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Model 6500 Refrigerated Glassfront Set-Up / Programming / Parts Guide DO NOT REMOVE MANUAL FROM MACHINE GPL ♦ 165 Bridgepoint Drive ♦ South St. Paul MN 55075 GPL 6500 V2.4 1108 Part # 80390445041...
Should you have questions pertaining to this manual or the vendor, please contact your GPL distributor or write directly to: Product Support Group 165 Bridgepoint Drive St.
Unit, but only if purchased either directly from GPL or from an authorized GPL Dealer/Distributor (“Original Purchaser”), and is limited to the repair or replacement, at GPL's sole option, of any part or parts of the Unit that are returned to GPL or to the authorized GPL Dealer/Distributor from whom the Unit was originally purchased, with all transportation charges prepaid by Original Purchaser, and which, on GPL's examination, such returned part or parts shall conclusively appear to have been defective.
The hermetically sealed refrigeration system (included in the vender), consisting of the motor compressor, condenser, evaporator, and the refrigerant tubing, is warranted for a total period of 36 months from date of shipment. GPL’s sole obligation under this warranty on the sealed refrigeration system is limited to repairing and returning or replacing at GPL's option any unit with a similar unit when, upon our examination and to our satisfaction, it is determined to be defective.
Chime. ACCEPTABLE AMBIENT OPERATING Third payment system ready. TEMPERATURE RANGE. All equipment manufactured by GPL is designed PRICING to work properly in a temperature range of 10°C Global pricing by machine or by shelf. to 38°C (50°F to 100°F) in still air (75% R.H.
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Fusion Configurations Machines are available with the spiral assortments shown below and on the next page. The numbers in the circles represent the capacities of each spiral. Other configurations may be available, contact your GPL distributor for more information. 5 Shelf Models...
Voltage and Polarity Check (for Machines located in North America Only) It is important that this machine is hooked up to proper voltage and polarity. Using a voltmeter, perform the following checks from the illustration below. Rev 2.4 GPL 6500 0108 1.01...
Repeat as the machine. required. Clearance Requirements It is necessary on Fusion machines to have 6” clearance behind the machine for air circulation. Rev 2.4 GPL 6500 0508 1.02...
260° 126° CAUTION: The screw should be replaced immediately upon reaching the machines final location. Failure to replace this stop may result in damage to an adjacent machine or the harnesses in the machine. Rev 2.4 GPL 6500 0108 1.03...
(see Figure 2). The width of the product must be greater than the diameter of the snack spiral. If it is smaller, the product may fall through when it is in the front, ready to vend position. GPL 6500 0108 1.04 Rev 2.4...
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(see Figure 4). Continue loading all spirals; adjust spacers where needed in the top shelf. Return the top shelf to the vend position and follow this procedure to load the remainder of the large spiral shelves. Rev 2.4 GPL 6500 0108 1.05...
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1/8" clearance between the spacer and the product. Figure 5: Placement of product on candy Figure 6: Candy shelf product spacer shelves and front end position of spiral. positioned to hold candy upright. Rev 2.4 GPL 6500 0108 1.06...
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The bottles should be located between the spirals, in contact with the base of the shelf and tipped rearwards as shown in the photos below. Ideal position of bottle base to be located between spiral, in contact with shelf base and tipped rearward as shown. Rev 2.4 GPL 6500 0108 1.07...
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(see Figure 8) next to the product before inserting into the spiral space. It is also recommended to use a slightly larger count spiral for bagged items because of the product settling to the bottom of the package. Rev 2.4 GPL 6500 0108 1.08...
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Clean the acceptor on the coin mechanism or bill validator frequently as accumulated dirt in this area can cause poor acceptance on coins or bills. Follow recommended cleaning procedures as described by the coin mechanism or bill validator manufacturer. Rev 2.4 GPL 6500 0108 1.09...
CHIP. CHIP can be programmed from a machine that is already set up and then used to set up other machines that are to be programmed identically. For more information see Mode 30. Rev 2.4 GPL 6500 0108 2.01...
°F or # key for degrees °C. was changed in step 1. 10. Reset the Health Shutdown settings in Mode 42, if they were changed in step 2. 11. Plug in the door switch and clear the error. Rev 2.4 GPL 6500 0109 2.02...
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2. Set the cabinet jumper to cabinet 2. Jumper B in diagram below. 3. Plug the communications cable directly into the MDB plug on the Fusion control board. 4. Set the PosiVend selection in Mode 21 if applicable. 5. Set prices in Mode 20. Rev 2.4 GPL 6500 0108 2.03...
