Vending Module (SM6)

The Vending Module is a robust, self contained unit which allows electronic payments on electronic vending machines using the MDB or Protocol-A (also known as Exec or Mars protocol).

Fits in bank note validator slot on a vending machine. The unit has been fitted with an integral Real Time Clock (RTC) with independent battery. A card eject button operating a solenoid eject soft landing card acceptor with optional shutter and 2 line backlit LCD display allow a simple user interface.

Hardware Specification

8-bit microcontroller with
64k bytes Flash Memory
1k bytes RAM.
2k bytes EEprom with optional 128KB.
2 line x 16 LCD display with backlighting
On-board Real Time Clock
Software Flash upgradeable
Solenoid eject card acceptor with optional shutter
Optional 5V/12V relay drive (2x)
Buzzer
Thermal receipt printer (optional)

Card Interface

ID1 size cards
ISO7816 - T=0 / T=1
ISO14443-A Mifare (optional)
300,000 insertion cycles soft landing contacts
2 Internal ID-0 smart card acceptors

Host Interface

Up to 3 serial (RS232) interfaces (115Kbps max)
Current loop serial interface (optional optical isolation)
Optional RS485 interface
Software drivers for BDV, MDB and Protocol-A (Exec)

General Specifications

Durable metal casing design for fitting to standard bill validator slot
Powered by vending host (12-40Vdc/Vac)
Dimensions: 130 x 100 x 110 mm
Weight: 500g
Operating Environment: 0 to +50C ambient, up to 95% relative humidity (non-condensing)
Transit and Storage: -10 to +60C ambient, up to 95% relative humidity (non-condensing)