Scan Coin SC 1500 User manual

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User’s Guide
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Manuel d’utilisation
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Manuale dell’operatore
SCAN COIN xxx
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SCAN COIN 1500
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Doc. No. 018522-000/03-025

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User’s Guide
SCAN COIN 1500 std/UV/3D/MG/MT/IR
Currency Counters
General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Declaration of conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Safety precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Machine part terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Positional references. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Machine label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Counting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Batch counting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Adding (AD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
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Setting dimension detection accuracy (DD-function,
short side). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Setting dimension detection accuracy
(3D-function) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Setting note density (IP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Setting UV detection sensitivity (UV-version only) .14
Setting counting speed (SP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Setting counting speed (SET) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Setting automatic start On/Off (MN). . . . . . . . . . 15
Setting MG/MT/IR sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Setting position of thickness adjusting knob . . . . .16
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Error codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Changing fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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General information
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General information
SCAN COIN AB reserves the right to revise and improve its
products as it sees fit. This publication describes this product at the
time of publication and may not reflect the product at all times in
the future.
This publication, or parts thereof, may not be reproduced in any
form, by any method, for any purpose other than the purchaser’s
personal use, without the express permission of SCAN COIN AB,
Sweden.
Declaration of conformity
We, SCAN COIN AB, Malmö, Sweden, declare under our sole
responsibility, that the product in this manual, to which this
declaration relates, is in conformity with the following standards or
other normative documents:
• EN 60 950: 1992;
• EN 50 081-1: 1992;
• EN 50 082-1: 1992,
following the provisions of Directive:
• Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and amending Directive
93/68/EEC;
• EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and amending Directives
92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC.
Responsibility
The supplier of the equipment accepts no responsibility for injury or
damage to personnel or equipment, if the equipment is altered in any
way or used in a manner for which it was not intended at the time of
delivery. If the conditions for use of the equipment are changed, the
supplier must be contacted or the declaration of conformity is
invalidated.

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Safety precautions
This guide contains hazard information which must be read by all
users. The hazard information is presented as a warning, as follows:
WARNING!
Risk of personal injury!
Warnings indicate a potential hazard to the health and safety of users.
The warning symbols appear at their points of application in this guide.
Caution!
Cautions indicate a hazard to the machine, but not a danger to
personnel. They clearly state the nature of the hazard and how to
avoid it. They appear at their points of application in this guide.
WARNING!
Risk of electric shock!
Lethal voltages exist in the machine when connected to mains power.
Make sure you disconnect the power cord before cleaning or servicing
the machine.
WARNING!
Risk of jamming!
This machine contains moving parts and sharp edges. Always be
careful. Do not touch the components inside the machine while it is
running.
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Introduction
SC 1500 is a compact desktop machine for counting notes/
documents, detecting suspicious counterfeits and detecting
undersized notes/documents.
SC 1500 is available in several models with different functions, see
“Functions” on page 7. Throughout this guide, the instructions given
apply to all versions unless stated otherwise.
SC 1500 is light, easy to carry and easy to operate. By pressing keys
on the control panel, you can select the machine’s various modes of
operation.
SC 1500 has a LCD (Liquid Chrystal Display), which displays
counted totals, batch quantity, error codes and other information.
Notes to be counted are placed on the feed table on top of the
machine. As the notes are fed into the machine, they are counted and
then collected on the stacker table at the bottom front of the
machine.
The machine can operate at three different counting speeds: low,
medium and high.
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There are two communication ports at the rear
of the machine.
• The nine pin standard RS-232 serial
interface is used for communication with
computer.
• The f ive pin port is used for connecting the
remote display RD 7 (accessory).
Accessories
Description
RD 7
013617-000
External display.
013975-000 Communication cable.

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Machine part terminology
Control panel
1 Control panel
2 Feed table
3Startsensor
4 Adjustable guides
5Knobforthickness
adjustment
6 Stacker table
7Stackersensor
8 Left and right count sensor
1 2 3 4 5
6
7
8
SC 1500
1 2
3 4
1Display
2Numericalkeys
3 Function keys (SC 1500 std)
4ST/CL -key (Start/Clear)

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Positional references
Unless stated otherwise, positions and directions such as left, right,
upper, lower, front, rear, clockwise and counter-clockwise are given
with respect to the machine when viewed from the front.
Installation
WARNING!
Risk of electric shock!
The machine is of metal construction and must therefore always be
earthed to the supply. Ensure that both the plug on the supply lead and
the supply source are earthed. This is a requirement for this type of
equipment and if not adhered to will contravene the national and
international standards of Health and Safety in the work place.
Caution!
The machine must be protected by a fuse or a circuit breaker in the
electrical circuit.
The machine must be installed by a authorized SCAN COIN
representative.
Please also note the following when installing the machine:
• Operating temperature 15–35 °C
• Operating humidity 30–80% R.H.
Do not place the machine close to any radiators. Make sure there is
some free space around the machine that allows the air to circulate.
Make sure that the machine is positioned so that the socket outlet is
easily accessible.
If the plug on the supply lead to the machine has a fuse, make sure it
has the correct rating in amps.
Although this machine has been tested and complies with the
national and international standards/regulations, it is recommend
that no kind of equipment which generate a high level of
electromagnetic interference (EMI) or vibration is placed close to the
machine.

