Innovative Technology BV100 User manual

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BV100
OPERATIONS
MANUAL

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Contents
1 INTRODUCTION...................................................................................................................................................2
2 ENVIRONMENT AND POWER REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................4
3 GENERAL DESCRIPTION.....................................................................................................................................5
4 MACHINE INTERFACES.......................................................................................................................................7
4.1 BEZEL LED’s ................................................................................................................................................7
4.2 HARDWARE..................................................................................................................................................7
4.2.1 PORTS AND BUTTONS .........................................................................................................................7
4.2.2 INTERFACE CONNECTOR PIN DETAILS ...............................................................................................8
4.2.3 CONFIGURATION BUTTON FUNCTIONS...............................................................................................9
4.3 PROTOCOLS.............................................................................................................................................. 10
4.3.1 SMILEY ® SECURE PROTOCOL –SSP............................................................................................... 10
4.3.2 CCTALK®PROTOCOL –CCT.............................................................................................................. 11
4.3.3 MULTI-DROP BUS/INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS PROTOCOL (MDB/ ICP) ................................... 11
4.3.4 SERIAL INPUT/ OUTPUT –SIO.......................................................................................................... 12
4.3.5 PARALLEL INPUT AND OUTPUT ........................................................................................................ 15
4.3.6 PULSE STREAM OUTPUT................................................................................................................... 15
4.3.7 BINARY OUTPUT –BIN...................................................................................................................... 16
4.3.8 OTHER INTERFACES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST BY ITL................................................................ 17
4.4 USING BV100 CONFIGURATION CARDS ................................................................................................. 17
5 LOW POWER OPTION....................................................................................................................................... 18
6 RE-CALIBRATION.............................................................................................................................................. 20
7 DIAGNOSTICS................................................................................................................................................... 21
8 SUPPORT.......................................................................................................................................................... 22
9 APPENDIX......................................................................................................................................................... 23
9.1 APPENDIX A –HOW TO ORDER A BV100 VALIDATOR............................................................................ 23
9.2 APPENDIX B –BV100 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION .............................................................................. 24
9.3 APPENDIX C –BV100 CASH BOXES........................................................................................................ 25
9.4 APPENDIX D –CONFIGURATION CARDS................................................................................................. 26
9.5 APPENDIX E –ESCROW CONTROL.......................................................................................................... 33
9.6 APPENDIX F –INTERFACE TOOLS DA1-DA2 ........................................................................................... 34
9.7 APPENDIX G –EXPLODED DIAGRAMS .................................................................................................... 36
10 INDEX............................................................................................................................................................. 44

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1 INTRODUCTION
BV100 VALIDATOR - THE NEXT GENERATION OF ITL BANK NOTE VALIDATORS
This manual describes the operation of the BV100 Bank Note Validator as fitted with Firmware Version
4.00 or greater.
This document is intended for those who will:
• Install the BV100 equipment.
• Maintain the BV100 equipment.
Although information is included which will allow a degree of fault diagnosis and repair, it is recommended
that for all but simple mechanical repairs, the unit must be returned to an approved service centre for
repair.
For more concise information, addressed primarily to maintenance, please refer for the concise manual in
our website.
CAUTIONS
• This product must be fitted with a 3 A (ampere) fuse before use.
• The BV100 validator is pin for pin compatible with NV7/8/9/10, but not pin for pin compatible with the
NV2/3/4/4x or 5 series products.
• Due to different note cycle times there may be timing differences from the NV products.
• Never exceed the recommended environmental and electrical limits.
• Do not attempt to lubricate the mechanisms as this may affect the note transport.
• Do not polish the lens as this may alter the optical characteristics.
• If the BV100 validator is disassembled the unit must be re-calibrated and re-initialised, following re-
assembly.
WARNING
• Only suitably trained personnel should carry out any work on this equipment in accordance with all
current local, national and international health and safety regulations.
We recommend that you study this manual as there are many new features permitting new uses and more
secure applications.
If you do not understand any part of this manual please contact the factory, contact details are below, for
assistance. In this way we may continue to improve our product.
The BV100 Validator has been designed to minimise any performance variation over time.
Much of this is achieved by careful Hardware and Software design.
