Coin Changers Installation

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Last updated: Sept 09, 2016 by Rose Eliff (Unlicensed)
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**IMPORTANT: Before starting make sure you've setup the Lantronix Serial to IP box at your Order Entry location. The instructions are here: How to setup the Lantronix (2-Port) UDS2100 and (4-Port) EDS4100 Serial to IP device
 

NorthStar Order now supports Coin Changer.  The make and model of the coin changer is a TeleQuip Model XXX.

The purpose of a coin changer is to deliver accurate change, more quickly than manually counting change.  Beyond accuracy of figuring change, the coin changer should be positioned as to where customer needs to move out of the way of the next customer coming up to pay.

Coin Changers are typically used in counter service restaurants.

Coin Changer interface has a requirement to interface to the Application Server via a serial port.  Again make sure that the coin changes is attached the Lantronix box and the box has been setup. 

Steps to configure a coin changer.

  • Log on to ECM
  • Select a site to Edit
  • Select Peripherals
  • Select Coin Changer
  • Add Coin Changer
  • Configure Coin Changer Name
  • Configure Coin Changer Port
  • Save Changes
  • Select Devices
  • Select Device to integrate coin changer to
  • Select Device Peripherals and choose drop down from Available Coin Dispensers
  • Save work
  • Deploy Changes for site


Troubleshooting:

In the event that the coin changer doesn't work, make sure to log into the Lantronix web page and verify these settings are correct. 

For the UDS2100 (2-Port) make sure the physical port you're attaching this coin dispenser to has these settings for it:

 


For the EDS4100 (4-Port) make sure the physical port you're attaching this coin dispenser to has these settings for it. It's a little different web page than the 2-Port, but has the same concept: