Cobra Operator Supervisor User Manual

Cobra® Operator and Supervisor
User Manual
TP05511013 Rev 03 en
December 2011
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Cobra® Operator and Supervisor User Manual

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Revision History
Revision History
Rev Level Issue Date Reason for Reissue Tech Writer
03 October 2007 Update to Supervisor section - Cleaning of Detector CIS (SDA) KS

04 August 2008 General Updates to both Operator and Supervisor sections KS
01 December 2008 New technical publication number assigned KS
02 July 2009 Additional QDP information added KS
03 December 2011 General Updates and Update Safety Procedures AM
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Safety Issues
Safety Issues
THE FOLLOWING SECTION ON SAFETY MUST BE UNDERSTOOD
AND STRICTLY ADHERED TO BY ALL SERVICING AND OPERATING
PERSONNEL.
Warning: This equipment may be connected to an uninterruptible power
supply - see Section 5 of Supervisor Guide. To avoid shock hazard make
sure the unit is completely isolated before removing covers.
High Voltage: If single/three phase power is supplied to the machine,

exercise caution when working in areas where mains power is present as,
hazardous voltages will exist.
Wall isolating switchgear must be installed in accordance with local
regulations and standards, and be capable of being either disconnected
or locked in the off position.
High Energy: All servicing personnel are warned of the dangers of

arcing and burns from high-energy components such as the batteries and
power supply unit (PSU).
Weight: Care must be taken when lifting items weighing 20 kg or over

during refitting. The fitting of such items should be regarded as a two-
person task.
Moving Parts: Extreme care must be taken by all servicing personnel

when working near moving machine parts. This is especially important
when covers are open or removed and safety interlock circuits
overridden. On no account should the machine be operated, with the
covers removed, in the presence of operating staff.
Under certain fault conditions it is possible for motors to start. When
working on motor circuits of motor driven parts when the cover interlocks
are overridden, always ensure that an emergency stop switch is pressed
in.
Emergency stop switches, which cannot be overridden, are provided
which will either stop the machine if it is running or prevent it from starting.
These switches are of the red push type with yellow escutcheon plates.
Additionally, all covers that are operator accessible are protected by
safety interlock switches to ensure that the machine will not run when the
covers are open.
All items of clothing such as ties, loose overalls and long hanging
jewellery should be removed. Long hair should be tied up.
Cutting Blades: Certain mechanisms and heads contain sharp-edged
blades. Exercise caution when working in these areas.
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Light Emissions: The safety precautions for detectors which emit UV

light or lasers must be followed in accordance with the instructions in the
relevant detector manuals.
Cabling and Power: Do not use the colour of cables as an indication of

their voltage or polarity. Always use the wire number in conjunction with
the wiring schedules.
Always use a test meter to check that the terminals are not live before
touching.
SSD Devices: Normal precautions concerning the handling of MOS

components are applicable in order to minimise the risk of damage to
these devices by STATIC ELECTRICAL DISCHARGE. This entails
avoiding contact with the pins of these devices and ensuring that when
they are removed from a PCB, the pins are strapped together with
conductive tape, or placed on a suitably earthed metal plate, thus
ensuring that ALL pins remain at the same potential. Any external
clothing, overalls, etc., manufactured of NYLON or a similar material must
not be worn as they are capable of reaching extremely high voltage
potentials caused by friction during normal wear. These precautions are
especially necessary in respect of microprocessor devices.
EMC (Electro-Magnetic Compatibility): In accordance with the

European EMC Directive (see CE declaration of conformity) this product
is fitted with EMC countermeasures. These countermeasures include
components like metallic machine covers, mains filters, ferrites, screened
enclosures, critical earthing arrangements, screened cables and critical
wiring. It is important that all these components critical to EMC
performance remain as fitted by the factory. Only Service personnel
trained by De La Rue are permitted to service the machine.
Solvents: All fluids used for cleaning purposes must be non-toxic and
must comply with the relevant COSHH and Health And Safety
regulations.
Pneumatics: Before attempting any maintenance or servicing on the

pneumatics system ensure that the air supply is removed. Should it be
necessary to carry out any fault finding on the machine while the
pneumatics are functioning, extreme caution should be exercised.
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Safety Issues
Other Safety Symbols The following symbols can help prevent injury to the Operator.
It is advisable to be aware of what these symbols represent:
Primary Symbol Description Secondary Symbol
Danger, High Voltage

Potentially lethal voltages are present. Use extreme care
in any of these areas. Turn power off before servicing
(two possible symbols).
Danger, UV Light, Do Not Look Directly at Light

Fluorescent and phosphorescent detectors contain UV
light. Use discretion and care when working around these
detectors.
Warning, Crushing Hazard

These areas can cause crushing. Use extreme care in
any of these areas. Turn power off before servicing.
Warning, Equipment Starts and Stops Automatically

Keep hands clear whenever equipment is under power.
Warning, Hot Surface

These areas are extremely hot and can cause burns if
touched (two possible symbols).
Warning, Laser Light

Do not look directly into laser beam.
Aperture Warning
Keep hands and objects clear when equipment is under
power.
Pinch Point Warning

Keep hands and objects clear when equipment is
running.
Ear Protection Advisory

Wear ear protection to avoid damage to hearing.
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Site Requirements
1.1 Site Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

1.1.1 Layout and Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1.1.2 Connection Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Chapter 2 Introduction
2.1 Cobra Note Sorter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

2.1.1 Cull Pocket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
2.1.2 Output Pockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
2.1.3 Note Feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
2.1.4 Loading Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
2.2 Cobra User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
2.2.1 Display Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
2.2.2 Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Chapter 3 Operators Guide
3.1 Getting Started - Login . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

3.1.1 Modifying User Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
3.2 Changing Processes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
3.3 Run The Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

3.3.1 Run The Machine Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
3.4 Start a Batch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
3.5 Reconciliation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

3.5.1 Re-reconciliation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
3.5.2 Cull Reason History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
3.5.3 Cull Icon Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
3.6 Deposit Ownership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
3.6.1 Adding a Deposit Owner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
3.6.2 Deleting a Deposit Owner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
3.6.3 Editing a Deposit Owner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
3.7 Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20
3.7.1 Viewing Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21
3.7.2 Printing Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23
3.7.3 Viewing Archived Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
3.8 Incident Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25
3.8.1 Machine Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26
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3.9 Help Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27
3.10 Machine Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28
3.11 Four Pocket Stacker Extension Module . . . . . . . . . 3-29

3.11.1 Cobra Extension Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29
3.11.2 Powering Expansion Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30
3.11.3 Run the Machine Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31
3.11.4 Incident Recovery Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31
3.11.5 Warnings Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32
3.12 Twin Stacker Destruction/Four Stacker Modules . . 3-33
3.12.1 Screen Changes to Run the Machine Page . . . . . . . . . . . 3-33
3.12.2 Shredder Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34
3.12.3 Thermal Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-35
3.13 Diagnostics Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36
3.14 Bander Tape Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37

3.14.1 Creating a Bander Tape Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38
3.15 ACDP (Automated Commercial Deposit Processing) 3-43
3.15.1 Header and Trailer Separator Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-44
3.15.2 Possible Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-45
3.15.2.1 Trailer Card is Put in First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-45
3.15.2.2 Header Card Fed Upside-down or Barcode Mis-read . . . . . . . 3-45
3.15.2.3 Other Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-46
Chapter 4 Supervisor Guide
4.1 Changing Processes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

4.1.1 Process Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
4.2 Viewing Process Category Details . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
4.3 Destination Mapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
4.4 Machine Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

4.4.1 Note Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
4.4.2 Database Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
4.4.2.1 Manual Archive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
4.4.2.2 Deleting Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
4.4.2.3 Auto Archive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
4.4.3 User Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16
4.4.3.1 Adding New User Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18
4.4.3.2 Editing User Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
4.4.3.3 Removing Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21
4.4.4 Change User Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23
4.4.5 Shift Configuration and Set-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24
4.4.5.1 Setting up a New Shift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24
4.4.5.2 Editing Shift Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-26
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4.4.5.3 Removing Shift Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27

4.4.5.4 Adding a New Role . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29
4.4.6 Date and Time Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31
4.4.7 Language Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33
4.4.8 Sort Level SetUp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35
4.4.9 System Software Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-37
Chapter 5 Operator Maintenance
5.1 Daily Operator Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
5.2 Weekly Operator Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

