With the CASH-Interface2 you can connect coin acceptors of the type NRI G13 - NRI G18 - NRI G40 - EMP 800 - RM5 - MARS - MONEY CONTROLS C120 - AZKOYEN - MICROCOIN - FAGE - ICT or others, or bill acceptors of the type NV9 - NV10 - SMILEY - JCM - GBA I - GBA II - GBA HR1 - GBA ST1 - GBA ST2 - MEI - APEX - MATRIX - VECTOR - PYRAMID TRILOGY and others easily to the PC. You can also connect ALL devices which are supporting PARALLEL, PULSE or BINARY mode.
board size: 99.06 x 72.39 mm (fits into PCB holder)
Hint: ccTalk or MDB is not supported
Currently the following credit and smartcard systems can be connected:
In addition you can control hoppers of the type Universal Hopper MK2, MK3 and MK4, Azkoyen U-II Hopper, Flow Hopper, NRI H2 Hopper, Cube Hopper MK2 intelligent, Evolution Hopper, Escendo Escalator Hopper, Excel Hopper, Rode-U-Hopper and others easily with the PC. You can connect ALL devices which are supporting PULSE mode. Furthermore you can control all note dispenser or card dispenser that support the hopper mode, e.g. ICT ND-300 , ICT CVD-300
Features:
• Simultaneous operation of a coin and bill validator as well as
3x hopper.
• Connection of cashless systems via PULSE interface.
• Connects to USB port via MINI-B USB.
• The interface is monitoring six channels + power supply.
Using BINARY Mode there are i.e. 15 different bills and 31 different
coins possible at the same time.
• The devices are disabled until the software activates them.
• The pinning of the connectors are designed for coin acceptors of the
type NRI G13 - RM5 - EMP 800 - EMP 850 - MEI CASHFLOW 330
and for bill acceptors of the type NV9 or NV10. We offer also
specially wired connection cables or adapters for all other types,
e.g. NRI G18/G40 Adapter or GBA HR1 / GBA ST2 Adapter.
• External coin sorter control via hopper full signal.
• Hopper full and empty signal detection.
• 2 free useable inputs, e.g. to connect push buttons.
• 2 free useable outputs, e.g. to connect lamps or other actuators.
1 output as relay contact.
• Watchdog function, that means the acceptance is deactivated
on errors.
• The control of the devices is done with simple commands,
or with the freely available CASH-Interface2 software.
Hint: Please use this Software to test the CASH-Interface2
Keystroke Edition - version history
Latest Version: 2.8.4.2
Date: 13.10.2023
Legend:
+ new function
- fixed an error
* changed behavior
v2.8.4.2 (13.10.2023)
* changed the template selector to read only
* fall back to latest STABILE AlphaSkins v16.24
v2.8.4.1 (09.05.2023)
* small optimizations
* latest AlphaSkins v17.01
v2.8.3.1 (27.09.2022)
- fixed OSD print button enabled if enough credits
* do not copy libeay32.dll and ssleay32.dll to system directory
v2.8.2.9 (19.06.2022)
+ change hopper pulse length button
- fixed hotkey for Breeze "ready" template
* added log entry for program start
* auto reopen COM port set to 30s instead of 15s
* prevent double trigger on cash in after costs
reached => time set to 2s instead of 1s
* min hopper pulse length changed to 10ms
* small optimizations
v2.8.2.8 (11.05.2022)
- fixed Auto-TOTALBLOCKING if "Disable acceptance"
is activated and job count is 0
v2.8.2.7 (02.04.2022)
* small optimizations
* latest AlphaSkins v16.24
v2.8.2.6 (05.02.2022)
+ LowDPI setting for main window
- fixed error creating desktop icon on some machines
v2.8.2.5 (27.01.2022)
* Manually add credits for coin #7-#15
Manually add credits for bill #7-#15
* optimized "online updater" using windows big fonts
* move OSD position via mouse possible while settings visible
* latest AlphaSkins v16.23
v2.8.2.4 (22.11.2021)
* changed "Receiver name" text to "Select an Receiver template"
* latest AlphaSkins v16.19
v2.8.2.3 (15.11.2021)
+ Stop re-open COM port timer button
- fixed check receiver exists after COM timeout
- update OSD print button if enough credit
v2.8.2.2 (06.11.2021)
* Stop re-open COM port loop via click onto COM port checkbox
or click onto COM port status LED
* latest AlphaSkins v16.18
v2.8.2.1 (28.08.2021)
+ Multiple relays time setting
+ Log file entry "Manually add credit" on "Temp IN" click
+ Log file entry "Manually clear TempIn"
on "Clear Temp IN / OSD credits" click
* OSD show credits IN optimized
* new modern setup look
* latest AlphaSkins v16.15
incl. new "Windows 11 dark" skin
v2.8.1.8 (26.07.2021)
* latest AlphaSkins v16.13
v2.8.1.7 (11.07.2021)
+ Auto Reopen COM port after TIMEOUT detected
* latest AlphaSkins v16.12
v2.8.1.6 (11.06.2021)
+ Reopen COM port after UNKNOWN_COMMAND detected
* latest AlphaSkins v16.11
v2.8.1.4 (02.05.2021)
+ Set photo software to foreground when OSD gets invisible
* latest AlphaSkins v15.23
v2.8.1.3 (04.03.2021)
- fixed a problem caused by latest variable price fix
+ show and open settings location in the registry
v2.8.1.2 (26.02.2021)
- fixed a problem with variable price, if detected costs
changes while keystroke job is still active
v2.8.1.1 (27.01.2021)
+ new service (HotKey) by OSD double-click setting
* settings are stored in the Windows registry now,
no more use of data file
* small optimizations
v2.7.2.8 (27.12.2020)
* faster processing of IN signals, e.g. cashless pulses
* push button illumination control optimized
* latest AlphaSkins v15.22
v2.7.2.6 (19.12.2020)
* remove taskbar icon if main window is on HIDE
* latest AlphaSkins v15.21
v2.7.2.5 (07.11.2020)
+ variable price setting
use different price via #NUMBER# within
picture file name or profile name
+ OSD print button setting,
manually trigger keystroke by OSD
+ Ready to go settings templates
for "receiver name" and "keystroke"
* small GUI changes and optimizations
* latest AlphaSkins v15.19
v2.7.2.4 (20.10.2020)
+ variable price function
+ reboot or shutdown by time function
* small GUI changes and optimizations
* latest AlphaSkins v15.17
v2.7.2.3 (26.09.2020)
- fixed OSD (On Screen Display) text positions
if OSD width was changed or OSD scaling changed
- execute on cash in checkbox is visible again
* disable acceptance jobs counter setting can be 0
to temporarily disable cash acceptance.
* small GUI changes and optimizations
* latest AlphaSkins v15.16
v2.7.2.2 (08.09.2020)
+ new OSD (On Screen Display) width setting
* latest AlphaSkins v15.15
v2.7.2.1 (11.08.2020)
* latest AlphaSkins v15.13
v2.7.1.9 (07.07.2020)
- fixed an error on program close
* new create credit file ON/OFF setting
* small optimizations
v2.7.1.8 (01.07.2020)
- Setup can close used files that need to be updated
* Reset settings is using data_clean.txt from program directory
* latest AlphaSkins v15.11
v2.7.1.7 (23.06.2020)
* latest AlphaSkins v15.10
v2.7.1.5 (22.03.2020)
* latest AlphaSkins v15.05
* small optimizations
v2.7.1.4 (29.02.2020)
* latest AlphaSkins v15.04
* small optimizations
v2.7.1.3 (23.02.2020)
* small optimizations
v2.7.1.2 (21.02.2020)
* latest AlphaSkins v15.03
* small optimizations
v2.7.1.1 (12.02.2020)
+ new setting OSD text line 2 invisible
+ Reset settings writes a log entry
* Reset settings uses data_clean.txt
located in the AppData directory
* small GUI changes
* latest SSL dlls v1.0.2.21
* latest AlphaSkins v15.02
incl. new "SketchPad" skin
v2.6.9.5 (05.01.2020)
+ Added OSD scaling function
* Hints and manual optimized
e.g. using dslrBooth the receiver name must
be entered in the selected language now!
* latest SSL dlls v1.0.2.20
* latest AlphaSkins v14.36
* small optimizations
v2.6.9.3 (27.09.2019)
+ SocialBooth can be used by keystroke or credits.txt
but live view must be disabled in SocialBooth
+ Copy data.txt to data_clean.txt button
(see program's pop-up hint for more information)
* Hopper settings moved to a new tab sheet "Hopper"
* small GUI changes and optimizations
* Show system ready function optimized
* latest AlphaSkins v14.32
incl. new "Fluent White" skin
v2.6.8.1 (11.06.2019)
+ Clear remaining credits on close or start setting
+ System ready illumination via Hopper3 plug
* latest AlphaSkins v14.26
v2.6.7.1 (31.05.2019)
+ Indicator for coin and bill settings
PARALLEL: only coin settings are used
BINARY: coin and bill settings are used
* Binary checkbox sends automatically
CASH_BINARY n command
* ci2remote.exe updated
* latest AlphaSkins v14.25
v2.6.6.1 (17.04.2019)
+ Added remote control via WMCopyData
- fixed show hints on mouse over
* latest AlphaSkins v14.21
v2.6.5.1 (18.03.2019)
+ Link to manual (PDF) in the Windows start menu,
and optimization of all other start menu entries
* changed scaling of OSD window,
in case Windows scaling is not set to 100%
* latest AlphaSkins v14.19
v2.6.2.1 (01.03.2019)
+ check AppData directory exists before save data,
create directory if it does not exist.
