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Condor Plus Technical Manual TSP018 Issue 4.3 – June 2004
Contents
1. Diary of Changes ........................................................................................................................................... 4
2. Introduction.................................................................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Theory of operation.................................................................................................................................. 5
2.2 Condor Plus v Condor ............................................................................................................................. 6
3. Mechanical Configurations........................................................................................................................... 7
4. Coin Dimensions ........................................................................................................................................... 8
5. Build Variations ............................................................................................................................................. 9
6. Model Numbers Explained.......................................................................................................................... 10
7. Condor Plus Connectors ............................................................................................................................ 11
8. Parallel Interface.......................................................................................................................................... 12
8.1 VACS Signal.......................................................................................................................................... 13
8.2 Credit Signals ........................................................................................................................................ 14
8.21 CP13x Credits.................................................................................................................................... 14
8.22 CP33x Credits.................................................................................................................................... 14
8.23 CP43x Credits.................................................................................................................................... 15
8.3 Inhibit All ................................................................................................................................................ 16
8.4 Alarm (CPx3x only)................................................................................................................................ 17
8.5 Diagnostics (power-up).......................................................................................................................... 17
9. Condor Plus LED Status Guide .................................................................................................................. 18
9.1 Continuous GREEN............................................................................................................................... 18
9.2 Flashing RED ........................................................................................................................................ 18
9.3 Continuous RED .................................................................................................................................... 18
9.4 Flashing Green ...................................................................................................................................... 18
9.5 Continuous Yellow ................................................................................................................................. 18
9.51 Power-up discrimination sensor calibration. ...................................................................................... 18
9.52 Alarm condition .................................................................................................................................. 18
10. Divertor Driver ......................................................................................................................................... 19
10.1 Description............................................................................................................................................. 20
10.2 Operation............................................................................................................................................... 20
11. Serial Interface - ccTalk........................................................................................................................... 21
12. Teach and RunTM. .................................................................................................................................... 22
12.1 Teach and RunTM Method...................................................................................................................... 23
13. Coin Security – Window Adjustment ..................................................................................................... 24
13.1 Coin Security – Rotary Switch ............................................................................................................... 25
14. Order Entry Form – Crib Sheet ............................................................................................................... 26
15. Label Details ............................................................................................................................................ 28
16. ccTalk Serial Messages.......................................................................................................................... 29
16.1 ccTalk error codes. ............................................................................................................................... 30
16.2 ccTalk fault codes. ................................................................................................................................ 30
16.3 ccTalk status codes. ............................................................................................................................. 30
17. ccTalk Interface Circuits ........................................................................................................................ 31
17.1 Circuit 1 – ccTalk Standard Interface .................................................................................................... 31
17.2 Circuit 2 – ccTalk Low Cost Interface ................................................................................................... 32
17.3 Circuit 3 – ccTalk Direct Interface ......................................................................................................... 33
17.4 Circuit 4 – ccTalk PC Interface ............................................................................................................. 34
18. Service...................................................................................................................................................... 35
19. Electrical Interface Requirements .......................................................................................................... 36
20. Product Compliance................................................................................................................................ 37
20.1 Emissions .............................................................................................................................................. 37
20.2 Immunity ................................................................................................................................................ 37
21. Appendix 1 – Divertor.............................................................................................................................. 38
21.1 Divertor Spares...................................................................................................................................... 39
21.2 Divertor Application Example................................................................................................................. 40

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Tables
Table 1: Coin Dimensions........................................................................................................................................ 8
Table 2: Condor Plus v Condor Builds:.................................................................................................................... 9
Table 3: Coins / Credits ......................................................................................................................................... 10
Table 4: Interface Connector ................................................................................................................................. 10
Table 5: Inhibit Polarity .......................................................................................................................................... 10
Table 6: Connector Descriptions ........................................................................................................................... 11
Table 7: VACS timers. ........................................................................................................................................... 13
Table 8: Coin Security Options .............................................................................................................................. 24
Table 9: ccTalk Serial Commands ........................................................................................................................ 29
Table 10: Error Codes ........................................................................................................................................... 30
Table 11: Fault Codes ........................................................................................................................................... 30
Table 12: Status Codes ......................................................................................................................................... 30
Table 13: Power Supply ........................................................................................................................................ 36
Table 14: Current Consumption............................................................................................................................. 36
Table 15: Environmental Ranges .......................................................................................................................... 36
Table 16: Divertor Spares...................................................................................................................................... 39
Figures
Figure 1: Condor Plus External Dimensions ............................................................................................................ 7
Figure 2: Direct and Reverse Accept Paths............................................................................................................. 8
Figure 3: Connector Positions ............................................................................................................................... 11
Figure 4: Parallel Interface - Connector 1.............................................................................................................. 12
Figure 5: VACS Open Collector Output Cct........................................................................................................... 13
Figure 6: VACS +6V Output Cct. ........................................................................................................................... 13
Figure 7: CP13x Credit Output Pulse .................................................................................................................... 14
Figure 8: CP33x Credit Output Pulses................................................................................................................... 14
Figure 9: CP43x Credit Output Pulses................................................................................................................... 15
Figure 10: Credit Output Cct.................................................................................................................................. 15
Figure 11: Inhibit All cct. ........................................................................................................................................ 16
Figure 12: Alarm Output Cct. ................................................................................................................................. 17
Figure 13: Divertor Driver - Connector 2................................................................................................................ 19
Figure 14: ccTalk Interface - Connector 3............................................................................................................. 21
Figure 15: Teach and RunTM Controls .................................................................................................................. 22
Figure 16: Coin Security – Rotary Switch .............................................................................................................. 25
Figure 17: Circuit 1, ccTalk Standard Interface .................................................................................................... 31
Figure 18: Circuit 2, ccTalk Low Cost Interface ................................................................................................... 32
Figure 19: Circuit 3, ccTalk Direct Interface .......................................................................................................... 33
Figure 20: Circuit 4, ccTalk PC Interface .............................................................................................................. 34
Figure 21: Coin Path Access ................................................................................................................................. 35
Figure 22: Divertor Dimensions ............................................................................................................................. 38
Figure 23: Divertor Interface Example ................................................................................................................... 40

