Summary of Contents for American Changer PAYSTATION AC8000 Series
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PAYSTATION” “ SERIES AC8000/8001 OPERATIONS MANUAL American Changer Corp. Parts & Service:(888)741-9840 1400 NW 65 Place Sales:(800)741-9840 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309 Fax:(954)917-5204 WEEKEND SERVICE PHONE:(954)592-6392 Hours: Sat: 10AM to 2 PM Sun: 12PM to 2PM Internet Address: www.americanchanger.com Service Questions? service@americanchanger.com...
Coin Box Removal / Installation 37-39 with this manual are subject to change without Exit Window / Coin Counting Optic notice from American Changer. Hopper Logic Board Replacement End Plate Removal (9 Screw Side) It Is The End User’s Responsibility To...
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UNCRATING AND SET-UP DO NOT EXERT YOURSELF SO THAT YOU MAY CAUSE AN INJURY. Remove your Series AC8000/8001 PayStation Brick the PayStation base to the required from the shipping box. Take the Hex handle out height or mount the stainless steel base, an of the envolope to open the door.
Fig 1 AC8061 POWER SUPPLY / RELAY BOARD FUSES (See figure #1) Fuse #1 & #2 - High voltage Relay fuses: These primary Input Fuse #4 transformer fuses. LED’s Power replacement 2-1/2-amp fuses Supply ONLY!) REPLACING THIS FUSE OK LED WITH ANYTHING OTHER THAN A 2 ½...
FIG 2 AC8060 MAIN LOGIC BOARD Speaker Jumper to Power supply Phone Board Line Port Bill acceptor Volume connector Coin mech connector RESET BUTTON Display connector Printer Keypad Right hopper connector connector Door Switch Credit Card connector Left hopper connector connector +24VDC Printer...
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Money Controls Hopper MKIV WIRE HOOK UPS FOR THE PAYSTATION Three green LED indicators are fitted on the hoppers and are visible in the section where Once the PayStation is installed, the next the coins exit the hoppers. From left to step will be running the wires from the Car right these are designated as follows: Wash Controller (CWC) to the PayStation.
PROGRAMMING THE PAYSTATION Programming Flow Chart 8-12 Entering the Pin Number Dump Mode Setting CWC Protocols Credit Card Options 14-15 CW-IO Options Wash values, Names Location Name Stacking Mode Set Time Set “CANCEL BUTTON” Disable 15 Modem Answer Hopper Coin Type WASHBUCK Value Set Test Mode Display &...
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PROGRAMMING FLOW CHART FOR THE PAYSTATION 1F-D04 SOFTWARE...
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STARTING WITH THE hoppers. MAIN SCREEN that will navigate you to this step. (*** Means that American Changer The first thing that must be done to enter also downloads this data once the credit the program mode is entering the “Pin card functions are approved by a Number”.
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#2-#1-#4 - More Menus – Credit card manufacturers are listed with each protocol options are continued. to help set and make your set up smooth. #2-#1-#4-#1 – Batch Limit – Highest dollar amount allowed before batch time #2-#2-#1-#3-#1- FULL PROTOCOL – The where modem connects and downloads communication type uses the 24VDC “OK”...
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#2-#2-#1-#3-#4-#3- Prompt Voice Drive- #2-#3 – TIME (Set and observe the in – This allow the owner to choose time of day) between telling the customer via voice prompt to drive in when the transaction is #2-#3-#1 – Read Clock – This will show completed or just say “Thank You”.
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WARNING – Once the PIN NUMBER IS #3-#2-#1 –Outputs – These are the CHANGED American Changer cannot outputs. “I” are “shorts” or “on” or “+5-v”. restore the old pin # without doing a the “0” is “open” or “off” or “ground”.
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#4 – Status - (PayStation Status of Audit Print Out Operations) Car Wash ### - Audit Date – year, mm, dd -Time – hr: mm: ss #4-#1 – Audit (PayStation Audit Audit Sequence # Options) Machine Number Year, month, day, time and sequence number #4-#1-#1 –...
