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Before installation, remove the Talos bill validator from the packaging 

and inspect for any physical damage. If damaged, contact customer 

service at 1-800-345-8215.

1.  Turn off power to the vending machine.
2.  Mount the Talos bill validator on the mounting studs, through the 

opening in the front of the vendor and secure using the included 
hardware. 

3. 

Connect the Talos bill validator to the MDB harness. Apply gentle 

pressure to connect; the pins will bend if forced. 

4. 

Turn on power to the vending machine. 

5. 

Check the LEDs on the front of Talos. The LEDs should be 
flashing. In some cases, the machine door must be closed first.

6. 

Once the LEDs are flashing, test the validator with a $1 bill. 

 

    a. Insert $1 and confirm that it stacks and credit is given. 

 

    b. Repeat this process for any other enabled bills. 

7. 

When your test is complete, remove the test bills from the bill 
magazine. 

The installation is now complete. Refer to the other sections of this 

guide to configure the device, if necessary. 

The unit is pre-configured with the following options enabled:

 

Accept $1 bills

 

Four way accept

Use the included coupon to change the settings:

1.  Carefully cut out the coupon
2.  Fill out each line using an HB or #2 pencil

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Press this button

Number of Flashes

Meaning

10

The bill or vend coupon has been 
enabled successfully

7

The bill validator was unable to read the 
bill or vend coupon. Try again. 

3

The bill or vend coupon has been 
disabled

Follow this process to enable or disable bills or vend coupons:

1. 

Remove the bill magazine, then use a pencil or a screwdriver to 
press the button to enter configuration mode:

2. 

Reattach the bill magazine. 

3.  Insert the bill or vend coupon. 

4.  The bezel LEDs flash when the bill or vend coupon is returned. 

5. 

Count the flashes to determine the outcome using the chart on 

the next section.

Configuration coupons

Section

Changes

Options

1

Bill Way 

Accepted

1 - Face up in one direction (green seal 

first)

2 - Face up in either direction

4 - Face up or down in either direction

2

Bills 
Enabled

On or off to enable or disable a bill

3

Recycled 
Bill

Can be left blank, but is required for the  

recycler

4

Accept 
Inhibit

Requires a Recycler

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nsert the configuration coupon and verify the settings were accepted 

by counting the bezel flashes

Flashes

Meaning

10

Configuration coupon accepted and unit 

successfully programmed.

1 - 5

Coupon rejected. Number of flashes corresponds 
to the coupon section that was improperly filled 

out. Try again. 

7

Coupon not read. Confirm the coupon is 

 

correct and try again.

Section

Changes

Options

5

Acceptance 
Mode

Mode 0: Factory default. No 
acceptance modes active.

Mode 1*: If fraud is detected the 
validator enters an out-of-service 

time-out, the stacker plate extends 
into the bill magazine and the bezel 
LEDs flash. If any sensors are 
blocked, the time-out persists until 
the blockage is cleared. 

Mode 2*: All the features of Mode 1, 

plus the stacker plate extends into the 
bill magazine when idle. 

Mode 3*: All the features of Mode 2, 
but more aggressive. It may  increase 
jams and service calls. Mode 3 is 
recommended for temporary use 
only. 

*Requires power

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