Fraud Fighter CT-550 User manual

Currency Detector
Operation Manual
1743 South Grand Ave., Glendora, CA 91740 www.fraudfighter.com 800.883.8822

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CT-550 USER MANUAL
Catalogue
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Specification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Safety Instructions
1. Before using the machine, read the instructions and safety guidelines carefully.
Store these instructions within reach so that you can consult them later. Take
special note of the warnings on the machine and in these instructions.
2. If the machine is passed on to third parties, these instructions must also be
passed on.
3. Only plug the adaptor into an A/C voltage of 100-240V~50/60Hz.
4. The power outlet into which the machine is connected must be easily
accessible at all times, so that the plug can be pulled out in case of
emergencies.
5. In order to completely switch off the machine, pull the plug out of the socket.
6. Do not open the casing under any circumstances. Always contact customer
service for maintenance.
7. Do not use this machine in the direct vicinity of water such as near a bath, a
wash basin, a sink, a wash bucket in a damp cellar or close to a swimming pool.
8. Avoid foreign substances and fluids coming into the casing of the machine.
9. Do not place the machine close to a radiator, a heater flap, an oven or other
devices which emit heat.
10. Under no circumstances try to repair the machine yourself. Contact the dealer
who you bought it from or a customer service office in your area.
11. If the power cable of this machine is damaged it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its customer service department or a similarly qualified person in
order to avoid hazards.
12. Do not use any accessories which were not supplied on purchase or with the
packaging. The guarantee is no longer valid if this is not observed.
13. The machine must not be connected with the mains and not switched on if the
case of the machine is open. It must be noted that the machine can still be
active even if it is not connected to the mains. Moving parts in the interior may
cause injuries.
14. This machine is exclusively intended for indoor use.
Introduction
This device is a reliable and easy-to-operate banknote detector. It can detect coun-
terfeit banknotes and identify genuine currency. With the included rechargeable bat-
tery, it can be used portably. The currency detection techniques include magnetism,
infrared, image, paper quality, and a variety of other physical characteristic tests.
Features
• PassedCE,REACH,ROHS,EUP,andECBauthentication.
• Distinguishescurrencytypesanddenominationsautomatically.
• Displaysnumberofbanknotesandtotalvalueofeachcurrencytype.
• Rechargeablelithiumbatteryinsideforportableusage.
• Providedwithsound-lightalarmfunction.
• SoftwarecanbeupdatedthroughUSBport.
List of Accessories
Detector User Manual
AC/DC Power Adapter USB Download Cable
Rechargeable Battery

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Illustration
Description:
(1) Feed port
(2) REP/DIRkey
(3) CLRkey
(4) PowerON/OFFkey
(5) Backward Direction Indicator
(6) Forward Direction Indicator
(7) Currency Type Display Window
(8) Quantity Display Window
(9) Value Display Window
(10) Exit
(11) USB download port
(12) DC input socket
Operation
Turn on/off the machine
 Pressthe“ON/OFF”keyandholdonforabout2seconds.TheON/OFFindicator
lights up and a self test will start after turning on the detector. If the test is success-
ful,theQuantityDisplayWindowwilldisplaythesoftwareversion(SeeFigure1).Next
two“0”willrespectivelydisplayontheQuantityDisplayWindowandValueDisplay
Window (See Figure 2). In this mode, the detector is ready for use.
 Theusercanturnthemachineoffbypressingthe“ON/OFF”keyandholdingfor
about 2 seconds.
Select Genuine Banknote Exit Direction
 Press“REP/DIR”keyandholdonfor2secondtoselecttheexitdirectionofthe
genuine banknote. The denotation of direction will be shown on the left part of the
top cover.
A means the genuine banknote will exit from the front while a means
genuine banknotes will exit from the rear.
The CT-550 will remember the last setting for exit direction.
Detecting
You need not select currency type when testing banknotes because the machine
can distinguish the type automatically. The type of currency being tested will be
displayed on the Currency Type Display Window.
When the machine detects a banknote in the feed port, it will automatically start
the motor and the bill will be pulled into the sensing area.
The CT-550 requires the user to insert banknotes on the correct side of the
feeding port, and with the banknote facing the correct direction. The user should
consult the printed label on the machine to see which side and direction is to be
used. When inserting a banknote, please make sure to align the bill so it is not
crooked, otherwise the test may fail.
If the banknote is genuine, the tally of the total number of notes will be in-
creased by one and the value of the tested note will be added to the cumulative
value. The banknote will exit from the selected exit direction (See Figure 3). When the
number of bills is greater than 999 or the total value is greater than 999999, the data
will be automatically reset to zero.
Figure 1 Figure 2
Specification
Test feature: magnetism, infrared, image, paper quality, thickness
Dimension: 155x137x82 (mm)
PowerSupply: AC100V~240V50/60HzorDC12V/1.0A
Operating temperature: 0~40°C
Storage temperature: -20~65°C
Battery: rechargeable lithium battery 10.8V/600mAH
PowerConsumption: <10W
Speed: <0.5s/sheet

