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Microcoin

 

QL                     

Features & Benefits

 

MicrosystemControls

 

Sept 2002 

Casinomate FAB 

 Page 16 of 17

 

 

The Microcoin QL electronic coin validator is designed and developed by Australian-based 
coin validation experts, Microsystem Controls Pty Ltd. 
 
This coin acceptor is a universal high speed, multi-coin, secure yet programmable device. 
 
It has been specifically configured to operate in IGT Gaming machines. 
 
 

Microcoin QL validator 

 

Features Benefits 

New patented coin discrimination 

Superior coin & token discrimination 
Less frauds 

Unique Coin Path 

No jams 
Greater reliability 
Elimination of coin steals 

Field Programmability – Casinomate 

Field diagnostics 
Turn coins on/off 
Security – CRC check 

Programming software – QLProd 

Easy to use 
Permits authorised config reprogramming 
Maintains Gaming security 

Coin “toggle” feature 

Through the use of the Casinomate 
programmer, only one coin type can be 
enabled at any one time. 

Factory Security 

QL cannot be tampered with in the field 
Programming only with secure QLProd 
software package 
Highest security level possible 

High Speed Coin Acceptance 

Superior performance 
No user frustration with slow coin feed rates 

Mechanical Dimensions 

“It fits” 
Industry standard dimensions 
Can be interchanged between machines 

Industry Compatible Connectors 

Retrofittable to most applications 
Conforms to defacto Gaming industry 
standard 10 way connections 
Conforms to defacto comparitor Gaming 
industry standards 

Anti-strimming protection 

Electronic and mechanical anti-strimming 
features are incorporated into the Microcoin 
QL to prevent strimming attempts. 
1. Mechanical 

gate 

2. Electronic 

direction 

sense 

3.  Inhibit timer after a strim is detected 

Serial Communications 

QL can communicate via NAMA protocols 
directly to a host machine, providing 
operational and audit information unheard 
of with standard parallel communications. 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for Microcoin QL

Page 1: ...of 16 Microcoin QL Casinomate Instruction Manual Contents 1 Operational and Support Overview 2 2 Essential Information Getting Started 4 3 Checking the QL Configuration 6 4 Change Coins 9 5 Change Coi...

Page 2: ...programmer called a Casinomate will be used to permit password access to the following features 1 View coin settings All coin categories may be viewed to check their parameter settings 2 Change setti...

Page 3: ...cture of the Casinomate is self explanatory and designed to prompt the user for the next entry Take time to read each screen A flashing field indicates that the Casinomate is requesting data input Key...

Page 4: ...16 Connection and Configuration of the Casinomate Off On Connect the Casinomate to QL using the supplied RJ11 cable Both units have a corresponding RJ type data plug The validator also needs to be co...

Page 5: ...FICATION ESC Press 1 to go to the Casinomate set up options VERSION X X 1 COMMS VIA CABLE 2 BACKLIGHT ON ESC SCROLL VERSION This is the software version number of the Casinomate 1 COMMS This is the se...

Page 6: ...RETURN TO MAIN MENU 3 1 Check Coin Settings 1 COIN SETTINGS 2 PRICE SETTINGS To check the coin information press 1 COIN SETTINGS O P ON 12 OFF 25 ENTER COIN CATEGORY FLASHING ESC The O P shows the ON...

Page 7: ...1 COIN SETTINGS 2 PRICE SETTINGS Press 2 to go to the Price Settings PRICE 1 ENABLED Y CLEAR EXCESS Y ESC PRICE 1 Price value should always be set at 1 ENABLED Y Price Enabled Disabled CLEAR EXCESS Y...

Page 8: ...N ON aaaa CHANGE YES NO YES GO TO CHANGE COINS MENU NO RETURN TO MAIN MENU 4 1 Change Coins The Casinomate presents a simple method of turning on a required coin Simply follow the prompts to enable yo...

Page 9: ...ended that you consult with Microcoin if you encounter a need to alter these settings 5 1 Change Coin Sensitivity At the main menu press 3 to bring up the Change Coin Sensitivity Menu Simply follow th...

Page 10: ...rectly From the main diagnostics menu press 2 to bring up the validator diagnostics menu 1 SELF DIAGNOSTICS 2 TEST ACCEPT GATE 3 TEST STATUS LED ESC 6 1 1 Validator Self Diagnostics Press 1 to start t...

Page 11: ...ing that the gate has activated Once you have completed the output tests press ESC to return to the diagnostic main menu 6 1 3 Test Status LED The QL validator comes equipped with a multi coloured LED...

Page 12: ...CONFIG NO XXXXX XX VERIFY Y N The serial number of the validator will be displayed along with the software revision number and the config number To proceed with the verification press YES VAL S N XXXX...

Page 13: ...es generated within the QL for a particular coin when it passes through the detect area The Average Coin Signature is a set of numbers stored within the QL which represents the average of the coin sig...

Page 14: ...PULSES The number of pulses issued on a coin output line for each of the Coin Channels can be programmed This is set at 1 VALUE Defines the value of a coin or token which is programmed into a Coin Cat...

Page 15: ...Microcoin QL Casinomate Instruction Manual Version 2 01 December 2003 Page 15 of 16 8 Attachments Microcoin QL Features and Benefits Casinomate Instruction Manual...

Page 16: ...of the Casinomate programmer only one coin type can be enabled at any one time Factory Security QL cannot be tampered with in the field Programming only with secure QLProd software package Highest sec...

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