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AMS Sensit 3 User Manual

AMS Sensit 3
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L0118 Rev G
SENSIT 3
OPERATION AND SERVICE MANUAL
AUTOMATED MERCHANDISING SYSTEMS INC
255 WEST BURR BLVD.
KEARNEYSVILLE, WV 25430
304-725-6921, Fax 304-725-6983
www.amsvendors.com
info@amsvendors.com
INTERNATIONAL A.M.S. S DE RL DE CV
KM. 9 CARR. AL CASTILLO NO. 8200
MPIO. DE EL SALTO, JAL. MEXICO 45680
5233-36-88-07-17, Fax 5233-3-6-88-13-14
www.amsint.com.mx
servicio@amsint.com.mx
Glass Front Vendor,
Models 35 & 39
Snack
VCB (Visi-Combo)
VCF (Visi-Diner & Milk)
LCx (ENERGY STAR
®
Combo)
LBx (ENERGY STAR
®
Food)

Table of Contents

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AMS Sensit 3 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ManufacturerAMS (Automatic Merchandising Systems)
Payment SystemsCoin, bill, credit/debit card
RefrigerationYes
DisplayLCD
TypeGlass Front Snack and Drink Vending Machine

Summary

Introduction to Sensit 3 Vending Systems

Sensit 3 System Overview

Overview of the Sensit 3 vending system and its core features.

Health and Safety Specifications

Details on health and safety specifications and software.

Energy Star System Features

Information on Energy Star compliance and energy efficiency.

Model Identification Guide

Guide to identifying vendor models and serial numbers.

General Specifications for AMS Vendors

Operating Environment Recommendations

Recommended operating conditions for the vendor.

Cabinet Physical Dimensions

Detailed physical dimensions for Model 35 and Model 39.

Cabinet Weight Specifications

Weight specifications for Model 35 and Model 39.

Unit Capacity Details

Capacity details for Model 35 and Model 39.

Electrical Power Requirements

Electrical power specifications for different regions.

Energy Consumption Data

Data on daily energy consumption for various models.

Refrigerant Specifications

Details on refrigerants used and HP ratings.

MDB and Executive Device Support

Support for MDB and Executive protocol devices.

MDB Peripheral Levels Supported

Supported function and option levels for MDB devices.

Merchandiser Configurations and Patents

Patent Disclosure Information

Information on patents covering the vendor's components.

Safety Guidelines and Precautions

Commitment to Safety

AMS commitment to product safety and technician training.

High Voltage Contact Precautions

Precautions for working with high voltage components.

Grounding Procedures

Importance and procedures for grounding electrical components.

Fan Contact Safety Measures

Safety measures when working with internal fans.

Specific Safety Hazards

Helix Motion and Jamming Hazards

Safety related to helix movement and potential jamming.

Refrigerant Release Hazards

Hazards and precautions regarding refrigerant release.

Vendor Tipping Risks

Risks and precautions to prevent vendor tipping.

Other Improper Conditions

Hazardous conditions from improper vendor use or service.

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter

Information on the GFCI protection system.

Test Standards Compliance

Vendor Systems and Components

3.1 Sensit 3 Operation

How the Sensit 3 system operates during a vend cycle.

3.2 Control Board Details

Location and function of the control board.

Firmware Upgrading Procedure

Procedure for upgrading firmware using a micro SD card.

Mode Switch Functionality

How to use the mode switch to access service modes.

3.3 Vend Sensor Explanation

Explanation of primary and secondary vend sensors.

Primary Sensor Details

Details on the primary sensor's function and placement.

3.4 Door Components

Description of various door-related components like display, keypad.

3.5 Optional Refrigeration System

Information on the chiller system and its controls.

3.6 Tray Rails Description

Description of the adjustable tray support rails.

3.7 Trays Initial Description

Initial description of trays and vend motors.

Vend Motors

Types of vend motors used and their configurations.

