Vencube alpha user manual

VenCube alpha

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Vencube assembly and commissioning

Mount the Vencube

The device is assembled by the customer. Proceed as follows during assembly: Open the machine. Turn off the power to the machine. Determine the optimal installation position: Place the VENCUBE as close as possible to the machine controls and payment systems. Make sure that the controls are easily accessible. Note the cable length. Glue the base plate (holder) and screw it. (Image 1) If gluing is not possible, the assembly click holder must be screwed diagonally to the designated points in the machine with at least 2 screws1). The screw heads must be complete Sit flush and must not protrude. 1) Hardened countersunk self-drilling screw, ∅ 3.5 according to DIN 7504 Clip the VENCUBE into the base plate. (Image 2) Remove the machine controls cover. The machine must be voltage-free! Disconnect all existing payment systems (1, 2) from the machine control. (Image 3) Connect the cables from the VENCUBE: Connect the (MDB) master connection (3) from the VENCUBE to the vending machine control. (Image 4) Connect the (MDB) slave port (4) to all existing payment systems (5). If necessary, use a Y-cable. (Image 5) If possible, glue the antenna (6) behind a plastic cover. (Image 6) Route the antenna cable. Lay all cables professionally with cable ties. Never use the existing door switch of the machine, this can destroy the Vencube. Always connect the door switch as closer to plug 1 with the Vencube. Use connector "COM" and connector "NO" from the switch.

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Vencube Commissioning

• Turn on the machine.
• If necessary, adjust the Vencube using the Ventool.
• If necessary, configure the machine control and the payment systems.
  You can find information on this in the wiki!
• Wait until both LEDs turn green.
• Close the door.
• Test the machine by making a trial vend with change.
• Open the door again.
• Enter the data for VENSOFT (serial number, machine number).
• Perform a cash withdrawal by pressing the “E” button on the Vencube until you hear a beep.
• Close the door.
• Commissioning is complete.

Keypad field

Keypad field	Function
MODE button	This button is intended for later use.
LED field	Status display For an explanation, see Status display below.
VenTool connection	A connection to a PC or Android device is established at this plug using a special connection cable. This makes it possible to read out data and import configurations.
Button A	is for small cleanings according to HACCP standards.
Button B	is pressed when product is being refilled at the machine.
Button C	is for the technician at the machine who is carrying out a repair or inspection. (Press the button once)
Key D	is for major cleaning according to HACCP standards.
Key E	is pressed when the cash register is emptied.
Key F	is pressed to carry out a tube inventory, this is how the coin changer is filled.

Status display

Status display LED 1

Display LED 1	Meaning/cause	Elimination
	Vending machine control and credit system OK
2x	Vencube in free sale mode Vending machine control and credit system OK
1x 1x	C button pressed when DFC active Fake credit is switched off for flushing	Press C button again
1x	Vencube blocked by machine control or no machine control available	Switch on the machine's key switch (if available)
		Check that the machine is ready for operation
		Check/change the machine protocol on the Vencube and machine
		Activate the MDB card reader in the machine (not necessary for all machines)
		Check the wiring between the machine and the Vencube
	VenCube in service mode	deactivate with "Mode" and "C"
No credit system available	Check wiring between Vencube and credit system
	Check the credit system protocol settings in Vencube
	If a coin changer is connected, check whether it supports Alternative Payout (MDB Level 3)
3x	Credit systems blocked by Vencube	Check whether at least one coin/note has been released
		Check the credit system protocol settings in Vencube (must not be set to free sale or deactivated)
	No vending machine controller (VMC) and no credit system available	Check the setting in the Vencube for the credit system/vending machine protocol
		Check the cabling of the vending machine -> Vencube -> credit system
	After 3 minutes, LED 1 = 1x red flashing, the credit systems are also switched off and LED 1 lights up red permanently	see "1x red flashing"
	no power supply	Check installation and cable connections
	Keyboard defective	Repair (contact S+M)

Status display LED 2

Display LED 2	Meaning/Cause	Remedy
	No communication with Vensells OL (Castles)	Is the system in the boot-up phase? Serial connection cable Vencube <-> Vensells OL on COM1? Do not use the LAN socket!
	No successful connection to Vensoft.	Is the mobile reception sufficient? If necessary, change the antenna position.
1x	Checking the connection to Vensoft
	Successful connection to Vensoft

Status display LED 1 + LED 2

Display LED 1+2	Meaning/Cause	Remedy
Running light	Vencube in tube filling mode	deactivate with "F" key

Note: LED 1 and LED 2 light up green/red at the same time or flashing, this indicates a memory error, the VenCube must be replaced.

Note: During a software update, LED 1 and LED 2 flash green/red. This can take up to 15 minutes. During this time, the VenCube must not be switched off.