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1. Metal holograms in both small denominations across the note s width and large denominations the size of a small postage stamp The position and dimensions are analysed Position location and physical dimensions of the security thread User s Guide 10 Introduction to Secureuro s Validation Technology Position location and physical dimensions of the iridescent band Position location physical dimensions spectral analysis and pattern recognition of the different watermarks Secureuro analyses six analogue signals from the banknote which include many details pertaining to the paper and ink composition as well as other extra items such as holograms or security threads These signals are synchronised with three other digital signals which provide information on distances In total several dozens of parameters are obtained from the note and are compared to those obtained from the analysis of thousands of genuine notes Only those banknotes which include these provisions are considered to be valid Counterfeit and Genuine Banknote Detection with Secureuro The aforementioned operating mode has two important consequences with regard to Secureuro s behaviour 1 A counterfeit note which incorporates all the security mechanisms checked by Secureuro will be accepted as valid However the cost of producing a forgery with these characteristics makes it unfeasible 2 A genuine note which owing to its physical c2. Se WWW Secureuro com UFO User s Guide Contents CONTENTS EE OE EE RE EE EE ni END ee EO ste lee bises 3 BEFORE YOU GET STARTED seems 5 PACKAGE CONTENTS ee ac 5 MANUAL STRUCTURE SR seie 5 1 INTRODUCTION TO SECUREURO S VALIDATION TECHNOLOGY 9 DETECTION OF SECURITY MECHANISMS BUILT INTO BANKNOTEG c ccsssssescescessessesecsecsecssessesaesaeseesaeenees 9 Security Mechanisms Built Into Euro Banknotes re 9 MECHANISMS AGAINST BANKNOTE FORGERS AND VALIDATOR REPLICAS ns 11 2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION seems LO CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SECUREURO VALIDATOR sienne 13 OPERATION WITH EURO BANKNOTES einen 14 3 PROCEDURES FOR USING SECUREURO sneoneonevsevseosensensensensenseneoneenesseeseesensensensenee 15 PRACTICAL HINTS FOR USING THE VALIDATOR POWER CONSUMPTION ner VALIDATOR START UP SECUREURO CONFIGURATION 4 CONNECTION TO OTHER EQUIPMENT seen 27 FEATURES AVAILABLE THROUGH CONNECTIONS TO OTHER EQUIPMENT 27 CONNECTION TO COMPUTERS AND POINT OF SALE TERMINALS WITH PC AND DOS WINDOWS ARCHITECTURES ET 27 CONNECTION TO POINT OF SALE TERMINALS WITH NON PC ARCHITECTURES 28 APPENDIX A SECUREURO TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ssessessensensensensensesee 29 APPENDIX B TROUBLES HOOTING COMMON PROBLEMS POWER SUPPLY PROBLEMS SE ees Ese een ee de ee dee So ge Ee ea ede Genk lated dese eee ee CONFIGURATION PROBLEMS EFFECT OF DIRECT SUN OR HALOGEN LIGHT see se ese see ee ese ene ee es
3. One sticker with a deterrence logo for the retail outlet If any of these items is missing please contact your supplier Manual Structure This manual is divided into the following chapters Chapter 1 Introduction to Secureuro s Validation Technology describes today s currency validation techniques and explains some useful theoretical concepts related to Secureuro which will help you understand the equipment before you start working with it Chapter 2 Product Description describes some technical features of the Secureuro validator as well as the requirements for use Chapter 3 Procedure for Using Secureuro describes how to use the product step by step from the installation and start up procedure and the equipment configuration to the banknote validation operation Chapter 4 Connection to Other Equipment offers some possibilities for attaching the equipment to personal computers in various environments and to point of sale terminals POST in order to simplify its integration in the shop User s Guide Before You Get Started Finally anumber of appendices include the most relevant technical data such as technical specifications upgrade accessories available for the equipment or planned for the immediate future most common problems that may arise and how to solve them and the product s certifications Se uro User s Guide 1 Introduction to Secureuro s Validation Technology This chapter describes the fun
