TABLE OF CONTENTS I INTRODUCTION II USER FUNCTIONS 2.1 Batch Level Clearing 2.2 Auto Feed Mode 2.3 First Banknote Display 2.4 Beeper Enable/Disable 2.5 Set Beeper Volume 2.6 Set Beeper Duration 2.11 Density Parameter Set Mode 2.12 Operating Parameter Set Mode 2.13 UV Parameter Set Mode 2.14 MG Parameter Set Mode 2.15 Width Parameter Set Mode 2.17 Technician Mode III TECHNICIAN FUNCTIONS 3.1 Function Key Enable/Disable Mode 3.2 Banknote Measurement Mode 3.3 Speed Test Mode 3.4 Motor Test Mode 3.5 Count Sensor Adjustment Mode 3.6 Hopper Sensor Display Mode 3.7 Stacker Sensor Display Mode 3.8 Control Panel Test Mode 3.9 Continuous Motor Test Mode 3.10 UV Sensor Display Mode 3.11 Motor Function Test Mode 3.12 Note Angle Test Mode 3.13 Note Width Test Mode 3.14 Note Gap Test Mode 3.15 Note UV Test Mode 3.16 Note MG Test Mode 3.17 Note Density Test Mode IV STARTUP SELF TEST ERROR MESSAGES V OPERATING ERROR MESSAGES ...
I INTRODUCTION This Technician Guide for the Semacon S‐1600 Series Premium Bank Grade Currency Counters is intended for use by technical personnel engaged in the support, maintenance and/or repair of these machines. It is not intended to provide comprehensive service information. Its purpose is to describe the various user and technician functions hidden within the control panel and to provide information regarding the fault conditions which the machine may report. If additional technical information is required, please contact Semacon by telephone or email. 7430 Trade Street San Diego, CA 92121 USA Tel: 858-638-0100 Fax: 858-638-0110 www.semacon.com...
II USER FUNCTIONS The following sections describe the user functions of the Semacon S‐1600 Series Currency Counters which are invoked by long pressing the control panel buttons. 2.1 Long Press 0/C Button – Batch Level Clearing When the 0/C button is long pressed, the batch level display is cleared and batch mode is disabled. ...
2.6 Long Press 5 Button – Set Beeper Duration When the 5 button is long pressed, the user can set the beeper duration. The beeper duration range is 0 – 5 where 0 turns all beeping off, 1 is the shortest duration and 5 is the longest duration. This setting only affects the error beeps and short batch beeps. Key press beeps have a fixed, very short duration. Use the 0 button to reduce the beeper volume and the 1 button to increase it. 2.7 Long Press 6 Button – Not Applicable 2.8 Long Press 7 Button – Not Applicable 2.9 Long Press 8 Button – Not Applicable 2.10 Long Press 9 Button – Not Applicable 2.11 Long Press DEN/VAL Button – Density Parameter Set Mode When the DEN/VAL button is long pressed, the machine enters the Density Parameter Set Mode. The DEN/VAL button is not shown on the control panel of some machines. It is located to the left of the ADD button. To step forward in the parameter list (or wrap back to the beginning of the list), short press the DEN/VAL button. To exit this mode, short press the START/STOP or CLR button. The density parameters set in this mode are listed below: DENSITY HIGH – Sets the percentage deviation used for detecting double high errors DENSITY LOW – Sets the percentage deviation used for detecting double low errors 2.12 Long Press ADD Button – Operating Parameter Set Mode ...
CHAIN ERROR – Sets the chain deviation in mm used for detecting chain errors CHAIN FIRST – Sets the chain width in mm used for detecting first banknote chain errors ANGLE ERROR – Sets the maximum angle in degrees used for detecting angle errors HALF ERROR – Turns half note error detection on or off JAM NOTE – Sets the timeout level for detecting jammed banknotes in count sensors JAM GAP – Sets the timeout level for detecting jammed banknotes before count sensors STKR FULL – Sets the stacker full level in banknotes HOPPER REF – Sets the hopper reference level for determining hopper status MOTOR BAL – Sets the timing balance between the two motors BRAKE SPEED – Sets the braking speed during sudden stops BRAKE TIME – Sets the braking time during sudden stops REV SPEED – Sets the reverse speed following a sudden stop REV TIME – Sets the reverse time following a sudden stop EARLY BRAKE TIME – Sets the early brake check timing 2.13 Long Press UV Button – UV Parameter Set Mode When the UV button is long pressed, the machine enters the UV Parameter Set Mode. To step forward in the parameter list (or wrap back to the beginning of the list), short press the UV button. To exit this mode, short press the START/STOP or CLR button. ...
