Soda Machine/Hacking

DEX (Data Exchange (UCS)Uniform Code Standard)

• What is DEX
• Schematics for connector link
• Information Available via DEX (source
  • Machine out of order
  • Product dispensing failure
  • Product alarm level (insufficient inventory)
  • Payment system errors:
  • Jam in coin mechanism
  • Jam in billvalidator
  • Error in cashless reader
  • Refrigeration breakdown
  • Door open log
  • MDB errors
    • Vandalism (unauthorized entry)

MDB

• Protocol Specifications for the MDB (Multi Drop Bus) [pdf]

Information from the Mfr.

Service bulletins, Package info, etc from Royal Vendors (possibly the manufacturer). Our machine is a GIII

• [Manual]
• [Service Bulletins]
• [Package Vending Specifications]
• [Parts Catalog (Coke)]
• [Parts Catalog (Pepsi)]
• [Parts Catalog (Diversified?)]