DEX For Better Planet Antares Vending Operations

Vending operators across the nation are well aware of the meaning and significance of the term DEX. In the coming time, it is bound to play a significant role in enhancing daily operations of vending business as well as industry.

Different vending operators possess varying levels of know-how about DEX and its power to improve business efficiency. Basically, DEX stands for Data Exchange and is used to refer to the DEX/UCS data exchange standard. It is a protocol used to gather audit information through vending machines built in the last 6-12 years.

You need to install a DEX cable to use this system. It looks like an old quarter inch headphone cable that can be connected through the female connector of a Planet Antares vending machine, which may be available as a loose cable wired to the board or mounted on the controller board.
Data transfer between machines and the host is carried out through a standard RS-232 or serial protocol. Typically, the host is a handheld computer or remote retrieval system. You can reap several benefits by using a DEX system in your Planet Antares vending business such as:

a. Purchase and use of vending machines that have this feature. Your vending equipment should be DEX enabled.

b. You must ensure that there is a method of capturing the DEX data electronically. Since the last 20 years, driver handheld has been the most common option for this function but a new alternative can be the remote monitoring solutions.

c. Once the hardware is obtained, you will need software that can convert raw data into meaningful information.

The use of DEX enabled vending machines is a great idea that can enhance your daily operations as well as keep the vending business sales and revenue estimates in accurate figures and statements. Make sure that you use good quality, reliable vending machines that don’t result in any errors in software programs. Planet Antares vending machines do not face any such problems and support DEX for better vending operations.