Innovative Technology Ltd has a policy of continual product improvement. As a result the products supplied
may vary from the specification described here.
This manual can be printed in A4 or letter sizes, without losing the scale. This is especially important in the
Appendix D –Configuration Cards.

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2 ENVIRONMENT AND POWER REQUIREMENTS
ENVIRONMENT
Environment
Minimum
Maximum
Temperature
+3ºC
+50ºC
Humidity
5%
95% Non-condensing
Table 1 –Environmental Requirements
CAUTION:
Depending upon the environment in which it is used the BV100 may at some time require re-
calibration. Please refer to Chapter 6 for details of the re-calibration process.
POWER REQUIREMENTS
Electrical Supply
Minimum
Maximum
Supply Voltage (V DC)
Absolute Limits
+11.5V
+14.2V
MDB IF5 Version Supply
Voltage
+18V
+48V DC or 34V AC
MDB Hardware version
+18V
+48V DC
Supply Ripple Voltage
0 V
0.25 V @ 100 Hz
Supply Currents:
Sleep (Low Power Mode)
2mA
Standby
230mA
Validating
500mA
Peak Motor Stall
2000mA
Table 2 –Power Requirements
Interface Logic Levels
Logic Low
Logic High
Inputs
0 V to + 0.5 V
+3.7 V + 12 V
Outputs with 2K2pull up
0.6 V
Pull up voltage of host interface
Maximum Current Sink
50mA per output
Table 3 –Interface Logic Levels
CAUTION
· If the input voltage falls below 11.5 V the BV100 may not operate correctly (will reject notes).
The front bezel lights will flash to indicate incorrect conditions.
· It is recommended that the power supply used can supply at least 2.5 amperes.

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3 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The BV100 Bank Note System is a compact note-validating machine (see Figure 1),
suitable for most money machines. It will accept up to 16 different denominations
of notes in the serial control mode.
The BV100 is designed for easy installation in most machines. To see the general
dimensions of the BV100, refer to Appendix B - BV100 Mechanical Installation.
Currency
The BV100 Validator leaves the factory preset to at least one currency so that it is ready for immediate
installation. If the currency data set needs to change this may be done using the PC based Validator
Management Software. New currencies and applications are being tested all the time, please refer to our
web site or contact the factory for information concerning specific currencies if they are not already
included on our approved list.
Cash Box
Various size cash boxes are available for the BV100. The standard cash box will hold approximately 300
notes. Cash box spacers can be added at the factory to increase the capacity. Each spacer will add an
extra 250 note capacity with a maximum of 2 spacers. This gives a maximum capacity of approximately
800 notes. (See Appendix C - BV100 Cash Boxes for more details). Cash box capacity must be stated at the
time of ordering. If no capacity is specified, the standard cashbox will be delivered. Note: Cash box spacers
can only be added at our factory, and once fitted cannot be removed.
Secure lock for the cash box
A lock can be fitted to the BV100 to secure the cash box in place (lock part number PA650) Note: A locking
cam (MC229) must also be fitted.
Bezel sizes
The BV100 validator is available with either a 66 mm or 72 mm Bezel. See drawing number GA700 in
Appendix B - BV100 Mechanical Installation, for general dimensions.
Interface
Interfacing the validator is very simple, with the choice of the following protocols:
SSP
CCTALK
MDB
SIO
PARALLEL
PULSE
BINARY
NIS
Table 4 –Available Interfaces / Protocols
For detailed information about the different interfaces see Chapter 4.3.
Figure 1 - The BV100 validator

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Hardware Options
In addition to the standard BV100, there are different hardware options of the BV100 available as follows:
· BV100 –MDB
The BV100 MDB contains additional hardware for use in Vending machines operating at higher DC levels.
The module provides a regulated 12 V DC supply to the validator and has Opto isolated inputs and outputs.
For further details on the MDB protocol please see Chapter 4.3.3.
· BV100 –110 V
The BV100 110 V contains voltage regulator hardware that allows the BV100 to be used with machines
that operate with a 110 V AC supply.
· Low power option
The BV100 has a low power option to reduce the power consumption when idle. To learn more about the
low power option, please refer to the Chapter 5.
PC System Specification
The ITL Validator Software has been tested and verified using Windows 2000/XP/Vista™ on a Pentium™
based PC System (© Microsoft and Intel). Full functionality cannot be guaranteed on lower specification
systems.

