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Warranty
Information

Once the unit has been inspected:
1) Record the serial and model numbers

from the label located on the side of the
changer.

2) Refer to these numbers whenever you

call your MEI dealer for information or
service.

The first three digits of the serial number
contain the manufacturing date code.
This code indicates the beginning of the
warranty period.

For coin changers manufactured after
October 1989, the first two digits indicate
the week of manufacture, the third digit
indicates the year of manufacture.

Example:

A changer with serial number 05910000876
was manufactured in February of 1999.

For coin changers manufactured before
November 1989, the first digit indicates the
year of manufacture; the next two digits
indicate the month of manufacture.  

Example:

A changer with serial number 910-02705
was manufactured in October of 1989.

Installation

To install the TRC coin changer in a
vending machine, follow the step-by-step
instructions provided below. For more
detailed instructions, refer to the
Installation Guide shipped with the changer.

1) Lower the Acceptor Gate Assembly by

depressing both spring clips (Figure 2). 

2) Tilt the Acceptor forward on the hinge.

General Information

3) Set the option switches using a retractable ballpoint

pen or small screwdriver. Do not use a graphite
pencil point

Note: The option switches are located on either the
Control Board/Backplate Assembly or on the back of the
Flight Deck (TRC-6512 only).

4) Set the vend prices on the changer (TRC-6800 only)

or vending machine.

Refer to vending machine manual for the exact
procedure for setting of the vend price(s).

Figure 2: Lowering the Acceptor Assembly

5) Install the coin changer in the vending machine.

6) Adjust  the vendor mounting screws to stand off a

minimum of 1/8".

7) Align the coin changer access holes in the changer

with the mounting screws. Tighten all screws to
secure the coin changer in place. The coin changer
must be vertical /- 3˚.

8) Apply power to the coin changer by connecting the

coin changer power plug to the power source.

9) Position or clamp the Main Harness so that it clears

the Coin Cup and Coin Return Lever.

10) Press the Acceptor/Gate Assembly back into the

housing until the spring clips engage.

11) Fill the coin tubes to the desired levels by inserting a

coin or coins into the loading slots located on the
coin tube front.

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Summary of Contents for TRC 6000

Page 1: ...MEI TRC Series Coin Changers OPERATION AND SERVICE GUIDE TRC 6000 6010 TRC 6510 TRC 6512 TRC 6800...

Page 2: ...on Switches 6 Interface Description Coin Acceptance Coin Separation 7 11 Coin Payout Coin Return Change Making Manual Dispensing of Coin Solenoid Operation Maintenance Tuning Preparation tuning Tuning...

Page 3: ...3 2 Amp peak when dispensing coins TRC 6800 Single Price Vendors 115 Volts AC 20 Volts 60 Hz 0 10 Amp continuous 1 2 Amp peak when dispensing coins Product Summary Electronic Coin Recognition The TRC...

Page 4: ...flow Electronic sensors monitor the full empty status of the coin tubes Each tube is monitored individually to maximize coins available for change General Information Table 1 Coin Tube Overflow Easy C...

Page 5: ...ceptor Gate Assembly by depressing both spring clips Figure 2 2 Tilt the Acceptor forward on the hinge General Information 3 Set the option switches using a retractable ballpoint pen or small screwdri...

Page 6: ...Operation Then to assure that the Coin Changer operates correctly Test each dispense line through the service mode of the VMC in sequence for 1 to 2 seconds Dispense switches are located on coin chan...

Page 7: ...unction 1 Quarter tube level ON Stores 4 to 6 quarters for change LOW OFF Stores 67 to 74 quarters for change HIGH 2 Dollar coin acceptance 3 Acceptance status ON OFF Rejects coins Accepts coins ON OF...

Page 8: ...hanger accumulated credit is compared to the price set in the control logic of the changer as coins are inserted The activation of a select switch causes a sense current to flow in the coin changer If...

Page 9: ...Electronics Operation Sequence When a coin enters the mechanism an interrupt signal is sent on Pin 4 to inform the VMC that the mechanism is ready to send credit information When the VMC receives this...

Page 10: ...ded Micromech Interface Exceptions The 15 pin Micromech interface is a duplicate of the 12 pin Micromech interface with two exceptions Pin 14 enables dollar coin dispense Not all VMC manufacturers uti...

Page 11: ...lines These lines operate at a 9600 baud rate RX Data enables the changer to accept coins informs the coin changer that it is ready to receive data the changer determines what change will be dispense...

Page 12: ...cup Changer Operation General Operation When coins are inserted into the coin changer they pass two electronic sensors that measure coin diameter metal content and coin thickness These measurements ar...

Page 13: ...he Dispenser Assembly Whenever possible escrow return is paid coin for coin from the coin tubes Escrow for coins that are not stored for change is paid utilizing the highest denomination coins availab...

Page 14: ...s mode serves as a fine tuning function Acceptance will improve with the number of coins inserted Preparation In Vending Machine or Tester If tuning is required perform these steps first 1 Set one ven...

Page 15: ...the tuning mode Now you are ready to follow the Tuning Coin Sets Follow TUNING COIN SET listed below Tuning Coin Sets Coin Set Status Insert a US nickel Rejected Insert a Canadian nickel Rejected see...

Page 16: ...ine Maintenance Periodic routine maintenance improves the performance and extends the optimum working life of the coin changer It can also reduce the need for more costly repair or replacement measure...

Page 17: ...must be supplied to the authorized service center for all items returned including serial and model number and a description of the malfunction MEI RESPONSIBILITY During the warranty period MEI will...

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