Azkoyen t3 hopper User manual

AZKOYEN Medios de Pago, S.A TEL.: [phone]
Avda. San Silvestre, s/n Fax: [phone]
31350 Peralta (Navarra) Spain www.azkoyen.com
Technical Information:
T3 HOPPER

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CONTENTS INDEX
1INTRODUCTION 4
2 INSTALLATION AND STARTING UP 6
3 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS 11
3.1 ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATIC CONDITIONS 11
3.2 MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS 11
3.2.1 Dimensions 11
3.2.2 Weight 12
3.2.3 Range of coins 12
3.2.4 Capacity of coins 13
3.2.5 Locating the reloading and exit areas of the coins 14
3.2.6 Ergonomic for the user 14
3.3 ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS 16
3.3.1 Power supply and current 16
3.3.3 Pin out 19
3.4 ELECTRONIC CHARACTERISTICS 21
3.4.1 Control board. T3 Cctalk. 21
3.4.2 Control board. T3 parallel. 23
3.4.3 Detection of coin levels 24
3.4.4 Detection of exit of coins 24
3.4.5 Double count 25
3.4.6 Identification of coin 25
3.4.7 Current sensor 25
4HOW IT WORKS 26
4.2 PAYOUT OF COINS 26
4.3 SPEED OF EXTRACTION 26
4.4 DETECTION OF THE PRESENCE OF COINS 27
4.5 DETECTION OF LEVELS 27
4.6 SECURITY AND CONTROL DEVICES 27
5COMMUNICATION PROTOCOLS 30
5.1 CCTALK®SERIAL PROTOCOL 30
5.1.1 Cctalk Configuration address 30
5.1.2 Configuration of the coin type 31
5.2 PARALLEL PROTOCOL 31
5.2.1 Configuration of the working mode 31
5.2.2 Working modes 32
5.2.3 Indications of the status LEDs 33

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6SERVICE OPERATIONS 35
6.1 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 35
6.2 CLEANING OF THE OPTIC SENSOR ON THE COIN EXIT 37
6.3 MECHANICAL CONFIGURATION OF THE CHANGE RETURN RANGE 38
6.4 ADJUSTING THE MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM LEVELS IN THE HOPPER 42
7TOOLS 43
7.1 PROGRAMMING TOOLS. 43
7.1.1 HEUS user application 43
7.1.2 TL20 Tool 43
7.2 AZKOYEN SIMULATION TOOLS 44
7.2.1 Cctalk Manager 44
8 NORMS 46

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1 INTRODUCTION
The coin T3 hopper has been designed to meet the technical specifications for the payment of
coins that are required by the different applications of the automatic vending of services or
products. The principle characteristics on which its design is based are determined by the
following payout needs: high capacity, security of transaction, speed of the payment for
demanding sectors such as: parking, ticketing and change, among others.
The T3 hopper range is comprised of different models and configurations depending on the
capacity of the hopper, communication protocol and controlling one or two coins in the same
device. The different types of T3 hopper with details on their characteristics and modes of
working are covered in this technical manual.
We have worked closely with the manufacturers of equipment and the end users of these
systems on the design of the T3 hopper, end users like maintenance personnel, also studying
the main characteristics of the products available at present and taking into account their
shortcomings. On the developing this new hopper, we have been able to improve their
performance, as well as adding technical solutions for the optimisation of the capacity and
speed of payment so as to facilitate the integration in the systems within of the application.
ATTENTION: Read this technical manual carefully
before installing or carrying out any operation on the T3
hopper.
ATTENTION: There are moving mechanisms inside the
coin hopper that may cause personal injury. If
manipulating the T3 hopper, always make sure that it is
disconnected.

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With respect to the communication protocol used by the master, there are two models of T3
hopper:
•T3 parallel
•T3 Cctalk
With respect to the capacity of the storage of coins, there are two options:
•T3, single bowl
•T3 x 2, double capacity storage
The T3 hopper incorporates advanced coin detection systems and payment management,
which makes them one of the most secure hoppers in the market.

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2 INSTALLATION AND STARTING UP
For correct installation and starting up, the following points must be checked:
1) Be sure that the model of Hopper corresponds with the type of interface in the
machine or system, that is, if it works in parallel or with serial communication Cctalk
®. This information is available on the label of the hopper, as shown in figure 2.
Figure 1: label with the characteristics
2) Disconnect the machine or system from the mains power supply.
3) Check the position and the type of connector in the machine, to determine if the T3
hopper connecter should be fitted at the front or back. The position of the main
connector on the T3 may be changed with a simple operation.
4) Be sure the type of coin that is to be paid out from the hopper corresponds with the
configuration of the hopper. There are different track configurations for the
Model T3 HOPPER CCT/CM/EU
Reference 411xxxx-x
Interface CCTALK®
Connector Position STANDARD
Coinage Ø18- Ø26 (2c to 2€)
Program €
Date 04/09/09
ATTENTION: Is very important carry out the
installation of the T3 hopper with the machine
disconnected from the mains to avoid producing
any electrical damage.

