INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
UK English
StarFood
DOC. NO. H 171U 01
EDITION 2 2001-10
DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITA’
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DÉCLARATION DE CONFORMITÉ
KONFORMITÄTSERKLÄRUNG
DECLARACIÓN DE CONFORMIDAD
DECLARAÇÃO DE CONFORMIDADE
VERKLARING VAN OVEREENSTEMMING
INTYG OM ÖVERENSSTÄMMELSE
OVERENSSTEMMELSESERKLÆRING
Dichiara che la macchina descritta nella targhetta di identificazione, è conforme alle disposizioni legislative delle
direttive: 89/392, 89/336, 73/23 CEE e successive modifiche ed integrazioni.
Declares that the machine described in the identification plate conforms to the legislative directions of the
directives: 89/392, 89/336, 73/23 EEC and further amendments and integrations.
Déclare que l’appareil décrit dans la plaque signalétique satisfait aux prescriptions des directives: 89/392, 89/
336, 73/23 CEE et modifications/intégrations suivantes.
Erklärt, daß das im Typenschild beschriebene Gerät den EWG Richtlinien 89/392,
89/336, 73/23 sowie den folgenden Änderungen/Ergänzungen entspricht.
Declara que la máquina descripta en la placa de identificación, resulta conforme a las disposiciones legislativas
de las directivas: 89/392, 89/336, 73/23 CEE y modificaciones y integraciones sucesivas.
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directivas CEE 89/392, 89/336 e 73/23 e sucessivas modificações e integrações.
Verklaart dat de op de identificatieplaat beschreven machine overeenstemt met de bepalingen van de EEG
richtlijnen 89/392, 89/336 en 73/23 en de daaropvolgende wijzigingen en aanvullingen.
Intygar att maskinen som beskrivs på identifieringsskylten överensstämmer med lagstiftningsföreskrifterna i
direktiven: 89/392, 89/336, 73/23 CEE och påföljande och kompletteringar.
Det erklæres herved, at automaten angivet på typeskiltet er i overensstemmelse med direktiverne
89/392, 89/336 og 73/23 EU og de senere ændringer og tillæg.
Forsikrer under eget ansvar at apparatet som beskrives i identifikasjonsplaten, er i overensstemmelse med
vilkårene i EU-direktivene 89/392, 89/336, 73/23 med endringer.
Valbrembo, 03/05/2001
ANTONIO CAVO
C.E.O
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION PAGE 2
IDENTIFICATION OF THE VENDING MACHINE PAGE 2
IN CASE OF FAILURE PAGE 2
TRANSPORT AND STORAGE PAGE 2
USING THE VENDING MACHINE PAGE 2
POSITIONING THE VENDING MACHINE PAGE 3
WARNING FOR INSTALLATION PAGE 3
PRECAUTIONS IN USING THE MACHINE PAGE 3
WARNING FOR SCRAPPING PAGE 3
WARNING FOR LOADING PAGE 3
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS PAGE 4
POWER CONSUMPTION PAGE 4
MAIN FEATURES PAGE 4
LOADING AND CLEANING PAGE 5
VENDING SYSTEMS PAGE 5
DISPENSING CYCLE PAGE 5
CONTROLS AND INFORMATION PAGE 5
INTERNAL COMPONENTS PAGE 6
LOADING SWITCH PAGE 6
PROGRAMMING SWITCH PAGE 6
HYGIENE AND CLEANING PAGE 7
LOADING PRODUCTS PAGE 7
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE PAGE 8
PERIODICAL CLEANING PAGE 8
SUSPENDING FROM USE PAGE 8
INSTALLATION PAGE 9
UNPACKING THE VENDING MACHINE PAGE 9
CONNECTING THE MACHINE TO
THE POWER SUPPLY PAGE 9
INSTALLING THE PAYMENT SYSTEM PAGE 9
OPERATING MODES PAGE 10
USER INTERFACE PAGE 10
NORMAL OPERATING MODE PAGE 10
LOADING PAGE 11
AUTO-CONFIGURATION PAGE 11
FILLER MENU PAGE 12
STATISTICS PAGE 12
SELECTION PRICES PAGE 12
CHANGE TUBES CONTROL PAGE 12
ADJUSTING THE AIRFLOW PAGE 12
ANTI-TAMPERING CHECK PAGE 13
TEST PAGE 13
TECHNICIAN MENU PAGE 14
PRESENT FAILURES PAGE 14
PROGRAMMING PARAMETERS PAGE 15
CASH PAGE 15
DRUMS / SLIDERS PAGE 16
COLD PARAMETERS PAGE 17
DISPLAY PAGE 17
MISCELLANEOUS PAGE 18
PASSWORD PAGE 18
ENERGY SAVING PAGE 18
MENU MASKING PAGE 18
STATISTICS PAGE 18
TEST PAGE 19
SLIDER TEST PAGE 19
COMPLETE SELECTIONS PAGE 19
MISCELLANEOUS PAGE 19
MACHINE INFORMATION PAGE 19
INITIALISING PAGE 19
PROGRAMMER PAGE 19
AUTOMATIC SETUP TRANSFER PAGE 20
CONFIGURING THE LANGUAGE PAGE 20
MAINTENANCE
PAGE 21
PRINTED BOARD FUNCTIONS
AND INDICATOR LIGHTS PAGE 21
CPU BOARD PAGE 21
ACTUATION BOARD PAGE 22
CONFIGURING THE C.P.U. BOARD PAGE 22
SOFTWARE UPDATE PAGE 22
SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION PAGE 23
DRUM MAINTENANCE PAGE 24
DISASSEMBLING AND REASSEMBLING
THE DRUMS PAGE 24
CHANGING THE COMPARTMENTS OF A DRUM PAGE 24
DISASSEMBLING THE DRUM STACK PAGE 25
COOLING SYSTEM PAGE 25
AUTOMATIC DEFROSTING DEVICE PAGE 25
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING PAGE 26
POWER SUPPLY UNIT PAGE 26
FILLER MENU - SUMMARY PAGE 27
TECHNICIAN MENU - SUMMARY PAGE 33
WIRING DIAGRAM PAGE 51
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IN CASE OF FAILURE
In most cases, any technical problems are corrected by
small repair operations; however, before contacting the
manufacturer we recommend that this manual be read
carefully.
