Alio™ Vend Card Reader
Disconnect the vending machine from its power source.
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Identify an available location on the front of the vending machine door, preferably an EVA standard size knockout.
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Verify the cut out is prepared and cleaned before installing the Alio Vend card reader.
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Fit unit into the vending machine knockout.
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Fasten device in place with the four supplied M4 screws and M4 spring washers. Use the standard drilling template on Page
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Install the Alio Vend card reader using only the provided M4 screws and M4 spring washers. The use of longer
screws may damage the device.
Locate the MDB harness connecting the cash payment peripherals to the control board (VMC). Isolate the two open
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connectors.
Plug the MDB harness into the open MDB connectors.
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The connection from the MDB harness to the VMC must be the first in line (closest to the board); then all other MDB
peripherals; and last the coin
If an audit is required, connect a DEX cable between the Alio Vend DEX port on the back of the device to the audit target,
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either the VMC or Coin Mechanism.
2.5.2
Installing the 4G External Antenna
Refer to Figures 5 and 6 on Page 12 during this procedure.
Find a mounting location that will not interfere with the operation of the vending machine.
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Disconnect the vending machine from its external power source.
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Thoroughly clean the surface of the vending machine in the 4G antenna installation area.
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Drill a 5/8" (15.9 mm) hole through the top of the vending machine. If an antenna hole exists, widen it to 5/8" (15.9 mm).
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DO NOT drill a second antenna hole.
Thread the antenna cable through the top of the vending machine.
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Secure the antenna by tightening the lock washer and nut on the antenna post. Recommended wrench torque = 1.7 Nm.
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Connect the antenna cable to the SMA antenna jack on the back of the Alio Vend card reader.
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