5.2.1 Cleaning Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
5.3 Sensor Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
5.3.1 Cleaning the Solid State Holes and Tears Detector . . . . . . . 5-5
5.3.2 Cleaning Detector MTHD (if fitted) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
5.3.3 Cleaning Detector LUM (if fitted) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
5.3.4 Cleaning Twin Magnetics Detector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
5.3.5 Cleaning Detector CIS (if fitted) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
5.3.6 Cleaning Detector CIS (SDA) (If Fitted) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
5.3.7 Cleaning the Optical Pattern Detector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
5.3.8 Cleaning the Central Magnetics Detector . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
5.3.9 Cleaning the Infra Red Detector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
5.3.10 Cleaning the Soil Detector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
5.3.11 Cleaning the UV Bright Detector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
5.3.12 Cleaning the CCD Vision Detector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
5.4 Lamp Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
5.5 Fuse Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
Chapter 6 Operation of Uninterruptible Power Supply
6.1 Operation Of Uninterruptible Power Supplies . . . . . 6-2

6.1.1 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
6.1.2 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
6.1.3 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
6.1.4 Mains Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
6.1.5 Faults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
6.1.6 Machine Switch Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Chapter 7 Quick Deposit Processing Usage
7.1 Overview of Quick Deposit Processing . . . . . . . . . 7-2
7.2 Set Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3

7.2.1 Machine Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
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7.2.2 Process Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3

7.2.3 Process Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
7.3 OutSort Pockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
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Chapter 1
Site Requirements
Topic Page Number
1.1 - Site Requirements 1-2

1.1 Site Requirements Site Requirements
1.1 Site Requirements
1.1.1 Layout and Dimensions
It is recommended that a suitable table be made available to hold the

weight of the Cobra machine 120kg (264lb) and expansion module 63kg
(139lb).
Read! Recommendation: When relocating the machine, use only an

approved installer with the correct lifting tools.
Figure 1-1 Cobra Layout and Dimensions
1.1.2 Connection Points
Mouse, Keyboard and Connect the mouse, keyboard and network cable to their respective slots
Network in the rear of the machine.
Figure 1-2 Mouse, Keyboard and Network Connections

Site Requirements 1.1 Site Requirements
Electrical Connection Connect the electrical cable to the back of the machine (see Figure 1-3).
Ensure there is enough room between the machine and any obstructions
to access this cable in the event of an emergency.
Figure 1-3 Electrical Connection
Danger! Be very careful when working around electricity.

In the event of an emergency requiring the machine to be powered
off or stopped abruptly, first turn the ON/OFF switch to OFF and
then remove this cable from the machine and any expansion module
(such as a 4 Pocket Module or Shredder).
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Chapter 2
Introduction
Topic Page Number
2.1 - Cobra Note Sorter 2-2
2.2 - Cobra User Interface 2-4

2.1 Cobra Note Sorter Introduction
2.1 Cobra Note Sorter
This chapter describes the Cobra Note Sorter and the typical processing
flow from the operators stand point.
The Cobra Note Sorter, sorts and counts documents of various sizes and
denominations.
Figure 2-1 Cobra Note Sorter
Note Feeder
Screen
ON/OFF Switch
Cull Pocket
Cover Handle
Output Pockets
2.1.1 Cull Pocket
The cull pocket (see Figure 2-1) collects notes that are deemed unfit.
These culls may then be stacked and disposed of according to site
procedures.
The cull pocket has a maximum capacity of 100 notes. For this reason it is
advised that you periodically remove notes from the cull pocket to reset
the counter to zero.
Note: If the cull pocket reaches 100 notes, the system will stop.
2.1.2 Output Pockets
The output pockets (see Figure 2-1) collect the sorted and counted
notes.
Remove loose notes upon the pocket reaching its capacity of 200 notes.
Note: All capacities and throughput figures are subject to note size,
note quality, and process used.

Introduction 2.1 Cobra Note Sorter
2.1.3 Note Feeder
The Note Feeder (see Figure 2-1 on Page 2-2) feeds notes into the
system for counting and stacking.
The Note Feeder supports continuous feeding, see Figure 2-2 for an
example of correct note loading procedures.
Caution! Do not load the feeder beyond three quarters 
capacity, or approximately 1000 notes.
2.1.4 Loading Notes
The correct preparation of notes helps prevent jams. The notes must be
stacked squarely, with none misaligned, folded, or protruding.
If the feeder is to be loaded from empty, shuffle the bottom notes from the
stack into the note entry point. Place the stack of notes on the feeder
base plate, to the left side of the feeder and against the back plate,
ensuring that the stack remains square and orderly.
Figure 2-2 Example of Correct Note Loading
Correct Incorrect Incorrect Incorrect
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2.2 Cobra User Interface
The user interface consists of the display screen and the keyboard.
2.2.1 Display Screen
The display screen provides the user with visual input as to machine
status (see Figure 2-3).
Figure 2-3 Display Screen
Screen icons indicate functions. When an icon appears on the screen, it

includes a function key number, e.g. F4, indicating that the action is
performed by pressing the corresponding function key on the keyboard.
Note: Not all displayed icons are for operator use. The instruction 
provided in subsequent sections contain only Operator icons.

Introduction 2.2 Cobra User Interface
2.2.2 Keyboard
The keyboard is used for machine control (Start/Stop) and all other
operator inputs (see Figure 2-4).
Figure 2-4 Cobra Keyboard
Function Keys
Cursor Keys
Ends a Batch
Starts Operation of
Feeder and Transport
Stops Feeder and Transport
Stop Key
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Chapter 3
Operators Guide
Topic Page Number
3.1 - Getting Started - Login 3-2
3.2 - Changing Processes 3-4
3.3 - Run The Machine 3-5
3.5 - Reconciliation 3-9
3.6 - Deposit Ownership 3-16
3.7 - Reports 3-20
3.8 - Incident Recovery 3-25
3.9 - Help Icons 3-27

3.10 - Machine Events 3-28
3.11 - Four Pocket Stacker Extension Module 3-29
3.12 - Twin Stacker Destruction/Four Stacker Modules 3-33
3.15 - ACDP (Automated Commercial Deposit Processing) 3-43

3.1 Getting Started - Login Operators Guide
3.1 Getting Started - Login
Set the ON/OFF switch on the Note Sorter to the ON position. Once the
system boots the Team Leader Login screen displays (see Figure 3-1).
Figure 3-1 Team Leader Login Screen
Selection of items in a
field or window
Move to another field or

window
Accept an Entry
Exit the System
Procedure 3-1 Logging on to the Machine

Note: F10 allows the user to move to other fields and windows.
1. Use F7/F8 to select a Team Leader.
2. Press F11 to accept the entry.
3. Enter the user’s password.

Note: If an incorrect password is entered, the following dialogue window
appears (see Figure 3-2).
Figure 3-2 Incorrect Password Entered
Press F11 to return to login

page and re-enter password.

Operators Guide 3.1 Getting Started - Login
4. Use F7/F8 to select a shift.
5. Press F11 to accept the entry.
6. Press F12 to exit the system.

The display confirms, “Unicorn is Shutting Down at User Request”
and then automatically saves the parameters.
Warning! DO NOT remove power to the machine, or set the
ON/OFF switch to OFF, until the message “It Is Now Safe To
Turn Off Your Computer” appears on the display.
3.1.1 Modifying User Lists
Use Procedure 3-2 to modify the user list.
Procedure 3-2 Modifying a User List

1. Use F7/F8 to select an Available User (see Figure 3-3).
2. Use F9/F10 to add or remove users to the Selected Users list.
3. The user may either:
A. Use F11 to select a specific user to login.
B. Press F12 to return to the Team Leader Login screen.
Figure 3-3 Team Leader Login Screen (Modifying a User List)
Selection of items in a
field or window
Selection of items to a
field
Select a specific User

to login
Return to the Team

Login screen
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3.2 Changing Processes Operators Guide
3.2 Changing Processes
Once the operator is logged in they may access the Change Process
screen if they have sufficient access.
Use Figure 3-4 to change the process.
Procedure 3-3 Changing a Process

1. Use F10/F11 to select a Process.
Figure 3-4 Change Process Screen
Run the Machine (see

Page 3-5).
View Process Category

Details (see Page 4-4).
Destination Mapping
Details (see Page 4-5).
Bander Tape Layout

(see Page 3-37).
Starts a Selected
Process.
2. Use F8 to move to the Denomination window.

3. Use F10/F11 to select a Denomination.
Note: The feeder back plate automatically adjusts to the note size
selected.
4. Press F12 to start the process.
The Run the Machine screen appears (refer to Run The Machine
on Page 3-5).
Note: If the machine default is set to display the “Reconciliation” page.
Press F9 to return to the Run the Machine screen.
For a description of the available processes see Changing Processes on
Page 4-2.