Should there be serious failures or malfunctions, then
contact the following:
NECTA VENDING SOLUTIONS SpA
Via Roma 24
24030 Valbrembo
Italy - Tel. +39 035606111
TRANSPORT AND STORAGE
To prevent any damage, special care should be taken
when loading or unloading the vending machine.
The machine can be lifted by a motor-driven or manual
forklift truck, and the forks are to be placed underneath the
machine from the side clearly indicated by the symbol on
the cardboard package.
Do not:
- overturn the vending machine;
- drag the vending machine with ropes or similar;
- lift the vending machine by its sides;
- lift the vending machine with slings or ropes;
- shake or jolt the vending machine and its packing.
The machine should be stored in a dry room where the
temperature remains between 0° C and 40 °C.
Avoid stacking machines one on top of the other and
always keep it upright as indicated by the arrows on the
packing.
USING THE VENDING MACHINE FOR
PACKAGED PRODUCTS
A different sale price can be set for each product selection
by the machine electronic control. The various functions
are programmed through the selection buttons without any
need for additional equipment.
All models are fitted with variable configuration drums,
permitting the number of partitions to be either increased
or reduced to adapt the machine to the size of the products
to be dispensed, thus optimising the machine capacity.
INTRODUCTION
This technical documentation is part and parcel of the
vending machine and must always follow the machine
in case it is moved or transfer of ownership, so as to
allow consultation by different operators.
Before starting installation and using the machine, it is first
necessary to carefully read and understand the instructions contained in this manual, as they offer important
information on installation safety, operating instructions
and maintenance.
This manual is divided into three sections.
The first section describes the loading and routine main-
tenance operations which are carried out in areas of the
machine accessible with simple use of the door key,
without using any other tools.
The second section contains the instructions for correct
installation and all information necessary for optimum use
of the machine.
The third section describes maintenance operations which
involve the use of tools to access potentially dangerous
areas.
The operations described in the second and third
sections must be carried out only by personnel who
have the specific knowledge of the machine functioning from a point of view of electrical safety and health
regulations.
IDENTIFICATION OF THE VENDING
MACHINE AND ITS CHARACTERISTICS
Every machine is identified by its own serial number,
indicated on the rating plate attached inside the cabinet on
the right side.
This plate is the only one acknowledged by the manufacturer as identification of the machine, and carries all data
which readily and safely gives technical information supplied by the manufacturer. It also assists in the spare parts
management.
Absorbed power
Operating voltage
Type
Current
Frequency
Serial number
Model
Product code
Refrigeration system type
Refrigeration gas
amount
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The vending machine is suitable for dispensing packaged food kept refrigerated, as well as packaged food
kept at room temperature.
Strictly comply with the producer’s specifications
regarding storage temperature and expiry date for
each product.
Any other use is unsuitable and thus potentially dangerous.
POSITIONING THE VENDING MACHINE
The vending machine is not suitable for outdoor installation. It must be positioned in a dry room where the temperature remains between 2° C and 32° C, and not where water
jets are used for cleaning (e.g. in large kitchens, etc.).
To ensure correct machine operation we recommend
installing the air baffle plate / spacer to the back of the
machine.
Screw the 2 quick-snap pins, supplied with the machine, to
the rear feet and insert the clips into the holes provided on
the spacer.
Insert the baffle plate’s tangs into the special slots and click
on the clips.
WARNING FOR INSTALLATION
The machine installation and the following maintenance operations should be carried out by qualified
personnel only, who are trained in the correct use of
the machine according to the standards in force.
The machine is sold without payment system, therefore
the installer of such a system is responsible for any
damage to the machine or to things and persons caused
by faulty installation.
