DEX/UCS – How a Vending Machine Shares Its Sales Data
DEX is a way to pull data from a machine in a standard format. It underpins sales auditing.
Vending Machine Technical Documentation – What an Operator Should Have
Vending machines come with documentation that helps with installation, service, and inspections. Here is a general look at what it contains.
RFID in Vending – What It Is and Where It Is Used
RFID is radio-frequency identification. In vending, it helps identify products and users.
Sensors in Vending Machines – An Overview From Temperature to Doors
A vending machine constantly monitors its parts and surroundings. It does so through several kinds of sensors.
Vending Payments Glossary – Terms From Authorization to Token
Vending payments have their own vocabulary. Here are the key terms in one place.
Vending Machine Service Mode – What It Is For and Who Uses It
Behind the machine door is a service menu. It is the operator's and technician's working tool.
What Is a Vending Planogram and How Is It Built
A planogram is the machine's map: which product sits in which selection, how many, and at what price.
PCI DSS in Vending – The Card Data Security Standard
PCI DSS is the payment card industry's standard for protecting card data. It matters for vending machines too.
The MDB Protocol – How a Machine Talks to Payment Devices
MDB is the common language between machines and payment devices. It lets one maker's card reader work in another maker's machine.
How to Read a Vending Machine Spec Sheet
What the key parameters on a vending machine spec sheet mean: dimensions, capacity, power, cooling, and payments.
Vending Glossary: Key Terms From A to Z
Telemetry, coin validator, spiral, planogram – the most common vending machine terms explained in plain English.