COMBO-T

Technical Information

AZKOYEN Medios de Pago, S.A Tel.: +34 948 709 709

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31350 Peralta (Navarra) Spain www.azkoyenmediosdepago.com
INDEX OF CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION 6
2 COMPONENTS IN THE COMBO - T 8
3 INSTALLATION AND START UP 9
3.1 DIMENSIONS AND LAYOUT 9
3.2 CONNECTION TO THE MASTER AND POWER SUPPLY 10
3.3 CONFIGURATION OF THE CCTALK ADDRESSES OF THE DEVICES 11
3.4 CONFIGURATION OF COIN ACCEPTANCE 11
3.5 CONFIGURATION OF THE COINS IN THE DISCRIMINATOR 11
3.6 TEST 11
4 DATASHEET OF COMPONENTS 12
4.1 COIN VALIDATOR X6-D2S CCTALK 12
4.2 REFUND MODULE 13
4.3 SORTER MODULE 14
4.4 ESCROW 15
4.5 HOPPERS 16
4.6 DISCRIMINATORS 17
5 DESCRIPTION OF COMPONENTS 19
5.1 COIN VALIDATOR X6-D2S CCTALK 19
5.1.1 Technical Characteristics 19
5.1.2 How the validator works 20
5.1.3 Connections 21
5.2 REFUND MODULE 22
5.2.1 Refund module – non-autonomous 23
5.2.2 Refund module - autonomous 23
5.2.3 Electrical characteristics and connections 24
5.3 SORTER MODULE 25
5.3.1 How the sorter works 25
5.3.2 Layout of the classification paths 26
5.3.3 Physical characteristics 27
5.3.4 Electrical characteristics 27
5.3.5 Electronic circuit board and connections 27
5.4 ESCROW 29
5.4.1 Physical characteristics 30
5.4.2 Electrical characteristics 31
5.5 HOPPERS 32
5.5.1 Technical Characteristics 33

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 5.5.2 Physical characteristics 33
5.5.3 Electrical characteristics 36
5.5.4 Electronic characteristics 36
5.6 DISCRIMINATORS 40
5.6.1 How the Discriminator works 41
5.6.2 Technical Characteristics 42
5.6.3 Physical characteristics 43
5.6.4 Electrical characteristics 45
5.6.5 Electronic characteristics 46
5.6.6 Configurations 47
5.6.7 Calibration of the Discriminator 49
5.7 ELECTRONIC INTERFACE: I/O INTERFACE BOARD 51
5.7.1 Functions 51
5.7.2 Electrical characteristics 51
5.7.3 Connections 52
5.7.4 Description of the ccTalk commands 53
6 USER TOOLS 56
6.1 PROGRAMMING TOOLS 56
6.1.1 User application HEUS 56
6.1.2 Portable tool TL20 57
6.2 SIMULATION TOOL 57
6.2.1 ccTalk Manager 57
6.2.2 ccTalk interfaces 58
6.2.2.1 Interface USB – ccTalk. 58
6.2.2.2 Interface RS232 – ccTalk. 58
7 NORMS 60
7.1 CE CERTIFICATION 60
7.2 RoHs CERTIFICATE 61
7.3 REACH DIRECTIVE CERTIFICATE 62

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INDEX OF TABLES
Table 1: Connections on the validator 21
Table 2: V of power supply of the refund module 24
Table 3: Current draw of the refund module 24
Table 4: Types of connectors 24
Table 5: Range of coins and exit paths 26
Table 6: Physical characteristics of the paths 27
Table 7: Physical characteristics of the paths 27
Table 8: V of power supply of sorter 27
Table 9: Connections of the sorter 28
Table 10: Range of coins of the escrow module 30
Table 11: V of power supply of sorter 31
Table 12: Current draw 31
Table 13: Current draw 31
Table 14: Connections 31
Table 15: Range of coins of the escrow module 33
Table 16: Capacity of coins in the hopper 33
Table 17: Range of coins for type of disk 34
Table 18: Range of coins for type of blade 34
Table 19: V of power supply of the Hopper 36
Table 20: Current draw 36
Table 21: Connections Hopper U-II ccTalk 37
Table 22: Dip-switch settings 39
Table 23: Selection of cctalk address using switches 39
Table 24: Working modes in ccTalk 39
Table 25: Range of coins of the module escrow 43
Table 26: Capacity of coins in the hopper 43
Table 27: Range of coins for type of disk 44
Table 28: Range of coins for type of blade 44
Table 29: V of power supply of the Discriminator 45
Table 30: Current draw 45
Table 31: Connections Hopper U-II ccTalk 46
Table 32: Selection of ccTalk addresses 47
Table 33: Commands of payment 49
Table 34: V of power supply of the I/O board 51
Table 35: Current draw 51
Table 36: Description of connections 52
Table 37: List of ccTalk commands 53

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INDEX OF FIGURES
Figure 1: Principle components of the Combo – T 8
Figure 2: Dimensions 9
Figure 3: Connection of the interface board 10
Figure 4: Description of components of the validator 19
Figure 5: Connections of the validator 21
Figure 6: Refund module 22
Figure 7: Sorter without validator 22
Figure 8: Diagram refund module non-autonomous 23
Figure 9: Diagram refund module autonomous 23
Figure 10: Components of the sorter module 25
Figure 11: Paths of classification 26
Figure 12: Diagram of classification 26
Figure 13: Electronic circuit board 28
Figure 14: Description of the Escrow module 29
Figure 15: Dimensions of the escrow module 30
Figure 16: Description of the Hopper U-II 32
Figure 17: Extraction disks 34
Figure 18: Blades 34
Figure 19: View interior of the extraction device 35
Figure 20: Dimensions 35
Figure 21: Electronic circuit board Hopper U-II ccTalk 36
Figure 22: Interface ccTalk Hopper U-II 37
Figure 23: Location of dipswitches for configuration 38
Figure 24: Description of the Discriminator 41
Figure 25: Extraction disks 44
Figure 26: Blade 44
Figure 27: Dimensions 45
Figure 28: Electronic circuit board 46
Figure 29: Location of dipswitches for configuration 47
Figure 30: Description of connections 52
Figure 31: Screenshot off the application HeUs 56
Figure 32: Tool TL20 57
Figure 33: Screenshot of the application ccTalk Manager 57
Figure 34: Interface USB – ccTalk 58
Figure 35: Interface RS232 – ccTalk 59

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 Safety Instructions

WARNING: Read this technical manual carefully before

installing the Combo – T

WARNING: The Hoppers and Discriminators have moving

parts inside that may cause injury. If it is necessary to carry out
any work on these mechanisms, make sure that they have
been disconnected from the power supply.