4. reaching the outlet to which the plug is connected Check whether the green LED on the power supply lights up 2 Power supply or validator malfunction Call your service representative If the red alarm LED lights up permanently the validator has detected a malfunction Call your service representative Configuration Problems Problem The messages appear in a different language on the LCD screen Select your language by following the instructions listed in the section Secureuro Configuration You must keep count of the options since they will appear in the currently configured language Problem The start up and operating procedures seem to be all right but no message appears on the LCD display The LCD screen contrast may be set too low Try adjusting it to a higher value according to the instructions listed in the section Secureuro Configuration Position the LCD screen so that you can read the messages User s Guide 31 Troubleshooting Common Problems Jams Problem When you press Accept in the absence of alarms the total amount displayed changes to a currency different from the local currency Configure your local or alternative currency as described in the section Secureuro Configuration Problem The notes are inserted with difficulty until they are halfway through and then go in at the adequate speed Possible mechanical failure Call your service representative Problem The notes bec
5. 1 5 m low voltage cord Plug in the output to the validation unit Output 9 V 1 33 A DC Temperature ranges Operating 32 to 104 F 0 to 40 C Slip preventing system The validator has a slip proof base and can optionally be attached to a counter POST cabinet or vehicle to prevent it from moving while it is being used Dimensions Validation unit without tray 8 66 x 5 90 x 3 93 220 x 150 x 100 mm With standard tray supplied with the equipment 10 62 x 5 90 x 5 90 270 x 150 x 150 mm Weight Validation unit 2 20 Ib 1 kg Marketing unit 3 30 Ib 1 5 kg Work load Standard operation designed for validating 1 000 notes per week Life cycle all properly maintained units will fulfil the following minimum life cycles whichever occurs first 5 years of standard operation 250 000 validated notes User s Guide 29 Appendix B Troubleshooting Common Problems This appendix includes a description of common problems and malfunctions that may arise during the validator s use Power Supply Problems Start up problems Unplug the power supply unit plug from the validator and plug it in again Make sure that the green LED on the power supply lights up and after a few seconds the red alarm LED blinks and then goes off The LCD screen displays the message SECUREURO V X XX If neither the LCD screen nor the LED lights up the reason may be 1 No current is
6. can be updated it will be capable of detecting forgeries made in the future with technologies which are unknown today Rejection rate The rejection rate for genuine Euro notes is lower than 1 3 Procedures for Using Secureuro This chapter describes the main operations that can be performed with the equipment Here you will find out how to Position the equipment in the retail outlet in order to ensure optimum performance Start up the equipment and save energy Configure the equipment in order to adapt it to your personal preferences Validate banknotes Reset the validator or change the currency for the validated total Practical Hints for Using the Validator Usual location and use Place the validator within sight of the person handing over the notes e g the customer The notes should never disappear from the person s visual field since otherwise the customer may question whether a note declared invalid was actually the one handed over Avoid locations where the notes may fall on the floor Get used to inserting the notes properly This will avoid alarms caused by misaligned or jammed notes Insert the notes one by one waiting until the previous note has come out completely onto the rear tray and a decision regarding its genuineness has been issued Ifthe validator declares a note to be invalid it should be the last one placed on the collecting tray on top of the notes validat
7. ce when accepting payment from the next customer press the Cancel button before inserting the first note of the new batch User s Guide 25 26 Procedures for Using Secureuro If you press Y repeatedly while the validator is in stand by status waiting for the next note to be inserted the total validated amount in Euros will change to its equivalent in the selected local currency and vice versa 4 Connection to Other Equipment Although Secureuro is a standalone system it can be attached to other equipment such as computers point of sale terminals or systems equipped with RS 232 connections in order to improve its performance Features Available Through Connections to Other Equipment Connections must be made by means of a standard RS 232 interface The functions available with this interface include Emitting alarms to other equipment when invalid notes are detected or other events occur malfunction jam Communicating the validated total to a POST Unloading and updating the firmware Diagnostics The attached equipment must have adequate software for performing the above functions Connection to Computers and Point of Sale Terminals with PC and DOS Windows architectures The serial cable is connected to the validator s serial port Function for transferring the data of each validation to the POST This enables the following information to be communicated to the PC POST Whe
