Smart Coin System

User
Manual

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Table of Contents
1 DOCUMENT INTRODUCTION 2
1.1 Document Issue 2
1.2 Copyright 2
1.3 Limited Warranty 2
1.4 Product Safety Information 3
2 PRODUCT INTRODUCTION 4
2.1 General Description 4
2.2 Key Features 4
2.3 Typical Applications 5
3 INSTALLATION 6
3.1 Preparation 6
3.2 Baseplate Mounting Requirements 6
3.3 Mounting the Smart Coin System 7
3.4 Connect the unit 8
3.5 Configuration 8
3.5.1 Configuration Button Functions 8
3.5.2 Flash Counts (Interface Type) 9
3.5.3 DES Trusted Mode 9
3.5.4 Programming and Dataset loading 9
3.5.5 SD Card Update 9
3.6 Basic Operation 10
4 MANAGING THE COINS – OPTIMUM USE 11
4.1 Coin Level Control commands 11
4.2 Small Coins 11
4.3 Large Coins 12
4.4 Filling the unit 12
5 FIELD MAINTENANCE 13
5.1 Detaching SMART Coin Feeder 13
5.2 Clearing a Jam from the Hopper 14
5.3 Clearing a Jam from the Feeder 17
5.4 Fault Finding - Flash Codes 18
6 MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL DOCUMENTATION 20
6.1 Dimensions 20
6.2 Technical Specifications 21
6.3 Earth Bonding 22
6.4 Electrical Interfaces 22
7 GLOSSARY OF TERMS 24
8 CABLE DRAWINGS 27
9 CONTACT 30

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1 DOCUMENT INTRODUCTION

1.1 Document Issue

Rev. Date Amendment Details Issued by

-- 19/02/15 First Issue JB
1.1 4/May/2015 Added safety warning IJ
1.2 21/Jul/2015 Added Managing the coins… IJ

1.2 Copyright
This manual set is Copyright © Innovative Technology Ltd. 2015. No part of this
publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means used to make any
derivative such as translation, transformation, or adaptation without permission from
Innovative Technology Ltd. The contents of this manual set may be subject to change
without prior notice.

1.3 Limited Warranty

Innovative Technology Ltd warrants each of its hardware products to be free from
defects in workmanship and materials under normal use and service for a period
commencing on the date of purchase from Innovative Technology Ltd or its
Authorized Reseller, and extending for the length of time stipulated by Innovative
Technology Ltd.
A list of Innovative Technology Ltd offices can be found in every section of this
manual set. If the product proves defective within the applicable warranty period,
Innovative Technology Ltd will repair or replace the product. Innovative Technology
Ltd shall have the sole discretion whether to repair or replace, and any replacement
product supplied may be new or reconditioned.
The foregoing warranties and remedies are exclusive and are in lieu of all other
warranties, expressed or implied, either in fact or by operation of law, statutory or
otherwise, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
Innovative Technology Ltd shall not be liable under this warranty if it’s testing and
examination disclose that the alleged defect in the product does not exist or was
caused by the customer's or any third person's misuse, neglect, improper installation
or testing, unauthorized attempts to repair, or any other cause beyond the range of
the intended use. In no event will Innovative Technology Ltd be liable for any
damages, including loss of profits, cost of cover or other incidental, consequential or
indirect damages arising out the installation, maintenance, use, performance, failure
or interruption of a Innovative Technology Ltd product, however caused.

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1.4 Product Safety Information

Throughout this manual set, we may draw your attention to key safety points that you
should be aware of when using or maintaining the product.

These safety points will be highlighted in

a box, like this: Caution!

Mains voltage is present on

these terminals

This manual set and the information it contains is only applicable to the model stated
on the front cover, and must not be used with any other make or model.

Read before using product!

Do not put a hand into the Smart Coin System while power is applied. Danger
of injury!
2) It is possible for a static charge to be transferred onto the coins during
normal operation. The coins should be discharged to earth before they are
accessible to the user.
3) The base plate should always be connected to earth.

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2 PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

Feeder

Smart Hopper
(SH4)

2.1 General Description

The SMART Coin System (SCS) is a state of the art bulk coin validator, mixed coin
hopper and recycler in one.
The unit validates, discriminates and stores mixed coins, eliminating coin starvation &
the need for multiple hoppers.
With a market leading coin hopper capacity and fully audited, efficient refills the
SMART Coin System is designed to eliminate coin starvation and significantly reduce
operator collection costs. Operating at a market leading 12 coins per second the
SMART Coin System improves operator cash flow, significantly reducing collection
costs.

