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Alberici AL66 FG Programming Software Manual

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AL66 FG / AL66 / AL55 / SV, v. 2 and v. 3
AL66 FG v. 3 / AL66 / AL55 v. 2 COIN ACCEPTORS
Programming software
Programming Software Manual
Rev. 1.02
Programming Manual for Coin Acceptors

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  • Page 1 AL66 FG / AL66 / AL55 / SV, v. 2 and v. 3 AL66 FG v. 3 / AL66 / AL55 v. 2 COIN ACCEPTORS Programming software Programming Software Manual Rev. 1.02 Programming Manual for Coin Acceptors...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS PREPARATORY OPERATIONS ..................... 5 SETTING THE DIP SWITCH ROWS ....................6 USING THE PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE ..................7 ACCOUNT RECORDS (STATISTICS) ................... 30 TESTING ACCEPTANCE AND OPERATION ................. 31 SETTING SORTER PATHS ......................32 MENU UPPER BAR ........................35 DISPLAY SETTING (only for FG coin acceptors) ................35 MANUAL PROGRAMMING BY THE ON-BOARD DIP SWITCHES ..........
  • Page 4 Alberici S.p.A. reserves the right to modify, without notice and in any way, any part of this manual and its technical specifications, as part of the continuous pursuit of improvement of its products.

  • Page 5: Preparatory Operations

    This manual illustrates in detail the procedure for reading the configurations of Alberici coin mechanisms; the procedures for modifying them according to the communication needs with the Host board of the device in which the coin mechanism is to be integrated; save the configuration files, to download them to other coin acceptors (“cloning”);...

  • Page 6: Setting The Dip Switch Rows

    2. SETTING THE DIP SWITCH ROWS The AL66 v. 2 and the FG acceptors incorporate two Dip-Switch Rows: SW1, by which programmed denominations can be disabled, and SW2, by which a variety of functions can be set. The AL55 v. 2 incorporates only SW1. Explanation of available functions is given here and in chapter 9.