The integrity of the vending machine and its conformity with the rules and regulations in force for its
relevant systems must be checked by qualified personnel at least once a year.
PRECAUTIONS IN USING THE MACHINE
The following precautions will assist in protecting the
environment:
- use biodegradable products only to clean the machine;
- adequately dispose of all containers of the products
used for loading and cleaning the machine;
- switch off the machine lighting during periods of
inactivity, thus achieving considerable energy
savings;
- keep the machine away from heat sources;
- regularly check the condition of the door seal to limit
any heat dispersion;
- limit as much as possible door opening time during
loading operations to avoid temperature increase
inside the cabinet and subsequent power consumption.
WARNING FOR SCRAPPING
Whenever the machine is to be scrapped, the laws in
force regarding environment protection should be strictly
observed. More specifically:
- ferrous and plastic materials and the like are to be
disposed of in authorized areas only;
- insulating materials and the gas inside the cooling
unit (see the data plate), should be recovered by
qualified companies by means of special equipment.
WARNING FOR LOADING
Before refilling the machine check that the expiry date
of any unsold products has not been exceeded.
Loading operations should be carried only when the
room temperature is between 0°C and 32°C.
Fig. 1
1 - Quick-snap pins
2 - Clips
3 - Air baffle plate / spacer
4 - Tangs
The machine should be positioned with a maximum inclination of 2°.
If necessary provide proper levelling by way of the adjustable feet included.
A front foot panel is available as accessory.
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TECHNICAL DATA
Power supply voltage 230 V~
Power supply frequency 50 Hz
Max absorbed power 1300 W
Lighting lamps 2 x 36 W
DIMENSIONS
Height (A) 1830 mm
Width (B) 850 mm
Depth (C) 895 mm
Overall depth (D) 1650 mm
Weight (with packing) 3 5 9 Kg
PAYMENT SYSTEM
The machine is supplied with all electrical prearrangement
for systems with Executive, BDV and MDB protocol, as
well as for installation of 24 V DC validators.
Beside the coin mechanism housing, suitable space is
provided for the installation (optional) of the most widely
used payment systems.
SALES PRICES
For each single selection, a different price can be set in 4
time bands, programmable for each day of the week;
the standard setting has the same price for all selections,
without using time bands.
COIN BOX
Cover and lock are available as an optional feature.
POWER CONSUMPTION
The machine power consumption depends on many factors, such as temperature and ventilation of the room
where it is installed, temperature of loaded products,
internal temperature of the refrigerated box.
Under average conditions, and namely:
- Ambient temperature: 20° C
- Refrigerated box temperature: 3° C
- temperature of loaded products
(machine completely empty) 5° C
the following power consumption levels resulted:
- to reach operating temperature 12.460 Wh
- Hourly stand-by power consumption 505 Wh
The above power consumption calculated from average
data should only be taken as an indication.
MAIN FEATURES
The machine has been designed to dispense products
which are very different from each other; therefore all
drums are modular and can be configured with various
combinations to satisfy many different needs.
- Each drum can be subdivided into 6, 12, 18, 24 or 36
sectors.
- Microprocessor control.
- Coin mechanisms or electronic payment systems with
interface for the most widely used communication
protocols can be installed (Executive, BDV, MDB),
alternatively, parallel-type validators can be used.
- Liquid Crystal Display, for messages to the user and
for programming functions.
- Liquid Crystal Display for each drum to indicate the
sales price.
- Cooling unit with electronic temperature control.
Fig. 2
REFRIGERATING SYSTEM
Operating conditions:
Max temperature: 32° C, max relative humidity: 75%
Compressor: 18 cm
3
Kg 0.3 Kg of R134a refrigerant
Fan-forced evaporator
Programmable defrosting cycle
NOISE LEVEL
The continuous, weighted equivalent acoustic pressure
level is below 70 dB.
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LOADING AND CLEANING
VENDING SYSTEMS
- Shopper: by pressing the rotation button #, the desired
product can be brought to dispensing position (on the
right hand side of the slider window).
- First in/First out: the product is brought to dispensing
position (First out) with the same sequence of loading
(First in).
The product availability is checked by counting the
number of selections made in relation to the number of
sectors.
It is however possible to have a combination of the two
systems in any desired sequence.
The following options are also possible with a suitable type
of coin mechanism:
- Single vend: The change is returned automatically at
the end of the selection procedure.
- Multivend: After the selection procedure, the credit is
available for other selections until it is claimed through
the coin return button.
- With purchase obligation: At least one selection
must be made to be able to recover the money inserted.
- Without purchase obligation: The money inserted
can be recovered at any time through the coin return
button.
DISPENSING CYCLE
When keeping the rotation button # pressed the drums
programmed for “shopper” mode start rotating. When
releasing button # the drum rotation is stopped and the
desired product is brought to dispensing position (on the
right hand side of the slider window).
The drums which are programmed for First in/First out
mode, or that are empty, do not rotate.
