Smart Payout system

Spectral Payout mixed denomination banknote recycler for self-service kiosks

Key features and benefits

• The Spectral Payout is a mixed denomination banknote recycler designed for self-service kiosks, vending and payment terminals where secure, automated cash handling is essential.
• It is a true mixed denomination recycler that can store and recycle up to 80 notes, allowing all denominations of a given currency to be used for payout and significantly reducing the need for coin change.
• State-of-the-art full spectral imaging captures the complete note image, giving the unit the highest spectral coverage for authenticating genuine notes and detecting stained or fraudulent notes.
• Advanced validation technology delivers around 99% first time acceptance for both new and street-grade notes, ensuring fast transactions and a smooth customer experience.
• By recycling notes instead of relying on a large coin float, the Spectral Payout helps to eliminate coin starvation and lowers the cash float level required to keep machines operational.
• All notes stored in the recycler can be transferred to the cashbox for easy collection, simplifying reconciliation and reducing on-site cash handling effort.

Technical specifications overview

• Supply voltage requirements are 12 V or 24 V DC; typical standby current is around 400 mA, with approximately 3 A during operation and short peaks up to about 5.5 A.
• Interfaces include USB via the IF17 converter, RS232 and Open Collector, with SSP protocol and additional communication options available on request.
• Accepted note dimensions: width from 60 to 85 mm and length from 115 to 170 mm, allowing a wide variety of regional currencies to be processed.
• Recycled note dimensions: width from 60 to 82 mm, with a recycler capacity of up to 80 mixed notes depending on the configuration.
• Cashbox options provide storage for 500 or 1000 notes; recycled notes can be transferred to the cashbox to support efficient cash collection procedures.
• Bezel options are available in 82 mm and 85 mm widths, featuring coin-resistant and self-aligning designs plus various illumination options.
• Unit weight is approximately 5.5 kg, combining a compact footprint with a robust, industrial-grade mechanical design.
• Typical operating environment is indoor use between 10 and 40 °C with non-condensing humidity, ideal for retail stores, stations, shopping centres and other attended sites.
• The high mean cycles between failure (MCBF) rating specified by the manufacturer supports reliable 24/7 operation in demanding kiosk applications.

Design, security and connectivity

• The Spectral Payout has a compact, modular design that simplifies integration into kiosks, payment terminals, vending machines and transport ticketing systems.
• Auto-centering technology straightens and centres notes before validation, helping to reduce jams and improving read accuracy even with worn or slightly damaged notes.
• Full spectral imaging provides complete note image capture, enabling detailed analysis of security features, ink patterns and stains for high-level counterfeit detection.
• Notes stored in the recycler can be automatically transferred to the cashbox as part of the operator’s float management strategy, simplifying end-of-day procedures.
• Standard communication interfaces such as USB, RS232 and SSP make it easy to connect the Spectral Payout to a wide range of controllers, while firmware updates and new country profiles can be loaded as requirements evolve.

Applications and system integration

• Ideal for high-traffic vending machines, self-checkout systems, parking payment terminals, public transport ticketing kiosks, gaming machines and other unattended retail installations.
• Mixed denomination recycling allows the machine to keep the most frequently used notes in circulation, optimising the cash float and reducing operator refill and collection costs.
• By using recycled notes for change payout, operators can rely less on coins, reducing the risk of coin starvation and improving overall system uptime.
• The modular design and standardised interfaces make it straightforward for OEMs to integrate the Spectral Payout into existing cabinet designs and new kiosk platforms.
• High acceptance rates, advanced spectral validation and mixed denomination payout together help to increase throughput, maximise revenue and enhance customer satisfaction.

Operation, maintenance and reliability

• A sealed note path and compact internal layout help protect sensitive components from dust and contamination, supporting stable long-term performance.
• The modular construction gives technicians quick access to the note path, recycler module and cashbox so that jams can be cleared and modules replaced with minimal downtime.
• Preventive maintenance such as the regular use of cleaning cards and periodic dust removal from rollers and sensors is recommended to maintain high first time acceptance rates.
• The combination of 80 note recycler capacity and 500 or 1000 note cashbox options significantly reduces the frequency of cash collections and refills, lowering the total cost of ownership.
• Proven spectral sensor technology and robust mechanical design make the Spectral Payout a reliable, future-proof investment for operators who require secure, efficient cash handling.

FAQ – Spectral Payout banknote recycler

• Question: How many notes can the Spectral Payout recycle?
  
  Answer: The Spectral Payout can recycle up to around 80 mixed notes, while the cashbox can hold approximately 500 or 1000 notes depending on the chosen configuration.
• Question: What note sizes does the unit accept and recycle?
  
  Answer: It accepts notes with widths between 60 and 85 mm and lengths from 115 to 170 mm, and recycles notes with widths between 60 and 82 mm.
• Question: In what environments is the Spectral Payout typically used?
  
  Answer: It is typically installed in indoor locations such as retail stores, transport hubs, parking facilities and shopping centres, operating reliably in the approximate 10–40 °C range with non-condensing humidity.
• Question: What advantages does a mixed denomination recycler offer over traditional note stackers?
  
  Answer: A mixed denomination recycler keeps notes in circulation inside the machine for payout, which reduces the required cash float, lowers collection costs and helps to eliminate coin starvation.
• Question: What maintenance is required to ensure reliable operation over time?
  
  Answer: Regular cleaning of the note path with cleaning cards, along with periodic removal of dust from rollers and sensors, is recommended to prevent jams and maintain high acceptance rates in long-term operation.