Understanding your MEI validator with a model break down.

Ex:  VN 2501 U5E

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