My Mars Validator AE2412-U3E - 24V unit is malfunctioning. It accepts the bill but does not turn on timer. Do we replace or is there a company that fix these. If i replace it can i use other models because KR sell this unit for $339. I saw 2512 , 2601 , 2631 models on ebay. btw it is hookup to 1034 nonswipe timer.
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Bill acceptor
- Thread starter txheat
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I.B. Washincars
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I send all my validators to Randy, here on the forum.
Yes they are repairable. Before you send it in for repair try swapping it out with a validator from another bay to see if the wiring isn’t the problem, I don't see to many validators that take a bill and not give credit. Should you decide that you want to replace your validator, the validator you want to use is a AE2412 or a AE2612, you do not want a VN2512 or a VN2712 validator, they are made for the vending industry. The third number in the model number determines the type of bezel that is used on the validator, “1” would be a compact type bezel, the fourth number is the voltage, “2” would be 24 volts and a “1” would 110 volts. A “U” or a “D” in the model number determines if the validator is an Upstack or Downstack model and the last number determines the size of the bill box “3” would be a 300 note bill box.
mjwalsh
6 bay SS w/laundromat
txheat & others,
If going new comes into the picture ... depending on your operation ... I think it is short sighted to not make sure that the bill acceptor has the capability of also taking $10s & $20s not just $1 & $5s. Considering the quantity of $10s & $20s in many of our acceptors for us ... the 2600 series has made more sense & for the future ... than the 2400 series. http://www.aecosales.com/Library/Library_MEI/ae2400_datasheet_0409.pdf
We have customers with RVs & lots of dually large pickups at our 6 bay & a 2 stall dog wash ... so we could be the exception. When we start giving out our planned over 90% dollar coins from our changers ... it will be a plus in our opinion ... to not have as many $1s & probably significantly more $5s, $10s & even $20s ... not to mention less wear & tear on our bill acceptors. We find that our proven MicroCoin QLs acceptors have been less likely to jam etc also & less costly to maintain!
mike walsh http://kingkoin.com/USA_Deficit_Reduction.html
If going new comes into the picture ... depending on your operation ... I think it is short sighted to not make sure that the bill acceptor has the capability of also taking $10s & $20s not just $1 & $5s. Considering the quantity of $10s & $20s in many of our acceptors for us ... the 2600 series has made more sense & for the future ... than the 2400 series. http://www.aecosales.com/Library/Library_MEI/ae2400_datasheet_0409.pdf
We have customers with RVs & lots of dually large pickups at our 6 bay & a 2 stall dog wash ... so we could be the exception. When we start giving out our planned over 90% dollar coins from our changers ... it will be a plus in our opinion ... to not have as many $1s & probably significantly more $5s, $10s & even $20s ... not to mention less wear & tear on our bill acceptors. We find that our proven MicroCoin QLs acceptors have been less likely to jam etc also & less costly to maintain!
mike walsh http://kingkoin.com/USA_Deficit_Reduction.html
it's in the bay. Both our bay and vac use the same model. The only different one is the changer and ws2.
Yes it is possible to use a VN2512 bill validator in bay box or vacuum. You need to use a special inhibit jumper plug along with the 24 volt harness. The only problem is you can’t change the pulse rate or the number of pulses per dollar, for that reason I don’t recommend using the VN2512. If you try to use a VN2702 validator in a coin box or vacuum, the smoke will come out and it will be ruined, they are MDB only.
Just for kicks i called JC ask them for price of the unit and harness. The harness alone they wanted $40+
What did they want for the validator? $40 for a harness is a little on the high side. I wonder if it's a standard Mars harness or something special.
I've got a Mars validator coming today from Texas that the car wash owner tried to fix himself, my supplier in Texas said it's a real mess. I think the word he used was "challenge"
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