American Changer PAYSTATION AC8000 Series User manual

“PAYSTATION”
SERIES AC8000/8001
OPERATIONS MANUAL
American Changer Corp. Parts & Service:[phone]
1400 NW 65TH Place Sales:[phone]
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309 Fax:[phone]
WEEKEND SERVICE PHONE:[phone]
Hours: Sat: 10AM to 2 PM Sun: 12PM to 2PM
Internet Address: www.americanchanger.com
Service Questions? [email protected]
Rev. P-1D-D04 Feb.‘04

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Specifications
Operating voltage 120 VAC +10/-15 %
Power consumpt.(controller only, add hoppers
and validator) 100w
Operating temperature 0 - 120 degrees
Fahrenheit
Interface to Hoppers 24vdc 2.5 amps max.
Interface to Validators 120vac 1.5 amps max.
Warranty
CoinCo MagPro52SA/MARS AE2602 Validator is
warranted for two years from date of purchase.
COVERED
•Defect in workmanship or material.
NOT COVERED
•Damage caused by physical abuse.
•Misapplication.
•Vandalism.
•End users attempt, on his own to repair
item.
•Cleaning maintenance.
Dispensing System and Logic Board
The Hopper(s), logic boards & All other cabinet
parts are warranted for one year from date of
purchase.
COVERED
•Defects caused by material or workmanship.
NOT COVERED
•Lightning, voltage spikes, and acts of
nature.
•Damage caused by physical abuse.
•Misapplication
•Vandalism
•End Users attempt, on his own to repair.
Information and the software revision supplied
with this manual are subject to change without
notice from American Changer.
It Is The End User’s Responsibility To
Follow All Cleaning Maintenance
Procedures, ESPECIALLY ON
RETURNED ADVANCED REPLACEMENT
ITEMS.
ANY RETURNED UNIT REQUIRING
ONLY A CLEANING WILL BE CHARGED
A FLAT RATE OF $65.00 PLUS
SHIPPING AND HANDLING.
A Return material authorization number
(RMA#) must be obtained before returning
a unit for repair. A copy of invoices must
accompany any and all warrantee work.
Table of Contents
Mounting the TokenStation 3
Uncrating & Setup 3
Testing 3
Power Supply / Relay Board 4
Fuse Definitions 4
Main Logic (Controller) Board 5
MK4 Hoppers Specifications 6
Wire Hook Ups to the TokenStation 6
Programming the TokenStation
Programming diagram 8-12
Enter the Program Mode (Pin #) 13
Using the Dump Mode 13
Setting CWC Protocols 14
Status Mode (TokenStation OK?) 15
Audit Mode (Audit Print Out) 16
Machine Info Printout 17
Remote Pager Error Codes 18
On Screen Error Codes 19
Data Log Information 20
Replacing Printer Paper 21
Functional Description 22
Out of Service Conditions 23
Condor Coin Mech Section
Programming 24
Testing 24
CoinCo Validator Section
Removing the Bill Box 26
5 error code Flash / Bill Jam 26
Setting the Bills Accepted 27
Clean the Validator 28
Salt Water Clean Up 28
6 or 7 Flash code errors 28
Belt Replacement 30
MARS Validator Section
Removing the Bill Box 32
3 error code Flash / Bill Jam 32
Setting the Bills Accepted 33
Clean the Validator 34
Error / Trouble Codes 35
Dip Switch Coupon Programming 35
Money Controls MK4 Hopper
Coin Box Removal / Installation 37-39
Exit Window / Coin Counting Optic 38
Hopper Logic Board Replacement 39
End Plate Removal (9 Screw Side) 39
Coin Belt / Track Plate Removal 39
Track Plate Assembly 40
Coin Belt / Track Plate Replacement 41
Gear Box Assembly 42
Motor Replacement 42
Parts Break Down
Money Controls MK4 Hopper 43
Cabinet Parts & Harnesses 44-46
CoinCo Bill Validator 47-49
Mars Bill Validator 50-53
Wiring Diagrams 55-56
Mars Service Centers 57-59
CoinCo Service Centers 60
Logic Board schematics available upon request
(Email only).
LISTED
COIN CHANGER
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UNCRATING AND SET-UP
Remove your Series AC8000/8001 PayStation
from the shipping box. Take the Hex handle out
of the envolope to open the door. (The lock
system is a screw-in type and therefor, must be
turned at least 10 times counter-clockwise until
it opens.) Inspect for any connectors or
components that may have been dislodged
during shipping. The lock and keys for your
PayStation will be inside the manila envelope
along with this manual. To install the lock,
insert each cylinder into the center of the round
holes. Turn the key counter-clockwise ¼ turn
and remove the keys.
TEST:
After permanently installing the PayStation, do a
functional test to verify that there is no shipping
damage to your new PayStation(s).
Connect power through the a conduit into the
PayStation. Fill the each coin hopper with at
least 100 coins. On the Power Supply / Relay
logic board turn the switch on the bottom left
corner “ON". (SEE FIG. 1) The rocker switch
has a “1” and “0” printed on it. When the “1” is
pressed “IN” the PayStation is “ON”. Make sure
the LCD display lights up, the green LED on the
top left of the power supply board comes ON. If
this happen occurs, you may continue hooking
up the other car wash relay wiring.
MOUNTING THE AC8000 / AC8001
On the bottom of the cabinet of the AC8000/1,
locate the 4-mounting holes predrilled into the
bottom of the unit (The other 4 holes are for
water drainage.). Using lag bolts, bolt down the
machine to prevent the machine from being
moved, shaken or tipped over.
REFUSAL TO MOUNT THE CHANGER OR NOT
USING ALL 4-MOUNTING HOLES MAY BE
DANGEROUS!!!
IF YOU ARE UNSURE IN ANY WAY IN
PROCEEDING WITH THE FOLLOWING
STEPS, PLEASE HIRE A LOCAL
PROFESSIONAL ELECTRICIAN TO MOUNT
YOUR PAYSTATION FOR YOU!
1. Disconnect any and all AC power going to
the PayStation.
2. Slide the hoppers out of the cabinet.
3. Choose a height to mount the PayStation.
Keep in mind that a SUV or a small car
needs to be able to see the display and
insert money into the bill validator. (We
recommend the bottom of the machine
should be 30” off the ground.) CAUTION:
THE PAYSTATION WEIGHS 150 POUNDS
DO NOT EXERT YOURSELF SO THAT YOU
MAY CAUSE AN INJURY.
4. Brick the PayStation base to the required
height or mount the stainless steel base, an
option we offer, permanently.
Note: There are 4 drain holes on the bottom
of the PayStation to help in water drainage.
YOU MUST mount the Paystation off the
concrete slab, about 1” to allow for water
to drain from out of the cabinet to the
ground below. If you are mounting this
machine to a base purchased from
American Changer then the holes are
already supplied in the base.
5. Let the electrician run the conduit, install the
new breaker, wire and help decide how the
wiring will enter the PayStation (from the
back or the bottom). This will affect the
mounting location.
6. Brick in the sides of the PayStation.
7. BEFORE DRILLING THE FOUR MARKED
HOLES ENSURE THAT THERE ARE NO
ELECTRICAL WIRES, TELEPHONE LINES,
GAS, OR WATER LINES BEHIND THE
WALL WHICH DISRUPTING MAY CAUSE
A LOSS OF LIFE OR PERSONAL INJURY!
8. Locate the 4 1/2” holes on the bottom or on
the back wall of the PayStation. Using
concrete anchor bolts, drill and bolt the
PayStation cabinet to the brick enclosure.
9. Verify that the machine is securely mounted.
10. Bolt a 2” thick cement top to the top of the
PayStation. This allows the enclosure to be
retrofitted to add the light kit later if so
desired.
11. We highly recommend HIRING a qualified
electrician to perform the following!
12. Secure the 3 electrical wires as follows:
A. Connect the AC hot line to Terminal
Block 1, Pin #1.
B. Connect the AC neutral line to Terminal
Block 1, Pin #5.
C. Connect the safety ground / earth
ground TO THE GROUND STUD OF THE
CABINET!
13. Refer Page 6 for the hook ups for the Car
Wash Controller input lines.
NOTE: The only way to get a duplicate set of
keys made is to save the silver tag that
comes between the keys. ______________.

