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Downloader CFS

User’s Manual (Revision 0)

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Revision Release Date Change Description

Rev 0 August 31, 2010 Initial Release

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Table of Contents:

1. INTRODUCTION: 4

1.1. GLOSSARY: 4

1.2. REQUIREMENTS: 4

2. SOFTWARE UPDATE VIA FRONT SERVICE USB PORT: 5

2.1. Installation of CashCode Virtual COM DRIVER: 5

2.2. Install DownloaderCFS.Exe: 7

2.3. Connect USB Cable to front USB of BV & PC: 7

2.4. Launch the USB firmware update utility (DownloadCFSFile.exe) utility. 7

2.4.1. Update from the localized file (Applicable to Gaming): 8

2.4.2. Update via web access to Orders (Access Code required – Applicable for
Service Center or Other verticals): 10

3. CRC VERIFICATION: 11

4. SOFTWARE UPDATE DIAGNOSTICS: 12

5. MEMORY CARD EXPLANATION: 13

6. CONTACT INFORMATION: 13

6.1. Technical Support Department: 13

6.2. Service Centers: 13

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1. Introduction:
The “Downloader CFS” PC application is developed by CashCode to improve operation efficiency
for OEM and End-User operations. This tool simplifies software upgrade using CashCode One bill
validator front service USB.

1.1. Glossary:
• BV – Bill Validator or Bill Acceptor
• BIN – is an file, where data encoded in Binary format (.bin) CFS specific.
• CFS – CashCode own developed CashCode File System (.cfs)
• DIP Switch – Dual Inline Package Switch
• one™/FLS – The one™ Frontload-Standard Bill Validator
• Memory Card – Portable programmable memory which can used to program BV without
any tools also called “Blue Chip”

• - Caution / Safety Instructions

• - Comments / Notes

1.2. Requirements:
Following PC application, driver and other tools are required in order to perform the download
• PC application: DownloadCFSFile.exe
• Driver: CashCode Virtual COM driver
• USB enabled memory card (if front USB is not activated to allow download)
• Setup: Compatible PC and USB A/B cable

Downloader CFS version 4.7 and above only supports “CFS” & IGT version of “BIN” file formats.

CashCode recommend not using any USB extension hub to connect front USB. OTP and Single
Download Card do not allow Service USB firmware download function. For this purpose you must first
insert USB enabled Memory card, followed by specific country firmware

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2. Software Update via Front Service USB Port:

The one™ Bill Validator is shipped with pre-installed software or as a vanilla unit, according to a
user’s ordered specifications. It is recommended to keep your BV up to date. You can order
updates from CashCode as they become available using the original part number for your
system.

Before connecting the CashCode One Bill Validator unit to the PC for the first time, it is important
to enable communication with the PC through a USB enabled memory card (the front USB port
may not be active in some old devices), to do this just insert the USB enable memory card (key),
wait a few seconds for communication to be made, then remove it from the validator. Also, the PC
used for the installation must also have the latest CashCode software and drivers installed

Be sure to remove the memory card from the CashCode One before going on to the next
step

Please verify your jurisdictional requirements for pre-installed or update software before
following these directions.

2.1. Installation of CashCode Virtual COM DRIVER:

Before proceeding make sure you have necessary rights to install drivers on the
computer. It is recommended that the validator is set to SERVICE mode by DIP Switch 2.4. If this
is not possible please ensure it is set to IDLING or DISABLED state by the host. The installation
of the driver is NOT POSSIBLE if the device is left in POWER UP state.

1. Connect the USB cable to the front panel USB port. The PC must report a new device ‘FLS serial’
connected.
2. The device manager will also report the FLS Serial with an exclamation mark.

3. Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard screen will popup.

4. Choose Install from a list or specific location and click next.

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5. The process will continue as below.

• Click Continue Anyway

• Software installation.

6. Click "Finish"

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2.2. Install DownloaderCFS.Exe:

1. Create dedicated folder under specific location where you would like to save this.
2. Save “DownloaderCFS.Exe” and “Config.ini”

3. Create Shortcut on Desktop “ ”

2.3. Connect USB Cable to front USB of BV & PC:

1. To begin, please ensure the validator is turned ON and connected to a host machine.
2. Connect the Validator’s front service USB port to the PC using a standard USB A/B cable.
3. The system will show a message confirming “the hardware is successfully installed and ready for
use”
4. The device manager will now report CashCode Virtual COM in place of FLS Serial and assign it
a COM port number

Set the CashCode One to Service Mode (recommended), the bezel lights will become active
(ready to accept bills), then connect the USB cable from the PC to the front panel USB port, the bezel
will show a steady red light.

2.4. Launch the USB firmware update utility

(DownloadCFSFile.exe) utility.

