Our coin sorter features a completely self-contained mechanism, which requires only two connections to the rest of the system: power and communications. This greatly enhances maintenance because spares may be calibrated and tested on a workbench and machines may be replaced in the field in a matter of minutes. The entire coin machine weighs 50 lbs. and slides easily into place on roller bearing guides. The coin machine is tamper proof, because it is completely enclosed in a locked cabinet.
Coin detection is accomplished via electromagnetic and ultrasonic techniques, which measure thickness, diameter, permeability, and conductivity. Up to 16 different coins or tokens may be programmed into the machine. A microprocessor determines the validity of each coin and also compensates automatically for changes in temperature and humidity. Coin parameters may be changed or new coins added by using a portable PC.
Our coin sorter has five fully adjustable coin-sensing parameters which allow you to configure your system to current and future requirements. The accuracy of a coin machine depends to a large extent on its window setting, and the TRMI coin machine can meet or exceed nearly any agency requirement.
Our coin sorter is among the best in the industry for all-weather performance, operating flawlessly throughout a wide range of temperatures.
All coin sorter circuit boards have a conformal coating. All coin sorter electronics, except the sensor itself, are mounted inside an enclosure and are completely sealed from the environment.
All coins are passed directly from the basket to a small hopper area where they are fed, one at a time, past the sensor. A stepper motor roller mechanism is used to assist and speed this process. The coin sorter has several features to facilitate automatic un-jamming and debris removal. These features are:
In addition, a toll attendant or technician may stop the roller by hand without injury. The roller may be stopped (or jammed) indefinitely without damage to any part of the machine.
Deposited coins are either rejected or counted. Counted coins are sent to a dual escrow area where they are visible through a glass window. Upon a completed transaction, coins from the previous transaction are deposited into the vault and then coins from the current transaction are dropped, in order, to a second escrow immediately below the first. All coins in the second escrow are visible, as they were in the first.
The TRMI coin machines are designed so that debris and slugs can be independently directed to the patron,or to a vault or separate bin. The decision of how to handle debris is made by the customer when the machine is ordered.
We are pleased to custom-build systems and components for our customers. Please don't hesitate to call us with an idea, a plan or a design.