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Fig 1 AC8061 POWER SUPPLY / RELAY BOARD
FUSES (See figure #1)
Fuse #1 & #2 - High voltage
fuses: These are the primary
transformer AC fuses. Use
replacement 2-1/2-amp fuses
ONLY!) REPLACING THIS FUSE
WITH ANYTHING OTHER THAN
A 2 ½ AMP “AS” MAY RESULT
IN A FIRE OR AN UNSAFE
WORKING CONDITION! (See
fig. 1 for location of main logic
board. Any direct short of the
Transform will cause this fuse to
blow. Replace
Fuses #3 & #4 - Low voltage
fuses: These are the secondary
transformers fuses (Fuse #3) for
the 5 – 28VDC section of the main
logic board and hoppers and the
validator 24VAC fuse (Fuse #4).
Replace this fuse with a 2-½-amp
fuse only. REPLACING THIS
FUSE WITH ANYTHING OTHER
THAN A 2 ½ AMP MAY RESULT
IN A FIRE OR AN UNSAFE
WORKING CONDITION!
ON/OFF
SWITCH
Fuse #1
Fuse #2
120VAC
Line
Input Wash Relay
&
PayStation
Output
Lines
Relay
Input
LED’s
Fuse #3
Power
Supply
OK LED
24VDC
Input
CAR
WASH OK
LED
120VAC for the
24VDC external
Power Supply
120VAC for
the Heater
120VAC for the
Marquee
Fuse #4
Jumper to
Main Logic
Board.
Car Wash
24vdc
input LED