S3 Vend Motors Details

Characteristics and installation of S3 vend motors.

Sensit II Vend Motors Information

Information on Sensit II vend motors and their status.

Helices Availability

Available helix sizes and pitches.

3.8 Electrical Panel

Components and location of the electrical panel.

3.9 Powered Ventilation System (Optional)

Description of the optional powered ventilation system.

3.10 1.5" Helix Tray (Optional)

Information on the optional 1.5" helix tray.

Vendor Preparation and Installation Procedures

4.1 Confirming Power at Outlet

Procedures for checking electrical outlets before connection.

CE Electrical Service Requirements

Electrical requirements for CE compliance.

Pre-Installation Inspection

Steps for inspecting the vendor for shipping damage.

Mounting Bill Validators and Card Readers

How to mount MDB bill validators and card readers.

Mounting Coin Changers

How to mount MDB coin changers.

Connecting MDB Devices

Order and method for connecting MDB devices.

Configuring Vend Motors

Steps to configure vend motors after changes.

Test Loading and Configuration

Testing product fit and configuring trays for vending.

Installing Price Labels

Process for installing price labels on trays.

Scrolling Prices Adjustment

How to change prices by scrolling the price tape.

Setting Product Prices

Steps to enter and set prices in the vendor.

Removing Shipping Boards

Instructions for removing shipping boards.

Placing Vendor in Location

Guidelines for positioning the vendor.

Leveling the Vendor

Procedure for leveling the vendor for safe operation.

False Leg Installation

How to install the false leg to prevent tipping.

Tray Adjustment and Configuration

5.1 Snack, Candy, and Food Tray Removal

Steps for removing snack, candy, and food trays.

5.2 Bottle Tray Removal

Instructions for removing bottle trays.

5.3 Tray Vertical Positions

Adjusting tray positions vertically.

5.4 Tray Column Configurations

Configuring columns for different product types.

5.5 Changing Dividers

How to change and reposition tray dividers.

5.6 Changing Helices

Procedures for changing helices.

5.7 Helix Adapter Installation

Installation and removal of the helix adapter.

5.8 Helix Ejector Function

Function and positioning of the helix ejector.

5.9 Helix Alignment Device

Installation of helix alignment devices.

5.10 Motor Positions / Home

Adjusting motor positions and setting home.

5.11 Bottle Tipper Bar

Removal and installation of the bottle tipper bar.

5.12 Avoiding Product Hang-Ups

Tips for loading products to prevent hang-ups.

5.13 Tall Product Vending

How to vend tall products using a candy pusher bar.

5.14 Candy Pusher Bar Installation

Installing the candy pusher bar.

Tray Dividers

Separating product columns with dividers.

5.15 Optional 1.5" Helix Tray Adjustment

Adjusting and loading the optional 1.5" helix tray.

Service Programming Functions

6.1 Service Mode Access

How to enter and exit the service mode.

6.2 Error Code Interpretation

How to view and interpret error codes.

6.3 Accounting Data Access

Accessing and viewing sales and accounting data.

6.4 Fill/Dispense Options

Options for dispensing products and handling coins.

6.5 Delayed Sales Settings

Setting delays for product sales.

6.6 Temperature Control

Setting and monitoring vendor temperature.

NAMA Health and Safety Tests

Performing health and safety tests.

Edit Selection for Safety Exemptions

Exempting selections from Health & Safety restrictions.

6.7 Price Settings

Setting prices for products and value vending.

6.8 Tray Setup

Configuring motors, linking motors, and motor types.

Link Motors Functionality

Linking selections for sequential vending.

Motor Type Configuration

Changing motor stop and credit deduction behavior.

Motor Type Descriptions

Detailed descriptions of motor types.

Delayed Stop Programming

Programming a delayed stop for motors.

Configure Motors Procedure

Configuring motors after changes to arrangement or quantity.

Coupled Motors Setup

Creating coupled motor sets for wide products.

