MONEY CONTROLS Compact Hopper Technical Manual (GB)

Compact Hopper Technical Manual TSP056.doc Issue 1.
5 – June 2004
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Compact Hopper Technical Manual TSP056.doc Issue 1.5 – June 2004
Contents:
1. Diary of Changes ........................................................................................................................................... 4

2. Introduction.................................................................................................................................................... 5
3. Product Overview .......................................................................................................................................... 6
3.1 Operation................................................................................................................................................. 6
3.2 Coin Routing............................................................................................................................................ 6
4. Mechanical Features ..................................................................................................................................... 7
4.1 Hopper Dimensions ................................................................................................................................. 7
4.2 Hopper Weight......................................................................................................................................... 7
4.3 Coin Size Range...................................................................................................................................... 7
4.4 Coin Capacity .......................................................................................................................................... 7
5. Electrical Features......................................................................................................................................... 8
6. Overall Dimensions ....................................................................................................................................... 9
6.1 High Capacity Bowl................................................................................................................................ 11
6.2 Splashguard. ......................................................................................................................................... 12
6.3 Rear Exit Chutes.................................................................................................................................... 13
7. Installation and Removal ............................................................................................................................ 16
7.1 Dismantling the hopper.......................................................................................................................... 16
7.2 Securing the hopper base...................................................................................................................... 16
7.21 Using the 4mm Holes ........................................................................................................................ 16
7.22 Using the keyholes ............................................................................................................................ 16
7.3 Hopper Assembly .................................................................................................................................. 16
7.4 Coin Spillage ......................................................................................................................................... 16
8. Electrical Interface....................................................................................................................................... 17
8.1 Interface Options ................................................................................................................................... 17
8.2 Interface Connections and Functions .................................................................................................... 17
8.21 Connector .......................................................................................................................................... 17
8.22 Opto Supply ....................................................................................................................................... 17
8.23 Stopping the Hopper.......................................................................................................................... 17
8.24 Motor Control ..................................................................................................................................... 18
8.25 Coin Counting .................................................................................................................................... 19
8.26 Coin Payout ....................................................................................................................................... 19
8.27 Coin Dispensing Timing..................................................................................................................... 20
9. Electrical Specification ............................................................................................................................... 22
9.1 External Reset (serial version only) ....................................................................................................... 22
9.2 Duty Cycle ............................................................................................................................................. 22
10. Environment............................................................................................................................................. 23
10.1 General.................................................................................................................................................. 23
10.2 Static...................................................................................................................................................... 23
10.3 Explosive Atmosphere ........................................................................................................................... 23
10.4 Audible Noise ........................................................................................................................................ 23
10.5 Product Compliance .............................................................................................................................. 23
10.51 Immunity ........................................................................................................................................ 23
10.52 Safety ............................................................................................................................................ 23
11. Maintenance Schedule ............................................................................................................................ 24
11.1 Clearing a coin jam: ............................................................................................................................... 24
12. Serial Compact Hopper 2 ........................................................................................................................ 25
12.1 ccTalk Serial Interface ........................................................................................................................... 25
12.2 SCH2 v SCH1........................................................................................................................................ 26
12.3 Address Selection.................................................................................................................................. 27
12.4 Serial Connector Details ........................................................................................................................ 28
12.5 Level Sense Connector ......................................................................................................................... 29
13. Fault Finding and Repair......................................................................................................................... 30

