This article covers installation of readers on Wascomat washers with Emerald controls. Some example model numbers include E620, SU655E and more. The readers use pulse control (coin drop emulation).
Required Parts
Card Reader Kit
The reader board MUST be "Generic Relay" - Part #: ASSY-02-02-11
Card Reader Wiring Harness (one of the following)
Part #: 02-06-76 (card-only)
OR Part #: 02-06-63 (hybrid)
12V External Power Supply
Part #: 03-01-46
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 the Coin Drop (For Card-Only Installs)
The Card Reader will be mounted in the area where the Coin Drop has been removed.
Step 4: Signal Connector
For Card Only Installations
For Card Only Installations
On most Emerald control washers you should see a coin board shown below with the X221 (Coin 1) connection slot. Connect the 3-pin signal connector from our Reader Harness (with GREEN and WHITE wires) to this slot:
There are some models that do not have this board. Instead these models have screw terminals as shown below. In this case, connect the GREEN and WHITE wires from the Card Reader harness to PIN 1 and PIN 3 (the polarity does not matter).
For Hybrid (Card + Coin) Installations
For Hybrid (Card + Coin) Installations
You will likely be provided with the following Card Reader Harness which contains exposed green and white wires:
Depending on the generation of your machine, you will need to splice the Card Reader harnesses GREEN and WHITE wires to the existing Coin Drop wires.
Common generation:
Splice the Card Reader's GREEN and WHITE wires to the existing coin drop wires connected to X221 (Coin 1) connection slot as shown below:
Older generation:
Splice the Card Reader's GREEN and WHITE wires to PIN 1 and PIN 3 as shown below:
Step 5: Card Reader Power Connection
Connect the provided 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: Mount the Card Reader
For Card Only Installations
For Card Only Installations
Mount the reader to the coin-drop hole. It should be secured like this (view from inside the machine):
For Hybrid (Card + Coin) Installations
For Hybrid (Card + Coin) Installations
You will need to drill custom holes in order to mount the reader to the machine. Find any appropriate spot on the front of the machine that does not interfere with the existing control board and wiring.
Step 7: Activate the Card Reader
Proceed to secure the reader to the machine, power the machine ON, 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
Set the pricing on the reader using the LaundroPortal.
Only a single price is supported. Whenever the card is presented, the reader will deduct it's programmed amount and send 1 pulse to the machine to trigger payment.
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 C-series Dexter machines. For more general reader troubleshooting, see Reader Support Process
Issue | Explanation and resolution |
Reader taking money but machine not starting | Ensure the machine is configured to start off of one pulse |