Legal advice

The information contained in this technical manual is provided as support for the use of the product and its user tools.
Azkoyen Medios de Pago makes every endeavour to ensure the exactness of the information and data presented in the manual, but does not
guarantee that the manual does not contain omissions or errors. Due to the continuous improvement of our products, this information may
undergo changes without prior warning. The use of our products, accessories, and tools outside the specifications that are described will be
1 INTRODUCTION
under the sole responsibility of the user and under no circumstances will Azkoyen Medios de Pago accept responsibility for the incorrect use of
the device outside the specifications. Pay close attention to the safety recommendations. This product is protected by international patents.
The total or partial copying of this manual is prohibited without the written permission of Azkoyen Medios de Pago, S.A.

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The Combo - T device is designed to manage the processes of payment and acceptance of coins in
machines or devices that use electronic payment systems.

The Combo-T is a compact device, composed of several devices, for the management of coins and includes:

• Coin validator with coin input chute

• Automatic recovery module for coin refund and the freeing of coin jams

• 5-way sorter

• 3 Hoppers or discriminators to pay out coins

• Electronic interface for control and communication

All these components are assembled on a metal chassis that incorporates the necessary coin chute for
reusing and paying out inserted coins

Communication between the devices in the Combo T and the system in which it is installed is cctalk. This
type of serial communication has been designed to allow the interconnection of different cash handling
devices (hoppers, validators...) in a bus of two lines (a bi-directional data line and ground).

The technical specification used in the electronic interface and communication protocol is as follows:

Cctalk Serial Communication Protocol

Generic Specification

Issue 4.3

The use of cctalk is open and therefore free to use.

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2 COMPONENTS IN THE COMBO - T

1 X6 D2S ccTalk Modular Validator

2 Refund module
3 5-way sorter
4 Escrow
5 Hoppers / Discriminators
• Hopper U-II
• Discriminator
- 6 Chassis and coin chute
7 Electronic communication interface

Figure 1: Principle components in the Combo - T

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3 INSTALLATION AND START UP

3.1 DIMENSIONS AND LAYOUT

• The device should be installed on the inside of the machine taking into account the dimensions and
layout that are shown below.

• It is very important to ensure that both the coin exits and moving parts are free from mechanical
interference, especially the coin refund motor and the opening of the validator.

Figure 2: Dimensions

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3.2 CONNECTION TO THE MASTER AND POWER SUPPLY

• The only electronic connection to the master device is made through the ccTalk bus, through the 10
pins on the interface board connector.

• The ccTalk bus, via parallel 10-way cable, directly connects to the coin validator, the three Hoppers
or Discriminators and I/O interface board. The interface board controls the escrow device, the motor
and recovery button.

• Make the connection with a 10-way ribbon cable of the necessary length. It should not exceed 3
meters in length.

Connection of the interface board

Figure 3: Connection of the interface board

Power supply
The Combo-T device is powered from the ccTalk connection. Ensure that the power supply from the master
provides the correct voltage for the operation of the equipment.

• We recommend a power supply to provide at least 4 amperes of current.

• It is necessary to take into account that if Discriminators are used, they will only work at 24VDC.

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3.3 CONFIGURATION OF THE CCTALK ADDRESSES OF THE DEVICES

• The ccTalk device addresses of the Combo-T must be configured.

• The ccTalk specification defines 1 as the bus address for the master. By default, the factory
default addresses of the Combo - T devices are as follows:

Coin Validator = address 2

Hopper or Discriminator 1 ( A ) = address 3

Hopper or Discriminator 2 ( B ) = address 4

Hopper or Discriminator 3 ( C ) = address 5

Interface board I/O = address 80

• All ccTalk device addresses can be changed via a ccTalk command. The hoppers or
discriminators also allow address configuration with dipswitches

3.4 CONFIGURATION OF COIN ACCEPTANCE

• From the Master, enable the acceptance of the coins to use in the validator.
• By default and after being switched on, all coins are inhibited.

• The cctalk command is used for the configuration of the inhibition [231] MODIFY INHIBIT
STATUS.
• The status of the inhibitions can be requested via the command [230] REQUEST INHIBIT
STATUS.

3.5 CONFIGURATION OF THE COINS IN THE DISCRIMINATOR

If the Combo - T incorporates Discriminators, you must define the coins the device will work with. There
are specific ccTalk commands:

• [37] DIAMETER PROGRAMMING

• [49] PROGRAMMING THE VALUE

Consult the Discriminator ccTalk protocol specification for more information.

3.6 TEST

Before switching on, it is recommended to make a functional test with the device: acceptance of coins,
classification and return.

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4 DATASHEET OF COMPONENTS

4.1 COIN VALIDATOR X6-D2S CCTALK

VALIDATOR X6-D2S CCTALK

Name: X6-D2S ccTalk

Technical Voltage:
12VDC – 24VDC (±10%)
Characteristics
Current draw: Standby = 50 mA (±10%)
Operation = 500 mA (±10%)
Environment Temperature Range: +5 ºC a +55 ºC (41 ºF a 131 ºF)
Specifications: Temperature Range -25ºC a +70ºC (-13 ºF a 158 ºF)
storage:
Relative humidity: 95 % RH (without condensation)
Electronic Interface: Serial ccTalk® Generic Specification, Issue 4.3

Diameter of coins: Thickness of coins:

16.5 – 32 mm (0.64 – 1.25 in.) 1.2 – 3.5mm (0.04 – 0.13 in.)

Dimensions:

Y X

X= 89 mm (3.5 in.) Y = 48 mm (1.88 in.) Z=102 mm (4.01 in.)

Pinout of ccTalk connector
2x10-way: PIN 1 = DATA in ccTalk®
PIN 7 = VDC
PIN 8 = GND

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4.2 REFUND MODULE

REFUND MODULES

Names:
/R24 Refund Motor, non-autonomous 24V
/R24A Refund Motor, autonomous 24V

Technical Voltage:
24VDC (±10%)
Characteristics
Current draw:
Operation = 500 mA (±10%)

Environment Temperature Range: +5 ºC a +55 ºC (41 ºF a 131 ºF)

Specifications: Temperature Range -25ºC a +70ºC (-13 ºF a 158 ºF)
storage:
Relative humidity: 95 % RH (without condensation)
Electronic Interface: diverse options of connections with parallel control

Dimensions:

X= 42 mm (1.65 in.) Y = 29 mm (1.14 in.) Z=61.5 mm (2.42 in.)

Connectors:
AUTONOMOUS

1 – VDC
2 – PULSE
3 – GND

non-autonomous

1 – VDC
2 – GND
3 – SW1.1
4 – SW1.2

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4.3 SORTER MODULE

SORTER MODULE

Name: Sorter Module U / 5-way / ccTalk / Refund Motor / Coin entry

Options: Refund motors, autonomous and non-autonomous

Technical Voltage: 24VDC (±10%)

Characteristics
Current draw: Operation = 500 mA (±10%)

Environment Temperature Range: +5 ºC a +55 ºC (41 ºF to 131

Specifications: ºF)
Temperature Range storage: -25ºC a +70ºC (-13 ºF to 158
ºF)
Relative humidity: 95 % RH (without condensation)
Electronic Interface: Serial ccTalk® Generic Specification, Issue 4.3

Diameters of coins: Thickness of coins:

16.25 – 32.5 mm (0.63 – 1.27 in.) 1.2 – 3.2mm (0.04 – 0.12 in.)

