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L0071, Rev. M SEN SI T I I GLASS FRON T V EN DOR OPERAT I ON AN D SERV I CE M AN U AL Models 35 and 39 Snack VCB (Visi-Combo) VCF (Visi-Diner and Milk) AUTOMATED MERCHANDISING SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL A.M.S.
AM S SEN SI T I I GLASS FRON T V EN DOR L0071, Rev. M CONTROL BOARD TABLE OF CONTENTS 3.2.1 Program Chip 3.2.2 Mode Switch Para Title Page 3.2.3 DEX Jack TABLE OF CONTENTS VEND SENSOR 3.3.1 Emitter TABLE OF FIGURES 3.3.2 Detector...
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L0071, Rev. M AM S SEN SI T I I GLASS FRON T V EN DOR 6.8.3 Change Bill 6.8.4 Hold Lost Credit TRAY ADJUSTMENT AND 6.8.5 Multi-Vend CONFIGURATION 6.8.6 Lev2 Coin Mech SNACK, CANDY, AND FOOD TRAY OPTIONS 5.1.1 Removal 6.9.1 Message...
AM S SEN SI T I I GLASS FRON T V EN DOR L0071, Rev. M REPLACING FLOURESCENT BULBS DEFROSTING THE EVAPORATOR COIL TESTING THE TEMPERATURE SYSTEM (H & S) 8.10 PC UTILITY LOADING INSTRUCTIONS 8.10.1 Requirements 8.10.2 Installation 8.10.3 Startup 8.10.4 Toolbar...
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AM S SEN SI T I I GLASS FRON T V EN DOR L0071, Rev. M 1.0 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on the purchase of your new AMS Sensit II vendor. All Sensit II models, including Snack, Visi- 1.2.1 H&S Specifications Combo, Bottle and Food Combo, Visi-Diner and Milk, are versatile, high-capacity vending machines.
AMS vendors will support all NAMA-approved 1.4.1 Operating Environment Multi-Drop Bus (MDB) coin mechanisms, bill validators and AMS vendors are designed for indoor use only. card readers. Where applicable, it will also support the Indoor temperatures must be between 33°F (1°C) and “Executive Mechanism”...
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L0071, Rev. M AM S SEN SI T I I GLASS FRON T V EN DOR Figure 1.2 35” Cabinet Dimensions (For Reference Only)
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L0071, Rev. M AM S SEN SI T I I GLASS FRON T V EN DOR Figure 1.3 39” Cabinet Dimensions (For Reference Only)
L0071, Rev. M AM S SEN SI T I I GLASS FRON T V EN DOR 1.5.2 Model 35 VCB Visi-Combo Model 35-VISI-COMBO 292 UNITS Available Helix Sizes: 2 ½ Inch (63mm) 20120-07 7 Pitch, 2 5/8” (66mm) Opening 20120-10 10 Pitch, 1 7/8”...
L0071, Rev. M AM S SEN SI T I I GLASS FRON T V EN DOR 1.5.3 Model 35 VCF Visi-Diner Model 35-FOOD 144 UNITS Available Helix Sizes: 2 ½ Inch (63mm) 20120-07 7 Pitch, 2 5/8” (66mm) Opening 20120-10 10 Pitch, 1 7/8”...
L0071, Rev. M AM S SEN SI T I I GLASS FRON T V EN DOR 1.5.4 Model 35 Milk Model 35-Milk Model 35-Milk 216 UNITS 252 UNITS Available Helix Sizes: 3 Inch (76mm) 21336 6 Pitch, 3 1/2” (88mm) Opening (Bottle / Milk Trays Only)
L0071, Rev. M AM S SEN SI T I I GLASS FRON T V EN DOR 1.5.5 Model 35 Bottle and Food Combo Model 35-BOTTLE-FOOD COMBO 168 UNITS Available Helix Sizes: 3 Inch (76mm) 21336 6 Pitch, 3 1/2” (88mm) Opening (Bottle / Milk Trays Only) 4 Inch (102mm) 21465-05...
L0071, Rev. M AM S SEN SI T I I GLASS FRON T V EN DOR 1.5.7 Model 39 VCB Visi-Combo 15 15 15 15 15 18 18 18 18 18 Model 39-VISI-COMBO 386 UNITS Available Helix Sizes: 2 ½ Inch (63mm) 20120-07 7 Pitch, 2 5/8”...
L0071, Rev. M AM S SEN SI T I I GLASS FRON T V EN DOR 1.5.8 Model 39 VCF Visi-Diner Model 39-FOOD 180 UNITS Available Helix Sizes: 2 ½ Inch (63mm) 20120-07 7 Pitch, 2 5/8” (66mm) Opening 20120-10 10 Pitch, 1 7/8”...
