Kolibri Bishop User manual

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This manual contains important information on safety
measures and operational features of the Kolibri Bishop.
Please read it carefully before operating your counterfeit
detector and keep it handy for future reference.

Table of Contents:
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 About the Kolibri Bishop________________________________________________________ 2
1.2 Box Contents __________________________________________________________________ 2
1.3 Front and Rear Views___________________________________________________________ 3
1.4 Specifications _________________________________________________________________ 4
1.5 Important Safety Notes_________________________________________________________ 4
2. OPERATION
2.1 Powering Up ___________________________________________________________________ 5
2.2 Inserting the Bill________________________________________________________________ 5
2.3 Authenticating a Bill ____________________________________________________________ 6
2.3 Changing the Direction of Ejection ______________________________________________ 6
3. MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY
3.1 Maintenance___________________________________________________________________ 7
3.2 Troubleshooting _______________________________________________________________ 8
3.3 Warranty_______________________________________________________________________ 9
3.4 Contact Information___________________________________________________________ 10
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1.1 About the Kolibri Bishop
Thank you for purchasing the Kolibri Bishop, a powerful tool for identifying counterfeit
bills. The Kolibri Bishop veries infrared security marks, the most reliable anti counterfeit
protection available for paper currency. With its advanced sensors, the Kolibri Bishop also
veries magnetic marks and UV signatures.
1.2 Box Contents
• Kolibri Bishop Counterfeit Detector
• DC Power Converter with AC Power Cord
• User Manual
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1.3 Front and Rear Views
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1. Front Slot
2. Display
3. Bill Ejection Button
4. Function Button
5. Reset Button
1. Rear Slot
2. PC Connection Jack
3. AC Adapter Power Jack
4. ON/OFF Power Switch
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1.4 Specications
Weight
Dimensions
Sensors
Power Consumption
Power Supply
Applicable Currency
When operating this unit, please observe the following basic safety procedures:
• Use only the AC/DC adapter provided with the unit. The use of other AC/DC
adapters may result in electrical shock, fire, or cause serious damage to the unit.
• Do not use the unit if the power cord is damaged or if the plug socket contact is
loose. Failure to follow these instructions may result in electrical shock or fire.
• Do not use this unit in areas where it may be exposed to water or any other liquids.
• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet before cleaning.
• To reduce the risk or electrical shock, do not disassemble this product. Opening or
removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or other risks. Incorrect
reassembly can cause electrical shock when the unit is used again.
• When service or repair is required, take the unit to a qualified service technician.
• Do not operate the unit in areas with high temperatures or high humidity as these
conditions may prevent it from working properly.
• When not in use for an extended period of time, remove the power plug from the
wall outlet.
1.2 lbs.
6.3” x 5.7” x 2.7”
Internal IR, UV and MG Sensors
>10W
AC/DC Adapter, 12V 650mA
United State Dollar
1.5 Important Safety Notes

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2.1 Powering Up
Connect the AC/DC adapter to the Kolibri Bishop and plug the adapter plug into the power
outlet. Turn the Kolibri Bishop on by ipping the ON/OFF switch on the rear of the unit.
The unit will beep and conduct a short self-test. The screen will display the default value
screen, indicating it is ready to operate. The value mode can be changed to count mode
by pressing the FUNC button.
2.2 Inserting the Bill
To ensure top performance, we have listed the following steps on proper use of the
Kolbri Bishop:
I. Avoid inserting a bill that is:
• Crumpled
• Torn
• Heavily worn
• Covered with adhesive
• Stapled
• Wet or heavily stained
II. Ensure the bill is flat and corners
are not folded (the Bishop checks
the size of a bill and may reject a
bill that is folded or has folded corners).
III. Insert the bill face up, all the way
to the left side and straight,
exactly as shown.
OPERATION
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3.1 Maintenance
Regular maintenance will ensure accurate operation of the unit and will prolong its
service life. Use an air duster to remove dust from the sensors. Insert approximately
¹/4of an inch of the duster nozzle through the front bill insertion slot to blow away any
debris that may have accumulated inside the unit.
Do not insert the nozzle more than ¹/4of an inch into the unit as it may damage the
sensor mechanisms inside the Kolibri Bishop unit.
MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY
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3.3 Warranty
The Bishop is warrantied for a period of oner year from the date of purchase. In
most cases a unit malfunction can easily be corrected by performing a thorough
cleaning.
• Customer should allow the manufacturer the time an opportunity to test and
diagnose the machine to determine warranty and non-warranty claims.
• After receiving and unpacking the unit, customer shall keep the package and
its user manual. Warranties are canceled in the event the device is transported
in a non-original packaging or operation/maintenance conditions are not met.
• Company is not responsible for unit malfunction due o improper maintenance,
storage, or transportation including, but not limited to mechanical damage.
• Manufacturer is entitled to introduce updated software, not described in the
current user manual.
Non-Warranty Service:
The manufacturer can perform maintenance and cleaning for an extra fee. For a
non-warranty repair or maintenance quotation, contact our Technical Support team.
Warranty service is not available int he following cases:
• Cleaning of the unit from dust and mud.
• Operation or maintenance rules requirements set in the user manual are not met.
• There is mechanical damage to the unit or the sealed portion of the unit have
been opened or tampered with.
• There are foreign objects or liquid inside the unit.
The warranty does not cover shipping to Kolibri’s technical service center.
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3.4 Contact Information
Technical Support contact information:
• http://kolibriusa.com/contact/
When contacting Technical Support, please have the following available:
• Product Model - Located on the back side of the machine.
• Serial Number - Located on the bottom of the machine.
• Nature of the problem - What happened, and when did it happen?
Did the machine display an error message?
• Steps already taken to resolve the problem, and the results.

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