NUCOUN VC-3 User manual

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Contents
Contents ........................................................................................................................................ 1
1. Machine Overview ..................................................................................................................... 2
1.1 Safety Instruction................................................................................................................ 2
1.2 Installation Instruction ......................................................................................................... 3
1.3 Machine & Accessories ...................................................................................................... 4
1.4 Appearance ........................................................................................................................ 5
1.5 Technical Parameters ......................................................................................................... 6
1.6 Start-up .............................................................................................................................. 7
1.7 Notes Placement ................................................................................................................ 7
1.8 Counting error code ............................................................................................................ 8
2. Function Introduction ............................................................................................................... 9
2.1 Function Introduction .......................................................................................................... 9
2.1.1 Display Interface and Touch Screen Description ....................................................... 9
2.1.2 Operating Instructions for Function Keys .................................................................. 9
2.1.3 Manual/Automatic Setting ....................................................................................... 10
2.1.4 Selection of Counting Mode .................................................................................... 10
2.1.5 Counting Speed Setting and Function Description .................................................. 14
2.1.6 Check counting details on Machine ........................................................................ 15
2.1.7 Batch Setting .......................................................................................................... 15
2.1.8 Accumulation Setting .............................................................................................. 18
2.1.9 Counterfeit Detection Setting .................................................................................. 19
2.1.10 Time and Date Setting .......................................................................................... 22
2.1.11 Buzzer Setting ...................................................................................................... 23
2.1.12 Software Version Viewing ..................................................................................... 23
2.1.13 Counting History Information ................................................................................ 24
2.1.14 Restore Factory Setting ........................................................................................ 25
2.2 Printer Introduction ........................................................................................................... 26
2.3 Introduction of uploading the counting data ...................................................................... 28
2.3.1 Serial cable connection ........................................................................................... 28
2.3.2 Machine Setup ........................................................................................................ 29
2.3.3 Instruction of Data collection PC software ............................................................... 30
2.4 Instruction of External display ........................................................................................... 31
3. Maintenance Instruction ......................................................................................................... 33
3.1 Software Upgrade ............................................................................................................ 33
3.1.1 U-disk Preparation .................................................................................................. 33
3.1.2 Software Upgrade ................................................................................................... 33
3.2 Daily Clean instruction ...................................................................................................... 34
3.2.1 Clean the banknote hopper sensor ......................................................................... 34
3.2.2 Clean the banknote feeding axle and the banknote twisting axle ............................ 35
3.2.3 Clean the banknote stacker sensor ......................................................................... 35
3.2.4 Clean the internal sensors ...................................................................................... 35
3.3 Common Faults and Corresponding Descriptions ............................................................. 37

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1. Machine Overview
1.1 Safety Instruction
This product is used for counting banknotes. Our company does not assume any responsibility for
any loss arising from the application of this product for any purpose other than the above without our
company's permission, and for any loss caused by any modification of this product not by our company
or by any agents not authorized by our company. If you need to install or transport this product, please
consult your local agent to reduce (avoid) product damage due to installation errors or transportation
shocks.
Please read this manual carefully before using, so as to operate the product accurately. Please
contact your local agent if you encounter any problem.
We reserve the right to change the contents of this instruction manual at any time without notice.
NOTE：
 This product is used for counting banknotes described in the specification. Please do not use this
product for any other purposes.
 This product is only used in corresponding countries or regions and may not be used in other
countries or regions due to the difference between power supply specifications and safety
standards.
 Please understand that the contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice.
 The appearance and technical specifications of this product are subject to change without prior
notice. Therefore, the actual product may be different from the instructions in this manual.
 This product may not be changed or modified in any form without the explicit written authorization of
our company.
 Please contact your nearest sales store or our designated distributor if you need to install this
product.
 This machine is specially designed for indoor use. Please do not install or use it outdoors.
 Please do not install it in places that cannot bear the weight of this product or in places that are
inclined or uneven.
 Do not use or place combustible materials, inflammables and volatile items such as thinners
around/inside this product.
 Do not bend the power cord excessively, or place heavy or sharp objects on top of the machine.

