Max. counting speed
The highest speed that device is able to count bills (coins in the relevant models, see "Product Type"). Higher speed saves time, but it also affects the price and sometimes the size of the device respectively. Its useful to note that using additional functions (for example, sorting by face), as well as in some other cases (such as dilapidated bills), the actual counting speed may slightly decrease compared to the claimed one.
As for specific figures, speeds
up to 1000 bills per minute are considered relatively low, but they are often quite enough in cases where large amounts are recalculated sporadically and high speed rate is not needed. In most counters (of all types), this indicator lies in the range
from 1000 to 2000 bills per minute, and
higher values found only in certain models of coin counters.
Load Tray capacity
The maximum amount of bills or coins that can fit in the pocket (tray) of the counter; in other words — the largest amount of monetary units that can be counted per one run without reloading (and when reloading money, it is worth considering the capacity of the receiving tray — see below)
Note that this parameter is quite approximate — bills can have different thickness, and furthermore, coins are usually arranged randomly. However, it is still undesirable to exceed the recommendations for capacity in order to avoid overloading the gears.
Min. bills size
The smallest bills size that the counter can normally process. Specified by length and width, both of these parameters must be at least the minimum allowable value — otherwise the device will not be able to count properly.
Note that most modern currencies use denominations of more or less standard sizes; and with such popular currencies as the dollar or the euro, any counter is almost guaranteed to be compatible. In addition, the manufacturers of counting machines usually take into account the region where they plan to use them, and the dimensions of local money. So you have to pay attention to the allowable sizes of bills mainly in cases where the counter is planned to be used for less common currencies, the size of which may differ markedly from the average.
Max. bills size
The largest bills size that the counter can normally process. It is specified by length and width, both of these parameters must be less than the maximum allowable value — otherwise the device will not be able to handle with the count.
Note that most modern currencies use denominations of more or less standard sizes; and with such popular currencies as the dollar or the euro, any counter is almost guaranteed to be compatible. In addition, the manufacturers of counting machines usually take into account the region where they plan to use them, and the dimensions of local money. So you have to pay attention to the allowable sizes of bills mainly in cases where the counter is planned to be used for less common currencies, the size of which may differ markedly from the average.
Authenticity Check
Types of authenticity check with certain signs on the money being counted and provided in the design of the counter. Only models for paper money are equipped with detection (see “Product Type”).
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By size. A detection that involves determining the size of a bills. In bill counters, usually, it is used for sorting by face (see "Functions") or dilapidation, but it can also be used for other purposes — for example, identifying bills that are not related to the currency being counted.
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By optical density. Detection based on optical density — the ability of a bills to transmit and retain light. It is mainly used to detect sticky bills and prevent counting errors, but can also be used to screen out worn or suspicious bills.
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By magnetic marks. Detection based on the reading of magnetic marks. Typically, such marks are applied with a special paint, "noticeable" for magnetic sensors; note that they are widely used in US dollars and euros. This type of detection can be used both to determine the denomination and to separate bills in other currencies and detect counterfeit bills.
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Ultraviolet (UV). Detection using UV radiation. Devices with this feature are able to detect special security elements that are visible only under ultraviolet light, and respond to the absence or non-standard arra
...ngement of such elements. Due to this, it is possible to detect not only counterfeit or foreign bills, but also money marked with special compositions (for example, bills used as material evidence in a criminal case on a bribe and signed respectively). However, if the possibility of identifying marked bills is fundamentally important for you, its availability should be clarified additionally.
— Infrared (IR). Detection using infrared radiation. By the operating principle, it is similar to the UV detection described above, however, protective IR elements are less common, and their detection is technically more difficult. Therefore, this detection function is found mainly in hi-end devices, in particular, high-precision sorters (see "Product Type").PC connection
Ability
to connect the bill counter to a PC, usually via a USB interface. The specific possibilities of such a connection can be different — from updating the firmware to maintaining detailed statistics with storage on a computer.
Power consumption
The power consumed by the counter in regular operation mode. Usually, the regular mode means the counting process with all additional functions; in standby mode the power consumption is significantly less.
In most cases, this spec is relatively small — even high-end models rarely consume more than 400 watts. Therefore, this parameter has practical importance primarily in specific cases — for example, when calculating the load on a voltage stabilizer or an uninterruptible power supply.
