MEI CASHFLOW 952 Series User manual

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CASHFLOW®952X / 952Xe / 9510
SELECTOR SYSTEMS
USER GUIDE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS ..................................................................................................................................... 3
SAFETY ................................................................................................................................................................ 5
WARNING ........................................................................................................................................................... 5
CAUTION............................................................................................................................................................. 5
MAXIMUM OPERATING VOLTAGE ....................................................................................................................... 5
DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS ............................................................................................................................. 5
DISPOSAL OF PRODUCT ....................................................................................................................................... 5
CONFORMANCE TO INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS............................................................................................... 5
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION ......................................................................................................................... 7
COMPATIBILITY............................................................................................................................................... 8
PRODUCT FEATURES ...................................................................................................................................... 9
DIAGNOSTIC LED (1) ....................................................................................................................................... 10
IBUTTON®MEMORY CONTACTS (2) .................................................................................................................. 10
SERVICE TOOL CONNECTOR (3) ........................................................................................................................ 10
SERIAL INTERFACE CONNECTOR (HII OR CCTALK) (4) ..................................................................................... 11
CF952X/CF952Xe ....................................................................................................................................... 11
CF9510 ........................................................................................................................................................11
DYNAMIC ROUTE INHIBIT CONNECTOR (5) ....................................................................................................... 11
CONFIGURATION SWITCHES (6)......................................................................................................................... 11
CF952Xe......................................................................................................................................................11
CF9510 ........................................................................................................................................................11
MACHINE INTERFACE CONNECTOR (8).............................................................................................................. 12
PRE-GATE STROBE AND DIRECTIONAL STROBES (9)......................................................................................... 12
REJECT LEVER (10)........................................................................................................................................... 12
SEPARATOR CONNECTOR (11)........................................................................................................................... 12
CF952X/CF952Xe ....................................................................................................................................... 12
CF9510 ........................................................................................................................................................12
COIN ENTRY MOUNTING OPTIONS .......................................................................................................... 13
COIN ENTRY BEZELS......................................................................................................................................... 13
Y-CHUTE COMPONENTS.................................................................................................................................... 14
INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................................................... 15
SIDE ENTRY MOUNTING.................................................................................................................................... 15
TOP ENTRY MOUNTING..................................................................................................................................... 16
CASHFLOW 9528 SYSTEM MOUNTING .............................................................................................................. 17
REMOVAL OF MANIFOLD AND COLLAR PLATE.................................................................................................. 18
REMOVAL OF Y-CHUTE .....................................................................................................................................18
MACHINE INTERFACE CONNECTOR ....................................................................................................... 19
ACCEPTANCE TEST ....................................................................................................................................... 21
AFTER INSTALLING THE VALIDATOR ................................................................................................................ 21
TESTING FOR ACCEPTANCE............................................................................................................................... 21
COIN ROUTING CF9524 & CF9528............................................................................................................... 22
COIN ROUTING COMPATIBILITY ........................................................................................................................ 23
ROUTE INHIBIT CONNECTOR ............................................................................................................................. 24
PRODUCT CONFIGURATION....................................................................................................................... 25
WHAT IS THE LED DOING?...............................................................................................................................25

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Normal Operations ...................................................................................................................................... 25
DIL Switch Teach Operations......................................................................................................................25
iButton®Functions.......................................................................................................................................25
DIL SWITCH OPTIONS FOR THE VALIDATOR...................................................................................................... 26
Do I Need to Switch the Power Off and On?...............................................................................................26
SW1 - ALARM ENABLE .................................................................................................................................... 28
SW2 – HII STANDALONE MODE (SERIAL MODE ONLY)................................................................................... 30
SW3 - ENABLE COIN TEACH AND SW4 - INHIBIT COIN TEACH........................................................................ 31
SW5 - TOKEN 1 TEACH AND SW6 TOKEN 2 TEACH......................................................................................... 32
SW7 AND SW8 – ROUTE TEACH ...................................................................................................................... 33
Route Teach Procedure ...............................................................................................................................34
USING THE iBUTTON®................................................................................................................................... 38
USER OPERATION.............................................................................................................................................. 39
CONCEPT........................................................................................................................................................... 39
CONFIGURING THE IBUTTON®........................................................................................................................... 40
USING THE IBUTTON®TO PROGRAM ................................................................................................................. 40
MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................................................... 42
PRODUCT SUPPORT....................................................................................................................................... 43