Each single drum has its own selection button; if there is
sufficient credit, when pressing the button corresponding
to the desired drum, the slider opens automatically to allow
the product to be picked up.
After a programmable time (10 seconds by default) the
slider closes and the empty sector moves to the right.
During the closing phase the slider can be reopened,
within 10 seconds, by pressing any button
N.B.
Should the slider be obstructed during the closing phase,
four consecutive closing attempts will be made before
disabling the machine.
For the following 10 minutes the closing attempts will be
repeated every minute, then the machine will lock.
The closing attempts are indicated by a sound and on the
display.
CONTROLS AND INFORMATION
The user controls and information are on the outside of the
door.
The credit and all function messages are indicated on the
display.
Button # is used to rotate the drums which are programmed
for “shopper” dispensing.
Fig. 3
1 Lock for refrigerated box
2 Price indicator display
3 Product labels
4 Space for payment system installation
5 Selection buttons
6 Liquid crystal display
7 Coin slot / return button
8 Drum rotation button
9 Lock for payment system door
10 Space for user information
11 Coin return flap
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INTERNAL COMPONENTS
The cooling unit positioned in the lower section of the
cabinet ensures correct product temperature.
The evaporator is defrosted automatically every 6 hours by
reversing the gas flow. The timing can however be programmed between 1 and 99 hours.
The C.P.U. (central processing unit) board, accessed from
the payment system compartment, and the power board,
located on the door, control the different functions of the
vending machine.
The power supply unit, located in the lower section of the
cabinet, contains the protection fuses and the main switch.
Fig. 4
1 Cooling unit
2 Power supply unit
3 Actuation board
4 Loading switch
5 Slider motors
6 Slider opening microswitch
7 Slider guide assemblies
8 Loading buttons
PROGRAMMING SWITCH
When opening the payment system compartment door the
programming switch is triggered.
The message “Loading” is indicated on the display and the
selection buttons are assigned programming functions.
This allows programming and/or loading operations to be
carried out with the refrigerated box door closed.
The vending cycle is disabled.
IMPORTANT NOTICE!!
The loading and programming switches DO NOT dis-
connect the power supply from the machine.
To switch the machine off the main switch must be
used and the plug must be pulled out.
All operations which require the machine to be ener-
gised and the protective casings removed must be
carried out by qualified personnel, informed about the
specific risks of such condition.
LOADING SWITCH
The loading microswitch is fitted on the lower right-hand
side of the door.
When the door is open, the drum rotation buttons are
enabled for loading.
The message “Loading with the door open” is indicated on
the display and dispensing is disabled.
Fig. 5
1 CPU board
2 RS 232 serial port
3 Programming access button
4 Failure reset button
5 Programming switch
6 Liquid crystal display
7 Coin chute
8 Coin return lever
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HYGIENE AND CLEANING
According to current health and safety regulations, the
vending machine operator is responsible for its hygiene
and maintenance.
It is advisable to use sanitising products (chlorine based
detergent or similar) to clean all surfaces even if not in
direct contact with food.
Some parts of the machine can be damaged by strong
detergents.
Do not use any soaked cloth to clean motors, lighting
lamps, loading buttons or the front cover of the power
supply unit (see Fig. 4).
The manufacturer declines all responsibility for damage
caused by non-compliance with the above instructions or
by the use of strong or toxic chemical agents.
Under no circumstances should sprayed water be
used.
Always disconnect the machine from the power supply grid before any cleaning operations.
The integrity of the vending machine and its conformity with the rules and regulations in force for its
relevant systems must be checked by qualified personnel at least once a year.
LOADING PRODUCTS
Important notice!!!
When starting the machine for the first time, before loading
the refrigerated products it is necessary to switch the
power on and then wait until the normal operating temperature is reached (up to 3 hours to pull-down stage).
Before loading, it is necessary to check that the internal temperature of the machine is lower than 5°C.
Before refilling the machine check that the expiry date of
any unsold products has not been exceeded.
The machine control system stores the number of days to
the expiry date for each drum sector; and after this is
exceeded the sector is considered empty and therefore the
product not to be sold.
When opening the front or rear door (on models where it is
fitted), the relevant loading buttons are enabled.
Pressing one of loading buttons will cause the corresponding drum to rotate, bringing each sector into loading
position.
The drum will be considered completely full and the
counting of days to the expiry date for the sectors of
that drum will be reset.
Special attention must be paid to the dispensing mode
setting for the drum being loaded, if programmed for
“shopper” it will be possible to leave some sectors empty,
if programmed for F.I.F.O. it will be necessary to fill all
sectors.
For loading, the instructions indicated on the inside of the
door must be followed, particularly ensuring that:
- All products are loaded, without inserting products
with a temperature above 5° C for refrigerated food,
filling all spaces.
- The bottom of the products rest at the bottom of the
compartment with the label facing the window so that
they can be identified.
- The product packaging does not interfere with the
partition counter lever.
LOADING WITH THE DOOR CLOSED
If only few products are to be loaded, it might be convenient
to insert them into the machine through the dispensing
sliders without opening the door, thus ensuring that the
products already in the machine stay cold.
