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NV8 Bank Note Validating System

The Future of Smiley® Bank Note Handling

Operations Manual
Issue 4

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 CONTENTS
CONTENTS...........................................................................................................................................2
Change History....................................................................................................................................4
1:Introduction ......................................................................................................................................5
2: Scope of Document ........................................................................................................................6
3: General Description ........................................................................................................................7
4: Environment and Power Requirements........................................................................................8
5: NV8 User Interface ..........................................................................................................................9
5.1:DIPswitch Settings.................................................................................................................................. 9
5.2: LED status codes................................................................................................................................. 10
6: Machine Interface: Hardware.......................................................................................................11
6.1:Interface Connector Pin Details .......................................................................................................... 11
6.2:Input and Output Hardware Circuits................................................................................................... 12
6.3:Software Optional Serial Interface Input and Outputs ..................................................................... 12
7: Machine Interface: Protocols.......................................................................................................13
7.1:Parallel input and output ...................................................................................................................... 13
7.2:Pulse Stream Output ............................................................................................................................ 13
7.3:Binary Output......................................................................................................................................... 14
7.4:Simple Serial Input/Output................................................................................................................... 15
7.5:Smiley® Secure Protocol – SSP ........................................................................................................ 18
7.6:MDB – Multi-Drop Bus / Internal Communications Protocol (IF5) ................................................. 19
7.7: CCTalk Protocol................................................................................................................................... 20
7.8: Extended Interface – USA Serial....................................................................................................... 21
8: Updating Currency and Firmware ...............................................................................................22
8.1:Currency Manager ................................................................................................................................ 22
8.2:NV8 – NV8 Copy (Cloning) ................................................................................................................. 22
8.3:NV8 – NV8 copy process..................................................................................................................... 23
9: Mechanical Installation.................................................................................................................24
9.1:Changing or removing the bezels:...................................................................................................... 24
9.2:Fitting the bezel into a machine .......................................................................................................... 24
9.3:Cash Box Interface ............................................................................................................................... 24
10: Routine Maintenance ..................................................................................................................25
10.1:Cleaning ............................................................................................................................................... 25
10.2:Belt Changing ...................................................................................................................................... 26
10.3:Re-Calibration ..................................................................................................................................... 26
11: Fault Finding Analysis................................................................................................................27
12: Support Tools..............................................................................................................................29
12.1: PC Currency Programming Software. ............................................................................................ 29
12.2:Internet Website support ................................................................................................................... 29
12.3:E-mail Support..................................................................................................................................... 29
Appendix A - Drawing.......................................................................................................................30
Appendix B – Extended Bezel..........................................................................................................31
Appendix C – Cash Box Advice.......................................................................................................32

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Appendix D – Exploded View ...........................................................................................................33
Appendix E - ESCROW Control .......................................................................................................34
Appendix F - Interface Tools DA1 - DA2 .........................................................................................36

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Change History

Innovative Technology Ltd

Title: NV8 Engineers Manual
Drawing No: GA319 Project:
Author: T.J. Crowley Date: 11/03/2004
Format: MS Word 2000
Issue Rel Date Mod By Comments
Issue A 10/6/2003 TJC First draft
Issue B 11/6/2003 PD Document Restructured
Issue 1 18/6/2003 TJC First release
Issue 2 11/03/2004 PDK General Revision
Issue 3 05/08/04 TJC Include details of the Extended bezel
Issue 4 13/10/04 TJC Ammend details re Note path access buttons in 10.1

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1:Introduction

This manual describes the operation of the NV8 Bank note Validator as fitted with Firmware Version 1.10 or
greater.

Caution
• This Product must be fitted with a 2 Amp fuse before use.
• The NV8 Validator is pin for pin compatible with NV7 but NOT pin for pin compatible with the
NV2/3/4/4X or 5 series products.

We recommend that you study this manual as there are many new features permitting new uses and more
secure applications.
If you do not understand any part of this manual please contact ITL for assistance. In this way we may
continue to improve our product. Alternatively visit our web site at www.innovative-technology.co.uk

Innovative Technology Ltd.

Derker Street
Oldham
England
OL1 4EQ
Tel: +44 (0) 161 626 9999
Fax: +44 (0) 161 620 2090
E-mail [email protected]
web site www.innovative-technology.co.uk

Smiley® and the ITL Logo are international registered trademarks and they are the property of Innovative
Technology Limited.
Innovative Technology has a number of European and International Patents and Patents Pending protecting
this product. If you require further details please contact the factory.
Innovative Technology is not responsible for any loss, harm, or damage caused by the installation and use of
this product. This does not affect your local statutory rights. If in doubt please contact Innovative Technology for
details of any changes

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2: Scope of Document

This document is intended for those whose will:

• Design the NV8 into items of equipment.
• Build equipment using the NV8.
• Install equipment containing the NV8.
• Maintain equipment containing the NV8.

Although information is included which will allow a degree of fault diagnosis and repair, it is recommended
that for all but simple mechanical repairs the unit be returned to an approved service centre for repair.

Caution:
• Never exceed the recommended environmental and electrical limits.
• Do not attempt to lubricate the mechanisms as this may affect the note transport.
• Do not polish the lens as this may alter the optical characteristics.
• If the NV8 Validator is disassembled the unit must be re-calibrated/re initialised, following re-
assembly.

Innovative Technology Ltd has a policy of continual product improvement. As a result the products supplied
may vary from the specification described here.