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Machine label
The label below is an example of the information available on the
machine.
Functions
For further instructions, see “Operation” on page 11. To use a
function, press the key. The corresponding text will light up on the
display, to indicate that the function is active.
Description
Adding
The machine will add each successive counting to the
counted total.
Intelligent processing
This function can be used together with other functions.
The machine will automatically select the correct setting
for light or dark notes/documents (density).
If extremely dark and light notes are mixed in a bundle,
the IP-function can be disabled and a manually selected
level can be used, see “Setting note density (IP)” on
page 13.
1Machinetype
2 Machine’s serial No.
3Supplyvoltage
4Frequency
5Fuse
6Yearofmanufacturing
7 Place of manufacturing
1
2
3
4
5
6
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Dimension detection (in mm)
Detects notes/documents of differing width (short side) in
any bundle.
If an under-sized or over-sized note/documents is detected,
the machine stops at once with a beep tone and ”dd”
appears on the display.
The top most note/document on the stacker table is the
different one and is not included in the counted total.
The minimum detectable difference (detecting accuracy) is
2 mm and can also be changed up to 7 mm (see “Setting
dimension detection accuracy (DD-function, short side)”
on page 12). The factory setting is 4 mm.
Manual start (SC 1500 std only).
This function can be used together with other functions.
When the MN-function is enabled, the machine does not
start automatically when notes are placed on the feed
table.
UV detection (UV-versions only)
Checks notes/documents by means of ultraviolet light.
Can be used for almost any notes. The purpose is to
identify the paper quality. It is used to detect suspicious
notes/documents.
When a suspicious note/document is detected, the
machine stops at once with a beep tone and “CF1”
appears on the display.
Description
MN
UV

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Three-dimensional detection (3D-versions only)
Detects notes/documents of differing width and length
(long side) in any bundle. The function can be switched
off, can be set to check the short side only (DD-function)
or to check both short side and long side at the same time
(3D-function). A symbol will indicate the currenct choise
on the display:
3D-function not in use.
DD-function in use.
3D-function in use.
The accuracy for long side and short side detection can be
set separately. The factory setting is 4 mm (short side) and
5 mm (long side). The setting will remain even if the
machine is switched off.
Magnetic print detection (MG-versions only)
Checks for magnetic ink print. Can be used for example
on US$ and Euro-notes. The purpose is to detect
suspicious notes/documents.
When a suspicious note/document is detected, the
machine stops at once with a beep tone and “CF2”
appears on the display.
Magnetic metal thread detection (MT-versions only)
Checks for magnetic metal thread. Can be used to verify
the security thread in for example Euro-notes and/or
notes/documents with a similar type of metal thread. The
purpose is to detect suspicious notes/documents.
When a suspicious note/document is detected, the
machine stops at once with a beep tone and “CF4”
appears on the display.
Note!
Cannot be used on all notes. The factory setting is for
Euro-notes.
Description
MG
MT

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Infrared light detection (IR-versions only)
Allows extended security check by means of infrared light.
It is used to detect suspicious notes/documents.
When a suspicious note/document is detected, the
machine stops at once with a beep tone and “CF3” appears
on the display.
Note!
Cannot be used on all notes. The factory setting is for
Euro-notes.
Description
IR

