Hamilton Car Wash User manual

COMMANDER
PAY STATION
INSTALLATION MANUAL
Car Wash Application
Hamilton Manufacturing Corp.
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Version 1.2 | 7/21 Document # 101-0290

COMMANDER INSTALLATION MANUAL 2
The contents of this manual do not purport to cover all details or variations in the Commander Pay Station,
and do not claim to provide for every possible contingency met in connection with installation or maintenance.
All information is subject to change without notice.
© 2021 Hamilton Manufacturing Corporation

COMMANDER INSTALLATION MANUAL 3Table of Contents
Introduction
About This Manual .........................................................
Warranty Card ................................................................
Dedicated Power Source .................................................
Mechanical Installation
Receiving and Unpacking Commander ...........................
Positioning ......................................................................
Mounting ........................................................................
Running Conduit ............................................................
Dimensions: Brick-In Cabinet ..........................................
Dimensions: Free-Standing Cabinet ................................
Base Mounting: Free-Standing Cabinet ...........................
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 ...........................................................
Gate & Loop References
References .....................................................................
Warranty
Limited Warranty Agreement ...........................................
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COMMANDER INSTALLATION MANUAL 4List of Figures
UNPACKING
Figure 1.1: Commander box (face) ......................................................
Figure 1.2: Commander box (side) ......................................................
BRICK-IN DIMENSIONS
Figure 2.1: Base of cabinet (looking down from inside the cabinet) ......
Figure 2.2: Base of cabinet ..................................................................
Figure 2.3: Back of cabinet (looking inside cabinet from front) ...............
Figure 2.4: Back of cabinet ...................................................................
Figure 2.5: Top of cabinet .....................................................................
Figure 2.6: Side of cabinet ....................................................................
Figure 2.7: Door ...................................................................................
FREE-STANDING DIMENSIONS
Figure 3.1: Base of cabinet (looking down from inside the cabinet)........
Figure 3.2: Base of cabinet ...................................................................
Figure 3.3: Top of cabinet .....................................................................
Figure 3.4: Side of cabinet ....................................................................
Figure 3.5: Door ...................................................................................
BASE MOUNTING DIMENSIONS: FREE-STANDING CABINET
Figure 4.1: Base mounting holes ..........................................................
Figure 4.2: Top view to curb .................................................................
Figure 4.3: Side view with curb .............................................................
Figure 4.4: Front view with curb ............................................................
LANE LAYOUT
Figure 5.1: Front view of lane layout ......................................................
Figure 5.2: Service door orientation .......................................................
Figure 5.3: Overhead view of lane layout ...............................................
ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS
Figure 6.1: Utility box connection ..........................................................
Figure 6.2: Wash Interface diagram ......................................................
Figure 6.3: Wash Interface diagram, angled ..........................................
Figure 6.4: Gated Sequence Software Ether Vend (Micro Drive Gate) .....
Figure 6.5: Gated Sequence Software Ether Vend (MIB Gate) ...............
Figure 6.6: Passive Cycles ....................................................................
Figure 6.7: Active Cycles ......................................................................
COMPONENT CONNECTIONS
Figure 7.1: Power supply & controller connections ................................
Figure 7.2: Distribution board connections ............................................
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COMMANDER 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 Commander. 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 a Commander
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:
COMMANDER MODEL & SERIAL #____________________________________________________
CONTROLLER MODEL & SERIAL #____________________________________________________
HOPPER MODEL & SERIAL #________________________________________________________
STACKER MODEL & SERIAL #________________________________________________________
VALIDATOR SERIAL #_______________________________________________________________
LOCK/KEY # _______________________________________________________________________
Warranty Card
A warranty card is included in the documentation provided with Commander. Complete and return this card
to Hamilton within ten (10) days of installation.
Dedicated Power Source
Before installation, ensure that Commander has its own dedicated power source. Under no circumstances
should additional equipment be operating off the dedicated power source for Commander.
If a dedicated power source is unavailable, cease installation until one is established.

COMMANDER INSTALLATION MANUAL 6Mechanical Installation
Mechanical Installation
Receiving and Unpacking Commander
Commander is shipped in a cardboard box that is strapped to a pallet/skid. This box contains the pay station
only - bases (if ordered) will be in separate boxes.
Once all straps and/or shrink wrap has been removed from the skid, carefully lay the box on its side and
cut through the packing tape on the base of the box. Fold out or remove the flaps, and then return the box
to its normal upright position.
Slide the box off, and remove the foam packing material. Remove the shrink wrap around Commander, and
locate the ‘T’ handle (this will be used to open the door). Finally, remove the clear bag covering Commander.
Use the ‘T’ handle to open the Commander door by inserting it into each lock cylinder and turning counter-
clockwise.
Save your keys
With the door open, remove the keys and lock inserts from the cushioned envelope bag, located next to the
power supply. MAKE A PERMANENT RECORD OF THE NUMBERS ON THESE KEYS IN CASE ONE IS LOST
AND NEEDS TO BE REORDERED (see page 5).
Remove the packing strap from the hopper
The hopper is shipped with a small piece of strapping tape holding the baffle down to minimize the vibrations
caused by shipping. Remove this tape as well as the protective plastic on the edges of the hopper.
Remove the receipt paper
A roll of receipt paper is shipped in the coin/token box. Remove this for installation later.
Remove all packing debris from the hopper
During unpacking, ensure that debris does not fall into the hopper bowl. If this material is not removed, the
hopper could jam. With the power completely disconnected, remove any loose material inside the hopper bowl.
BOX BASEBOX BASE
Figure 1.1: Commander box (face) Figure 1.2: Commander box (side)