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diameters and thicknesses of the coins. For the Euro currency there is one unique
configuration that covers the whole range of coins, except the one cent coin.
5) If the machine is fitted with a base plate for the hopper, place the hopper on the
base so that the gaps coincide with the tabs on the T3, then slide the hopper firmly
into the base until you hear the clips activate.
6) Although it is recommended to always use the base plate for correct fixture and
connection, in the case that the machine does not have one, use the fixtures in the
machine to install the hopper. Special care should be taken with the connector to
make the connections physically coincide.
7) If the T3 is a ccTalk®model, it will be necessary to configure the address of the
hopper within the system. For this, three different methods may be used to configure
the hopper addresses:
i. Hardware configuration, by means of the three addressing lines present at the
main connector. By default, the hopper is assigned inside the ccTalk bus with
the address number 3. When more than one hopper is used it is needed the
assignation of addresses for the rest of devices connecting one or more selection
lines to the positive connection +Vs.
Pinout ccTalk connector
Pin Function
1 0V (GND)
2 NC
3 NC
4 Sel. Adr.1 (LSB)
5 DATA (Cctalk)
6 NC
7 NC
8 Sel. Adr.2
9 +Vs (+24V)
10 NC
11 NC
12 Sel. Adr.3 ( MSB)

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Addresing by hardware connections at the main connector
●Conect to +Vs (24V, pin 9)
Tabla 3: connections for hardware address setup
ii. Dispswitch configuration, through the dipswitches located on the main board.
Figure 2: Details of the location of the circuit board
ccTalk address Sel. Adr.3 Sel.Adr.2 Sel.Adr.1
3
4 ●
5 ●
6 ●●
7 ●
8 ●●
9 ●●
10 ●●●

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Table 2: Configuration of the type of coin
iii. Address configuration by ccTalk commands Address Change [251] and
Address Random [250].
8) In T3 models using two coins, the coins combination must be configured as by the
Table 4.
Tabla 4: coins combinations for double coin models
9) In parallel models, configure the working mode by means of the dipswitches,
depending on the logic used: positive, negative or pulse mode.
10) If it is considered necessary, adjust the position of the coin level sensors to adapt to
the needs of the system. There are two holes for the empty detection sensors and
four for the full detection sensors (Figure 3).

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Figure 3: Position of the level sensors
11) Fill the hopper.
12) Before connecting the machine to the mains, carry out a visual inspection to
determine that there is no interference with either the entry or exit of the coins.
13) Switch on the mains power. The hopper will be ready to work. In the Parallel T3
hopper there is a status LED, in green, to indicate that there is no error that and it is
working normally.
Full sensors
Empty sensors

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3 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
3.1 ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATIC CONDITIONS
For reasons of safety, this equipment, once installed, should not be directly accessible to the
user, being situated at a minimum distance of 10 mm from any electrical part of the hopper and
any metal parts.
Inclination
It should not be over 3º inclination in any of its axes.
Range of temperatures
Working: 0 to + 60ºC
Storage: - 20 to + 60ºC
Humidity levels
Maximum 95% relative humidity without condensation
3.2 MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS
3.2.1 Dimensions
Figure 4: Dimensions
Table 3: Total dimensions
A (mm) B (mm) C (mm)
T3 226 ± 1 126.5 ± 1 285.5 ± 1
T3 x 2 226 ± 1 253 ± 1 285.5 ± 1

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3.2.2 Weight
Empty T3 hopper, single: 1,850 Kg
Empty T3 hopper, double: 1,950 Kg
3.2.3 Range of coins
The T3 will allow the payment of any type of coin within the following parameters:
Table 4: Range of coins
Range of coins
The total range of coins is covered with three mechanical configurations. The standard
configuration allows the payment of a very wide range of coins; within the Euro zone all the
coins except the 1 cent.
Moreover, there are two additional configurations that complete the total payout range, one for
coins of smaller diameters and another for coins of larger diameters.
For more information about of the different mechanical configurations, consult section 6.3
MECHANICAL CONFIGURATION FOR THE RANGE OF COINS.
Min. Max.
Diameter (mm) 16.25 32.5
Thickness (mm) 1.2 3.2
Diameter
(
mm
)
8 16.25 18 22 24 26 32,5
1,5
3,2
1,2
STANDARD Configuration
LARGE coin Configuration
SMALL coin Configuration
Thickness

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Configurations of the range of coins
Figure 5: Diagram of range of coins by CONFIGURATION
( * ) available soon
Range of coins for the Standard configuration M
Table 5: Range of coins, STANDARD CONFIGURATION M
3.2.4 Capacity of coins
The information below indicates the average capacity of coins depending on the configuration of
the hopper.
SINGLE BOWL DOUBLE BOWL
* example capacities for the 1 € coin
Table 6: Capacity of coins by configuration
Min. Max.
Diameter (mm) 18 26
Thickness (mm) 1.5 3.2
SINGLE BOWL DOUBLE BOWL
1.550 2.750
Diameter 24,00 - 32,50
Thi
c
kn
ess
1
,50
-
3,
2
0
( * ) XL
Diameter 18,00 - 26,00
Thickness 1
,
50 - 3
,
20
M
Diameter 16,25 - 22,00
Thi
c
kn
ess
1
,
2
0
-
3,
2
0
( * ) XS
GENERAL RANGE OF COINS
1c NO

