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85% at +40 °C (104 °F) (non-condensing) Compliance BNA6 Advance & BNR Advance note recycler has been evaluated and is compliant with UL/CSA/IEC 62368-1, audio/video, information, and communications technology equipment – Part 1: Safety requirements and UL-756 standard for safety coin currency changers and actuators.
This chapter is designed to help the reader navigate easily within this user guide. This user guide is meant for operators and describes the design and function of the BNA6 Advance & BNR Advance note validator and note recycler. Afterwards, chapters 3 and 4 explain the necessary steps for unpacking, assembling, and operating the note validator/recycler.
• functional elements required for the operation of the note validator/recycler The BNA6 Advance & BNR Advance note validator and recycler is designed to validate different banknotes of one currency inserted into the device for specific properties. Only valid banknotes are accepted and transported to the cash box for storage purposes. Suspicious or damaged banknotes will be rejected.
BNA6 Advance & BNR Advance Note Validator and Note Recycler About note validator and note recycler 2.1.2 BNR note recycler models The note recycler models differ in the chassis size, recycling and cash box capacity, with the first digit of the model name defining the number of optional recycling, loading modules, and cash box and the two digits following the hyphen specifying how many recycling and loading modules are included.
About note validator and note recycler BNA6 Advance & BNR Advance Note Validator and Note Recycler 2.1.3 Bezel versions Standard bezel in black or gray Flush bezel Fig. 11: Standard bezel Fig. 12: Flush bezel 2.1.4 Cash box versions The cash box is available in three different capacity...
About note validator and note recycler BNA6 Advance & BNR Advance Note Validator and Note Recycler The individual recycler configuration determines what denominations are to be directed to the recycling modules or to the cash box. how many banknotes should remain in each recycling module as minimum change stock for the next day, which cannot be transferred to the cash box.
BNA6 Advance & BNR Advance Note Validator and Note Recycler About note validator and note recycler 2.4.1 Key locks To keep your cash safe the note validator/recycler units are secured by means of a so-called interlock [1] system permanently installed inside of the metal chassis guaranteeing that all cash modules are locked in place with a lock and a lever.
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About note validator and note recycler BNA6 Advance & BNR Advance Note Validator and Note Recycler Status LED Flashing code Meaning Banknote insertion and acceptance disabled by host machine. Please insert banknote. Flashing Rejecting banknote inserted. Please pull out banknote.
BNA6 Advance & BNR Advance Note Validator and Note Recycler Install Install This chapter • provides information on unpacking the note validator/recycler • lists the scope of delivery • describes how to assemble the note validator/recycler Unpacking the note validator or note Recycler The note validator/recycler comes in two boxes.
Install BNA6 Advance & BNR Advance Note Validator and Note Recycler Assembling the note validator/recycler Before the note validator/recycler can be installed in the host machine the acceptance module has to be installed on the top of the note validator/recycler chassis. This chapter and user guide only describes the assembly of the note validator/recycler.
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BNA6 Advance & BNR Advance Note Validator and Note Recycler Install Fig. 30: Connecting acceptance module Fig. 29: Locking acceptance module into place Lift rear green lever [4], hold it [C] and simultaneously slide acceptance module towards the front as far as it will go and until it clicks into place [C].
Chassis is grounded properly (see separate Integration Manual). Host machine and note validator/recycler are powered up and the latter is reset (see chapter 4.1 “Getting BNA6 Advance & BNR Advance note validator and recycler ready for initial operation”, p. 18).
BNA6 Advance & BNR Advance Note Validator and Note Recycler Operate Note validator/recycler behavior during power-up and reset After powering up the note validator/recycler, in a next step, the validator/recycler has to be reset by the host machine. Depending on the number of note validator/recycler modules the reset sequence takes approximately 15 to 25 seconds.
BNA6 Advance & BNR Advance Note Validator and Note Recycler Operating BNA6 Advance & BNR Advance note validator and note recycler This chapter describes how to open the interlock system, chassis flaps, handle the cash box, acceptance module, as well as loading and recycling module of a note recycler.
BNA6 Advance & BNR Advance Note Validator and Note Recycler Operate 4.3.2.1 Opening and closing top (acceptance module) flaps The acceptance module is equipped with two flaps, a top and a rear flap. The rear flap can only be opened when the top flap is closed. To...
Operate BNA6 Advance & BNR Advance Note Validator and Note Recycler 4.3.2.2 Opening and closing lower rear (spine) flap From the rear side of the note validator/recycler, raise the yellow latch [1] on the rear side [A] and simultaneously unfold the spine flap [2] [A].
Unfold [A] the yellow cash box handle [1] and pull the cash box out of the chassis [B], if necessary, bring the handle back into its initial position. Reinstall a rearmed cash box or empty the module (see Chapter 4.4.1 “Emptying BNA6 Advance & BNR Advance note validator and note recycler”, p. 31).
Operate BNA6 Advance & BNR Advance Note Validator and Note Recycler 4.3.4 Removing, opening, and reinstalling optional loading module (note recycler only) The loading module is double-locked in order to secure the module in place within the note recycler (interlock system) and to keep the cash safe within the loading cassette.
