Pyramid Platinum PT1-LA3-USA Bill Acceptor 120V AC with 150 Note Cash Box

The Pyramid Platinum PT1-LA3-USA pairs Pyramid's Platinum validator with a lockable 150-note cash box and a built-in 120 VAC power supply. It is the line-voltage Platinum for amusement, skill game, kiosk, gaming and vending equipment that has no 12 VDC supply to offer. It validates $1, $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100 US bills through a 67 mm bill path.

Mechanically and electrically it is the same unit as our PT1-LB3-USA. The difference is the cash box: the LA3 ships with the 150-note box instead of the 500-note box. Pick this version if your cabinet is laid out for the 150-note cash box.

Like every Platinum, it has no DIP switches or configuration cards. Firmware and settings load from a USB flash drive or a PC and stay put when power is removed, and the internal sensors calibrate themselves.

Highlights

• Lockable, removable 150-note cash box (the "L" and "A" in the part number)
• Built-in 120 VAC supply on the 9-pin connector, with a relay credit output; optional wall plug harness P/N 05AA0012 for a standard outlet
• Takes $1 through $100 US bills, with an acceptance rate above 95% at roughly 27 bills per minute
• UV LED validation plus dual-stage optical and mechanical anti-stringing
• Lighted bezel and lighted bill entry
• Firmware and configuration loaded from a USB flash drive or PC, no DIP switches
• Removable bill path for cleaning, with push-button/LED and PC-based diagnostics
• Harness pinouts that are often compatible with other brands' bill acceptors
• Made in the USA with Pyramid's 2-year parts and labor warranty

Communication

Supports standard pulse, always-enabled pulse, Mars-style 600-baud serial, RS-232 through the 18-pin harness, and RS-232 over the rear USB Type-B port. The active interface is defined by the unit's configuration file.

Specifications

Model	PT1-LA3-USA
Series	Pyramid Platinum (PT1)
Cash box	Lockable, removable, 150 notes
Bill path	67 mm
Power	120 VAC (9-pin power connector)
Credit output	Relay contacts (9-pin) or open-collector output (18-pin, 5–12 VDC, 40 mA max)
Interfaces	Pulse, Mars 600-baud serial, RS-232, USB (RS-232 over USB)
Bills accepted	$1, $5, $10, $20, $50, $100 (USA)
Acceptance rate	Greater than 95%
Acceptance speed	About 27 bills per minute
Operating temperature	0–60 °C, 90% max non-condensing humidity
Warranty	2 years, parts and labor (manufacturer)

Decoding PT1-LA3-USA

Platinum part numbers read PT1-[cash box type][capacity][power]-[country]. Here, L = locking cash box, A = 150-note capacity, 3 = 120 VAC power and USA = US currency. Need the larger box? See the PT1-LB3-USA with the 500-note cash box.

Setup and support

Settings come from a configuration file, so tell us your machine type when you order. Our guides walk through updating Platinum firmware and loading a Platinum configuration file, and Pyramid publishes the Platinum Installation & Operation Manual.

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