CPI Talos T700 User manual
TalosTM T700 Install Guide
The Talos bill validator is designed to t into the standard bill acceptor opening
in most vending machines and can be mounted on existing studs or a mounting
bracket.
Features
–Four way bill acceptance
–Coupon and bill conguration
–Supports High Visibility and Credit Card Reader Bezels
Interface
The Talos bill validator operates via MDB interface. The 24VDC MDB harness is
included.
Operating Voltage
See the label on the side of the device.
Installation
Before installation, remove the Talos bill validator from the packaging and inspect for any physical damage. If damaged, contact customer service at 1-800-345-8215.
1. Turn off power to the vending machine.
2. Mount the Talos bill validator on the mounting studs, through the opening in the front of the vendor and secure using the included hardware.
3. Connect the Talos bill validator to the MDB harness. Apply gentle pressure to connect; the pins will bend if forced.
4. Turn on power to the vending machine.
5. Check the LEDs on the front of Talos. The LEDs should be ashing. In some cases, the machine door must be closed rst.
6. Once the LEDs are ashing, test the validator with a $1 bill.
a. Insert $1 and conrm that it stacks and credit is given.
b. Repeat this process for any other enabled bills.
7. When your test is complete, remove the test bills from the bill magazine.
The installation is now complete. Refer to the other sections of this guide to congure the device, if necessary.
Enabling Bills and Vend Coupons
Follow this process to enable or disable bills or vend coupons:
1. Remove the bill magazine, then use a pencil or a screwdriver to press the button to enter conguration mode:
2. Reattach the bill magazine.
3. Insert the bill or vend coupon.
4. The bezel LEDs ash when the bill or vend coupon is returned.
5. Count the ashes to determine the outcome using the chart on the next section.
Press this button
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Enabling Bills and Vend coupons - Continued
Configuration Coupons
Number of Flashes Meaning
10 The bill or vend coupon has been
enabled successfully
7The bill validator was unable to read the
bill or vend coupon. Try again.
3The bill or vend coupon has been
disabled
The unit is pre-congured with the following options enabled:
–Accept $1 bills
–Four way accept
Use the included coupon to change the settings:
1. Carefully cut out the coupon
2. Fill out each line using an HB or #2 pencil
Section Changes Options
1Bill Way
Accepted
1 - Face up in one direction (green seal
rst)
2 - Face up in either direction
4 - Face up or down in either direction
2 Bills Enabled On or off to enable or disable a bill
3 Recycled Bill Can be left blank, but is required for the
recycler
4Accept
Inhibit Requires a Recycler
5 Acceptance
Mode
Mode 0: Factory default. No acceptance
modes active.
Mode 1*: If fraud is detected the validator
enters an out-of-service time-out, the stacker
plate extends into the bill magazine and the
bezel LEDs ash. If any sensors are blocked,
the time-out persists until the blockage is
cleared.
Mode 2*: All the features of Mode 1, plus the
stacker plate extends into the bill magazine
when idle.
Mode 3*: All the features of Mode 2, but more
aggressive. It may increase jams and service
calls. Mode 3 is recommended for temporary
use only.
*Requires power
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Configuration Coupons - Continued
Bezel LED Error Flash Codes
Insert the conguration coupon and verify the settings were accepted by counting the bezel ashes
Flashes Meaning
10 Conguration coupon accepted and unit
successfully programmed.
1 - 5
Coupon rejected. Number of ashes corresponds
to the coupon section that was improperly lled
out. Try again.
7Coupon not read. Conrm the coupon is
correct and try again.
When the unit is ready and enabled, the bezel LEDs will ash continuously. If the bezel LEDs are off, the unit has an error. To determine the error, partially insert
and hold a bill in the bill path until the bezel lights ash. Count the ashes and refer to the chart below.
Flashes Problem Solution
None No power Restore power to validator or machine
1 or 4 Bill path
blocked
Check for jams. Remove bill
magazine and lower housing
assembly and inspect
2 Another
vending
component
Ensure the unit has been enabled,
then check:
• Vending Machine Controller
• Coin manager and coin levels
• Inventory levels
• The door is locked properly
3 Lower
housing
assembly
Check that the lower housing
assembly is seated. Ensure bill path
is clean; see Cleaning section
5 Bill magazine
removed
Reattach bill magazine
Continuous
fast
Stacker full Empty the bill magazine
Continuous
slow
Unit is
defective
Replace the unit
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Troubleshooting
These are some common, easy-to-solve issues that may pop up during installation:
Compliance
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (a) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (b) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Except as permitted under the relevant local legislation, no part of this publication may be copied, transmitted, transcribed, or distributed in any form or by any means, or stored in a database or retrieval system,
or translated in any language (natural or computer), without the prior written permission of CPI.
CPI reserves the right to change the product or the product specications at any time. While every eort has been made to ensure that the information in this publication is accurate, CPI disclaims any liability for
any direct or indirect losses (howsoever caused) arising out of use or reliance on this information. This document does not necessarily imply product availability. Note: Your product may dier slightly from some
of the illustrations in this document.
If this happens Try
The unit will not power
up
Check Harnesses: Cables may be
loose, not properly connected or pins
may be bent
Check Source Voltage: Ensure that
power is being supplied to the bill
validator.
The unit has power, but
will not accept a bill
Ensure the unit has been enabled, then
check:
• Vending Machine Controller
• Coin manager and coin levels
• Inventory levels
• The door is locked properly
Cleaning
The Talos bill validator will not need to be cleaned as often as magnetic sensing bill acceptors. If cleaning is required, use a soft cloth moistened with a mild, non-
abrasive detergent.
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