An Australian plug on the end of a lead does not establish that an external power supply is suitable for a rental cabinet. Neither does a connector that happens to fit. Before a locally purchased adapter is used, the operator needs the factory’s requirements for the actual supplied cabinet and written confirmation that the proposed unit matches them.
This is a procurement and acceptance task, not an invitation to alter wiring. The useful deliverable is a power-supply matching sheet tied to the cabinet model and shipment. Keep the equipment disconnected when specifications are missing or contradictory, and resolve the uncertainty with the supplier.
Ask for the requirement before shopping for the replacement
Obtain a readable photograph of the cabinet’s identification label, the originally specified supply and the relevant factory specification. Record which parts are included in the order. If the proposal excludes an external adapter because the customer will buy it locally, that exclusion should be explicit alongside the matching requirements.
| Matching-sheet field | Evidence to request | Acceptance question |
|---|---|---|
| Cabinet identity | Model, hardware revision and factory requirement | Does this requirement cover the unit being supplied? |
| Supply output | Output type and ratings from both specifications | Has the factory confirmed compatibility without guessed values? |
| Connector | Specified connector details and polarity where applicable | Is the connection explicitly matched, rather than merely a physical fit? |
| Local supply evidence | Brand, exact model and relevant Australian supplier documentation | Does the evidence identify the item actually purchased? |
| Installation conditions | Manufacturer’s placement and ventilation instructions | Can the venue follow them in the intended location? |
| Final approval | Named supplier confirmation and controlled acceptance record | Is the approved combination recorded for later service? |
Do not infer electrical requirements from a product photograph, an old marketing graphic or another cabinet that looks similar. A travel plug adapter and a matched power supply perform different jobs. Do not modify connectors or rewire equipment to make an unsuitable item fit; obtain the supplier-approved complete replacement instead.
Separate the adapter’s evidence from the whole installation
The Queensland Electrical Safety Office advises buyers to check relevant RCM marking and follow the manufacturer’s use and maintenance instructions. The EESS website provides public equipment and supplier searches. Use those resources to support an appropriate review of the exact locally supplied item.
An adapter’s documentation should not be presented as approval of the entire rental cabinet, its communications equipment, batteries or installation. The responsible parties must establish the applicable scope for the supplied combination. This guide does not declare a particular model certified, or replace project-specific electrical and regulatory review.
Keep the payment configuration identifiable
For the matched CoreCharge reader-ready route, the native Android application and Terminal SDK run on the controller inside the cabinet. WisePad 3 uses the agreed connection and cabinet power arrangement; a separate cashier phone is not the normal host. CoreCharge links orders, dispensing, return and pricing, while Stripe processes rental payments into the operator’s own account.
Stripe’s Australian guidance sets the local account, Location and AUD payment framework. Reader eligibility and the venue’s attended or unattended arrangement remain separate from the power-supply match. The cabinet architecture guide explains the connected components without assigning interchangeable electrical specifications.
Accept the combination, then keep its identity
After the supplier confirms the proposed supply, follow the approved installation procedure and inspect the equipment before use. Record the actual adapter model and cabinet identifier. Complete the agreed controlled reader connection, borrowing and return checks; a lit screen alone does not establish that the whole station works correctly.
Retain the matching sheet with the station acceptance record. If the adapter is replaced later, reopen the comparison rather than treating every local purchase as equivalent. Review the CoreCharge reader-ready solution or request the matching requirements for your proposed Australian cabinet before sourcing the supply.
References and project scope
Technical references checked on 17 October 2026. The operating procedures above are planning guidance; hardware, account access and payment settings are confirmed for each deployment.