Coinco Guardian 6000 Installation and operating instructions

Operation & Service Manual

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SECTION 1: GENERAL INFORMATION
Introduction 4
Document Icons 4
Naming Convention 5
Dimensions & Specifications 6
Dimensional Drawing 7
SECTION 2: INSTALLATION & SETUP
Unpacking/Installing the Changer 8
Loading Coins 10
Dispensing Coins 11
Setting Float 12
SECTION 3: GENERAL CHANGER OPERA-
TION
Steady State User Display 13
General Changer Operation 13
Menu Navigation 15
Menu Structure 15
SECTION 4: TYPICAL USAGE
Parring the Guardian 17
Setting Float 19
Enabling/Disabling Overfill Paydown 19
Float Paydown 19
Audit Reporting 20
Changing the Payout Coin Tube
Configuration 21
Cassette Configuration 24
Eliminating a Slug 25
Adding a Token 26
Deleting a Token 26
Token Change Value 27
Token Change Routing 27
Optimal Float Recomendations 28
Service Recomendations 28
SECTION 5: ADVANCED CONFIGURATION
Password 29
Changing the Password 29
Password Protection Levels 30
Coin Enable 31
Coin Security Level 31
Dual Currency 32
Change Management 33
Language 34
Clear Historical Audit 34
Factory Reset 34
Disable/Enable Audible Feedback 35
TABLE OF CONTENTS
MDB Level 35
SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE
Routine Maintenance 36
Disassembly 36
SECTION 7: TROUBLESHOOTING
Autotest 41
Warning Messages 42
Troubleshooting Matrix 43
SECTION 8: PARTS LIST
Guardian 6000™ Housing & Payout Cassette
Release Latch Assembly 44
Guardian 6000™ Chassis 45
Guardian 6000™ Payout Assembly 46
Guardian 6000™Payout Cassette Assembly 47
Guardian 6000™ Acceptor Assembly
Front View 48
Guardian 6000 ™ Acceptor Assembly
Back View 49
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SECTION 1: GENERAL INFORMATION
Introduction
This manual contains information on installing,
operating and maintaining a Coinco Guardian
6000™ model coin changer. This manual is
intended for owners, route operators and
shop-level technicians as a primary source of
information. Taking time to read this manual and
become familiar with the information will help you
obtain the best performance from your Coinco
Guardian coin changer.
Icons
The following icons will guide you throughout the
manual. Each icon highlights an area you may
want to pay closer attention to.
Indicates a checklist type of process that
you can readily “check” as you proceed to
the next step.
Indicates a warning that you should ad-
here to. It is often accompanied by the
words “DO NOT…”
STOP Indicates that this is a good time to
pause, step back, and verify that every-
thing is correct before proceeding further.
Indicates frequently asked questions with
their corresponding answers.
Indicates a helpful hint or shortcut to sim-
plify the task.
Product Overview and Features
The Guardian 6000™ changer incorporates a
wide range of benefits, including:
• Six self-replenishing coin tubes with cash
accountability.
• Swing-out, illuminated payout cassette.
• Built-in self diagnostics.
• MDB (Multi-Drop Bus) interface (optional
MDB to USB converter available).
• Field tuning for tokens & slug elimination.
• Interchangeable coin tubes enable simple
payout re-configuration.
• Full support of Guardian features and
upgrades using the Coinco FP-5 Field
Programmer
For Your Records
A label indicating the changer’s model number
and serial number can be found on the side of
the Guardian coin changer. Refer to the model
number and serial number whenever you call
your Coinco Service Center for information or
service. The first four digits of the changer serial
number indicate when the unit was built, which is
also the beginning of the warranty period:
• First two digits: indicate the week of
manufacture.
• Third and fourth digit: indicate the year.
For example, serial number 1507000123 in-
dicates the unit was manufactured in the 15th
week of 2007.
iIndicates a possible issue dependent on
the application and provides direction on
how to correct the problem should it
occur.

