Description
Overview
The MEI Talos TR7S2-U5MUS is a U.S.-currency MDB bill validator with integrated recycler designed for amusement, kiosk, and redemption systems. As part of the Talos Recycler (TR) Series, it replaces the discontinued VN2702-R-U5M, providing rapid note validation, secure cash recycling, and durable performance for high-volume environments.
Built on MEI’s advanced Talos T7 platform, the TR7S2-U5MUS supports full MDB communication and integrates a single-denomination recycler for payout functions using either $1 or $5 notes. The S-Bezel (Mid-Entry Talos Bezel) offers a compact, illuminated design ideal for modern vending and amusement cabinets.
Key Features
- Accepts U.S. $1–$20 bills; recycles a single configurable denomination ($1 or $5), up to 30 notes
- MDB interface for vending, kiosk, and amusement applications
- Mid-Entry S-Bezel with high-visibility LED illumination
- Replaces legacy VN2702-R-U5M (also written VN2702R-U5M) recycler model
- Fast, secure note validation and payout with anti-stringing protection
- Durable gear-driven transport and modular recycler cassette
- Field-upgradeable firmware via USB or handheld programmer
- Improves cash management efficiency and reduces coin handling
Technical Specifications
| Currency | U.S. Dollar (USD) |
|---|---|
| Interface | MDB Protocol |
| Bezel Type | S-Bezel (Mid-Entry Talos Bezel) |
| 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 model equipped with integrated recycler module for cash payout applications. |
| 7 | Model Family | Represents the T7 Series — replacement for the discontinued VN27xx family. |
| S | Bezel Type | S-Bezel (Mid-Entry Talos Bezel) — compact, illuminated bezel for front-entry applications. |
| 2 | Interface Type | MDB Protocol — standard interface for vending and amusement systems. |
| U5 | Stacker Configuration | Up-stacker design with 500-note stacker box and integrated recycler mechanism. |
| MUS | Build Code | Standard U.S. factory configuration with MDB firmware and recycler-ready mainboard. |
Summary:
The MEI Talos TR7S2-U5MUS replaces the VN2702-R-U5M recycler, combining MEI’s proven T7 validation platform with integrated recycling for faster transactions, improved security, and reduced coin handling.
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 Upstacker Mid-Entry "S" |
| Denomination Acceptance | $1-$20 |
| Condition | New |