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*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 47 AND 48 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.
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.
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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.
“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...
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.
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Installation is completed. Proceed to the “Programming the Changer” section The proper performance of your American Changer machine is directly related to the quality of the power it is supplied. AC power fluctuations, including blackouts, brownouts, over voltages, sags, surges, and spikes may cause the machine to miss pay.
2.3 – ADA Regulations The American Disabilities Act requires unobstructed access to equipment. Bill insertion and coin removal are to be no lower than 15 inches and no higher than 48 inches from the floor. This requirement must be met whether a changer is installed on a base, on a table, or in the wall. NOTE: This drawing is not to scale.
Section 3 – Operational Overview 3.1 – Standard Component Description 3.1.1 Coin Hopper The hopper uses the ccTalk communication protocol. It can dispense coins or tokens ranging in size from 21mm to 30mm in diameter and 1.25mm to 3.30mm in thickness. An option is available to dispense smaller coins.
3.1.2 ACC Coin Hopper The hopper uses the ccTalk communication protocol. It can dispense coins or tokens ranging in size from 21mm to 30mm in diameter and 1.25mm to 3.30mm in thickness. An option is available to dispense smaller coins. Rear View Front View Put coins into this opening...
3.1.6 Flex-2 Main Logic Board Printer Hopper 2 Hopper 1 I/O Board Bill Validator The Remote Nayax Access Board Credit Card connects here. System Select Switch for On/Off 24VDC Power SD Card accessing the Switch Input programming menu NOTE: The Harness connector wires face outward when connected to the board. See picture below.
3.1.7 I/O Board and External LCD Display The I/O board allows the main board to interface with the LCD display and displays the packages to the customer. The LCD display is located behind the I/O board pictured below. Flex I/O to Flex-2 Flex I/O to Flex I/O to 4 Main Logic Board...
3.1.9 VPOS Touch Front View Back side Sim Card must be installed with Gold Chip facing the inside of the device with cut corner facing up.
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Environment Guidelines • Do not use in locations when you have a risk of burnout or direct, intense sunlight. • Do not expose the product to corrosive gas/liquids of any type. • Deploy in non-condensing conditions. VPOS Touch Additional features: •...
Before the printer paper runs out, you might wish to contact your distributor and order more printer thermal paper. The American Changer part number is AC7071-01, and it is a special brand which is hard to find. Many owners of this product make the mistake of purchasing the incorrect paper type or have a problem loading the paper.
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Method #1 – Automatic Feed: NOTE: This method must be performed with the board power ON. 1. If there is paper remaining on the previous roll, it must be removed before proceeding. Move the “Paper Feed Lever” from the DOWN to the UP position (refer to Figure P2), and then pull out the remaining paper from the rear of the printer and discard the roll.
3. Wrap the paper under the “Paper Guide” and begin to feed it into the “Paper Slot.” You do not need to fold or cut the paper in any way; it should be left square in the front. At a certain point as the paper is being fed in, the printer will detect it and automatically feed it to the printing position.
3.3 – Functional Description 1. Dispense The coin hopper content can be defined by entering its value in the programming menu, for example, $00.25. 2. Payment The desired payout and cost must be selected by one of the four buttons. Once selected, the payment type needs to be selected. Value can be up to $999.99.
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belt from moving, or a stalled or shorted motor. Repair or replace the hopper. The amount of coins in the coin hopper is below its operational threshold. First ensure there are enough coins in the coin hopper to completely covert the metal plates located at the bottom of the hopper.
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If the credit card processing device fails, the display will show a Cash Only message. The status of the credit card processing device can be seen in the System Info menu. No Comm The Flex-2 Board is unable to communicate with the credit card processing device.
3.4 – Programming Menu To enter the programming menu, begin by pressing the “Select Switch” on the Flex-2 main logic board. Pressing the select switch will bring the display to show “Enter Access Code.” Use the Flex Programmer Board to enter the access code. The default code from the factory is “1234” To exit the programming menu or the “Enter Access Code”...
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Menu 05 – Enable Bill This system only uses MDB validators. Depending on what type of MDB validator is used, the display will only toggle between the denominations accepted by the bill validator. Menu 06 – Payout Table Only bills enabled in Menu 05 will be available in this menu. Enter the # of items dispensed for each bill denomination.