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Models
G6XUS-BB: Guardian 6000 six tube changer,
MDB protocol, “BB” payout configuration (2
nickels,1 dime, 3 quarter tubes), for US market.
G6XCA-BF: Guardian 6000 six tube changer,
MDB protocol, “BF” payout configuration (1
nickel, 2 quarters, two $2 coin tubes, one $1
coin tube), for Canadian market.
SECTION 1: GENERAL INFORMATION
Guardian 6000
Guardian 6000 Naming Naming
Convention
Convention
G6 X XX-XX
Protocol
X = MDB
A = Protocol A
Payout Configuration
Country Code
US = United States
CA = Canada
Additional countries available.
™
™
ABCDEF
BB
US 25¢ 10¢ 5¢ 5¢ 25¢ 25¢
BD
US / Canada $1 $1 25¢ 5¢ 10¢ 25¢
BE
Canada $2 $1 25¢ 5¢ 25¢ 25¢
BF
Canada $2 $2 $1 5¢ 25¢ 25¢
Please contact your Coinco Sales Rep for additional configurations.
Cassette
ID Countr
y
Coin Denomination B
y
Tube Position
ABCDEF
BB US 25
¢
10
¢
5
¢
5
¢
25
¢
25
¢
DD US 25
¢
10
¢
5
¢
5
¢
5
¢
5
¢
BD US / Canada $1 $1 25
¢
5
¢
10
¢
25
¢
BE Canada $2 $1 25
¢
5
¢
25
¢
25
¢
BF Canada $2 $2 $1 5
¢
25
¢
25
¢
DE Canada $1 5¢ 25¢ 25¢ 25¢ 25¢
Guardian 6000™ Standard Cassettes
Cassette
ID Countr
y
Coin Denomination B
y
Tube Position
Please contact your Coinco Sales Rep about customization of
standard cassettes or see www.coinco.com

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Dimensions and Specifications
Power Requirements:
20 to 42V DC
0.15 Amp average standby
0.6 Amp average operating
1.8 Amp max operating
Operating Temperature
0°F to 150°F
-18°C to 65°C
Storage Temperature
-22°F to 160°F
-30°C to 72°C
Relative Humidity
20% to 95% non-condensing
Operating Attitude
Vertical ±3°
Shipping Weight in Carton
Approximately 5 lbs. or 2.267 kilograms
SECTION 1: GENERAL INFORMATION
MDB Coin Changer Plug
G6X
Connect Pin-out:
Line 1 34 VDC
Line 2 DC Power Return
Line 3 N/C
Line 4 Master Receive
Line 5 Master Transmit
Line 6 Communications Common
Controller/Vendor Interface
Figure 1

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SECTION 1: GENERAL INFORMATION
Dimensional Drawing
inches (mm)
Figure 2
2.690
(68.33) 1.538
(39.07)
2.390
(60.70)
3X O .211
(5.37)
3X .250
(6.35)
3X O .500
(12.70)
4.490
(114.05)
13.200
(335.28)
5.367
(136.32)
2.249
(57.13)
.600
(15.24)
3.032
(77.01)
.487
(12.38)
.767
(19.49)
14.000
(355.60)
1.300
(33.02)
.921
(23.39)
.473
(12.00) 3.052
(77.52)
1.320
(33.53) 1.450
(36.83)
.238
(6.05) .320
(8.13)
CASH BOX
CHUTE AREA
COIN PAYOUT AREA
AND
COIN RETURN AREA
3.170
(80.51)
5.467
(138.86)
2.569
(65.25)
2.410
(61.22)
5.557
(141.15)
1.003
(25.47)
3.150
(80.01)
7.755
(196.97)

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SECTION 2: INSTALLATION & SETUP
Unpacking / Installing the Changer
After removing the coin changer from the ship-
ping carton, inspect it for possible damage. If
the unit is damaged, notify the shipping company
immediately. The consignee (person or company
receiving the unit) can file a claim against the
carrier for shipping damage. We recommend
you keep the original carton and packaging ma-
terials to reuse if you need to transport or ship
the coin changer in the future.
If the coin changer is being stored or used as a
spare, always keep it in its shipping carton when
not in use. This will keep it clean and offer the
best protection for the unit.
Installing the Changer
1. Remove power from the vending machine.
DO NOT connect the changer harness
to the vending machine with power
connected.
2. Remove the acceptor from the changer
housing by pressing the acceptor latch
(see Figure 4) on the front of the acceptor
and pull the escrow lever towards you,
away from changer housing.
3. Disconnect the acceptor’s ribbon cable
from the changer housing (see Figure 5).
Lift the acceptor slightly to free the lower
acceptor studs from the changer housing.
Place the acceptor in a clean, dry area.
4. Set the three mounting holes in the back
of the changer housing over the mounting
screws in the vending machine (see
Figure 6). Tighten securely by hand.
5. Re-install the acceptor by inserting the
lower acceptor studs into the changer
housing. Plug the acceptor ribbon
cable into the changer housing. Press the
top of the acceptor into the changer
housing until the acceptor latch engages
the changer housing.
6. Verify the vendor’s coin return
mechanism is adjusted so that the
Acceptor gate is fully closed. There
should be a small gap between the coin
return mechanism and the changer
escrow lever.
Figure 4
Escrow Lever
Acceptor
Release
Latch
LCD Display
User
Interface
Keypad
External
Data Port
Graduated
Tube Scales
IRDA Link
Coin
Denomination
Markings
Changer Components
Changer Components
Payout
Cassette
Release Latch
Sorting Door
Latch
Swing-out
Payout
Cassette
Access
Escrow Lever
Acceptor
Release Latch
Acceptor Gate
Sorting Door
Acceptor
Docking
Cradle
Figure 3

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Figure 5
7. Plug the changer harness into the vending
machine.
Verify steps 1 to 7 are completed
correctly.
8. Apply power to the vending machine.
9. The changer will power up, perform an
auto-test of all systems, then the
display will begin cycling in steady
state mode. See Figure 7 .
STOP
SECTION 2: INSTALLATION & SETUP
Figure 6
Steady State Mode
Power Up Sequence
Power Up Sequence
Typical User Display Messaging
• Shows current versions of
software and hardware.
• Performs self-diagnostics of
systems. If there are errors,
recommendations are given.
• Self-diagnostics completed
& all systems functional.
• Current tube configuration.
Note: Some Guardian models may show different messaging.
SW: v1.1 v1.1
HW: v1 MDB
Checking
Diagnostics
Diagnostics OK
D05¢ E25¢ F25¢
A25¢ B10¢ C05¢
Status: OK
Tubes = $29.15
Add $4.85
Float = $34.00
LoopLoop
Guardian 6000
Status: OK
Tubes = $29.15
Float Disabled
LoopLoop
• Intro screen.
See Figure 16 for details on Steady State Mode messages.
Float Mode Off Float Mode On
Figure 7

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Loading Coins
See Figure 10 for coin capacities.
• To Load Front Tubes Only: Tubes
A,B, and C can be hand loaded
without opening the cassette. By
pushing the Sorting Door Latch to
the left and swinging open the
Sorting Door (See Figure 12), you
can load coins directly in tubes A,
B, and C.
SECTION 2: INSTALLATION & SETUP
NOTES:
• Make sure all coins lay flat and fill each coin
tube to be used with at least 5 coins.
• For the most reliable operation, do not load
coin tubes above the 100% level marking.
• If not using all 6 tubes, leave all tubes in-
stalled and make sure to disable coin rout-
ing and coin level sensing for unused tubes.
Use MENU/SETUP/CASSETTE/CUSTOM and
set unused tubes to “---”.
Figure 8
Figure 9
Payout
Cassette
Release
Latch
10. Load coins into the changer the tubes
using one of the following 3 options:
• Using Swing Out Payout Cas-
sette:
Rotate the Payout Cassette
Release Latch downward to open
the coin Payout Cassette (See
Figure 8). Pivot the Payout
Cassette out of the changer
housing to access the coin
tubes (See Figure 9). Once
the latch has been depressed,
the Payout Cassette must be at
least partially opened before
it can be closed and reset properly.
Fill the six coin tubes to the desired
levels with the appropriate coins.
Refer to the individual labels at the
top of the tube to determine which
coin denominations go in
each tube.
•By Removing Cassette: The
cassette can also be lifted out of
the changer for loading coins.
Open the Payout Cassette and
swing it out, then lift the Payout
Cassette straight up to remove it
(See Figure 11). Load coins as de-
scribed above. Reinstall the
Payout Cassette by first positioning
it on the lower pin, then align the
upper pin and lower the cassette

