Pyramid APEX 5000 Series, Installation & Operation Manual

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NEW: Apex Model Expansion – the Apex 7000
The Apex 7000 has been added to the Apex Series, featuring a Dual Configuration mode: The 8-
position DIP switch on the bottom of the unit can be used for quick configuration. By turning all
switches to the “OFF” position, the Apex 7000 may also be configured via PC or Configuration Card
just like the Apex 5000.
Product Overview
The Pyramid Technologies, Inc. (PTI) Apex Series bill acceptors are designed for indoor use in the
amusement, gaming, lottery and kiosk markets. Based on the model, the Apex acceptors can accept:
$1 & $5 bills,
$1, $5, $10 and $20 bills,
or $1, $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100 bills.
Note: “VFM, VFM3S, VFM5S, GL5, LE3000 and Mars” are Trademarks of Mars Electronics, International. “HSV-300” is a Trademark of Gamemax.
“Smiley” is a Trademark of Innovative Technologies. Palm is a Trademark of Palm, Inc. Coinco is a Trademark of Coinco Inc. Atronic is a Trademark of
Atronic Inc. IGT is a trademark of IGT Inc.
Apex Acceptor Features
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Lighted arrows on bezel and lighted bill entry area.
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High security against fraudulent bills.
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Flash downloadable software using a PRO1 handheld programmer or Windows PC.
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On-board pushbutton/LED and advanced diagnostics via PC.
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Many interfaces available: Pinouts compatible with other manufacturers’ bill acceptors.
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Dual-stage optical anti-stringing.
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Simple configuration and setup (including DIP Switch Configuration on Apex 7000).
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12 VDC (+/- 10%) operation is standard. Optional 120 VAC operation available.
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Removable bill path for easy cleaning.
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Can handle bills up to 72 mm wide for foreign applications.
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200, 500 and 1000 bill cassettes available (stackered model).
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Auto-calibration - Never needs to be calibrated.
Product Specifications
Operating Voltage:
12 VDC (+/- 10%) standard, optional 120 VAC or 24 VAC supply available.
Operating Currents: Idle: 180 mA Accepting: 500 mA Stalled : 1.50 A.
Operating Temperature: 0C – 60C, 90 % non-condensing humidity.
Acceptance Rate: Greater than 95%, including second time insertion of a rejected bill.
Acceptance Speed: Approx. 20 bills per minute.
Sensor Array: 8 Optical Sensors, one Magnetic Head. Mag. Head is standard on $50, $100 acceptor
only.
Bills Accepted: Up to 12 bills in all four directions.
Net Weight: Stackered Model……………………….. 2.3 lbs./1.04 kg.
Stackerless Model……………………… 1.0 lbs./0.45 kg.
Warranty: 2 years, parts and labor (see Warranty Section).
Explanation of Apex Model Numbers
To order any Apex 5000 or 7000 Series acceptor, use the following order information:
Series Model Type Cashbox P.S./Comm. Country
APEX - 5X0X- X X X - XXX
or APEX - 7X0X- X X X - XXX