Alberici AL 55S - User Manual

AL55/66 Technical manual Version 1.1
AL 55/66 COIN SELECTORS
Technical Manual
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Summary

AL55;66 Coin Selectors Overview

2. Mechanical Models

Mechanical Models Overview

Details on the four mechanical variants of the AL55/66 coin selectors.

3. Connections and Interfaces

Connector Overview

Connectors for peripheral devices or host machine.

4. Functional Versions

Functional Versions Overview

Adjust coin selector to various applications with flexibility.

4.1 Validators

4.2 Totalizers

4.3 Timers

4.4 Multi-Price Stepper

5. Additional Functions

Additional Functions Overview

Impacts coin selector application variety, enabling sophisticated machines.

5.1 Power Save Mode

Reduces coin selector power consumption to few milliamperes.

5.2 Self-Programmable Mode

Enables coin programming on site without a PC.

5.3 Coin Sorting

Capability of driving standard electromagnetic coin sorters.

5.4 Displays

Separate connector for SPI devices (displays) connection.

5.6 Fraud Inhibit

Advanced control for coin acceptance and protection against fraud.

6. Serial Communication Protocols

6.1 Communication Specifications

Serial communication derived from RS232 standard.

6.2 Message Structure

Communication sequence consists of two message strings.

6.3 Timing Specification

6.4 Error Handling

6.5 Command Headers and Protocols

Command header set for communication with AL55 and AL66.

Common Command Headers

Coin Acceptor Command Headers

Specific commands for control of coin input, acceptance, direction.

MDCES Command Headers

Multi-Drop Command Extension Set commands.

6.5.1 General Command Headers

6.5.1.1 Simple Poll Command

6.5.1.13 Reset Device Command

6.5.2 Coin Acceptor Specific Command Headers

6.5.2.1 Polling Priority Request

6.5.2.4 Test Solenoids Command

6.5.2.5 Test Output Lines Command

6.5.2.6 Read Input Lines Command

6.5.2.7 Read Opto States Command

6.5.2.8 Latch Output Lines Command

6.5.2.9 Perform Self-Test Command

Responds with fault code and optional sensor number.

6.5.2.10 Modify Inhibit Status Command

Inhibits coin acceptance by sending a two-byte mask.

6.5.2.11 Request Inhibit Status Command

6.5.2.12 Read Buffered Credit or Error Codes

Detects coin import and reports errors by reading credit buffer.

6.5.2.13 Modify Master Inhibit Status

Inhibits acceptance of all coins using one data byte.

6.5.2.14 Request Master Inhibit Status

6.5.2.15 Request Insertion Counter

6.5.2.16 Request Accept Counter

6.5.2.18 Enter New PIN Number

Host sends four byte data of new PIN number.

6.5.2.19 Enter PIN Number Command

Host sends four byte PIN, responds with ACK or NAK.

6.5.2.22 Modify Sorter Paths

Changes direction of coins in the sorter.

6.5.2.23 Request Sorter Paths

6.5.2.24 Teach Mode Control

6.5.2.25 Request Teach Status

6.5.2.28 Request Reject Counter

6.5.2.29 Request Fraud Counter

6.5.2.31 Modify Coin ID

6.5.4 ALBERICI Specific Commands

6.5.4.1 Factory Set-up and Test Command

Used only for factory testing and programming.

Mode 2: Read Memory

Mode 3: Write Memory

Mode 6: Upgrade FLASH

Used to upgrade coin selector FLASH program memory.

Mode 7: Factory Reset

Sets all coin selector data to initial factory programming values.

9. Technical Specifications

9.1 Mechanical Data

9.2 Electrical Data

Power supply, consumption, output and input specifications.

9.3 Coin Acceptance

Number of channels, diameter, and thickness for coin acceptance.

9.4 Timing Data

Alberici AL 55S Specifications

General

Brand	Alberici
Model	AL 55S
Category	Cash Counters & Coin Sorters
Language	English