Magikist iCoin CP990 User manual

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v 1.0
Instruction Manual
Model
CP990
Model
CP890
iCoin
Electronic Multi-Coin Acceptor

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1) MOUNTING
Mount the iCoin to the faceplate of the meter box using the
holes on the stainless steel edgemount bracket. On the
CP990 the middle left mounting hole may or may not be
used as it does have restricted access due to the display
enclosure. Ensure that the iCoin is mounted vertically and
is not tilted in any direction.!
2) ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
Wire connections for the CP990 & CP890 are shown in the following chart. Before
connecting power to the iCoin, check the supply voltage with a voltmeter.!
When turning power offand on to the iCoin power must remain offfor a minimum of
10 seconds before being turned back on to ensure that the iCoin powers up
correctly.!
Model
Power
Requirements
Power Connections
Pulse Connections
CP990
CP890
24±5 VAC
Yellow +
Black –
Blue (Note 1)
Purple (Note 2)
CP990-R
CP890-R
Red w/green stripe (Note 3)
Red w/green stripe (Note 3)
CP990-D
CP890-D
12 to 30 VDC
Red +
Black –
Blue (Note 1)
Purple (Note 2)
CP990-DR
CP890-DR
Red w/green stripe (Note 3)
Red w/green stripe (Note 3)
Note 1: The blue wire is a DC switch used for pulsing that will sink a maximum of
200mA at 5-36 VDC to black –.!
Note 2: The purple wire is an AC switch used for pulsing that will sink a
maximum of 500mA up to 24 VAC to black –.!
Note 3: The two red wires with green stripe (non-polarized) are a normally open
contact used for pulsing rated at a maximum resistive load (non inductive) 1A,
125 VAC, 60 VDC.
Optional!
Mounting!
Hole

Following are the wiring connections for several brands of timers. If your timer is not
listed, consult your supplier for further information.!
3) DISPLAY PANEL AND PUSHBUTTONS
The iCoin utilizes a display and pushbuttons for configuration settings, current
settings, and self-diagnostics. The display has several indicator lights that show
which currency coins the iCoin is currently accepting and setup information
regarding tokens. The pushbuttons allow one to change the coins that are to be
accepted and to set the tokens (if any) that the iCoin is to accept. Pushbuttons are
labelled with the function that they provide as well as a number. For convenience,
this manual will include in parenthesis the number of the pushbutton in addition to
the label of the pushbutton. !
Immediately during the first 10 to 15 seconds of power up, the iCoin display will
sequence through the current configuration settings. These settings are covered
later in Section 8) Configuration Settings. Following this the display shows which
preprogrammed currency coins it will accept as well as if there are any learned
tokens that it will accept.!
By default the iCoin power saving mode is enabled so that if there is no activity for
a period of time, either coins being accepted or pushbuttons pressed, then the
acceptor will enter a power saving mode where the display will flash the
preprogrammed coins and token settings repeatedly. Once a coin is dropped or a
pushbutton is pressed the display will turn on steady until the period of time
elapses again at which time the acceptor will again enter the power saving mode.
The period of time by default is 1 minute. You can learn how to change this value in
Section 8) Configuration Settings.#
Power
Electronic Pulse
Relay Pulse
Timer
Yellow
Black
Blue
Purple
Red with
green
stripe
Red with
green
stripe
Magikist
MT580 or
MT580U
24VAC
Hot #2
COMMON
#3
COIN
SWITCH+
#6
N/C
COIN
SWITCH+
#6
COIN
SWITCH–
#7
Magikist
MTV840
Yellow
-Black
+Blue
N/C
+Blue
-Black
Magikist
MTV600
24VAC
HOT OUT
#3
COIN
SWITCH–
#8
COIN
SWITCH+
#7
N/C
COIN
SWITCH+
#7
COIN
SWITCH–
#8
Dixmor
LED7
red
green
brown
N/C
brown
grey
Grace Timer
or PEM7
#3
#1
#4
N/C
#1
#4