Dimensions:

Pinout ccTalk PIN 1 = DATA in ccTalk®

Connector: PIN 7 = VDC
PIN 8 = GND

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4.4 ESCROW

ESCROW

Name: Escrow or V- Retainer

Technical Voltage: 24VDC (±20%)

Characteristics
Current draw: Operation = 1.3 A (24VDC) per
solenoid
Environment Temperature Range: +5 ºC a +55 ºC (41 ºF a 131 ºF)
Specifications: Temperature Range -25ºC a +70ºC (-13 ºF a 158 ºF)
storage:
Relative humidity: 95 % RH (without condensation)

Diameters of coins: Thickness of coins:

16.25 – 32.5 mm (0.63 – 1.27 in.) 1.2 – 3.2mm (0.04 – 0.12 in.)

Capacity of coins: 35 (with 24mm Φ and 2,8 mm thickness)

Dimensions:

Activation time: T maximum = 2 s

Main connector: PIN 1 = Refund solenoid

PIN 2 = VDC
PIN 3 = VDC
PIN 4 = Cashbox solenoid

Micro switch connectors

(for models with PIN 1 = Common
activation detection): PIN 2 = SW refund
PIN 3 = SW cashbox

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4.5 HOPPERS

U-II PLUS CCTALK HOPPER

Name: Hopper U-II / PLUS / ccTalk / Full sensor / Empty sensor

Technical Voltage:
12VDC – 24VDC (±10%)
Characteristics
Current draw: Start up = 3A (± 20%)
Standby = 50mA (± 5%)
Operation = 450 mA (±20%)
Environment Temperature Range: +5 ºC a +55 ºC (41 ºF a 131 ºF)
Specifications: Temperature Range -25ºC a +70ºC (-13 ºF a 158 ºF)
storage:
Relative humidity: 95 % RH (without condensation)
Electronic Interface: Serial ccTalk® Generic Specification, Issue 4.3
Diameter of coins: Thickness of coins:
12 – 32 mm (0.47 – 1.25 in.) 1.2 – 3.5mm (0.04 – 0.13 in.)

Dimensions:

Y X

Medium: X = 131 mm (5.15 in.) Y = 154 mm (6.06 in.) Z =155 mm (4.01 in.)

Capacity: Medi400 (with 24mm Φ and 2,8 mm thickness)

Speed:
Up to 5.6 coins/s
Pinout of ccTalk
connector: PIN 1 = DATA in ccTalk®
PIN 7 = PIN 10 = VDC
PIN 4 = PIN 8 = GND

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4.6 DISCRIMINATORS

DISCRIMINATOR

Name: Discriminator 8 cavities / 2 coins / 24V or 24 DC / ccTalk / Full sensor / Empty

sensor
Technical Voltage:
24VDC (±10%) or
Characteristics
12VDC (±10%)
Current draw: Start up = 2.5A (± 20%) a 24VDC
= 3A (± 20%) a 12VDC
Standby = 75mA (±20%)
Operation = 310mA (±20%) a 24VDC
= 450mA (±20%) a 12VDC
Environment Temperature Range: +5 ºC a +55 ºC (41 ºF a 131 ºF)
Specifications: Temperature Range -25ºC a +70ºC (-13 ºF a 158 ºF)
storage:
Relative humidity: 95 % RH (without condensation)
Electronic Interface: Serial ccTalk® Generic Specification, Issue 4.3

Diameter of coins: Thickness of coins:

18 – 30 mm (0.70 – 1.18 in.) 1.5 – 3.2mm (0.05 – 0.12 in.)

Dimensions:

Y X

X = 131 mm
Medium: Y = 154 mm (6.06 in.) Z =155 mm (4.01 in.)
(5.15 in.)
Capacity: 400 (with 24mm Φ and 2,8 mm thickness)

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Speed: Up to 5 coins/s
Difference
1 mm of difference between diameter of coins for their detection
diameter:
Pinout connector
ccTalk: PIN 1 = DATA in ccTalk®
PIN 7 = PIN 10 = VDC
PIN 4 = PIN 8 = GND

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5 DESCRIPTION OF COMPONENTS

5.1 COIN VALIDATOR X6-D2S CCTALK

The coin-mechanism or coin validator whose job it is to recognise and validate coins inserted by users also
controls their classification.

Through electromagnetic sensors and optical controlled by a digital microprocessor with technology DSP, the
validator is capable of recognizing any programmed coin with a great precision, guaranteeing the functioning
of free fraud and avoiding the acceptance of coins that have not been programmed.

1. Coin entry 3
2. Sensor module
3. Outlet module
4. Reject outlet 4
5
5. Accepted coin outlet

Figure 4: Description of components of the validator

5.1.1 Technical Characteristics

• Admission of up to 32 types of different coins.

• Of these 32 coins, 2 are auto-programmable at the machine.

• High precision measurement of magnetic and physical parameters of coins due to the use of DSP
technology.

• It is compatible with the validators of 3.5” format.

• It implements the Protocol cctalk.

• It allows the tele-programming and flashing of firmware directly from the serial port.

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 • It has an effective "anti-fishing system" which has the job of foiling any attempt of fraud using the
procedure of tying a string to a coin.

• Modular construction.

• It can control 3 and 5-way sorters.

• Built with plastic material of the latest generation, wear-resistant, dissipating of static electricity, of high
rigidity and dimensionally stable at high temperatures and humidity (low level of absorption) and
resistant to saline mist.

• The lifespan is guaranteed for more than 1.000.000 services.

• It has a hardware test (perform self-check), that is requested by the machine, which informs it of any
possible anomalies that are occurring inside the validator.

5.1.2 How the validator works

The validator works as a peripheral inside the Combo T and the whole system, through the cctalk bus. It is
the system that has full control of the validator. Each time that the system is activated or a reset is
performed, the validator remains with all coins inhibited and classifies in only one direction.

Once the system to which it belongs begins communication with the validator, it informs the validator of the
coins that can be admitted and the classification that has to perform, these programmes are stored in the
RAM of the validator and can be modified in any time, but only from the machine itself.

Communication of the machine with the validator is permanent (credit polling), recording any credit or error
that could have been generated by the validator. If communication stops during 1 second or more, the
validator would stop accepting coins.

Once a coin has been inserted, it is analysed by the sensor module and if it corresponds to a programmed
coin that is not inhibited, it is automatically accepted and the machine is informed.

For more information about the different commands of operation, check the module Protocol cctalk of this
product.

