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CASSIDA INSTACHECK COUNTERFEIT DETECTOR
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This manual contains important information on safety
measures and operational features of the Cassida
InstaCheck. Please read it carefully before operating
your counterfeit detector and keep it handy for future
reference.
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Table of contents:
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 About the Cassida Instacheck ____________________________________________ 2
1.2 Box contents _____________________________________________________________ 2
1.3 Front and rear views ______________________________________________________ 3
1.4 Specications ____________________________________________________________ 4
1.5 Important safety notes ___________________________________________________ 4
2. GETTING STARTED
2.1 Powering up ___________________________________________________________ 5
2.2 Checking a bill’s condition________________________________________________ 5
2.3 Authenticating a bill ______________________________________________________ 6
3. MAINTENENCE AND WARRANTY
3.1 Maintenance ____________________________________________________________ 7
3.2 Troubleshooting __________________________________________________________ 7
3.2 Warranty ________________________________________________________________ 8
3.3 Shipping _________________________________________________________________ 8
3.4 Contact information _____________________________________________________ 9
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1.1 About the Cassida Instacheck
Congratulations on your purchase of the Cassida InstaCheck, which incorporates
the most powerful counterfeit detection technology available to the industry.
The Cassida InstaCheck veries infrared security marks, the most reliable anti-
counterfeit protection available for paper currency. With its advanced sensors,
the Cassida InstaCheck detector also veries magnetic marks.
Verifying the authenticity of currency is easy – simply pass a bill through the
detector.
• If a bill is valid: The green PASS indicator will light up, a conrming beep
will emit and the bill will be returned forward of the machine.
• If a bill is suspicious: The red FAIL indicator light will ash, three warning
beeps will emit and the bill will be returned forward of the machine.
1.2 Box contents
• Cassida InstaCheck counterfeit detector
• DC power converter with AC power cord
• User manual
• Window sticker
INTRODUCTION
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1.3 Front and rear views
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1 Front slot
2 Rear slot
3 FAIL indicator
4 PASS indicator
1 Rear slot
2 PC connection jack
3 AC adaptor power jack
4 ON/OFF power switch
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1.4 Specications
Net Weight: .85 lbs
Dimensions: 5.1” x 4.2” x 2.75” (L x W x H)
Sensors: Internal IR and MG sensors
Power Consumption: <10 watts
Power Supply: AC/DC adapter, 12 vdc output
Input voltage 100-240 VAC
Applicable currency: United States dollars
1.5 Important safety notes
When operating this unit, please observe the following basic safety procedures:
• Use only the AC/DC adapter provided with the unit. The use of other AC/
DC adapters may result in electrical shock, re or cause serious damage to
the unit.
• Do not use the unit if the power cord is damaged, or if the plug socket
contact is loose. Failure to follow these instructions may result in electrical
shock or re.
• Do not use this unit in areas where it may be exposed to water or any other
liquids.
• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet before cleaning.
• To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not disassemble this product.
Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages or
other risks. Incorrect reassembly can cause electrical shock when the
appliance is used again.
• When service or repair work is required, take the unit to a qualied service
technician.
• Do not operate the unit in areas with high temperatures or high humidity.
These conditions may prevent it from working properly.
• When not in use for an extended period of time, remove the power plug
from the wall outlet.
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OPERATION
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2.1 Powering up
Connect the AC/DC adapter to the Cassida InstaCheck unit and plug the
adapter plug into the power outlet. Turn the Cassida InstaCheck on by pressing
the ON/OFF switch on the rear of the unit (see 1.3, rear view). The unit will emit a
beep and conduct a short self-test. The screen shows both FAIL and PASS lights
and will then go black, indicating it is ready to operate.
2.2 Checking a bill’s condition
Avoid inserting bills that are torn, heavily worn or crumpled. Do not insert bill with
staples attached or bills that are covered by adhesive tape. Do not insert wet
or heavily stained bills.
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2.3 Authenticating a bill
After the bill is positioned in the insertion slot, the detector will automatically feed
and scan the bill. If a bill is recognized as authentic, the following will occur:
1. The green PASS light will illuminate
2. The detector will emit a single conrmation beep
3. The bill will be ejected through the insertion slot at the front of the unit.
If the bill is NOT recognized, the following will occur:
1. The red FAIL light will illuminate and ash three times
2. The detector will emit a triple warning beep
3. The bill will be rejected through the insertion slot at the front of the unit
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MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY
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3.1 Maintenance
Regular maintenance will ensure accurate operation of the unit and will
prolong its service life. Use an air duster to remove dust from the sensors. Insert
approximately ¼ inch of the duster nozzle through the front bill insertion slot to
blow away any debris that may have accumulated inside the unit.
Do not insert the nozzle more than ¼ inch into the unit, as it may damage the
sensor mechanisms inside the InstaCheck unit.
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3.2 Troubleshooting
Because of the printing method used by the US Mint, bills are not exactly
identical. This will occasionally cause a bill to not be recognized on the rst run
in an automatic detector. This may also occur if a bill is inserted with even a
slight deviation from the required pathway. The Cassida InstaCheck is a very
advanced machine and will not accept a counterfeit bill. If it recognizes a bill
after the second or third attempt, you can be assured the bill is genuine.
Several factors can cause the Cassida InstaCheck to not recognize a genuine
bill:
• Overly wrinkled, overly creased and overly worn bills
• A physical shock
• A sudden change in temperature or humidity
• Extended period of non-use.
If the InstaCheck consistently refuses to recognize genuine bills, turn the unit off,
unplug it from the wall. Reinsert the plug and turn the machine on to perform a
reset.
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3.2 Warranty
Our goal is to make Cassida your lifetime work partner. That’s why Cassida
products are subject to stringent quality control measures and are backed by a
solid one year parts and labor warranty.
Warranty information is available at www.CassidaUSA.com/support.html.
To activate your warranty in the US or Canada, please register you product
online by visiting
www.cassidausa.com/register.html.
In many cases a unit malfunction can easily be corrected by performing a
thorough cleaning. This requires disassembly of the unit to clean each individual
sensor. This cleaning is not covered by warranty and should be performed only
by your local dealer or the Cassida Technical Service Center.
3.3 Shipping
The warranty does not cover the cost of shipping to Cassida’s Technical Service
Center.
3.4 Contact information
Technical support contact information:
Email: [email protected]
Tel: (888) 800-0303
www.cassidausa.com
In other countries, go to: www.cassidaglobal.com
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Printed in China
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Specications subject to change without notice. Cassida is a registered trademark of Cassida Corporation.
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