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4 MACHINE INTERFACES
4.1 BEZEL LED’s
The Bezel LED’s are used to indicate a variety of status signals as described below.
Table 5 –Bezel LED status codes
4.2 HARDWARE
4.2.1 PORTS AND BUTTONS
The BV100 interface connector is located on the left side of the unit; it has 16 pins (see
Figure 2), refer to Table 6 for the pin allocation. Two are used for the 0V and +12V power supply and there
are five outputs and five inputs, the remaining four pins are reserved for factory use and should not be
connected. An example mating connector is Molex type Part
No: 39-51-2160.
It is possible to use the special hardware versions of BV100 in machines operating at 110 volts or in
machines operating at MDB.
The BV100 also has a Configuration Button located above the USB Connector (See Figure 2).
The USB connector can be used to program the BV100 and for communications when used in SSP and SIO
modes. When used for programming, no external power supply is required.
When used for the communications, power must be applied to the BV100 via the 16 pin interface
connector before connecting the USB cable.
Number of
LONG flashes
Number of SHORT flashes
1
2
3
4
1
Note Path Open
Note Path Jam
Unit Not Initialized
2
Cash Box
removed
Cash Box Jam
3
Firmware
Checksum
Interface
checksum
EEPROM
Checksum
Dataset
Checksum
4
PSU too Low
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4.2.2 INTERFACE CONNECTOR PIN DETAILS
The connector pin details are described below (see table 5); they use an IDC 16-pin 0.1"
pitch header with 2 rows of 8 pins.
Pin
Name
Description
1
Vend 1
Open collector outputs. Function changes depending on
machine interface protocol (see individual interface
descriptions for details.) Also the Pulse Steam output.
Also the Serial Output pin in SSP Serial Mode
and other serial modes.
2
Vend 2
Open collector outputs. Function changes depending on
machine interface protocol (see individual interface
descriptions for details).
3
Vend 3
4
Vend 4
5
Inhibit 1
Inhibit channel 1 by holding this pin HIGH. To Enable a
channel the inhibit must be held LOW. Also the serial Input
pin in SSP Serial Mode, and other serial modes.
6
Inhibit 2
Inhibit channel 2 by holding this pin HIGH
7
Inhibit 3
Inhibit channel 3 by holding this pin HIGH
8
Inhibit 4
Inhibit channel 4 by holding this pin HIGH
9
Busy
BV100 is validating and stacking output. Active low while
the BV100 is reading, transporting or stacking a note
10
Escrow
Operate Escrow function by holding LOW (see Appendix B –
Escrow Control for full details).
11
Factory use only
Do not connect
12
Factory use only
Do not connect
13
Factory use only
Do not connect
14
Factory use only
Do not connect
15
+Vin
Nominal 12V DC supply
16
0V
0V supply
Table 6 –16 Pin Connector Details
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4.2.3 CONFIGURATION BUTTON FUNCTIONS
The functions available via the Configuration Function Button are detailed in Table 7.
Configuration Button
Power Status
Function
Press and Hold (>2 secs)
Powered ON
Sets BV100 to Programming
Mode (SSP)
Press Once (<1 sec)
Powered ON
Enables Configuration Card
Programming
Press Twice (within half a
second)
Powered ON
Current Setting Indicator
Press and hold as power is
applied
Powered OFF/ON
Resets ccTalk key to Default
setting
Table 7 –Configuration Button Functions
BV100 Programming Mode
Press and Hold the Configuration Button for at least 2 seconds whilst the BV100 is powered up. The Bezel
LED will flash rapidly to indicate that SSP is being loaded. Once this process has finished the BV100 will
reset. The BV100 will now be in Programming Mode (SSP) and allow connection to a PC via a DA1 or DA2
adapter or connection to a DA3. Note: This mode can only be cancelled by re-programming with a
Configuration Card or via the Validator Manager Program. Please ensure you are aware of all the BV100
programmed settings before entering this mode. Failure to restore the original setting will stop the BV100
from operating in the Host machine.