Operators Guide 3.3 Run The Machine
3.3 Run The Machine
The Run the Machine screen displays the title of the currently selected
process, and the totals processed for the current shift, current batch and
current run.
Figure 3-5 Run the Machine Page
Screen Name,
Username, and Date, Software Version,
Error/Warnings Current Time, Machine
Number, Shift, and F1/F2
Keys
Representation of
Banknote Sorter
Function Key Access to

Machine Configuration Function Key Access to
Functions Configuration and
Diagnostics Functions
Related to Cobra
3.3.1 Run The Machine Functions
Table 3-1 describes the function keys found on the Run The Machine
screen.
Table 3-1 Run the Machine Functions

Function/Icon Description
View Event Log
View Information
Return to the Run the Machine Page
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3.3 Run The Machine Operators Guide
Table 3-1 Run the Machine Functions (Continued)

Machine Configuration - See Machine Configuration on Page 4-6
Reconciliation - See Page 3-9
Incident Recovery - See Page 3-25
Reports - See Page 3-20
Empty Pockets
Leave Notes in Pocket
Log Out

Operators Guide 3.3 Run The Machine
Table 3-1 Run the Machine Functions (Continued)

“Yes” to return to Team Login
“No” to return Run the Machine
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3.4 Start a Batch Operators Guide
3.4 Start a Batch
Use Procedure 3-4 to start a batch and begin processing notes.
Procedure 3-4 Starting a Batch

1. Place notes in the Note Feeder (see Loading Notes on Page 2-3).
2. Use the keyboard to start the machine:
Press Start Feed to start a feed.
Press Stop Feed to stop a feed.
Press Batch to end a batch.
Press Stop to stop the machine.
Warning! Pressing the Stop key only halts the machine it does
not remove power. In case of emergency set the ON/OFF switch
to OFF and remove the power cable from the rear of the machine.

Operators Guide 3.5 Reconciliation
3.5 Reconciliation
The Reconciliation screen enables batches of notes processed to be

reconciled against expected totals. Use Procedure 3-5 to reconcile the
batch.
Procedure 3-5 Reconciling a Batch

1. From Run the Machine page:
Press the Reconciliation button (F5).
The Batch Selection screen appears.
Figure 3-6 Reconciliation - Batch Selection Screen
Returns to the “Run the

Machine” page
Selects Batches
Accepts Batches
Cull Reason History

Page
2. Use the F7/F8 keys to select a batch.
3. Press F11 to accept the batch.
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3.5 Reconciliation Operators Guide
The Cull Entry page displays (see Figure 3-7).

Note: The Cull Entry page allows the user to reconcile the Expected Total
by Quantity to the Actual Total by Quanity.
Figure 3-7 Reconciliation - Cull Entry Page
Selects Cull Entry by

Quantity value
Accepts Cull Entry by

Quantity value
Return to main
Reconciliation screen
4. Enter the Expected Total by Quantity value.
5. Press F11 to accept the amended value.

The Cull Entry by Quantity field is opened to amend (see
Figure 3-8).
Figure 3-8 Reconciliation - Amending Cull Entry by Quantity
Selects Cull Entry by

Quantity value
Returns to the previous field

or screen
Attempts
Reconciliation
Return to main
Reconciliation screen

6. Use F8/F9 to select a Cull Entry value.
7. Enter the Actual Total by Quantity value.
8. Use F11 to attempt a reconciliation of the values.

If the batch balances, the batch is removed from the list and the
main reconciliation screen appears.
If the batch does not balance, the following warning displays (see
Figure 3-9):
Figure 3-9 Warning - Batch Did Not Balance
Press F11 to re-display 

reconciliation screen
9. Back at the Reconciliation Screen, use F8/F9 to select and amend

the Cull Entry “Quantity” value.
10. Press F11 to re-attempt reconciliation.
If the batch balances, the batch is removed from the list in the main
screen.
If no balance is achieved, the following warning dialogue displays
(see Figure 3-10):
Figure 3-10 Warning - Batch Still Did Not Balance
Enter Password
A. Enter the required password and press F11.
B. Press F12 to stop the reconciliation process.

The user returns to the Main reconciliation screen with the batch
still listed.
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12. Once at the Reconciliation screen, the user selects the desired
denomination.
13. The user may then either:
A. Press F11 to amend the Cull Entry “Quantity” value.
B. Press F12 to return to the main screen without balancing the

entry.
14. Press F8/F9 to select a cull entry.
15. Press F11 to attempt another reconciliation.

If a balance is achieved, the batch is removed from the list and the
main screen is re-displayed.
If no balance is achieved, the following warning displays (see
Figure 3-11):
Figure 3-11 Warning - Balance Discrepancy
16. Press F12 to accept the discrepancy.

The batch is removed from the list, but a report is made of the 
discrepancy (see Reports on Page 3-20).
17. Press F11 to attempt another reconciliation and return to the Cull
Entry screen with more data.

3.5.1 Re-reconciliation
Use Procedure 3-6 to reconcile a batch that has previously failed.
Procedure 3-6 Reconciling a Batch That has Previously Failed

If attempting to reconcile a batch, and the user receives the follow-
ing message (see Figure 3-12):
Figure 3-12 Warning - Reconciliation Attempts Failed
Ends the
Reconciliation
Process
Starts the
Reconciliation
Process
Returns to the Run the
Machine page
1. Enter the password.
2. Select F11 to start the reconciliation process.
3. Select F12 to end the action.

The Reconciliation page displays with the batch still on the list.
4. Press F3 to return to the Run the Machine page.
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3.5.2 Cull Reason History
Use Procedure 3-7 to view the Cull Reason History page.
Procedure 3-7 Viewing the Cull Reason History Page

1. From the Run the Machine page, press F4.
The Cull Reason History page displays.
Figure 3-13 Cull Reason History - Main Screen
Returns to the Run the

Machine page
Returns to the
Reconciliation page
Scrolls up and down the

Cull list

3.5.3 Cull Icon Description
Table 3-2 lists the Cull Reason icons and their descriptions.
Table 3-2 Cull Reason Icons
Icon Description Icon Description
Transport MagneticInk
Indicates a note has failed
Indicates note has failed one of
because one or more of its
the transport sensors.
magnetic feature is suspect.
LowMagnetic Mpaper
Indicates a note has failed the Indicates note has failed M
low remanence magnetics check. Paper sensor.
Mprint Cross Tape

Indicates note has failed M Print Indicates a note has tape
sensor. across whole width of note.
CornerFold WidthTolerance
Indicates one or more corners of Indicates note width differs
note has been folded. from its expected width.
LengthTolerance InfraRed
Indicates note length differs from Indicates note has failed IR
its expected length. sensor.
UltraViolet Graffiti
Indicates note contains
Indicates note has failed UV 
unacceptable levels of 
sensor.
graffiti.
Fluo/Phos Suspect
Indicates note has failed FP  Indicates a note has failed
sensor. the authentication checks.
Unclassified MetalThread
Indicates a note has failed to be Indicates a note has failed
classified by the detector system. the metal thread check.
WrongFace TOD
Indicates a note has failed
Indicates the note has been fed
the Transmissive Optical
with the wrong face showing.
Detector check.
CentralMag Double
Indicates the detection of
Indicates a note has failed the
more than one banknote in a
central magnetics check.
single pass
Holes
Indicates the note has failed the
holes check.
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3.6 Deposit Ownership Operators Guide
3.6 Deposit Ownership
Deposit Ownership allows users to add, remove, and edit deposit owners.
It is accessed from the Reconciliation screen.
Procedure 3-8 Accessing the Deposit Ownership Page

 From the “Reconciliation” page, press F4.
The Deposit Owner Definition page is displayed (see

Figure 3-14).
Figure 3-14 Cull Reason History - Main Screen

Machine” page
Returns to the
“Reconciliation” page
Selects a Deposit Owner
Add a Deposit Owner
Remove a Deposit Owner
Edit a Deposit Owner

Operators Guide 3.6 Deposit Ownership
3.6.1 Adding a Deposit Owner
Use Procedure 3-9 to add a Deposit Owner.
Procedure 3-9 Adding a Deposit Owner

From the Deposit Owner Definition page:
1. Press the Add Deposit Owner button (F10).
The Add Deposit Owner screen is displayed (see

Figure 3-15).
Figure 3-15 Add Deposit Owner Screen
Accept new Deposit

Owner
Return to the Deposit

Owner Definition
screen
2. Enter the Deposit Owner name in the field provided.

