able of conTenTs Table of contents Revision protocol About ... About these operating instructions 2.1.1 Text conventions 2.1.2 Additional useful technical documentation About the v eagle 2.2.1 The v eagle features 2.2.2 Models 2.2.2.1 Coin entry and return area 2.2.2.2 Internal 4-fold or 5-fold sorting mechanism Safety instructions Proper use...
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Sorting accepted coins (option) 5.7.1 Sorting principle of 5-fold in-line sorter (Ex8xPx. ..) (not with BACTA interface) 5.7.1.1 Sorting with NRI 4-way manifold (option) 5.7.2 Sorting principle of 4-fold sorter (Ex7xPx. ..) (not with BDTA interface) 5.7.2.1 Sorting with Money Controls 4-way manifold 5.7.2.2...
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able of conTenTs Operation Selecting the memory block ... 7.1.1 ... using the switch block on the coin validator 7.1.2 ... via machine control (option, only BDTA interface) Inhibiting coins/activating narrow coin channel 7.2.1 Inhibit functions – switch block S1 7.2.2 Inhibit functions –...
evision pRoTocol Revision protocol Version Revision Chapters/sections concerned _1-0 First official version BA_v2_eagle_parallel_EN_1-0 BA_v2_eagle_parallel_EN_1-0...
bouT About ... This chapter is intended to provide a general overview of the advantages and options of the coin validator v eagle with parallel interface. The first section, however, is designed to help you navigate easily within these operating instructions. About these operating instructions These operating instructions describe the design and operation of the electronic 5" coin validator eagle with parallel BDTA or BACTA interface.
bouT 2.1.2 Additional useful technical documentation Apart from the operating instructions you already have, further documentation is available for the eagle, e.g. documentation concerning configuration. All documentation can be downloaded from the Crane Payment Innovations website (www.cranepi.com, Support) as pdf file. About the v eagle The v eagle coin validator with parallel BDTA/BACTA interface in the standardized 5“ format uses the patented multi-frequency technology (MFT) for reliable coin validation. Communication with the vending machine control system takes place via the 16-pin BDTA or the 17-pin BACTA connector.
• Front entry and bottom return (E3xxPx. ..) The coin is inserted into the device from the side and returned, if not accepted, via the return area at the bottom. The coin validator with front entry generally has an NRI front plate fitted to the left-hand side of the device . However, this model is (cf.
afeTy insTRucTions Safety instructions Before starting up the device for the first time, please read these instructions and in particular the safety instructions carefully at least once. This is to ensure that you have understood the contents of this manual and how to operate the coin validator. Proper use The electronic 5“ coin validator v eagle with parallel BDTA or BACTA interface is intended for use in slot and vending machines with parallel BDTA or BACTA interface and is designed to check the coins inserted into the machine for specific properties and to accept (and sort) or reject them.
esign Design This chapter describes • the main parts the v eagle consists of, and • all parts required for the operation of the coin validator. Overview of the front entry model with • 5-fold in-line sorter and • 4-fold sorter 4.1.1 v²...
esign Label – switch functions/coin channel assignment In order to enable easy operation of the coin validator E0P40-EU---20000A there is a label [Fig. 1/14] [Fig. 2/15], on the rear Block A Block B of the device briefly showing the functions of the EUR -,05 EUR -,10 DIL switches at the bottom (cf.
esign Switch blocks The coin validator has two switch blocks [Fig. 1/13] [Fig. 2/14] with ten DIL switches each (S1.1-10 and S2.1–10) on the rear of the device. The DIL switches can be used to set certain device functions: To find out how to set the individual functions with the help of the switch block, refer to Chap.
esign Coin return lever The return lever [Fig. 1/2] [Fig. 2/2] on the top of the device is operated using the return button on the machine when coins which have been inserted are to be returned or e.g. a jam caused by coins which have become stuck needs to be removed.
Since in most cases not all coin channels are assigned by customized factory programming, further coin types and the desired information can be assigned to these free channels at any time using the NRI configuration and service tools. Existing configurations can be changed. Eight coin channels are intended to be used for the teach mode. In these teach channels new tokens/coin types can be taught also without configuration and service tools, directly on the coin validator using the switch blocks.
uncTion Memory blocks The v eagle manages two separately programmed (memory) blocks A and B (cf. Chap. 4.3 Product . 16 coin channels with different coin types (also currencies), sorting information label, p. 15) etc. can be assigned to each block. Only one block at a time can be active and used for coin measurement and further coin processing.
uncTion Transmission of coin values via coin pulses and coin signal lines By default each coin accepted by the coin validator sends a pulse to the machine control via the coin signal line assigned to it. A pulse signals to the machine control that a coin has been accepted.
uncTion 5.4.3 Tow assignments of the BACTA machine interface (standard and binary mode) In order to be able to run the parallel or binary mode, two different functions are assigned to the 17 pins of the BACTA machine interface on the rear of the coin validator, except for the select line (pin 8).
uncTion Coin inhibition/activation of narrow coin channels If coins are no longer to be accepted for payment on the machine you can either • inhibit coin acceptance completely, • inhibit all coin channels of a certain coin to ensure that this coin is no longer accepted, or • inhibit the normal coin channel of a certain coin so that this coin is accepted only in the narrow channel.
uncTion Sorting accepted coins (option) To direct accepted coins either to the cash-box or an external sorting device, e.g. change tubes or hoppers, the coin validator can be equipped with a 5-fold in-line sorter or a 4-fold sorter at the coin outlet. The chutes are controlled via a flap sorting system using three solenoids. In this section you learn all about the principle of • Longitudinal sorting –...
