Description
Overview
The MEI Talos T682-D7MUS is a U.S.-currency MDB bill validator designed for vending, kiosk, and amusement systems. As part of the Crane MEI Talos T6 Series, it replaces the discontinued AE2682-D7MUS model, providing faster note acceptance, improved counterfeit detection, and enhanced serviceability.
Equipped with the D-Bezel (High-Visibility Compact Bezel), this validator offers a bright, space-saving entry point ideal for modern vending cabinets. The T682-D7MUS incorporates Crane MEI’s advanced optical sensors and gear-driven transport system, delivering accurate validation and long operational life even in high-volume environments.
Key Features
- Accepts U.S. $1–$20 bills with advanced optical recognition
- MDB interface for vending, kiosk, and amusement machines
- High-Visibility Compact D-Bezel with LED illumination
- Replaces legacy AE2682-D7MUS
- Enhanced anti-stringing and counterfeit protection
- Field-upgradeable firmware via USB or handheld programmer
- Quick-release stacker and modular design for easy maintenance
- Durable gear-driven mechanism for extended service life
Technical Specifications
| Currency | U.S. Dollar (USD) |
|---|---|
| Interface | MDB Protocol |
| Bezel Type | D-Bezel (High-Visibility Compact) |
| Operating Voltage | 24 V DC |
| Stacker Capacity | Up to 700 notes (interchangeable) |
| Bill Insertion | 4-way acceptance (any orientation) |
| Firmware Update | USB or handheld programmer |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C – 50 °C (32 °F – 122 °F) |
Model Breakdown
| Code | Meaning | Description |
|---|---|---|
| T | Talos Series | Crane MEI’s next-generation validator platform with improved optics and modular construction. |
| 6 | Model Family | T6 Series — replacement for AE26xx bill validators. |
| 8 | Bezel Type | Compact down-stacker housing (Type 8) used for low-profile vending and amusement units. |
| 2 | Power Configuration | MDB Protocol — standard vending and amusement interface. |
| D | Stacker Orientation | Down-stacker — bills are stored vertically downward into the cassette. |
| 7 | Stacker Capacity | 700-note cassette — standard for compact down-stacker Talos configurations. |
| MUS | Build Code | Standard U.S. factory MDB configuration with Talos mainboard and firmware. |
Summary:
The MEI Talos T682-D7MUS replaces the AE2682-D7MUS, offering faster note validation, high-visibility illumination, and superior reliability for MDB vending and amusement applications.
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Technical Specifications
| Brand | Crane MEI |
| Voltage | 34v |
| Supported Protocols | MDB |
| Stacker Capacity | 700 Bills |
| Bezel Type | MEI Compact Downstacker "8" |
| Denomination Acceptance | $1-$20 |
| Condition | New |