CASHFLOW® 126 and CASHFLOW® 129 USER GUIDE
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1. Position E will teach tight token window limits Switch Validator Power ON LED will Flash Drop between 10 and 20 Tokens Return switches to Normal Operation LED should stop flashing and stay on to indicate a successful change If the LED continues to lash this indicates a failure to teach the token lf needed repeat the process from step 1 1 2 nE 7 CE _E Me 68 DA A 4 O 5 X 6 ma n E ol E E I END Token successfully taught amp programmed into Channel 0 MEI 1998 19 CashFlov 126 and CashFlow 129 selectors User Guide Product Configuration teaching a new token channel 1 Example To Teach a Token with standard window limits into channel 1 follow these simple steps LED Flash Codes for Tokens Channel Enable 2 flashes No activity detected for last 30 seconds 3 flashes Insufficient Tokens 10 min o m z 4 flashes Invalid Rotary Switch setting E or F E o E Set switches 2 3and4 5 flashes Token thickness outside allowable limits as shown here f I Rs 6 flashes Token diameter outside allowable limits 7 or 8 flashes Token material outside allowable limits 1 y Switch Validator Power OFF V Set 4 Way switches to Token Teach 3 CG Set Rotary Switch Dial to position F standard Uaa window limits Position E will teach narrow slug wind2. Acceptance amp Routing Product Features Configuration Maintenance Product Support Appendix 10 11 12 21 22 25 MEI 1998 CashFlow 126 and CashFlow 129 selectors User Guide MEI 1998 CashFlow 126 and CashFlow 129 selectors User Guide SAFETY Warning Before cleaning servicing removing or replacing CashFlow units ALWAYS SWITCH OFF or ISOLATE the ELECTRICITY SUPPLY to the host machine Caution This guide is recommended for use by personnel trained to carry out electrical installation Maximum Operating Voltage Do not apply more than the voltage specified on the unit and within the following Full Operating Voltage range 12V DC nominal 3V 2V Supply Voltage Ripple Within Vmin to Vmax up to 100Hz lt 250mV pk pk for Frequency gt l00Hz Current consumption Quiescent current 35mA Max Max current 2 5A Max 4 solenoids active CashFlow 129 Dangerous Environments Do not operate the unit in the presence of flammable gasses or fumes or after the entry of fluid into the machine Disposal of Product If necessary always dispose of defective units according to local regulations Conformance to International Standards When installed and operated according to the instructions provided for the particular unit CashFlow products meet the applicable international and national safety standards for any country in which they are used SAFETY All electri
3. CASHFLOW 126 and CASHFLOW 129 4 WAY and 8 WAY SELECTORS USER GUIDE 25859 G4 705707044 CashFlov 126 and CashFlow 129 selectors User Guide Published by MEI Internet http www meigroup com For further information on editions in other languages please write to the Technical Communications Manager at the above address CashFlow 126 and CashFlow 129 selectors User Guide MEI UK International Ltd 1998 All rights reserved Except as permitted under the relevant local legislation no part of this publication may be copied transmitted transcribed or distributed in any form or by any means or stored in a database or retrieval system or translated in any language natural or computer without the prior written permission of MEI MEI CashFlow and the MEI device are registered trademarks MEI reserves the right to change the product or the product specifications at any time While every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this publication is accurate MEI disclaims any liability for any direct or indirect losses howsoever caused arising out of use or reliance on this information This document does not necessarily imply product availability Part number 705707044 This edition January 1998 Printed in the United Kingdom ii MEI 1998 CashFlov 126 and CashFlow 129 selectors User Guide CONTENTS Safety Summary Product Identification Installation
4. Flow 126 and CashFlow 129 are identical and are found in the same locations A D Machine Route Interface Inhibits Connector Connector RE Green C l0 Diagnostic Separator LED Connector SEP PEE E At rear base Routing Plug A Machine Interface This provides power to the validator and carries the coin inhibit Signals from the machine and coin outputs to the machine B Routing Plug This comprises a series of links fitted to a route plug housing and is used to set up the primary coin exits and any specific overflow exits C Separator Connector The separator interface connection must be made before physically attaching the validator and separator together The separator will direct accepted coins tokens to defined exits D Route Inhibits This connector is used to signal that a particular exit has reached full status Subsequent coins will be diverted to their defined overflow exits MEI 1998 5 CashFlov 126 and CashFlow 129 selectors User Guide INSTALLATION Installing or removing the CashFlow product from your machine can be done by following these simple instructions When installing the CashFlow 126 Front Entry product it will be fitted to an MEI Front Plate and the following instructions will always apply The mounting channel for the CashFlow 126 top entry product is supplied by the machine manufacturer and therefore some variations may exist from m