Configuration Card Programming Mode
Press the Configuration Button once whilst the BV100 is powered up. If done correctly the Bezel LED will
flash every 1 second. This will allow the insertion of a Configuration Card to change the Firmware Protocol
in the BV100. (See chapter 4.4 Using BV100 Configuration Cards for full details). This mode can be
cancelled by again pressing the Configuration button once.
Current Setting Indicator Mode
Press the Configuration Button twice within half a second whilst the BV100 is powered up. The BV100
Bezel LED will then perform a series of flashes to indicate the current settings within the validator. (See
Program Check Procedure, Appendix D - Configuration Cards)
Encryption Key Reset Function (ccTalk®)
Note: This function will only be possible if the BV100 is programmed to ccTalk® mode. It is not possible to
reset the key from SSP mode. Press and hold the Configuration Button whilst the BV100 power is off. Apply
the power and keep the button pressed for several seconds. The ccTalk Encryption key will now be restored
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4.3 PROTOCOLS
ITL strongly recommends the use of a Serial protocol (Preferably SSP) to achieve the highest security.
4.3.1 SMILEY ® SECURE PROTOCOL –SSP
NOTE: Please refer to the Smiley® Secure Protocol (SSP) Specification (ITL Drawing GA138) on the website
for full details of the SSP protocol. To use SSP mode, the SSP interface must be programmed into the
validator via the Configuration Cards (See Appendix D - Configuration Cards) or via the ITL BNV Currency
Manager Program, or by pressing and holding the Configuration Button for more than 2 seconds.
SSP is a secure serial interface specifically designed to address the problems experienced by cash
handling systems in gaming machines. Problems such as acceptor swapping, reprogramming acceptors
and line tapping are all addressed. This interface is recommended for all new designs.
The interface uses a master slave model; the host machine is the master and the peripherals (note
acceptor, coin acceptor or coin hopper) are the slaves.
Data transfer is over a multi-drop bus using clock asynchronous serial transmission with simple open
collector drivers. The integrity of data transfers is ensured through the use of 16 bit CRC checksums on all
packets.
Each SSP device of a particular type has a unique serial number; this number is used to validate each
device in the direction of credit transfer before transactions can take place.
Commands are currently provided for coin acceptors, note acceptors and coin hoppers. All current features
of these devices are supported.
Features:
• Serial control of Note / Coin Validators and Hoppers.
• 4 wire (Tx, Rx, +V, GND) system.
• RS232 (TTL) - open collector driver.
• High Speed 9600 Baud Rate.
• 16 bit CRC error checking.
• Data Transfer Mode.
Benefits:
• Proven in the field.
• Simple and low cost interfacing of transaction peripherals.
• High security control of payout peripherals.
• Defence against surrogate validator fraud.
• Straight forward integration into host machines.
• Remote programming of transaction peripherals.
• Open standard for universal use.
For detailed information and full protocol specification please refer to SSP Interface Specification ITL
(GA138), this is available from the ITL website www.innovative-technology.co.uk.
To help in the software implementation of the SSP, ITL can provide DLL controls and Visual Basic
applications on request. Please contact [e-mail] for more information.

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4.3.2 CCTALK®PROTOCOL –CCT
The BV100 supports the ccTalk serial protocol for easy interfacing with host machines that support this
protocol. To use ccTalk® mode, the CCT interface must be programmed into the validator via the
Configuration Cards (See Appendix D - Configuration Cards) or via the ITL BNV Currency Manager Program.
Pin out connections on BV100 for ccTalk are shown (see Figure 6)
looking at the connection pins on the BV100 interface connector as
defined in the ccTalk specification. It is recommended that all
communications with the note validator must be encrypted using the
encryption key, the default encryption key will be printed on the label
of the BV100. To reset the Encryption key to its default value sees
Chapter 4.2.3. NOTE: For detailed information and full protocol
specification please refer to www.cctalk.org.
4.3.3 MULTI-DROP BUS/INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS PROTOCOL (MDB/ ICP)
To use the MDB mode an MDB BV100 or an IF5 interface box can be used. The MDB interface must be
programmed into the validator via the Configuration Cards (See Appendix D - Configuration Cards) or via
the ITL BNV Currency Manager program.
Note:
· An IF5 cannot be used with an MDB BV100.
· A standard BV100 can only be used in MDB with the addition of an IF5 interface.