By opening the payment system compartment door, the
machine goes into manual loading mode and the number
of empty sectors, or with expired products, for each drum
is indicated on the price display.
When pressing the selection button, the first empty/expired sector is presented and the slider opens so that the
product can be inserted.
Then, when pressing the selection button again, the next
sector is presented for filling or the slider closes if the drum
is full.
Loading operations for a drum can be interrupted by
pressing the button of another selection.
All loading operations must however be carried out as
quickly as possible, to avoid that the temperature of
products exceeds the safety temperature.
Fig. 6
1 Partitions
2 Partition counter lever
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ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
Before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance operations, disconnect the machine from the mains power
supply.
Under no circumstances should sprayed water be
used to wash the machine.
PERIODICAL CLEANING
Clean metal parts with lukewarm soapy water, then rinse
thoroughly and wipe dry carefully.
When cleaning metal parts do not use detergents
containing abrasive or corrosive agents; do not use
common steel wool, wire brushes or steel scrapers.
Clean varnished parts with silicone wax.
Switch off the machine in the event of failure or
malfunction. Any repairs should be carried out exclusively by qualified personnel using original spare
parts only.
SUSPENDING FROM USE
For long periods of inactivity the following recommendations should be observed:
- disconnect the plug from the power outlet;
- remove all products from the drums and clean the
inside and all accessories;
- using a cloth lightly damp with Vaseline oil, apply a
protective film on all metal surfaces.
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INSTALLATION
The machine installation and the following maintenance
operations should be carried out with the machine ener-
gised and therefore by qualified personnel, who are trained
in the correct use of the machine and are aware of the
specific risks of such condition.
The machine is not suitable for outdoor installation, it
must be installed in a dry room where the temperature
remains between 2° C and 32° C.
It cannot be positioned where water jets are used for
cleaning (e.g. in large kitchens, etc.).
The machine should be positioned with a maximum
inclination of 2°.
UNPACKING THE VENDING MACHINE
After removing the packing, ensure that the machine is
intact.
If the vending machine is found to be damaged, immediately inform the carrier and do not use the machine.
No packing elements (i.e. plastic bags, polystyrene
foam, nails, etc.) should be left within the reach of
children, as they are potentially dangerous.
Packing materials must be disposed of in authorised
containers and the recyclable ones must be recovered by
qualified companies.
CONNECTING TO THE POWER SUPPLY
The machine is designed to operate under single-phase
230 V~ voltage and is protected by 15 A fuses.
Before making the connection, ensure that the rating
corresponds to that of the power grid, and more specifically:
- the supply voltage rating must be within the range
recommended for the connection points;
- the main switch should be capable of withstanding the
peak load required, and at the same time ensure
proper omnipolar disconnection from the power grid
with an opening gap of the contacts of at least 3 mm.
The switch, the power outlet and the plug must be
located in an easily accessible position.
The electrical safety of the machine is ensured only when
it is correctly earthed according to the safety standards in
force.
This fundamental safety requirement must be duly
verified, and if in doubt the system must be carefully
tested by qualified technicians.
The power supply cable is of the type with a fixed plug. Any
replacement (see figure) should be done by qualified
personnel only, using exclusively cables of the type HO5
RN - F or HO5 V V-F or H07 RN-F with a section of 3x1-1.5
mm2.
Fig. 7
1 - Cable from the mains
2 - Cable clamp
3 - Lift cover
Do not use adapters, multiple sockets and/or extensions.
THE MANUFACTURER DECLINES ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED BY NON-COMPLIANCE WITH THE ABOVE MENTIONED PRECAUTIONS.
INSTALLING THE PAYMENT SYSTEM
The machine is sold without payment system, therefore the installer of such a system is responsible for
any damage to the machine or to things and persons
caused by faulty installation.
- Install the desired coin mechanism according to the
appropriate instructions and make sure that the relevant parameters are programmed correctly.
- adjust the selector opening lever bracket to allow
complete opening of the selector;
- adjust the coin chute according to the type of coin
mechanism installed.
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OPERATING MODES
The vending machines in this range have four different
function levels, and namely:
- normal operation;
- loading;
- filler menu;
- technician menu.
According to the operating mode, the display and keypad
functions change as described in the following paragraphs.
USER INTERFACE
The interaction between system and user occurs through
the following components:
- Button #, used to rotate those drums that are programmed for “Shopper” mode or, with the door open,
all drums.
- Liquid crystal display (LCD) 4 lines of 20 characters.
- The first four selection buttons, which in maintenance
and programming mode have the following functions
(see Fig. 8):
Scrolling keys “ ” and “ ”:
To move to the next or previous menu option.
Confirm key “ ”:
To go from a menu to a sub-menu, or to confirm the
information on the display.
Exit key “ ”:
To move back from a sub-menu to the higher level menu,
or used to cancel the current information on the display.
