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Crane Merchant Six 180 - User Manual

Crane Merchant Six 180
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Summary

Initial Setup

Front Exterior Views

Displays the external views of the merchandiser's front panels.

Model 181 Exterior View

Shows the exterior view of Model 181, with notes for similar models.

All Models - Monetary

Illustrates the monetary components for all merchandiser models.

Interior View

Provides a view of the merchandiser's interior components and layout.

Preliminary

Power Requirements

Details the electrical power requirements and checks for the merchandiser.

Unpacking the Merchandiser

Instructions for removing packing materials and documents from the merchandiser.

Initial Setup

Controls and Indicators

Identifies and explains the various controls and indicators on the merchandiser.

Controls and Indicators (continued)

Continues the explanation of controls and indicators, focusing on PCB display.

Turning the Merchandiser ON and OFF

Provides instructions on how to power the merchandiser on and off using the main power switch.

Initial Set-Up

Moving the Merchandiser Through a Narrow Doorway

Step-by-step guide for safely moving the merchandiser through narrow openings.

Moving the Merchandiser Through a Narrow Doorway (continued)

Continues the procedure for moving the merchandiser through narrow openings, including tray removal.

Positioning the Merchandiser

Guidelines for placing the merchandiser in its final location, considering clearance and surroundings.

Snack Section Set-Up

Instructions for setting up the snack section of the merchandiser.

Initial Setup

Placing Trays in the Loading Position

Details on how to place trays into the loading position within the merchandiser.

Setting Up Trays to Vend Products

Guide on configuring trays to properly vend different types of products.

Setting Up Trays to Vend Wide Products

Specific instructions for setting up trays to accommodate wider products.

Removing Standard Trays

Procedure for safely removing standard trays from the merchandiser.

Initial Setup

Installing Standard Trays

Procedure for correctly installing standard trays back into the merchandiser.

Removing a Bottle Tray

Instructions for removing a bottle tray from the merchandiser.

Installing a Bottle Tray

Instructions for installing a bottle tray into the merchandiser.

Removing and Installing Column Dividers

Steps for removing and installing column dividers within the trays.

Initial Setup

Operating Trays Outside the Merchandiser

Guidance on how to handle and operate trays when they are removed from the merchandiser.

Replacing a Motor With a Spiral Bearing

Procedure for replacing a motor with a spiral bearing assembly.

Connecting and Disconnecting a Motor Harness

Detailed steps for connecting and disconnecting motor harnesses safely.

Removing and Installing Spirals

Instructions on how to remove and install spiral mechanisms for product vending.

Initial Setup

Removing and Installing Spirals (continued)

Continues the procedure for removing and installing spirals, including coupler interaction.

Removing a Spiral Coupler

Steps for removing the spiral coupler from the spiral motor assembly.

Removing and Installing a Spiral Motor

Procedure for removing and installing the spiral motor.

Installing a Gear

Instructions on how to install gears for mechanically coupling spirals.

Initial Setup

Installing a Spiral Coupler

Steps for installing the spiral coupler onto the motor or bearing.

Installing a Spiral Coupler (continued)

Continues the procedure for installing spiral couplers.

Moving Trays Up or Down

Guide on adjusting the vertical position of trays for product vending.

Moving Trays Up or Down (continued)

Continues the procedure for adjusting tray positions and performing test vends.

Initial Setup

Installing and Removing Product Spacers

Instructions for installing and removing product spacers to support tall items.

Loading Trays with Product

Comprehensive guide on loading products into the merchandiser trays correctly.

Loading Trays with Product (continued)

Continues guidance on loading products, detailing spiral wall retainer usage.

Loading Trays with Product (continued)

Further instructions on product loading, including special considerations like "Lunch Bucket".

Initial Setup

Installing Selection ID Labels

Steps for installing selection ID labels onto the product trays.

Final Installation

Leveling the Merchandiser

Instructions for leveling the merchandiser using a spirit level for stability and proper operation.

Installing the Base Plate

Steps for installing the base plate, with a crucial warning for specific models.

