This installation guide covers Alliance Netmaster Dryers and Netmaster small-chassis Washers/Dryers. Some example model numbers include STT30NNCB2G2W01, ST075NNCB1G1Q07, KT030NNCB2H2W02 and more.
Required Parts
Card Reader Kit
The reader board MUST be "Generic Serial" - Part #: ASSY-02-02-10
Card Reader Wiring Harness
Part #: 02-06-53
Installation Summary
"Generic Serial" Card Reader board type must be used
Direct plug-in Card Reader wiring harness "02-06-53" (no splicing required)
Machine Side settings: Configure the machine to start from 1 pulse
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: Remove Coin-Drop (Card-Only)
For card-only installs, open the service door, pull-out the control board and coin drop assembly, detach the coin drop connector and and remove the coin drop
Step 4: Card Reader Signal Connection
Connect the Card Reader's 4-wire connector to H7 header on the machine's control board:
Step 5: Card Reader Power Connection
Connect the 2-wire connector the 24Vac power supply connector coming off the 24Vac transformer on the machine
Step 6: Mounting the Card Reader
If you ordered Card-Only reader kits, follow this general guide.
If you ordered Hybrid (Coin + Card) reader kits, follow this general guide.
Step 7: 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 it 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
Step 8: Configure the Machine to Start from 1 Pulse
Set the Start Pulse mode on the dryer/washer control.
On a tumble dryer, find setting "65" and set it to either:
"128" (for a single pulse start)
"192" (for multi-pulse start which allows small increments of time every time you tap the card):
On small-chassis Washers/Dryers, find setting "60" and set it to either:
"128" (for a single pulse start)
"192" (for multi-pulse start on dryers which allows small increments of time every time you tap the card):
Setting Vend Prices
Configure the vend price via the LaundroPortal.
The reader sends one pulse to the machine's control board to trigger it to start.
For additional information about machine vend pricing, review our Configuring Card Reader/Machine Vend Prices article.
Troubleshooting
Below are problems commonly encountered during installation of readers on these machines specifically.
For more general card reader troubleshooting, see the Card Reader Troubleshoot section of our Help Center.
Issue | Explanation and resolution |
Reader takes money, the machine doesn't start, but the price on the machine goes down by $0.25 | The Card Reader will only sends ONE pulse to the machine, so ensure that the machine is configured to start off of one pulse, by setting the machine's "065" (or "060" depending on the type of machine) setting to equal "128". |