Cassida Apollo User manual

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USER MANUAL
Apollo 1-Pocket Currency Discriminator

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Apollo

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In the event of incorrect operation or care of the unit, the manufacturer is not
responsible for damage caused to the unit or the operator. Cassida is not liable
for damages resulting from use of the unit for purposes other than for the intended
purpose without prior written consent from Cassida. Modications made to the unit
by persons other than Cassida or its authorized contractor/subcontractor are strictly
prohibited. Any damages resulting from the unauthorized modication of the unit are
not the responsibility of Cassida. For proper installation and/or transport of the unit,
please consult an authorized Cassida distributor or sales representative.
Please Note:
• The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
• While every effort has been made to include all the features and functionality of
your unit, specications stated in this manual may not reect all the features of
software updates. You may encounter differences in operation or functionality
of your unit.
• No part of the manual may be reproduced for commercial purposes without
prior written consent from Cassida.
• Due to power and safety specications, this product has been developed for
use in specic countries as described in the specications. Use in unspecied
countries is prohibited.
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device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
If you have questions about the operation of the Cassida Pro Series Apollo, please contact
your Cassida licensed reseller or refer to Cassida’s user portal at www.CassidaPro.com.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using this unit, basic safety precautions should always be observed including:
• Read this manual in its entirety.
• Do not use areas that could expose the unit to water or other liquids.
• Install on a at surface.
• Do not use in areas exposed to high temperature, humidity or smoke.
• For indoor use only.
• Store and operate the unit in a well ventilated environment, and away from
direct sunlight, high intensity lighting and magnetic elds that could interfere
with suspect bill sensors.
• Do not touch moving parts during operation.
• Keep foreign objects - paper clips, staples, etc. - away from moving parts or
from falling into the unit.
• Operate using a surge suppressor or power conditioner. When not in operation
for extended periods of time, disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet.
• Prior to and during cleaning, unplug the unit from the wall. Follow the cleaning
instructions and maintenance schedule contained in this manual.
• Do not service your unit. Contact your authorized Cassida technician, distributor
or sales representative for technical assistance.

Table of Contents:
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 About the Cassida Pro Series Apollo _______________________________________ 1
1.2 Box Contents _____________________________________________________________ 1
1.3 Views of the Cassida Pro Series Apollo _____________________________________ 2
1.4 Control Panel_____________________________________________________________ 3
1.5 Display ___________________________________________________________________ 5
1.6 Glossary of Terms _________________________________________________________ 6
2. OPERATION
2.1 Getting Started ___________________________________________________________ 6
2.2 Loading Bills ______________________________________________________________ 7
2.3 Counting Modes__________________________________________________________ 8
2.3.1 [MIX]: MIX Mode _________________________________________________________ 8
2.3.2 [SORT]: SORT Mode _______________________________________________________ 9
2.3.3 [CNT]: COUNT Mode ______________________________________________________ 9
2.3.4 [FACE]: FACE Mode______________________________________________________ 10
2.3.5 [ORT]: ORIENTATION Mode _______________________________________________ 10
2.3.6 [VSORT]: VALUSORT Mode ________________________________________________ 11
2.4 [ADD]: Adding/Sum Function _____________________________________________ 11
2.5 [STRAP]: Strapping/Batching Function _____________________________________ 12
2.5.1 STRAP by Number________________________________________________________ 13
2.5.2 STRAP by Amount________________________________________________________ 13
2.5.3 STRAP by Denomination__________________________________________________ 13
2.6 [REPRT]: Post-Count Summary and Detail __________________________________ 14
2.6.1 [+GT]: Add to Grand Total________________________________________________ 14
2.6.2 [PRINT]: Print Totals Function ______________________________________________ 15
2.6.3 [REJCT]: View Reject Report and Reasons _________________________________ 15
2.7 Manual Entry of Rejected Bills to Count Total ______________________________ 15
3. MENU SETTINGS AND DESCRIPTIONS
3.1 Auto/Manual Start _______________________________________________________ 16
3.2 Speed __________________________________________________________________ 16
3.3 Mode Enable/Disable____________________________________________________ 17
3.4 Counterfeit Settings ______________________________________________________ 17
3.5 Settings Menu ___________________________________________________________ 18
3.5.1 Date & Time _____________________________________________________________ 18
3.5.2 Print/Interface/Beep _____________________________________________________ 19
3.5.3 Thousands Separator_____________________________________________________ 20
3.5.4 Maintenance Reminder __________________________________________________ 20

