Rowe BC-1400 Technical manual

Validator Update Instructions for Rowe BC1400 $1 - $5
Kit Overview
The purpose of the kit is to replace the Rowe BA50 transport and stacker with a 120 volt
Mars validator with a compact mask. The kit and these instructions pertain to a Rowe BC1400,
this is a rear-loading changer with two hoppers. There are 2 variations of the kit, one will
process $1-$5 and the second $1-$20. This kit is designed for dollar bill changers that are
not used to make change for a coin. If you are accepting coins please, contact us for a coin
interface kit. This stock kit will work in changers with board numbers 65069006 and
65069050.
The kit will work with all 3 variations of the Rowe BILL CHANGER CONTROL COMPUTER
boards; 65069001, 65069006, and 65069050. The E prom in board versions 6509006 and
6509050 will be changed to 2.7.
If you are installing the kit with board number 65069001 two additional parts are needed.
This is the early style obsolete board. Please call us prior to beginning the conversion so
they can be sent to you. The parts kit includes a E prom and a transport by-pass harness.
Order part number KITCVR65069001-Eprom costing $10.00. We can be reached at Capital
Vending 800 814-7756.
The installation information is intended for experienced personnel familiar with the operation
of these components. All of the installation procedures must be reviewed and understood
prior to installing the kit. The installation instructions are based upon a dollar bill changer
that has not been modified from the original factory configuration. If the machine has been
altered in any way, restore the machine to the original factory configuration prior to
beginning the conversion. The installer must know the proper procedures to replace an E
prom.
Kit Components
The kit contains the following parts:
Module in black plastic box; labeled BC1200/1400/3500
Metal validator slide plate for rear loading changer; flange on rear
E prom with label BC3500 V2.7
One “low coins” screws and harness
Additional Required Items Not Included With Kit
Working Mars validator – Model AE2411/AE2451, VN2511, or AE2611
The four 11-32 hex nuts used to mount the Mars validator to the validator slide plate are
included in the Mars validator shipping box.
Dollar bills to test the validator and verify operation of the kit
Tools Required
11/32”, ¼”, and 3/8” long handle nut drivers
Pliers
Small screwdriver or IC removal tool
Optional Tools Required for “low coins” screw installation
Drill
5/16” drill bit
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Installation Instructions
1. Unplug the power cord from the wall and open the door of the changer.
2. Begin removing the BA50 bill transport by unplugging the harness at the 15-position
harness connector. A harness will still be connected to the side of the BA50 transport.
3. Plug the kit’s jumper harness BCHARNJUMPER15 into the now open 15 position female
connector. This is the male plug with the shrink tube covering the 5 colored wires.
Attach the Mars validator to the Slide plate. The four 11-32 keps nuts are supplied with
the validator.
4. Unscrew the 2 thumbscrews that secure the transport assembly. Slide the transport
assembly out of the changer. The spring steel-locking clip on the right hand side will
need to be pushed to the right to release the assembly. Set the assembly is a clean
work area for modification. The photos of this procedure are found on the page titled
REAR LOAD CHANGER TRANSPORT MODIFICATION INSTRUICTIONS.
5. Slide the BA50 transport forward and out of the transport assembly. The latch will need
to be depressed to release the transport. Figure 1-RLCMI shows the complete assembly,
and figure 2-RLCMI the transport removed.
6. Remove the two ¼” hex screws from the left and right hand side of the assembly; figure
3-RLCTMI.
7. Separate the lower unit with the motor and harnessing from the upper section; figure 4-
RLCTMI.
8. The upper section, shown in figure 5-RLCMI, is reused.
9. Loosen the ¼” hex screw at the top center of the assembly, one rotation, it was
originally used to hold a white nylon tie down.
10.Slide the validator mounting plate (with validator attached) down into the upper
bracket; figures 6-RLCMI.
11.Once the bracket is all the way forward, tighten the ¼” hex screw so the plate and
bracket are secured together.
12.Set the dipswitches on the validator. The various possible settings are listed on the
Module.
13.Set the assembly aside, it will be reinstalled in a future step.
14.Insert the 9-position harness from the new Module into the 9 position harnesses that is
currently tucked behind the Coin Dispenser Assembly. Extend the harness out from
behind the Assembly. This harness was not connected to any components. In most
cases it is necessary to remove both hoppers and unbolt the Coin Dispenser Assembly.
