With the Token vending machine software it is possible to realize a simple vending machine for e.g. car wash, or use it as a money changer machine. The control of the devices is done with the CASH-Interface2. This way its possible to connect a bill acceptor, a coin acceptor, and 3 hoppers.
On cash in it is possible to print a receipt via push button. Header and footer of the receipt can be freely adjusted.
Token - Main
Token - Settings I
Token - Actions
Token - Printer Settings
Token - User Screen Settings
Token - Log
Features:
• Simultaneous operation of a coin and bill validator
as well as 3x hopper.
• Number of paid token is freely adjustable. Thus, for example
bonus tokens are possible with a larger purchase.
• Accumulate function or direct pay out on cash in.
• It can be paid out alternately from hopper 1, 2 and hopper 3.
• User screen can use and switch through individual images,
loaded by timer setting.
• Print receipt via external switch (illuminated) possible.
The text for receipt is freely adjustable.
• Bookkeeping with statistics.
• Log file.
• CSV log file for all transactions.
• Send e-mail with log file and statistics.
• Send e-mail on hopper empty.
• Works on the USB (with USB to Serial converter) or serial port.
• Error indicator via OUT2, flushes if hopper empty.
Currently the following credit and smartcard systems can be connected:
Token Software - version history
Latest Version: 2.2.1.6
Date: 19.01.2022
Legend:
+ new function
- fixed an error
* changed behavior
Version 2.2.1.6 (19.01.2022)
+ Refresh token costs link
+ Clear credits on program start
+ Clear credits on program close
- Save credits after payout
* Ignore hopper empty while payout
* Changed Windows scaling behavior if setting > 100%
* new modern setup look
* latest AlphaSkins v16.22
incl. new "Windows 11 light" skin
incl. new "Windows 11 dark" skin
* small optimizations
Version 2.2.1.5 (07.07.2021)
+ Auto Reopen COM port after TIMEOUT detected
+ Reopen COM port after UNKNOWN_COMMAND detected
+ COM port open signal LED
+ COM port re-open signal LED
* latest AlphaSkins v16.12
* small optimizations
Version 2.2.1.4 (03.04.2021)
* check if user image exists before loading
Version 2.2.1.3 (08.02.2021)
- fixed TOTALBLOCKING problem if cash IN is smaller than token costs
- fixed creating of desktop icon
Version 2.2.1.2 (05.02.2021)
+ "Clear all" at given time writes
statistics_[date]_[time].txt to the harddrive.
Usefull for daily report, e.g. when clear time is 23:59:00
+ link OUT2 to TOTALBLOCKING setting
* changed CASH_WATCHDOG_RESET_ command to
CASH_WATCHDOG_RESET
* Send statistics EMail by explicit time
* statistics file is formatted for nicer printout
* optimized ticket printing
Version 2.2.1.1 (30.01.2021)
* settings are stored in the Windows registry now,
no more use of data file
* small optimizations
Version 2.1.1.9 (05.01.2021)
+ use lpt_header_last.txt if original filesize is 0.
+ use lpt_footer_last.txt if original filesize is 0.
* backup lpt_header.txt + lpt_footer.txt to
lpt_header_last.txt + lpt_footer_last.txt
only if "Printer" Tab is open
* save lpt_header.txt + lpt_footer.txt
only if "Printer" Tab is open
* statistics changed INX to IN7
* latest AlphaSkins v15.22
Version 2.1.1.8 (15.09.2020)
+ Show token costs, means min. credit to start payout
* ignore max. Credit setting if set to 0
* minor GUI optimizations
* latest SSL dlls v1.0.2.21
* latest AlphaSkins v15.15
Version 2.1.1.7 (24.05.2020)
* Save data optimized
* latest AlphaSkins v15.08
* minor optimizations
Version 2.1.1.6 (28.02.2020)
* latest AlphaSkins v15.03
Version 2.1.1.5 (24.07.2019)
* Accumulate cash in optimized
* disable cash acceptance while payout
* changed max. Token value from 100 to 255
* latest AlphaSkins v14.28
Version 2.1.1.4 (01.03.2019)
* latest AlphaSkins v14.17
Version 2.1.1.3 (16.02.2019)
* Open com port timeout changed to 10 seconds
* latest AlphaSkins v14.15
Version 2.1.1.1 (09.02.2019)
* latest AlphaSkins v14.14
Version 1.9.9.1 (14.01.2019)
- fixed show remaining time until next send E-Mail
Version 1.9.8.1 (07.01.2019)
+ save log file optimized
* settings update optimized
* create copy (logfile.txt) of log file (log.txt) for using with EMail
Version 1.9.7.1 (04.01.2019)
+ #7 setting for own use
+ automatic reboot at given time function
+ IN2 counter function, e.g. count hopper coin signal.
