EVOLUTION OF SmartCoinBox
...domestic laundry machine to coin operated? they said it can't be done....
Meet the ORIGINAL... first generation SmartCoinBox designed and built by a landlord. Built around 2008 and was used until end of 2010. This is the original prototype and we kept it and on display in our Mississauga, Ontario location. The design works around a "Beaver Coin Candy Mechanical Acceptor" vending machine. By cleverly connecting relays, timer and industrial sensors the complete assembly prevented the abuse and misuse of household type laundry machines in few rental properties in Humber College. (Off Campus - North Etobicoke - Greater Toronto Area). Notice there is no countdown timer. We used a fix dial type timer...but it worked!
2nd Generation SmartCoinBox introduced Commercially on Summer of 2012.
This SmartCoinBox box is dust tight and designed to survive harsh environment. Some laundry rooms are damp and cold and this 2nd generation SmartCoinBox was perfect for it. Hundreds were sold during its introduction and they are still in service today. The design uses a quarter key turn lock and a hasp. Uses a "crow bar" type of power supply in a heavy duty NEMA 4 enclosure. We still build this type of SmartCoinBox today as a "customized" order but a little bit more money because of its ruggedness and advance electronics we installed in present design.
3rd Generation SmartCoinBox introduced Commercially on Winter of 2014.
The 3rd generation SmartCoinBox came a little bit bigger than its predecessor. Made from 1.5 mm thick cold-roll sheet and equipped with 2 hasps. The padlock ear is fully welded inside and came out in a slotted hole. Takes 3/8 diameter padlock. Uses a "switch mode power supply" that can withstand short circuit or reverse polarity. Lots of room on this one and heavy. A lot of our regular customers didn't like it so we went back to the drawing board and redesigned it and became the 4th generation SmartCoinBox.
4th Generation SmartCoinBox introduced Commercially on Fall of 2014.
There are two versions. The first version further shrunk in size with same reliable component inside and the second version we add a push button switch to reduce power consumption when idle or not in use.
These are CD04 and CW04
5th Generation SmartCoinBox introduced Summer of 2017
This is so far the most popular design.
Advance Coin Validator Technology, lightweight for same affordable price..These are Models ECW682 and ECD137
6th Generation SmartCoinBox introduced Spring
of 2018
Few changes internally. Highlight is a welded plate to protect the incoming cables. We also add a self-diagnostic coin LED (landlord use) to detect if somebody took the mirror coin out and bad coins are being inserted. Blue for good and red for bad coin. We will add photos shortly.
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7th generation introduced September 2018.
We resized the washer box as suggested by our loyal customers
having issues with space. Same reliable parts. These boxes has
built in and welded coin tray so no more missing or misplacing coin trays.
8th generation...near perfect.
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keep on checking...
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