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Menu 15 – Date Setup Enter the date in this format: 20YY-MM-DD. Menu 16 – Time Setup Enter the time in this format: HH:MM. 24 hour format. Menu 17 – Machine Number Assign a machine number that will appear in audit report print out. Menu 18 –...
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Menu 31 – Webserver The Webserver IP configuration is displayed. Menu 32 – Minimum Credit Enter a minimum value for credit card transactions. Menu 33 – Anti Stringing Setup a maximum cash amount, maximum time and shut-off time for anti- stringing purposes. Menu 34 –...
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.
3.6 – Webserver The webserver is an optional add-on that allows the owner of the machine to “log in” to the machine. From there one can view the status of the machine and make changes to the payouts. Home Tab Home Tab –...
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Audit Information Tab Audit Information Tab – Resettable and Non-Resettable Counters are displayed in this tab. The counters can be reset from this tab as well.
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Configuration Tab Configuration Tab – This tab allows the operator to send a new payout configuration, time, and date to the machine.
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Network Settings Tab Network Settings Tab – This tab displays the IP Address, Network Mask, Gateway, DNS Server, and Port settings...
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Email Tab The Email To from the picture above is to an AT&T SMS account. Below is a list of additional US and Canada SMS accounts: AT&T: 10digitphonenumber@txt.att.net MetroPCS: 10digitphonenumber@mymetropcs.com Sprint: 10digitphonenumber@messaging.sprintpcs.com T-Mobile: 10digitphonenumber@tmomail.net Verizon: 10digitphonenumber@vtext.com Max is 64 characters per email. Below is an example: Machine;000 Val;Fail/Ok C1;Fail/Ok C2;Fail/Ok C3;Fail/Ok C4;Fail/Ok Pt;Fail/Ok Where: Val: Validator Status...
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Refund Tab Refund Tab – This tab allows the operator to pay back the customer.
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.
4.1.2 ACC Coin Hopper Maintenance Removal of the Electronics and Opto Sensor Board All the electronics and sensors are placed on one board located inside of the hopper. Remove the right section of the hopper by removing the two hex nuts connecting the low coin contact plates and then the 5 screws on that side.
4.2 – Bill Validator Maintenance Pyramid Acceptors Apex Model The Apex Series bill acceptor is relatively maintenance free. An occasional cleaning is all that is needed to keep the acceptor in top operation. Please Visit the “service” section of the pyramidacceptos.com website to view videos explaining how install, clean, program, and troubleshoot the Apex bill acceptor.
4.2.2 Crane Payment Innovations (CPI) AE 2600 Series 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 yelow latch (located on the top of the unit) toward the front of the unit.
4.2.4 Astro Systems GBA ST1-C 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.
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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.
4.3 – Parts List Cabinet AC2006 Number American Changer Part # Description AC2006 AC2006 Cabinet AC8001-FLEX2BD Flex-2 Main Logic Board AC8062-FLEX 24v power supply AC9044 Key pad AC9000-GFCI 15A 125VAC GFCI AC9090 Magtek Credit Card Reader AC1000-LB Lock Bracket AC1047-SUZO...
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Cabinet AC2007 Number American Changer Part # Description AC7777-STBANT Stub Antenna AC7090 Receipt Printer AC7777-NAXYAXVT VPOS-Touch AC1000-LB Lock Bracket AC1047-SUZO Evolution Hopper with 12 Pin Female Connector AC8062-FLEX 24v power supply AC8001-FLEX2BD Flex-2 Main Logic Board AC5080-QS Screw in T-Handle...
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Cabinet AC2207 Number American Changer Part # Description Bill Validator Various Models Available. Contact American Changer for part number. Apex model shown in above picture. AC2002-LB Lock Bracket AC2207-CC Coin Chute AC1047.5-A American Changer Hopers AC7777-NAXYAXVT VPOS Touch AC2066.4 Condor Coin acceptor...
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American Changer Part # Description AC5080-QS Screw in T-Handle AC2066.4 Condor Coin acceptor Bill Validator Various Models Available. Contact American Changer for part number. Apex model shown in above picture. AC7090 Receipt Printer AC8001-FLEX2BD Flex-2 Main Logic Board AC8062-FLEX 24v power supply...
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.
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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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Email Address: ____________________________________ Note: The purpose of this form is to enter your information in our customer database. This information will not be shared with anyone outside of American Changer Corp. It will be used to inform you of equipment upgrades.
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