Safescan 155-S Counterfeit Detector User Manual

: June 13, 2024
: Safescan

Table of Contents

Safescan 155-S Counterfeit Detector
Package content
Power ON-Standby mode
Set up your device
Display and controls
Operating instructions
Insert directions
Removing the banknote exit guide
Error codes
Cleaning instructions
Currency updates
Accessories
Safety precautions
Specifications
CONTACT
References
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Safescan 155-S Counterfeit Detector

Safescan-155-S-Counterfeit-Detector-PRODUCT

Package content

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Safescan 155-S
Power adapter
Banknote insert direction sticker
Get started leaflet/Saftey instructions

Power ON-Standby mode

Connect the power adapter to the device and plug it into the mains outlet

Press the key for approx. 1 second topower on the detector.
NOTE: When not in use, the display will go into standby mode after 30 seconds. The blue light remains on. Press the key 1x to activate. When a banknote is inserted, the detector will be activated automatically.

Set up your device

Currency selection $Safescan-155-S-Counterfeit-Detector-FIG-1 $4$$

Select your currency by pressing the MODE key for 2 seconds. The currency indicator starts blinking. Press UP DOWN repeatedly until you have reached the desired currency*. Wait for 2 seconds, the selected currency stops blinking to confirm the selection.
NOTE: Currencies EUR and GBP are shown on the top right hand side of the screen, all other currencies are shown in the bottom left corner.
Banknote exit direction

Default: Banknote exit at front. Set your banknote exit direction by pressing the UP DOWN key for 2 seconds.
Banknote exit at rear.

Note: It is recommended to remove the banknote exit guide if banknote exit at rear is selected. To remove the banknote guide. See chapter 5.
Note 2: Exit at the rear works best with the optionalRS-100 banknote stacker. RS-100 Article112-0695, See safescan.com for more details.

Display and controls

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Battery status indicator (when battery is inserted)
Correct detected banknote icon
Error message icon
Banknote exit direction indicator
Activated currency
Long press : Banknote exit direction selection Short press: In currency selection mode: Toggle through currencies. In Add mode: Shows counting results
Long press: ON/OFF Short press: In Add mode: Clear count results, In sleep: Activate operation mode
Total indicates ADD function is activated
Indication x100/1000: For large denomination values of specific currencies
Total value of scanned banknotes (in ADD mode only). Denomination of last scanned banknote (in Denomination mode only)
Total number of scanned banknotes (in ADD mode only)
Long press: Open currency selection mode Short press: Change operation mode
Blue light : ON/Standby. Red light: Error

Operating instructions

Inserting banknotes

Banknotes need to be inserted in the correct manner to successfully scan the security features. All banknotes need to be inserted straight and in the correct insert direction(s). Currencies EUR & GBP can be inserted in all positions (left – mid – right). All other currencies must be inserted allong the right-hand side.

EUR GBP

All 4 insert directions
Any position

CHF SEK NOK DKK PLN CZK RON

All 4 insert directions
Along the right hand side

SCT NIR HUF BGN

Insert direction 1
Along right hand side

Avoid inserting banknotes at an angle, this will lead to errors and jams.

Insert directions

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Note: You can use the included banknote insert sticker to align currencies other than EUR and GBP.

Detection modes
The Safescan 155-S has 2 detection modes:
Denomination mode: Showing the value of the last verified denomination on the screen.
Add mode : Showing the number and value of verified banknotes. By pressing the MODE key you can switch Press MODE to toggle between Denomination and Add mode.
Detection modes display information
Denomination mode

Correctly verified banknote icon
Denomination of last verified banknote

The denomination value will be shown for 2 seconds. before changing back to 0.

Add mode $Safescan-155-S-Counterfeit-Detector-FIG-1 $11$$

Correctly verified banknote icon
Total number of verified banknotes
Total indicates that the ADD function is activated
Total value of verified banknotes

After 30 seconds, the display will go into standby mode. The count result will be stored until the power is turned off. When a suspected banknote is detected, a red light will blink and a beep sounds 3 times. An error code will be displayed. For error messages, please refer to chapter 7. Check counting results
In ADD mode, it is possible to view the counting results per denomination. $Safescan-155-S-Counterfeit-Detector-FIG-1 $13$$

Press UP DOWN button to see the results per counted denomination. A double beep will be heard when the results of all denominations have been shown.
NOTE: Only available in ADD mode.

Clear counting results
Counterfeit alarm sound OFF & ON $Safescan-155-S-Counterfeit-Detector-FIG-1 $14$$

Press the key once to clear the counting results. Press the key 3 times to switch all sounds Off/On including the counterfeit alarm.

