CashTester BC 242 SD User manual

BC 242 SD
EN Manual (page 2)
DE Bedienungsanleitung (Seite 9)
NL Gebruiksaanwijzing (pagina 15)
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subject to technical modifications ● more information on www.cashtester.com ● version 48/2020

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MANUAL BC 242 SD
Thank you for purchasing our BC 242 SD: we hope this Cashtester banknote value counter simplifies your
daily work with banknotes and makes it easier to recognize counterfeit money. Following we provide all
major information regarding this unit. In case of further questions do not hesitate your supplier.
Please note that the banknote counter has to be cleaned regularly to guarantee an optimum count and
long life span. You will find instructions for correct care and maintenance in chapter Maintenance and
cleaning in this instruction manual.
Unpacking
Do check the contents of the carton and if the machine is in good condition/undamaged. If something
is not OK, do not use the machine and contact your supplier.
What is included?
BC 242 SD Manual Power cord Cleaning acc. Spare fuse
Unit design
1. Hopper guide
2. Control panel
3. 3.5” LCD screen
4. Banknote stacker
5. Banknote hopper
6. Feeding gap adjustment screw
7. Carrying handle
8. Power switch
9. Power socket
10. Fuse holder
11. Network port (optional)
12. Printer port
13. DB9 Port for external display
14. USB Port for connection to PC
15. SD card slot
16. Opening mechanism top cover

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Control panel
Button Function (first function / second function)
CLEAR Clears the number of counted banknotes / Turns the batch function off
BATCH Batch function on/off and sets batch number (100 - 50 - 20 - 10 - 5 ‘---‘). The counter
automatically stops when batch stop is reached
+1/+10 Set your own batch number by either 1 (press to increase by 1) or 10 (press and hold)
CUR Select the currency / Used to +1 in the menu screen
PRINT In Mix/Sort mode, sends count report to printer / Used to -1 in the menu screen
MODE Selection of counting mode / Menu navigation (▲)
REPORT When pressed, display shows details of the counting result. Press it again to switch to next
page, if any / Menu navigation (▼)
ADD When active, adds the totals of different stacks to one total
MENU Press to enter the menu / Press to return to the previous screen or quit/leave the menu
START Press to manually start counting / Press to confirm and save a setting
perating instructions
Place the BC 242 SD on a stable and flat surface, away from any
electromagnetic fields and direct sunlight. Connect the power
cable to a grounded outlet and switch on the device.
The BC 242 SD will power up, display the software version (Cxx-x)
and perform a self-test. If the test is successful, the main screen
appears and the BC 242 SD is ready to use.
If an error message appears, please refer to the chapter
Troubleshooting and service.
Place the banknotes in order and set, based on the size of the banknotes, the
left and right hopper guide to a suitable position. When ready, place the
banknotes into the hopper. The machine will start counting automatically
(according to your setting in the menu).
Attention - when the BC 242 SD detects a suspect note, the counting will be stopped. The last note
in the stacker is suspect and needs to be checked again. It is not included in the total!
Attention the advised operating temperature is 20 degrees Celsius or higher. If it is colder, please
wait a few minutes, after turning on the machine, before starting to count.
Please note
To avoid miscounting and damage to the unit the following banknotes should be separated out before
counting:
 pasted banknotes
 washed banknotes
 very dirty banknotes
 damaged banknotes

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Currency selection and counting modes
Currency selection
By standard the BC 242 SD starts up in the Euro MIX mode which means than any stack of Euro notes
(sorted or mixed denominations) can be counted and tested.
Preinstalled currencies are Euro (EUR), British Pound (GBP), Swiss Franc (CHF) and USD Dollar (USD). Other
currencies are available on request.
All of these currencies can be counted as well mixed as sorted. By pressing the CUR key, a currency can
be chosen. The ‘currency’ MULT means that even a stack of mixed currencies (EUR/GBP/USD) will be
recognized, counted and tested, however we advise to count per currency.
Counting modes
For most currencies the BC 242 SD can count both sorted and mixed banknotes. The MODE button
enables you to switch between the different counting modes which can be set per currency.
MIX Mode
‘Mix’ is shown on the display. In MIX mode, the machine will count and check all sorted and/or
mixed notes of the same currency: there is no need to sort per denomination. After counting, the
total value and total number of genuine notes are shown on the display. All possible counterfeit
detection sensors for the selected currency are activated!
S RT Mode
‘Sort’ is shown on the display. In SORT mode, the machine will count and check notes of the same
denomination. The first genuine note determines which denomination will be counted and which
will be rejected. After the counting, the total number and value is shown in the display. All possible
counterfeit detection sensors for the selected currency are activated!
UV Mode
‘UV’ is shown on the display. In UV mode, the machine will count and check notes of the same
denomination. The first genuine note determines which denomination will be counted and which
will be rejected. UV counterfeit detection + size detection are activated!
C UNT Mode
‘Count’ mode is used when you want to count different type of banknotes or papers. When
finished, the total number is shown on the display. Counterfeit detection and size detection are
switched FF.
Additional functions and reporting
Batch function
You can use one of the programmed batch stops. Press the BATCH button once to display the batch
value ‘100’ top right on the display. Repeatedly press the BATCH button to access batch stops of 50, 20,
10, 5 and OFF (---). Press ‘+1/+10’ button to adjust the pre-set values individually and set your own count
stop.
The machine stops as soon as the set number of banknotes is reached. When the banknotes are removed
from the stacker, the counting continues. Press the CLEAR button to reset the batch value to zero and the
batch counting stops.

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ADD function
Press ADD to activate the ADD function (ADD will appear in the display). Now multiple stacks of banknotes
can be counted after each other and these will all be cumulated. Counting will begin and continue until
either all notes are counted. Would the cumulative quantity of banknotes counted reach 100,000 or the
total value of 100,000,000, the number will reset automatically to 0.
Count report
After counting has finished in mix mode, both the total value and the total number of genuine banknotes
that have been counted, are shown on the display. To view a more detailed counting result, press the
REPORT button. To turn page in the count report, press the REPORT button again.
Print report
To print a more detailed counting result (of the banknote quantity and value per denomination) an
optional available printer must be connected. Press and hold the PRINT button for 2 seconds to print.
Settings
To enter the user menu and set up the counter, press the MENU key when the main screen is shown. In this
menu navigation is done by pressing MODE (▲) and REPORT (▼). START confirms and MENU is used to exit
the user menu.
Beep setup (audio signals)
1. Highlight the ‘Beep Setup’ option.
2. Press START key to confirm.
3. Highlight the desired item.
4. Press CUR or PRINT key to change
between on and off.
5. Press MENU key to exit.
Language
1. Highlight the ‘Language’ option.
2. Press START key to confirm.
3. Highlight the desired language*.
4. Press START key to confirm. Or press
MENU key to exit.
*Shown languages are only for indicating
purposes
Date Format
1. Highlight the ‘Date Format’ option.
2. Press CUR or PRINT key to change date format.
3. Press START key to confirm. Or press MENU key to exit