L0071, Rev. M AM S SEN SI T I I GLASS FRON T V EN DOR 1.5.9 Model 39 Milk Model 39-Milk Model 39-Milk 240 UNITS 288 UNITS Available Helix Sizes: 3 Inch (76mm) 21336 6 Pitch, 3 1/2” (88mm) Opening (Bottle / Milk Trays Only) 1-13...
L0071, Rev. M AM S SEN SI T I I GLASS FRON T V EN DOR 1.5.10 Model 39 Bottle and Food Combo Model 39-Bottle And Food Combo Model 39-Bottle And Food Combo 241 UNITS 197 UNITS Available Helix Sizes: 3 Inch (76mm) 21336 6 Pitch, 3 1/2”...
L0071, Rev. M AM S SEN SI T I I GLASS FRON T V EN DOR 2.0 SAFETY Some electrical components have a green or 2.1 COMMITMENT TO SAFETY Automated Merchandising Systems Inc. is green/yellow ground wire attached to a grounding point in committed to designing and producing a safe product.
Never use unauthorized parts, or use parts for anything other than their intended application. 2.3 TEST STANDARDS AMS vending machines bearing the ETL mark have been tested for compliance with one of the following standards: 2.3.1 Standard for Refrigerated Vending Machines...
L0071, Rev. M AM S SEN SI T I I GLASS FRON T V EN DOR 3.0 VENDOR SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS 3.3 VEND SENSOR 3.1 SENSIT II SYSTEM THEORY OF OPERATION 3.3.1 Emitter The emitter, inside a protective housing, is located 1.
L0071, Rev. M AM S SEN SI T I I GLASS FRON T V EN DOR The evaporator fan runs continuously to circulate air 3.4.3 Coin Box The coin box is located below the changer, behind a within the cabinet. A temperature sensor located near the separate door, and is used to hold overflow coins when the evaporator measures the temperature of air entering the evaporator.
L0071, Rev. M AM S SEN SI T I I GLASS FRON T V EN DOR 3.7.3 Divider The divider separates product columns on the tray. 3.9 POWERED VENTILATION SYSTEM (OPTIONAL) Two horizontal slots in the divider allow for the installation On vendors equipped with a powered ventilation of a candy pusher.
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AM S SEN SI T I I GLASS FRON T V EN DOR L0071, Rev. M 4.0 VENDOR PREPARATION AND INSTALLATION Setting up a vendor has been divided into three stages. Step 4.1 confirms power availability. Step 4.2 is 4.1.4 Requerimiento de Servicio Eléctrico para accomplished in the customer’s shop.
Place the mounting holes over the threaded studs and reinstall the nuts. Some devices may require Plug the power cord into the vendor’s IEC receptacle spacers, which are available from AMS (Part Number but do not plug into a wall outlet at this time. 20258).
L0071, Rev. M AM S SEN SI T I I GLASS FRON T V EN DOR Carefully press in on the the label until it bows enough 4.2.5 Test Loading and Configuration Before putting the vendor on location, it is a good to snap into the top groove of the extrusion.
L0071, Rev. M AM S SEN SI T I I GLASS FRON T V EN DOR Figure 4.3). The closed end of the false leg should be facing forward. 4.3.3 Leveling the Vendor For safe operation the vendor must be level. Install screws through the holes and tighten until snug.
L0071, Rev. M AM S SEN SI T I I GLASS FRON T V EN DOR 5.0 TRAY ADJUSTMENT AND CONFIGURATION The trays in AMS Sensit II vendors are highly configurable. Practically any combination of wide and 5.2.2 Installation: narrow columns can be set up on a tray. Before changing...
L0071, Rev. M AM S SEN SI T I I GLASS FRON T V EN DOR After changing the tray configuration, it will be 5.3.2 Installation necessary to reconfigure the motor matrix. Refer to Section 4.2.6 Configuring Motors. To reinstall the rail in the new position, locate the rear “T”...
L0071, Rev. M AM S SEN SI T I I GLASS FRON T V EN DOR To remove, press down and rearward on the top sideways (refer to Figure 5.3). Four pusher bars are mounting tab, then pull the lower mounting legs out of provided with the standard glass front vendor.
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L0071, Rev. M AM S SEN SI T I I GLASS FRON T V EN DOR Figure 5.4 1.5” HELIX TRAY...
L0071, Rev. M AM S SEN SI T I I GLASS FRON T V EN DOR 6.0 SERVICE PROGRAMMING SERVICE MODE Access the service mode by pressing the mode 1. SELECT TUBE 1-5 - To dispense coins, press 1 switch on the control board (refer to Figure 3.1). After through 5 (for a 5-tube changer) to dispense from tubes displaying any errors, the first function is displayed.
L0071, Rev. M AM S SEN SI T I I GLASS FRON T V EN DOR Selections can be any combination of 4. VIEW LOG – View the temperatures recorded in the tray and column. cooling log. The reading number, temperature, date * SAVE –...