· Please refer to the Multi-Drop Bus specification for the suggested current drive circuits available.
· The BV100 supports the MDB protocol version 1, level 1.
· For detailed information and full protocol specification please refer to www.vending.org
MDB defines a serial bus interface used in electrically controlled vending machines
(see Figure 7).
This is a 9600 Baud Master-Slave system where the BV100
Banknote Validator is a slave to a master controller. A master has
the capability of communicating with 32 peripherals or slaves.
The master is defined as the Vending Machine Controller (VMC).
The BV100 banknote Validators have a unique address –
00110XXX binary (30H).
The VMC polls the bus to detect presence of the BV100 Validator
or get information on the current status of the validator.
The validators will respond when asked for activity with an
acknowledgment, a negative acknowledgment or a specific reply,
depending on its current status. Bus crashes are avoided as the
Validators respond to being polled only by the VMC.
The international country code must be set for the country in which the Validators will be operating. This is
either the international telephone code for that country, or the country code taken from ISO4217. The code
is represented as two bytes. The initial digit signifies the source of the code. 0 signifies the telephone code
is used, 1 signifies ISO4217 has been used.
For the USA the country code is 00 01, or 18 40
For Great Britain the code is 00 44, or 18 26.
The scaling factor must also be specified for each Validator. All accepted note values must be evenly
divisible by this number.
· This number would be set to 100 (Hex 64) for the Euro or Great Britain.
· The number would be set to 1000 (Hex 03E8) for Colombia.
The number of decimal places must also be programmed for each Validator
· The number would be set to 2 for Euro or USA
· The number would be set to 3 for Colombia

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Adopting the numbers above.
· £5 would be displayed as 5.00
· £10 would be displayed as 10.00
· $1 would be displayed as 1.00
· 1K Colombia would be displayed as 1.000
4.3.4 SERIAL INPUT/ OUTPUT –SIO
Existing Smiley® NV4 - NV10 users may already be using the serial input/output facility in conjunction with
the parallel inputs. The BV100 Validator also supports this system.
However this interface is not recommended for new designs, the Smiley® Secure Protocol
SSP interface is recommended.
CAUTION
• The BV100 does not support the simple serial data out only mode as available on NV4 and earlier
models NV2 and NV3. It only supports the serial data input/output mode.
• The host machine does not echo messages back to the validator.
• The BV100 does not operate in true RS232 mode. (Only TTL level).
To use Serial Input/Output mode, the SIO interface must be programmed into the validator via the
Configuration Cards (See Appendix D –Configuration Cards) or via the ITL BNV
Currency Manager Program.
There are 4 different combinations of SIO available:
SIO 300 Baud
SIO 300 Baud (Disabled at Start up) - A software enable must be sent to enable the validator.
SIO 9600 Baud
SIO 9600 Baud (Disabled at Start up) - A software enable must be sent to enable the validator.

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The BV100 will receive and transmit the following event codes:
Recognised Receive Codes to
BV100
Transmitted codes from BV100
MESSAGE
DECIMAL
VALUE
MESSAGE
DECIMAL
VALUE
Inhibit C1
131
Note Accept on C1
1
Inhibit C2
132
Note Accept on C2
2
Inhibit C3
133
Note Accept on C3
3
Inhibit C4
134
Note Accept on C4
4
Inhibit C5
135
Note Accept on C5
5
Inhibit C6
136
Note Accept on C6
6
Inhibit C7
137
Note Accept on C7
7
Inhibit C8
138
Note Accept on C8
8
Inhibit C9
139
Note Accept on C9
9
Inhibit C10
140
Note Accept on C10
10
Inhibit C11
141
Note Accept on C11
11
Inhibit C12
142
Note Accept on C12
12
Inhibit C13
143
Note Accept on C13
13
Inhibit C14
144
Note Accept on C14
14
Inhibit C15
145
Note Accept on C15
15
Inhibit C16
146
Note Accept on C16
16
Un-inhibit C1
151
Note Not Recognised
20
Un-inhibit C2
152
Mechanism running slow
30
Un-inhibit C3
153
Strimming attempted
40
