NV9USB Manual Set

NV9 USB
MANUAL SET
NV9 USB
MANUAL SET
INTRODUCTION
NV9 USB Manual Set - Introduction 1
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NV9 USB MANUAL SET - INTRODUCTION

COPYRIGHT 3
LIMITED WARRANTY 3
PRODUCT SAFETY INFORMATION 3
INTRODUCTION 4
FEATURES 5
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS 5
STRUCTURE OF THIS MANUAL SET 6
WHICH SECTION IS RELEVANT TO ME? 6
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LIMITED WARRANTY
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defects in workmanship and materials under normal use and service for a period
commencing on the date of purchase from Innovative Technology Ltd or its
Authorized Reseller, and extending for the length of time stipulated by Innovative
Technology Ltd.
A list of Innovative Technology Ltd offices can be found in every section of this
manual set. If the product proves defective within the applicable warranty period,
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product supplied may be new or reconditioned.
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PRODUCT SAFETY INFORMATION
Throughout this manual set, we may draw your attention to key safety points that you
should be aware of when using or maintaining the product.
These safety points will be highlighted in

a box, like this: Caution!
Mains voltage is present on
these terminals
This manual set and the information it contains is only applicable to the model stated
on the front cover, and must not be used with any other make or model.

INTRODUCTION
The NV9 USB validator is made up of three basic components: an NV9 USB validator
head, removable bezel and a cashbox (as shown below):
Removable
bezel
NV9 USB
validator
head
Cashbox
The NV9 USB validator is a device that can accept, validate and store 300 or 600 bank
notes of mixed denominations.
NV9 USB NV9 USB NV9 USB

Rear View Side View Front View
The NV9 USB Validator leaves the factory preset to at least one currency and one
firmware interface so that it is ready for immediate installation. The NV9 USB validator
works with any NV9 USB currency dataset created by Innovative Technology Ltd -
datasets can be downloaded from the Support section of the ITL website.

FEATURES
The NV9 USB validator has many innovative features, including:
 300 or 600 note capacity cashboxes available

 Accepts up to 15 different note denominations (in serial control mode)
 Accepts, validates and stores multiple denominations of bank notes in less than
3 seconds
 Secure encrypted protocol available for communication
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
The NV9 USB validator can be used in a variety of situations where high security and
high volume bank note acceptance and validation are needed. Some typical
applications are:
 AWP and SWP applications

 Self-Serve and Retail
 Kiosks
 Casinos
 Parking and Ticketing
 Vending

STRUCTURE OF THIS MANUAL SET
This manual set is made up of seven sections, each is supplied in a separate Portable
Document Format (PDF) file, so you only need to download or print the section
relevant to your requirements:
 Introduction
 Section 1 – Quick Start and Configuration Guide
 Section 2 – Field Service Manual
 Section 3 – ITL Software Support Guide
 Section 4 – Mechanical and Electrical Manual
 Section 5 – Software Implementation Guide
 Section 6 – Technical Appendices
WHICH SECTION IS RELEVANT TO ME?
 Quick Start and Configuration Guide:
– Most users should use this section; typical users are software engineers
looking at how to make it work, project engineers evaluating their first
unit, or installation engineers installing the unit into a host machine.
– This section contains the essential information that a user needs to

quickly assemble and configure the NV9 USB validator ready for
installation into the host machine.
 Field Service Manual:
– Typically used by a field service engineer who is maintaining the

product.
– This section contains the essential information that the field service
engineer needs to clean, maintain and fault find an NV9 USB validator
that is installed in a host machine.
 ITL Software Support Guide:
– Any user who wants to test the functionality of the unit, reprogram the
firmware or dataset, or set up the encryption key, address or routing for
the unit.
– This section contains the information needed for a user to configure and
program the NV9 USB validator, using a range of software tools.

 Mechanical and Electrical Manual:
– Design engineers who are designing a host machine cabinet, or looking

to integrate the NV9 USB validator into an existing cabinet.
– This section contains the all the mechanical and electrical information a
designer needs to effectively integrate the NV9 USB validator into a host
machine.
 Software Implementation Guide:
– Software engineers looking at how to implement the NV9 USB validator

in their host machine, or design engineers looking at including the unit
in their host machine.
– The information in this section details the communications protocols,

specific commands and interfaces used including eSSP and ccTalk.
 Technical Appendices:
– These appendices have no specific audience, but users can find relevant
and useful information here.
– This section includes information on product approvals, technical

specifications and ordering information.

SECTION 1
NV9 USB
MANUAL SET
QUICK START
AND
CONFIGURATION
GUIDE
NV9 USB Manual Set – Section 1 2
NV9 USB MANUAL SET – SECTION 1
1. QUICK START AND CONFIGURATION GUIDE 3

1.1 Assembly 3
1.2 Bezel Removal and Refitting: 6
1.3 Interfacing 7
1.4 Configuration 8
1.5 Connector and Pinouts 9
1.6 Programming 10
1.7 Technical Specifications 11
1.8 NV9 USB Bezel Flash Codes 12
1.9 Fault Finding 13
1.10 Frequently Asked Questions 15

1. QUICK START AND CONFIGURATION GUIDE
This section is one part of a complete manual set: most users should use this section
of the manual - typical users are software engineers looking at how to make it work,
project engineers evaluating their first unit, or installation engineers installing the unit
into a host machine.
This section contains the essential information that a user needs to quickly assemble
and configure the NV9 USB validator ready for installation into the host machine.
The NV9 USB validator is pin for pin compatible

Information
with the NV7 / NV8 / NV9 / NV10 series of
Validator compatibility. validators, but NOT with earlier versions of the
product (NV2 – NV5).
1.1 Assembly
Installing the NV9 USB is a simple operation; the validator can be installed vertically
or horizontally, depending on the type of cashbox fitted or orientation needed:
1. If the validator is fitted with

a clip-on cashbox, then the
validator will be mounted
VERTICALLY
2. The validator is secured in

the host machine using a
suitable vertical bezel

3. The cashbox is attached to

the validator by locating and
sliding until the cashbox is
clipped securely

a slide-on cashbox, then the
validator can be mounted
HORIZONTALLY or
VERTICALLY
5. The validator will be fitted

with a suitable horizontal or
vertical bezel

6. The cashbox housing is

mounted in the host machine
with the NV9 USB mounted
on top. The cashbox is then
slid into the housing until it is
securely clipped.

an NV11 standard cashbox,
then the validator will be
mounted HORIZONTALLY

with a suitable horizontal
bezel

clipped securely

There are many variants of bezel and cashbox type

Information
available for the NV9 USB validator. Please check the
Check website for options. ITL website (www.innovative-technology.co.uk) for
up to date information on the options available.
The technical drawings which can be found at the end of this section show all the
dimensional information needed to mount the unit.
WARNING! Do not attempt to disassemble the NV9 USB

validator head – trying to do this could cause
Do not attempt disassembly personal injury and will damage the unit beyond
repair.
1.2 Bezel Removal and Refitting:
b. Slide bezel away from

 The bezel is locking arms
removed by pushing
the red locking arms
on both sides of the
validator upwards,
and sliding the bezel
away from the
locking arms
a. Push locking arms upwards
Lift upwards to remove

 Lift the bezel off
once the bezel has
been slid fully
across and is clear
of the locating pins
Locating pins

The bezel is refitted by pushing the bezel back onto the locating pins and sliding
backwards until all six pins are engaged in the slots. The locking arms will then spring
back and locate into the bezel.
Caution! Always make sure that BOTH locking arms are

fully located in the bezel – trying to operate the
Check locking arms. validator if they are not correctly located can
cause unit damage.
1.3 Interfacing
The connector needed to set up and interface the NV9 USB Validator is easily
accessible on the side of the unit:
Interface Socket

1.4 Configuration
The NV9 USB does not use DIP switches to configure the unit – configuration and
setting is carried out by using a Configuration Button mounted on top of the unit:
Configuration Button
There are several functions available when using the Configuration Button, and these
are listed in the next table:
WARNING! When in programming mode, do not turn off the

Risk of unit damage power before the operation is complete as this will
make the unit unusable.

Action Power Status Function

Press and hold (more than Powered ON Sets validator to Programming
2 seconds) until the bezel mode (SSP)
illuminates, then release
Press once (less than 1 Powered ON Enables Configuration Card
second) programming – press again to
cancel this mode
Press twice (within half a Powered ON Shows current interface type (see
second) flash count table below)
Press and hold as validator Powered OFF / Resets to factory settings
is powered up ON
Flash Count Interface

1 SSP The NV9 USB Validator leaves the factory preset to at
2 Pulse least one currency and one interface so that it is ready
3 MDB for immediate installation. The dataset and interface
6 ccTalk used are shown on the label fixed to the top of the
7 SIO validator head.
8 Parallel
1.5 Connector and Pinouts
The NV9 USB Validator has a single connector that is used to allow interfacing and
programming.
Information
Power is always required on pins 15 and 16 of the
Power always required 16 way connector.
regardless of connection
type.
The connector is a 16 pin socket used to interface the NV9 USB to the host machine.
The pin numbering of the socket is shown below, as well as an overview of the socket
connections:
Pin Description
1 Serial Data Out (Tx)
5 Serial Data In (Rx)
11 USB Data +
12 USB Data -
13 USB Power (+5V)
15 +V
16 0V / Ground Connection

To use a USB connection with the NV9 USB, a USB cable fitted with a 16 way
connector on one end (ITL Part Number CN392) should be used. The CN392 cable fits
into the 16 way connector and allows high speed programming and serial
communications when used in SSP, ccTalk and SIO modes.
When using the USB connection, power must be supplied to the NV9 USB using the
CN392 cable.
1.6 Programming
Full details on programming the NV9 USB Validator can be found in Section 3 of this
manual set (ITL Software Support Guide).

1.7 Technical Specifications
The full technical specifications for the NV9 USB Validator can be found in Section 6,
Appendix B of this manual set. A brief summary is given here:
DC Voltage Minimum Nominal Maximum

Absolute limits 10.8 V 12 V 13.2 V
Absolute limits (when fitted 18 V --- 48 V DC or 34 V
with IF5 interface) AC
Supply ripple voltage 0V 0V 0.25 V @ 100 Hz
Supply Current
Standby 200 mA
Running 1A
Peak (motor stall) 1.5 A
Interface Logic Levels Logic Low Logic High

Inputs 0 V to +0.5 V +3.7 V to +12 V
Outputs (2.2 kΩ pull-up) +0.6 V Pull-up voltage of host
interface
Maximum current sink 50 mA per output
WARNING! Ensure that the supply voltage to the NV9 USB is

not lower than 10.8 V and that the power supply
Use suitable power supply
can provide sufficient current to avoid incorrect
operation and excessive note rejects.
We recommend that your power supply is capable of supplying 12V DC at 3 A.
 For 12V operation, use TDK Lambda model SWS50-12. This power supply is
available from a variety of suppliers including Farnell (stock code 1184645) and
RS (stock code 466-5869).

