Vending Reader VR4100 Installation Guide
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 Cet appareill numérique de la classes B est conform à la norme NMB-003 du Canada This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Part 15.
CONTENTS 1 VENDING READER VR4100 INSTALLATION GUIDE 1 Overview 4 Reader Installation 7 7 8 9 10 12 14 15 Reader Configuration Front Panel (Touch Screen & Service Card) Configuration RS-232 Configuration Web Service Configuration Setup Monitor Audit Admin 17 Reader Test 18 Reader Audit 20 Reader Factory Default Settings 21 Reader Specifications PRINTED OCTOBER 19, 2010 I
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VENDING READER VR4100 INSTALLATION GUIDE D OCUMENT 1 2 7 7 REV 02 V E N D I N G R EADER VR4100 I NSTA LLATION G U I D E OVERVIEW The Blackboard VR4100 Vending Reader supports both swipe and contactless card technology. The vending reader allows MDB vending machines to be used with Blackboard Transaction System (BbTS), and uses an ethernet connection to communicate to the host server.
OVERVIEW READER FEATURES • The reader works with a Microsoft Windows based Transaction System • Configuration accessible via front panel (Touch Screen), CONFIG port or Web Service • Stores up to 2500 off-line transactions • Allows mixed card and cash vends (if supported by machine controller software) • Interfaces to all NAMA MDB compliant vending machines • Mounts easily in bill acceptor or comparable sized opening • Reduces interference problems with limited size inside machine • Two simpl
VENDING READER VR4100 INSTALLATION GUIDE D OCUMENT 1 2 7 7 REV 02 SETUP OVERVIEW 1. Configure the reader in BbTS. See: the Transaction System Administration Guide 2. Reader Installation (page 1-4). 3. Reader Configuration (page 1-7). 4. Reader Test (page 1-17).
READER INSTALLATION READER I NSTALLATION All wiring should be completed by a trained electronic technician. To install the reader 1 Power down the vending machine. Refer to the vending machine operation manual. 2 Prepare a 3.3" x 4.2" cut-out (slightly larger allows reader to fit easily), and then drill four 3/16" holes for mounting studs in the center locations of the slots. See: the Vending Reader Face and Mounting Dimensions (page 1-5).
VENDING READER VR4100 INSTALLATION GUIDE D OCUMENT 1 2 7 7 REV 02 3.10” 5.20” 4.23” .250” DIAMETER SLOT 2 PLACES 4.6” 2” 3.33” .200” DIAMETER SLOT 2 PLACES 3.70” Figure 3: Vending Reader Face and Mounting Dimensions CONNECT THE READER CABLES 5 Connect the single connector end of the supplied MDB 'Y' cable (p/n 055-800-132) to the MDB connector on the back of the VR4100 reader. 6 Disconnect the coin mechanism MDB connector from the machine controller; note the connection location.
READER INSTALLATION 9 Route the network cable from the VR4100 out the back of the vending machine. Typically this should be routed across the door hinge along a cable bundle that already crosses the door hinge. Use wire ties to hold all wires away from any mechanically moving parts such as hinges, the coin return lever linkage, door latch, etc. STOP! DO NOT connect the other end of the network cable to the wall plate until reader configuration is complete. 10 Power up the vending machine.
VENDING READER VR4100 INSTALLATION GUIDE D OCUMENT 1 2 7 7 REV 02 READER CONFIGURATION The VR4100 requires an IP address and Host IP address to communicate with BbTS. If using DHCP, the reader does not need to be configured.
READER CONFIGURATION RS-232 Configuration To configure the reader using RS-232 1 Open a terminal program (RS-232). 2 Establish the following connection settings: 115200 baud rate 1 stop no parity no flow control For RS-232 config port pinouts, see: RS-232 Config Port Pinout (page 1-8). 3 Login using the default password: IPrdr4U. The password is case sensitive. 4 Type config, and then press Enter at the reader menu. 5 Set the configuration parameters.
VENDING READER VR4100 INSTALLATION GUIDE D OCUMENT 1 2 7 7 REV 02 Web Service Configuration The web server is a secure server that requires Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS) connections. When connecting to the web server, in the address bar, replace HTTP:// with HTTPS:// before entering the IP address. To configure the reader using web service 1 Connect the VR4100 Reader to the network. 2 Open a web browser, and then enter the reader’s IP address in the address bar. Press Enter.
