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Table 1: Laundry System Components
* count a stacked unit as two machines
The Blackboard Laundry System can communicate with most computer-controlled (debit-ready) machines. This
System includes the following components:
Laundry Reader (LC3000)
The Laundry Reader is a wall-mounted card reader with a vertical swipe mag-stripe card
reader. It includes a 15-key keypad and an LCD display. It features a keyed lock to secure the
inside of the unit, along with a hinged door to access the circuit boards.
Laundry Center Multiplexer (LCM20)
The Multiplexer communicates with the LC3000 and controls up to 20 laundry machines. Up to
three LCM20 Multiplexers can be connected to an LC3000 to control a maximum of 60 laundry
machines. The LC3000 communicates to an LCM20 over an RS-485 bus.
Enclosure (LE3/PSENCL)
External Multiplexers (LCM20s), the 2nd and 3rd Multiplexers connected to an LC3000, require
this enclosure for mounting
Common Component
Wired Interface Components
Wireless Interface Components
Laundry Reader (LC3000):
Supports up to 60 machines*
using up to 3 Multiplexers
(wired); or up to 7 Wireless
Bridges (LE3/BRIDGE) per
Laundry Reader; up to 60
machines within 60 feet
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Laundry Multiplexer (LCM20):
1 per 20
wired machines*; first LCM20 is included
in the LC3000 enclosure; second and third
LCM20s require LE3/PSENCL.
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Enclosure (LE3/PSENCL):
(power
supply/enclosure) 1 per external LCM20.
Wireless Bridge (LE3/BRIDGE):
1 per laundry
room; up to 7 Bridges per Laundry Reader; and up
to 60 machines* can be supported within 60 feet.
• Wired Interfaces (LCI)
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LCI3010:
Maytag interface, wired: 1 per
machine or complete stacked unit
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LCI3020:
Speed Queen interface,
wired; 1 per machine or half stacked
unit.
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LCI3030:
Whirlpool interface, wired; 1
per machine or half stacked unit.
• Wireless Interfaces (LWI)
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LWI3010:
Maytag interface, wireless; 1 per
machine or complete stacked unit.
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LWI3020:
Speed queen interface, wireless; 1
per machine or half stacked unit.
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LWI3030:
Whirlpool interface, wireless; 1 per
machine or half stacked unit.
