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Two Types of Bank Note Counter Technology Bank Note counters fall in to two general camps of either working by measuring weight or by counting individual notes. In this short article we will explain the fundamental differences between the two predominant types of note counter technology available in the marketplace today. Both types of machine have their place, and dependent upon your requirements, including the volume and denominations of cash counted and any counterfeit detection needed, the technology you should use will become easily apparent. If you also want to count coins with the same technology or have limited space, such as a shop counter, then that is also a significant consideration. Counting Money by Weight Note counting in its basic form can be performed by weight. In the same way that nuts and bolts can be counted by weight then so can bank notes. The significant differences in the technology are due to the very small but constant variability in the weight of individual notes. Complex mathematical algorithms are written into the machine software to iron out these variances. Of course the same applies that if you can count notes by weight then usually on the same machine you can usually count coins. Typically machines are supplied with a range of default currencies configured such as GBP and or Euros and the machine asks for coins and notes in order to make counting of the register quick and simple with little operator training required and as they are silent in operation can be used in busy environments. They also take up minimal space so cash counting can take place throughout the day if the machine is situated next to the till. Friction Technology in a Bank Note Counter Most commonly used for high volume application’s, or where a counterfeit note detector is required, a friction counter uses rubber rollers to pull in a single note at high speed from a stack of sorted or unsorted notes, dependent on how high the specification of the machine. A sensor detects each banknote as it moves past to count and tally up each type of note. Most friction type bank note counters employ UV counterfeit detection as this is used in most currencies, however ECB and Bank of England accredited machines use six points of counterfeit detection to foil even the most sophisticated forgeries. These include, Magnetic Thread, Magnetic Ink, Size, Thickness, UV and Watermark detection technologies. The two above described technologies are the most widely employed today and suit the vast majority of applications where a bank note counter is required to reduce the time taken, errors made, and forgeries passed into circulation in everyday cash counting applications.
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