Programmable Coin Acceptor (6 Coin Types)

Description

Fully programmable coin acceptor capable of identifying up to 6 different coin types by using thickness, diameter, and fall time. It features a coin return button, serial or pulse-width output with selectable baud rate, and uses only 2 buttons and a 7-segment display for programming. After programming the acceptor, simply insert a coin and read the serial output to know its value as binary bytes. All you need to operate the acceptor is a pocket full of coins, a 12 Vdc power supply, and a container or something similar to catch the accepted coins.

The acceptor also features a parallel operating mode that allows each coin group (up to 6 groups) to be identified by a pin on the acceptor. When a coin is inserted, the open-collector output for the corresponding coin group pin is activated briefly (100 ms).

Note: The 10-pin flat cable (5+5 pins) for parallel operation is not included in the package.

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Technical specifications

• Recognizes up to 6 different coin types
• Accepts coins with diameter between 17 and 30.5 mm and thickness between 1.25 and 3.2 mm
• Serial output (TTL 5V level) or pulse-width with selectable baud rate
• Can be set to reject inserted coins
• Standard industrial 10-pin connector for parallel port
• 5-pin connector for serial port
• Power supply 12 Vdc – 50 mA standby, 450 mA at the moment of coin insertion
• Coin release button in case of jamming
• Operating temperature: 0°C to +50°C

Documentation and useful links

• Datasheet
• Calibration Guide
• Output Format
• Dimensioned Drawing