The ICT TAO-A is an upstack pulse validator built for amusement, redemption, and kiosk cabinets. It sits between the compact L70 and the higher-capacity A6E in ICT's lineup, and its 1000 note cashbox option makes it a common pick for high-collection locations that do not want frequent cash pulls.
TAO-A part numbers decode the same way as the rest of the ICT line. Reading TAO-A2PB5-USD6Q left to right: the digit after the A is the power configuration (1 for 110V, 2 for 12V), PB is the pulse interface, the next digit is cashbox capacity (2 for 200 note, 5 for 500 note), and USD6 is the six-denomination US currency set accepting $1 through $100. A TAO-A1PB5-USD6Q is a 110V 500 note unit; a TAO-A2PB2-USD6Q is a 12V 200 note unit. Match the full part number when you replace one.
Cashboxes are shared across the TAO-A and TAO-V and come in several capacities and lock styles: the ST2 200 note twist knob, SS2 200 note locking, ST5Q 500 note yellow knob, SS5 500 note locking, and SSA 1000 note locking. This page also covers TAO service parts — the AA315B and AA337A CPU boards, AA337C sensor board, A2965I00-R main base, A2960000-R standard bezel, E50170-R 120 MXL cashbox belt, E50200-R 48 MXL small belt, E50180-R 34 MXL belt, 5RMB-MOT06004 stacker motor, TAO calibration card, and the AZB-11, AZB-1A, AZB-21, and AZB-2A anti-zapper boards.
Common questions about the ICT TAO-A
- 110V or 12V? The digit after the A tells you: TAO-A1 is 110V, TAO-A2 is 12V.
- Which cashbox fits? TAO-A and TAO-V share cashboxes in 200, 500, and 1000 note capacities, in twist knob or locking styles.
- What is the difference between the TAO-A and the TAO-2? The TAO-2 (TAO II) is the later generation, with serial and MDB interface options the TAO-A does not offer.
- Need an anti-zapper board? The AZB-11, AZB-1A, AZB-21, and AZB-2A cover A6, TAO-A, and PA7 pulse interfaces.