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Operation
WARNING!
Risk of jamming! Follow the Safety precautions.
Getting started
1) Connect the mains supply cable to
the mains socket at the rear of the
machine.
2) Set the power switch to I (On
position).
3) The machine will initiate a start and
load all start-up parameters. If any error occurs, an error code is
displayed.
4) The machine is automatically set to
Batch counting mode. “0” will
appear on the count display and
“100” will appear on the batch
display.
5) Any function can now be selected, see “Functions” on page 7.
Counting
The machine counts the notes currently placed on the feed table. At
the start of the new counting operation, the count display is
automatically reset to zero.
1) Press C to clear the batch number and disable batch counting
mode (default mode).
2) Place the notes on the feed table. Adjust the guides so that they
fit the size of the notes. The counting starts automatically.
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Batch counting
The machine will count the notes/documents according to the
selected batch number and then stop.
The batch size “100” is automatically selected when the machine is
switched On. Press C to clear the batch number.
1) Set any batch number by means of the numerical keys 0-9.
2) Place the notes on the feed table. The counting starts
automatically and stops when the selected batch size has been
reached.
3) Remove the counted notes. The counting continues
automatically as long as there are notes on the feed table.
Adding (AD)
1) Press C to clear the batch number and disable the batch
counting mode.
2) Press AD. “AD” appears on the display.
3) Place the notes on the feed table. The counting starts
automatically. Each batch of notes will be counted and added to
the total. The count display will show the total number of notes
counted.
Setting dimension detection accuracy (DD-function,
short side)
1) Press DD
or
Press SET several times until “dd”
appears on the display.
2) Press numerical key 1 (increase) or 0 (decrease) to select the
desired detecting accuracy. The range is 2-7 mm.
3) Press ST/CL.
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Setting dimension detection accuracy (3D-function)
To set the short side detction accuracy, follow the previous
instruction (“Setting dimension detection accuracy (DD-function,
short side)” on page 12).
The 3D function must be in use.
1) Press SET “3d” appears on the display.
2) Press the numerical key 1 (increase) or 0
(decrease) to select the desired detection accuracy. The range is
4-8 mm.
3) Press ST/CL.
Setting note density (IP)
When the IP function is off, “DE X” appears on the display, the
density range can be set according to the bank notes to be counted.
Eight levels of note density are provided. The factory setting is level 4.
Note!
The IP function will automatically handle almost any kind of
document and should only be switched off when documents in
specific condition is to be counted (for example extremely light and/
or extremely dark documents mixed in the same bundle).
1) Press SET several times until “dE” appears on the display.
2) Press numerical key 1 (increase) or 0 (decrease) to select proper
density level:
– DE 1-2: thin, light colored or new note/document;
– DE 3-5: note/document with color between light and dark;
– DE 6-8: thick, dark colored, old or dirty note/document.
3) Press ST/CL.

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Setting UV detection sensitivity (UV-version only)
Note!
If mis-detection often occurs (a real note is taken for a counterfeit),
select a lower sensitivity. If no-detection (the counterfeit is taken for
real note) occurs, select a higher sensitivity.
1) Press SET.
2) Press UV several times to select the proper sensitivity level:
– “L”: low sensitivity;
– “M”: medium sensitivity;
– “H”: high sensitivity.
3) Press ST/CL.
Setting counting speed (SP)
Note!
If the SP-key is not available, see “Setting counting speed (SET)” on
page 15.
Press SP to select the desired counting speed.
The display will show:
• “L”: low speed
• “M”: medium speed
• “H”: high speed.
To change the fixed values of the three counting speeds:
1) Press SET. “SP1” appears on the batch display.
2) Press numerical key 1 (increase) or 0 (decrease) to select the
desired high speed.
3) Press SET. “SP2” appears on the batch display.
4) Press numerical key 1 or 0 to select the desired medium speed.
5) Press SET. “SP3” appears on the batch display.
6) Press numerical key 1 or 0 to select the desired low speed.
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Setting counting speed (SET)
If the SP-key is not available, the counting speed can be set by means
of the SET key.
Press SET to select one of three preset counting speeds.
• “SP L”: low speed
• “SP M”: medium speed
• “SP H”: high speed.
To select another preset counting speed:
• Press 2to select low speed.
• Press 3to select medium speed.
• Press 4to select high speed.
The preset speeds can be also be set. There are nine different levels
available. Press numerical keys 1 or 0 to select the desired speed.
Setting automatic start On/Off (MN)
If the MN-key is not available, the function can be set by means of
the SET key.
1) Press SET a number of times until “AU” appears on the batch
display.
2) Press numerical key 1(On) or 0 (Off) to select the desired
function.
Setting MG/MT/IR sensitivity
To set the sensitivity of any of the MG, MT or IR functions, the
function must be activated. Press the function key (MN, MT or IR).
1) Press SET.
2) Press MG/MT/IR to select the desired level:
– “L”: low sensitivity;
– “M”: medium sensitivity;
– “H”: high sensitivity.
3) Press ST/CL.

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Setting position of thickness adjusting knob
The purpose of this knob is to adjust for most convenient separation
of the notes/document.
• If the machine stops frequently and
displays “dbL”. Turn the adjusting
knob slightly counter-clockwise to
decrease the gap between the feed
rollers.
• If the notes run hard or too slow, turn
the adjusting knob clockwise to
increase the gap between the rollers.