1. Double click on short cut

2. Following screen will pop up.

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3. There are two methods for downloading software. Please follow applicable method and file
system recommended by OEM and Juridistriction. If unsure, please consult your compliance
manager.

2.4.1. Update from the localized file (Applicable to Gaming):

1. Click on the button “Load File”. Following screen will popup.

2. As you see above, this system allows you to pick up CFS file or Bin file (for IGT only). Select the
right one for your game.
3. Select applicable software & perform download. See an Example below:
a. The CFS file has the following nomenclature FLS-AU28-471718.cfs
b. Click on “LOAD FILE…” button, and select the appropriate .Cfs file to be downloaded
from specific location on your computer or server.
c. Click “OPEN” button
d. To view Log details, click on “LOG” button, the following message should appear, “CFS
file was parsed”

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e. Click “START” button, the download process will start. The firmware update process will
be accompanied by a rapidly blinking red/green status light for approximately a minute.
Please wait until the update is finished before proceeding. Once complete the message
“Download completed!” will be displayed.

4. Once completed please check CRC value to verify download, see section CRC Confirmation for
further detail.
5. Remove the USB Connection.
6. After the download, if the validator is in Host Mode it will require a RESET command from the
host to complete the update procedure. If the validator is in Service Mode, the validator will
automatically initialize. If the status light presents steady-red with green flashes after the update
procedure, please see the next section (4 Software update diagnostics).

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2.4.2. Update via web access to Orders (Access Code required –

Applicable for Service Center or Other verticals):
1. Access Codes are obtained by calling CashCode at +1 905 303-8874 (Customer Service) or by
email to orders@cashcode.com
An example of an access code is the below
Order Number = 70211
Access Code = 130481608
Purchase Date = 4/1/2010
Customer name = Winner Gaming
Login = USR0ODJXNTE
Password = TNNOUAFHP
2. Click on the “LOAD ORDER” button, and enter LOGIN and PASSWORD and then click on
“Confirm” button

3. The Order number automatically populates.

4. Enter the ACCESS KEY (Access Code), and the PART NUMBER field will show all available
software for download
5. Select number of LICENSES required for download and click “Get Now” button.
6. To view Log details, click on “LOG” button
7. Click “START” button, the download process will start. Once complete the message “Download
complete!” will be displayed.
8. Once complete please check CRC value to verify download, see section CRC Confirmation

This file must be downloaded directly to the Card Programmer to ensure security and
manipulation, .Cfs file will require CashCode programmer P1848 or P3448

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3. CRC Verification:
1. After message “Download completed!” click on “Get CRC” button, you will see a window

2. Click on CRC 16 or CRC 32 (whatever applicable) and then “Get CRC” button, the code
displayed should match with the one on SRS (Software Release Specification) of the specific
software. Example below.

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4. Software Update Diagnostics:

Normally, the download process will be accompanied by a blinking red-green status light for
about 1 minute. If the download has competed successfully, the status light will turn green.
Should the download be unsuccessful, the status light will turn red, with short green flashes. The
following table lists possible errors which may take place during a download:

Green
Error Solution
Flashes

Turn POWER OFF, remove and insert the

Unable to write program Memory Card again, turn POWER ON.
1
memory
Send validating head for service

2 Firmware integrity error Reprogram device using proper Memory Card

Follow the next steps checking whether device

went back to operation:
Verify that the software is suitable to the Bill
Validator type.
3 Wrong memory card
Insert correct type of CashCode Memory Card.
Turn POWER OFF, remove and insert the
Memory Card again, turn POWER ON.
Replace Memory Card with the new one.

Verify that software is suitable for download.

4 Security error
Repeat procedure.

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5. Memory Card Explanation:

Each CashCode one™ Bill Validator is supplied as per OEM and Juridistriction Need (for gaming
applications). A Stay-In Memory Card may be a single download, a one time programmable, or
no card

Type 34 Memory Card:

Dallas Chip, 512 K Memory
Part No to order blank: P1848-FSM34
Recommended to Use
Stay In Memory Card
USB Enabled
Type 42 Memory Card
CPU Chip, 512 K Memory
Part No to order blank: P1848-FSM42
Recommended to Use
OTP (One Time Programmable)
Multi Download, USB Enabled

6. Contact Information:
6.1. Technical Support Department:
Crane CashCode,
(A division of Crane Payment Solutions)
2720 Steeles Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, L4K4S3
Phone: 1-800-584-2633 (+1-905-303-8874)
Fax: 1-800-593- 2633 (+1-905-303-8875)
E-mail: support@cashcode.com

eLearning: http://elearning.cashcode.com

Website: http://support.cashcode.com

6.2. Service Centers:

To locate your nearest service center, please check our website:

http://support.cashcode.com/en/service-locator/index.php

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