Machine ### - Information --Continued— Year-mm-dd – Time: hr: mm: ss Demo Mode = Hopper1 Type = Is machine in the Demo Mode? Hopper2 Type = PagerEnabled = y or n Type of coins dispensed from each hopper. 1=quarter, 4=$1 coin, 0=None Capture $ #### Selection #1 =...
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For the paging option to work, the PayStation must be configured remotely by American Changer to load the pager number into the software. The PayStation will page most numeric pagers. (A cell phone with caller ID can be used but there is no error code transmitted, the only thing seen will be that the phone number the PayStation is connected to called).
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AC8001 ON SCREEN ERROR INDICATORS When the PayStation is functioning with out any errors and is configured to accept credit cards, the main screen appears as below. The “Push Arrows to Select Payment Method” appears for approximately three seconds then disappears. PAYSTATION PAYSTATION Push Arrow to Select Payment Method...
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Data Logger Info The printout shows the last 25 events. This Current defined Codes are: data is shown on the bottom of the Machine “Print Info” print out. = OK = Bad From left, the data fields are: Aprv = Approved = day of the month = Rejected = hour in 24 hour format...
REPLACING THE PRINTER PAPER Before the printer paper has run out you might wish to contact your Distributor and order more Printer paper. The part number is AC7071-01 and it is a special brand which is hard to find. Most AC6007 problems occur from the printer.
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONAL OPERATION OF THE THE AC8000/8001 PAYSTATION HOPPER OUT-OF-SERVICE CONDITIONS After the PayStation has been installed and In a two-hopper system, the other hopper the computer programming complete, the will work as a backup or give change as machine is ready to operate.
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Model Coin Learn & Field Test Procedure IDX INC unit that you wish it to erase the parameters Coin Learn Procedure for this coin. The LED will flash red-green to 1. Slide the front cover up and identify the indicate completion. three controls to be used in this procedure: 4.
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COINCO BA32SA VALIDATOR SECTION PAGE Removing the Bill Box Clearing a bill jam Setting the bill types accepted Cleaning the sensors Cleaning a salted unit Replacing the belts...
Removing the bill box. To remove the 1000 bill stacker from the CoinCo validator follow the picture below. REMOVING A BILL JAM From time to time a foreign object or ripped bill will become caught in the validator. Follow the picture below to remove the item.
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CLEANING THE BILL VALIDATOR Refer to the pictures and the procedure on the next page to clean the bill validator every 4-6 months.
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BA30B (B) CLEANING IF ANY OF THESE PROCEDURES ARE PERFORMED TO YOUR VALIDATOR AFTER IT IS RETURNED UNDER A WARRANTY REPLACEMENT, YOU WILL BE SUBJECTED TO A $35.00 LABOR FEE. BA30B CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE: Note: Petroleum-based cleaners and freon-based propellants can damage plastic and some electronic components.
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REPLACING THE BELTS Every 2-3 years the belts on the CoinCo will wear out. To replace them, remove the validator components down to the picture show. Refer to the parts diagram at the end of the manual for help getting to this point.
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MARS AE2602 MEI MARS AE2602 VALIDATOR SECTION PAGE Removing the Bill Box Clearing a bill jam Setting the bill types accepted Cleaning the Validator Trouble Shooting & Trouble Codes 30 Coupon Programming (Dip Switch) 30 BILL ACCEPTOR 24VDC $1-$20...
Removing the bill box 2. Push BLUE button forward. 1. Push bill box up and out. Clearing A Bill Jam 1. Pull up on silver bar (Rod) 2. Pull bar away from the Mars.
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Cleaning & Maintenance Cleaning You can clean the bill acceptor while it is still mounted in the machine. 1. Remove power from the machine. 2. Unlatch the magazine by pushing the blue latch (located on the top of the unit) toward the front of the unit.
Trouble Codes Coupon Programming Status LED 1. Locate the service button on the A Status LED provides assistance in back of the unit (Page 29). diagnosing the condition of the Series 2. Press the button once to enter the AE2600. The following is a description of the coupon setup mode.
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MKIV UNIVERSAL HOPPER INDEX PAGE Coin box removal & assemble 37-39 Exit window replacement Logic board replacement End plate removal. 5. Coin Belt Removal 5a. Coin Belt Assembly 5b. Coin Belt Replacement 5c. Final drive gear replacement 6. Gearbox assembly SERVICE MANUAL Motor replacement To UN-jam the hopper, refer...