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5.1.3 Connections

1. J2 Connection - ccTalk
2. J3 Connection - modules
3. JP101 Azkoyen user Tools

2 1

Figure 5: Connections of the validator

Connections

CONNECTOR FUNCTION PINOUT

1 – / DATA
2–
3 – S1 SOLENOID 1 SORTER.
4 – S3 SOLENOID 3 SORTER.
5–
J2 CONNECTION CCTALK
6 – S3 SOLENOID 2 SORTER.
7 – VDC
8 – 0V DC (GND)
9–
10 –

Table 1: Connections of the validator

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5.2 REFUND MODULE

It is in charge of activating the refund lever on the validator in an electro-mechanical manner, with the aim of
eliminating possible mechanical jams that occur inside the validator. In addition, when a user requests the
refund of credit or the cancellation of the transaction, the refund motor is activated by pressing the refund
button on the interface board.

Figure 6: Refund module Figure 7: Sorter without validator

There are several models available, in function of the type of operation: autonomous or non-autonomous
and of the connector used. The characteristics are described below:

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5.2.1 Refund module. Non-autonomous

In this model, the activation and control is carried out by the master. The master activates the motor and
controls the activation cycle with a micro-switch detector.

Figure 8: Diagram of the non-autonomous refund module

5.2.2 Refund module. Autonomous

The module itself performs the control and stopping of the motor, which should match with an opening and
closing of the door of the validator. The master or primary system that controls the Combo-T should only
send a pulse of activation.

Figure 9: Diagram of the autonomous refund module

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5.2.3 Electrical characteristics and connections

• Voltage

V power supply
Activation 24VDC ± 10%

Table 2: V of power supply of the refund module

• Current draw
Current draw
Activation (max.) 1A

Table 3: Current draw of the refund module

Connections

TYPE DESCRIPTION MODEL PINOUT

CONNECTOR:
JST 3V SMR-03V-B

PIN: AUTONOMOUS
JST SYM-001T-P0.6
1 – VDC
2 – PULSE
3 – GND

CONNECTOR:
MLX 39-01-2040 4V MALE

PIN:
MLX 39-00-0038 FEMALE non-autonomous
1 – VDC
2 – GND
3 – SW1.1
4 – SW1.2

Table 4: Types of connectors

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5.3 SORTER MODULE

The sorter has an entry chute and classifies the coins inserted by the user. It works in combination with the
coin validator. The inserted coins are analyzed by the validator and can be accepted or rejected by making
the refund to the user.

The sorter has 5 possible paths of classification. They are comprised if the following elements:

1. Sorter
2. U bracket
3. Entry chute 1
4. Refund module

Figure 10: Components of the sorter module

5.3.1 How the sorter works

• The Sorter (1) has 5 possible paths of classification for the accepted coins.
• The coins rejected by the validator are not classified but are returned to the outside of the machine by a
direct reject channel.
• The coins inserted in the Combo-T reach the Validator through of the coin entry chute (3).
• The validator has previously received on behalf of the master ccTalk application all the commands
associated with inhibition of coins and classification of them.
• When a coin is accepted, the validator, as well as sending the ccTalk code of the coin to the master
application, orders it to classify it through the established path.
• The sorter module (1) activates the corresponding solenoid/s to open the correct path.
• The coins come out of the sorter module to the relevant classification paths.

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5.3.2 Layout of the classification paths

The exit paths of the sorter module (S1, S2,

S3, S4 and S5) are as follows:

S2

S5

S4
S3
S1

Figure 11: Paths of classification

The exit paths direct the coins to the corresponding paths C1, C2, C3, C4 and C5, to reach their final
destination: filling of hoppers, intermediate storage into the escrow or cashbox.

Description of the paths with the destination of the coins

A
Exit  Path Destination
Escrow (or V
S1  C1 Retainer) V
S2  C2 Hopper C
B
S3  C3 Hopper B

S4  C4 Cash box

S5  C5 Hopper A

C
Table 5: Range of coins and exit paths

CASH BOX
Figure 12: Diagram
of classification
paths

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5.3.3 Physical characteristics

In the following table the range of diameters and thicknesses of the coins accepted by the different
classification paths.

Number of path S1 (C1) S2 (C2) S3 (C3) S4 (C4) S5 (C5)

Range of diameter of coins (mm) 16.25 to 32.5 16.25 to 29 16.25 to 29 16.25 to 29 16.25 to 29
Range of thickness of coins
1.2 to 3.2 1.2 to 3.2 1.2 to 3.2 1.2 to 3.2 1.2 to 3.2
(mm)

Table 6: Physical characteristics of the paths

5.3.4 Electrical characteristics

• Voltage of power supply

V power supply
Activation 12-24VDC ± 10%

• Current draw

Current draw
Activation (max.) 500 mA

Tables 8: Voltage of the power supply and current draw

5.3.5 Electronic circuit board and connections

On the Electronic circuit board are the internal and external connections.
The coin validator is connected to the Combo-T device with 10-way cable that comes with the sorter.

Alternatively the ccTalk connection could be made with the 4-way connector available.

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Position of the connectors on the Electronic circuit board

Figure 13: Electronic circuit

board

Connections

CONNECTOR FUNCTION CONNECTION PINOUT

SOLENOIDS OF 1 – VDC
J1, J2, J3 INTERNAL
CLASSIFICATION 2 – SOLENOID

1 – / DATA
2–
3 – SOLENOID 1
4 – SOLENOID 3
VALIDATOR X6-D2S 5–
J4 EXTERNAL
CCTALK 6 – SOLENOID 2
7 – VDC
8 – 0V DC
9–
10 –

1 – VDC
CONNECTION
2–
J5 CCTALK EXTERNAL
3 – 0V DC
4-way
4 – / DATA

1 – / DATA
2 – 0V DC (OPTIONAL)
3–
4 – 0V DC (OPTIONAL)
CONNECTION
5–
J6 CCTALK EXTERNAL
6 – VDC (OPTIONAL)
10-way
7 – VDC
8 – 0V DC
9 – / SERIAL MODE
10 – VDC (OPTIONAL)

Table 9: Connections of the sorter

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5.4 ESCROW

This module is an optional intermediate storage of the coins inserted before making the associated
transaction.

It can be enabled as a classification path (C1 S1) to temporarily store coins which are not routed to
hoppers or discriminators. The operation consists of the possibility of returning these coins or finally routing
to the cashbox. A typical case is to avoid the system being used as a change machine, by introducing coins
of higher value and requesting a refund of the amount.

This way there is always the option of refunding the exact same coins inserted as credit in the case of not
buying any of the products or services offered by the machine.

