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SECTION 3: GENERAL CHANGER OPERATION
General Changer Operation
Acceptor Module
The Acceptor Module contains the majority of the
Guardian’s control logic. The Acceptor can
electronically validate up to 32 different coin
types and actively route accepted coins to six
coin tubes or to the vending machine cashbox.
A LCD display (Guardian 6000) or LED Status
Indicator (Guardian E6) provide visual feedback
on the functional condition of the changer. Six
inventory buttons allow the user to manually
dispense coins from the coin tubes. Special
“hotkeys” or the
MENU
button (Guardian 6000)
allow access to enter special programming and
Coin Acceptance
Deposited coins enter the coin inlet funnel, where
they are directed down a coin rail formed by the
mainplate and acceptor gate. Optical and
magnetic sensors positioned along the rail
validate the coins. When the coin reaches the
end of the coin rail, motor and solenoid-
operated coin doors direct the coins to either the
coin tubes, cashbox or to the coin return chute.
Steady State User Display
In Sales mode, or steady state operation; the Guardian 6000 will show one of four typical screens as
shown in Figure 15. The Guardian E6 LED Status Indicator will show either a steady green or
blinking green color as shown in Figure 16.
Status: O K
Tubes = $29.15
Add $4.85
Float = $34.00
Status: O K
Tubes = $29.15
Float D isabled
Option 1
Option 1:
Float Enabled
Float Enabled
Status: W arning
Tubes = $29.15
Float D isabled
W arn 1: C lean
Acceptor
O ut of Service
Guardian 6000
Guardian 6000
Steady State Operation
Steady State Operation
Sample Display Messages
Option 2
Option 2:
Float D isabled
Float D isabled
Loop
Option 3:
Option 3:
W arning
W arning
Option 4:
Option 4:
O ut of Service
O ut of Service
• $29.15 change in tubes.
• Float set at $34.00.
• A dd $4.85 to P ar changer
.
• W arning
(s)
& recom m ended
user action
(s)
displayed.
• C hanger non-operational
and requires im m ediate
attention.
Fully Functional
Fully Functional
• $29.15 change in tubes.
• Float m ode not used.
Changer Problem
Changer Problem
Loop
Loop
Loop
P lease see S ection 7 for a list of W arning m essages.
Status: O K
Tubes = $29.15
Add $4.85
Float = $34.00
Status: O K
Tubes = $29.15
Float D isabled
Option 1
Option 1:
Float Enabled
Float Enabled
Status: W arning
Tubes = $29.15
Float D isabled
W arn 1: C lean
Acceptor
O ut of Service
Guardian 6000
Guardian 6000
Steady State Operation
Steady State Operation
Sample Display Messages
Option 2
Option 2:
Float D isabled
Float D isabled
Loop
Loop
Option 3:
Option 3:
W arning
W arning
Option 4:
Option 4:
O ut of Service
O ut of Service
• $29.15 change in tubes.
• Float set at $34.00.
• A dd $4.85 to P ar changer
.
• W arning
(s)
& recom m ended
user action
(s)
displayed.
• C hanger non-operational
and requires im m ediate
attention.
Fully Functional
Fully Functional
• $29.15 change in tubes.
• Float m ode not used.
Changer Problem
Changer Problem
Loop
Loop
Loop
Loop
Loop
Loop
P lease see S ection 7 for a list of W arning m essages.
(solid)
O K / Float
D isabled
x 1
LED Status
Indicator
Guardian E6
Guardian E6
Steady State Operation
Steady State Operation
O K / Float
Enabled
Operational
Flash Code
Changer Status
(solid)
O K / Float
D isabled
x 1
LED Status
Indicator
Guardian E6
Guardian E6
Steady State Operation
Steady State Operation
O K / Float
Enabled
Operational
Flash Code
Changer Status
features. The Guardian E6 uses Setup keys for
customized features and programming. Both
units also allow further access to data and
programming by using hte Coinco FP-5 Field
Programmer.
The Acceptor Module transmits credit and
status information and receives payout and
control information from the vending machine.
The Acceptor monitors each coin tube to know
when it is full so any additional coins can be
routed to the cashbox.
Figure 15
Figure 16
