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VENDAPIN DATATRON III SERIES 5882 Operator's Manual

Summary of DATATRON III SERIES 5882

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    Datatron iii series models 5882 and 5885.

  • Page 2: Notice

    Datatron iii series operator’s manual © 1999-2008 vendapin llc. All rights reserved. Printed in the u.S.A. (revised: 01/08) 5885 keypad with 1000 pin accounts and dual counters: part number 945885-002 5882 keypad with 2000 pin accounts and single counter: part number 945882-002 see firmware version ...

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    Two-year warranty and service policy vendapin llc warrants to the purchaser that this vendapin product, hereinafter called “the unit,” is free from defects in materials and the workmanship for a period of two (2) year from the date of purchase. If any such defect is discovered within the first 90 da...

  • Page 4: Disclaimer

    Disclaimer this equipment is serviceable by a trained and qualified technician. Parts and service policy this policy requires you to ship prepaid to us, the unit and/or major components of the unit, under a return authorization for repair. Vendapin llc shall not be obligated to service or supply par...

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    Preface models covered in this manual this manual applies to firmware versions 4.11-1 and higher. This manual covers the models shown in the following table. Model number card type part number 5882 cr-80 card reader 945882-002 2000 pin single count 5885 cr-80 card reader 945885-002 1000 pin dual cou...

  • Page 6

    What’s new in this release normal and steering mode operation the firmware installed in your device determines the mode of operation you will be running. The firmware version usually displays at power-up. You can also read it in idle state (enter datatron pin code) by simply pressing *. Your firmwar...

  • Page 7: Vend Price Structure

    About the product a datatron iii series product is a dual-mode device that controls access to printers, copiers, duplicators, or any other device controllable with a relay closure. Customers use pin accounts to pay for products or services. Vend price structure the datatron iii supports pricing base...

  • Page 8

    The control card adds or deletes pin accounts. Sets the total value of each pin account. The site administrator assigns each user a pin code, which is entered on the keypad by users when they want to make a copy. Audits or clears individual counters, or the master total counter. Sets price 1 and pri...

  • Page 9: Vending From A Copier

    Getting started s e t t i n g u p t h e u n i t connecting the unit to the host device installation instructions tailored to the product you ordered should have been included with the shipment of your unit(s). Vending from a copier if you’re connecting to a copier, a machine harness, specific to the...

  • Page 10: Modifying Parameters

    Your unit p r o g r a m m i n g t h e u n i t modifying parameters the unit must be in program mode to modify parameter values. Values can include pin numbers for users, and the authorized number of copies for two prices. Insert the control card that came with your unit to enter program mode. You wi...

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    Parameter description default range menu provides keypad-only access to the maintenance menu. To add pin numbers, press 1 enter the first pin number. For pv1 (or print value 1) enter the number of copies authorized for price 1. For pv2, enter the number of copies authorized for price 2. Press a to c...

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    To reset individual counters of all pins, press 4 (see caution on deleting all pin accounts) clear one (pin) count. Enter the pin you wish to reset. Press a to confirm each pin. When done, press c to return to program menu. -or- clear all counts. Press a to confirm. Display shows: clear all pin? (co...

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    To audit or clear master counters, press 6 display shows: 1. Total count 2. Total copies select and press your choice 1 or 2. Read meter. Select * to clear count to zero. Select c to quit without resetting. None 0 – 999999.99 to set price one press 7 display shows: #1 price o: (original price) n: xx...

  • Page 14: No Activity Timer

    No activity timer the amount of time the datatron will remain active after the last transaction. Factory default is 60 seconds..

  • Page 15: Purpose Of Pin Numbers

    Pin codes w h a t a r e p i n c o d e s ? A pin code is a number encoded in the datatron iii unit that identifies the user. For example, in a university setting, each group of freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors, and staff could each be assigned a distinct personal or group access pin. Vendapin o...

