American Changer AC2006 Setup guide

©2022 American Changer Corp. Manual CCTkn Series 03172022
American Changer®
AC2006, AC2007,
AC2207 & AC6007
Installation, Operation
and Service Manual
Changing the Industry℠
Installers & Service Technicians
Read and understand the instructions
detailed in this manual.
Owners & Operators
Keep this manual in a safe place to
provide to any service technicians
working on this machine.
American Changer Corp.
1400 N.W. 65th Place, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309
Tel [phone] • Fax [phone]
www.americanchanger.com www.hoffmanmint.com

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Table of Contents
Section 1 –Product Overview
1.1 –Machine Specifications…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
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1.2 –Warranty Information……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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1.3 –Machine Safety………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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Section 2 –Setup & Installation
2.1 –Setup……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
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2.2 –Mounting Instructions……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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2.3 –ADA Regulations…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
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Section 3 –Operational Overview
3.1 –Standard Component Description……………………………………………….…………………………………………
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3.1.1 –Coin Hopper……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
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3.1.2 –ACC Coin Hopper………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
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3.1.3 –Bill Validator……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
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3.1.4 –Pyramid Acceptors Apex Model………………………………………………………………………………………….
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3.1.5 –Crane Payment Innovations (CPI) AE 2600 Series……………………………………………………………….
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3.1.6 –Flex-2 Main Logic Board……………………………………………………………………………………………………..
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3.1.7 –I/O Board and External LCD Display……………………………………………………………………………………
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3.1.8 –12 Key Keypad……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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3.1.9 –VPOS Touch………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
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3.1.10 –Printer………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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3.2 –Optional Component Description………………………………………….………………………………………………
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3.2.1 –Remote Access Board…………………………………………………………………………………………………….…..
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3.2 –Functional Description………………………………………….………………………………………………………………
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3.3 –Out-of-Service Conditions & Error Codes………….……………………………………………………………………
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3.4 –Programming Menu Flex-2 Board…………………………………………………………………………………………
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3.5 –Remote Loading Software to the Flex-2 Board.………………………………………………………….……………
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3.6 –Webserver…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
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Section 4 –Maintenance
4.1 –Coin Hopper Maintenance……………………………………………………………………………………………………..
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4.1.2 –ACC Coin Hopper Maintenance…………………………………………………………………………………………..
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4.2 –Bill Validator Maintenance.……………………………………………………………………………………………………
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4.2.2 –Crane Payment Innovations (CPI) AE 2600 Series Maintenance……………………………………………
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4.2.3 –Talos CPI Maintenance……………………………..…………………………………………………………………………
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4.2.4 –Astro Systems GBA ST1-C Maintenance………………………………………………………………………………
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4.3 –Parts List………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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4.4 –Warranty Terms and Conditions……………………………………………………………………………………………
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©2022 American Changer Corp.
All rights reserved. No part of this work covered by
copyrights herein may be reproduced or copied in any
form or by means –graphic, electronic or mechanical,
including photocopying, recording, taping or information
storage and retrieval systems –without the written
permission of American Changer Corp.

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Section 1 –Product Overview
1.1 –Machine Specifications
Operating Voltage (selectable by switch on power
supply)
Set at 115VAC: 90 ~ 132VAC 4.0A
Set at 230VAC: 180 ~ 264VAC 6.0A
Power Consumption
10 Watts
Operating Temperature
41°F to 104°F / 5°C to 40°C
Interface to Coin Hopper
24VDC, 2.5 amps max
*Note: Specifications stated herein may vary without notice. Capacities are approximations and may
vary.
1.2 –Warranty Information
PLEASE REFERENCE SECTION 4.4 ON PAGES 47 AND 48 FOR AMERICAN CHANGER’S DETAILED LIMITED
WARRANTY AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES. SOME HIGHLIGHTS FROM SAID SECTION ARE:
Coin Hopper(s), Coin Acceptors and Logic Board
These items are warranted for one year from date of purchase.
Bill Validators
These are warranted for two years from the date of purchase.
COVERED
•Manufacturers’ defects in workmanship or materials
NOT COVERED
•Damage caused by shipping or physical abuse
•Misapplication
•Vandalism
•End users’ attempt, on their own, to repair components
•Cleaning and maintenance
•Power surges and lightning strikes
A Return Material Authorization number (RMA #) must be obtained from American Changer
Corporation before returning a unit for repair; warranty or otherwise. A copy of invoices must
accompany any and all warranty work.

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Section 1.3 –Machine Safety
Your safety and the safety of others are very important to
American Changer.
We have provided important safety messages in this manual and on your machine. Always read and
obey all safety messages.
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how reduce the risk of injury, and
tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.
This is a safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either “DANGER”,
“WARNING”, “CAUTION” or “NOTICE”.
These words mean:
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t immediately
follow instructions
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow
instructions
You can be injured if you don’t follow instructions
Distributors, retailers, operators, and/or service people are to ensure the following warning label is
properly affixed on the ACC products to which you/they are using and/or servicing in order to help
meet the applicable Proposition 65 requirements. For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Ensure this machine is level when installed. Failure to
follow these instructions may result in product damage.

