Access Control Devices ACD3000 Series User manual

ACD3000 Series
Vending Card System
User’s Manual

ACDI ACD3000 Series User & Technical Manual
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User’s Manual

ACDI ACD3000 Series User & Technical Manual
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................. 1
OVERVIEW.......................................................................................................1
Staff Copies.............................................................................................1
SETUP ................................................................................................................2
UNPACKING THE VENDING SYSTEM.................................................................2
Physical Mounting .................................................................................. 2
SELECTING THE COPIER ...................................................................................2
Changing the Copier Type ......................................................................2
SETTING THE PRICE PER COPY .........................................................................3
SETTING THE MINIMUM VEND......................................................................... 4
FEATURES........................................................................................................4
MEMBRANE SWITCH/OVERLAY .......................................................................4
RS232 SERIAL INTERFACE...............................................................................4
PROGRAMMING ACD3000 SERIES VENDING SYSTEM .......................5
OVERVIEW.......................................................................................................5
ADJUSTING THE WELCOME SCREENS............................................................... 5
Edit Text on the Display..........................................................................5
Edit Time Each Screen is Displayed .......................................................6
ASSIGNING SUPERVISOR AND USER PIN NUMBERS.........................................6
Pin Menu.................................................................................................6
Adding User PIN Numbers .....................................................................7
Clearing User PIN Numbers....................................................................7
Adding Supervisor PIN Numbers............................................................ 8
Clearing Supervisor PIN Numbers.......................................................... 8
METERS MENU -ACCOUNTING........................................................................9
View Meters Menu..................................................................................9
Reading Meters .......................................................................................9
Printing Meters...................................................................................... 10
Clearing Meters in the Meters Menu..................................................... 10
ENABLING HIDDEN PINS MODE .....................................................................11
Turning the Hidden Pins Mode ON or OFF.......................................... 11
DELAY SETTINGS........................................................................................... 11
Disable Delay........................................................................................ 11
Blind Time ............................................................................................ 12
Card Time Out....................................................................................... 12
Pin Time Out......................................................................................... 13
CARD SETTINGS............................................................................................. 14
Group 1 Code ....................................................................................... 14
Group 2 Code ....................................................................................... 14
Group 3 Code ....................................................................................... 15
CMX2 STX Code.................................................................................. 16
CMX2Rom Code .................................................................................. 16

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Introduction
Overview
This document describes the operation and service of the ACD3000 series
copy/print controller. The ACD3000 series is an advance generation of
copy/print control, combining innovation and engineering to meet the demand of
the ever-changing market.
This ACD3000 series has up to 8 separate Price Lines to allow for the charging
of black and white copies, color copier, large paper sizes, scans, and faxes. For
Staff Copies, the ACD3000 series has an external keypad to allow User and
Supervisor copies at no charge.
The ACD3000 series is also equipped with a serial interface to allow for
communication with Print Management Software and an external printer for
reports and meter readings. This interface allows the ACD3000 to be field
programmable for software updates.
The ACD3000 series is available in a variety of options and configurations
including coin, bill, stored value, and credit card options.
The ACD3000 Series vending system will accept ACDI CopyMate Cards
intended for use with this system. Once the card is inserted, the display shows
the $ amount available, also known as ESCROW Amount. For normal
operation, when the escrow amount is greater than or equal to a given Price Line
the ACD3000 series will enable that feature on the Copier. The ACD3000
series receives signals from the copier that indicate a copy has been made and at
what Price Line. The copy is then metered by the ACD3000 series and a new
escrow value is calculated, in addition, Price Lines are re-assessed for validity.
Up to 8 distinct price lines are supported depending on copier or M.F.P. our card
reader is interfaced to. Press EJECT to retrieve card.
Staff Copies
Staff Copies are available using the Supervisor PIN, User PIN, or secondary
group cards. As copies are made in any of these modes, the ACD3000 meters
each copy and provides reports to verify usage. (Please refer to illustration 1.01)

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Setup
Unpacking the Vending System
The following equipment is included in your ACD3000 Series shipment:
ACD3000 Series vending unit
Parts Box including:
oOperation and Service Manuals
o24V Power Supply
oH20-Interface Harness (Copier Specific)
oInterface Installation Instructions
Physical Mounting
Your ACDI Vending System will mount easily to several stands designed and
offered by ACDI, or can be set on a table top or counter.
Selecting the Copier
The ACD3000 series has several preconfigured settings for Copier Type. In
Default mode, the ACD3000 series interfaces with most B&W copiers and
printers. Choose the copier from the list that most closely matches your model
copier. This will adjust the prices and screens to reflect the newly selected
copier model. Specific Interface Instructions are included with each order and
better explain the interface to the mfp.
Changing the Copier Type
1. Enter Supervisor Pin –73784230
2. Press ENTER display will read “Service Mode”
3. Press ENTER display will read “Meters Menu”
4. Press FWD until display reads “Setup Menu”
5. Press ENTER to select the Setup Menu
6. Press FWD until display reads “Select Copier”
7. Press ENTER, display will read “Copier Default” (Or, current copier type)
8. Press ENTER and a flashing cursor will appear
9. Press FWD or BACK to change the copier type
10. Once display show your preferred Copier Type, press ENTER to save it
11. Press EXIT 2 times followed by EJECT to exit the Service Mode.

