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To Purchase This Item, Visit BMI Gaming | www.bmigaming.com | (800) 746-2255 | + 561-391-7200 FASTCORP, LLC EVOLUTION FS-01/FS-02 SETUP AND USERS’ GUIDE Version 1-4-11...
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To Purchase This Item, Visit BMI Gaming | www.bmigaming.com | (800) 746-2255 | + 561-391-7200 Thank you for purchasing a FASTCORP EVOLUTION frozen merchandiser. This guide will cover the basics of setting up your machine for the first time. Please observe the safety precautions at the beginning of this manual.
To Purchase This Item, Visit BMI Gaming | www.bmigaming.com | (800) 746-2255 | + 561-391-7200 TABLE TABLE of CONTENTS TABLE TABLE of CONTENTS of CONTENTS of CONTENTS Terms and Conditions of Sale SPECIFICATIONS A. Safety - General B. Safety - Electrical C.
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To Purchase This Item, Visit BMI Gaming | www.bmigaming.com | (800) 746-2255 | + 561-391-7200 A. Sold Outs / Bin Load Errors B. Health Sensor Active C. Error Log Product Display System A. 12 Select B. 20 Select VII. Bin Setup / Plan-o-gram A.
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To Purchase This Item, Visit BMI Gaming | www.bmigaming.com | (800) 746-2255 | + 561-391-7200 N. Health Timer O. Program Version P. Display Language Q. Line Mode R. Machine Serial Number S. Fill / Dispense T. Tokens & Coupons U. Field Test V.
Buyer. Buyer shall promptly pay the amount thereof to Seller upon demand. 7. LIMITED WARRANTY. (A). Subject to the limitations specified herein, the EVOLUTION FS-01 and/or EVOLUTION FS-02 Frozen Merchandisers manufactured by Seller is warranted for two (2) years from the date of purchase against defective parts and workmanship and the EVOLUTION FS-01 and/or EVOLUTION FS-02 Frozen Merchandisers’...
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To Purchase This Item, Visit BMI Gaming | www.bmigaming.com | (800) 746-2255 | + 561-391-7200 (B). The warranties provided pursuant to Section 7(A) apply only to the original purchaser of the EVOLUTION FS-01 and/or EVOLUTION FS-02 Frozen Merchandisers and are null and void if the EVOLUTION FS-01 and/or EVOLUTION FS-02 Frozen Merchandisers is sold during the period of warranty.
• Only factory approved Fastcorp parts should be used in the repair of Fastcorp machines. • No repairs, adjustments or assembly should be undertaken without using appropriate tools.
To Purchase This Item, Visit BMI Gaming | www.bmigaming.com | (800) 746-2255 | + 561-391-7200 ELECTRIC POWER REQUIREMENTS The cabinet serial plate indicates the proper Voltage and Amperage required for the vendor. EVO MODEL USAGE VOLTAGE CYCLE AMPERAGE FS01 DOMESTIC - N.A. FS02 INTERNATIONAL The vendor must be plugged into a properly rated single phase, grounded,...
Have the driver note damage on the bill of lading and immediately notify the trucking company. Although the terms of sale are FOB shipping point, which requires the consignee to initiate shipping damage claims, Fastcorp will gladly help if a claim needs to be filed.
To Purchase This Item, Visit BMI Gaming | www.bmigaming.com | (800) 746-2255 | + 561-391-7200 We install a protective wood perimeter barrier onto the skids at the base of the cabinet to prevent damage from fork trucks during warehousing and transport. REMOVE SHRINK WRAP FROM THE CABINET BEFORE STORING THE VENDOR OUTSIDE.
The T-Handle keys can be found in the Coin Change Pocket. The T-Handle lock cylinder and keys that come with each Evolution Vendor are common to all machines shipped from Fastcorp, LLC. All shipping locks should be replaced before the machine is placed on location.
The GFCI unit has an LED light to let you know that the device is working. If the GFCI cannot be reset or if the GFCI unit trips immediately after being reset, call Fastcorp Service at (888) 441-3278. SHIPPING BRACKETS The Evolution Vendor makes use of shipping brackets to protect the Robot Arm and the Freezer Lid during shipping.
