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Bill Validators, Currency Acceptors and Printers => MEI Mars Bill Validators => Topic started by: keystone9 on April 16, 2014, 06:13:30 AM

Title: Canadian to US currency
Post by: keystone9 on April 16, 2014, 06:13:30 AM

I have a IGT I game that I need to convert from Canadian currency to US currency. The machine has a Mars BV. Can anyone tell me what has to be done for the conversion? I am guessing I will need a new or different bill head but I am wondering if I have to change anything in the game program. The Mars, MEI, BV that's in the game now works great but I need to convert.  Thanks.

Title: Re: Canadian to US currency
Post by: rickhunter on April 16, 2014, 11:29:33 AM

I believe the MARS validators are universal, you probably just need to flash the head and you should be good to go.  You probably have a Cashflow 6602?

Title: Re: Canadian to US currency
Post by: keystone9 on April 16, 2014, 12:32:24 PM

Thanks for the reply. No 6602. the model # is scn8342U. Thanks. Bill.

Title: Re: Canadian to US currency
Post by: rickhunter on April 16, 2014, 02:56:59 PM

8342 is listed as an international model.  You are probably better off just buying a new 6602 head and be done with it.  They can be found on e-bay for around $35 to $40 since you already have the transport and cash can.  I don't know if the 8342 has the magnetic sensors needed for US currency.

Title: Re: Canadian to US currency
Post by: Harp on April 16, 2014, 04:53:47 PM

66xx series are USA
8xxx series are International

As Rick points out it would be cheaper for you to pick up a 6602 Head off of EBay or one of the many vendors here are NLG

Harp

Title: Re: Canadian to US currency
Post by: keystone9 on April 17, 2014, 03:59:30 AM

Thanks for the help guys. That's what I will do, get another head. I am still wondering if I have to change any settings in the I-game? Thanks.

Title: Re: Canadian to US currency
Post by: Ken on April 17, 2014, 05:27:17 AM

Most likely just a CRC mismatch clear .. under the DBV settings.

Title: Re: Canadian to US currency
Post by: Andys35 on April 30, 2014, 01:20:59 PM

I have this one on my slot and it is working with George Washington 1 $. Never tryed for older 5-10$ .


I was looking some solution for mine for changing to Canadian currency.


If your is work with me which i dont know i am soooo rookie with this things i might be interested in to buy yours. By the way my slot is Igt S+ .


Thanks.

Title: Re: Canadian to US currency
Post by: keystone9 on April 30, 2014, 01:53:08 PM

I got a new BV for my game but I haven't had the time to install it yet. I will reply to this post once I do. The one I have in the game now will not work with a S+. The S+ never supported a Mars. Thanks.

Title: Re: Canadian to US currency
Post by: Andys35 on May 06, 2014, 11:58:47 AM

Hi again.


I find this one on the internet. The first one is mine on the picture. Is this works with me. I totally change my mind for accepting canadian currency. Just thinking Us new currency acceptance. As i am rookie want to get information.

Title: Re: Canadian to US currency
Post by: keystone9 on May 07, 2014, 01:42:35 PM

I got the correct Mars BV in the shop and installed it in the game that had the Canadian BV. All I had to do was clear the Mismatch and everything is working fine. Thanks for all the help. Bill.

Title: Re: Canadian to US currency
Post by: Andys35 on May 07, 2014, 01:57:03 PM

Hi Bill
What do you suggest me to buy. I am not looking for expensive solution.

Title: Re: Canadian to US currency
Post by: Andys35 on May 08, 2014, 12:27:13 PM

Hi all


I find this bezel on CVslots. Actually i am looking lightning bezels for my Igt s+ machine.


What do you thinks is this gonna work with my Igt S+ . I ve Mars BV .




Sentry Smart LED Bezel - IGT S2000

Super cool LED lighted bezel! Icons indicate last bill inserted, full cash box, and errors. LED lights cycle and fade at idle.

Plug and play installation. Powered by bill validator. Works with WBA and MEI validators.

Title: Re: Canadian to US currency
Post by: jay on May 09, 2014, 04:56:08 PM

Andy,


I don't know a lot about the Mars bill validators, but ......


1. if you have a JCM DBV or WBA you need the whole validator not just the head.
2. A s2000 head valiator won't work in a S+ unless you change the protocol.
- The S+ and S2000 use different communication protocols.
- On the WBA this is selectable by a dip switch - but the software for the newer colored $5 was never updated for the S+ - the same head could validate new $5 for the S2000 but not the S+


I think in an earlier posts we identified a protocol adapter which would allow a S2000 head (which would support all new currencies) to work with an S+ by converting protocols. I have never tried or invested.