This installation covers Wascomat Encore Dryers. Some example model numbers include DLHF, DLHS, DDLHS and more. The reader uses Pulse control. The cable harness and connection is identical to Encore washers.
Required Parts
Card Reader Kit
The reader board MUST be "Generic Serial" - Part #: ASSY-02-02-10
Cable harness
Part #: 02-06-49
Installation Steps
Do not mix up readers for washers and readers for dryers. They use different firmware and are not interchangeable.
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
The Card Reader will be mounted in the area where the Coin Drop has been removed.
Step 4: Connect the signal connectors
Connect the end of the reader's cable harness to this connector coming off the machine.
Step 5: Connect Power
Newer Encore dryer models should be provided with a short power cable inside the drum of the machine:
Connect this cable between the dryers control board and the mating 2-pin connector on the cable harness from the reader.
Alternative Power Option / No Power Cable Available on Machine
Alternative Power Option / No Power Cable Available on Machine
If you're unable to find the cable from above, you can get 12V from the dryer control. You can splice into the wires coming from the connector on this machine as follows:
Splice the blue wire from the reader cable harness to the wire representing GND.
Splice the red wire from the reader cable harness to the wire representing 12V
Step 6: Connect Reader
Proceed to secure the reader to the machine using the nuts
Step 7: Activate the 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
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.