GT Automatic vending machine for propane gas containers

Gintuga Technologies completed the main interface and controller boards of an automatic vending machine for propane gas containers.

The system architecture includes a PC, serial controller board and locker-cells/satellite supplied by a 12 Vdc power supply unit. The serial controller board is connected to the PC via USB ports while the locker-cell controller board is connected via RS-485 serial network. The microcontroller within the serial controller board monitors input data and with every command received provides output via USB communication port.