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Aardvark Milan Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandAardvark
ModelMilan
CategoryRecording Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction to Paylink System

Purpose of Document

Outlines the document's aim in describing the AES Intelligent Money Handling Equipment Interface.

Intended Audience

Specifies the target audience as system engineers and programmers configuring the Paylink system.

Associated Document(s)

Refers to a companion document covering configuration settings and unit control for the Paylink system.

Naming Conventions

Explains the different names used for the system, including AES, IMHEI, Milan, and Paylink.

Paylink System Overview

Installation and Setup

Refers to the companion API document for details on installing Paylink software on a target PC.

Money Representation

Explains that monetary figures are 32-bit integers, typically representing a single base unit.

Acceptance and Payment

Describes money acceptance via counters and introduces two mechanisms for paying currency out.

Payout Functions

Details the Payout() function for paying money out, tracking total credit paid out.

PaySpecific Function (1.12.6)

Describes the alternative method using SetDispenseQuantity() and PaySpecific() for precise payouts.

End of Payout Processing

Details how to detect payout completion using LastPayStatus() and retrieving payment details.

Auxiliary Items

Covers supporting hardware components like switch inputs, outputs, and external meters.

System Structure and Connectivity

USB Connection and Driver

Discusses USB connection requirements, driver programs, and implications of disconnection/reconnection.

Troubleshooting

Explains how the Paylink driver log file aids in diagnosing and resolving unexpected behaviour.

Supported Peripherals

Coin Devices

Lists supported cctalk and MDB coin acceptors, recyclers, and hoppers, including specific models.

Note Devices

Lists supported cctalk, MDB, EBDS, CCNet note acceptors, recyclers, and dispensers.

Acceptor and Dispenser Usage

Coin/Note Details

Explains token handling, dual currency determination, and acceptor detail output formats.

Coin Routing

Details routing logic for coins to cash boxes or hoppers, using Path, DefaultPath, and PathSwitchLevel.

Motorised Acceptor Control

Explains Paylink's control of motorised acceptors like ccTalk and BCR/CR10x recyclers.

Dispenser Operations

Covers dispenser power fail support, detailed device handling, and combi hopper support.

Complex Dispenser Operations

Details operations for complex dispensers/recyclers, including security, routing, and emptying.

Payout and Escrow Management

Payout Progress Handling

Covers cancelling payouts, progress notification, power fail handling, and unpaid bills.

Extended Escrow (1.12.6)

Introduces and explains the ExtendedEscrow API for managing notes under application control.

Device Specific Functionality

MEI BNR and SCR Advance

Details specific functions of MEI BNR and SCR Advance (EBDS) recyclers.

Common Recycler/Dispenser Types

Describes JCM Vega, MDB Note Recyclers, and F56/F53 Bill Dispensers.

Cashless Processing

Background and Processing

Lists available cashless systems and details processing states for credit card and ticket transactions.

Example Transaction Flow

Illustrates a typical cashless transaction flow for a vending application and card reader.

System Monitoring and Diagnostics

Meters and Counters

Details support for mechanical meters connected via general-purpose outputs.

Events, Faults, and Auditing

Explains how Paylink captures and provides notifications, faults, and fraud attempts as Events.

Specific Fault Processing

Details fault events for cctalk, ID-003, CCNet, BCR/CR10x, and CLS protocols.

System Configuration and Maintenance

Firmware Reprogramming

Covers firmware updates via executables and command-line options for the utility.

Driver Program Configuration

Explains driver parameters, multiple unit support, unit identification, and operating modes.

Protocols and Device Definitions

Details protocols like CCTALK, MDB, EBDS and their associated device definitions.

Disclaimer

Liability Limitations

States the manual's purpose and limits Aardvark Embedded Solutions' liability for product use.

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