5. OFF Set 4 Way switches to Enable Teach i be Z L Va NI tu LZA NO Si 8 a i Set Rotary Switch Dial to the appropriate channel Ssa innel No 2 for the 5p In this instance A 4 Switch Validator Power ON LED will flash ha 1 5 Set switches 2 3 amp 4 to ON i LED will stop flashing and stay on The Rotary Switch settings can be left unchanged 6 END The chosen coin is now enabled and the product is ready for normal operation For each additional channel to be inhibited repeat process from 1 above 18 MEI 1998 CashFlov 126 and CashFlow 129 selectors User Guide Product Configuration teaching a new token channel 0 Example To Teach a Token with standard window limits into channel 0 follow these simple steps Channel Enable N Go RB o z LED Flash Codes for Tokens 2 flashes No activity detected for last 30 seconds 3 flashes Insufficient Tokens 10 min Set switches 2 3and4 5 flashes Token thickness outside allowable limits as shown here E 4 flashes Invalid Rotary Switch setting E or F 4 E 6 flashes Token diameter outside allowable limits 7 or 8 flashes Token material outside allowable limits Switch Validator Power OFF Set 4 Way switches to Token Teach Set Rotary Switch Dial to position F standard N S window limits
6. SITIONS Viewed from above Separator Outline Manifold Outline N B Clear exits are Separator only Shaded exits are Manifold only 14 MEI 1998 CashFlov 126 and CashFlow 129 selectors User Guide Route Inhibit Connector The function of the route Inhibit Connector is to signal when specific exits external to the product are in a Full condition Signals from the machine ensure that while the Full condition continues further coins tokens directed to that exit will be re routed to an alternative exit The instruction as to which alternative exits can be used will normally come from the routing plug In order to inhibit a particular route OV must be applied to its respective pin An alternative route must always be of a lower priority 1 Divert route 1 d Highest 2 Divert route 2 C 3 Divert route 3 a 4 Divert route 4 b 5 Divert route 5 C 6 Divert route 6 D 7 Divert route 7 B 8 Not defined Not defined 9 Ov Ov Lowest MEI 1998 15 CashFlov 126 and CashFlow 129 selectors User Guide Using the Rotary Data Switch and Configuration Switches Rotary Data Switch The rotary data switch is used in conjunction with the configuration switches By point
7. achine to machine however in principle these instructions still apply CF126 Front Entry Installation Retaining clips Separator loom a Connect the separator loom to the connector at the base of the validator and locate the rectangular boss on the top of the separator into the base of the validator a Firmly screw the separator fixing lugs onto the rear of the validator 0 Having ensured that the front plate has a firm location onto the front of the machine insert the side of the validator onto the two round bosses at the rear of the front plate and push firmly together until the two retaining clips are fully engaged 6 MEI 1998 CashFlov 126 and CashFlow 129 selectors User Guide CF 126 Top Entry Installation Reject Lever Mounting Points Mounting FI y Point Reject Exit When mounted into a short channel the product must be fully assembled and ready for use with only the machine interface loom to be connected 0 The mounting points indicated must be firmly seated into the channel and a gap of between 2 3 mm left between the reject lever and the reject arm from the machine This small gap will ensure that the validator lid is able to fully close when the reject button on the machine has been pressed and released The two Y chutes already referred to can both be used with the short channel version but care must be taken to ensure that t
