Hamilton HTK Pay Station User manual

PAY STATION
INSTALLATION MANUAL
Car Wash Application
Hamilton Manufacturing Corp.
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Version 2.0 | 10/20 Document # 101-0204
HTK

HTK INSTALLATION MANUAL 2
The contents of this manual do not purport to cover all details or variations in the HTK Pay Station, and does
not claim to provide for every possible contingency met in connection with installation or maintenance.
All information is subject to change without notice.
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HTK INSTALLATION MANUAL 3Table of Contents
Introduction
About This Manual .........................................................
Warranty Card ................................................................
Dedicated Power Source .................................................
Mechanical Installation
Receiving and Unpacking HTK .......................................
Positioning ......................................................................
Mounting ........................................................................
Running Conduit ............................................................
Dimensions: Brick-In Cabinet ..........................................
Brick-In Bolt Pattern .......................................................
Dimensions: Free-Standing Cabinet ................................
Free-Standing Bolt Pattern ..............................................
Lane Layout (when using gates) ......................................
Electrical Installation
Pulling Wires ..................................................................
Wire Terminations ...........................................................
Electrical Diagrams .........................................................
Car Wash Cycle Synchronization: Active or Passive ..........
Component Connections
Power Supply .................................................................
Controller ........................................................................
Distribution Board ...........................................................
Smart Bus Hub ...............................................................
Bill Dispenser .................................................................
Stacker Interface ............................................................
Gate & Loop References
References .....................................................................
Warranty
Limited Warranty Agreement ...........................................
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HTK INSTALLATION MANUAL 4List of Figures
UNPACKING
Figure 1.1: HTK pallet (face) .................................................................
Figure 1.2: HTK pallet (side) .................................................................
DIMENSIONS - BRICK-IN
Figure 2.1: Top of cabinet ....................................................................
Figure 2.2: Base of cabinet ..................................................................
Figure 2.3: Side of cabinet ....................................................................
Figure 2.4: Rear of cabinet ...................................................................
Figure 2.5: Door ..................................................................................
BRICK-IN BOLT PATTERN
Figure 3.1: Brick-in HTK bolt pattern ...................................................
DIMENSIONS - FREE-STANDING
Figure 4.1: Top of cabinet .....................................................................
Figure 4.2: Base of cabinet ...................................................................
Figure 4.3: Sides of cabinet ..................................................................
Figure 4.4: Rear of cabinet ...................................................................
Figure 4.5: Door & base of HTK ............................................................
FREE-STANDING BOLT PATTERN
Figure 5.1: Free-standing HTK bolt pattern ............................................
LANE LAYOUT
Figure 6.1: Front view of brick-in lane layout ..........................................
Figure 6.2: Front view of free-standing lane layout .................................
Figure 6.3: Overhead view of lane layout ...............................................
Figure 6.4: Service door orientation .......................................................
ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS
Figure 7.1: Power supply wiring connection ..........................................
Figure 7.2: Wash Interface diagram ......................................................
Figure 7.3: Wash Interface diagram, angled ..........................................
Figure 7.4: Gated Sequence Software Ether Vend (MIB Gate) ................
Figure 7.5: Gated Sequence Software Ether Vend (Micro Drive Gate) ......
Figure 7.6: Passive Cycles ....................................................................
Figure 7.7: Active Cycles ......................................................................
COMPONENT CONNECTIONS
Figure 8.1: Power supply connections ...................................................
Figure 8.2: Gen 5 controller connections ...............................................
Figure 8.3: Gen 4 controller connections ...............................................
Figure 8.4: Gen 3 controller connections ...............................................
Figure 8.5: Distribution board connections .............................................
Figure 8.6: Smart Bus Hub connections .................................................
Figure 8.7: Bill dispenser connections ....................................................
Figure 8.8: Stacker interface connections ...............................................
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HTK INSTALLATION MANUAL 5Introduction
Introduction
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY
PRIOR TO INSTALLATION.
A minimum of two (2) people should be present for installation to minimize risk of injury due to the weight and
size of HTK. Hamilton is not responsible for any injury caused due to improper installation.
About This Manual
This manual was written to provide general information and guidance for the installation of an HTK pay
station. If you require additional assistance from the manufacturer, you may call [phone], or email
[email protected].
When requesting assistance, ensure you have serial numbers readily available. We recommend recording
these numbers in the spaces below for easy future reference:
HTK MODEL & SERIAL #____________________________________________________________
CONTROLLER MODEL & SERIAL #____________________________________________________
HOPPER 1 MODEL & SERIAL #_______________________________________________________
HOPPER 2 MODEL & SERIAL #_______________________________________________________
STACKER MODEL & SERIAL #________________________________________________________
VALIDATOR SERIAL #_______________________________________________________________
BILL DISPENSER SERIAL #__________________________________________________________
LOCK/KEY # _______________________________________________________________________
Warranty Card
A warranty card is included in the documentation provided with HTK. Complete and return this card to
Hamilton within ten (10) days of installation.
Dedicated Power Source
Before installation, ensure that HTK has its own dedicated power source. Under no circumstances should
additional equipment be operating off the dedicated power source for HTK. If a dedicated power source is
unavailable, cease installation until one is established.