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Dispensing Coins
Verify proper payout operation
SECTION 2: INSTALLATION & SETUP
Does the changer pay out all coins from
tubes or leave hidden coins? How are
hidden coins reported?
As is typical with most changers, the
Guardian leaves some hidden coins
per tube (typically 5 per tube) to ensure in
coming coins will always stack properly.
These coins can be paid out in a manual pay
out mode. Hidden coins are not reported on
MDB and are not available for change
making. They are included in audit
information and are used in all tube
scanning and float/par calculations.
Figure 11
Figure 12
Sorting
Door
Latch
MAIN MENU
Audit
Inventory Buttons
(Letters): For coin
tube or password
actions.
CANCEL: Exit out
of operation, or go
up one menu level.
Up Arrow: Scroll
up in current menu.
Down Arrow:
Scroll down in
current menu.
Down Arrow:
Scroll down in
current menu.
ENTER: Select current
item or accept/close
operation.
Right Arrow: Move across
screen or selects current item.
Left Arrow: Go back
one menu level.
Up/Down Arrows: Shows
options are available
above & below “Audit”.
Upper Level Menu:
Current Menu: Lower
case for this menu.
▲
▼
Figure 14
11. Pay out at least two coins from each
tube to ensure proper operation. Press
each coin tube Inventory Button (See
Figure 13) to dispense coins.
Basic keypad navigation is shown in Figure 14
and a coin payout mode summary in Figure 13.
12. Drop a variety of coins into the
changer to ensure proper operation.
Normal Mode Keystrokes
Payout one or more
coins from a tube
Hold down alpha key until
desired coins are paid out.
Auto Paydown Mode Keystrokes
Payout ALL coins in a
tube
Hold down alpha key until at
least 4 coins are dispensed.
Pause / Resume
Coin Pa
y
out
Press Escrow Lever.
Stop Coin Payout
Press any key.
Manual Payout
Note: The last several coins in a tube can be paid out with
individual button pushes.
Coin Payout Modes
Figure 13
Coin Tube Capacities
Coin Tube Capacities
Qty. $
5¢ 80 $4.00
10¢ 111 $11.10
25¢ 81 $20.25
$1 67 $67.00
5¢ 80 $4.00
10¢ 121 $12.10
25¢ 88 $22.00
$1 68 $68.00
$2 79 $158.00
Canada
Country Coin
Type Max Coin Count
US
Figure 10

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When I add coins prior to resetting my float level, the changer automatically kicks coins
out. Why?
Overfill Paydown automatically returns any coins that exceed the Float Mode level. Any coins added to
the coin tubes after parring, or adding coins prior to setting a higher Float level will result in these extra
coins being sent to the coin return. See Step 15 above for how to Disable Float.
Setting Float (optional)
Float Mode records and maintains a predefined level of coins in the tubes, and typically will
maintain a lower level of change in the changer than if Float mode is not used. When using
Float mode, an accepted coin will only be routed to the tube if one has been paid out.
13. You can quickly Enable Float at the current coin levels by simultaneously pressing the keypad
hotkeys E+F. Then press ENTER to accept the displayed Float Value.
14. To disable or reset Float level, simultaneously press keypad hotkeys D+F to Disable Float.
To reset float, adjust the coin levels and repeat step 13 above.
Figure 15
Scanning
Tubes
Changer
Steady State
Mode
▲
▼
Scroll
▲
▼
Scroll
FLOAT
Set Float
FLOAT
Disable Float
Enter
Float Set To
$XX.XX
CANCEL
SETUP
Float ▲ ▼
▲
▼
▲
▼
Float = $XX.XX
CANCEL or ENTER
Setting / Disabling Float
Setting / Disabling Float
Enter
▲
▼
Scroll
▲
▼
Scroll
Enter
1. Push D+F to Disable Float.
2. Open cassette and load desired level of coins.
3. Close cassette and wait for steady state operation (cycling display).
4. Press E+F to Enable Float, and accept by pressing ENTER
Float Disabled
Enter
1. Press MENU and scroll using arrow keys to the screen below.
Or
Why is it that sometimes when setting a Float Level, the Float setting does not match the
exact value of coins loaded in the changer?
This could be for a couple of different reasons. The coin level sensing is accurate to within
+ 2 coins, so there could be a discrepancy based on coin stack thickness tolerances.
Secondly, when setting the float level, the coin level sensing assumes a minimum of the hidden coin
level (5 coins per tube) for all enabled tubes, even if there are no coins loaded. To eliminate this
condition, diable all unused tubes by entering MENU/SETUP /CASSETTE /CUSTOM and set unused
tubes to “- - -”.