READER CONFIGURATION 4 Choose one of the following menu options: Setup (Page: 10) Monitor (Page: 12) Audit (Page: 14) Admin (Page: 15) Setup Figure 8: Setup Menu Options Window 5 Choose to: Setup Network (Page: 10). Setup Reader (Page: 11).
VENDING READER VR4100 INSTALLATION GUIDE D OCUMENT 1 2 7 7 6 REV 02 For a wired network, choose Network Wired. For a wireless network, choose Network Wireless. Before configuring the reader (wired or wireless mode), ensure that the VR4100 reader is NOT connected via a CAT5 network port such as a switch. 7 Enter the Network Information. IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway 8 For wireless setup, enter Wireless Configuration.
READER CONFIGURATION Monitor Figure 11: Monitor Menu Options 12 Choose to view: Log Detail (Page: 12) Network Status (Page: 13) System Status (Page: 13) Status (reader status) (Page: 14) Figure 12: Log Detail PRINTED OCTOBER 19, 2010 12
VENDING READER VR4100 INSTALLATION GUIDE D OCUMENT 1 2 7 7 REV 02 Figure 13: Network Status Figure 14: System Status PRINTED OCTOBER 19, 2010 13
READER CONFIGURATION Figure 15: Status (reader status) Audit Figure 16: Reader Audit Window PRINTED OCTOBER 19, 2010 14
READER CONFIGURATION Admin Figure 17: Admin Options Window 13 Choose to: Reboot Reinit Device (clears the reader’s memory) Erase Trans. (erase transactions) Change Password CAUTION!: After a Reinit of the VR4100 Reader with the intention of configuring as wireless after reboot, ensure that a CAT5 cable is NOT connected to the network.
READER CONFIGURATION DHCP Enabled screen DHCP Disabled screen Host/Media/Web/ Video/Comment screen 1 2 BbTS Verify screens Back Light/Contrast/ Volume screen Figure 18: VR4100 Configuration Flowchart PRINTED OCTOBER 19, 2010 16
READER TEST READER TEST To test the reader 1 After configuring the reader, connect the other end of the CAT5 network cable into a 10/100 Base-T network jack. If 'Out of Service 100' displays, see the vending machine manufacturer for configuring the machine to support MDB card readers, or to configure the machine to send cash audit messages to the card reader. 1 Swipe or tap a card, and then press CANCEL. Verify the reader returns to the idle display (Please Swipe or tap xxxxxxxxx Card).
READER AUDIT READER AUDIT Reader Audits are implemented at cash collections for reporting collections to the Transaction System. The Audit is initiated with a Manager Card swipe or tap. The Manager Card provides management and reporting capabilities on specific remote unattended reader devices. To add a Manager Card, see: the Transaction System Administration Guide. The reader displays Audit messages at a slow rate for manually recording, about 10 seconds per message.
READER AUDIT 4 Click to Cancel, Clear or Done to exit. Figure 21: Interval Totals Screen Table 1-2: VR4100 Reader Status Messages Out of Srvc 001 Complete configuration not received by the TS host. Check reader setup and resend download. Out of Srvc 002 Off-line transaction storage is full. Bring the reader on-line. Out of Srvc 100 Complete configuration not received from vending machine Controller. Power cycle vending machine. Verify Controller supports MDB reader.
READER FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS READER F ACTORY DEFAULT S ETTINGS Resetting the reader’s default settings restores the original password. This is established by connecting to the reader’s CONFIG port, or via web server. To restore factory default settings using the reader’s CONFIG port 1 Connect a computer to the reader’s CONFIG port, and then unplug the MDB cable from the reader. Disconnecting the MDB cable powers down the reader.
READER SPECIFICATIONS READER SPECIFICATIONS Physical Size: Dimensions: 3.7” W x 5.2” H x 2.1” D Weight: 0.72 lbs Input Power: 24-34VDC 500mA max Operating: Temperature: 0 - 60+ degrees Celsius Relative Humidity: 0 - 95%, non-condensing Altitude: 0 - 10,000 feet Non-Operating: Temperature: -20 to 70+ degrees Celsius Relative Humidity: 0 - 95%, non-condensing Altitude: 0 - 35,000 feet This device contains two integrated lithium batteries (BR2032).