A. Press F11 to accept the new owner.
B. Press F12 to cancel and return to the Deposit Owner Definition

page.
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3.6 Deposit Ownership Operators Guide
3.6.2 Deleting a Deposit Owner
Use Procedure 3-10 to delete a Deposit Owner.
Procedure 3-10 Deleting a Deposit Owner

1. Use F8/F9 to select the Deposit Owner to be deleted.
2. Press the Delete Deposit Owner button (F11).
Figure 3-16 Add Deposit Owner Screen (Deleting an Owner)
Selects a Deposit Owner
Deletes a Deposit Owner
The Delete Deposit Owner confirmation dialogue displays (see

Figure 3-17):
Figure 3-17 Delete Deposit Owner
Delete Deposit Owner

Owner Definition
screen
A. Press F11 to delete the Deposit Owner.

page.

Operators Guide 3.6 Deposit Ownership
3.6.3 Editing a Deposit Owner
Use Procedure 3-11 to edit a Deposit Owner.
Procedure 3-11 Editing a Deposit Owner

1. Use F8/F9 to select the Deposit Owner to be edited.
2. Press the Edit Deposit Owner button (F12).
3. Type in the correct deposit owners name (see Figure 3-18).
Figure 3-18 Edit Deposit Owner Screen
Accept changes to the

Deposit Owner

Owner Definition
screen
A. Press F11 to accept the changes to the Deposit Owner name.

page.
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3.7 Reports Operators Guide
3.7 Reports
The Reports Menu is used to view and print reports. Use site procedures
to choose and print reports.
Use Procedure 3-12 to access Reports.
Procedure 3-12 Accessing the Reports Screen

From the Run the Machine page:
1. Press F8 to access the Reports screen.
The Reports screen displays (see Figure 3-19):
Figure 3-19 Reports Screen

Machine” page
Records Archive
Selects the Record to be

viewed/printed
Views a selected Record
Prints reports per a

specific subject

Operators Guide 3.7 Reports
3.7.1 Viewing Reports
Use Procedure 3-13 to view Reports.
Procedure 3-13 Viewing Reports Screen

From the Reports page:
1. Use F9/F10 to select a specific report type, (i.e. Reconciliation, etc).
2. Press F11 to view the report.
The following dialogue displays (see Figure 3-20):
Figure 3-20 Reports - Entering Parameter Values
Selects the Month
Selects the Day
Accepts the parameters to

generate a report
3. Click F4/F7 to choose the report date month.
4. Click F5/F6 to choose the report date day.
5. Click F11 to generate the report.
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The subject and date specific report is displayed (see Figure 3-21):
Figure 3-21 Reports - Typical Report Display
Moves in-between
pages
Navigates Left/Right
on pages
Navigates Up/Down
on pages
Magnified view of a
selected Report
Prints the report
Returns to the Reports

main page

Operators Guide 3.7 Reports
3.7.2 Printing Reports
Use Procedure 3-14 to print a specific report.
Procedure 3-14 Printing a Specific Report

While in the window from which the specific report is being viewed:
 Press F11 to print the report.
Use Procedure 3-15 to print a specific report from within a report

category.
Procedure 3-15 Printing a Report from the Main Reports Page

From the Reports page:
1. Use F9/F10 to select a report category.
2. Press F12 to print a report from within the category.
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3.7.3 Viewing Archived Reports
Use Procedure 3-16 to view archived reports.
Procedure 3-16 Viewing Archived Reports

From the “Reports” page:
1. Use F4 to access the Archive Reports screen.
The Archive Reports screen displays.
Figure 3-22 Archive Reports Screen

Machine” page
Return to the
“Reports” page
Selects the Archive

category to be viewed/
printed
Views a selected Archive

Record
Prints reports per a

specific subject

Operators Guide 3.8 Incident Recovery
3.8 Incident Recovery
The Incident Recovery Screen displays when an incident occurs and the
machine stops functioning correctly.
Use Procedure 3-17 to perform an Incident Recovery.
Procedure 3-17 Performing an Incident Recovery

1. Press F7 to access the Incident Recovery screen.
The Incident Recovery screen displays.
Figure 3-23 Incident Recovery Screen

Machine” page
Go to the “Warnings”
screen
Selects a fault to rectify
Selects a recovery action
Purges machine of all

unprocessed notes
Appears ONLY when F11 is

pressed.
2. Press F5 to select a fault to rectify.
3. Use F9/F10 to select a recovery action.
4. Press F11 to purge the machine of all processed notes.

The F12 icon will appear.
5. The user can either:
A. Press F4 to access the Warnings page.
B. Press F3 to return to the Run the Machine page.
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3.8 Incident Recovery Operators Guide
3.8.1 Machine Warnings
Use Procedure 3-18 to access and resolve Warnings.
Procedure 3-18 Accessing and Resolving Warnings

From the Incident Recover screen:
1. Press F4 to access the Warnings screen.
The Warnings screen displays.
Figure 3-24 Warnings Screen
Select Warning/Read
Recovery Action
Use when Warning is no

longer required
Delete all Warnings
Returns to the “Incident

Recovery” screen

Machine” page
2. Use F8/F9 to select a warning and read the recovery action.
3. Perform the indicated recovery action to rectify the fault.

Note: If the fault requires opening the machine, such as in the case of a
jammed note use extreme caution and always turn OFF the machine and
remove the power cable from the rear of the machine.
Warning! Use extreme care when working around electricity.
4. Once the fault is rectified, the user may either:
A. Press F11 if the Warning is no longer required.
B. Press F6 to delete all Warnings.
5. Then the user has the option of either:
A. Press F4 to return to the Incident Recovery screen.
B. Press F3 to return to the Run the Machine page.

Operators Guide 3.9 Help Icons
3.9 Help Icons
To request help within a particular screen press the F1 function key.

Table 3-3 lists the Help icons and their subject location.
Table 3-3 Help Icons

Icon Location Icon Location
Processes Running the Machine

Changing Processes on Run The Machine on
Page 3-4 Page 3-5
Reconciliation Cull Reason History

Reconciliation on Cull Reason History on
Page 3-9 Page 3-14
Deposit Ownership Reports

Deposit Ownership on
Reports on Page 3-20
Page 3-16
Incident Recovery Warnings

Incident Recovery on Machine Warnings on
Page 3-25 Page 3-26
View Process Category Destination Mapping

Viewing Process Cate-
Destination Mapping on
gory Details on
Page 4-5
Page 4-4
Machine Configuration Database Maintenance

Machine Configuration Database Maintenance
on Page 4-6 on Page 4-10
AutoArchive User Configuration

Auto Archive on User Configurations on
Page 4-15 Page 4-16
Sort Level Setup

Sort Level SetUp on
Page 4-35
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3.10 Machine Events Operators Guide
3.10 Machine Events
The Event page displays a list of events in chronological order.

Use Procedure 3-19 to view the list of events.
Procedure 3-19 Viewing Events

1. Press the F2 icon, located at the upper right-hand of the screen.
The Events page displays.
Figure 3-25 Event Page
Returns to the Event

screen
Machine Events
Database Events
Fault and Exception Events
Print highlighted Event

details
Page to an Event
Select an Event

Operators Guide 3.11 Four Pocket Stacker Extension Module
3.11 Four Pocket Stacker Extension Module
The modular construction of the Cobra desktop banknote sorter allows for
extra four pocket stacker units to be added to the system to tailor the
machine to individual applications and sorting requirements. Cobra is
extendable up to 20 sorting stackers (excluding cull pocket) or four
extension modules.
Each extension module has the following specifications:
 Net Weight: 63kg (139lbs)
 Length: 710mm (28”). Including over run box: 780mm (31”)
 Height: 650mm (26”)
 Depth: 580mm (23”)
3.11.1 Cobra Extension Module
Figure 3-26 represents a typical extension module for the Cobra.
Figure 3-26 Cobra Extension Module (Four Pocket Stacker)
Output Pockets
Over Run Box
Cover Handle
Output Pockets The output pockets of the extent ion module operate the same as the
output pocket of the main module.
Remove loose notes when the pocket has reached its capacity of 200
notes.
Over Run Box Purged notes from the extension module are fed into the over run box.
The maximum capacity is 15 notes.
Note: All capacities and throughput figures are subject to note size,
note quality and process used.
Cover Handle Use the cover handle to open the cover and gain access to the purged
notes.
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3.11 Four Pocket Stacker Extension Module Operators Guide
Figure 3-27 displays an example of purged notes in the Over Run Box.
Figure 3-27 Over Run Box
Cover Closed Cover Open
3.11.2 Powering Expansion Modules
Figure 3-28 displays the typical power connection to the Expansion

Module.
Figure 3-28 Expansion Module Power
Power Cable Connection 240/

110v
Module Connection
Warning! Use extreme care when working around electricity.