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1. Diary of Changes
Issue 1.0 ............................................................................................................................................................August 2001
Issue 2.0 ........................................................................................................................................................ February 2002
¾ Updated Figure 1
¾ Updated Table 2
¾ Money Controls logo added.
¾ Amended section 18 Service.
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Issue 3.0 ........................................................................................................................................................ 1 March 2002
¾ Applied TMWP V3.0.
¾ Amended Figure 1.
¾ Added guide to Condor Plus LED status.
¾ All drawings changed to .jpg’s.
¾ Changed spacer references to 3.3mm and 3.75mm.
¾ Ammended ccTalk drawings.
¾ Added VACS +6V output cct.
¾ Added section – Theory of Operation
¾ Added T&R and window narrowing limitation
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Issue 3.1 ................................................................................................................................................ 6 September 2002
¾ Modification to disclaimer.
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Issue 4.0 ......................................................................................................................................................30 March 2003
¾ Applied TMWP V3.2.
¾ Added Appendix 1 – Divertor.
¾ Changed the divert details in Figure 13.
¾ Added CPx1xG timer details to Figure 4 and Table 7.
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Issue 4.1 ......................................................................................................................................................28 August 2003
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¾ Changed ccTalk to ccTalk throughout the document.
¾ Changed the title of section 20 to Product Compliance.
¾ Updated the details of section 20.
¾ Updated the ccTalk error and fault commands.
¾ Added details of the new CPx1x connector in Figure 4.
Issue 4.2................................................................................................................ 10th March 2004

¾ Updated the VACS timer in Table 7.
¾ Updated Figure 4.
Issue 4.3...................................................................................................................30th June 2004

¾ Changed footer

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2. Introduction
The Condor Plus range of electronic coin acceptors has been designed specifically for the
international gaming machine industry, accepting up to 10 coins per second. Whilst conforming
to the industry standard space envelope, Condor Plus brings advanced coin handling
technology and sets a new standard in discrimination, reliability and servicing.
2.1 Theory of operation

When a coin enters the Condor Plus, the coins material – conductivity, and volume, affect
the magnetic fields generated by the 2 inductive coils. Two magnetic fields are generated –
one with the fields in-phase (Sensor 1), the second with the fields out-of-phase (Sensor 2).
The coin / token has a different affect on each on both the amplitude and frequency.
Sensor 3 is a reflective sensor. An infra-red beam is emitted from the Condor Plus and a
measurement of the beam reflected back is taken.
Sensor 4 is a diameter sensor consisting of three linear optical devices, A, B and C, whose
beams travel horizontally across the coin path. As the coin / token breaks the beams in turn,
the time taken is measured and the diameter can be calculated.
Sensor 5 is a Frequency Modulation sensor (FM Max). Sensor 1 and Sensor 2 measure the
change in amplitude, Sensor 5 measures the change in frequency on Sensor 2 caused by
the coin / token.
Sensor 6 Not used.
Sensor 7 is a combination sensor whose output is a linear equation based on three out of the
first five sensors. The detail is determined during the coin specification and is fixed for a
nominated currency
When a Condor Plus is pre-programmed by Money Controls or taught using Teach and
RunTM, values from true coin readings are stored in memory. When a coin is entered the
readings generated are compared to those windows programmed into EPROM. If a match is
NOT found on ALL the programmed sensors then the coin will be rejected.
If the readings from the coin entered fall within ALL those programmed in memory, then a
VACS (see section 8.1) signal will be generated. Shortly afterwards the accept gate will be
activated, the coin will pass the credit opto’s and a credit pulse (see section 8.2) will be
issued. - This is only generated on models CPx3x.
The accept gate will stay open for a short time after the coin passes the credit opto’s. If
another true coin, is closely following the 1st coin, then the accept gate will remain OPEN.
If the following coin is deemed false, then the accept gate will close immediately a window is
not matched and the coin will be rejected.

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2.2 Condor Plus v Condor

MechToolTM inbuilt.
(The requirement for external programming equipment has been virtually eliminated).
See the Condor Plus MechToolTM manual for more details.
ccTalk serial communication protocol.

(Data including credits, coin throughput and faults can now be obtained serially).
See section 16 for more details.
Improved Teach and RunTM.

(An improved algorithm now requires a minimum of 8 coins).
More sensor readings.

(Condor Plus takes a Maximum of 7 coin readings against 4 on Condor).
Divertor driver connector.

(See section 9. for more details).
Improved accept solenoid design including ‘anti-beering’.

(The accept flap will now not stick to the body if a sticky substance is poured in).
No ZA (South Africa specific) model.

(All models now have identical electronics).
Increased mounting stud thread length.

(Condor Plus = 5mm, Condor = 3mm).
Customer selectable timers.

