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American Changer
AC401-2
Installation,
Operation, and
Service Manual
Changing the Industry℠
Installers & Service Technicians
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American Changer
1400 N.W. 65th Place, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309
Tel (954) 917 -3009 • Fax (954) 917 -3079
www.americanchanger.com www.hoffmanmint.com
©2016 American Changer
Manual AC401-2 082516
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Summary of Contents for American Changer Corp. AC401-2
- Page 1 Keep this manual in a safe place to provide to any service technicians working on this machine. American Changer 1400 N.W. 65th Place, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309 Tel (954) 917 -3009 • Fax (954) 917 -3079 www.americanchanger.com www.hoffmanmint.com ©2016 American Changer Manual AC401-2 082516...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Section 1 – Product Overview 1.1 – Machine Specifications…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 1.2 – Warranty Information………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 1.3 – Machine Safety………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Section 2 – Setup & Installation 2.1 – Setup………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2.2 – Mounting Instructions………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Section 3 – Operational Overview 3.1 – Component Description………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 3.2 –... -
Page 4: Section 1 - Product Overview
Section 1 – Product Overview 1.1 – Machine Specifications Operating Voltage 12VDC Power Consumption 120 Watts Max Operating Temperature 0°F to 120°F / -18°C to 49°C Battery Type Sealed Lead-Acid Battery Life 4-6 weeks on full charge Cabinet Dimensions 14.25”W x 22.73”H x 12.5”D 36.2cm W x 57.72cm H x 31.75cm D Machine Dry Weight 62 lbs / 28.12 kg... -
Page 5: Machine Safety
Section 1.3 – Machine Safety Your safety and the safety of others are very important to American Changer. We have provided important safety messages in this manual and on your machine. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is a safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. - Page 6 Important Safety Instructions DANGER: To reduce the risks of severe injury WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, secure the machine to a stable structure. disconnect all electrical power to the machine before servicing. NOTICE: For indoor use only. NOTICE: Ensure this machine is level when installed SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS...
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Page 7: Section 2 - Setup & Installation
Section 2 – Setup & Installation 2.1 – Setup NOTICE: THIS MODEL MACHINE IS FOR INDOOR USE ONLY. Inspect for any connectors or components that may have been dislodged during shipping. The lock and keys for your changer will be inside the manila envelope along with this manual and other pertinent information. -
Page 8: Mounting Instructions
TEST: Before permanently installing the machine, do a functional test to verify that there is no shipping damage to your new changer. Install and connect the battery as shown in the below picture. The machine is preset to accept $1 and $5 U.S. dollar bills and pay out 4 coins per dollar (unless otherwise specified at the time of purchase). - Page 9 NOTICE: BEFORE SECURING ENSURE THE MACHINE IS LEVEL. PROPERLY SECURE MACHINE (PRODUCT) TO THE FLOOR OR STABLE STRUCTURE SO THE MACHINE (PRODUCT) CANNOT BE MOVED OR TIPPED. USE STRUCTURAL SOUND FASTENERS THAT CAN BE PROPERLY TIGHTENED AND SECURE THE MACHINE (PRODUCT) THROUGH EACH OF THE HOLES IN THE BASE OF THE MACHINE (PRODUCT) TO THE APPLICABLE SURFACE TO WHICH IT IS BEING SECURED.