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 Do not use this product in an excessively humid environment.
 Please avoid strong light and strong magnetic field interference.
 When the machine is not in use, please turn off the machine switch. Prevent curtains and various
entangled materials from getting caught in the machine.
 When cleaning the machine, turn off the machine switch.
1.2 Installation Instruction
As shown in the Figure 1, please stay away from the surrounding walls and reserve sufficient
operation space for placement of banknotes, opening or closing of the cover plate, as well as for
maintenance.
Unit（mm）
Figure 1
Installation
space
Maintenance
space

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1.3 Machine & Accessories
Machine Dust cover
User manual Quick Start Manual Warranty card Clean brush
DB9 cable DB9 adaptor U Disk Power cable

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1.4 Appearance
1.4.1 Front Appearance
Figure 2
1.4.2 Back Appearance
Figure 3

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1.5 Technical Parameters
Overall dimensions (L×W×H) 300mm×247mm×287mm
Weight About 7KG
Applicable currency USD,EUR,MXN,CAD
Currency capacity Maximum 4 currencies
Power requirement
220V±10%, 50Hz±5%
110V±10%, 60Hz±5%
Counting mode
Mix counting mode, Sorting mode, piece counting mode,
automatic recognition mode, multi-country mix counting mode.
Counting speed Low/Middle/High speed
Counterfeit function UV/MG/MT/IR
Preset number 0~200
Display 3.5 inch TFT touch screen
Hopper capacity 350pcs
Stacker capacity 200pcs
Countable Banknote Size
Length: 120mm~180mm
Width: 50mm ~90mm
Thickness of sortable
banknotes
0.05mm~0.15mm
Machine power standby≤15W，normal operation≤50W
Noise from machine operation No load＜60dB，operation＜75dB
Software upgrade USB upgrade
External display Optional
Use environment
Ambient temperature (0~40℃)/humidity (40~90%)
Air pressure (70-106kpa)
Storage environment
Ambient temperature (-40~55℃)/humidity (10~95%)
Air pressure (70-106kpa)

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1.6 Start-up
Connect the machine to the power supply and turn on the power switch. First, the machine enters
the loading interface, as shown in Figure 4. After loading, the machine enters the self-check interface,
as shown in Figure 5. And then the machine will enter the main interface after self-checking succeeds,
as shown in Figure 6 below:
Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6
1.7 Notes Placement
1) Please put the handle of the machine on the back of the machine first.
2) The banknotes to be counted should be sorted according to size and then put into the hopper. The
banknotes counted should be pre-arranged and straightened out when they encounter folds and arches,
which can increase the one-time pass rate.
3) During the banknote counting process, the note guider should be limited according to the maximum
size of currently counted notes to ensure that the banknotes can be accurately identified by the relevant
sensors. Taking US dollars as an example, please arrange the banknotes first, and then limit the note
guider according to the largest size banknote. Finally, put the banknotes into the hopper and start
counting, as shown in Figure 7 and Figure 8:
Figure 7 Figure 8

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1.8 Counting error code
Error reporting code Reason for error
ERROR-001 Banknotes not recognized
ERROR-002 Different denominations (Single Counting Mode)
ERROR-003 Suspicious UV reflection
ERROR-004 Suspicious MG
ERROR-005 Suspicious MT
ERROR-006 Banknote size
ERROR-007 Timeout Error
ERROR-008 Different Currency
ERROR-009 Chained Notes
ERROR-010 Double Notes
ERROR-011 IR1 Error
ERROR-012 IR2 Error
ERROR-013 IR3 Error
ERROR-014 IR4 Error
ERROR-015 IR5 Error
ERROR-016 IR6 Error
ERROR-017 IR7 Error
ERROR-018 IR8 Error
ERROR-019 IR9 Error
ERROR-026 Notes not in center
Power Abnormal! Power Abnormal
JAM Notes jam in the passage
Passage Abnormal! Passage Abnormal
Stacker Error! Stacker sensor is blocked

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2. Function Introduction
2.1 Function Introduction
2.1.1 Display Interface and Touch Screen Description
2.1.2 Operating Instructions for Function Keys
: Currency selection key.
: Preset switch key.
: Accumulation function switch key.
: CF detection level Key
: Mode switch key.
: Counting information check key.
: Data printing key.
: Function key.
: Return key, to return to the previous interface when the function is set; Clear key.
: Start key, start the machine manually; Save key after selecting and entering, confirming
or modifying the function.
1. Currency selection key
2. Counting mode
3. Counting speed
4. Counting amount
5. Number of banknotes
counted
6. Accumulation
7. Preset quantity
8. Counterfeit level
Figure 9

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2.1.3 Manual/Automatic Setting
Under main interface press “SET” key to enter into “USER MENU” interface as Figure 10. Then tap
the “1. Preference” key to enter into “PREFERENCE SETTING” interface as Figure 11.
Figure 10 Figure 11
Tap the “3. Auto/Manual” key to enter into “Auto/Manual” interface as Figure 12. Click "Auto" or
"Manual" to select the coin counting mode, and then touch the “ ” key in the upper right corner of
the display
Figure 12
“Auto” means the Auto Start mode is ON. The machine will count the banknotes automatically
when they are put into the banknote hopper.
“Manual” means the Auto Start mode is OFF. The machine will count the banknotes when they are
put into the banknote hopper. After pressing START, the machine will count the banknotes.
2.1.4 Selection of Counting Mode
2.1.4.1 Single Country Currency Model
The currencies of different countries can be selected by pressing the “CURRENCY” key on the
keyboard plate or touching the “USD” flag pattern in the left of the display, as shown in Figure 13 below:

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Figure 13
Take US dollars as an example. After the touch of “ ” key, the display returns to the main
interface, and the top left corner displays the “ ” flag graphic, indicating that the machine is in the
mode of counting US dollars.
By pressing the key “MODE” of the keypad, or tap "MIX" "SORT" "CNT" at the top of the display,
three counting modes can be cyclically switched, and the three counting modes will be cyclically
switched according to the MIX-SORT-CNT sequence.
Figure 14
2.1.4.1.1 <MIX> Mix Denomination Count Mode
Figure 15 and Figure 16 below show the interface of Mix denomination count mode in the automatic
state of the machine. In this mode, the machine will count all the denominations of the same currency
and record the detailed information of the counted banknotes, including the total amount and the total
number of banknotes in the stacker for the convenience of users to view. When this mode is selected,
the machine will count at the default speed (L:800 / M:1000 / H:1200 PCS/min. 3 levels for option).
Figure 15 Figure 16

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2.1.4.1.2 <SORT> Sorting Mode
Figure 17 and Figure 18 below show the interface Sorting mode in the automatic state of the
machine. In this mode, the machine will take the first banknote to be counted as a reference to count the
same denomination of the same currency, and at the same time the detailed information of the counted
banknotes, including the total amount and the total number of banknotes in the stacker, will be counted
and saved in detail for the convenience of users to view (note: different denominations rejected in this
mode will be prompted with an error in size). When this mode is selected, the machine will count at the
default speed (L:800 / M:1000 / H:1200 PCS/min. 3 levels for option).
Figure 17 Figure 18
2.1.4.1.3 <CNT> Piece Count Mode
Figure 19 and Figure 20 below show the interface of Piece count mode in the automatic state of the
machine. This mode does not limit the currency and only counts the number of PCS. When this mode is
selected, the machine will count at the default speed (L: 1000/M: 1200/H:1500 PCS/min), and only the
counterfeit function is reserved.
Figure 19 Figure 20
Note: In Mix denomination count mode and Sorting mode, the machine has the functions of image
acquisition, magnetic detection, ultraviolet detection and duplicate detection. While in piece count mode,
there is only a double detection function.

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2.1.4.2 Multi-country Mix Denomination Count Mode
Multi-country Mix Denomination Count Mode: A mixture of national currencies placed in a machine
to count, displaying the number and amount of each currency according to its currency name. Note: The
machine can only recognize the supported national currency displayed by the machine. The currency
not supported will be stopped.
Press the “CURRENCY” key or the “ ” flag in the upper left corner of the display to enter the
currency selection interface as shown in Figure 13. Then click “ ” Multi-country Mix denomination
count mode, and the display screen will automatically switch to the main interface. At this time, the
currencies of the four existing countries in the software will be displayed (depending on customer
requirements, the currencies of different countries will be displayed) as shown in the following figure 21:
Figure 13 Figure 21
Example: Put a handful of banknotes (including USD,EUR,MXN,CAD) into the machine to count.
Details of counting after counting are shown in the following Figure 22:
Figure 22
2.1.4.3 Automatic Recognition Mode
Automatic recognition mode: Refers to the automatic recognition of banknote counting mode. In the
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judgment rule to recognize banknotes of all denominations of the same country. When banknotes from
other countries are recognized, the machine will alarm and stop. At this time, banknotes from other
countries need to be taken out, and the machine will continue counting. The machine can only recognize
the currency of the country displayed in the program.
Press the “CURRENCY” key or the “ ” flag on upper left corner of the display to enter the
currency selection interface, as shown in Figure 13 below. Click the “ ” automatic identification mode,
and the display screen will be automatically adjusted to the main interface after selection, as shown in
Figure 23 below:
Figure 13 Figure 23
In the automatic recognition mode, there are two counting modes: Mix denomination count mode
and Sorting mode. Customers can choose operation according to their needs. It is recommended that
customers choose Mix Counting Mode for automatic recognition.
2.1.5 Counting Speed Setting and Function Description
There are three counting speed options: High(1200pcs/minute), Middle(1000pcs/minute) and
Low(800pcs/minute).
Counting mode H M L
MIX 1200PCS/min 1000PCS/min 800PCS/min
SORT 1200PCS/min 1000PCS/min 800PCS/min
CNT 1500PCS/min 1200PCS/min 1000PCS/min
The default speed is Middle(1000 pcs/minute) in the three modes. If setting is required, you can tap
“SP:M” key under right upper corner under any counting mode to switch the speed, As shown in the
Figure 24 below, the counting speed is set to Middle(1000 pcs/minute) in Mix denomination count mode.