1.8 NV9 USB Bezel Flash Codes
The NV9 USB Validator has inbuilt fault detection facilities. If there is a configuration
or other error the NV9 USB front bezel will flash in a particular sequence; a summary
of the Bezel Flash Codes for the NV9 USB is shown below:
Flashes Indicated Error Comments

Long Short
0 0 None
1 2 Note path jam Remove obstruction and
follow the cleaning
procedure in Section 2 of
this manual set
3 Unit not initialised Contact ITL technical
support
1 Firmware checksum
error
2 Interface checksum
error or unable to
set programmed
3 Download new firmware
interface
3 EEPROM checksum
error
4 Dataset checksum
error
1 Power supply too
low
4 Check power supply
2 Power supply too
high

1.9 Fault Finding
Please use this flow chart with the Flash Codes in the previous sub-section as an aid
to help resolve any configuration or start up problems you might have after installing
the NV9 USB validator
Check the required dataset is programmed using the

Incorrect currency
Validator Manager Software (see Section 3 of this
file
manual set).
Check the required note denomination and issue is

Notes not included in
included in the currency file using the Validator Manager
currency file
Software (see Section 3 of this manual set).
All notes rejected
(bezel LEDs ON)
Check the host machine is ready to accept notes and
Notes inhibited by
that the maximum allowed credit hasn’t been exceeded.
host machine
If a coin hopper is fitted, make sure it isn’t empty.
Check there is sufficient clearance for note ejection after

Bill path obstructed
acceptance (see Section 4 of this manual set).
Check there is power to the validator, and that it is

within the tolerances specified in the Technical
No power
Specification (see subsection 1.7 or Section 6 of this
manual set).
Notes not accepted
(bezel LEDs OFF) Check which interface the validator is programmed for by
Incorrect interface pressing the configuration button twice – the displayed
programmed code indicates which interface is programmed (see
subsection 1.4 of this manual set).
Check voltage and current supplied to the validator are

Specification (see subsections 1.7 or Section 6 of this
Power supply out of
manual set).
specification
Notes accepted but
no credit given
Check there are no foreign objects obstructing the

sensors (see Section 2 of this manual set).
Rear note detect
sensor obscured Check the back security flap moves freely (this is the
black plastic flap at the rear underside of the validator
head)

Check and clean the note path (see Section 2 of this

manual set).
Foreign objects in
note path
Check drive belts are fitted correctly and that there is no
debris underneath the belts.

Acceptor runs slowly Incorrect supply
Specification (see subsection 1.7 or Section 6 of this
or intermittently voltage
manual set).
If possible, replace damaged components (see Section 4

of this manual set).
Unit damage
IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBTS, RETURN THE UNIT TO ITL
FOR REPAIR
Bezel LEDs are Check the flash code tables for an understanding of the
Various reasons
flashing issue (see subsection 1.8 of this manual set).
Check and clean the note path (see Section 2 of this

manual set), then reset the validator.
Motor continues to Foreign object or
run note in the note path
In some cases you may also need to reset the host
machine.
If you are unsure about the cause or how to resolve the problem, please contact ITL’s
technical support department. Support contact details can be found on the ITL
website (www.innovative-technology.co.uk), or on the last page of this section.

1.10 Frequently Asked Questions
a. Why are there no DIP switches on the unit?
 The NV9 USB has no dipswitches. Configuring the unit is carried out using a
configuration button mounted on top of the unit – see subsection 1.3 of this
manual for more information.
b. In what orientation can I use the NV9 USB validator?
 The NV9 USB can be mounted horizontally or vertically, depending on the type
of bezel and cashbox selected. See subsection 1.1 of this manual for more
information on mounting the validator – check the ITL website to see the
currently available range of cashboxes and bezels.
c. How do I check which interface has been set?
 You can check which interface has been selected by using the configuration
button mounted on top of the unit – see subsection 1.3 of this manual for more
information.
d. How do I change the interface type?
 You can change the interface type by using the configuration button mounted
on top of the unit – see subsection 1.4 of this manual for more information.
e. Some or all notes are not accepted
 Check that no inhibits are set in the Validator Manager software (see Section 3
of this manual set). If the problem persists, contact ITL Support for further
assistance.

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SECTION 2
NV9 USB
MANUAL SET
FIELD SERVICE
MANUAL
2. FIELD SERVICE MANUAL 3

2.1 Cleaning 3
2.2 Fault Finding - Flash Codes 9
2.4 Fault Finding Flow Chart 11
2.6 Spare Parts 14

2. FIELD SERVICE MANUAL
This section is one part of a complete manual set: typically, a field service engineer
who is maintaining the product would use this section.
This section contains the essential information that the field engineer needs to clean,
maintain and fault find an NV9 USB Validator that is installed in a host machine.
The NV9 USB Validator has been designed to minimise any problems or performance
variations over time. This has been achieved by careful hardware and software
design; this attention to the design means there is very little user maintenance
required.
2.1 Cleaning
The NV9 USB Validator has been designed in a way to prevent damage and airborne
contamination reaching the optical sensors; however, depending upon the
environment the NV9 USB may require occasional cleaning or belt changing.
Caution! Do not use solvent based cleaners such as

alcohol, petrol, methylated spirits, white spirit or
Do not use solvent based PCB cleaner. Using these solvents can cause
cleaners on any part of the permanent damage to the unit; only use a mild
NV9 USB unit. detergent solution as directed below.
To clean the NV9 USB, open the note

path by sliding the red release catch
on the front of the validator to the
left (as indicated in the picture) - this
will allow access to the lozenge and
note path
Release
catch

Note path
Lozenge
release
catch
Lozenge
Drive belts
Note stacker
Cash box
spring plate
Note path
Cashbox
Unless stated otherwise, you should disconnect

WARNING! the power BEFORE carrying out any cleaning
operations to avoid the risk of causing damage
Disconnect power BEFORE to the validator.
any cleaning operation

Front sensors
Optical sensor
Start sensor
Rear sensor
Optical sensor
Examine the note paths, lozenge and note stacker for any dirt or debris, and carefully
clear and wipe the surfaces of the note paths and lozenge with a soft lint free cloth
that has been dampened with a water and mild detergent solution (i.e. household
washing up liquid.) - be very careful when cleaning around the sensor lenses and
make sure they are clean and dry before closing the cover and restarting the unit. Do
not try to polish the sensor lenses – if a lens is badly scratched, contact ITL technical
support for advice.
Also check that the note stacker and cash box spring plate are not jammed.

Caution! When cleaning the recessed front sensor, use a

small soft brush or cotton bud – do not use
Be careful cleaning sensors. anything sharp or abrasive.
Cleaning the belts is a simple operation. Ensure the validator is enabled (i.e. bezel
lights are illuminated), then remove the bezel:

removed by pushing
validator upwards,
away from the
locking arms

once the bezel has
been slid fully
across and is clear
Locating pins

 Insert a piece of
paper, which is
narrower than the
width between the
two belts, in the
centre of the note
path to activate
the drive motor
 Use a lint free

cloth dampened
with water and
containing a mild
detergent (such as
dish detergent)
and hold against
each drive belt as
is turns.
Insert paper here
Repeat this procedure until all dust and debris has been removed from both belts.
Finally, use a DRY lint free cloth to remove any excess moisture and refit the bezel.
backwards until all six pins are engaged in the slots. The locking arms will then spring
back and locate into the bezel.

cause transport issues or unit damage
Caution! Do not lubricate any of the note transport

mechanism, belts or any part of the note path,
Do not use any lubricants. as this can affect the operation of the validator.

If the belts are worn or damaged, they should be replaced (ITL part number FD106).
This is a simple procedure, and is carried out as follows:
WARNING! Do not attempt to disassemble the validator

head – trying to do this could result in the
Do not try to disassemble validator needing reinitialisation, cause personal
injury or could damage the unit beyond repair.
 Open the top of

the unit using the Release catch
Release catch
 Release the
lozenge by gently
pressing the Lozenge
Lozenge release release
catch catch
 Remove and place

the lozenge on a
clean dry surface
Lozenge
 Press in the large

wheels to release Drive belts
the belt tension
and then remove
the belts, sliding
them off the
smallest wheels
first
 Replace the belts

by fitting them
over the lozenge,
largest wheels first
 Reassemble and
close the unit

2.2 Fault Finding - Flash Codes
or other error the NV9 USB front bezel will flash in a particular sequence; a summary
of the Bezel Flash Codes for the NV9 USB is shown below:

Long Short
0 0 None
follow the cleaning
procedure in subsection 2.1
of this manual
support
4 Internal sensor Ensure note path is firmly
unable to calibrate closed, then cycle the
power to the unit. If the
problem persists contact ITL
technical support
1 Firmware checksum
error
error or unable to
set programmed
interface
3 EEPROM checksum
error
4 Dataset checksum
error
1 Power supply too
low
2 Power supply too
high


Supply Current
Standby 200 mA
Running 1A

Inputs +0 V to +0.5 V +3.7 V to +12 V
interface


2.4 Fault Finding Flow Chart
Please use this flow chart with the Flash Codes in subsection 2.2 as an aid to help
resolve any configuration or start up problems you might have after installing the NV9
USB validator
Check the required dataset is programmed using the

Incorrect currency
Validator Manager Software (see Section 3 of this
file
manual set).
Check the required note denomination and issue is

Notes not included in
included in the currency file using the Validator Manager
currency file
Software (see Section 3 of this manual set).
All notes rejected
(bezel LEDs ON)
Check the host machine is ready to accept notes and
Notes inhibited by
that the maximum allowed credit hasn’t been exceeded.
host machine
If a coin hopper is fitted, make sure it isn’t empty.

Bill path obstructed
Check there is power to the validator, and that it is

No power within the tolerances specified in the Technical
Specification (see Sections 1 or 6 of this manual set).
Notes not accepted
(bezel LEDs OFF) Check which interface the validator is programmed for by
Incorrect interface pressing the configuration button twice – the displayed
programmed code indicates which interface is programmed (see
Section 1 of this manual set).

Power supply out of Specification (see Sections 1 or 6 of this manual set).
specification
Notes accepted but acceptance (see Section 4 of this manual set).
no credit given
Check there are no foreign objects obstructing the

sensors (see subsection 2.1 of this manual).
Rear note detect
sensor obscured Check the back security flap moves freely (this is the
black plastic flap at the rear underside of the validator
head)

Check and clean the note path (see subsection 2.1 of

this manual).
Foreign objects in
note path
Check drive belts are fitted correctly and that there is no
debris underneath the belts.

