8800R
Mixed Bill Counters
8800R
Where is the serial number for my unit? What does it look like?
The 8800R Serial number is a string of numbers and letters unique to your unit that helps us identify your product and look up information regarding this specific product. Please look to the under side of your unit for the serial number.
An example serial number is shown below. The format will always be the same, 6 numbers, followed by '7711R' and ending in 5 numbers: ######7711R#####
How do I clean and maintain my unit?
Dirty senor can cause false errors such as Double and Half errors, and may decrease the performance of the Cassida 8800R. It is suggested that the user performs daily maintenance on the unit to maintain top performance. The unit should always be turned off and disconnected from its power cord before cleaning. DO NOT use solvents such as thinner, alcohol, etc. to clean the machine. Most operational problems can be avoided by regular care and preventative maintenance. Taking regular care of the 8800R will significantly increase its lifetime. For best results, it is recommended to use an air duster and a soft bristle brush to remove any dust or debris from the interior of the unit. When not using the machine for an extended period, cover it with the dust cover (not included with the unit) to prevent dust from settling inside.) All parts of the Cassida 8800R need daily care and cleaning. Pay close attention to the sensors, which are delicate components. If any dust or other foreign matter adheres to the sensors, it may cause various problems during operation of the machine.
For additional asistance with how to clean your 8800R see PDF below
8800r cleaning procedure
Why does my unit jam?
When the motor senses too much force, it automatically shuts off and displays the 'JAM' error code. Jamming may be caused by a few different cases:
- If bills are fed incorrectly into the Cassida 8800R
- If bills have foreign objects like clips, etc.
- If a bill enters the path crookedly
- If bill guides are not installed properly
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Please refer to the below diagram for proper loading
- If bills are very worn, torn, 'soft', or folded, the bills the bills may crumple in the bill path and get stuck.
- If jamming occurs frequently, there may be an issue with the feed gap adjustment, If the gap is too wide, the 8800R will be able to accept more than one note at a time into the bill path which will frequently cause jamming.
To learn how to adjust the feed gap, please refer to the PDF below.
What is a feed gap? How do I adjust it?
The feed gap is the actual height of the bill feed path and should be tuned to just about the thickness of a single bill. If the feed gap is too wide, the user may experience a high amount of DOUBLE and CHAIN errors which are caused by more than one bill entering the scanning path at one time. If the feed gap is too tight, the unit may not be able to pass bills into the scanning path, or catch on bills and tear them.
For detailed instructions on how to adjust the feed gap of your unit please refer to the link below:
What does this error mean?
Error Message | Cause | Solution |
DOUBLE ERROR |
The thickness of the last counted not is out of range of expected thickness. Two or more bills may be stuck together. |
Remove all bills from stacker. Re-count. If excessive errors occur, ensure: 1. Bill are loaded properly (ref. section 2.2 Loading the Hopper of the 8800R V2 User Manual). 2. Feed Gap is adjusted properly (ref. section 6.2 Feed Gap Adjustment of the 8800R V2 User Manual). 3. Sensors are clean (ref. section 6.1 Maintenance of the 8800R V2 User Manual). |
CHAIN ERROR |
Two or more notes have passed through the unit at the same time. |
See the solution for DOUBLE ERROR.
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HALF ERROR |
A half bill was detected. |
See the solution for DOUBLE ERROR. |
VALUE CHANGE | The last counted bill has a different denomination. | Machine is in SORT or VSORT mode. Follow instructions on the screen. |
SUSPICIOUS BILL | Unable to recognize bill (IMAGE), size of the bill is out of normal range (SIZE) or missing counterfeit magnetic (MG), ultraviolet (UV) or infrared (IR) features. |
Remove all bills from stacker. Re-count. If excessive errors occur, ensure: 1. Bill are loaded properly (ref. section 2.2 Loading the Hopper of the 8800R V2 User Manual). 2. Feed Gap is adjusted properly (ref. section 6.2 Feed Gap Adjustment of the 8800R V2 User Manual). 3. Sensors are clean (ref. section 6.1 Maintenance of the 8800R V2 User Manual). |
SIZE SUSPECT | The size of the bill is out of range. |
See the solution for SUSPICIOUS BILL |
HOPPER SENSOR ERROR | Hopper sensor reading out of range. The foreign object covering the hopper sensor. | Remove bills or foreign objects from the hopper. Clean Hopper sensor (ref. section 6.1 Maintenance of the 8800R V2 User Manual). |
STACKER SENSOR ERROR | Stacker sensor reading out of range. | Remove bills or foreign objects from the stacker. Clean stacker sensor (ref. section 6.1 Maintenance). |
ERROR: MACHINE JAMMED | Bills or foreign objects stuck inside the machine. | Open the back door and remove the stuck bills or foreign objects. Ensure the detection block is securely back in position and close the back door (ref. section 6.1 Maintenance of the 8800R User Manual). |
LOWER LEFT COUNTING SENSOR | Issue with the lower left counting sensor. | Clean the sensor (ref. section 6.1 Maintenance of the 8800R V2 User Manual for sensor locations). |
