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Guides, troubleshooting tips and technical references for bill acceptors, validators and change machines.
Bill Changer vs Bill Breaker: Which Change Machine Do You Need?
A bill changer pays out coins or tokens; a bill breaker pays out smaller bills. How to choose, with American Changer and Triad examples.
Read more →Which American Changer Is Right for You: AC1000 vs AC2000 vs AC2221
Compare the American Changer AC1000 series, AC2000 series and AC2221: hoppers, validators, stacker size and front vs rear load.
Read more →Bill Acceptor Protocols Compared: Pulse, RS232, MDB, ID-003, ccTalk, SSP and More
Pulse, RS232, MDB, ID-003, ccTalk, SSP and more: how each bill acceptor protocol works, where it is used, and how to pick the right one for your machine.
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Pyramid Apex & Platinum Bill Acceptor Error Codes: What the LED Flash Codes Mean
Pyramid Apex and Platinum bill acceptors report faults with LED flash codes. Here is how to read the code and fix it for your model.
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MEI Talos T6 vs T7 vs T8 Bill Validator: Specs, Model Numbers & Buying Guide
Everything from the official MEI Talos T6/T8 and T7 data sheets in one guide: series comparison, model-number decoder, specs, interfaces by voltage, bezel, stacker and bill box ...
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ICT Bill Acceptor Error Codes: What the Stacker Box Flash Codes Mean
Every ICT bill acceptor reports faults with a blinking LED. Here is how to read the code and where to look it up for your model.
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How to Load a Configuration File on a Pyramid Platinum Bill Acceptor
How to load a .plat configuration file onto a Pyramid Platinum bill acceptor from a PC or a USB flash drive, including the required lowercase "active" file name rule.
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How to Update Pyramid Platinum Bill Acceptor Firmware
Step-by-step instructions for updating Pyramid Platinum bill acceptor firmware from a PC with Platinum Tools or from a USB flash drive, including LED codes and the push-button m...
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Understanding the ICT RS232 Bill Acceptor Protocol
E & D Trading • Technical Resources Understanding the ICT RS232 Bill Acceptor Protocol A practical reference for serial settings, startup communication, escrow control, s...
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ICT Power Cable Reference
Find the right power cable for your ICT A6, PA7, TAO, A6E, PA7-E or LX7 bill acceptor, with 12V DC, 110V AC and POG part numbers in one chart.
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ICT Bill Validator Selection Guide
Compare the ICT PA7-E, LX7-1, LX7-2, LX7-A and TAO-A side by side: power options, stacker sizes and the best fit for each type of machine.
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Types of ICT A6E Bezels and Differences.
SCP, NCP, FCP, VFM and horizontal: what each ICT A6E bezel is for, with part numbers to help you order the right fit for your cabinet.
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