To Purchase This Item, Visit BMI Gaming | www.bmigaming.com | (800) 746-2255 | + 561-391-7200 removed by cutting the cable tie and removing the clamshell. Store the shipping bracket for future use. Each machine comes with an additional cable tie. Vacuum Pump Installation: The Vacuum Pump descends into bins during vend cycles to retrieve products and dispense them into the delivery bin.
To Purchase This Item, Visit BMI Gaming | www.bmigaming.com | (800) 746-2255 | + 561-391-7200 General Maintenance and Cleaning Lubrication Do not use oil or any other lubricants on moving parts. Lubricants may damage the mechanical and electronic components. General Cleaning Considerations It is important to maintain the machine in accordance with this manual.
ON the vendor and test for proper operation. Card Readers and Telemetry Systems There are many card readers and telemetry systems available. Fastcorp has tested many of these devices to insure compatibility with our software. On occasion, a new product will be introduced which may require further testing to insure compatibility.
“*” key while in Vending Mode (Please Insert Money). Servicing the Freezer: The standard chest freezer inside the EVOLUTION FS-01/ FS-02 does not self- defrost. The freezer chest requires maintenance when ice begins to affect the vend cycle, product loading, or closing the freezer lid.
To Purchase This Item, Visit BMI Gaming | www.bmigaming.com | (800) 746-2255 | + 561-391-7200 DEFROST FREEZER: Depending on usage, temperature, humidity and maintenance practices, it may eventually become necessary to defrost the freezer. • Press the “LOAD” button and then turn OFF and unplug the vendor. •...
To Purchase This Item, Visit BMI Gaming | www.bmigaming.com | (800) 746-2255 | + 561-391-7200 Sold out bins and bin load errors: Sold out bins and bin load errors will trigger a display when the machine door is opened at the time of service. Press “#” to scroll through individual messages or press “*”...
The configuration of the bin plan-o-gram inside your machine may be modified to accommodate different size bins as your product line changes. If you have any questions relating to modifying your plan-o-gram contact the Fastcorp Service Department. Product Loading: Press “LOAD”...
Use smaller bins or proper spacers to ensure consistent product retrieval. • Fastcorp recommends placing the best selling items at the center of the freezer. This shortens the robot travel distance and will reduce vend cycle time.
To Purchase This Item, Visit BMI Gaming | www.bmigaming.com | (800) 746-2255 | + 561-391-7200 PROGRAMMING INTRODUCTION The machine comes from the factory without any preset selection numbers or bin locations in memory. All information is entered during initial setup and programming.
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9) SERVICE PHONE #: Allows service phone number to be set. The number is displayed when the machine is out-of-order. (Do not use FASTCORP’S phone #) 10) SALES PIN CODE: Allows PIN code to be set and viewed for machine auditing. # 2) Sales Meters may be accessed from outside the machine without opening the door.
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To Purchase This Item, Visit BMI Gaming | www.bmigaming.com | (800) 746-2255 | + 561-391-7200 travel further into the bin. Changing this value by 5 represents a change in travel of 1 inch. 22) VERIFY ALL BINS: Automatically moves robot over each bin position.
To Purchase This Item, Visit BMI Gaming | www.bmigaming.com | (800) 746-2255 | + 561-391-7200 GETTING STARTED CALIBRATING THE ROBOT ARM If the message on the Display reads, “MACHINE NOT SET UP”, you will need to calibrate the robot arm. This typically only appears when the VMC or Robot Arm is first calibrated to the cabinet.
To Purchase This Item, Visit BMI Gaming | www.bmigaming.com | (800) 746-2255 | + 561-391-7200 Re-calibrating the Robot Arm If the Robot Arm or VMC Board needs to be upgraded or changed, the Robot Arm calibration will need to be erased and recalibrated. The arm may be recalibrated without losing programmed information, but take care to follow the instructions, precisely.
To Purchase This Item, Visit BMI Gaming | www.bmigaming.com | (800) 746-2255 | + 561-391-7200 ERASE ALL PROGRAMMED INFORMATION: On occasion it may become necessary to erase all programmed and sales data. Press the VAC button on the Service Keypad to release the security locking feature.