COMMANDER INSTALLATION MANUAL 7Mechanical Installation
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 that secures the receipt paper for shipping
Positioning
There are no set guidelines for the placement of Commander. 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 Commander cabinet is approximately 32”
- this ensures customers in most vehicle types can interact with Commander without excessive overreach.
Mounting
Commander must be securely mounted by using one of the following methods:
BRICK MOUNTING
Uses a custom-built brick or concrete enclosure to house Commander. See Figures 2.1 - 2.4 on pages 8 &
9 for mounting hole locations. Commander provides for three (3) 5/8” mounting holes. Have your engineer
or contractor recommend a construction method suitable for strength and stability.
BASE MOUNTING
This method involves mounting Commander on an optional base. The base is secured to the pavement or
curb, and Commander 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. Commander has
three (3) 1 1/8” conduit mounting holes in the back of the cabinet, as well as three (3) 1 1/8” conduit holes
in the bottom of the cabinet.
• Conduit carrying high voltage 120VAC power lines, should be connected to either one of the bottom
or back conduit holes, 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 any of
the open 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 conduits.
NOTE: free-standing cabinets do not have conduit holes in the back.

COMMANDER INSTALLATION MANUAL 8Mechanical Installation
Dimensions: Brick-In Cabinet
Figure 2.1: Base of cabinet (looking down from inside the cabinet)
Figure 2.2: Base of cabinet

COMMANDER INSTALLATION MANUAL 9Mechanical Installation
Figure 2.3: Back of cabinet
(looking inside cabinet from front)
Figure 2.4: Back of cabinet
Figure 2.5: Top of cabinet Figure 2.6: Side of cabinet

COMMANDER INSTALLATION MANUAL 10 Mechanical Installation
Figure 2.7: Door

COMMANDER INSTALLATION MANUAL 11 Mechanical Installation
Dimensions: Free-Standing Cabinet
Figure 3.1: Base of cabinet (looking down from inside the cabinet)
Figure 3.2: Base of cabinet

COMMANDER INSTALLATION MANUAL 12 Mechanical Installation
Figure 3.3: Top of cabinet Figure 3.4: Side of cabinet
Figure 3.5: Door
NOTE: free-standing cabinets
do not have conduit holes in
the back.

COMMANDER INSTALLATION MANUAL 13 Mechanical Installation
Base Mounting Dimensions: Free-Standing Cabinet
Figure 4.1: Base mounting holes Figure 4.2: Top view to curb
Figure 4.3: Side view with curb Figure 4.4: Front view with curb

COMMANDER INSTALLATION MANUAL 14 Mechanical Installation
Lane Layout
If you are using gates at your facility, use the following drawings to assist in placement and installation.
COMMANDER
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
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 5.1: Front view of lane layout
Figure 5.2: Service door orientation

COMMANDER INSTALLATION MANUAL 15 Mechanical Installation
Figure 5.3: 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

COMMANDER INSTALLATION MANUAL 16 Electrical Installation
Electrical Installation
Commander 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 Commander.
If a dedicated power source is unavailable, cease installation until one is established.
Pulling Wires
The number of wires that must be pulled for Commander 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
*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 Commander, the wires listed above must be pulled and
terminated as explained on the following pages.
Wire Terminations
The wire terminations should proceed as follows:
CVT & POWER SUPPLY (see Figure 6.1)
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. A cable is already connected to
the utility box next to the CVT.
The exposed end of the power cable (located in the utility box) will make the connection between the
Commander 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 the utility box. Wiring must remain accessible
after installation for inspection purposes.
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.

COMMANDER INSTALLATION MANUAL 17 Electrical Installation
Wire Terminations (continued)
VENDS 1-8 (see Figure 6.2)
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 6.2)
The Common Wire pulled to Commander from the car wash controller is connected in Position 11 (C) of the
phoenix connector on the Wash Interface.
CYCLE/INHIBIT (see Figure 6.2)
The Cycle/Inhibit wires are used for the car wash controller to signal Commander 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 Commander, 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 6.2)
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 Commander
into an ‘Out of Service’ mode. This will stop Commander from processing any further transactions until the
state has changed.
OUT OF SERVICE (see Figure 7.3)
An Out of Service relay is included in Commander. 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 7.3)
If a Hamilton Code System or POS 4000 is being used in conjunction with Commander, a 485 communication
line must be pulled to each Commander 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 Commander.
The connection to Commander 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.

COMMANDER INSTALLATION MANUAL 18 Electrical Installation
Electrical Diagrams
Figure 6.1: Utility Box connection
The exposed end of the power cable in the utility box will make the connection between the Commander
CVT and the site’s electrical panel.

COMMANDER INSTALLATION MANUAL 19 Electrical Installation
Figure 6.2: Wash Interface diagram
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1 2
1 = VEND 1
2 = VEND 2
3 = VEND 3
4 = VEND 4
5 = VEND 5
6 = VEND 6
7 = VEND 7
8 = VEND 8
9 = ISOLATED VEND
10 = ISOLATED VEND
C =VEND COMMON
VEND OUTPUTS
1 & 2 = CYCLE SIGNAL
3 & 4 = WASH IN SERVICE SIGNAL
CYCLE/W.I.S.
AUX IN
1 & 2 NOT CURRENTLY USED
Figure 6.3: Wash Interface diagram, angled

COMMANDER INSTALLATION MANUAL 20
Figure 6.4: Gated Sequence Software Ether Vend (Micro Drive Gate)
Electrical Installation