This article covers old EDC control Alliance washers. Typical model numbers are SCxxEC (where "xx" is the size).
These machines use Pulse communication card readers.
Parts Required
Card Reader Kit
The reader board type MUST be "Generic Relay" - Part #: ASSY-02-02-11):
12V External Power Supply adapter - Part #: 03-01-46:
Card Reader Wiring Harness (either 02-06-92 or 02-06-92B):
02-06-92:
02-06-92B:
Installation Steps
Step 0: Number the machines in the location
Before proceeding, it is recommended that you assign numbers and labels to each machines in the laundry room/building.
Step 1: Turn Machine Power OFF
It is always recommended to power the machine off before install the card readers.
Step 2: Number the reader using the DIP switches
Review our: Reader DIP Switch settings article for details on how to set the Card Reader's Machine Type, and Reader Number.
You need to do this BEFORE mounting the Card Readers onto the machines, as accessing the back of the card reader is required.
Step 3: Reader Pulse Wire Connections
Cut the coin-drop cable harness, leaving the connection to the machine's control board untouched (on connector H4).
Splice the card reader's wiring harness wires to the coin-drop harness as follows:
Card Reader Harness | Coin-drop Harness | H4 PIN number |
RED | RED | 5 |
GREEN | GREEN | 2 |
WHITE | BLUE | 6 |
Step 4: Reader Power Connection
Connect the 120Vac side of the external power supply, either to an available wall outlet, or splice the power supply directly to the machine, using an appropriate high-voltage connection inside the machine.
When connecting to the machine directly, you'll be cutting off the AC prong, and splicing these wires directly to the machine (we recommend consulting the manufacturer, or an electrician, to confirm this type of connection).
Step 5: Activate the Card Reader
Proceed to secure the reader to the machine and then Activate the card reader using the Activation Card for this specific location:
Note: you MUST use the Activation Card for THIS SPECIFIC LOCATION,
or else the card reader will not appear on the LaundroPortal for this location.
This will activate the reader and programs the reader with the location's specific Support and Location IDs.
The Card Reader will then automatically connect to VAC01's wireless network and once connected, will be visible on the LaundroPortal where you can configure it's vend prices.
Setting Vend Pricing
The reader sends one pulse to the machine's control board to trigger it to start, so you'll need to set the washer to start from just one pulse (1 "coin") by either setting the machine's vend price to $0.01 or by adjusting the coin value setting on the machine (usually coin1's value) to equal the full vend price.
Adjusting the machine's vend price to $0.01 is usually recommended as this means only the Card Reader's price needs to be updated going forward.
However, if the machine has a display and you want it to match the price that the Card Reader is charging, then you should adjust the machine's Coin Value setting.
If adjusting the machine's Coin Value setting; anytime the price is adjusted, you'll need to adjust the price of the Card Reader (via the LaundroPortal, as well as adjust the price on the machine side (vend price (for machine's display), AND the machine's coin vlaue setting (so it continues to start from 1 pulse).
For additional information about machine vend pricing, review our Configuring Card Reader/Machine Vend Prices article.