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This manual contains programming, operation, and complete parts and electrical wiring diagrams. The V21 controller is a microprocessor which will permit pricing per selection from 0.00 to 99.99. This machine also has space-to-sales programming as well as energy savings modes. MODEL V21 621 V21 721 V21 821 SELECTIONS 9-10 9-10...
REFRIGERATION VOLTAGE 115V 60Hz. 115V 60Hz. 115V 60Hz. *Dimensions and shipping weight will vary slightly due to manufacturing tolerances, shipping boards and whether or not coinage is installed. ** 20 oz. PET capacity may vary based on the shape and size of the bottle. ***12 oz.
LOW SIDE 90 HIGH SIDE 295 239 L CYCLE PHASE MFD IN U.S.A. BY THE VENDO CO., FRESNO, CA. POWER REQUIREMENTS FIGURE 1 NOTE: The Model number of the vending machine is located on the top, left hand corner of the serial plate.
FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3 LABEL INSTALLATION COIN INSTRUCTION LABEL & PRICE LABEL APPLICATION: Apply labels to a clean and dry surface. Peel backing from label and apply with firm, even pressure. INSTRUCTION LABEL (Refer to Figure 2 for the following information.) Coin insert “A”...
FIGURE 4 ALIGNMENT CHECKS REFRIGERATION AREA CHECK: Check the position of the condensation pan (see Figure 5). The correct position of the pan is on the right hand side of the vendor with the ramp of the pan just outside the right hand air dam.
The V21 machine is capable of vending a variety of products. For specific information, refer to the product set-up label on the machine inner door or contact the Technical Services Department of the Vendo office in your area. Load product evenly. Product is to be loaded differently depending on the type of product being vended.
VEND MECHANISM PARTS DESCRIPTION The parts listed below are part of the vend motor mechanism (refer to Figure 7 on page G-9). One mechanism is required per column. The parts are interchangeable. Setting will differ between single, double, triple, and quadruple depth. VEND MOTOR ASSEMBLY: P/N 1122820 The motor is attached to the mech plate by two screws.
FIGURE 7 VEND CYCLE Several operations take place during the vend cycle: When a selection is made, the coupler and bucket rotate, product is dispensed and the bucket is then reloaded. The sequence of these operations change slightly when the column’s depth setting is changed.
12.1 PROGRAMMING SECTION All programming of the V21 is done in the service mode as indicated in the following steps below. The main service modes are indicated in white text and the sub-modes are indicated in black text. 04/2005...
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Example: Time/Date Setting Mode Year Setting Month Setting Date Setting Hour Setting Daylight Saving Time THREE-BUTTON PROGRAMMING All programming of the V21 control board is done in the service mode. To enter the service mode open the vendor door, find the service mode button located on the control board, then press and release the service mode button.
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MIS Data As soon as the outer door is opened, the non-resettable MIS data will be displayed if no errors exist. “ XXX” will flash for approximately 30 seconds, indicating the total number of units the machine has sold. After 30 seconds, “ XX.XX”...
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EXAMPLE: If selection button two is pressed while 5 cents is displayed it will pay out a nickel. When the controller enters the “ ” mode, the operator is allowed to deposit any coin into the coin changer’s acceptor when that coin’s tube is not full. The tube inventory level will be displayed after each coin is accepted.
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SET-UP AND CODE DESCRIPTION (CONTINUED) Jogging the Column Pressing selection button two at the “ ” mode, will enter into the Jog test mode. Upon entry into the Jog test mode the display will show the first summary test, “ ”...
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SET-UP AND CODE DESCRIPTION (CONTINUED) the display will show “ ” (selection one) and the units sold for selection button one. Continue pressing selection button one to scroll through all of the selections. To exit the setting, press selection button three. Cost Setting Mode The purpose of this mode is to enable the controller to set the vend price for each of the selections.
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SET-UP AND CODE DESCRIPTION (CONTINUED) Depth Setting Mode The purpose of this mode is to enable the controller to set the vending depth for each column. If selection button two is pressed at the “ ” prompt, the display will indicate “...
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SET-UP AND CODE DESCRIPTION (CONTINUED) FIGURE 2 * The learning mode uses self adaptive logic to “learn” what the depth setting of the column is, in the event that the control board depth setting isn’t programmed properly. 04/2005...
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SET-UP AND CODE DESCRIPTION (CONTINUED) Space-to-Sales Setting Mode If selection button two is pressed at the “ ” prompt, the controller will enter the Spaceto-Sales option. Upon entry into this setting the display will show the current option setting. Pressing selection button one will scroll through the various space to sales options as listed below.
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SET-UP AND CODE DESCRIPTION (CONTINUED) “ ”. Pressing selection button one will increase or decrease the column number displayed. Pressing selection button will actuate changed connection status of the column number displayed. If the column number is flashing it is assigned to the selection that was entered.