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3: General Description
NV8 Validator - the next generation of Smiley® Bank Note validators
The NV8 Bank Note Validator is a compact note-validating machine (see figure 1), suitable for most
money machines. It will accept up to 15 different denominations of notes in the serial control mode,
pulse mode and binary mode, 4 notes in parallel mode and will cope with different designs of
banknotes having the same value such as are found in the United Kingdom.
Note Path Access Buttons
Bezel Release Catch

DIPswitches

Universal Bezel
PA231
User Interface
Status LED’s Display

Figure 1 – The NV8 and Universal Bezel PA231

The NV8 Validator leaves the factory containing at least one currency data set so that it is ready
for immediate installation. If it is desired to change the currency data set this may be done using
either the NV8 to NV8 currency cloning system or the PC based Currency Management software.
New currencies and applications are being tested all the time, please refer to our web site or contact
the factory for information concerning specific currencies if they are not already included on our
approved list.
The NV8 has been designed for easy installation in most machines. The new stepped “smiling mouth”
allows insertion of notes with one hand and simplifies the note handling mechanism.
Interfacing the Validator is very simple, with the choice of the following protocols:
• Parallel open collector outputs
• Pulse stream output
• Smiley® Secure Protocol (SSP) secure serial communications
• Binary
• Simple serial communications
• CCTalk
• MDB interface protocol

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4: Environment and Power Requirements

Environment Minimum Maximum

o
Temperature +0 C +50oC
Humidity 5% 95% Non condensing

Table 1 - Environmental Requirements

Caution:
• If input voltage falls below 11.5V the NV8 may not operate correctly.
• It is recommended that the power supply used can supply at least 1.5Amps.

Electrical Supply Minimum Maximum

Supply Voltage (V dc) Absolute Limits 11.5V 13.5V
MDB IF5 Version Supply Voltage 18V 42V
Supply Ripple Voltage 0.25V @100Hz
Supply Currents:
Standby 0.35A
Validating 1A
Peak (Stacker Motor stall) 1.5A

Table 2 - Power Requirements

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5: NV8 User Interface

The user interface with the NV8 is shown below (see figure 2). It is simply a red and green LED and a
set of four DIPswitches. The LED’s indicate the operational status of the NV8, while the DIPswitches
set the basic operating mode of the unit.

O
GREEN RED N

1 2 3 4

STATUS 1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4 Interfaces
High ITL use Parallel
Security

Pulse
High ITL use S.S.P.
Accept Special

Figure 2 - NV8 User Display and DIPswitches

5.1:DIPswitch Settings.
The four DIPswitches can be set to a combination of either up or down depending on the
configuration required for the particular NV8.
Switch 1 – security setting.
Switch 1 allows the operator to alter the security sensitivity of the NV8. The NV8 can be configured
for high acceptance (switch down), or for high security (switch up).
Switch 2 – pulse multiplier.
This switch is used to modify the behaviour of the selected machine interface. The details of the
switches function are detailed in each of the interfaces’ description in this manual. Currently the only
interface to make use of this switch is the pulse mode, when the NV8 is programmed with a USA
dataset. In this mode the switch can be used to multiply the number of pulses given by a factor of
four. When the switch is down the multiplier is 1, when the switch is up the multiplier is 4.

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Switches 3 and 4 – Machine Interface selection.
These switches are used to select the machine interface to be used. The NV8 supports four
interfaces, as shown below (see table 1).

Interface Switch 3 Switch 4

Parallel Down Down
Pulse Down Up
SSP Up Down
Special Up Up

Table 1 – Switch 3 and 4 Machine Interface Selection

The details of the parallel, pulse and SSP can be found in the machine interface protocol section of
this manual.
The special interface depends on the firmware that is used in the NV8, the firmware shipped as
standard is the binary interface (World Wide) and CCTalk (UK only). However there are other options
that can be downloaded by the user:
• CCTalk.
• ITL Simple serial I/O.
• Binary
• MDB
Information on each of these interfaces can be found in the ‘machine interfaces protocol section’ of
this manual.

5.2: LED status codes.

The two status LED’s are located to the left of the DIPswitches on the right hand side of the unit and
are used to indicate a variety of status signals.

The red status is used to indicate system problems, while the green status indicates system health,
these are described below in table 2.

LED Status Description

Slow flashing green LED Heartbeat (slow = 1 In normal RUN operation, when the NV8 is ready
second period) to read a note, the green status led will flash
slowly ("Heartbeat") to signal a “healthy” status.
Flashing red one second period NV8 is jammed, somewhere in the note path
Fast flashing red (fast = half second period) NV8 cannot calibrate, sensor(s) may be blocked
Permanent red Memory has been corrupted

Table 2 - LED Status Codes

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6: Machine Interface: Hardware.

The NV8 interface connector is located on the left side of the unit. It has 16 pins (see figure 3), two
are used for the 0v and +12v power supply and there are five outputs and five inputs, the remaining
four pins are reserved for future use. An example mating connector is Molex Part No: 39-51-2160

Interface Connector

Figure 3 - Interface Connecter

6.1:Interface Connector Pin Details

The interface connector pins details are described below (see table 3); they have a 0.1" pitch header
with 2 rows of 8 pins.

