Introduction
By default, the maximum number of available Machine IDs is 254. Additionally, the maximum assignment value that can be set to a card reader is also 254.
With the exception of Point-Of-Sale (POS) systems being set to Machine ID 350, a specific series of steps are required to increase the machine number maximum to the allotted limit for washers, dryers, and equipment using a LaundryCard reader.
THE MAXIMUM LIMIT OF AVAILABLE MACHINE IDs IS 320.
DO NOT EXCEED OR ADD ANY MACHINES PAST #320.
DOING SO WILL RENDER THE ENTIRE LINE THAT THAT SPECIFIC MACHINE IS ON AS UNUSABLE (e.g. UNDEFINED) UNTIL CORRECTED.
Updating CCI.INI for All X-Changers
Access and connect to the store number you are extending in LaundryLink.
Open the CCI.INI file for every X-Changer for editing.
This can be done through opening the file via LaundryLink itself or through the X-Changer remotely using the Remote Control function in LaundryLink.
When done remotely, you can use Laundry App Utility to access the file. The file itself can be found in <D:\CCI\Process_Initialization>
With CCI.INI opened, navigate to [STATE_MACHINE] and add the following line:
MAX_MACHINE_ID= _ _ _
The three numbers entered can be any number between 255-320 but no higher (e.g. MAX_MACHINE_ID=320).
Save the change and repeat this process for every X-Changer’s CCI.INI file.
Restart all X-Changer applications across all X-Changers.
After the above is applied, Machine IDs above the 254 default will now display when going into Machine Config from the Card Reader Setup menu.
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Machine Config Guidelines
When accessing Manager’s Options in the X-Changer and adding machines under Card Reader Setup, there will now be more than the default Machine IDs available. However, specific rules will apply when adding Machine IDs above 254.
Users cannot enter a Card Reader Address above 255. The card readers themselves cannot be programmed past 255 successfully.
Users CAN override the Card Reader Address. When selecting a Machine ID above 254, you can override the Card Reader Address to any desired number between 1 and 254. With that said:
Users CAN assign the same Card Reader Address on Different Line Numbers. For example, you can have any Card Reader Address between #001 and #255 on Line Numbers 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, and/or 5, as long as the correct Machine ID is selected.
DO NOT assign the same card reader addresses to the same line number. Duplicates and overlapping reader addresses over the same line number can render one or multiple readers on that line unusable until corrected (even and up to the entire line and all machine readers chained).
When attempting to save and set a specific Card Reader Address that is different than the Machine ID, a popup prompt will require confirming the change before continuing. Ensure the information being saved is accurate before confirming.
Card Reader Setup - Machine Config
As long as the guidelines are adhered to, following Card Reader Setup (Equipment/Machine Setup) remains relatively the same, which you may refer to the link for more information.