Update Microcoin QL for new £1 coins

[p3t3r]

Hi All,

 

We have two money loaders using the Microcoin QL we need to update to take new £1 coins. After an awful experience when we sent the note takers to be updated for new £5 notes we decided to do this ourselves. From the documentation it doesn't look difficult, but you need the USB TL6 Test Program. I'm pretty sure we used to have a copy but can't find it. I was wondering if anyone here has a copy they'd be willing to share?

 

Thanks!

[Meldrew]

Hi,

 

We have Microcoin SP, not QL, but QL appears to be the the same: you can put the unit into learn mode. You have to put a minimum of 10 coins through.

 

See Microcoin Global Bill Acceptors USA UK Australia - Coin Validators - Products - Microcoin QL

 

All I would say to look out for though is the code that the unit sends to your software to describe what the coin was - from memory self programmed coins are something like OP001 (Operator Programmed) rather than GB001A GB for the country, 001 for £1 (a £2 might be GB002A) and the final letter for the version of the coin. Your software may not understand the OP codes and what they mean, so try it first!

 

Meldrew

[p3t3r]

Thanks for the info. We tried that but it didn't work as the instructions indicated. Currently contemplating having someone come out and update it for us.