Shopstuff CS205 User manual

Updated 20/08/2017 for the new 2018 model
Coin Sorter
CS205
Guide &
Instructions
An electronic version of this document can be downloaded from the CS205
Coin Sorter product page at www.shopstuff.co.uk

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CS205 Coin Sorter
Light duty and low volume mixed coin sorter capable of counting, sorting and
batching up to 300+ coins per minute. With plastic sorting disk suitable for
small counts every day.
In 2005 we had the first prototype of this coin sorter, but were not happy with
some aspects of the internal workings so after three different prototypes and
exclusive internal design changes completed solely for Shopstuff Ltd we are
now able to make this coin sorter available for the UK market.
So that you know you are buying a true Shopstuff CS205 coin sorter either
from shopstuff or one of our authorised agents, ask your supplier the
following.
1. Does the coin sorter being supplied have Grey cases, smoke black
coloured coin pots instead of blue or clear coin pots. The Grey case
signifies the latest UK software and latest UK modifications.
2. Does the CS205 coin sorter being offered have the ability to connect a
printer? As far as we know we are the only company in the UK offering
this coin sorter with a printer option.
3. Does the coin sorter being supplied have a memory allowing the
operator to see total amount of coins counted for a given period.
Allowing the operator to check warranty conditions.
If your supplier can not answer Yes to all three of these questions you are
probably not buying a genuine Shopstuff Ltd designed and tested CS205 coin
sorter. If unsure please phone us on 08456 44 2210 where will be able to
confirm if the company you are purchasing from is approved by us.

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The CS205 is NOT suitable for any foreign, commemorative or damaged
coins. Putting these types of coins into the machine may cause damage and
therefore invalidate any warranty claim. If you believe it is possible that foreign
coins may be put into the sorter, it would be worth considering a coin sorter
with coin verification such as the CS730 coin sorter.
If you are unsure if this coin sorter is suitable please phone us - we will be
happy to discuss your requirements and suitability in detail.
We also offer a hire before you buy scheme, this allows you to hire the
machine for a period of time to find out if the coin sorter is suitable for your
requirements, if not the machine is simply returned and the cost of the hire
stands, if the machine is suitable then the hire machine is returned and the
charge for the hire taken from the cost of the new machine.
To assist you further we have included in this document the test results,
warranty information and full instructions on the use of the machine.
Searching www.youtube.com for CS205 coin sorter will also bring up a basic
video showing the coin sorter in operation.
Specification
Ambient Temperature -0˚C - 40˚C
Ambient Humidity- 30 - 80%
Hopper Capacity –500 approx
Individual Tray capacity 1 - 100 coins
Batch Preset -Yes
Counting Number Display -LCD
Power Source –AC220V/50HZ
Power Consumption-50W Maximum
Dimensions-360mm x 340mm x 282mm
Net Weight - 4.3KG
Counting Speed-300+ Coins per Minute
Key Features
Counts 300+ coins per minute
Hopper Capacity approximately 500 coins.
8 denomination coin trays with a maximum capacity of 100 coins per tray
Batch set facility—set the machine to stop each time a denomination reaches
its maximum bank standard bag limit—i.e. 20 x £1 or 50 x 2p
Not suitable for foreign objects, coins or damaged currency
Warranty: 12 months or 100,000 coins whichever comes first.

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CS205 Coin Sorter Warranty Information
We offer the CS205 coin sorter and counter with a 100,000 coin or twelve
month warranty (whichever comes first) with an expected average monthly
usage of up to 9,000 coins.
The warranty is offered on a fair usage policy meaning we would not expect to
receive a CS205 back that has counted 20,000 coins after just one month of
ownership; however, we allow a 10% per calendar month over usage without
affecting your warranty to account for seasonal fluctuations in usage up to the
warranty limit. We have this in place to insure that customers have selected
the correct machine for their requirement and that a machine with a higher
capacity or with coin verification and off sort would not better suit your needs.
Please phone us on 08456 44 22 10 if you are unsure on the correct machine
to purchase.
What your warranty covers:-
Labour, parts & UK mainland delivery back to you
What’s not covered:-
•Warranty claims caused by customer not following the CS205 cleaning
requirements. Machines returned that simply need cleaning or a coin
jam cleared will incur a £25+vat charge + carriage back.
•Coin Jams and damage caused by damaged sterling or foreign coins.
•Exceeding your monthly fair usage by 10% from point of purchase.
•Consumable plastic spinning disk, which should be replaced at very
minimum every 100,000 coins counted.
•Cost of sending the machine back to us
We will endeavour to inspect and if necessary repair and send back any
returned machines to the address or the returns form within 11 working days
of receiving it.
To return a machine simply contact us by e-mail - a returns form will be sent
to you by return, simply fill this in and return with the machine to us for repair.