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Figures:
Figure 1: Standard and Extended Bowl Quick Change Hopper Dimensions ........................................................... 9
Figure 2: Standard Bowl Fixed Disk Hopper Dimensions ...................................................................................... 10
Figure 3: High Capacity Bowl Dimensions............................................................................................................. 11
Figure 4: Splashguard Dimensions........................................................................................................................ 12
Figure 5: Standard Chute v Universal Chute Dimensions .................................................................................... 13
Figure 6: Square Bowl and Base (SBB) No Extensions, Hopper Dimensions ....................................................... 14
Figure 7: Square Bowl and Base (SBB) + Extensions, Hopper Dimensions.......................................................... 15
Figure 8: Motor Supply Switching .......................................................................................................................... 18
Figure 9: Opto Output Circuit................................................................................................................................. 19
Figure 10: Coin Dispense Waveforms ................................................................................................................... 20
Figure 11: Compact Hopper ccTalk cct ................................................................................................................. 25
Figure 12: Level Sense Connector ........................................................................................................................ 29
Figure 13: Exploded View...................................................................................................................................... 31
Tables:
Table 1: Coin Capacities ......................................................................................................................................... 7
Table 2: Coin Payout Rate..................................................................................................................................... 19
Table 3: Coin Dispense Timings............................................................................................................................ 20
Table 4: FIXED DISK Motor Delay Timings (Td) ................................................................................................... 21
Table 5: QUICK CHANGE DISK Motor Delay Timings (Td).................................................................................. 21
Table 6: Electrical Specification............................................................................................................................. 22
Table 7: Environmental Ranges ............................................................................................................................ 23
Table 8: Maintenance Schedule ............................................................................................................................ 24
Table 9: SCH2 v SCH1 (ccTalk commands).......................................................................................................... 26
Table 10: Address Selection.................................................................................................................................. 27
Table 11: ccTalk Serial Connector pin-out............................................................................................................. 28
Table 12: Fault Finding and repair......................................................................................................................... 30

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1. Diary of Changes
Issue 1.0 - First issue…………………………………………………………………...December 2002
Issue 1.1 ...………………………………………………………………….………………January 2003

¾ Added Figure 7.
¾ Changed Figure 2 title.
¾ Applied TMWP 3.2.
¾ Swapped Figure 5 and Figure 6 drawings around.
¾ Added Large Black motor delay timings - Table 5.
¾ Added differences between SCH1 and SCH2.
¾ Added Figure 4 – Splashguard dimensions.
¾ Added Note to Figure 5.
¾ Added IMPORTANT note to section 12.
Issue 1.2 ...………………………………………………………………….………………….June 2003

¾ Added Figure 3: High Capacity Bowl Dimensions
¾ Added High CB figures to Table 1: Coin Capacities
Issue 1.3 ...………………………………………………………………….………….19th August 2003

¾ Changed ccTalk® to ccTalk throughout the document.
¾ Added section 10.5 Product Compliance.
Issue 1.4 ...………………………………………………………………….………25th November 2003

¾ Added section 12.5 Level Sense Connector.
Issue 1.5 ...………………………………………………………………….………………….June 2004

¾ Changed footer

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2. Introduction
The Compact Hopper is a simple single coin denomination payout unit, providing a jam
resistant, high speed payout of coins or tokens.
Compact Hopper
Compact Hopper Square

Bowl and Base (SBB)
+ 2 Extensions.
Compact Hopper Square

Bowl and Base (SBB).

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3. Product Overview
A disc, driven when power is applied to the Hopper, rotates and collects coins from a storage
bowl. These coins are dispensed from the hopper at a typical rate of 10 coins per second.
The orientation of the motor assembly can be simply altered to allow exit of payout coins from
either the side or the rear of the Hopper or the front of the (SBB ONLY).
An optical sensing output is provided to enable host machine counting of output coins. Jam
detection is incorporated within the unit to minimise any internal coin jam situations that may
occur.
In normal operation it is expected that there are always coins left in the Hopper after any
payout. Note, however, that if the Hopper is operated until empty, the last coin may take in
excess of 4 seconds to payout, whilst very small coins may not completely empty.
The host machine controls when payout is to commence and cease, and must provide the
required drive as detailed in Section 8.
WARNING:
Coins may leave the Hopper at a high velocity. Ensure that the coins cannot strike any part of
the body and cause injury.
3.1 Operation
Each disc contains a number of holes in which the coins are held in short stacks. The disc is
driven by the motor via a gear train. As the disc rotates, the coin at the bottom of one of the
stacks will make contact with the ejector fingers and start to push the fingers back. Further
rotation of the disc will cause the coin to start to move outwards into the exit slot. At this
point the spring will be free to pull the ejector fingers forward and push the coin through the
exit slot.
An optical detector is formed by an LED transmitter and photodetector on the PCB. The
infra-red light beam is routed across the exit slot via a light guide. When a coin passes
through the exit, the light beam will be broken and a coin output signal will be generated.
There are a rage of discs, ejector fingers and adjuster plates available to provide optimum
performance for coins within the specified range.
3.2 Coin Routing

Coins are entered into the Hopper through the top of the bowl, and exit through the side or
the rear or the front (SBB ONLY) of the Hopper as shown in Figure 1 and Figure 6.