2.2 Key Features

• State of the art bulk coin validator, hopper & recycler
• Eliminates coin starvation
• Market leading coin capacity, acceptance and payout speed
• Lowest cost of ownership

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 Floating function
o When the SCS receives the command to float to a required level, coins
are sent to the cash box until the requested float level remains in the
hopper
 No need for additional sorters, hoppers or tubing
o All coins validated by the coin feeder before entering the hopper. The
hopper will then send all unrequired coins (not needed for future
payments) to the cash box.
 Built in security
o Modulated coin exit sensor; 128 bit AES Encrypted SSP communications
(eSSP); locking option.
 The SMART Hopper can be used to control a coin acceptor making machine
wiring and software implementation simpler. There is no need to have a
separate ccTalk bus to control the coin acceptor. Only 1 SSP bus is
required, the hopper then communicates with the coin acceptor using a
ccTalk connection.

2.3 Typical Applications

The SMART Coin System can be used in a variety of situations where coin acceptance,
validation and recycling are needed. Some typical applications are:
• Automated change transactions
• AWP and SWP applications
• Self-Serve and Retail
• Kiosks
• Casinos
• Parking and Ticketing
• Vending

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3 INSTALLATION

3.1 Preparation
If you received your Smart Coin System already mounted on the baseplate, remove it.

3.2 Baseplate Mounting Requirements

Ensure that the mounting position and note exit hole meets the dimensional
requirements as shown below (all dimensions are in millimetres mm):

The coins fall from the cashbox exit chute and are intended to be caught in the host
machine cashbox.

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The maximum thickness of the shelf (on to which the baseplate is mounted) is 10mm
– including any items which protrude below it (such as nuts, washers, screws etc.).

WARNING! Ensure that there is space below the exit chute to

allow the coins to fall clear of the coin exit.
Ensure there is space for
coins to fall clear.

WARNING!

Always ensure the bottom cash box exit on the underside of the SMART Hopper is clear
to allow coins to exit. Failure to do so can result in permanent damage to the internal
mechanisms
Secure the baseplate in position using the screw holes provided.

Do not allow screw heads to foul the SMART Coin

WARNING! System.
Ensure baseplate mounting
screws are flush with the
surface of the baseplate.

3.3 Mounting the Smart Coin System

Slide the Smart Coin System on to the baseplate (reverse of removal).

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3.4 Connect the unit

Connect the cable from the host machine to the connector on the rear of the
mounting plate. See Mechanical & Electrical Documentation for connection details.

Apply power to the unit (host machine).

3.5 Configuration
The SMART Coin System does not use DIP switches to configure the unit –
configuration and setting is carried out by use of a Configuration Button on the front
of the SMART Coin System body (below/left of the Led cluster):

There are several functions available when using the Configuration Button, and these
are listed in the next table:

WARNING! When in programming mode, do not turn off the

power before the operation is complete as this will
Risk of unit damage make the unit unusable.

3.5.1 Configuration Button Functions

Action Power Status Function

Press the button, then Powered ON Switches interface between SSP
press the button again and CC2.
within 5 seconds (do not
double click a pause in
press is required)
Press and hold for longer Powered ON Switch between USB mode (CDE &
than 5 seconds HID)

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3.5.2 Flash Counts (Interface Type)

Flash Count Flash Count Interface

1 (Flashing Slow) SSP
1 (Flashing Slow together) 1 (Flashing Slow together) CC2
1 (Flashing Alternately) 1 (Flashing Alternately) DES Trusted
Mode
The SMART Coin System leaves the factory pre-set to at least one currency and one
interface so that it is ready for immediate installation. The dataset and interface used
are shown on the label fixed to the back of the SMART Coin System.

3.5.3 DES Trusted Mode

When set to CC2 with DES enabled. DES trusted mode can be entered by resetting all
denomination levels to 0. On a power cycle the SMART Coin System will automatically
enter DES trusted mode for 2min to allow for pairing to the host. The easiest way to
set all levels to zero is to run an empty cycle.

3.5.4 Programming and Dataset loading

For programming and loading a new dataset in some cases it may be possible to
connect to the unit using the USB connectors on the SMART Coin System.
These connections are NOT for operational use. The 8 way connector should be used
at all times.

