Alliance Laundry Systems NK100, NK101, NK120 User Manual

NetMaster

Network

NK100, NK101 and NK120

Installation Instructions

www.comlaundry.com

Part No. 505942R1

September 2001

Table of

Contents

Getting Started........................................................................................ 3

Use with NK100, NK101, NK120..................................................... 3

NetMaster Coin Network Adaptable Store Sample Order................. 4

Accessory List ............................................................................. 4

Optional Recommended Accessory List ..................................... 4

NetMaster Coin Networked Store Sample Order............................... 4

Accessory List ............................................................................. 4

Optional Recommended Accessory List ..................................... 4

Accessories Obtained from Local Electronic Supply Store ........ 4

NetMaster CardMate Networked Adaptable Store Sample Order..... 5

Accessory List ............................................................................. 5

**CSC Accessory List................................................................. 5

**CVC Unit and Accessories...................................................... 5

**CVC Optional Recommended Accessory List........................ 5

NetMaster CardMate Networked Store Sample Order ...................... 6

Accessory List ............................................................................. 6

**CSC Accessory List................................................................. 6

**CVC Unit and Accessories...................................................... 6

**CVC Optional Recommended Accessory List........................ 6

Optional Recommended Accessory List ..................................... 6

Accessories Obtained from Local Electronic Supply Store ........ 7

Installation............................................................................................... 9

A. Interface PC and Machines ...................................................... 9

B. Interfacing a Laptop to Machines............................................. 9

C. Connecting the Machines to the PC and Each Other ............. 10

D. Connecting the Repeater to the PC ........................................ 12

E. Connecting the Repeater to a Laptop ..................................... 14

F. Tests ....................................................................................... 14

Troubleshooting.................................................................................... 15

Error Codes ...................................................................................... 15

Network Interface Boards................................................................ 17

Card Reader...................................................................................... 18

Card Insertions not recognized by the card reader........................... 19

EC:19......................................................................................... 19

EC:20 – Error Reading Card ..................................................... 20

EC:26 – Card Write Error.......................................................... 20

Other Errors............................................................................... 20

Network Board Service.................................................................... 22

Commonly Used Abbreviations:............................................... 22

Network Board LED.................................................................. 22

Network Board Operating LED Test ............................................... 22

Network Board Communicating LED Test...................................... 22

Network Board to Front-End Control Communication Problems ... 22

Network Board to PC Communication Problems ............................ 23

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505942

Getting Started

Use with NK100, NK101, NK120

Part Description Part Number Suggested Source Comments

NetMaster Base Software Suite

Smartcard Software Suite

Management Reader CM1087 Alliance Laundry Card store only Multipurpose Card 200671 Alliance Laundry Card store only Transaction Access

Card Network Kit for PC NK100 Alliance Laundry Includes board and data connector Network Kit for Laptop NK101 Alliance Laundry Includes board and cables Black/Red Twisted Pair 781816PFO-2Z American Electronic Wire

Data Connector 210155 Alliance Laundry PC only Network Interface

Connector Netmaster Software

Suite Terminating Resistor 210162 Alliance Laundry 120 Ohm, 1/2 Watt Bias Resistor 210163 Alliance Laundry 560 Ohm, 1/4 Watt

200768 Alliance Laundry

200771 Alliance Laundry Card store only

200817 Alliance Laundry Card store only

18 AWG, Tinned copper for 600 volts and

Co. 847-541-7500

210099 Alliance Laundry Provided with machine

200770 Alliance Laundry Windows 98 or greater to run the program

105 degrees C, manufactured to UL1015

Barrier Terminal Strip 210161 Alliance Laundry Beau C-15 series 8-circuit Network Repeater Kit NK120 Alliance Laundry For 124 to 249 machines or greater than

4,000 feet of network length

NOTE: Have a computer specialist install the network board into the PC.

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Getting Started

NetMaster Coin Network Adaptable Store Sample Order

Accessory List

Qty Model No. Description Comments 1 EDC100 Micro-Wand Kit EDC108 – Micro-Wand with infra-red adapter cup.

CM1086 – 9-volt rechargeable battery. CAC203 – Charger/Interface cup enables communication

with computer and recharges battery. CAC302 – Transformer/power cord supplies power for recharging battery).

1 CAC202 9 Pin Cable with 25 Pin

Adapter

1 200768 NetMaster Base Software

Suite

Optional Recommended Accessory List

Qty Model No. Description Comments

Links the Micro-Wand and a computer for data transfer.

Program used to generate reports.

1 CAC104 Homebase/Battery

Charger

Provides complete communications and battery charging/ service center, connection to the computer not required.