HTK INSTALLATION MANUAL 6Mechanical Installation
Mechanical Installation
Receiving and Unpacking HTK
When HTK is shipped, it is bolted to a pallet/skid with a cardboard box surrounding it for protection. This
pallet contains the pay station only - bases (if ordered) will be in separate cardboard boxes.
Remove the cap screws that are securing the cardboard box to the pallet and slide the box off HTK.
Remove the two cardboard pads that are taped to the face (screen-side) of the HTK. Within these pads are
the lock inserts, keys, and ‘T’ handle that is used to open the HTK door - remove and set aside. Remove the
shrink wrap and the clear bag covering HTK.
Save your keys
MAKE A PERMANENT RECORD OF THE NUMBERS ON THESE KEYS (see page 5).
Open the HTK door
Use the ‘T’ handle to open the HTK door by inserting it into each lock cylinder and turning counter-clockwise.
Remove the packing strap from the hoppers
Each hopper is shipped with a packing strap secured to it to minimize vibrations in transit. Cut the straps
using wire cutters or sharp scissors.
Remove the receipt paper
A roll of receipt paper is stored in one of the hoppers. Remove this for installation later.
Remove all packing debris from the hoppers
During unpacking, ensure that debris does not fall into the hopper bowls. If this material is not removed,
the hoppers could jam. With the power disconnected, remove any loose material inside the hopper bowls.
Removal of additional packing materials
Remove the following to ensure proper operation:
• Strapping around XE validator (if optioned)
• Tape around Cashflow validator (if optioned)
• Tape around the coin mechanism
• Tape from the coin/token box
• Tape and paper on the front of the bill dispenser (if optioned)
Figure 1.1: HTK pallet (face) Figure 1.2: HTK pallet (side)

HTK INSTALLATION MANUAL 7Mechanical Installation
Remove HTK from the shipping pallet/skid
HTK is securely mounted to the pallet/skid with four (4) mounting bolts and nuts. With the main door open,
unlock the vault door inside.
Loosen and remove the two nuts from the bolts inside the vault area. Repeat this process on the two bolts
next to the power supply. Once this process is complete, you will be able to remove HTK from the pallet/skid.
Positioning
There are no set guidelines for the placement of HTK. However, it is recommended that the machine is
positioned far enough away from the wash entrance to minimize the amount of over spray that may reach
the unit.
The recommended height from the pavement to the bottom of the HTK cabinet is approximately 24” - this
ensures customers in most vehicle types can interact with HTK without excessive overreach.
Mounting
HTK must be securely mounted by using one of the following methods:
BRICK MOUNTING
Uses a custom-built brick or concrete enclosure to house HTK. See Figures 2.1 - 2.4 on pages 8 & 9 for
mounting hole locations. HTK provides for six (6) 5/8” mounting holes. Have your engineer or contractor
recommend a construction method suitable for strength and stability.
BASE MOUNTING
This method involves mounting HTK on an optional base. The base is secured to the pavement or curb,
and HTK is then secured to the base. The type of fasteners used should be recommended by your engineer
as to strength and suitability.
Running Conduit
Typical electrical code requires low and high voltage wiring to be run in separate conduits. HTK has three
(3) 1-1/8” conduit mounting holes in the back of the cabinet (brick-in only), as well as six (6) 1-1/8” conduit
holes in the bottom of the cabinet.
• Conduit carrying high voltage 120VAC power lines should be connected to either of the bottom two
right conduit holes, or the one back right conduit hole (as viewed from the front of the machine).
These conduits are designated only for 110v for the power supply.
• Conduit carrying lines with 24VAC, 24VDC, 12VAC or 12VDC signals should be connected to either
one of the four bottom-left conduit holes, or either one of the back-left conduit holes.
• External communication lines (Cat 5 or Cat 5E, Video, POS etc.) should be run through separate
conduit and connected to any of the open conduit holes on either the bottom-left or back-left of HTK.
NOTE: free-standing cabinets do not have conduit holes in the back.