(VACS, Credit, Credit Gap and Alarm – CP43x model ONLY,
VACS only, on all other CP4xx models)

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3. Mechanical Configurations
Figure 1: Condor Plus External Dimensions
Notes:- All Direct (EXCEPT US $1 TKN) builds use Divertor “A”. (Anti-beering divertor).
All Reverse action builds use Divertor “B”.
For further details see Table 2.

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Continued:
Figure 2: Direct and Reverse Accept Paths
4. Coin Dimensions
The accepted range of coin sizes are shown below:
Table 1: Coin Dimensions
Diameter 15mm to 44.5mm (0.59” to 1.75“)
Thickness 1.5mm to 3.75mm (0.059” to 0.148”).
Condor plus is designed to accept coins within the diameter range 15mm to 44.5mm and
thickness range 1.5mm to 3.75mm.
For coins larger than 38.5mm sections of the divertor assembly are removed. For coins thicker
than 2.85mm a selection of spacers are available. The spacers open the debris flap wider than
standard. However, when a Condor Plus is built to accept larger coins / tokens, its performance
in discriminating smaller coins may be reduced due to the increased space, allowing the coins
to rattle or bounce through the acceptor.
Table 2 shows the various available builds and a conversion from Condor to Condor Plus
builds.

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5. Build Variations
Table 2: Condor Plus v Condor Builds:
Condor Condor CONDOR Divider
GATE ACCEPT
Build Build PLUS SPACER Deflector plate
SIZE Path
Number Number Build profile
R.O.W. ZA
1 = 13 17 = 29 AA 33mm 3mm YES DIRECT “A”
2 = 14 18 = 30 AB 40mm 3mm NO DIRECT “A”
3 = 15 19 = 31 AC 45mm 3mm NO DIRECT “A”
4 = 16 20 = 32 AD 33mm 4mm YES DIRECT “A”
5 21 AE 40mm 4mm NO DIRECT “A”
6 22 AF 45mm 4mm NO DIRECT “A”
7 23 AG 33mm 3mm YES REVERSE “B”
8 24 AH 40mm 3mm NO REVERSE “B”
9 25 AI 45mm 3mm NO REVERSE “B”
10 26 AJ 33mm 4mm YES REVERSE “B”
11 27 AK 40mm 4mm NO REVERSE “B”
12 28 AL 45mm 4mm NO REVERSE “B”
33 AM 25mm 3mm YES DIRECT “A”
34 AN 25mm 4mm YES DIRECT “A”
35 AP 25mm 3mm YES REVERSE “B”
36* AX 45mm 3mm NO REVERSE “B”
37* AY 45mm 3mm NO DIRECT “A”
38 AQ 25mm 3.5mm YES DIRECT “A”
39 AR 33mm 3.5mm YES DIRECT “A”
40 AS 40mm 3.5mm NO DIRECT “B”
41 AT 45mm 3.5mm NO DIRECT “A”
42 AU 33mm 3.5mm YES REVERSE “B”
43 AV 40mm 3.5mm NO REVERSE “B”
44 AW 45mm 3.5mm NO REVERSE “B”
33mm Gate - Max diameter = 32.5mm Black 3mm spacer - Max thickness = 2.85mm
40mm Gate - Max diameter = 37.9mm Blue 3.5mm spacer - Max thickness = 3.1mm
45mm Gate - Max diameter = 44.7mm Grey 4mm spacer - Max thickness = 3.4mm
BUILDS 1 TO 16 = R.O.W. (Rest Of World)….first row
BUILDS 17 TO 32 = ZA (South Africa) only….second row
BUILD 33 Au (Australia) only
*Build 36 uses 45mm gate, but standard divertor plate = R100 MCS token
*Build 37 is a Direct version of B36
Condor plus….there is no 'ZA' build.
Note: The reason some Condors have 2 builds is historical. Initially the Condor was designed
to replace the CC16 (CN10x) which had a 6 way connector. In order to supply a CC62 version
(CN13x) which had a 7 way connector, the body had to be machined to accommodate the extra
pin. This caused the 2 different builds. E.g. build 1 would have been for CN10x & build 13 was
the same build but for the CN13x version.
The body has now been tooled to accept both types of connectors.

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6. Model Numbers Explained
Coins / Credits Inhibit Polarity

(see Table 3)
(see Table 5)
A = Fixed Options
Condor Plus CP X X X (A) (R) R = Reverse Action
Condor CN (ZA) ZA = South Africa only
Interface Connector
(see Table 4)
Table 3: Coins / Credits
Model Description
CP 1 X X Single / multi* coin - single credit pulse.
CP 3 X X Multi coin - Fixed credit pulses.
CP 4 X X Multi coin - Customer specific credit pulses.
*
Can be used for Old/New coinage or for multiple windows of the same coin to increase
security, i.e. multiple small windows as opposed to 1 large window. (Specific to Teach &
RunTM).
Table 4: Interface Connector

Model Connector type Part No. Description
CP 0 X JST B6B-XH-A 6 Way
CP 1 X AMP 640456-6 6 Way (IGT Only)
CP 3 X AMP 640456-7 7 Way - pin 5 removed
Table 5: Inhibit Polarity

Inhibit line status
Model Inhibit line not connected
( High > 4V, Low < 1V)
CP X 0 HIGH = COIN INHIBITED COIN INHIBITED

CP X 1 HIGH = COIN INHIBITED COIN ACCEPTED
CP X 2 LOW = COIN INHIBITED COIN INHIBITED
CP X 3 LOW = COIN INHIBITED COIN ACCEPTED

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7. Condor Plus Connectors

Figure 3: Connector Positions
Table 6: Connector Descriptions
Conn1 Parallel Interface See Figure 4
Conn2 Divertor Driver See Figure 13
Conn3 ccTalk Interface See Figure 14

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8. Parallel Interface
Figure 4: Parallel Interface - Connector 1

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8.1 VACS Signal

VACS is an acronym for Valid Advanced Credit Signal.
When the Condor Plus decides that a coin is true, before the accept gate is opened, the
VACS signal is issued.
On models CPx0x, CPx1x and CPx2x, the VACS may be used to switch on coin optics which
sit below the Condor Plus which in turn generate a credit signal.
On model CPx3x the VACS can be used to confirm the Credit signal is true. i.e. a VACS
signal issued before a Credit signal = valid coin condition. Any other condition = invalid.
The length and polarity of the VACS signal is model dependent. (see Table 7)
See Figure 4 for the pin-outs of each model.
Table 7: VACS timers.

