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S.E.M. CTX MDB Tester PRO User Manual

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Version 1.6
December 2014
P/N: I01160

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  • Page 1 Version 1.6 December 2014 P/N: I01160...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Introduction..................3 In what countries can I use my CTX MDB Tester? ......3 Description ..................4 Getting started ..................5 Getting finished .................. 5 System ....................6 System parameters ................6 Price programming ................6 Payout level ..................7 Cashless address ................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    A small carrying case is available in option. The CTX MDB Tester PRO offers a unique 4 x 20 blue LCD display capable of sending messages more readable instead of a simple abbre- viation.

  • Page 4: Description

    Description Your CTX MDB Tester PRO comes with a "V" MDB harness. This is the only thing you need to make your tester functioning as it takes its power from the MDB connector in the machine. If you are using your tester in a workshop where machines are not always available, a power supply is required.

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Getting started There are two ways of capturing the power to feed your new CTX MDB Tester PRO. Either you connect it into the MDB port of the vending machine or, if you do not have a machine available, you can use the optional power transformer available from SEM.

  • Page 6: System

    System The System button gives you access to special functions which are:  System parameters  Audit  Print audit System parameters Version 1.5 of the CTX Vending Tester has now more submenus than the previous versions. Prices programming This is where you will set the vend price of the three selections for simulation purposes.

  • Page 7: Payout Level

    Payout level Payout level refers to how the coin changer handles the change payout. You can choose between level 2 and 3. Basically, if you are not familiar with that, it is simply the way the coin changer will handle the change remittance.

  • Page 8: Audit

    Audit The audit gives the coin inventory of the last (or current) coin changer under test and the sales done in simulation mode. Details of the audit will vary according configuration of the connected MDB device(s). The audit is available only if you have done some sales with the CTX. If no sales took place since the last power up, the display will prompt No sale made since the last power up.

  • Page 9: Print Audit

    Print audit If you have the small optional serial printer, you can print the audit here. You can also make a virtual print using Windows' Hyperterminal func- tion, XP and older. (Set parameters at 9600, N, 8, 1 plus carriage re- turn) Requires cable # A03330 from SEM.
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  • Page 11: Testing An Mdb Device

    Testing an MDB device The new CTX MDB Tester PRO can test multiple types of MDB de- vices. At the time of printing, the following types are certified testable. Cash devices: Coinco 9302 CGX & GX series Coinco Global Series...

  • Page 12: Starting The Test

    Starting the test... To start testing your MDB device, simply connect it to the MDB har- ness of the tester and select Manual. The detection screen will show Depending the type of MDB device under test, the message varies. After that, the display will indicate the type of device detected and a series of functions will be attached to the side buttons.

  • Page 13: List Of Error Messages Coming From An Mdb Coin Changer

    List of messages coming from an MDB Coin Changer The first line of the display is for messages sent by the device. The error message is sent only when the device is performing an action. On stand-by, the device is always sending its type (i.e. changer level 2).
  • Page 14 Defective sensors A high level sensor is activated while the low is not. Either a defective top sensor or a foreign object stuck at the top of the tube. Usually, this message will be visible after a payout of the tube having the error.

  • Page 15: Accept Line Test

    Accept line test One test you MUST also perform is to disable the Accept Line on the tester and insert big and small coins. All coins MUST be rejected when the accept line if OFF. If it does not come out of the changer, it means the return path of the changer is jammed.

  • Page 16: List Of Error Messages Coming From An Mdb Bill Acceptor

    List of messages coming from an MDB Bill Acceptor Connect your bill acceptor in the proper connector. Note that your bill acceptor has a "V" harness just like the MDB tester. Connect the male part of the "V" coming from the bill acceptor to the female side of the "V"...
  • Page 17 Bill returned The bill has been returned because you pressed on the reject button. Defective motor The motor pulling the bill is defective. Invalid escrow req. Stack or reject command cannot be performed as the bill is already in bill box. Not available This option is not available with this type of bill acceptor.
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  • Page 19: Status

    Status The tester has a very interesting function called Status. This button gives you the internal configuration of the MDB device currently con- nected. Of course, the configuration will be different from one device to the other. It is however, a very useful tool. Some of those configurations are visible below: Coin changers Bill acceptors...

  • Page 20: Simulator Modes

    Simulator Modes The CTX MDB Tester PRO offers you two simulation modes: VMC Simulator and MDB Peripheral Simulator. The VMC Simulator will transform your tester into a vending machine offering you three pro- grammable selections. You can change the price of those selection as you have seen it on page 6 of this manual.
  • Page 21 Please note that some MDB devices may take more than 7 seconds to respond. The CTX has a default value set at 7 seconds. By pressing and holding the VMC Simulator button, it sets this delay inoperative. Insert coins or bills or cards. The amount inserted will be visible on the top right corner of the display.
  • Page 22 Testing a machine with the Peripheral simulator. The CTX enables you to test your VMC (Vending Machine Controller) by transforming your tester into either a coin changer, a bill acceptor or a card reader. Upon activation of the Peripheral Simulator, the machine will send the information to the tester as to which MDB devices it can poll as you can see in the following three screen shots.
  • Page 23 If you select Cash, the following display will then become visible. Each time you press on value key, this amount will be sent to the machine and the display of the machine will show the entire amount. For exam- ple, if you press on $0.25 and $1, the machine display will show $1.25. You can decide to press on Escrow to cancel the transaction or you can make a selection in the machine.
  • Page 24 to restrict the access to some selections according a maximum quantity of that product, a schedule, or whatever reason. That restriction is based on the selection ID returned by the VMC to the cashless device. That Selection ID number is provided to you so that you can build your restrictions rules using the CTX.

  • Page 25: Tuning Mode

    Tuning Mode The tuning mode is a special function enabling you to calibrate or tune your MDB device, providing the device allows it. In tuning mode, the CTX only sends the power to the CTX. There is no communication at all between both the CTX and the MDB device.

  • Page 26: Personal Notes

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  • Page 27 CT3 Vending Tester MDB Converters Upgrade Kit for SCM Change Machines Smart Card System Network Cashless System...
  • Page 28 Made in Canada by S.E.M. Inc. 3610, Valiquette St., St. Laurent, QC, Canada, H4S 1X8 Tel. 514-334-7569 Toll Free 1-888-334-7569 Fax: 514-334-5922 www.sem.ca info@sem.ca F:\projets\CTX_EN_instruction_manual_v1-5.pub & pdf The S.E.M. Team is very proud of this new CTX. We have put in it all our knowledge and experience. We always appreciate hearing from our customers.

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