2.15 Long Press DD Button – Width Parameter Set Mode When the DD button is long pressed, the machine enters the Width Parameter Set Mode. The DD button is not shown on the control panel. It is located to the left of the 9 button under the word BATCH. To step forward in the parameter list (or wrap back to the beginning of the list), short press the DD button. To exit this mode, short press the START/STOP or CLR button. The width parameters set in this mode are listed below: WIDTH HIGH – Sets the width deviation in mm used for detecting width high errors WIDTH LOW – Sets the width deviation in mm used for detecting width low errors 2.16 Long Press SPD Button – Not Applicable 2.17 Long Press START/STOP Button – Technician Mode When the START/STOP button is long pressed, the machine enters into Technician Mode and the specific function is determined by the batch level setting (see Section III). 2.18 Long Press CLR Button – Not Applicable 5 ...
III TECHNICIAN FUNCTIONS The following sections describe the hidden technician functions of the Semacon S‐1600 Series Currency Counters which are invoked by entering the function code in the batch level setting then long pressing the START/STOP button. 3.1 Function Code 981 – Function Key Enable/Disable Mode When the START/STOP button is long pressed with code 981 in the batch level, the Function Key Enable/Disable Mode is entered. To select a function key to enable or disable, press that button (UV, MG, DD or VAL). To toggle the key status, press the button again. To exit this mode, short press the START/STOP or CLR button. Note: The VAL key can only be enabled on the “V” models 3.2 Function Code 982 – Banknote Measurement Mode When the START/STOP button is long pressed with code 982 in the batch level, the Banknote Measurement Mode is entered. After this mode is selected, feed a banknote into the counter. Then use the 0/C – 7 buttons to select the banknote measurement(s) to display. To exit this mode, short press the START/STOP or CLR button. The banknote measurements displayed in this mode are listed below: 0/C Button – Resets the mode so another banknote can be fed and measured 1 Button – Displays left and right count sensor counts in encoder clicks 2 Button – Displays left and right banknote widths in mm 3 Button – Displays left, right and average banknote densities 4 Button – Displays banknote angle in degrees and direction of angle (LEFT or RIGHT) 5 Button – Displays banknote UV minimum and average measurements 6 Button – Displays banknote MG left and right counts ...
The left and right count sensor values will be continuously displayed so the appropriate potentiometers can be adjusted. Two types of calibration papers (white and black) are required for proper calibration. To exit this mode, short press the START/STOP or CLR button. If the machine’s count sensors require adjustment, please refer to the Count Sensor Calibration Procedure in this manual or contact Semacon for further instructions. 3.6 Function Code 986 – Hopper Sensor Display Mode When the START/STOP button is long pressed with code 986 in the batch level, the Hopper Sensor ...
3.9 Function Code 989 – Continuous Motor Test Mode When the START/STOP button is long pressed with code 989 in the batch level, the Continuous Motor Test Mode is entered. After this mode is selected, short press the 1 button to begin the motor test. The hopper motor and stacker motor will run continuously until the test is terminated. To exit this mode, short press the START/STOP or CLR button. 3.10 Function Code 990 – UV Sensor Display Mode When the START/STOP button is long pressed with code 990 in the batch level, the UV Sensor Display Mode is entered. In this mode, the UV sensor value is continuously displayed. After this mode is selected, insert a banknote so it covers the UV sensor. Note that the actual UV reading will only appear momentarily. To exit this mode, short press the START/STOP or CLR button. 3.11 Function Code 971 – Motor Function Test Mode When the START/STOP button is long pressed with code 971 in the batch level, the Motor Function ...