8. damentals of the banknote validation theory on which Secureuro is based This chapter contains A description of some of the security mechanisms built into banknotes The specific mechanisms built into Euro notes Characteristics that must be fulfilled by a Euro note in order to be considered as valid Security mechanisms built into the equipment to prevent it from being copied and to reject counterfeit notes designed to fool it Detection of Security Mechanisms Built into Banknotes The security mechanisms that can be detected on a banknote can be classified into four groups Detectable by ultraviolet light UV Detectable by infra red light IR Detectable by visible light VL Detectable by magnetic sensors Secureuro uses technologies for recognising patterns in the visible and infra red spectra because it is much more difficult to imitate their security mechanisms Some security mechanisms based on UV light and on magnetic fields are easy to duplicate with commercial products so that they are not detected by simple products available on the market such as UV lamps or magnetic pens Security Mechanisms Built Into Euro Banknotes Listed below are some of the Euro banknote security features which Secureuro recognises The physical dimensions of the notes Infra red properties of the various inks and printing processes engraving offset etc Size position density patterns and other specifications
9. e ee ese ene ee ese ene ee ee Gee ee see Ge ee ee ee ee ae ee ee ee ee ek ee OTHER PROBLEMS ee ee EEN cu ei VALIDATING NOTES IN POOR CONDITION es ne se CUSTOMER SERVICE vgs antrekk dekreter THE SECUREURO WEB PAGE nen ea tia APPENDIX C OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES FOR SECUREURO ses 35 POWER SUPPLIES ds NE 35 CONNECTION CABLES iii Se n se AA desde tete tire GR See Gee SERE Ge Ee Kg Re eg een tote 35 SUPPORTS alien ar eta 35 VOICE MODULE ACCORDING TO MODEL ees ese se ese see ea ese ene ee ee Ga ee ee Ga ee GR Ge Re Ga Ee Re Ge ee Re Ge RA ee RR ee AR ee 35 APPENDIX D CERTIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS see 37 Contents REGISTERED TRADEMARKS ALPHABETICAL INDEX sense Before You Get Started Welcome to Secureuro s user s manual Here you will find all the information you need on the product and the validation technology it uses usage and other data regarding the operation of the equipment Please read this manual carefully before you start using the equipment Package Contents Make sure that the Secureuro package you purchased contains the following items One power supply unit with a low voltage cord ending in a jack connector One validator One collecting tray with a lid for validated notes One serial cable with DB 9 and RJ 45 validation unit connectors for external equipment One user s guide One multimedia CD ROM containing among other documents the user s manual in electronic format
10. ed previously In a small percentage of instances this may not be the case and for this reason some attention should be paid to the notes coming out of the validator If an invalid note is hidden underneath a valid one it could be accepted in error Before the customer is informed that a note is not accepted it should be validated several times As soon as the message Valid XXX EURO note is displayed you will know that it will be accepted as such by your bank If a note is validated several times and the message NVALI D NOTE is displayed repeatedly it is probably counterfeit although it could be genuine User s Guide 1 5 Procedures for Using Secureuro In general when validating the same note 3 times or more the validator should behave as follows e A counterfeit note always generates the message NVALI D NOTE A genuine note in poor condition see the specific cases in the section Counterfeit and Genuine Banknote Detection with Secureuro may always generate the message NVALID NOTE I is up to you whether to accept it or not even though the validator cannot tell it apart from a forged note because it cannot find the security mechanisms that must be present on a genuine note In any event we recommend that it be rejected as a means of payment because a good way of concealing forgeries consists precisely in artificially ageing them A genuine note may generate several NVALID NOTE messag
11. es but it will generate some Val id XXX EURO note messages except in those cases mentioned earlier Over time we will get used to the way genuine Euro banknotes look In businesses where large numbers of notes are handled it may not be necessary to validate all of them but only those which seem suspicious or large denomination notes Bear in mind that Secureuro cannot attest to the authenticity of a banknote a task that corresponds to the competent authority However when a note generates the message NVALI D NOTE repeatedly the likelihood of it being counterfeit is very high Even in this case we recommend that you avoid expressions such as This is a fake note in front of your customers It is much preferable to use expressions like The validator will not accept it or The bank may not accept it Power Consumption The validator switches between two states according to the keys pressed and the activities carried out by the user The figure below shows the possible actions and the status of the validator in each of them Switches to power saving mode under timer control contrast Switches to normal status 1 When the button or is pressed 2 When a note is inserted for validation Figure 1 Validator states and possible user actions As shown in the figure the validator switches from Normal status to the Power saving mode after a certain period of inactivity set by a timer that can be customi