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SAFETY
Warning
Before cleaning, servicing, removing or replacing CashFlow®units ALWAYS SWITCH OFF
or ISOLATE the ELECTRICITY SUPPLY to the host machine.
Caution
This guide is recommended for use by personnel trained to carry out electrical installation.
Maximum Operating Voltage
Do not apply more than the voltage specified on the unit, and within the following:
Full Operating Voltage range: +10V to +15V DC (+12V nominal)
and 22V to 27V DC (24V nominal) for CF9510
Supply Voltage Ripple: Within Vmin to Vmax up to 100Hz,
<250mV pk - pk for Frequency>100Hz
Current consumption: •Quiescent current: 100mA Max
•Accept Gate: 800mA
•Max current:
2.3A Max CF9524/CF9524e
3.0A Max CF9528/CF9528e
Dangerous Environments
Do not operate the unit in the presence of flammable gasses or fumes, or after the entry of
fluid into the machine.
Disposal of Product
Always dispose of defective units according to local regulations.
Conformance to International Standards
When installed and operated according to the instructions provided for the particular unit,
CashFlow®products meet the applicable international and national safety standards for any
country in which they are used.
SAFETY
All electrical connections to the product must be rated according to the requirements for
“Accessible SELV” circuits as defined in EN60335-1. The product is therefore suitable for
use in a class 2 (non-earthed or non-grounded) appliance.
Overcurrent protection is not included in the product and should be provided as part of the
host machine. The recommended fuse value at the rated supply of 12V is:
3A Slow blow (to EN60127)
Other protection methods may be used providing their overcurrent characteristics remain
within the overall operating characteristics of the above fuse.

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Warning: This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may
cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate
measures.

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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
MEI has manufactured coin mechanisms compatible with gaming and amusement machines
for a number of years. Over this time the functionality of the range has been enhanced to
match the market needs and whilst maintaining mechanical compatibility.
The products detailed in this handbook relate to the CashFlow®95xx Series. To ensure you
have the right product for your application please read this section.
CashFlow®9520/9520e/9510
•Supports 4 way Separator (optional, not available on the CF9510)
•Supports 8 way Separator (optional, not available on the CF9510)
•Available as Direct Entry, Side Entry or Top Entry
CashFlow®9524/9524e
•CashFlow®9520/9520e plus
•4 way Separator, available as Side
Entry, Top Entry or System Product
CashFlow®9528/9528e
•CashFlow®9520/9520e plus
•8 way Separator, available as Top
Entry or System Product

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COMPATIBILITY
CashFlow®111
&
CashFlow® 115
CashFlow® 9520
CashFlow® 9520e
CashFlow® 126 CashFlow® 9524
CashFlow® 9524e
CashFlow® 129 CashFlow® 9528
CashFlow® 9528e
CashFlow® 130 CashFlow® 9510

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PRODUCT FEATURES
Key:
1Diagnostic Bi-colour LED
2iButton®Memory Contacts
3Support Tool Connector (i.e. CPM – Cashflow Programing Module)
4a) Serial Interface Connector (HII) on CF952X
b) Serial Interface Connector (HII/ccTalk®) on CF952Xe
c) STD212, 12V 10-way Open Collector Parallel Interface on CF9510
5Route Inhibit Connector (not available in CF9510)
6Configuration Switches (8 way DIL)
7Post-gate and Directional Strobes
8Machine Interface Connector (CF952X/CF952Xe only, Dual polarity
and BCO)
9Pre-gate Strobe
10 Reject Lever
11 a) Separator Connector for CF952X/CF952Xe Series
b) STD 124, 24V 16-way Open Collector Parallel Interface for CF9510
1
2
3
4
5
7
10
i™Button
Memory
6
8
9
11