3.13 Function Code 973 – Note Width Test Mode When the START/STOP button is long pressed with code 973 in the batch level, the Note Width Test Mode is entered. After this mode is selected, feed a stack of less than 120 banknotes into the counter. The counter will display the measured note width data (minimum, maximum and average) in mm. To repeat the test, short press the 0/C button. To exit this mode, short press the START/STOP or CLR button. 3.14 Function Code 974 – Note Gap Test Mode When the START/STOP button is long pressed with code 974 in the batch level, the Note Gap Test Mode is entered. After this mode is selected, feed a stack of less than 120 banknotes into the counter. The counter will display the measured note gap data (minimum, maximum and average) in encoder tics. To repeat the test, short press the 0/C button. To exit this mode, short press the START/STOP or CLR button. 3.15 Function Code 975 – Note UV Test Mode When the START/STOP button is long pressed with code 975 in the batch level, the Note UV Test Mode is entered. After this mode is selected, feed a stack of less than 120 banknotes into the counter. The counter will display the measured note UV data (minimum, maximum and average). To repeat the test, short press the 0/C button. To exit this mode, short press the START/STOP or CLR button. 3.16 Function Code 976 – Note MG Test Mode When the START/STOP button is long pressed with code 976 in the batch level, the Note MG Test Mode is entered. After this mode is selected, feed a stack of less than 120 banknotes into the counter, then press the 1 button to select the left MG sensor or the 2 button to select the right MG sensor. The counter will display the measured note MG data (minimum, maximum and average) for the selected MG sensor. To repeat the test, short press the 0/C button. To exit this ...
The left count sensor is covered with dust, misaligned or needs repair. Clean the sensor pair (upper and lower) with compressed air, then use a cotton swab dipped in alcohol or windex. 4.2 RIGHT SENSOR ‐ SELF TEST FAILED Message The right count sensor is covered with dust, misaligned or needs repair. Clean the sensor pair (upper and lower) with compressed air, then use a cotton swab dipped in alcohol or windex. 4.3 HOPPER SENSOR ‐ SELF TEST FAILED Message The hopper sensor is covered with dust or needs repair. Clean the sensor with compressed air, then use a cotton swab dipped in alcohol or windex. 4.4 STACKER SENSOR ‐ SELF TEST FAILED Message The stacker sensor is covered with dust, misaligned or needs repair. Clean the sensor pair (front and rear) with compressed air, then use a cotton swab dipped in alcohol or windex. 4.5 ENCODER SENSOR ‐ SELF TEST FAILED Message The encoder sensor is covered with dust, misaligned or needs repair. Remove the left side cover and confirm that the encoder sensor is properly positioned with respect to the encoder wheel. Clean the sensor and wheel with compressed air, then use a cotton swab dipped in alcohol or windex. 4.6 UV SENSOR ‐ SELF TEST FAILED Message The UV sensor is out of calibration or needs repair. Contact Semacon for UV sensor calibration potentiometer adjustment instructions. 10 ...
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4.7 MG SENSOR ‐ SELF TEST FAILED Message The MG sensors are out of calibration or need repair. Contact Semacon for MG sensor calibration potentiometer adjustment instructions. 11 ...
V OPERATING ERROR MESSAGES The following sections list the operating error messages and describe the diagnostic codes cause and remedy for each condition. 5.1 CHAIN ERROR Message The machine has detected a chain note error. This feeding error is caused either by two bills passing through together partially overlapped or a single bill which stuttered during feeding. These errors can be caused if the feed tension knob is set too loose (turn it counterclockwise to resolve), if the offending bill is defective or if there is a foreign object lodged in the feed path. Following the error, the offending bill(s) will be located at the top of the stacker. Since the machine cannot determine if the error involved one or two bills, the count is invalid and the bills ...
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5.3 CHAIN STOP ERROR Message The machine has detected a feeding error while stopping at the end of a batch or when the stacker is full. This error is caused by an extra bill being detected by the count sensors while the machine is stopping. This error can be caused if the feed tension knob is set too loose (turn it counterclockwise to resolve). Following the error, the offending bill may be located at the top of the stacker or it may be retracted into the hopper. Since the machine cannot determine the location of the extra bill, the ...