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Important Safety Instructions
DANGER: To reduce the risks of severe injury
secure the machine to a stable structure.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock,
disconnect all electrical power to the machine
before servicing.
NOTICE: For indoor use only.
NOTICE: Ensure this machine is level when
installed
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
American Changer does not guarantee machines (products) or services to be 100% secure against criminal
attempts. All machines (products) and services are to be used in accordance with business best practices and the
owner’s or operator’s best judgement.
Installation, use, service and maintenance must be performed in accordance with applicable machine (product)
manuals provided by American Changer and comply with any and all pertinent laws or regulations.
Inspect your machine (product), at a minimum annually, by a qualified service technician.
Dimensions and weights are reasonably close estimates. Specifications in this manual can vary without notice.

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Section 2 –Setup & Installation
2.1 –Setup
NOTICE: THIS MODEL MACHINE IS FOR INDOOR USE ONLY.
Inspect for any connectors or components that may have been dislodged during shipping. The lock and keys for your
changer will be inside the manila envelope along with this manual and other pertinent information. To install the
lock, insert the cylinder into the hole in the middle of the T-handle and push until it stops. Turn the key until you
hear it “snap." Turn the key counterclockwise ¼ turn and remove the keys.
NOTE: The only way to get a duplicate set of keys made is to save the tag that comes with the keys. The ID #
begins with “AC” or “ACC” followed by digits.” If you purchased Medeco locks with your machine the ID will begin
with “7RA” followed by digits.”
CHECKING SHIPMENT: Be sure to check the shipment against the Bill of Lading for shortages. Also, check for
external damage to the packaging. Note any shortages and/or damage to the packaging on the Bill of Lading in
the presence of the carrier and ask the carrier to initial on the Bill of Lading accordingly. Immediately report any
shortages or damage to the packaging to the carrier and American Changer.
TEST: Before permanently installing the changer, do a functional test to verify that there is no shipping damage to
your new changer.
Plug the power cord into a dedicated, grounded 120VAC outlet. The machine is preset to accept $1, $5, $10, and
$20 and dispense 25¢coins (unless otherwise specified at the time of purchase).
Fill each of the coin hoppers with a minimum of 100 coins. On the Main Logic Board, turn the switch on the bottom
right corner “ON.” The rocker switch has an “I” and “O” printed on it. When the “I” is pressed down, the changer is
“ON.”
If the machine does not function properly please contact American Changer’s Technical Support Department at
[e-mail] or 1-888-741-9840.

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2.2 –Mounting Instructions
This machine must be installed in accordance with local codes. If you are unsure in any way what your
local codes are or unsure of anything in the following steps, please hire a licensed professional to
mount your machine.
1. Disconnect any and all AC power going to the machine. (Unplug AC line cord from the rear of the
machine.)
2. Note: You will need to verify with the building code enforcement to see if it is allowable to plug the
changer into a grounded outlet. If it is not, there must be 120VAC run through conduit or other
means to meet local codes to the changer. If it is not required, proceed to step #6.
3. Have a licensed electrician run the conduit, install the new breaker, wire and help decide how the
wiring will enter the changer (from the back or the bottom).
4. After the conduit has been installed, proceed with securing the machine to a stable structure.
5. Find an appropriate stable structure which to secure the machine to.
6. NOTICE: BEFORE SECURING ENSURE THE MACHINE IS LEVEL.

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7. : PROPERLY SECURE MACHINE (PRODUCT) TO THE FLOOR SO THE MACHINE
(PRODUCT) CANNOT BE MOVED OR TIPPED. USE STRUCTURAL SOUND FASTENERS THAT CAN BE
PROPERLY TIGHTENED AND SECURE THE MACHINE (PRODUCT) THROUGH EACH OF THE HOLES IN
THE BASE OF THE MACHINE (PRODUCT) TO THE APPLICABLE SURFACE TO WHICH IT IS BEING
SECURED.
8. Use the four holes located in the back, bottom, or sides of the cabinet to secure the machine to a
stable structure.
9. Verify that the machine is properly secured to the stable structure.
10. Connect your AC line to the outlet. If conduit was run wire it to the power supply located in the
machine.
a. Do not use an extension cord unless allowed by the building electrical code.
b. Installation is completed. Proceed to the “Programming the Changer” section.
The proper performance of your American Changer machine is directly related to the quality of the power it is
supplied. AC power fluctuations, including blackouts, brownouts, over voltages, sags, surges, and spikes may cause
the machine to miss pay. To ensure the most trouble-free operation, we strongly recommend plugging all of our
machines into a DEDICATED AC outlet (this means there are no other machines on location plugged into the same
AC line). A simple way to check if this is true is to turn off the breaker associated with our machine at the breaker
box. No other equipment on location should lose power.
Additionally, if your unit is located in an area prone to lightning storms or other sources of frequent power
disturbances, we also strongly recommend using an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). If power is lost during a
payout to a customer, a UPS will allow your machines to complete the transaction that would otherwise not be
completed. In some cases, a UPS may also correct long-term under and/or over voltages on the AC line by
converting to the proper line voltage before the power reaches the machine.
Every American Changer machine has a surge suppressor built into the main logic board. This helps eliminate
power related noise problems, but it will not protect from substantial voltage spikes or nearby lightning strikes. If
this is a concern for your area, we recommend purchasing a commercial grade UPS with integrated surge
protection. NOTE: A POWER STRIP IS NOT A SURGE PROTECTOR.

