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Rowe BC3500 Instructions Manual

Control board update kit

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Rowe BC3500 Control Board Update Kit
These instructions cover the installation procedures required to install the new control board assembly and Mars bill
validator in a Rowe BC3500 dollar bill changer. Installation, programming procedures and troubleshooting
information is included. The information contained in this manual is intended for experienced personnel familiar
with the operation of these components.
All of our kits are designed to be easy to install. The installation procedures should be reviewed prior to installing a
kit. The listing below is a recommendation of tools that will be required for the various kits.
Tools required
Long handle ¼" nut driver
Long handle 5/16" nut driver
Long handle 11/32" nut driver
Small tip straight blade screwdriver
Pliers
Kit Components
The kit contains the following parts:
Control board assembly on a sheet metal plate – harnesses attached
Metal slide plate with narrow slot and flange to secure a standard compact mask
Installation Instructions titled Rowe BC3500 Control Board Update Kit
Four of 11/32" keps nuts
Additional Required Items Not Included With Kit
Working Mars validator – Model AE2411/AE2451, VN2511, or AE2611
Dollar bills to test the validator and verify operation of the kit
For Technical Assistance Please Call Capital Vending, Inc. @
1-800-814-7756 9AM-4:30PM EST
www.capitalvending.com

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Harrison Nguyen
March 16, 2025

Can I find a part of the coin hopper of Rowe bc 3500

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Mr. Anderson
March 16, 2025

You can find a coin hopper part for the Rowe BC3500 at Capital Vending, Inc. They offer options such as the Rowe Coin Hopper for large coins (OEM 65027606) and the Rowe Hi-Capacity Coin Hopper with Low Coin Sensor for small coins (OEM 65092901, 65092903).

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Summary of Contents for Rowe BC3500

  • Page 1 These instructions cover the installation procedures required to install the new control board assembly and Mars bill validator in a Rowe BC3500 dollar bill changer. Installation, programming procedures and troubleshooting information is included. The information contained in this manual is intended for experienced personnel familiar with the operation of these components.
  • Page 2 Changer Control Board Update Installation Overview The Rowe dollar bill changer control board update kits are designed for simple installation and programming. It is not necessary to cut any wiring, as all harnessing will plug into the changers existing harnesses and assemblies.
  • Page 3 Programming Instructions for Control Board Update Power to the board must be off anytime the dip switches are changed or the new settings will not be registered. Programming Dollar Payout and Dollar Coin Payout The board is capable of making change for up to a $100 dollar bill. The dollar bill validator determines the notes accepted.
  • Page 4 Switch values are multiplicative. Typically, switches 1, 6 and 8 are on to dispense 5 nickels for a quarter. Bonus Feature Dip switch bank #2 controls the bonus coin payout typically used by game rooms to give bonus tokens for larger notes.
  • Page 5 12 vdc validator is installed. BC3500 Control Board Installation Instructions The following instructions are for the conversion of a Rowe BC3500 changer with known good hopper motors, count sensors, and red LED emitters. The meter in the Power Control Center Assembly is also reused.
  • Page 6 The modification is complete. Rowe BC3500 Control Board Installation Instructions BC3500 – Removal of the Changer’s Original Wiring Harnesses 1. Open the lower compartment of the changer. 2. The control board is located at the upper left-hand side of the lower compartment. Unplug all five of the wiring harness bundles from the board and let them dangle.
  • Page 7 Secure the validator to the metal slide plate. The four 11-32 nuts are supplied in the Mars validator shipping box. The {Note - the 12” harness that is attached to the Mars validator in the factory box in not required with this kit.} Routing of New Wiring Harnesses and Reassembly Route and connect the wiring harnesses from the new Control Board Assembly as follows: 1.
  • Page 8 10. If everything is working perfectly, unplug/turn off changer and program to your specific requirements. 11. You are finished. Service Notes Pressing the “$” button emulates pulses from the validator. It can be pressed once, twice, 5, 10, 20, 50 or 100 times.
  • Page 9 BC 1200/1400 Coin Payout Modification Image 1 Image 2 Image 3 Image 4 Image 5 Image 6...
  • Page 10 Rowe BCxx00 Transport Modification Image 1 Image 2 Image 3...
  • Page 11 Dip 1 Dollar Coin & Quarter $1 = 4 Quarters right hopper $5 = 4 Quarters right hopper 4$ Coins center hopper = 2x = 4x Left hopper not used = 4 Quarters 1 = 1 2 = 2 3 = 4 4 = 8 1 = 1 2 = 2...
  • Page 12 Dip 1 Left & Center Hopper not used $ = 4 Quarters from right hopper $ = 20 Quarters from right hopper $1 = 2x $2 = 4x 1 = 1 2 = 2 3 = 4 4 = 8 1 = 1 2 = 2 3 = 4...
  • Page 13 Dip 1 Left Hopper not used = 2 Quarters left hopper 2 Quarters right hopper = 10 Quarters left hopper 10 Quarters right hopper = 2x payout = 4x payout 2 coins from each hopper 1 = 1 2 = 2 3 = 4 4 = 8 1 = 1...
  • Page 14 Dip 1 Hopper Swapper mode - reset after filling All hoppers filled with quarters When right hopper empties, advance to center hopper. Hopper Swapper Mode When center hopper empties, advance to left hopper. 4 Coins - Quarters or Tokens 1 = 1 2 = 2 3 = 4 4 = 8...
  • Page 15 Dip 1 Standard Setup - Quarters All 3 Hoppers run at same time Coin Acceptor takes one coin and dispenses one coin. 1 coin accepted 1 coin dispensed Quarter Token 1 = 1 2 = 2 3 = 4 4 = 8 1 = 1 2 = 2 3 = 4...
  • Page 16 This new part offers the advantage of a considerably longer life and will not fail due to vibrations. This is very important as Rowe changers shut down when the count emitter bulb fails. This item easily pays for it self by eliminating service calls and unnecessary downtime.