3.5.5 Language_______________________________________________________________ 21
3.5.6 Clear Remote Count_____________________________________________________ 21
3.5.7 Pocket Capacity ________________________________________________________ 22
3.5.8 LAN Settings _____________________________________________________________ 22
3.5.9 Skin Menu _______________________________________________________________ 23
3.6 Report Formatting and Setup_____________________________________________ 23
3.7 User Information _________________________________________________________ 24
3.7.1 Machine ID______________________________________________________________ 24
3.7.2 Receipt Header _________________________________________________________ 24
3.7.3 S/W Version _____________________________________________________________ 24
3.7.4 Factory Default Setting___________________________________________________ 25
3.8 Setting Hotkeys __________________________________________________________ 25
4. OPTIONAL FEATURES
4.1 [STRAP]: Zero Count at Strap______________________________________________ 25
4.2 Barcode Scanning Mode ________________________________________________ 26
4.3 Barcode and Cash Concurrent Scanning _________________________________ 26
4.4 Using Serial Number Mode _______________________________________________ 27
4.5 Multi-Currency Software__________________________________________________ 27
5. ERROR MESSAGES
6. MAINTENANCE, CONTACTS AND SPECIFICATIONS
6.1 Maintenance and Cleaning______________________________________________ 30
6.2 Contact Information _____________________________________________________ 31
6.3 Cassida Pro Series Apollo Specications ___________________________________ 31

1.1 About the Cassida Pro Series Apollo
Thank you for choosing the most innovative 1-pocket currency discriminator, the Cassida Pro
Series Apollo. The Apollo is a professional grade, compact, high performance value counter
and sorter combined with the industry’s leading suspect counterfeit currency detection
technology.
Ergonomic with a convenient and intuitive control panel, Cassida Pro Series Apollo features
numerous counting modes and professional detection. Its small footprint makes the Apollo a
welcome addition to any small teller’s table or in the limited space of any exchange of ce.
Adaptive and easy-to-use, the Cassida Pro Series Apollo can be used for a number of
applications including bank branches, casinos, high cash volume retailers, cash centers,
exchange of ces, and in high-cash transaction environments.
1.2 Box Contents
• Cassida Pro Series Apollo 1-Pocket Currency Discriminator
• Power Cord
• User Manual
• Quality Control (QC) Checklist
• Desiccant Packet
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INTRODUCTION
1.

1.3 Views of the Cassida Pro Series Apollo
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Unit label
Micro SD slot
 Upper Door
Lower Door
Dust Drawer
 Power Switch
 Power Plug (AC Inlet)
 Unit Label
 Thermal Printer Connection Port (DB-9)
 External Display Connection Port (RJ-11)
 Ethernet Port (RJ-45)
 USB (TYPE B)
USB (TYPE A)
Bill Guides
Hopper
 LCD Display
 Control Panel
Storage Shelf
Stacker
 Dust Cover

3
STRAP — preset selection key for strapping quantities
MODE — counting mode selection key: MIX/ORT/CNT/SORT
REPRT
CC: Current Count of bills - or strap
MIX/ORT/CNT/SORT
4. Total number counted
5
6.
7.
9.
8. Strap: Selected strap quantity
$0
REPRT
CC
STRAPSORT
4
5 6 7 8 9
4. GT (Grand Total) key: Press to
access grand total counting report
5. Total indicates result for counted bills
(total number and total value)
6. Print Key: Press to print count results
7. REPRT Key: Press to access reject
report detail
1.4 Control Panel