15.After attaching the harness, re-secure the Coin Dispenser Assembly and hoppers.
16.Unplug the 3-position power harness from the power junction box. Plug the 3 position
male connector from the kit into the now open connector. Plug the machine harness
into the 3 position female connector of the wiring harness from the Module. See figure
5.
17.Mount the kit Module using Velcro. See figure 5.
18.The new validator assembly is now installed. Slide the validator plate assembly down
the same tracks that secured the original Rowe BA50 transport assembly. The upper
black rails will slide along the tracks in the changer. Secure the unit using the original
two thumbscrews.
19.Attach the harness from the Module with the long black connector to the Mars validator.
Note the position of the two “keyed pins” when attaching the connector.
20.At this point the BILL CHANGER CONTROL COMPUTER is reprogrammed. Plug the power
cord back into the wall outlet. After a 10 second warm up period the “walking blue
dash” will appear on the BILL CHANGER CONTROL COMPUTER and begin scrolling back
and forth.
The 3 most popularly used programs are described below. The programming assumes 4
quarters will be dispensed for each dollar value inserted. If you are dispensing dollar coins
divide the number of coins to be dispensed by 4. The below instructions can be used as a
basis for substituting your own values if needed. The values you are programming may
seem odd, however the validator now controls the denominations accepted. The MC mode
is recommended if you are dispensing the same value coin in both hoppers. The operation
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of the MC Mode is described on page 2-12 in the Rowe BC-1200/1400 Bill & Coin Changer
Field Service Manual and Parts Catalog; fifth edition.
MC MODE - 4 COINS PER DOLLAR VALUE
A. Slide the BILL CHANGER CONTROL COMPUTER towards yourself so it is easy to view
the blue display and access the programming buttons.
B. Slide the mode switch upwards to the programming mode, the display will read TEMP
COUNTERS.
C. Depending upon the vintage of the BILL CHANGER CONTROL COMPUTER, the
FUNCTION button may be labeled as FUNCTION or FUNCTION-ERROR RESET. These
instructions refer to the button as FUNCTION.
D. Press the FUNCTION button, the display will read PERM COUNTERS.
E. Press the FUNCTION button, the display will read PROGRAMMING __ __ __ __. If a
security code was entered earlier enter the code now.
F. Press the FUNCTION button, the display will read MC PAYOUT. It must be set to ON.
Use either of the COUNT SWITCHES BUTTONS to set this option to ON.
G. Press the FUNCTION button, the display will read HOP VAL; the value of coins for the
left hopper will be flashing. Press the VALUE button until the display reads T1.
H. Press the HOPPER button; the display will advance to the right hopper. Press the
VALUE button until the display reads T1.
I. Press the FUNCTION button, the display will read ACCEPT 1; this is set to NO. The
NO and YES options are toggled using the COUNT SWITCHES.
J. Press the VALUE button, the display will read ACCEPT 2; this is set to NO.
K. Press the VALUE button, the display will read ACCEPT 5; this is set to YES.
L. Press the VALUE button, the display will read ACCEPT 10; this is set to NO.
M. Press the VALUE button, the display will read ACCEPT 20; this is set to NO.
N. Press the VALUE button, the display will read ACCEPT 25; this setting must be set to
YES.
O. Press the VALUE button, the display will read ACCEPT 25A; this setting is set to NO.
P. Press the VALUE button, the display will read ACCEPT 50; this is set to YES.
Q. Press the FUNCTION button, the display will show 25 PAY ___ MC MC. Use the
COUNT SWITCH BUTTONS to set the value to 4. Use the COUNT SWITCHES to
change the value. This value determines the number of coins to be dispensed for a
$1 bill; twice the amount of coins for a $2 bill.
R. Press the VALUE button, the display will show 50 PAY ___ MC MC. Use the COUNT
SWITCHES BUTTONS to set the value to 20. Use the COUNT SWITCHES to change
the value. This value determines the number of coins to be dispensed for a $5 bill.
S. At this point all of the programming changes needed for the kit have been made,
slide the function button down to the NORMAL OPERATING MODE. The display will
indicate Storing New Data.
T. The walking blue dash will begin scrolling. The 2 green arrows on the validator will
begin blinking.
U. Skip to #16.
NON MC MODE - 2 QUARTERS FROM EACH HOPPER FOR A $1 BILL & 10
QUARTERS FROM EACH HOPPER FOR A $5 BILL
A. Slide the BILL CHANGER CONTROL COMPUTER towards yourself so it is easy to view
the blue display and access the programming buttons.
