Description
Overview
The MEI Talos T702-U3MUS is a U.S.-currency MDB bill validator designed for vending, amusement, and kiosk applications. As part of Crane MEI’s Talos T7 Series, it replaces the discontinued VN2702-U3MUS and offers faster note acceptance, advanced optical validation, and longer-lasting reliability through its gear-driven transport system.
Built on the next-generation Talos platform, the T702-U3MUS provides superior anti-fraud protection, modular construction for quick service, and seamless compatibility with MDB-based machines. It’s an ideal drop-in upgrade for legacy VN27xx units, offering modern performance with proven dependability.
Key Features
- Accepts U.S. $1–$20 bills with high-speed validation
- MDB interface for vending, kiosk, and amusement systems
- Replaces legacy VN2702-U3MUS
- Standard Talos bezel for universal mounting compatibility
- Enhanced anti-stringing and optical counterfeit detection
- Field-upgradeable firmware via USB or handheld programmer
- Quick-release 300-note upstacker and tool-free service design
- Durable gear-driven transport for extended operational life
Technical Specifications
| Currency | U.S. Dollar (USD) |
|---|---|
| Interface | MDB Protocol |
| Bezel Type | Standard Talos Entry Bezel |
| Operating Voltage | 24 V DC |
| Stacker Capacity | Up to 300 notes (upstacker configuration) |
| 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 latest-generation validator platform with modular design and advanced optics. |
| 7 | Model Family | T7 Series — replacement for VN27xx validators. |
| 0 | Bezel Type | VFM "0" up-stacker |
| 2 | Power Configuration | MDB communication protocol — standard for modern vending and kiosk devices. |
| U3 | Stacker Configuration | Upstacker design with 300-note capacity stacker box. |
| MUS | Build Code | Standard U.S. build with MDB firmware and Talos mainboard configuration. |
Summary:
The MEI Talos T702-U3MUS replaces the VN2702-U3MUS, offering Crane MEI’s fastest validation technology, enhanced counterfeit protection, and dependable MDB performance with a 300-note upstacker configuration for vending and amusement systems.
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Technical Specifications
| Brand | Crane MEI |
| Voltage | 34v |
| Supported Protocols | MDB |
| Stacker Capacity | 300 Bills |
| Bezel Type | MEI VFM Upstacker "0" |
| Denomination Acceptance | $1-$20 |
| Condition | New |