Pin Name: Description:

1 Vend 1 (binary bit 1) Note accepted on Channel 1,
Also the Pulse Stream output
Also the serial output pin in SSP and other serial modes
2 Vend 2 (binary bit 2) Note accepted on Channel 2 pulse output
3 Vend 3 (binary bit 4) Note accepted on Channel 3 pulse output
4 Vend 4 (binary bit 8) Note accepted on Channel 4 pulse output
5 Inhibit 1 Inhibit channel 1 by holding this pin HIGH. To Enable a channel
the inhibit must be held LOW.
Also the Serial Input pin for SSP and other serial modes.
6 Inhibit 2 Inhibit channel 2 by holding this pin HIGH
7 Inhibit 3 Inhibit channel 3 by holding this pin HIGH
8 Inhibit 4 Inhibit channel 4 by holding this pin HIGH
9 Busy NV8 is validating and stacking output. Active low while the NV8 is
reading, transporting or stacking a note.
10 Escrow Operate Escrow function by holding LOW, refer to Escrow section
in parallel and binary modes and Appendix D for full details
11 Spare Spare
12 Spare Spare
13 Spare Spare
14 Spare Spare
15 +Vin Nominal 12V DC supply
16 0V 0v Supply

Table 3 - 16 Pin Connector Details

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6.2:Input and Output Hardware Circuits

Caution: The output low signal is affected by the value of the pull up resistor on the host machine
interface. Ensure your signal LOW levels comply with the 74HC CMOS series specification
for reliable operation, (see figure 4).

Figure 4 - Input and Output Circuit

• All outputs are open collector transistors.

• All Inputs are held high to internal +5v via 10KΩ. The input structure is a CMOS gate with anti
static protection fitted.

Interface Logic levels Logic Low Logic High

Inputs 0V < Low < 0.5 +3.7V < High <12V
Outputs with 2K2Ω pull up 0.6V Pull up voltage of host interface
Maximum Current Sink 50mA per output

Table 4- Interface Logic Levels

6.3:Software Optional Serial Interface Input and Outputs

Caution: The serial interfaces will only work if the relevant interface software is correctly installed.

Name Description
SSP TxD Vend 1
SSP RxD Inhibit 1

Table 5 - Software Optional Serial Interface Inputs and Outputs

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7: Machine Interface: Protocols

To select the required interface, the DIPswitches on the side of NV8 need to be set accordingly:

7.1:Parallel input and output

To use parallel outputs DIPswitches 3 and 4 must be set down.
Vend Signals: (Pins 1 to 4). The four channels have their own individual outputs. If a note is
recognised then the relevant channel line is set low for 100 + 3 milliseconds. Pulses outside these
limits should be rejected as a precaution against false triggering due to noise.
Busy Output: (Pin 9). This is a general-purpose busy signal. It is active low while the NV8 is in
operation.
Escrow Control (pin 10)-Parallel mode: The NV8 uses a single note escrow facility in this mode (see
Appendix D): This allows the Validator to hold onto the note once accepted, and then only stack the
note in the cash box when the host machine confirms that the Vend operation has been completed. If
confirmation of the Vend is not received the note will be returned to the customer after 30 seconds.
If the host machine aborts the transaction by setting the corresponding inhibit input high, the note is
returned immediately.
The host machine can force the return of the note to the customer by setting the inhibit line high, at
any time before the end of the 30 second time-out. Setting all the inhibits high will cause a note reject.
In the event of a note being forcibly removed from the mouth of the NV8 during the 30 second
interval, the NV8 will go out of service for 45 seconds.
Inhibit Operation
Each channel (1 to 4) has its own inhibit input to allow the host machine to refuse specified notes. To
inhibit a channel, the relevant inhibit input must be held high. To enable a channel the corresponding
inhibits must be latched low so that notes may be accepted.
If all four inhibits are high simultaneously then the NV8 will not read in any notes. In this mode, if a
note is inserted the motor will run in reverse preventing the insertion of a note and the bezel will not
illuminate.
All four inhibits may be connected together to create a 'global' inhibit. In this way the NV8 may be
brought in and out of operation by the host machine.

7.2:Pulse Stream Output

To use pulse stream output for acceptance of up to 15 channel / note acceptance, DIPswitch 3 must
be down and DIPswitch 4 must be up.
Vend Signal (Pins 1): When a note is recognised vend 1 will pulse a pre set number times, the
number of pulses and the timing is set in the NV8 currency manager program (and set to default
values with supplied dataset).
The number of pulses is multiplied by a factor of four for USA dollar datasets, depending on the
position of switch 2. If the switch is down then the number of pulses is as programmed in the dataset
output. If the switch is up then four times this number of pulses is output.
Busy Output: (Pin 9). This is a general-purpose busy signal. It is active low while the NV8 is in
operation.
Escrow Control: (pin 10). The NV8 uses a single note escrow facility in this mode (see Appendix D):
This allows the Validator to hold onto the note once accepted, and then only stack the note in the
cash box when the host machine confirms that the Vend operation has been completed. If
confirmation of the Vend is not received the note will be returned to the customer after 30 seconds.
If the host machine aborts the transaction by setting the corresponding inhibit input high, the note is
returned immediately.
The host machine can force the return of the note to the customer by setting the inhibit line high, at
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In the event of a note being forcibly removed from the mouth of the NV8 during the 30 second
interval, the NV8 will go out of service for 45 seconds.
Inhibit Operation: Channels (1 to 4) have their own individual inhibit input to allow the host machine
to refuse specified values of notes. To inhibit a channel, the relevant inhibit input must be held high.
To enable a channel the corresponding inhibit must be latched low so that notes may be accepted.
Note: Channels higher than four cannot be individually inhibited, but will be globally inhibited if inhibits
1 to 4 are inhibited.
If all four inhibits are high simultaneously then the NV8 will not read in any notes. All four inhibits may
be connected together to create a 'global' inhibit. In this way the NV8 may be brought in and out of
operation by the host machine.