Un-inhibit C4
154
Channel 5 Note Rejected (fraud channel)
50
Un-inhibit C5
155
STACKER Full or Jammed
60
Un-inhibit C6
156
Abort During Escrow
70
Un-inhibit C7
157
Note may have been taken to clear jam
80
Un-inhibit C8
158
Validator Busy
120
Un-inhibit C9
159
Validator Not Busy
121
Un-inhibit C10
160
Command Error
255
Un-inhibit C11
161
Un-inhibit C12
162
Un-inhibit C13
163
Un-inhibit C14
164
Un-inhibit C15
165
Un-inhibit C16
166
Enable serial
escrow mode
170
Disable serial
escrow mode
171
Accept escrow
172
Reject escrow
173
Status
182
Enable all
184
Disable all
185
Disable escrow timeout
190
Enable escrow timeout
191
Request firmware
192
Request dataset
193

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Example transactions are shown below:
Table 9- Example Protocols
Event
Validator
Decimal
Value
Host
Note entered into validator
Validator Busy
120
Note accepted channel 2
Validator Ready
121
Accept on channel 2
2
Note entered into validator
Validator Busy
120
Note not recognised
Validator Ready
121
Note not recognised
20
Validator has returned note
Validator Ready
121
Software Inhibit Channel 4
Inhibit C4
134
Inhibit C4
Channel 4 inhibited
134
Software Enable Channel 4
Uninhibit C4
154
Uninhibit C4
Channel 4 inhibited
154
Status Report
182
Status Request
Status Requested
182
3 byte status message
Inhibit status Channels 1-8
Byte 1
Inhibit status Channels 9-16
Byte 2
Escrow On (=1) / Off (=0)
Byte 3
Turn on Escrow Mode
170
Enable Escrow
Mode
Escrow Mode Enabled
170
Note accept in Escrow Mode
Note entered into validator
Validator Busy
120
Note Accepted Channel 2
Validator Ready
121
Accept on Channel 2
2
172
Accept Note in
Escrow
Accept Escrow
172
Accept on Channel 2
2
Event
Validator
Decimal
Value
Host
Note entered into validator
Validator Busy
120
Note accepted channel 2
Validator Ready
121
Accept on channel 2
2
Note entered into validator
Validator Busy
120
Note not recognised
Validator Ready
121
Note not recognised
20
Validator has returned note
Validator Ready
121
Software Inhibit Channel 4
Inhibit C4
134
Inhibit C4
Channel 4 inhibited
134
Software Enable Channel 4
Uninhibit C4
154
Uninhibit C4
Channel 4 inhibited
154
Status Report
182
Status Request
Status Requested
182
3 byte status message
Inhibit status Channels 1-8
Byte 1
Inhibit status Channels 9-16
Byte 2
Escrow On (=1) / Off (=0)
Byte 3
Turn on Escrow Mode
170
Enable Escrow
Mode
Escrow Mode Enabled
170
Note accept in Escrow Mode
Note entered into validator
Validator Busy
120
Note Accepted Channel 2
Validator Ready
121
Accept on Channel 2
2
172
Accept Note in
Escrow
Accept Escrow
172
Accept on Channel 2
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4.3.5 PARALLEL INPUT AND OUTPUT
To use Parallel Output for 4-note/channel acceptance the Parallel interface must be programmed into the
validator via the Configuration Cards (See Appendix D –Configuration Cards) or via the ITL BNV Currency
Manager Program.
Vend Signals: (Pins 1 to 4). The four channels have their own individual outputs. If a note is recognised
then the relevant Vend line is set low for a period of 100 ± 3 ms. Pulses outside these limits should be
rejected as a precaution against false triggering.
Busy Output: (Pin 9). This is a general-purpose busy signal. It is active low while the BV100 is in operation.
Escrow Control: (Pin 10) Hold this pin Low to enable the single note escrow function. (See
Appendix E –Escrow Control). If the host machine aborts the transaction by setting the corresponding
inhibit input high, the note is returned immediately.
The host machine can force the return of the note to the customer by setting the inhibit line high, at any
time before the end of the 30 second time-out. Setting all the inhibits high causes a note reject.
In the event of a note being forcibly removed from the mouth of the BV100 during the 30- second interval,
the BV100 will go out of service for 45 seconds.
Inhibit Operation: (Pins 5 –8) Channels 1 to 4 have their own inhibit input to allow the host machine to
refuse specified notes. To inhibit a channel, the relevant inhibit input must be held high. To enable a
channel, the corresponding inhibit must be latched low so that notes may be accepted.