1.4 Control Panel
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CONTROL PANEL
Key Function
[C] Clear key; clear errors, counted result and escapes from menu
[START/STOP] [START/STOP] operation key
Function Keys (-) Menu navigation
[CUR], [+GT] or [EXIT] In counting screen, press [CUR] to select a currency (if present)
In count detail screen, push [+GT] to add to and display grand
total
In mode and menu screens, push [EXIT] return to previous
screen
[MODE] or ▲ In counting screen or count detail screen, press [MODE] to
select a counting mode: MIX/SORT/CNT/FACE/ORT/VSORT
In currency or mode screens, press ▲ to move the selection
cursor up
[REPRT], [REJCT] or ▼ In counting screen press [REPRT] to access a detailed report
of counted bills
In count detail screen, press [REJCT] to see a detailed report
of rejected bills
In currency or mode screens, press ▼ to move the selection
cursor down
[MENU], [PRINT],
[SET]
In counting screen press [MENU] to access machine settings
In count detail screen, press [PRINT] to print the detailed report
In currency or mode screens, press [SET] to select a setting
[ADD] [ADD] function key / press and hold for space key
[STRAP] Preset selection key for STRAP settings

STRAP — preset selection key for strapping quantities
MODE — counting mode selection key: MIX/ORT/CNT/SORT
REPRT
CC: Current Count of bills - or strap
MIX/ORT/CNT/SORT
4. Total number counted
5
6.
7.
9.
8. Strap: Selected strap quantity
$0
REPRT
CC
STRAPSORT
4
5 6 7 8 9
4. GT (Grand Total) key: Press to
access grand total counting report
5. Total indicates result for counted bills
(total number and total value)
6. Print Key: Press to print count results
7. REPRT Key: Press to access reject
report detail
1.5 Display
 Currency Mark: Selected Currency
 Total Value Counted
 CC/STRAP: Current Count of Bills, or
Current Number of Bills in STRAP
 Total Number of Bills Counted
 MIX/SORT/CNT/FACE/ORT/VSORT:
Selected Count Mode
 CF: Counterfeit Detection Active/
Inactive
 ADD: Add Mode Active/Inactive
 STRAP: Selected Strap Quantity
 AUTO: Auto/Manual Start On/Off
 Denomination of Counted Bills
 Number of Counted Bills for Each
Denomination
 Sum of Counted Bills for Each
Denomination.
[+GT]: Press to Access Grand Total
Counting Report
 Total Indicates Result for Counted Bills
(Total Number and Total Value)
[PRINT]: Press to Print Count Results
[REJCT]: Press to Access Reject Report
Detail
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1.6 Glossary of Terms
OPERATION
2.
2.1 Getting Started
Connect the power cable to the AC inlet port on the back of the Apollo unit, making
sure the hopper is empty. Turn the power on by engaging the power switch on the
back of the unit. The unit will automatically self-test. Upon self-test completion, the
main screen will become active and the unit is ready for operation.
Note: Before operation, the unit should be left powered on for 10 to 15 minutes to
allow the unit’s detection sensors to reach optimal operation conditions.
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Bills:
Hopper:
IR:
MG:
Pocket:
Reject:
Stacker:
Strap:
Suspect:
UV:
Refers to any currency or denomination to be counted.
Location where user places bills to be counted.
May refer to either the Apollo infrared sensors, or infrared features
built into modern currencies.
May refer to either the Apollo magnetic sensors, or magnetic features
built into modern currencies.
Locations where sorted bills pass to.
A bill that either is agged as a suspected counterfeit note or a note
which cannot be identied or read by the Apollo due to wear, soiling,
wrinkling, tearing, or various other blemishes. Rejected bills pause unit
operation and prompt the user for input.
Location where bills are passed.
A user-determined quantity of bills to be bundled or batched
together.
Bills which are rejected as suspect are agged by the Apollo, for
absent, different, or indeterminable counterfeit features.
May refer to either the Apollo ultraviolet sensors, or ultraviolet features
built into modern currencies.

2.2 Loading Bills
Before loading bills into the Apollo, ensure the desired currency and operation
modes are selected. Proper placement of bills into the hopper reduces feed
errors, jamming, and identication reject errors caused by misaligned bills. Bills
should be stacked neatly prior to loading, and placed between the hopper bill
guides at the center of the hopper.
Avoid counting bills that are wet, excessively dirty, folded, curled, or otherwise
misshapen. Ensure no objects are present in the bills being loaded, including
coins, paper clips, rubber bands, or other foreign materials. These objects will
damage the Apollo and cause failures.
To Reduce Rejects:
• Place the bills evenly arranged as shown below.
• Adjust bill guides to t to the size of the bills.
• Correct the bills if they are severely wrinkled or damaged.
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2.3 Counting Modes
There are 6 counting modes
available on the Apollo:
Toggle between the modes by
pressing the
▲ / ▼ keys. Press the
[SET] key to select the desired mode.
2.3.1 [MIX]: MIX Mode
Mixed mode is the default sorting mode for the Apollo. Mixed mode counts a stack of
mixed bills regardless of denomination changes, and sums the total while applying all
selected counterfeit detection features. After running a mixed stack of denominations,
the Apollo will display the dollar amount total, and the number of bills counted. In
this mode, only suspect bills or error bills will be rejected which pauses operation and
prompts the user for input. The Apollo will display an ID ERROR and prompt user to
check the top bill in the stacker. No sorting will occur for per-denomination detail and
rejects report, press the [REPRT] key on the main menu once counting has completed.
Detailed Report Screen Main View Screen
1 Skew
2 Double
3 Suspect
3 Rejects
$1410
REPRT
CC
STRAPMIX
58
58
$120
REPRT
CC
STRAP
6
Total count
of banknotes
6
PCS
$0
REPRT
CC
STRAP
58
Total count
of banknotes
Does not
increment
58
CNT
PCS
$0
REPRT
CC
STRAP
58
Count
of banknotes
in current batch
Does not
increment
234
Cumulative
count of banknotes
ON
CNT
SORT
When a bill is rejected, operation will pause, and the user will be prompted for input.
To access information regarding rejected bills, press the [REJCT] key once counting
is complete.
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MIX
MIX mode
FACE
FACE mode
SORT
SORT mode
ORT
ORIENTATION mode
CNT
COUNT mode
10$5
VSORT
VALUSORT mode
REPRT

2.3.2 [SORT]: SORT Mode
Sort mode is intended to sort out a single denomination from a mixed stack of bills
while running all selected counterfeit detection features. This mode is primarily
used for ‘rogue’ or ‘stranger’ checking in a stack
of bills intended to be of the same denomination.
All bills of the selected denomination will pass to
the stacker. All other denominations and any
error or suspect bills will not be counted and will
pause operation and prompt the user for input.
Sort mode defaults to [1] FIRST BILL THROUGH
as the denomination of choice. The rst bill
placed in the stacker will be recognized by the
Apollo and set as the denomination to send to
the stacker. By clearing the stacker and hopper, the Apollo will reset the rst bill
through to the next stack. This allows for sorting of mixed stacks without having to
choose each denomination manually.
After running a stack of bills the Apollo will display the dollar amount total, and the
number of bills counted. For per-denomination detail and rejects report, press the
[REPRT] key on the main menu.
2.3.3 [CNT]: COUNT Mode
Count mode is intended to count the number of physical pieces placed in the
hopper. In this mode counterfeit detection is disabled. Only the count [CC]
and the number of pieces [PCS] will update. This mode may be used to count
the number of pieces of any article that will pass through the Apollo, including
tickets, tags, barcodes, papers, etc. and no bills will be rejected unless a physical
counting error occurs (DOUBLE, CHAIN, etc.)
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1 Skew
2 Double
3 Suspect
3 Rejects
$1410
REPRT
CC
STRAPMIX
58
58
$120
REPRT
CC
STRAP
6
Total count
of banknotes
6
PCS
$0
REPRT
CC
STRAP
58
Total count
of banknotes
Does not
increment
58
CNT
PCS
$0
REPRT
CC
STRAP
58
Count
of banknotes
in current batch
Does not
increment
234
Cumulative
count of banknotes
ON
CNT
SORT