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Figure 24
2.1.6 Check counting details on Machine
Under Mix denomination count mode and Sorting mode, after finish counting and press right side
button “DETAIL”, you can check the counting details as Figure 25 shows, Figure 26 is the interface after
finish counting:
Figure 25 Figure 26
This interface is used to check the number of banknotes of various denominations and the total
amount of this denomination, as well as the total amount of all amounts. At the same time, banknotes
can also be counted by directly placing them under this interface. To exit this interface, please press
“CLEAR” key or touch the “ ” key in the upper right corner of the display.
2.1.7 Batch Setting
2.1.7.1 Default Preset Number
Under main interface press “BATCH” key to set Batch quantity number. The default is 6 options of
10/25/50/100/200/OFF. For example, Figure 27 is the preset turned off, and Figure 28 is the preset
number 50. When the Batch function is turned off, the Batch quantity of the machine is 200. When the
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Figure 27 Figure 28
2.1.7.2 Modify Default Batch
1) Press the “SET” key to enter into “USER MENU” interface as Figure 10. Then tap the “1.
Preference” key to enter into “PREFERENCE SETTING” interface as Figure 11.
Figure 10 Figure 11
2) Press “2.Batch parameter” under Figure 11 to enter into BATCH SETTING interface, as Figure 29.
Figure 28
BATCH1, BATCH2, BATCH3 and BATCH4 on the right of the figure above are the four default
preset values of the system. If one or more of the default four values are not available to customers, they
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Example: The default preset number of 25 is not required by the customer. The customer needs a
value of 155. Then the operation is as follows:
1) Touch “BATCH 25” and the key will turn white, as shown in Figure 30 below:
Figure 30
2) Press “1” “5” “5” directly on the right digit key and the "BATCH2" value will also become 155, as
shown in Figure 31 below. Please press the “ ” key in the upper right corner to save the data.
Figure 31
3) Please press the “CLEAR” key to return to the main interface, and then press the "BATCH" key to
switch to the previously set value of 155, as shown in Figure 32 below:
Figure 32

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2.1.7.3 Customize Shortcut Key for Preset Number
1) Hold down the “CURRENCY” key under the main interface for 3 seconds until the preset interface
pops out, as shown in Figure 33 below:
Figure 33
PS: “Range:5~200” means that the preset value must be between 5 and 200, or it will not be saved
with the “ ” key.
2) At this point, we enter the example value: 155 in the input field, as shown in Figure 34. Click the
“ ” key in the upper right corner of the display again. The machine automatically jumps to the main
interface, and the current preset number also jumps to 155, as shown in Figure 35 below:
Figure 34 Figure 35
2.1.8 Accumulation Setting
In any counting mode, the accumulation function of the number of sheets can be enabled by
pressing the “ADD” key.
The “ADD:OFF” shows on left upper corner means the accumulation function is turned off, as
shown by Figure 36.
The “ADD:ON” shows on left upper corner means the accumulation function is turned on, as shown
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Figure 36 Figure 37
a) After a handful of banknotes is counted and not taken away from the stacker, the machine will display
the total quantity and total amount of banknotes counted this time; If the banknotes are removed from
the stacker, the machine will display the total quantity and total amount of the current and previously
counted banknotes; At this time, press the “CLEAR” key once and the information of the last counting
will be cleared, and press the “CLEAR” key twice and all counting information will be cleared.
b) In the process of counting, the machine will automatically delete the information of the counted
banknotes and prompt the need to count the banknotes again if there is any error.
2.1.9 Counterfeit Detection Setting
2.1.9.1 Simple Setting of Counterfeit Detection Level
There are three levels of counterfeit detection: High, Middle, and Low.In the main interface of the
machine, press the button “CF” to adjust the level of forgery. The Counterfeit detection level will switch
according to the sequence “CF:H—CF:L—CF:M”, as shown by Figure 38, the machine is under low
detection mode “CF:L”. Press the button “CF” to adjust the level of forgery, the main interface will also
display the corresponding counterfeit detection gear prompt that is switched to at this time, as shown in
Figure 39, which shows that the counterfeit detection gear is changed to mid-range at this time.
Figure 38 Figure 39