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4. Mechanical Features
4.1 Hopper Dimensions

The hoppers overall dimensions, mounting arrangement, coin entry and exit points are
detailed in Figure 1 and Figure 6. Note that, when used in the side exit mode, the rear of the
motor protrudes from the rear of the casing, within the overall dimensions of the hopper
envelope.
4.2 Hopper Weight

Compact Hopper (Std) = 570 g – empty
Compact Hopper (SBB no extensions) = 616 g – empty
SBB Extension = 102 g – empty
4.3 Coin Size Range

Hoppers can be configured to pay out coins in the diameter range 16.25 – 31.00mm, and
within the thickness range 1.25 - 3.20mm. However, each coin needs to be qualified on an
individual coin basis.
For further information on qualification of coins, please contact Money Controls Technical
Services Department on +44 (0)161 955 0124.
4.4 Coin Capacity

The coin capacity of the hopper is between 200 and 1000 depending on their physical size,
the type of bowl used and the number of extensions.
Table 1: Coin Capacities
Square Bowl and base +x

High
extensions
Diameter Thickness Standard Extended Capacity
Coin (mm) (mm) bowl bowl Bowl 0 1 2 3*
£2 28.40 2.50 189 252 500 252 442 631 820
£1 22.50 3.10 235 314 650 314 549 785 1020
50p 376
27.30 1.80 282 760 376 659 941 1223
new
20p 21.40 1.80 459 613 1250 613 1072 1531 1991
10p 24.50 1.83 349 465 930 465 814 1163 1512
5p 18.00 1.73 679 905 1800 905 1584 2262 2941
2p 25.90 1.80 316 421 850 421 652 932 1212
1p 20.25 1.43 652 870 1750 870 1522 2174 2826
Note: these capacities are subject to a +/- 10% error.
*WARNING:- 3 Extensions is the maximum allowed and may not be suitable for all coins
mentioned above. Please check with Money Controls Technical Services Department.

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5. Electrical Features
Circuitry within the Hopper permits control of coin payout and provides a digital signal
representative of the presence of a coin at the exit window.
Output coins are sensed as they obscure an infra red light path between an emitter and a light
guide leading to a photo transistor at the exit.
The Hopper will automatically brake when placed in the off state by the Host machine, thus
preventing overrun and excessive coin payout.
An overcurrent detection circuit reverses the Hopper momentarily in the event of a coin jam, and
then attempts to continue payout. This oscillation of the disc will continue until either the coins
are freed, the Hopper is switched off, or the overload trip switches.
Should the latter occur the Hopper supply must be disconnected, the fault condition must be
corrected and the trip be allowed time to cool (approx. 30 secs) before the hopper will restart.

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6. Overall Dimensions
Figure 1: Standard and Extended Bowl Quick Change Hopper Dimensions

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Figure 2: Standard Bowl Fixed Disk Hopper Dimensions

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6.1 High Capacity Bowl
Figure 3: High Capacity Bowl Dimensions

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6.2 Splashguard.
The ‘splashguard’ was developed to stop coins from jumping out of the hopper bowl, when the standard bowl was almost full, room
permitting.
It was NOT developed as an extension to the standard bowl and Money Controls do not recommend its use as such.
Figure 4: Splashguard Dimensions

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6.3 Rear Exit Chutes.