  • Page 16: Parameter Listing

    Setting copy prices u s i n g t h e p r i c e m e n u s you can set two prices on a datatron iii. When you first turn on the unit, it will be in standby mode, ready for user input, and display: enter datatron pin code insert the control card. The display will change to: machine load command: enter t...

  • Page 17

    Parameter description defaul t range menu provides keypad-only access to the maintenance menu. To set price one press 7 display shows: #1 price o: (original price) n: xx.Xx to exit without changing, press c. Enter the new price and press a to change. Press c when done to return to program mode menu....

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    Using meters a b o u t m e t e r s all vending activity is recorded by an extensive set of internal electronic meters. • master count meter. Provides a tamper-proof record of all the counts made on the unit. • individual meters. Allow for periodic recording of transactions. All pin accounts come wit...

  • Page 19: Parameter Listing

    Parameter listing the table below lists the parameters in the order in which they appear on the display, the acceptable range of values, and the default setting for each parameter. Note: to exit program mode at any time, press c to get to main menu, and remove the control card. This returns the mach...

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    To view counts for one pin, press 5 enter the one pin you wish to audit, followed by the a key. Display will show: pv1: xxxxxx.Xx m: xxxxxx.Xx press s to advance to next screen: pv2: xxxxxx.Xx p: xxxxxx.Xx press c to exit program mode to main menu. None pin: 0 – 2000 pv: 0 - 999999.99 to audit or cl...

  • Page 21

    2 . P r i n t i n g m e t e r s to print out meters to a portable serial printer: • insert the control card as described above. • be sure the printer-style serial cable is attached correctly to both devices. • press 9 on the keypad as described above. • the resettable meters will print first, follow...

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    3 . D o w n l o a d i n g m e t e r s t o a c o m p u t e r d a t a b a s e datatron iii download software cd • follow the instructions on the cd to properly set up the computer to receive data from the datatron iii unit. • be sure the com port number, baud rate, and parity are correct. • be sure th...

  • Page 23: Creating Pin Accounts

    Pin accounts p i n a c c o u n t b a s i c s the datatron iii supports account numbers ranging from 0 to 999999, and each datatron iii can store up to 2000 accounts at one time, depending on the firmware. Pin numbers behave like credit cards. Unlike debit cards, which store an actual value that is d...

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    Enter the menu parameters as shown in the following table to control the prices. Parameter description default range menu provides keypad-only access to the maintenance menu. To add pin numbers, press 1 enter the first pin number. For pv1 (or print value 1) enter the number of copies authorized for ...

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    To reset individual counters of all pins, press 4 (see caution on deleting all pin accounts) clear one (pin) count at a time. Enter the pin number you wish to reset. Press a to confirm each pin. When done, press c to return to program menu. -or- clear all counts. Press a to confirm. Display shows: c...

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    To view counts for one pin, press 5 enter the pin you wish to audit. Press a. Display will show: pv1: xxxxxx.Xx m: xxxxxx.Xx press s to advance to next screen: pv2: xxxxxx.Xx p: xxxxxx.Xx press c to exit program mode to main menu. None pin: 0 – 2000 pv: 0 – 999999.99.

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    Vending interface h o w t h e d a t a t r o n i i i a n d c o p i e r c o m m u n i c a t e every time a customer makes a selection on a copier, pulses (signals) are detected by the datatron iii through an optical isolator or opto. Optos allow the unit to see a particular signal condition inside the...

  • Page 28: Standard Mode

    Steering mode uses • an enable relay closure to allow the copy process to begin. • a pulse back on opto 1 from the copier indicates a copy has been completed. • a steady low level on opto 2 line indicates the copy is price-1. • a steady high level on opto 2 line indicates the copy is price-2. Advant...

  • Page 29: Steering Mode

    Steering mode the datatron iii monitors two different pulses from the vending device. One of the signals carries information about the selection made by the patron. The other signal is the vend pulse for any price. Sequence of events 1. When the patron enters a pin code, an opto (opto 2) in the data...