8. ashFlow 129 selectors User Guide Product Configuration Selecting a pre programmed token group to be used in channel 1 14 token groups are already programmed into the product This feature allows a defined token group to be accepted de NOTE Each token group selected is automatically copied to channel 1 Refer to the Appendix at the end of the book for further details of token groupings Example To select Token Group 7 on your validator follow these simple steps 1 N Switch Validator Power OFF fl 2 e Set 4 Way Switches to Select Token Group gt E 3 ap Setting Rotary Switch Dial to position 7 selects Senay MHG token group A 4 A Switch Validator Power ON LED will flash A 5 END Return Switches to Normal Operation LED stops flashing and stays on to indicate successful change Token Group 7 successfully selected and programmed into Channel 1 22 MEI 1998 CashFlow 126 and CashFlow 129 selectors User Guide Product Configuration Changing the machine output mode To change the coin output interface to Fixed Binary Coded Output BCO use these simple steps For BCO mode set the rotary data switch to position C to D for Fixed Parallel mode and F for Automatic mode de NOTE The product will normally be supplied in Automatic mode This will automatically configure to most machines through the Mode Select feature Some gaming machines have
9. cal connections to the product must be rated according to the requirements for Accessible SELV circuits as defined in EN60335 1 The product is therefore suitable for use in a class 2 non earthed or non grounded appliance Overcurrent protection is not included in the product and should be provided as part of the host machine The recommended fuse value at the rated supply of 12V is 3A Slow blow to EN60127 Other protection methods may be used providing their overcurrent characteristics remain within the overall operating characteristics of the above fuse MEI 1998 1 CashFlov 126 and CashFlow 129 selectors User Guide DOCUMENT GUIDE This document is for field engineers using the CashFlow 126 and CashFlow 129 products produced by MEI As an aid to using this document a series of symbols are used in the text and have the following meanings This indicates that a useful tip or word of advice is shown here O Where this symbol is shown it indicates that a specific action is called for to ensure a successful installation or setup of the product de A note regarding the function to be carried out will appear beside this symbol MEI 1998 CashFlov 126 and CashFlow 129 selectors User Guide PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION MEI has manufactured coin mechanisms compatible with gaming and amusment machines for a number of years Over this time the functionality of the range has been enhanc
10. ed to match your needs and still maintain mechanical compatibility The product detailed in this book is the CashFlow series Use the following pages to check you have the right product for your application CashFlow 126 Top Entry MEI 1998 3 CashFlov 126 and CashFlow 129 selectors User Guide The entry bezel and the Y chute options can be used with either the CashFlow 126 system or CashFlow 129 system The CashFlow 126 can be supplied for fitting into a short channel so long as the machine has suitable mounting points for the bezel and Y chute Y chute complete with electronics Coin only bezel Dual coin token bezel The Y chute is available in two versions the one shown above which includes electronics with back illumination of the dual coin token bezel and a version which has no electronics This version is suitable for coin only applications Dual coin token Non electronic Y chute with electronics Y chute ee Host CON Host machine machine iA Validator Validator Coin Only Set up Coin Token Set up In a coin only application the interface loom from the machine goes directly to the validator The use of the dual coin token application however requires a different loom which connects as shown above 4 MEI 1998 CashFlov 126 and CashFlow 129 selectors User Guide The electrical connections and interfaces to each variant of Cash
11. gnised and rejected 3 Flashes Coin rejected by validator 4th sensor 4 Flashes Coin recognised but not accepted due to inhibit setting 16 MEI 1998 CashFlov 126 and CashFlow 129 selectors User Guide Product Configuration Inhibiting coins or tokens Example To inhibit channel 2 the 5p coin on your validator follow these simple steps Channel Inhibit nE CE Set switches 2 3 and 4 R q as shown here gt 1 Switch Validator Power OFF Set 4 Way Switches to Inhibit Teach funy EA 3 Sg Set Rotary Switch Dial to the appropriate channel a Channel No 2 for the 5p In this instance Switch Validator Power ON LED will flash gt SA ya 5 Set switches 2 3 amp 4 to ON LED will stop flashing and stay on The Rotary Switch settings can be left unchanged ui 6 The chosen coin is now inhibited and the product is ready for normal operation For each additional channel to be inhibited repeat process from 1 above END MEI 1998 17 CashFlov 126 and CashFlow 129 selectors User Guide Product Configuration Enabling coins or tokens Example To enable channel 2 the 5p coin in this instance on your validator follow these simple steps Channel Enable n E el om Set switches 2 3 and 4 as shown here Switch Validator Power