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FIG 2 AC8060 MAIN LOGIC BOARD
Jumper to
Power supply
Board
Right hopper
connector
Bill acceptor
connector
Door Switch
connector Credit Card
connector
Left hopper
connector
Coin mech
connector
Fan Keypad Printer
connector
Display
connector
Phone
Line Port
Speaker
+24VDC
Printer
connector
RESET BUTTON
Volume

6
12 pin male
connector.
(located on
the opposite
Hopper
coin bin.
(Dump the
coins into
this hole.
1600 coins
max )
Coin counting
LED
Security LED.
(
all s
y
stems
12vdc Power
Coin counting
Moto
Money Controls Hopper MKIV
Three green LED indicators are fitted on the
hoppers and are visible in the section where
the coins exit the hoppers. From left to
right these are designated as follows:
1. Logic power supply on (12 & 24vdc
present).
2. Security optical obstruction indicator -.
Should be ”on” when unit is OK.
3. Output indicator, indicates coin passing
photo-sensor. This is the optical sensor
the coin will obstruct on its way out of
the hoppers. For normal operation LED
# 3 will be off until coins are dispensed.
Coin/Token Sizes
The hoppers will automatically adjust to
dispense coins/tokens in size from 20-30
mm in diameter and 1.25 - 3.5 mm in
thickness.
A nickel is approximately 21 mm; a quarter
is approximately 25mm. A Susan B.
Anthony is 28mm
WIRE HOOK UPS FOR THE PAYSTATION
Once the PayStation is installed, the next
step will be running the wires from the Car
Wash Controller (CWC) to the PayStation.
There are 2 Terminal Blocks (TB) located in
the manual package. Hook the 120VAC
wires to the 5-pin TB1 as follows:
1. Connect 120VAC HOT to Pin #1.
2. Connect Earth GROUND TO CABINET
ONLY!
3. Connect 120VAC NEUTRAL to pin #5.
NOTE: Skip pins #2 - #4.
THE EARTH/SAFETY GROUND
MUST BE HOOKED DIRECTLY TO
THE CABINET!
The next step is to hook up the relay wash
signals, Unitec protocol CWC return, &
24VDC from the CWC to the second, longer,
terminal block.
1. Connect the + (positive wire) least
expensive car wash relay wire to pin
#1 & ground to pin #2.
Note: Pins 2-4-6-8-10 Relay Commons are
shorted together.
2. Connect the + for the second highest
car wash relay wires to pin #3 & the
common to pin #4.
3. Connect the + for the third priced car
wash to pin #5 & common to pin #6.
4. Connect the highest price car wash +
wire to pin #7 & common to pin #8
Note: Relay #5 is used in the “Full” &
“Blinking” protocol modes as a way for the
CWC to monitor the PayStation. This relay
“Shorts” when the PayStation is out of
service.
MAKE SURE THE CAR WASH
CONTROLLER IS SET FOR THE CORRECT
PROTOCOL (To match the correct
protocols for your car wash controller, see
page ^.) Connect the + protocol wire to
pin #11 and the common (or -) to pin #12.
5. The PayStation needs +24VDC or
24VAC from the Car Wash Controller
in order to operate. The PayStation
monitors these lines to determine if
the CWC is powered up or down.
Connect the +24VDC line to pin #13
and the –24VDC to pin #14.
This concludes the wire hook section. Press
the terminal blocks into the connectors on
the Main logic board until they “snap”.