Setting Up and Loading the Coin Mechanism

Guide for setting up and loading the coin mechanism for payment processing.

TriTeq Lock Information

Contact information for service issues related to TriTeq locks.

Final Checkout

Operational Readiness Check

Procedures to ensure the merchandiser is ready for operation after setup.

Spiral Indexing Procedure (One Spiral, One Motor)

Steps for indexing spirals with one motor to ensure proper product dispensing.

Spiral Indexing Procedure (Two Spirals, One Or Two Motors)

Steps for indexing spirals with two motors for correct product dispensing.

Testing the Bill Validator

Instructions for testing the functionality of the bill validator.

Programming: Introduction

The Display

Description of the merchandiser's interactive menu display and its navigation.

The Keypads

Explanation of the service and customer keypads and their functions.

Service Keypad Shortcut Keys

Lists shortcut keys on the service keypad for direct access to programs.

Other Keys

Describes the function of other keys used for menu navigation and selection.

Programming: Data Recall

View Non Resettable Sales and Vend Data

How to view sales and vend data that cannot be reset.

View Non Resettable Sales and Vend Data (continued)

Continues the procedure for viewing non-resettable sales and vend data.

View Non Resettable Sales and Vend Data By Product

Method to view non-resettable sales data broken down by individual product.

View Non Resettable Sales and Vend Data By Product (continued)

Continues the procedure for viewing product-specific non-resettable sales data.

Programming: Data Recall

View Non Resettable Sales and Vend Data - Cash

How to view non-resettable sales and vend data specifically for cash transactions.

View Non Resettable Sales and Vend Data - Cash (continued)

Continues the procedure for viewing cash-related non-resettable sales data.

View Non Resettable Sales and Vend Data - Cashless

How to view non-resettable sales and vend data for cashless transactions.

View Non Resettable Sales and Vend Data - Cashless (continued)

Continues the procedure for viewing cashless non-resettable sales data.

Programming: Data Recall

View Non Resettable Sales and Vend Data - Token

How to view non-resettable sales and vend data for token transactions.

View Non Resettable Sales and Vend Data - Token (continued)

Continues the procedure for viewing token non-resettable sales data.

View Resettable Sales and Vend Data

How to view sales and vend data that can be reset.

View Resettable Sales and Vend Data (continued)

Continues the procedure for viewing resettable sales and vend data.

Programming: Data Recall

View Resettable Sales and Vend Data By Product

Method to view resettable sales data broken down by individual product.

View Resettable Sales and Vend Data By Product (continued)

Continues the procedure for viewing product-specific resettable sales data.

View Resettable Sales and Vend Data - Cash

How to view resettable sales and vend data specifically for cash transactions.

View Resettable Sales and Vend Data - Cash (continued)

Continues the procedure for viewing cash-related resettable sales data.

Programming: Data Recall

View Resettable Sales and Vend Data - Cashless

How to view resettable sales and vend data for cashless transactions.

View Resettable Sales and Vend Data - Cashless (continued)

Continues the procedure for viewing cashless resettable sales data.

View Resettable Sales and Vend Data - Token

How to view resettable sales and vend data for token transactions.

View Resettable Sales and Vend Data - Token (continued)

Continues the procedure for viewing token resettable sales data.

Programming: Data Recall

Clear Resettable Sales and Vend Data

Procedure to erase all resettable sales and vend data from the merchandiser.

View Timed Events - Main Door Openings

How to view a log of main door opening events, including dates and durations.

View Timed Events - Power Losses

How to view a log of power loss events, including dates and durations.

View Timed Events - Last Data Clear

How to view the date and time of the last data clearing event.

Programming: Data Recall

View Timed Events - Last Price Setting

How to view the date and time when the last price setting was performed.

View Timed Events - Last Vend

How to view the date and time of the last product vend.

View Timed Events - Last Clock Set

How to view the date and time when the merchandiser's clock was last set.

View Timed Events - Last Timed Backup

How to view the date and time of the last timed backup operation.

Programming: Data Recall

View Identification Numbers - Main PCB

How to view identification numbers for the main PCB, including serial, model, and version.

