Computer Communication
Technical Handbook
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12.16 Reading Machine Status
The machine sends a status message which consists of 8 bits and is
made up as follows:
Status = B
7
B
6
B
5
B
4
B
3
B
2
B
1
B
0
where:
– B
0
= “1” if the machine is counting coins, otherwise “0”.
– B
1
= “1” if the batch quantity value has been reached,
otherwise “0”.
– B
2
= “1” if the machine had been counting coins when the
inspection door was opened, otherwise “0”.
– B
3
= “1” if it is time to clean the machine, otherwise “0”.
– B
4
= “1” if the coin disc sensor is detecting coins, otherwise
“0”.
– B
5
= “1” if the machine is set to batch counting mode,
otherwise “0”.
– B
6
= always “0”.
– B
7
= always “0”.
12.17 Disabling Keypad
This message disables the keys on the keypad that affect the machine.
The external start (foot control) is not affected.
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–––––––>
ESC
–––––––>
“R”
–––––––>
“S”
<–––––––
Status
<–––––––
Status ^ FF
16
<–––––––
ACK
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–––––––>
ESC
–––––––>
“D”
–––––––>
“K”
–––––––>
(“D” + “K”) ^ FF
16
<–––––––
ACK (if check sum is correct) or
NAK (if check sum is incorrect)
