Software
EVA-DTS
Term from the vending glossary
European Vending Association Data Transfer Standard — defines how sales and audit data are read from the vending machine. Current version: 6.2.
EVA-DTS structures all relevant vending-machine data records: sales figures per product, cash reconciliation, inventory levels, prices and events (faults, door open). Data is transmitted via DEX (RS-232) or directly through a telemetry module and fed into the vending management system in EVA-DTS format.
Version 6.2 (current) extends the format with audit records for cashless transactions and multi-currency support. All major VMS systems (e.g. Crane VendMax, Vendon, Cantaloupe) and manufacturer backend systems support EVA-DTS 6.2.
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DEXData Exchange — serial interface (RS-232) through which vending machines transmit inventory and sales data to collection devices or telemetry modules.TelemetryRemote monitoring of vending machines via mobile or LAN: fill levels, malfunctions, temperature and sales in real-time. Reduces empty runs and shortens response times.MDBMulti-Drop Bus — the long-established standard bus between vending-machine controller and peripherals such as coin changers, banknote readers and card terminals.VMSVending Management System: software platform for centralized management of multiple machines. Functions: telemetry monitoring, sales statistics, route planning, remote pricing control, and malfunction alerting. Market-leading platforms: Nayax, Cantaloupe, Invenda.