B. Slide the mode switch upwards to the programming mode, the display will read TEMP
COUNTERS.
C. Depending upon the vintage of the BILL CHANGER CONTROL COMPUTER, the
FUNCTION button may be labeled as FUNCTION or FUNCTION-ERROR RESET. These
instructions refer to the button as FUNCTION.
D. Press the FUNCTION button, the display will read PERM COUNTERS.
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E. Press the FUNCTION button, the display will read PROGRAMMING __ __ __ __. If a
security code was entered earlier enter the code now.
F. Press the FUNCTION button, the display will read MC PAYOUT. It must be set to
OFF. Use either of the COUNT SWITCHES BUTTONS to set this option to OFF.
G. Press the FUNCTION button, the display will read HOP VAL; the value of coins for the
left hopper will be flashing. Press the VALUE button until the display reads T1.
H. Press the HOPPER button; the display will advance to the right hopper. Press the
VALUE button until the display reads T1.
I. Press the FUNCTION button, the display will read ACCEPT 1; this is set to NO. The
NO and YES options are toggled using the COUNT SWITCHES.
J. Press the VALUE button, the display will read ACCEPT 2; this is set to NO.
K. Press the VALUE button, the display will read ACCEPT 5; this is set to YES.
L. Press the VALUE button, the display will read ACCEPT 10; this is set to NO.
M. Press the VALUE button, the display will read ACCEPT 20; this is set to NO.
N. Press the VALUE button, the display will read ACCEPT 25; this setting must be set to
YES.
O. Press the VALUE button, the display will read ACCEPT 25A; this setting is set to NO.
P. Press the VALUE button, the display will read ACCEPT 50; this is set to YES.
Q. Press the FUNCTION button, the display will show 25 PAY ___ --- ___. Use the
COUNT SWITCH BUTTONS to change the value for the left hopper to 2. Press the
HOPPER button to advance to the right hopper value. Use the COUNT SWITCHES to
set the value at 2. This value determines the number of coins to be dispensed for a
$1 bill; twice the amount of coins for a $2 bill.
R. Press the VALUE button, the display will show 50 PAY ___ --- ___. Use the COUNT
SWITCHES BUTTONS to change the value for the left hopper to 10. Press the
HOPPER button to advance to the right hopper value. Use the COUNT SWITCHES to
change set the value to 10. This value determines the number of coins to be
dispensed for a $5 bill.
S. At this point all of the programming changes needed for the kit have been made,
slide the function button down to the NORMAL OPERATING MODE. The display will
indicate Storing New Data.
T. The walking blue dash will begin scrolling. The 2 green arrows on the validator will
begin blinking.
U. Skip to #16.
NON MC MODE - 3 QUARTERS AND 5 NICKELS FOR A $1 BILL & 19 QUARTERS AND
5 NICKELS FOR A $5 BILL
A. Slide the BILL CHANGER CONTROL COMPUTER towards yourself so it is easy to view
the blue display and access the programming buttons.
B. Slide the mode switch upwards to the programming mode, the display will read TEMP
COUNTERS.
C. Depending upon the vintage of the BILL CHANGER CONTROL COMPUTER, the
FUNCTION button may be labeled as FUNCTION or FUNCTION-ERROR RESET. These
instructions refer to the button as FUNCTION.
D. Press the FUNCTION button, the display will read PERM COUNTERS.
E. Press the FUNCTION button, the display will read PROGRAMMING __ __ __ __. If a
security code was entered earlier enter the code now.
F. Press the FUNCTION button, the display will read MC PAYOUT. It must be set to
OFF. Use either of the COUNT SWITCHES BUTTONS to set this option to OFF.
G. Press the FUNCTION button, the display will read HOP VAL; the value of coins for the
left hopper will be flashing. Press the VALUE button until the display reads T1.
H. Press the HOPPER button; the display will advance to the right hopper. Press the
VALUE button until the display reads T1.
I. Press the FUNCTION button, the display will read ACCEPT 1; this is set to NO. The
NO and YES options are toggled using the COUNT SWITCHES.
J. Press the VALUE button, the display will read ACCEPT 2; this is set to NO.
K. Press the VALUE button, the display will read ACCEPT 5; this is set to YES.
L. Press the VALUE button, the display will read ACCEPT 10; this is set to NO.
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M. Press the VALUE button, the display will read ACCEPT 20; this is set to NO.
N. Press the VALUE button, the display will read ACCEPT 25; this setting must be set to
YES.
O. Press the VALUE button, the display will read ACCEPT 25A; this setting is set to NO.
P. Press the VALUE button, the display will read ACCEPT 50; this is set to YES.
Q. Press the FUNCTION button, the display will show 25 PAY ___ --- ___. Use the
COUNT SWITCH BUTTONS to set the value for the left hopper to 3 (quarters). Press
the HOPPER button to advance to the right hopper value. Use the COUNT SWITCHES
to change the value to 5 (nickels). This value determines the number of coins to be
dispensed for a $1 bill; twice the amount of coins for a $2 bill.
R. Press the VALUE button, the display will show 50 PAY ___ --- ___. Use the COUNT
SWITCHES BUTTONS to change the value for the left hopper to 19 (quarters). Press
the HOPPER button to advance to the right hopper value. Use the COUNT SWITCHES
to set the value at 5 (nickels). This value determines the number of coins to be
dispensed for a $5 bill.
S. At this point all of the programming changes needed for the kit have been made,
slide the function button down to the NORMAL OPERATING MODE. The display will
indicate Storing New Data.
T. The walking blue dash will begin scrolling. The 2 green arrows on the validator will
begin blinking.
U. Go to #16.
Installation Instructions for Hopper “Low Coins” Screws in Rowe Dollar Bill Changers for Kit
Modules accepting $10 and $20
These instructions apply to the final step of installing a kit Module to upgrade a Rowe
changer for the acceptance of $10 and $20.
Upon completion of the installation of the kit module, the changer should be tested. The
changer can now make change for $10 and $20 dollar bills. When a $10 bill is inserted the
amount of coins programmed for a $5 pay out is dispensed twice. When a $20 bill is
inserted the amount of coins programmed for a $5 pay out is dispensed 4 times. Be sure
the dip switches on the Mars AE2611 validator is set up to accept $10 and/or $20 bills and
test the kit.
Upon verification that the kit and changer are working properly a low coins screw is
installed. This must be installed to prevent short changing a customer. If the changer is in
an attended location and the hoppers never empty, it is not necessary to install the low
coins screw.
The screw is used to detect ground through the coins in the hopper. When coins are not
touching the screw and the metal wall of the hopper the Module will disable the validator
until more coins are inserted. The kit Module will automatically reset when additional coins
are inserted.
MC PAYOUT INFORMATION
If the changer is being used in the MC mode, a screw sensor will only need to be installed in
the last hopper to be emptied; left hopper on 2 hopper models.
The parts kit consists of a single harness. If you are not using the MC Mode, the hopper
that will empty first should be monitored. The Module is capable of monitoring up to 3
hoppers. Additional harnesses are available at no charge by calling [phone].
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Turn off the changer.
2. Remove the hopper(s) from the changer and set it in a work area. If it is filled with
coins, remove the coins.
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3. Drill an 11/64” hole in the black plastic area at the bottom of the hopper. The hole
should be located at the center of the hopper and 7/8” form the very bottom of the
plastic. Positioning is important so that a coin does not get wedged between the screw
and the hopper body. See Figure 1.
4. Insert the screw through the hole. Reach your hand into the hopper and align the nut.
Begin tightening the screw while holding the nut. When the nut is almost fully
tightened, slip the open spade terminal under the screw head. Finish tightening the
screw so the harness is held securely in place. The terminal should be positioned so that
it is vertical, “3:00 or 9:00”. See figures 1 and 2.
5. Once the hopper has been modified place it back in the changer.
6. Run the harnesses directly down to the bottom of the hopper and then across towards
the module. Be sure to position the harness(es) so they do not interfere with the coin
delivery or the other hoppers.
7. Disconnect one of the black wires (with pick insulators) terminals at the module. Any of
the 3 can be disconnected.
8. Connect the wire from the hoppers to the now open female connector. The wires with
the male terminals are now left open.
9. Confirm there are not any open female connectors, as this will disable the
validator.
10.Load coins into the hoppers so the screw threads are covered.
11.Turn on the changer. After a 10 second warm up period the validator will accept bills.
12.Insert several $1.00 dollar bills and then $5.00 dollar bills to confirm proper operation.
13.You are finished.
For technical help or questions contact us at 800 814-7756 from 9:00 AM – 4:30PM EST.
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