SORTED!
You *CAN* program your NV4 Note Acceptor using a PC and serial port, with no dongles, or anything else.
1) Regsiter at www.innovative-technology.co.uk and download the Currency Manager software, and the latest note 'definitions'
2) Connect your NV4 as follows:
On the 5pin connector:
1 - +12V
2 - 0V
3 - N/C
4 - Serial RX
5 - Serial TX
On the 15pin connector:
3 - 8 Linked
15 - 0V
3) Switch the machine into TEACH mode.
4) Power-cycle and verify that LEDS 1 & 4 are steadily lit. If not, start again.
5) Load the Currency Manager software, load the note file you downloaded (after unzipping) and download it to the note acceptor (takes about 30secs)
6) Exit the software
7) Reboot the Note Acceptor.
(obviously then, you'll refit it to your machine, and be pleased at the recognition rate of your newly updated smiley!)
Job done
Tried this way today with a RS323 cable and a 12V dc adaptor but it didnt work at all.
What exactly does port 3 N/C mean? i guess that means Not Connected so i left it not connected.