Buster24h Software
The custom written software offers the most advanced and up to date features in the dispensing market. The software interfaces between the customer and dispenser to allow renting operations (such as browsing, reservations, pick-ups and returns) and / or selling of many different products. Read about its many advanced features in Video Management Software.		   Buster24h Hardware
The Buster24h hardware consists of two physically separated sections, the front section named the LEM and the rear forming the Storage Unit. The advantage of separated machine units allows for LEM - Storage Unit deviation of approx. 80 centimeters. This arrangement means not only that the units are easier to transport and install, but also allows for future upgrading of the storage capabilities at minimal cost.
 

LEM
This is the section visible to the user, and as such is available in four colours in an effort to better suit its surroundings. There are three sections of the LEM. The upper section contains the membership card and bank note readers. The monitors and relative extended keyboard are located in the middle part of the rack on an easily extractable and adjustable shelf. The user keyboard interface is found above the monitors and is equipped with 10 programmable keys built into the multilayered, shatter-proof glass plate. The selector and robot management computers are housed the lower section of the LEM. All of the Buster24h computers are networkable.

The LEM is an enclosed mobile rack on wheels with a lockable inspection door allowing access to bank-note and card readers. It can easily be installed in any room, even in places where space is at a premium. It can also be easily accessed for servicing and inspection.

The LEM is lit by a fluoro light which can be replaced quickly and easily when necessary. By lighting the LEM, this not only attracts customers, but also promotes safety and security. The power cabinet complies with EEC standards and is equipped with safety fuses. The panel where the adapters (power supply, mains connector, phone connector) are fixed is conveniently housed at the top.

It is cooled by a forced ventilation system whereby heated air is drawn from the inside and exhausted by silent low-voltage fans and aeration grilles.

There is a proprietary power board in the LEM that autonomously supplies all devices. This board is easy to access and service and is also self-cooled.

To ensure the utmost safety and compliance with current standards, the wiring in LEM is conveniently housed in hot-moulded raceways with the minimum amount of cable exposed. Note that all wiring is screened with IP 65 protection.

The bearing structure of the LEM is made of tubular aluminium, paneled with hot-dipped galvanized sheet metal that is subsequently stove-enamelled in order to ensure a rust-proof finish. Some of them are fitted with inspection doors with key-operated locks for the utmost in safety, confidential dealings and in line with the current standards.

LEM has a machine interface port to allow for proper alignment and to ensure the products are delivered correctly. This port is entirely made of aluminium and also houses a special fastener to allow the feed belt to be easily installed. The belt allows the products to be quickly and correctly positioned. Easily fixed brackets make this operation very simple.

The conveyor belt assembly is worth noting due to the simple way it functions. It is constructed of aluminium and consists of two rollers, one of which is driven and the other idle. There are also two conveyor belts made of high quality, long-lasting rubberized fabric, a DC gear motor to ensure fluid movement with fast take-off and reversal functions and two Telemecanique polarized reflection photocells. Lastly, there is a transmission roller and stainless nuts and bolts.

The power train unit of the door is interpolated and directly connected to the conveyor belt unit. This power train is extremely strong and fast thanks to linear movement achieved by a ball screw. The door unit consists of a ball screw and lead nut in P.O.M., a gear motor similar to the one used for the belt, two ball bushes and relative hardened slideways, a photocell with polarized emission that makes sure the door operates correctly and provides accident prevention measures.

The structure that houses all this equipment is made of press-moulded aluminium and has two connecting and wiring boards.It is formed by four sections: outer, upper, middle and lower.

  1. The outer section is attractive, easy to interpret and helps the user to access the various services. It is constructed of fiberglass-reinforced plastic.
  2. The upper section features the lockable inspection door for access to the card reader and bank-note reader.
    The Omron card reader is a triple track type, capable of reading ISO tracks 1, 2 and 3. It can read Membership cards, Bank cards and Credit cards.
    The Coges bank-note reader is completely constructed of metal for long-life protection of the parts more subject to stress. It features high recognition capacity, and can recognize a large number of bank notes.
  3. The middle section contains the monitors and user interface keyboard. The monitor is protected by multi-layered shatter-proof glass with integration of the keyboard. The keyboard user interface has 10 programmable keys. It is made entirely of stainless steel in a vandal-proof structure and complies with the current laws in place. The commands are easily given by means of a standard keyboard interface.
  4. The management computers are housed inside the lower section and ensure optimal management and movement, with detailed remote diagnostic functions available via modem. The widely tried and tested tele-assistance function can, in fact, be used via telecommunication. The computer dialogues with all the readers (bank note, barcode and cards) in a completely independent way.

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Storage Unit
The Buster24h storage unit is unique from other systems in that the compartment configuration itself is customizable within the storage unit, allowing for products of different sizes to be rented or sold. It can, at any time, be modified at a later date to better suit the market requirements.

The storage unit also contains the patented variable closure automatic robot used for the pick-up and deposit of products. Set on three independant axes, the microprocessor controlled robot guarantees accurate movements based on determined variables such as acceleration, deceleration, starting torque, full speed rate, servobrake stand-by, etc.

The storage unit is formed by a hyperstatic structure in lightened tubular aluminium and is equipped with galvanized steel reinforcements to prevent deformation. This structure is separate from the supports that bear the axes drive unit since this is assembled and fixed on its own.

Movement is governed by ball screws driven by stepping motors. Linear movement accuracy is guaranteed by use of the ball screw/ball bush hardened slideways. The structure of the drive unit is constructed of aluminium to ensure a strong yet lightweight construction.

The three Cartesian axes are completely independent. Each is controlled by stepping motors primarily piloted by progressive numeric drives with serial identification. These are mounted and wired on control boards that, thanks to a protocol microprocessor, guarantee the right movement and therefore determine all the movement variables, i.e. acceleration, deceleration, starting torque, full speed rate, servobrake stand-by, etc.

The storage unit is completely enclosed within galvanized and stove-enamelled steel panels. The entire unit is mounted on castors.

The structure forming the compartments where the products are deposited and picked-up is also completely made of stainless steel and aluminium to ensure a strong and undeformable construction. The structure forming the product compartments also further reinforces the entire machine complex.

The compartment structure consists of 28 flaps which are joined together by bearing crosspieces, connected straight on to the aluminium frame of the actual storage unit.

For information on the operating and management software please refer to Video Management Software

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