3.5.5 SD Card Update

Updating the SMART Coin System with a SD Card is a very quick and simple process.
You require a Class 4 SD Card.
A computer with a SD Card Reader
The card needs to be blank formatted in the FAT32 format.
Simply copy the Dataset/Firmware file on to the SD Card with the file renamed as
update.cf1.
Then place the SD Card in to the SD slot on the front of the Smart Coin System.
During the update the LED lights will pulse at high speed. Once the update is
completed the SMART coin System will reset.

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3.6 Basic Operation

The SMART Coin System is a device that can validate, store and later dispense a large
number of mixed denomination coins.
The SMART Coin System has two Light Emitting Diode (LED) indicators that are used
to show the status of the unit (one Red, one Green) – these can be found on the front
of the unit. If the SMART Hopper unit is operating normally, only the Green LED
should be lit: when operating normally this LED will flash once every second.
The SMART Coin System has inbuilt fault detection. If there is a configuration or other
error, the Status Indicator LEDs will flash in a particular sequence.
A summary of the Flash Codes are shown below:

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4 MANAGING THE COINS – OPTIMUM USE

In order to get the best from the SMART Coin System, please observe the following:
a) Minimum hopper coin levels: the recommended minimum is 20 pieces of each
denomination, the absolute minimum is 10 pieces of each denomination or 50
coins, whichever is less. Less than this will result in extended search times for
the correct coin or even time-outs.
b) Maximum hopper coin levels: the maximum is determined by the physical level
(height) of the coins held. This is observed and reported by the ‘Full Sensor’
(optical) in the hopper bowl. It reports using the ‘Device Full’ 0xCF SSP event.
The actual number of coins to reach this level varies with coin sizes and mix.
Typical values are approximately 1500 coins.
The host should use the Coin Level Control commands to ensure that
the maximum is not exceeded.

4.1 Coin Level Control commands

Coin levels can be controlled using one or more of the following commands:
Float Amount 0x3D:
This will float the unit to leave the requested value in the unit. Its benefits are:
a) Overall Value Control
b) Calculations are done for you by the SCS
Float by Denomination 0x44:
This will float the unit on an individual coin by coin basis to ensure the actual coin
levels remain. Its benefits are:
a) Exact coin levels
b) The absolute maximum of the coins is not exceeded (see above)
c) A good mix of coins at all times to meet the payout values required.
Set Cashbox Payout Limit 0x4E
Allows the host to specify a maximum level of each coin, by denomination, to be left
in the hopper. Its benefits are:
a) Floating (paying to cashbox) is done ‘invisibly’
b) Levels are reached automatically
c) No out-of-service time while floating takes place

4.2 Small Coins

Coins below 18mm diameter require special considerations.
€0.01 (EUR 1 cent)
During normal operation (payout or stir) the number of €0.01 in the hopper should
not exceed 20 or 15% of the total coins – whichever is greater.
If the €0.01 coins exceed this level the SCS will automatically try to dump the excess
to cashbox during any payout operation.

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If the €0.01 coins exceed this level they should be reduced, as quickly as possible,
using the Coin Level Controls commands.

4.3 Large Coins

Large coins (coins larger than the largest in the dataset) can block the recesses in the
Coin Feeder disk. In the worst cases this would mean that the normal coins cannot be
fed into the hopper.
It is extremely unlikely that this would happen in normal operation. Even so, the SCS
monitors for this and if this happens, after a coin feeder activation zero coins are seen
in the validation area then the unit will issue a Maintenance Required SSP message
(0xC0). This is a warning that the host machine can use to call the site operator to
check the unit.

4.4 Filling the unit

When filling with a roll of coins put only one roll of coins into the feeder at one time.
Wait for the coins to be completely processed before introducing more coins.
If filling with rolls of different denominations, if possible use the rolls in a mixed order
i.e. do not put all the same denomination in at the same time. This will help mix the
coins from the start.
When filling with mixed coins, insert 150 coins maximum at one time. Wait for these
to be processed before introducing more coins.
Note: During refill some coins may be rejected in the normal way. These should be
re-entered once the previous lot have been processed.
Stirring
Stirring is the way of mixing the coins without actually paying any coins out.
After filling the SCS it is recommended that the Coin Stir command is issued (0x5D)
with a duration of at least 30 seconds. This will help to ensure optimum payout times
for the customer.

