MDB · Ethernet · OTA · Tap-to-Pay

Modernize Your Equipment.
Keep What Works.

Modern payment technology and remote management for Wash Select II and legacy vending systems — without replacing what you already own.

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MDB
Protocol Native
OTA
Remote Updates
24/7
Remote Monitoring
L3
MDB Level 3

The Technology

Non-invasive by design

The Advance Interface reads your existing equipment without modifying it — then connects it to the modern world.

01 — DETECT

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Passive Bus Monitoring

Our controller passively reads the Wash Select II data bus — detecting machine and transaction state in real time without touching any existing wiring.

02 — COMMUNICATE

MDB Level 3 Protocol

The Advance Interface communicates natively over the Multi-Drop Bus as an MDB Level 3 VMC, supporting Nayax, Monex, Cantaloupe, and other major cashless readers with full vend session management.

03 — CONNECT

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Ethernet Connectivity

Built on an industry-proven wired Ethernet controller — not WiFi. Reliable wired connectivity means no dropouts at the car wash.

04 — MANAGE

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Remote Dashboard

Monitor device status, view transaction history, manage pricing, and push firmware updates from anywhere — via the mobile app or web dashboard. No on-site visit required.

Product Line

Built on one platform

Every AdvanceVendTech product shares the same proven MDB firmware stack and remote management infrastructure.

New

Self-Serve Bay Activation Controller

The same Advance Interface hardware running bay-activation firmware — enabling cashless payment and remote activation for self-serve car wash bays.

  • Multi-bay support
  • Cashless reader integration
  • Remote bay activation
  • Per-bay transaction reporting
  • Shared management dashboard
Coming Soon

Vending Machine Retrofit — Tap-to-Pay

Bring tap-to-pay and remote telemetry to legacy vending machines. Installs alongside existing coin mechanisms and bill validators — no machine replacement needed.

  • MDB cashless device implementation
  • Works alongside existing cash acceptance
  • Contactless tap-to-pay ready
  • Remote vend monitoring
  • EVA DTS telemetry support

Technical Specifications

Built for the real world

Designed from the ground up for 24/7 commercial operation in car wash and vending environments.

Processor

Dual-core 240MHz industrial processor — field tested for 24/7 reliability

Network

10/100 Wired Ethernet — dedicated hardware controller

MDB Protocol

Level 3, 9600 baud, Field tested hardware

Flash Storage

8MB Flash + Extenal Media logging

Security

Secure Boot V2 + Flash Encryption - Tamper proof

Updates

Over-the-air (OTA) with signature verification

State Detection

Proprietary passive bus monitoring

Power

12V / 5V dual supply included

Form Factor

Modular compute design — field-replaceable in minutes

Compatible Systems

Works with your existing equipment

No replacement required. The Advance Interface integrates with what you already own.

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**Unitec Wash Select II
In Bay Automatic Kiosk
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**Nayax Card Readers
MDB Level 3 cashless
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**Monex Card Readers
MDB Level 3 cashless
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**Cantaloupe / Seed
MDB cashless readers
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MDB Vending Machines
Any MDB-compatible unit
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Self-Serve Car Wash Bays
Bay activation systems
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Any MDB Level 1–3 Reader
Backward compatible

Why AdvanceVendTech

Built by operators, for operators

Designed and built by a car wash owner who couldn't find an affordable, reliable solution — so built one.

No rip-and-replace

Your existing paystation, coin mechanisms, and bill validators keep working exactly as before. The Advance Interface adds capability without removing anything.

Real MDB expertise

Not a generic IoT device bolted onto a payment adapter. Every byte of the MDB protocol is handled in custom hardware / firmware, tuned for MDB Level 3 compatibility.

Wired Ethernet, not WiFi

Car washes are wet, RF-noisy environments. Ethernet means no dropouts at the worst possible moment — during a customer transaction.

Swappable module design

The compute module plugs in. If it ever fails, your customer swaps a low-cost replacement module — not the whole board. Designed for serviceability in the field.

Remote everything

Monitor status, view sales, change prices, and push firmware updates from your phone. No site visits for routine management.

Distributor-ready

Documented hardware, signed firmware, and OTA infrastructure built to support regional distributors and multi-site operators at scale.

24/7 Notifications/Alerts

Get Push notifications the instant your equipment needs attention — whether you're across town or across the world.

Real-Time Alerts

Know the moment something happens

Push notifications delivered to your phone the instant your equipment needs attention — whether you're on-site or across town.

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Car wash out of service
Immediate alert when the wash enters fault state so you can respond before customers pile up.
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Fault cleared — back in service
Confirmation when the wash returns to normal operation so you know without calling anyone.
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Card reader not responding
Alert if the cashless reader stops communicating — preventing silent revenue loss during downtime.
High
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Card reader back online
Notification when the reader reconnects and resumes normal cashless acceptance.
Medium
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Kiosk communication lost
Alert if the controller loses contact with the paystation kiosk — signaling a potential hardware issue.
High
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Vend activation failure
If a customer's payment is approved but the wash fails to activate, you're notified immediately.
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System startup
Confirmation with IP address when the controller powers on or restarts — useful after a power outage.
Info

📱 Delivered to any phone

Notifications are sent via a standard push notification service and arrive instantly on iOS and Android — no special app or custom hardware required.

🎚️ Configurable alert levels

Choose how much you want to hear about. Set your notification level from the device settings page and only receive the alerts that matter to your operation.

Level 0 — Silent Level 1 — Errors only Level 2 — All events

🕐 24/7 without polling

Alerts are pushed the moment the event occurs — not on a schedule. A fault at 2am reaches your phone in seconds, not the next time you check a dashboard.

🏪 Multi-site awareness

Each device includes its ID in every notification so you always know which location triggered the alert — essential when managing multiple sites.

Get In Touch

Ready to upgrade your equipment?

Whether you operate a single car wash or manage a regional network, we'd like to talk.

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Location

San Antonio, Texas

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Distributor Inquiries

We're actively expanding our distributor network. If you service car wash or vending equipment in your region, let's talk.

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Company

Advance Vend Technologies LLC
San Antonio, Texas