Model Output Polarity Standard Reverse
CPx0x and CPx2x +6V (high) 12ms 35ms
CPx1x Open Collector (low) 17ms 35ms
CPx1xG Open Collector (low) 17ms 35ms
CPx3x Open Collector (low) 17ms 35ms
Figure 5: VACS Open Collector Output Cct.
Figure 6: VACS +6V Output Cct.

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8.2 Credit Signals

The Credit output consists of an open collector NPN transistor. On acceptance of a true coin
the transistor is turned on for a period of t ms (+/- 10%) to less than 0.7 volts at a Max.
50mA. The host machine must look for valid credit pulse of NOT LESS THAN t – 50%. It is
not sufficient to merely detect the edges of a credit pulse. This ‘de-bounce’ will prevent
credits being registered by the host machine as a result of any noise or false credit pulses
being induced on the output lines.
8.21 CP13X CREDITS
t = 12ms, minimum time between output credits = 80ms.

Figure 7: CP13x Credit Output Pulse
8.22 CP33X CREDITS
t = 12ms, u = 20ms, w = 80ms (4 x 20ms).
Number of pulses are FIXED.

Figure 8: CP33x Credit Output Pulses

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8.23 CP43X CREDITS
x , y = CUSTOMER SELECTABLE.
Minimum time between output credits = 4 x gap timer (y) = 4 x 20ms = 80ms.
Number of pulses are CUSTOMER SELECTABLE.

Figure 9: CP43x Credit Output Pulses
Credit pulse (x), selectable between 1ms and 250ms in 1ms steps.
Gap timer (y), selectable between 10ms and 60ms in 10ms steps.
Note: Condor Plus will stack credits in a buffer. However, care should be taken in specifying
the number of pulses per coin, the length of credit pulse and the gap timer, especially in fast
feed applications because of the time required to actually send the pulses to the host machine.
e.g. 10 pulses x 100ms (credit timer (x)) + 9 x 50ms (gap timer (y)) + 4 x 50ms (y)
(minimum time between credits) = 1,650ms ( 1.65secs).
Figure 10: Credit Output Cct.

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8.3 Inhibit All

As its name suggests this pin Inhibits the acceptance of all the coins programmed.
4 options are available when ordering. These can also be changed, depending on the
application, if MechToolTM is on.
0 Inhibit High Default Inhibit

1 Inhibit High Default Accept
2 Inhibit Low Default Inhibit
3 Inhibit Low Default Accept
Inhibit High requires an active drive >4V

Inhibit Low requires an active drive <0.5V
The Default condition determines whether a coin accepts or rejects if the Inhibit All pin is not
connected.
Figure 11: Inhibit All cct.
Note: In some applications, although the Inhibit is driven High/Low, it is not necessarily driven
High/Low to enable the coins, i.e. it is left floating.
In this instance a model which is ‘Default Accept’ should be used.

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8.4 Alarm (CPx3x only)

The alarm signal is activated when as the acceptor is in use, a coin or coins are seen to
travel in the wrong direction i.e. upwards towards the coin entry, or if the credit opto’s are
obscured or an event occurs out of sequence.
The LED on Condor Plus will change from the normal operating green to yellow.
During an alarm condition Condor Plus will not accept coins.
When an alarm condition occurs a single pulse of 12ms is output, unless the credit opto’s are
blocked, in which case the Alarm is active for the duration of the blockage. Once the
blockage is removed, the Alarm pin will reset.
Figure 12: Alarm Output Cct.
8.5 Diagnostics (power-up)

Diagnostics is a customer option. It can be enabled or disabled according to customer
requirements. The diagnostics routines performed at power-up cover the following areas:-
¾ Inductive coils
¾ Reflective sensor
¾ Diameter opto’s
¾ Credit opto
If all is clear the acceptor will be ready to accept coins within 60ms of power-up. If a fault is
found the following will occur:-
¾ The LED will flash red

¾ No coins will be accepted and
¾ On Models CPx3x the Alarm pin will activate as per normal alarm conditions

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9. Condor Plus LED Status Guide

The LED should NEVER turn RED during normal operation.
9.1 Continuous GREEN

Normal operation. Coin / token should accept.
Note: If Power-Up Diagnostics is OFF it is possible that there is a fault which cannot be
indicated. See section 9.2
9.2 Flashing RED

Critical fault detected at power-up.
¾ EEPROM checksum error.
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¾ Possible causes are:-
¾ Fault on inductive coils.
¾ Fault on reflective sensor. Only if Power-Up Diagnostics is ON.
¾ Fault on diameter opto’s.
¾ Fault on credit sensor.
¾ Fault on reject sensor.
9.3 Continuous RED

Condor Plus in Teach mode.
9.4 Flashing Green

Teach mode completed.
9.5 Continuous Yellow

This colour is used twice
9.51 POWER-UP DISCRIMINATION SENSOR CALIBRATION.