Acceptor runs slowly Incorrect supply within the tolerances specified in the Technical
or intermittently voltage Specification (see Sections 1 or 6 of this manual set).
If possible, replace damaged components (see Section 4

of this manual set).
Unit damage
IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBTS, RETURN THE UNIT TO ITL
FOR REPAIR
Bezel LEDs are Check the flash code tables for an understanding of the
Various reasons
flashing issue (see subsection 2.2 of this manual).
Check and clean the note path (see subsection 2.1 of

this manual), then reset the validator.
Motor continues to Foreign object or
run note in the note path
In some cases you may also need to reset the host
machine.
If you are unsure about the cause or how to resolve the problem, please contact ITL’s
technical support department. Support contact details can be found on the ITL
website (www.innovative-technology.co.uk), or on the last page of this section.

configuration button mounted on top of the unit – see Section 1, subsection 1.3
of this manual set for more information.
b. In what orientation can I use the NV9 USB validator?
 The NV9 USB can be mounted horizontally or vertically, depending on the type
of bezel and cashbox selected. See Section 1, subsection 1.1 of this manual for
more information on mounting the validator – check the ITL website to see the
currently available range of cashboxes and bezels.
c. Some or all notes are not accepted
 Check that no inhibits are set in the Validator Manager software (see Section 3
of this manual set). If the problem persists, contact ITL Support for further
assistance.
d. How do I clean the validator?
 Follow the instructions given in subsection 2.1 of this manual.

2.6 Spare Parts
Full details of the interface cable connector pinouts, connector types / makes and other related information can be found in Section 4
of this manual set. The user can obtain the following parts for the NV9 USB validator:
ITL Part Number Description Details

CN392 Power and USB Communication Cable USB 2.0 Compliant Type A to 16 way header cable

Bezels
ITL Part Description
Number
Vertical Upstack Bezel

PA188
Assembly
PA189 Horizontal Bezel Assembly
Vertical Upstack Extended

PA190
Snout Bezel Assembly
Vertical Downstack
PA191 Extended Snout Bezel
Assembly
66mm Vertical Upstack No image available

PA256
Bezel
69mm Fixed Width No image available
PA268
Horizontal Bezel
Vertical Up/Down Flat No image available
PA296
66mm Bezel Assembly

Horizontal Bezel Assembly

PA896
(NV11)
Cashboxes
Clip-on Cashbox Assembly

PA185
(300C)
Locking Cashbox
PA186
Assembly (300L)

Slide-on Cashbox
PA192
Assembly (300S)

PA193
(600C)
Slide-on Cashbox
PA194
Assembly (600S)

Standard Cashbox
PA898
Assembly (NV11)

Information
Drive Belts
FD106 NV9 USB Red Drive Belt

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NV9 USB
MANUAL SET
ITL SOFTWARE
SUPPORT GUIDE
3. ITL SOFTWARE SUPPORT GUIDE 3

3.1 Validator Manager Software 3
3.1.1 Preparing for Installation 3
3.1.2 BV Interface Drivers 7
3.1.3 Installing the Drivers 10
3.1.4 Installing the Validator Manager Software 17
3.1.5 Starting the Validator Manager Software 20
3.1.6 Preferences, Settings and Options 24
3.2 Updating Firmware and Datasets 37
3.3 Tools 43
3.3.1 Diagnostics 43
3.3.2 Connections 49

3. ITL SOFTWARE SUPPORT GUIDE

3.1 Validator Manager Software
Validator Manager (also called Bank Note Validator Currency Manager) is a software
package developed by Innovative Technology Ltd to allow customers to carry out
programming, setup and operational tasks on the NV9 USB bank note validator.
3.1.1 Preparing for Installation
If you do not have the Validator Manager software on CD, you can easily download it
from the Innovative Technology website. Visit www.innovative-technology.co.uk, and
select ‘Software Download’ from the ‘Support’ tab:
Clicking this link will take you to the software download page. To download any files
you must log in as a registered user – if you have not already registered this is a very
quick process; just click the ‘create an account’ link and follow the on-screen
instructions.

Enter your login

details here, or
create a new
account
After logging in, the download screen will change slightly:
Your user name will be displayed in

the top right hand corner of the
screen
The padlock icon for each file will

change from locked to unlocked. To
download a file, just click on the
padlock icon opposite the file name.
If you want to find more information
about the file before you download
it, you can click on the blue
information icon.

In this case, we want to download the Validator Manager software, so we click on the
padlock icon opposite the ‘Bank Note Validator Currency Manager’ filename:
After clicking the link, a file download dialog box will appear – choose the option to
save the file:
You can save the file anywhere that is convenient, as long as you can remember
where it is when you want to install the software.

After choosing where to save the file, a file transfer dialog box will appear showing
the progress of the file download:

3.1.2 BV Interface Drivers
After downloading the Validator Manager software, you will also need to download the
Banknote Validator (BV) Interface drivers – two versions are available (32 bit and 64
bit) so choose the correct type for your operating system. Again, remember where
you saved the file.
Both files are provided in a ‘zipped’ (compressed) form – you will need to extract the
files from the zipped file before you can install the software or driver. Any version of
Windows from Windows 98 onwards can open zipped files; or you may want to use a
third party software tool such as Winzip or WinRAR.

Extract the files to a convenient location – this might be an existing folder, or you may
want to save them into a new folder.
In this example, the BV Interface driver files are being saved into a folder called
‘Drivers’ on the computers C: drive.


3.1.3 Installing the Drivers
There are several ways to communicate with the NV9 USB validator, which include
using a direct connection from computer to validator with a CN392 validator to USB
cable, or by using a special interface unit called a DA2. Use of the DA2 is not covered
here – please refer to ITL Document number GA338-2 for more information. In this
manual we will be using the USB connection method.
To use a USB connection with the NV9 USB, a USB cable with a 16 way connector on
one end (ITL Part Number CN392) should be used. The CN392 cable fits into the 16
way connector and allows high speed programming and serial communications when
used in SSP, ccTalk and SIO modes. When using the USB connection, power must be
supplied to the NV9 USB using the red and black power leads on the CN392 cable.
The connector needed to set up and interface with the NV9 USB Validator is easily
accessible on the side of the unit:
Interface Connector
The NV9 USB validator must be powered up for the interface to be recognised by
Windows. If the validator is not in the host machine, you will need to provide power
to the 16 way interface connector first. The connection information and pin numbering
is as follows:
Pin Description
11 USB Data +
12 USB Data -
13 USB Power (+5V)
15 +V

Before connecting the USB cable to the computer, make sure that the CN392 cable is
connected to the validator and that the unit is powered up. Once you have carried out
these steps, plug the USB cable into the computer.
After connecting the USB cable, Windows

should then detect the NV9 USB validator
interface – a ‘Found New Hardware’
bubble or dialog box should appear.
A ‘Found New Hardware’ wizard should then start to guide you through the installation
process (this first screen is not always shown on some computers):
Select this option

as you already
have the drivers
Information
Please make sure that you are using the V2 drivers
Only use V2 drivers for the installation.

Select this option as

we have saved the
drivers to a known
location
The next dialog box will ask you where to search for the drivers:
Click the ‘Browse’

button to find the
driver files (in this
example C:\Drivers)

Uncheck this option

to speed up the
installation
Click the ‘Next’

button to install
the drivers

You may see a warning dialog saying that the drivers have not passed Windows logo
testing – you can ignore this warning. Just click the ‘Continue Anyway’ button.

Click the ‘Finish’

button to complete
the installation

After completing the driver installation you can check that the communications port
has been installed correctly.
Open Windows Device Manager, and click on the Plus symbol (+) next to the ‘Ports’
entry. This will expand the list of installed communications ports. You should see an
entry for an ‘ITL BV Serial V2’ port as shown here:
The actual communications port number (in our example COM5) may vary depending
on your particular computer configuration.
Now the drivers have been correctly installed you can install the Validator Manager
software – this is covered next.

3.1.4 Installing the Validator Manager Software
Installing the Validator Manager software is very straightforward. Find the Validator
Manager zipped file you downloaded earlier, extract the installation file from the
zipped file and double click the extracted file (it has an .msi extension) – this will start
the installation process:

You can choose where you would like to install the software, or just accept the default
location (as shown above). Clicking on the ‘Next’ button will then ask you to confirm
the installation:

Once the installation is complete, you will have a new program group called ‘ITL
Validator Manager’ in the Windows Start Menu, similar to the one shown here:
You can run the Validator Manager software by clicking the ‘Shortcut to
ValidatorManager.exe’ menu entry; however, before you can use the Validator
Manager software with an NV9 USB validator you will need to make sure that you
have installed the BV interface drivers (as described earlier).

3.1.5 Starting the Validator Manager Software
The Validator Manager software is launched by clicking the ‘Shortcut to

ValidatorManager.exe’ entry in the ‘ITL Validator Manager’ menu group.
The initial program screen looks like this:
Make sure that the NV9 USB Validator is powered up and the USB cable is connected
before going any further. All of the program options can be accessed from the menu
bar at the top of the screen – some specific functions can also be accessed by clicking
the relevant icon underneath the menu bar, and the function of each icon is indicated
by a ‘tooltip’ indicator

Please be aware that not all the program options are applicable to the NV9 USB, as
the Validator Manager software is designed to work with a range of ITL Technology
validators.
These three options are not

used with the NV9 USB
validator.
Full details of all the Validator Manager software functions are detailed in the program
help file (accessible from the ‘Help’ menu).
Options:
The general preferences

for the Validator
Manager software are
accessible from the
‘Tools’ menu (as
shown). Click the
‘Options’ entry to open a
new dialog box:
Selecting the ‘Serial Port’ tab from the ‘Options’ dialog and defining which serial port
to use to connect to the NV9 USB validator should be one of the first things you do
after installing the software.

The Validator Manager will not work if the serial port is not set or is set incorrectly (if
the serial port has not been set a dialog box will appear will appear when you run the
program prompting you to enter or correct the port setting):
Click this arrow and then click on the

port you want to select as the default
from the drop down list.
Select the correct serial port from the list and click the ‘OK’ button to confirm the
setting.

Check Notes:
A summary of
accepted notes by
channel
(denomination) is
shown here.
Enable or disable a
channel by clicking the
respective button.
A command and response

summary is shown here.
The ‘Check Notes’ menu item provides a way to check the validator will correctly
accept bank notes. Clicking the ‘Start-up’ button will initialise the NV9 USB validator
and allow acceptance of bank notes.

3.1.6 Preferences, Settings and Options
Options:
The general preferences for

the Validator Manager
software are accessible from
the ‘Tools’ menu (as shown).
Click the ‘Options’ entry to
open a new dialog box:
By selecting the ‘Serial Port’ tab from the ‘Options’ dialog you can define which serial
port is being used to connect to the NV9 USB validator – click the ‘OK’ button to
confirm the setting:
Click this arrow and then click on the

port you want to select as the default
from the drop down list.


