This article covers installation of readers on Alliance washers (Speed-Queen, Huebsch) with the V-computer controls. These typically have model numbers SCxxVCVQU1
Required parts
Reader (model CR-11-117-22. The board should be ASSY-02-02-11 (Generic Relay))
Cable harness
12V power supply
Installation Steps
Step 1: Turn Machine Power Off
Step 2: Remove coin drop
Step 3: Number the reader using the DIP switch
Step 4: Connect cable harness
The reader's START wires (white and green) should connect between Coin1 and Ground on the machine control board:
You can simply re-use the existing wire harness from the coin-drop, and splice into the Green and Blue wires like this:
Step 5: Connect power supply
Connect the 120Vac side of the power supply, either to an available wall outlet, or splice the power supply directly to the machine, using an appropriate high-voltage connection inside the machine.
When connecting to the machine directly, you'll be cutting off the AC prong, and splicing these wires directly to the machine (we recommend consulting the manufacturer, or an electrician, to confirm this type of connection).
Step 6: Mount the Reader
No drilling is required.
Step 7: Activate the Reader
Use the provided Activation Card to active the reader:
Setting Vend Prices
Pricing is controlled by the reader and is configured through the web Portal. See Vend Prices article
Troubleshooting
Below are problems that are sometimes encountered with this machine. For more general reader troubleshooting, see Reader Support Process
Issue | Explanation and resolution |
Cycle not starting | Ensure to change the washer's settings such that it starts with one pulse. In other words, change the price to 25cents or less.
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