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3.2.5 Locating the reloading and exit areas of the coins
Reloading area. The reloading area of the coins is the total surface area of the upper part of
the T3 hopper. This way, integrating the hopper within the machine is more flexible for the
location of the coin channels.
Exit of coins. For a better controlled exiting of the coins, the size of the payout window is
reduced. It has been designed so that the coins slide out horizontally and reach the exterior in a
stabilised way, facilitating the transport of the coin towards the refund slot on the machine.
Figure 6: Location of the entry and exit of coins
3.2.6 Ergonomic for the user
Extraction points. The T3 hopper is designed to facilitate the extraction of the unit from its
base plate. There are two windows near the location of the main connector on the front and
back part (depending on the configuration of the connector) to insert one’s fingers and pull on
the unit.
Figure 7: Front extraction point and usage
Points of transport. To facilitate the transport of the T3, there are different points by where the
Reloading area
Coin exit

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unit can be transported whether full or empty, or the transport of two units by one person, etc.
The following images show the points recommended for their transport, as well as some
recommendations of usage.
Figure 8: Transport points
Figure 9: Recommended transport methods
Reloading coins. To facilitate access to the hopper, in the operation of manual reloading and
also in the channelling of coins from the validator, there is a maximum surface area available for
reloading and filling. Except for the area occupied by the edges, all the upper part is open to
carry out to out these operations.
This optimised design of the hopper allows for an increase in the capacity by 30%.

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3.3 ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
3.3.1 Power supply and current
•T3 T3 Cctalk. V power supply.
MOTOR POWER SUPPLY
V nom. 24 VDC
V min. 19 VDC
V max. 26 VDC
Table 7: Voltage of power supply T3 Cctalk
•T3 PARALLEL. V power supply.
MOTOR POWER SUPPLY
V nom. 24 VDC
V min. 18 VDC
V max. 27 VDC
Table 8: Voltage of power supply of the Motor T3 PARALLEL
•T3 Cctalk and PARALLEL. Current.
CURRENT
Standby 0.10 A
Spinning without coins 0.30 A
Spinning with hopper full 0.70 A
Changing direction of spin 2.50 A
Table 7: Current of the T3

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3.3.2 Types of connectors
There are two options for the type of connector used:
1. AZKOYEN Molex 2x6 way connector
2. Cinch 12 way connector
The most common connector is of the type Cinch male. The complementary connector is
mounted on the base plate.
A new connector has been developed to facilitate the connection to the machine in those
applications where it used to be necessary to have soldered connections. This connector is a
Molex 2x6 way. This connection has as the advantage that the machine may be wired up with
2x6 way ribbon cable and therefore be connected directly to the base of the hopper without the
need of solder.
1. AZKOYEN Molex 2x6 way connector
The connection from the master to the T3 is made by means of a Molex 2x6 way female
connector located in the base plate of the hopper.
The hopper is connected to the base by means of a 2x6 way Plug & Play connector doted with
a mobile mechanism that means that it adapts to the connector of the position of the hopper
without damaging the connectors.
Figure 11: Base with Azkoyen connector and details of the front and back

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The connector that is recommended in the master, in the case of using the Azkoyen solution is
a Molex male 2x6 way connector size 2.54
Figure 12: Connectors Azkoyen
2. Cinch connector
Figure 10: Cinch connectors
Azkoyen connector in the base plate Connector recommended in the master
Type Molex 2x6 female size 2.54 Type Molex 2x6 male size 2.54
Connector Cinch MKII Female 12 way Connector Cinch MKII Male 12 way

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Figure 13: Dimensions of the Cinch connector
3.3.3 Pin out
Independently of the type of connector used, Cinch or Azkoyen, the number of pins and there
functions are remain the same.
T3 Cctalk
Table 10: Pin out T3 Cctalk
PIN FUNCTION
1 0V (GND)
2 NC
3 NC
4 Val. Address 1-LSB
5 DATA (Cctalk)
6 NC
7 NC
8 Val. Address 2
9 +Vs (+24V)
10 NC
11 NC
12 Val. Address 3 - MSB

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T3 Parallel
PIN FUNCTION
1 Pwr. Motor 0 volt.
2 Power supply Logic 0 volt.
3 uP Sensor Exit
4 IN1
5 Exit Security
6 Exit Sensor Full
7 Exit Sensor Empty
8 IN2
9 Pwr. Motor
10 Pwr. Logic
11 Exit Raw Sensor
12 IN3
Table 11: Pin out T3 parallel