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Diagnostic LED (1)
The bi-colour LED fitted to the CashFlow®CF952X/CF952Xe/CF9510 series validator
indicates it’s operational and configuration status by way of colour code flashes. For normal
operation, refer to the table below.
Normal Operation LED Codes
No power on product
Unit Working OK
Unit Faulty
When a Coin is Inserted
Coin Accepted by Unit
Coin Unrecognised by Unit
Coin Inhibited by Unit
Coin Inhibited by Machine
Example:
LED Key =
iButton®Memory Contacts (2)
The iButton®memory (when placed onto the iButton®contacts) allows, routing and inhibit
configuration data settings to be transferred from one CF952X/CF952Xe validator to
another.
This feature is currently not available in the CF9510.
Service Tool Connector (3)
This 6-way connector is primarily used with the MEI service tool i.e. CPM and provides a
simple way of re-programming the validator whilst in the machine.
Note: MEI Support Tools (CPM) will not work if the CF952Xe is in ccTalk mode
R
G
R
R
R
2 x Flashes 
3 x Flashes 
4 x Flashes 

☺
OFF
1 x Flashes 
G
G
G
G
G
G1 x Flashes GGreen LED flashes once then LED turns to solid Green ON
GGreen ON RRed Flashing
GGreen Flashing
OFF

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Serial Interface Connector (HII or ccTalk) (4)
CF952X/CF952Xe
This 10-pin connector provides a serial interface to an HII interface or ccTalk® for the
CF952X and CF952Xe series. The serial mode is selected via the 8 way DIP switch.
Refer to the CF952Xe Series Product Specification for details about the command set
implementation in support of the ccTalk®interface.
CF9510
This connector provides access to the STD212 12V, 10-pin dual inline interface. It provides
the following input/output signals:
•Supply Voltage Input (12 volts)
•A to F Coin Outputs (output signal)
•All Inhibit signal (input signal)
•Escrow Return Signal (output signal)
Dynamic Route Inhibit Connector (5)
This is a 9-pin connector that provides input from the machine to the validator. Its function is
to modify coin routing. When a specific exit is full, the host machine will signal to the
validator to redirect subsequent coins to an overflow route.
E.g. If a specific exit route becomes full, the machine will send a signal to the validator
instructing it to route any further coins to an alternative exit route.
This feature is not available in the CF9510 as the product does not support a Separator.
Configuration Switches (6)
The 8 way dual in line (DIL) switch provide a way to manually configure the validator. The
following configurations can be achieved.
•Setting the alarm on or off
•Selecting dedicated serial HI2 operation
•Enable or Inhibit coins and tokens
•Teaching of tokens
•Teaching of primary, secondary and tertiary routes
CF952Xe
The 8 way dual in line switch behaves slightly differently in the CF952Xe. In these models,
SW2 selects serial mode. Once in serial mode, SW1 is used to then select between HII or
ccTalk. If SW2 is off, SW 1 reverts to Alarm Enable/Disable functionality.
CF9510
In this variant, DIL switches 3 through 6 are identical to the CF952X/CF952Xe series.
However, switches 1,2 and 7, 8 have different functions. Switches 1 and 2 select the active
output mode, switch 7 selects parallel output teach, and switch 8 selects multi-pulse teach
mode.