C1
4
1

REFUND CASH
BOX

1. Solenoids
2. Connector
3. Refund and cashbox flaps
4. Path of escrow

Figure 14: Description of the Escrow module

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5.4.1 Physical characteristics

Range of coins

Range diameter coin (mm) 16.25 to 32.5

Range thickness coins (mm) 1.2 to 3.3

Capacity (24mm dia. 2,8mm thickness) 35

Table 10: Range of coins of the module escrow

Dimensions

Figure 15: Dimensions of the escrow module

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5.4.2 Electrical characteristics

• Voltage of power supply

V power supply
Activation 12-24VDC ± 10%

Table 11: Voltage of power supply of sorter

• Current draw

Current draw
Activation (max.) 1,1A

Table 12: Current draw

• Maximum activation time

Activation times
T min. 1s
T max. 2s

Table 13: Activation timing

• Connections

CONNECTOR FUNCTION PINOUT

J1 ACTIVATION SOLENOIDS

1 – SOLENOID - REFUND
2 – VDC
3 – VDC
4 – SOLENOID - CASHBOX

J2 DETECTION FLAPS
1 – COMMON
2 – SWITCH - REFUND
3 – SWITCH - CASHBOX

Table 14: Connections

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5.5 HOPPERS

The Combo-T device can be equipped, as devices of payment, with both Hoppers and Discriminators. Their
function is the storage of coins for the payment of refund or a credit. The main difference between a hopper
and a discriminator is that the first is a single coin payout and the second has capacity to use two values of
coins, simultaneously. Here are the main characteristics of the Hoppers:
.

2
1. Sensors - empty 1
2. Coin exit
3. Optic sensor - exit
4. Sensors - full
5. Hopper

Figure 16: Description of the Hopper U-II

The hopper consists of a storage bay with a system of rotary extraction, powered by a motor and controlled
by ccTalk instructions. You have optic detection sensors of the coins paid out, as well as sensors for the
detection of full and empty levels in the hopper.

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5.5.1 Technical Characteristics

• Coverage of all the range of existing coins with 3 available disks (diameter) 7, 8 and 12 cavities and two
blades (thickness)
• Storage of one type of coin per hopper
• Up to 400 coins per hopper average for a coin of 24 mm dia. and 2.8 mm thickness
• Optical sensors of detection of levels: full and empty
• Optical sensor for the detection exiting coins
• Possibility of detecting double counting, which consists of an additional sensor in the output for an
increase in security
• Reporting of errors through the ccTalk bus
• Possibility of encrypted operation with the ccTalk standard
• Average speed of payout of 5.6 coins/s, reaching a maximum speed of 8 coins/s for lower diameters
• Anti-jam function software and detection of current draw. Reverses the rotation of the engine for 1.5 s, in
case of detection, to remove the jam
• Anti-cave or hollow function for a lack of payment due to coins not reaching the disk, the rotation of the
motor is inverted to mix up all the coins in the hopper so the reach the disk. It activates after 5 seconds
with no extraction of coins and activates. The rotation of the motor is reversed for 1.5 seconds

5.5.2 Physical characteristics

Range of coins
Range diameter coin (mm) 12 to 32

Range thickness coins (mm) 1.2 to 3.5

Table 15: Range of coins of the hopper

Capacity of coins in the hopper

Ø 24 mm 5 10 20 50 1 2
Coin Thickness cent € cent € cent € cent € € €
2,8 mm

Hopper - medium 400 775 775 600 375 425 325

Table 16: Capacity of coins in the hopper

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Types of extraction disks

Figure 17: Extraction disks

Type of disk Diameter of coins (mm) Speed of payment (m/s)

7 cavities 30 to 32 4,6

8 cavities 18 to 30 5,3

12 cavities 12 to 20 8

Table 17: Range of coins for type of disk

Types of blade

Espadín largo Espadín corto

Figure 18: Blades

Blade Thickness of coins (mm) Para disk

Short 1.7 to 3.2 7 and 8 cavities

Short reduced 1.2 to 1.7 7 and 8 cavities * For thinner coins, consult with the Dept.
CRM – after-sales Azkoyen - Ampasa
Long* 1.2 to 3.3 12 cavities

Table 18: Range of coins for type of blade

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Extraction assembly

2
3
1. Disk
2. Motor
3. Blade
4. Exit sensor
5. Propulsion trigger
1

Figure 19: View interior of the extraction assembly

Dimensions

* (mm)

154 131

34

128,7 155
99,2

26,3
43,3

Figure 20: Dimensions

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5.5.3 Electrical characteristics

• Voltage of power supply

V power supply
Voltage 12-24VDC ± 10%

Table 19: Voltage of power supply of the Hopper

• Current draw
Current draw
Max. start up 3A ± 20%
standby 50 ma ± 5%
payment 450 mA ± 20%

Table 20: Current draw

5.5.4 Electronic characteristics

Electronic circuit board

The Electronic circuit board of the Hopper is based on a micro-controller with flash memory flash
that allows flash updating of the firmware on site.

To select the ccTalk address of the device and to configure the operation modes, use the block
of 8 dipswitches accessible from the outside.

8
2
1. Q1 – Connection ccTalk
2. Q2 – Motor 7
3. Q3 – Tools - Azkoyen
4. Dipswitches - configuration
5. Q4 – Sensor - full 6
6. Q5 – Sensor empty
7. Q6 – Sensor Plus 5 4 3
8. Q7 – Con. Exit sensor

Figure 21: Electronic circuit board Hopper U-II ccTalk

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Connections

CONNECTOR FUNCTION CONNECTION PINOUT

1 – / DATA
2–
3–
4 – 0V DC
CONNECTION 5–
Q1 EXTERNAL
CCTALK 10 -WAY 6–
7 – VDC
8 – 0V DC
9–
10 – VDC

1–
2 – 0V DC (GND)
CONNECTION 3 – RX
Q3 AZKOYEN USER EXTERNAL 4–
TOOLS 5 – TX
6 – VDC (+5V)

Table 21: Connections Hopper U-II ccTalk

Circuit diagram of the driver - ccTalk

Figure 22: Interface ccTalk Hopper U-II

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Dipswitches for configuration
The dipswitches for the selection of the ccTalk address and the configuration of the working
mode are accessible from the bottom of the hopper, as shown in the figure:

Figure 23: Location of dipswitches for configuration

• Setting the dipswitches

SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4 SW5 SW6 SW7 SW8

Selection of the address of the Hopper Not Used Selection of the address Selection of the working mode

Table 22: Settings for the dipswitches

SW1-SW4 – Selection of the cctalk address if using dipswitches for setting

addresses (SW6)

SW5 – Not used

SW6 –ccTalk addressing.

ON – Addressing with dipswitches

OFF- Addressing with ccTalk commands

SW7-SW8 – Selection of the working mode

• Selection of cctalk address on the device using dipswitches

This function is activated using dipswitch SW6 = ON.

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 ccTalk address SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4

3 OFF OFF OFF OFF

4 ON OFF OFF OFF

5 OFF ON OFF OFF

6 ON ON OFF OFF

7 OFF OFF ON OFF

... ... ... ...