If all four inhibits are high simultaneously then the BV100 will be disabled. In this state the bezel LED will
not illuminate and if a note is inserted the motor will run in reverse preventing the insertion of the note.
All four inhibits may be connected together to create a ‘global’ inhibit. In this way the BV100 may be
brought in and out of operation by the host machine.
It is possible to operate the BV100 in Low power mode with the Parallel interface. For further details please
see Chapter 5.
4.3.6 PULSE STREAM OUTPUT
To use pulse stream output for acceptance of up to 16 note/channel acceptance, The Pulse interface must
be programmed into the validator via the Configuration Cards (See Appendix D –Configuration Cards) or
via the ITL BNV Currency Manager Program.
Vend Signal: (Pins 1) When a note is recognised vend 1 will pulse a pre-set number of times, the number of
pulses can be set via the ITL BNV Currency Manager Program
(and set to default values with supplied dataset). The pulse width can be set either with the ITL BNV
Currency Manager Program or via the Configuration Cards (See Appendix D
- Configuration Cards)
Busy Output: (Pin 9). This is a general-purpose busy signal. It is active low while the
BV100 is in operation.
Escrow Control: (Pin 10). No escrow function in this mode
Inhibit Operation: (Pins 5 –8) Channels 1 to 4 have their own inhibit input to allow the host machine to
refuse specified values of notes. To inhibit a channel, the relevant inhibit input must be held high. To
enable a channel, the corresponding inhibit must be latched low so that notes may be accepted.
If all four inhibits are high simultaneously then the BV100 will be disabled. In this state
The bezel will not illuminate and if a note is inserted the motor will run in reverse preventing the insertion
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Note: Channels higher than four cannot be individually inhibited, but will be globally inhibited if inhibits 1 to
4 are inhibited.
It is possible to operate the BV100 in Low power mode with the Pulse interface. For further details please
see Chapter 5.
Credit Hold Function:
If this function is enabled in pulse mode by Configuration card or ITL BNV Currency
Manager Program, the validator will take the note as normal but then wait until the escrow line is toggled
low/high before. It will then give out the number of pulses per dollar as set on the programming card. After
the pulses have been given, the validator will then wait for another low/high toggle until the full value of
credit pulses are given.
For example with a setting of 2 pulses per dollar, a five dollar bill will give 2 pulses, 5 times.
A Typical use of this option would be for a Pool table with a game price of $1. You could insert a $5 note
and press a button that toggles the escrow line and releases the pool balls, this would then allow you to
play the first game. The Validator holds onto the remaining credits until the game has finished and the
button is pressed again allowing the next game to begin, this continues until all the credits have been
used.
The busy line remains low throughout the whole process and the validator remains inhibited until all pulses
are given.
4.3.7 BINARY OUTPUT –BIN
To use Binary mode the Binary interface must be programmed into the validator via the Configuration
Cards (See Appendix D –Configuration Cards) or via the ITL BNV Currency Manager Program.
In the event that the machine needs more than 4 notes to be recognised, but the host machine cannot
take advantage of the serial communication methods then the BV100 can be set to give a binary pattern
output on the four parallel output pins. If the BV100 is set to binary mode it will issue the vend signals as a
binary pattern on the parallel outputs for 100 ± 3 ms. In this way a maximum of 15 different notes can be
accepted and 4 notes individually inhibited.
Vend Signals: (Pins 1 to 4). The four channels have their own individual outputs. If a note is recognised the
binary representation of the channel number will be pulled low for 100 ± 3 ms. Pulses outside these limits
will be rejected as a precaution against false triggering due to noise.
Busy Output: (Pin 9). This is a general-purpose busy signal. It is active low while the BV100 is in operation.
Escrow Control: (pin 10). Hold this pin Low to enable the single note escrow function. (See Appendix E –
ESCROW Control).
If the host machine aborts the transaction by setting the corresponding inhibit input high on pin 10, the
note is returned immediately.
The host machine can force the return of the note to the customer by setting the inhibit line high, at any
time before the end of the 30 second time-out. Setting all the inhibits high causes a note reject.
