Alberici AL 55 Series User manual

AL55/66 Technical manual Version 1.1
AL 55/66 COIN SELECTORS
Technical Manual
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AL55/66 Technical manual Version 1.1
Content
1. General description
2. Mechanical models
2.1 Model V standard
2.2 Model I in erted
2.3 Model K with front plate standard
2.4 Model with front plate short
3. Connections
4. Functional versions
4.1 Validators
4.1.1 Standard parallel
4.1.2 Parallel combinatorial(EVA standard)
4.1.3 Multi-impulse parallel
4.1.4 Parallel with Spanish protocol
4.2 Totalizers
4.2.1 Mode 1(ALBERICI AL03/05/06)
4.2.2 Mode 2(COMESTERO RM4/RM5)
4.2.3 Mode 3(MONEY CONTROLS SR3)
4.2.4 Mode 4(AZKOYEN)
4.2.5 On request mode 1(ALBERICI AL03/05/06)
4.2.6 On request mode 2(COMESTERO RM4/RM5)
4.3 Timers
4.3.1 Progressi e timer mode 1(ALBERICI AL03/05/06)
4.3.2 Progressi e timer mode 2(COMESTERO RM4/RM5)
4.3.3 Timer on request mode 1(ALBERICI AL03/05/06)
4.3.4 Timer on request mode 2(COMESTERO RM4/RM5)
4.4 Multi-price stepper
4.4.1 Multi-price stepper(6) mode 1(ALBERICI)
4.4.2 Dual-price stepper
4.4.3 Photo-copy mode
5. Additional functions
5.1 Power sa e mode
5.2 Self-programmable mode
5.3 Coin sorting
5.4 Displays
5.5 Rest management
5.6 Fraud inhibit
6. erial communication
6.1 Communication specifications
6.1.1 Baud rate
6.1.2 Voltage le el
6.1.3 Connection
6.2 Mesage structure
6.2.1 Address
6.2.2 Number of data byte
6.2.3 Command headers (Instructions)
6.2.4 Data
6.2.5 Checksum
6.3 Timing specification
6.3.1 Time beetwen two bytes
6.3.2 Time beetwen comand and replay
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6.3.3 Start-up time
6.4 Error handling
6.5 Command headers
6.5.1 Common command headers
6.5.2 Coin acceptor specific command headers
6.5.3 MDCES command headers
6.5.4 ALBERICI specific command
7. Diagnostic
8. ervice
9. Technical data
Changes
Ver. 1.1
Change in part 6.5.2. description of command 185 due to re ision of coin selector
software ersion 1.1.4 from 5.05.2007.
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1. General description
Electronic coin selector AL66 is member of third generation of ALBERICI coin selectors.
It is mechanically and electrically compatible with older generation of ALBERICI coin
selectors AL05 and 06. The compatibility with others 3 ½” coin selectors using 10 pole
IDC connectors is maintained as well. It is also possible to change power input polarity
to match with coin selectors AZKOYEN or MONEY CONTROLS mod 3.
Users can simply change coin selector function to fit in to arious applications, using our
free programming software. Change is made simply by selection one of the standard
functions described in this document or by creating his own function (“custom”) through
serial interface and terminal window.
There is also possibility for customers to order a special or personal function created by
factory experts. Coin selectors can be deli ered programmed or be reprogrammed by
customer with simple copy function.
The new coin selectors ha e ad anced measuring system with three pairs of magnetic
sensors and additional optical measurement of coin diameter.
The “heart” of coin selector is “Freescale”1 8 bit micro controller of new generation with
36 kB of FLASH memory and high immunity to electro magnetic disturbances
(“automoti e”).
The number of coin mo ement control sensors is increased to2.
Power sa ing mode is supported and has ad anced wake up possibility.
In some special ersion (for telephone cabinet) it is possible to switch off power supply
by applying control signal to one of external 10 pole connector pin.
Power consumption is further reduced in stand by and in power sa ing mode.
Power supply oltage is more flexible with respect to older generation and EMI
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resistance is impro ed.
Firmware up-grade is supported and time for complete up-grade is reduced to approx.
10 seconds.
New generation of coin selectors support safe transfer of data and safe authentication
with RSA (asymmetric algorithm with private and public key) crypt algorithms.
1 Ex Motorola
2 Number of control sensors pair could be 1, 2 or 3 in most ad anced and secure ersion
3 Electro Magnetic Interferences
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2. Mechanical models
Coin selectors AL55/66 are produced in four mechanical models:
- Standard V model
- In erted V model or I model
- Standard K model
- Short K model or model
2.1 tandard V model
This model is mechanically compatible with 3 ½" mechanical coin selectors.
Coin selector can fit in to a standard clip-in support of any producer.
Coin inlet is at the top of coin selector and outlet for accepted and rejected coins are at
the bottom side (see image 2.1). Acceptance lane is little longer than rejected coin path
therefore acceptance rate is reduced to 2 or maximum 3 coins per second.
Image 2.1 Coin path for V ersion
Accepted coins path has double turn and that make fishing fraud(coin on string) more
difficult.
In addition all V models ha e built in up to three mechanical protection mechanism to
pre ent return of accepted coins. There is a steel string cutter before acceptance gate,
coin non return mechanism before acceptance and after acceptance gate!
