Description
Overview
The MEI Talos TR7C2-U5MUS is a U.S.-currency MDB bill validator with integrated recycler designed for amusement, kiosk, and redemption payment systems. As part of MEI’s advanced Talos T7 Series, it replaces the discontinued VN27C2-R-U5M, combining rapid note validation with the ability to recycle accepted bills for payout transactions.
Equipped with a C-Bezel (Recycler-Ready Bezel) and modular construction, the TR7C2-U5MUS enhances cash management efficiency by reducing coin usage and improving payout speed. It recycles a single configurable denomination and features field-upgradeable firmware, optical anti-counterfeit detection, and MDB communication compatibility for plug-and-play system integration.
Key Features
- Accepts U.S. $1–$20 notes; recycles a single configurable denomination ($1 or $5), up to 30 notes
- MDB protocol for vending, kiosk, and redemption systems
- Replaces legacy VN27C2-R-U5M (also written VN27C2R-U5M)
- High-visibility C-Bezel designed for recycler integration
- Reduces coin handling with single-denomination note payout
- Advanced optical and magnetic counterfeit detection
- Field-upgradeable firmware via USB or handheld programmer
- Quick-release stacker and modular recycling cassette design
Technical Specifications
| Currency | U.S. Dollar (USD) |
|---|---|
| Interface | MDB Protocol |
| Bezel Type | C-Bezel (Recycler Configuration) |
| Operating Voltage | 24 V DC |
| Stacker Capacity | Up to 500 notes (up-stacker configuration) |
| Recycling Denominations | Typically $1 and $5 notes |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| TR | Talos Recycler | Indicates Talos series with integrated bill recycler functionality for payout applications. |
| 7 | Model Family | T7 Series — direct replacement for VN27xx validators and recycler units. |
| C | Bezel Type | C-Bezel — designed for recycler integration with wide entry and LED illumination. |
| 2 | Interface Type | MDB protocol — standard vending and redemption communication interface. |
| U5 | Stacker Configuration | Up-stacker design with 500-note stacker box and recycler-compatible mechanism. |
| MUS | Build Code | Standard U.S. factory configuration with MDB firmware and recycler-ready mainboard. |
Summary:
The MEI Talos TR7C2-U5MUS is a recycler-equipped validator replacing the VN27C2-R-U5M, offering fast validation, single-denomination note recycling, and enhanced efficiency for kiosks, redemption systems, and modern vending applications.
Denominations Accepted
This unit is a market code 7 (Vending) configuration and accepts U.S. $1, $5, $10 and $20 notes. It does not accept $50 or $100 notes — if you need $50 and $100 acceptance, choose a T8-series model. The integrated recycler pays out a single configurable denomination — either $1 or $5 — and holds up to 30 notes.
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Technical Specifications
| Brand | Crane MEI |
| Voltage | 34v |
| Supported Protocols | MDB |
| Stacker Capacity | 500 Bills |
| Bezel Type | MEI High Visibility VFM "C" |
| Denomination Acceptance | $1-$20 |
| Condition | New |