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SECTION 3: GENERAL CHANGER OPERATION
General Changer Operation
Acceptor Module
The Acceptor Module contains the majority of
the Guardian’s control logic. The Acceptor can
electronically validate up to 32 different coin
types and actively route accepted coins to six
coin tubes or to the vending machine cashbox.
A LCD display provides visual feedback on the
functioning condition of the changer. Six inven-
tory buttons allow the user to manually dispense
coins from the coin tubes. The MENU button
allows access to enter special programming and
features.
The Acceptor Module transmits credit and sta-
tus information and receives payout and control
information from the vending machine. The Ac-
ceptor monitors each coin tube to know when it is
full so any additional coins can be routed to the
cashbox.
Coin Acceptance
Deposited coins enter the coin inlet funnel, where
they are directed down a coin rail formed by the
mainplate and acceptor gate. Optical and mag-
netic sensors positioned along the rail validate
the coins. When the coin reaches the end of the
coin rail, motor and solenoid-operated coin doors
direct the coins to either the coin tubes, cashbox
or to the coin return chute.
Pressing the escrow lever physically opens the
acceptor gate, allowing bent coins and foreign
materials to fall into the coin reject chute. Move-
ment of the front gate is also detected by the coin
changer electronics and is communicated to the
vending machine controller causing any customer
credit to be paid back.
If coins are deposited too closely together (fast
feed), one or more coins may be rejected if the
Status: OK
Tubes = $29.15
Add $4.85
Float = $34.00
Status: OK
Tubes = $29.15
Float Disabled
Option 1
Option 1:
Float Enabled
Float Enabled
Status: Warning
Tubes = $29.15
Float Disabled
Warn 1: Clean
Acceptor
Out of Service
Steady State Operation
Steady State Operation
Display Messages
Option 2
Option 2:
Float Disabled
Float Disabled
LoopLoop
Option 3:
Option 3:
Warning
Warning
Option 4:
Option 4:
Out of Service
Out of Service
• $29.15 change in tubes.
• Float set at $34.00.
• Add $4.85 to Par changer
.
•Warning (s) & recommended
user action
(s) displayed.
• Changer non-operational
and requires immediate
attention.
Fully Functional
Fully Functional
• $29.15 change in tubes.
• Float mode not used.
Changer Problem
Changer Problem
LoopLoop
LoopLoop
LoopLoop
Steady State User Display
During steady state operation, the user display will show one of four typical screens as shown in
Figure 16.
Figure 16