NB – THE FOLLOWING OPTION PERMUTATIONS ARE NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE:
Î Q.C.D. / Light Guide + Rear Exit + Extended Bowl.
Î Q.C.D. / Light Guide + Rear Exit + Extended Bowl + Chute.
Î Q.C.D. / Light Guide + Rear Exit + Standard Bowl + STD Chute for coins over 26mm in diameter & 2.10 thick
Figure 5: Standard Chute v Universal Chute Dimensions

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Figure 6: Square Bowl and Base (SBB) No Extensions, Hopper Dimensions

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Figure 7: Square Bowl and Base (SBB) + Extensions, Hopper Dimensions
WARNING: Before using 3 extensions, please call Money Controls Technical Services department on +44 (0)161 955 0124.

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7. Installation and Removal

Warning: Ensure that the power has been disconnected from the hopper before removal.
7.1 Dismantling the hopper

¾ Gently pull out the securing clips on the back of the base.
¾ Tilt the bowl forward until it is clear of the clips.
¾ Slide the bowl forward until the locating lugs, at the front of the bowl, are clear of the slots
in the base.
¾ Lift the motor assembly out of the base.
¾ Disconnect the cable (if fitted) from the motor assembly.
7.2 Securing the hopper base

Two sets of fixing holes have been provided in the base to allow the Hopper to be secured in a
host machine – 4 x 4mm holes, and 3 keyholes. See Figure 1 or Figure 6 for positions of the
hole centres.
7.21 USING THE 4MM HOLES

¾ Dismantle the hopper. (see section 7.1)
¾ Drill 4 holes on the centres as shown in Figure 1 or Figure 6
¾ Place base over holes and fix into position using M3 screws.
7.22 USING THE KEYHOLES

¾ Dismantle the hopper
¾ Drill 3 holes in the centres as shown in Figure 1 or Figure 6
¾ Insert 3 x M3.5 screws. DO NOT tighten
¾ Place base over the back and push far back as possible
¾ Tighten the screws to fit the base in position
NOTE: Studs may be used in place of two of the screws.
After the base has been secured, the Hopper should be re-assembled as described in section
7.3.
7.3 Hopper Assembly

¾ Connect the cable to the motor assembly, ensuring that it is the correct way round.
¾ Lower the motor assembly into the base, ensuring that the coin exit is in the desired
position (side or rear [or front SBB ONLY]).
¾ Re-connect the level sense loom, if fitted.
¾ Locate the lugs, on the front of the bowl, into the slots at the front of the base.
¾ Gently press down on the top of the bowl until the securing clips, on the base, click into the
slots on the bowl.
7.4 Coin Spillage

With some coin types a coin can occasionally jump upwards out of the bowl. If this is likely to be
a problem the user may wish to fit his own version of the coin entry chute or baffle which is most
suited to the application.

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8. Electrical Interface
Failure to observe the interface requirements specified in this document may result in erroneous
counts, incorrect payout rate, damage to the Hopper or cause unacceptable voltage drops affecting
other units dependent upon that supply.
The supply wiring to the Hopper should be of sufficient current rating and run as a twisted pair (+24V
and 0V) over a maximum length of 3 metres.
8.1 Interface Options

Interfacing is standard across all the parallel coinage variants of the Compact Hopper.
8.2 Interface Connections and Functions

8.21 CONNECTOR
Pin Function
1 12V / 24V DC positive supply and motor control.
2 OV common supply.
3 Opto supply.
4 Coin count output.
The on board ‘wall polarised’ plug requires a 0.2” (5.08mm) pitch connector, MOLEX 3001
series 4 way crimp terminal housing or equivalent.
8.22 OPTO SUPPLY

The optical sensor can be powered separately from the motor by connecting the positive
supply to Pin 3. This will ensure that the coin count output remains at 0V when the motor
supply is turned off. It is also possible to test that the optical sensor is operating correctly prior
to turning on the motor. This is achieved by:
i) Ensuring motor supply (Pin 1) is turned off and opto supply (Pin 3) is on.
ii) Check that coin count output (Pin 4) is at 0V.
iii) Turn off opto supply.
iv) Check that coin count output switches to +V.
v) Turn on opto supply again.
vi) Check that coin count output returns to OV.
8.23 STOPPING THE HOPPER

When the required number of coins (low to high transitions) have been detected at the exit
output, the positive supply must be removed, thus stopping the hopper motor and applying the
internal brake. If the power supply is not removed within the time specified in Table 4 and
Table 5, additional coins may be paid out.