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PROGRAMMING THE PAYSTATION
Programming Flow Chart 8-12
Entering the Pin Number 13
Dump Mode 13
Setting CWC Protocols 14
Credit Card Options 14-15
CW-IO Options 15
Wash values, Names 15
Location Name 15
Stacking Mode 15
Set Time 15
Set “CANCEL BUTTON” Disable 15
Modem Answer 16
Hopper Coin Type 16
WASHBUCK Value Set 16
Test Mode 16
Display & Printer Test 16
Audit Definitions 17
Audit Print Definitions 17
Machine Info Print
Definitions 18

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PROGRAMMING FLOW CHART FOR THE PAYSTATION 1F-D04 SOFTWARE

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10

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12

Default Pin #
is 4-3-2-1.
ACCESSING THE PROGRAM MODE
Using the LCD display on the front of the
machine programs the PayStation. The
“Program” mode must be entered in order
to set car wash pricing, error time outs,
audit features using the printer,
troubleshooting features & dumping the
hoppers.
The first thing that must be done to enter
the program mode is entering the “Pin
Number”. To do this you must OPEN THE
DOOR TO THE PAYSTATION! The door
switch must be actuated in order to allow
the pin # screen to be accessed.
1. Open the PayStation door to at least a
45-degree angle.
2. Press right two car wash price select
keys simultaneously.
3. Enter the default numbers 4-3-2-1.
Changing the 4-digit pin number.
4. You may wish to have another pin #
besides the default. To change the Pin
# press the from the front screen:
A. #2 – Set Up
B. #4 - More Menus
C. #4 - More Menus
D. #2 – Pin #
Enter the new Pin # and hit enter then
repeat the second time to activate it.
Warning – Once the pin # IS CHANGED
American PayStation cannot restore
the old pin # without doing a “System
Reset”. A “System Reset” will cause a loss
of ALL SAVED AUDIT AND PRICING
DATA!
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION OF ALL
PROGRAMMING MODES
Programming will be described as it
appears on the screen from left to right
starting with the opening menu. ”#” plus a
number (I.e. #2-#2-#3) show which
buttons to press STARTING WITH THE
MAIN SCREEN that will navigate you to this
step. (*** Means that American Changer
also downloads this data once the credit
card functions are approved by a
processor.)
#1 - The Dump Mode:
This mode will cause the hopper(s) to run
continuously. While running the front
display will show the amount counted out of
each hopper and a total dispensed for audit
purposes. Press the “Stop” arrow to end the
dump mode. The dump mode does not
show up on the count for the printer
audit features for the end of the week
totals.
To get a total of the coins dumped, press
the “Print” key before exiting this mode.
#2 – The Set-up Mode
This mode is quite involved and will be
broken down by modes and sub modes.
#2-#1 – CC FUNC (Credit Card
Functions)
#2-#1-#1- ENABLE CREDIT CARDS
#2-#1-#1-#1 – AMERICANX (Accept
American Express) “YES” or “NO”? Default
is “NO”. To change, press the “YES” or
“NO” key on the number pad. ***
#2-#1-#1-#2 – DISCOVER (Accept
Discover) “YES” or “NO”? Default is “NO”.
To change, press the “YES” or “NO” key on
the number pad. ***
#2-#1-#2 – Failure Reset.NEVER PRESS
THIS BUTTON UNLESS A TECH FROM
American Changer AUTHORIZES YOU
TO DO SO!!!
#2-#1-#3 – Batch Times. This is the time
in “once a day batching” the modem will
call out and transfer the credit card
transactions to the processor. Time is set
on a 24-hour clock in hours (hh) and
minutes (mm). ***
Press these 2
select buttons
simultaneously
to bring up pin #
screen