7.3:Binary Output
To use binary output DIPswitches 3 & 4 must both be up and the BIN option of the interface firmware
must be loaded into the NV8.
In the event that the machine needs more than 4 notes to be recognised, but the host machine
cannot take advantage of the serial communication methods then the NV8 can be set to give a binary
pattern output on the four parallel output pins.
If the NV8 is set to binary mode it will issue the vend signals as a binary pattern on the parallel
outputs for 100 . 3ms. In this way a maximum of 15 different notes can be accepted and 4 notes
individually inhibited.
Vend Signals (Pins 1 to 4). The four channels have their own individual outputs. If a note is
recognised then the binary representation of the channel number will be pulled low for 100 + 3ms.
Pulses outside these limits will be rejected as a precaution against false triggering due to noise.
Busy Output: (Pin 9). This is a general-purpose busy signal. It is active low while the NV8 is in
operation.
Escrow Control: (pin 10). The NV8 uses a single note escrow facility in this mode (see Appendix D).
This allows the Validator to hold onto the note once accepted, and then only stack the note in the
cash box when the host machine confirms that the Vend operation has been completed. If
confirmation of the Vend is not received the note will be returned to the customer after 30 seconds.
If the host machine aborts the transaction by setting the corresponding inhibit input high on pin 10,
the note is returned immediately.
The host machine can force the return of the note to the customer by setting the inhibit line high, at
any time before the end of the 30 second time-out. Setting all the inhibits high will cause a note reject.
In the event of a note being forcibly removed from the mouth of the NV8 during the 30 second
interval, the NV8 will go out of service for 45 seconds.
Inhibit Operation: Channels (1 to 4) have their individual inhibit input to allow the host machine to
refuse specified notes. To inhibit a channel, the relevant inhibit input must be held high. To enable a
channel the corresponding inhibit must be latched low so that notes may be accepted.
Note: Channels higher than four cannot be individually inhibited, but will be globally inhibited if
inhibits 1 to 4 are inhibited.
If all four inhibits are high simultaneously the NV8 will not read notes. All 4 inhibits connected together
create a 'global' inhibit. This way the NV8 may be brought in and out of operation by the host
machine.

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7.4:Simple Serial Input/Output

Existing Smiley® NV4 users may already be using the serial input/output facility. The NV8 Validator
also supports this system. However this interface is not recommended for new designs, the Smiley®
Secure Protocol SSP interface is recommended.

Caution:
• The NV8 does not support the Simple serial data out only mode as available on NV4. It
only supports the serial data Input/Output mode.
• The host machine does not echo messages back to the Validator.
• The NV8 does not operate in true RS232 mode.
• The NV8 will not enable in serial I/O mode if Inhibit 3 line is held low on power up

To use simple serial mode DIPswitches 3 & 4 must both be set up and the Simple Serial mode SIO
option of the interface firmware must be loaded into the NV8.
Commands are provided to fully control the operation of the validator. The notes to be accepted and
rejected can be set and a single escrow mode can be enabled. In simple serial mode single byte
commands are transmitted to the Validator, the Validator echoes each valid command it receives.
The serial I/O mode supports two baud rates; 300 baud when Inhibit 2 is pulled high or left floating at
power up and 9600 Baud rate when Inhibit 2 line is held low at power up. The data is formatted as
follows (see figure 6): 1-start bit - 8 data bits - 2 stop bits - 300 baud

Vend 1(pin 1)

idle start bit 0 bit 1 bit 2 bit 3 bit 4 bit 5 bit 6 bit 7 stop stop idle
3.3ms
0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 = 20dec

Figure- 6 Typical Serial Output Transmission of the value 20 (decimal), Note Not Recognized

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The NV8 will receive and transmit the following event codes:
Recognised Receive Codes to NV8 Transmitted codes from NV8
MESSAGE DECIMAL VALUE MESSAGE DECIMAL VALUE
Inhibit C1 131 Note Accept on C1 1
Inhibit C2 132 Note Accept on C2 2
Inhibit C3 133 Note Accept on C3 3
Inhibit C4 134 Note Accept on C4 4
Inhibit C5 135 Note Accept on C5 5
Inhibit C6 136 Note Accept on C6 6
Inhibit C7 137 Note Accept on C7 7
Inhibit C8 138 Note Accept on C8 8
Inhibit C9 139 Note Accept on C9 9
Inhibit C10 140 Note Accept on C10 10
Inhibit C11 141 Note Accept on C11 11
Inhibit C12 142 Note Accept on C12 12
Inhibit C13 143 Note Accept on C13 13
Inhibit C14 144 Note Accept on C14 14
Inhibit C15 145 Note Accept on C15 15
Inhibit C16 146 Note Accept on C16 16
Un-inhibit C1 151 Note Not Recognised 20
Un-inhibit C2 152 Mechanism running slow 30
Un-inhibit C3 153 Strimming attempted 40
Un-inhibit C4 154 Channel 5 Note Rejected (fraud channel) 50
Un-inhibit C5 155 STACKER Full or Jammed 60
Un-inhibit C6 156 Abort During Escrow 70
Un-inhibit C7 157 Note may have been taken to clear jam 80
Un-inhibit C8 158 Validator Busy 120
Un-inhibit C9 159 Validator Not Busy 121
Un-inhibit C10 160 Command Error 255
Un-inhibit C11 161
Un-inhibit C12 162
Un-inhibit C13 163
Un-inhibit C14 164
Un-inhibit C15 165
Un-inhibit C16 166
Enable serial escrow mode 170
Disable serial escrow mode 171
Accept Escrow 172
Reject Escrow 173
Status 182
Enable all 184
Disable all 185
Disable escrow timeout 190
Enable escrow timeout 191