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8.24 MOTOR CONTROL

The motor is controlled simply by the application and interruption of the positive supply. The
motor is automatically braked when the supply is disconnected.
When the positive supply is applied to pin 1 the Hopper motor will start to turn, and provided
the bowl contains coins, payout will commence.
When the supply is interrupted to stop the Hopper, it is essential that no capacitance exists
between the 0V and the supply input to the Hopper.
If a capacitance greater than 0.1 µF is present the Hopper will be unable to brake efficiently,
giving the potential for an excessive coin payout. (i.e. Hopper over-run).
Figure 8: Motor Supply Switching
NOTE: Switch S1 should be a suitable semiconductor device or relay contact.

D1 is required if a semiconductor is used as Switch 1.
If a relay is used for Switch 1, the contacts should be appropriately protected for the
inductive load of the Hopper motor.
The rating of Switch 1 should be sufficient to handle the load requirements of the
Hopper. See Table 6.

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8.25 COIN COUNTING

The coin count output on pin 4, is an open collector NPN transistor which acts like a switch.
This output should have a pull-up resistor connected to it, as shown in Figure 8.
When the exit slot is clear, i.e. no coin is being dispensed the transistor is switched on and the
output signal is connected to 0V. As a coin is paid out it will block the optical sensor and the
transistor will turn off. This will cause the output signal to be pulled up to the +V voltage in the
host machine. The transistor will remain off until the coin has cleared the exit, as shown in
Figure 9.
The output transistor will be turned off when power is removed from the Hopper. This
condition should not be interpreted by the host as a coin count signal. See Figure 9.
It is recommended that the count output signal is debounced by the host machine to ensure
that any short pulses, which may appear during power on or power off, are ignored. See
section 8.27 for timing details.
Figure 9: Opto Output Circuit
Maximum +V voltage 30Vdc

Maximum current 30 mA
“No coin” voltage 0.5V max
(transistor is on)
8.26 COIN PAYOUT
Table 2: Coin Payout Rate
Mode Rate
Multi coin payout 8 - 10 coins per second approx.
Single coin payout 2 coins per second approx.

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8.27 COIN DISPENSING TIMING
Figure 10: Coin Dispense Waveforms
Table 3: Coin Dispense Timings

Symbol Description Min Max
Tu Time from application of power to the output signal being valid. - 3ms
Tr Recommended debounce time on rising edge of output signal. 1ms 2ms
Tf Recommended debounce time on falling edge of output signal. 1ms 10ms
Tc Time during which a coin is present in the opto-detector 5ms -
i.e. coin present signal
Tn Time when a coin is not present in the opto detector 25ms -
Td See Motor Delay Timings – see Table 4 and Table 5 - -

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Table 4: FIXED DISK Motor Delay Timings (Td)
Disc Min (ms) Max (ms)

Grey 0 10
Black 0 10
Brown 0 10
Blue 0 10
Green 10 20
Purple 10 20
Red 22.5 27.5
Orange 22.5 27.5
Table 5: QUICK CHANGE DISK Motor Delay Timings (Td)
Disc Min (ms) Max (ms)

Grey 0 10
Black 0 10
Green 0 10
Blue 10 20
Yellow 22.5 27.5
Brown 22.5 27.5
Purple 22.5 27.5
Red 22.5 27.5
Orange 22.5 27.5
Fresh Orange 22.5 27.5
Large Black 22.5 27.5

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9. Electrical Specification
MCL recommend a 24V, 4A (12V, 5A) power supply.
Table 6: Electrical Specification

Electrical Specification 12V version 24V version
Supply Voltage +12V +24V
Absolute Maximum +14V +26V
Minimum +10V +19V
Ripple ± 1.0V ± 2.0V
Typical Operating Current/No Load 0.5A 0.35A
Typical Operating Current/Max Load 1.1A 0.9A
Surge Current/Start Up and Reverse # 4.5A 3.6A
Opto supply current 25mA 25mA

The supply must be able to maintain V within the
* *
above limits while switching from no load to delivering 5A 4A
*
A into a non-inductive load.
Fuse size (anti-surge / delay). See Figure 8 2.5A 2A
Warning:- The Hopper must not be operated outside these limits.

