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Bill Validator
JCM WBA Series

Rev. 1.2
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August 2003
 RELEASE INFO

JCM WBA-xx-Series

Bill Validator
JCM WBA Series

Rev. 1.2

Rel. August 2003

© 1999 - 2005 Atronic. All rights reserved.

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 INTRODUCTION

JCM WBA-xx-Series Bill Acceptors

The JCM WBA-Series Bill Acceptors are available in
different versions.

• The WBA-xx-SU is a vertical/up stacking model for

use in the Atronic Wide Body Cabinet (WBC).
• The WBA-xx-SS is a vertical/down stacking model
for use in the Atronic Slant Top Cabinet (AST) and
the Atronic e-motion cabinet (EMC).
• The WBA-25-SS2 is a vertical/down stacking model
for Euro currency, used in the Atronic Slant Top
Cabinet (AST) and Atronic e-motion cabinet (EMC).

JCM WBA-xx-Series
1 Transfer unit
The xx in the type identifier stands for the attached 2 Transfer unit opening lever
Bill Acceptor Head type. 3 Acceptor Head opening notches
4 Acceptor Head
• The WBA-13 is a EPROM based Acceptor Head 5 Bill Slot
with 4 Mbit of memory for magnetic currencies. 6 Acceptor Head release lever
• The WBA-23 is a EPROM based Acceptor Head 7 Transfer Unit release lever
with 4 Mbit of memory for non-magnetic currencies. 8 Cashbox release lever
• The WBA-25 is a EPROM based Acceptor Head 9 Cashbox (Stacker Box)
with 4 Mbit of memory and a wider Bill Slot specialy
for Euro currency .

JCM WBA-xx-SU (vertical/up stacker) JCM WBA-xx-SS (vertical/down stacker)

(Parts (1) and (2) are hidden in this figur) JCM WBA-25-SS2 (Euro currency)

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 TECHNICAL DATA

Technical Data
Key Features

• Uses five sensing technologies

• Fast validation speed
• 2 serial ports
• Serial interface with photocoupler isolation
• Highest acceptance of street grade bills

Power Requirements:

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DC 12V (+/- 5%),
Standby 3VA, Operating 20VA (max 30VA)

Cash box capacity:

• WBA-xx-SU and WBA-xx-SS:

600 notes, width 63 - 81 mm
• WBA-xx-SS2:
500 notes, width 62 - 82 mm

Validation speed:

• WBA-xx-SU and WBA-xx-SS:

3 seconds
• WBA-xx-SS2:
2 seconds, complete stacking approx. 5 seconds

Environment:

Operating 5° - 50°C, Storage -20° - 60°C

Humidity 30% - 80% RH (non condensing)

Weight:

Approx. 5 kg (11 lb) including cash box

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Remove Cashbox and Acceptor Head

Description

This procedures show how to remove the cashbox,

the Transfer Unit and the Acceptor Head from its
mounting frame. (Figurs shown for down stacking
version. Procedure for the up stacking versions is
similar).

Remove the Cashbox

1. Grasp the handle with your left hand and pull

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down the Cashbox release lever with your thumb.
2. Slide out the Cashbox straight without canting.
Do not force the Cashbox out.

Remove the Transfer Unit and the Acceptor Head

1. Pull down the Transfer Unit release lever and

slide out the hole Transfer Unit with Acceptor
Head attached.
2. Open the Acceptor Head by pulling the Acceptor
Head opening notches on both sides of the Ac-
ceptor head towards you.

3. Remove the bill entry frame (bezel). Pay atten-

tion not to damage the attached cable.
4. Close the Acceptor Head.
5. Pull down the Acceptor Head release lever and
slide out the Acceptor Head.

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Clearing Jams

Description

This procedures discuss how to clear bill jams.

Procedure for Acceptor

1. Pull the Acceptor Head opening notches on both

sides of the Acceptor head towards you.
2. Open the acceptor head.

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3. Remove the jammed bill.

Procedure for Transfer unit

If jammed bill can't be removed through the above

method, open the transfer unit

1. Pull down the Transfer Unit release lever and

slide out the hole Transfer Unit with Acceptor
Head attached. (Only on some modells, to get
access to the Transfer Unit Opening Lever).
2. Open the top of the Transfer Unit by pulling on
the transfer unit opening lever.
3. Remove the jammed bill.

Procedure for Cashbox inlet

1. Check to see if a bill is jammed near the inlet of

the Cashbox.
2. Pull the Stacker Box release lever to pull out the
Cashbox.
3. Remove the jammed bill.
4. Insert the Cashbox back into the frame.

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Inspecting and Cleaning

When to Inspect and Clean

Inspecting and cleaning the unit are tasks you should

perform during routine preventive maintenance on
the WBA bill acceptors. We recommend that you do
this procedure at least once every six months.

Procedure to Inspect

• Access the bill path by opening the acceptor and

transport components.