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Setting the Price per Copy
The ACD3000 series allows a wide array of pricing options based on the copier
or mfp connected as well as the ability to charge different prices based on the
type of currency source being used. To set the price for stored value card
systems addons, set the price for the appropriate price group.
Note: Magnetic cards can be programmed in up to 3 distinct groups. This
allows different customer groups to have different price points. The Cash
Customer menu will be the price that is displayed on the card reader screen.
The price per copy for magnetic cards is dependent the prices set for groups,
Group 1, Group 2, and Group 3.
You can adjust the cash price per copy by following the steps below:
1. Enter Supervisor Pin –73784230
2. Press ENTER display will read “Service Mode”
3. Press ENTER display will read “Meters Menu”
4. Press FWD until display reads “Price Menu”
5. Press ENTER, then display will read “Edit Prices Cash Customers”
6. Press FWD until display shows price group you want to edit.
7. Press ENTER, then display will read “Cash Customers Price 1 $0.10”,
or whatever Price Line 1 has been programmed for
8. Press ENTER to Edit Price 1 (cursor will appear on the display)
9. Using the keypad enter the new price per copy and press ENTER to
save
10. Press FWD to edit Price Line 2 and follow steps 6-8
Note: Price Lines 3 & 4 are “adders” to price lines 1 & 2 to account for
duplex or premium paper size. For a better understanding of the pricing
matrix, please review example shown below.
ACD3000 Price Menu
Price Label (Example)
Price 1
$0.10
B&W
Price 2
$0.50
Color
Price 3
$0.20
B&W Premium Paper
Price 4
$0.20
B&W Duplex
Price 5
$0.40
B&W Premium Paper Duplex
Price 6
$0.60
Color Premium Paper
Price 7
$1.00
Color Duplex
Price 8
$1.20
Color Premium Paper Duplex

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Setting the Minimum Vend
The ACD3000 series has a feature called the minimum vend. This is the
smallest amount that must be entered to enable the copier or mfp. By having
this setting independent from the price lines, the ACD3000 series can force a
patron to deposit enough money to cover all vend options on copiers that do not
give advanced signaling for color, duplex, and paper size options.
You can adjust the minimum vend by following the steps below:
1. Enter Supervisor Pin –73784230
2. Press ENTER display will read “Service Mode”
3. Press ENTER display will read “Meters Menu”
4. Press FWD until display reads “Price Menu”
5. Press ENTER, then display will read “Edit Prices Cash Customers”
6. Press FWD until display reads “Edit Prices Minimum Vend”
7. Press ENTER, then display will read “Minimum Vend Price $0.00”.
8. Press ENTER to Edit Price (cursor will appear on the display)
9. Using the keypad enter the new price and press ENTER to save.
10. Press EXIT 2 times followed by EJECT to exit the Service Mode.
Features
Membrane Switch/Overlay
The ACD3000 series features a membrane switch keypad built in to the
graphic overlay. This keypad provides access to all menus and options as
well as supervisor pin accounts and user pin accounts. There are several
different options and models available. The LCD is a 2 line, 16-character
display with a backlight allowing for multiple lines of text and instructions
to be displayed.
RS232 Serial Interface
With the addition of a RS232 serial interface, the ACD3000 series has expanded
areas of use and has eased the hassle of upgrades and service. This standard 9-
pin serial connector allows the ACD3000 to interface with software applications
as well as ACDI’s Bootloader program. The Bootloader program allows users
to reload the software on to the unit.