UPPER LEFT COUNTING SENSOR | Issue with the upper left counting sensor. | Clean the sensor (ref. section 6.1 Maintenance of the 8800R V2 User Manual for sensor locations). |
ENCODER SENSOR | Issue with the encoder sensor. |
Restart the machine. Make sure rollers are turning and nothing prevents them from turning. If not resolved contact Cassida technical support. |
START SENSOR | Issue with the start sensor. | Clean the sensor (ref. section 6.1 Maintenance of the 8800R User Manual for sensor locations). |
BACK DOOR OPEN | Back door not securely closed. | Ensure back door is closed. Press start to continue. |
Unit does not turn on. |
Power cord is not properly connected issue with the fuse |
Insure the power cord is properly connected. Replace the fuse at the back of the machine. If issue persist contact tech support |
Unit fails to detect counterfeit bills. |
Unit could be in a Count mode Sensors may have collected dust |
Check the selected mode. Clean the sensors or refer to the Maintencense section 6.1 for the instructions |
Inaccurate counting |
Bills are improperly loaded in the hopper. Feed gap issue. |
1. Bills were incorrectly inserted into the hopper (ref. section 2.2 Loading the Hopper of the 8800R V2 User Manual). 2. Feed Gap is not adjusted properly (ref. section 6.2 Feed Gap Adjustment of the 8800R V2 User Manual). |
Bills are jammed. |
Bills were incorrectly inserted into the hopper (refer to section 2.2 Loading the Hopper). Feed Gap is not adjusted properly (refer to section 6.2 Feed Gap Adjustment). |
Turn off the machine. Remove any jammed bills by turning rollers or wheels manually if necessary. Look for any foreign objects inside the unit (paper clips, rubber bands, etc.). Remove foreign objects, if any. Ensure: 1. Bills are loaded proplerl (ref. section 2.2 Loading the Hopper of the 8800R V2 User Manual). 2. Feed Gap is adjusted properly (ref. section 6.2 Feed Gap Adjustment of the 8800R V2 User Manual). |
Does my unit detect counterfeit notes?
The Cassida 8800R is designed to detect and flag any suspected counterfeit notes. This unit provides 2-CIS, UV, MG, and IR anti-counterfeit feature detection. To learn more about the detection features on the 8800R refer to the FAQ question, "What do MG, UV, and IR stand for? What's the difference?"
What do MG, UV, and IR stand for? What's the difference?
There are 3 main counterfeit detection techniques used in the majority of discriminators and detectors:
MG – Magnetic Feature Detection – US currency uses specific magnetic ink at exact locations to provide a unique magnetic signature on each denomination note. By scanning each bill for the presence and location of these features, the 8800R is capable of detecting the minute magnetic signals present on these bills and will flag any notes that do not have these features present, in the correct locations. Certain counterfeit notes do not have the same features and will be rejected by the 8800R as ‘SUSPECT’.
UV – Ultraviolet Feature Detection – Certain features are hidden to the naked eye on all US currencies. In order to detect these features, the 8800R has special ultraviolet emitters and sensors capable of detecting the exact ultraviolet anti-counterfeit features built into each denomination note. These are referenced against known-genuine currency and used to flag any notes that do not display the correct UV features on the suspect notes.
IR – Infrared Feature Detection – Similar to UV, US currency contains hidden infrared features that can only be detected by infrared illumination and detection. The 8800R scans each bill for the presence and accuracy of these features and fails any bills not meeting these criteria as ‘SUSPECT’.
What could cause false counterfeit detection?
There are a few reasons that a detector may flag genuine currency as a suspect. If bills are worn, bent, torn, or crumpled, the anti-counterfeit features needed to verify a bill as genuine may be compromised. For example, the magnetic ink on a note may wear over time or heavy use, reducing the magnetic response to below detection thresholds. If the 8800R cannot verify the correct features expected on a note, the unit will flag that currency as ‘SUSPECT’.
If sensors are dirty or damaged, the 8800R will not be able to detect the necessary anti-counterfeit features needed to verify currency as genuine.
Another possible reason is that the detection sensors may be incorrectly calibrated, lost reference, or be under operating conditions that cause false positives. In order to reduce these error types, it is advised to operate the unit out of direct sunlight and reduce interference that may cause sensor errors. If this occurs frequently under normal operation, please contact Cassida Technical Support for troubleshooting or service.
Why is my unit counting notes incorrectly?
One of the most common reasons for miscounting is improper loading of the currency to be counted. In most cases, the 8800R will display an error and prompt the user to reload the currency.
The second most common reason for improper counting is poor maintenance of the unit. Each sensor needs to be clean and free of debris to operate correctly. Due to the complexity of the sensing mechanisms, the unit must be able to sense all features which are expected of genuine currency. Both ‘SUSPECT’ errors, and wrong denomination may occur if sensors are obscured.