Keep the area behind the machine clear with enough space to
remove the power cable in case of an emergency.
Danger! Before servicing or attempting to move the Sorter, dis-
connect BOTH power cables from the machine (the power cable
to the sorter and the power cable to the Expansion Module) as
well as the power cable that connects the modules.

Operators Guide 3.11 Four Pocket Stacker Extension Module
3.11.3 Run the Machine Page
Adding four pocket extension module(s) to Cobra will result in a screen

change to the Run the Machine page (see Figure 3-29).
Figure 3-29 Run the Machine Page with Four Pocket Module
3.11.4 Incident Recovery Page
Adding a four pocket extension module to Cobra results in a change to

the Incident Recovery page (see Figure 3-30).
Figure 3-30 Incident Recovery Page
Purges machine of all

unprocessed notes
Notes purged from the extension module are

routed to the over run box located at the end
module.
To retrieve notes from the over run box, open
the end extension module cover, remove
notes and close cover (see Over Run Box on
Page 3-29 and Cover Handle on Page 3-29).
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3.11 Four Pocket Stacker Extension Module Operators Guide
3.11.5 Warnings Page
Adding a four pocket extension module to Cobra changes the Warnings

Page (see Figure 3-31).
Figure 3-31 Warnings Page

Operators Guide 3.12 Twin Stacker Destruction/Four Stacker Modules
3.12 Twin Stacker Destruction/Four Stacker Modules
3.12.1 Screen Changes to Run the Machine Page
Adding Twin Stacker Destruction (TSDM) or Four Stacker (FSM to a

Cobra machine results in screen changes to their respective Run the
Machine pages (see Figure 3-32 and Figure 3-33).
Figure 3-32 Twin Stacker Destruction Module (TSDM) Run the Machine View
To scroll the ‘Run the Machine’ page to

view all extension modules
Figure 3-33 Four Stacker Module (FSM) - Run the Machine View
FSM machines have an

external Over Run Box
The over run box allows an Operator to

recover the notes and replace them In the
feeder for processing after an incident has
occurred.
Note: A machine fault will occur if the
over run box door is opened during 
operation.
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3.12 Twin Stacker Destruction/Four Stacker Modules Operators Guide
3.12.2 Shredder Module
The Shredder Module destroys selected notes and is located at the end of
the transport within a DSM (see Figure 3-34).
If notes jam within the Shredder Secure Box or the ductwork leading to
the shredder bin, the machine automatically switches to the Incident
Recovery function.
Only Supervisors/Service Engineers are allowed access to the secure
Box.
Initially, the Supervisor is responsible for clearing jams.
Recommendation: If a jam occurs, stop the machine. By
switching the machine OFF and then removing the power cable
from the rear of the machine.
Figure 3-34 Cobra Desktop Shredder Module
Secure Box

Operators Guide 3.12 Twin Stacker Destruction/Four Stacker Modules
3.12.3 Thermal Printer
Both the TSDM and DSM incorporate a thermal printer to allow the
operator to print reports from the Shredder Module (see Figure 3-35).
Figure 3-35 Thermal Printer
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3.13 Diagnostics Screen Operators Guide
3.13 Diagnostics Screen
Use Procedure 3-20 to access the Diagnostics screen.
Procedure 3-20 Accessing the Diagnostics screen

From the “Run the Machine” page:
1.Press F3 to access the Machine Configuration
page.
The Machine Configuration page displays.
2.Press F4 to access the Diagnostics page.

The Diagnostics page displays (see Figure 3-36).
3.Press F3 to return to the Run the Machine page

when finished.
The Run the Machine page displays.
Figure 3-36 Cobra Diagnostics Page
Note: Different diagnostic features are

available, according to the machine 
configuration.

Operators Guide 3.14 Bander Tape Layout
3.14 Bander Tape Layout
The Bander Tape Layout screen allows the user to configure the
information printed on the bander tape.
Note: This is only available on machines with Banders.
Use Procedure 3-21 to access the Bander Tape Layout screen.
Procedure 3-21 Accessing the Bander Tape Layout Screen

1.Press F4 to access the Change Process page.
The Change Process page displays.
2.Press F6 to access the Bander Tape Layout page.

The Bander Tape Layout page displays (see
Figure 3-37).
Figure 3-37 Bander Tape Layout Screen
Accept changes
Switch to different
fields
Select items within a

Field
Copies the layout of the

currently selected category
group to one other category
group within the process
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3.14 Bander Tape Layout Operators Guide
3.14.1 Creating a Bander Tape Layout
Use Procedure 3-22 to create a Bander Tape Layout.
Procedure 3-22 Creating a Bander Tape Layout

From the Bander Tape Layout screen:
1. Select a Category Group to modify.
2.Press F8 to change the margin width of the tape.

The margin width fields are opened for modification
(see Figure 3-38).
Figure 3-38 Bander Tape Layout - Change Margin Width
Accept changes
Reject changes
Move Between Fields
3. Use the keyboard to change measurement settings.
4. Press F11 to accept the size modifications.
5. Use F9/F10 to move between size modification fields.

6. Press F12 to reject the size modifications.
Add Printable Items Use Procedure 3-23 to add Printable Items to a bander tape layout.
Procedure 3-23 Adding Printable Items to a Bander Tape Layout

1. Choose a Category Group (see Figure 3-39).
Figure 3-39 Category Group

2. Press F9 to move to the Printable Items field.
3. Use F10/F11 to select a Printable item.
Figure 3-40 Printable Items
Note: The F12 icon also removes

printable items.
4. Press F12 to add the printable item to the bander tape layout.
Printable Items are added to the bander tape layout.
Figure 3-41 Bander Tape Layout Screen Icons
To change the Position To change Font on

of text To Rotate text
specific items
Switch to different Select items within a

fields Accept or Reject changes
Field
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Changing Text Position Use Procedure 3-24 to change the text position on a bander tape layout.
Procedure 3-24 Changing the Text Position on a Bander Tape Layout.
1.Press F6 to change the text position (see Figure 3-42).
Figure 3-42 Changing the Text Position on a Bander Tape Layout Icons
Move text slower or To Rotate text

faster
Move text up/
down/left/right
Return to Bander Tape
Layout screen
2. Press F12 to return to the Bander Tape Layout screen.
Changing the Font Use Procedure 3-25 to change the Font for a specific item on a bander
tape layout.
Procedure 3-25 Changing the Font for Items on a Bander Tape Layout
From the Bander Tape Layout Screen:
1. Select a specific Printable Item.
2.Press F8 to change the Font.
3. Select a font type.
4. Select a font size.
5. Select a font style (bold/italic).
6. Press F11 to accept the changes.
7. Press F12 to cancel and return to the Bander Tape Layout screen.

Zoom In/Out view Use Procedure 3-26 to view a Bander Tape Layout zoomed in or out.
Procedure 3-26 Zoom In/Out for a Bander Tape Layout

1. Select the Bander Tape Layout Area.
2.Press F8 to Zoom In/Out.
Copying Bander Tape Layouts Use Procedure 3-27 to copy Bander Tape Layouts.
Procedure 3-27 Copying Bander Tape Layouts

1. Select a Category Group to copy.
2. Press F12 to copy the group’s layout.
The user is prompted to select another Category Group in

which to copy the selected layout.
Figure 3-43 Copying a Bander Tape Layout Icons
Copies the Bander tape layout of the Copies the Bander tape layout of the
selected category group to all category selected category group to all the other
groups in all processes. category groups in the specific process
Selects a Category Group
3. Select the Category Group.
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4. Copy to the Category Group using either F7 or F8.