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Machine Interface Connector (8)
This 17-way connector provides power to the validator. This connector carries the coin
inhibit and coin outputs signals to and from the machine.
The connector provides the following input and outputs signals:
•Supply Voltage Input (12 volts)
•A to F Coin Outputs (output signal)
•A to F Coin Inhibits (input signal)
•Coin Output Common (input signal)
•Output Mode (input signal)
This connector is not available on the CF9510.
Pre-Gate Strobe and Directional Strobes (9)
The pre-gate stobe detects obstructions around the accept gate. If an obstruction is detected
then coin acceptance is inhibited until the obstruction is cleared.
Directional strobes detect unauthorised entry of a coin for example, a coin or token entering
through the bottom of the Unit.
Reject Lever (10)
The reject lever has two uses: -
•To clear coins jammed in the validators coin path
•To confirm programming operation
Separator Connector (11)
CF952X/CF952Xe
This connector is used to connect the validator to the separator on the CF952X and
CF952Xe series.
CF9510
On the CF9510, this connector is used as the STD124 Open-collector Parallel interface. It
provides the following input/output signals :
•Supply Voltage Input (24Vnom)
•A to F Coin Outputs (output signal)
•A to F Coin Inhibits (input signal)
•Escrow Return Signal (output signal)
•All Inhibit signal (input signal)

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COIN ENTRY MOUNTING OPTIONS
There are a number of accessories available for the CashFlow®952x/CF952Xe/CF9510
series products. These accessories allow for easy mounting of the product to a wide range
of machines.
The Entry Bezel and the Y-Chute options can be used with either the CashFlow®
9524/9524e and 9528/9528e top entry mechanisms.
The CashFlow®9524/9524e can be supplied for short channel mounting provided the
machine has the appropriate mounting points for the bezel and Y-chute to be fitted.
Coin Entry Bezels
There are two entry bezel options available. The single coin option is used in coin only
applications and the dual coin/token. Both versions incorporate a reject button that allows
the return of jammed coin/tokens.
Single coin bezel Coin/Token Bezel
Coin Entry Bezels - Side View

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Y-Chute Components
Two Y-chute options are available that are used in conjunction with the coin entry bezels.
One type includes electronics with back illumination of the dual coin/token entry bezel (DCE)
and the other has no electronics particularly suitable for coin only applications.
Electronic Y-Chute Coin Only Y-Chute
The overall design of both Y-chutes is the same, with the addition of electronics for back
illumination being used with the dual coin/token option.
The two Y-chutes already referred to can both be used with the short channel version, but
care must be taken to ensure that the required gap is maintained between the Y-chute reject
arm link and the reject lever of the coin mechanism.
Coin Only Set-up
In a coin only application the interface loom
from the machine goes directly to the
validator.
Controller Set-up
The use of the dual coin/token application
requires a different loom, which connects as
shown above.
DCE Y-chute
Fluid Duct
Non-electric Y-chute
To host machine
To To validator
To host machine
Dual coin/token Y-chute with
Coin/token
inhibit signals
Illumination Bulbs

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INSTALLATION
There are two types of machine mounting methods available, “Side Entry and Top Entry”.
For side entry products the machine must have fitted a MEI front plate, for top entry
mounting a metal channel is used.
Installing or removing the CashFlow®product from your machine can be done by following
these simple instructions.
•Connect the separator loom to the connector at the base of the validator and locate
the rectangular boss on the top of the separator into the base of the validator.
•Firmly screw the separator fixing lugs onto the rear of the validator.
•Having ensured that the front plate has a firm location onto the front of the machine,
insert the side of the validator onto the two round bosses at the rear of the front plate
and push firmly together until the two retaining clips are fully engaged.
Side Entry Mounting
When installing the CashFlow®9500 front entry product, it will be fitted to a MEI front plate
and the following instructions will always apply.
Having ensured that the front plate has a firm location onto the front of the machine, insert
the side of the validator onto the two round bosses at the rear of the front plate and push
firmly together until the two retaining clips are fully engaged.
Note: Your product may differ slightly from some of the illustrations in this document.
Fixing Lugs
Bosses
Retaining Clips
Separator Loom