4) CANADIAN QUARTER, LOONIE AND TOONIE SELECTION
The iCoin is preprogrammed to accept any combination of Canadian quarter, $1
(loonie) and $2 (toonie) coins. Once the iCoin is powered up, the display shows
which coins the iCoin is activated to
accept. For example, if the indicator
lights for Cdn-$0.25 and Cdn-$1 are
lit as in figure 4.1, then the iCoin will
accept both the Canadian quarter
and $1 coin. If the indicator lights for
Cdn-$1 and Cdn-$2 are lit, as in
figure 4.2, then the iCoin will accept
both the Canadian $1 and $2 coins.!
To change which coins that the iCoin
is to accept, press the pushbutton
Press to Set Active Coins (1).
Pressing this pushbutton will change
the activated coins that the iCoin is
to accept as shown by the display.
By repeatedly pressing the
pushbutton you will arrive at the setting you wish for coins that the iCoin is to
accept.!
Because the coins that the iCoin can
accept have different values, different
number of pulses will be sent to the
timer depending on which coin is
accepted. Only 1 pulse will be sent to
the timer for the lowest value coin that
the iCoin is set to accept. Multiple
pulses will be sent to the timer for higher
value coins that are accepted. Figure 4.3
shows the different coin selection
settings and the corresponding number
of pulses that will be sent to the timer
for the coins that are activated. Ensure
that your timer is setup correctly based
on the number of pulses that the iCoin
will send for the coins that you have
activated.!
It is possible for the iCoin to be configured for fixed pulses such that it will always
send 1 pulse for a quarter, 4 pulses for a $1 coin, and 8 pulses for $2 coin
regardless of which coins are activated. Section 8) Configuration Settings provides
instructions to enable fixed pulsing.#
figure 4.3
figure 4.1
figure 4.2
Press to
Select
Token
A,B,or C
1
2
3
4
Press to
set #pulses
for Selected
Token
Press to
Select
Token
A,B,or C
1
2
3
4
Press to
set #pulses
for Selected
Token

5) TOKEN SETUP
The iCoin can be easily programmed to accept up to 3 different tokens of your
choice. Ensure that you have selected good quality tokens and that other operators
in your area are not using a similar
size token of the same alloy. While
the iCoin is compatible with most
tokens, consult your distributor who
can then confirm that the token you
have selected is compatible with the
iCoin.!
The tokens that the iCoin learns are
stored as TokenA, TokenB, or
TokenC. The panel display of the
iCoin shows TokenA, TokenB, and
TokenC, and which of these tokens
is currently learned. If the indicator
light under Learned next to TokenA, TokenB, or TokenC is lit, then that token has
already been learned. For example, figure 5.1 shows a setting where TokenA and
TokenC have been learned and tokenA has a value of 4 pulses. All learned tokens
will be accepted by the iCoin.!
The currently lit indicator light under Selected shows which token is currently
selected. Pressing the pushbutton labeled Press to Select Token A,B, or C (2)
advances the indicator light under Selected to the next token. For example, if the
indicator light under Selected and next to TokenB was lit, pressing the pushbutton
Press to Select Token A,B, or C (2) would light the indicator light next to TokenC.
Pressing the pushbutton again would now move the indicator light to TokenA.!
The indicator lights 1, 2, 4, 8, and 16 for #pulses for Selected Token show the total
number of pulses that will be sent when the currently selected token is accepted.
The total number of pulses that will be sent is the sum of all the indicator lights 1, 2,
4, 8, and 16 for #pulses for Selected Token that are lit. If all indicator lights for
#pulses for Selected Token are offfor the current learned token, then 32 pulses will
be sent. If the currently selected token is not learned, then all the indicator lights 1,
2, 4, 8, and 16 for #pulses for Selected Token will not be lit.!
To learn a token, first decide whether the token is to be stored as TokenA, TokenB,
or TokenC. The indicator light for that token under the Selected column must then
be lit for that token to be the currently selected token. If necessary, press the
pushbutton Press to Select Token A,B, or C (2) to sequence the indicator lights
under the Selected column until the indicator light next to your choice of TokenA,
TokenB, or TokenC is lit.!
You will need two samples of the token that you wish to program. Press the
pushbutton Press to Learn Selected Token (3) to start the learn process. The
indicator light under the Learned column next to the currently selected token will
begin to flash slowly. At this point you have 10 seconds to insert the first sample
token. It is extremely important that you hold the token, insert it fully as far as
possible into the coin slot while still holding the token, and then release the
coin without pushing it. To accurately learn the token, the token must be
Press to
Select
Token
A,B,or C
1
2
3
4
Press to
set #pulses
for Selected
Token
figure 5.1