Table 6 - Receive and Transmit Codes

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Example transactions are shown below (see table 7).
Event Validator Decimal Value Host
Note entered into validator Validator Busy 120 Î
Note Accepted Channel 2 Validator Ready 121 Î
Accept on Channel 2 2Î
Note entered into validator Validator Busy 120 Î
Note not recognised Validator Ready 121 Î
Note not recognised 20 Î
Validator has returned note Validator Ready 121 Î
Software Inhibit Channel 4 Inhibit C4 Í 134 Inhibit C4
Channel 4 Inhibited 134 Î
Software Enable Channel 4 Uninhibit C4 Í 154 Uninhibit C4
Channel 4 Inhibited 154 Î
Status Report Í 182 Status Request
3 byte status message Inhibit status Channels 1-8 byte 1Î
Inhibit status Channels 9- byte 2Î
16
Escrow On (=1) / Off (=0) byte 3Î
Turn on Escrow Mode Í 170 Enable Escrow
Mode
Escrow Mode Enabled 170 Î
Note accept in Escrow
Mode
Note entered into validator Validator Busy 120 Î
Note Accepted Channel 2 Validator Ready 121 Î
Accept on Channel 2 2Î
Í 172 Accept Note in
Escrow
Accept Escrow 172 Î
Accept on Channel 2 2Î

Table 7 - Example Protocols

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7.5:Smiley® Secure Protocol – SSP

Note: Please refer to the Smiley® Secure Protocol (SSP) Specification ITL Drawing GA 138 on the
web site for full details of this Protocol.

To use SSP mode DIPswitch 3 must be set up and DIPswitch 4 must be set down.
SSP is a secure serial interface specifically designed to address the problems experienced by cash
handling systems in gaming machines. Problems such as acceptor swapping, reprogramming
acceptors and line tapping are all addressed. This interface is recommended for all new designs.
The interface uses a master slave model, the host machine is the master and the peripherals (note
acceptor, coin acceptor or coin hopper) are the slaves.
Data transfer is over a multi-drop bus using clock asynchronous serial transmission with simple open
collector drivers. The integrity of data transfers is ensured through the use of 16 bit CRC checksums
on all packets.
Each SSP device of a particular type has a unique serial number, this number is used to validate
each device in the direction of credit transfer before transactions can take place .
Commands are currently provided for coin acceptors, note acceptors and coin hoppers. All current
features of these devices are supported.
Features:
• Serial control of Note / Coin Validators and Hoppers
• 4 wire (Tx, Rx, +V, Gnd) system
• RS232 (like) - open collector driver
• High Speed 9600 Baud Rate
• 16 bit CRC error checking
• Data Transfer Mode
Benefits:
• Proven in the field
• Simple and low cost interfacing of transaction peripherals.
• High security control of payout peripherals.
• Defence against surrogate validator fraud.
• Straightforward integration into host machines.
• Remote programming of transaction peripherals
• Open standard for universal use.
For detailed information and full protocol specification please refer to SSP Specification ITL Drawing
GA 138, this is available from the ITL website www.innovative-technology.co.uk

To help in the software implementation of the SSP, ITL can provide sample C Code, DLL controls and
Visual Basic applications on request. Please contact [email protected].

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7.6:MDB – Multi-Drop Bus / Internal Communications Protocol (IF5)

To use the MDB mode an IF5 interface box must be fitted to the NV8 Validator and DIPswitches 3 & 4 must
both be set up, with the MDB option of the interface firmware loaded into the NV8.
Note: Please refer to the Multi-Drop Bus specification for the suggested current drive circuits available.

MDB defines a serial bus interface used in electrically controlled vending machines (see figure 7). This is a
9600 Baud Master-Slave system where the NV8 MDB banknote validator is a slave to a master controller. A
master has the capability of communicating with 32 peripherals or slaves. The master is defined as the
Vending Machine Controller (VMC).
NV8 MDB Slave

Receive

Transmit

Ground Signal

Figure 7- MDB Opto Isolated Input / Output circuits

The NV8 MDB banknote Validator is assigned a unique address – 00110XXX binary (30H). The VMC polls
the bus to detect presence of the NV8 MDB Validators or to get information on current status of the
Validators.
The Validators respond when asked for activity with an acknowledgment, negative acknowledgment or a
specific reply, depending on its current status. Bus crashes are avoided as the Validators respond to being
polled only by the VMC.
The international country code must be set for the country in which the Validators will be operating. This is the
international telephone code for that country. The code is represented as two bytes
For the USA the country code is 00 01
For Great Britain the code is 00 44
The scaling factor must also be specified for each Validator. All accepted note values must be evenly divisible
by this number.
• This number would be set to 100 (Hex 64) for the Euro or Great Britain.
• The number would be set to 1000 (Hex 03E8) for Romania.
• The number of decimal places must also be programmed for each Validators
• The number would be set to 2 for Euro or USA
• The number would be set to 3 for Romania
Adopting the numbers above:
• £5 would be displayed as 5.00
• £10 would be displayed as 10.00
• $1 would be displayed as 1.00
• 1K Romania would be displayed as 1.000

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7.7: CCTalk Protocol.

The NV8 supports the CCTalk serial protocol for easy interfacing with host machines that support this
protocol.
To use CCTalk mode (as in Binary mode etc) set DIPswitches 3 and 4 on the user in the Up position to select
‘Special’ mode on the validators.
The NV8 must have the CCTalk software loaded using the ‘‘advanced’’ option on the Currency manager
program.
Pin out connections on NV8 for CCTalk are shown below (see figure 7) looking at the connection pins on the
NV8 interface connector.