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#2-#1-#4 - More Menus – Credit card
options are continued.
#2-#1-#4-#1 – Batch Limit – Highest
dollar amount allowed before batch time
where modem connects and downloads
Credit Card charges. Default is $899.
***
#2-#1-#4-#2 – Transact. Limit – Limits
credit card transactions per card to two per
day (midnight to midnight). “YES” or “NO”
Default is “YES”. To change, press the
“YES” or “NO” key on the number pad. ***
#2-#1-#4-#3 – Erase all CC Records Erase
credit card records in memory that have
been authorized, but not yet downloaded.
WARNING – PRESSING “YES” DELETES
ALL CHARGES NOT DOWNLOADED!
NEVER PRESS THIS KEY WITHOUT
PRINTING OUT CREDIT CARD CHARGES
IN MENU #4 - #3!
(End Credit Card Functions)
#2-#2 – CW-IO (PayStation Input /
Output set-up menus)
#2-#2-#1 - Protocols The PayStation has
3 CWC values that must be set in order for
the machine to function correctly.
#2-#2-#1-#1 - Washing – This value is the
longest that a wash cycle will run. If the
CWC’s “Busy” signal lasts longer then this
time interval the PayStation will place itself
out of order. The formula for the
“Washing” value is wash time = minutes X
60 X10. I.e. say the longest wash your car
wash has is 4 min. 30 sec. You wish the
timeout to occur at 5 min. Therefor, 5 min
= 5 X 60 X 10 = 3000. The Default
value is “0000”, or to ignore this
feature. ***
#2-#2-#1-#2 - WakeUp – This value is the
longest time the PayStation will wait for the
CWC to respond to a wash vend signal
before going out of order. Formula:
WakeUp time = seconds X 10. I.e. if you
want the PayStation to wait 3 seconds
before going out of order then, 3 X 10 =
30. The Default value is “0000”, or to
ignore this feature. ***
#2-#2-#1-#3 – Protocol Type – Depending
on the type of CWC system being used with
the Paystation will determine the type of
protocol to use. Examples of the major
manufacturers are listed with each protocol
to help set and make your set up smooth.
#2-#2-#1-#3-#1- FULL PROTOCOL – The
communication type uses the 24VDC “OK”
line on wires #13 & #14 to check the status
of CWC. Car Wash manufacturers using this
protocol are: D&S 5000, So. Pride
WindTracker, etc.
#2-#2-#1-#3-#2- BLINKING PROTOCOL –
The communication type uses the 24VDC
“BUSY” line on wires #11 & #12 to monitor
the status of CWC. It is important to set the
“Bad Blink” setting in order for this protocol
to function correctly. Car Wash
manufacturers using this protocol are:
#2-#2-#1-#3-#3- RESET PROTOCOL – The
communication type uses a special add on
logic relay board (ACC part # AC8062.2-
HM) to reverse the input logic coming in
from the CWC. The Paystation also uses
Relay #5 to route it’s own 24VDC to trick
itself into its own “Busy” signal. Car Wash
manufacturers using this protocol are:
Hamilton Conversions
(Some) Southern Pride’s
#2-#2-#1-#3-#4- BadBlink – This time is
the minimum time the car wash can be
busy. Any 24V signal on the busy line less
than the time set will be registered as a out
of service condition from the CWC. All
times are set to 1/10th of a second. I.e.
“0020” = 20/10ths of a second or 2
seconds. The Default value is “0000”, or
to ignore this feature. ***
#2-#2-#1-#4- MORE MENUS
#2-#2-#1-#3-#4-#1- Duration Disable –
Used in conjunction with Cancel button
disable. If a PayStation is disabled due to a
timeout of a car NOT driving in to start a
wash this timer will reset the machine after
either 15, 30 or 60 minutes has expired.
The owner also has the option to never
allow the machine to come back on with out
a hard reset. The Default value is
“NEVER”, or a switch reset. ***
#2-#2-#1-#3-#4-#2– OK Test – If the
distributor needs to test the unit before it is
installed with the car wash controller.
“Enable car wash OK Test?” “YES” or “NO”
“YES” turns on the test and the PayStation.
This should be used as a temporary
measure ONLY! The Default setting is
“NO”. ***

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#2-#2-#1-#3-#4-#3- Prompt Voice Drive-
in – This allow the owner to choose
between telling the customer via voice
prompt to drive in when the transaction is
completed or just say “Thank You”.
#2-#2 -#2 – Stacking – Enable stacking
of the car wash? (When the car wash is in
use, this enables you to take the next
customer’s payment before the first car is
finished washing?) “YES” or “NO” Default
is “YES”. To change, press the “YES” or
“NO” key on the number pad. ***
#2-#2-#3 – Wash & Location names +
Wash Values – Programming the
individual wash and location settings.
#2-#2-#3-#1-(#1, #2, #3, #4) – Name
your wash using NINE Letters. Once the
Alphabet appears use arrow numbers #2-
#3 to navigate the letter choices. #4 arrow
enters the character and the #1 erases the
last letter chosen. Note: In order to center
the name above each price use the “space”
key to center around the nine spaces. The
“space” letter is to the left of the capital
“A”. ***
#2-#2-#3-#2-#1 – Program the Location
Name - Using 40 total characters. Once the
Alphabet appears use arrow numbers #2-
#3 to navigate the letter choices. #4 arrow
enters the character and the #1 erases the
last letter chosen. Note: In order to center
the name above each price use the “space”
key to center around the 40 spaces. The
“space” letter is to the left of the capital
“A”. ***
#2-#2-#3-#3-(#1, #2, #3, #4) – Set the
values of each of four washes. Each wash
must be set in quarter increments (I.e. a
$4.00 wash = 16 quarters or “16”).
Minimum wash amount is 25 cents or “01”.
Maximum wash value is $24.75 or “99”.
The Default value is $10.00 or “40” for
all four washes. ***
#2-#2-#4 – Protocols – This controls the
enable/disable logic controlling the bill
validator and electronic coin mech. The
Defaults are “LOW” for the Bills and
“HIGH” for the Coins.
(End CW-IO Functions)
#2-#3 – TIME (Set and observe the
time of day)
#2-#3-#1 – Read Clock – This will show
you the time of day of the Paystation.
#2-#3-#2 – Set Clock – this will allow you
to set the year, month, day, hour, minute,
seconds of the Paystation in format:
yr,mm,dd,hr,mn,ss
use the number keys to the left of the
display to enter this information. Press the
“Enter” key when complete and to start the
clock with the new time. Time is set in
the 24-hour clock mode or military
time! ***
#2-#3-#3 – Set Cancel – Set the time of
day that the “CANCEL BUTTON” is disabled.
. Set the Start time of day the button is
disabled. Now set the time of day the
button will be re-enabled. Default value is
time 00:00 to 00:00. This means the
button is NOT DISABLED!***
#2-#3-#4 – Set Light – This option is to
set the “On” and “Off” time for the optional
light up header. Time is set in the 24-
hour clock mode or military time!
(End TIME Functions)
#2-#4 – MORE MENUS – Continued
setup options.
#2-#4-#1 – Ans. Rings – Set how many
rings on the incoming phone line before the
PayStation’s mode picks up.
The Default value is “3”. ONCE THE
PAYSTATION IS COMPLETELY
PROGRAMMED, WE RECOMMEND “0” TO
PREVENT TELEMARKETERS FROM
GRABBING THE PHONE LINE.
#2-#4-#2 – Demo Mode – This is for
show room floor displays only! It
enables the credit card reader without
a phone line and is equivalent to a
FREE VEND mode! The Default value is
“NO”!
#2-#4-#3 – FREEPLAY (WASHBUCK) &
Hopper Coin Type – This option sets up
the type of coins dispensed from you
hoppers, the value of your WASHBUCK, and
if you would like to accept multiple IDX
tokens (NOT WASHBUCKS) for a car wash.