+ ShellExecute a bach file or program on OutOfOrder
- fixed TOTALBLOCKING after max. credit trigger
* COM port reopen function waits until hopper done
* GUI improvements
* manual revised
* latest AlphaSkins v14.13
* latest SSL dlls v1.0.2.17
Version 1.9.6.1 (09.09.2018)
+ User screen Dual screen support
show user screen on screen 1 or 2
* User screen keep payout.jpg while print button illumination is on.
Version 1.9.5.1 (03.09.2018)
+ status.txt file, updated every minute
+ Hardware page shows schematic for IN + OUT connections
* Open status.txt or email.bat with default editor
Version 1.9.4.1 (23.08.2018)
* Watchdog counter only if com port is open
* Reset and stop watchdog counter on com port close
Version 1.9.3.1 (19.08.2018)
+ Added a CASH_WATCHDOG_RESET_ dummy setting
if Totalblocking is active, can be used for monitoring
Version 1.9.2.1 (14.08.2018)
+ all exe files are digitally signed
+ every hopper has its own execute on empty, e.g.
hopper1_error.bat, hopper2_error.bat, hopper3_error.bat
+ Font type for print ticket selectable
+ Font size for print ticket adjustable
+ Use font settings for statistics print selectable
- fixed a problem with Hopper empty detection
- User screen show credits.jpg if TempIn is > 0 on program start
- Use watchdog settings stored on CI2 board
* No more watchdog reset on COM data received
* User screen show credits immediately
* User screen activate accumulate if it is not activated
* use kioskstart.exe to autostart token on boot
It is possible to use own kioskstart.png logo.
* latest AlphaSkins v13.18
* latest SSL dlls v1.0.2.15
* latest mailsend.exe v1.20b
Version 1.8.9.1 (18.12.2017)
- fixed a problem with Hopper empty detection
Version 1.8.8.1 (15.12.2017)
+ CSV statistics file for cash IN events
* latest AlphaSkins v12.21
* latest SSL dlls v1.0.2.13
Version 1.8.7.1 (23.11.2017)
+ Check again hopper empty by click onto hopper empty indicator
* latest AlphaSkins v12.19
* Topmost window optimized
Version 1.8.6.1 (01.11.2017)
+ new out of order setting not using user screen
+ save and restore TEMP IN
+ tokensnd.exe can send commands to token.exe
run tokensnd.exe /? for more information
* Accumulate OFF optimized for payin < costs
* Clear all button erases also Temp IN
* Printer settings asks to set as default printer
Version 1.8.5.1 (25.10.2017)
* latest AlphaSkins v12.18
* Accumulate min. time 300ms
+ Form caption shows machine name
+ Autostart Registry: entry name incl. machine name
Version 1.8.3.1 (21.09.2017)
+ New close and reopen COM port after payout setting
+ Clear COM port buffer on CASH IN
- fixed alternately payout when using accumulate
* Every log entry starts with date and time
Scope of supply TOKEN-Package:
- 1x CASH-Inteface2
- 1x Flat ribbon cable for coin acceptor (10pol., 0,8m)
- 1x Flat ribbon cable for bill acceptor (16pol., 0,8m)
- 3x Flat ribbon cable for hopper (10pol., 0,8m)
- 1x Cable for receipt push button connection (2pol., 0,2m)
- 1x Cable for receipt push button illumination (2pol., 0,2m)
- 1x Cable for error illumination (2pol., 0,2m)
- 1x SUB-D cable for PC connection (9pol., m/f, 1,8m)
- 1x Y-cable for PC power supply (4pol.)
HINT: If you use no PC power supply you need
an extra separate externalpower supply
- Token software license
Price per piece: 249,- EUR(plus VAT)WebShop
Scope of supply TOKEN-Package 2:
- 1x CASH-Inteface2
- 1x RM5 coin validator + F3 or F6 front panel
- 1x NV10 bill validator
- 1x Evolution-Coin-Hopper
- 1x HOPPER-Adapter
- 1x Flat ribbon cable for coin acceptor (10pol., 0,8m)
- 1x Flat ribbon cable for bill acceptor (16pol., 0,8m)
- 3x Flat ribbon cable for hopper (10pol., 0,8m)
- 1x Cable for receipt push button connection (2pol., 0,2m)
- 1x Cable for receipt push button illumination (2pol., 0,2m)
- 1x Cable for error illumination (2pol., 0,2m)
- 1x SUB-D cable for PC connection (9pol., m/f, 1,8m)
- 1x Y-cable for PC power supply (4pol.)
HINT: If you use no PC power supply you need
an extra separate externalpower supply
- Token software license
Price per piece: 699,- EUR(plus VAT)WebShop
Accessory:
Power supply +5V and +12V DC
Two voltages in one device.
+5V DC for operating the CASH-Interface2 board,
+12V DC for operating the load, e.g. coin acceptor.
Two voltages in one device.