This installation guide covers Card Rader installations on older Dexter Coin-op dryers such as DDAD, DL2X, DDAB, DLC model numbers.
These Card Reader uses Pulse communication to send a single pulse to the Dryer control to trigger payment. This uses the same Coin-drop interface (connector P2).
Only one Card Reader is used to control payment for both pockets on the same Stack Dryer.
Installed Card Reader on DL2X Dryer
Installed Card Reader on DDAD Dryer
Required Parts
Card Reader Assembly with mounting back-plate
The board type MUST be a "Generic RELAY" card reader board - Part #: ASSY-02-02-11):
Card Reader Wiring Harness (Part #: 02-06-54):
12V External Power Supply (Part #: 03-01-46):
Installation Step
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: Remove Coin-Box and Coin Drop (Card Only Installs)
Removing the Coin-box and Coin Drop is only necessary during Card Only installs.
If you are installing the reader in a Hybrid Coin+Card configuration, the coin-box/Coin Drop will still be needed.
Step 3: Number the reader using the DIP switch
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 installing the Card Readers onto the machines, as accessing the back of the card reader is required.
Step 4: Start Signal Connector
The Card Reader's signal wires need to be connected to the machine's Coin Input:
On most models, this connector will plug into the P2 Header on the machine's control board (however some models may use the P3 Header):
Card Only Installations (click to expand)
Card Only Installations (click to expand)
On most models, the Coin Drop's connector will be removed from the machine's P2 Header, and the card reader's signal connector will be connected in it's place:
On some models, like the DRC55QSS models, the Coin Drop may be connected to machine's P3 Header.
In these cases, you'll need to cut red wires coming from the Coin Drop and splice the card reader's signal wires (GREEN and WHITE) to those red wires individually:
Hybrid Coin+Card Installations (click to expand)
Hybrid Coin+Card Installations (click to expand)
The Hybrid install reader kits will come with an additional splitter harness (part #: 02-06-111) for the Coin Input connection:
This cable is used in order to connect both the machine's Coin Drop, and the Card Reader's signal connector, to the same P2 Header on the machine's control board.
This allows the Coin Drop to use Coin 1 Input, while the Card reader uses the Coin 2 Input:
Alternatively, if you do not have the above splitter cable, you are able to remove the PINs from the Card Reader's signal connector, and install these PINs into the Coin Drop's original wiring harness connector, so the Card Reader's signal wires are using the Coin 2 input (however all current hybrid reader kits for these machines will come with the above splitter cable):
Step 6: Card Reader Power Connection
The Card Reader harness will have a mating connector for the provided external power supply:
Connect the 120/240Vac side of the 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. Most installations will connect power to the machine directly.
When connecting to the machine directly, you'll be cutting off the AC prong and splicing these wires directly to the machine's 120/240Vac power source (we recommend consulting the manufacturer, or an electrician, to confirm this type of connection).
Step 7: Mount the Card Reader
Proceed to secure the reader to the machine using the provided hardware.
For Card Only Installations
For DL2X models, the reader typically goes over Coin-Drop area.
For all other models, the reader typically gets installed where the Coin-Box was removed (you may need to lower the reader plate to avoid overlapping the divider on the front of the dryer - do this by tucking the lower lip of the reader bracket between the reader plate and the machine)
There are some models (EasyCard Ready machines) where the card reader will mount where the EasyCard reader is removed
For Hybrid Coin+Card Installations
You will need to find a spot on the machine to mount the reader that will allow you to pass the reader's wiring harness through to the inside of the machine (drilling custom holes will be required for this type of install).
Step 8: Adjust Machine Side Settings
To make sure the machine starts from 1 tap of a laundry card, you need to adjust the machine's Coin Value setting so that this machine setting matches the machine's Vend Price setting.
The card reader only send 1 pulse (1 "coin") to pay for the machine start, so the machine needs to know that the pulse it gets from the Card Reader is equal to the full vend price of the machine.
By default, the machine's coin value setting is usually set to $0.25; so if tapping a laundry card only takes $0.25 off the vend price being displayed on the machine; you need to adjust the machine's coin value setting so that 1 tap from the reader satisfies the full vend price of the machine.
If you've installed readers in a Hybrid Coin+Card configuration, and the Card Reader and Coin Drop are sharing the same Coin input, it will not be possible to adjust the Coin Value setting without affecting Coin Drop operation.
In these cases, we'll need to adjust the card reader to use a Multi-Pulse Control Type.
Contact our support team for help setting up Dryer Card Readers with a Multi-Pulse Control Type setup.
Step 9: Activate the Card Reader
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
Set the Card Reader's vend price via the LaundroPortal. (this will NOT adjust the price displayed on the machine's display).
The price you set the card reader to, will determine how much customers pay to start the machines, but you'll need to adjust both the Dry Time, and the machine's displayed price, on the machine directly.
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 model Dryers.
For more general reader troubleshooting, see Troubleshooting Readers
Issue | Explanation and resolution |
Reader taking money BUT time not actually added | This usually means that the vend price or value of the pulse are not configured on the dryer in a way that will allow it to add time, or start the machine, with only a single card reader pulse. NOTES:
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