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If the banknote is a suspicious one, it will be rejected and exit from the feed port
with3beeps.Atthesametime,the“ON/OFF”keywillash,andanerrorcodewill
bedisplayedon“QuantityDisplayWindow”(SeeFigure4).Theerrorcodesarelisted
in the Troubleshooting section on pages 7 and 8.
Detecting Report and Clearing
 Afternishingdetection,press“REP/DIR”keytoenterreportmode.When
checkingthedetectionrecord,itispossibleforyoutopress“REP/DIR”keyrepeat-
edly to display records for different denomination and its pieces by turns (See Figure
5).Press“CLR”keyandholditfor2secondstoclearrecords.
Download Software
1. Turn off the banknote detector first, and then use the provided download cable
toconnecttheUSBportonyourPCtotheUSBportofthedetector.
2. Firstplug-inthepoweradaptor.Nextpressandhold“CLR”keyandON/OFFkey
together,thenturnonthebanknotedetector.Iftwelve“dashes”(“-”)aredisplayed
on the display window, this means the machine has entered download mode (See
Figure6).Ifthedisplaywindowdoesn’tdisplaytwelvepiecesof“-”,pleaseretry
steps 1 and 2 again.
3. Runthe“AS410.exe”programprovidedtoyouonyourPCandclickthe“Load
File”buttontoselecttheupdatedcurrencysoftware(***.UPL)(SeeFigure7),then
click“UploadUnit”buttontodownloadthesoftware(SeeFigure8).
4. If the download is successful, (see Figure 9) please restart the machine.
Troubleshooting
Self test error code display
The detector automatically performs a self test when powered on. If one of the
following error messages is displayed on the display window, usually it is because
thesensorisblockedbybanknotesordust.Pleaseuseabrushorapieceofsoft
cloth to clean the dust on the sensor or remove the banknotes, and then restart the
machine.
Power Saving Mode
When operating on battery power, the CT-550 will power off automatically when
the detector is idle for more than 15 minutes.
Battery Status Message
When the machine is charging the battery, the Currency Type Display Window
willdisplay“–Ch”every5secondstoindicatethechargingstatus.Usually,thebat-
tery needs about 15 hours to achieve a full charge.
 Ifthevoltageislow,theCurrencytypeDisplayWindowwilldisplay“-Lo”atan
interval to remind the user of that the battery needs to be charged or the user should
turn off the banknote detector.
ErrorCode
Figure 6 Figure 7
Figure 8 Figure 9
Currency Type
ExitDirection
TotalNumber
Total Value
NumberOfSheets
Denomination
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Detection Error Code Display
The following error codes shown in the display window during banknote detection
indicate the type of detection error and the reason the note was rejected.
Important Notices
• Ifthemachineworksabnormally,checkthefollowing:
Confirm that the power outlet is within specified range (AC 100V~240V/50~60Hz).
Confirm the power cord is firmly connected to the power input on the rear of the
machine.
(If on battery power) Confirm the built-in battery is sufficiently charged by testing the
machine on AC /DC power.
Keep away from strong magnetic fields, which can affect electronic function.
Clean any dust or other contaminant from the sensors.
• Ifabanknoteisblockedwhileitisbeingdetected,pleaseopenthetopcoverand
remove the banknote to detect it again.
• Pleaseensurethatbanknoteshavebeen“smoothed”(e.g.foldsandwrinkles
repaired) before inserting. Also, remember that the banknote must be put in straight
–crookednoteswillusuallyberejectedbytheCT-550.
Maintenance
This CT-550 is a precise financial detecting equipment which requires periodic
maintenance.
• Keepthebanknotedetectorinaventilatedplaceandawayfrommagneticelds.
• Periodicallycleanthesensors:useapieceofcottonwithasmallamountofalco-
hol to clean all sensors, rubber wheels and rubber synchronous belts. Be sure not to
expose the sensors to sharp or hard articles in order to avoid damage to them.
• Donotdisassemblethedetector.Doingsowillinvalidateanywarrantiesprovided
on the machine.