Count-In Mode (Including configurations)

As an extension of the count-up mode, the count-in mode defines the amount to pay according to pulses provided by the machine (input line), rather than according to the amount of time that has elapsed.

Full scenario:

• The consumer presents their card:
  1. The device obtains authorization for the count-up maximum charge.
  2. A signal is sent to the vending machine in Pulse 1 to start working.
  3. The machine pull-down the inhibit wire.
• The consumer selects a product in the machine (there is a configuration for no product selection)
  2. The machine sends pulses to the device in Pulse 2.
• Stop session
  1. This can happen if:
     1. The consumer presses the Stop button on the machine - pull-up Inhibit.
     2. The consumer presses the Stop button on the device – send pulse on Pulse 1.

• The amount payable reaches the maximum charge value - send pulse on Pulse 1.

1. The device performs the settlement.
2. The device updates the machine upon settlement - send pulse on Pulse 1.
3. The machine pull-up Inhibit, else the device send alert to server.

• The device displays the Thanks You and Amount Charged screens.
• The device returns to idle mode.

 

Important: Pulses 1 & 2 will have the same length (Pulse Active Time in 10 ms).