PT1-LA3-USA Platinum by Pyramid: Mains-Powered Validator, 150-Note Locking Box
Mains-powered Platinum with relay credits and a locking 150-note cash box, for outlet-fed cabinets built around the smaller box.
The PT1-LA3-USA combines Pyramid's optional 120 VAC supply (power code 3) with a locking 150-note cash box (codes L and A). That suits equipment wired for line voltage only, such as changers and outlet-fed kiosks, where the door is laid out for the smaller box. BillAcceptors.us describes it as the PT1-LB3-USA with the 150-note box in place of the 500-note one. Notes travel a 67 mm path sized for US currency, and credits can come from dry relay contacts or from the open-collector line on the 18-pin connector.
Key features
- Locking 150-note cash box, coded L and A in the part number
- Line-voltage input on the 9-pin connector: hot on pin 4, neutral on pin 6
- Two credit outputs to choose from: relay contacts on pins 7 and 8, or the pin 1 open collector
- 67 mm bill path for $1 through $100 US notes
- Pyramid warns not to feed +12 V to pin 11 when the AC supply is in use
Specifications
| Model / SKU | PT1-LA3-USA |
|---|---|
| Cash box | Locking, 150 notes (Pyramid code L + A) |
| Bill path width | 67 mm, US notes |
| Notes accepted | $1, $5, $10, $20, $50, $100 |
| Supply | 120 VAC on the 9-pin connector (pin 4 hot, pin 6 neutral) |
| Credit outputs | Relay on 9-pin pins 7/8, or 18-pin pin 1 open collector (5–12 VDC, 40 mA) |
| Host modes | Pulse, Always Enabled pulse, Mars 600-baud serial, RS-232, RS-232 over USB |
| Harness options | 05AA0012 wall plug; 05AA0068 DB-9 serial lead for 120 V units |
| Acceptance / throughput | Above 95%, about 27 notes a minute (Pyramid) |
| Environment | 0–60 °C, 90% RH max, non-condensing |
| Weight | 2.45 lb (1.11 kg) per Pyramid; not stated separately for the 150-note box |
| Cash box dimensions | Not published by Pyramid; ask us before ordering if space is tight |
| Warranty | Pyramid, 2 years parts and labor |
Installation & setup notes
Bring 120 VAC to the 9-pin connector, hot on pin 4 and neutral on pin 6. Leave pin 11 of the 18-pin connector unconnected, because Pyramid's manual says not to apply +12 V there when the optional AC supply is fitted.
Pulse hosts get a choice of credit route. The relay on pins 7 and 8 keeps the host's credit input isolated from the acceptor, while pin 1 on the 18-pin connector is a transistor output limited to 5 to 12 VDC at 40 mA.
With only 150 notes of room, it helps to wire pin 10 (Out Of Service) to the host or a lamp. Pyramid's Mars serial table says the line is pulled low when the stacker is full, and pin 13 provides +5 V through a 410-ohm resistor to light an LED.
Same wall power with the 500-note box: PT1-LB3-USA. A 150-note box on a 12 V rail: PT1-LA1-USA. On an MDB vending controller: PT1-LA4-USA.
No outlet wiring at the mounting spot? Pyramid's 05AA0012 harness adapts the 9-pin connector to a standard wall plug. For RS-232 hosts, 05AA0068 is the DB-9 lead Pyramid lists for 120 V units; the 05AA0009 version is for 12 V acceptors only.
PT1-LA3-USA questions
What separates the PT1-LA3-USA from the PT1-LB3-USA?
Only the box size. A in the part number means 150 notes and B means 500. Both have a locking-type box, the 120 VAC supply and a 67 mm path for US bills.
Which credit output should I use?
Pyramid gives 120 VAC units both. Use the relay contacts on pins 7 and 8 of the 9-pin connector when the host needs a dry contact, or the pin 1 open collector on the 18-pin connector if it expects a 5 to 12 VDC transistor signal at 40 mA or less.
Can I connect 12 V as well as 120 V AC?
No. Pyramid's pin tables say not to connect pin 11 (+12 V) when the optional 120 VAC supply is used. Power this model from the 9-pin connector only.
What does a purple flash on the rear LED mean?
Cash box missing. Green flashing means the box is full, and red flashing points to an acceptor or stacker jam or a punch failure.
Other Platinum versions
- Pyramid Platinum PT1-LB1-USA Bill Acceptor (12V DC) — $345.00
- Pyramid Platinum PT1-LB3-USA Bill Acceptor (120V AC) — $377.00
- Pyramid Platinum PT1-LB4-USA Bill Acceptor (24V DC MDB) — $394.00
- Pyramid Platinum PT1-LA1-USA Bill Acceptor (12V DC, 150-Note) — $378.00
- Pyramid Platinum PT1-LA4-USA Bill Acceptor (MDB, 150-Note) — $427.00
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Manuals & setup documentation
- Platinum Installation & Operation Manual (Rev C)Mounting, setup and operation · PDF
- Platinum BrochureSeries overview and cassette options · PDF
- Platinum Cashbox WalkthroughCashbox removal and replacement guide · PDF
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