18 ON ON ON ON

Table 23: Selection cctalk address using switches

• Configuration of the working mode

With switches SW7 and SW8 you establish the working mode,
As shown in the table:

WORKING MODE SW7 SW8

STANDARD OFF OFF
STANDARD ENCRYPTED* OFF ON
PLUS* ON OFF
PLUS ENCRYPTED ON ON

Table 24: Working modes in ccTalk

* Notes:
ENCRYPTED – The communication in the ccTalk bus is protected using encryption
codes for greater security. The master ccTalk should also be working in encryption
mode.
PLUS – Name of the model of Hopper U-II that has a double optic sensor on the
coin exits. For the activation of the PLUS function, it is necessary for the Hopper to
have the hardware, i.e. double sensor.

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5.6 DISCRIMINATORS

The Combo-T device can use Discriminators as payment devices. The Discriminator is a type of
hopper allowing the payment of two different types of mixed coins the same hopper. It has a
device that identifies, by its diameter, the coins in the disk and allows the payment of any of the
two. If there is a coin in the trigger, ready to be paid, that does not correspond with the required
coin, the exit remains closed and the coin returns to the hopper.

The Discriminator communicates with the master through the ccTalk bus. There are specific
commands for the management of this device, relative to the configuration of the types of coins
and the type of payment.

The modes of payment can be set through commands and can be:

• Multiple payment: the master orders the number and type of coins
• Intelligent payment: the master requests the payment of a set amount and the
Discriminator manages the payment taking into consideration the current provision
of coins in the disk. This method is most effective for speed of transaction.

1
1. Sensors - empty
2. Coin exit
3. Exit gate
4. Sensors - full
5. Hopper

Figure 24: Description of the Discriminator

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5.6.1 How the Discriminator works

The basis of how the Discriminator works is by measuring the diameter of the coins using three
optic sensors.

IMPORTANT:
For the serial Discriminator to work properly, the coins
that are used in the same hopper must have a difference
in diameter of at least 1 millimetre.

How to achieve high efficiency in the payment

The advantage of the Discriminator against other types of hopper is the possibility of using two
types of coin in the hopper.

In systems where the available space for hoppers is limited, the use of the Discriminator favours
an optimisation if this space.

However, the existence of two types of coins inside the hopper makes necessary to have proper
control of the cash to achieve high efficiency in the payment.

Here several considerations to take in account, both in the management of cash by the master
and also in the service tasks of the machine. The principles are:

• Balance of coins

The initial fill of the Discriminator must have a balance of suitable coins of both types.
The currency of each type of coin value must be equal. That is, if for example, coins of
50 c and € 1 are stored, the number of coins of the first value will be the double that of
the second value, or put another way, the ratio of the number of coins should be 2:1.

• Proportion of the values used

For greater efficiency of the Discriminator and of the system, we recommend the
proportion of 1:2 for the value of the two coins used, e.g. 10c and 20c or 5c and 10c.

• Register of the transactions and calculus of the available cash

The master must register and control at all times the accounting of the coins inserted
and paid out by the application. In this way, you can manage the dynamic processes of
refunding coins, ensuring the availability of change and maintain a high speed in the
execution of the payment.

• Dynamic control of the payment orders.

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 If multiple payment is used, the orders of payment must adapt to the current availability
of cash. It takes into account the availability and also the percentages of the types of
coins inside of the hopper. The duration of the payment will be extended proportionally
to the difference of percentages of occupation of the hopper.

• Out-of-change

In connection with the previous point - an algorithm of payment and refilling should be
used. Not refilling using useable inserted coins or uneven filling will often cause one coin
to be used up. If occupation of the capacity of the hopper is uneven, for the two types of
coins, the times of search are lengthened, much more as the difference between the two
are greater.

• Intelligent Payment

For the secure management of the cash it is recommended to use intelligent mode of
payment, in which the Discriminator uses the coins as and how they are in the disk at
the time of the transaction to complete the payment of the amount requested. In
addition, the intelligent payment tries to save coins of the lowest value for a future
assurance of the payment.

5.6.2 Technical Characteristics

• Interface ccTalk.
• Coverage of all the range of existing coins with 3 available disks (diameter) 7, 8 and 12
cavities and two blades (thickness)
• Storage of up to two types of coin per hopper
• Up to 400 coins per hopper average for a coin of 24 mm dia. and 2.8 mm thickness
• Optical sensors of detection of levels: full and empty
• Optical sensor for the detection exiting coins
• Exit gate for stopping coins
• Reporting of errors through the ccTalk bus
• Possibility of encrypted operation with the ccTalk standard
• Average speed of payout of 5.6 coins/s, reaching a maximum speed of 8 coins/s for
lower diameters
• Anti-jam function software and detection of current draw. Reverses the rotation of the
engine for 1.5 s, in case of detection, to remove the jam
• Anti-cave or hollow function for a lack of payment due to coins not reaching the disk, the
rotation of the motor is inverted to mix up all the coins in the hopper so the reach the
disk. It waits for 5 seconds with no extraction of coins and activates. The rotation of the
motor is reversed for 1.5

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5.6.3 Physical characteristics

Range of coins

Range diameter coin (mm) 18 to 30

Range thickness coins (mm) 1.2 to 3.2

Table 25: Range of coins of the Discriminator

Capacity of coins in the hopper

Ø 24 mm 5 10 20 50 1 2
Coin Thickness cent € cent € cent € cent € € €
2,8 mm

Hopper - medium 400 775 775 600 375 425 325

Table 26: Capacity of coins in the Discriminator

Disk of extraction

Figure 25: Extraction disks

Type of disk Diameter of coins (mm) Speed of payment (m/s)

8 cavities 18 to 30 5,3

Table 27: Range of coins for type of disk

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Types of blade

Espadín corto

Figure 26: Blade

Blade Thickness of coins (mm) Para disk

Short 1.7 to 3.2 7 and 8 cavities

Short reduced 1.2 to 1.7 7 and 8 cavities

Table 28: Range of coins for type of blade

Dimensions (*)
* Identical dimensions to the Hopper U-II

* (mm)

154 131

34

128,7 155
99,2

26,3
43,3

Figure 27: Dimensions

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5.6.4 Electrical characteristics

• Voltage of power supply

V power supply
(*) V 24VDC ± 10%

ATTENTION:
If the Combo T device has any discriminator, the voltage
of the power supply of the setup must be 24VDC.

• Current draw

Current draw
I max. start up 2,5 A ± 20%
I standby 75 mA ± 5%
I payment 310 mA ± 20%

Table 30: Current draw

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5.6.5 Electronic characteristics

Electronic circuit board

The electronics of the Discriminator is based on a micro-controller PIC (Not flash).
In contrast to the Hopper U-II, if it were necessary to update the firmware, the PIC would need to
be substituted, for this reason it is removable. To select the ccTalk address of the device there
are 2 dipswitches accessible from the exterior.