Note: If F7 is used, the user the following dialogue appears (see
Figure 3-44).
Figure 3-44 Warning - Copy Layout to All Category Groups
Accept changes
Reject changes

Operators Guide 3.15 ACDP (Automated Commercial Deposit Processing)
3.15 ACDP (Automated Commercial Deposit Processing)
Automated Commercial Deposit Processing (ACDP) is a methodology

that reduces the volume of documents that need to be manually
processed due to culls.
Figure 3-45 below shows the ACDP process applied to a customer that
processes 300 retail deposits per day with an average size of 200 bank
notes. They run a two-pass process.
In the first pass the reject rate is 1%, for example. The notes are removed
from the cull pocket and re-fed in a second pass. This time the reject rate
is assumed to be 20%.
In the example, the result is 480 notes sorted. Thus leaving 120 notes
rejected that must be processed according to site procedures regarding
culls.
Figure 3-45 ACDP
60,000 banknotes 1st batch: 1% reject rate 720 documents

300 batches of 200 notes each =600 notes+600 PCDs 300 batches need to be checked
600 header & trailer cards (PCDs) 2nd batch: 20% reject rate for 120 rejected notes
=120 notes+600 PCDs
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3.15 ACDP (Automated Commercial Deposit Processing) Operators Guide
3.15.1 Header and Trailer Separator Cards
Caution! Make sure the Cobra machine boots up before any

external offline reconciliation system (e.g. Maestro) is used.
Separator cards are used to separate deposits of money (see
Figure 3-46).
Figure 3-46 Header and Trailer Separator Cards
Header Card
Trailer Card
When placing notes in the Feeder, ensure that the flattened edge is
placed against the back plate first, with the Trailer Card on top (see
Figure 3-47).
Figure 3-47 Correct Placement of Trailer Card
Place the deposit, with the Header Card at the bottom of the pile,
Read!
and the Trailer Card at the top of the pile.
Caution! Never run the machine with the cover open.

3.15.2 Possible Errors
3.15.2.1 Trailer Card is Put in First
If a Trailer Card is put in first, the user will receive the following error
dialogue (see Figure 3-48):
Figure 3-48 Force Start of Batch Error Dialogue Box
Solution:
A. Type in a new separator ID number and press F11.
B. Press F12 to continue counting to the existing batch.
3.15.2.2 Header Card Fed Upside-down or Barcode Mis-read
If the Header Card is fed upside down, or the barcode is misread, the user
receives the following error dialogue (see Figure 3-49):
Figure 3-49 Barcode Read Error Dialogue Box
Input Separator ID here.
Solution:
Input the Separator ID number and press F11.
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3.15.2.3 Other Errors
The Warnings screen lists other errors as they occur (see Figure 3-50).
Figure 3-50 Warnings Screen

NOTES:
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Chapter 4
Supervisor Guide
Topic Page Number
4.1 - Changing Processes 4-2
4.2 - Viewing Process Category Details 4-4
4.3 - Destination Mapping 4-5
4.4 - Machine Configuration 4-6

4.1 Changing Processes Supervisor Guide
4.1 Changing Processes
The following are functions that are only available to users with
Supervisor status.
Supervisors may change the properties of the current process. Use

Procedure 4-1 to change a current process.
Procedure 4-1 Changing a Process
1. Access the Run the Machine screen:
2.Press F4.
The Change Process screen displays (see Figure 4-1).
3. Use F10/F11 to select a Process.
4. Use F8 to move to the Denomination window.
5. Use F10/F11 to select a Denomination.

Note: The feeder back plate automatically adjusts to the note size
selected.
Figure 4-1 Change Process Screen
Return to Run the

Machine.
View Process Category

Details.
Destination Mapping
Details
Bander Tape Layout 

(see Bander Tape
Layout on Page 3-37).
Starts a Selected
Process.
6. Press F12 to start the process.

Supervisor Guide 4.1 Changing Processes
4.1.1 Process Description
For a description of the selected process, press F9 (see Figure 4-2).
Figure 4-2 Process Description
F9 Opens the F12 Returns to the

Process Full  Change Process
Description Menu Menu
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4.2 Viewing Process Category Details Supervisor Guide
4.2 Viewing Process Category Details
Use Procedure 4-2 to view Process Category Details.
Procedure 4-2 Viewing Process Category Details

From the Change Process screen:
1. Use F10/F11 to select a specific Process.
2.Press F4 to view the selected Process (see Figure 4-3).

The View Process Category Details screen displays.
Figure 4-3 View Process Category Details Screen
Return to Run the

Machine
Return to the Change

Process screen
Move to a different
window
Select a Category
Group or Categories

Supervisor Guide 4.3 Destination Mapping
4.3 Destination Mapping
Use Procedure 4-3 to view Destination Mapping Details.
Procedure 4-3 Viewing Destination Mapping Details

From the Change Process screen:
1. Use F10/F11 to select a specific Process.



2. Press F5.
The Destination Mapping screen displays (see Figure 4-3).
Figure 4-4 Destination Mapping Details Screen
Return to Run the

Machine
Return to the Change

Process screen
Move to a different
window
View Destination
Mapping
Select a Category
Group or Physical
Destination.
3. Use F9 to move between windows.
4. Use F11/F12 to select a Category Group or Physical Destination.
5. Press F10 to view the Destination Mapping details for a specific 

Category Group.
6. From the Category Group:
Press F12 to return to the Destination Mapping Details

screen.
7. Press F4 to return to the Change Process screen.
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4.4 Machine Configuration Supervisor Guide
4.4 Machine Configuration
The Machine Configuration screen allows the Supervisor access to

specific information concerning:
 Data
 Date And Time
 Language
 Definition of Notes
 Level of technical set-up to be accessed and amended as necessary.
Use Procedure 4-4 to access the Machine Configuration screen.
Procedure 4-4 Accessing the Machine Configuration Screen

From the Run the Machine Screen screen:
Press F3.
The Machine Configuration screen displays (see Figure 4-5).
Figure 4-5 Machine Configuration Screen

Supervisor Guide 4.4 Machine Configuration
Table 4-1 lists the Machine Configuration icons and their descriptions.
Table 4-1 Machine Configuration Functions
Return to the “Run the Machine” page.
Diagnostics Screen (see Diagnostics Screen on Page 3-36).
Note Definitions (see Note Definitions on Page 4-8).
Database Maintenance (see Database Maintenance on Page 4-10).
Sort Level Setup (see Sort Level SetUp on Page 4-35).
User Configuration (see User Configurations on Page 4-16).
System Software Upgrade (see System Software Upgrade on Page 4-37).
Exit to Windows.
Set Time and Date (see Date and Time Settings on Page 4-31).
Language Configuration (see Language Settings on Page 4-33).
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4.4.1 Note Definitions
The Supervisor can change the definitions of the notes to be run. Use
Procedure 4-5 to access the Note Definitions screen
Procedure 4-5 Accessing the Note Definitions Screen

From the Machine Configuration Screen screen:
Press F5.
The Note Definitions screen displays (see Figure 4-6).
Figure 4-6 Note Definitions Screen

Table 4-2 provides descriptions for the Note Definition screen fields.
Table 4-2 Note Definition Field
Field Display Description
ID Index Number of Note in Current List
Name Description of Note
- Currency Symbol
Issuer Issuing Authority
Denom Denominations of Note
Issue Issue of That Specific Denomination
Length, Width, Thickness Dimensions of the Note
Type Type of Note (e.g. Bank Note, Coupon, etc.
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4.4.2 Database Maintenance
Use Procedure 4-6 to access the Database Maintenance screen.
Procedure 4-6 Accessing the Database Maintenance Screen

From the Machine Configuration Screen screen:
Press F6.
The Database Maintenance screen displays (see Figure 4-7).
Figure 4-7 Database Maintenance Screen
Return to Run the

Machine
Return to Machine
Configuration
Archive Management Setup

(see Auto Archive on
Page 4-15)
Select a Database
Operation
Confirm an Operation
selection

Table 4-3 provides descriptions for Database Maintenance Operations.

Table 4-3 Database Maintenance Operations
Operation Description
Manual Archive Performs a Manual Archive of reconciled batches and
event log data with the current archiving configuration.
Delete All Existing Data On Zip Drive Cleans an existing archive/backup disk so that it can be
reused.
Delete All Prebook Entries Deletes all Prebook data from the Transfer Database.
Delete All Unicorn Batches Deletes all Batch data from the Unicorn Database.
Delete All Transfer Batches Deletes all Batch data from the Transfer Database.
Shrink Database Shrinks the size of the data files in the database.
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4.4.2.1 Manual Archive
Use Procedure 4-7 to perform a Manual Archive.
Procedure 4-7 Performing a Manual Archive

From the Database Maintenance screen:
1. Use F10/F11 to select Manual Archive in the Select Operation
window.
2. Press F12 to confirm the selection.
The Manual Archive screen displays (see Figure 4-8).
Figure 4-8 Manual Archive Screen
Archives Data
Cancels the Archive
3. Press F11 to Archive data.

