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SC5E MDB Coin Changer Manual Guide

Vendo reserves the right to change the product or the technical specifications of the
product at any time. The contents has been made at the present status. Vendo
disclaims any liability for any direct or indirect losses (howsoever caused) arising out
of use the technical specification guide.

For any technical question contact our technical customer support service.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

GENERAL PAGE 3

TECHNICAL FEATURES / OPTION PAGE 3

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING Page 5

TECHNICAL DATA PAGE 6

INSTALLATION PAGE 7

PROGRAMMING PAGE 8

COIN CHANGER INFORMATION PAGE 14

COIN DETECTING METHOD PAGE 21

Ffe ERROR MESSAGE VIA INTERNAL LED's PAGE 22

ERROR MESSAGE VIA VMC PAGE 23

SPARE PART MANUAL PAGE 25

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1. GENERAL

The 5 - tube - coin changer SC5E MDBA has been designed for use in all
conventional vending machines. The design of the changer meets all current
technical and safety requirements.
Please pay attention to the following points when using the SC5E MDBA coin
changer.

◊ Before installing, removing or cleaning the coin changer, switch off the
electricity supply.

◊ Do not remove the connection cable while power is switched on, or pull
on the cable to remove.

◊ To avoid damage by moisture or dust, retain the original packaging, and

use for storage or transportation.

◊ Coin changer should only be connected by a qualified electrician or

trained person.

◊ Disposal of the coin changer must be according to local law.

◊ After cleaning the coin changer, do not re-install until completely dry.

◊ If during the cleaning excessive water get into the changer, pay attention
not to install the coin changer again before completely dried.

2. TECHNICAL FEATURES

2.1 Manipulation device

• High acceptor protection by using an anti manipulation device.

2.2 Liquid rejection

• Efficient protection of the coin acceptor by using a liquid rejection system.

2.3 Modular design

• Exchange of the components without tools.
• Visible cover for immediate diagnostics.

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2.4 OPTION / CONVERSION E-TUBE FROM 5 CENT TO 10 CENT

• From Software V5119

• Spare Part Number Spacer 10 Cent = SA 75666-50100

• DIL Switch 3 Activate E - Tube ON : 5 Cent

OFF: 10 Cent

2.5 OPTION / PALM - DIAGNOSTIC - SYSTEM FROM SC5E MDBC

• Palm - solution permit, software update, reading audit data, diagnostics and
changing configuration.

• Following Palm versions are suitable: Palm III / IIIe / IIIx / IIIxe / IIIc, VIIx,
VNx, m100 / m105 / m125 / m130 / m500 / m505 / m515, Palm T3,

• Palm Software OS Version 3.1 or higher.

• Look at Palm - connector (Point 13.1 DIL - switch block).

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3. MAINTANANCE AND CLEANING

This section explains maintenance and cleaning instructions which have to be

done regularly on the 5 tube changer SC5E MDB.

To guarantee function and durability, take notice of following information.

CLEANING

• Coin acceptor, Coin routing

• Separator
• Tube cassette
• Payout slide (small and large)

Necessary cleaning intervals dependent on surrounding area as following.

Maintenance

◊ Clean area (i.e.. Office) every 3 months

◊ Industrial area (i.e.. Factory) every month

The SC5E MDB coin changer consists of plastic which has to be handled /
cleaned with care for example without water or soapsuds.
Use only a moist duster or a soft brush.

SAFETY
Before removing or cleaning switch off or isolate the
electricity supply to the host machine

CAUTION
Do not use any solvent or similar abrasive substances.
Do not use any wire brush or cleaning powder.
Do not use any spray - or lubrication oil.
Do not put the changer underwater.

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 MDB Plug
4. TECHNICAL DATA

Protocol : MDB
VCCS
Molex 6 pol.

