Coin
Mechanisms
Coin
mechanisms are used for the input of coins for vending or accessing
functionality from the kiosk. Coin operation is ideal for small
transactions such giving time on the internet, placing small bets
(fruit machine) and vending low value goods. CyberD have chosen
the National Rejectors Inc. GmBH G13 validator as our standard
model due it is ease of fitting and compatibilty with modern PC
design.
NRi
G13 Validator |
| Format |
Standardize
3 1/2 inch |
| PC Interface |
RS-232 or
USB |
| Sorting |
3-fold,
external |
| Application |
Amusement, vending
and service machines, telephone stations |
Vending
machine interface/
operating mode |
Parallel (coin
validator with or without totalizer function)/
cctalk/MDB/S1/IIC |
| SGP Support |
With CyberD
middleware SGP interface |
|
|
Note
Validators
Note
validators are used for the input of paper bills. When using paper
currency it is important to remember that the kiosk will be holding
large amounts of cash (this could be up to £6000 of £20
notes). Security and insurance of the kiosk becomes a major concern. CyberD
have chosen the Innovative Technologies Smiley NV9 validator
as our standard model due it is ease of fitting and compatibilty
with modern PC design.
Smiley
NV9 |
| PC Interface |
USB |
| Cash Box |
300 and
600 unit model |
| Application |
Amusement, vending
and service machines |
Vending
machine interface/
operating mode |
Parallel,
Pulse,
SSP (Smiley Secure Protocol), CCTalk and MDB |
| SGP Support |
With CyberD
middleware SGP interface |
|
|
Magnetic
cards
|
|
Neuron
SCR7xx Swipe Reader and Neuron MTM7xx Motorised Reader |
There
are three types of magnetic card reading devices, each one has benefits
for specific functions.
- Swipe
Readers
Swipe readers are the most basic of reader, it incorperates
a small unit with a slot through which the card is "swiped".
These readers are best suited to applications where the card is
read and no longer required for operation, such as access ID cards,
loyalty schemes or debit/credit card transactions
- Manual
Insert
Insert
readers provide a better read of the card and comprise of slot into
which the card is pushed, the card is then retained until the unit
is instructed to release the card. These readers are suited to operations
where the card is required during operation, such as time dependent
access where operations cease on removal of the card.
- Motorised
Insert
Motorised
readers provide the best read as the motor passes the magnetic stripe
over the heads at a constant speed. Motorised readers can also provide
"card capture" where the can is retained by the unit.
These units are best suited to applications where the card has a
high financial value or fraud may be a major concern. As these units
give the best read they should always be a concideration if an insert
device is preferred.
NOTE
Both motor drive and manual insert card readers can be fitted with
shutters to prevent insertion of damaging objects.
For magnetic read
and write functionality CyberD only recommend the use of motor driven
units. These unit provide a reliable write as the card is moved over
the heads at a constant speed. All motor driven card writing units
provide reading functionality, many provide card capture as well.
SCR
7xx Series |
| PC
Interface |
USB
or RS-232 |
| Tracks |
Single,
double or triple track combinations are availble. |
| Application |
All swipe card
situations |
| Options |
Brushed steel
cover. |
| SGP Support |
With CyberD
middleware SGP interface |
|
|
MTM
7xx Series |
| PC
Interface |
USB
or RS-232 |
| SMART Card |
ISO/IEC
7816 |
| Tracks |
Single,
double or triple track combinations are availble. |
| Application |
All magentic
card situations |
| Card Eject |
Front and Rear
eject |
| SGP Support |
With CyberD
middleware SGP interface |
|
|
Choosing
magnetic card type
Most magnetic
cards used in the UK, Europe and USA conform to ISO 7810 & 7811.
This standard provides three tracks on the magnetic stripe for holding
different data. Readers and writers can be configured for the following
combinations of tracks:
- track 1
only
- track 2 only
- track 3 only
- tracks 1
& 2
- tracks 2
& 3
- tracks 1,
2 & 3
When specifying
a magnetic card reader or reader/write it is important to know what
combination of tracks you wish to use.
For details of
the ISO standards for magnetic cards refer to the CyberD
User Network, Hardware & Standards section.
SMART
Cards
SMART Card technology
is based around a microchip mounted on the plastic card (credit card
sized). The advantage of chip based cards is that you are not restricted
to the data that can be stored in the chips memory as with the data
types that can be store on magnetic stripes. Chip cards are supplied
with various memory sizes and security features. The majority of chip
cards conform to ISO/IEC 7816.
Many chip card readers are hybrid readers (see below).
Hybrid
Card Reading
Hybrid card readers
have the ability to read (in some cases write) both magnetic cards
and chip SMART cards. This technology is becoming standard within
the credit card market place for added levels of security. The readers
for this function are generally insert type readers, however there
are now swipe versions for POS applications such as store check outs.
Hybrid readers should be concidered when high levels of security are
required or both magnetic stripe and chips may be required.
