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Specifications Operating voltage 12VDC Battery type Sealed Lead-Acid Power consumption Operating maximum – 20W Standby – 20mW Battery life 8-12 weeks on full charge Hopper dispense rate Approximately 3 coins/second Operating temperature 0-140 degrees Fahrenheit Hopper coin capacity 100 coins minimum to 1,600 coins maximum Warranty Information A Return Material Authorization number (RMA #) must be obtained before returning a unit for repair.
Table of Contents SECTION A: SET-UP & INSTALLATION Setup ............................................ Charging the Battery 5 ................................. 6 ............................... 7 Filling the Battery Hopper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Pushbutton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Using the Hopper Dump Feature .......................... 9 Payout Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION A SETUP & INSTALLATION Setup 1. Fully unpack all of the boxes that accompany this changer. This should include the box containing the changer and this manual, the box containing the battery, and any extra boxes that may contain the Bill Box, Battery Charger, or additional spare batteries, etc. 2. Open the door to the changer. For the Cam Lock, use the keys that are enclosed in the manila envelope accompanying this manual. Insert the key, and then rotate it clockwise ¼ turn to unlock the door.
Charging the Battery When your AC401 arrives from the factory, the 12V Sealed Lead Acid (SLA) battery supplied with the unit may not be fully charged. In order to get the most use out of your changer, charge the battery fully before using the AC401 for the first time. You can use either the Standard Battery Charger, the Optional Battery Charger, or another of your choice, as long as it complies with the charging specifications detailed in the “Battery Specifications” section of this manual.
Figure 2 – Standard Battery Charger (120V only) Figure 3 – Optional Battery Charger w/Universal Input Battery Specifications NOTE: Both of the chargers supplied by American Changer fully conform to these specifications. They are both two-step, constant voltage chargers that automatically switch to a “float” voltage when the battery reaches a full charge.
Hopper Removal, Filling, and Replacement 1. Before removing the hopper from the cabinet, turn off the power by disconnecting the white twoposition connector located on top of the battery (refer to Figure 1). 2. Remove the Battery Hopper from the cabinet by sliding it forward slowly, while applying gentle upward pressure, until it releases. 3. Fill the hopper with coins; it can be filled all the way to the top.
Pushbutton The Pushbutton on the Battery Hopper is used for several purposes. It is used primarily to control the hopper “Dump” feature, but it is also used when configuring the Bill Validator or Coin Acceptor as well as for clearing some error codes. For configuration instructions, please refer to the Bill Validator Configuration or the Coin Acceptor Configuration sections in this manual. An Error Codes section can also be found in this manual. Coin “Dump” instructions follow below.
Functional Description There are three primary parts inside of the AC401 changer. These are the Bill Validator or Coin Acceptor, the Battery Hopper, and the Battery. The battery is a 12V Sealed Lead-Acid (SLA) type, and it powers the changer’s complete operation. The Battery Hopper holds the coins and dispenses them during a transaction. The Circuit Board that controls the entire machine is also located inside the hopper.
Table 1 – Hopper Error Codes Red LED Description OFF NO POWER – The Battery Hopper is not receiving any power and is not operational. Please make sure the hopper is pushed in all the way, and check the battery voltage and all of the harness connections. “Heartbeat” 1 Flash NORMAL OPERATION – If the hopper’s LED Indicator is flashing once every 7.5 seconds, the machine is working properly and is ready for use. LOW VOLTAGE – The battery voltage is too low. Please recharge the battery.
3. Press the hopper’s Pushbutton, located in the top right corner of the front side, once. The hopper’s red Indicator LED should begin blinking at a rate of once per second. Once this is done, the configuration procedure can be completed. NOTE: The hopper will remain in the “Power ON” state for only 1 minute, so perform the configuration immediately after entering this mode. If the validator power turns off in the middle of configuration, it will be unsuccessful and must be reconfigured from the beginning.
Table 2 – Condor Plus/Premier Coin Window Selection Rotary Switch Position Payout A Payout B (1Coin/Dollar) (4Coins/Dollar) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 (“Window”) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C To Program A Coin/Token For Acceptance Only ONE coin can be programmed into each “window” of the Coin Acceptor. Use Table 2 to identify the proper “window” into which to program the coin, based on the desired payout. NOTE: Do not program the same coin into multiple positions.
6. Press the Program Button once; the LED should return to flashing yellow only. 7. Return the Rotary Switch to position 0. 8. Press and hold the Program Button until the LED returns to solid green, and then release it. Bill Validator Maintenance Both the Trilogy and APEX/XLC Bill Validators are designed to be maintenance free. To keep the validator in its best possible working order, though, it will require an occasional cleaning.
3. Remove the Battery Hopper from the cabinet by sliding it forward slowly, while applying gentle upward pressure, until it releases. 4. Take the battery down from the bracket in the top left corner, and relocate it in the open area to the right of the hopper. Install it on the bottom of the cabinet, and push it all the way to the back. 5. Locate the AC Power Harness. Insert the Panel-Mount connector (refer to Figures 7 & 8) into the hole in the rear of the cabinet from the inside.
SECTION B PARTS LIST PARTS LIST FOR THE AC401/AC401-COIN CHANGERS Main Parts AC4041 AC400.3 AC9024 AC9024-STKR AC9028 AC2066.3 AC2066.3ST AC400.4 AC401-OPTCH - ACC Battery Hopper 12V 12 amp Battery for AC401 Trilogy Bill Validator, Stackerless XLC Bill Validator, Stacker, $1 & $5 only APEX Bill Validator, Stacker, $1 – $20 Condor Plus Coin Acceptor, Std./Euro Condor Plus Coin Acceptor, GB Std.