1. COIN BOX REMOVAL 7. As the ‘coin box’ is being removed, carefully slide the ‘logic board’ out. The stirrer may stay with the ‘coin box’ or fall onto the center plate. 1. Place the hopper in front of you as shown, (looking at the outside of the ‘coin box’).
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COIN BOX ASSEMBLY (cont.) 2. Line up the ‘centre plate’ & ‘coin box’ as shown below. FIG 12a. 3. Route the ribbon cable as shown below. 4. Fit the ‘logic board’ into slots shown below. 5. Feed the level sense wires through the slot shown below.
3. LOGIC BOARD REPLACEMENT 4. Holding the ‘connector blanking plate’ gently lift the ‘end plate’ away from the rest of the hopper. 1. First, remove the ‘coin box’, section 1. This will then enable access to the ‘logic board’. 5. To re-assemble, follow the above steps in reverse. 5.
5a. TRACK PLATE ASSEMBLY The following 3 sketches show how to take the ‘track plate’ apart. The following 3 sketches show how to assemble the ‘track plate’.
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5b. TRACK PLATE REPLACEMENT 1. The gray shaded area, in FIG 7b, is the ‘track plate’ guide path. FIG 7b. 2. Once the ‘track plate’ is in position, turn the track through 720 to ensure it is seated in the guide path correctly. 5c.
6. GEAR BOX ASSEMBLY 4. Remove the gears in the order as shown in FIG 9. Access to the motor fixing screws is now possible. 1. Remove the end plate. Section 6. 5. To re-assemble, follow the above steps in reverse. 2.
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#1 - 1041-24-01 Motor. #2 - 1041-24-02 Motor Side Cover. #3 - 1041-24-03 Center Plate. #4 - 1041-24-04 End Plate. #5A- 1041-24-05 Coin Counting Optic Board. #5B- 1041-24-06 Optic board ribbon cable. #6 - 1041-24-07 Red track plates(16 per belt). #7 - 1041-24-08 Logic board wire harness.
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PARTS BREAKDOWN - AC8001 CABINET CONTINUED S/S = Stainless Steel AC8010 S/S Cabinet w/door AC8010.1 S/S Door ONLY (No lock Assy. or LEXAN door sticker) AC8010-01 S/S Coin Cup Complete AC8065 S/S LCD Display Assembly Complete! #5 AC8065-03 Clear Lexan Display Protector #6 AC8010-04 S/S Hopper Platform #6A AC8060-HTR...
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WIRE HARNESSES FOR THE AC8000 PAYSTATION AC7071-H Printer Power Harness AC7071-RH Printer RIBBON Cable harness AC8060-DSH Door Switch to MLB Harness AC8060-H CoinCo 24VSA Validator Wire Harness AC8061-RH Relay / PS Board to MLB RIBBON Harness (3”) AC8065-RH LCD Display RIBBON Harness AC8066-H KeyPad to MLB Harness AC8066.5-H IDX Coin Mech Harness...
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COINCO PARTS LIST PICTURE # PART # DESCRIPTION MP90-1-1 Machine Screw MP91-1-2 “Snack Mask” Black Plastic MP90-1-3 Machine Screw MP90-1-4 Main Frame, Plastic MP91-1-5 Mask Gold Mounting Bracket MP90-1-6 Bill grounding spring MP91-1-7 Machine Nut...
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COINCO PARTS BREAKDOWN BELTS ONLY! MP91-2-10 PICTURE # PART # DESCRIPTION MP90-2-1 Bottom Lower Housing Cover MP90-2-2 Transformer holding hose MP90-2-3 120VAC Transformer MP90-2-4 Lower Spring, Anti-Cheat Lever MP91-2-5 Lower Mounting, Anti-Cheat Lever MP90-2-6 Lower Anti-Cheat Lever MP90-2-7 Lower Housing Assembly, Complete MP90-2-8 Belt, Center MP90-2-9...
