Specifications

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Bill Validator Configuration
Detailed instructions for configuring the Bill Validator can be found in the Bill Validator’s Operation
Manual, which is enclosed in the manila envelope accompanying this manual. An Operation Manual
may also be downloaded and printed from the Pyramid Technologies, Inc. website at
www.pyramidacceptors.com/support.html. Please read the Validator’s Operation Manual carefully before
attempting to reconfigure the validator. Presented here are only instructions for filling out the
Configuration Card as well as instructions for what must be done to the Battery Hopper before performing
the procedure.
Before Performing the Configuration Procedure
In order to keep the Bill Validator’s power on during the entire configuration procedure, please perform
the following:
1. Partially insert the filled-out Configuration Card, a dollar bill, or any other piece of paper into the Bill
Validator. Insert it only enough so that the sensor in the front bezel detects it and turns the power on,
but not enough that it gets drawn into the validator.
2. Verify that the validator power is on, as indicated by the flashing green lights on the front, and then
remove the paper.
Table 1
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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”
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.
1 Flash
LOW VOLTAGE – The battery voltage is too low. Please recharge the battery.
2 Flashes
LOW COINS – There are not enough coins in the hopper to cover the two metal plates at the bottom
of the hopper’s coin bin. Please add coins to the hopper.
3 Flashes
BLOCKED EXIT SENSOR – The optical sensor located at the hopper’s coin exit is being blocked.
Please inspect the area and remove the blockage.
4 Flashes*
TIME-OUT – An error occurred that prevented coins from being dispensed from the hopper. Please
inspect the hopper for a mechanical problem such as a jammed belt, or for a completely empty hopper
or “bridged” coins in the Coin Bin.
5 Flashes
INCIDENT LIGHT: EXIT SENSOR – Incident light has been detected shining on the hopper’s coin
exit sensor. Please inspect the area and remove any external light source.
6 Flashes
INCIDENT LIGHT: BILL SENSOR – Incident light has been detected shining on the bill sensor
mounted inside the validator’s front bezel. Please inspect the area and remove any external light
source.
7 Flashes*
MOTOR OVER-CURRENT – The motor is drawing excess current. Please inspect the hopper for a
jammed belt, or for a damaged motor, wire, or circuit board.
8 Flashes*
MOTOR UNDER-CURRENT – The motor is drawing insufficient current. Please inspect the hopper for
a disconnected motor, or for a damaged motor, wire, or circuit board.
9 Flashes
BILL SENSOR OBSTRUCTED – The bill sensor mounted inside the validator’s front bezel has been
continually obstructed for over 1 minute. Please inspect the bill entrance and remove any obstruction.
* This error must be cleared by pressing the Pushbutton.
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