7
Power Considerations
GENERAL
RANGE
DETAILS
OPERATING VOLTAGE
105 VAC - 135 VAC
See “Power Considerations”
POWER CONSUMPTION
80W (min) - 360W (max)
See “Power Considerations”
OPERATING TEMPERATURE
0 - 60
o
C (32 - 140
o
F)
See “Environmental Considerations”
ELECTRICAL SERVICE
15A – DEDICATED RUN
See “Electrical Hook-up”
The MC machine series is equipped with a highly efficient “
switching power supply”
.
One advantage of this type of power supply is its ability to deliver steady output power
when encountering large fluctuations in input voltage -
100VAC
to
135VAC
. In addition
this supply will only use power when it is needed during the change making process. This
means the heat created by the power supply is only generated for brief periods of time
and as a result will create very little heat build-up inside the machine. Heat build-up can
have adverse effects on the life of the machine components as well as the performance of
the bill acceptor.
The power consumption of your particular machine model will vary depending on the
number of modules in the model you have purchased. One hopper machines will require
a maximum of 60 Watts of momentary power, two hopper machines will require
80
Watts
, and Dual machines models that include a second supply may require up to 160
Watts momentarily.
Ancillary items can increase the overall machine power consumption requirement. An
example would be the power consumption of a heater kit. The power consumption of this
device (device draws 100% load when on) is equal to the wattage of the heating element.
A 100 Watt heating element in addition to the momentary power supply draw of 80W
would bring the total maximum power consumption of the machine to 180 Watts. The
maximum wattage for the entire machine, including ancillary items, should not be
allowed to exceed
360 Watts
.
Electrical Hook-Up
The changer need only be connected to a properly grounded electrical outlet (3
rd
wire
ground back to main service panel). We also recommend that the changer be wired on a
dedicated line. A dedicated line is a circuit which has no other equipment connected on
the same circuit breaker or fuse. The purpose of a dedicated line is to reduce the
possibility of line interference, which may cause the changer to malfunction. Some
models have several cut outs allowing alternate wiring inlets. If the machine is located in
a harsh electrical environment, or if dedicated line is not feasible, the use of a high
quality surge suppressor (same as used for home computers) is recommended.
IMPORTANT
This machine must be grounded through a properly installed 3
rd
wire ground, which
extends intact to the main service panel.