#
Motor start up and reversing surge current may reach 5000mA for 5ms falling to 3000mA for 30ms
before settling to consumption as defined above after 200ms.
9.1 External Reset (serial version only)

Signal, active low with 10K pull up to +5V
Input volts (low) 0.6V max

Input volts (High) 3.5V min (5.0V max)
9.2 Duty Cycle

The Hopper is designed from intermittent operation only and must not be permitted to run
continuously for longer than 30 Seconds.
ON/OFF ration: 1 : 1
The ON period must average no more than the previous OFF time. Failure of the host machine
to limit the ON time can result in overheating and degradation of the motor.

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10. Environment
Table 7: Environmental Ranges
Operating Temperature 0 to +500C
Storage Temperature -20 to +700C
Operating Humidity 10 to 85% RH non condensing
Storage Humidity 5 to 95% RH non condensing
10.1 General
Do not permit bright light or infrared radiation to fall on the exit window area.
Ensure coins can always move freely away from the exit.
10.2 Static
It is possible for coins paid out by the Hopper to have a static charge on them. It is desirable that
coins are discharged to earth before being presented to the user.
10.3 Explosive Atmosphere

The Hopper should not be operated in an explosive atmosphere.
10.4 Audible Noise

Audible noise generated by an empty Hopper is typically 80-85 dB’s.
NOTE: Noise measurement taken at a distance of 1m from the Hopper.
10.5 Product Compliance

10.51 IMMUNITY
This product is compliant with EMC test specification EN50082-1; 1997
10.52 SAFETY
This product is compliant with EN60950; 1992 + Amdt A1 & A2: 1993 & A3: 1995 Safety.

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11. Maintenance Schedule

WARNING:
Coin dust may accumulate in the Hopper during use. Inhalation of the dust should be
avoided during maintenance operation. Ensure that power has been removed from the
Hopper before any maintenance operations are performed.
Table 8: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule
Every 50,000 to 100,000 Using a mild detergent on a damp cloth, clean the
depending on coin type. light guide.
No spray solvents should be used.
Every 500,000 coins. Replace ejector fingers and spring
Every 1,000,000 coins. Replace adjuster plate
Expected product lifetime: 3 million coins with routine maintenance
11.1 Clearing a coin jam:

¾ Remove all coins from bowl.
¾ Remove motor assembly from base as described in section 7.1.
¾ Clear the jammed coin by either:
i. Rotating the disk manually, first anti-clockwise then clockwise to free the coin
OR
ii. Push the coin back in using another coin.
Note: A common cause is damaged or bent coins. Do not put these coins back into the
bowl.
¾ Remove any debris from the disk bed assembly.

¾ Clean the exit window opto with a clean dry cloth.
¾ Re-assemble, as described section 7.3.
¾ Refill and test the hopper.

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12. Serial Compact Hopper 2

The Serial Compact Hopper MK2 (SCH2) is a serially controlled version of the Compact Hopper.
Rather than using the parallel interface of the standard Compact Hopper, the SCH2 uses a serial
interface called “ccTalk”.
The SCH2 has improved security features (see below) as well as the ability to “daisy chain” multiple
devices to the same wiring bus. It is also possible with SCH2 to integrate other Money Transaction
devices such as coin, note or card acceptors.
If you already have a machine interface for the Mk1 version of the Serial Compact Hopper then the
following information may be of interest:-
The following changes have been made on the Mk2 version…

¾ Serial connector has 2 extra pins at the end - pins 1 to 8 are the same
¾ The ‘Dispense hopper coins’ command is radically different - it requires an 8 byte
crypto code and returns the new event counter rather than an ACK
¾ The ‘Test hopper’ command now returns 2 bytes of flags rather than 1 byte
¾ The ‘Modify variable set’ command takes an extra byte
¾ Various product identification strings have changed
Note: For cctalk protocol information, please contact Money Controls Technical Services
Department on +44 (0)161 955 0124.
IMPORTANT: For security reasons the ccTalk data for the SCH2 is ENCRYPTED.
Please contact Money Controls Technical Services Department on +44 (0)161 955 0124
for further information. An UNENCRYPTED version is now available…
12.1 ccTalk Serial Interface