12. ess gt the parameter value increases When you have reached the value you want press and it will be set when you exit the menu and save the changes Change the password You can change the password to prevent other people from modifying the equipment configuration without your authorisation in a similar way to the procedure for accessing the Configuration menu To change the password 1 In the item Password enter the current password 2 Next enter the new password sf 3 Confirm the new password and make a note of it Remember that if you lose it you will not be able to configure your equipment again and you must contact your service representative Choose the alternative currency used for displaying totals This option enables you to choose the alternative currency used for displaying the total amount of validated money It works in a similar way to the Language item The available currency codes are DIER FRF VIL PUS WLG BER AIS PIE FM NER LUF Restore the initial configuration Initial config restores the initial factory set configuration parameters It works in a similar way to other options in which the possible values are Yes or No Caution Use this option carefully Remember that when the initial configuration is restored the operating language can change making it difficult to reconfigure the equipment Exit from the Configuration menu There are two ways of leaving the Configu
13. h Euro notes only ranging from very new notes to very worn ones Make sure that the registration lid is in position and properly anchored Try carrying out the test in a closed room and not outdoors If the problem persists the validator may have lost the calibration it received originally at the factory owing to a knock or to negligent use In this case it will need to be recalibrated Contact your service representative The Secureuro validator is designed for operating in all types of commercial environments however infra red light from the sun or other sources can affect its operation Whenever possible avoid working in conditions where the equipment can receive bright infra red light directly through the input or output slot i e when the front and rear of the validator are facing the sun or another source of IR light Keep in mind that the notes piled up in the output tray can reflect the light toward the inside of the validator The main effect of the light on the validator is that it will increase the number of genuine notes which are rejected and may even reject every single note being validated In these cases working outdoors or with a source of IR light nearby it will usually be sufficient to change the validator s orientation to prevent direct light from reaching its interior Rotate the validator on its own axis approximately 90 degrees and check its operation again Keep trying new positions until you find one where
14. hand one by one Inserting more than one note can cause jams and even damage the validator How to Insert Euro Notes Secureuro can validate all the denominations of Euro notes Euro notes can be inserted with either side facing up and in any forward direction i e the front or the hologram side but always lengthways Output tray Insert the note lengthways in any position direction Figure 4 How to insert Euro notes Bear in mind that the note must be inserted next to the left edge of the input slot the side where the pushbuttons are located If the note is very far from the left guide the validator will Light up the alarm LED Display the message Please align note Emit a beep The validator will then wait until the note is inserted correctly 24 sf The validator does not detect the note until it has been inserted a few millimetres into the input slot Once the note has been detected it is moved forward to the output tray and a verdict on its validity is given in less than one second Next the note is placed on top of those remaining in the output tray Validation Results When validating a note the equipment generates one of two possible verdicts 1 Valid note It emits a short beep and the screen displays Val i d XXX EURO note and the accrued total in Euros The validator waits for the next note to be inserted 2 Invalid note lt emits 5 short beeps the red