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acceptor cannot safely route them to the appro-
priate coin tube. When any object (coin, counter-
feit coin, etc.) is rejected, the changer will tempo-
rarily delay coin validation to allow the rejected
object to exit the changer.
Housing Module
The Housing Module consists of the changer
housing, MDB harness and changer board. The
backside of the housing has three mounting
holes for attaching the Guardian changer to the
vending machine. The cashbox coin chute is
also part of the housing.
Coin Tube Cassette
The coin cassette contains the six coin tubes that
store coins for change payout. The front and
back halves of the cassette hinge together to
form the coin return chute. Rejected coins from
the acceptor pass through the center of the cas-
sette assembly and fall out the bottom of the coin
changer. Accepted coins are guided into the coin
tubes.
Payout Module
The bottom of the Guardian changer is the Pay-
out Module. Coins stored in the coin tubes of the
cassette are dispensed by the payout modules
motor driven belt. The belt has two pins attached
to it, which engage a sweeper at the bottom of
each coin tube. When the sweeper is engaged,
one coin is released from the coin tube. The ac-
ceptor module sends information to the payout
module for dispensing coins from the cassette.
Coin Level Sensing
The Pulse-Echo coin level sensing method emits
and detects sound waves. The number of coins
is calculated by the amount of time it takes the
emitted sound wave to deflect off the coin stack
and return to be detected. (See Figure 17)
How often does the changer scan the
tubes?
The Guardian will automatically scan
after any coin deposit or payout. It will
also scan after any “change in state”,
e.g. when the payout cassette or
sorting door is opened then closed.
I added one coin to a tube and the coin
level sensing did not detect it. Why?
The Pulse-Echo coin level sensing
method is accurate to within + 2 coins. It
may not necessarily detect a difference
when a single coin is added. This
is normal and is within the technology’s
margin of error.
Does the Guardian require tube sensing
calibration as with some other models?
No, it does not require any calibration to
attain its level of accuracy.
Figure 17
Pulse-Echo Coin Sensing Techonology
EMIT
RETURN

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SECTION 3: GENERAL CHANGER OPERATION
Menu Structure
The main menu consists of three primary functions: 1) Audit capabilities 2) Changer Setup, and
3) Recommendations. The overall menu layout is shown in Figure 19. This figure is also your guide
showing where each menu topic is reviewed in this user manual. Figure 20 shows more information
specifically on the Setup menu.
Menu Navigation
The following views summarize menu navigation for the Guardian 6000 changer:
• General menu navigation and keypad functionality is shown in Figure 14.
• The special “hotkeys” to streamline key operations are shown in Figure 18.
What happens if I do not complete a programming change and walk away mid-stream?
For safety purposes, the Guardian times out if a programming step is not completed. After
about 45 seconds it will default to the prior settings.
Guardian “Hotkeys”
:Displays coin denomination and quantity for
the selected tube (A-F). Also used for manual
payout.
(1 push): Accesses Main Menu.
(2 pushes): Begins Audit Current Data
reporting.
: Establishes float at current change level.
: Disables Float mode.
: Shows Payout Cassette coin configuration.
: Initiates Float Paydown (if enabled).
+
+
+
+
-
(any individual
alpha key)
Figure 18

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Coin Enable ….........page 31
Change Mgmt …......page 33
Security Level ……..page 34
Set Float …...……...page 12
Disable Float …......page 12
Overfill Paydn …....page 19
Float Paydn………..page 19
Standard …..............page 24
Custom …................page 24
Autotest …..............page 42
MDB Settings …......page 36
Dual Currency …....page 32
Language …............page 35
Clear Hst Audit …...page 35
Factory Reset ….....page 35
Sound ….................page 36
Chg Password …....page 29
Password Level …..page 29
Float
Scroll up / down using arrow keys
Setup Menu
Set / maintain predefined coin level.
Turn off Float Mode.
Enable (default) / disable Overfill Paydown.
Enable / Disable (default) Float Paydown.
Add token, assign value and routing.
Delete previously loaded token.
Change token value.
Change routing (coinbox, coin return tube).
Block a slug from being accepted.
Determine which coins are accepted.
Set change paying algorithm.
Enable Standard or High Security by coin.
Run autotest for changer troubleshooting.
Change MDB Level for changer communications.
Accept coins from two countries & which go to tubes.
Set baseline language.
Delete Audit Historical data.
Return changer to factory settings.
Disable/Enable changer audible feedback.
Assign coin routing for standard cassette.
Assign coin routing for custom configuration.
Change user password.
Change password protection level for menu.
Token Add …...........page 26
Token Delete ….......page 26
Token Chg Value …page 27
Token Chg Rtg ……page 27
Slug Remove ..........page 25
Setup Menu Structure
Setup Menu Structure
Cassette
Coin Config
Field Tune
General
Password
Figure 20
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Setup
Setup
Recommendations
Recommendations
Float
Cassette
Coin Config
Field Tune
General
Password
Optimal Float ……………..
page 28
Service ……...…………….. page 28
Current …………………….. page 20
Historical …….…………… page 20
Clear Current ………...……. page 20
Audit
Audit
Scroll up / down using arrow keys
Scroll within menu
Main Menu Menu Structure
Menu Structure
See Figure 20
for additional
information
Figure 19