The bottle shelves can be raised or lowered to vend up to 24 ounce bottles. Figure 11: Power Supply Box. Delivery Bin This is located below the display window on the door and is mechanically operated. Rev 2.4 GPL 6500 0108 3.01...
Components Vend Motors The vend motors used in the Fusion machines have been specifically developed to operate with the GPL O O O O O O O O O O Control System. One primary difference that distinguishes the new motors from previous motors...
If the motor is stopped in an “off home”, position, the next time this item is vended, The GPL PosiVend Guaranteed Delivery System the motor returns to home and pauses. If a product consists of a series of 12 infrared pulsed beams that...
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“C” key on the Key Pad before closing the door. This trademark feature of GPL equipment since 1985 is a valuable diagnostic tool and it will also warn a route service person if they have not pushed all the shelves back into their normal position after servicing.
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Fusion Delivery Bin – drawn to scale Rxx = Receiver number For scale, circle at left represents Txx = Transmitter number a US dime and quarter. Cabinet 2 G/Eye Cabinet 2 G/Eye Cabinet 1 G/Eye Connection Connection Rev 2.4 GPL 6500 0108 3.06...
Power Up State Following a power-up or reset condition, the display Field A will show “AUTOMATIC PRODUCTS“on the top line and “GPL / CMS” with three bouncing dots on either side on the bottom line. MOTORS BEING SCANNED Motor Scan P07 L00.21 C1-- C2--...
See Page 5.31 for information regarding the cash counters will roll over at 8 digits including the setting of a Serial Number, Machine ID and decimal point (999,999.99). Vend accounting (MIS) is updated as shown in Table 1. Location ID Rev 2.4 GPL 6500 0108 4.02...
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EA3*2********2*2 Number Of Reads With Reset Since Initialization********Number Of Reads Since Initialization*Number of Resets since Initialization EA4*000000*000008 (Initialization Timestamp)YYMMDD*hums EA5*000000*000008 (Price Setting Timestamp)YYMMDD*hums EA7*0*2 Power up/down cycles since last reset*Power up/down cycles since initialization Rev 2.4 GPL 6500 0108 4.03...
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MA5702 Value of Bills in Recycler MA5802 Value of Bills to Recycler in Manual FILL Mode Since Initialization Note: PA1, PA2, PA4 and PA5 Fields repeat for each valid selection. Table 2: DEX/UCS Information. Rev 2.4 GPL 6500 0108 4.04...
To coin test the machine with the door open See the Troubleshooting Section of this either press the Service Switch (see Figure 16) manual for specific information regarding the or unplug the door switch from the control errors being reported. board. GPL 6500 0608 5.01 Rev 2.4...
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Field A is the mode name. Field B is the mode number. Field C is the mode entering instructions. Use the ◄ or ► keys to scroll sequentially through mode numbers. Figure 16: Location of Service Switch. Rev 2.4 GPL 6500 0108 5.02...
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This also applies to the Interval data in Modes 04 Mode 03 – Interval Accountability and 06. Field A is the accountability name field. Field B is the interval vend count field. Field C is the interval dollar value field. Rev 2.4 GPL 6500 0108 5.04...
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#0000000 $0000000.00 INTR CASHLESS VENDS # of Cashless Vends #0000000 $0000000.00 GOLDEN EYE PosiVend Software REVISIONS Revision CAB1 00 CAB2 00 INTR NUMBER GE # OF PosiVend Spiral Turns #0000000 Table 5: Interval accountability fields. Rev 2.4 GPL 6500 0108 5.05...
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Pressing button 1 while at the “Print out Accountability” screen will result in the full list being printed at a faster speed. See Page 5.31 for information regarding the setting of a Serial Number, Machine id and Location id Rev 2.4 GPL 6500 0108 5.06...
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CA401 Value of Cash Dispensed (I) EA401 Date of Initialization Value of Cash Manually Dispensed CA404 EA402 Time of Initialization * Items highlighted in bold repeat for each valid selection. Table 6: MIS Definitions. Rev 2.4 GPL 6500 0108 5.07...
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8 and then the 4 digit code. The display Field C is the total vend count field. will show the total vend count in Field C and the Field D is the total value field. total value in Field D. Rev 2.4 GPL 6500 0108 5.08...
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Field B. To remove a selection from field. Field B, press the # key while the selection number Field B is the selection assignment field. is displayed. To exit this mode, press the C key or press the Service Switch. Rev 2.4 GPL 6500 0108 5.09...
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Off – All bills accepted will be stacked immediately. If the coin return is depressed, change will be paid back. Rev 2.4 GPL 6500 0108 5.10...
