Setup of Finion Pay Vending Machine Terminals for Vending and Coffee Machines

In this article you will learn how to set up, install, and configure your Finion Pay Vending Machine Terminal and connect it to your management system. 

Inhalt

• 1. Prepare your Finion Pay Vending Bundle
• 2. Vending Machine Configuration in Your Management System
• 3. Physical Installation on Your Vending Machine
• 4. Configuration of the Vending Machine Terminal & Pairing with Your System
• 5. Conduct a Test Sale

Fast lane

• Prepare your Finion Pay vending hardware bundle.
• Create and enable your product variants in your management system.
• Open Settings / Access Control / Device Manager and add your device.
• Configure parameters, serial number and shelf mapping.
• Mount the terminal and connect it to your vending machine.
• Power it on and complete the initial setup in the Vending Bull App.
• Enter your tenant name in the terminal’s admin menu.
• Run a test sale.

1. Prepare your Finion Pay Vending Bundle

Ensure you have the following items ready:

• S1U2 Unattended Vending Machine Terminal
• MDB-to-USB Interface
• Necessary cables and adapters
• 4G Internet Antenna
• Mounting Plate Kit
• IO Cable with DC Plug Jack
• USB-C to USB-B Cable

2. Vending Machine Configuration in Your Management System

Prerequisites

• Product variants must be created and enabled in your environment. Learn how to create product variants
• Finion Pay needs to be activated in your environment.
• A studio or company logo must be configured under Settings / Studio / Master Data.

Setup Steps

1. Navigate to Settings / Access Control / Device Manager.
2. Locate the device manager for Finion Pay (or Payments).
3. Open the context menu and select Add device.

Step 1 – Device Configuration

• Name: Assign a name to your device.
• Task: Vending Machine
• Device Model: Finion Pay S1U2
• Connection Type: Device API

Step 2 – Parameter Settings

• Password: Sets admin access on the terminal.
• Show Purchase Confirmation: Enables a confirmation screen.
• Allow Identification via RFID: Enable if required.
• Allow Identification via QR Code: Enable if needed.
  Note: If both are disabled, only card-based payments are possible.

Step 3 – Additional Configuration

• Card Terminal Serial Number: Enter the serial number printed on the terminal.
• Payment Options: Activate available payment methods.
• Product Variant to Shelf Configuration: Assign internal slot numbers used by the vending machine.
  
  Example: Visible shelf number = 10 → internal number = 1 (offset –9). Contact your vending machine manufacturer for exact slot mapping.
• Vending Idle Timeout (ms): Defines how long the terminal waits for input.
• Vending Product Draw Timeout (ms): Defines the waiting time for product dispense confirmation.

Click Save to apply your settings.

3. Physical Installation on Your Vending Machine

Important: Configure the terminal in your backend before connecting it to the vending machine.

1. Use the mounting plate to attach the S1U2 terminal securely.
2. Connect the vending machine to the POS terminal according to the wiring diagram.
3. Optionally install the 4G antenna if Wi-Fi or Ethernet is unavailable.
4. Power on the terminal.

4. Configuration of the Vending Machine Terminal & Pairing with Your System

1. Follow the on-screen steps to connect via Wi-Fi, Ethernet or 4G.
2. The Finion Pay Vending Bull App installs and launches automatically.
3. Accept USB access permissions if prompted.
4. Tap four times in the top-left corner to open the admin menu (password: 1234).
5. Enter your tenant name and tap “Save”.
   • Hint: Your tenant name is part of your login URL: https://<tenant_name>.web.<domain>.com/
6. Close the admin menu.

5. Conduct a Test Sale

1. Select a product and perform a test purchase using RFID, QR Code, or card.
2. Ensure the product is dispensed correctly and the transaction completes successfully.

Your vending machine terminal is now fully operational and ready for use.

If you require assistance, feel free to contact support.