In rare cases, electromechanical failure of the unit will cause all notes to be sensed incorrectly. For frequent, repeatable improper denomination errors, please contact Cassida Technical Support for repair.
Why does my unit reject so many notes?
Depending on the mode the unit is set to, the number of rejects may vary greatly. For example, in the SORT mode of a highly mixed stack of notes, ALL notes which do not match the first bill passed through the unit will be rejected. Another example is FACE or ORIENT mode, where all the notes that do not match the face or the orientation of the first note, will be rejected.
For more information on the different modes and features please refer to the 8800R User Manual that came with the unit.
Does this unit sort bills?
Yes, the Cassida 8800R uses advanced sensing to determine the denomination of the notes being scanned and automatically counts the correct total of the currency being counted or sorts notes as the user specifies. Depending on the mode, when an undesired note passes all sensors, the count stops, and an appropriate message is displayed on the TFT touch screen.
For more information on the different modes and features please refer to the 8800R User Manual that came with your unit.
Does this unit recognize note value?
Yes, the 8800R uses advanced sensing to determine the denomination of the notes being scanned.
For more information on the different detection sensors please refer to the 8800R User Manual that came with your unit.
Where is the serial number for my unit? What does it look like?
To connect a printer use the adapter cable provided with the unit. Insert one end of the adapter into the RJ11 Port (please refer to External Printer Connection Procedure or the 8800R User Manual). The other end of the adapter should be connected to the printer’s cable.
See diagram below:
What type of fuse does this unit use?
The 8800R uses a F2A250V 20mm Length by 5mm Diameter fuse above the AC power inlet (where the power cord inserts to the back of the unit.) Check this fuse if the unit does not power on. If replacing the fuse does not solve power-on issues, please contact Cassida Customer Service.
What does the 3-year warranty cover?
The warranty of this unit covers manufacturing defects and unit-related failures that occur during the normal operation following the specific guideline set forth in the user manual. Cassida is not responsible for errors or failures caused by improper use, mishandling, liquid spills on the unit, foreign object damage, units that have been opened/tampered with, or damage caused by improper maintenance, storage, or transportation.
For warranty information, please visit:
www.CassidaUSA.com/support.html
To activate your warranty in the US or Canada, please register your product online by visiting www.CassidaUSA.com/warranty-registration.html
In other countries, go to www.CassidaGlobal.com
In most cases, the malfunction of the machine can be resolved by cleaning the unit. Please refer to the 8800R User Manual for guidelines.
What do I do if my unit is defective when I receive it?
Please contact Cassida Technical Support through our webpage and provide a description of the failure.
What information do I need to provide for a support claim?
Required information:
- Your contact information so we may respond.
- The product serial number – To find your serial number refer to FAQ question, "Where is the serial number for my unit? What does it look like?"
- The subject of your request
- A brief description of the failure that has been encountered
How do I get my unit repaired?
Contact Cassida Support through our webpage at http://cassidausa.com/contact/ and create a support ticket. The customer service representative assigned to your ticket will respond with troubleshooting techniques, or arrange for an on-site repair at our facility.
How can I reach Cassida customer and technical support?
Please visit contact page to create a support ticket or call 1-888-800-0303.
Bill Loading
To avoid jamming, miscount and other errors such as CHAIN NOTE error, it's critical to use the proper bill loading technique.
For assistance on how to properly load bills into the 8800R see the document below:
We also have a video on how to properly load the 8800R
Cleaning Procedure
Dirty sensors can cause false errors such as Double and Half Note errors, and may decrease the performance of the Cassida 8800R. It is suggested that the user performs daily maintenance on the unit to maintain top performance.
For assistance on how to properly clean the 8800R see the document below:
We also have a video on how to properly clean the 8800R
Feed Gap Adjustment
Feed gap adjustment of the unit is always performed before shipment. Sometimes during transit or after a long period of use the feed gap might change. Feed gap that is not correctly adjusted can affect the overall performance of the Cassida 8800R and, which can lead to a variety of issues such as multiple bills at the same time being pulled into the bill feed mechanism, jamming, miscounting, and Double Note (DBL) Error.
For assistance adjusting the feed gap of the 8800R see document below:
8800R Feed Gap Adjustment Procedure
We also have a video on how to adjust the feed gap of the 8800R
Calibration Procedure
The contact image sensors (CIS), Ultraviolet (UV), and Infrared (IR) sensors of the unit are calibrated properly from the factory. With regular, basic use, the sensor's sensitivity decreases which can lead to ID errors. To resolve this issue, the unit can be re-calibrated using the white calibration card that came with the unit.
For assistance adjusting the feed gap of the 8800R see document below:
We also have a video on how to calibrate the 8800R
External Printer Connection
The Cassida 8800R provides the option to display the report on the screen and print it if an external printer is connected (printer not included).
For assistance adjusting the feed gap of the 8800R see document below: