MEI Talos T812-U5MUS Amusement Bill Acceptor
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Description
Keep your machines earning with the MEI Talos T812-U5MUS Amusement Bill Acceptor. E&D Trading supplies this MEI bill acceptor to arcades, route operators and vending businesses across the U.S.
MEI Talos T812-U5MUS Amusement Bill Acceptor
The MEI Talos T812-U5MUS is a U.S.-currency bill validator configured for MDB-operated vending, kiosk, and amusement equipment. This Talos T8 assembly uses a Standard Talos Entry bezel, an upward-facing 500-note cassette, and four-way note acceptance. E & D Trading supplies this Crane MEI unit to OEM builders, route operators, and service technicians requiring a current replacement for legacy AE28-series equipment.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Crane MEI
- Model: Talos T8
- SKU: T812-U5MUS
- Currency: United States dollar (USD)
- Denominations: $1, $5, $10, $20, $50, and $100
- Market configuration: Code 8 (Gaming)
- Interface: MDB protocol
- Bezel: Standard Talos Entry bezel, identified as MEI Compact Upstacker “1”
- Stacker orientation: Upward
- Stacker capacity: 500 notes in a removable cassette
- Operating voltage: 24 V DC; the listed product configuration also specifies 34v
- Bill insertion: Four-way acceptance, allowing insertion in any orientation
- Operating temperature: 0 °C–50 °C (32 °F–122 °F)
- Firmware service: USB or handheld programmer
- Validation and security: High-speed optical validation with anti-counterfeit and anti-stringing sensors
- Construction: Gear-driven transport and quick-release modular stacker
- Condition: New
Cross-reference
The T812-U5MUS is the Talos replacement for the discontinued AE2812-U5MUS. It belongs to the T8 family, which serves as a direct replacement platform for AE28xx validators.
Compatible platforms
This validator is intended for legacy and current MDB vending machines, amusement equipment, gaming applications, kiosks, and other systems built around standard MDB communication and U.S. currency acceptance.
Integration notes
Confirm cabinet clearance, bezel opening, stacker direction, and MDB controller compatibility before installation. The removable cassette supports service access, while USB or handheld programming permits firmware updates in the field. The unit accepts the listed U.S. denominations and requires the appropriate MDB power and communication connections.
Ordering & support
E & D Trading is an authorized Crane MEI distributor and reseller with more than 30 years of bill-acceptor experience. Same-day volume quotes and freight coordination are available, along with product and repair support for replacement planning and field service.
Product details
| Brand | MEI |
|---|---|
| Category | Bill Acceptor |
| Part number / SKU | T812-U5MUS |
| Compatible with / keywords | MEI Bill Acceptors, Talos-T8 |
Why order from E&D Trading
Not sure it fits your equipment? Call our technicians and we will confirm harness, voltage and protocol compatibility before it ships. Questions? Call 877-922-6707.