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American Changer
AC1178
Installation,
Operation, and
Service Manual
Changing the Industry℠
Installers & Service Technicians
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detailed in this manual.
Owners & Operators
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working on this machine.
American Changer
1400 N.W. 65th Place, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309
Tel (954) 917 -3009 • Fax (954) 917 -3079
www.americanchanger.com www.hoffmanmint.com
©2016 American Changer
Manual AC1178 012017
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- Page 1 Keep this manual in a safe place to provide to any service technicians working on this machine. American Changer 1400 N.W. 65th Place, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309 Tel (954) 917 -3009 • Fax (954) 917 -3079 www.americanchanger.com www.hoffmanmint.com ©2016 American Changer Manual AC1178 012017...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
All rights reserved. No part of this work covered by copyrights herein may be reproduced or copied in any form or by means – graphic, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, taping or information storage and retrieval systems – without the written permission of American Changer... -
Page 4: Section 1 - Product Overview
*Note: Specifications stated herein may vary without notice. Capacities are approximations and may vary. 1.2 – Warranty Information PLEASE REFERENCE SECTION 4.4 ON PAGES 20 AND 21 FOR AMERICAN CHANGER’S DETAILED LIMITED WARRANTY AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES. SOME HIGHLIGHTS FROM SAID SECTION ARE: Coin Hopper(s), Coin Acceptors and Logic Board These items are warranted for one year from date of purchase. -
Page 5: Machine Safety
Section 1.3 – Machine Safety Your safety and the safety of others are very important to American Changer. We have provided important safety messages in this manual and on your machine. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is a safety alert symbol. - Page 6 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS American Changer does not guarantee machines (products) or services to be 100% secure against criminal attempts. All machines (products) and services are to be used in accordance with business best practices and the owner’s or operator’s best judgement.
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Page 7: Section 2 - Setup & Installation
“ON.” The rocker switch has an “I” and “O” printed on it. When the “I” is pressed down, the changer is “ON.” If the machine does not function properly please contact American Changer’s Technical Support Department at service@americanchanger.com... -
Page 8: Mounting Instructions
2.2 – Mounting Instructions This machine must be installed in accordance with local codes. If you are unsure in any way what your local codes are or unsure of anything in the following steps, please hire a licensed professional to mount your machine. - Page 9 PROPERLY SECURE MACHINE (PRODUCT) TO THE FLOOR SO THE MACHINE (PRODUCT) CANNOT BE MOVED OR TIPPED. USE STRUCTURAL SOUND FASTENERS THAT CAN BE PROPERLY TIGHTENED AND SECURE THE MACHINE (PRODUCT) THROUGH EACH OF THE HOLES IN THE BASE OF THE MACHINE (PRODUCT) TO THE APPLICABLE SURFACE TO WHICH IT IS BEING SECURED.
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Page 10: Section 3 - Operational Overview
Section 3 – Operational Overview 3.1 – Component Description Coin Hopper The hopper uses the ccTalk communication protocol. It can dispense coins or tokens ranging in size from 21.01mm to 30mm in diameter and 1.25mm to 3.30mm in thickness. An option is available to dispense smaller coins. - Page 11 I/O Board and External LCD Display This device is displays the payout to the customer Flex I/O Board to External LCD Display Ribbon Display Harness Flex I/O Board Flex I/O to Flex-2 Main Logic Board Harness I/O Board and Flex Programmer Flex-2 Main Logic Board Board (If Coin...
- Page 12 Banknote Validator The note validator uses MDB protocol and operates on 24VDC. Banknote Cassette Insert Notes Here Note Validator to Flex-2 Main Logic Board Harness Rear View...
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Page 13: Functional Description
3.2 – Functional Description 1. Dispense The coin hopper content can be defined as currency by entering its value, for example, $00.02. 2. Payment The machine accepts payment in the form of coins. 3.3 – Out-of-Service Conditions & Error Codes System Below are conditions that will cause the machine to go into an Failures... -
Page 14: Programming Menu
Reject Sns. Reject sensor blockage or failure Return Unit failure. Needs to be replaced. Mech Thermistor Thermistor failure No Comm The Flex-2 main logic board is unable to communicate with the coin acceptor. Programmer Flex Programmer Board Error Conditions No Comm The Flex-2 main logic board is unable to communicate with the Flex Programmer Board. - Page 15 Menu 01 – Print Help Menu A list of the menus and their corresponding numbers is printed by the external printer. Menu 02 – System Info The payout information and configuration settings are printed by the external printer. Aside from those, the following information is also included in the System Info printout: Software Revision Valid1 Status*...
- Page 16 Menu 10 – System Disable* Puts the machine in an “Out-of-Service” mode if any of the selected devices go offline. Menu 11 – Promo-Token Payout* Enter the # of items paid for each promotional token. Menu 12 – Dump Hoppers Dumps the coins from all hoppers.
- Page 17 Menu 24 – Bills Loaded Cassette Lower* Menu 25 – Bill Value Cassette Upper* Menu 26 – Bill Value Cassette Lower* Menu 27 – Printer Options* Menu 28 – Validator Enable Enable or disable the bank note validator. Menu 29 – Nayax Test Mode* Menu 30 –...
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Page 18: Remote Loading Software To The Flex-2 Board
3.5 – Remote Loading Software to the Flex-2 Board 1. What you need 1.1 Windows XP, or later pc with MicroSD port or USB to MicroSD card reader 1.2 MicroSD card (comes installed in the Flex-2 main logic board) 2. Transferring the file into the MicroSD card 2.1 Turn power off to the controller board. -
Page 19: Section 4 - Maintenance
Section 4 – Maintenance DISCCONECT ALL ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE MACHINE BEFORE SERVICING. 4.1 – Coin Hopper Maintenance Removal of the Electronics and Opto Sensor Board All the electronics and sensors are placed on one board located behind the exit door at the side of the hopper. -
Page 20: Banknote Validator Maintenance
4.2 – Banknote Validator Maintenance Cleaning the Validator Note Path Equipment Required Cotton swab or lint-free cloth. Cleaning solution - a mix of water and up to 50% Iso-Propyl Alcohol (IPA) is recommended. DO NOT use more than 50% IPA. NEVER use solvent-based cleaning agents, such as Amberclens, pure alcohol, petrol, methylated spirit or white spirit on this product as the unit will be severely damaged. - Page 21 Clearing a Note Jam 1. Ensure the power supply to the GBA ST1C unit is switched OFF. 2. Remove the Cassette. 3. Lift up the purple Access Latch on the back of the Bottom Sensor Assembly, and gently slide the module out of the Channel Assembly. 4.
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Page 22: Warranty Terms And Conditions
LIMITED WARRANTY AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES – The goods delivered hereunder are subject to the terms of American Changer Corporation’s (Seller or Seller’s) Limited Warranty provided with the deliverable, or if there is no such warranty, the terms set forth herein. In the event of any inconsistency between the written warranty provided with deliverable, and the description of the warranty set forth herein, the written warranty shall govern. - Page 23 CREDIT CARD AND/OR DEBIT CARD NUMBERS, PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS, PERSONAL PASSWORDS OR PASSCODES, OR OTHER SIMILAR PERSONAL INFORMATION OF THE USER OF THE GOODS. IN NO EVENT SHALL AMERICAN CHANGER BE LIABLE TO BUYER UNDER THIS WARRANTY FOR AN AMOUNT WHICH EXCEEDS THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE GOODS.
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