FK series

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.

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.

VMC types used

VMC types	Update / Software level	Comment
Auster Compact	Single line display: 2x4LB22EUR Two line display: FKC_1s607	Depending on the hardware status, a BDV master cable is required!
Auster FKS	Update via Redbox / Uploader
Auster FKM M32	Update via Redbox / Uploader
CC-KAZ mit GP	CC-KAZ 6.0	BDV master cable is required!
HVMC 100 mit GP	Update to: HVMC_100_Version_1.38EUR Type 2 Mbit EPROM Only works in: HVMC 100-1 / -2 / -3 In the first HVMC 100 controllers (without -1 identifier) 2 Mbit EPROM's are not supported.	Eprom HVMC_100_Version_1.38EUR Can be ordered from S+M Gmbh with the S+M type. No.: 1095777HVMC138

Initial commissioning

	After the VMC is switched on for the first time with the Vencube connected, there is increased data exchange between the controller and the Vencube. As a result, the VMC cannot be operated for up to ten minutes, or only very slowly, and coin acceptance and payout can be disrupted at the same time. After the waiting time, the machine will work again without any problems.

VMC settings

VMC Auster Compact

Compared to newer Auster Compact controls, older Auster Compact controls do not have an MDB connection.

MDB connection available

Vencube can be operated via MDB master cable.
Set control to MDB operation.

only BDV connection available

Vencube can be operated via BDV master cable.
Set control to BDV operation
Vencuben can be operated with Sielaff BDV/MDB adapter board (picture) via MDB master cable. Adapter board is no longer available!
Set control to MDB operation.

VMC Auster FKS

	Note: These VMC all have MDB interfaces, the Vencube should therefore also be operated directly via MDB without adapter boards or cable harnesses and not via BDV master cable. Depending on which cashless payment system is connected to the Vencube, a BDV or MDB slave cable is to be used here. For coin changers and bill readers, always MDB is preferable.

	Note: Depending on the type of VMC and the software version of the VMC, not all setting options may be available, and the points that are not available can then be skipped. It may also be possible that the setting items have a German or English name, or that the texts are displayed somewhat differently.

Make the following settings in the patch menu and check them in the installation menu and make additional settings there if necessary.

The patch menu is reached via the service menu (M-8-E) by entering 99M 55M.

Settings in the patch menu `M - 8 - E 99M 55M` Menu structure as in FKSEs709
Settings	Options
ALT.PAYOUT	enabled
TUBECOUNT	COIN MECH contr.
MIXED PAYMENT	allowed
MDB-comp.mode	B.Pract.
SAVE SETTINGS	yes After pressing the "E" key "done" stands for confirmation in the display!

Settings in the installation menu `M - 7 - E` Menu structure as in FKSEs709
Settings		Options
> CREDIT SYSTEM	CRED. CONFIG.	MAN.CONFIG.
> COIN MECHANISM	TUBE COUNT	by COINMECH
	ALT. PAYOUT	on
	TUBES EMPTY INFO	A
> CARD READER	MIXED PAYM.	on
	MIXED PAYM.PRICE	cash price
	MDB-comp.mode	Best Practice

	Note: The previously made settings must be checked again after a software update of the VMC.

Software status FTL

Display of the software status in the service menu: M - 8 - E - 21 - L

What is behind the software name?

Software	Patch menu	FTL suitable	Vencube suitable	Comments
FKS1s308
FKS2s226
FKS2s906
FKS3s130
FKS4s903				Not tested!
FKS4sc17				No "Best Practice" Parental control always active Only suitable for use with a Vencube with restrictions!
FKS5s818				Not tested!
FKS6sa18				No "Best Practice" Only suitable for use with a Vencube with restrictions!
FKS8sc04				Not tested!
FKS9sa29				Not tested!
FKSAsc08				Not tested!
FKSBs308				new menu structure
FKSBsc28				Not tested!
FKSCs127				Restrictions possible for open loop systems
FKSEs709				latest software version Restrictions possible for open loop systems

VMC Auster FKM

	Note: These VMC all have MDB interfaces, the Vencube should therefore also be operated directly via MDB without adapter boards or cable harnesses and not via BDV master cable. Depending on which cashless payment system is connected to the Vencube, a BDV or MDB slave cable is to be used here. For coin changers and bill readers, always MDB is preferable.

	Note: Depending on the type of VMC and the software version of the VMC, not all setting options may be available, and the points that are not available can then be skipped. It may also be possible that the setting items have a German or English name, or that the texts are displayed somewhat differently.

Make the following settings in the patch menu and check them in the installation menu and make additional settings there if necessary.

The patch menu is reached via the service menu (M-8-E) by entering 99M 55M.

Settings in the patch menu `M - 8 - E 99M 55M` Menu structure as in FKMEj709
Settings	Options
ALT.PAYOUT	enabled
TUBECOUNT	COIN MECH contr.
MIXED PAYMENT	allowed
MDB-comp.mode	B.Pract.
SAVE SETTINGS	yes After pressing the "E" key "done" stands for confirmation in the display!

Settings in the installation menu `M - 7 - E` Menu structure as in FKSMj709
Settings		Options
> CREDIT SYSTEM	CRED. CONFIG.	MAN.CONFIG.
> COIN MECHANISM	TUBE COUNT	by COINMECH
	ALT. PAYOUT	on
	TUBES EMPTY INFO	A
> CARD READER	MIXED PAYM.	on
	MIXED PAYM.PRICE	cash price
	MDB-comp.mode	Best Practice

	Note: The previously made settings must be checked again after a software update of the VMC.

Software status / FTL

Display of the software status in the service menu: M - 8 - E - 21 - L

What is behind the software name?

Software	Patch menu	FTL suitable
FKMCj127
FKMCj321
FKMDja02
FKMEj709
FKMFjb11
FKMIj207
FKMIj724
FKMJj606
FKMKj618

VMC CC-KAZ

A BDV master cable is required

VMC HVMC 100-1/-2/-3

The software version HVMC 100 Version 1.38 EUR must be used.
Change the control to MDB operation: ⇒ Set DIP switch 2 to OPEN.
Set C8.A with Show card amount in the menu

After a possible EPROM replacement, the control must be initialized and reconfigured, all previous data will be lost in the process.

Instructions:

Here is a wiki article on Vencube in connection with a HVMC-100 VMC.

Problem solving

Overview of the problem solutions

FK series

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Installation instructions