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SET-UP AND CODE DESCRIPTION (CONTINUED) Current Year (Example: 2002) Current Date (month, day) Current Time (hours, minutes) Daylight Savings Time Clock Control Lighting Control Mode If selection button two is pressed at the “ ” prompt, the controller will enter the Lighting Control Mode which allows you to have the lights turned off and on during specific time periods to conserve energy.
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SET-UP AND CODE DESCRIPTION (CONTINUED) button one will toggle through the settings. If selection button two is pressed, the display will return to “ ”. Pressing selection button one will change the display to “ ” for temperature. To view the temperature, press selection button two. To change the degree scale, press selection button two when the display reads “...
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SET-UP AND CODE DESCRIPTION (CONTINUED) End Time – Time temperature returns Days associated with end time Hour associated with end time Start time – Time temperature rises 18°F/10°C Days associated with 2 start time Hour associated with 2 start time End Time –...
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SET-UP AND CODE DESCRIPTION (CONTINUED) Discount Setting Mode This feature is used to choose a group of selections that will be discounted, the amount of discount, and the time when the discount will occur. If selection button two is pressed at the “...
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SET-UP AND CODE DESCRIPTION (CONTINUED) “ ”. Press selection button two. Pressing selection button one will toggle between “y” for enabled and “n” for disable. Pressing selection button two will save the currently displayed setting. Pressing selection button three will return the operator to the “ ”...
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SET-UP AND CODE DESCRIPTION (CONTINUED) the currently displayed setting. Pressing selection button three will return the operator to the “ ” prompt. “Y” = Enable refrigeration over-ride. “N” = Disable refrigeration over-ride. Over-Ride Discount If selection button two is pressed at the “ ” prompt, the controller will enter the Discounting Over-Ride Enable Option.
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NOTES 1. If the outer door is left open for over an hour, the lights, and compressor will become active. In order to over-ride this option, press the door switch one time. 04/2005...
The Vendo Company warrants each part of each new vending machine for a period of fifteen (15) months from the date of shipment, to be free from defects in material and workmanship. This Warranty DOES NOT include light bulbs, fluorescent tubes, fuses, finish or operating supplies.
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God. XII. The Vendo Company reserves the right to make design changes, additions to, and improvements upon any of our product without incurring any obligation to incorporate same on any product previously manufactured.
Vendo does not issue cash credit for the return of any part or accessory. REFRIGERATION UNIT RETURN PROCEDURE All refrigeration units returned must be accompanied by a material return tag (P/N 1122826). Tag must clearly state the reason for the return and the Return Goods Authorization Number received from your Vendo Customer Service Rep at 1-800-344-7216.
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7. If selection button two (Enter) is pressed and held for 2 seconds during the display of any detailed error code, that detailed error code will be reset or cleared. 8. After clearing a displayed error code, either the next existing detailed error code, summary level error code, or the “nonE”...
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Changer inlet chute blocked - no Check inlet chute for blockage. Drop Clear inlet chute blockage. If no coins sensed for over 96 hours by coins to test acceptance. Manually blockage found, replace changer. the changer. clear the error. If acceptance rate is acceptable, system is OK.
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Bill jammed -- reported by Check bill validator for obstructions If no obstructions are apparent, validator. or dirt. replace bill validator. brCH Bill validator check sum is Turn power switch off. Wait at least If error does not clear, replace bill incorrect.
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ERROR PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Coin Acceptance/Payout (Record all errors for reference if Vendo Technical Service is required) Coin mechanism No power to control board. Check to make sure the red LED on the control board is flashing red. If will not accept flashing, check MDB harness connections.
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ERROR PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Bill validator takes Defective validator harness (credit Make sure that the validator and harnessing is correct for your style of a bill but does not not getting from validator to control validator and it is plugged in and wired properly. establish credit.
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immediately upon Control board. If door switch is replaced and still reading sold out, replace control board. pressing selection button of full column (sold out not clearing). Vendor appears Defective main harness or Check transformer. dead; no digital secondary power harness to the display and no transformer.
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(Located under Wait the 3 minute delay once Wait to see if unit comes on. tEST) the door is closed Defective control board If unit still does not come on, then replace the control board Unit will not Defective door switch. Upon opening the door, the lights and condenser fan motors should shut off.
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Excessive noise Fan blade hitting shroud or Replace the fan blade or re-install correctly. loose fitting Defective fan motor Re-install or replace the motor. Defective compressor Replace the refrigeration unit. Referigeration base deformed Re-install or replace the base and plastic trim. Drain pan over flow Poor sealing Make sure the vend flap closes correctly and the gasket is sealing.
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