15. indicator lamp lights up the display shows NVALI D NOTE PRESS ACCEPT and the validator stops until the button is pressed This note is not added to the accrued total Notes The message NVALID NOTE does not necessarily mean that the note is counterfeit A small number of authentic notes in circulation may not be recognised correctly by the validator and generate the message NVALID NOTE In these cases we suggest that the same note be validated again and even a third time e If a note is unsuccessfully validated several times and at one point it is accepted as a Val id XXX EURO note it may be considered to be genuine A counterfeit note will always be rejected as an INVALID NOTE The authenticity of Euro notes can only be attested by the central banks of the Euro zone countries Therefore the validator should be used only for detecting possible counterfeit notes which must subsequently be sent to the competent authority The validator may display the two following messages to indicate an operational problem 1 Malfunction xx please call your service representative 2 Note jammed try to remove the bill from the validator through the input or output slots or by lifting the top registration lid Resetting the Validator and Changing the Currency for the Validated Total After validating a batch of notes the validator will display the total amount in Euros on the screen To reset this total for instan
16. it recognises most of your own notes as valid If you cannot find an adequate position try protecting the validator against the sun or its reflection with a sunshade Remember that a working position which is adequate at certain times and seasons may be inadequate at others Other Problems Problem One of the pushbuttons does not work Turn the validator off and on If the problem persists contact your service representative Validating Notes in Poor Condition See the chapter Introduction to Secureuro s Validation Technology Customer Service You can contact the Secureuro customer service at the number 902 193 291 User s Guide 33 34 Troubleshooting Common Problems The Secureuro Web Page If in doubt visit the Secureuro Web page www secureuro com This page includes various areas of interest which are listed below User area Here you will find information and recommendations for using Secureuro selected industry news types of forgeries detected etc Firmware updating area By means of the serial cable supplied for connecting your Secureuro validator to the COM1 or COM2 port of your PC you can download the latest version of the firmware Updating the firmware is advisable in the following cases If enhancements are incorporated into the internal operation of our programs higher speed greater validation accuracy higher communication speed etc If a new forgery technique not contemp
17. lated by the recognition algorithms is developed If atype of note appears which causes a very high number of rejections in Secureuro owing to production tolerance issues pertaining to one of its security elements It is very easy 1 First download the update program onto your PC follow the instructions posted on our Web page Next connect your PC to the validator using a serial port COM1 COM2 Run the program you downloaded window appears where you need to define the port COM1 COM2 the validator is connected to Click on Download and your validator s firmware version will be updated in a few seconds this can take up to 2 minutes The equipment will now use the new firmware version Appendix C Optional Accessories for Secureuro Ask your provider about the availability and prices of the following accessories and options Power Supplies Adapter for automobile with 12 VDC battery Adapter for automobile with 24 VDC battery Power supply with separate cable Cables for the power supply with separate cable with other non continental European plugs UK USA etc Connection Cables Standard serial RS 232 for PC or similar equipment identical to the one supplied with the validator Supports e Mounting on raised tray for desktop anchoring Voice Module according to model Designed specifically for visually handicapped people it emits the validation messages not the configura
18. n to other equipment 27 Connection to point of sale terminals with non PC architectures 28 Customer Service seek ee ee be ee Ge eke 33 E Equipment mechanisms sesse ees se eke ee eke 11 F Features available through connections to other eOipiment EE ed ee diet 27 H How to insert the notes i esse sees eek ee 14 24 O Optional accessories for Secur uro 35 P Package contents 5 Practical hints before using 15 Product technical specifications 29 R Recommendations for validating banknotes 24 AA see 14 Resetting the validator and changing the currency for the validated total 25 S SecurEuro s Operation 10 Security mechanisms built into banknotes BULO NOLES set sesde SeSe Re ek EEA 9 main STOUDS ese sees see seek Ge iiss 9 Secur uro configuration accessing the MENU sesse ee se eek ee 19 alternative currency 23 backlighting contrast and sound 22 change password 22 enable voice module oo see se see ee 22 exit from the Configuration menu 23 restore initial configuration sesse se se iese 23 save or reject changes esse ee se see ee 23 set default time out wee se ee ee 22 Secur uro Configuration 18 T Types of banknotes that can be declared Invalides ins Morts dns 10 V Validation reliability eeeeeee 14 Validation results Validator start up User s Guide 41