Acceptance : 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, 1€, 2€

2 Freevend token

Repayment : 4 coin types from 5 tubes

Diameter : Acceptance min. 17,90 mm max. 32,80 mm

Return min. 17,90 mm max. 34,50 mm

Thickness : Acceptance min. 1,34 mm max. 2,65 mm

Return min. 1,35 mm max. 7,00 mm

Capacity : Tube A = 50c 23 to 61

Tube B = 10c 76
Tube C = 20c 70
Tube D = 5c 86
Tube E = 5c 86

Dimension : Height = 380 mm

Width = 140 mm
Depth = 84 mm

Installation : Vertical (max. 5°)

Weight : 1800g

Temperature Range : -15°C to + 60°C

Humidity : Max. 90%

Power consumption : Standby 2,6 VA, max. 7,7 VA

Voltage : Minimum 20,00 Volt / DC

Normal 34,00 Volt / DC
Maximum 42,50 Volt / DC

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5. INSTALLATION PAYMENT - SYSTEM

1. Power off electrical supply

2. Unclamp the acceptor at the left side

and pull it.

3. Disconnect the flat cable and

take out the complete acceptor

4. Hook the coin mechanism on the 3 screws

suitably placed (E) on the door.

5. Check that the coin mechanism has the

coin entrance in line with the exit of the
curved channel(G). The distance between
the two parts is around 10 mm maximum.

6. Take care that both return levers

do not have any contact.

7. Check the acceptor opening by

pushing the coin return lever
from the host machine.

8. Install the coin acceptor again.

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6. PROGRAMMING

6.1 TUBE FILLING VIA THE COIN CHANGER

This function permits an easy way to fill the tube.
The number of inserted coins will be recorded and transmitted to the VMC of
the vending machine
.
• Open the door
• Push "+" key, both LED's flash simultaneously.
• Insert coins in any order.
• After finishing, push the “+“ key or wait for 45 seconds.
• To fill E- tube, push the “+“ key both LED's flash simultaneous.
• Push E key, both LED's flash faster.
• Insert the 5 cent coins.
• After finishing, push the “+“ key or wait for 45 seconds.

NOTICE:
If you activate the E- tube with DIL- switch 3 on the back of the acceptor, in
normal operation the E- tube will be filled automatically.

6.2. CHECKUP THE PAYOUT MODULE

• By pushing the key's A / B / C / or D you can dispense coins from each tube.
Before using the E- tube you have to activate the E-tube with DIL- switch 3
on the back of the acceptor.

6.3 DISPENSING OF COINS UP TO MINIMUM TUBE LEVEL

• Select tube which has to be set to the safety level.
For example tube A
• Push key "A" for about 2 seconds. The dispensing automatically starts until
the safety level is reached.
Tube A = 3 coins, Tube B = 9 coins
Tube C = 7 coins, Tube D = 8 coins, Tube E = 9 coins
This function is only useful if you have a safety level of 2 coins each.
To meet the requirements
follow point 8.3 (Reset safety level minimum 2 coins).

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7. CONFIGURATION

7.1
Programming mode for two different freevend token
• While holding the "coin return lever" down, press the "+" button.
• Both green LED's flash.
• Insert 10 token in turns.
• While holding the "coin return lever" down, press the "+" button.
• Both green LED's momentarily flashing.
To Enable or disable this function is achieved by setting the DIL switch
4 on the back of the acceptor.

NOTICE:
Programming a third token while doing following operation:
• While holding the "coin return lever" down, press the "E" button.
• Both green LED's flash.
• While holding the "coin return lever" down, press the "E" button.
• Both green LED's on.

8. TUBE LEVEL ADJUSTMENT (TUBE IN MODE)

With this function you are able to set individually safety levels of each tube.
The factory setting is 2 coins of each tube.