12. he gap mentioned above is maintained between the Y chute reject arm link and the reject lever of the coin mechanism MEI 1998 CashFlov 126 and CashFlow 129 selectors User Guide CashFlow 129 System Installation The system consists of a channel Y chute CashFlow 129 validator 8 way separator manifold and tube collar plate This is supplied as a complete system but should you need to replace any part of it do so only in a set sequence starting from near the top The Y chute can of course be removed first but it is not necessary to do so just to access the other modules Removal of Validator and Separator Validator Mounting Points Release Catch Q Ensure that power is turned off not only to the validator but also to the Y chute if live a Dis connect machine interface loom and the route inhibit connector 0 Dis engage the release catch and lift the validator and separator upwards out of the mounting points Pull the validator and separator forwards clear of channel 8 MEI 1998 CashFlov 126 and CashFlow 129 selectors User Guide Removal of Manifold and Collar Plate a The manifold is supported in position by four lugs which slot into the side plates of the channel It is retained there by two catches as is the collar plate at the bottom Manifold Release Catches Plate Release Catches Bottom section of CashFlow 129 system Removal
13. ing the arrow in the middle of the switch using a fine screwdriver data can be entered into the product In Normal Operation mode the position of the arrow is not critical to correct operation Configuration Teach Switches These switches can be set to a series of positions which enable the product configuration to be changed When teach modes are to be entered first SWITCH POWER OFF to the unit or an un intended action could be set The example given here with both the rotary data switch and the configuration switch settings is to enable channel 3 in the coin set Wherever in the examples that follow the switch is shown as hatched grey usually switch 1 it indicates that it does not matter if the switch is in the ON or OFF position Switch 1 only features in the settings for Alarm Enable when it must be in the ON position When it is in the OFF position the Alarm function is NOT active Q After making any changes the configuration switches 2 3 and 4 m E o MUST always return to either of the O E oR DE Normal Operation positions shown N wS here Diagnostic LED Q The LED will illuminate to indicate that the product is powered up and in addition will give various sequences of wa flashes to confirm the acceptance or rejection status of AN coins tokens Flash Sequence Constantly ON Validator Power On 1 Flash Coin accepted Reject lever pressed 2 Flashes Coin not reco
14. n Output Common Accept Output Common F Coin Output Accept Output 1 Polarising Key 1 Polarising Key E Coin Output Accept Output 2 D Coin Output Accept Output 3 Output Mode Input Select Line C Coin Output Accept Output 4 C Coin Inhibit Inhibit 4 12V Supply 12V Supply OV Supply OV Supply D Coin Inhibit Inhibit 3 E Coin Inhibit Inhibit 2 F Coin Inhibit Inhibit 1 B Coin Inhibit Inhibit 5 A Coin Inhibit Inhibit 6 12 MEI 1998 CashFlov 126 and CashFlow 129 selectors User Guide Assembling a 22 Way Routing Plug While the links are readily inserted into the routing plug by hand without specialist tools care is needed to ensure that they are fitted the correct way round particularly with the doide version so that the barb in the pin engages with the recess in the plug Having inserted a link give ita gentle tug to ensure that it has engaged with the recess 126 Routing Plug 129 Routing Plug Pin outs and Functions Pinouts and Functions FUNCTION PIN PIN FUNCTION FUNCTION PIN PIN FUNCTION Coin H 22 21 Coin G Coin H 22 21 Coin G CoinF 20 19 Coin E Coin F 20 19 Coin E CoinD 18 17 Coin C Coin D 18 17 Coin C Coin B 16 15 Coin A Coin B 16 15 Coin A Exit d 14 13 Exit d Route 1 14 13 R
