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1)
What are the 3 parts that make up a CASHFLOW
TM
SC66 unit?
A CASHFLOW
TM
SC66 unit consists of an Acceptor, Chassis and Cash Box. For more
information on these modules refer to the CASHFLOW
TM
SC66 Operation & Maintenance
Manual.
2)
What purpose do the Cash Box arrows serve?
Arrows highlight a cassette’s position (upright or upside-down). Arrows provide a visual aid
to Soft count crews who frequently arrange cassettes 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 PPM (Portable Programming Module) to a
CASHFLOW
TM
SC66 unit. The PPM is used to download new software into a
CASHFLOW
TM
SC66. The pupose of the 8-pin connector is to provide appropriate drive
voltage and enable signals in some lighted BEG (Bill Entry Guide)that get installed on the
bill acceptor. Some BEG do not plug into the bill acceptor, they plug directly to the
machine.
4)
How is software updated in CASHFLOW
TM
SC66 Flash units and PROM units in the
field?
Flash versions of CASHFLOW
TM
SC66 units can be updated in the field by using a PPM
(Portable Programming Module). PROM versions of CASHFLOW
TM
SC66 units can be
updated by replacing the PROM Chip that is located under the yellow Acceptor Latch on
the Acceptor.
5)
What is a PPM (Portable Programming Module) and how does it work?
A PPM is a yellow handheld device that is programmed by MEI and is used to download
software into a CASHFLOW
TM
SC66 Flash units. The PPM consists of a yellow button, a
red and green LED and 2 USB connectors. To use a PPM, first connect a USB cable to the
front of a CASHFLOW
TM
SC66 unit then connect the other end to the PPM. Then press
the yellow button and the PPM downloads new software into the CASHFLOW
TM
SC66
unit. The PPM uses the red and green LED’s to report its status and also give error
messages. For more information on the PPM refer to the PPM User Guide.
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