The Validator Manager software can detect the address used by the validator from the
‘Slave Address’ tab:
Click this button to allow

the Validator Manager
software to interrogate the
attached validator and
determine the currently
set slave address.
Click this button to cancel

finding the slave address.
Click this button to set the

slave address.
After clicking the ‘Set Program Address’

button, a dialog box will appear confirming
the new setting - click the ‘OK’ button to
confirm the change.
CAUTION! The Validator Manager software will only

communicate with the validator if the slave address
Limited slave address is set to 0, 1 or in the range 80-99.
ranges

The ‘ccTalk Key’ tab allows the user to enter a six digit security key for use when the
validator is set for ccTalk operation.
Enter the 6 digit key in this

box, and then click the
‘OK’ key to confirm.
The ccTalk key is the HOST key, and is used for the ccTalk check – the validator must
be configured to use the same key.
CAUTION! The user should make a note of the new key and
after any change. The default setting for the ccTalk
Take care when changing security key is 123456.
ccTalk key
Select the ‘Language’ tab to change the preferred language for the software. You
shouldn’t normally need to change the language setting, as this is determined
automatically based on the Windows locale settings. You can if you wish select one of
five specific languages (German, English, Spanish, Portuguese or Russian) if needed,
as shown below.
Click the ‘OK’ button to confirm the change – you will have to close and reopen the
software to allow the language change to take effect.

This is the default setting and

will not normally need changing.
The final tab on the ‘Options’ dialog is the ‘eSSP Key’ tab. By selecting this tab you
can set a new security key to use when the validator is operating in SSP mode.
Exercise care when changing the device eSSP key.

CAUTION! The user must make a note of the new key and
change the host key to match. If the key is not
Take care when changing
known then device must be returned to ITL for key
eSSP key
reset.
The eSSP key is made up a string of hexadecimal characters - each part of the key
comprises two characters, giving a key with 16 characters in total.
As an example, your key may look like this:
65616d636f6e7375

This key would be entered eight groups of two characters per group, like this:
65 61 6d 63 6f 6e 73 75
Enter the new hex security

key in these boxes, and
then click the ‘OK’ key to
confirm.
After entering the new key, press the ‘OK’ button to confirm the change.

Validator Options:
NV9 USB validator specific options are accessed from the ‘Set Validator Options’ item
on the ‘Tools’ menu:
As with the ‘Options’ dialog, the ‘Set Validator Options’ dialog also has several tabs:
The first tab ‘Target Details’ allow you to see specific details about the validator, and
provides a simple way of checking what version of firmware or dataset are currently
installed:
There are no user-changeable settings on this tab.

The second tab ‘Dataset Settings’ allows you to review and modify the settings of
each installed channel:
Right clicking on a channel will open a further dialog allowing you to make specific
changes:
Consult the Validator Manager software help file for more information on how to
change channel settings.

The third tab ‘ccTalk Settings’ allows you to review and modify the ccTalk settings and
also change the security key settings:
Check this box to allow

setting of a new user key.
Enter the new 6 digit

user key in this box.
CAUTION! The user should make a note of the new key and
after any change. The default setting for the ccTalk
Take care when changing security key is 123456.
ccTalk key
The fourth tab ‘MDB Settings’ allows you to review and modify specific settings if the
validator is being used with the MDB protocol:

The fifth tab ‘General Options’ allows you to review and modify a variety of validator
specific settings, including interface mode:
Click these boxes to enable or disable

the Strim and Program Card Functions,
and whether the validator will issue Check the box next to the interface mode
credit after a jam. you want the validator to operate in.
These pulse timing settings are only

used if the validator is set to operate
in Pulse mode.
Specify the SSP address used by the

validator in this box.
Specific channels (denominations)

can be disabled by checking the
appropriate box or boxes.
The options shown in this area

will vary depending on the
interface type selected.
WARNING!
Disabling the Strim Function is not recommended
Security risk because of the potential security risks.
Information The Validator Manager software will only

communicate with the validator if the SSP address is
Limited SSP address
set to 0, 1 or in the range 80-99.
ranges

The final tab, ‘Update Changes’ commits all the changes to the validator configuration
and updates the validator accordingly:
This message indicates the

interface type being
applied.
This status bar indicates

the progress of the update
process.
Click this button to apply

all the changes and
update the validator.
Information Please make sure that you click the ‘Apply Changes’
button, otherwise none of your configuration
Always apply changes
changes will be applied or saved.

After applying the changes successfully, a dialog box will

appear confirming the operation - click the ‘OK’ button to
confirm this and close the dialog box. The validator will
then be reset.
WARNING! Powering off the NV9 USB or disconnecting the

USB cable when updating settings can cause the
Do not power off or validator to stop working.
disconnect
eSSP Options:
The ‘eSSP Options’ menu item allows the user to change the fixed part of the SSP key
and other functions. Selecting this menu option will open a dialog box like this:
Click this button to enable SSP Click this button to disable SSP
encryption in the validator. encryption in the validator.
Enter the new eSSP

key in these boxes.
Click this button to change the

validator eSSP key.
After carrying out any of the operations on this dialog, the validator will be reset. Click
the ‘Exit’ button to close the dialog.

3.2 Updating Firmware and Datasets
CAUTION! Powering off the NV9 USB when updating the

firmware or dataset can cause the validator to stop
Do not power off working.
The NV9 USB validator firmware and dataset can be updated very easily using the
Validator Manager software. The dataset files can be downloaded from the Innovative
Technology Ltd website:
The firmware and dataset files for the NV9 USB

Information
validator are combined into a single file, so both will
Combined data files be updated when you carry out the update.


After selecting the dataset, a dialog will prompt you to save or open the file: select
the Save option
You can then choose where to save the file – choose a location that is convenient for
you:

Once the dataset file is saved, unzip the file and you can then start the process to
update the NV9 USB validator by connecting the USB cable and starting the Validator
Manager software as described previously.
From the Validator

Manager main screen,
select the ‘Open a
BV/NV200 file’ entry
from the ‘File’ menu as
shown here:
You will then be prompted to select the dataset file you downloaded and unzipped
earlier – select the file and click the ‘Open’ button:

After clicking the ‘Open’ button, a new dialog box will appear. The status bar in the
bottom left hand corner of the dialog box will show the progress in loading the
dataset:
Once the dataset has been loaded, the file details will be shown in the status window,
and the two buttons at the bottom of the dialog box will be active - make sure that
you do not disconnect the power to the NV9 USB or remove the USB cable
until the programming operation has been completed. Click the ‘Program’
button to start the update process:

During the update process, the progress of the update will be shown in the status bar
at the bottom left of the dialog box, and the mouse cursor will change to an
hourglass:
While the update process is being carried out, the NV9 USB bezel will flash when the
update is completed. After the update, the NV9 USB will be reset, and the dialog box
will then look like this:
After the reset is complete, the NV9 USB validator will then be ready for use with the
new currency.

3.3 Tools
3.3.1 Diagnostics
There is a dedicated software diagnostics tool for use with the NV9 USB validator
called ‘Bank Note Validator Diagnostics Tools’, and this software can be downloaded
from the Innovative Technology Ltd website:
When the file download dialog box appears, click the ‘Save’ button and select a
suitable location to save the file in:
Installing the Diagnostics tools software is done in the same way as the Validator
Manager software - Find the ITLDiagnosticsTools zipped file you just downloaded,
extract the installation file from the zipped file and double click the extracted file (it
has an .msi extension) – this will start the installation process.

After installing the software, you can run the

diagnostics software by selecting the
‘Shortcut to ITL Diagnostics.exe’ item near
the top of the Windows Start menu. Make
sure that the NV9 USB Validator is powered
up and the USB cable is connected before
starting the program.
The main screen of the diagnostics tools software looks like this:
When running the software for the first time, you need to set a few options. These
are accessed from the ‘Options’ menu:

By selecting the ‘Serial Port’ item

from the ‘Options’ menu you can
define which serial port is being
used to connect to the NV9 USB
validator. After selecting this
option, a new dialog box will open
allowing you to choose the correct
serial port.
Select the required port from the dropdown list,

and then click the ‘OK’ button to confirm your
selection. This will close the dialog box and allow
you to select another option from the menu. You
shouldn’t normally need to change the language
setting, as this is determined by the Windows
locale settings. You can if you wish select one of
four specific languages if needed, as shown
below:

Select the ‘Diagnostics’ item from

the ‘Utilities’ menu to start the
diagnostics process (you can also
start the diagnostics by clicking
on the left hand icon below the
menu bar) - this will open the
Diagnostics screen:
Click the ‘Start Diagnostic’ button to start the diagnostic process. The software will
then prompt you to insert a special piece of green diagnostics paper (ITL part number
LB149). Insert the paper in the same way you would with a bank note – at the end of
the diagnostics test the paper will be ejected.

Diagnostics Pass:
A summary of the validator type and Motor test results are shown in
related information is displayed here. this window.
The overall test result is displayed here.
Sensor test results are shown in

this window.

Diagnostics Fail:
Motor test results are shown in

A summary of the validator type and this window – in this example all
related information is displayed here. the motors have passed testing.
The overall test result is displayed here.
Sensor test results are shown in this

window – in this example, several sensors
have failed during the diagnostics test.
Further details on how to use the diagnostics tools and interpret the results can be
found in the program help file.

3.3.2 Connections
programming.
Information
type.
The connector is a 16 pin socket located on the side of the validator head. This
connector is used to interface the NV9 USB to the host machine. The pin numbering
of the socket is shown below, as well as an overview of the socket connections:
Interface Socket
Pin Description
11 USB Data +
12 USB Data -
13 USB Power (+5V)
15 +V
used in SSP, ccTalk and SIO modes.

CN392 cable.
The socket connections for the natively supported protocols are shown in the tables
below, as is a summary of the interface units needed for other types of operation:
WARNING! Do not make any connections to the interface socket

Risk of unit damage pins marked ‘Do not connect’ – making connections
to these pins could cause severe damage to the unit.
NV9 USB SSP Interface:
Pin Name Type Description

1 Vend 1 Output Serial data out (Tx)
2
3 Factory use only Do not connect
4
5 Inhibit 1 Input Serial data in (Rx)
6
7
9
10
11 USB D+ Data USB Data +
12 USB D- Data USB Data -
13 USB Vcc Power USB +V (+5V)
15 V In Power +V
16 GND Ground GND

NV9 USB ccTalk Interface:

Serial data – must also be
1 Vend 1 Output
connected to pin 5
2
4
5 Inhibit 1 Input
connected to pin 1
6
7
9
10
15 V In Power +V
16 GND Ground GND
NV9 USB SIO Interface:

1 Vend 1 Output Serial data
2
4
5 Inhibit 1 Input Serial data
6
7
9
10
15 V In Power +V
16 GND Ground GND

NV9 USB Pulse Interface:

1 Vend 1 Output Credit pulse stream output
2
4
Inhibit Channel 1 by holding this
5 Inhibit 1 Input
pin HIGH
6 Inhibit 2 Input
pin HIGH
7 Inhibit 3 Input
pin HIGH
8 Inhibit 4 Input
pin HIGH
Busy signal – output is pulled
9 Busy Output
low when the validator is busy
Enable Escrow function by
10 Escrow Input
holding this pin LOW
11
12
Factory use only Do not connect
13
14
15 V In Power +V
16 GND Ground GND
When operating in Pulse mode the NV9 USB outputs a number of pulses on Vend 1.
The number of pulses for each channel is different and set to default values within the
dataset. The number of pulses and the pulse duration can be modified using the Bank
Note Validator Currency Manager Software, and a maximum of 16 channels can be
used.
NV9 USB Multi Drop Bus (MDB) Interface:
MDB is a serial bus interface commonly used in electrically controlled vending

machines. This is a 9600 Baud Master – Slave system where the NV9 USB validator is
a slave to master controller.
To use the NV9 USB with MDB protocol, an IF5 external interface is required. The IF5
regulates the power supply and opto-isolates the communication lines. The NV9 USB
validator supports the MDB Protocol Version 1, Level 1.