Figure 7- CCTalk Connection Pins on the NV8.

The default encryption key will be set to the key code printed on the label on the NV8. If the key is changed to
a new stored key by the host machine, the key can be reset to the default by the following the steps below.
1. Power off NV8.
2. Set all 4 DIPswitches to the Up position.
3. Apply power (no CCTalk comms).
4. Red LED will now be flashing.
5. Set DIPswitches 1 and 2 down.
The code is now reset.

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7.8: Extended Interface – USA Serial.

The USA Serial interface is a non-isolated interface serial communications protocol.
There is a single output DATA line from the NV8. There are three control lines, two from the controller
‘’ACCEPT ENABLE’’ and ‘’SEND’’ and one from the Validators ‘’IRQ’’.

Caution:
• Please note that the NV8 works on a +12volt DC power supply.
• The NV8 ground must be connected to the ground of the control system.

Connection Details:

Signal NV8
0v 16
ACCEPT ENABLE 6
SEND 7
IRQ (INTERUPPT) 2
DATA 1
OUT_OF_SERVICE 3
Table 8 - Extended Interface USA Serial

For further details on this protocol please refer to the Series 2000 Interface manual (reference
number 20105-002850046-PS).

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8: Updating Currency and Firmware

Note: Validators are supplied already programmed from the factory Please skip this section unless
the validators need to be re-programmed with a new note or currency.

The NV8 Validator may only be programmed using the NV8 currency download manager or by
cloning from a master unit:

8.1:Currency Manager
To use the NV8 Currency Manager Software, which is supplied with a range of currencies. The
system will require you to be running a PC Windows 95/98/NT™2000 or XP Professional, Pentium™
(© Microsoft and Intel). 100MHz or faster with a serial port (DA1 kit) or USB port (DA2 kit) and a
12volt dc power supply, to power the Validators (see Appendix E). A list of currently supported
currencies is maintained on our web site, where new releases can be downloaded. Further details are
available from [email protected]

8.2:NV8 – NV8 Copy (Cloning)

Overview
There NV8 Bank Note has a facility to copy its programme and settings to another NV8. The ‘Master’
validator will transmit the currency data and upgrade the slave’s firmware using the NV8 configured
copy cable assembly (see figure 8).
Requirements
• Master to have firmware 1.10 or greater
• NV8 copy cable assembly.
• 12V supply.

Master Slave
Vend 4
Inhibit 4
Inhibit 1 Vend 1
Vend 1 Inhibit 1
0v 0v
12v 12v

-
12V PSU
+
Figure 8 - NV8 Copy Cable Diagram
Start-up configuration
• Remove power from slave and master units.
• Set DIPswitches 3 up and 4 down to select SSP interface mode on both NV8’s.
• Using the NV8 cloning kit CK2 or connect the two units together as above (see figure 8).
• Turn on the 12V supply.
• The Master unit will update the slave firmware if the version of the master is greater than the
slave. If the master firmware is less than the slave, then the copy process is aborted.
• If the firmware on the master and slave are the same only the currency will be transferred.

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8.3:NV8 – NV8 copy process.

• Connect NV8 master to slave using copy adaptor and apply 12V power supply
• Master unit will flash RED and GREEN LED if the connector is configured correctly.
• RED and GREEN on master flash together – attempting to communicate with slave.
• RED and GREEN on master flash alternately - communication established, master waiting
for slave to reset.
• If communication has been established and slave has reset then the master will read slave
firmware version and decide on next action.
• If the master is not compatible with the slave, Master RED and GREEN LED’s will flash
alternately at 1-second rate. No further copy action will take place.
• If slave firmware version is greater than master: Master RED and GREEN LED’s will flash
alternately at 1-second rate. No further copy action will take place.
• If slave firmware version is same as master then master will start to copy currency data to
slave.
• If slave firmware version is less than master then master will start to copy firmware data to
slave.

Firmware copy:
Caution: If master RED LED changes to slow blink (1 per second) then communication has been
lost and copying should be restarted from beginning.

• Master RED LED will blink rapidly during firmware copy (the LED will pause from time to time).
• If master RED LED changed to slow blink (1 per second) then communication has been lost and
copying should be restarted from beginning.
• When firmware copy is complete, slave will reset and Master unit will wait to re-establish
communications. (LED flashes as at first stage power-up).
• When slave is ready, master will initiate currency data copy.
Currency copy:
Caution: If master RED LED changed to slow blink (1 per second) then communication has been
lost and copying should be restarted from beginning.
• Master GREEN LED will blink rapidly during the currency copy process (the LED will pause from
time to time).
• When currency copy is complete, Master will show GREEN and RED LED’s continuously and
slave will reset.
• NV8 – NV8 copy is now complete.

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9: Mechanical Installation
The NV8 validator is supplied with the Universal Bezel-PA231 (see figure 9).

9.1:Changing or removing the bezels:

• Push the red Bezel Release Catch in the centre and top of the NV8.
• The bezel can then be unhooked from the 4 locating points on the NV8.
• To refit, hook the bezel onto the bottom 2 locating points and then lift to fit onto the
top 2 locating points on the NV8.
• The bezel will ‘click’ home into NV8 when fitted correctly.
9.2:Fitting the bezel into a machine
Caution
• Ensure there is a clearance around the initial exit (see drg GA310 in Appendix A) so
there is no obstruction to the banknotes as they are being read by the NV8.
• A suitable cash box is needed so that the notes securely store away from the note
exit (see Appendix B), to prevent notes accumulating at the note exit.
• The cash box should form a physical barrier between the initial exit and the note exit.