Programming button “ ”:
(See Fig. 5) To move back from a sub-menu requiring the
use of selection buttons to the higher level menu.
NORMAL OPERATING MODE
The machine is preset to “Normal operation” mode when
connected to the power supply with the door closed (see
programming switch).
The lighting lamps are switched on and the product dispensing messages are indicated on the display, as well as
other information like temperature and time or details of
any current failures.
When pressing button # the drums programmed for “shopper” mode will rotate until the button is released.
If there is sufficient credit, when pressing a selection
button the corresponding slider, driven by the motor,
opens automatically to the slider stop.
Fig. 8
Fig. 9
1 - Product slider
2 - Rack
3 - Slider stop
4 - Cog wheel
5 - Slider microswitch
6 - Motor snap tangs
7 - Slider motor
The control system detects the increase in electrical
absorption of the motor and stops it for a programmable
time (10 seconds by default).
After this time lapses, the motor starts closing the slider.
During the closing phase the slider can be opened again
by pressing a selection button:
Should the slider be obstructed in some way, four consecutive closing attempts will be made before disabling the
machine.
For the following 10 minutes the closing attempts will be
repeated every 60 seconds.
The closing attempts are indicated by a sound and on the
display.
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Each drum is monitored by a device which counts the
sectors with sold products, so that the empty drums are
identified, as well as allowing or preventing the rotation by
means of a magnet.
LOADING
With the door open
A special switch (see Fig. 4) signals to the control system
that the door is open.
The loading buttons are activated and product vending is
disabled.
When pressing a loading button, the corresponding drum
rotates, to allow refilling, until the button is released.
As soon as it is operated, the drum is considered completely full and the counter of number of days to the expiry
date for that drum is reset.
With the door closed
In order to avoid a temperature increase inside the refrigerated box, the products can be loaded through the dispensing sliders.
The machine is preset for loading with the door closed
(release of a single slider) by opening the payment system
compartment door; the number of empty sectors is indicated on the price display of each drum.
When pressing the selection button, the first empty/expired sector is presented and the slider opens so that the
product can be inserted.
Then, when pressing the selection button again, the next
sector is presented for filling or the slider closes if the drum
is full.
Loading operations for a drum can be interrupted by
pressing the button of another selection.
AUTO-CONFIGURATION
If the machine is disconnected from the mains power
supply by unplugging the cable or using the main switch
(see Fig. 20), when restarting the machine will go through
an auto-configuration cycle.
The drums will be rotated at least a full turn, then the
number of detected compartments for each drum and the
position of the home point magnet will be stored.
Fig. 10
1 - Securing screw
2 - Sector counter lever
3 - Home point magnet sensor
4 - Stop magnet pin
5 - Drum monitoring device
6 - Anti-rotation lever
7 - Quick snap hook
Counting is by means of a lever, operated by the passage
of partitions.
A sensor detects the passage of a magnet, located on the
edge of each drum, identifying the home point.
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FILLER MENU
The machine is preset to “filler menu” mode when the
payment system compartment door is opened and the
programming button is pressed (see Fig. 5).
The keys “ ” and “ ” scroll through the menu items, which
include:
“Statistics” Data reading
“Prices” Changing the price for one
selection
“BDV tube control” Manual refilling and release
of change tubes (BDV only)
“Air adjustment” Movement of stack and drums to
align the air flow regulators
flusso aria
“Anti-tampering” Checking if the sold compartments
contain any objects
“Test” activating the drums;
activating the sliders;
test dispensing for each drum.
STATISTICS
Data on the machine operations is stored in both general
counters and relative counters, which can be reset without
losing total data.
PRINT
Connect an RS232 serial printer having a Baud rate of
9600, 8 data bit, no parity, 1 stop bit (the CITIZEN I-DP
3110-24RF 230A p/n 9210219 printer is recommended) to
the serial port located on the push button board to print all
of the statistics, and namely:
Total
1 - counter by single selection;
2 - counter by time bands;
3 - failure counter;
4 - coin mechanism data.
Relative
1 - counter by single selection;
2 - counter by time bands;
3 - failure counter;
4 - coin mechanism data.
The printout will also contain the machine code, the date
and the software version.
To connect the printer, do as follows:
- press the confirm print button “ ”, displaying the
message “Confirm?”;
- connect the printer before confirming;
- press the confirm button “ ” again to start printing.
DISPLAY
When pressing the confirm button “#” the data described
in the paragraph “Printing the statistics” is sequentially
displayed.
RESET
Statistics can be reset for relative counters globally (all
types of data) or selectively for:
- selections
- failures
- coin mechanism data
Press the confirm button “ ”, and the message “Confirm?”
starts blinking.
Press the confirm button “ ”, the message “Working” is
displayed for a few seconds and all statistics are reset.
SELECTION PRICES
This function is used to change the sales price for all
compartments of a drum, for time band 0 and for all days
of the week.
CHANGE TUBES CONTROL
By accessing the “Tube control” function the change tubes
can be filled or released manually.