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Test Results for Coin Sorter CS205.
Reason for testing: To test and find any weakness present in new 2018 model CS205 coin
sorter with the new modification design and implemented exclusively for us.
Test coins: UK sterling pre-checked for damaged or foreign coins
Speed Test
We tested over a 30 second period with a preloaded machine of full UK
sterling mixed coin type. Running the same speed test 10 times. We averaged
over these test a count speed of 298 coins per minute. This could be
increased to 300+ coins with ease if all UK coins were of equal thickness and
shape and dependant on which coins are being counted.
Wear and Tear
After testing the machine was dismantled to inspect for any premature ware,
none was found however it would be prudent to explain in the instructions as
to how the customer should maintain the machine to prolong life and optimal
performance. I would also recommend that the plastic internal spinning disk
be seen as a consumable and should be replaced after approximately 100000
coins counted to ensure consistency of counting. However due to the low cost
of the machine this may not be viable.
Test result Miss-counts.
As with any coin sorter, regardless of cost, miss-counts and jams are always
going to occur due to the thickness and shape of UK sterling coins. In our test
the CS205 miscounted just 2 coins out of 6060.
As the machine has no coin verifier hardware or software it cannot be
expected to count at 100% accuracy purely down to the unknown quality of
the coins being put into the machine and coins will and should be expected to
drop into wrong pots on occasions. But these should be easily spotted as the
pots are well arranged so that similar coin types are not next to each other.
The CS205 will also need to be placed on a flat and stable surface; we were
able to increase miss-counts when machine was set at an angle.
Conclusion
A well design and constructed economical low volume coin sorter and batcher
that will fit well into the market place.
As with any coin sorter regardless of price, mis-sorts and batching mistakes
are always possible and I would also recommend that a customer purchases
a Volumatic Count Easy to accompany the coin sorter as this would further
speed up banking and this would instantly spot any occasional miss-sorts
before being put forward for banking as shown in the test results.
I would recommend the CS205 coin sorter to be suitable for clients counting
up to 9000 coins per month in smaller batches of up to 2250 coins per week.

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Instructions

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1. Batching
To set up batch mode firstly press the “SET” key. Then press the relevant
number from 1-8—each number represents a denomination 1 is equal to £2
2 is equal to 50ps and so on in coin size order 5p being number 8.
The display will show the coin denomination and flash on the amount of coins
the machine will stop on. To change this amount, simply enter in the new
amount and press the set button to save.
Repeat the above procedure if you want to set the batching for another coin or
press “START/STOP ”button to come out of the setup screen.
If batching is not required then set each batch number to the maximum
capacity for each tray as shown below, this will stop any overfilling of the pots
and possible miss-sorts and damage to the machine.
MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF COINS WHICH WILL FIT INTO EACH
POT –DO NOT OVERFILL THE TRAYS AS THIS COULD DAMAGE
THE MACHINE OR CAUSE OVER MIS-COUNTS.
Tray
Number
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Denomina
tion
5p
1p
20p
£1
10p
2p
50p
£2
Maximum
ideal
capacity in
each tray
100
100
50
50
50
50
30
30

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2. Basic operation
1. Turn the Cs205 on by using the switch at the back of the machine.
2. The CS205 will perform a self-check and you will hear a fan noise which is
completely normal as this acts as a cooler for the internal electronics.
3. When the display shows the default count screen the machine is ready to use.

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4. Pour the coins you wish to count onto an external tray or similar to inspect for
foreign or damaged coins.
5. Press the START/STOP button.
6. Pick up a small handful of coins and gently place in the hopper.

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7. Once these coins have disappeared into the machine repeat step 6.
8. When all coins have been counted the CS205 will automatically stop.

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6. Error Diagnosing
E1- E8 –Sensor error
Solution –The number relates to the pot with the sensor error, which will
either need cleaning with a Shopstuff swab or the sensor replaced.
E9 –Error usually occurs when machine is started with coins already inside
the machine or internal sensor dirty.
Solution –Clean sensor using a Shopstuff alcohol swab gaining entry
through the rear inspection hatch.
Switch off and empty Coins from CS205 then switch back on.
E10 –Motor error
Solution- Motor has either been damaged or needs re-aligning this is an error
code that will require the unit to be sent back to Shopstuff for service.
All maintenance must be carried out with the machine switched off and
unplugged from the wall.
All pictures and text in this document are property of Shopstuff Ltd and
should not be copied or duplicated without the express permission of
Shopstuff Ltd.