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Vends made while on free vend, test vend or ♦ the second vend of a combo vend are not counted for the purpose of determining the winner. Setting the number to 0000 will result in every ♦ vend being a winner. Rev 2.4 GPL 6500 0108 5.11...
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Off – Change will be returned immediately after the sale. Rev 2.4 GPL 6500 0108 5.12...
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Field A is the free vend option on/off field. to toggle the free vend on or off in Field A. To exit this mode, press the C key or press the Service Switch. Note ♦ Free vend applies to the entire machine. GPL 6500 0608 5.13 Rev 2.4...
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Field C is the upload from CHIP function. before the transfer. If the version on the CHIP is not compatible the transfer is canceled and the display will show “CHIP NOT COMPATIBLE”. Rev 2.4 GPL 6500 0108 5.14...
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The machine will not function properly in ♦ shutdown when the door is open. The machine must not have the shut down switch active while the door is open. Caution: Never apply voltage to these pins. Rev 2.4 GPL 6500 0108 5.15...
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C to 0. Note If this function is enabled, route service ♦ personnel must be instructed in its correct operation. Failure to correctly reset the counts will result in a full machine from vending properly. Rev 2.4 GPL 6500 0108 5.16...
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Note ♦ Factory default settings are off (N) and a security code of 1111. Once the service mode as been exited, the code must be re-entered to access Modes 05 through 84. Rev 2.4 GPL 6500 0108 5.17...
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Note ♦ When turned on (Y), if the credit after the sale is greater than the Max Payout set point in Field A, the machine will go into an automatic multi-vend (mode 26). Rev 2.4 GPL 6500 0108 5.18...
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Field D is the temperature scale field, F for Fahrenheit or C for Celsius. Field F is the instructions for raising and lowering the temperature. All items located above the barrier assembly must be non-perishable Rev 2.4 GPL 6500 0108 5.19...
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“Make Another Selection”. If the machine detects a Health Code error and the chime feature is ON the control board will sound a double beep every 30 seconds until the Health Code error is corrected. Rev 2.4 GPL 6500 0109 5.20...
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Sunday in October and a 1 hour decrease on the last Sunday in March. North American Daylight Savings Time was changed in revision 20 software to follow the new daylight savings times enacted in 2007. Rev 2.4 GPL 6500 0108 5.21...
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Special Actions products is not allowed. ♦ The * key can be used as a wildcard in Field J to set entire rows (12*) or the entire machine (1**). Rev 2.4 GPL 6500 0108 5.22...
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Field K is used to add additional selection set entire rows (12*) or the entire machine (1**). numbers to the timed discount list. Field L is used to return to screen 1 in mode 52. Rev 2.4 GPL 6500 0108 5.23...
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Field B is the display location selection on. Use the # key to choose from one of the field. available options shown below. Field C is the enter edit screen field. Rev 2.4 GPL 6500 0108 5.24...
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♦ When line 2 is not assigned to any message, it will show the message Credit .00, amount of deposited coins. Rev 2.4 GPL 6500 0108 5.25...
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# key to save the message to memory. To Field B is the editing instruction field. exit this mode, press the C key or press the Service Switch. Rev 2.4 GPL 6500 0108 5.26...
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Field B is the pass/fail field. If the motor passed it will read TEST PASSED if the motor failed it will read MTR ERROR. Rev 2.4 GPL 6500 0108 5.27...
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Price Set PRICE SET TIME/DATE SET Time Date Set Reset Accountability RESET ACCOUNT Health Error HEALTH ERROR Communication Error COMM ERROR Cabinet 1 Defrost C1 DEFROST Cabinet 2 Defrost C2 DEFROST Table 7: Event list. Rev 2.4 GPL 6500 0108 5.28...
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7. The last 5 Time/Date sets. The last 5 Price Settings. 9. The last 5 Power Outages. 10. The last 5 Defrost Events. The chime will sound 3 times when there are no more items to display. Rev 2.4 GPL 6500 0108 5.29...
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ST4C – Used to test a Chilled Studio 4. ST5 – Used to test a Studio 5. ST5C – Used to test a Chilled Studio 5. SZ – Used to test a single zone 6500. Field E Field D DZ – Used to test a dual zone 6500.
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20 characters in length. When done editing, press field. the # to save the number to memory. To exit this mode, press the C key or press the Service Switch. This field appears in a DEX file as ID104 GPL 6500 0608 5.31 Rev 2.4...
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Field B is the test information field. Field C is the scrolling information field. Using this mode on a machine full of product will cause one of each item to vend. Rev 2.4 GPL 6500 0108 5.32...