NV9 USB Parallel Interface:

Channel 1 credit, 100ms active
1 Vend 1 Output
low pulse
2 Vend 2 Output
low pulse
3 Vend 3 Output
low pulse
4 Vend 4 Output
low pulse
5 Inhibit 1 Input
pin HIGH
6 Inhibit 2 Input
pin HIGH
7 Inhibit 3 Input
pin HIGH
8 Inhibit 4 Input
pin HIGH
9 Busy Output
10 Escrow Input
11
12
13
14
15 V In Power +V
16 GND Ground GND
When operating in Parallel mode the NV9 USB will issue a 100ms active LOW pulse on
the relevant vend line, and a maximum of 4 channels can be used. There is also the
option to use a binary output where the NV9 USB will output a binary pattern on vend
lines 1 – 4. Binary mode can be set as an option using a configuration card or with the
Bank Note Validator Currency Manager Software.

configuration button mounted on top of the unit – see Section 1, subsection 1.3
of this manual set for more information.
b. Are 64 bit drivers available?
 Both 32 and 64 bit drivers can be downloaded from the ‘Support’ section of the
ITL website – please make sure that you are using the correct type of driver for
your Operating System.
c. Some or all notes are not accepted
 Check that no inhibits are set in the Validator Manager software (see
subsection 3.1 of this manual). If the problem persists, contact ITL Support for
further assistance.

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SECTION 4
NV9 USB
MANUAL SET
MECHANICAL
AND ELECTRICAL
MANUAL
4. MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL MANUAL 3

4.1 Introduction 3
4.2 Assembly and Fitting Instructions 4
4.4 Cable Specifications 8
4.5 Electrical Interfaces 9
4.6 Configuration Button 14
4.7 Programming 17
4.8 Basic Operation 18
4.9 Spare Parts 19
4.10 Guidance Notes 25
Cleaning 25
Re-Initialisation 31
4.11 Drawings and Schematics 32

4. MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL MANUAL

This section is one part of a complete manual set: Design Engineers who are
designing a host machine cabinet, or looking to integrate the NV9 USB validator into
an existing cabinet would need to read this section. This section contains the all the
mechanical and electrical information a designer needs to effectively integrate the
NV9 USB validator into a host machine.
4.1 Introduction
The NV9 USB validator is made up of three basic components: an NV9 USB validator
head, removable bezel and a cashbox (as shown below):
Removable
bezel
NV9USB
validator
head
Cashbox
notes of mixed denominations.
NV9 USB NV9 USB NV9 USB

Rear View Side View Front View

The NV9 USB validator is pin for pin compatible

Information
with the NV7 / NV8 / NV9 / NV10 series of
Validator compatibility. validators, but NOT with earlier versions of the
product (NV2 – NV5).
The NV9 USB Validator leaves the factory preset to at least one currency and one
firmware interface so that it is ready for immediate installation. The NV9 USB validator
works with any NV9 USB currency dataset created by Innovative Technology Ltd -
datasets can be downloaded from the Support section of the ITL website.
4.2 Assembly and Fitting Instructions
Installing the NV9 USB is a simple operation; the validator can be installed vertically
or horizontally, depending on the type of cashbox fitted or orientation needed:

a clip-on cashbox, then the
validator will be mounted
VERTICALLY
2. The validator is secured in

the host machine using a
suitable vertical bezel


clipped securely

a slide-on cashbox, then the
validator can be mounted
HORIZONTALLY or
VERTICALLY

with a suitable horizontal or
vertical bezel

6. The cashbox housing is

mounted in the host machine
with the NV9 USB mounted
on top. The cashbox is then
slid into the housing until it is
securely clipped.

an NV11 standard cashbox,
then the validator will be
mounted HORIZONTALLY

with a suitable horizontal
bezel

clipped securely


Information
The technical drawings which can be found at the end of this section show all the
dimensional information needed to mount the unit.
WARNING! Do not attempt to disassemble the NV9 USB

validator head – trying to do this could cause
Do not attempt disassembly personal injury and will damage the unit beyond
repair.


Supply Current
Standby 200 mA
Running 1A

Inputs 0 V to +0.5 V +3.7 V to +12 V
interface

4.4 Cable Specifications
The minimum specification for wire used in power cables for the NV9 USB validator
is given here:
Minimum Nominal Peak current Cable rating Insulation

AWG current rating rating rating
30 1.0 A 1.5 A 2A 80 °C
Do not use wire of an inferior specification, as this can cause operating problems with
the validator.

4.5 Electrical Interfaces
programming.
Information
type.
Interface Socket
Pin Description
11 USB Data +
12 USB Data -
13 USB Power (+5V)
15 +V
used in SSP, ccTalk and SIO modes.

CN392 cable.
The socket connections for the natively supported protocols are shown in the tables
below, as is a summary of the interface units needed for other types of operation:


2
4
6
7
9
10
15 V In Power +V
16 GND Ground GND


1 Vend 1 Output
connected to pin 5
2
4
5 Inhibit 1 Input
connected to pin 1
6
7
9
10
15 V In Power +V
16 GND Ground GND

2
4
6
7
9
10
15 V In Power +V
16 GND Ground GND


2
4
5 Inhibit 1 Input
pin HIGH
6 Inhibit 2 Input
pin HIGH
7 Inhibit 3 Input
pin HIGH
8 Inhibit 4 Input
pin HIGH
9 Busy Output
10 Escrow Input
11
12
13
14
15 V In Power +V
16 GND Ground GND
used.



1 Vend 1 Output
low pulse
2 Vend 2 Output
low pulse
3 Vend 3 Output
low pulse
4 Vend 4 Output
low pulse
5 Inhibit 1 Input
pin HIGH
6 Inhibit 2 Input
pin HIGH
7 Inhibit 3 Input
pin HIGH
8 Inhibit 4 Input
pin HIGH
9 Busy Output
10 Escrow Input
11
12
13
14
15 V In Power +V
16 GND Ground GND

4.6 Configuration Button
The NV9 USB does not use DIP switches to configure the unit – configuration and
setting is carried out by using a Configuration Button mounted on top of the unit:
Configuration Button
There are several functions available when using the Configuration Button, and these
are listed in the next table:


Action Power Status Function Confirmation

Press and hold (more Powered ON Sets validator to Bezel will flash
than 2 seconds) until Programming mode (SSP) quickly and
the bezel illuminates, validator will
then release restart
Press once (less than Powered ON Enables Configuration Bezel will flash on
1 second) Card programming – and off slowly
press again to cancel this while in this mode
mode
Press twice (within Powered ON Shows current interface Bezel will flash –
half a second) type see the flash count
table below
Press and hold as Powered OFF / Resets to default ---
validator is powered ON (factory) settings
up
NV9 USB Programming Mode - Press and hold the configuration button for
approximately 2 seconds while the NV9 USB is powered up (until the bezel LED
illuminates). The Bezel LED will flash rapidly as the button is released to indicate that
SSP is being loaded. Once this process has finished the NV9 USB will reset. The NV9
USB will now be in Programming Mode (SSP) and allow connection to a PC via a
CN392 cable, DA2 adapter or connection to a DA3.
Pressing and holding the button again will return the NV9 USB to its original interface.
Configuration Card Programming Mode - Press the configuration button once

while the NV9 USB is powered up. If done correctly, the Bezel LED will flash every
second. This indicates that the validator is ready for the insertion of a Configuration
Card to change the Firmware Protocol in the NV9 USB. (See subsection 4.7 of this
manual for more details).
This mode can be cancelled by pressing the configuration button once.
Encryption Key Reset Function (ccTalk) - This function will only be possible if the
NV9 USB is programmed to operate in ccTalk mode, as it is not possible to reset the
key from SSP mode.
Press and hold the configuration button while the NV9 USB powered is off. Apply the
power and keep the button pressed for several seconds. Release the button and the
ccTalk Encryption key will now be restored to the default setting.

Current Setting Indicator Mode - Quickly pressing the configuration button twice
will cause the bezel LEDs to flash – the number of flashes indicates which interface is
currently selected:
Flash Count Interface

1 SSP The NV9 USB Validator leaves the factory preset to at
2 Pulse least one currency and one interface so that it is
3 MDB ready for immediate installation. The installed dataset
6 ccTalk and interface are detailed on the product label
7 SIO located on the top of the validator head.
8 Parallel

4.7 Programming
Full details on programming the NV9 USB Validator using software can be found in
Section 3 of this manual set (ITL Software Support Guide).
It is also possible to program the NV9 USB by the use of a configuration card.
Summary information on configuration card programming can be found in Section 6,
Appendix E of this manual set. More detailed information can be found in Section 5 of
this manual set, or in ITL technical document GA959; the current version of this
document can be downloaded from the Support section of the ITL website.
The configuration card template contained in

Information
document GA959 is specific to the NV9 USB
Validator specific. validator, and cannot be used for other products
within the ITL range of validators.
If you use a configuration card to program the NV9 USB and there is an error, the
card will be ejected and the bezel LEDs will flash slowly as shown in the table below:
Number Indicated error

of flashes
2 Invalid card read – card entered wrong way around, misread or
wrong card version used
3 No interface selection was detected on the card
4 Multiple interface selections detected
5 Invalid interface detected – the selected interface is not available
for this validator
6 Selected interface is not compatible with this validator version
7 Pulse configuration error – selected pulse options are invalid
8 ccTalk configuration error – the selected ccTalk options are invalid
(ccTalk 8 bit chk not allowed without ccTalk plain)
9 Low power mode not available for this validator version

4.8 Basic Operation
notes of mixed denominations, and works with any NV9 USB currency dataset created
by Innovative Technology Ltd.
Validated bank notes are stored in the NV9 USB’s cashbox, and bank notes accepted
by the validator are not visible once inside the unit and can only be taken out of the
cashbox manually.
or other error, the NV9 USB front bezel will flash in a particular sequence.
A summary of the Bezel Flash Codes for the NV9 USB is shown below:

Long Short
0 0 None
follow the cleaning
procedure in Section 2 of
this manual set
support
4 Internal sensor Ensure note path is firmly
unable to calibrate closed, then cycle the
power to the unit. If the
problem persists contact ITL
technical support
1 Firmware checksum
error
error or unable to
set programmed
interface
3 EEPROM checksum
error
4 Dataset checksum
error
1 Power supply too
low
2 Power supply too
high

NV9USB Manual Set – Section 4 19
4.9 Spare Parts
ITL Part Number Description Details

CN392 Power and USB Communication Cable USB 2.0 Compliant Type A to 16 way header cable
Comments:
Please consult the tables on the next page for pin out and connector information.