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Now that you’ve installed and completed the basic setup of your Guardian 6000™ changer, this section will
review typical route operations. More detailed setup capabilities are detailed in Section 5.
Parring the Guardian
Parring is the action of bringing the changer back to its original float level. This can be accomplished either
via the Guardian’s automated parring system (when Float has been set by the user), or visually when Float
has not been set.
1. Automated Parring System: The simplest way to par is by using the Guardian’s automated parring
recommendations. See Figure 21 for details.
If coins only need to be added to the front tubes, the Sorting Door can be opened instead of the payout
cassette. Otherwise, everything else is the same in Figure 21.
2. Manual or Visual Parring: The Guardian can also be parred visually by refilling the tubes to the
approximate levels. This can be accomplished either by using the tube markings, or by using the
optional Guardian adjustable par rings. The Manual or Visual Parring methods are only to be used
when Float Mode is disabled.
• Open the payout cassette (all tubes) or sort door (front tubes only) and load coins to the desired
tube level marking to the parring level.
• Par rings can be adjusted to the desired level by sliding them up or down on the tubes.
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SECTION 4: TYPICAL USAGE
D05¢ E25¢ F25¢
A25¢ B10¢ C05¢
Checking
System
Automated
Automated Parring Parring Routine Routine
• Current tube configuration when
cassette release lever depressed.
Changer Steady
State Mode
Note: Float must be set to use this capability.
1. Depress cassette release lever.
2. Swing payout cassette open.
Insert Coins to
PAR changer…
Add $4.85
LoopLoop
• Insert a combination of coins that
equals the displayed value ($4.85
in this example).
Diagnostics OK
Scanning Coin
Counts
Overfill Paydown
CANCEL or ENTER
Close payout cassette.
• Guardian verifies status of all
systems.
• System check status reported.
Any problems would be noted.
• Coin tubes are scanned for
updated levels.
• If too many coins are added, excess
coins are paid out automatically.
Overfill Paydown feature can be
disabled.
• Steady state mode “Tubes = “
displays updated coin levels.
Par Complete
• Par routine is complete.
Figure 21

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Setting Float (optional)
See Section 2: Installation & Setup.
SECTION 4: TYPICAL USAGE
Enabling / Disabling Overfill Paydown
When the changer is in Float Mode, the Overfill Paydown feature causes the changer to pay out any
coins in excess of the Float level that are inserted during parring. Overfill Paydown is defaulted to
“on” in the standard changer setup.
See Figure 22 for how to turn this feature on or off.
Float Paydown
When the changer is in Float Mode, the Float Paydown feature causes the changer to route all ac-
cepted coins to the tubes until they are full; the balance then go to the cashbox. Float Paydown is
commonly used to ensure the maximum change making capability is always available without having
to manually fill the changer during the route visit. Float Paydown is defaulted to “off” in the standard
changer setup.
See Figure 22 for how to turn this feature on or off.
Changer
Steady
State
Mode
▲
▼
Scroll
▲
▼
Scroll
FLOAT
Set Float
FLOAT
Disable Float
Enter
SETUP
Float
FLOAT
Overfill Paydn
▲
▼
▲
▼
▲
▼
▲
▼
Disabling / Enabling: Overfill
Disabling / Enabling: Overfill Paydown Paydown & &
Float
Float Paydown Paydown
▲
▼
Scroll
▲
▼
Scroll
▲
▼
Scroll
▲
▼
Scroll
Enter
1. Push MENU Button.
2. Scroll using arrow keys to screen below
OVERFILL PAYDN
Enable
OVERFILL PAYDN
Disable
▲
▼
▲
▼
▲
▼
Scroll
▲
▼
Scroll
▲
▼
Scroll
▲
▼
Scroll
Enter for
“ON”
Enter for
“OFF”
▲
▼
Scroll
▲
▼
Scroll
FLOAT
Float Paydn
FLOAT PAYDN
Enable
FLOAT PAYDN
Disable
▲
▼
▲
▼
▲
▼
Scroll
▲
▼
Scroll
▲
▼
Scroll
▲
▼
Scroll
Enter
Changer
Steady
State
Mode
Enter for
“ON”
Enter for
“OFF”
Figure 22