2.3.4 [FACE]: FACE Mode
Face mode is used to sort a stack of mixed orientation bills to all face up or face
down which is determined by the rst bill placed in the hopper. This mode will not
account for rotation of the bill, but will retain all enabled counterfeit detection
features. Mixed or sorted bills will pass to the stacker regardless of denomination. All
bills which are opposite facing compared to the rst bill through will be rejected and
prompt user for removal, as well as any recognition errors, or suspected counterfeit
bills. After running a stack of bills, the Apollo will display the dollar amount total, and
the number of bills counted. For per-denomination detail and rejects report, press the
[REPRT] key on the main menu.
2.3.5 [ORT]: ORIENTATION Mode
Orientation mode is similar to Face mode in that the Apollo is sorting bills by the
physical orientation each bill is scanned. In orientation mode, the Apollo accounts
for all 4 possible rotations as follows:
1. Face up, reading orientation
2. Face up, upside-down wording
3. Face down, reading orientation
4. Face down, upside-down wording
The orientation being sorted is determined by the orientation of the rst bill placed in
the hopper. All selected counterfeit detection features will remain active during the
sorting process. All bills which are of different orientations compared to the rst bill
through will be rejected, as well as any recognition errors, or suspected counterfeit
bills. Upon rejection, the unit operation will pause and the user will be prompted for
input. After running a stack of bills the Apollo will display the dollar amount total, and
the number of bills counted. For per-denomination detail and rejects report, press the
[REPRT] key on the main menu.
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2.3.6 [VSORT]: VALUSORT
™
Mode
Valusort™mode is used to quickly sort
a stack of mixed bills. In this mode, the
Apollo will accept a mixed stack of
bills and begin by setting the  rst bill
through as the ‘sort’ bill. All sequential
bills of the set denomination will pass
to the stacker. When a different
denomination is sensed, the different
bill will be passed to the stacker,
and Apollo will pause and  ash the
“DIFFERENT DENOMINATION!” message.
The user should then remove the bills
from the stacker, remove the top bill,
and place each denomination in its
own pile. The Apollo will then sense the next bill in the hopper and set this bill as
the ‘sort’ bill. This operation repeats until all bills have been passed through. After
running a stack of bills the Apollo will display the dollar amount total, and the
number of bills counted. For per-denomination detail and rejects report, press
the [REPRT] key on the main menu.
2.4 [ADD]: Adding/Sum Function
The Add function on the Apollo is used to keep a continuous count through
various different scans. The Apollo will sum the total denomination and count of
all bills being scanned until the user clears the sum. To clear the sum from the on-
screen count, press the [C] key while on the main menu. A prompt will appear:
“You are about to clear your on-screen count. Do you want to continue?” Press
[YES] to clear, or [EXIT] to close the prompt without clearing. The other option
is to add the on-screen count to the grand total by pressing the [+GT] key. This
will add the on-screen count to the grand total, and clear the count display.
EXIT
▲
▼
SET
SELECT MODE
1 MIX
2 SORT
3 COUNT (CNT)
4 FACE
5 ORIENTATION (ORT)
6 VALUSORT
Updated Mode Screen
First bill through ($100) moves to stacker
CUR
MODE
REPRT
MENU
VSORT CF STRAP AUTO
PCS
$100
1
$$
ON
CUR
MODE
REPRT
MENU
VSORT CF STRAP AUTO
$120
$$
ON
GT
MODE
REJCT
PRINT
COUNT DETAIL
1$ 0 0
2$ 0 0
5$ 0 0
10$ 0 0
20$ 0 0
50$ 0 0
100$ 1 100
TOTAL 1 $100
Added to
count and value
on count detail
and on ValuSort
Screen
Audible tone
here
GT
MODE
REJCT
PRINT
COUNT DETAIL
1$ 0 0
2$ 0 0
5$ 0 0
10$ 0 0
20$ 1 20
50$ 0 0
100$ 1 100
TOTAL 2 $120
2nd bill through ($20) moves to stacker
Added to
count and value
on count detail
GT
MODE
REJCT
PRINT
COUNT DETAIL
1$ 0 0
2$ 0 0
5$ 0 0
10$ 0 0
20$ 1 20
50$ 1 50
100$ 1 100
TOTAL 3 $170
CUR
MODE
REPRT
MENU
VSORT CF
ADDADDADD
STRAP AUTO
PCS
$100
1
$$
ON
Added to
count and value
on count detail
GT
MODE
REJCT
PRINT
COUNT DETAIL
1$ 0 0
2$ 0 0
5$ 0 0
10$ 0 0
20$ 0 0
50$ 0 0
100$ 1 100
TOTAL 1 $100
ValuSort Function Tree
REVISED 8/1/2016
PCS
2
DIFFERENT DENOMINATION
CUR
MODE
REPRT
MENU
VSORT CF STRAP AUTO
$170
$$
ON
3rd bill through ($50) moves to stacker
PCS
3
DIFFERENT DENOMINATION
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