PRO Intellect PRO 7 - Manual (Page 3)

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3 Safety precautions
1. The device should be installed on an even horizontal surface, away from water and
dangerous objects.
2. Do not place the device in an area where it can be affected by direct sunlight,
directional artificial light, strong vibration, or dust.
3 If the device was exposed to cold for an extensive period of time, it is necessary to
keep it at the room temperature for not less than 3 hours, when the device has not been
stored in a box. If the device has been stored in a box while expose to cold temperature,
allow the device to sit at room temperature for 12 hours prior to use.
4. WARNING! To avoid overheating, do not use the device for more than 8 hours without
at least a 1 hour break to allow the device to cool down. Never use the device for more
than 12 hours of non-stop operation or leave the detector turned on without an operator.
Overheating or a failure of the UV lamp can result from improper device usage.
NOTE: The manufacturer is not responsible for damage to the device or operator injury
in the event of incorrect usage of the device.
4 UV light verification
Turn the power switch to the “I” position.
It is recommended that the device is placed out of direct sunlight or any other type of
strong directional light that may interfere with the operator’s ability to use the UV lamp
correctly. The UV lamp allows for verifying the paper composition (through
luminescence) and luminescent marks. It also allows for the operator to check for signs
of tampering with the banknote, including altering official markings on the note or
whether or not the banknote has been in contact with chemicals that alter its properties.
Under UV light, banknote paper should not glow. However, official markings including
luminescent marks that are normally hidden under regular lighting conditions should be
easily seen under UV light. The UV security features incorporated into supported
currencies are shown in the Appendix.
Counterfeit banknotes printed on common (non-official) white paper will glow brightly
under UV light. However, it should be noted that the same glow can be seen when
authentic banknotes have been exposed to certain environments, especially laundry
detergent or bleach. Further authentication should be used to determine the status of
these banknotes.
Counterfeit banknotes printed on low quality paper (such as newspaper or blotting
paper) do not glow under UV light. However, it is impossible for the same quality of
images to be printed on this type of paper, especially in relation to watermarks. When
an authentic watermark is placed under UV lighting, it is barely visible, while a
counterfeit watermark can be clearly seen.
All of these methods should be used when attempting to authenticate banknotes using
UV lighting.