Universal Control Board (UCB)

Since its original inception, VE Solutions Universal Control Board has been upgrading and enhancing the vending business by pairing new technology with legacy equipment, bringing vending machines up to date with the latest features. Expertly engineered alongside our operators, our UCB is NAMA-certified and installs in 30 minutes, or less. Our UCBs offer flexibility and seamlessly integrate with your existing Vending Management System (VMS). Engineered with customers in mind, our UCBs enable remote pricing and support dual cashless devices, which are just a few of the many features.

Flexible Features

Remote Pricing

We’ve simplified the process of price changes. Any vending machine equipped with a VE Solutions UCB can remotely adjust the vend price, eliminating the need for a costly visit to the machine. Pair a VE UCB with a telemeter and VMS of your choice, and you have everything you need.

Dual Cashless Support

Have a location where badge swipe or loyalty is necessary? Our UCB is certified by NAMA to support dual cashless devices right out of the box. Whether you’re accommodating loyalty cards or payroll deduct programs, the UCB integrates with closed systems for universities, hospitals, and more!

Universal Programming

Designed with operators in mind, the programming architecture for all UCBs is truly universal. If you’ve programmed a UCB for a snack vending machine, the same process applies to a stacked soda machine, BevMax, and coffee vending machine. We aim to make your field training as quick and easy as possible.

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Snack Vending Machines

Stacked Soda Machines

Hear from the pro himself!

Since 2008, Michael Yates has been the lead electrical engineer in creating the first UCB originally developed for a Rowe5900/6800. Today, we have 18 kits and counting!

Additional UCB Capabilities

Continuous Dex Reporting

Dex reporting is standardized regardless of machine type or manufacturer. This uniformity simplifies data handling and breathes new life into older machines by delivering expanded and accurate DEX data.

Selection Scheduling

Schedule item selections to turn on and off during specific times—an ideal feature for elementary schools aiming to reduce sugar options during school hours.

Force Vend

Require customers to make a selection once a bill has been inserted to prevent it from being used as a change machine.

Space-To-Sales

Customize your button and column configuration in stacked soda machines to fit your planogram needs.

Calorie Display

Give customers access to view caloric information on the digital display screen before making a purchase.

Motor Coupling

Our UCB enables you to vend larger items from older machines by pairing spirals into a single selection.

Kiosk+ Platform Support

Paired with a VE kiosk, the UCB is the only control board in the market to exclusively connect to a kiosk. Customers can shop from a micro market kiosk that controls a UCB-installed vending machine, protecting high theft items behind a secure machine.

Vend High Dollar Items

Our service center is dedicated to providing you with merchandise more than just snacks and sodas. Our UCB enables you to vend high-dollar items priced up to $650.