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#2-#4-#3-#1 – Set value of LEFT hopper.
Set what coin you will vend from your left
hopper. Choices include; NONE or No coins
in the hopper, Quarters or quarter valued
tokens, and $1 coins or $1 valued tokens.
Default value is “$1 COINS”. ***
#2-#4-#3-#2 – Set value of RIGHT
hopper. Set what coin you will vend from
your left hopper. Choices include; NONE or
No coins in the hopper, Quarters or quarter
valued tokens, and $1 coins or $1 valued
tokens. Default value is “QUARTERS”.
***
#2-#4-#3-#3 – Set value of WASHBUCK.
(If applicable) Set the value in increments
of a quarter. I.e. If you WASHBUCK will be
valued at $1 then set the value at “04” or 4
quarters. Default value is “00”. ***
#2-#4-#3-#4 – Tokens Once? – This
allows the owner to accept the SAME VALUE
promotional tokens more than once. (Note:
This does NOT mean WASHBUCKS. We
cannot accept multiple WASHBUCKS at this
time.) Default value is “YES”. ***
#2-#4-#3-#4 – More Menus. Setup Cont.
#2-#4-#3-#4-#1 – Paging – Enable the
Pager function? “YES” or “NO”. American
Changer will set up the pager phone
number when the machine is setup for the
first time. You can turn the function on or
off locally from the menu. The Default
value is “ON”. ***
#2-#4-#3-#4-#2 – Pin Number – Change
the Pin Number of the machine from this
menu.
WARNING – Once the PIN NUMBER IS
CHANGED American Changer cannot
restore the old pin # without doing a
“System Reset”. A “System Reset” will
cause a loss of ALL SAVED AUDIT AND
PRICING DATA! P.S. Don’t lose your new
number :o)
#2-#4-#3-#4-#3 – Print Receipt? – This
gives the owner the ability to ALWAYS print
a receipt after a credit card transaction or
ask the customer a Yes/No prompt if he
would like one. The default setting is
“ALWAYS”
(End SETUP Functions)
#3 – The Test Mode - (PayStation Test
Options)
#3-#1 – Relay Test - This function tests
the relay board for faulty relays. By putting
the PayStation into this test you can
monitor that all relays are “clicking”, as
they should. This will also light the LED
associated with the relay. The LED lighting
IS NOT an indication that the relay is good.
(Relay board Part number AC8061.)
#3-#2 – I-O – This will test the
input/outputs present throughout the
machine.
#3-#2-#1 –Inputs – These are the inputs.
“I” are “shorts” or “on” or “+5-v”. the “0” is
“open” or “off” or “ground”.
#3-#2-#2 – Voltages – These are the
machine power supply voltages. They are
listed as follows:
V1 = (5-Volts) 4,900-5,150 is good.
V2 = (10-Volts) 9,000-11,000 is good.
V3 = (Unused)
V4 = (24-Volts) Power Supply –
24,000-25,000 is good
V5 = (24-Volts) Hoppers –
24,000 – 24,500 is good
V6 = (m amps) Left Hopper current 27-50
V7 = (m amps) Right Hopper current 27-50
V8 = Temp inside cabinet in CELSIUS!
(Double it and add 30 to get Fahrenheit.)
Heater comes on at 5-10 C.
#3-#2-#1 –Keypad – Tests all the buttons
of the keypad by showing them on the LCD
display. Does not include the “cancel”
button. Exiting the test tests this button.
#3-#2-#1 –Outputs – These are the
outputs. “I” are “shorts” or “on” or “+5-v”.
the “0” is “open” or “off” or “ground”.
#3-#3 – Display Test – This will illuminate
the front display. This test is helpful in
discovering any non-functioning display
lines or a display harness in case of failure.
#3-#4 – Printer Test – This test will verify
if the printer is functioning properly. Note:
Most printer problems occur when changing
out the paper due to improper feeding of
the new paper.
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#4 – Status - (PayStation Status of
Operations)
#4-#1 – Audit (PayStation Audit
Options)
#4-#1-#1 – Rest & Print – This function
will print all counters for the PayStation and
reset the resettable counts to zero. It
cannot reset the non-resettable counters.
The sequential number counter is
incremented by one.
#4-#1-#2 – Not Used
#4-#1-#3 – View – Show on the display
only basic accounting counters.
#4-#1-#4 – Print – Prints accounting totals
without resetting the counters.
#4-#2 – Variables (PayStation display
of watchdog parameters.)
#4-#3 – Print all CC Records (Prints all
Credit card charges remaining in
memory. This are only the charges not
yet downloaded to the bank.)
#4-#4 – Print Info (PayStation print
out of all parameters.)
On the AC8000 that does not have the
printer, the display will show the basic
accounting features. Total Bills Inserted,
Total washes, etc. Please copy down the
totals from the front display for your
records.
Audit Print Out
Car Wash ### - Audit
Date – year, mm, dd -Time – hr: mm: ss
Audit Sequence # #
Machine Number
Year, month, day, time and sequence number
of the report.
Total Money: $ #####. ##
Non-resettable count of total bills accepted by
the machine in its lifetime.
Total Bills: $ #####
Total Paper bills accepted - Resettable
Ones: $ #####
Total $1 bills accepted - Resettable
Fives: $ #####
Total $5 bills accepted – Resettable
Tens: $ #####
Total $10 bills accepted – Resettable
Twenties: $ #####
Total $20 bills accepted – Resettable
Fifties: $ #####
Total $50 bills accepted – Resettable
Hundreds: $ #####
Total $100 bills accepted – Resettable
Dollar Coins: $ #####
Total $1 coins accepted – Resettable
Quarters: $ #####
Total .25 accepted – Resettable
Tokens: $ #####
Total IDX Tokens accepted – Resettable
TokenNotes: $ #####
Total WASHBUCKS accepted - Resettable
CreditCards: $ ##, ###. ##
Total Credit Card sales – Resettable
Change-Hop-1: $ ##, ###. ##
Total change out LEFT Hopper – Resettable
Change-Hop-2: $ ##, ###. ##
Total change out RIGHT Hopper– Resettable
Washes-1: ####
Total LEFT wash button - Resettable
Washes-2: ####
Total 2ND wash button - Resettable
Washes-3: ####
Total 3RD wash button - Resettable
Washes-4: ####
Total RIGHT wash button - Resettable
Washes-Total: ####
Total ALL Washes – Resettable
Hopper #1: OK
Status of LEFT Hopper
Hopper #2: OK
Status of RIGHT Hopper
Validator: OK
Status of Bill Acceptor
Credit Card: OK
Status of CREDIT CARD Operations
Total Hop-1: $ ##, ###. ##
Lifetime dispensed LEFT Hopper-Non-Resettable
Total Hop-1: $ ##, ###. ##
Lifetime dispense RIGHT Hopper-Non-Resettable