15. of Y chute UO Always dis connect the electrical connection first if used before removal of the Y chute A Pinch together the bottom ends of the Y chute and lift upwards and to the right from the channel Electrical connection Pinch J S together a and pull E p upwards to Sey the right Top section of CashFlow 129 system MEI 1998 9 CashFlov 126 and CashFlow 129 selectors User Guide ACCEPTANCE AND ROUTING When the product is successfully mounted you will need to confirm that it is set up correctly to accept good coins tokens and direct them to where you want them to go First things first Press and release the reject button on the machine Confirm that the lid on the front of the validator closes fully when the reject button is released If it does not close fully the validator cannot function properly a Test that power is on by checking that the green LED on the front of the validator is illuminated it will flash off once when the reject lever is pressed Testing for Acceptance a Insert into the machine a selection of all the coins tokens shown on the validator label Acceptance of each one will be indicated by the LED flashing off once and if the coin token is outside of the programmed window it will flash off twice If the LED flashes three time this indicates that the coin token has been rejected by the validator 4th sensor Should the LED flash off four times this indicates either a hardwa
16. oute 1 Exit c 12 11 Exit c Route 2 12 11 Route 2 Exit a 10 9 Exit a Route 3 10 9 Route 3 Exit b 8 7 Exit b Route 4 8 7 Route 4 Exit C 6 5 Exit C Route 5 6 5 Route 5 Exit D 4 3 Exit D Route 6 4 3 Route 6 Exit B 2 1 Exit B Route 7 2 1 Route 7 To assemble routing plugs which will route specified UK coins to the required exits see the examples shown In example A Coin C 10P is being directed to Exit D Coin E 50P old to Coin Exit C and Coin F to Exit D Example B shows Coin B Token going to ExitB and Coin E 50p old to Exit b Pin21 Pin22 Example A Pin21 7 Pin 22 Example B MEI 1998 13 CashFlov 126 and CashFlow 129 selectors User Guide Coin and token values as shown on the coin set label are expressed in the following text as channels The relative positions of these channels and coins tokens are shown on the table below Typical coin set label Coin Channel Channel Coin i I eee Label Position Value ZA f Position 0 0 Token 1 e CASHFLOW s i i Token 2 i 126 Reference 2 2 5p z JGB002LG0103 z 3 3 10p T Tok1 Tok2 5 10 Z 4 4 20p_ m T 5 5 50p old Tight 2 20 50o t 500 50n 6 6 50p old 5 1 1 2t 2 7 7 50p New 8 8 1 9 9 1 A 10 2 Tight B 11 2 Cc 12 D 13 E 14 F 15 Seperator Exits 129 EXIT PO
17. ows A 4 A Switch Validator Power ON LED will Flash FEA 5 ER Drop between 10 and 20 Tokens 6 T Return switches to Normal Operation LED a should stop flashing and stay on to indicate a m 3uccessful change If the LED continues to lash this indicates a failure to teach the token If needed repeat the process from step 1 7 END Token successfully taught amp programmed into Channel 1 20 MEI 1998 CashFlov 126 and CashFlow 129 selectors User Guide Product Configuration Selecting a pre programmed token group to be used in channel 0 14 token groups are already programmed into the product This feature allows a defined token group to be accepted e NOTE Each token group selected is automatically copied to channel 0 Refer to the Appendix at the end of the book for further details of token groupings Example To select Token Group 7 on your validator follow these simple steps 1 Switch Validator Power OFF i Set 4 Way Switches to Select Token Group 3 oa Set Rotary Switch Dial to the appropriate Crt Channel Token group 7 in this example 4 A Switch Validator Power ON LED will flash 5 END Return Switches to Normal Operation LED stops flashing and stays on to indicate successful change Token Group 7 successfully selected and programmed into Channel 0 MEI 1998 21 CashFlov 126 and C
18. pre BACTA standard Binary code software and in this case the coin mechanism should be set to fixed Parallel mode Example To set mode to Binary Coded Output 2 4 73 Position C Fixed B C O mode gt Set switches 2 3and4 O a wa GA m EEA Position D Fixed Parallel mode OY a E X g lL Position F Automatic mode Switch Validator Power OFF R S kz Lia i 2 r Set 4 Way switches to Output Mode Teach 3 ce Set Rotary Switch Dial to appropriate position Position C in this example ff X lo o A re A Po Switch Validator Power ON LED will Flash Set switches 2 3 amp 4 to ON LED will stop flashing and stay on Leave the Rotary Switch settings as they are nny 6 END Product is now ready for use with the chosen achine interface MEI 1998 23 CashFlov 126 and CashFlow 129 selectors User Guide MAINTENANCE The practical maintenance that can be carried out is limited to cleaning the areas of the validator that the coins travel through and the replacement of the coin entry liner if it becomes worn All other servicing is carried out through your distributor The cleaning should be carried out on a regular basis of at least once a month but if you have to visit the validator outside of that routine it is worth while doing it then as well The shaded areas