8.1
• Open the door
• Dispense all coins
• Push "+" key, both LED's flash simultaneously
• Push "B" key , both LED's on
• Push "+" key, both LED's flash simultaneously
• Insert coins in any order
• To finish push the "D" key, both LED's are on again

8.2 Cash inventory up to the preseted safety level of each tube.

• Open the door
• Push "+" key, both LED's flash simultaneous
• Push "C" key for about 2 seconds, start of automatic dispensing until the
preset safety level is reached.
By doing a factory reset, you are able to set a new safety level
(Point 8.3 factory reset).

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8.3 TUBE SAFTEY LEVEL ADJUSTMENT (FACTORY RESET)
Setting a new safety level by doing a factory reset
• Open the door
• Dispense all coins
• Push "+" key, both LED's flash simultaneously
• Push "B" key , both LED's on
• Push "+" key, both LED's flash simultaneously
• To finish push the "D" key, both LED's on again
• The safety level is now 2 coins each tube

NOTICE:
Setting an individual safety level, follow point 8 (Tube in mode).

9. MAXIMUM LEVEL OF EACH TUBE (TUBE OUT MODE)

With this function you are able to set individual maximum safety levels. All
inserted coins over the programmed level go to the cash box.
• Open the door
• Push "+" key, both LED's flash simultaneously
• Push "A" key, both LED's on
• Push "+" key, both LED's flash simultaneously
• Insert coins
• Push "D" key, both LED's on again

NOTICE:
Reset tube out mode
• Open the door
• Push "+" key, both LED's flash simultaneous
• Push "B" key, both LED's on
• The tube level is now up to the limit

ATTENTION
You can only work either
with Point 8.1, tube in mode or Point 9 tube out mode.

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10. REJECTION OF FOREIGN CURRENCY
Quick action at location by self learning mode for foreign currency.
New programming erases previous data base.

• While holding the "coin return lever" down press "C" button.
• Both LED's flash.
• Insert ten times the same or ten different foreign coins.
• While holding the "coin return lever" down press "C" button for about 2
seconds.

10.1 ERASING FOREIGN CURRENCY

• While holding the "coin return lever" down, press "E" button for about 2
seconds.
• Both LED's flash
• While holding the "coin return lever" down, press "E" button for about 2
seconds.

NOTICE:
Activate this function by setting DIL switch 5 (Position "ON") on the back of the
acceptor.

11.ACCEPTANCE BAND FOR 1,00 AND 2,00 EURO

DIL -SWITCH 6
Acceptance band 1,00 € ON = NARROW OFF = STANDARD
DIL - SWITCH 7
Acceptance band 2,00 € ON = NARROW OFF = STANDARD

12. INHIBIT OF 1,00 EURO AND 2,00 EURO

DIL - SWITCH 1
1,00 € Inhibit ON = DISABLE OFF = ENABLE

DIL - SWITCH 2
2,00 € Inhibit ON = DISABLE OFF = ENABLE

NOTICE:
To Enable or disable this function is achieved by setting the DIL switches on
the back of the acceptor.
.

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13. DIL - SWITCH BLOCK (BACKSIDE COIN VALIDATOR)

DIL - SWITCH 1
1 € inhibit ON = DISABLE OFF = ENABLE

DIL - SWITCH 2
2 € inhibit ON = DISABLE OFF = ENABLE

DIL - SWITCH 3
E - Tube setting ON = 5 CENT OFF = 10 CENT

DIL - SWITCH 4
Programming mode for two different freevend token
ON = ENABLE OFF = DISABLE
• While holding the "coin return lever" down, press the "+" button.
• Both green LED's flash.
• Insert 10 token in turns.
• While holding the "coin return lever" down, press the "+" button.
• Both green LED's momentarily flashing.

DIL - SWITCH 5
Rejection of foreign currency / false money
ON = ENABLE OFF = DISABLE
• While holding the "coin return lever" down, press the "C" button.
• Both green LED's flash.
• Insert 10 foreign currency / false money.
• While holding the "coin return lever" down, press the "C" button.
• Both green LED's momentarily flashing.

