Summary of CTX MDB Tester PRO
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December 2014 p/n: i01160 version 1.6.
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2 introduction......................................................................................... 3 in what countries can i use my ctx mdb tester? ............................ 3 description ......................................................................................... 4 getting star...
Page 3: Introduction
3 introduction s.E.M. Inc. Is very proud to offer you its latest generation of vending tester: the ctx mdb tester pro. This new tester was designed with one thing in mind: “mobility”. Its lightweight, solid plastic casing and entire design fit perfectly the need of the vending technician on the road...
Page 4: Description
4 description your ctx mdb tester pro comes with a "v" mdb harness. This is the only thing you need to make your tester functioning as it takes its power from the mdb connector in the machine. If you are using your tester in a workshop where machines are not always available, a power supply is requi...
Page 5: Getting Started
5 getting started there are two ways of capturing the power to feed your new ctx mdb tester pro. Either you connect it into the mdb port of the vending machine or, if you do not have a machine available, you can use the optional power transformer available from sem. If you are capturing the power fr...
Page 6: System
6 system the system button gives you access to special functions which are: system parameters audit print audit system parameters version 1.5 of the ctx vending tester has now more submenus than the previous versions. Prices programming this is where you will set the vend price of the three se...
Page 7: Payout Level
7 payout level payout level refers to how the coin changer handles the change payout. You can choose between level 2 and 3. Basically, if you are not familiar with that, it is simply the way the coin changer will handle the change remittance. In level 2, the vmc, or in this case the ctx, will dictat...
Page 8: Audit
8 audit the audit gives the coin inventory of the last (or current) coin changer under test and the sales done in simulation mode. Details of the audit will vary according configuration of the connected mdb device(s). The audit is available only if you have done some sales with the ctx. If no sales ...
Page 9: Print Audit
9 print audit if you have the small optional serial printer, you can print the audit here. You can also make a virtual print using windows' hyperterminal func- tion, xp and older. (set parameters at 9600, n, 8, 1 plus carriage re- turn) requires cable # a03330 from sem. Below is a print out of the a...
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Page 11: Testing An Mdb Device
11 testing an mdb device the new ctx mdb tester pro can test multiple types of mdb de- vices. At the time of printing, the following types are certified testable. Cash devices: coinco 9302 cgx & gx series coinco global series coinco quantum series coinco vortex series coinco all mdb bill acceptors c...
Page 12: Starting The Test...
12 starting the test... To start testing your mdb device, simply connect it to the mdb har- ness of the tester and select manual. The detection screen will show up: depending the type of mdb device under test, the message varies. After that, the display will indicate the type of device detected and ...
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13 list of messages coming from an mdb coin changer the first line of the display is for messages sent by the device. The error message is sent only when the device is performing an action. On stand-by, the device is always sending its type (i.E. Changer level 2). If an error is detected, it will be...
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14 defective sensors a high level sensor is activated while the low is not. Either a defective top sensor or a foreign object stuck at the top of the tube. Usually, this message will be visible after a payout of the tube having the error. Device is short there is short circuit inside the unit under ...
Page 15: Accept Line Test
15 accept line test one test you must also perform is to disable the accept line on the tester and insert big and small coins. All coins must be rejected when the accept line if off. If it does not come out of the changer, it means the return path of the changer is jammed. Test the coin return lever...
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16 list of messages coming from an mdb bill acceptor connect your bill acceptor in the proper connector. Note that your bill acceptor has a "v" harness just like the mdb tester. Connect the male part of the "v" coming from the bill acceptor to the female side of the "v" from the tester. Doing the co...
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17 bill returned the bill has been returned because you pressed on the reject button. Defective motor the motor pulling the bill is defective. Invalid escrow req. Stack or reject command cannot be performed as the bill is already in bill box. Not available this option is not available with this type...
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Page 19: Status
19 status the tester has a very interesting function called status. This button gives you the internal configuration of the mdb device currently con- nected. Of course, the configuration will be different from one device to the other. It is however, a very useful tool. Some of those configurations a...
Page 20: Simulator Modes
20 simulator modes the ctx mdb tester pro offers you two simulation modes: vmc simulator and mdb peripheral simulator. The vmc simulator will transform your tester into a vending machine offering you three pro- grammable selections. You can change the price of those selection as you have seen it on ...
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21 please note that some mdb devices may take more than 7 seconds to respond. The ctx has a default value set at 7 seconds. By pressing and holding the vmc simulator button, it sets this delay inoperative. Insert coins or bills or cards. The amount inserted will be visible on the top right corner of...
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22 testing a machine with the peripheral simulator. The ctx enables you to test your vmc (vending machine controller) by transforming your tester into either a coin changer, a bill acceptor or a card reader. Upon activation of the peripheral simulator, the machine will send the information to the te...
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23 if you select cash, the following display will then become visible. Each time you press on value key, this amount will be sent to the machine and the display of the machine will show the entire amount. For exam- ple, if you press on $0.25 and $1, the machine display will show $1.25. You can decid...
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24 to restrict the access to some selections according a maximum quantity of that product, a schedule, or whatever reason. That restriction is based on the selection id returned by the vmc to the cashless device. That selection id number is provided to you so that you can build your restrictions rul...
Page 25: Tuning Mode
25 tuning mode the tuning mode is a special function enabling you to calibrate or tune your mdb device, providing the device allows it. In tuning mode, the ctx only sends the power to the ctx. There is no communication at all between both the ctx and the mdb device. If tuning is allowed, then follow...
Page 26: Personal Notes:
26 personal notes: _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _________________________________...
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28 made in canada by s.E.M. Inc. 3610, valiquette st., st. Laurent, qc, canada, h4s 1x8 tel. 514-334-7569 toll free 1-888-334-7569 fax: 514-334-5922 www.Sem.Ca info@sem.Ca f:\projets\ctx_en_instruction_manual_v1-5.Pub & pdf the s.E.M. Team is very proud of this new ctx. We have put in it all our kno...