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1)
What are the 3 parts that make up a CASHFLOW
TM
SC83 unit?
A CASHFLOW
TM
SC83 unit consists of an acceptor module, chassis and cashbox. For
more information on these modules refer to page 7 of the CASHFLOW
TM
SC83
Installation & Operation Manual.
2)
What purpose do the Cashbox arrows serve?
Arrows highlight a cashbox’s position (upright or upside-down). Arrows provide a visual
aid to crews who frequently arrange cashboxes by position to signal that they are full or
empty.
3)
What is the purpose of the USB and 8-pin connectors on the front of the Acceptor
Module?
The USB connector is used to connect a CPM (Cashflow Programming Module) to a
CASHFLOW
TM
SC83 unit. The CPM is used to download new software into a
CASHFLOW
TM
SC83. The pupose of the 8-pin connector is to provide appropriate drive
voltage and enable signals in some lighted entry guides that get installed on the note
acceptor. Some entry guides do not plug into the note acceptor, they plug directly to the
host machine.
4)
How is software updated in CASHFLOW
TM
SC83 Flash units and PROM units in the
field?
Flash versions of CASHFLOW
TM
SC83 units can be updated in the field by using a CPM
(Cashflow Programming Module). PROM versions of CASHFLOW
TM
SC83 units can be
updated by replacing the PROM Chip that is located under the yellow acceptor latch on
the acceptor.
5)
What is a CPM (Cashflow Programming Module) and how does it work?
A CPM is a yellow handheld device that is programmed by MEI and is used to download
software into a CASHFLOW
TM
SC83 Flash units. The CPM consists of a yellow button, a
red and green LED and 2 USB connectors. To use a CPM, first connect a USB harness to
the front of a CASHFLOW
TM
SC83 unit then connect the other end to the CPM. Then
press the yellow button and the CPM downloads new software into the CASHFLOW
TM
SC83 unit. The CPM uses the red and green LEDs to report its status and also gives error
messages. For more information on the CPM refer to the CPM User Guide.
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