To Purchase This Item, Visit BMI Gaming | www.bmigaming.com | (800) 746-2255 | + 561-391-7200 SERVICE MENU: 1) Change Price - Changes the Price of programmed selections. Display Programming Instructions 1) CHANGE PRICE a) Press the #=Yes key to enter Menu Option.
To Purchase This Item, Visit BMI Gaming | www.bmigaming.com | (800) 746-2255 | + 561-391-7200 3) EDIT SELECTION – Allows you to change the price, edit bin location or add multiple chained bins to a single selection. Display Programming Instructions 3) EDIT SELECTION a) Press the #=Yes key.
To Purchase This Item, Visit BMI Gaming | www.bmigaming.com | (800) 746-2255 | + 561-391-7200 Display Programming Instructions 4) CREATE SELECTION a) Press the #=Yes key to enter Menu Option. * = Next D = Back # = Yes ENTER SELECT # A 1 b) Enter selection number to be created.
To Purchase This Item, Visit BMI Gaming | www.bmigaming.com | (800) 746-2255 | + 561-391-7200 7) SET DATE & TIME - Set or view the current date and time. Display Programming Instructions 7) SET DATE & TIME a) Press the #=Yes key to enter Menu Option.
To Purchase This Item, Visit BMI Gaming | www.bmigaming.com | (800) 746-2255 | + 561-391-7200 Display Programming Instructions 9) SET SERVICE PHONE # Phone (555) 555 - 1234 c) Press *save to save your service * save ABCD=( ) _ - # ex number and exit.
To Purchase This Item, Visit BMI Gaming | www.bmigaming.com | (800) 746-2255 | + 561-391-7200 Display Programming Instructions 2 BEGIN 12:00AM j) Enter the start time for the second *-SAVE #-EXIT Vend Block or press # to exit. 12) VB PIN CODE - Set or alter the VEND BLOCK option from the outside of the machine without opening the door by using a PIN code.
Press the #=Yes key to enter Menu Option. *=Next D = Back #=Yes FASTCORP GEN 4 b) Program version (X.XX) and revision (Y) are displayed. Press any key to UNIVERSAL vX.XXY continue. 15) DISPLAY LANGUAGE - Allows the programmer to change the language of all external text and all programming.
To Purchase This Item, Visit BMI Gaming | www.bmigaming.com | (800) 746-2255 | + 561-391-7200 Display Programming Instructions 17) Machine Serial # a) Press the #=Yes key to enter Menu *=Next D=Back #=Yes Option. USE FOR d) Select 1 to assign this number to CHANGER SN? coin changer.
To Purchase This Item, Visit BMI Gaming | www.bmigaming.com | (800) 746-2255 | + 561-391-7200 21) U/D TRAVEL LIMITS -This feature allows the customer to adjust how deep the Picker Tip will descend into both Tall and Short bins. • Adjustment scale is in Encoder Pulses. Five Pulses = One Inch. •...
To Purchase This Item, Visit BMI Gaming | www.bmigaming.com | (800) 746-2255 | + 561-391-7200 d. Hold Lost Credit - Funds that could not be returned to a customer during a vend are available for another transaction. e. Multi Vend - Change is not automatically returned after a transaction, but held for another transaction or until coin return is pressed.
To Purchase This Item, Visit BMI Gaming | www.bmigaming.com | (800) 746-2255 | + 561-391-7200 *=Turn Off #=Accept Instructions to Flash Update Evolution Firmware PRIOR to V119K INSTRUCTIONS: Necessary tools and components: Micro SD Card - 4GB or smaller. Note: Evolution program updates can be sent via e-mail and saved to a Micro SD Card.
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To Purchase This Item, Visit BMI Gaming | www.bmigaming.com | (800) 746-2255 | + 561-391-7200 there will also be a boot loader program. Use the “*” key to scroll to the latest or highest number version of the boot loader. •...
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To Purchase This Item, Visit BMI Gaming | www.bmigaming.com | (800) 746-2255 | + 561-391-7200 11. Press the pound (#) key to enter the selection. The Display will read, “Programming”. An LED status light on the right side of the VMC Board will start flashing rapidly.