When the Condor Plus powers-up the LED turns yellow while the mech. is calibrating the
discrimination sensors. This is normally very fast, but if the mech. is unable to calibrate
the sensors then the LED will stay YELLOW permanently. The Condor Plus will not
accept any coins / tokens.
9.52 ALARM CONDITION
All coins are inhibited while the alarm is active.
Possible causes are:-
¾ Coin-on-string detected (out of sequence opto beams B, C or credit / reject

sensor).
¾ True coin did not reach the credit sensor.
¾ True coin blocked the credit sensor for too long.
¾ Coin halted in credit / reject sensor area.
See section 8.4 for more details on the Alarm output

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10. Divertor Driver
The Divertor connector REPLACES the 4 way connector on the old Condor models CNx0x,
CNx1x and CNx2x.
This is an additional feature on the CPx3x model.
Figure 13: Divertor Driver - Connector 2

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10.1 Description
There is an option to drive an active 2-way divertor, which fits below the Condor Plus
acceptor. The function of the active divertor is to direct coins down one of two paths
according to the ‘divert’ details held within acceptor EEPROM for each programmed coin. It
may, for example direct a single coin type to a hopper for payout purposes and direct all
other coins/tokens to a cashbox.
The sorter module contains a PCB that interfaces with the mech. and host machine.
10.2 Operation
The Condor Plus supplies a logic signal to the divertor, generated co-incidentally with the
VACS signals. The divertor signal is dependent on both the coin ‘divert’ information stored in
EEPROM and the timing gap between inserted coins. The typical coin throughput on
Condor Plus can exceed 10 coins per second. It is not possible to actively divert coins at
this level of throughput.
The divertor drive signal operates according to the following:-
a) Where the timing gap between any two adjacent coins in a stream of coins is greater
than 300ms, each coin is diverted according to its programmed ‘divert’ path.
Adjacent coins can have identical or different ‘divert’ paths.
b) Where the timing gap between any two adjacent coins in a stream of coins is less
than 300ms, the operation depends upon the coin’s divert paths.
i. Where the coin divert paths are the same, all will accept and divert according
to their divert path.
ii. Where the coin divert paths are different, the first will accept and be diverted
according to its divert path. The second coin will reject. Coin acceptance is
inhibited until the Condor Plus detects a timing gap between coins sufficient to
resume normal operation. This is coin size dependent, but typically 0.5
seconds.

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11. Serial Interface - ccTalk
Protocol: ccTalk compliant implementation.
Figure 14: ccTalk Interface - Connector 3
For available ccTalk commands see section 16.

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12. Teach and RunTM.
Condor Plus is equipped with the same unique programming system as Condor - Teach and
RunTM. Teach and RunTM is a method of programming the acceptor to accept a coin / token by
inserting a sample of a given coin / token, generally 8 to 10 coins, to allow it to calibrate itself.
The procedure itself is very simple and involves using the rotary switch and the programming
button both located on the rear of the acceptor (see Figure 15).
The increase in coin insertions over Condor, is because a new algorithm has been developed
for Condor Plus, which aims to improve the accuracy of the taught coin / token window by
eliminating spurious coin readings.
NOTE:- To make use of the Teach and RunTM function, MechToolTM, ‘Teach Permitted’ AND
Teach and RunTM MUST be selected, i.e. ON, when ordering.
Condor Plus also allows Teach and RunTM (if selected when ordered) to be enabled and
disabled via the MechToolTM feature. (Refer to the Condor Plus MechToolTM Manual for further
details)
(The rotary switch has no functional effect in CPxxxA applications).
Figure 15: Teach and RunTM Controls
TIP: If after entering 20 coins Teach and RunTM doesn’t work, this means the coin/token
readings are too far apart to program successfully. Start again using 1 of the coin/token sample
and repeat Teach and RunTM. Put the Condor Plus into run mode and check how many of the
sample coins/tokens accept.
Using one of the coins that reject, program the next window in the same way as the first.
Repeat until all coins/tokens accept.
If the coin/token programs successfully but then doesn’t accept, you may have to enable more
windows. This is explained in the Condor Plus MechToolTM manual.

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12.1 Teach and RunTM Method
Set the Rotary Switch to the desired

window position to be programmed (e.g.1).
If only 1 coin has been enabled then you can only program window 1.
If 6 coins have been enabled then you program windows 1 to 6.
If 12 coins have been enabled then you program windows 1 to C.
Credit codes CANNOT be changed.
Please refer to the Condor Plus MechtoolTM Manual for further details.
Press the Program Button.
The LED will turn RED.

If the LED returns to Green, Teach and RunTM has not been enabled.
Refer to the Condor Plus MechToolTM Manual for further details.
Enter the required numbers of

coins / tokens (typically 8).
The LED will flash Green.
Press the Program Button.
The LED will be continuous Green
Turn the Rotary Switch back to 0.
Select the level of security required. (see section 13)
Please see the warning on page 25

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13. Coin Security – Window Adjustment

Condor Plus now offers different levels of security depending on your requirements (see Table 8
below).
If MechToolTM is ON, then these security options can be changed to suit the application.
Otherwise they must be selected at the time of ordering.
Please refer to the Condor Plus MechToolTM Manual for further details.
Figure 16 shows the operation of the rotary switch. The operation of the switch will be
dependant on the tuning options selected below.
(The rotary switch has no functional effect in CPxxxA applications).
Table 8: Coin Security Options
Window Secure Individual

