VENDAPIN DATATRON III SERIES 5882 Operator's Manual page 27

H o w t h e D a t a t r o n I I I a n d C o p i e r c o m m u n i c a t e
Every time a customer makes a selection on a copier, pulses (signals) are detected by the Datatron
III through an optical isolator or opto. Optos allow the unit to see a particular signal condition
inside the copier. Based on the customer's selection, individual optos are turned on or off. The
debit price is determined by the collective state of the optos. The firmware determines whether
there is enough money to cover the vend, and if so, turns on a relay (switch) that enables the
device to make the vend.
Pulse detection in standard and steering modes
The Datatron III connects to the host device via a machine harness, which plugs into the 9-pin
white, AMP Mate-n-Lok connector. The Datatron uses either a standard or steering pulse
detection to intercept signals it receives over that connection.
• Configuring the terminal to operate in standard or steering mode requires proper selection
of a Datatron III model and firmware.
• Note: Incorrectly wiring machine harness will result in equipment malfunction
and/or damage. Pay careful attention to the instructions that come with your
machine-specific machine harness. Optos are polarity sensitive.
Normal and Steering mode Operation
The firmware installed in your device determines the mode of operation you will be running. The
firmware version normally displays on power-up. You can also read it in idle mode (ENTER
DATATRON PIN CODE) by simply pressing *. Your firmware version will display briefly.
Make a note of this in your manual, as you will need it if you need to call for support. The table
below shows how the firmware version relates to features in your Datatron III.
Version
4.11-1
4.12-1
4.13-1
4.14-1
4.11-2 (One) Count/Price - STEERING MODE
4.13-2
Standard Mode uses
• An enable relay closure to allow the copy process to begin.
• A pulse back on Opto 1 from the copier indicates a Price-1 copy has been completed.
• A pulse back on Opto 2 from the copier indicates a Price-2 copy has been completed.
Displayed Count/Price
(One) Count/Price
(Two) M-1 Master, P-1 Print
(Two) C-1 count, C-2 count
(Two) M-1 Master, P-1 Print
(Two) C-1, C-2 – STEERING MODE
Vending Interface
Accounts
2000
1000
1000
1000
2000
1000