19. nfiguration When you move through the options offered by a menu item the last one is always Exit If you accept it you will return to the menu and the name of the menu item you were at will appear Menu Map and Configuration Options The figure below shows the menus and the menu options which are available in the configuration User s Guide 21 22 Procedures for Using Secureuro MENU Language German Y Spanish English Exit High accessibility ves M no ag Parameters gt Backlighting Contrast Sound Password 3 Change passwor d gt BJ ombre Mite Mers Mic M eer Mars Mere M Fim Currency TEP y LUF Exit Initial config Pl Yes Hno EE A Low energy time out P 3 MN 5 M 10 El 158 304 60 Exit lt Save Changes gt Figure 3 Available menus and configuration options Enable the voice module After accessing the High accessibility menu choose Yes if you want to enable the optional voice module or No if this module is not installed or you want to disable it For more details on the voice module see the section Voice Module in the appendices Set the default time out This option enables you to set the time out for switching to power saving status The following values are available 3 5 10 15 30 OF O Mi RULES Adjust the backlighting contrast and sound When you access the Parameters menu a control bar appears indicating the parameter s adjustment level Each time you pr
20. ome jammed within the transit area underneath the registration lid If the number of jams is greater than one note per 100 different notes the problem may be caused by some obstruction under the bridge of the sensors You can try to remove it with a piece of thin card e g a visiting card open the registration lid and insert the piece of card into the slot between the metal surface and the plastic bridge located under the LCD display Move it carefully several times towards the edges of the note path If the problem persists contact your service representative Problem The notes become jammed when they come out of the rear tray Remove the note collecting tray by inserting a flat screwdriver or a letter opener in the rear slot and prising open Make sure that there is no obstruction in the output slot and replace the tray Check that the output tray is located in its working position and is perfectly anchored to the rear part of the validator If the problem persists contact your service representative Problem Some notes become jammed Very new or very creased notes can jam inside the validator To avoid this change the note position by rotating it or turning it over and try again You can also try inserting the notes along their smoothest side Effect of Direct Sun or Halogen Light Problem The validator indicates that all the notes or a very high percentage of them are invalid sf Check the operation wit
21. ondition does not contain all the security parameters examined by Secureuro will be declared invalid This latter point affects notes with the following characteristics the list is not exhaustive Notes with fragments of paper missing or security items added to the paper hologram security thread This includes scraped perforated or torn notes even if they have been repaired with adhesive tape Notes with stains or other items stuck to them e g adhesive or insulating tape Folded or creased notes unfold the notes before inserting them into the validator Old notes that may have lost a considerable amount of ink owing to excessive use or having been washed accidentally Caution Many counterfeiters artificially age and even tear and repair their notes with adhesive tape because a forged banknote can be effectively disguised when it appears very worn We recommend that you never accept banknotes which are repeatedly declared by Secureuro to be an NVALID NOTE sf Mechanisms Against Banknote Forgers and Validator Replicas Secureuro is a high technology product which enhances your business security Special attention has been paid to two security aspects 1 2 Secureuro cannot by copied by potential fraudulent competitors who might attempt to sell it at a lower price It is impossible to find out how Secureuro works in order to make forgeries that might deceive it Secureuro s security i
22. options which simplify its adaptation to your work environment These options enable you to customise aspects such as The personal password for accessing the configuration menu The use of a voice module in models which include this option The backlighting contrast and sound levels The alternative currency used for displaying the totals The timing for switching to the power saving mode These parameters are changed as follows 18 sr Accessing the Configuration Menu To change any of the customisation options 1 In stand by mode when the screen displays Please insert note keep the Accept button pressed for 3 seconds The following screen will be displayed after 3 seconds PASSWORD 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A 2 Enter your password default factory password 0000 To enter the password use the Accept and Cancel pushbuttons according to the following 0 0 move the cursor 4 one position to the right ha enter the digit that appears above the cursor A Example To enter the factory password 0000 press the Y button four times The asterisk gt character entry symbol appears each time you press Y The table below shows the sequence of operations needed for entering the password 1456 and accessing the first option of the Configuration menu User s Guide Procedures for Using Secureuro TO Press The screen displays Access the PASSWORD 0 1 2 3 4 configu