CN392 Parts List
Qty Description Supplier Alternative

1 USB 2.0 lead with type A plug Molex 88728-3400 RS 324-8362
2 8 way 2 row 2.54mm pitch friction lock housing Molex 90142-0016 Leotronics 2652-2161
9 Gold plated crimp socket 22-24 AWG Molex 90119-2110 Leotronics 2653-2000
2 Black heat shrink sleeving --- ---
2 26 AWG stranded single core cable, PVC insulated --- ---
CN392 Connectivity
CON1 CON2 Gauge Colour Comments

Pin
1 13 Red USB +V (+5V)
2 12 White USB Data – (twist together with Data +)
3 11 Green USB Data + (twist together with Data -)
4 16 Black USB GND - see figure 1 for connection detail
Screen 16 Black See figure 1 for connection detail
--- 16 26 AWG Black 0V - see figure 1 for connection detail
--- 15 26 AWG Red +12V - see figure 1 for connection detail
Notes:
CON2 pins 1 - 4 have crimps fitted but these are not connected.
CON2 pins 5 -10 and 14 have no crimps fitted
WARNING! If you choose to make your own cables, you must make sure that the wire gauges are suitable for use
Use correct wire with the validator. The minimum wire gauge for the CN392 cable is 30 AWG, with 26 AWG being
gauges recommended.

Bezels
ITL Part Description
Number
Vertical Upstack Bezel

PA188
Assembly
PA189 Horizontal Bezel Assembly
Vertical Upstack Extended

PA190
Snout Bezel Assembly
Vertical Downstack
PA191 Extended Snout Bezel
Assembly
66mm Vertical Upstack No image available

PA256
Bezel
69mm Fixed Width No image available
PA268
Horizontal Bezel
Vertical Up/Down Flat No image available
PA296
66mm Bezel Assembly

Horizontal Bezel Assembly

PA896
(NV11)
Cashboxes

PA185
(300C)
Locking Cashbox
PA186
Assembly (300L)

Slide-on Cashbox
PA192
Assembly (300S)

PA193
(600C)
Slide-on Cashbox
PA194
Assembly (600S)

Standard Cashbox
PA898
Assembly (NV11)

Information
Drive Belts
FD106 NV9 USB Red Drive Belt

4.10 Guidance Notes
Cleaning
The NV9 USB Validator has been designed in a way to prevent damage and airborne
contamination reaching the optical sensors; however, depending upon the
environment the NV9 USB may require occasional cleaning or belt changing.
Caution! Do not use solvent based cleaners such as

alcohol, petrol, methylated spirits, white spirit or
Do not use solvent based PCB cleaner. Using these solvents can cause
cleaners on any part of the permanent damage to the unit; only use a mild
NV9 USB unit. detergent solution as directed below.
To clean the NV9 USB, open the note

path by sliding the red release catch
on the front of the validator to the
left (as indicated in the picture) - this
will allow access to the lozenge and
note path
Release
catch
Unless stated otherwise, you should disconnect

WARNING! the power BEFORE carrying out any cleaning
operations to avoid the risk of causing damage
Disconnect power BEFORE to the validator.
any cleaning operation

Note path
Lozenge
release
catch
Lozenge
Drive belts
Note stacker
Cash box
spring plate
Note path
Cashbox

Front sensors
Optical sensor
Start sensor
Rear sensor
Optical sensor
Examine the note paths, lozenge and note stacker for any dirt or debris, and carefully
clear and wipe the surfaces of the note paths and lozenge with a soft lint free cloth
that has been dampened with a water and mild detergent solution (i.e. household
washing up liquid.) - be very careful when cleaning around the sensor lenses and
make sure they are clean and dry before closing the cover and restarting the unit. Do
not try to polish the sensor lenses – if a lens is badly scratched, contact ITL technical
support for advice.
Also check that the note stacker and cash box spring plate are not jammed.

Caution! When cleaning the recessed front sensor, use a

small soft brush or cotton bud – do not use
Be careful cleaning sensors. anything sharp or abrasive.
Cleaning the belts is a simple operation. Ensure the validator is enabled (i.e. bezel
lights are illuminated), then remove the bezel:

removed by pushing
validator upwards,
away from the
locking arms

once the bezel has
been slid fully
across and is clear
Locating pins

 Insert a piece of
paper, which is
narrower than the
width between the
two belts, in the
centre of the note
path to activate
the drive motor
 Use a lint free

cloth dampened
with water and
containing a mild
detergent (such as
dish detergent)
and hold against
each drive belt as
is turns.
Insert paper here
Repeat this procedure until all dust and debris has been removed from both belts.
Finally, use a DRY lint free cloth to remove any excess moisture and refit the bezel.
towards the locking arms until all six pins are engaged in the slots. The locking arms
will then spring back and locate into the bezel.

cause transport issues or unit damage.
Caution! Do not lubricate any of the note transport

mechanism, belts or any part of the note path,
Do not use any lubricants. as this can affect the operation of the validator.

If the belts are worn or damaged, they should be replaced (ITL part number FD106).
This is a simple procedure, and is carried out as follows:
WARNING! Do not attempt to disassemble the validator head –

trying to do this could result in the validator needing
Do not try to disassemble reinitialisation, cause personal injury or could
damage the unit beyond repair.
 Open the top of

the unit using the Release catch
release catch
 Release the
lozenge by gently
pressing the Lozenge
lozenge release release
catch catch
 Remove and place

the lozenge on a
clean dry surface
Lozenge
 Press in the large

wheels to release Drive belts
the belt tension
and then remove
the belts, sliding
them off the
smallest wheels
first
 Replace the belts

by fitting them
over the lozenge,
largest wheels first
 Reassemble and
close the unit

Re-Initialisation
The NV9 USB validator has an in-built self-calibration system that keeps the optical
sensors in optimum operating condition. However if the NV9 USB is disassembled for
any reason it also will need to be re-initialised - re-initialisation can only be carried out
by ITL’s technical support team.

4.11 Drawings and Schematics
NOTE: If required, IGES 3D models are available on request from ITL technical support.

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SECTION 5
NV9 USB
MANUAL SET
SOFTWARE
IMPLEMENTATION
GUIDE
5. SOFTWARE IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE 3

5.1 Communication Protocols 3
5.2 Configuration Card Programming 8
5.3 SSP and eSSP 13
5.4 ccTalk 19
5.5 Escrow Control 22
5.6 SSP Escrow Function 23
5.7 Credit Hold Function 23
5.8 Connection Options 24

5. SOFTWARE IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE

5.1 Communication Protocols
The NV9 USB validator can use several different communication protocols, including
eSSP, SIO, ccTalk, MDB, Parallel, Binary and Pulse. Use of the MDB protocol requires
the use of an external IF5 interface unit.
Smiley® Secure Protocol (SSP) is a secure serial interface specifically designed to

address the problems experienced by cash systems in gaming machines. Problems
such as acceptor swapping, reprogramming acceptors and line tapping are all
addressed.
Encrypted Smiley® Secure Protocol (eSSP) is an enhancement of SSP. eSSP uses the
same 16 bit CRC checksums on all packets as SSP, but also uses a Diffie-Hellman key
exchange to allow the host machine and validator to jointly establish a shared secret
key over an insecure communications channel. The encryption algorithm used is AES
with a 128-bit key; this provides a very high level of security.
The recommended communication protocol for the NV9 USB validator is eSSP, as this
provides the highest level of data transfer security. A ccTalk interface protocol is also
available.
For detailed information and the full protocol specifications please read the following
documents, which can be downloaded from the Innovative Technology Ltd website
(www.innovative-technology.co.uk):
 SSP Interface Specification (ITL Document number GA138)

 ITL Bank Note Reader ccTalk Specification (ITL Document number GA966)
Summaries of the NV9 USB validator socket connections for the supported interfaces
are shown below:

It is recommended that all transactions with the NV9

Information USB validator be encrypted to prevent commands
being recorded and replayed by an external device. If
Encryption of data strongly this is not possible, then other (mechanical) measures
recommended should be used to prevent physical bus tapping.


2
4
6
7
9
10
15 V In Power +V
16 GND Ground GND

1 Vend 1 Output
connected to pin 5
2
4
5 Inhibit 1 Input
connected to pin 1
6
7
9
10
15 V In Power +V
16 GND Ground GND


2
4
6
7
9
10
15 V In Power +V
16 GND Ground GND
When operating with this interface, the host machine does not echo messages
back to the validator, and the NV9 USB does not operate in true RS232 mode
(only TTL level).


2
4
5 Inhibit 1 Input
pin HIGH
6 Inhibit 2 Input
pin HIGH
7 Inhibit 3 Input
pin HIGH
8 Inhibit 4 Input
pin HIGH
9 Busy Output
10 Escrow Input
11
12
13
14
15 V In Power +V
16 GND Ground GND
used.



1 Vend 1 Output
low pulse
2 Vend 2 Output
low pulse
3 Vend 3 Output
low pulse
4 Vend 4 Output
low pulse
5 Inhibit 1 Input
pin HIGH
6 Inhibit 2 Input
pin HIGH
7 Inhibit 3 Input
pin HIGH
8 Inhibit 4 Input
pin HIGH
9 Busy Output
10 Escrow Input
11
12
13
14
15 V In Power +V
16 GND Ground GND

5.2 Configuration Card Programming
Please consult ITL technical document GA959 for further information on configuration
card programming – the GA959 document includes a printable template for the
configuration card and this can be downloaded from the Support section of the ITL
website – the sample shown here should not be used for programming as it
is not to scale.
Configuration Card - instructions

for use:
1. Cut card around the outline -

check the measurements are as
printed. Make sure that ‘Page
scaling’ is set to ‘None’ in your
print options to ensure the
correct size.
2. Fill in sections as required. Take

care to fill in the sections
correctly, keep inside the lines
and fill boxes fully as shown
here:
3. Power-up the validator and wait

until it resets.
4. Press the configuration button

once to enter programming
mode (the bezel LEDs should
flash at 1 second intervals).
5. Insert the card into the validator

face up and in the direction
indicated by the arrows.
6. The configuration card will be

ejected and if the configuration
was good the bezel LEDs will
flash at a fast rate while
programming takes place. After
completion of programming the
validator will reset.