1 2
Coin Security Level
Tuning Tuning Tuning 3
No coin window modification is possible.
OFF OFF OFF
(Condor – Security Switch OFF).
Individual window tweaks possible.
OFF OFF ON
Windows can be widened or narrowed.
No coin window modification is possible.
OFF ON OFF
(Condor – Security Switch OFF).
Individual window tweaks possible, but tweaks can
OFF ON ON
only narrow programmed windows.
Standard Tuning1 on all windows which can be
ON OFF OFF
widened or narrowed – (Condor).
Both Standard Tuning1 and individual window tweaks
are possible on all windows which can be widened or
ON OFF ON
narrowed. Their cumulative4 effect on the window is
used.
Standard Tuning1 performed on ALL windows, but
ON ON OFF
only to narrow programmed windows.
Both Standard Tuning1 and individual window tweaks
ON ON ON are possible on all windows which can be narrowed
only. Their cumulative4 effect on the window is used.

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13.1 Coin Security – Rotary Switch
Figure 16: Coin Security – Rotary Switch
Each count is added/subtracted to/from the upper and lower limits of the programmed
windows, therefore, each count represents an actual increase/reduction of 2 counts.
1
Window Tuning (Standard Tuning), when enabled, allows window tweaks during ‘normal’
operation of the Condor Plus.
2
Secure Tuning, when enabled, only allows windows to be narrowed – NOT widened.
Note: Enabling Secure Tuning will IGNORE previously programmed window WIDENING values.
3
Individual Tuning, when enabled, allows individual window tweaks to be programmed into
Eeprom.
Note: Disabling Individual Tuning will IGNORE previously programmed Individual Tuning
values.
4
Cumulative effect. Any Standard Tuning tweaks are added to tweaks programmed in
EPROM. e.g. Individual tweak = 2 (-2 counts), standard tuning tweak = D (+3 counts), total
effect on the programmed window = +1 count top and bottom of each sensor window.
Warning - Teach and RunTM ONLY

Depending on the coin taught, window narrowing may cause a 50% drop in true
coin acceptance simply by turning the rotary switch to position 1.
This is because Teach and RunTM programs Sensor 6. Some coins give readings
of 0. Therefore when the window is reduced by 1 count, the coins which give a 0
reading will be rejected.
Coins programmed by MCL or using ccProgrammer are not affected.

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14. Order Entry Form – Crib Sheet
RED text is REQUIRED BLUE text is OPTIONAL GREEN text is INFORMATION
Initiator:
Customer Part Number: Rev:
Enter your Initials here. If up-issuing enter
To be filled in by the customer. Enter the next Revision Level.
your initials if different from previous issue.
Customer: Config Number: Original Issue Date:
Enter Customer Name. Will be issued by Money Controls. Enter Original Issue Date.
Description: Please enter a brief description of the product Revision Date: Enter New Revision Date.
Special Instructions: Please enter any special instructions.
Coin Coin
COIN/COUNTRY/YEAR No. of Prog’d COIN/COUNTRY/YEAR No. of Prog’d
Coin Sorted Coin Sorted
(If required by customer, or N/A) Pulses Y/N (If required by customer, or N/A) Pulses Y/N
Y/N Y/N
1 7
2 8
3 9
4 10
5 11
6 12
Coin/Country/Year. No of pulses. Prog’d Y/N. Coin Sorted

If a coin/token is to be This is only used If the coin/token Y/N.
Coin programmed, enter as for model CP43x. details are filled in If the coin /
window much information All other models and the coin/token token is to
number. about the coin/token have fixed credits. requires activate a
as possible, in each of CP40x & CP41x programming, divertor then
the windows to be don’t have a Credit enter Y. If T & R enter Y.
programmed. output pin. then enter N.
Gate Size:
Select from 4 sizes. If the model selected is a
1. 25mm gate – Australian $1 ONLY. Should always be
CP43x then a customer can
2. 33mm accepts coins up to 32.5mm diameter. selected except maybe for
3. 40mm accepts coins up to 37.9mm diameter. select any timers in the steps
CP43x.
4. 45mm accepts coins up to 44.7mm diameter. stated below.
Spacer: Timers: Default: Other – Please state:

Select from 3 sizes.
Credit Gap Timer 10…100 10ms steps ms
1. 3mm accepts coins up to 2.85mm thick.
Credit Timer 1…250 1ms steps ms
2. 3.5mm accepts coins up to 3.3mm thick.
VACS Timer 1…250 1ms steps ms
(reserved primarily for US$1 gaming token).
Alarm Timer 1…2000 1ms steps ms
3. 4mm accepts coins up to 3.75mm thick.
Select from 4 options.

0 – Inhibit High, Default Inhibit. Select from 2 options.
Inhibit Polarity: 1 – Inhibit High, Default Accept. Accept Path: 1. Direct Accept.
2 – Inhibit Low, Default Inhibit. 2. Reverse Accept.
3 – Inhibit Low, Default Accept.