HTK INSTALLATION MANUAL 8Mechanical Installation
Dimensions: Brick-In Cabinet
Figure 2.1: Top of cabinet (looking down)
Figure 2.2: Base of cabinet (looking up)

HTK INSTALLATION MANUAL 9Mechanical Installation
Figure 2.3: Side of cabinet Figure 2.4: Rear of cabinet with conduit
holes

HTK INSTALLATION MANUAL 10 Mechanical Installation
Figure 2.5: Door

HTK INSTALLATION MANUAL 11 Mechanical Installation
Brick-In Bolt Pattern
Figure 3.1: Brick-in HTK bolt pattern (looking down)
All foundations must be level and flat.
Verification of site-specific conditions and compliance with Federal, State, and Local building codes is
the exclusive responsibility of the customer and/or architect and engineer.

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Dimensions: Free-Standing Cabinet
Figure 4.1: Top of cabinet (looking down)
Figure 4.2: Base of cabinet (looking up)
Mechanical Installation

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Figure 4.3: Sides of cabinet Figure 4.4: Rear of cabinet
Figure 4.5: Door & base of HTK
NOTE: free-standing cabinets do not have conduit
holes in the back of the cabinet.
Mechanical Installation

HTK INSTALLATION MANUAL 14 Mechanical Installation
Free-Standing Bolt Pattern
Figure 5.1: Free-standing HTK bolt pattern (looking down)
All foundations must be level and flat.
Verification of site-specific conditions and compliance with Federal, State, and Local building codes is
the exclusive responsibility of the customer and/or architect and engineer.

HTK INSTALLATION MANUAL 15 Mechanical Installation
Lane Layouts
If you are using gates at your facility, use the following drawings to assist in placement and installation.
HTK
TRAFFIC FLOW
GATE
WIRING CONNECTIONS
POWER FOR KIOSK
1-14 AWG MINIMUM-HOT-BLACK
1-14 AWG MINIMUM-NEUTRAL-WHITE
1-14 AWG MINIMUM-GROUND-GREEN
POWER FOR GATE
1-14 AWG MINIMUM-HOT-BLACK
1-14 AWG MINIMUM-NEUTRAL-WHITE
1-14 AWG MINIMUM-GROUND-GREEN
COMMUNICATION TO KIOSK FROM NETWORK SWITCH 1 - CAT5 ETHERNET CABLE
COMMUNICATION BETWEEN KIOSK & GATE
1-22 AWG MINIMUM - GATE UP
1-22 AWG MINIMUM - COMMON
1-22 AWG MINIMUM - SAFETY LOOP STATUS
1-22 AWG MINIMUM - + 24v
Figure 6.1: Front view of brick-in lane layout
Figure 6.2: Front view of free-standing lane layout
HTK
TRAFFIC FLOW
GATE
BASE

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Figure 6.3: Overhead view of lane layout
1) This drawing shows a conventional layout for access control.
2) Curb height is typically 6”
3) See gate manufacturers guidelines for foundation and loop installation
4) All foundations must be level and flat
5) Verification of site conditions and compliance with Federal, State, and Local Building Codes is the
exclusive responsibility of the business owner and/or architect
GATE ORIENTATION
The service door on the gate should be facing INTO the lane.
If mounted incorrectly, the arm will close in the opposite
direction.
Figure 6.4: Service door orientation

HTK INSTALLATION MANUAL 17 Electrical Installation
Electrical Installation
HTK operates on 120 VAC, 60 Hz with a Constant Voltage Transformer (CVT). This unit must be hard-wired
with conduit, and requires a dedicated power source. Under no circumstances should additional equipment
be operating off the dedicated power source for HTK.
If a dedicated power source is unavailable, cease installation until one is established.
Pulling Wires
The number of wires that must be pulled for HTK are shown in the table below:
THREE (3) WIRES Electrical power (Hot, Neutral, and Ground)
NINE (9) WIRES Eight (8) for washes*, one (1) common
TWO (2) WIRES Cycle inhibit
TWO (2) WIRES
Optional Wash in Service (WIS)
TWO (2) WIRES Out of Service relay
SPARE WIRES For future options
TWO (2) CONDUCTOR TWISTED SHIELDED CABLE
Optional Hamilton Code System / POS 4000
CAT5 Credit Card, Gift Card, and Hosted Solutions
Shielded Video Cable Video/Camera
*The Wash Interface supports up to eight (8) washes. If only offering four washes, you may pull five (5) wires instead of nine (9)
(four (4) for washes, one (1) common)
For proper operation of HTK, the wires listed above must be pulled and terminated as
explained on the following pages.
CAUTION! TO AVOID SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH, ALWAYS DISCONNECT
POWER TO THE MACHINE WHILE SERVICING. ALL ELECTRICAL WORK
MUST BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR.