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Top Entry Mounting
The mounting channel for the CashFlow®9524/9524e top entry product is supplied by the
machine manufacturer, and therefore some variations may exist from machine to machine,
however in principle these instructions still apply.
When mounted into a channel the product must be fully assembled and ready for use, with
only the machine interface loom to be connected.
The mounting points indicated must be firmly seated into the channel and a gap of between
2-3 mm left between the reject lever and the reject arm from the machine. This small gap will
ensure that the validator lid is able to fully close when the reject button on the machine has
been pressed and released.
Note: Your product may differ slightly from some of the illustrations in this document.
Validator Lid
Reject Lever
Machine Interface
Connector
Mounting Holes
Mounting Point
2 - 3 mm Gap

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Cashflow 9528/9528e System Mounting
The CashFlow®9528/9528e system consists of a channel, Y-chute, validator, 8-way
separator, manifold and tube collar plate.
This is supplied as a complete system, but should you need to replace any part of it do so
only in a set sequence, starting from near the top.
Note: The Y-chute can, of course, be removed first, but it is not necessary to do so
just to access the other modules.
Note: Your product may differ slightly from some of the illustrations in this document.
•Ensure that power is turned off, not only to the validator, but also to the Y-chute if
live.
•Disconnect machine interface loom, and the route inhibit connector.
•Disengage the release catch and lift the validator and separator upwards out of the
mounting points. Pull the validator and separator forwards clear of channel.

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Removal of Manifold and Collar Plate
The manifold is supported in position by four lugs which slot into the side plates of the
channel. It is retained there by two catches, as is the collar plate at the bottom.
Manifold Release Catches
Collar Plate Release Catches
Removal of Y-chute
•Always disconnect the electrical connection first, if used, before removal of the Y-
chute.
•Pinch together the bottom ends of the Y-chute and lift upwards and to the right from
the channel.
Electrical Connection
Pinch together and pull
Upwards to the right

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MACHINE INTERFACE CONNECTOR
The interface to the validator from the machine is exactly the same as those that apply to the
earlier MS/ME and CF1xx series validators, with the exception of pin 8 of the 17-way
connector. Although the CF952X/CF952Xe series has a 17-way connector, it can
accommodate a 15-way too.
The table below shows a comparison between the 17-way and 15-way connector functions
based on both MEI and BACTA definitions.
17- Way
Connector
15 - Way
Connector MEI Parallel Std Input or Output
Pin
No. BACTA BCO Std
1 - A coin o/p O/P 1Ident signal
2 1 B coin o/p O/P 2Accept o/p 5
3 2 Coin o/p Common I/P 3Accept o/p Common
4 3 F coin o/p O/P 4Accept o/p 1
5 4 Polarising Key 1 - 5 Polarising Key
6 5 E coin o/p O/P 6Accept o/p 2
7 6 D coin o/p O/P 7Accept o/p 3
8 * 7Output mode I/P 8Select Line
9 8 C coin o/p O/P 9Accept o/p 4
10 9C coin inhibit I/P 10 Inhibit 4
11 10 +12V supply I/P 11 +12V supply
12 11 0V supply I/P 12 0V supply
13 12 D coin inhibit I/P 13 Inhibit 3
14 13 E coin inhibit I/P 14 Inhibit 2
15 14 F coin inhibit I/P 15 Inhibit 1
16 15 B coin inhibit I/P 16 Inhibit 5
17 -A coin inhibit I/P 17 Inhibit 6
Note: *The voltage applied to PIN 8 will result in either a parallel or BCO mode:
•For Parallel Mode – Apply a high voltage to PIN 8. (e.g. 5v up to a maximum 12 v)
•For BCO Mode – Apply a low voltage to PIN 8. (e.g. 0v)
17-way connector

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This table shows the coin outputs and coin inhibits for particular coins.
In this table, it shows the most common coin outputs and coin inhibits used for a UK
currency validator.
Coin Outputs
and Currency
Coin Inhibits
and Currency
A5p A5p
BToken BToken
C10p C10p
D20p D20p
E50p E50p & £2
F£1 F£1