PRO Intellect PRO 12 - Manual (Page 6)

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with the UV or fluorescent light. Take precautions to protect the device from vibration or
dust.
3. If the device has been exposed to cold for an extensive period of time, it should be
kept at room temperature for at least 3 hours before use.
4. WARNING! Do not use the device for more than 8 hours consecutively. After 8 hours,
the device should be turned off to prevent the UV or fluorescent light from overheating.
Do not leave the device turned on without an operator. The manufacturer is not respon-
sible for injury or damage to the device in the event of improper use of the device.
5 Ultraviolet light banknote test
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 lumines-
cence) and luminescent marks. It also allows for the operator to check for signs of tam-
pering 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 curren-
cies 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 counter-
feit watermark can be clearly seen.
6 Verification in the white transmitted and oblique light
Switch the device to the fluorescent light mode
This method of testing is used to verify visual characteristics of the banknote that are
visible under fluorescent light. The face and the reverse of the banknote should be test-
ed. The following features should be verified:
- evidence of erasure
- accuracy of the currency’s patterns
- continuity of line
- presence of visible fibers