IoT solutions for vending and coffee businesses

vBox2 4G
DESCRIPTION COMPONENTS
vBox2 is an IoT device for data collection from vending and coffee machines Reset button
(VM). vBox2 transmits the collected data over cellular network to Vendon Function button
Cloud. Device firmware is preloaded and managed centrally using Power, online and
Over-The-Air technology. vBox2 supports user (operator) interaction via the operation status LEDs
Antena SMA
function button. User operations are confirmed with sound signals. Device
status indication LEDs are located on the front panel. vBox2 is designed for B B onnector
US Mini- c
installation inside the VM. 2 o o
C c nnect r
C1 connector
(power supply)
vBox2 COMPONENTS
• 1x device programmed with the latest stable firmware version Cellular antenna

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• 1x cellular antenna (part number: VP-A 1 1)
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• 1x cable type C1 Cable c onnector C1

• 1x cable type C2 (varies)
vBox2 FUNCTIONALITY Cable c onnector C2
Major VM communication protocols supported by vBox2: MDB, Executive,
BDV, CCI-CSI – protocols between VM and payment, audit and other CABLES AND PROTOCOLS
peripherals.

vBox2 contains one pair of C1 and C2 cables.
Audit data is requested by server. vBox2 collects audit data from VM or
payment device and responds to server request with the collected data. VM Data protocol vBox2 connector Cable type
or payment device-initiated event reports are pushed to server. vBox2 DE -UCS, DDCMP and
X C2 DB (female)
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supports many audit protocols, including other RS232 protocols, DB (male)

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•DDCMP (EVA-DTA data transfer over RS232), sensors TRS (male 6.3 mm)5

•DE -UCS (EVA-DTA data transfer over RS232),

X Other
•MDB TL (EVA-DTA data transfer over MDB),
F Power, MDB, Executive, C1 2x MDB, Executive slave,
•Other proprietary standards and protocols. CCI CSI, BDV
/ 2x MDB, Executive master
MDB, Executive, CCI-CSI to MDB Master mode – vBox2 takes over control TECHNICAL DATA
of the peripherals and allows to connect Executive, CCI-CSI machines to
MDB peripherals. This provides full transaction information in real-time and Device inputs and outputs
option to store prices in vBox2 and manage them online. • 5x analog, digital I O/

• 1x V digital output
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MDB Communications Gateway (verbose mode) – real-time transaction • 2x executive, MDB master
and event information forwarded to server. • 2x executive, MDB slave
• 2x RS232 (DE -UCS, DDCMP and others)
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Remote MDB, Executive, CCI-CSI Cashless mode – vBox2 provides cashless • 1x USB Mini-B service port
device mode over HTTP REST API (3rd party wallet or closed loop solutions • 1x cellular antenna (SMA)
may be implemented).
System components
MDB, Executive, CCI-CSI to Free vend mode – vBox2 tracks all free vend • Built-in rechargeable LiPo battery
transactions in real-time. • Power supply: 12V-3 V DC, 1 mA-2 mA, V-2 V A
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MDB Sniffer mode – vBox2 supports non-intrusive MDB connection where vBox2 size and weight
vBox2 only listens to VMC. It detects if payment acceptance is enabled (VM • Height: 98 mm
is able to sell products). Supports real-time cashless purchases and in many • Width: 1 mm
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cases also real-time cash purchases. • Depth: 26 mm

• Weight: 13 g 4

O ffl ine data – data is stored in vBox2 in case of network interruptions.

System environmental requirements
• Operating temperature: 1 to C + 0° +40°

COMPATIBILITY • Relative humidity: % to % (non-condensing)

5 95

The majority of VM models are supported by vBox2. The functionality Modem

depends on the technical capabilities of VM and its peripherals. • G lobal-Band LTE- DD, TDD-LTE and uad-Band
F Q G PRS/EDGE module
• SIM card (Mini-SIM) slot
• External cellular antenna (SMA)

www.vendon.net Krasta 44, Riga, LV-1003, Latvia +371 2866 9995 vendon@vendon.net