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Bill Acceptor (GBA/APEX/MATRIX/MEI/VECTOR)

This payment device can be used in combination with various different bill acceptor models.
1. Supported Devices
1.1 Global Bill Acceptor

- Manufacturer:
  Astro Systems USA
- Number of Notes:
  GBA : 7 notes, 4 ways
- Maximum Note Dimensions:
  170mm (length) / 81mm (width)
- Host Interfaces:
  Parallel, pulse, TTL serial, RS232C, RS232TTL, MDB
- Operating:
  12VDC +/-10% (nominal)
- Approvals:
  CE, UL, IEC950
- Stackers:
  200, 400, 600 note capacity

1.2 Matrix Bill Acceptor

- Manufacturer:
  Hemisphere West Las Vegas USA
- Note Orientation:
  Four (4) Ways
- Maximum Note Dimensions:
  Notes thru 72 mm in width
- Host Interfaces:
  Pulse, Parallel, Serial, 'True' RS232, CC-Talk, USB
  (RS232 & USB supported by SiteKiosk)
- Operating:
  12 VDC +/- 10% / 34 VDC MDB I/F / 117/220 VAC Optional
- Approvals:
  not known
- Stackers:
  250,600,1000 (locking option 600/1000)

1.3 Vector Bill Acceptor

- Manufacturer:
  Validation Technologies, Ltd.
- Note Orientation:
  Four (4) Ways
- Maximum Note Dimensions:
  Notes thru 85 mm in width
- Host Interfaces:
  USB/RS232/MDB/Pulse Interfaces
  (RS232 & USB supported by SiteKiosk)
- Operating:
  12 VDC +/- 10% / 34 VDC MDB I/F / 117/220 VAC Optional
- Approvals:
  not known
- Stackers:
  not known

1.4 Apex 5000 Series

- Manufacturer:
  Pyramid Technologies, Inc. USA
- Number of Notes:
  12 Notes, 4-way
- Maximum Note Dimensions:
  Notes thru 72 mm in width
- Host Interfaces:
  Pulse, parallel "True" RS232
- Operating:
  12 VDC Standard, 120/220 VAC option
- Approvals:
  not known
- Stackers:
  250,600,1000 (locking option 600/1000)

1.5 MEI AE2600/2800 Series

- Manufacturer:
  MEI (Mars Electronics Incorporated) Global
  The device ONLY works with the EBDS (Extended Bi-Directional Serial) Interface and the dip switches 1 and 2 (of 8) need to be turned ON
- Number of Notes:
  12 Notes, 4-way
- Maximum Note Dimensions:
  Notes thru 72 mm in width
- Host Interfaces:
  Pulse, parallel "True" RS232
- Operating:
  12 VDC Standard, 120/220 VAC option

2. System Requirements
2.1 Hardware

1. GBA / Apex 5000 / MATRIX / MEI AE2600/2800 / Vector
2. appropriate RS232 interface cable or USB cable for the device
3. Up-to-date PC with available COM or USB port

2.2 Software

1. Windows 7, 8, 10
2. Internet Explorer 10 and 11
3. SiteKiosk Plus License

3. Hardware Installation
3.1 Connecting the device to your computer
Plug the included connection cable into the matching port of your computer. Please refer to the manual and manufacturer's website for more information.
3.4 Connection to the bill acceptor
Connect the other end of the connection cable to the bill acceptor enclosure by plugging it into the appropriate port.
3.3 Power supply
The bill acceptor is usually fed by the computer's ATX power supply.
4. Configuring the bill acceptor
4.1 General
After installing SiteKiosk and connecting the payment device to your computer, you can now configure the device with the SiteKiosk configuration tool. Select the entry Bill Acceptor: GBA/APEX/MATRIX/MEI/VECTOR from the list of available devices then click Customize to configure and activate the device.
The icon next to the device will turn from red to green after the device has been activated.
4.2 Connection
Please start by selecting your bill acceptor from the drop down list (GBA/APEX/Matrix/MEI/Vector or Matrix/Vector USB). Click on SEARCH. The Payment Module should automatically recognize to which port the device is connected. If the Payment Module fails to do so, please make sure that you have connected everything correctly and that the device is connected to the power supply. If the device is still after this, please contact us.
4.3 Bill Values
As a next step, select the configuration you require from the drop-down menu. All configurations are stored in the file globalbill.ini. Thus, if you need to edit a configuration, open this file and adjust it to fit your needs.

If the device you want to employ was detected correctly, the supported bills will be displayed automatically. However, you can also define your own bill values. Bill values let you set up an exchange rate between foreign currencies and the specified main currency. It will usually be best, though, to make sure that the main currency is the same as the one selected here. Check the box next to only the bills you want to allow in everyday use. The device will then only accept the bills you activated.
Edit GlobalBill.ini:
The Bill Acceptor configurations are stored in the file "GlobalBill.ini" in the folder ..\SiteKiosk\SiteCash. If necessary, you can adjust this file with a text editor. For example you can define images to represent currency values or add a configuration for other currencies.

5. Troubleshooting
4.1 Bills are not being recognized
Make sure you selected the correct EEPROM settings for the desired currency when you configured the Apex/GBA.
4.2 Connection

1. Check if the power adapter is plugged in.
2. Check the device for obstructions

See also

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Coin Acceptor (Pulse)
Credit Cards
SiteCafe for Cybercafes
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ccTalk Interface
CCT900 Interface
CoinRS Interface (COM-Port)
HW200 USB Interface
PcCredit Board (COM-Port)
Bill Acceptor Smiley
Bill Acceptor CashCode
Bill Acceptor MEI EBDS

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