To Purchase This Item, Visit BMI Gaming | www.bmigaming.com | (800) 746-2255 | + 561-391-7200 Instructions to Flash Update EVOLUTION Firmware After Revision V119K2 The Evolution firmware after revision V119K2 provides many upgrades that have enhanced the functionality and versatility of the Evolution Vendor. More notable additions include the ability to: •...
To Purchase This Item, Visit BMI Gaming | www.bmigaming.com | (800) 746-2255 | + 561-391-7200 Instructions to Update Firmware after Revision V119K: Necessary tools and components: Micro SD Card - 4GB or smaller. 1. Open the Evolution machine door. The power should remain on during this entire process.
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“4” to save and name your DEX file(see Fig. 12). 7. Major Program Upgrades may require a Boot Loader Upgrade in addition to the Program Upgrade. Check with Fastcorp Service to determine if the boot loader upgrade is necessary. If it is not necessary, skip to instruction number 12.
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To Purchase This Item, Visit BMI Gaming | www.bmigaming.com | (800) 746-2255 | + 561-391-7200 The Display will change to read: BOOT LOAD xxx Out of Service PROGRAM REVISION UPGRADE: (Firmware after Revision V119K) 12. The MICRO SD Card should still be in the Daughter Board slot. Gently, press down, again, on the Micro SD card so that it locks into the slot.
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To Purchase This Item, Visit BMI Gaming | www.bmigaming.com | (800) 746-2255 | + 561-391-7200 16. If your bin configuration had not been saved, reinsert your Micro SD card into the Daughter Board slot. • Use the “*” key to scroll to menu option 1- Load Config. Enter “1”. •...
To Purchase This Item, Visit BMI Gaming | www.bmigaming.com | (800) 746-2255 | + 561-391-7200 Robot Control Sequence / Order of Operations Control of the Robot Arm and the Freezer proceed through a sequence of states during the course of the vend cycle and until the product is delivered. These states are detailed below: 1.
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To Purchase This Item, Visit BMI Gaming | www.bmigaming.com | (800) 746-2255 | + 561-391-7200 The timer monitoring the Robot Arm expires. A Robot Arm over-current condition occurs. The Robot Arm Angular Sensors report inaccurate data. When the intermediate cabinet position has been reached, Control advances to the “Retrieve Product”...
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To Purchase This Item, Visit BMI Gaming | www.bmigaming.com | (800) 746-2255 | + 561-391-7200 When the Z Home Switch is detected, another sequence of destinations is generated for the Robot Arm. To avoid hitting a gusset or a wall, the Robot Arm will move to an intermediate position inside the cabinet and then proceed to the delivery position.
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To Purchase This Item, Visit BMI Gaming | www.bmigaming.com | (800) 746-2255 | + 561-391-7200 11. Freezer Close We wait for one of the following to occur: The Freezer Closed Switch has been detected. The Freezer Open Switch is detected. The timer expires and the freezer is still not closed.
¼ - inch wrench; 3/8 – inch wrench; 5/16 - inch wrench; cutting pliers; (8) Cable Ties – 7-½ inch The Fastcorp Evolution Lid Lift Mechanism can be removed and replaced in approximately 30 to 45 minutes. 1. Locate the power switch on the left side of the Power Supply under the delivery bin and turn it “OFF”...
To Purchase This Item, Visit BMI Gaming | www.bmigaming.com | (800) 746-2255 | + 561-391-7200 9. Reverse the above instructions to install the new Freezer Lid Lift Mechanism. Take care not to damage the wiring harness when threading it through the cabinet reinforcement bracket.
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To Purchase This Item, Visit BMI Gaming | www.bmigaming.com | (800) 746-2255 | + 561-391-7200 6. The Robot Arm Harnesses are routed through (2) black plastic wire channels located on the top of the right and rear cabinet walls. To open the wire channels, begin at the channel end closest to the Robot Arm and use your thumb to push up on the bottom of the channel while also pulling out on the top of the channel.
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To Purchase This Item, Visit BMI Gaming | www.bmigaming.com | (800) 746-2255 | + 561-391-7200 12. Review your work. Make sure that the Robot Arm fasteners are tight. Check all connections. Confirm that the Robot Arm moves freely without binding. Confirm that all wires and harnesses are positioned correctly and no wires are being pinched.
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