HTK INSTALLATION MANUAL 18 Electrical Installation
Wire Terminations
The wire terminations should proceed as follows:
CVT & POWER SUPPLY (see Figure 7.1)
One side of the three power supply wires (120VAC HOT, 120VAC NEU, and 120VAC GND) should be attached
directly to the electrical service panel supplying power to the installation. One end of this cable is already
connected to the CVT.
The exposed end of the power cable will make the connection between the HTK CVT and the site’s electrical
panel. This connection should be made with 14AWG wire and a 15AMP breaker at the site’s electrical panel,
and terminated in a field-wiring compartment. Wiring must remain accessible after installation for inspection
purposes.
VENDS 1-8 (see Figure 7.2)
Vend lines 1-8 are connected to the phoenix connector at positions 1-8 respectively. They are used to signal
to the car wash controller which wash package and buy-up items have been selected.
NOTE: the signal presented to the car wash controller is normally an open, dry contact relay closure.
COMMON WIRE (see Figure 7.2)
The Common Wire pulled to HTK from the car wash controller is connected in Position 11 (C) of the phoenix
connector on the Wash Interface.
CYCLE/INHIBIT (see Figure 7.2)
The Cycle/Inhibit wires are used for the car wash controller to signal HTK when a car has completed its wash
and left the bay. The signal coming from the car wash controller must be able to energize the coil of a relay
on the wash interface. This means that the car wash controller must be supplying both voltage and current
when it energizes the coil.
Inside HTK, the wiring connection depends on the signal provided by the car wash controller. The Cycle/
Inhibit wires should be connected directly to the 4 position phoenix connector, and position 1 and 2 on the
wash interface.
WASH IN SERVICE (WIS) Signal - Optional (see Figure 7.2)
Some wash equipment manufacturers will use this to place the pay station into an ‘Out of Service’ mode,
separate from the cycle inhibit signals. This may also be used for an operator to manually put HTK into an
‘Out of Service’ mode. This will stop HTK from processing any further transactions until the state has changed.

HTK INSTALLATION MANUAL 19 Electrical Installation
OUT OF SERVICE (see Figure 8.5)
An Out of Service relay is included in HTK. The connection is made at a 3 position phoenix connector on
the distribution board. Position 1 (common), Position 2 (normally closed) and Position 3 (normally open).
485 COMMUNICATION LINE - Optional (see Figure 8.5)
If a Hamilton Code System or POS 4000 is being used in conjunction with HTK, a 485 communication line
must be pulled to each HTK on site. Cable (1 pair, twisted, shielded) should be run from where the connection
to the Code System device (isolator box) is located back to HTK.
The connection to HTK is on a 2 position phoenix connector on the distribution board. Position 1 is the
positive, and Position 2 is the negative. The 485 Communication Line can be run in with low voltage wires
coming from the car wash.
NOTE: the 485 run should be made without any splicing or mid-point connections. If there are, this can lead to communication
issues. The maximum length of 485 cable is 1,000ft.
CAMERA - Optional
If you wish to tie HTK’s standard camera into a camera system, a video cable (shielded coaxial cable) should
be pulled to each pay station on site. The cable should run (without any splicing or mid-point connections)
from where the connection to the camera system is located back to the HTK(s).
HELP BUTTON - Optional
The ‘Help’ button is a set of contacts that close when the button is pressed. It is designed to be connected
to a third-party intercom system. Two 18-gauge wires should be pulled from where the intercom system is
located back to the HTK(s). These wires can be run in with low voltage wires coming from the car wash.

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Electrical Diagrams
Figure 7.1: Power supply wiring connection
The exposed end of the power cable will make
the connection between the HTK CVT and the
site’s electrical panel. This should be terminated
in a field-wiring compartment.
THE POWER SUPPLY SHOULD NOT BE
REMOVED TO MAKE CONNECTION TO THE
SITE’S ELECTRICAL PANEL.
Electrical Installation