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Page 10: Section 3 - Operational Overview
Section 3 – Operational Overview 3.1 – Component Description Coin Hopper(s) Suzo Evolution Hopper Put coins into this opening Applicable Coin Sizes: Diameter: 21.01mm ~ 30.0mm Thickness: 1.25mm ~ 3.3mm Coin Counting Optic An option is available to dispense smaller coins. - Page 11 Bill Validator This model machine is sold with a Pyramid Acceptors Inc brand Trilogy stackerless validator. It operates in a “Standard Pulse” mode. 4-Pin 4-Pin Connector Function Enable Input Credit Output +12VDC Power Supply Ground Figure 4 12V Universal Board ccTalk Coin Hopper LCD Display (Evolution Hopper)
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Page 12: Functional Description
3.2 Functional Description 1. Dispense The machine can only dispense coins. 2. Payment The machine accepts payment in the form of paper currency only. 3. Sleep/Wake After initialization, the machine enters “Sleep” mode. This is to Mode conserve power. The machine will exit “Sleep” mode when one of the 3 buttons located under the LCD display are pressed or when a bill is inserted into the bill validator. -
Page 13: Configuring The Machine
3.4 – Configuring the Machine Unless specified at the time of purchase the machine will need to be configured for your payout prior to being used. Detailed below is a step by step process on how to configure the AC401-2. Configuration Sequence 1. - Page 14 D. Select the desired pulse number (01-07) by using the “Up ” and “Down ” buttons. Pressing the “Select” button advances you to the next screen. Note: This number must match the number of pulses sent by the bill validator. If you are unsure please contact American Changer Corp.’s Technical Support department at service@americanchanger.com or call toll free at 1-888-741-9840.
- Page 15 F. The next screen is the “Denom” screen. On this screen a denomination will be assigned to the selected pulse number. Use the “Up ” and “Down ” buttons to adjust the denomination value. When done press the “Select” button to save the settings. Figure 10 2.
- Page 16 D. Using the “Down “ button navigate to the denomination you wish to setup a payout for. Press the “Select” button to advance to the next screen. Figure 13 E. The next screen is the “Increm” screen. This setting controls what the next screen’s value increments by.
- Page 17 F. The next screen is the “Value L” (ccTalk Hopper) screen. Using the “Up “ and “Down “ buttons change the number shown to indicate the value of the coin being dispensed from “HopperL”. Pressing the “Select” button will advance you to the next screen. Figure 15 G.
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Page 18: Out-Of-Service Conditions
3.5 – Out-of-Service Conditions & Error Codes System Below are conditions that will cause the machine to go into an Failures “Out-of-Service” mode. If the unit is in sleep mode when an error occurred, the fail lamp will flash indicating that an error occurred. If the error is not cleared and a bill is inserted, the validator will not accept the bill and the fail lamp will have a stronger flash. -
Page 19: Bill Validator Front Bezel Flash Codes
3.6 – Bill Validator Front Bezel Flash Codes When an error occurs with the bill validator it will indicate the error by flashing the front LEDs on the bezel. Below is a table detailing the errors that may occur in the AC401-2. Flash Code... -
Page 20: Section 4 - Maintenance
Section 4 – Maintenance : DISCCONECT ALL ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE MACHINE BEFORE SERVICING. 4.1 – Bill Validator Maintenance The Trilogy Series note acceptor is relatively maintenance free. An occasional cleaning is all that is needed to keep the acceptor in top operation. To clean the acceptor: ... -
Page 21: Coin Hopper Maintenance
4.2 – Coin Hopper Maintenance Suzo Evolution Hopper Removal of the Electronics and Opto Sensor Board All the electronics and sensors are placed on one board located behind the exit door at the side of the hopper. Slide the yellow button to the opposite position and remove the exit door where the electronics are mounted. -
Page 22: Parts List
American Changer Part # Description AC401-2_10 AC401-2 Cabinet AC401-Battery 12VDC Battery AC1047.3 12VDC Universal Board AC401-17 Power Cell Mount AC401-2 BILL TR Bill Tray AC2002-LB Lock Bracket AC1047-SUZO Suzo Evolution ccTalk Hopper AC5041.2 Asahi WH-3 Hopper AC401-2 DR AC401-2 Door... -
Page 23: Warranty Terms And Conditions
4.4 – Warranty Terms and Conditions LIMITED WARRANTY AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES – The goods delivered hereunder are subject to the terms of American Changer Corporation’s (Seller or Seller’s) Limited Warranty provided with the deliverable, or if there is no such warranty, the terms set forth herein. In the event of any inconsistency between the written warranty provided with deliverable, and the description of the warranty set forth herein, the written warranty shall govern. - Page 24 The owner is responsible for: (I) using the goods supplied by the Seller in accordance with the installation, start- up, use, storage, inspection, and service requirements, and all other instructions set forth in the owner’s manual supplied with the goods; (II) providing normal cleaning and maintenance in accordance with the owner’s manual supplied with the goods;...
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