Sorting with NRI 4-way manifold (option) For the purpose of splitting-up and for better transport of the sorted coins you have the option of an NRI 4-way manifold which can be screwed to the coin validator from the bottom. This manifold is primarily used in AWP and SWP slot machines.
uncTion 5.7.2 Sorting principle of 4-fold sorter (Ex7xPx. ..) (not with BDTA interface) The individual coin types can be distributed to the four sorting chutes independent of their dimensions. Each chute can be defined as cash box chute. Which coin is sorted into which of the chutes is determined by customized factory programming or set via the machine control system.
uncTion 5.7.2.1 Sorting with Money Controls 4-way manifold For the purpose of splitting-up and for better transport of the sorted coins you have the option of a Money Controls 4-way manifold which can be screwed to the coin validator from the bottom. This adapter is primarily used in AWP and SWP slot machines.
uncTion 5.7.2.2 Sorting with active Money Controls 8-way manifold For applications which require 8-fold sorting it is possible to mount a Money Controls 8-way manifold below the coin validator in the vending machine (cf. . This active 8-way Chap. 10.3.2 Manifolds/sorters, p. 52) sorter splits up the four sorting chutes of the coin validator into pairs of two each.
uncTion 5.7.3 Sorter override for tube-full signal via ... 5.7.3.1 ... Single inhibit lines of BDTA interface If the machine control shall sort coins into the cash box chute or into an override sorting chute when the external sorting device sends a "full" signal, the coin validator can be programmed in the factory in such a way that, depending on the status of the single inhibit signal line 6 (pin 4) (high/low), the single inhibit signal lines 1–5 either • inhibit coins by default (single inhibit signal line 6 = low, single inhibit lines 1–5 = high) or...
uncTion Manipulation detection (option) In case manipulation is detected while a coin is being accepted the coin validator emits a foul signal and a string signal as an option. 5.9.1 Foul signal (only v² eagle BACTA) The coin validator reports a manipulation of the acceptance gate by transmitting a foul signal (pulse length: at least 600 ms) via all signal lines in the standard mode (in the binary mode: via all signal lines except for the strobe line).
TaRT Start-up When carrying out any assembly and installation work on the coin validator, always observe the following safety instructions: • The coin validator must only be connected by a trained electrician. • The coin validator is not suited for outdoor use. • Never use the coin validator if there is damage to the device or the connecting cables.
peRaTion Operation This chapter describes how to operate the coin validator, i. e. setting of certain functions on the coin validator: • Selecting a memory block • Inhibiting coins/activating narrow coin channel • Teaching coin channels in teach mode (option) The settings which are made directly on the coin validator are described.
peRaTion Inhibiting coins/activating narrow coin channel Using the two switch blocks on the coin validator you can inhibit on site each of the 16 coin channels of the activated memory block or each coin assigned to certain coin channels, which means that the inhibited channels are not used for payment on the machine: • Accept coin unrestrictedly: all channels assigned are enabled • Narrow the acceptance band of a coin: inhibit normal channel...
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peRaTion Example The coin validator shall not use coin channels 3 and 10 for coin acceptance, so that coin channels 3 and 10 must be inhibited With this setting, coin channels 3 and 10 are no longer used! If one normal and one narrow coin channel are programmed for a coin type on the coin validator, you must inhibit the normal coin channel as described above to activate the narrow coin channel.
peRaTion Teaching coin channels in teach mode (optional) If the v eagle has been programmed accordingly in the factory, up to eight coin channels (teach channels) can be taught on the coin validator via the bottom switch block in order to create new acceptance bands.
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peRaTion To save with the normal acceptance band: Reset DIL switch S2.9 to OFF (down). The system indicates successful saving with a single actuation of the acceptance gate and an error at saving with a double actuation (a brief clicking noise in each case) if the acceptance band of the inserted coins and that of an already programmed coin channel overlap or the generated measured values are too different and the tolerances would be too high, for example.
ainTenance anD seRvice Maintenance and service This chapter describes how to • clean the v eagle and • remedy the cause of malfunctions. Please observe the following safety instructions during all cleaning and maintenance work: • Pull the mains plug of the machine before removing and cleaning the coin validator.
