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USI LANCE 3053 1999: How difficult to update to MDB?


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I have a USI Lance 3053 and it does not have MDB - how difficult and how costly will it be to upgrade so that I can install cashless pay?

I have found a manual .PDF but it is for later serial numbers, my serial number is 801886. 

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You would need a board out of a later 3053 or 3054 that has MDB on it.  That could be hard to find.  I'm surprised yours doesn't have it so yours must be a very early one.  Honestly I wouldn't even bother with it and just get a more modern machine that is already MDB.  You would need to ask Vendnet this, but if the board in these machines is a SM6 board then that is probably what you should look for.

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These older USI machines are getting difficult to find parts for.  You can probably get an InOne kit for that machine but I don't know if that specific model is compatible.

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7 hours ago, AZVendor said:

You would need a board out of a later 3053 or 3054 that has MDB on it.  That could be hard to find.  I'm surprised yours doesn't have it so yours must be a very early one.  Honestly I wouldn't even bother with it and just get a more modern machine that is already MDB.  You would need to ask Vendnet this, but if the board in these machines is a SM6 board then that is probably what you should look for.

I had a local refurbisher tell me that they can't get motors for AP 7000s anymore (new) or door gaskets for 501Es.  I haven't ever had to replace a gasket and I have plenty motors but can you imagine?  And a brand new USI snack or soda is easily 5k+

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NBS (the sign front and flavorstrip printer) has inner door gaskets for 501Es.

Failing that any good refrigeration parts wholesaler should be able to make/order you a custom one to fit.

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20 hours ago, Lowco Vending said:

I have a USI Lance 3053 and it does not have MDB - how difficult and how costly will it be to upgrade so that I can install cashless pay?

I have found a manual .PDF but it is for later serial numbers, my serial number is 801886. 

I am not familiar with the model.  Can you post a picture of the control board thats in it right now?

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2 hours ago, AngryChris said:

I had a local refurbisher tell me that they can't get motors for AP 7000s anymore (new) or door gaskets for 501Es.  I haven't ever had to replace a gasket and I have plenty motors but can you imagine?  And a brand new USI snack or soda is easily 5k+

Where is he looking?  https://www.vesolutions.co/VEND-MOTOR-FOR-AP-4000-5000-6000-7000-OR-113

Unless VE is lying.  And as orsd said, NBS for the door gasket.

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8 hours ago, AZVendor said:

Where is he looking?  https://www.vesolutions.co/VEND-MOTOR-FOR-AP-4000-5000-6000-7000-OR-113

Unless VE is lying.  And as orsd said, NBS for the door gasket.

I'm pretty sure they order directly from manufacturers like Crane, so that would explain what they said.  Still crazy.

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Check with InOne Technologies first to make sure it will actually fit your machine.  It is a good kit so if it fits it would be a good solution.

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