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5 FIELD MAINTENANCE
This section contains the essential information that the field engineer needs to clean,
maintain and fault find a SMART Coin System that is installed in a host machine.

The SMART Coin System has been designed to minimise any problems or performance
variations over time. This has been achieved by careful hardware and software
design; this attention to the design means there is very little user maintenance
required.

5.1 Detaching SMART Coin Feeder

The below pictures highlight the button location to detaching the different parts.
1. The Feeder can be detached from the Hopper pulling up the button.
2. Then Lift the lid of the feeder by lifting the front tab.
3. The feeder should now slide off the hopper as shown below.
4. Push the Feeder back until it stops and lift the Feed from the Hopper.

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5.2 Clearing a Jam from the Hopper

1. Power off the SCS and remove 24volt 4 way power cable.

2. Remove the hopper from the mounting plate

3. Empty all coins from the coin bowl

4. Clear the jammed coin from the disk
Coins will drop out here

Turn coil anti-clockwise but

be cautious to avoid harm.

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5. Remove coin cover (fraud cover)

Remove
fraud cap

6. Re-move the front panel. From the top pull down and right (twist) and the
panel clips off.

7. Once the cover is removed check the pistol is not sticking and that the sensor
is clean, see picture below.

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Clean Sensor and pistol.

8. Re-fit all parts

9. Re-attach the hopper to the mounting base plate and the feeder

10. Re-fill the hopper and apply levels to host.

11. Apply power

12. Test operation

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5.3 Clearing a Jam from the Feeder

Before attempting to clear the jam you

must ensure the power has been
removed.

1. Empty all coins from the funnel.

2. Lift the catch on the front of the
feeder and lift the lid back.
3. Clear the jammed coin from the
disk and ensure it is free to rotate.
4. Wipe the track of any coin dust.
5. Ensure the diverter flap is able to
move, the flap should be capable
of opening onto the coin path.
6. Once all of the coins have been
cleared ensure the drive gear isn’t
impeded. Coin Disk
7. Close the lid of the feeder and
reapply power.
8. Check for normal operation.
Drive
Gear

Diverter flap

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5.4 Fault Finding - Flash Codes

The Smart Hopper module has inbuilt fault detection. If there is a configuration or
other error, the Smart Hopper module LED’s well indicates will flash in a particular
sequence. The Smart Hopper module status indicators are on the front of the Smart
Hopper module, seen below:

Status
LED’s

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A summary of the Status Indicator Flash Codes for the payout module are shown
here:

Led Colour Status Description Action

Green Flashing Enabled and ready to
1Hz dispense
Red 1 Flash Hopper disabled Host system to send
enables command.
Red 2 Flashes Calibration Fault Optical sensor
contaminated. Operator
to clean exit sensor light
pipe. If fault persists,
return to ITL for service.
Red 3 Flashes No Encryption key set Host system to negotiate
key.
Red 4 Flashes Coin jammed Remove power,
manually empty coins
from bowl and check
hopper base for stuck
coins. Try manually
turning the disc.
Persistent jam may
require returning to ITL
for service.
Red 5 Flashes Fraud Attempt detected. Reset hopper. If this
persists it indicates a
problem with the top
pay-out flap, light guide
or exit sensor.
Red 6 Flashes Legacy, no longer used.
(Hopper empty)
Red 7 Flashes Memory checksum error Re-download hopper
firmware. If this persists
return to ITL for service.
Red 8 Flashes Hopper sensors not Return to ITL for
initialised service.
Red 9 Flashes Legacy, no longer used.
(Lid removed).

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6 MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL DOCUMENTATION

6.1 Dimensions

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6.2 Technical Specifications

Power Requirements Performance & Reliability

Recommended Empty 4kg
Voltage 24V Weight Full 18kg (approx)
Minimum
Voltage 21.6V MCBF (cycle) 150,000[1]
Maximum
Voltage 26.4V MCBI (cycles) 50,000[1]
Standby Supply
Current 200mA Acceptance[4] 95%
Running Supply Acceptance (3rd
Current 3A time)[4] 97.00%
Peak Supply
Current 6.5A Duty Cycle
Recommended
PSU 7A Cycle Time
Warranty 12 Months Maintainable Life 1,000,000 cycles

Media Specifications
Min Max Capacity 1500 x €1
Diameter 18mm 28.5mm 1200 x £1
Thickness 1.65mm 3.2mm

Environmental Specifications Supported Interfaces

Maximum
Temperature + 50°C (e)SSP over ~TTL, cctalk (CC2)
Minimum
Temperature + 3°C ~TTL levels:
Maximum Inputs: 0.5V max = 0, 3.7V min = High
Humidity 95% NC internal pullup
Minimum Outputs: o/collector 0.6V min = Low
Humidity 5% Max current sink 50mA

Preventative - Every 10,000 cycles check belt to ensure it is in good condition. Clean
Maintenance optical level switch on the inside.
Schedule: - Every 50,000 cycles clean coin dust.