* latest AlphaSkins v14.17
v2.5.9.1 (31.01.2019)
* latest AlphaSkins v14.14
v2.5.8.1 (20.01.2019)
+ uninstall deletes all data and setting files stored at
c:\Users\*username*\AppData\Roaming\bksoft\CI2Keystroke\
this makes a totally clean and fresh installation possible
- fix OSD transparency on first start
* show OSD optimized
* backup + fix data.txt file optimized
v2.5.7.1 (04.01.2019)
- manually change OSD position not longer possible
* OSD position checked on every view
* backup + fix data.txt file optimized
v2.5.3.1 (18.11.2018)
+ OSD can be transparent or windowed
- fixed OSD font color belongs to OSD skin now,
was connected to MAIN skin
* latest Eurekalog 7.7.7.0
* latest AlphaSkins v14.07
v2.5.2.1 (03.11.2018)
* changed open com error detection, keep open checkbox checked
v2.5.1.1 (26.10.2018)
- fixed setup installs not latest skins
- fixed skinning problem with Windows 10
v2.4.9.1 (23.10.2018)
+ New About page, shows up as default page on program start
+ Link to local manual (PDF) on the About page
* Manual reviewed
* Hardware schematic, added COM and NO pin label for IN1 button
* Click to Temp IN label adds the costs value to existing credits
* latest AlphaSkins v14.05
v2.4.8.1 (18.10.2018)
* Confirmation dialog on Reset settings
* Sparkbooth hint: only charge for printing settings
* latest EurekaLog v7.7.6.0
v2.4.7.1 (04.10.2018)
* OSD TOPMOST optimized
* OSD always visible ON/OFF optimized
* TimerTimeout open COM is 5sec now
v2.4.6.1 (18.09.2018)
* Hint Pay change => hopper 1+2
+ Do not force OSD
+ schematic for CI2 board v1.18 updated
This software package includes: ci2.exe keystroke edition. The ci2.exe keystroke edition can send a keystroke on cash in, e.g. F6, to any program. The keystroke as well as the repeats can be adjusted for every coin and bill channel separately. Fixed selling price and pay out change via hopper possible. External control via separate remote.exe or sndmsg.exe and parameter possible.
The ci2.exe keystroke edition software can even create a credits.txt file, that can be used by other software.
Using the price control feature the on board relays can be additionally controlled. The relays switches on for the adjusted time when the cost has been reached.
Having problems work thru this checklist, this should help to fix your issues!
If the COM port is open, the answer from the board with all settings must appear in the log. If not, there is something wrong with the connection to the CASH-Interface2, or simply the wrong COM port setting. Important: Check tight cable connections and the power supply is connected correctly. The correct COM port number can be found in the Windows device manager, see above video.
Check all cables if they fit tight.
Remove all extension cables, e.g. USB extension cord or USB hub.
Disconnect the power cable on the CI2, then connect it again.
If the connection to the CASH-Interface2 is working, but no cash is accepted, maybe the TotalBlocking function in the software is activated. The yellow LED on the board must lit to accept money. If coins or bills are rejected with illuminated ACTIVE LED, either the cable or the cash device itself is broken.
Use a different USB plug on the PC, and replace all cables if problems still appear.
A COM port can be opened only once, so be sure the COM port is not open by an other application.
Be sure the coin validator is placed horizontal so the device can measure correctly.
Check the log file for error messages, this gives you hints what exactly is the problem.
Check the power supply for the board.
Measure the +5V (green LED) and +12V with a Voltmeter.
Sometimes it helps to completely uninstall the software via Windows control panel or Windows start menu, and do a fresh install. Doing this visit the CI2 website to download the latest version.
HINT: You can not reprogram coin and bill validators with the CASH-Interface! To change validator settings the orginal programming software from the manufacturer is needed.
We offer PC kits for reprogramming GBA and NVx bill validators as well as RM5 coin validators in our WebShop.
Scope of supply CASH-Interface2:
- 1x CASH-Inteface2 USB
- 1x DIN rail PCB holder
- 1x Flat ribbon cable for coin acceptor (10 pin, 0,7m)
- 1x Flat ribbon cable for bill acceptor (16 pin, 0,6m)
- 3x cable for IN and OUT (2 pin, 0,1m)
- 1x MINI-B USB cable for PC connection (m/f, 0,8m)
Price per piece: 79,95 EUR(plus VAT)WebShop
Accessory:
RM5 coin validator with front plate
Various currency data sets available. Accepts up to 59 different coins or tokens. Channel 1-6 can be programmed by selfprog mode.
Makes it possible to connect MK2 / MK3 / MK4 / Evolution hoppers with "Chinch Connector" to the HOPPER-Interface via a 10pol. flat ribbon cable (Azkoyen plug)
With a jumper you can select hopper mode1 (LOGIC CONTROL) or hopper mode2 (COIN COUNTING). Jumper closed is mode1, jumper open is mode2. For +24V DC hopper it is possible to connect an external power supply. Manual
Makes it possible to connect ND-300 note dispenser to the CASH-Interface2 via original ND-300 cable. The adapter can also be used to have one extra input and output for the CASH-Interface2, e.g. to be used with the photo booth system.
Manual
With the PULSE-Adapter [Coin] it is possible to connect cashless payment systems easily via plugable terminal connector to a standard 10 pin coin validator plug. Manual