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Following the error, the offending bill(s) will be located under the top bill in the stacker. Since the machine cannot determine if the error involved one or two bills, the count is invalid and the bills in the stacker must be removed and recounted. If the machine is in ADD mode, the count will revert to the previous total when the stacker is emptied, otherwise the count will revert to zero. The error message is followed by two diagnostic codes. The first code represents the machine's measurement of the density of the second bill in the stack. The second code represents the machine's measurement of the density of the first bill in the stack. 5.6 ANGLE LEFT ERROR Message The machine has detected a note angle error on the left side. This feeding error is caused by a bill passing through the count sensors at an angle which exceeds the maximum angle setting. This error is typically caused if the feed tension knob is set too loose (turn it counterclockwise to resolve) or if there is a foreign object lodged in the feed path on the left side. Also, verify that the check rollers are in their proper lowered position, not raised up in the upper cover. Following the error, the offending bill will be located at the top of the stacker. Since the machine cannot be certain if the offending bill should be counted, the count is invalid and the bills in the stacker must be removed and recounted. If the machine is in ADD mode, the count will revert to the previous total when the stacker is emptied, otherwise the count will revert to zero. The error message is followed by two diagnostic codes. The first code represents the machine's ...
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5.8 HALF LEFT ERROR Message The machine has detected a half note error on the left side. This feeding error is caused by a bill passing through the left count sensor but not through the right count sensor. This error is typically caused if the offending bill is torn or folded or if there is a foreign object lodged in the feed path on the right side. Following the error, the offending bill will be located at the top of the stacker. Since the machine cannot be certain if the offending bill should be counted, the count is invalid and the bills in the stacker must be removed and recounted. If the machine is in ADD mode, the count will revert to the previous total when the stacker is emptied, otherwise the count will revert to zero. The error message is followed by two diagnostic codes. The first code represents the machine's measurement of the left count sensor width (time) of the offending bill. The second code represents the machine's measurement of the right count sensor width of the offending bill. ...
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The error message is followed by two diagnostic codes. The first code represents the machine's measurement of the left count sensor width (time) of the offending bill. The second code represents the machine's JAM NOTE setting. 5.11 JAM RIGHT ERROR Message The machine has detected a jam note error on the right side. This feeding error is caused by a bill getting jammed in the feed path on the right side. This error is typically caused if the offending bill is defective or if there is a foreign object lodged in the feed path on the right side. Following the error, the offending bill will either be jammed in the feed path or located at the top of the stacker if the machine was able to unjam it. Since the machine cannot be certain if the offending bill should be counted, the count is invalid and the bills in the stacker must be removed and recounted. If the machine is in ADD mode, the count will revert to the previous total when the stacker is emptied, otherwise the count will revert to zero. The error message is followed by two diagnostic codes. The first code represents the machine's measurement of the right count sensor width of the offending bill. The second code represents the machine's JAM NOTE setting. 5.12 JAM GAP ERROR Message The machine has detected a jam (timeout) error between bills. This feeding error is caused by a ...
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5.13 STACKER FULL Alert Message The machine has detected that the stacker has reached its capacity setting. The machine will stop until the stacker is emptied. Note that if the operator removed some of the bills from the stacker while the machine was counting, the machine will not detect this so it will stop when it reaches the stacker capacity count even though the stacker may not physically be full. The error message is followed by two diagnostic codes. The first code represents the machine's count of the bills in the stacker. The second code represents the machine's STACKER FULL setting. 5.14 WIDTH HIGH ERROR Message The machine has detected a high note width error. This feeding error is caused either by two bills passing through together partially overlapped, a single bill which stuttered during feeding or a bill which is larger than the previous bills counted. These errors can be caused if the feed tension knob is set too loose (turn it counterclockwise to resolve), if the offending bill is defective ...