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Programming ACD3000 Series Vending System
Overview
The ACD300 Series Vending System provides numerous levels of
customization. By Pressing the top service button located on rear of unit and an
Active Supervisor Pin Number, the following features are programmable
within the Service Mode:
Amount of Time each welcome screen appears on the display
Text for all of the 12 welcome screens are editable on the display
Supervisor and User Pin Numbers (Default Supervisor Pin is
73784230)
Delay Settings
Assigning Supervisor and User PIN Numbers
Adjusting the Welcome Screens
Edit Text on the Display
You can adjust the text that is displayed on Screens 1 through Screens 12 by
following the steps below:
1. Enter Supervisor Pin –73784230
2. Press ENTER display will read “Service Mode”
3. Press ENTER display will read “Meters Menu”
4. Press FWD until display reads “Setup Menu”
5. Press ENTER, then screen will display “Cash Settings”
6. Press FWD until display reads “Edit Welcome Screens”
7. Press ENTER, then screen will display “Edit Screen 1”
8. Press FWD until display reads “Edit Screen 2” or the number of screen
desired to be edited.
9. Press ENTER, then screen will read “Edit Text”
10. Press ENTER, then screen will display “Color $0.50”
11. Press ENTER, then screen will display a line under the first character
on the screen “Color $0.50”
12. Pressing FWD, the character currently underlined will change to the
next valid character “Dolor $0.50”
13. Pressing BACK, the character currently underlined will change to the
prior valid character “Color $0.50”
14. Pressing 6 will switch the underlined cursor to the right
15. Pressing 4 will switch the underlined cursor to the left
16. Pressing 8 will move the underlined cursor down
17. Pressing 2 will move the underlined cursor up

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18. Pressing 0 will delete the underlined character.
19. Pressing 5 will clear the text from the whole screen.
20. Pressing FWD and BACK to edit the character.
21. Pressing 7 and 9 to edit the character from lower case to upper case.
22. Press ENTER to disable editing.
23. Press EXIT, then screen will display “Edit Text”
24. Press EXIT, then screen will display “Edit Screen 2”
25. Press FWD to edit other screens and follow steps 9-22
Note: Welcome Screens 1 thru 8 are automatically set to price
lines 1 thru 8 respectively. Therefore all but the lower right 7
characters are editable.
Edit Time Each Screen is Displayed
You can adjust the time that each welcome screen is displayed by following the
steps below:
1. Enter default Supervisor Pin –73784230
2. Press ENTER display will read “Service Mode”
3. Press ENTER display will read “Meters Menu”
4. Press FWD until display reads “Setup Menu”
5. Press ENTER, then screen will display “Cash Settings”
6. Press FWD until display reads “Edit Welcome Screens”
7. Press ENTER, then screen will display “Edit Screen 1”
8. Press ENTER, then screen will read “Edit Text”
9. Press FWD until the display reads “Edit Time”
10. Press ENTER, then screen will display “Time 2” (Default is 2 sec.)
11. Press ENTER, the cursor will blink
12. Pressing FWD will increase the value.
13. Pressing BACK will decrease the value.
14. Press ENTER to lock in value.
15. Press EXIT, then screen will display “Edit Time”
16. Press EXIT, then screen will display “Edit Screen 1”
17. Press FWD to edit Welcome Screen 2 and follow steps 8-16
Assigning Supervisor and User PIN Numbers
Pin Menu
100 User and 25 Supervisor PIN numbers are programmable within the
ACD3000 Series vending system. This feature provides multiple users’ access
to “Staff Copies” and gives control and accountability to the Owner by
recording the number of copies per User or Supervisor. Therefore, you have

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vending and account management all in one machine. To view PIN usage, refer
to the METERS MENU.
Adding User PIN Numbers
1. Enter Supervisor Pin –73784230
2. Press ENTER display will read “Service Mode”
3. Press ENTER display will read “Meters Menu”
4. Press FWD until display reads “PIN Menu”
5. Press ENTER, display will read “User PIN”
6. Press ENTER, display will read “Add User”
7. Press ENTER, display will read “Begin Entering PIN”
8. Enter up to 6-digit PIN that you want to add.
Note: Longer pin numbers are more secure.
9. Press ENTER, display quickly flashes “Adding PIN”, “PIN Added”
then defaults to “Begin Entering PIN”
10. Repeat steps 8 and 9 until all desired PINs are added.
11. Press EXIT, display will read “Add User”
12. Press EXIT 3 times followed by EJECT to exit the Service Mode.
Clearing User PIN Numbers
1. Enter Supervisor Pin –73784230
2. Press ENTER display will read “Service Mode”
3. Press ENTER display will read “Meters Menu”
4. Press FWD until display reads “PIN Menu”
5. Press ENTER, display will read “User PIN”
6. Press ENTER, display will read “Add User”
7. Press FWD until display reads “Clear PIN”
8. Press ENTER, display will read “Begin Entering PIN”
9. Enter up to 6-digit PIN that you want to delete and press ENTER
10. Display will read, “Are you sure?”
11. Press ENTER, display quickly flashes “Deleting PIN” and defaults to
“PIN Deleted”
12. Press EXIT, display will read “Clear PIN” and follow steps 7-10 to
delete additional PINs
13. Press EXIT 3 times followed by EJECT to exit the Service Mode .