Hamilton Manufacturing Corporation XE Technical manual

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Introduction
Includedwiththeseinstructionsisa28pinEPROMforupdatinganXEvalidator.Theseinstructionswilldetail
the disassembly of the validator, replacement of the EPROMand re-assembly. Beforeattempting the in-
stallation,pleaseread through all theinstructionscarefully to see ifyoufeel comfortable perform-
ingthestepsrequired. If you are not comfortable working on electrical equipment where serious shock
hazardsexist,you shouldcontactaqualified techniciantoperformtheinstallationforyou.AlistofHamilton
Mfg.Corp.FactoryTrainedServiceRepresentativesthatarefullyqualifiedtoperformthisupdateisincluded
inthisinstructionalguide.
Tools Required
•#2phillipsscrewdriver
•Smallflatbladescrewdriver
•Smallneedle-nosepliers
Preliminary Testing
1. Beforebeginningthisupdate,confirmthatthevalidatoris functioningproperlyandisacceptingthe
oldcurrencywell.Ifnot,youshouldhavethevalidatorservicedbyaqualifiedtechnician.
2. If thevalidatorisworkingproperly,becertainallelectrical powertothechanger orAutocashier has
beenturnedoffbeforecommencingdisassemblyandreassembly. Failuretodoso maycauseinjury
ordeath.Thenremovethevalidatorand proceedwithdisassembly.
Disassembly
1. Stand thevalidatoruprighton asolidworksurface toperformthefollowing steps.
2. Remove the 6-32 x1/8screwfromthetopofthevalidatoras shown in Figure 1.
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3. Set thevalidatoronitsside with thedisplayandDIPswitch facing up.Thenremovethe two 6-32x
1/8flatheadscrewsasshown in Figure1.
4. Carefully liftoffthe side/rearcover.Slidethe9-pinconnector outofthecutoutin thecoverandset
thecoveraside.Remove thesmallcardboardinsulator fromaroundthedisplay andDIPswitchand
setitasidealso.
5. Stand thevalidatoruprightagain.Referto Figures2and5forthe nextfoursteps.
6. Pull upslightlyonthe largecardboardinsulator and removeit.Setit asidetobere-installed later.
7. Remove the two #4-40 x 1/4 screws that hold the board.
8. Remove the two connectorsatP2andP3.Itmaybenecessarytouseasmall flat blade screwdriver
toprytheconnectorsloosebefore they can be pulledoff.
9. Lift upontheright sideofthecircuit boardandswingit towardyou.Thendisengage thebottomleft
cornerfromtheframe.
10. Removethesensorcable at connector P1 andseparatethecircuitboardfromthe validator.
EPROM Removal
1. Refer to Figure 3 and locate the EPROM at U1 on the circuit board.
2. Using asmallflatbladescrewdriver carefully prytheoldEPROMout ofitssocket.Notethat the
socketpinsmaybeattachedtoathin piece of plastic. When prying outtheEPROMbesureand
placethescrewdriverbetweenthebottomoftheEPROMandthetopoftheplastic.Do not try to
pryupfromunderneaththisplasticfilm.
EPROM Installation
Note:Wheninstalling the new EPROMit is very importantthatit be
insertedwiththenotchedend in the correct location,andthatall28
pinsareproperly seated.
1. The pins onthenewEPROMmaybebent out at anangleasshowninFigure4.Do not try toinstall
theEPROMwithoutfirst bendingthepinsinward,or thepinsmaybedamaged. Lay theEPROM
onitssideona hard flatsurfaceasshown,andcarefully roll ittowardthepinstobend the lower
pinsintoline.Thenturnit overandbendthe pinsontheotherside inthesamemanner.
2. Locate the smallnotchatoneendofthe EPROM in Figure5,A.Makesure it is linedupwiththe

