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How do I configure a SEM Bill Acceptor to work with OCS Patron Kiosk?

Answer:

The SEM Bill acceptor performs only when the software initiates communication.  To ensure that it is in the correct mode, following the steps outlined below is required.  To successfully configure the unit, an SEM display must be present.  During the configuration of the device, three buttons located on the SEM board itself will be used.  They are: 

Black – Menu

Green – Enter

Red - Clear 

1.      Press twice the BLACK button until PROGRAM PARAMETERS appears on the screen.

2.      Press the GREEN button once to begin.

3.      Press the BLACK button twice until PARAMETERS – COPY PRICE: appears on the screen.

4.      Press the GREEN button once.  The screen should now show COPY FORMAT A: PRICE CASH $0.00.  The value here should state $0.00.  If it doesn’t show $0.00, then proceed to step 5.  However, if the value is correct, press the BLACK button and proceed to step 6.

5.      To clear a digit press the RED button and then press the GREEN button to move to the next digit. 

6.      After clearing the last digit and then pressing the GREEN button once, COPY FORMAT B: PRICE CASH $0.00 will be displayed on the screen.  Repeat step 5 if the value is not $0.00.

7.      After clearing the last digit and then pressing the GREEN button once, PARAMETERS – MINIMUM COPIES: will be displayed on the screen. 

8.      Repeatedly press the BLACK button (about 13 times) until the word HELLO appears on the display.   

NOTE:  Green lights that appear on the lip of the bill acceptor should not be on and flashing if properly configured.  Bills will only be accepted by the unit, when enabled by the Patron Kiosk software.