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COINCO PARTS BREAKDOWN PICTURE # PART # DESCRIPTION MP90-3-1 Dust Cover MP90-3-2 Upper Transport & Hub Assembly, Complete MP91-3-3 Motor, Transport & Gear Assembly Complete MP90-3-4 Wheel, Encoder MP90-3-5 Stacker, Push-Plate Assembly MP90-3-8 Spring, Belt Tension MP90-3-9 Motor, Stacker Assembly Complete MP90-3-10 Pulley, Idler MP90-3-11...
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COINCO PARTS BREAKDOWN MP90-4-IF PICTURE # PART # DESCRIPTION MP90-4-1 Lid, Logic board Box MP91-4-2 Body, Logic board Box MP90-4-3 Main Logic Board MP90-4-4 Sticker, Serial Number / Warranty MP90-4-IF Intermediate Frame with Bearings...
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MARS AE2600 SERIES 24VDC PARTS BREAKDOWN PICTURE # PART # DESCRIPTION AE93-1-1 Stacker/Drive Assembly Kit AE93-1-2 Sensor Housing Assy, Complete AE93-1-3 Control Board Cover, Plastic AE91-1-4 24VDC Logic Board AE93-1-5 Main Chassis, Plastic AC1045 500 Stacker AE93-1-7 LED Housing Assy, Complete AE93-1-8 Black Front Bezzle, Plastic AE93-1-9...
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CONTINUED PICTURE # PART # DESCRIPTION AE93-2-1 Gearbox Assy AE93-2-2 Tension Assy AE93-2-3 Tension Spring AE93-2-4 Tire/Wheel Assy AE93-2-5 Belt, Timing, (1 of 2)-143 Teeth AE93-2-6 Pulley, Compound AE93-2-7 Shaft, Pulley AE93-2-8 Belt, Timing, (1 of 2)-56 Teeth...
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CONTINUED PICTURE # PART # DESCRIPTION AE93-1-5 Main Chassis, Plastic AE93-3-2 Stacker Latch, Blue AE93-3-3 Spring, Stacker Latch AE93-3-3 Lower Housing Lift Spring...
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RELAY LOGIC BOARD VERSION REV. “D” AND UP.
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RELAY BOARD CONNECTIONS WIRING INFO. LED 8 (Green) Is only lit when a a car is washing. 2 3 4 5 LED 9 LED 8 CAUTION ! HEATER LIGHT TERMINAL STRIP 1 - 14 PWR SUPPLY Power Min. 18 AWG GROUND STUD Min.
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Superior Sales & Service GEORGIA ALABAMA Mr. Esko Wallace North Atlantic Marketing* Birmingham Vending Co. 299 Old County Road, Suite Mr. Kirk Chambless Mr. Gerald Spiegelman Norcross Center 540 N. 2nd Avenue San Carlos, CA 94070 2100 Norcross Parkway, Suite 130 Birmingham, AL 35204 Phone: 800-995-8363 or Norcross, GA 30071...
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MARYLAND MISSOURI Ellenby Technologies, Inc.* Greater America Mr. Bob Dobbins Betson Ms. Angie Swann Mr. Duane Zarger 1460 Grandview Avenue, Unit 2 3431A Benson Avenue 3230 Roanoke Road MidAtlantic Corporate Center Baltimore, MD 21227 Kansas City, MO 64111 West Deptford, NJ 08066 Phone: 800-296-4100 Phone: 816-531-4300 Phone: 856-848-2020...
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OREGON Serv-A-Mech Electronics, Inc Viking Vending pf Wisconsin Mountain Coin Machine Mr. Jerry Camp Mr. Brent McKennon Distributors 5916 West 34th Street #B N59 W16600 Greenway Circle Unit B Mr. Michael Damtew Houston, TX 77092 Menomonee Falls, WI 53051 6440 N.E. Halsey Phone: 800-323-7214 or 713- Phone: 262-703-4168 Portland, OR 97213...
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Phone: 813-249-7338 Bob Wilcox Maryland Houston 6655 Amberton Drive 2500 Central Parkway Ft. Lauderdale Bay “L” Suite “K” American Changer Baltimore, MD 21227 Houston, TX 77092 1400 NW 65 Place Phone: 410-379-2680 Phone: 713-683-6558 Ft. Lauderdale, FL Bill LeJune Steve TenBarge...
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