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BNA6 Advance & BNR Advance Note Validator and Note Recycler Operate Unlatch [D] the yellow lever [3] to lift the maximum level detection plate [4] [E]. The level flag [5] is no longer green but orange now. Continue with refilling banknotes (see chapter 4.4.2 “Refilling loading module of BNR Advance note recycler”, p.
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Operate BNA6 Advance & BNR Advance Note Validator and Note Recycler To reinstall the loading module: Reinsert the cassette until it locks in place [A]. Relock the interlock system (see chapter 4.3.1 “Unlocking and relocking interlock system”, p. 20). Reset the note recycler.
BNA6 Advance & BNR Advance Note Validator and Note Recycler Operate 4.3.5 Removing and reinstalling recycling module(s) (note recycler only) To remove the recycling cassette(s) you need the interlock system key and the recycling cassettes’ keys. To be able to access the lower recycling cassette B, the upper recycling cassette A (see Fig. 19 on p. 9) has to be removed.
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Operate BNA6 Advance & BNR Advance Note Validator and Note Recycler Reinstall the lower recycling cassette B prior to reinstalling the upper recycling cassette A: If removed, reinstall the lower recycling cassette [A]. If not removed, reinstall the upper recycling cassette [B].
BNA6 Advance & BNR Advance Note Validator and Note Recycler Operate 4.3.6 Removing and reinstalling acceptance module Please pay attention to the following safety instructions when removing and reinstalling the acceptance module: Heavy object. The recycler/validator can weigh more than 25 kg (55 lb).
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Operate BNA6 Advance & BNR Advance Note Validator and Note Recycler Detach acceptance module with care [D]. Fig. 54: Removing acceptance module To reinstall the acceptance module with the green shockblocker lever still pulled out: Carefully place acceptance module on the top of the chassis [A] with its hood outside the chassis and its slotted holes [1] aligned with the chassis’...
This chapter describes how to empty the cash box and refill the recycler with banknotes. 4.4.1 Emptying BNA6 Advance & BNR Advance note validator and note recycler cash box To empty the cash box of the note validator or recycler you need the interlock system key and the cash box key.
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Operate BNA6 Advance & BNR Advance Note Validator and Note Recycler Remove the cash box (see chapter 4.3.3 “Removing and reinstalling cash box”, p. 23). To replace the full cash box with another empty cash box follow the re-installation steps for the cash box.
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BNA6 Advance & BNR Advance Note Validator and Note Recycler Operate Close the cassette cover again [E]. Press on the top of the cassette [F] to fully close the cassette simultaneously turn the key clockwise as far as it will go [F].
Operate BNA6 Advance & BNR Advance Note Validator and Note Recycler 4.4.2 Refilling loading module of BNR Advance note recycler The optional loading module is empty and can no longer feed the recycling modules with banknotes when the recycling and loading modules’ status LEDs are flashing red (regularly every second). A status message is sent to the host machinne.
BNA6 Advance & BNR Advance Note Validator and Note Recycler Operate 4.4.2.1 Quality requirements for banknotes Banknotes filled in the loading module must meet the following requirements: No holes, tear, folds Banknote ends may not be folded or torn by more than a quarter of its length!
Operate BNA6 Advance & BNR Advance Note Validator and Note Recycler 4.5.2.1 Readjusting loading module to new banknote size (note recycler only) If the loading module is supposed to store another denomination, the loading module may need to be readjusted to match the size of the banknote to be stored.
BNA6 Advance & BNR Advance Note Validator and Note Recycler Troubleshoot Troubleshoot This chapter describes how to • locate and fix errors or malfunctions using the status LEDs • clear a banknote jam Locating and fixing errors using status LEDs...
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Troubleshoot BNA6 Advance & BNR Advance Note Validator and Note Recycler Steady on/ Status LEDs flashing code Meaning Remedy/hints Faster Banknote jammed/stopped in transport area. Clear banknote jam flashing Banknote jammed in loading module. (see 5.2.4, p. 42) Faster Banknote jammed/stopped in transport area.
Troubleshoot BNA6 Advance & BNR Advance Note Validator and Note Recycler 5.2.1 Clearing banknote jam in acceptance module’s feeder To retrieve the jammed note(s) and return functionality to the machine please check the note validator’s/recycler’s feeder for jammed notes: Open both acceptance module flaps (see chapter 4.3.2 “Opening and closing chassis flaps”, p.
BNA6 Advance & BNR Advance Note Validator and Note Recycler Troubleshoot 5.2.2 Clearing banknote jam in spine To retrieve the jammed note(s) and return functionality to the machine please check the passage from the acceptance module to the spine and the spine for jammed notes: Open spine flap (see chapter 4.3.2 “Opening and closing chassis flaps”, p.
Open and close the cash box again to rearm the cash box (see chapter 4.4.1 “Emptying BNA6 Advance & BNR Advance note validator and note recycler cash box”, p. Error! Bookmark not defined.). The cash box indicator is green. Now the cassette can be reinstalled.
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