View Identification Numbers - Coin Mechanism

How to view identification numbers for the coin mechanism, including S/N, manufacturer, model, and version.

View Identification Numbers - Bill Validator

How to view identification numbers for the bill validator, including S/N, manufacturer, model, and version.

View Identification Numbers - Card Reader

How to view identification numbers for the card reader, including S/N, manufacturer, model, and version.

Programming: Data Recall

Print Data

Instructions on how to print data from the merchandiser using an external printer.

Programming: Diagnostic

Check for Errors

Procedure to check the merchandiser for any diagnostic errors.

Programming: Test

Test Vend a Selection

How to perform a test vend for a specific product selection.

Test Vend Without SureVend

Procedure to test vending without the SureVend system engaged.

Test SureVend Calibration

Steps to calibrate the SureVend system to ensure proper operation.

Testing the Motors - Motor Test Summary

How to run a motor test summary to check the status of all motors.

Programming: Test

Homing the Motors - Motor Status Detail

Procedure to home motors and view their detailed status.

Homing the Motors - Motor Status Detail (continued)

Continues the procedure for viewing motor status details.

Homing the Motors - Motor Status Detail (continued)

Continues the procedure for viewing motor status details, including table references.

Test the Coin Return Motor

How to test the functionality of the coin return motor.

Programming: Test

Test the Light Relay

Procedure to test the operation of the light relay.

Check the Temperature

How to view and test the cabinet and component temperatures.

Test the Display

Procedure to test the merchandiser's display for any flaws or issues.

Test the Keypads - Keypad Entry

How to test the functionality of the main and service keypads.

Programming: Prices

Set Prices for Individual Selections

Guide on how to set prices for each individual product selection.

Set One Price for the Entire Machine

Method to set a single price for all selections on the entire machine.

Set Prices by Trays

Instructions for setting prices for all selections within a specific tray.

Program: Product Config.

Programming: Product Configuration

Overview of product configuration settings for the merchandiser.

View Configuration Version

How to view the current configuration version of the merchandiser's software.

Turn SureVend On and Off

Instructions for enabling or disabling the SureVend system on the merchandiser.

Set SureVend Options

How to configure options for the SureVend system, such as Option or Must SureVend.

Program: Product Config.

Set SureVend Options (continued)

Continues the procedure for setting SureVend options.

Set SureVend Anti-Jackpot Timer

How to set the timer for the SureVend anti-jackpot feature.

Set SureVend Anti-Jackpot Trigger

How to configure the trigger settings for the SureVend anti-jackpot feature.

Selection Configuration

Guide on configuring individual product selections, including enabling/disabling.

Program: Product Config.

FIFO (First In, First Out)

Explanation of the FIFO feature for managing product inventory and sales.

FIFO Setup - Adding Groups

Steps for adding product groups to the FIFO system for sequential vending.

FIFO Setup - Adding Groups (continued)

Continues the procedure for adding FIFO groups.

FIFO Setup - Deleting Groups

Steps for removing product groups from the FIFO system.

Program: Product Config.

FIFO Setup - Editing Groups

Instructions for editing existing product groups within the FIFO system.

FIFO Setup - View FIFO Mappings

How to view the current FIFO mappings for product selections.

Couple Motors

Procedure for electronically coupling adjacent tray motors for synchronized vending.

Special Vend Modes

Timed Events-Time of Day Events

How to program time-based events like Inhibit, Free Vend, Discount, and Combo Vend.

Timed Events-Time of Day Events (continued)

Continues the procedure for programming time-of-day events.

Timed Events-Time of Day Events (continued)

Continues the procedure for programming time-of-day events, focusing on start/stop times.

Timed Events-Time of Day Events (continued)

Continues the procedure for programming time-of-day events, covering days of week and selections.

Special Vend Modes

Timed Events-Time of Day Events (continued)

Continues the procedure for programming time-of-day events, including messages.

Timed Events-Powersave

How to set time intervals for the merchandiser to enter a low power mode.

Timed Events-Powersave (continued)

Continues the procedure for setting Powersave mode intervals.