inserted into the iCoin as slow as possible otherwise the learn may fail. If the
token is read correctly then the iCoin will accept the token. At this point you have
another ten seconds to insert the second sample token again with taking the same
care to insert without pushing the token at all. If the second sample token is
accepted then the indicator light under Learned next to the current selected token
will be lit indicating that the token has been learned. If either the first or second
sample token is rejected the learn process is aborted and you will need to restart
the learn process from the beginning.!
With the token learned the next step is to set the number of pulses for the token.
Press the pushbutton Press to set# pulses for Selected Token (4) until the display
showing the #pulses for Selected Token is set to the correct number of pulses (and
thus the correct value) for your token.!
You may at anytime "unlearn" a token. Make sure that the token you wish to erase
is the currently selected token. Press the pushbutton Press to Learn Selected Token
pushbutton (3). The indicator light under the Learned column next to the currently
selected token will begin to flash. Wait for 10 second without dropping any coins
after which the learned indicator light for the selected token will turn offsignifying
that the token is now erased.!
6) DISPLAYING THE ACCEPTED COIN
When a coin is accepted by the iCoin, the display will show which coin was accepted
and how many pulses were generated for the coin. For example if a $0.25 coin is
accepted, the indicator light for Cdn-$0.25 will flash once. If a $1.00 coin is accepted
the indicator light for Cdn-$1 will flash once (if quarters are not active) or four times
(if the quarters are active). Likewise if a token is accepted, the learned light for the
token will flash once for each pulse that is generated for the token.
7) COIN RELEASE MECHANISM
Should a bent or damaged coin become
jammed in the iCoin, the coin may be able
to be freed using the coin release
mechanism. The coin release mechanism
is a spring loaded mechanism located on
the left side of the acceptor as show in
figure 7.1. Pressing on the round head of
the mechanism will compress the spring
and slightly separate the two sides of the
iCoin which may allow any coin jam to be
released. Releasing the round head of the
mechanism will return the iCoin back to its
normal operating position.
Should the coin release mechanism not correct the coin jam, it will then be
necessary to open the acceptor as described in See Section 9) Cleaning &
Removing Coin Jams.!
Coin!
Release!
Mechanism
figure 7.1

8) CONFIGURATION SETTINGS & SETUP MODE
Immediately during the first 10 to 15 seconds of power up, the iCoin display will
sequence through the current configuration settings.!
The configuration settings are divided into 3 groups: group 1 token settings, group
2 preprogrammed coin settings, and group 3 miscellaneous settings. Group 1
settings are displayed first, followed by group 2 and then group 3. Group 1 settings
are identified by the Cdn-$0.25 being lit, group 2 settings are identified by Cdn-$1
being lit, and group 3 settings are identified by both Cdn-$0.25 and Cdn-$1 being
lit. Within each group, the Token A, Token B, or Token C Selected light will indicate
the configuration setting within that group. The 1, 2, 4, and 8 indicator lights for #
pulses for Selected Token will indicated the value for the configuration setting within
the group.!
Table 8.1 shows the configuration settings groups, settings, and values. Default
values are indicated with an asterisk *.!
The Token Reading, Sizing, and Speed settings determine how closely the iCoin will
compare each of these characteristics of incoming coins with the sample token(s) it
has learned. Low settings are the least strict and are the default setting which
should work in the vast majority of installations. In the rare case that the iCoin is
accepting a token that it has not learned, you may wish to experiment by changing
the reading and/or sizing setting to medium and then if necessary to high. Typically
it is best to adjust the reading and sizing settings before trying to adjust the speed
setting.!
The Variable/Fixed Pulse setting is by default set to variable such that the number of
pulses sent by the iCoin for the Cdn quarter, $1 coin, and $2 coin, is dependent on
which of these coins are active as described in Section 4. Changing this setting to
Fixed results in the iCoin sending 1 pulse for a quarter, 4 pulses for a $1 coin, and 8
pulses for $2 coin regardless of which coins are active.!
The Preprogrammed Coin Sizing and Speed settings, can be but typically should
not be adjusted.!
The Pulse Speed setting is by default set to fast pulsing. Some older timers may not
be fast enough to correctly accept multiple pulses from the iCoin and thus require
the pulse speed setting to be set to slow pulse.!
The Time to enter power saving mode setting is the amount of time after which
either no coins have been inserted or any pushbutton pressed that the acceptor will
enter a power saving mode where the display will flash the preprogrammed coins
and token settings repeatedly.!
To enter setup mode to change the value of any configuration settings, you must
power down the iCoin, depress and hold the Press to Set Active Coins (1)
pushbutton and then power on the iCoin. The Cdn-$0.25 and Token A Selected
indicator lights will flash continuously indicating that you are at Group 1 Token
Settings with the Token Reading setting. You can now release the Press to Set
Active Coins (1) pushbutton. At this point use the Press to Set Active Coins (1)
pushbutton to cycle through the different Groups. Within the group, press the Press
to Select Token A,B, or C (2) pushbutton to select the setting that you wish to
change. Pressing the Press to set# pulses for Selected Token (4) pushbutton will