23. otes or coins Secureuro can display the total amount of the validated notes both in Euros and in any other currency of the Euro zone according to the configuration Secureuro is designed to operate with an external power supply connected to the mains via the adapter supplied with the system or to a vehicle s electrical system by means of an optional power cord Secureuro is a standalone system It does not need to be connected to other equipment in order to operate normally although it has a serial port that enables its attachment to a PC or point of sale terminal POST for providing the following functions Communication of different types of messages regarding the validation being performed Updating of the validator s internal programs firmware Secureuro is ideal for transactions involving small numbers of banknotes Secureuro may not be adequate for validating large batches of banknotes as it does not include an automatic note feeder the validation time is close to V second and it does not classify the validated notes User s Guide 1 3 Product Description Operation with Euro Banknotes How to insert the notes The banknotes can be inserted into the validator in any of four possible positions but always lengthways never sideways Validation reliability Secureuro is capable of detecting counterfeit banknotes produced with the technologies currently used by forgers Because Secureuro s firmware
24. ration Select 1 Enter 1 Select 4 Enter 4 Select 5 Enter 5 Select 6 Enter 6 You will hear two beeps indicating that you have entered the configuration menu for 3 seconds a la 8 a E NS R A PASSWORD PASSWORD PASSWORD PASSWORD PASSWORD PASSWORD kk PASSWORD x PASSWORD kkk PASSWORD kkk PASSWORD KKK MENU Language sr Notes If you enter an invalid password the following message will appear lt lt INVALID PASSWORD gt gt and the validator will return to the idle status message Pl ease insert note If you enter a valid password the configuration menu will appear with the first configurable parameter the language Once you have accessed the configuration menu the pushbuttons Y and behave differently as indicated by small arrows located next to them moves to the next menu item next option P accepts the option proposed on the screen The last menu option is Exi t If you accept it by pressing P you will quit the configuration menu When you leave the menu you will be asked to confirm whether you want to SAVE the changes made even if no option has been changed Use the keyboard arrows with the same meaning as in the menu to move forward P to accept If you are not sure of what you have done select No and Accept to avoid the risk of modifying the equipment s co
25. ration menu at any time 1 Pressing the Accept button for 3 seconds i e Y D Save changes and duit 2 Pressing the Cancel button for 3 seconds i e 0 0 7 Ignore changes and quit In both cases you will be asked to confirm whether you want to Exit and save the changes or Exit and ignore the changes respectively If you choose Yes the action will be executed Save or Ignore Changes and you will quit the configuration menu and enter the stand by mode Please insert note If you choose No the action is cancelled and you remain in the configuration menu Note Bear in mind that when you quit the configuration menu the accrued total retains the value existing before accessing the menu User s Guide 23 Procedures for Using Secureuro Recommendations for Validating Banknotes Follow these recommendations before you validate banknotes 1 Never insert notes with staples or clips into the validator since they can distort the validation process and damage the mechanism 2 Notes repaired with adhesive tape may cause jams If a note has not been repaired properly it may be declared invalid Special care should be taken with this type of notes because it is acommon way of concealing defects in many counterfeit notes If the validator generates the message NVALI D NOTE repeatedly do not accept the note 3 Do not insert several notes at once Secureuro only operates when the notes are inserted by