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MECHTOOL:, TEACH PERMITTED:, TEACH:

If MechToolTM is OFF, then Teach Permitted AND Teach MUST be OFF.
This will allow no modifications to the Condor Plus without a ccProgrammer.
If MechToolTM is ON and Teach Permitted is OFF Teach MUST be OFF.
If MechToolTM is ON and Teach Permitted is ON, Teach can be turned ON
and OFF via MechToolTM.
MECHTOOL: Default:
Coinage
ON OFF CP1xx = Single Single Multi
CP3xx or CP4xx = Multi
All Coins Tweak
YES NO
TEACH PERMITTED: See Table 8
Independent Coin Tweak
ON OFF YES NO
See Table 8
Secure Tuning
NO YES
TEACH: See Table 8
Alarm Enabled
ON OFF YES NO
See Page 17
Diagnostics
ON OFF
See Page 17
24V AC Module
Teach Coin Size : NO YES
IGT ONLY.
Teach Coin Size: All Coins Tweak:

3 Options are available. Independent Coin Tweak:
1. Small – only selected for the size YES will have NO effect if MechToolTM is OFF.
of a US10c coin. Secure Tuning:
2. Standard – All other coin sizes. Highlighted boxes indicate Standard Condor
3. Large – 40mm tokens and above. window security.
Stud Position:
ACFD (Top & Bottom) BCED (Middle & Bottom)
A Condor F
Plus
ABFE (Top & Middle) 6 STUDS
B E
C D
AC__ (Back Only – Amusement Doors)
Select the required stud positions for the application.
QA NOTES: Please enter any Quality relevant information
MC SALES APPROVAL: CUSTOMER APPROVAL:

To be signed either by the Sales Executive or a To be signed by the customer.
Technical Services Engineer.
MCL INTERNAL USE ONLY: PIEZO: BUILD:

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15. Label Details
Coin / Token
Reference Build No.
TK533 B AA S 03
Body
Mechanical PCB Type
Condor Plus Build
TK533 S = Standard accept
R = Reverse accept
Bld No. OCPL - BAAS03 P = Piezo fitted
Serial No. 00001189 Q = Reverse accept + Piezo
Mfg. Date 1 Sept 2000
Order No. 113549 / 2
Config. No. CP110SZA00013

Order Number
Supply V 12V - 32V DC / Line Number
PART No.
(Configuration No.)
CP 110 S ZA 00013
Condor xxxxx = Sequential No. based
Plus on options selected
when ordered.
Model type ZA = Main country
of coins
S = Standard accept
R = Reverse accept
P = Piezo fitted
Q = Reverse accept + Piezo

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16. ccTalk Serial Messages

Table 9: ccTalk Serial Commands
Header Function Header Function
255 Factory set-up and test 226 Request insertion counter

254 Simple poll 225 Request accept counter
253 Address poll 216 Request data storage availability
252 Address clash 213 Request option flags
251 Address change 212 Request coin position
250 Address random 210 Modify sorter paths
249 Request polling priority 209 Request sorter paths
248 Request status 202 Teach mode control
247 Request variable set 201 Request teach status
246 Request manufacturer id 197 Calculate ROM checksum
245 Request equipment category id 196 Request creation date
244 Request product code 195 Request last modification date
242 Request serial number 194 Request reject counter
241 Request software revision 193 Request fraud counter
240 Test solenoids 192 Request build code
238 Test output lines 185 Modify coin id
237 Read input lines 184 Request coin id
236 Read opto states 183 Upload window data
233 Latch output lines
232 Perform self-test 4 Request comms revision
231 Modify inhibit status 3 Clear comms status variables
230 Request inhibit status 2 Request comms status variables
229 Read buffered credit or error codes 1 Reset device
For further details on this section please refer to the current ccTalk generic standard or contact
Money Controls Technical Services Department.

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16.1 ccTalk error codes.
Table 10: Error Codes
Code Error Code Error

0 Null Event (no error) 14 Credit opto blocked
1 Reject coin 17 Coin going backwards
2 Inhibited coin 19 Coin too slow (over credit sensor)
Multiple window Reject coin
3 24
( ambiguous coin type ) ( repeated sequential trip )
5 Discrimination timeout 25 Reject slug
6 Accept sensor timeout 26 Reject opto’s blocked
10 Credit sensor not ready 128 Inhibit coin (Type 1)
11 Divertor not ready … Inhibit coin (Type n)
12 Reject coin not cleared 139 Inhibit coin (Type 12)
13 Discrimination sensors not ready
16.2 ccTalk fault codes.
Table 11: Fault Codes

Code Fault Code Fault
0 OK (no fault detected) 4 Fault on piezo sensor
1 EEPROM checksum corrupted 5 Fault on reflective sensor
2 Fault on inductive coils 6 Fault on diameter sensor
3 Fault on credit sensor 18 Fault on reject sensor
16.3 ccTalk status codes.
Table 12: Status Codes

Code Status
0 OK
1 Coin return mechanism activated ( flight deck open )
2 C.O.S. mechanism activated (coin-on-string)

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17. ccTalk Interface Circuits
17.1 Circuit 1 – ccTalk Standard Interface
This circuit uses an open-collector transistor to drive the data line and a diode protected
straight-through receiver.
Figure 17: Circuit 1, ccTalk Standard Interface
Typical Components
Diode BAT54 Schottky Diode, low forward voltage drop

NPN BC846B High gain, medium signal, NPN transistor
PNP BCW68 High gain, medium signal, PNP transistor

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17.2 Circuit 2 – ccTalk Low Cost Interface
Assuming that the transmitting device is capable of sinking a reasonable amount of current,
a direct diode interface can be used rather than a full transistor interface. Although cheaper
to implement, this circuit does not have the drive capability or the robustness of other
designs.
Figure 18: Circuit 2, ccTalk Low Cost Interface

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17.3 Circuit 3 – ccTalk Direct Interface
A very low cost solution is to interface a single pin on a microcontroller directly onto the
ccTalk data line. The pin can be switched between active-low for transmitting and high-
impedance tri-state for receiving.
Figure 19: Circuit 3, ccTalk Direct Interface