  • Page 30

    Typical print/datatron iii configuration: standard mode configuration example typical copier configuration: paper sizes (in copier trays): • letter • legal copier interface signals: • vend pulse 1 from copier when letter size copy is being made (pins 3 & 4) • vend pulse 2 from copier when legal size...

  • Page 31

    Typical print/datatron iii configuration: steering mode configuration #1 example typical copier configuration: (i.E.: black & white multi-functional copier/printer) paper sizes (in copier trays): • letter • legal toner types • black & white copier interface signals: enable signal from datatron to co...

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    Steering mode configuration #2 example typical copier configuration: (i.E.: color & black/white multi-functional copier/printer) paper sizes (in copier trays): • letter • legal • 11x17 toner types • color • black &white copier interface amp mate-n-lok connector on back of unit: vend pulse • vend pul...

  • Page 33: Mode Operation

    Copier interface connector i n t e r f a c e c o n n e c t o r a n d s e t t i n g s the white amp mate-n-lok connector on the datatron iii interfaces with third-party vending devices, such as copiers, duplicators, and printers. Pre-assembled machine-specific harnesses with installation instructions...

  • Page 34: Installation

    Setting up a printer c o n f i g u r i n g a s e r i a l p r i n t e r a portable printer connected to a datatron iii can print out history meters and pin account information. Follow the instructions below to connect the printer to the datatron iii and troubleshoot the printer interface. Installatio...

  • Page 35

    Parameter description default range menu provides keypad-only access to the maintenance menu. Press 9 on the datatron iii to send data to a printer connected to the rj11 port display shows: print data? A= yes c= no press a and wait for printer to finish none n/a you should see a complete printout of...

  • Page 36

    Error messages troubleshooting & misc. Lcd message cause solution control card facility error inserted card is wrong format. This card belongs to a different system or has become corrupted. Contact support for card replacement. Exercise care to protect cards from magnetic fields or heat. Nonmember j...

  • Page 37: Datatron Iii Problems

    T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g g u i d e datatron iii problems the following table lists problems that may occur in the datatron iii, and provides steps to take to resolve the behavior. Problem cause solution no letters on lcd display screen no power to unit. Check that the ac adapter is plugged in t...

  • Page 38: Copier Problems

    Copier problems there are no timing parameters in the datatron iii print/datatron iii to synchronize with the timing of the copier. The interconnect instructions for your particular machine came with the interface cable you ordered. Be sure to carefully check wiring before applying power to prevent ...

  • Page 39

    Troubleshooting printer operation and cables 1. Recheck the power adapter operation as described in installation above. If the power adapter is damaged, contact vendapin support for a replacement. 2. If the noises indicate print head and paper feed motors are trying to operate, but the printing is v...

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    • it eliminates everything except the datatron iii, the interconnect cable, and the communications port settings on the printer. 4. Troubleshooting interconnect wiring and hardware: • first try the printer self-test, ribbon, paper, and power supply checks above. • if you have other datatron iii inst...

  • Page 41: Computer Upload Problems

    • gain access to these switches by pressing the arrows on either side of the paper cover toward the rear of the printer. Then look inside to the right on the pc board. Compare the settings to the table below. • unless you are very sure of how to do it properly, contact vendapin support if you think ...

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    Parts and accessories r e p l a c e m e n t p a r t s the following is a list of replaceable parts for all datatron iii-based products from vendapin. Part number description 945884-001 model 5884 portable serial printer call db-25m to rj-11 serial printer cable for model 5884 portable printer 900001...

  • Page 43: N O T E S

    N o t e s.

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    Notes.

  • Page 48: C O N T A C T

    C o n t a c t sales/manufacturing: 21b squires street cortland, new york, new york usa 13045 tel: +1.352-678-3021 alternate: +1.607.428-0627 fax: +1.775.514.7530 sales@vendapin.Com general support: technical service support support@vendapin.Com corporate offices: 16381 cherokee road brooksville, flo...