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CBORD VRC2100 Installation Manual

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VRC2100 Vending Reader
Installation Guide
The CBORD Group, Inc.
Ithaca, NY

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  • Page 1 VRC2100 Vending Reader Installation Guide The CBORD Group, Inc. Ithaca, NY...
  • Page 2 VRC2100 Vending Reader Installation Guide Regulatory Compliance Statements Safety Compliance: The VRC2100 is a low voltage Class 2 device designed for indoor operation with MDB vending machines. There are no user serviceable parts or fuses inside. FCC Class-A Notice: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Specifications ....................2 Installation ....................... 3 Install the VRC2100 Vending Reader ..............3 Install the VRC2100 Surface Mount Vending Reader ..........4 Network Configuration ..................6 Configure the XPORT for Odyssey..............7 Configure the XPORT for CS Gold ..............10 Controller Configuration .................
  • Page 4 VRC2100 Vending Reader Installation Guide...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    For information about training courses and prerequisites, go to www.cbord.com/support/training. 1.3 Customer Support ® CBORD is committed to providing full support to both customers and suppliers through person-to-person as well as online support options. Phone number: 1-866-789-2977 Email address: CS_Support@CBORD.com VRC2100 Vending Reader Installation Guide...

  • Page 6: Specifications

    2 Specifications The following table lists the specifications for the VRC2100: Specification Description Operating Environment Indoors Operating Temperature 0° to 50° C Operating Humidity 0 to 90% RH, non-condensing Voltage Input 24V DC nom. (37.5V DC max.), supplied by MDB bus...

  • Page 7: Installation

    1. Remove power from the vending machine. Magnetic Stripe Insert Version Contactless Version 2. Install the VRC2100 into a spare bill acceptor or card reader opening in the vending machine. 3. Plug the MDB cable supplied with the VRC2100 into the MDB connector on the back of the reader.

  • Page 8: Install The Vrc2100 Surface Mount Vending Reader

    6. Confirm that all cables are secure and safely routed and then apply power to the vending machine. 7. Configure the VRC2100 network port as described in section 3.3 (Network Configuration). 8. Configure the VRC2100 controller as described in section 3.6 (Controller Configuration).
  • Page 9 VRC2100 housing. 6. Plug the MDB cable supplied into the MDB connector on the bottom edge of the VRC2100 circuit board, with the other end of the cable routed into the vending machine through the hole made in step 3.

  • Page 10: Network Configuration

    XPORT-03 devices found, so to make sure you are selecting the proper one, compare the MAC address printed on a sticker on the VRC2100 with the MAC IDs found by the program. This will be a 12-digit number with dashes, such as 00-20-4A-80-66-59.

  • Page 11: Configure The Xport For Odyssey

    To configure the XPORT for Odyssey HMS™, perform the following procedure in the order presented to ensure proper operation: 1. After making sure that the MAC address on the VRC2100 sticker matches the Device Installer Hardware Address, double-click the XPORT-03 that you want to configure.
  • Page 12 9 Save and exit Your choice? 9. Select 0 Server to set the network settings for the VRC2100. The IP address is unique to each installation and requires your network administrator to assign an IP address to the VRC2100. The Gateway IP address and Netmask are also supplied by your network administrator.
  • Page 13  Disable ECHO ports (N) ?  Enable Enhanced Password (N) ?  Disable Port 77F0h (N) ? 13. Enter 9 to save your settings and exit. The XPORT will be rebooted and will start operating. VRC2100 Vending Reader Installation Guide...

  • Page 14: Configure The Xport For Cs Gold

     Pack Cntrl (00) ?  DisConnTime (00:00) ?  SendChar 1 (00) ?  SendChar 2 (00) ? 4. Enter 9 to save your settings and exit. The XPORT will be rebooted and will start operating. VRC2100 Vending Reader Installation Guide...

  • Page 15: Controller Configuration

    3.6 Controller Configuration The VRC2100 vending reader controller is configured using two buttons located on the side of the reader. Alternatively, the configuration settings can be changed over the network using vrc2100Flasher.exe as described in section 4 (Network-Based Configuration and Firmware Update).
  • Page 16 VRC2100 Surface Mount Vending Reader – Configuration Buttons Press and hold SEL for 3 seconds to start the configuration session. The display will show Configuring... for 2 seconds and will then display the first menu item. If, at any point, you want to stop the configuration process, stop pushing the buttons.

  • Page 17: Menu Items

    Address: Specify the following settings: - For Odyssey, set to 10. - For CS Gold, set to 10 for a single VRC2100 not in a chain. - For CS Gold, set to 10 for the first VRC2100 in a chain.
  • Page 18 Termination: Specify the following settings: - For Odyssey, this setting is irrelevant. - For CS Gold, for a single VRC2100 not in a chain, this setting is irrelevant. - For CS Gold, for the first VRC2100 in a chain, select On.
  • Page 19 $10.00 credit to the VMC for the purpose of testing MDB compatibility. Select an item to complete the test. After the item is dispensed, or after a 60-second timeout, the VRC2100 will complete the transaction and leave the Free Vend mode. No accounts are involved and no card data is sent.

  • Page 20: Network-Based Configuration And Firmware Update

    VRC2100 supports only one network connection at a time. The recommended way to remotely disconnect the VRC2100 from the host is to set it to inactive. For CS ® Administration Guide Book 3 – Location...
  • Page 21 Click OK. The VRC2100 Flash Updater tab will be displayed on the VRC2100 Flash Updater and Configurator screen. VRC2100 Vending Reader Installation Guide...
  • Page 22 The VRC2100 Configuration tab can be used to review and set the various VRC2100 configuration options. VRC2100 Vending Reader Installation Guide...

  • Page 23: Remotely Read And Change Vrc2100 Configuration

    4.2 Remotely Read and Change VRC2100 Configuration The VRC2100 must first be powered up and the network port configured as described in sections 3.1 through 3.5 of this guide, as appropriate, before proceeding with the following instructions. Also, the VRC2100 must be configured using the switches before the VRC2100 Flash Updater and Configurator utility can be used correctly.

  • Page 24: Slave Operation

    Change VRC2100 Configuration). Note that if you select the Slave check box in the Master/Slave area on the VRC2100 Configuration tab to change a reader from Master mode to Slave mode, the reader will no longer be responsive after the configuration changes have been sent.

  • Page 25: Firmware Update

    4.4 Firmware Update The VRC2100 must first be powered up and the network port configured as described in sections 3.1 through 3.5 of this guide, as appropriate, before proceeding with the following instructions. In a functioning daisy-chain, each reader must be updated individually.
  • Page 26 7. After the status window shows that the upgrade is complete for P1, wait 30 seconds for the reader to reboot before beginning an upgrade for P2. After the firmware upgrade is completed, the reader will reboot automatically and should resume normal operation within 30 seconds. VRC2100 Vending Reader Installation Guide...

  • Page 27: Cs Gold Settings

    Location Configuration. The Location Configuration screen is displayed. 2. Select the appropriate VRC2100 location from the Locations drop- down list. The parameter information for the VRC2100 is displayed. 3. To allow CS Gold to encumber less than the maximum price, the following two parameters must be set to 1: ...

  • Page 28: Parts And Accessories

    6 Parts and Accessories The following table provides the part numbers for the VRC2100: Part Number Description ⅛ 3ACSGR4701005000 Security Screw, 6-32 × ⅜, Button Head, Black Oxide, ” Hex Pin 3COMGR6741567000 Splitter, Rj45 Straight Thru 3CPRGR6741597000 CAT-5 Patch Cable, 14’...

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