1
2 3
1. K1 – Connection - ccTalk
2. K2 – Exit gate
3. K3 – Motor 9
4. K4 - Detector - full 8
5. K5 – Detector - empty
7
6. K6 – Optic sensor - trigger
7. K7 – Encoder motor
6

8. K8 – Optic sensor - flap

9. K9 – Optic sensor - coin 5 4
10. Dipswitches for selecting cctalk
address

Figure 28: Electronic circuit board

Connection ccTalk

CONNECTOR FUNCTION CONNECTION PINOUT

1 – / DATA
2–
3–
4 – 0V DC
CONNECTION 5–
K1 EXTERNAL
CCTALK 10-WAY 6–
7 – VCC
8 – 0V DC
9–
10 – VCC

Table 31: Connections Hopper U-II ccTalk

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5.6.6 Configurations

Dipswitches of cctalk address

The dipswitches for the selection of the cctalk address are accessible from the bottom of the
hopper, as shown in the figure.

• Selection of cctalk address of the device using dipswitches

ccTalk address SW1 SW2

3 OFF OFF

4 OFF ON

5 ON OFF

6 ON ON

Table 32: Selection of ccTalk addresses

Figure 29: Location of dipswitches for configuration

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Configuration of the coins Type1 and Type2
The options of configuration of the two types of coins are made through of ccTalk specific
commands for this device. The parameters required to be configured are: the diameter of each
coin and value in units of base coin. It will always be necessary to configure the diameter before
of the value.

Commands of configuration of diameters

− [25H] Diameter programming
− [29H] Request for diameters

Commands of configuration of values

− [31H] Programming value
− [32H] Value request

Protocol ccTalk for the Discriminator:

For more information on the use of these and other commands, consult the
document Protocolo ccTalk Discriminador_ES.pdf which is available on our
website Azkoyen - Ampasa.

Configuration of the payment mode

The Discriminator allows the payment using two different modes: multiple payment and
intelligent payment.

Multiple Payment
The master defines how many and what types of coins are being paid by the discriminator.
This mode of payment, to be highly efficient, requires the use of comprehensive and dynamic
control of the availability of credit in the hoppers. This requires a homogeneous initial load in
the discriminator and the continuous registering of the coins that enter and leave in the
different transactions
(See chapter 2.7.1 Working principles).

Intelligent Payment
Making use of this mode, the master requests the payment of an amount of base coins from
discriminator and it manages the order making use of the currently prepared coins in the disk.
The smart payment facilitates the control of the cash and keeps the balance of coins in the
hopper at a safe level, making the number the two types of coins proportional.

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 Payment commands

standard ccTalk /
Code Command
Specific for discriminator

[10H] About discriminator

[13H] Request for status discriminator

[15H] Cancellation discriminator

[19H] Multiple emptying discriminator

[20H] Multiple payment discriminator

[23H] Last command status discriminator

[35H] Intelligent payout discriminator

[A3H] Test hopper standard ccTalk

[A4H] Enable hopper standard ccTalk

[A6H] Request hopper status standard ccTalk

[A7H] Dispense hopper coins standard ccTalk

[A8H] Request hopper dispense count standard ccTalk

[ACH] Emergency stop standard ccTalk

Table 33: Payment commands

5.6.7 Calibration of the Discriminator

The calibration is the process of memorization of the measurements of the coins with which you
are going to work. It also makes the adjustment of the offset of the different measurement
sensors, referencing them with a known parameter, such as the diameter of the coin.

All the Discriminators leave factory calibrated, however, it is necessary to make a recalibration
when you remove or change any of the following elements of measurement in the Discriminator:
− Encoder
− Trigger
− Disk
− Blade
− Electronics of the optic sensors
− Optic sensors

It is recommended to do recalibration if the hopper has any physical wear in any of the moving
parts or if it has been dropped or suffered a hard knock.

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Calibration procedure

To correctly calibrate the hopper discriminator, put 25 coins of € 1 euro (Ø 23 mm and thickness
2.2 mm) or of similar physical measurements into the hopper. Then follow the steps listed in
paragraph 4:

“ALGORITHM AND SEQUENCE OF COMMANDS TO PERFORM THE CALIBRATION” in the

manual "Protocol cctalk Discriminator".

If you want to implement this provision in the machine, can follow the recommendations in
section 4.2:

“DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE TO CARRY OUT THE CALIBRATION PROCESS”.

The recalibration may be done by the machine, if you have implemented this provision in your
software or with the ccTalk Manager Tool of Azkoyen, follow the steps listed in the chapter:

“Execution of processes  Discriminator  Calibrate”, page 24.

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5.7 ELECTRONIC INTERFACE: I/O INTERFACE BOARD

The Combo - T connects to the master of the system through this interface board, using a
standard of 2 x 5 - way ccTalk connection. In addition to the ccTalk connection, it has a
microcontroller for the control of the ccTalk devices working in parallel, such the refund motor
and the escrow and the reading of analogue / digital inputs to receive information on the status
of the devices.

The interface board, using the set of enabled ccTalk commands takes control, using voltage
levels, of the refund motor and the escrow and reports the status of the analogue / digital inputs
connected to the interface, among them the refund button, micro-switches in the escrow and the
position of the refund motor. There are unassigned inputs that could be used for the reading the
status of any other sensor or activator.

5.7.1 Functions

• Serial ccTalk interface between the Combo – T and the master application.
• Provides the power supply to all the components.
• Activation / Deactivation of the refund motor using ccTalk commands.
• Activation / Deactivation of the escrow using ccTalk commands.
• Reading the status of the two aforementioned devices and the refund button.
• It has unused analogical / digital inputs for use with other devices.

5.7.2 Electrical characteristics

• Voltage of power supply

V power supply Nominal (DC) V min. V max.

12 – 24V ± 10% 10.8 V 26.4V

Table 34: V of power supply of the I/O board

• Current draw

Current draw
I max. start up 1.5 A ± 20%
I normal <100 mA ± 5%

Table 35: Current draw

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5.7.3 Connections

1. JP1 principle connection - ccTalk

2
2. JP5 Azkoyen tools
3. JP4 escrow and inputs a / d
4. JP3 refund button
5
5. JP2 refund motor

Figure 30: Description of connections

Connections

CONNECTOR FUNCTION PINOUT

1 – / DATA
2–
3–
4 – 0V DC
5–
JP1 BUS CCTALK
6–
7 – VDC
8 – 0V DC
9–
10 – VDC

1 – [+V MOT]
2 – [- V MOT]
JP2 REFUND MODULE 3 – SW1.1 MOTOR STOP
4 – SW1.2 GND

1 – REC. BUTTON
JP3 REFUND BUTTON
2 – GND

1 – ACTIVATION PATH CASHBOX

2 – NO USED
3 – VDC
ACTIVATION
4 – NO USED
JP4 ESCROW AND
5 – ACTIVATION PATH REFUND
INPUTS A/D
6 – INPUT SWITCH PATH CASHBOX
7 – GND
8 – INPUT SWITCH PATH REFUND

Table 36: Description of connections

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5.7.4 Description of the ccTalk commands

CcTalk addresses of the interface board

The interface board, by default, has the cctalk address 80 (decimal) assigned. It is possible to
change this address for any of the 85-89 range, using the command ccTalk [251] Address
change.

