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This edition ( January 1998 ) Printed in the United Kingdom.
CashFlow® 126 and CashFlow® 129 selectors User Guide
SAFETY
Warning
Before cleaning, servicing, removing or replacing CashFlow® units, ALWAYS SWITCH
OFF or ISOLATE the ELECTRICITY SUPPLY to the host machine.
Caution
This guide is recommended for use by personnel trained to carry out electrical installation.
Maximum Operating Voltage
Do not apply more than the voltage specified on the unit, and within the following;
Full Operating Voltage range:
+12V DC nominal +3V, -2V.
Supply Voltage Ripple:
Within Vmin to Vmax up to 100Hz, <250mV pk - pk for Frequency>100Hz
Current consumption:
Quiescent current:35mA Max
Max current:2.5A Max (4 solenoids active, CashFlow® 129)
Dangerous Environments
Do not operate the unit in the presence of flammable gasses or fumes, or after the entry of
fluid into the machine.
Disposal of Product
If necessary, always dispose of defective units according to local regulations.
Conformance to International Standards
When installed and operated according to the instructions provided for the particular unit,
CashFlow® products meet the applicable international and national safety standards for
any country in which they are used.
SAFETY
All electrical connections to the product must be rated according to the requirements for
“Accessible SELV” circuits as defined in EN60335-1. The product is therefore suitable for
use in a class 2 (non-earthed or non-grounded) appliance.
Overcurrent protection is not included in the product and should be provided as part of the
host machine. The recommended fuse value at the rated supply of 12V is:
3A Slow blow (to EN60127)
Other protection methods may be used providing their overcurrent characteristics remain
within the overall operating characteristics of the above fuse.
CashFlow® 126 and CashFlow® 129 selectors User Guide
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Mars Electronics International (MEI) has manufactured coin mechanisms compatible with
gaming and amusment machines for a number of years. Over this time the functionality of
the range has been enhanced to match your needs and still maintain mechanical
compatibility. The product detailed in this book is the CashFlow series. Use the following
pages to check you have the right product for your application.
CashFlow® 126 and CashFlow® 129 selectors User Guide
The entry bezel and the Y-chute options can be used with either the CashFlow® 126
system or CashFlow® 129 system. The CashFlow® 126 can be supplied for fitting into a
short channel, so long as the machine has suitable mounting points for the bezel and
Y-chute.
The Y-chute is available in two versions, the one shown above which includes electronics
with back illumination of the dual coin/token bezel, and a version which has no
electronics. This version is suitable for coin only applications.
In a coin only application the interface loom from the machine goes directly to the
validator. The use of the dual coin/token application, however, requires a different loom,
which connects as shown above.
CashFlow® 126 and CashFlow® 129 selectors User Guide
The electrical connections and interfaces to each variant of CashFlow® 126 and
CashFlow® 129 are identical, and are found in the same locations.
(A) Machine Interface - This provides power to the validator and carries the coin inhibit
signals from the machine and coin outputs to the machine.
(B) Routing Plug - This comprises a series of links fitted to a route plug housing and is
used to set up the primary coin exits and any specific overflow exits.
(C) Separator Connector - The separator interface connection must be made before
physically attaching the validator and separator together. The separator will direct
accepted coins/tokens to defined exits.
(D) Route Inhibits -This connector is used to signal that a particular exit has reached
“full” status. Subsequent coins will be diverted to their defined overflow exits.
CashFlow® 126 and CashFlow® 129 selectors User Guide
INSTALLATION
Installing or removing the CashFlow®® product from your machine can be done by
following these simple instructions.
+ When installing the CashFlow®® 126 Front Entry product it will be fitted to an MEI Front Plate and
the following instructions will always apply.
+ The mounting channel for the CashFlow®® 126 top entry product is supplied by the machine
manufacturer, and therefore some variations may exist from machine to machine, however in
principle these instructions still apply.
CF126 Front Entry Installation
q Connect the separator loom to the connector at the base of the validator and locate
the rectangular boss on the top of the separator into the base of the validator.
q Firmly screw the separator fixing lugs onto the rear of the validator.
q Having ensured that the front plate has a firm location onto the front of the
machine, insert the side of the validator onto the two round bosses at the rear of
the front plate and push firmly together until the two retaining clips are fully
engaged.