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Machine ### - Information
Year-mm-dd – Time: hr: mm: ss
Hopper1 Type = #
Hopper2 Type = #
Type of coins dispensed from each hopper.
1=quarter, 4=$1 coin, 0=None
Selection #1 = $ ##. ##
Selection #2 = $ ##. ##
Selection #3 = $ ##. ##
Selection #4 = $ ##. ##
Cost of all 4 washes in dollars.
IDX #1 Value = ##
IDX #2 Value = ##
IDX #3 Value = ##
IDX #4 Value = ##
Value of each IDX Token used. Totals are in
quarter increments.
FreePl. Value = ##
Value of WASHBUCK coupon used. Total is in
quarter increments.
PhoneAuthPri = ##########
PhoneAuthSec= ##########
PhoneCaptPri = ##########
PhoneCaptSec= ##########
Phone numbers PayStation calls out to
Authorize and Charge Credit Cards.
PhoneOffice = Not Used
PhonePager = ##########
Phone number called when PayStation or Car
Wash Controller is down.
BIN = ######
Agent Bank = ######
Agent Chain = ######
Merchant # = ############
Store # = ####
Terminal # = ####
Merch Categ = ####
Merch City = XXXXXXXXXXX
Merch State = XX
ZipCode = #####
Country Cod = ###
CurrencyCd = ###
Merch Loc = 000001
Terminal V# = ########
TimeZoneDif = ###
These are your Credit card set up
functions. Underlined lines maybe
requested of Techs when you call in for a
card processing problem.
Batch Seq. # = ###
The current processing batch number.
Max twice CC = y or n
CC# limit 2 times in 24-hr period?
Accept Am-X = y or n
Discover = y or n
Machine accepts Amex/Discover Cards?
--Continued-—
--Continued—
Demo Mode = NO
Is machine in the Demo Mode?
PagerEnabled = y or n
Capture $ = ####
Set how much machine will batch out at
in dollars.
Dollar Now = ####
How much CC sales equal that have not
been batched yet today.
Sched. Capt. = hr: mm: ss
Time machine is set to do once a day
batching.
Ring Answer = #
How many rings the PayStation modem
will allow before picking up.
Audit Ptr Addr= XXXX
AuthDoneAddr= XXXX
CaptWorkAddr= XXXX
CaptDoneAddr= XXXX
Bill Validator = Low
Coin Acceptor = Hi
Reset Timer =No
Multiple Token= XX
CW Protocol XXXX
CW OK Test XXXXX
Cancel En/Dis XXXXXX XXXXXX
Time cancel button is turned on until off.
Max Blink Time .XX Sec
Max Busy Time .XX Sec
Max WakeupTime .XX Sec
Stacking Y or N
Is Paystation in the stacking mode.
Internal use only!
System Data Logger Information
See Page 15!
--End Machine Info Print Out—
(End Section 2 Programming)