  • Page 7: Using The Programming Software

    Click on the tag ‘Channel Config.’ to read the programmed channels. The coin acceptor can be preset to operate either by Pulse or by ccTalk standard (modifiable data). For AL66 and AL66 FG this presetting depends on the position of DS1 in SW2 row (DS1 OFF = Pulse, DS1 ON = ccTalk).
  • Page 8 3.2 MODIFY THE DEFAULT CONFIGURATION when in ccTalk mode (standard modifiable protocol) N.B.: this ccTalk protocol cannot be used in Italy and other Countries in those devices or equipment for which fixed (non-modifiable) ccTalk is requested by law The “Config. ccTalk” tag in the picture below shows that this coin acceptor has been preset for ccTalk operation: There are 6 programmed channels (A….F), all of them “Enabled”, containing the six Euro denomination coins from the higher to the lowest value (200 = 2 €, 100 = 1 €, …., 5 = 0,05 €).
  • Page 9 3.3 MODIFY THE DEFAULT CONFIGURATION when in Pulse mode The bottom box in the picture below shows that this coin acceptor has been preset for Pulse operation, i.e. by means of combinations of pulses, which can be configured so as to be compatible with the master boards of the machines. In addition, the third label indicates “I/O Config.”...
  • Page 10 The above picture shows that this coin acceptor has been preset as described below: Communication: works through both Parallel (Outs 1-2-3-4-5-6 = pins 7-8-9-10-3-4) and Totalizer multi-pulse (Out 7 = pin 5). This means that when a coin is accepted, one pulse goes out from the relevant 1-2-3-4-5-6 output; at the same time, if the Credit value has been reached, one pulse goes out from output 7.
  • Page 11 Choose the version that best fits your necessity. According to your choice, the ‘Inputs/Outputs’ section will show the relevant IN/OUT configuration. All OUTs and INs can be accepted as they are, or else any of them can be further adjusted to your plans. If no configuration suits your needs, choose Device and go on with your custom programming.
  • Page 12 3.3A Pulse “Parallel” communication i. Standard Parallel communication (1 denomination = 1 output = 1 pulse) When the coin acceptor is programmed as parallel validator, it only provides, to the machine pcb, signals regarding which coin denomination has been accepted: it is then up to the machine pcb to calculate when the amount necessary to start the service has been reached.
  • Page 13 ii. Multi-pulse Parallel communication (1 denomination = 1 output = N pulses) Some machines may recognize the accepted coins according to the number of pulses signalled by one Output line . This can occur especially when denominations of different currencies are accepted. For instance, a certain machine may accept Euro coins, GBP coins, and Swiss Francs coins.
  • Page 14 3.3B Totalizer communication (multi-pulse, credit output) When the coin acceptor is programmed as multi-pulse totalizer, it provides to the machine pcb one (1) single pulse signal when the amount (credit value) necessary to start the service has been accepted. If the amount entered is double / triple /…...
  • Page 15 A different way of counting how many single coins are being cashed, irrespective of their relevant value, is to use one of the OUTs to transmit such information. Generally, OUT 2 is used to this purpose (credit signal on OUT 3 or on OUT 7 or on OUT 1).
  • Page 16 The Alberici Servo-relay pcb, apart from providing power to the Alberici coinmech, receives the signal from the coinmech and activates the on-board relay when the money introduced reaches the required price.
  • Page 17 Also for this configuration it is possible to add the counter output (ex. OUT 2), to monitor the number of cashed coins: To meter through one single Output the accepted coins according to the smaller denomination, see page 10. 3.3C Totalizer on request (single/multi) When the coin acceptor is programmed as totalizer on request, it will release the credit pulse to the machine pcb only upon receiving a High Level signal (+5…+24Vdc) on IN1 (pin6).
  • Page 18 an N pulse is released. If the amount accepted sums up to an amount in between two multiples, the excess amount shall be withheld and summed up to the next amount received. OUT7 (pin5) is the default Credit on request Output. Any other OUT (ex. OUT 1, OUT3, OUT4, …) can be set as the signal output, according to the line where the machine pcb detects the starting signal.
  • Page 19 - Progressive Timer: if the output has been set to Progressive Timer, the coin acceptor processes any money eventually amounts that are added during activation, and extends proportionally the length of the activation itself: As usual, OUT7 (pin5) is the default Timer output. Any other OUT (OUT3, or OUT4) can be set as the signal output, according to the line on which the machine pcb detects the activation signal.
  • Page 20 TTL signal into the coil activation power voltage. The Alberici Servo-relay pcb, apart from providing power to the Alberici coinmech, receives the signal from the coinmech and activates the on-board relay when the money introduced reaches the required price.
  • Page 21 As usual, OUT7 (pin5) is the default Timer output. Any other OUT (OUT3, or OUT4) can be set as the signal output, according to the line on which the machine pcb detects the activation signal. Service price Set credit value as It is essential to set the amount (credit value) that the machine 2 €...
  • Page 22 To this purpose, the signal from the coin acceptor must drive an external relay through an interface that converts the TTL signal into the coil activation power voltage. The Alberici Servo-relay pcb, apart from providing power to the Alberici coinmech, receives the signal from the coinmech and activates the on-board relay when the money introduced reaches the required price.
  • Page 23 3.4 PROGRAMMING THE BONUS (only available on ARM 4 Totalizer / Timer coin acceptors, starting from below listed versions, and only accessible by using the Alberici Coin Selector v. 2.1.9.1 up) The software v. 2.1.9.1 and the following versions allow to set Bonus levels, provided the coin acceptor is equipped with ARM microprocessor;...
  • Page 24 Set the value for the first level: the software will prompt for the double, and then it will prompt the next multiple values of the credit amount (“Value”); correspondingly, it will increase the relevant number of the credit pulses (‘N. of Credits’) routed: as an ex., if the amount = 100 calls for 3 credits (= 2 + 1 Bonus reward), 150 will call for 4 credits (= 3 + 1 Bonus reward), 200 will call for 5 credits (= 4 + 1 Bonus reward), and so on.
  • Page 25 It is possible to increase the credits in each level, as against the figure automatically proposed by the software. If further prize levels must be set, repeat the described operation. When finished, download (“Write”) the settings to the coin acceptor, and save the file to program - if necessary - further acceptors of the same type. NOTICE: to allow the User to reach the amount corresponding to the Bonus by introducing coins one after another (“accumulation of the credit”), it is possible to set how many seconds can elapse between one coin and the next one, before the pulse(s) corresponding to the paid amount get sent out.
  • Page 26 3.5 PROGRAMMING THE COINS The coin changer always contains factory-programmed and tested configuration and currency. New coins and/or tokens can be programmed thereafter, to replace the factory ones, or in addition to them. 3.5.1 Programming new coins/tokens in an empty channel or instead of an existing denomination To program a new coin in any empty channel, activate such channel first, ex.
  • Page 27 The “Programmed” yellow round symbol will turn green after the the channel has been completely programmed. button allows to reset (erase) completely the channel parameters. The data previously programmed in one channel can be restored after reset by clicking on the restore button.
  • Page 28 Set the tolerance level to High, Medium or Low, according to your needs, then click on the button ‘Save Coin Data’, confirm by OK, and click on ’Exit’. Repeat the same procedure for all the new coins to be programmed. In case the acceptor is set (or must be set) to work as Pulse Parallel, do not forget to associate the channel to the output (section “I/O Config.”) from where the acceptance of the coin must be signalled.
  • Page 29 (only when an AL55 acceptor is reckoned by the software). To change communication mode in the AL66 and AL66 FG coin validators, just move the Dip-switch 1 in the SW2 Row from position OFF (Pulse) to position ON (ccTalk) or back.