MDB (Multi-Drop Bus) Settings

1 - Force Vend Setting

Forcing a selection before allowing a refund.

2 - No Cheat Setting

Control for allowing short-changed transactions.

3 - Change Bill Function

Functionality for bill insertion and coin refund.

4 - Hold Lost Credit

Holding credit after a failed vend.

5 - Multi-Vend Encouragement

Encouraging repeat purchases with remaining credit.

6 - Lev2 Coin Mech Setting

Treating coin changer as a Level 2 device.

7 - Instant Revaluation

Adding value to customer cashless accounts.

8 - Hide Card Value Option

Option to display or hide transferred card value.

9 - Card Refund Handling

Handling credit refunds to cashless devices.

MDB Out-of-Service Conditions

Conditions for MDB devices being out-of-service.

Service w/o Coin Mech

Operation with a bill validator and no coin mech.

Vendor Options Configuration

1 - Message Customization

Customizing the scrolling display message.

2 - Prize System Setup

Setting up free product giveaways after successful vends.

3 - Language Selection

Selecting primary and secondary display languages.

4 - Product Sensor Usage

Using the product sensor to detect product in the bin.

5 - Speech Synthesizer Option

Enabling speech synthesizer for user feedback.

6 - Serial Number Programming

Programming a custom serial number for the machine.

Sales Blocking Configuration

Set Periods 1-4 for Sales Blocking

Defining time periods for blocking product sales.

Clock Settings Configuration

1. Time and Date Setting

Setting current time and date for logs and records.

Daylight Savings Adjustment

Adjusting time for Daylight Savings.

Display Clock Setting

Controlling display of current time when idle.

12/24 Hour Format

Choosing between 12-hour and 24-hour time format.

Free Vend Operation

Auxiliary Output Function

Data Logs Review

EnergySensit Feature Settings

1 - Enable EnergySensit

Activating the EnergySensit feature.

2 - Clear History

Deleting past sales activity history.

3 - Set Temperature Change

Setting the temperature change value for EnergySensit.

4 - Set Pattern Time

Defining the repeating cycle time for EnergySensit.

5 - Set Historical Factor

Adjusting historical data usage for predictions.

6 - Set Delay Time

Setting the delay time for product warming/cooling.

7 - Lighting Control

Controlling vendor lighting based on activity.

8 - Brightness Adjustment

Adjusting LED lighting brightness.

Troubleshooting Machine Issues

7.1 Out of Service Message Handling

Understanding and clearing "OUT OF SERVICE" messages.

7.2 NAMA Health and Safety Conditions

Managing health and safety conditions and temperature limits.

7.3 Machine Error Codes

Identifying and resolving machine error codes.

Error Codes - Causes and Solutions

Table detailing error codes, causes, and solutions.

Clearing Jammed Motor Errors

Procedure to reset and clear jammed motor errors.

Water Formation in Cabinet

Addressing water formation issues within the cabinet.

Machine Trouble Shooting Chart

A chart matching symptoms to possible causes and remedies.

Maintenance Procedures

8.1 Firmware Updates

Information on SD cards and firmware update process.

8.2 Upgrading Firmware

Steps to upgrade firmware from AMS website.

Saving and Transferring Machine Settings

Saving and transferring configurations via micro SD card.

8.4 Cleaning the Refrigeration Unit

Procedures for cleaning the refrigeration unit.

Cleaning Fixed Bottom Screen

Cleaning the fixed bottom screen.

Cleaning Removable Bottom Screen

Cleaning the removable bottom screen.

Cleaning Vendor Exterior

General cleaning of the vendor's exterior.

Cleaning Vendor Interior

Cleaning the vendor's interior surfaces.

Lubrication with Lithium Grease

Lubrication points for trays and helix.

Lamp Replacement Procedures

Replacing fluorescent bulbs and LED lamps.

