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The Talos bill validator will not need to be cleaned as often as magnetic 
sensing bill acceptors. If cleaning is required, use a soft cloth moistened 
with a mild, non-abrasive detergent.

Compliance
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (a) 
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (b) this device must accept any interference received, 
including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Except as permitted under the relevant local legislation, no part of this publication may be copied, trans-
mitted, transcribed, or distributed in any form or by any means, or stored in a database or retrieval system, 
or translated in any language (natural or computer), without the prior written permission of CPI. MEI UK 

International, MEI Cashflow® and the MEI device are registered trademarks.

CPI reserves the right to change the product or the product specifications at any time. While every effort 

has been made to ensure that the information in this publication is accurate, CPI disclaims any liability for 
any direct or indirect losses (howsoever caused) arising out of use or reliance on this information. This 
document does not necessarily imply product availability. Note: Your product may differ slightly from some 
of the illustrations in this document.

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Troubleshooting 

bezel led error flash codes

talos t700 install guide

When the unit is ready and enabled, the bezel LEDs will flash continu

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ously. If the bezel LEDs are off, the unit has an error. To determine the 
error, partially insert and hold a bill in the bill path until the bezel lights 
flash. Count the flashes and refer to the chart below. 

These are some common, easy-to-solve issues that may pop up during 
installation:

The Talos bill validator is designed to fit into the standard bill acceptor 

opening in most vending machines and can be mounted on existing 

studs or a mounting bracket. 

 

Features

 

Four way bill acceptance

 

Coupon and bill configuration

 

Supports High Visibility and Credit Card Reader Bezels

 

Interface 

The Talos bill validator operates via MDB interface. The 24VDC MDB 

harness is included. 

Operating Voltage 

See the label on the side of the device. 

Flashes

Problem

Solution

None

No power

Restore power to validator or machine

1 or 4

Bill path 

blocked

Check for jams. Remove bill 
magazine and lower housing 

assembly and inspect

2

Another 
vending 
component

Ensure the unit has been enabled, 

then check: 

 

   • Vending Machine Controller 
   • Coin manager and coin levels 
   • Inventory levels 

   • The door is locked properly

3

Lower 

housing 
assembly 

Check that the lower housing 

assembly is seated. Ensure bill path 
is clean; see Cleaning section

5

Bill magazine 

removed

Reattach bill magazine

Continuous  
fast

Stacker full

Empty the bill magazine

Continuous 
slow

Unit is 
defective

Replace the unit

If this happens

Try

The unit will not power 
up

Check Harnesses: Cables may be 

loose, not properly connected or pins 
may be bent

Check Source Voltage: Ensure that 

power is being supplied to the bill 
validator.

The unit has power, but 
will not accept a bill

Ensure the unit has been enabled, then 

check: 

 

   • Vending Machine Controller 
   • Coin manager and coin levels 
   • Inventory levels 

   • The door is locked properly

cleaning

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