NetMaster Coin Networked Store Sample Order

Accessory List

Qty Model No. Description Comments

1 200770 Network Software Suite Software used to program networked machines, replaces

Micro-Wand. 1 200768 NetMaster Base Suite Program used to generate reports. *1 NK100 Desktop Network Card Communicates from computer to networked machines. *1 NK101 Laptop Network Card Communicates from computer to networked machines. *The type of network card ordered would depend on the type of computer the store owner is using. These cards

need to be installed by a professional.

Optional Recommended Accessory List

Qty Model No. Description Comments

1 NK120 Repeater Used to network store with 125-249 units.

Accessories Obtained from Local Electronic Supply Store

Qty Description Comments

Twisted Pair Wire, 18 AWG tinned copper Connects networked machines and PC. 1 Computer 1 Wire Cutters/Stripper and a Small

Screwdriver

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Getting Started

NetMaster CardMate Networked Adaptable Store Sample Order

Accessory List

Qty Model No. Description Comments

2000 200672P User cards Run laundry equipment, between 2000 and 3000 cards are

recommended. 1 S/SITECRDP Master Card Sets site code for CSC and CVC. 1 200771 Smart Card Software

Suite 7 200671 Multi-Purpose Card Can be used to collect data, program or for diagnostics. 1 CM1087 Management reader Used to read, add valve, and service user and multi-purpose

1 200817 SCTM Card Used to access Transaction Module of Smart Card Suite. 1 200768 NetMaster Base Software

Suite

**CSC Accessory List

Qty Model No. Description Comments

1 S/CSC/AVR2 CSC Base Unit With bill acceptor, card reader and recharge balance

1 CSC/CDK CSC Card Dispenser

Program multi-purpose cards. Also read and change value to user cards.

cards.

Program used to generate reports.

function.

**CVC Unit and Accessories

Qty Model No. Description Comments

1 CVC/BASE/R1 CardMate Value Center

With card reader.

Base Unit 1 CM1077 CVC Bill Acceptor To purchase cards and recharge balance. 1 CVC/CDK CVC Card Dispenser

**CVC Optional Recommended Accessory List

Qty Model No. Description Comments

1 CVC/STAND CVC Stand For floor mounting of the CVC unit. Not needed if mounted

to the wall.

1 CVC/PRK CVC Printer Kit Allows for printing of receipts which is required for credit

card transactions.

1 CVC/PRK/PAPER Thermal Roll Paper Kit For CVC printer (6 rolls).

**Alliance Laundry Systems suggests having at least 2 Card Add Valve Stations. The type and quantity of Card Add Valve Stations would depend on preferences of the store owner.

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Getting Started

NetMaster CardMate Networked Store Sample Order

Accessory List

Qty Model No. Description Comments

2000 200672P User cards Run laundry equipment, between 2000 and 3000 cards are

recommended. 1 S/SITECRDP Master Card Sets site code for CSC and CVC. 1 200768 NetMaster Base Software

Suite

1 200770 Network Software Suite Software used to run the network. Replaces functions of the

1 200771 Smart Card Software

Suite

1 CM1087 Management Reader Used to read, add valve, and service user and multi-purpose

1 200817 SCTM Card Used to access Transaction Module of Smart Card Suite. *1 NK100 Desktop Network Card Needed to communicate from computer to networked

*1 NK101 Laptop Network Card Needed to communicate from computer to networked

Program used to generate reports.

Micro-Wand.

Includes Transaction Modules that can read and add value to

user cards.

cards.

machines.

**CSC Accessory List

Qty Model No. Description Comments

1 S/CSC/AVR2 CSC Base Unit With bill acceptor, card reader and recharge balance

function. 1 CSC/CDK CSC Card Dispenser

**CVC Unit and Accessories

Qty Model No. Description Comments

1 CVC/BASE/R1 CardMate Value Center

With card reader.

Base Unit 1 CM1077 CVC Bill Acceptor To purchase cards and recharge balance. 1 CVC/CDK CVC Card Dispenser

**CVC Optional Recommended Accessory List

Qty Model No. Description Comments

1 CVC/STAND CVC Stand For floor mounting of the CVC unit. Not needed if mounted

to the wall.

1 CVC/PRK CVC Printer Kit Allows for printing of receipts which is required for credit

card transactions.

1 CVC/PRK/PAPER Thermal Roll Paper Kit For CVC printer (6 rolls).

Optional Recommended Accessory List

Qty Model No. Description Comments

7 200671 Multi-Purpose Card Can be used to colect date, program or diagnostics (network

replaces). 1 NK120 Repeater Used to network store with 125-249 units. 1 PC Anywhere Connects your home computer to your store computer.

Bought at local store.

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