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notchofthesocketoutlineatU1 on the circuit board,asshowninFigure5,B.Also make surethat
allthepinsarestarted into thesocket.ThenpresstheEPROM firmly intothesocket.
3. Inspect all 28 pins to be sure they are seated properly. Note that a pin can become bent under the
EPROMandmayappear as thoughitiscorrectlyinstalled in thesocket.Ifallthe pins werenot
properlyseatedinthe socket, removetheEPROM,straightenthe pins withneedle-nosepliers,and
tryagain.Rememberthat the notchedendmustbeas showninFigure5.
Re-assembly
1. Install the sensorcableconnectoratP1.Notethat this connector canbeeasilymis-plugged,sobe
sureallthepins are coveredbytheconnectorshell.
2. Swing therightsideofthe circuit boardtowardthevalidatorframe and dropitdownintoplace. Be
suretotuckthesensorcabledownbetween the transformer and the front coversothatnowires
becomepinched.
3. Install the cables at connectors P2andP3.
4. Install two #4-40 x 1/4 screws in board.
5. Place the largecardboardinsulatoroverthe display circuit boardandinsertthetabsat the bottom
betweenthemain circuitboardandthe validatorframe.
WARNING!Thisinsulatormust be re-installedcorrectlyoraseri-
ouselectricalSHOCKHAZARDcouldresult.
6. Lay thevalidatoroveron itssidewiththedisplayandDIP switchfacingup.
7. Place thesmallcardboardinsulator overtheDIPswitchand display.
8. Lower theside/rearcoveroverthe validator andslidethegroovesof the 9-pinconnectorshellinto
thecutoutontherearcover.
9. Snap theside/rearcoverintoplace as itinterlockswiththeother side/front cover.
10. Installthetwo6-32 x 1/8 flatheadscrewsremovedearlier,asshowninFigure 1.
11. Standthevalidatorupright.
12. Installtheremaining6-32 x1/8screwsasshown inFigure1.

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Final Checkout
1. Once again, becertainallelectricalpowertothe changerorAutocashierhas been turned
off.Failuretodosomaycauseinjuryordeath.Then re-installthevalidatorin its mounting
bracket.
2. Be sure the9-pinharnessconnectorattherear of the validator issecurelyseated.
3. Before youapplypower, positionyourselfsothatyou can observethedisplayonthe side ofthe
validator.
4. Apply powerandyoushouldobserve adecimalpointor othercharacterflashingonthe display
withinfiveseconds.Ifyoudon’tsee anythingonthe display,orthedisplayisnotflashing,remove
powerimmediatelyandproceedtotroubleshooting.
5. If youdoseeaflashing decimalpointonthedisplay,thevalidatoris ready toacceptcurrency.Try
insertingafew billstobe surethevalidatorisworkingproperly.
6. This completestheupdateprocess.Yourvalidator shouldnowbecapableofaccepting both theold
andnewcurrency.
Troubleshooting
Followthistroubleshootingchartifyourvalidatordidnotpowerup correctlyduringfinal checkout.
For any other symptom or error code, consult your validator operation manual. For additional assistance
contactanAuthorized ServiceRepresentativefromthelist attached,ortheHamiltonService Department at
[phone].
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES
•
9-pin harness is not connected
Display is blank •
Power is not on
•
Connector P3 not installed
•
EPROM is installed incorrectly. Backwards or pin bent.
•
Validator is inhibited. Changer is Out-of-Service
•
Connector P2 not installed
Display flashes 1.5 •
Connector P1 not installed or mis-plugged
Does not accept new
bills
Display shows a “J”
•
Connector P1 is mis-plugged
•
Will only accept new bills if inserted black seal first
Display has random segments lit.
•
EPROM is installed incorrectly. Backwards or pin bent.
Display flashes ½ of 1

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Assumption of Risk
HamiltonManufacturingCorp.warrantsthe validator Update tobefreefromdefectsin material and work-
manshipundernormaluseand serviceandif properlyinstalledandoperated.Hamilton’sobligationunderthe
warranty is limited to replacing any defective part at its expense within one (1) year from the date of the
purchase of the Validator Update. If you elect not to use a Hamilton service representative to install the
ValidatorUpdate,youacknowledgeand agreethatHamilton shallhaveno liabilitywhatsoeverrelative tothe
installationofsaid equipmentandyouwill assumeallriskand liabilityinconnectiontherewithandwillhold
Hamiltonharmlesstherefrom.
Factory Trained Service Representatives

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Figure 1

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Figure 2
SMALL CARDBOARD INSULATOR
LARGE CARDBOARD INSULATOR
SCREW, #4-40x1/4"

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Figure 3
Figure 4

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Figure 5
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P3
P2
P1