Confirm refilling, and the display will indicate
“Credit: ——” which is the value of money available in
change the tubes; insert the desired coin into the selector
and the display will indicate the value of money available
in the change tubes.
When confirming releasing, it will be possible to decide
which tube to release. Each time the confirm button “ ” is
pressed, a coin is ejected from the active tube.
ADJUSTING THE AIRFLOW
The cold air flow coming from the central stack can be
adjusted for each drum by means of the special adjustment
screw. In order to make any adjustment the screws must
be aligned with the corresponding holes on the drums.
With this function the entire stack can be rotated by
pressing a loading button, until the screws are positioned
in front of the operator.
It is also possible to unlock a single drum to be rotated
manually until the hole is aligned with the adjustment
screw.
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ANTI-TAMPERING CHECK
(To be implemented)
This function is used to align to vending position the
compartments recognised as empty by the machine control software to visually check that no products were
accidentally left.
TEST
DRUM TEST
With this function the correct functioning of the drum
rotation can be tested by pressing the selection buttons.
With these functions, pressing the loading buttons does
not change the status of a drum and/or of a sector (full/
empty/expired).
SLIDER TEST
With this function the correct functioning of the sliders can
be tested by pressing the selection buttons without rotating
the drums.
With these functions, pressing the loading buttons does
not change the status of a drum and/or of a sector (full/
empty/expired).
COMPLETE SELECTIONS
Normal product dispensing can be simulated
without inserting any money.
With this function, when pressing the selection button the
status of a drum and/or of a sector is changed (full/empty/
expired).
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TECHNICIAN MENU
Using the programming procedures described in this section, it is possible to set all variables regarding machine
configuration.
The machine is preset to “technician menu” mode when
connected to the power supply with the payment system
door open and the programming button is pressed twice.
N.B. When pressing the button again while in the
programming menu, the machine will return to “loading” mode.
The keys “ ” and “ ” scroll through the technician menu
items, which include:
Failures Reading present failures
Reading drum/slider failures
Cancel
Lighting Neon lamps On/
Off with out of
service
Progr. parameters Cash Prices
Coin mech.
Decimal point
Bonus
Drums/sliders Drum param.
Slider param.
Cold parameters Temperature
Defrosting
Air adjustment
Cooling unit
Display Language
User messages
Prom. message
Euro
Display counter
Miscellaneous Password
Energy saving
Progr. level
Statistics Print Partial
Relative print Partial
Total
Display Partial
Total
Relative display Partial
Total
Cancel Partial
Total
Cancel relative Partial
Total
Display counter at start-up
Test Drum
Slider
Complete selection
Miscellaneous Machine info Installation date
Machine code
Operator code
Initialising
PRESENT FAILURES
READING
When the “Failure” function is displayed, press the confirm
button “ ” to display the present failures.
If no failures are currently present, after pressing the
confirm button “ ” the message “End failures” will be
displayed.
The monitored failures are:
Compressor
The machine is locked if the compressor runs non-stop for
more than 24 hours.
Coin mechanism
The machine is locked if it receives a pulse longer than 2
seconds on a validator line or the communication with the
serial coin mechanism does not take place for more than
30 seconds (Executive protocol) or 75 seconds (BDV
protocol).
RAM Data
One or more areas of the RAM contain wrong data which
was corrected with the default values.
The machine will continue to function, but it would be
advisable to initialise as soon as possible.
Probe
The machine is locked after 5 minutes if the internal
temperature sensor is disconnected; the display will indicate a temperature of -11° C.
The machine is locked after one hour if a sensor short
circuit is detected; in this case the display will indicate a
temperature of +41° C.
Machine control board
Failed dialogue between C.P.U. board and machine control board.
Gas temperature sensor
The display will indicate the message if a short-circuit is
detected on the temperature control sensor of the hot-gas
evaporator.
Slider failure
If the motor electrical absorption is absent or above the
programmed threshold, power is disconnected from the
motor and the selection is disabled.
Slider open
If the microswitch does not return to normal position within
3 attempts of 10 seconds after opening the slider, the
machine is set out of service.
10 more closing attempts are made at 60 second intervals.
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Drum failure
If the “home” point magnet is not detected after a complete
drum rotation, or if a microswitch does not detect the
passage of the partition after making a selection, the
selection is disabled.
RESET
By confirming this function all current failures will be reset
EXTERNAL LIGHTING
Setting whether or not the lighting lamps in the external
panels are to be switched on when the machine is out of
service or during the “Energy saving” time band.
PROGRAMMING PARAMETERS
CASH
This set of functions controls all parameters regarding the
payment systems and the sales prices.
SELECTION PRICES
Four different prices can be set for each selection, and for
each day of the week, programmed according to the time
bands, if enabled.
For each of the 4 time bands prices (0 to 65,535) can be
programmed globally (same price for all selections) or for
the single selections.
Should the majority of products be sold at the same price,
it will be convenient to set the price globally and then
change the figure of the selections with different prices.
TIME BANDS
Four programmable time bands are provided for selling
products at different prices.