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5.16 UV SUSPECT Alert Message The machine has detected a UV counterfeit suspect bill. This error is caused by a bill which has failed the UV (ultraviolet paper reflectivity) test. Following the error, the offending bill will be located at the top of the stacker. The offending bill will not be counted by the machine so the bill may be removed from the stacker and the START button may be pressed to continue counting. The remaining bills in the stacker do not have to be removed or recounted. The error message is followed by two diagnostic codes. The first code represents the machine's measurement of the UV reflectivity of the offending bill. The second code represents the machine's UV REF LEVEL setting. 5.17 MG SUSPECT Alert Message The machine has detected an MG counterfeit suspect bill. This error is caused by a bill which has failed the MG (magnetic ink) test. Following the error, the offending bill will be located at the top of the stacker. The offending bill will not be counted by the machine so the bill may be removed from the stacker and the START button may be pressed to continue counting. The remaining bills in the stacker do not have to be removed or recounted. The error message is followed by two diagnostic codes. The first code represents the machine's measurement ...
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5.19 CS Error Indicator If any of the above error messages are accompanied by the "CS" indicator on the right side of the top line of the display, the machine has detected a feeding error while stopping due to a previous error. The original error message will be displayed normally but two errors have occurred. This additional error is caused by an extra bill being detected by the count sensors while the machine is stopping. This error can be caused if the feed tension knob is set too loose (turn it counterclockwise to resolve). Following the error, the offending bill may be located at the top of the stacker or it may be retracted into the hopper. Since the machine cannot determine the location of the extra bill, the ...
VI DEFAULT PARAMETER SETTINGS The following list contains the default settings for the machine operating parameters. CHAIN ERROR: 30 CHAIN FIRST: 90 (USA), 95 (International) ANGLE ERROR: 50 HALF ERROR: ON JAM NOTE: 200 JAM GAP: 2000 STKR FULL: 205 HOPPER REF: 30 MOTOR BAL: 120 BRAKE SPEED: 255 BRAKE TIME: 36 REV SPEED: 4 REV TIME: 0 EARLY BRAKE TIME: 15 DENSITY HIGH: 95 DENSITY LOW: 49 WIDTH HIGH: 8 WIDTH LOW: 8 UV REF LEVEL: 13 (190 for older machines) UV STOP TIME: 40 MG REF LEVEL: 2 MG MAX COUNT: 99 MG LEFT TRIM LEVEL: 0 MG RIGHT TRIM LEVEL: 0 MG STOP TIME: 40 Note: The above defaults represent the typical factory settings. However, not all machines are set to these levels at the factory. 20 ...
VII FEED TENSION KNOB ADJUSTMENT The following sections describe the procedure for setting the machine's feed tension adjustment knob. Correct positioning of this knob is important for proper machine operation. Refer to Figure 7‐1 for the location of the feed tension adjustment knob. 7.1 Factory Setting The feed tension knob is set to the "0" position ("12:00") at the factory. Under normal conditions, it should remain in this position until the machine experiences significant wear or generates feeding (chain, double or angle) errors. 7.2 Adjustment Procedure As the machine experiences wear over time, the feed tension adjustment knob may need to be adjusted slightly counterclockwise. This tightens the feed tension (reduces the gap between the separation/reverse rollers and the friction/base rollers). Likewise, if the machine is generating feeding (chain, double or angle) errors, the knob may need to be adjusted slightly counterclockwise. 7.3 Position Warning ...
Contact Semacon to obtain a set of these papers. Refer to Figure 8‐1 for the location of the count sensor adjustment potentiometers VR1, VR2, VR3 and VR4. 8.1 Step 1 ‐ Enter Count Sensor Adjustment Mode Follow the procedure in this manual for entering Count Sensor Adjustment Mode (function code 985). 8.2 Step 2 ‐ Insert White Calibration Paper Insert the laminated white calibration paper provide by Semacon into the transmission/exit rollers of the machine until the lower count sensors are completely covered. The count sensor white calibration values will appear on the display (left and right). 8.3 Step 3 ‐ Adjust White Count Sensor Potentiometers Remove the right side cover to expose the Main Control Board and locate potentiometers VR1 and VR2. Adjust potentiometer VR2 for the left count sensor and potentiometer VR1 for the right count sensor. Adjust both until the left and right readings on the display are 018. Remove the white calibration paper. 8.4 Step 4 ‐ Insert Black Calibration Paper ...