19. re or software inhibit is being applied Coin Routing QO Confirm that all coins and tokens are being routed to the required exits If they are not refer to the Trouble Shooting section Settings may have been made on the machine for hopper or tube limit switches and these must be taken into account a If further help is required then consult the Operators Handbook for the product or contact either your distributor or local MEI office 10 MEI 1998 CashFlov 126 and CashFlow 129 selectors User Guide PRODUCT FEATURES The CashFlow 126 and CashFlow 129 products have the flexibility to change certain settings such as varying the coin set that it handles or new routing for some of the coins tokens These changes can be carried out using the rotary data switch and the configuration switch which are fitted uniquely to the CashFlow 126 and CashFlow 129 products The following pages show how with the use of these switches coins tokens can be inhibited or enabled either a new individual token or a group of tokens selected and the machine output mode changed In addition to these two switches there is a green diagnostic LED which signifies if any changes you make have been successfully actioned or not Route inhibit Green connector pins Diagnostic Routing plug N LED connector pins ROUTING DATA TEACH Rotary data sv
20. shown below plus the back of the reject cover are those to be cared for The coin entry liner is accessed by unscrewing the coin entry moulding at the top of the validator The coin entry liner can then be eased off with the aid of a fine screwdriver and a replacement slid into place 0 Cleaning and maintenance must only be carried out by suitably trained personnel QO Cleaning must only be carried out after power has been removed from the product LI Never use a cleaner containing solvents scrapers or abrasive materials Coin entry Coin entry moulding a Never apply water or cleansers directly onto the product Always apply them to a clean cloth first and not too liberally so that the cloth used is only moist 24 MEI 1998 CashFlov 126 and CashFlow 129 selectors User Guide Product Revision APPENDIX The revision level of the 126 129 product can be confirmed from a label on the left side of the product There are two levels of digits and bar code markings on the label and the fifth and sixth digits on the lower numbers indicate the product level For example if the label read 1773G 322580 the revision level would be G3 Do not use the label on the right side of the product for reference of the revision level Revision Label ME token group Token Grouping CF126 129 ME Token LINK settings Token Type or
21. token group groups links inserted 3 Operator Rotary switch position 1 3 313 Rank Leisure 1 2 3 BFS 2 3 8 3 38 Ralin 6 Thomas 3 4 3 3 3 LMS 4 6 3 3 Stretton Leisure 6 7 3 3 MHG 7 8 3 3 Paymaster 8 10 3 Oversized Token A 11 3 3 3 3 Default Brass Wide B 12 3 Brass amp N Plate Brass C 13 N P Brass amp D Oversized 14 3 313 N Plate Steel E 15 313 N Plate Steel F 16 3 Reserved 0 MEI 1998 25 CashFlov 126 and CashFlow 129 selectors User Guide PRODUCT SUPPORT In addition to the MEI offices around the world an international network of Distributors and Approved Service Centres can offer you technical support and other services as well These services include repairs re programming of your CashFlow products with new coinsets replacing damaged modules and the supply of a range of spare parts In the U K these can be obtained from the following WWW MEIGROUP COM MEI 1998 26 Helping you deliver YOUR MEI REPRESENTATIVE
22. vitch Configuration switches Changes can also be made to the coin routing with the use of a routing plug The routing plug is available in two forms either ready made 22 way Routing Plug for specific applications or do it yourself kits consisting of loose plugs and either wire links with crimps at each end or links incorporating a sleeved IN4148 diode with crimps at each end The diode version is required to give protection from shorting where two separate coins are required to got to the same exit An illustration of how these can be assembled is shown on the next page Both versions are available from your distributor who can assist you with assembly details A summary follows of the way in which you can use the above features For greater detail of how to use all of these features you are advised to contact either your distributor or MEI office for technical assistance MEI 1998 11 CashFlov 126 and CashFlow 129 selectors User Guide CONFIGURATION Validator Interface Connector The interface to the validator from the machine is exactly the same as those which apply to the MS ME series validators with the exception of pin 8 of the 17 way connector Connector 1 can accept either 15 pin or 17 pin interface connectors 17 15 Way Way Connector Connector Function MEI Compatible Definitions Function BACTA Standard Definition A Coin Output Ident signal B Coin Output Accept Output 5 Coi
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