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2.2.3.3 Bill Validator
The bill validator accepts only the pre-defined banknotes and proceeds with
the payment process.
It recognizes the currency bills which had been programmed and returns the
unidentified or counterfeit banknotes. It can be used at the same time with
either MDB Supporting Change Giver or Coin Selector.
2.2.3.4
Prepaid Card System (Cashless Payment Device)
This application enables the customers to shop without using Money. A
Prepaid Card is used instead. This cashless system enables the customers to
load credit to their cards and use their credits for shopping on the Vending
Machine. When inserted into its slot on the Vending Machine, the available
credit of the User is displayed on the GLCD. Customers may easily load credits
into their cards by inserting Money and the shopping value is being deducted
from their credits.
2.3 Coin Return Push Button
This button is used for getting the change after shopping. After pressing this
button change can be collected from the Coin Return Chute.
2.4 Coin Entry Slot
This entry slot is used for inserting coins into Vending Machine. Coins are
being placed into the slot then simply being pushed upwards.
Inserted coin value can be seen on the screen. If the inserted coin is not
defined or is an imitation then the coin drops down to the Coin Return Chute
and is not accepted.
2.5 Coin Return Chute
This chute is for the change and/or coins which cannot be validated.
Coins can be collected after falling into the return chute.
2.6 Cash Box
Cash Box is where accepted coins are collected (excess money over tubes). For increased
security the cash box has a padlock.
The cash box has to be checked and emptied periodically or the cash box can be filled up
with coins and coins may drop around which may cause problems.
2.7 Electronic Modules
Maxi-Buffet is fully microprocessor controlled and the electronic modules in use are as
follows:
a) Power distribution board electronic module: This module is used for distributing energy to
the Vending Machine. With its two fuse control this unit helps preventing possible electrical
problems which may be caused by other electronic modules or the optional cooling unit and
it provides increased safety.