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ainTenance anD seRvice Fig. 14: Opening and closing the flight deck of the coin validator Make sure that in particular the measurement surface with the inductive coil and the three optical sensors [Fig. 15/1] and the runway [Fig. 15/2] on the flight deck are clean. In case these areas are not clean, repeat steps 4 and 5 and check again for cleanliness. Fig.
ainTenance anD seRvice Troubleshooting Malfunctions can occur in all electronic devices. These do not always have to be faults in the device. In many cases improper connections or incorrect settings are the reason. Therefore: please check first of all whether the malfunction can simply be remedied using the following table. Problem Possible cause Remedy, hints Status LED flash- es continuously Coin validator powered...
9.1.1 PC configuration software heartbeat The PC software heartbeat serves for diagnostics and individual configuration of the new NRI coin validator generation and for updating the complete coin and device configuration using data blocks currently provided by NRI (data block upload). The heartbeat software identifies the coin validator connected to the PC and its device-specific data and displays the data on the screen of your PC for diagnostics and configuration. The heartbeat tutorial describes how to connect the coin validator to your PC and how to install and use the software.
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haT subsequenT seTTings can be MaDe • Sorting via channel assignment of – Default sorting chute – Override sorting chute (option) • Sensitivity of the string sensor • Function statistics via line assignment for – Coin validator connected to current –...
echnical DaTa Technical data This chapter contains • all relevant v eagle data • details concerning the machine interface • information concerning v eagle accessories 10.1 Device data Supply voltage 10 V to 28 V DC Current consumption max. Acceptance solenoid: approx. 3 W when accepting coins Sorting solenoid: approx.
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echnical DaTa Device dimensions Standard 5” format, exact dimensions depend on validator model, cf. separate installation drawings Mounting position vertical, max. deviation: ± 2° Directives applied EMC: 2004/108/EC EN 55 014-2 (interference resistance) EN 55 022 (interference emission) Machinery: 2006/42/EC R&TTE: 1999/5/EC (Radio and telecommunications terminal equipment)
echnical DaTa 10.2 Interfaces On the following pages you will find the pin assignment, interface description and connection diagram for connecting the v eagle to the machine. 10.2.1 BDTA interface The Bundesverband der Deutschen Tabakwaren-Großhändler und Automatenaufsteller (BDTA) (association of German tobacco wholesalers) determined the DTG standard 2 for the electrical interface to the vending machine. This standard includes the specification of the supply voltage, the coin signal lines, inhibit functions and the return signal. In addition to further standardization requirements for validators the measurement quality of validators is also specified.
echnical DaTa 10.2.1.2 BDTA interface description Coin lines Coin validator signals the coin accepted in the respective coin channel (usually by one pulse, if there are not sufficient lines by multiple pulses) Return line After pressing of the return lever/return button the coin validator signals opening of the measurement and validation area Common inhibit line Machine inhibits coin acceptance...
echnical DaTa 10.2.2 BACTA interface For AWP and SWP coin validators in the gambling machine industry a parallel interface is used as provided for in the British BACTA standard (British Amusement Catering Trade Association). To transmit coin and inhibit signals a 17-pole connector is primarily used today. The connector features different pin assignments for standard mode and binary mode.
echnical DaTa 10.2.2.2 BACTA pin assignment, standard mode Function Level Coin line 6: VCOM active high/low active high/low Coin line 5: VCOM active high/low active high/low – VCOM (coin validator output high/low) active high Coin line 1: VCOM active high/low active high/low –...
DaTa 10.3 Accessories To adapt the v eagle to your individual requirements you can acquire the following NRI accessories from Crane Payment Innovations: 10.3.1 Front plates Designation Order no. for front entry and bottom 30202 return Front plate (233 x 77 mm) for...
echnical DaTa 10.3.2 Manifolds/sorters Designation Order no. for v eagle with 5-fold in-line sorting 12811 mechanism 4-way manifold for v eagle with 4-fold sorting mechanism 35580 (with 8 mm extension) for v eagle with 4-fold sorting mechanism 36566 (without extension) for v eagle with 35197...
echnical DaTa 10.3.3 Service tools Designation Order no. On-site service tool For updating the complete coin/device configuration and HENRI for v eagle firmware version (including license, USB-PC cable, coin validator cable) Power supply 33573 In the machine, via HENRI transformer In the workshop, via 12V 26482 power supply with international adapters...
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nDex Interface 8-way manifold (option) 13 Open coin validator 39 BACTA 23 Operating BDTA 22 Instructions, additional 9 Label 15 Voltage 44 Service/configuration 12 Operation 34 Sorter override 12 Options 10 Vending machine 12 Order number Internet address, cranepi 9 Accessories 51 Introduction Coin validator 15...
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nDex Teaching coins 30 Safety instructions 8 Select line 23 Procedure 37 Serial number/order 15 Technical data 44 Settings 8 Temperature On site (HENRI+) 42 Change 44 Order numbers 53 Range 44 Tilt, mounting position 45 PC programming station (heartbeat) 42 Order numbers 53 Top entry and bottom return 10 Single inhibit line 46...
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