Information Make sure that ‘Page scaling’ is set to ‘None’ in your

print options to ensure the correct size when printing
Check print settings. the configuration card.
If an error has occurred, the card will be rejected and the bezel LEDs will flash slowly
a number of times to indicate the cause of the error:

of flashes
for this validator
(ccTalk 8 bit checksum not allowed without ccTalk plain)

There are different options available to use with the validator, depending on which
interface is selected. Full details on programming the NV9 USB Validator using
software can be found in Section 3 of this manual set (ITL Software Support Guide) –
details of programming the various interfaces by use of configuration card are detailed
on the next pages.

SSP configuration card options:

When using the configuration card to set
SSP mode, the following options are
available:
Note inhibits – fill in the boxes to inhibit

notes
ccTalk configuration card options:

ccTalk mode, the following options are
available:

notes
ccTalk plain – fill in this box to use un-

encrypted ccTalk
ccTalk 8 bit checksum – if ccTalk plain is
selected, leave this box blank for 16 bit
CRC checksum. Fill in this box to use
simple 8 bit checksum
No escrow timeout – fill in this box to
disable the escrow timeout

MDB configuration card options:

MDB mode, the following options are
available:

notes
Parallel configuration card options:

Parallel mode, the following options are
available:

notes
Binary – fill in this box to enable binary

output mode


Pulse configuration card options:

Pulse mode, the following options are
available:

notes
Pulse settings – set the required pulse

widths and pulse multiplier
Credit hold – fill in this box to enable the

credit hold function
SIO configuration card options:

SIO mode, the following options are
available:

notes
High speed – fill in this box to use high
speed (9600 baud) data transfer rates
output mode


5.3 SSP and eSSP
Smiley® Secure Protocol (SSP) is a secure serial interface specifically designed to

address the problems experienced by cash systems in gaming machines. Problems
such as acceptor swapping, reprogramming acceptors and line tapping are all
addressed.
Encrypted Smiley® Secure Protocol (eSSP) is an enhancement of SSP. eSSP uses the
same 16 bit CRC checksums on all packets as SSP, but also uses a Diffie-Hellman key
exchange to allow the host machine and validator to jointly establish a shared secret
key over an insecure communications channel. The encryption algorithm used is AES
with a 128-bit key; this provides a very high level of security.
The encryption of the SSP protocol ensures superior protection and reliability of the
data, which is transferred between validator and host machine. The encryption key is
divided into two parts:
 The lower 64 bits are fixed and specified by the machine manufacturer allowing
control of which devices are used in their machines.
 The higher 64 bits are securely negotiated by the slave and host at power up,
ensuring each machine and each session are using different keys.
The interface uses a master-slave model; the host machine is the master and the
peripherals (note acceptor, coin acceptor or coin hopper) are the slaves. Data transfer
is over a multi-drop bus using clock asynchronous serial transmission with simple
open collector drivers. Each SSP device of a particular type has a unique serial
number; this serial number can be checked by the host on start up and receipt of a
credit event to ensure that the device has not been changed.
Information When communicating with the NV9 USB validator,

poll commands should be sent at least 200 ms
200 ms command spacing apart.

SSP Commands and Responses
a. Commands
Action Command Code (Hex) Command Set
Reset 0x01
Host Protocol Version 0x06
Poll 0x07
Get Serial Number 0x0C

Generic
Synchronisation command 0x11
Disable 0x09
Enable 0x0A
Program Firmware / currency 0x0B (Programming Type)
Set inhibits 0x02
Display On 0x03
Display Off 0x04
Set-up Request 0x05
Reject 0x08
Unit data 0x0D Validator
Channel Value data 0x0E
Channel Security data 0x0F
Channel Re-teach data 0x10
Last Reject Code 0x17
Hold 0x18

Notes:
Action Comments
Reset: Single byte command, causes the slave to reset
Host Protocol Version: Dual byte command, the first byte is the command; the
second byte is the version of the protocol that is
implemented on the host.
Poll: Single byte command, no action taken except to report
latest events.
Get Serial Number: Single byte command, used to request the slave serial
number. Returns 4-byte long integer.
Sync: Single byte command, which will reset the validator to
expect the next sequence ID to be 0.
Disable: Single byte command, the peripheral will switch to its
disabled state, it will not execute any more commands or
perform any actions until enabled, any poll commands
will report disabled.
Enable: Single byte command, the peripheral will return to

service.

b. Responses
OK 0xF0
Command not known 0xF2
Wrong number of parameters 0xF3
Parameter out of range 0xF4

Generic
Command cannot be 0xF5, Error Code
processed
Software Error 0xF6
FAIL 0xF8
Key Not Set 0xFA
Slave Reset 0xF1
Read, n 0xEF, Channel Number
Credit, n 0xEE, Channel Number
Rejecting 0xED
Rejected 0xEC
Stacking 0xCC
Stacked 0xEB
Validator
Safe Jam 0xEA
Unsafe Jam 0xE9
Disabled 0xE8
Fraud Attempt, n 0xE6, Channel Number
Stacker Full 0xE7
Note cleared from front at 0xE1, Channel Number

reset

Note cleared into cash box at 0xE2, Channel Number

reset
Validator
Note path open 0xE0
Channel Disable 0xB5
Notes:
Action Comments
Command Not Known: Returned when an invalid command is received by a
peripheral.
Wrong Number Of A command was received by a peripheral, but an incorrect
Parameters: number of parameters were received.
Parameter Out Of One of the parameters sent with a command is out of

Range: range.
Command Cannot Be A command sent could not be processed at that time –

Processed: this will return a corresponding error code.
Software Error: Reported for errors in the execution of software e.g.

Divide by zero. This may also be reported if there is a
problem resulting from a failed remote firmware upgrade,
in this case the firmware upgrade should be redone
Key Not Set: The slave is in encrypted communication mode but the
encryption keys have not been negotiated
Jammed: Five-byte response that indicates that the validator is
jammed; this is reported until it is un-jammed or reset. It
will also become disabled.

Example SSP Communications
Here is an example of the communication between host and slave. Both the typical
commands from the host and responses from the validator are detailed.
Host Slave Comments

> SYNC < OK Synchronisation command
> SET_GENERATOR, [64 bit < OK Set the encryption key
prime number] generator
> SET_MODULUS, [64 bit prime < OK Set the encryption key modulus
number]
> REQUEST_KEY_EXCHANGE < OK, [64bit slave Host sends the host
[64 bit host intermediate key] intermediate key] intermediate key, slave
responds with the slave
intermediate key. The
encryption key is then calculated
independently by both host and
slave.
> GET_SERIAL < OK < [SERIAL NV9 USB Serial Number
NUMBER]
> SETUP_REQUEST < OK < [SETUP NV9 USB Setup
INFORMATION]
> SET_ROUTING, 01 14 00 00 < OK Route notes of value 0020 to
00 the NV9 USB Cashbox
> SET_INHIBIT > 07 > 00 < OK Enable channels 1,2 and 3
> ENABLE < OK Enable NV9 USB
> POLL < OK < DISABLED
> POLL < OK
> POLL < OK < NOTE READ NV9 USB currently reading a
< 00 note
> POLL < OK < NOTE READ Note has been recognised as
< 03 channel 3 (£20)
> HOLD < OK Hold the note in escrow
> POLL < OK < STACKING Stack the note
> POLL < OK < CREDIT < Credit given for channel 3 (£20),
03 < STACKING < note stacked
STACKED
> POLL < OK
Full support is available from ITL and local support offices for implementing eSSP -
this support includes libraries and example applications. When requesting this
information, please specify your preferred language(s) and operating system.

5.4 ccTalk
This section should be read in conjunction with the full ccTalk specification, which can
be downloaded from the internet (www.cctalk.org).
ccTalk is a serial communications protocol in widespread use throughout the money

transaction industry. Peripherals such as coin acceptors, note validators and hoppers
found in a diverse range of automatic payment equipment use ccTalk to communicate
with the host controller.
The protocol uses an asynchronous transfer of character frames in a similar manner to

RS232. The main difference is that it uses a single two-way communication data line
for half-duplex communication rather than separate transmit and receives lines. It
operates at TTL voltages and is ‘multi-drop’ (peripherals can be connected to a
common bus and are logically separated by a device address) - each peripheral on the
ccTalk bus must have a unique address.
Each communication sequence (a command or request for information) consists of 2

message packets structured in one of the formats detailed below. The first packet will
go from the master device to the slave device and then a reply will be sent from the
slave device to the master device.
Commands can have 3 primary formats:
 8 Bit Checksum – No Encryption

 16 Bit CRC – No Encryption
 16 Bit CRC – BNV Encryption
As it is possible to use the ccTalk protocol without encryption, suitable physical

security should be employed to protect the ccTalk bus.
Information When communicating with the NV9 USB validator,

Read Buffered Bill events (command 159) should be
200 ms command spacing sent at least 200 ms apart.

ccTalk Command Summary
Command Header Parameters Example

Reset Device 001 None ACK
Request Comms 004 None X.Y
Revision
Read Barcode Data 129 None ACK
Store Encryption 136 None ACK
Code
Switch Encryption 137 3 bytes Encryption ACK
Code key
Request Currency 145 None or Country ‘GBP02113’
Revision Code (2 digit)
Operate Bi- 146 None ACK
directional Motors
Stacker Cycle 147 None ACK
Request Bill 152 None 3
Operating Mode
Modify Bill 153 Escrow & Stacker ACK
Operating Table
Route Bill 154 0/1 ACK/254
Request Bill Position 155 Country Code (2 00000111 00000000
digit)
Request Country 156 Country Code (2 100
Scaling digit)
Request Bill ID 157 None ‘GB0010A’
Read Buffered Bill 159 None 10000000000
Events
Request Address 169 None 1
Mode
Request Base Year 170 None 2006
Request Build Code 192 None 161209
Request Last Mod 195 None 00
Date
Calculate ROM 197 None 4 byte checksum
Checksum
Request Option 213 None 3 (stacker & escrow)
Flags
Request Data 216 None 00000
Storage Av.
Enter Pin 218 Pin1, Pin2, Pin3, ACK
Pin4
Enter New Pin 219 Pin1, Pin2, Pin3, ACK
Pin4
Request Accept 225 None 3
Count
Request Insertion 226 None 7
Count
Request Master 227 None 1
Inhibit