Bezel Release Catch Note Path

Access Buttons
Clamps

Universal Bezel
PA231
Locking nuts and
Figure 9 – Bezel and NV8 Installation
• Remove the 4 nuts, 2 metal clamps, star washers and 2 bolts from each side of the
bezel as above (see figure 9).
• Place PA231 through the aperture in the door of the machine from the front.
• Fit the two metal clamps and star washers and tighten the nuts onto the bolts
(recommended torque 25cN per metre).
• Fit the main bezel assembly onto the bolts with the black part to the top. Fit the star
washers and tighten the nuts onto the bolts (recommended torque 25cN per metre).
9.3:Cash Box Interface
It is important that there is sufficient space for the ‘’initial exit’’ and ‘’final exit’’ of notes from the NV8
note path, before entry into the cash box/chute without any obstructions (see Appendix B Figure 17
and Figure 18).
For help on installing the NV8 into a new design please contact support@innovative-
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10: Routine Maintenance

The NV8 Validator has been designed to minimise any performance variation over time. Much of this
is achieved by careful hardware and software design.
However, depending upon the environment the NV8 is installed in it may at some time require
cleaning, belt changing or even re-calibration.

CAUTION: DO NOT USE SOLVENT BASED CLEANERS SUCH AS ALCOHOL, PETROL,

METHYLATED SPIRITS, WHITE SPIRIT or PCB CLEANER. THIS WILL RESULT IN
PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE VALIDATOR, ALWAYS USE A MILD DETERGENT.

10.1:Cleaning
Remove the NV8 from its bezel. Push the 2 red Note Path Access Buttons on the sides of the NV8
downwards and then inwards towards the body of the NV8 (see figure 9) and lift to expose the note
paths, place them on a clean dry surface. The note path will now be exposed for cleaning, (see figure
10).
Carefully wipe the surfaces with a soft lint free cloth that has been dampened with a water and mild
detergent solution (i.e. household washing up liquid). Take particular care around all the sensor
lenses (see figure 10), ensuring they are clean and dry. Clean any metal debris that may be attached
to the magnetic sensor.
If a lens has become badly scratched do not attempt to polish it. Contact ITL for further advise, as
there may be damage to the optical properties of the lens.

Caution
When cleaning the ‘’recessed’’ Front Sensor, use a small soft brush or cotton wool bud.

Magnetic Sensor Rear Sensor

Optical Sensors
Front Sensor
Figure 10 - NV8 Sensors

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10.2:Belt Changing

• With the NV8 note paths exposed (see figure 10) place the unit on a clean dry surface.
• Remove the lower cover plate by lifting up the retention catch and carefully sliding it back
(see figure 11).
• Push the 2 belt tension springs inwards then slide each belt off the drive unit body, smallest
wheels first.
• Replace the belts by fitting them over the drive unit body legs, smallest wheels first.
• Place the lower cover plate into the locating slots (2 each side) pushing forward and down,
the plate will ‘’click’’ confirming correct insertion.
• Connect the upper and lower note path back together.

Retention Catch Lower Cover Plate Belts

Locating
Slots

Drive Unit
Body

Belt Tension Springs

Figure 11 - NV8 Belt Access

10.3:Re-Calibration

The NV8 has an in-built self-calibration system that maintains the optical sensors at their best
operating point. However if the NV8 is disassembled for any reason it will need to be re-calibrated.
Re-calibration may only be performed under license from ATL, contact support@innovative-
technology.co.uk for further details.
This can be performed in conjunction with the diagnostics software option in the NV8 currency
manager program and help menus supplied with this program.

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11: Fault Finding Analysis Notes are not stacking correctly

Is cash box/note
YES chute fitted NO
correctly?

Check cash box/note chute Fit the cash box/note

is not damaged chute correctly

Check notes are not trapped

in the cash box/note chute

Adjust cash box/note chute

so the notes stack correctly
Finish

Figure 12 - Notes are not stacking Correctly

Notes pass through the validator

but do not give a vend signal

Is the power supply

YES NO
inside specification?

Check correct DIPswitch Check correct supply

settings are selected and sufficient current

Check Interface system

Finish
Figure 13 - Notes pass validators with no vend signal

Unit rejects genuine notes

Has the unit been

YES programmed for this NO
note?

Check the security setting Check currency on label

Adjust to correct security settings Program the unit

Run lens sensor diagnostic test

Finish

Figure14 - Unit rejects genuine notes

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Validator will not take notes

YES Is the bezel illuminated? NO

Check the pins and upper and drive Check Power Supply
unit bodies are connected

Check inhibits

Check Drive Belts

Check Interface System

Check Lenses

Finish
Figure 15 - Validator will not take notes

Validator runs slowly or intermittently

Are there foreign

NO objects in the note YES
path?

Is the supply voltage

level correct? Clean the note path
YES

NO
Check for any damage

Check correct supply and sufficient current

Replace damaged components

Check there is no grease on drive belts

Replace drive belts

Finish
Figure 16 - Validator runs slowly or intermittently

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12: Support Tools

The following support tools are available for use with the NV8 Bank Note Validator:
1. PC Currency Manager Software.
2. Downloads from the Innovative Technology Ltd website: www.innovative-technology.co.uk
3. Email Support [email protected]

12.1: PC Currency Programming Software.

The NV8 Currency Manager software offers the following functions:
• Program the NV8 Validator by downloading pre-prepared currency data via the serial communications
link using the DA1 kit or DA2 kit using the USB link.
• Check the firmware version and currency set already loaded on an NV8 unit.
• Adjust the channel and pulse configuration on a pre-programmed NV8 to your own requirements.
• Download a new version of firmware onto the NV8.
• Use diagnostic functions to check validator operation (firmware version 1.10 and greater only).

