAC TRANSFORMER Figure 6.1 - Power Supply Merlin IV Service and Parts Manual...
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WHITE (24 VDC) BROWN (NEUTRAL) BLACK (RX) RED (TX) GREEN (NEUTRAL) Figure 6.3 - MDB Harness 5 VDC CHUTE SENSOR BLACK GROUND GROUND Figure 6.2 - LED Harness Figure 6.4 - Chute Sensor Harness Merlin IV Service and Parts Manual...
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WHITE (NEUTRAL) BLACK N.O. (FREE VEND SWITCH) DOOR (NO VEND SWITCH) SWITCH (OPTIONS SWITCH) BROWN PURPLE (5 VDC DOOR SWITCH) Figure 6.5 - Select Switch Harness Figure 6.7 - Door Switch / Options Harness Merlin IV Service and Parts Manual...
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Figure 6.9 - Temperature Sensor Harness 24 VDC ZX6 (LIGHTS NEUTRAL) ZX4 (EVAPORATOR FAN NEUTRAL) REFRIGERATION RELAY ZX3 / RED (REFRIGERATION NEUTRAL) ZX2 (HEATER NEUTRAL) WHITE ZX1 / BLACK (24 VDC) Figure 6.10 - Environmental Control Harness Merlin IV Service and Parts Manual...
Section 7. Exploded Views and Part Numbers Control Board and Wiring L.E.D. DISPLAY TO COIN CHANGER, VALIDATOR, etc. TO VEND MOTORS & DOOR SWITCH TO IN-LINE FILTER Merlin IV Service and Parts Manual...
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- Evaporator Fan ..........................842623 Refrigeration Relay, New Style (4-prong) ..................836130 - Old Style (6-prong) ........................836065 Transformer Assembly ........................842147 Merlin IV Harness, Transformer and Fuse to Board ............... 842210 Fusebox Assembly.......................... 842219 LED Display ............................ 836012 MDB Harness ..........................842116 •...
Section 7. Exploded Views and Part Numbers Port Assembly Merlin IV Service and Parts Manual...
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Port Trim ............................815019 Port Trim (Wide Port) ........................815249 Sign ............................SEE NOTE Port Spacer ............................. 815020 Port Spacer (Wide Port) ........................815248 Port Body W/A, Merlin IV Narrow Venders ..................273510 ..................Wide Port W/A, CDC 303510 ...................
Section 7. Exploded Views and Part Numbers Inner Door Assembly Merlin IV Service and Parts Manual...
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Inner Door Hinge, Bottom ....................... 010550 Self Tapping 1/4 - 20 X 1” ......................901003 • Space to Sales Decal M-IV (10 column vender) ................931301 • Space to Sales Decal M-IV (12 column vender) ................931302 Merlin IV Service and Parts Manual...
Section 7. Exploded Views and Part Numbers Evaporator Fan Motor Assembly Merlin IV Service and Parts Manual...
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Well Nut, #8-32 ..........................905026 Fan Mounting Bracket........................231005 Sems Screw, #8-32 x 3/8 .........................901011 Evaporator Fan Motor Assembly CCW (includes Items 1-9) ............303121 SmartFan Evaporator Fan Assembly (200211 and after) ............... 231060 Merlin IV Service and Parts Manual...
Section 7. Exploded Views and Part Numbers Vend Mechanism Assembly (prior to 200422XX00001) Merlin IV Service and Parts Manual...
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1/8” Rivet ............................908002 Screw, #8-32x3/8” ..........................901011 Rod Retainer........................... 256714 Rotor Rod ............................803035 Vend Motor, Merlin IV (Black) ......................839031 -1618 and Before (White) ....................... 839029 Rotor, Merlin IV ..........................815305 Front Rotor Bearing ........................915156 Rear Rotor Bearing ......................... 915222 Product Retainer, Left (79”...
Section 7. Exploded Views and Part Numbers Miscellaneous Assemblies affafds affafds affafds affafds affafdsaffafdsaffafdsa ffafdsaffafds Rear View of Vender Merlin IV Service and Parts Manual...
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Caster Kit Assembly, Heavy Duty M-IV ..................... 256130 • Mesh Cabinet Back (Wide) ........................141001 -Narrow ..............................258004 • Steel Cabinet Back (Wide) ........................010215 -Steel Narrow ............................258005 • Drain Hose Clip ............................906025 Merlin IV Service and Parts Manual...
- 8 Sel N..............268510 Left Side Trim 79” W ..........032505 - 72” .................019507 Top Trim W ..............032504 - Narrow ..............044513 Bottom Trim Wide ............032504 - Narrow ..............044514 Right Side Trim 79” Wide .........032506 - 72” .................019508 Merlin IV Service and Parts Manual...
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Left Vandal Panel, 79” (Specify color) ................... 141002 Left Vandal Panel, 72” (Specify color) ................... 142001 • Christmas Tree ..........................916009 NOTE: There are various parts. Please specify model and serial number at the time of order Merlin IV Service and Parts Manual...