Command Header Parameters Example

Set Master Inhibit 228 Bit Mask ACK
Request Inhibits 230 None Inhibit Low, Inhibit
High
Set Inhibits 231 Channels ACK
Perform Self Check 232 None 0
Request Software 241 None XX.YY
Version
Request Serial 242 None 3 byte serial number
Number
Request Product 244 None ‘NV9 USB’
Code
Request Equipment 245 None ‘Bill Validator’
Category
Request 246 None ‘ITL’
manufacturer ID
Request Polling 249 None 200
Priority
Simple Poll 254 None ACK
Monetary Values
Values are represented as 32 bit unsigned integers (4 bytes) and in the lowest value
of currency. For example:
€50.00 would be 0x00001388
When sending or receiving a value the least significant byte is sent first. So in this
example [0x88] [0x13] [0x00] [0x00] will be sent.
Each type of note is identified by its value and represented using the standard format
outlined above. As an example, the values for Euro notes are:
Note (€) Hex value Data to Send

5.00 0x000001F4 [0xF4] [0x01] [0x00] [0x00]
10.00 0x000003E8 [0xE8] [0x03] [0x00] [0x00]
20.00 0x000007D0 [0xD0] [0x07] [0x00] [0x00]
50.00 0x00001388 [0x88] [0x13] [0x00] [0x00]
100.00 0x00002710 [0x10] [0x27] [0x00] [0x00]
200.00 0x00004E20 [0x20] [0x4E] [0x00] [0x00]
500.00 0x0000C350 [0x50] [0xC3] [0x00] [0x00]

5.5 Escrow Control
The NV9 USB has a single note escrow facility (pin 10) used in Parallel, Pulse and
Binary modes. This allows the Validator to hold onto the note once accepted, and only
stack the note into the cash box when the host machine confirms that the vend
operation has been completed.
If no confirmation of vend is received then the note will be returned to the customer
after 30 seconds (see the escrow timing diagrams below):
Do not wait
more than 30
seconds for
the 2nd vend
confirmation
signal
Inhibit
rejection can
be at any time
during the 30
second
decision period
after
completion of
the vend
If the host machine itself aborts the transaction by setting the corresponding inhibit
input high, the note is returned immediately.
The sequence of operations is as follows:
 Pin 10 is held low awaiting note insertion

 Note inserted. Validator issues a 100 ms pulse on the appropriate channel
 The host machine initiates the vend process
 The host machine sets pin 10 high to indicate that it wants the note. If this is
not done within 30 seconds the Validator will return the note
 The Validator issues a 100 ms pulse on the appropriate channel after pin 10
going high to indicate final acceptance of the note. If the signal has not been
received within 30 seconds it indicates the customer has forcibly retrieved the
note and the vend will be aborted
 The vend process is completed
 The host machine sets pin 10 low ready for the next vend operation

The host machine can force the return of the note to the customer by setting the
inhibit line high at any time before the end of the 30 second time-out. For channels
above 4 setting all inhibits high will cause a note reject.
In the event of a note being forcibly removed from the mouth of the NV9 USB during
the 30 second interval, the NV9 USB will go out of service for 45 seconds.
5.6 SSP Escrow Function
To hold a note in the escrow position when using SSP, the POLL command should be
replaced with the HOLD (0x18) command after NOTE READ > 0 for as long as the
note is to be held in escrow.
A POLL (0x07) command will then accept the note; the REJECT (0x08) command will
return the note to the customer
5.7 Credit Hold Function
This function is only available if the validator is set to operate in Pulse mode.
If the credit hold function is enabled (either by configuration card or BNV Currency
Manager Program), the validator will take the note as normal but then wait until the
escrow line is toggled low/high. It will then give out the number of pulses per note
denomination as set when programmed. After the pulses have been generated, the
validator will then wait for another low/high toggle until the full value of credit pulses
are given.
As an example, with a setting of 4 pulses per banknote, a 5 euro note will give 4
pulses, 5 times. A typical use of this option would be for a pool table with a game
price of €1. You could insert a €5 note and press a button that toggles the escrow line
and releases the pool balls; this would then allow you to play the first game. The
validator holds onto the remaining credits until the game has finished and the button
is pressed again allowing the next game to begin, this continues until all the credits
have been used.
The busy line remains low throughout the whole process and the validator remains
inhibited until all pulses are given.

5.8 Connection Options
programming.
Information
type.
Interface Socket
Pin Description
11 USB Data +
12 USB Data -
13 USB Power (+5V)
15 +V
used in SSP, ccTalk and SIO modes. When using the USB connection, power must be
supplied to the NV9 USB using the CN392 cable - further details of the cable needed
to interface and program the NV9 USB validator can be found in Section 4 of this
manual set (subsection 4.9).

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SECTION 6
NV9 USB
MANUAL SET
TECHNICAL
APPENDICES
6. TECHNICAL APPENDICES 3
APPENDIX A – PRODUCT APPROVALS 3
APPENDIX B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 5
APPENDIX C – GLOSSARY OF TERMS 7
APPENDIX D – ORDERING INFORMATION 10
APPENDIX E – CONFIGURATION CARD 11

6. TECHNICAL APPENDICES
APPENDIX A – PRODUCT APPROVALS
CE Marking
The NV9 USB unit described in this manual set has been designed to comply with the
relevant sections of the following Harmonised European Standards:
 EN60950-1:2001
 EN60335-1:2002
 EN60335-2-82:2003
The unit complies with all the applicable essential requirements of the Standards.
RoHS
The following products, identified by the part numbers listed in the table below, are
compliant with the European Union Directive 2002/95/EC of the Restriction of the use
of certain Hazardous Substances (RoHS) in Electrical and Electronic Equipment.
Product Description Lead free date

NV9 USB Bank Note Acceptor Assembly All NV9 USB
We hereby declare that lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd), hexavalent chromium
(Cr4-6), polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE),
are not intentionally added to our products in amounts exceeding the maximum
concentration values as defined by RoHS regulations (except where the application of
any of those substances comes within the scope of the RoHS regulations exempted
applications).
All compliant products are clearly marked on the product and/or packaging.
All the information provided in this statement of compliance is accurate to the best of
our knowledge, as of the date of this publication being issued.

WEEE
The European Union’s directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic

Equipment (WEEE) was adopted by the European Council and Parliament in 2003 with
a view to improving the collection and recycling of Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment throughout the EU, and to reduce the level of non-recycled waste. The
directive was implemented into law by many EU member states during 2005 and
2006.
Products and packaging that display the symbol (shown left) indicates
that this product must NOT be disposed of with other waste. Instead
it is the user’s responsibility to dispose of their Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment by handing it over to an approved reprocessor,
or by returning it to the original equipment manufacturer for
reprocessing.

APPENDIX B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
The information contained here does not form part of a contract and is subject to
change without notice. Innovative Technology Ltd operates a policy of continual
product development; as such specifications may change from time to time.
Environment:
Minimum Maximum
Temperature +3 °C +50 °C
Humidity 5% 95 % non condensing
Power Requirements:

Absolute limits (when fitted 18 V --- 48 V DC or 34 V AC
with IF5 interface)
Supply Current
Standby 200 mA
Running 1A

Logic Levels:

Inputs 0 V to +0.5 V +3.7 V to +12 V
interface

General Specifications:
Note Sizes Minimum Maximum

Width 60 mm 85 mm
Length 115 mm 170 mm
Capacity
Storage 300 or 600 notes
Weight
NV9 USB 1.7 kg
Interface Protocol
eSSP; SIO; ccTalk; Parallel; Pulse; Binary
** MDB
** NOTE: Using the NV9 USB with the MDB protocol

Information is only possible by the use of an external IF5
External interface required. interface unit:

APPENDIX C – GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Term Meaning
A Ampere
AC Alternating Current
ACK Acknowledge
AES Advanced Encryption Standard
ASSY Assembly
AV Average
AWG American Wire Gauge
AWP Amusement With Prizes
BNV Bank Note Validator
ccTalk Coin Controls Talk
COMMS Communications
CRC Cyclic Redundancy Check
DC Direct Current
DIA Diameter
DIP Dual Inline Package
ECB Electronic Code Book
EEPROM Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only

Memory
eSSP Encrypted Smiley® Secure Protocol
FAQ Frequently Asked Questions
GA General Assembly
GND Ground
Hz Hertz
IF Interface

Term Meaning
ITL Innovative Technology Ltd
LED Light Emitting Diode
mA milliampere
max maximum
MDB Multi Drop Bus
min minimum
mm millimetre
ms millisecond
MOD Modified (or Modification)
NV Note Validator
PCB Printed Circuit Board
PDF Portable Document Format
PiPS Pay-in Pay-out System
PROM Programmable Read Only Memory
PSU Power Supply Unit
QTY Quantity
RAM Random Access Memory
ROM Read Only Memory
Rx Receive
RoHS Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous

Substances
SIO Serial Input Output
SSP Smiley® Secure Protocol
SWG Standard Wire Gauge
SWP Skill With Prizes
SYNC Synchronize

Term Meaning
TTL Transistor Transistor Logic
Tx Transmit
USB Universal Serial Bus
V Volt
V_In Voltage In
WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment

APPENDIX D – ORDERING INFORMATION
The following information is required to order an NV9 USB validator:
Product NV9 USB Consists of NV9 USB validator, bezel and cash
box
Dataset Country code and Alternatively supply details of the currency and
variant note types you wish to use
Bezel Size 66 - 85 mm Please check the NV9 USB product page on the
ITL website for details of the bezels available
Cash Box 300 or 600 note Please check the NV9 USB product page on the
capacity ITL website for details of the range of available
cashboxes
Using the NV9 USB with any of the following
Interface eSSP; SIO;
protocols will require an external interface unit:
ccTalk; MDB;
Parallel; Pulse;
MDB
Binary

APPENDIX E – CONFIGURATION CARD
Please consult ITL technical document GA959 for further information on configuration
card programming – the GA959 document includes a printable template for the
configuration card and this can be downloaded from the Support section of the ITL
website – the sample shown here should not be used for programming as it
is not to scale.
Configuration Card - instructions

for use:
1. Cut card around the outline -

check the measurements are as
printed. Make sure that ‘Page
scaling’ is set to ‘None’ in your
print options to ensure the
correct size.
2. Fill in sections as required. Take

care to fill in the sections
correctly, keep inside the lines
and fill boxes fully as shown
here:
3. Power-up the validator and wait

until it resets.
4. Press the configuration button

once to enter programming
mode (the bezel LEDs should
flash at 1 second intervals).
5. Insert the card into the validator

face up and in the direction
indicated by the arrows.
6. The configuration card will be

ejected and if the configuration
was good the bezel LEDs will
flash at a fast rate while
programming takes place. After
completion of programming the
validator will reset.

Information Make sure that ‘Page scaling’ is set to ‘None’ in your

print options to ensure the correct size when printing
Check print settings. the configuration card.
If an error has occurred, the card will be rejected and the bezel LEDs will flash slowly
a number of times to indicate the cause of the error:

of flashes
for this validator
(ccTalk 8 bit checksum not allowed without ccTalk plain)


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