3.7.
RVM Controller Box
The
RVM
Controller Box contains the computer components that run the machine. It governs
machine activity and monitors the speed and safety of
RVM
operation. Additionally, the hard drive
stores all of the software and data that runs the machine and data accounting processes: the list of
valid bar codes,
RVM
parameters and configuration, the commodity counts, and customer payout
data.
3.7.1.
RVM Controller Box Electrical Components
The
RVM
Controller Box contains electrical components that power the
RVM
electronics. See
Figure 3- 1
4
for an overview.
FIGURE 3-14. RVM Controller Box Electrical Components
These are the functions of the
RVM
electrical components:
•
••
•
DC
power distribution - distributes power from the power supplies to the devices
•
••
•
DC
to
DC
converter - provides power from the battery to the circuit boards
and display when
AC
power is lost. It converts the power to 12
V
,
no matter
what the battery voltage is.