  • Page 30: Account Records (Statistics)

    4. ACCOUNT RECORDS (STATISTICS) In the first three lines of this section it is possible to check how many coins (pieces) have been processed by the coin acceptor, their total amount in Euro (or currency accepted), and the partial amount since the latest reset made. The lines named after the Channels show how many pieces of each denomination have been accepted in total ) and how many pieces since the latest reset made ( COUNTER...

  • Page 31: Testing Acceptance And Operation

    5. TESTING ACCEPTANCE AND OPERATION 5.1 TEST COIN ACCEPTOR OPERATION Click on the button. Dip Switch: this section shows if the mechanical positionings of the dip-switches corresponds to their electrical status. Optical sensors: this section shows the operation of the optics when objects pass through. “0” = free, “1” = busy. Outputs: shows “H”...

  • Page 32: Setting Sorter Paths

    VARIANT SORTERS SOCKETS +24 V SPI mode is available only on sorters iS3 and iS4, and it is supported only by the AL66 FG and SV coin acceptors SORTERS INCLUDE ONE BUILT-IN 10P FLAT CABLE. ONE 4P CABLE IS ADDED TO CCTALK SORTERS.
  • Page 33 Assuming that the denominations have been programmed in the Channels as shown below (either Pulse or cctalk), the sorter configurations may be set as in the following examples. Pulse coin acceptor with 5-way Variant Pulse sorter: - coin acceptor set to operate as Pulse Totalizer (Credit Output) on OUT7: the accepted coin denominations can be sorted the way shown as an example below: 2 €...
  • Page 34 ccTalk coin acceptor with 5-way Variant cctalk sorter: If the coin acceptor is set to ccTalk, and the sorter works as ccTalk as well, the table pattern of cctalk commands will be used: CCTALK PATH COMMANDS (HEADER 210) Path / Dir. 1 Path / Dir.

  • Page 35: Menu Upper Bar

    7. MENU UPPER BAR The upper bar offers two options: “Tools” and “Settings. By the “Tool” menu it is possible to: 1. Restore the channel configuration to the default settings made at the factory. 2. Obtain, for very special needs and a limited period of time, a licensed file allowing to add special upgrading features to the programming software (must be used under factory directions).
  • Page 36 To choose the data that must be displayed, make use of the boxes in the "Display" option (see right hand side in the Output Configuration section): Set the Display model to ‘AD01’. When in stand-by, if the activation amount is 1 Euro (100), the display shows: INSERT COINS In the Credit (‘Credit Output’) and Timer set-ups, any of the following data can be chosen to appear on the display: VALUE (UP) - TIME - VALUE / TIME - LAST COIN VALUE - VALUE DOWN...
  • Page 37 If VALUE (UP) has been set, the display shows the increase in credit as coins are inserted. For example, in the case of a coin mechanism programmed as an Accumulator at 1.00 Euro): INSERT COINS INSERTED COINS INSERTED COINS 20c dropped in: 50c dropped in: …...
  • Page 38 When using the TIME and VALUE / TIME options it is not possible to change the format of the time duration, since this is always expressed in minutes and seconds. For example, the below configuration: Value: 1.00 will produce this display information: Timer : 03:00 PLEASE NOTICE! The ready-made configurations available in the "Select a Version"...

  • Page 39: Manual Programming By The On-Board Dip Switches

    9. MANUAL PROGRAMMING BY THE ON-BOARD DIP SWITCHES The AL55 can be re-programmed only by PC and programming tool (interface) and software, except for disabling the individual denominations which can be done by the Dip-switches of the SW1 row. AL66 and FG allow to reprogram coins into channels by combining the use of the dip-switches of rows SW1 and SW2, and also to set several pre-defined options via the SW2 row (see section 2.

  • Page 40: Test The Hardware

    9.3 MODIFYING THE SECURITY PROTECTION IN ACCEPTANCE (SW2 row) Move the Dip-Switch 6 in the SW2 Row from its default OFF position to ON, if in need of stricter discrimination of the inserted coins, i.e. when very well-made fakes or false coins are in circulation. DS6 = ON HIGH Discrimination DS6 = OFF STANDARD Discrimination 9.4 DISABLING ACCEPTANCE OF COINS (SW1 row)
  • Page 41 Temperature When showing values above 60°C, the coin acceptor protection system may be in operation, preventing acceptance. Outputs Unless differently set by the operator (see Section 3.3, paragraph “Active level (Low / High) and duration of the pulse signal”, page 10), Outputs are always at high potential level when in idle / stand-by condition. When a signal is transmitted through one Output, its potential drops to Low level as long as the signal is there.
  • Page 43 NOTICE Alberici S.p.A. reserves the right to make changes to the equipment described and to its technical specifications at any time and without notice, in pursuit of continual improvement of this product...

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