26. s based on three main pillars 1 Complexity of signal analysis by capturing and analysing 9 signals in a combined fashion it is virtually impossible to deduce the internal algorithms in the system s firmware even by watching these signals in an oscilloscope Subsequent signal processing is highly sophisticated and includes pattern recognition algorithms fuzzy logic and rules inferred by expert systems Protection against firmware reading the key routines of the validation algorithms reside in the micro controller s internal Flash RAM memory which once loaded cannot be read from outside the micro controller Firmware updates will be public but will incorporate an encryption system based on asymmetrical keys which will prevent the firmware from being disassembled through reverse engineering User s Guide 11 2 Product Description This chapter describes the banknote validator which is the main element of the Secureuro system Characteristics of the Secureuro Validator Secureuro is a counter top validator The person receiving the note is the one interested in validating it and can examine it before accepting it We recommend that the note s appearance be inspected visually particularly the existence and quality of the hologram Secureuro can validate all the denominations of Euro notes existing on 1 January 2002 5 10 20 50 100 200 and 500 Secureuro does not recognise other bankn
27. sed from the configuration menu The validator changes from Power saving to Normal status in the following cases 1 When the button is pressed 2 When the button is pressed in addition to returning to Normal status the currency used for displaying the existing total changes 3 When a note is inserted the validator returns to Normal status and validates the note Validator Start up To start up the equipment for the first time 1 Install the document output tray at the rear of the validator 2 Make sure that the top registration lid is locked in the correct position User s Guide 1 7 Procedures for Using Secureuro Figure 2 Detail of the registration lid and the output tray 3 Plug the power adapter into a 100 240V AC outlet It is not necessary to configure the voltage Make sure that the green LED on the power supply lights up If you are planning to use the validator in a vehicle you must purchase the 12 VDC or 24 VDC adapter which is sold separately Ask your provider or visit our Web page 5 Make sure that after a few seconds the following message appears on the validator display SECUREURO V X XX where X XX is the equipment version Note The red indicator lamp alarm located above the pushbuttons will blink for a moment and will then turn off If it remains on the unit may be malfunctioning See Appendix B Troubleshooting Common Problems Secureuro Configuration Secureuro has a number of
28. ther the note is valid or invalid In the case of valid notes their denomination In the case of invalid notes the characterisation code that enables determination of the reason why its validity cannot be assured absence of one or more security mechanisms on the note or other reasons Diagnostic functionality this provides information on the current configuration of the validator such as Version of the loaded firmware Selected configuration variables Operational statistics stored in the validator s internal memory Firmware updating functionality User s Guide 27 28 Connection to Other Equipment This enables a file to be downloaded to the validator via the serial port The monitor resident in the validator will check the authenticity of this file This file can be obtained by any method diskette CD ROM FTP transfer via the Internet and software and data distribution tools such as SMS Tivoli or others Connection to Point of Sale Terminals with non PC Architectures In the near future we have plans to develop software versions that can be run from various POSTs with non PC architectures and operating systems other than DOS and the Microsoft Windows family Appendix A Secureuro Technical Specifications The Secureuro product has the following technical specifications Power supply unit Universal input voltage 100 240 VAC 47 63 Hz without switches Consumption 0 4 A
29. tion messages by means of a pre recorded voice It includes a loudspeaker which integrates inside the validator and an external output jack type for headphones which when used disables the internal loudspeaker User s Guide 35 Appendix D Certifications and Standards Secureuro complies with the following certifications Electromagnetic compatibility tests CE 1 Generic emissions EN 50081 1 1 1 EN 55022 conducted emissions 1 2 EN 55022 radiated emissions 2 Generic immunity EN50082 1 2 1 EN 61000 4 2 2 2 EN 61000 4 3 2 3 EN 61000 4 4 2 4 EN 61000 4 5 2 5 EN 61000 4 6 2 6 EN 61000 4 11 2 7 EN 61000 3 2 2 8 EN 61000 3 3 e Low voltage electrical safety regulations standard EN 60950 Manufacture and service processes subject to the ISO 9000 set of standards User s Guide 37 Registered Trademarks Secureuro is a registered trademark of Investr nica S A SMS and Tivoli are registered trademarks of their respective owners Windows Windows NT and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or in other countries User s Guide 39 Alphabetical Index B Basis of the authenticity analysis 11 C Certifications and standards 37 Common problems 31 Connection to computers and point of sale terminals with PC and DOS Windows architectures EE M Seat anaes DE do Do AA 27 Connectio
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