Coinco Vortex MDB Coin Changer Acceptor (Refurbished)

Coinco Vortex VTX1 / VTX100-00 MDB Coin Changer

The Coinco Vortex is an MDB coin changer that stores and pays change from three high-capacity hoppers instead of conventional coin tubes. Common model numbers include VTX1 and VTX100-00. It is built for U.S. vending machines that need more nickels, dimes, and quarters on hand without a large tube stack.

The unit has three modules: housing with MDB interface, electronic acceptor, and hopper payout. Accepted nickels, dimes, and quarters load into self-filling hoppers; dollar coins typically go to the cash box. A tilt-out hopper makes loading easier, and payout sensors confirm each coin leaves the unit.

Key features

• MDB (Multi-Drop Bus) interface only
• Accepts U.S. 5¢, 10¢, 25¢, and $1 coins
• Pays out 5¢, 10¢, and 25¢ from three self-loading hoppers
• Typical routing (VTX1 / VTX100): dime → Hopper A, nickel → Hopper B, quarter → Hopper C, dollar → cash box
• Tilt-out hopper for faster loading
• Payout sensors to confirm coin delivery
• Programmable Float mode to limit hopper inventory
• Electronic validation of up to 16 coin types
• Flash-programmable memory (no chip swap for software updates)
• Modular design: housing, acceptor, and hopper service separately
• Standard 6-pin Mini-Fit MDB harness

Hopper capacity (approximate) Manual / marketing figures vary by fill method:

• Self-loaded minimums often cited: about 180 nickels, 350 dimes, 160 quarters
• Some listings quote higher hopper maxima (roughly 220 nickels, 460 dimes, 200 quarters)
• Low-level sensors typically need about 20 nickels, 30 dimes, and 20 quarters to register as stocked

When a hopper is full, extra coins of that type route to the cash box.

Compatibility Works in multi-price vending machines that use MDB and 24/34 V DC. U.S. coins only on the standard VTX1 / VTX100-00. Fits the usual changer footprint. Often used as a high-capacity alternative to 3-tube mechs such as Coinco 9302-GX.

Specifications

• Interface: MDB
• Power: 20–42.5 V DC (nominal ~34 V), 1.8 A max
• Operating temp: 0°F to 150°F (−18°C to 65°C)
• Storage temp: −22°F to 160°F (−30°C to 72°C)
• Humidity: 20–95% non-condensing
• Mounting: vertical ±3°
• Weight: about 5 lb

Best for Machines that vend a lot of change and benefit from hopper capacity rather than six-tube cassettes. Note that Vortex hoppers can jam if dirty or poorly loaded; keep the acceptor path and hoppers clean and verify payout after install.