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• Make a visual check to see if any debris or liquid
have collected in the bill path.
• Check the belts (also in the transfer and stacker
units) to see if they are frayed, slick or worn.
If so, replace them.
• Check the sensor lenses to see if they have be-
come dirty, clouded or scratched.
If so, replace scratched or clouded lenses.
• Inspect if lenses are set flush with the bill path.
If not, open and press lenses back into position.

Procedure to Clean

• If possible, use compessed air for blowing debris

from the bill path and the cashbox.
• Use a lint-free cloth and a mild liquid detergent
mixed with water, such as dish detergent, or just
water.
• Ensure that the cloth is not liquid-saturated.
• Wipe the bill path, lenses and rollers.
• Wipe the belts lightly as you rotate them by hand.
• After wiping, inspect lenses to ensure that none
have been moved out of position.
• Allow drying before closing the acceptor and
transport assembly.
• After cleaning we recommend calibration.

Note: Never use dry abrasive type cleaners, alcohol

or any kind of solvent for cleaning the acceptor. The-
se products can damage lenses and belts! The use
of cleaning cards is also not recommended.

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Quick Calibration

Description

Calibration sets a starting reference point for all

the optical sensors within the unit. This task can
be done at the host unit or at your workbench.

When to Calibrate

• During preventive maintenance (min. once a year).

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• Whenever bill acceptance is degraded.
• After acceptor has been disassembled for repair.
• After a sensor board has been replaced.
• When upgrading, downloading software.

Note: When replacing sensors it is recommended

to carry out a complete calibration including mag head
calibration. Therefor special test equipment is needed.
Please contact Atronic Technical Service for further
information.

Tools needed

You can calibrate the WBA Series at the host ma-

chine or at your workbench.

If you calibrate at your workbench, you need:

insert this way
• Calibration Paper KS-039, (JCM part 075626).
• Power Unit PS15-006, (JCM part 057117).

If you calibrate at the host machine, you need:

• Calibration Paper KS-039, (JCM part 075626).

Note: Do not use any other calibration paper. Calibration Paper KS-039 for
WBA-Series (JCM Part 075626).

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Quick Calibration (continued)

Procedure

1. Remove the Transfer Unit. Pull down the Transfer

Unit release lever and slide out the Transfer Unit.
2. Set DIP switches 8, 7, 6, 5 to "ON" (down)
position, all others to the "OFF" position.
3. Connect unit to power source.
Either host machine or external power supply.
4. Listen for activation of the transport motor. Wait
until motor stops (2 - 3 sec.).

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5. Insert the Calibration Paper KS-039 with the black
paper first into the acceptor head. The unit will
carry the paper forward and reverse several times.
When the unit returns the paper the process is
completed.
6. Wait a few moments until calibration data is stored
in memory.
7. Look at the indicator LED connected to the test DIP-Switch settings for Quick
harness. If the light blinks continuously at inter- Calibration of optical sensors.
vals of 1/10 second, without any pauses, the
procedure was successful.
8. If calibration was successful, turn power off and
disconnect the test harness (or remove from host).
9. Set all DIP switches to the "OFF" position and
reinstall the acceptor. Clear possible "Bill Accep-
tor Connection" error message with the Audit Key.

Error conditions (on step 7) Number Kind of Error found

of Blinks during Calibration
If the indicator LED or the two front LED blink from
1 Entrance Lever Error
1 to 11 times at intervals of ½ second, an error
2 Solenoid Error
condition exists.
3 Entrance Sensor Error
4 Transport Jam
Count the number of blinks and match with the list.
5 Gain Error
If you miss the count, wait until the light stops
6 Digital/Analog Error
blinking. After a 1-second pause, the blinking re-
7 Bar Code Sensor Error
sumes.
8 Acceptor Head Error
9 Magnetic Setting Error
Note: Before starting further troubleshooting, check
10 Write-In Error
if the lenses are clean and in proper position or if
11 Black Level Error
any debris remains in the bill path. After cleaning
(see page 7) try to repeat calibration. Error codes for Quick Calibration
of optical sensors.

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Pin Assignments

Description

This is the pin assignment of the WBA-Series Bill

Acceptors for use in Atronic Slotmachines. The picture
shows the female connector part (Host machine side).

External Connector

Pin Signal Name Function

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1 +12V Positive power supply (12V DC)
2 GND Negative power supply (0V)
3 Master RESET Hardware reset input
4 TxD Serial data transmit line
5 I/F +12V Positive I/F supply (Opto coupler) (5-12V DC) This way up
6 RxD Serial data receive line Female connector part
(Host machine)
7 I/F GND Negative I/F supply (Opto coupler) (0V)
8 - Not in use (Do not connect)
9 - Not in use (Do not connect)
10 - Not in use (Do not connect)
11 - Not in use (Do not connect)
12 - Not in use (Do not connect)
13 GND Negative power supply (0V)
14 LED-P Test / Status LED +
15 - Not in use (Do not connect)
16 - Not in use (Do not connect)
17 - Not in use (Do not connect)
18 Out-TTL4 Test / Status LED +
19 - Not in use (Do not connect)
20 - Not in use (Do not connect)

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Troubleshooting for WBA Units

Description

This table shows the most commonly used errors

descriptions and their possible solutions.