3. Complete your parts order, double check part numbers and quantities. Include a call back number in the event there is a question regarding your order. Fax, email or mail your order to your authorized GPL distributor or GPL. Rev 2.4 GPL 6500 1108 6.01...
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Door Inside Front Rev 2.4 GPL 6500 1108 6.02...
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Key Pad, 15 Key Numeric, Euro Gray 14400033-01 Switch, Selection 15 Key 13800001 Window, POS 14400094 POS Insert PosiVend 80388666001 GPL Logo Plate, Euro Gray 80182411001 Button, Coin Return Euro Gray 440289-5 Validator Filler Asm, Black 660580 T-Handle Asm 80152619011...
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32 Screw, 8-36 UNF x 3/8, HWH W/Serrations 80030527001 80030527001 33 Screw, R, 8 x 3/8 TP AB HXWSH 80030532001 80030532001 Note: Parts shown for identification without part numbers in columns are not sold separately. GPL 6500 0608 6.23 Rev 2.4...
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Graphics 3-A-Day Swirl Left Side Front Right Side 3-a-Day Swirl Graphics Front 80388901001 Left & Right Side, Set 80388900001 Rev 2.4 GPL 6500 1108 6.24...
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Coil this harness carefully to ensure it does not get damaged during the removal process. 9) Undress the shelf harness and the compressor power harness from the clips on the right side wall. GPL 6500 0108 7.01 Rev 2.4...
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16) Carefully support the unit (both the compressor and evaporator coil) until the unit is completely outside the machine. 17) Secure the evaporator coil to the side of the refrigeration unit cover for transport using the 2 screws provided. GPL 6500 0108 7.02 Rev 2.4...
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Figure 20: Location of Bottle Shelf Release Lever cabinet. 4) Release the left and right hand front shelf latches, and pull the shelf forward against the intermediate stop to test that the shelf is correctly engaged. AP 6500 1008 7.03 Rev 2.4...
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12) Test vend with money to ensure correct 11) Test vend with money to ensure correct operation operation GPL 6500 0108 7.04 Rev 2.4...
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14) Test vend with money to ensure correct operation 23) Access Mode 20, and set the new price, and adjust the scrolling price tab as required. 24) Test vend with money to ensure correct operation GPL 6500 0108 7.05 Rev 2.4...
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PWR GND PV GROUND/GROUND 8 VDC MASTER RXD PV POWER/8VDC MASTER TXD PV SIGNAL 2 COMMUNICATION COMMON GROUND SERIAL INTERFACE DISPLAY DISPLAY MASTER RECEIVE DATA GROUND 5VDC MASTER TRANSMIT DATA WR NOT +5 VOLTS GPL 6500 0108 7.06 Rev 2.4...
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* (°F) or # (°C) button on keypad 1 – Double Black Wire = Line Voltage in and is piggybacked to evaporator fan motor. 2 – Line Voltage out switched by relay to operate Compressor and Condenser Fan. Rev 2.4 GPL 6500 0108 7.07...
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Check the incoming 120Vac supply to the machine – must be within • 10% - no lower than 108V Check for other machines plugged to the same circuit as this machine – • rearrange plugs if possible GPL 6500 0108 8.01 Rev 2.4...
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The control board must be replaced. SW TRAP ERROR – XX Software Trap TBD TIME / DATE / BATT ERROR Time and date have not been set. Set time and date. Battery has failed. Replace battery. GPL 6500 0108 8.02 Rev 2.4...
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< 20°F. The error is posted, and a fixed 10 minute defrost cycle occurs. Check defrost harness for damaged wire • Verify operation of bimetal defrost sensor • • GPL 6500 0108 8.03 Rev 2.4...
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In a machine with PosiVend, each transmitter sends a beam across the delivery bin to each of the 12 receivers Check for an obstruction to the specific sensor or LED • Check for physical damage or moisture to the specific sensor or LED • GPL 6500 0108 8.04 Rev 2.4...
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Review documentation provided by cashless system manufacturer for specific CL COMMUNICATIONS ERROR Cashless Communications Error instructions to resolve these errors CL REQUIRES SERVICE Cashless Reader Requires Service CL FAILURE Cashless Reader Failure CL MEDIA JAMMED Cashless Payment media Jammed GPL 6500 0108 8.05 Rev 2.4...
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11. Press and hold the switch on the top of the door until the “No row * message” appears. 12. Set prices, options, and test. Fusion Board Shown as installed in machine. Rev 2.4 GPL 6500 0107 8.06...
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