Carnation CR1500 User manual

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CR1500
Currency Discriminator/Sorter
User Manual
Preface
Thank you for choosing the CR1500 currency counter/sorter. This machine represents the
latest development in Carnation technology. In order to make the best use of this currency counter
and its counting/sorting capabilities, please read the manual carefully, and familiarize yourself
with the operating procedures.
Contents
Safety .................................................................................. 2
Features ................................................................................ 3
Unpacking .............................................................................. 3
Exterior ................................................................................. 4
Operating ............................................................................... 6
Functions ............................................................................... 8
User Menu ............................................................................. 12
Troubleshooting ........................................................................ 14
Key Points ............................................................................. 20
Replacing the fuse...................................................................... 20
Specifications .......................................................................... 21
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Safety
To avoid damage to the machine and/or personal injury, read the following carefully before
the first use!
Place the unit on a solid flat surface.
Before moving the unit, please disconnect the power cord. Damage to
power cord may result in fire and/or electric shock.
Don't place the unit on a shaky or vibrating surface.
Keep the unit away from volatile gases or flammable materials
Keep the unit away from high humidity and strong sunlight, as it may
cause machine's failure.
In case of water spill, stop operating the unit immediately. Switch it off,
and disconnect the power cord, then contact the service center for help.
Plug the supplied power cord into a grounded outlet only.
If the unit is not in use for a long period of time, please keep it switched off
and unplugged to avoid possible damage.
Please be careful to avoid any foreign objects, such as coins or staples,
falling into the unit, as it may cause damage to the machine.
It is strictly prohibited for anyone except authorized technician to
open/service the machine. This will render any remaining warranty void
and may cause malfunction or injury.
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Features
Detects magnetic ink, infrared ink, UV, CIS image, length, thickness of banknotes.
Compact size, user-friendly interface with large and clear LCD display.
Up to 4 different currencies (depending on country software), banknotes can be processed in
all four orientations.
High capacity hopper, stacker and reject pocket.
ADD function, batch function, reporting and printing functions are available.
Intuitive user menu and maintenance menu interface for flexible operation.
Auto-adjustable technology, easy software upgrades via SD card or USB port.
Configurable USB interface, printer interface, external display interface.
Full open channel design for better maintenance and jam removal.
Unpacking
The box must contain the following:
Banknote sorter User manual Power cable
Cleaning brush Fuse USB download cable
(Optional)
External LCD display Print cable SD card
(Optional) (Optional) (Optional)

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♦Hopper with adjustable guides
♦Banknote
receiving wheel
Exterior
1. Front View
2. Rear view
♦Hopper
♦Banknote pressing wheel
♦Control panel
♦Reject pocket
♦LCD display
♦Banknote receiving sensor
♦Stacker
♦USB port for PC connection
♦RS232 port
♦SD card slot
♦Banknote rollers
♦Port for printer
♦Handle of back drawer
♦On/off switch
♦Power cord jack
♦Adjusting screw
♦Handle
♦Banknote receiving wheel

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3. Panel
1] ：Currency selection.
2] ：Batch function on/off and set batch number.
3] ：Increase the batch number by 1 (short press) or 10 (press and hold).
4] ：Send count report to print.
5] ：Counting mode settings: MIX, SINGLE, FACE, ORIENT, COUNT.
6] ：ADD function on/off. Also serves as an upward navigation key.
7] ：View the counting result report. Also serves as a downward navigation key.
8] ：Enter/exit device menu and go back to previous screen (in MENU mode).
9] ：Clear the number of counted banknotes and turn the batch function off.
10]：Start counting/ Confirm selection in menu mode.

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Operating
In order to avoid counting/detection errors, the following must be done before counting:
①Have the banknotes neatly stacked
②Straighten out folded notes/corners
③Remove wrinkled notes
④Remove any foreign objects from the notes (staples, coins)
Place the machine on a solid flat surface. Plug in the cord, and turn the machine on. Make
sure all connections are secure. If you have purchased an external display, connect it to the
RS232 port in the back of the machine. Avoid strong electromagnetic field or direct sunlight.
Note: In order to ensure personal safety, only use grounded electric outlets.
Turn on the power switch, the machine will display the software version first, then perform a
self-test.
If the test is successful, the machine will enter "ready" state (See figure 1). If some error

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messages are displayed on the LCD, please refer to the TROUBLESHOOTING section of the
manual.
Figure 1
Before counting, please adjust the left and right hopper guides to the size of the banknotes
to ensure uninterrupted feeding.
Place the well-stacked banknotes on the hopper, and the machine will start counting. The
suspicious or unfit banknotes will be moved to the reject pocket.
Note: When an error occurs, and causes the machine to stop automatically, please re-count
the banknotes.
The suspicious or unfit notes

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Functions
1. Currency selection
When the machine is turned on, the currency mode is displayed on the LCD. If you need to
count/sort another currency, press "CUR" key to change the currency, the symbols of the
installed currencies will be displayed in turn:
"USD" for US Dollar
"EUR" for Euro
"GBP" for Pound Sterling
"CAD" for Canadian Dollar
…etc.
2. Counting/Sorting mode
Five counting/sorting modes are available - Mix mode, Single mode, Face mode, Orientation
mode and Count mode. User can press the "MODE" button on the control panel to switch the
counting/sorting mode according to requirements.
A. Mix mode
In Mix mode, "MIX" is displayed on the LCD, and the machine will count the mixed
denomination banknotes of a given currency.
When the counting is completed, the total value and total number of banknotes are displayed
on the LCD, and if "DISPLAY" button is pressed, the machine will provide a detailed report of
counting results.

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e.g. Example:
美工请把这部分 total 整行头顶加上虚线如下图
If the machine is connected to the printer, you can print the report by pressing the "PRINT"
button.
B. Single mode
In single mode, "SINGLE" is displayed on the LCD, and the machine will count banknotes of
the same denomination. When the counting is completed, the total value and total number of
banknotes are displayed on the LCD, if a suspicious or a different denomination banknote is
encounter, it will be moved to the reject pocket.
C. Face mode
USD
2015-06-26 08:33
Deno PCS Value
USD 1 20 20
USD 2 40 80
USD 5 20 100
Total 80 200

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In Face mode, "FACE" is displayed on the LCD, and the machine will sort the banknotes
according to their front / back orientation.
The first banknote detected by the sensor becomes the reference for the rest of the stack.
The banknotes facing the other direction are then sorted into the reject pocket, including any
suspicious notes (regardless of front/back orientation).
D. Orientation mode
In Orientation mode, "ORIENT" is displayed on the LCD, and the machine will sort the
banknotes by right-side-up vs. upside down orientation.
The first banknote detected by the sensor becomes the reference for the rest of the stack.
The banknotes facing the other direction are then sorted into the reject pocket, including any
suspicious notes (regardless of front/back orientation).
Note: We suggest sorting the banknotes in "FACE" mode first, and then in "ORIENTATION"
mode.
E. Count mode
If you only need to count the number of banknotes, press the "MODE" button on the control
panel. When "COUNT" is displayed on the LCD, the machine will count the number of banknotes
without performing counterfeit detection/denomination recognition. When the banknote counting
is completed, the total number of banknotes will be displayed.