Cashmaster Sigma 170 User manual

Cashmaster Sigma 170
User Manual
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Cashmaster Sigma 170
User Manual
Thank you for choosing the Cashmaster Sigma 170 money counter. The Sigma
170 is an invaluable, easy to use, and highly accurate money counting device.
The Sigma 170 is designed to manage your cash intelligently, with accuracy and
efciency. With the Sigma 170 you will speed up cash counting and reconciliation
up to six times faster than by hand.

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Contents
Faster, Accurate and Even More Intelligent
Copyright © 2009 Cashmaster International. All rights reserved. This document may not be copied or reproduced
in whole or in part, or transferred to any other media or language, by means without the written prior permission of
Cashmaster International. We reserve the right to make changes to this document and to the product described
herein without obligation to notify any persons of such changes.
Introduction
Introduction…………………………………………… 2
Box Items and Guidelines
Maintenance………………………………………….. 3
Charging.……………………………………………… 3
Warning……………….………………………………. 3
Guidelines
Unpacking……………………………………………… 4
Battery......……………………………………………… 4
Keys and Display
Cashmaster Sigma 170…….…………….…….…….. 5
Keypad..........………………………………………….. 6
Tray..........…………………………………………….... 6
Screen………………………………………………….. 6
Cashmaster Key Identication
Key Identication...………...……......……..………… 7
Fast Keys.………………………………….................. 7
Getting Started
What can you count…………………………………… 8
Switching On…………………………………………… 9
Setting Date and Time………………………………… 10
Setting Bank mode.................................................... 11
Auto Add and Auto Scroll……………………………... 12
Counting
Coins……………………………………………….…… 14
Learning………………………………….…………….. 16
Bills……………………………………………………... 17
Totalling, Clearing and Print…………………………….....……. 19
Grams/Calculator Mode.……………………………………....… 20
Troubleshooting…………………………………………………... 21
FAQ’s...............…………………………………………………... 22
Technical Specication..…………………………………………. 24

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Introduction
Introduction
The Cashmaster Sigma 170 is an electronic weighing device which calculates the value
of coins and bills. The Cashmaster Sigma 170 supports your domestic currency: bills
and coins. The intuitive user friendly interface guides you through the cash counting
process. The Cashmaster Sigma 170 is programmed to count the contents of a typical
cash register:
· Bills (loose, bundled, cllipped)
· Coins (loose, rolled)
Using the Cashmaster you will notice some changes in the way you work:
· Reduced paperwork
· Streamlined working methods making the business more competitive
· More time to concentrate on key tasks
Guidelines
1. Place the Sigma 170 on a rm, even surface, away from draughts and vibrations.
2. Insert the Tray, pushing down VERY rmly into position until it “clicks”.
3. Ensure area around the tray is kept clear.
4. The coin scoop should NOT be placed on the device before switching on.
5. Plug in the AC adaptor and switch on at the mains.
6. The device is not a counterfeit detector and hence will not detect counterfeit
money.
7. Weights may vary from the initial factory setting. It may be necessary to carry
out some initial bill ‘learning’ in order to quickly adjust the machine to your
local conditions.
8. Ensure money is sorted by denomination before counting. Mixed denominations
cannot be counted.
9. Do not subject the device to strong impact or shock load by any means.
10. Ensure that money is placed onto the equipment with reasonable care.

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Box Items & Guidelines
Maintenance
Ensure power is switched off during cleaning.
Clean machine with dry cloth only. Do not use cleaning products or damp material.
Do not spill any liquids on device. If liquid is spilled on device, disconnect the power
cable and contact your supplier.
Do not leave any objects on the Cashmaster or tray when not in use.
Warning
Do not use a damaged or wet power adapter.
Do not connect power adapter with wet hands.
Do not place weights over 1.5kg on the device.
Do not disassemble the device, sensitive elements in the scale may be affected and
this will affect your warranty.
Charging
Charging takes approximately 3 hours.
Only use the device with the factory supplied power adapter.
When the LED is red this indicates that the battery is fast-charging.
When the LED is green the battery is fully charged.
When the LED is ashing the battery is very low and the unit is on slow charge.
If the LED continues to ash for more than 3 hours the battery may have a fault
(in event of this, switch off the power at the mains and contact customer support).
Cashmaster Sigma 170 Scoop
AC Adapter
If any of the above are missing please contact Customer support (toll free) on:
1 - 877 - CASHMAS