2 device. Vendor must be powered down before change will take Example: Entering 8 will program a delay effect. AMS recommends that this option remain as “N” for of 0.8 seconds. The user can save the programmed delay to the 6.9 OPTIONS...
AM S SEN SI T I I GLASS FRON T V EN DOR For example, to display the letters TUV enter *34E. In KEY 2: ABC2 KEY 7: PQRS7 another example, to display AMS IS #1 enter AM *S H E KEY 3: DEF3 KEY 8: TUV8 *D H **E1.
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L0071, Rev. M AM S SEN SI T I I GLASS FRON T V EN DOR If set to “Y”, the vendor will use the product sensor To choose different selections to block in time (optional) to determine if there is product in the delivery bin. period #1 select NO.
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As of displaying “HEALTH AND SAFETY ON.” To use this writing, AMS does not supply such accessory devices and cannot offer technical assistance for such devices. This EnergySensit the Health and Safety feature must be feature is provided only as a convenience to those users of off.
L0071, Rev. M AM S SEN SI T I I GLASS FRON T V EN DOR 6.16 PROGRAM QUICK REFERENCE Programming instructions can also be found on the back of the vend door near the control board. SERVICE MODE - Open door and press the mode switch on the control board to enter SERVICE MODE.
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41°F or below. Unless otherwise specified by regulatory code by pressing “0”. Once all errors are cleared, “ACCT- agencies, AMS recommends setting the temperature to DATA” will be displayed. Refer to the next section for a 40°F when vending perishable food products.
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L0071, Rev. M AM S SEN SI T I I GLASS FRON T V EN DOR 7.3.3 Error Code Causes and Solutions – Continued ERROR CODES – CAUSES AND SOLUTIONS Top Level Sub Level Causes Solutions Error Code Code The door was open too long, warm product was loaded, the door was not closed OUT OF The internal temperature did not reach...
L0071, Rev. M AM S SEN SI T I I GLASS FRON T V EN DOR 3 Error Code Causes and Solutions – Continued ERROR CODES – CAUSES AND SOLUTIONS Top Level Sub Level Causes Solutions Error Code Code Remove any products or other objects in the bottom, or in sensor openings in ends of the PROD.
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L0071, Rev. M AM S SEN SI T I I GLASS FRON T V EN DOR 7.7 MACHINE TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART – CONTINUED Symptom Possible Cause Remedy Options set for “Free Vend” Scroll to Free Vend and change to N Changer unplugged.
8.0 MAINTENANCE 8.2 CLEANING THE REFRIGERATION UNIT 8.1 REPLACING THE PROGRAM CHIP AMS recommends cleaning the refrigeration unit at least twice a year under normal conditions, more often in Occasionally it may be necessary to replace the program dusty environments.
If the base is made without these large holes contact AMS to arrange for a Non-Freezing 8.5 CLEANING THE PLASTIC DOOR LINER Evaporator Drain Pan Kit (refer to Kit Drawing Some vendors use a door liner made from ABS 21351).
(including a cool-down time if needed). 8.10.4 Toolbar 8.10 PC UTILITY LOADING INSTRUCTIONS The AMS Utility tool bar is located in the upper left hand of the screen An AMS vendor designed for vending food meets or exceeds standards for Health and Safety (H&S), and H&S...
USER MESSAGE: may be up to 50 characters, including lower case and additional 8.10.5 Program Screens The AMS Utility programs are located in a column on punctuation marks not available through the the left side of the screen. keypad.
Save the configuration file for future use. Unplug the cable from the vendor control board. Unplug the vendor. The AMS Sensit II Utility may be left on the PC as convenient. Change to other programs or shut off the PC as desired.
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L0071, Rev. M AM S SEN SI T I I GLASS FRON T V EN DOR 10.0 SUPPORTED DEX FIELDS CA101 Coin mechanism serial number CA102 Coin mechanism model number CA103 Coin mechanism software revision CA201 Value of cash sales since initialization CA202 Number of cash vends since initialization CA203...
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L0071, Rev. M AM S SEN SI T I I GLASS FRON T V EN DOR EA401 Date of installation EA402 Time of installation EA403 Installation terminal/interrogator identification EA701 Number of power outages since last reset EA702 Number of power outages since initialization EA301 Number of reads since initialization EA302...
The dual pane glass window is insulated and features a thicker pane on the exterior side. P/N 3302, AMS Sensit II Utility CD P/N 20786, Harness, Chip Programming Load Sensit II software into the vendor, configure the vendor software, and/or download files using the AMS Utility software, the cable and the vendor software 11-1...
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All defective components, at the option of AMS, are to be returned, properly packaged, freight prepaid, to AMS or to the authorized dealer or distributor from whom the equipment was purchased for verification of the defect. Prior to returning any parts for replacement the customer is to contact the AMS Service Department at (304) 725-6921 for return authorization.
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