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2.2 Inverted model I
This model is ery similar to V model except for outlet of coins. Accepted coin and
rejected coin outlet are re ersed (see image 2.2).
Acceptance lane is shorter and acceptance rate is 3 to 4 coins per second. This ersion
is often used in parking machines.
Image 2.2 Coin path for I ersion
Accepted coins will drop straight through acceptance gate so only one non return
mechanism and steel string cutter can be used!
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2.3 Model K with standard front plate
This model is often used in “kiddy rides” and for that reason is named as K.
Coin selector is mounted on simple and cheep front plate mask and support that occupy
little space. Disad antage of that support is that coin selector is more exposed to
external conditions and fraud attempt. Coin inlet is from top side, outlet for accepted
coins is ertically on bottom side and outlet for rejected coins is horizontally through
front mask (see image 2.3).
U Acceptance lane is shorter and acceptance rate is 3 to 4 coins per second.
Image 2.3 Coin path for K ersion
Accepted coins will drop straight through acceptance gate so only one non return
mechanism and steel string cutter can be used!
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2.4 Model with short front plate
Is almost identical with K model but front plate mask is shorter and occupy less space.
Coin inlet is mo ed lower on back side (see image 2.4).
Exposure of sensiti e sensor part to external conditions and possible damage is higher
than on any other model.
Image 2.4 Coin path for S ersion
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3. Connections
Coin selectors are connected with peripheral de ices or host machine through se eral
connectors shown on image 3.1.
Standard power supply and interface connector is 10 poles IDC connector X1 presented
on image 3.2. There is totally 6 "open collector" outputs (pins 3,4,7,8 and ), one input
(pin 6), and one pin that has double function (pin5), and could be used as input or open
collector output. Two pins (pins 1 and 2) are power supply input pins. Standard polarity
is when plus is applied to pin 1 and pin 2 is common or “ground”.
On special request resistors input polarity could be re ersed to match the polarity of
Spanish coin selectors (Azkoyen or Money Controls mod 3).
Image 3.2 Interface connector X1
Four poles connector X3 is used for cctalk®4 serial communication with host machine.
Protocol is designed for "sla e" mode of communication and described in chapter 6 of
this document. Connection schematic of X3 is shown on image 6.1(chapter 6).
Six pole connector X2, is used for connection of different SPI display units or
decryption/encryption unit5. Coin selectors AL66 support se eral types of displays with
SPI or I²C bus communication protocol. User can select display with our programming
software or by ordering it. Currently supported types are:
- MC 14499 4 digit compatible with RM924S SECI or G-51.1092 NRI
- MC 14489 5 digit compatible with G-53.0747 NRI
- MAX 7219 6 digit AL066 ALBERICI
- M643 8 digit LCD
For SECI and NRI displays it is necessary to use cable adapter.
Connection schematic of X2 is shown on image 3.3.
4 Money Controls protocol details could be found on: http://www.cctalk.org
5 Additional SPI crypto MCU
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10 8 6 4 2
97 5 3 1
Pin nr. Description
1 Power GND
2 Power supply +8-26 VDC
3 Out 5 / Sorter coil B
4 Out 6 / Sorter coil A
5
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7 Out 1
8 Out 2
9 Out 3
10 Out 4 / Sorter coil C
Out 7(credit) / In 2
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4. Functional versions
ALBERICI coin selectors support the possibility to adjust coin selector to arious
applications. For user this gi es the great flexibility. With same type of coin selector
user can ha e uniform spare stock and reuse same coin selector in different machines.
This technical manual describes only basic functional ersions supported with
programming software. After ersion selection simply make one “click” and coin selector
function will be changed.
E ery function has additional options and data that could be selected or changed by
user6.
Experienced users can create they own “custom” functions, and our company will
pro ide all necessary support and help.
Basic functional ersions are:
- Validators
- Totalizers
- Timers
- Multi-price steppers
4.1 Validators
Validators are type of coin selectors that use output pins of interface connector to
transfer simple pulse as information about coin that has been detected. Mostly they use
parallel interface with host machine. Coin type is detected by pin number that has been
acti ated. I special case alidator could be serial and pass the information to host as
number of serial pulses according to accepted coin relati e alue.
The problem with serial transfer is time for transfer that in some cases could be
significant. That is the main reason why parallel alidators are in use.
Parallel alidators ha e se eral ersions:
- Standard parallel
- Parallel combinatorial (EVA standard)
- Multi-impulse parallel
- Parallel with Spanish protocol
4.1.1 tandard parallel
Standard parallel alidator is most commonly used. Most of coin selector producers
support that type of function.
Coin selectors with 10 pole connectors use 6 outputs to indicate coin type that has been
detected and accepted. One input called “inhibit” is used to block acceptance of all
coins. Some alidators ha e also one output as indication of return or “flight deck”
opened. After the acceptance of one programmed coin, corresponding output is
acti ated for a brief time period. Acti e le el is mostly “low” and period is typically 100
ms.
For coin selectors AL55/66 user can program time period from 5 to 1000 ms in steps of
5 ms. Using programming software all output timing will be set at same alues but
different timing period could be easily programmed for each output separately
(custom).
6 Credit price, bonus le el, bonus alue, time, etc.
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