Machine groups
Managing coffee, snack and drink machines together at one site with shared communication logic.
IVPay product family
IVPay Link – connecting machines with an add-on module
IVPay Link is an add-on product developed for existing machines using the MDB protocol. With Master and Slave modules, it helps organize several machines into a shared communication and payment logic.
Master + Slave architecture
The system typically consists of one Master module and one or two Slave modules. The Master module is placed between the AFE and the machine control panel, so financial transactions continue to be handled through the AFE.
- Solution designed for machines with MDB protocol and MDB payment system.
- A maximum of one Master and two Slave modules can be connected.
- CAN BUS communication between modules.
- The Master, Slave #1 and Slave #2 can be registered in the AFE system with separate product codes.
Typical use cases
Unified payment logic
The customer pays at the central payment point, and the credit can be used on the connected machines.
Retrofit extension
Modernizing existing MDB machines without full machine replacement, using Master and Slave add-on modules.
Technical framework
Maximum one Master + two Slaves
In an IVPay Link setup, up to two Slave modules can be connected to one Master module. This allows a maximum of three machines in one system: Master machine, Slave #1 machine and Slave #2 machine.
Master machine
Payment takes place on the Master side; from here the system handles shared credit and communication logic.
Slave #1 machine
The Slave module forwards the appropriate control and communication process to the connected machine.
Slave #2 machine
A second Slave can be added if needed, but the upper system limit is one Master and two Slave modules.
Special case
Necta Astro slave-only setup
If the customer Necta Astro wants to connect a Slave module to this type of machine, in certain cases it is possible with only one Slave module, without a Master module to operate the solution.
In this setup the system simulates factory interconnection, so exact applicability must always be checked based on the technical environment and wiring options of the given machine.
Important: the Necta Astro slave-only solution is a special setup. For other machine types, a Master + Slave structure is generally required.
AFE product codes
Purchases visible separately by machine
In the AFE system, Master, Slave #1 and Slave #2 can be handled under separate product codes, so purchases can later be tracked separately by machine.
Master code
Purchases from the Master machine may appear in the AFE system with a separate product code.
Slave #1 code
Purchases from the first Slave machine can be identified with a separate product code.
Slave #2 code
Purchases from the second Slave machine can also be registered with a separate code.
Wiring diagram
The diagram shows the general wiring principle of the Master and Slave modules. The specific installation must always be checked based on the technical environment of the machine, AFE and MDB-protocol payment system.
Price list
IVPay Link pricing
Prices are net EUR prices, excluding VAT. The exact configuration should be agreed based on machine types, site and required number of Master / Slave units.
| Configuration | 1–9 pairs | 10+ pairs | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master + Slave pair | 300 EUR + VAT / pair | 280 EUR + VAT / pair | One Master and one Slave module, together with the required accessories. |
| Additional Slave module | 150 EUR + VAT / pc | 140 EUR + VAT / pc | For second Slave extension. The additional Slave price is half of the Master + Slave pair price. |
Pricing note:
The 10+ additional Slave price is 140 EUR + VAT / pc, calculated as half of the 280 EUR pair price. The Necta Astro slave-only setup is a special case, so the final offer should be confirmed after technical consultation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about IVPay Link
How many machines can be linked?
The IVPay Link system can use a maximum of one Master and two Slave modules, so up to three machines can be connected into one system.
Can it be used on a Necta Astro without a Master?
On Necta Astro machines, in certain cases it is possible to operate the solution with only one Slave module and without a Master module, using a setup that simulates the factory connection. Exact applicability must be checked by technical consultation.
Can it be seen separately which machine the purchase came from?
Yes. In the AFE system, the Master, Slave #1 and Slave #2 can be registered under separate product codes, so purchases can be identified separately by machine.
Which protocol is it made for?
IVPay Link is designed for machines using the MDB protocol or equipped with an MDB payment system. Specific compatibility must be checked before every installation.
IVPay Link consultation
Please tell us how many machines you would like to connect, which machine types are involved, whether a second Slave is needed and whether you are considering a Necta Astro slave-only setup.