Defrosting the Evaporator Coil

Procedure for defrosting the evaporator coil.

Testing Temperature System (Health & Safety)

Testing temperature system and Health & Safety features.

Sensit 3 Utility Program

Information on the PC-based Sensit 3 utility program.

Replacing Power Cord and GFCI Test

Procedure for replacing power cords and testing GFCI.

Storing the Vendor

Instructions for storing the vendor without power.

Wiring Diagrams

Snack and Non-Energy Star Models Wiring

Wiring diagram for snack and non-energy star models.

Energy Star Models Wiring

Wiring diagram for Energy Star models.

Supported DEX Fields Reference

Bill Validator DEX Fields

DEX fields related to bill validators.

Coin Changer DEX Fields

DEX fields related to coin changers.

Control Board DEX Fields

DEX fields related to the control board.

Cashless 1 DEX Fields

DEX fields related to cashless device 1.

Discount and Surcharge Fields

DEX fields for discounts and surcharges.

Overpay DEX Fields

DEX fields for cash overpayments.

Cash Filled DEX Fields

DEX fields for cash added to the system.

Coin Tube Contents Fields

DEX fields for coin tube contents.

DEX Reads and Door Openings

DEX fields for read counts and door events.

Event Identification Fields

DEX fields for event identification and timing.

Read and Interrogator Fields

DEX fields for read counts and interrogator data.

Product and Price DEX Fields

DEX fields for product identification and pricing.

Settings DEX Fields

DEX fields for various settings like passwords and reset modes.

Included Sets and Control Number

DEX fields for included sets and transaction control.

Machine Status Fields

DEX fields indicating machine status and failures.

Product Number and Price Fields

DEX fields for product number, price, and identification.

Selection Status Fields

DEX fields indicating selection status (e.g., unplugged motor).

Product Vended DEX Fields

DEX fields for products vended and sales values.

Free Vends DEX Fields

DEX fields for free vending counts and values.

Optional Equipment Kits

Candy Pusher Kit

Kit for installing a candy pusher bar.

Cup Rail Kits

Kits for small helix and 4" helix cup rails.

Ventilator Kit

Kit for a 110V ventilator for 35" units.

Chiller Kits

Various chiller kits for different voltage and unit sizes.

Banking Spacer Kit

Kit for a banking spacer.

False Leg Installation Kit

Kit for installing a false leg.

Dual Pane Glass Window Kit

Kit for dual pane glass for 35" windows.

Chip Programming Harness

Harness for chip programming.

S3 Utility Programming Software

S3 Utility programming software.

LED Light Kits

Various LED light kits for different models and configurations.

High Capacity Tray Kits

High capacity tray kits for 39" units.

Mini Dispenser Kit

Kit for a mini dispenser.

Scrolling Price Conversion Kit

Kit for converting to scrolling prices.

EnergySensit Lighting Kit

Kit for EnergySENSIT lighting installation.

Service Mode - MDB Configuration

MDB Settings

Configuration options for MDB devices.

Options Configuration

Configuration settings for vendor features.

Sales Blocking Settings

Settings for blocking product sales during specific times.

Service Mode - System Settings

Clock Settings

Configuration of time, date, and daylight savings.

Free Vend Setting

Enabling or disabling free vending.

Auxiliary Output Configuration

Configuration of the auxiliary output signal.

Data Logs Review

Accessing and reviewing data logs.

Service Mode - Diagnostics and Performance

EnergySensit Settings

Settings for energy saving features.

Error Codes Access

Accessing and viewing error codes.

Accounting Data Access

Accessing and viewing accounting data.

Service Mode - Vending and Pricing Control

Fill/Dispense Options

Options for product dispensing.

Delayed Sales Settings

Setting delays for product sales.

Temperature Adjustment

Adjusting and monitoring vendor temperature.

Price Settings

Setting product prices.

Tray Setup Configuration

Configuring trays, motors, and linked selections.

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