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The first
two digits
come up
zero.
The next three
digits are the
machine numbers.
(Chosen by the
user during
configuration)
The last two
are the error
code with a
zero in front.
PayStation Remote Paging Features and Error Codes
The Paging option pages/calls the owner if the Pay Station detects a problem.
For the paging option to work, the PayStation must be configured remotely by
American Changer to load the pager number into the software.
The PayStation will page most numeric pagers. (A cell phone with caller ID can be used but
there is no error code transmitted, the only thing seen will be that the phone number the
PayStation is connected to called). If you are using a cell phone and see that the PayStation is
calling see Page 16.
Once the telephone number is configured in the Paystation, the paging function is operational.
It can be turned on and off via the setup menu
While the PayStation is paging, the display momentarily shows:
“Paging Service Center”
The following is a list of the codes that will be sent to the pager:
*00 * ID # of Machine * up to 4 error codes *
The 4 error codes are:
01 Hopper
02 Validator
03 Credit card/phone
04 Car wash
Example: A validator problem would usually display 00|333|02

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AC8001 ON SCREEN ERROR INDICATORS
When the PayStation is functioning with out any errors and is configured to accept credit
cards, the main screen appears as below. The “Push Arrows to Select Payment Method”
appears for approximately three seconds then disappears.
If three asterisks or stars alternately appear with the “Push Arrows to Select Payment Method”
it’s possible there is an error. (When running in a one hopper mode these are displayed. Also,
they will appear if a credit card fails to authorize when it is swiped, but once a successful
authorization occurs they disappear.
To determine if there is an error, go to 1. then 2.
1. PRESS ARROW TO SELECT CASH/TOKEN
2. PRESS ARROW TO SELECT ANY WASH
VALIDATOR | CREDIT CARD LEFT HOPPER | RIGHT HOPPER
ERROR CODES ARE INDICATED AS ABOVE ON THE DEPOSIT MONEY SCREEN
PAYSTATION
***
CREDIT CARD
CASH/TOKEN
PAYSTATION
Push Arrow to Select Payment Method
CREDIT CARD CASH/TOKEN
PAYSTATION
CREDIT CARD CASH/TOKEN
PAYSTATION
Push Arrow Below to Select Wash Type
$8.00 $7.00 $6.00 $5.00
Super Deluxe Plus Express
Please Deposit Money or Cancel
Wash Type Selected:
* * Super * *
Deposited: $ 0.00 More needed $7.00