Description Probable Cause Possible Solutions

Bill Rejection DIP switches not set properly Set DIP switches

Roller and/or belts are Clean head and rollers

excessively dirty with a mild soap and

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water solution

Denomination disabled on Check game options

game

Credit limit not set properly Set credit limit for

on game proper acceptance

Cashbox is full or not installed Check and verify

properly cashbox conditions

Sensors out of calibration, Calibrate unit using

unit not calibrated after proper procedures.
software update Check for proper
software/ID protocol

No activity No power to the unit/ No Check power source,

LEDs visible pins, wires and
connector.

Will not start acceptance Check for proper

procedure/ cycle software/ID protocol

Cycles, but will not accept Check for proper DIP

bills switch and game setting

Validator in an error status Run stand-alone test to

verify

Bad CPU board. No lights on Replace CPU board or

CPU board change out unit

Unit out of calibration Calibrate unit using

proper procedures

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 TEST PROCEDURES

Bill Receiving Test

Description

This procedure is used to test the ability to accept

bills and to stack using the cashbox. It is used for
troubleshooting.

Procedure

This procedure can be carried out at the workbench

with a external power supply or in the host machine.

JCM WBA-xx-Series
1. Disconnect unit from power.
(In machine: Slide out the hole Transfer Unit a bit
until external connector is disconnected).
2. Set DIP switch #8 to the "ON" position and all
others to the "OFF" position. This puts the unit in
Test Mode.
3. Apply power.
(In machine: Slide in the Transfer Unit to recon-
nect external connector).
4. Set DIP switches #1, 2, 3, 4 to "ON" position to
select the "Bill receiving with cashbox" Test Mode.
5. Move DIP switch #8 back to the "OFF" position.
This activates the test.
6. Insert a bill. The unit validates the bill and stacks
it into the cashbox. Make sure to have the cashbox
keys at hand to get the bills out of the cashbox!
DIP switch setting for "Bill
• If the bill is not rejected the procedure
receiving test".
was successful.
• If the bill is rejected, the two front LEDs in
the bill entry frame are blinking showing an
error code. See next pages for error codes.
7. Disconnect unit from power.
8. Set all DIP switches to the "OFF" position. The
acceptor is now ready for installation.
9. Reinstall the acceptor.
(In machine: Turn the Audit Key to remove the
error message on game screen, when reconnect-
ing to running machine).

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Bill Receiving Test (continued)

Error Codes

There are two kinds of error codes from the "Bill re-
ceiving test". You have to determine wich kind of er-
ror code matches to the possible malfunction.

• Unit Error Codes

• Bill Return Codes (see next page)

Unit Error Codes

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The Unit Error Codes refer to errors caused by me-
chanical or electrical malfunction of the unit.

# of
blinks Description Possible Causes

1 Cashbox full • Cashbox may be full

• Stack motor not spinning
• Sensor not working
• Stacker encoder gear blade split

2 Stacker jam • Stacker may be jammed or blocked

3 Transport error • Cover open

• Stacker lever problem

4 Head-Sensor error • Something blocking the sensor

• Sensor problem

5 Acceptor head error • Acceptor head not seated properly

• Communication problem

6 Transfer motor error • Motor not spinning

• Encoder gear split
• Encoder sensor not monitoring
the motor

8 Stacker lever error • Solenoid not working

• Sensor may not know the position
of the stacker lever

10 No cashbox • No cashbox installed

• Cashbox sensor error
• Broken optics flag

Errors 7 and 9 are not used.

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Bill Receiving Test (continued)

Bill Return Codes

The Bill Return Codes refer to errors caused by sen-

sor errors or illegal bills.

# of
blinks Description Possible Causes

1 Crooked insertation • Sensor PT3 or PT4 not working

• Bill inserted crooked

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2 Magnetic pattern error • Dirty rollers/belts
• Bad mag sensor

3 Entrance sensors by-passed • Sensor other than PT3 and PT4 de-
tected the presence of the bill while
in stand-by

4 Dark-light ratio is below the • Reflective sensors may not be wor-

fixed value king

5 Bill not detected • Bill not detected by a sensor within

a specified period
• HPC, HPL, HPR or feed in sensor

7 Photo sensor error • Bill may have a pattern not program-

med or recognized in memory

8 Photo level error • The bill may be dirty

• Overlapping bills detected

9 Illegal bill • The bill does not fall into the range
of acceptable bills in program

11 Stacker lever problems • Solenoid not working

• Sensor may not know position of
the Stacker lever

12 Timing error • The timing is degraded between the

sensors that track the movement of
the bill

13 Bill lenght error • Bill is torn

• Registration on bill is to short

14 Color pattern error • Color pattern on bill is incorrect

Errors 6 and 10 are not used.

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