Section 7. Exploded Views and Part Numbers Select Panel Assembly, Rear Merlin IV Service and Parts Manual...
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Transformer Cover .......................... 010063 Self Tapping Screw, #8-32x3/8” ...................... 901002 Ballast, Slimline ..........................838002 • Splash Guard (protects selection switches)..................815303 NOTE: There are various parts. Please specify model and serial number at the time of order. Merlin IV Service and Parts Manual...
Section 7. Exploded Views and Part Numbers RVMC/RVCD Vandal Resistant Door (CDC) Rear Merlin IV Service and Parts Manual...
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Button, Coin Return Lever ......................803031 Nut #8-32 ............................905001 T-Handle Brace ..........................141513 T-Handle Housing ........................... 812190 • Coin Return Lever Assembly non-CDC ..................141524 * Denotes a color must be specifi ed. Merlin IV Service and Parts Manual...
Section 7. Exploded Views and Part Numbers RVMC/RVCD Center Door Changer Vault COIN MECH L.E.D. DISPLAY DETAIL "B" DETAIL "A" Merlin IV Service and Parts Manual...
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Panel Strap ............................. 010531 Control Board..........................836134 Hopper Mounting Bracket ....................... 161515 Transformer Assembly, MIV ......................842147 Merlin IV Harness, Transformer and Fuse to Board ............... 842210 Fuse, 3.0 ............................942111 Select Panel Plate .......................... 161512 Port Body Welded Assembly- WP ....................303510 Changer Vault Welded Assembly - WP...................
Section 7. Exploded Views and Part Numbers Port Assembly, Dr Pepper Vision 4 Merlin IV Service and Parts Manual...
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Port Trim - WP ..........................815249 Can Stop ............................273508 Anti-Foaming Label......................... 931355 Nut 1/4-20 ............................905002 Carriage Bolt 1/4-20x1/2”........................ 901007 Screw #8-32x3/8”..........................901011 NOTE: There are various parts. Please specify model and serial number at the time of order. Merlin IV Service and Parts Manual...
Section 7. Exploded Views and Part Numbers Door Assembly Front, Dr Pepper Vision 4 Merlin IV Service and Parts Manual...
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Self Drilling Screw #8x1/2”......................902004 Top Door Bushing ........................... 803003 Nut 1/4-20 ............................905002 T-Bolt 1/4-20x1” ..........................901037 NOTE: There are various parts. Please specify model and serial number at the time of order. Merlin IV Service and Parts Manual...
Section 7. Exploded Views and Part Numbers Coin Insert Assembly Front, Dr Pepper Vision 4 Merlin IV Service and Parts Manual...
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T-Handle Assembly, Vision 4 ......................812277 NOTE #1: There are various parts. Please specify model and serial number at the time of order. NOTE #2: This part is not available individually. It must be ordered as an assembly. Merlin IV Service and Parts Manual...
Section 7. Exploded Views and Part Numbers CI Rear & Button Panel Assembly, Dr Pepper Vision 4 Merlin IV Service and Parts Manual...
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Flavor Card Strap, DP ........................242536 • Select Button Assembly, Complete (includes #22-#25) ..............242580 • Button Lever Assembly (Includes #9-#13) ..................161594 NOTE: There are various parts. Please specify model and serial number at the time of order. Merlin IV Service and Parts Manual...
Section 7. Exploded Views and Part Numbers Flat Horizontal Display, Door Front Merlin IV Service and Parts Manual...
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Port Spacer, Wide Port ........................815248 Trim, Bottom Side ........................... 032806 Trim, Right Side ..........................019508 Carriage Bolt 1/4-20 x 1/2”......................901007 Price Label Strip - Top ........................278512 Price Label Strip - Bottom ....................... 278515 Merlin IV Service and Parts Manual...
Section 7. Exploded Views and Part Numbers Flat Horizontal Display, Door Rear SELECT BUTTON ASSEMBLY Button Panel (p/n 278502) (mounted in door weld ass’y) Sign - Center / Flat Display (p/n 278508) Merlin IV Service and Parts Manual...
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Washer, Select Button ......................not available Nut, Select Button ........................not available Switch Holder .......................... not available Complete Button Assembly (items 27, 28, 29, 30)................816016 Switch, Miniature ..........................835001 Coin Box W/A ..........................010580 Merlin IV Service and Parts Manual...
Section 7. Exploded Views and Part Numbers Flat Horizontal Display, Select Panel Merlin IV Service and Parts Manual...
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Nut 1/4-20 ............................905002 Lever Stop ............................141514 T-Handle Brace ..........................141513 Lock Cylinder Cover ........................161532 Screw #8-18 x 1/2”.......................... 902004 Control Board Cover ........................141903 Control Board..........................836134 PC Board Spacer ..........................916027 Merlin IV Service and Parts Manual...
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