Masterwork Automodules Tech NC-3000 Series User manual

NC-3000 Series
Multi Currency Banknote Counter
Operation Manual

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Content
Chapter 1. Introduction .....................................................................3
Abbreviations and Acronyms............................................................................. 4
Important Notes.............................................................................................. 4
Contact Information ........................................................................................ 4
Chapter 2. Overview of NC-3000........................................................5
NC-3000 at a Glance ....................................................................................... 6
Overview of Control Panel ................................................................................ 7
Overview of LCD Display .................................................................................. 7
Chapter 3. Operating NC-3000...........................................................8
Power On / Off................................................................................................ 9
Placing Bills .................................................................................................... 9
Selecting Currency / Detection Off Mode .......................................................... 10
Auto / Manual Start Mode............................................................................... 10
Add mode .................................................................................................... 10
Counting Speed ............................................................................................ 11
Batch Counting ............................................................................................. 11
Counting Mode.............................................................................................. 12
Result Display Modes and Clearing .................................................................. 13
Printing the Summary.................................................................................... 14
Chapter 4. Setting NC-3000 .............................................................15
Verify and Adjusting the Environment Settings.................................................. 16
Contents and Functions of the Environment Settings ......................................... 17
Chapter 5. Maintaining NC-3000 ......................................................23
Open Bill Path............................................................................................... 24
Cleaning NC-3000 ......................................................................................... 24
Calibration.................................................................................................... 25
Appendix. Specification .....................................................................27

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Chapter 1. Introduction
Abbreviations and Acronyms............................................................................. 4
Important Notes.............................................................................................. 4
Contact Information ........................................................................................ 4

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Abbreviations and Acronyms
USB
Universal Serial Bus
IR
Infrared
MG
Magnetic
MB
Megabyte
MA
Masterwork Automodules
PC
Personal Computer
Important Notes
NC-3000 is exclusively for indoor usages only, do not use it outdoor.
Do not disassemble NC-3000. If there is any problem with
operations, please contact MA authorized distributor.
Do not expose NC-3000 to liquids, extreme humidity or moisture.
To avoid operating NC-3000 in environments with strong magnetic
and/or electromagnetic fields.
Use the supplied power cord with a properly grounded outlet. The
power source for NC-3000 is AC 220V~240V, 60 Hz.
Keep NC-3000 away from magnets, activated cellular phones,
electrical appliances, or speakers within 13 cm / 5 inch.
Contact Information
Masterwork Automodules Tech Corp Ltd
Address:
11F-3, 3, Yuanqu St.Nangang
Taipei 11503
Taiwan
Tel:
+886 2 2655 7997
Fax: +886 2 2655 7996
Email:
support@automodules.com
Website: www.automodules.com

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Chapter 2. Overview of NC-3000
NC-3000 at a Glance ....................................................................................... 6
Overview of Control Panel ................................................................................ 7
Overview of LCD Display .................................................................................. 7

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NC-3000 at a Glance
Hopper Guide
2.8 LCD Display
Hopper
Stacker Pocket
Remote Display Socket
PC Connection Socket
Serial Port
Printer
Power Socket
SD Card Upgrade Socket
Power Switch

Overview of NC-3000
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Overview of Control Panel
Overview of LCD Display
Number / Direction
Keys
2.8” LCD
Display
Navigation Keys
F1
F2
F3
C
(Clear)
/ Start
Currency Detection
Counting Mode
Counting Result
Print
Information
Counting Speed
Batch
Auto / Manual
Operation
Counting modes
Add Mode

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Chapter 3. Operating NC-3000
Power On / Off................................................................................................ 9
Placing Bills .................................................................................................... 9
Selecting Currency / Detection Off Mode .......................................................... 10
Auto / Manual Start Mode............................................................................... 10
Add mode .................................................................................................... 10
Counting Speed ............................................................................................ 11
Batch Counting ............................................................................................. 11
Counting Mode.............................................................................................. 12
Result Display Modes and Clearing .................................................................. 13
Printing the Summary.................................................................................... 14