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Guidelines
Unpacking
1. Unpack your Cashmaster machine and check that you have a Cashmaster
scale, a tray and a power adapter.
2. Fit the tray into the top of the Cashmaster scale. Push down very rmly until
it “clicks” into place.
(To remove the tray, hold Cashmaster machine rmly and twist the tray
until it “clicks”, then lift the tray from the base)
3. Plug the power adapter into the socket at the back of the Cashmaster scale.
4. Place the Cashmaster scale on a rm even surface.
5. Ensure the tray is empty (the coin scoop/cup should NOT be placed on the
tray before switching on).
6. Plug the power adapter into the power source.
7. The Cashmaster can now be operated from mains power or from battery. When
the battery is low the display will show “low battery, recharge now”.
Battery
A fully charged battery will last up to 12 hours. When the battery is low the display will
show “low battery, recharge now”.
To fully charge the battery, plug the Cashmaster machine into the mains. The LED on
the front (located by the On/Off key) will show GREEN (for one second) then RED.
(A RED LED indicates that the battery is charging. The charging process can take up
to three hours. A GREEN LED indicates that the battery is fully charged and the unit
is connected to the external power supply. If the LED continues to ash for more than
3 hours the battery may have a fault (in event of this, switch off the power at the mains
and contact customer support). No colour indicates that the unit is running on its internal
battery.)
Push down
VERY FIRMLY
until you hear
a “click”

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Keys and Display
Cashmaster Sigma 170
The Cashmaster Sigma 170 shown above is the device you are going to use. There are
three main component parts:
· the keypad
· the screen
· the tray
The Cashmaster is robust, and will stand up to all normal Cash Ofce activities. Treat it
with sensible care.
Screen
Keypad
Tray

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Keys and Display
The Keypad
To keep counting as easy as possible, the number and layout of the keys on the key-
pad has been kept simple.
The ‘keys’ are ‘full motion’ similar
to those on home computers.
They have their functions printed
on them. They are designed
to resist spills and increase
durability.
The Screen
This is where you will see:
- displays of the amounts counted
- messages related to Cashmaster functions
The Tray
The tray is designed to hold scoops, cups, rolled coins, loose bills and banded bills. To
insert, place the tray on the Cashmaster and push down very frmly, until your hear a
“click”.
Total
Scoop
USD
Coins
1c
0
0
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Fast Keys
Fast key functions are controls that allow you to quickly access settings within the
Cashmaster. More information is available on further pages.
To perform the fast key functions press keys simultaneously.
The ON/OFF key. Press once to switch machine on. Press and hold down to
switch machine off.
The STRAPPED BILL key. Push to select strapped bills and to toggle between
loose/ bundled/ clipped bills.
The ROLLED COIN key. Push to select rolled/loose coins.
UP and DOWN arrow keys. There are two sets of these keys, one set to toggle
between bill denominations and another set to toggle between coin denominations.
The PLUS key. Used to add amounts to the total.
The MINUS key. Used to subtract the last value added from the total.
The PRINT key. Press once for a print out of the totals.
The FUNCTION key. In combination with other keys is used to control various
settings.
The CE (CLEAR ENTRY) key. Push once to clear sub totals.
The C (CLEAR) key. Press and hold, wait momentarily and press again
to clear the grand total.
Bank On/Off
Press and hold
the “F” key and
press the “Coin
Up” key.
This will allow
your bank to
be activated or
deactivated.
Calibrate
Scoop
Press and
hold the “F”
key and press
the
“ON/OFF” key
and follow
the on screen
instructions.
Set time/date
Press and hold the “F”
key and press the “Coin
Down” key. This will
enter the Time/Date
setting. Use the “Coin
Up/Down” keys to toggle
and use the “PLUS (+)”
and “MINUS (-)” keys to
increase and decrease.
To exit, press the “F” key.
Bank Setting
Press and hold the
“F” key and press
the “Bill Up” key.
This will allow you
to set the bank
amount. To exit,
press the
“Strapped Bills”
key.
Grams mode
Press both the
“Rolled Coin” and
“Strapped Bill”
keys
simultaneously.
Use this function to
weigh objects (max
1.5kg). To exit,
repeat as above.
Auto Add
Press and hold
the “F” key and
press the “PLUS
(+)” key. This will
toggle Auto Add
state. “ + ” will be
displayed on the
screen when Auto
Add is on.
Auto Scroll
Press and hold the
“F” key and press
the “MINUS (-)”
key. This will toggle
AutoScroll state.“ ”
will be displayed on
the screen when
Auto Scroll is on.
Cashmaster Key Identication
Contrast
Press and hold
both “F” and
“C” keys while
using “Up” (to
increase) and
“Down” (to
decrease) the
contrast.

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Getting Started
Loose - for counting loose bills.
Loose bills are counted by placing up to 30 bills at any one time.
Continue to add bills of the same denomination in quantities of
up to 30, until all bills from the selected denomination have been
counted.
Bundles - for counting strapped bills that have been packed in a
bundle.
Clipped - for counting strapped bills that have been packed in a
clip.
What you can count
BILLS
Rolls - for counting and checking rolls of coins.
Scoop or other container - for counting loose coins that are on a
scoop or other calibrated container.
COINS
Coin CountingBill Counting Roll Counting

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Getting Started
Switching On
Press
When the Cashmaster is initially switched on, the display will show the following “Place
Empty Scoop On Scale”.
You must now place the scoop provided on top of the tray. This container is now ready
to use with the machine. (Please note the scoop must only be used for counting coins).
You are now in count mode.
To recalibrate the scoop at any time (ensure the tray is empty):
Press and , and follow the on screen prompt.
Place Empty
Scoop On Scale

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Setting the time and date
The clock facility on the Cashmaster must be set as follows when you receive the
machine. From count screen:
1. Press and hold the key and press the coin key.
2. Use the coin or key to toggle between Time and Date and then
press key to select.
3. To toggle up and down press either coin or key, and to increase
and decrease press either or key.
4. To return to Time/Date selection press key. To exit press key.
Set Time
[ ]
Getting Started

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Setting Bank Mode
Bank mode is a feature that enables the user to set and activate the bank amount prior
to counting. When bank mode is enabled the Cashmaster will take into account the bank
amount previously entered and adjust the count accordingly.
Press and bill to enter bank setting. The screen will then show:
Use or to select value position, and use or to enter
the bank value.
Press when nished to set bank value.
Switching Bank Mode On/Off
Once you have stored your default bank amount in memory, you can switch the
bank mode on/off as required.
Press and then coin to toggle bank mode on/off.
The display will show the current bank amount stored and you may begin
counting in bank mode.
The bank function can be switched on/off at any time.
Indicates bank is on
Indicates bank is off
Getting Started
Total
Scoop
USD
Coins
1c
0
0
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Bank
Scoop
USD
Coins
1c
100.00
0
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x---.-- 0.00

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Switching Auto-Add on/off
Auto Add is a feature that allows the Cashmaster to automatically add the value of any
bill/coin amount (that is placed on the tray) to the total amount.
If Auto-Add is on, the value displayed will automatically be added to the totals whenever
the cash is placed on the tray.
If Auto-Add is off, the value displayed will not be automatically added to the totals. To
add the value you must press while the value is displayed and the cash still on
the tray.
Your device may already have Auto Add set to on/off as default. See below
To switch Auto Add on/off press and keys simultaneously.
Total
Scoop
USD
Coins
1c
0
0
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Scoop
USD
Coins
1c
0
0
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Indicates auto-add is on
Indicates auto-add is off

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Switching Auto Scroll On/Off
Auto Scroll feature allows the Cashmaster to automatically advance to the next
denomination. This will occur after the value has been registered with the Cashmaster
and the money has been removed from the tray.
If Auto-Scroll is on, once cash is removed from the tray the denomination will
automatically be advanced.
If Auto-Scroll is off, the value displayed will not automatically advance denomination.
You must manually select the next denomination required using or keys.
Your device may already have Auto scroll set to on/off as default. See below
To switch auto-scroll on/off press and simultaneously.
Total
Scoop
USD
Coins
1c
0
0
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Total
Scoop
USD
Coins
1c
0
0
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Indicates auto-scroll is on
Indicates auto-scroll is off

