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SmartLaundry Machine Readers

BridgePoint builds smart card readers to operate nearly every commercial laundry machine made since 1995. Equipment manufacturers supported include SpeedQueen, Maytag, General Electric, Continental, and others. Our readers are designed to be foolproof for the user and provide clear messaging and ultra-reliable transactions.

Manufactured in the United States, only the highest quality components are used including Hopt-Schuler card acceptors and Motorola FreeScale microcontrollers. We take extra steps to protect our readers with an environmental coating, and every unit is fully tested before it leaves our factory.

 
SpeedQueen MDC Reader (Control Panel Installation)
SpeedQueen MDC Reader

The MDC Reader operates the industry leader's newest fully electronic machines, the Speed Queen MDC "Card Ready" commercial washer and dryer.

The reader simply bolts into the backsplash panel and connects to the machine control with an interface cable provided by BridgePoint.

The MDC Reader is available with either angle bracket for rear-controlled machines or vertical bracket for front-controlled machines.

BridgePoint's system provides the user with the most reliable electronic transactions available. The Speed Queen - BridgePoint solution offers a wide range of options, enabling the route operator to configure the system to fit the needs of the property. Advantages include:

  • Out-of-the box installation - only 4 nuts and one interface cable to install. Interface Cables are available from BridgePoint
  • Management Cards provide efficient equipment initialization - no PC software or programming is required
    • Settings Card - Personalizes Reader with customer number, site codes; cycle price; and security settings
    • FEC Card - Sets cycle time; cool down time; top-off time and temperatures
    • Audit Card - audits machine utilization
    • Diagnostic Card - enables machine diagnostic mode

SpeedQueen MDC MetroReader (Coin Vault Installation)
Contact Card Reader with PIN Keypad

SpeedQueen recently introduced a new line of "MDC Coin Ready" commercial washers and dryers. The Coin Ready machines are equipped with a coin vault and can accept either a card reader or coin drop mechanism.

The BridgePoint MetroReader fits into the coin vault and connects to the machine control with an interface cable available from BridgePoint.

Rugged construction with die-cast metal front plate and protective steel cover set this Reader apart from the competition.

BridgePoint's system provides the user with the most reliable electronic transactions available. The Speed Queen - BridgePoint solution offers a wide range of options, enabling the route operator to configure the system to fit the needs of the property. Advantages include:

  • Out-of-the box installation - only 4 nuts and one interface cable to install. Interface Cables are available from BridgePoint
  • Management Cards provide efficient equipment initialization - no PC software or programming is required
    • Settings Card - Personalizes Reader with customer number, site codes; cycle price; and security settings
    • FEC Card - Sets cycle time; cool down time; top-off time and temperatures
    • Audit Card - audits machine utilization
    • Diagnostic Card - enables machine diagnostic mode

Maytag PR Reader (Control Panel Installation)
Surface Mount Biometric 3-Factor Contact Card Readers

The BridgePoint PR Card Reader operates the industries first "open" platform machines, the Maytag "PR Card Ready" commercial washer and dryer.

The reader bolts into the control panel and connects to the machine control with the cable supplied by Maytag.

BridgePoint's system provides the user with the most reliable transactions and information available. The Maytag - BridgePoint solution offers a wide range of options, enabling the route operator to configure the system to fit the needs of the property.

  • A significant advantage is out-of-the box installation with no software required to set up machines.
  • Management Cards provide efficient equipment initialization - no PC software or programming is required:
    • Programming Card - puts machine into programming mode for setting cycle price, top-off price and top-off time.

RetroReader
Flush Mount (Turnstile) Biometric 3-Factor Contact Card Readers

The BridgePoint Retro-Reader is the most rugged and versatile smart card reader available. The RetroReader can be used to upgrade nearly any mechanical or electro-mechanical laundry machine to utilize smart card technology.

Typical machines that can be retro-fitted include:

  • Maytag PD models
  • SpeedQueen SWT, EDC and NetMaster models
  • General Electric
  • Most other brands such as Continental, Hipsh and Wascomat can also be retro-fitted.

The RetroReader utilizes a bright 4-digit LED display and includes a die-cast metal front plate for rugged performance.

BridgePoint also provides a wide array of front Adaptor Plates, Interface Cables and PowerPak kits to interface with legacy coin-operated laundry equipment.

 
General Electric Reader
Flush Mount (Turnstile) Biometric 3-Factor Contact Card Readers

General Electric Appliances and BridgePoint Systems have joined in a partnership to deliver state-of-the-art commercial laundry equipment utilizing smart card technology. The system has been designed from the ground up by GE and BridgePoint engineers to meet the rigorous requirements of the world-recognized GE Six Sigma New Product Development program.

Machines can be ordered direct from GE with BridgePoint Readers installed as original equipment.

Management Cards provide efficient equipment initialization - no PC software or programming is required:

  • Settings Card - personalizes reader with customer number, site codes, cycle price, and security settings.
  • Programming Card - sets cycle time, cool-down time, top-off time, and temperatures.
  • Audit Card - audits machine utilization.
  • Start Card - enables machine cycle.
  • Stop Card - stops machine test cycle.

 
RetroReader PowerPak Module
Flush Mount (Turnstile) Biometric 3-Factor Contact Card Readers

Only the latest model fully electronic "card ready" commercial laundry machines can accept a smart card reader without a power interface module. The BridgePoint PowerPak Module provides two functions:

  • Converts 110 Volt AC power to 12 Volt DC power to operate the Reader
  • Provides the control interface between the reader and the machine by operating the timer-motor and other devices that control the laundry machine once the Reader has received the appropriate cycle price from the card.
  • The standard PowerPak will operate most machines manufactured in the past 10 years.

    It is imperative that the exact machine model number be provided to BridgePoint with all orders to insure the proper Interface Cable is provided with the Reader and PowerPak.

 
Reader Interface Cables
Flush Mount (Turnstile) Biometric 3-Factor Contact Card Readers

BridgePoint provides more than 24 differenct Interface Cables that adapt the PowerPak and Reader to legacy coin-operated laundry machines. The cables make it easy to properly connect to older electro-mechanical machines.

For a smooth upgrade to smart card technology, it is imperative that the exact model and part number of each machine is provided to BridgePoint with any order.