Standards & IEC 61249-2-21 Materials for PCBs. [2]

Approvals: CE/RoHS/WEEE
IEC/UL 60950 Safety (CB Scheme)
Notes:
[1] To be confirmed by testing
[2] In progress - not yet certified
[3] Street grade true notes (GBP)

Please ensure suitable cable is used for power and communication

connections.

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6.3 Earth Bonding

It is very important that the base plate is bonded to earth, as lack of proper bonding
can cause communication issues and failures with the SMART Coin System.
The earth bond should be made to any of the 6 holes in the bottom of the base plate
and be bonded to mains earth, typically through the Power Supply Unit.

Information The resistance between the base plate and the Earth
pin on the mains plug should be less than 0.7 ohms.
Earth resistance.

6.4 Electrical Interfaces

SMART Hopper
All the connectors needed to set up the SMART Coin System are easily accessible on
the bottom base: there are two connectors that are used to allow interfacing and
programming:

Information
Power is always required on pins 3 and 4 of the 4
Power always required way connector.
regardless of connection
type.

The first connector is a 4 pin socket used to power up the SMART Hopper.

Pin 3 Pin 4
Pin Description
1 +24V DC
2 0V / Ground Connection
3 N/C
4 N/C
Pin 2 Pin 1

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Interface communication from the SMART Hopper unit to the host machine can
communicate via SSP or CCT.
The SSP pin numbering of the socket is shown below, as well as an overview of the
socket connections:

Pin Description
1,3&4 N/C
2 0V / Ground Connection
7 Serial Data Out (Tx)
8 Serial Data In (Rx)

The USB connector is a standard Type B USB socket. The USB socket can be used for
programming the SMART Hopper unit and also bench testing – a USB 2.0 compliant
Type ‘A’ to ‘B’ lead can be used to do this. USB cables should be electrically shielded
and less than 5 metres long. Please note: Direct USB should NOT be used for Host
communications. If USB is required than our IF17 (TTL to USB) should be used.

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7 GLOSSARY OF TERMS

Term Meaning

A Ampere

AC Alternating Current

ACK Acknowledge

AES Advanced Encryption Standard

ASSY Assembly

AV Average

AWG American Wire Gauge

AWP Amusement With Prizes

BNV Bank Note Validator

ccTalk Coin Controls Talk

COMMS Communications

CRC Cyclic Redundancy Check

DC Direct Current

DIA Diameter

DIP Dual Inline Package

ECB Electronic Code Book

EEPROM Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only

Memory

eSSP Encrypted Smiley® Secure Protocol

FAQ Frequently Asked Questions

GA General Assembly

GND Ground

Hz Hertz

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ITL Innovative Technology Ltd

LED Light Emitting Diode

mA milliampere

max maximum

MDB Multi Drop Bus

min minimum

mm millimetre

ms millisecond

MOD Modified (or Modification)

NV Note Validator

PCB Printed Circuit Board

PDF Portable Document Format

PiPS Pay-in Pay-out System

PROM Programmable Read Only Memory

PSU Power Supply Unit

QTY Quantity

RAM Random Access Memory

ROM Read Only Memory

Rx Receive

RoHS Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous

Substances

SIO Serial Input Output

SSP Smiley® Secure Protocol

SWG Standard Wire Gauge

SWP Skill With Prizes

SYNC Synchronize

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TTL Transistor Transistor Logic

Tx Transmit

USB Universal Serial Bus

V Volt

V_In Voltage In

WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment

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8 CABLE DRAWINGS

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9 CONTACT

MAIN HEADQUARTERS Innovative Technology Ltd

Derker Street – Oldham – England - OL1 4EQ
Tel: +44 161 626 9999 Fax: +44 161 620 2090
E-mail: [email protected]
Web site: www.innovative-technology.co.uk

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