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firmware version, plug it into the Apex, and the update happens automatically. The PRO-1 is powered by the bill 
acceptor when connected, so there is no need for a battery or power supply.  

 
USB Flash Download Cable 

 

 

P/N 05AA0026 

The USB Flash Download Cable is used to update bill acceptors with new firmware via Windows PC, and 
perform Configuration and Diagnostic functions using the Acceptor Tools software (free download from 
http://www.pyramidacceptors.com).

 

 
Wall 

Plug 

Harness 

   P/N 

05AA0012 

For acceptors with the 120VAC power supply, this will adapt the 9-pin connector to a wall plug to power the 
acceptor using a standard 120VAC wall outlet.

 

 
Acceptor I/O Harness, Generic 

 

P/N 05AA0002 

This is an 18-pin harness to interface to the Apex bill acceptor I/O. All 18 wires are present. Harness is 36” long. 

 
HSV-300™ Compatible I/O Harness 

 

P/N 05AA0007

 

This harness plugs into our 18-pin I/O connector on the Apex bill acceptor and allows the user to connect the 
acceptor directly to a harness originally intended for an HSV-300 acceptor. This harness is a seven (7) pin 
connector and is 6” long 

 
Flash Download (Palm) Interface Harness 

P/N 05AA0011 

This harness is used to interface a Palm to the Apex bill acceptor. This harness is used for acceptor diagnostics 
and flash software downloading. Please visit 

http://www.pyramidacceptors.com

  and go to the “Download” 

section to download the Palm program.  For complete Palm documentation, see the “Support “ section of the 
web site.  These files are also available upon request. 

 
Adapter 

Bracket 

Kit 

   P/N 

95AB0001 

This kit mounts the Apex bill acceptor to a wood door, and comes with all necessary mounting hardware. 

 
RS-232 Communication Harness 

 

P/N 05AA0009 

This harness is needed for true RS-232 communication. The harness comes with a DB9 connector on 36” of 
cable, as well as a hard drive connector on 36” of cable to obtain 12 VDC power for the bill acceptor from the 
PC. Order Document “RS232” for more details (or visit our web site).  The “Download” section of our web site 
has a demo program which you can download to try out the PC interface. 
 

USB Communication Harness  

 

P/N 05AA0023 

This harness is needed for USB communication. The harness comes with a USB connector on 36” of cable, as 
well as a hard drive connector on 36” of cable to obtain 12 VDC power for the note acceptor from the PC. Order 
Document “RS232” for more details (or visit our web site).  The “Download” section of our web site has a demo 
program which you can download to try out the PC interface. 

 
MDB Communication Harness  

 

P/N 05AA0010 

APEX MDB Communication Board 

 

P/N 04AA0007 

Both the harness and board are needed for MDB communication. The harness comes with an MDB style connector. 

Please visit our website (

www.pyramidacceptors.com

) for more harness options.

 

 

Limited Warranty 

Apex bill acceptors are warranted for a period of two (2) years from date of original invoice. This warranty 
extends to the original purchaser of the warranted product and each transferee owner of the product, during the 
term of the warranty.  During the warranty period, manufacturer will repair or replace (at manufacture’s option) 
any parts, up to and including the complete acceptor, which fail to function properly because of defects in 
material or workmanship. This warranty covers bill acceptors only, which are designed to accept genuine 
currency.   
 
Manufacturer is not responsible for any consequential damage or performance degradation that results from 
counterfeit currency or foreign objects inserted into the bill acceptor. The product to be repaired under warranty 
must be delivered, inbound freight prepaid to an authorized service center. Upon request, the owner must show 
proof of purchase when submitting equipment for service during the warranty period.  Repair or installation at the 
owner’s location is not included in warranty.  During the warranty period, manufacturer will pay all outbound 
ground freight charges to the owner’s location.  Special handling or shipping charges must be assumed by the 
owner. Manufacturer will not be liable for any consequential damages as a result of defects in material or 
workmanship. Any written or applied warranty of this product is strictly limited to the refund of the cost of goods 
purchased.Damage due to negligence, accidents, electrical overload, misuse, abuse, vandalism, or an act of 
God, is not covered by this warranty.  Any alteration of the product after manufacture voids the warranty in its 
entirety.  

Summary of Contents for APEX 5000 Series

Page 1: ...APEX SERIES 5000 7000BILLACCEPTOR INSTALLATION OPERATION MANUAL Pyramid Technologies Inc 1718 North Quail Mesa Arizona 85205 USA 480 507 0088 FAX 480 507 1922 www pyramidacceptors com Rev V 06 28 11...

Page 2: ...and advanced diagnostics via PC Many interfaces available Pinouts compatible with other manufacturers bill acceptors Dual stage optical anti stringing Simple configuration and setup including DIP Swit...

Page 3: ...g for 12VDC unit only 9 24 VAC Version Ships with 9 pin 24 VAC harness Country Code Follows ISO three 3 digit Country Code Example USA United States Serial Number Description Example Serial Number S N...

Page 4: ...s harness is needed for USB communication The harness comes with a USB connector on 36 of cable as well as a hard drive connector on 36 of cable to obtain 12 VDC power for the note acceptor from the P...

Page 5: ...o install the acceptor disconnect all power to the machine Connect the interface cable from the machine to the acceptor On 120 VAC units connect the 9 pin power plug to the machine Install the green r...

Page 6: ...the card use a black felt tip marker and fill the selected block completely making sure no marks are outside the block Note As a service to our customers Pyramid Technologies Inc will configure each a...

Page 7: ...l hold the Configuration Card for a second or two then feed it back to you If the bezel lights are flashing rapidly the acceptor has read the Configuration Card correctly The configuration is now in p...

Page 8: ...will put the acceptor into a Configuration Mode and it will expect to have the Configuration Card inserted next If you have accidentally entered this mode cycle the acceptor power and start again Loo...

Page 9: ...ashes The cassette has been removed Replace the cassette 5 Flashes The acceptor is defective Replace the acceptor 6 Flashes The acceptor is not enabled Verify that the host has enabled the acceptor 10...

Page 10: ...Serial Pulse or Yellow 3 120 VAC Hot Enable 4 DC Power Ground Black 4 120 VAC Hot Power Not used for 24 VAC model 5 TXD for Mars 600 or TTL RS232 Green 5 No Connection 24 VAC hot for 24 VAC model 6 No...

Page 11: ...n 1 120 VAC Neutral Inhibit Green wire Connect to 120 VAC Neutral to disable acceptor If left floating may disable acceptor based on the state of the 120VAC Hot Enable line Note Low cost 120 VAC suppl...

Page 12: ...n collector output transistor on Pin 1 Brown wire on the 18 pin connector 5 12 VDC at 40 mA Max In addition the 120 VAC model 24 VAC model and 12 VDC model have an Out of Service output located on Pin...

Page 13: ...he Apex bill acceptor to the Host Message Bit 7 Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0 Hex V l 1 Credit 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 81H Not Used 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 82H 5 Credit 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 83H 10 Credit 1 0 0...

Page 14: ...se customer installation Order RS 232 Communication Harness P N 05AA0009 to have this ability if you use RS 232 If you use USB order USB Communication Harness P N 05AA0023 This RS 232 mode uses a thre...

Page 15: ...in our 12 VDC models as well as our 120 VAC and 24 VAC models Interface Operation The Inhibit line is used to enable the Apex bill acceptor Pull it low to enable the acceptor high to disable The Alar...

Page 16: ...he 18 pin connector Open collector normally high output Pulled low for 100 msec when this bill is recognized Open collector normally high output Pulled low for 100 msec when this bill is recognized Cr...

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