Description
The Pyramid Platinum PT1-LB4-USA is Pyramid Technologies' next-generation bill acceptor, built for 24/7 duty in amusement, skill game, kiosk, gaming, and vending equipment. This is the MDB version for vending machines, micro markets, and kiosks that use the Multi-Drop Bus standard. It accepts $1, $5, $10, $20, $50, and $100 bills and stacks them into a lockable 500-note cash box.
Platinum does away with DIP switches and configuration cards. Firmware and settings load from a USB flash drive or a PC, and the unit keeps them even when power is removed. Internal sensors auto-calibrate, so it never needs manual calibration.
Key features
- Accepts $1–$100 US bills, with an acceptance rate above 95% and roughly 27 bills per minute
- Dual-stage optical anti-stringing plus an integrated mechanical anti-stringing lever
- UV (ultraviolet) LED validation for stronger counterfeit detection
- Lockable, removable 500-note cash box (the "L" and "B" in the model number)
- Lighted bezel and lighted bill entry
- Firmware and configuration updates by USB flash drive or PC; no DIP switches
- Removable bill path for easy cleaning, plus push-button/LED and PC-based diagnostics
- Harness pinouts often compatible with other manufacturers' bill acceptors
- Standard MDB connector and pinout for drop-in use on MDB vending controllers
- Made in the USA, backed by Pyramid's 2-year parts and labor warranty
Communication
Uses the standard MDB (Multi-Drop Bus) bi-directional serial interface and standard MDB connector. Pyramid ships it with MDB harness P/N 05AA0038 installed; a longer version is available if needed.
Specifications
| Model | PT1-LB4-USA |
| Series | Pyramid Platinum (PT1) |
| Power | MDB, 24–40 VDC |
| Interface | MDB (Multi-Drop Bus) |
| MDB pinout | 1: +24 VDC, 2: DC return, 4: Master receive, 5: Master transmit, 6: Comms common |
| Bills accepted | $1, $5, $10, $20, $50, $100 (USA) |
| Cash box | Lockable, 500 notes |
| Acceptance rate | Greater than 95% |
| Acceptance speed | About 27 bills per minute |
| Operating temperature | 0–60 °C, 90% max non-condensing humidity |
| Net weight | 2.45 lb (1.11 kg) |
| Warranty | 2 years, parts and labor (manufacturer) |
Reading the model number
Platinum part numbers follow the pattern PT1-[cash box type][capacity][power]-[country]. In PT1-LB4-USA: L = locking cash box, B = 500-note capacity, B = MDB (24 VDC) power, and USA = US currency.
Setup and support
Because settings come from a configuration file, confirm your machine type when ordering so the unit can be set up for your application. Step-by-step guides: How to update Platinum firmware and How to load a Platinum configuration file. Pyramid's free Platinum Acceptor Tools software and the Platinum Installation & Operation Manual are available from Pyramid.
See the full lineup in our Pyramid Platinum Bill Acceptors collection.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Pyramid |
| Voltage | 24v34v |
| Supported Protocols | MDB |
| Stacker Capacity | 500 Bills |
| Bezel Type | Standard |
| Denomination Acceptance | $1-$100 |
| Condition | New |