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Power On / Off
To Switch on NC-3000:
Plug in the power cord to the device.
Press the Power Switch button on the back side
of the device.
After the system runs, NC3000 enters main
display.
To Switch off NC-3000
Confirm that all the counting results are saved
or not necessary to be saved.
Press the power switch button to turn it off.
Placing Bills
To operate the device smoothly, please follow the instruction:
Avoid counting wet, excessively dirty or spoiled notes.
Check for foreign matter mixed with notes, i.e.: paper chips, rubber bands,
clips, dust, etc. which jam the bill path or even damage the sensors.
Remove folds or curl from the notes beforehand.
Align all the corners and edges of notes, unevenness could cause errors.
Put the notes in the middle of hopper and adjust the hopper guide if it’s
necessary.

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Selecting Currency / Detection Off Mode
To Select one of the factory preset currencies or turn off the detection:
Press the Function key CUR (Currency).
The available currencies and detection off mode show sequentially at the
left top of the LCD.
Keep pressing the Function key CUR until the desired currency or detection
off mode is shown.
Currency and Value icons show when detection is on, and disappear when it
is off.
When detection is off, only the “Quantity” shows, the “Amount " and " List
“will be disabled.
Currency Selection
Detection Off mode
Auto / Manual Start Mode
To set the start-counting mode to automatic and manual mode.
Press the key Function and Auto(6) to switch between Auto/Manual Start
Mode.
The LCD will show the actual status of the mode.
On A(Auto Start Mode), the device counts after detecting banknotes on
the hopper.
On M(Manual Start Mode), the device counts after pressing the Start.
Auto Mode
Manual Mode
Add mode
To sum up the counting result.
Press the key Function and Add (5) to toggle between Add On/Off Mode.

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When Add mode is turned on, the counting results of different bundles are
accumulated automatically.
The display shows the current status of the mode, the " " icon lights up
if Add mode is on, and disappears when Add mode is off.
Add Mode On
Add Mode Off
Counting Speed
To adjust the counting speed.
Press the keys Function and Speed (2) to switch the counting speed
between Low/medium/High speeds.
Three different counting speeds are shown sequentially on the middle top
of the LCD display.
900 notes / minutes.
1200 notes / minutes.
1500 notes / minutes.
Low Speed
Medium Speed
High Speed
Batch Counting
To count a preset number of notes from 1 to 999.
Set the batch
Press the Function and BATCH.
Enter a desired quantity by pressing the number keys.
Press the Start to confirm setting and go back to upper layer.
The preset batch is shown on the right top of the LCD display.
Cancel the batch

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Press the Function and BATCH to enter batch mode.
Press the Function and BATCH again or press C to clear the present
number.
Press the Start to confirm setting and go back to upper layer.
The preset batch is cancelled
Batch Counting
Counting Mode
Mixed Value / Denomination Detection Counting
Mixed Value mode - Counts mixed denomination of bank notes, and stops when
a suspicious note is detected.
Denomination detection mode - Counts the notes with the denomination of first
real note detected only, and stops when a different value or suspicious note is
detected
Before counting, press the "V(value)" navigation key.
Select "MIX" for mixed face values, "DD" for denomination detection
counting
Depending on the operation settings "Auto / Manual" (see page 11.), start
counting.
Mixed Value Counting
Denomination Detection Counting

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Result Display Modes and Clearing
The counting result is shown on the display according to the mode selected
below:
To choose a display mode, press the navigation key "○
i
(Info) ", and the
result shows:
Amount and Quantity mode – value of notes counted, and number
of notes counted.
List mode – all details available, value, quantity, and amount of
counted notes, if the 5 rows are not enough, press the navigation key
"(Down)" to display the remaining details.
Amount and Quantity Modes are displayed while running, List Mode
returns to Amount and Quantity mode in process, and requires
pressing navigation key "○
i
" again to display the results.
Press the Function key " C(Clear) " to clear the results, and prepare for
another operation.
Amount and Quantity Mode
List Mode