This is the ccTalk electronic interface circuit on the SCH2.
There are many options for the host interface circuit but we recommend an open collector drive.
Figure 11: Compact Hopper ccTalk cct

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12.2 SCH2 v SCH1

This is the command set difference between Mk2 and Mk1…
Table 9: SCH2 v SCH1 (ccTalk commands)
Supported Supported
cctalk Command
on Mk2 ? on Mk1 ?
Header 254 : Simple poll Y Y
Header 253 : Address poll Y Y
Header 252 : Address clash Y Y
Header 251 : Address change Y Y
Header 250 : Address random Y Y
Header 247 : Request variable set Y Y
Header 246 : Request manufacturer id Y Y
Header 245 : Request equipment category id Y Y
Header 244 : Request product code Y Y
Header 242 : Request serial number Y Y
Header 241 : Request software revision Y Y
Header 236 : Read opto states Y Y
Header 219 : Enter new PIN number Y N
Header 218 : Enter PIN number Y N
Header 217 : Request payout high / low status Y Y
Header 216 : Request data storage availability Y Y
Header 215 : Read data block Y N
Header 214 : Write data block Y N
Header 192 : Request build code Y Y
Header 172 : Emergency stop Y Y
Header 171 : Request hopper coin Y Y
Header 169 : Request address mode Y Y
Header 168 : Request hopper dispense count Y Y
Header 167 : Dispense hopper coins Note α Y
Header 166 : Request hopper status Y Y
Header 165 : Modify variable set Note α Y
Header 164 : Enable hopper Y Y
Header 163 : Test hopper Note α Y
Header 161 : Pump RNG - new header Y N
Header 160 : Request cipher key - new header Y N
Header 004 : Request comms revision Y Y
Header 003 : Clear comms status variables Y Y
Header 002 : Request comms status variables Y Y
Header 001 : Reset device Y Y
Note α : The data packets have been modified on these commands

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12.3 Address Selection

The default ccTalk bus address for a ‘payout’ device is 3. This is the address of the Serial
Compact Hopper if no connections are made to the address select pins (pins 1 to 3) on the
connector.
Table 10: Address Selection
Address Address Address Serial
Select 3 Select 2 Select 1 Address
3
X 4
X 5
X X 6
X 7
X X 8
X X 9
X X X 10
X = Connect to +Vs
For applications requiring more than one hopper on the serial bus, one or more of the address
select lines may be connected to +Vs. A total of 8 unique bus address may be generated in this
way, in the range 3 to 10 inclusive.
A number of mating connections on a multi drop bus cable may be wired uniquely to allow
operation of multiple hoppers. Since address selection is done externally, any Serial Compact
Hopper may be plugged into any position on the bus and the host machine will know which one is
paying out a particular coin. Address determination from the connector is only done at power up
or reset. Changing the address select lines afterwards has no effect.

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12.4 Serial Connector Details

The SCH2 uses ccTalk interface with a 10 pin connector with the pinouts as follows:-
PCB Connector.
2.54mm (0.1-inch) pitch 10 way with locking wall.
Part number: Molex 22-27-2101 or equivalent
Serial Connector Pinout:-

Operation can be achieved with just 3 wires.
+24 V to pin 4.
GND to pin 6.
Bi-directional serial data line to pin 8.
Pins 4 and 5, and pins 6 and 7 are linked internally. The provision of extra pins is to simplify the
manufacture of a multi-drop cable using thicker wire for the power leads. There can be a ‘power
in’ and a ‘power out’ pin, and the hoppers can be ‘daisy chained’.
Table 11: ccTalk Serial Connector pin-out

Pin Function
1 Address Select 3 – MSB
2 Address Select 2
3 Address Select 1 – LSB
4 +Vs
5 +Vs
6 0V
7 0V
8 /DATA (ccTalk)
9 N/C
10 /RESET
ccTalk parameters:
Remember to configure the baud rate to 9600. The hopper can only operate at 9600 baud.
Note: Refer to the latest issue of the ‘ccTalk Serial Communication Protocol/Generic
Specification’ for an explanation of the protocol and it’s implementation on any platform.

