RNS change machine problems

I just posted this same thread in the classified section but I feel it could go here too.

Does anyone in the upstate are of SC or the WNC area have a spare controller for an RNS change machine they’d sell? Any version would probably work as I’m using an older one now. May also need a hopper.

I think I may have grenaded my recently revived RNS change machine today . I had it running pretty flawlessly so I was comfortable buying a new lexan faceplate for it since the old one looked ancient with a severed corner hanging on by a thread. When I was done installing it, I ran a few bills through just to make sure I had put it all back together properly. On my last test bill, two of the quarters got stuck on a dangling piece of the wiring harness that had fallen into the coin path.

Well… guess who forgot to unplug it the last time he fought with the hopper to get it to sit straight: this guy! I must have shorted something somehow because there were definitely sparks. Surprised my shorts stayed clean. And naturally after getting the hopper in right and securing the harness, I’m getting a 2-3 code on the controller . I brought the hopper home to look it over for a jam or something, but can’t see anything obvious. I forgot about the manual operation switch at the bottom of the hopper, but will check that it’s working when I’m back at the wash with it.

Very frustrating since I was so happy for getting the old machine back up and running

Man that really sucks. A 2 - 3 error code is a Hopper 3 jammed error.
I just sent you a PM

I have a spare used c2000 I would sell in Atlanta

There is a good amount of 110v running throughout that machine, so good idea to shut off and unplug before sticking your hands in there to mess with anything. Only things we will do with power on is empty bills and fill quarters

Good news! After some sleep and a fresh look at it this morning, I found what caused the sparks. In my haste to fit it all back together I managed to sever two wires that must have got caught between the hopper and the frame. A little splicing and some zipties and we’re back in action!

Thanks everyone

Keno said:

There is a good amount of 110v running throughout that machine, so good idea to shut off and unplug before sticking your hands in there to mess with anything. Only things we will do with power on is empty bills and fill quarters

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It’s never fun cutting into a 110v cable that you think is dead. Thankful for the insulated handle.

Fatboy769 said:

It’s never fun cutting into a 110v cable that you think is dead. Thankful for the insulated handle.

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Did you not read the warning right on the tool?

Obviously not.

CaptnBuck said:

Good news! After some sleep and a fresh look at it this morning, I found what caused the sparks. In my haste to fit it all back together I managed to sever two wires that must have got caught between the hopper and the frame. A little splicing and some zipties and we’re back in action!

Thanks everyone

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The Hamilton bill changer is suppose to have a plastic wiring protective cover on it. This helps prevent these types of mishaps from happening. You can buy a plastic protective covering at Harbor Freight. In some cases I'll take a 5/8" water hose about 16" long, cut down the middle and put it over the harnessing that goes down to the Hopper. I secure this a a couple of rubber lined airline clamps.
As a remainder ALWAYS! turn off the power to the Hamilton bill changer when you make or disconnect any of the components inside the bill changer. There is power to all the components all the time.

CaptnBuck said:

On my last test bill, two of the quarters got stuck on a dangling piece of the wiring harness that had fallen into the coin path.

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If your wiring is that sloppily secured, you are asking for your changer to be drained by crooks. Do something similar to what Randy suggests, get coin cup cover, relocate "out of service' light to inside ER, and install GFCI. Crooks can pull out the wiring and empty your machine in no time...I know.