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Counting
Counting Loose Coins
Press the coin key until the following is displayed.
Use the coin or keys to select the correct denomination for counting.
Place the scoop/cup of the selected coins on the tray; the Cashmaster will “beep” and
the display will show the value of the coin and the number of coins in the scoop/cup:
If Auto Add is on, The Cashmaster will automatically update the totals, and “beep” to
conrm the add. Remove the cup from the tray and advance to the next denomination
in the sequence.
If Auto Add is off, leave cup on the tray and press to add to the total,
the Cashmaster will “beep” to conrm the value has been added to totals. Remove the
cup from the tray and advance to the next denomination in the sequence.
Note: If bank mode is on, the bank amount will decrease as more money is counted,
this will be displayed at the bottom of the screen. Once the bank amount has been
reached your Cashmaster will signal with a “double beep”. The screen will show the
total amount for the day and the bank value will be taken into account.
tal
P
s
0
0
Scoop
15.12.2008 11.53
Total
Scoop
USD
Coins
1c
0
0
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tal
P
s
0
0
Scoop
15.12.2008 11.53
Total
X 40
USD
Coins
1c
0.40
0.40
19.01.2009 10.15

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Counting
Rolled Coins
Press the key until the following is displayed.
Place a roll of coins on the tray. If the roll is full the Cashmaster recognizes the weight.
The denomination, together with the value, is shown on the display. For typical Roll
quantities see page 23.
For certain denominations of rolls the display will show:
You are required to select the denomination of the roll which is on the Cashmaster using
the coin or keys. Press the key to accept the value and add this to the
total.
If the machine does not recognize the weight as a full roll the following will be displayed.
then
You are required to select the denomination of the roll which is on the Cashmaster using
the coin or keys. Press the key to accept the value and add this to the
total.
To exit this mode press the key.
* Suspect * SELECT ACTUAL
DENOMINATION
(2) Possible
Results
Total
EUR
Rolls
0
0
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Counting
Learning - Bills Only
Ensure that the display indicates bill counting mode. Press bill to select loose bill
mode.
All Cashmaster machines are calibrated at the factory to the average bill weights of
the enabled currency. As bill weights vary slightly depending on age and usage, the
following should be completed on receipt of your new machine.
(Please ensure Auto Add/Scroll has been switched off before beginnning “Learning”
see page 12 and 13.)
1. Press bill or until you reach the bill denomination required.
2. Place 8 -10 bills of the chosen denomination on the tray.
3. When the Cashmaster “beeps” add some more bills.
4. Remove all bills from the tray.
5. Repeat steps 2 - 4 several times each time increasing the number you apply in
one slice. After repeating a few times you will be able to apply 25 - 30 bills in
one go.
If the display shows :
remove a few until you see a valid reading, then continue.
Too many
Remove Some

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Counting
Counting Loose Bills
Press the bill key until the following is displayed.
Use the bill or keys to select the correct denomination for counting.
Place bills of the selected denomination on the tray. Bills should be applied in slices of
up to 30 bills at a time.
The device is constantly learning, if too many bills are applied this message will be
displayed.
Simply remove a few bills until the message disappears, then continue adding bills to
those already on the tray.
Repeat above steps for each denomination of bill. To skip a denomination, press
bill or key.
Too many
Remove Some
Total
USD
Bills
$1
50.00
50.00
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X 50
Total
USD
Bills
$1
0
0
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Counting
Counting Strapped Bills
The Cashmaster will count strapped bills including; bundles and Clips.
Select Strapped Bills by pressing the bill key.
If the denomination is not the one you want, press bill or until you reach
the correct one.
Place the strapped bills on the tray. The Cashmaster accepts bundles of $1, $2, $5, $10,
$20, $50, and $100.
If the strapped bills are good, its value is displayed:
Repeat above steps for all strapped bills to be counted.
If a strapped bundle is suspect, the display will show :
You must open the strapped bundle and count the bills in loose bill mode.
To return to loose bill counting, press the bill key.
Too many
Remove Some
Total
USD
Bundles
$1
0
0
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Total
USD
Bundles
$1
50.00
50.00
19.01.2009 10.15
X 50