If there are no records to archive, the following dialogue displays
(see Figure 4-9):
Figure 4-9 No Records to Archive
4. Press F11 to confirm dialogue.
5. Press F12 to cancel an Archive.

4.4.2.2 Deleting Data
Note: Users who do not possess the authority to delete data will receive
the following dialogue (see Figure 4-10):
Figure 4-10 Cannot Delete Data
Use Procedure 4-8 to Delete Data.
Procedure 4-8 Deleting Data

1. Use F10/F11 to select the Entries or Batches you wish to delete, i.e.
“Delete all Unicorn Batches”, in the Select Operation window.
The Delete all Unicorn Batches screen displays (see Figure 4-11).
Figure 4-11 “Delete All Unicorn Batches” Screen
Deletes all Data
Cancels the Deletion
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3. Press F11 to delete all the files.

Figure 4-12 Delete Confirmation
4. The user can either:
A. Press F11 to confirm.
B. Press F12 to cancel deletion.

4.4.2.3 Auto Archive
Use Procedure 4-9 to Automatically Archive files.
Procedure 4-9 Auto Archiving Data

1.Press F5.
The Archive Management Setup screen displays (see
Figure 4-13).
Figure 4-13 Auto Archiving Data
Return to Run the

Machine
Return to Database
Maintenance
Navigate to different
fields
Selects or deselects a
chosen field.
2. Use F10/F11 to navigate to the Auto Archive field.
3. Press F12 to Select the Auto Archive option.
4. Use F10/F11 to navigate to other fields.
5. Use F12 to select or deselect the fields as desired.
6. Press F4 to return to the Database Maintenance screen.
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4.4.3 User Configurations
The User Configurations screen allows the Supervisor to create and

amend user data.
Use Procedure 4-10 to access the User Configuration screen.
Procedure 4-10 Accessing User Configuration

From the Machine Configuration screen:
1.Press F8.
The User Configuration screen displays (see
Figure 4-13).
Figure 4-14 User Configuration Screen
Return to Run the

Machine
Return to Machine
Configuration
Selects an
Operation
Confirms and opens

Operation selection.

Table 4-3 provides descriptions for Database Maintenance Operations.
Table 4-4 Database Maintenance Operations

Operation Description
Add User Adds new user details, sets up password and user roles
Edit User Details Modifies a selected user’s details
Remove User Removes a selected user
Change Password Change current user’s password
Setup New Shift Sets up a new working shift
Edit Shift Details Updates existing shift details
Remove Shift Removes shift details
Setup New Role Defines new user roles and sets up appropriate access levels
Edit Role Details Updates existing role details
Remove Role Removes role details
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4.4.3.1 Adding New User Details
Use Procedure 4-11 to Add New User Details.
Procedure 4-11 Adding New User Details

From the User Configuration screen:
1. Use F9/F10 to select “Add User” in the Select Operation window.

The Add User screen displays (see Figure 4-15).
Figure 4-15 Add User Screen
Selects a Date (Day)
Selects a Month
Returns to the
previous field
Confirms a field entry and

moves to the next field
Cancels the new

user creation

3. Enter the user’s Name, then press F11.
4. Enter the user’s ID, then press F11.

A dialogue window opens, prompting the Supervisor to select the
user’s role.
5. Select the user’s Role, then press F11.
6. Enter the user’s Password, then press F11.
7. Confirm the user’s Password, then press F11.
8. Enter an Expiry Date:
8.1 Use F6/F9 to select a date (day).

8.2 Use F7/F8 to select a month.
9. Press F11.
A confirmation dialogue box displays (see Figure 4-16).
Figure 4-16 Add User Confirmation
A. Press F11 to confirm and create another user.
B. Press F12 to return to the User Configuration screen.
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4.4.3.2 Editing User Details
Use Procedure 4-12 to edit User Details.
Procedure 4-12 Editing User Details

1. Use F9/F10 to select Edit User Details in the Select Operation
window.
The Edit User Details screen displays (see Figure 4-17).
Figure 4-17 Edit User Details Screen
Return to Machine
Configuration
Return to User
Configuration
Selects Available Users
Navigates through the User

Details fields
Allows the user to modify a User

Detail
3. Use F6/F7 to select an Available User.

4. Use F9/F10 to navigate to the User Detail to be edited.
5. Press F11 to modify the User Detail.

6. If finished, press F4 to return to the User Configuration screen.

4.4.3.3 Removing Users
Use Procedure 4-13 to remove users.
Procedure 4-13 Removing User Details

1. Use F9/F10 to select Remove User in the Select Operation 
window.
The Remove User screen displays (see Figure 4-18).
Figure 4-18 Remove User Screen
Return to Machine
Configuration
Return to User
Configuration
Selects Available
Users
Deletes selected user
3. Use F10/F11 to select an Available User

4. Press F12 to delete the user.
A confirmation dialogue box displays (see Figure 4-20).
Figure 4-19 Remove User Confirmation
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5. Press F11 to confirm deletion.

A second confirmation dialogue box displays (see Figure 4-20).
Figure 4-20 Remove User Confirmation - Second Confirmation
6. Press F11 to confirm.
7. Press F4 to return to the User Configuration screen.

4.4.4 Change User Password
Use Procedure 4-14 to change a user password.
Procedure 4-14 Changing a User’s Password

1. Use F9/F10 to select Change Password in the Select Operation
window.
The Change Password screen displays (see Figure 4-21).
Figure 4-21 Change Password Screen
Return to Machine
Configuration
Return to User
Configuration
Selects an Available
User
Allows modification of the

Password Details
3. Use F9/F10 to select an Available User.
4. Press F11 to modify the Password Details.

5. Enter the Current Password and press F11.
6. Enter the New Password and press F11.
7. Confirm the New Password and press F11.

A confirmation dialogue box displays (see Figure 4-22):
Figure 4-22 Confirmation Dialogue
8. Press F11 to confirm the password change.
9. Press F4 to return to User Configuration.
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4.4.5 Shift Configuration and Set-Up
4.4.5.1 Setting up a New Shift
Use Procedure 4-15 to set up a new shift.
Procedure 4-15 Setting up a new Shift

1. Use F9/F10 to select Setup New Shift in the Select Operation 
window.
The Setup New Shift screen displays (see Figure 4-23).
Figure 4-23 Setup New Shift Screen
Returns to the previous field
Allows modification of Setup

Shift Details
Cancels shift setup
3. Select an Available Shift (i.e. Morning or Afternoon).
4. Input a shift Name and press F11.
5. Input a Start Time and press F11.
6. Input an End Time and press F11.

7. Input a Target Volume and press F11.

The display options change to allow modification of Working Days
(see Figure 4-24).
Figure 4-24 Setting up a New Shift - Working Days
Selects a Day for the

Working Days option
Return to a previous field
Modifies Include options for

Working Days
Accepts modification of
Setup Shift Details
Cancels shift setup
8. Use F7/F8 to select a Day.
9. Press F10 to modify the Include properties (Yes/No).
10. Press F11 to accept modifications and create the new shift.
Figure 4-25 New Shift Confirmation
11. The user has the option to either:
A. Press F11 to confirm and create another shift.
B. Press F12 to return to the User Configuration screen.
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4.4.5.2 Editing Shift Details
Use Procedure 4-16 to edit shift details.
Procedure 4-16 Editing Shift Details

1. Use F9/F10 to select “Edit Shift Details” in the Select Operation
window.
The Edit Shift Details screen displays (see Figure 4-26).
Figure 4-26 Edit Shift Details Screen
Return to Machine
Configuration
Return to User
Configuration
Selects an Available Shift
Selects a Shift Detail

field
Allows modification of a
Shift Details field
3. Use F6/F7 to select an Available Shift to modify.
4. Use F9/F10 to select a specific Shift Details field.
5. Press F11 to modify the field.

5.1 If modifying the Shift Name, Start/End Time, or Target Volume:
Modify the selected field and press F11 to accept changes, or
F12 to cancel changes for that field.
5.2 If modifying the Working Days fields:
Use F8/F9 to select a Day to modify.
5.3 Press F10 to modify the Include options (Yes/No).
5.4 Press F11 to accept the changes, or F12 to cancel.
6. Press F4 to return to the User Configuration Screen.

