COGES Aeterna - Accessories for Data Recording; Comunica Module; Harness for Serial Communication to PC; Integrated IR Interface

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CHAPTER 1
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1.4.7. Accessories for data recording
In the Aeterna Change-giver the data recording can be carried out by means of the following
devices:
• integrated IR interface;
• harness for serial communication to PC;
• IR PORT Module;
• Comunica Module;
• Printer for data recording.
1.4.7.1. Integrated IR interface
The Coin Mechanism is preset for recording the data directly from the infrared port by means of
a portable or palmtop PC (see para. “3.3.1. Aeterna Coin Mechanism” at chapter 3). The port,
which is placed on the front of the Coin Mechanism, is identified with the special label and the
IR symbol (see para. 1.3.5.2. “IR Label”).
1.4.7.2. Harness for serial communication to PC
It is a harness which permits the recording of the
accounting data of the Coin Mechanism in EVA-DTS format
by means of a serial connection. The same harness is also
used for connecting the Comunica Module to the Base
board of the Coin Mechanism. The harness can be
requested any authorized Coges dealer.
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1.4.7.3. IR PORT Module
The IR PORT Module is a device equipped with an infrared interface which
permits the data recording in EVA-DTS format (
see para. “3.3.4. IR PORT
Module” at the end of chapter 3).
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1.4.7.4. Comunica Module
It is a device which permits the GPRS connection of the different
sale points: vending machine, change-giver coin mechanism,
cashless system. It is equipped with some ports for the communi-
cation with the peripherals, 3 signalling LEDs for the user and a
base for removable SIM. The Module can draw the available data
in EVA-DTS format or in other serial proprietary protocols and
transfer them to a control centre in remote mode (see para.
“3.3.3. Comunica Module” at the end of chapter 3).
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The information collected by means of the Comunica Module permits to improve the customer
service as it supplies: always updated sale statistics, control of sales and recharges, quantity of
products and cash in the vending machine and information about the events of the vending
machine (alarms included). This implies a detailed knowledge of the sale sites, improving thus
the management process and optimizing the technical assistance’s and the charging operators’
activities.