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8.5 Step 5 ‐ Adjust Black Count Sensor Potentiometers Locate potentiometers VR3 and VR4 on the Main Control Board. Adjust potentiometer VR4 for the left count sensor and potentiometer VR3 for the right count sensor. Adjust both until the left and right readings on the display are 180. Remove the black calibration paper. 8.6 Step 6 ‐ Repeat White Paper Calibration Repeat steps 2 and 3 to recalibrate the white paper potentiometers. 8.7 Step 7 ‐ Repeat Black Paper Calibration Repeat steps 4 and 5 to recalibrate the black paper potentiometers. 8.8 Step 8 ‐ Check Null Count Sensor Values Check the null count sensor values on the display with no paper inserted. Both the left and right values should be 007 or 008. If either value is less than 007 or greater than 008 then adjust the corresponding potentiometer VR1 (right) or VR2 (left) to get the value between 007 and 008. Figure 8‐1. Location of Count Sensor Potentiometers on Main Control Board 24 ...
IX UV DETECTION CALIBRATION PROCEDURE The following sections describe the procedure for calibrating the machine's UV counterfeit detection sensor (models S‐1615, S‐1615V, S‐1625 and S‐1625V only). Correct calibration of this sensor is important for proper machine operation. If the UV counterfeit detection sensor becomes miscalibrated, the machine can generate false UV SUSPECT errors or fail to detect a suspect counterfeit banknote. Calibration of this sensor requires banknotes and a banknote‐sized paper cut from bright white copy paper. Refer to Figure 9‐1 for the location of the UV sensor adjustment potentiometer VR5. 9.1 Step 1 ‐ Set Up Machine Turn the machine on. Press the UV button to turn UV detection on (the “U” will appear on the ...
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9.5 Step 5 ‐ Type A Procedure ‐ Decrease UV Detection Strength If any genuine banknotes were flagged as UV SUSPECT in either feed, turn the UV sensor potentiometer VR5 counterclockwise one quarter turn to decrease the UV detection strength and then return to step 4. 9.6 Step 6 ‐ Type A Procedure ‐ Increase UV Detection Strength If the white paper was not flagged as UV SUSPECT twice (in both feeds), turn the UV sensor potentiometer VR5 clockwise one quarter turn to increase the UV detection strength and then ...
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Figure 9‐1. Location of UV Sensor Potentiometer on Main Control Board 27 ...
X MG DETECTION CALIBRATION PROCEDURE The following sections describe the procedure for calibrating the machine's MG counterfeit detection sensor (models S‐1625 and S‐1625V only). Correct calibration of this sensor is important for proper machine operation. If the MG counterfeit detection sensor becomes miscalibrated, ...
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10.5 Step 5 ‐ Increase MG Detection Strength If the white paper was not flagged as MG SUSPECT twice (in both feeds), turn both MG sensor potentiometers VR7 and VR8 counterclockwise one quarter turn to increase the MG detection strength and then return to step 3. Figure 10‐1. Location of MG Sensor Potentiometers on Magnetic Control Board 29 ...
XI SEPARATION MECHANISM DESKEWING PROCEDURE The following sections describe the procedure for deskewing the separation mechanism. Correct alignment of the separation (reverse) rollers is critical for proper machine operation. If the separation rollers become skewed, the machine can generate CHAIN, CHAIN FIRST or ANGLE errors. Refer to Figures 11‐1 and 11‐2 for the location of the removal and adjustment screws. 11.1 Step 1 ‐ Remove Upper Cover Remove the upper cover using the two phillips head screws on the top of the machine. ...
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11.6 Step 6 – Adjust Feed Tension Knob Following the deskewing procedure, adjust the Feed Tension Knob until the machine feeds smoothly with no errors (see Section VII). Figure 11‐1. Location of Upper Cover Removal Screws Figure 11‐2. Location of Separation Mechanism Adjustment Screws 31 ...
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