In the event of a note being forcibly removed from the mouth of the BV100 during the 30-second interval,
the BV100 will go out of service for 45 seconds.
Inhibit Operation: (Pins 5 –8) Channels 1 to 4 have their own individual inhibit input to allow the host
machine to refuse specified values of notes. To inhibit a channel, the relevant inhibit input must be held
high. To enable a channel the corresponding inhibit must be latched low so that notes may be accepted.
If all four inhibits are high simultaneously then the BV100 will be disabled. In this state the bezel will not
illuminate and if a note is inserted the motor will run in reverse preventing the insertion of the note.
Note: Channels higher than four cannot be individually inhibited, but will be globally inhibited if inhibits 1 to
4 are inhibited. It is possible to operate the BV100 in Low power mode with the Binary interface. For further
details please see the next chapter.

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4.3.8 OTHER INTERFACES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST BY ITL
Any queries regarding interfaces not mentioned in this manual should be made to support@innovative-
technology.co.uk
4.4 USING BV100 CONFIGURATION CARDS
The Configuration Cards offer the following functions:
• Select required Communication Interface (SSP, ccTalk, Parallel etc).
• Adjust the channel and pulse configuration on a pre-programmed BV100 to your own requirements.
Programming the BV100 with the configuration cards is enabled via the ‘Configuration Button’ on the right
hand side of the BV100 (see Chapter 4.2.3). (For details on how to complete the configuration cards
please see Appendix D –Configuration Cards).
Instructions
1) Press the Configuration button once whilst the validator is powered up.
2) The bezel LEDs will now flash with a steady heartbeat until a Configuration Card is entered.
3) Once the Configuration Card has been entered the validator reads the card and immediately returns it.
4) The LEDs then flash rapidly whilst the interface is being changed. If the LEDs flash a number of times
slowly, it is an indication of an error (For details of the Error Flash
Codes please see Appendix D –Configuration Cards).
5) When the changes are complete the validator resets.
If a configuration card is not entered, this function can be cancelled by pressing the button again once.
It is now possible to check the programmed settings of the BV100 by pressing the configuration button
twice within half a second. (For details see Appendix D –Configuration Cards).

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5 LOW POWER OPTION
Low power Mode can be used with all non-serial communication protocols to reduce the power
consumption of the BV100 when idle.
When the BV100 is in this state the current consumption is reduced. The BV100 goes into low power mode
approximately 6 seconds after the validator is powered up and remains in this state until a note is entered
(Time A, Figure 10). Following a note insertion the BV100 returns to Low Power mode approximately 1
second after the Busy line goes High (After credit is given or note is rejected), (Time B, Figure 10).
Table 10 - Electrical requirements and characteristics for low power mode
Notes:
• Low Power Mode can ONLY be used with the above Parallel, Pulse and Binary protocols.
• Low power mode can only be enabled by correctly completing the configuration cards or via the ITL BNV
Currency manager program.
• In Low Power Mode the front sensor is checked every 1 second which can lead to a delay in accepting
the note when it is presented.
• Configuration button functions are only available during power up before the BV100 goes into Low Power
Mode.
Low power mode uses 3 control lines Vend–Pin 1, Inhibit–Pin 6 and Busy–Pin 9.
Figure 10 –Low power mode timing diagram
Electrical Supply
Minimum
Maximum
Supply Voltage (V DC)
Absolute Limits
+11.5V
+14.2V
MDB IF5 Version Supply
Voltage
+18V
+48V DC or 34V AC
MDB Hardware version
+18V
+48V DC
Supply Ripple Voltage
0 V
0.25 V @ 100 Hz
Supply Currents:
Sleep (Low Power Mode)
2mA
Standby
230mA
Validating
500mA
Peak Motor Stall
2000mA

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TIMING DIAGRAM EXPLAINATION
When the Validator is enabled the Inhibit line is Low and the Busy line is High. This remains the same until
a note is inserted (Time A).
When a note is inserted under the front sensor the BV100 wakes up and the busy line goes low to indicate
that the validator is in use. The busy line remains low during the validating and stacking process and once
the note has been successfully validated and stacked the vend line goes low to issue the credit.
After the credit is issued the busy line goes high and approximately 1 second after the busy line goes high
(Time B), the BV100 goes back into low power mode.