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SECTION 4: TYPICAL USAGE
Audit Reporting
The Guardian features a means of tracking and reporting all sales. Audit data consists of two types
of data: 1) Current Data, and 2) Historical Data.
1. Current (Resettable) Data: consists of changer data stored since the last user reset. See
Figure 23 for details.
The user can quickly begin Audit Current Data reporting by pushing MENU twice. Refer to
Figure 18 for additional information on changer hotkeys.
2. Clear Current (Resettable) Data: Clears all changer data since the last user reset. Current
data can be cleared at any time. See Figure 23.
How are ‘Exact Change Losses” calculated?
Historical sales activity is used to calculate lost sales when in the exact change mode.
How are ‘Total Sales’ quantities and dollar values calculated?
Every transaction where coins are accepted at or above the predefined vend price equates to
a quantity of one sale. The sum of these sales is the total sales in dollars.
Enter
Enter
Cash to Tubes
= $23.15
Change Dispensed
= $25.45
Manual Dispense
= $2.35
Total Sales
Qty = 83
Total Sales
= $83.00
Exact Chg Sales
Qty = 1
Exact Chg Sales
= $1.25
Exact Chg Losses
= $4.15
Cash to Cashbox
= $53.75
Time in Exact Chg
= 5%
End Audit
Total Coins Paid
Qty = 132
Token Sales
Qty = 4
Coins Accepted
Qty = 456
Changer
Steady State
Mode
Audit Reporting / Clear Current Data
Audit Reporting / Clear Current Data
MAIN MENU
Audit ▲ ▼
▲
▼
Scroll ▲
▼
Scroll
▲
▼
Scroll ▲
▼
Scroll
▲
▼
Scroll ▲
▼
Scroll
Enter
Enter
ENTER = Pause / Resume.
▲
▼= Scrolls within screens.
Navigation Keys – Within Audit
Scrolls automatically….
AUDIT
Current ▲ ▼
AUDIT
Historical ▲ ▼
AUDIT
Clear Current
▲
▼
Enter Password
_ _ _ _
▲
▼
Correct
Incorrect
Only shown for Level 2 & Level 3 password protection
1. Push MENU button.
2. Scroll using arrow keys to screen below
Figure 23

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Historical Data can also be reset for extreme cases where the user does not want their sales
data to be revealed; e.g. changer is being sold, etc. See Figure 44 for more information.
Changing the Payout Coin Tube Configuration
Your Guardian will typically incorporate a Standard Cassette configuration (See Figure 24). The
Guardian features the capability of changing individual tubes within the payout cassette.
The Guardian coin tube locations are designated as shown in Figure 25.
3. Historical Data: consists of data stored since the changer was first put in service. Audit
Historical Data displays the same categories of data as Current Data, the totals will just be
from the beginning of the changers service life. See Figure 23 for details.
SECTION 4: TYPICAL USAGE
Figure 24
C
C
B
B
A
A
F
F
E
E
D
D
Coin Return
Payout Cassette
Payout Cassette
Coin Tube Position Designations
Changer Top View
Figure 25
Please contact your Coinco Sales Rep about customization of standard cassettes
or see www.coinco.com
ABCDEF
BB US 25
¢
10
¢
5
¢
5
¢
25
¢
25
¢
DD US 25
¢
10
¢
5
¢
5
¢
5
¢
5
¢
BD US / Canada $1 $1 25
¢
5
¢
10
¢
25
¢
BE Canada $2 $1 25
¢
5
¢
25
¢
25
¢
BF Canada $2 $2 $1 5
¢
25
¢
25
¢
DE Canada $1 5¢ 25¢ 25¢ 25¢ 25¢
Guardian 6000™ Standard Cassettes
Cassette
ID Countr
y
Coin Denomination B
y
Tube Position