DIL - SWITCH 6
Acceptance band for 1 € ON = NARROW OFF = STANDARD

DIL - SWITCH 7
Acceptance band for 2 € ON = NARROW OFF = STANDARD

DIL - SWITCH 8
Safety function, if twice within 5 minutes 1 € or 2 € are inserted and the coin
return button pushed, the acceptance of the 1 € and 2 € will be disabled for the
next 5 minutes.
ON = ENABLE OFF = DISABLE

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13.1
DIL - SWITCH BLOCK

Palm Connector

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14. HOW TO RELEASE A COIN JAM

Open the acceptor door and release the coin

14.1
Remove the cover by pushing
the right side lever

Lift up to remove
the partion guide

Take care when installing the section guide

and note that the pin pushes the blue
section

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14.2

To remove the front cover,

push and pull both lever

Lift up the front cover

Remove the front cover

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14.3

Cassette lock

Tube A, B, C, D, E

Manual coin level

setting of 50 cent

Coin return chute

Cash box chute

Tube level sensor

Slide switch for setting

the 50 cent coin level

Removing the cassette by unscrew

left and right screw. .

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14.4

Payout unit

Remove left and right

protectors

Push both levers to take

out the payout unit
(see next page)

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 14.5

Pull until it stops

Turn through 90°

Take out by pushing it

to the right

Pay attention to attach

the right pin first

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 14.6
Slide bar unit

Push together point

A and B and pull out
the slide bar unit

Position C
If you reassemble
take care that the pins C
come into the correct
position

Position D
Reassemble at first 1
Position 1 2
and afterwards
Position 2

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 14.7
3 4

5 1 2

If you reassemble make sure that position 1 to 6 are placed in the correct
way.
Firstly push position 1 followed by position 3 and 4 simultaneously.

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 15 SENSOR
COIN ACCEPTOR

Sensor 0
Outside measurement of a coin
Measuring the 2 Euro

Sensor 1
Measuring the thickness

Sensor 2
Measuring the material ( low frequency )

Sensor 3
Outside measurement of a coin

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16. TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE VIA DIAGNOSTIC LED'S

The following table reports all the most common troubles that could happen
on the coin changer. If both LED'S are “on“ the changer is in operation.
Otherwise the LED'S indicate the following faults.

TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSES SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS

Upper LED No or poor coin acceptance Clean both inner sides of the
flashing (Acceptor is dirty) acceptor. Clear error while
holding the "coin return lever"
down, press "C" button, Both
LED's flash. While holding the
"coin return lever" down, press
"C" button, Both LED's are on
again.

Lower LED Poor payout frequency of Clean payout unit, Clear error
flashing coins (Acceptor is dirty) while holding the "coin return
lever" down, press "C" button,
Both LED's flash. While
holding the "coin return lever"
down, press "C" button, Both
LED's are on again

Upper LED off. Trouble with coin acceptor Information on page 22.

Lower LED off. Trouble with coin changer Information on page 22

Both LED's flash Changer is in a programming Power off and on the vending
simultaneously mode. machine
For example filling mode
Both LED's flash Low change in tubes Empty all tubes and refill again
in turns

17. TROUBLE SHOOTING

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The following table reports all the most common troubles recorded by the
VMC of the vending machine.

TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSES SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS

CC VMC and Changer communication Check MDB harness / power

error supply

TS Wrong cassette position Check position of the cassette

Coin jam Remove coin jam
Tube sensor error Exchange coin changer

TJXX Payout unit coin jam Remove coin jam

Refer to Page 7 - 16

NJ Acceptor coin jam Page 13

DIS Coin return lever is pushed for Check coin return lever
more then 30 seconds. position.
Keys A, B, C, D, or E pushed for Check the keys
more then 15 seconds Exchange coin changer

• Further error codes in connection with the payment system / vending

machine are available in the manual of the vending machine.

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NOTES

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