Timed Events-Powersave (continued)

Continues the procedure for setting Powersave mode, focusing on start/stop times.

Special Vend Modes

Timed Events-Powersave (continued)

Continues the procedure for Powersave mode, covering days of week and lighting timeout.

Timed Events-Powersave (continued)

Continues the procedure for Powersave mode, detailing lighting timeout settings.

Timed Events - Backup Events

How to configure timed backup events for data saving.

Timed Events - Backup Events (continued)

Continues the procedure for configuring timed backup events.

Special Vend Modes

Timed Events - Backup Events (continued)

Continues the procedure for timed backup events, covering days of week.

Winner Mode

How to set up the Winner Mode to occasionally award free products or prizes.

Winner Mode (continued)

Continues the procedure for Winner Mode, covering frequency and prize spiral selection.

Winner Mode (continued)

Continues the procedure for Winner Mode, focusing on selecting winning products.

Special Vend Modes

Combo Vends

How to program Combo Vends for selling product combinations at a discounted price.

Combo Vends (continued)

Continues the procedure for Combo Vends, covering product selection and discount.

Combo Vends (continued)

Continues the procedure for Combo Vends, focusing on message display.

Token Enable

How to program token vending for specific products.

Special Vend Modes

Enable OK Button

How to configure whether the OK button requires a press to vend or not.

Programming: Free Vend

Turn Free Vend On;Off

Instructions for enabling or disabling the Free Vend mode.

Program: System Settings

Programming: System Settings

Overview of system settings configurations available for the merchandiser.

Machine Information - ID Number

How to set or change the merchandiser's identification number or asset number.

Machine Information - ID Number (continued)

Continues the procedure for setting the merchandiser's ID number.

Machine Information - Location

How to set or change the merchandiser's location information.

Program: System Settings

Machine Information - Location (continued)

Continues the procedure for setting the merchandiser's location.

Set the Date

Instructions for setting the current date on the merchandiser.

Set the Time

Instructions for setting the current time on the merchandiser.

Set Daylight Saving Time

How to configure daylight saving time settings for the merchandiser.

Program: System Settings

Select a Language

How to select the display language for the merchandiser's interface.

Select the Coin Mechanism

Guide on selecting the type of coin mechanism installed in the merchandiser.

View Coins In;Out

How to view the count and value of coins currently in the merchandiser.

Set Change Without Purchase

How to set the maximum amount of change to be dispensed without a purchase.

Program: System Settings

Set Low Change Message

How to configure the threshold for displaying a "Low Change" message.

Select the Bill Validator

Guide on selecting the type of bill validator installed in the merchandiser.

Set Accept on Low Change

How to set the value for accepting bills/coins when low on change.

Set Accept on Low Change (continued)

Continues the procedure for setting the accept on low change value.

Program: System Settings

Set Bill Acceptance

How to enable or disable bill acceptance for specific denominations.

Set Token;Coupon Acceptance

How to configure acceptance of tokens and coupons for vending.

Select the Card Reader

Guide on selecting the type of card reader installed in the merchandiser.

Set Card Revalue

How to enable or disable the card revalue feature for customer credit.

Program: System Settings

Set Card Revalue (continued)

Continues the procedure for setting the card revalue feature.

Set Multiple Vend Mode

How to configure the merchandiser for single or multi-vend purchase modes.

Set Multiple Vend Mode (continued)

Continues the procedure for setting the multiple vend mode.

Set Credit for Failed Vend

How to configure whether credit is held or returned for failed vends.

Program: System Settings

Set Credit for Failed Vend (continued)

Continues the procedure for setting credit for failed vends.

Set Data Transfer

How to configure data transfer settings for the merchandiser.

Set Communication Mode

How to set the communication mode for data transfer (e.g., DEX, DDCMP).

Set Data List

How to configure which data items are included in data transfers.

Program: System Settings

Set CA304 Data Type

How to set the data type format for CA304 transfers (Currency or Numeric).

Set Data Reset Mode

How to set whether data is reset on transfer or not.

Set Event Reset Mode

How to set whether events are reset on transfer or not.