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2.3 –ADA Regulations
The American Disabilities Act requires unobstructed access to equipment. Bill insertion and coin removal
are to be no lower than 15 inches and no higher than 48 inches from the floor. This requirement must
be met whether a changer is installed on a base, on a table, or in the wall. NOTE: This drawing is not to
scale.
FLOOR
Wall
Bill Changer
Bottom of Cabinet
Max 21 inches
Bill Acceptor and
Coin Removal
ADA Min 15”
ADA Max 48”

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Section 3 –Operational Overview
3.1 –Standard Component Description
3.1.1 Coin Hopper
The hopper uses the ccTalk communication protocol. It can dispense coins or tokens ranging in size from
21mm to 30mm in diameter and 1.25mm to 3.30mm in thickness. An option is available to dispense
smaller coins. The pay-out rate is approximately 4 coins per second.
Electrical Interface
Environmental Conditions
Voltage: Nominal
24 VDC
Operating Temperature
0° to 60°C or 32° to 140°F
Minimum
18 VDC
Storage Temperature
-20° to 60°C or -4° to 140°F
Maximum
26 VDC
Current (typical):
Idle
40 mA
Empty
0.2 A
Full
0.7 A
Surge
2.5 A
Put coins into this opening
Coin Counting Optic
Motor
12-Pin female connector
(located in rear of hopper)
Figure 1

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3.1.2 ACC Coin Hopper
The hopper uses the ccTalk communication protocol. It can dispense coins or tokens ranging in size from
21mm to 30mm in diameter and 1.25mm to 3.30mm in thickness. An option is available to dispense
smaller coins.
Rear View
Front View
3.1.3 Bill Validator
This model machine may have been sold without a bill validator. It is intended to work with a 24VDC bill
validator using the MDB protocol.
6-Pin (MDB) Connector Pinout:
Pin #1 - +24VDC Power
Pin #2 - DC Power return
Pin #3 - Not Used
Pin #4 - Master Receive
Pin #5 - Master Transmit
Pin #6 - Communications Common
6-Pin (MDB)
4
1
6
3
Figure 2
Put coins into this opening
Put coins into this opening
Motor
Motor
10-Pin female
connector
Coin Counting
Optic

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3.1.4 Pyramid Acceptors Apex Model
Depending on model machine, there are three types of bezel we carry.
Standard “0” Bezel
VFM Bezel

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3.1.5 Crane Payment Innovations (CPI) AE 2600 Series
Depending on model machine, there are three types of bezel we carry.
Compact Bezel
VFM Bezel

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CPI T702-U5MUS Talos
Depending on model machine, there are three types of bezel we carry.
Compact Bezel
VFM Bezel

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3.1.6 Flex-2 Main Logic Board
NOTE: The Harness connector wires face outward when connected to the board. See picture below.
I/O Board
24VDC Power
Input
Select Switch for
accessing the
programming
menu
SD Card
On/Off
Switch
Nayax
Credit Card
System
Hopper 1
Hopper 2
Printer
Bill
Validator
The Remote
Access Board
connects here.

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3.1.7 I/O Board and External LCD Display
The I/O board allows the main board to interface with the LCD display and displays the packages to the
customer. The LCD display is located behind the I/O board pictured below.
3.1.8 12 Key Keypad
This model machines uses a 12-key keypad for entering information into the programming menu. It is
mounted on the front of the machine.
Flex I/O to Flex-2
Main Logic Board
Harness
Flex I/O to
Internal 12 Key
Keypad
Flex I/O to 4
Arrow Selection
Overlay

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3.1.9 VPOS Touch
Front View
Back side
Sim Card must be installed with Gold Chip facing the inside of the device with cut corner facing up.

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Environment Guidelines
•Do not use in locations when you have a risk of burnout or direct, intensesunlight.
•Do not expose the product to corrosive gas/liquids of any type.
•Deploy in non-condensing conditions.
VPOS Touch Additional features:
•The VPOS Touch has no battery and receives power via its connection to the machine.
•Strong shock or vibrations to the device may cause failure.
Dimensions
Installation Environment
Physical Dimensions
Operating Temperature
-20° to 55°C or -4° to 131°F
Height
105 mm / 4.1 in
Storage Temperature
-30° to 85°C or -22° to 181°F
Width
84.7 mm / 3.3 in
Humidity
25% to 95% (non-condensing)
Depth
45.3 mm / 1.78 in
Weight
230 g / 8.1 oz