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Understanding your MEI validator model with a model break down.

• VN – The first two letters indicate the type of validator use
•             VN – vending
•             AE – amusement
• 2 – Is for the series 2000 MEI bill validator
• 5 – Is for the type of currency and use for the validator
•             4 – Amusement $1-$5 capable
•             5 – Vending $1-$5 capable
•             6 – Amusement $1-$20 capable
•             7 – Vending $1-$20 capable
•             8 – Amusement $1-$100 capable
• 0 – Is for the Bezel or front mask
•             0 – VFM style bezel
•             1 – Compact bezel
•             2 - Flat bezel
•             3 – Downstacker bezel
•             4 – Armored bezel
•             5 – Fitted bezel
•             6 – Side swipe credit card bezel, not for API
•             8 – Compact downstack bezel
•             9 – Front swipe credit card bezel
• 1 – Is for the voltage
•             1 – 110 volts
•             2 – 24 volts
• U – Is for the magazine configuration
•             U – Upstack
•             D – Downstack
• 5 – Is for the capacity of the bill magazine
•             2 – 200
•             3 – 300
•             5 – 500
•             7 – 700
•             10 – 1000
• E – Is for the harness included and communication style
•             E – Electric pulse
•             M - MDB