cycle through all the values that are available for that setting. You may change the
values of multiple settings during the time you are in setup mode. To save all
changes you must press the Press to Learn Selected Token (3) pushbutton. This will
save the current configurations settings and the iCoin will restart with the new
settings. To discard any changes you have made simply power offthe iCoin without
pressing the Press to Learn Selected Token (3) pushbutton.!

table 8.1
Group
Setting
Value
1=low, least strict *
2=medium
4=high, most strict
8=off
1=low, least strict *
2=medium
4=high, most strict
8=off
1=low, least strict *
2=medium
4=high, most strict
8=off
1=variable *
2=fixed
1=low, least strict *
2=medium
4=high, most strict
1=low, least strict *
2=medium
4=high, most strict
1=fast *
2=slow
1=1 minute *
2=3 minutes
4=5 minutes
Preprogrammed
Coins Sizing


Token Sizing


Group 2
Preprogrammed
Coin Settings


Preprogrammed
Coins Speed

Group 1
Token Settings


Token Speed


Group 3
Miscellaneous
Settings


Pulse Speed

Variable/Fixed Pulsing

Token Reading



Time to enter power
saving mode


9) CLEANING & REMOVING COIN JAMS
The iCoin allows full access to the internal coin
path for cleaning or to remove a coin jam that
the Coin Release Mechanism was not able to
remove.
To gain access to the internal coin path you
must first remove the screw that holds the Coin
Release Mechanism to the body of the iCoin as
shown in figure 9.1. Remove the screw while
holding the Coin Release Mechanism to prevent
it from turning. Once the screw is fully removed
the 3 components of the Coin Release
Mechanism will be loose so place them aside.
The right side of the iCoin can now be opened
a full 90° to gain access to the complete
internal coin path for cleaning or removal
of any coin jam as shown in figure 9.2. Do
not open the side more than 90°
otherwise damage to the hinge may
occur voiding any warranty.!
For cleaning use a cotton swab or soft cloth
with isopropyl alcohol or Windex to clean
the coin path and the sensor. Do not use
any sharp objects or abrasive cleaners
that my damage the sensors or the coin
path.!
When reinstalling the Coin Release
Mechanism, ensure that the components are
assembled in the correct order as shown in
figure 9.3.#
Screw!
Holding!
Coin!
Release!
Mechanism
figure 9.1
figure 9.2
figure 9.3

A. APPENDIX
For future reference, write down the serial# located on the bottom of the display
enclosure of the iCoin. In addition, when learning tokens, record the details of each
token on the following lines:!
SERIAL# ___________________________________ !
TokenA Description ____________________________________________ !
TokenB Description ____________________________________________ !
TokenC Description ____________________________________________