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Version 1.0 / 11-2018
8.0 CoNtRol
8.1 Controller board (if provided by modification)
Controlling the operation of vending machine assemblies and equipment is
executed by the control board (hereinafter – controller), which is located in the
control section (see figure 8.1).
The vending machine can operate in two modes in accordance with the em-
bedded software algorithm - the control program (hereinafter – firmware):
- Sales mode (main operating mode);
- Service mode (designed for specialists).
The main mode of operation is the sales mode. In this mode, the customer
service is carried out (products selling, storage and giving out). Entry in this
mode is realized immediately after the controller activation.
The service mode is intended for testing the vending machine equipment,
setting the parameters of assemblies and equipment, controlling the vend-
ing machine critical parameters, price management. Changing to the service
mode is executed by pressing the service keys (see below).