Set Printer Baud Rate

How to set the baud rate for the printer to ensure legible data output.

Program: System Settings

Connect and Disconnect the Data Key

Instructions for connecting and disconnecting the Data Key for firmware and data management.

Firmware Selection (Serial Flash Menu)

Information regarding firmware selection via the Serial Flash menu.

Save Configuration Data to Data Key

How to copy configuration data to the Data Key for backup or transfer.

Save Configuration Data to Data Key (continued)

Continues the procedure for saving configuration data to the Data Key.

Program: System Settings

Save Configuration and Sales Data to Data Key

How to copy configuration and sales data to the Data Key for backup.

Save Configuration and Sales Data to Data Key (continued)

Continues the procedure for saving configuration and sales data to the Data Key.

View Image Info (Data Description) on Data Key

How to view image information or data descriptions saved on the Data Key.

View Image Info (Data Description) on Data Key (continued)

Continues the procedure for viewing image info on the Data Key.

Program: System Settings

Load Configuration Data from Data Key to Machine

How to load configuration data from the Data Key back into the merchandiser.

Load Configuration Data from Data Key to Machine (continued)

Continues the procedure for loading configuration data from the Data Key.

Delete Configuration Data or Configuration and Sales Data from Data Key

How to delete configuration or sales data from the Data Key.

Delete Configuration Data or Configuration and Sales Data from Data Key (continued)

Continues the procedure for deleting data from the Data Key.

Program: System Settings

View Last Backup

How to view information about the last backup of the merchandiser's settings and data.

Backup Data

Procedure for backing up all settings and data from the merchandiser.

Restore Data

Procedure for restoring saved data from a backup to the merchandiser.

Set Screen Contrast

How to adjust the screen contrast for improved menu readability.

Program: System Settings

View Software Version

How to view the software version, date, time, and checksum of the merchandiser.

View SureVend Version

How to view the software version number of the SureVend system.

View IO Board Software

How to view the software version of the IO Board.

Set Temperature

How to set the temperature for the merchandiser, applicable to Chilled Snack models.

Program: System Settings

Select Tray and Selections to be Controlled by Health Control

How to select trays and product selections for health control monitoring.

Health Control (continued)

Continues the procedure for setting health controls for trays and selections.

Set Temperature Units

How to set the temperature units to Celsius or Fahrenheit.

Set Idle Screen Time;Temp Options

How to configure what information (time, temp) appears on the idle display.

Program: System Settings

Set Idle Screen Time;Temp Options (continued)

Continues the procedure for setting idle screen options.

Set Idle Screen Message

How to set the message displayed on the merchandiser's idle screen.

Set Idle Screen Message (continued)

Continues the procedure for setting idle screen messages, including custom messages.

Set Custom Messages

How to program custom messages to be displayed on the merchandiser screen.

Program: System Settings

Set Custom Messages (continued)

Continues the procedure for setting custom messages using the keypad.

Reset Custom Messages

Procedure to erase all custom messages and restore factory defaults.

Talker Setup

How to turn the merchandiser's speaker on or off.

Programming: Security Codes

Enter Security Code

How to enter the security code (Supervisor PIN) to access protected menus.

Edit the Supervisor PIN

Procedure to change the Supervisor PIN code for security access.

Lock;Unlock Menu Items

How to lock or unlock various menu selections for security purposes.

Lock;Unlock Menu Items (continued)

Continues the procedure for locking and unlocking menu items.

Program: System Settings

448;449 Merchant Refrigeration Removal

Step-by-step guide for removing the refrigeration unit from models 448/449.

448;449 Merchant Refrigeration Installation

Step-by-step guide for installing the refrigeration unit in models 448/449.

Crane Merchant Six 180 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelMerchant Six 180
ManufacturerCrane
Dimensions72" H x 39" W x 35" D
Power Supply115 VAC, 60 Hz
Dispenser TypeSpiral
TypeSnack and Drink Vending Machine
Selections6
Cooling SystemRefrigeration
Payment OptionsCoin, Bill, Credit/Debit Card

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