The time periods are programmable for beginning and end
time by hours (00 to 23) and minutes (00 to 59).
If the values for start and end of the time band are set to
00.00 the time period is disabled.
The reference time is kept by an internal clock, programmable as:
day/month/year week-day 1-7
and then
hour/minutes/seconds.
COIN MECHANISMS
It is possible to decide which of the payment system
protocols available are to be enabled for the functions.
The available payment systems are:
- Executive
- Validators
- BDV
- MDB
By selecting one of the systems it is possible to control its
functions.
EXECUTIVE
The following payments systems are available for the
Executive system:
- Standard
- Price Holding
- Coges
- U-Key
- Sida
VALIDATORS
When the “Validat. Lines” (line setting) function of the
“Technician” menu is displayed, the value of the 6 validator
coin lines can be changed.
BDV / MDB
The BDV and MDB protocol menus are relatively similar.
The following structure shows the differences.
Type of vending
Setting the operating mode for multiple or single dispensing. With multiple dispensing, the change is not automatically returned after a successful selection, however the
credit is available for further selections. When pressing the
coin return button, the available credit is returned if its
value is lower than the maximum change value.
Credit control
This function enables/disables the return of credit if no
selections are made.
If enabled, this function will hold the credit until the first
selection has been made. If however a selection fails for
any reason, the change will be returned if requested.
Maximum credit
This function is used to define the maximum accepted
credit.
Maximum change
It is possible to set a limit to the total amount of change
returned by the coin mechanism when pressing the coin
return button or after a single dispensing serving.
The value can be 0 to 250 basic coins. Any credit
exceeding the amount programmed with this function will
be cashed.
Accepted coins
It is possible to define which, among the coins recognised
by the validator, are to be accepted.
Check the label on the coin mechanism for the correct coin
to value matching, indicating the position of the coins.
Rejected coins (BDV only)
This function programs the rejection of coins when in
“exact amount” mode.
Check the label on the coin mechanism for the correct coin
to value matching, indicating the position of the coins.
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Disabled coin return (MDB only)
This function disables the return of a specific coin.
Dispensing buttons (BDV only)
This function enables or not the buttons on the coin
mechanism used to release the coins in the change return
tubes.
Value of “exact amount” (BDV only)
This value defines the combination of empty coin tubes,
setting the coin mechanism in “exact amount” mode. The
possible combinations of empty coin tubes are indicated
below. For greater simplicity, the combination is described
with reference to tubes A, B and C, where tube A receives
the lower value coins and tube C the greater value coins.
0 = A or (B and C)
1 = A and B and C
2 = A and B only
3 = A and (B or C)
4 = A only
5 = A or B only (default)
6 = A or B or C
7 = A or B only
8 = A or C only
9 = B and C only
10 = B only
11 = B or C only
12 = C only
C.P.C. devices (BDV only)
It dialogues with the coin mechanism if devices are installed or removed from the serial interface (C.P.C.-type
devices - the monitoring unit is always enabled by default).
Minimum level of tubes
It brings forward the “Insert exact amount” message for the
user, by adding a number of coins between 0 and 15 to the
programmed number of coins, to set the “full change
tubes” status.
Free Vend (BDV only)
Most payment systems with the BDV protocol control the
free vend function.
However, there are some payment systems without such
function.
In this case, if free selections are to be dispensed, free
vending must be enabled with VMC (vending machine
control, disabled by default) and the price of the selections
must be set to zero.
Immediate change
Normally, the amount of credit inserted for a selection is
cashed after the machine sends the message “Selection
successful”.
When this function is enabled, disabled by default, the
cash message is sent at the beginning of dispensing.
DECIMAL POINT
Press the confirm button “ ” to display the position of the
decimal point, i.e.:
0 decimal point disabled
1 XXX.X
2 XX.XX
3 X.XXX
Press the confirm button “ ”, these values will start blinking and can then be modified as necessary.
FREE VEND BONUS
(To be implemented)
This function, compatibly with the national laws, permits
the dispensing of a free product every certain number of
sold selections.
DRUMS / SLIDERS
This set of functions is used to define the control parameters of the different drums and sliders.
DRUM VENDING PARAMETERS
The programmable drum parameters are as follows:
Type of vending
Setting the vending mode (Shopper or First In - First Out)
for each drum;
Drum status
Enabling or disabling a drum for vending
Drum status by time band
Enabling or disabling a drum for vending according to the
programmed time bands.
Drum expiry date
Setting the number of days from the last refill after which
the sectors are considered expired (vending disabled).
The counter is reset for all sectors of a drum at each refill.
With the number of days to expiry date set to zero (default)
this function is disabled.
Drum rotation
Setting the amount of time between the slider closing and
the moment when the drum rotation can start.
During this time the slider can be reopened.
Drum codes (To be implemented)
A four-digit code can be assigned to each drum, identifying
the drum when processing the statistical data.
SLIDER PARAMETERS
Slider opening time
Setting the amount of time for slider opening (10 sec. by
default).
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