This article covers installation of readers on Alliance washers (Speed-Queen, Huebsch) with the V-computer controls. These typically have model numbers SCxxVCVQU or HCxxVXVQU (where "xx" is the size).
Required Parts
Card Reader Kit
The reader board type MUST be "Generic Relay" - (Part #: ASSY-02-02-11):
Card Reader Wiring Harness
Part #: 02-06-63:
12V External Power Supply
Part #: 03-01-46:
Installation Steps
Step 1: Turn Machine Power Off
It is always recommended to power the machine off before install the card readers.
Step 2: Remove coin drop (For Card-Only Installs)
The Card Reader will be mounted in the area where the Coin Drop has been removed.
Step 3: 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 4: Card Reader Signal/Pulse Connections
The reader's START wires (WHITE and GREEN) should connect between Coin1 and Ground on the machine control board:
You can simply re-use the existing wire harness from the coin-drop, and splice into the GREEN and BLUE wires like this:
Step 5: Card Reader Power Connection
Connect the 12V power supply to an available outlet. Otherwise, splice the power supply to 110V/220Vac and connect the 12Vdc plug to the mating plug on the harness.
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 6: 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 Prices
Pricing is controlled by the reader and is configured through the LaundroPortal. See our Configuring Card Reader/Machine Vend Prices article for additional information about vend prices.
Troubleshooting
Below are problems that are sometimes encountered with this machine. For more general reader troubleshooting, see the Troubleshooting Section of the Help center
Issue | Explanation and resolution |
Cycle not starting | Ensure to change the washer's settings such that it starts with one pulse. In other words, change the price to 25cents or less.
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