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17.4 Circuit 4 – ccTalk PC Interface
The circuit below shows how to connect the 9-pin serial port of a PC to the ccTalk data bus.
The only integrated circuit required is a Maxim level-shifter which operates off a single +5V
supply. Any small-signal diodes and transistors can be used.
Figure 20: Circuit 4, ccTalk PC Interface

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18. Service
The coin path area should be cleaned regularly, every 100,000 coins or 3 months, whichever is
the sooner, to ensure accurate acceptance of coins and tokens. Only a damp cloth should be
used.
Under NO circumstances should any solvent or foam type cleaner be used.
Access to the coin path is gained by opening the Debris Flap (see below).
Figure 21: Coin Path Access

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19. Electrical Interface Requirements

Table 13: Power Supply
Voltage: 12V – 24V dc
Absolute: Min 11V Max 32V

5ms / 500ms
Min / Max rise time:
(From 0V to within supply range)
5ms / 500ms
Min / Max fall time:
(From within supply range to 0V)
60ms from the application of a valid
Acceptor Power up time: voltage supply. A valid supply must be
between the limits specified above.
Ripple voltage [ < 120Hz ]: < 1 Volt
Ripple voltage [ > 120Hz ]: < 100mV
Ripple voltage [ > 1KHz ]: < 20mV
Table 14: Current Consumption
Typically: 70mA
Maximum: 500mA
Table 15: Environmental Ranges
0°C to 60°C 10% to 75% RH

Operating temperature range:
non-condensing
-25°C to 70°C 5% to 95% RH non-
Storage temperature range:
condensing
(Recovery time by the acceptor after a temperature step change is 1 hour per
20°C. Maximum operating rate of change 20°C per hour.)

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20. Product Compliance
20.1 Emissions
This product has been self assessed to EMC test specification EN55022: 1995
Electromagnetic compatibility – Radiated Emissions Class B.
This product has been self assessed to EMC test specification EN55022: 1995
Electromagnetic compatibility – Conducted Emissions Class A.
20.2 Immunity
This product has been self assessed to EMC test specification EN50082-1: 1992
Electromagnetic compatibility – Immunity.

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21. Appendix 1 – Divertor

Figure 22: Divertor Dimensions

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21.1 Divertor Spares
Table 16: Divertor Spares
Item Description Part Number

1 PCB SCNDORXX00060
2 Main Bracket SCNDORXX00107
3 Divertor Flap Bracket SCNDORXX00099
4 Coin Guide SCNDORXX00092
5 Direct Solenoid (complete) SCNDORXX00090
5 Reverse Solenoid (complete) SCNDORXX00091
6 Divertor Flap SCNDORXX00095
7 Pivot Link SCNDORXX00093
8 Spacer Bush SCNDORXX00096
9 M4 Full Nut SCNDORXX00100
10 M4 Shakeproof Washer SCNDORXX00101
11 Mounting Bracket Clip SCNDORXX00097
12 Self Tapping c/sunk Screw SCNDORXX00106
13 M3 x 5 Pozi Pan M/C Screw SCNDORXX00102
14 M3 Internal Shakeproof Washer SCNDORXX00103
15 M3 x 10 Pozi Pan M/C Screw SCNDORXX00104

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21.2 Divertor Application Example
Figure 23: Divertor Interface Example

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This manual is intended only to assist the reader in the use of this product and
therefore Money Controls shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever
arising form the use of any information or particulars in, or any incorrect use of the
product. Money Controls reserve the right to change product specifications on any
item without prior notice.

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Issue 4.2................................................................................................................ 10th March 2004

Issue 4.3...................................................................................................................30th June 2004

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2.1 Theory of operation

Sensor 6 Not used.

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2.2 Condor Plus v Condor

ccTalk serial communication protocol.

Improved Teach and RunTM.

More sensor readings.

Divertor driver connector.

Improved accept solenoid design including ‘anti-beering’.

No ZA (South Africa specific) model.

Increased mounting stud thread length.

Customer selectable timers.

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The accepted range of coin sizes are shown below:

Table 1: Coin Dimensions

Diameter 15mm to 44.5mm (0.59” to 1.75“)

Thickness 1.5mm to 3.75mm (0.059” to 0.148”).

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6. Model Numbers Explained

Coins / Credits Inhibit Polarity

Condor Plus CP X X X (A) (R) R = Reverse Action

Condor CN (ZA) ZA = South Africa only

Table 3: Coins / Credits

Table 4: Interface Connector

Table 5: Inhibit Polarity

CP X 0 HIGH = COIN INHIBITED COIN INHIBITED

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7. Condor Plus Connectors

Table 6: Connector Descriptions

Conn1 Parallel Interface See Figure 4

Conn2 Divertor Driver See Figure 13

Conn3 ccTalk Interface See Figure 14

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8.1 VACS Signal

See Figure 4 for the pin-outs of each model.

Table 7: VACS timers.

CPx0x and CPx2x +6V (high) 12ms 35ms

CPx1x Open Collector (low) 17ms 35ms

CPx1xG Open Collector (low) 17ms 35ms

CPx3x Open Collector (low) 17ms 35ms

Figure 5: VACS Open Collector Output Cct.

Figure 6: VACS +6V Output Cct.

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8.2 Credit Signals

t = 12ms, minimum time between output credits = 80ms.

8.22 CP33X CREDITS

t = 12ms, u = 20ms, w = 80ms (4 x 20ms).

Number of pulses are FIXED.

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8.23 CP43X CREDITS