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12.5 Level Sense Connector
Figure 12: Level Sense Connector
Pin Function
1 High Level Plate
3 Low Level Plate
5 Plate Common
2 High Level Link
4 Low Level Link
6 Link Common
Operation
To notify the hopper software that level plate sensors are fitted, the link pins should be connected
as follows…
Mode Connections
High level plates only pin 2 to pin 4
Low level plates only pin 4 to pin 6
High & low level plates pin 2 to pin 4 to pin 6
Otherwise, no connections should be made.
The level plates themselves should be connected through the corresponding plate pin ( pin 1 for
high level, pin 3 for low level ) and the plate common ( pin 5 ).

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13. Fault Finding and Repair

General purpose test equipment (Meter etc) is all that is required for on-site diagnosis of Compact
Hopper fails.
Table 12: Fault Finding and repair.
Problem: Check: Cure:

Ensure coin exit is clear. Remove blockage from coin exit.
Ensure correct coins in hopper. Fill hopper with correct coins.
Coins fail to unjam:
Ensure no badly bent coins in
Remove bent coin/s.
hopper.
Supply fuse. Replace fuse.
Wait 30 seconds with supply
Motor fails to run: Protection device tripped.
OFF.
#
Hopper has detected an opto fault. Check EEPROM flags.
Check opto area/coin exit area for
Over payout of coins: Clean opto/coin exit area.
dirt.
Check opto area/coin exit area for
Clean opto/coin exit area.
Under Payout Of dirt.
Coins: Ensure hopper contains sufficient
Refill hopper.
coins.
#
Serial version only.

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Figure 13: Exploded View

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This manual is intended only to assist the reader in the use of this product and therefore
Money Controls shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever arising form the
use of any information or particulars in, or any incorrect use of the product. Money
Controls reserve the right to change product specifications on any item without prior
notice.

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1. Diary of Changes ........................................................................................................................................... 4

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Issue 1.0 - First issue…………………………………………………………………...December 2002

Issue 1.1 ...………………………………………………………………….………………January 2003

Issue 1.2 ...………………………………………………………………….………………….June 2003

Issue 1.3 ...………………………………………………………………….………….19th August 2003

Issue 1.4 ...………………………………………………………………….………25th November 2003

Issue 1.5 ...………………………………………………………………….………………….June 2004

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Compact Hopper Square

Compact Hopper Square

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3.2 Coin Routing

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4.1 Hopper Dimensions

4.2 Hopper Weight

4.3 Coin Size Range

4.4 Coin Capacity

Table 1: Coin Capacities

Square Bowl and base +x

Note: these capacities are subject to a +/- 10% error.

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Figure 2: Standard Bowl Fixed Disk Hopper Dimensions

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6.1 High Capacity Bowl

Figure 3: High Capacity Bowl Dimensions

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Figure 4: Splashguard Dimensions

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6.3 Rear Exit Chutes.

Figure 5: Standard Chute v Universal Chute Dimensions

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Figure 6: Square Bowl and Base (SBB) No Extensions, Hopper Dimensions

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Figure 7: Square Bowl and Base (SBB) + Extensions, Hopper Dimensions

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7. Installation and Removal

7.1 Dismantling the hopper

7.2 Securing the hopper base

7.21 USING THE 4MM HOLES

7.22 USING THE KEYHOLES

NOTE: Studs may be used in place of two of the screws.

7.3 Hopper Assembly

7.4 Coin Spillage

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8.1 Interface Options

8.2 Interface Connections and Functions

8.22 OPTO SUPPLY

8.23 STOPPING THE HOPPER

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8.24 MOTOR CONTROL

Figure 8: Motor Supply Switching

NOTE: Switch S1 should be a suitable semiconductor device or relay contact.

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8.25 COIN COUNTING