Access database and multi-bus drop

Hello All,

I have been asked to build a simple database that will operate and
track a liquid dispensing device. The machine is run in a multi-bus
drop (coin operated basis) but I need to make it run on a barcode
scanner basis. I have no idea if this is even possible (or if there
are examples that have already been done) I have never set up a
barcode scanner before and certainly never had to interface with a
machine like this.

I would really appreciate if someone could point me in the right
direction.

Many thanks
John

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