Removing the banknote exit guide

The banknote exit guide is assembled on the 155-S by default as this part will allow the device to have the smallest possible footprint. In case you want to use the detector for counting larger amounts of banknotes it is better to remove the banknote exit guide to allow banknotes to exit from the backside (as described in chapter 3.2) The banknote exit guide can be removed by simply pull it out the attachement from the backside in 2 steps.

Hold on to the sides ofthe banknote exit guide.
Pull out the part horizontally until it comes loose.
The banknote exit guide can be placed back by simply pushing it back into the slots.

Error codes

E01 Banknote length error
E02/E03 Magnetic ink properties error
E04/E05 Infrared properties error
E06 Banknote thickness error / Double banknote error
E07 Slant banknote (banknote was not inserted straight)
E08 Metallic thread / security strip error
E09/E10/E11/E12 Infrared error
E14/E22 Colour error
E20 Passing error / Banknote insert error / Lid is open or not closed corectly
E24 UV error

NOTE: If error codes starting with A or P occur during Power On, then please contact Safescan Customer Success Team: www.safescan.com/contact.

Cleaning instructions

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Clean the transport mechanism, magnetic heads and sensors with a dry cloth or cotton swab/ q-tip. $Safescan-155-S-Counterfeit-Detector-FIG-1 $17$$

Cleaning cards (optional) You can also use the Safescan counterfeit detector cleaning cards (partno. 136-0545) to clean the roller wheels and magnetic sensors.

Currency updates

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Accessories

Safescan LB-105 Rechargeable Battery $Safescan-155-S-Counterfeit-Detector- FIG-1 $19$$

Detection modes display information
The battery status is shown in the first 5 seconds during the startup of the device.

Adapter connected $Safescan-155-S-Counterfeit-Detector-FIG-1 $20$$

On battery Battery power < 20%
Battery power > 50%
Fully charged

Banknote stacker
For the Safescan 155-S, an optionional banknote stacker accessory is available: Safescan RS-100. This stacker can be used to detect, count and stack banknotes at the same time. The banknotes will be neatly stored in the stacker until you can take out the complete stack at once after the count. The stacker can contain up to 20 banknotes.

Remove the banknote exit guide from the device.
Hold the stacker with the in place at the back of the device with the ‘teeth’ facing forward and horizontally.
Push the stacker in to the slot. The stacker is ready to use. $Safescan-155-S-Counterfeit-Detector-FIG-1 $22$$

Safety precautions

Safescan 155-S
WARNING! Burns, electrical shock, and fire hazard due to short- circuiting. Risk of serious injury

Never use a damaged power adapter/power cord.
Always use only the supplied power adapter.
Never subject the device, power adapter, or power cord to liquids or moisture.
Never touch and (dis)connect the power adapter with wet hands.
Always unplug the device from the main socket if you want to move it to another position.
Always hold the plug when unplugging the device from the mains socket, never pull the cord.
Never spill any liquids or chemical (cleaning) detergents on the device.
If liquid are spilled on the device, always disconnect the power from the mains supply socket, remove the battery (when installed) and contact Safescan for assistance.

CAUTION! Damage

To avoid leakage. Remove the battery from the device in case of long-term non-use or storage.
This machine contains rotating parts. Never touch the moving parts when the machine is switched ON.
Please ensure that no foreign objects (coins, paper clips, staples,) fall into the machine, these may block the mechanical parts and the sensors of the machine and damage or break them and will void your warranty.

NOTICE! Risk of damaging the device

Make sure that no foreign object enters the device.
Never disassemble the device.
Do not use the machine in dusty or dirty environments, as this will lead to sensor malfunctioning.
If the machine is not used for a long period of time, remove the power plug from the wall outlet, to avoid possible damage of the equipment.

BATTERY LB-105 (optional accessory)
WARNING! Burns, fire hazard, and poisoning. Risk of serious injury

Keep the battery away from fire, heat, and water
Always avoid touching the battery with your bare hands when the battery is corroded or when leakage has occurred.

CAUTION! Damage, pollution

To avoid leakage. Remove the battery from the device in case of long-term non-use or storage.
To avoid pollution. Dispose of batteries in accordance with local regulations.

Specifications

Supported currencies: EUR, GBP, CHF, SEK, NOK, DKK, PLN, CZK, RON, SCT, NIR, HUF, BGN Depending on the installed currency pack. See www.safescan.com for availability)
Counting modes: Denomination mode Add mode (Count mode)
Detecting speed: 1 second
Banknote feature detection: MG, MT, IR, Colour, Paper Quality, Watermark, Length, Thickness,
Power adapter: 12V, 12 Watt, 1A
Mains Operating Voltage: 100-240V – 50/60Hz 0.4A Max
Power consumption: Less than 10 Watts
Dimensions (W x D x H): 120 x 156 x 76 cm

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