The software will run on an IBM compatible Personal Computer with Pentium™ processor or equivalent
and requires a DA1 kit fitted to the serial port or DA2 kit fitted to the USB port depending on the operating
system that you are using (see Appendix E).

12.2:Internet Website support

The Innovative Technology Ltd website provides the means to download new and updated currency sets
and new versions of firmware for the NV8. Visit www.innovative-technology.co.uk to register you user
name and to access the password for further details, updates and technical bulletins which are also made
available

Note: Files are password protected to prevent abuse. Periodically the passwords are changed.
Please contact support at Innovative Technology
echnology for password updates.
updates.

12.3:E-mail Support
If the data you require is not available over the Internet Innovative Technology supports an e-mail system
to help customers with unusual requirements. The address is [email protected]

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Appendix A - Drawing

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Appendix C – Cash Box Advice

Opening dimension must be

large enough to allow the
longest note to fall through

Depth must be
sufficient to store
the required
number of notes
Front face of the cash
box should fit into the
recess of PM397 on the
rear of the NV8 unit.

Figure 17 – Cash box mounting location

The top of the cash chute dividing

plate should fit into the recess of
PM397 on the rear of the NV8 unit.

Figure 18 - Dividing plate location for cash chute

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Appendix E - ESCROW Control

The NV8 has a single note escrow facility (pin 10). This allows the Validator to hold onto the note once
accepted, and then only stack the note in the cash box when the host machine confirms that the Vend
operation has been completed. If no confirmation of the Vend is received then the note will be returned to
the customer after 30 seconds, (see figure 19).

30sec Max
Escrow Accepting
Do not wait more than 30
seconds for the 2nd vend
Vend Signal confirmation signal

100ms 100ms
Escrow Rejection Escrow held low

Vend Signal Inhibit rejection can be at any

time during the 30 second
decision period after completion
Inhibit of the vend
Figure 17 - Escrow Timing Diagram for Parallel Vends

If the host machine itself aborts the transaction by setting the corresponding inhibit input high on pin 10,
the note is returned immediately. The sequence of operations is as follows:
1. Pin 10 held low awaiting note insertion.
2. Note inserted. Validator issues a 100ms pulse on the appropriate channel.
3. The host machine initiates vend process.
4. The host machine sets pin 10 high to indicate that it wants the note. If this is not done within
30 seconds the Validator will return the note.
5. The Validator issues a 100ms pulse on the appropriate channel after pin 10 going high to
indicate final acceptance of the note. If the signal has not been received within 30 seconds it
indicates the customer has forcibly retrieved the note and the vend will be aborted.
6. The vend process is completed.
7. The host machine sets pin 10 low in expectation of the next vend.
The host machine can force the return of the note to the customer by setting the inhibit line high, at any
time before the end of the 30 second time-out. For channels above 4, setting all the inhibits high will
cause a note reject.

In the event of a note being forcibly removed from the mouth of the NV8 during the 30 second interval,
the NV8 will go out of service for 45 seconds.

Note: Escrow Control (SSP mode): Escrow is also possible using the SSP serial Interface. Please refer
to SSP Specification GA138 available on the website www.innovative-technology.co.uk.

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Appendix F - Interface Tools DA1 - DA2
The DA1/2 Kits are designed for the following:

• Connecting of ITL note validators to a PC to upgrade note data and firmware.

• Testing of NV8 note validators independently of the host machine to confirm the validator is working
but the host machine may be inhibiting some of the channels.
The DA1 and DA2 Kit comprise of the following components:
DA1 DA2
DA1 adapter board DA2 adapter board
NV8 Adapter to Validator cable USB type-A to Type-B cable
Power Cable DA2 to NV8 cable
ITL Support CD-ROM for DA1 ITL Support CD-ROM for DA2
Installation Guide Installation Guide

Connecting a DA1 to a validator and PC

I you are using Windows 95/98/NT™, Pentium™ (© Microsoft and Intel) operating systems connect the
DA1 to the validator as shown below (see figure 1), using the 16-way to 5-way connector. The 3.5mm
jack plug and 2 banana plugs are used to supply power to the DA1. Connect +12 volts to the red banana
plug and GND (0V) to the black plug.

Plug the 9-way D-type connector into the serial port of the PC and note of the number of the port, as this
will be needed later for configuring the software. Once the connections have been made install the
appropriate software for the validator you are using.

Figure 1 - Connecting DA1 to a NV8 and PC for upgrading

Connecting a DA2 to a validator and PC
I you are using Windows Pentium™ (© Microsoft and Intel) 98, 98SE, 2000, XP Home or XP Professional
operating systems, connect the DA2 to the validator as shown below (see figure 2), using the NV8 to DA2
connector. The 3.5mm jack plug and 2 banana plugs are used to supply power to the DA2. Connect +12
volts to the red banana plug and GND (0V) to the black plug.

Plug the USB type A Connector into the USB port of the PC. Once the connections have been made
install the appropriate software for the validator you are using.

Validator
PC USB Port + 12V DC

Figure 2 - Connecting DA2 to a NV8 and PC for upgrading

Software Installation
To install the software to upgrade datasets and firmware, insert the CDROM into the PC drive. An
installation menu will appear, select the product that you wish to download and select the software you
wish to use. Follow the onscreen instruction to complete the installation. Instructions for configuring and
using the software you have installed can by found in the online help for that software.
Please contact [email protected], if you require further assistance.

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