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Printing the Summary
To print the result as receipt by using an optionally available printer.
Connect an available printer with the device.
Press the navigation key .
Follow the display message to proceed.
Press navigation key again to print one piece of breakdown list.
Press the Cto cancel the operation.
Printing receipt.
Receipt included local value, exchange rate could be set, please refer to p.24.
Printer Connected
Print Dialogue

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Chapter 4. Setting NC-3000
Verify and Adjusting the Environment Settings.................................................. 16
Contents and Functions of the Environment Settings ......................................... 17
Contrast Adjust............................................................................................. 17
Backlight Setting........................................................................................... 17
Sound Settings ............................................................................................. 18
Set the Currency Exchange Rates.................................................................... 19
Advanced Setting .......................................................................................... 19
Switched on mode ................................................................................... 20
Printer Paper........................................................................................... 20
Printer Port ............................................................................................. 20
Printer BPS ............................................................................................. 21
PSensibility Tune Up...................................................................................... 22

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Verify and Adjusting the Environment Settings
To verify and adjust the settings
Enter Setting Mode
Press the FUNCTION and SET (4) to enter the setting mode.
Highlight icons with navigation keys
The navigation keys turn to arrows " (Move Left) ", " (Move
Right) ", and " (Enter) ".
Confirm the selection
After highlighting a desired icon, press the " (Enter)"or "Start"
to confirm the selection.
Go back to main screen.
Press C anytime to delete last input operation and return to the
upper layer, until the main screen.
Settings Menu 1st Page
Settings Menu 2nd Page

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Contents and Functions of the Environment Settings
Following options are available:
Contrast Adjust
Highlight the icon. press the " (Enter)"
Adjust the LCD panel contrast. Light to Dark, 7
levels (default is level 4).
Backlight Setting
Highlight the icon. press the "(Enter)"
Turn the backlight on or off. On / Off (default is
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Sound Settings
Highlight the icon and press the "(Enter)"
Select the desired submenu
a. Alarm - warning alarm when suspicious note
detected.
On / Off (default is ON)
b. Key Beep - confirm beep when pressing buttons.
On / Off (default is ON)
Turn key sound on or off.
Use the “ ” and “ ” to toggle a desired mode.
Confirm setting.
press the "(Enter)"or "Start"to confirm the
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Set the Currency Exchange Rates
Highlight the icon. press the " (Enter)"
Highlight the desired currency by the navigation
keys " (Move Up)", " (Move Down)".
Press " (Enter) " to set the rate.
The currency exchange table can be set up to six
digits and one decimal separator dot.
Use the navigation key to add, move to next
digit, or place the dot; press "C" to delete the last
digit.
After setting the desired exchange rate, press "
Enter / Start " to confirm and go back to the upper
layer.
Advanced Setting
Highlight the icon and press the "(Enter)"
Select the desired submenu
a. Switch on mode - to toggle between the factory
default and the last setting start up mode.
b. Key Beep - confirm beep when pressing buttons.
On / Off (default is ON)
Turn key sound on or off.
Use the “ ” and “ ” to toggle a desired
setting.
Confirm setting.
press the "(Enter)"or "Start"to confirm the
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Switch On mode
To toggle between the factory default and the last setting start up mode.
Print Paper
To setup a papel size of the connected thermal printer. (Default: W(79.5))
Highlight the icon Switch On Mode.
Confirm Selection with the " (Enter)".
Use the “ ” and “ ” to toggle a desired setting.
Default: Settings: set to the factory defalut
settings
Detection - On. Add - On. Batch - Off. (Count
mode.) Auto - On.
Turn off Status: keep the last settings for the
next restart.
Confirm setting.
Press the (Enter) to confirm setting and
go back to upper layer.
Highlight the icon Print Paper.
Confirm Selection with the " (Enter)"..
Check the paper size of the connected thermal
printer.
W57.5: 2 inches paper.
W78.5: 3 inches paper.
Select the paper size of the connected thermal
printer.
Use the “ ” and “ ” to toggle a desired
setting
Confirm setting.
Press the to confirm setting and go back
to upper layer.
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