List of commands

Code Command

254 Simple poll

253 Address poll

252 Address clash

251 Address change

250 Address random

246 Request manufacturer ID

245 Request equipment category id

244 Request product code

242 Request serial number

241 Request software revision

192 Request build code

141 Request firmware upgrade capability

140 Upload firmware

139 Begin firmware upgrade

138 Finish firmware upgrade

96 Request modules information

72 Request inputs status

71 Control motor refund

70 Control escrow (V retainer)

4 Request comms revision

1 Reset device

Table 37: List of ccTalk commands

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Description of commands
All the commands except 70, 71, 72 and 96 are specific ccTalk protocol commands (v. 4.5).
For more information on this protocol, see: www.cctalk.org

Header 96: Request module information

Transmitted data: <none>
Received data: [type of I/O][details][version firmware][00][00]

Use this command to inform on the type of device and its firmware version. There are 2 bytes
reserved for sending other types of data in the future.

Header 72: Request inputs status

Transmitted data: <none>
Received data: [counter events][status 0][status 1][status 2][status 3][status 4]

This command is to request the status of up to 8 inputs.

At the moment the interface board control several inputs that have various functions:

1. General use input, with Faston connection.

2. End of run of the refund motor.
3. End of run of refund flap on the V-retainer (only when using the V-retainer with
switches).
4. End of run of charge flap on the V-retainer (only when using the V-retainer with
switches)
5. General use input, currently no used.
6. General use input, currently no used.
7. General use input, currently no used.
8. General use input, currently no used.

The first data received is the counter of the number of times that the status of any of the inputs
has changed from the last time that this command is executed.

The following data provides information on the status of the inputs at the present moment and
before. It sends the last 4 status of the inputs. This buffer of events is deleted when you send the
command 1 "reset device".
Input on – 1
Input off – 0

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Header 71: Control motor refund
Transmitted data: <none>
Received data: ACK

This command is used to activate the refund motor. This will stop if its input is set to 0 (stop
motor = ON)

Header 70: Control V retainer

Transmitted data: [charge/refund]
Received data: ACK

This command is used to activate the V retainer. Depending on the command received
(charge/payment), it will send the order to the V retainer to open one flap or the other for a
specified time.

[charge/refund]
1 – charge
2 – refund

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6 USER TOOLS

There are two types of user tools to use with the Combo - T or directly on their components: for
programming and for simulation ccTalk.

6.1 PROGRAMMING TOOLS

6.1.1 User application HEUS
The application HEUS is used for the management of programming files and to update the
firmware of the devices, databases in validators, etc. The rest of devices with microprocessor in
the Combo-T drive, except the Discriminators, can be updated using this application.

Figure 31: Screen shot of the application HeUs

The tool HeUs is available on the technical website of Azkoyen Medios de Pago
(http://sat.azkoyen.com). Files can also be downloaded from the web for programming.

Once you have saved these files in the directory \HEUS\DATAFILES, they can be transferred to
the devices, using the connection cable directly from the PC or through of the portable tool TL20.

There is a specific manual, both for the TL20 and the HEUS, available on the Azkoyen website;
you should consult them for the detailed instructions for managing and operating these devices.

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6.1.2 Portable tool TL20
For onsite field operations, the TL20 tool serves as intermediate device for the storage of files.
The TL20 works in combination with the HEUS user application from which you load the
programming files. Once the files are transferred to the portable device, this works
independently. With the TL20 you can update the firmware of Hoppers and Validator and
update the data base of coins in the validator.

Figure 32: Tool TL20

6.2 SIMULATION TOOL

6.2.1 ccTalk Manager
The software application used for simulation is the ccTalk Manager. This software is prepared
for managing ccTalk devices, and allows simple operations of verification as well as the
simulation of ccTalk commands, sequences of commands, etc.

The application is available on the technical website of Azkoyen (http://sat.azkoyen.com).

Figure 33: Screen shot of the application ccTalk Manager

The ccTalk Manager facilitates the integration of the Combo - T or any other ccTalk device,
using simulation of the communication. It is a tool recommended for the development phases of
a cctalk system.

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For the connection of ccTalk devices to a PC you need an electronic interface that suits the
voltage to be used in this serial communication. There are two available interfaces, one with a
USB connection and the other with a RS-232 connection, to be connected to a COM.

6.2.2 ccTalk interfaces

6.2.2.1 Interface USB – ccTalk.

This interface is connected through the USB port of the PC and provides ccTalk to the bus.
This connection can be connected to any ccTalk device available with a 2 x 5 - way flat
ribbon connector. This interface eliminates the echo of the ccTalk communication.

Figure 34: Interface USB - ccTalk

It is necessary to connect a power supply source of 12/24VdC for supplying voltage to the
bus and the installation of the drivers that come with the device so that it is recognized by the
operating system.

6.2.2.2 Interface RS232 – ccTalk.

This interface creates a ccTalk bus through a serial port of the PC (COM port). This interface
does not have of the necessary electronics to eliminate of the echo of the bus, so it receives the
commands sent.

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 Figure 35: Interface RS232 - ccTalk

It is necessary to power the device with a power supply of 12 or 24VDC depending on the
voltage that is needed by the devices on the bus.

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7 NORMS.

7.1 CE CERTIFICATION

Like all Azkoyen products, the Combo-T meets all EC regulations of

electromagnetic compatibility and others related with security compliance of its

components:

• UNE-EN 61000-6-3:2007, Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC). Part 6-3:

Generic Standards. Emission standard for residential, commercial and light-
industrial environments.

• UNE-EN 61000-6-1:2007, Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC). Part 6-1:

Generic Standards. Immunity for residential, commercial and light-industrial
environments.

• UNE-EN 61000-4-2:1997; /A1:1999; /A2:2001; Erratum: 2004:

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC). Part 4: Measurement and Testing
Techniques. Section 2: Electrostatic discharge immunity tests. Basic EMC
Publication.

• UNE-EN 61000-4-3:2007, Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC). Part 4:

Measurement and Testing Techniques. Section 3: Radiated, radio-frequency,
electromagnetic field immunity test.

• UNE-EN 61000-4-4:2005, Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC). Part 4:

Measurement and Testing Techniques. Section 4: Electrical fast
transient/burst immunity test. Basic EMC Publication.

• UNE-EN 61000-4-6:1998; /A1:2001, Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC).

Part 4: Measurement and Testing Techniques. Section 6: Immunity to
conducted disturbances, induced by radio-frequency fields.

• UNE-EN 61000-4-8:1996; /A1:2001, Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC).

Part 4: Measurement and Testing Techniques. Section 8: Power frequency
magnetic field immunity test. EMC Basic Standard.

• UNE-EN 60950-1:2007, /A11:12009, /Corr: 2007, Information technology

equipment – Safety – Part1-General requirements

• The plastic parts are of type H.B.

• All materials used comply with the RoHs norms.

• The hopper connection cables should be less than 3m.

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