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OVERVIEW Serial Number W W Y L C C # # # # # Sequential Production Number Configuration Code Manufacturing Location Year Manufactured (Last digit of year) Week Manufactured(0-52) MEI CASHFLOW SC83 Page-6 www.meigroup.com Part # 252055088 G6...
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OVERVIEW COMPONENTS Acceptor Module Chassis Cashbox MEI CASHFLOW SC83 Page-7 www.meigroup.com Part # 252055088 G6...
POWER MOUNTING SC83 CONFIGURATION BUTTON NOT USED ON SERIES DIAGNOSTIC LEDS SEE PAGE FOR DETAILS USB SERVICE PORT SEE PAGE AND FIGURE FOR DETAILS ACCEPTOR USER INTERFACE FLEXIBLE HANDLE PASSIVE CASHBOX LATCHES MEI CASHFLOW SC83 Page-8 www.meigroup.com Part # 252055088 G6...
Use star washers when mounting the chassis via the rear mounting holes to ensure the chassis has a good electrical connection to the machine’s mounting plate. When using the side mounting holes ensure the lower (upper if Up Stacker) mounting hole is used. MEI CASHFLOW SC83 Page-10 www.meigroup.com Part # 252055088 G6...
• To remove the unit, pull upwards on the release lever located on the front of the Acceptor Module and pull away from the chassis. Acceptor Module MEI CASHFLOW SC83 Page-11 www.meigroup.com Part # 252055088 G6...
( refer back to Chassis installation instructions). • To remove a bill entry guide, slide a flat head screwdriver between the bill entry guide and the acceptor module. (as shown in the diagram on the right) MEI CASHFLOW SC83 Page-12 www.meigroup.com Part # 252055088 G6...
Placing your thumb at this location will give you sufficient leverage to remove the cashbox. LACE HUMB MEI CASHFLOW SC83 Page-13 www.meigroup.com Part # 252055088 G6...
Locks vary greatly in price, security, keying policies, etc. The customer is responsible for selecting a lock with performance that is fit for the intended purpose. MEI does not test or endorse any specific brand of lock for security characteristics. For applications requiring NO locks, a non- secure “slam”...
5) Diagnostics – allows you to perform scripted or self-tests on a connected Bill Acceptor. More Detail information on this tool is offered in the STS User Manual. For additional information on this tool please contact your MEI representative. MEI CASHFLOW SC83 Page-15 www.meigroup.com...
(PPM). Installation of a PROM will disable the ability of the programing module (PPM) to communicate with the note acceptor. Future software changes can only be made by replacing the PROM (chip change). MEI CASHFLOW SC83 Page-16 www.meigroup.com Part # 252055088 G6...
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3 times = program error PPM on PPM busy (Do not disconnect PPM) upgrade ☺ complete (Disconnect PPM) battery low wrong product connected bill reader error PPM error program error MEI CASHFLOW SC83 Page-17 www.meigroup.com Part # 252055088 G6...
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The cover will be released once the cover has cleared the black ramps as shown in the diagram below. 4. Once the yellow cover is released in the front, slide it back and remove it. MEI CASHFLOW SC83 Page-18 www.meigroup.com Part # 252055088 G6...
Replacing the yellow cover Note: To install the yellow cover, the acceptor module must remain open. 7. To re-install the yellow cover, align the cover back to the position shown below. MEI CASHFLOW SC83 Page-19 www.meigroup.com Part # 252055088 G6...
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9. Close the acceptor module and re-install it into the chassis. 10. If the power is on, the unit will power up and perform a run and stack. MEI CASHFLOW SC83 Page-20 www.meigroup.com Part # 252055088 G6...
———— NOTES: RXD refers to input to the note acceptor. TXD is an output. Pins 12 and 5 are tied with a loop of wire in back of the 12-pin connector. MEI CASHFLOW SC83 Page-21 www.meigroup.com Part # 252055088 G6...
Thus, the unit has no switch settings or calibration mode that allows a user to perform a calibration. Calibration may only be performed by MEI trained technicians. MEI CASHFLOW SC83 Page-22 www.meigroup.com...
One of the note acceptor components needs to be replaced. Yellow condtions - Soft Fault The operator can correct the issue at the machine. Green conditions - No Fault No problem with the note acceptor. MEI CASHFLOW SC83 Page-23 www.meigroup.com Part # 252055088 G6...
PROM Chip that is located under the yellow acceptor latch on the acceptor. What is a PPM (Cashflow Portable Programming Module) and how does it work? A PPM is a yellow handheld device that is programmed by MEI and is used to download ® software into a CASHFLOW SC83 Flash units.
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SC6602 is a Flash unit made to interface to IGT’s Netplex/SPC machines. It uses the IGT ID024 interface and SPC USB interface. SC6604 is a Flash unit made to interface to various machines. It uses MEI Opto Isolated EBDS Interface.
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Notes can be enabled and disabled by using a configuration coupon. Contact MEI for more information. What is the purpose of the red, black and white wires that come out of the main...
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SC8302 require netplex interface card (PCB). Who can I contact for service on a CASHFLOW SC83? Visit our website at www.meigroup.com for a list of service centers that repair the ® CASHFLOW SC83 MEI CASHFLOW SC83 Page-27 www.meigroup.com Part # 252055088 G6...
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