4.4.5.3 Removing Shift Details
Use Procedure 4-17 to remove shift details.
Procedure 4-17 Removing Shift Details

1. Use F9/F10 to select “Remove Shift” in the Select Operation 
window.
The Removing Shift details screen displays (see Figure 4-27).
Figure 4-27 Removing Shift Details Screen
Return to Machine
Configuration
Return to User
Configuration
Selects Available
Shifts
Deletes selected Shift
3. Use F10/F11 to select an Available Shift to delete.
4. Press F12 to delete the selected shift.

Figure 4-28 Remove Shift Confirmation
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5. Press F11 to confirm deletion, or F12 to cancel.

Another dialogue box displays (see Figure 4-29):
Figure 4-29 Second Remove Shift Confirmation
6. Press F11 to confirm the message.
7. Press F4 to return to the User Configuration screen.

4.4.5.4 Adding a New Role
Use Procedure 4-18 to add a new role.
Procedure 4-18 Adding a New Role

1. Use F9/F10 to select Setup New Role in the Select Operation 
window.
The Setup New Roll screen displays (see Figure 4-30).
Figure 4-30 Removing Shift Details Screen
Setup Shift Details
Cancels the new role

setup
3. Enter a Name for the new role.
4. Press F11 to accept the name.

Use the arrow keys to select true or false for Force Reconciliation
(see Figure 4-31).
Figure 4-31 Force Reconciliation (True/False)
5. Use F8/F9 to select the role’s reconciliation status (True/False).
6. Select F11 to accept the status.

Use the same buttons to Process the Level of the role.
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7. Use F7/F8 select a Process Level (see Figure 4-32):
Figure 4-32 Select a Process Level
8. Press F11 to confirm the level.

The user may now set Page Access Restrictions (see Figure 4-33).
Figure 4-33 Setup New Role - Page Access Restrictions
Selects a Page to
restrict
Return to a previous
field
Modifies Access options for

Page Access Restriction
Page Access Restriction
Cancels New Role

Setup
9. Use F7/F8 to select a Page to restrict.
10. Press F10 to set the Access option.
11. Press F11 to confirm the Page Access Restriction settings.

A confirmation dialogue box displays.
12. Press F11 to confirm the new role setup or F12 to return to the User
Configuration screen.

4.4.6 Date and Time Settings
Use Procedure 4-19 to modify settings for Date and Time.
Procedure 4-19 Modifying Date and Time Settings

1.Press F11.
The Date and Time settings display (see Figure 4-34).
Figure 4-34 Date and Time Settings
Selects the Month
Selects the Date
Navigates between different

fields
Sets the hours and

minutes.
Accepts and confirms

changes
Cancels modifications
2. Use F4/F7 to change the Month.

3. Use F5/F6 to change the Date.
4. Press F8 to navigate to the Hours field (New Time).
5. Use F9/F10 to set Hours.
6. Press F8 to navigate to the Minutes field.
7. Use F9/F10 to set the Minutes.
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8. Press F11 to accept and confirm the changes.

Figure 4-35 Date/Time Confirmation

4.4.7 Language Settings
Use Procedure 4-19 to modify the machine language.
Procedure 4-20 Modifying Language Settings

1.Press F12.
The Languages page displays (see Figure 4-36).
Figure 4-36 Language Settings
Displays more Language/

Country icons
Returns to the original

Languages screen
2. Select the Icon/Country Flag of the language to which the machine

will display.
3.Press F12 to display more language icons.
Note: Several Icons/Flags will display the same function
number (i.e. F3).
4. Press the function number of the desired language.

The display reverts to the Machine Configuration page.
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Table 4-5 displays the available language for use with the Cobra.
Table 4-5 Language Icons

English French German Spanish Colombian
Bulgarian Chinese Arabic Croatian Polish
Russian Korean Thai Macedonia

4.4.8 Sort Level SetUp
The Sort Level Setup screen enables the operator to view and amend
note condition sort levels.
Sort Level default levels, as well as allowable ranges, are displayed.
Use Procedure 4-21 to access the Sort Level Setup page.
Procedure 4-21 Sort Level Setup

1.Press F7.
The Sort Level Setup page displays
(see Figure 4-37).
Figure 4-37 Sort Level Setup Display
Working with Sort Level Setup requires the use

of the keyboard.
2. Use the Left/Right arrow keys to select addi-

tional options.
3.To change a Sort Level:

Enter the required Option Number (e.g. 1).
4.Press the ENTER key to accept the entry.
5.Press the BACKSPACE key (as many times as

needed) to delete the default values.
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6.Enter a new value (e.g. 200)
7.Press the ENTER key to accept the new value.
8.Press F12 to end the Sort Level Setup.
Note: The limpness sort level must be set for each denomination. All sort
levels, once set / adjusted, are the same for all denominations.
Table 4-6 contains a full list of adjustable sort levels.
Table 4-6 Adjustable Sort Levels

Sort Levels Range
FIT Soil 1-100
ATM Soil 1-100
FIT Cornerfolds 6-38
ATM Cornerfolds 6-38
FIT Tape 3-38
Cross Tape 3-38
FIT Hole 3-35
FIT Edge Tears 3-35
FIT Missing Corner 3-35
Note: The option number and default setting may vary from one
machine to another. The number of adjustable sorts vary according to the
type of detectors fitted.

4.4.9 System Software Upgrade
Use Procedure 4-22 to upgrade the System Software.
Procedure 4-22 Upgrading System Software

1.Press F9.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Figure 4-38 System Update
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Chapter 5
Operator Maintenance
Topic Page Number
5.1 - Daily Operator Maintenance 5-2
5.2 - Weekly Operator Maintenance 5-3
5.3 - Sensor Cleaning and Maintenance 5-4
5.4 - Lamp Replacement 5-17
5.5 - Fuse Replacement 5-18

5.1 Daily Operator Maintenance Operator Maintenance
5.1 Daily Operator Maintenance
The full range of Daily Operator Maintenance procedures detailed in this

section should be carried out in order to keep the machine in good
working order and ensure error free running.
To gain access to the Transport section of the machine for cleaning of the
various devices the machine should be stopped by pressing the ‘STOP’
button on the keyboard.
The Inspection Cover should be lifted using the ‘handle’ to expose the
Transport (see Figure 5-1) and the Transport Sensors (TSA, TSB, TSC,
TSD, TSE, TSF, TSG, TSH and TSK). The sensors can then be cleaned
(see Sensor Cleaning and Maintenance on Page 5-4).
Figure 5-1 Cobra with Cover Lifted

Operator Maintenance 5.2 Weekly Operator Maintenance
5.2 Weekly Operator Maintenance
Clean the two air filters on the rear of the machine and the single filter to
the rear of the 4-pocket extension module weekly.
Use Procedure 5-1 to clean the air filters.
Procedure 5-1 Cleaning Machine Air Filters

1. Exit the control system and power down the machine by setting the
ON/OFF switch to the OFF position.
2. Gain access to the filters by rotating the securing fasteners ¼ of a
turn using a small flat tip screwdriver.
3. Remove the cover to expose the filter element.
4. Remove any dust with a vacuum cleaner.
5. Replace the filter and cover. (See Figure 5-2)
Figure 5-2 Air Filters
Filter
Element
1/4 Turn
Fasteners
5.2.1 Cleaning Kit
A cleaning kit is available for the Cobra Machine. It contains the

necessary implements to clean the machine.
The kit is comprised of the following items:
 Tool Wallet
 Cleaning Brush
 Thin Test Tube Brush
 A Pair of Tweezers
 Foam-Tipped Cleaning Stick
 Piece of Lint-Free Cloth
Each item is used for specific cleaning routines, which are described in
the subsequent sections.
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5.3 Sensor Cleaning and Maintenance Operator Maintenance
5.3 Sensor Cleaning and Maintenance
Sensors require cleaning in order to keep the machine working correctly.

Cleaning the sensors removes note dust build-up.
Once access to all sensors is gained, each sensor should be cleaned
using:
 Lint free cloth for the Stacker and Pocket Sensors
 Small soft brush for the Transport Sensors
 Test tube brush for the Sensor TSA.
These items are supplied in the cleaning kit.
Warning! Do not use any oil or water based solvent for clean-
ing the Cobra. Use only isopropyl alcohol or alcohol based clean-
ers.
Table 5-1 lists the Sensors requiring routine cleaning and their respective
sections.
Table 5-1 Detectors to be Cleaned

Detector (If Fitted) Location
Detector SSHT Cleaning the Solid State Holes and Tears Detector on Page 5-5
Detector MTHD Cleaning Detector MTHD (if fitted) on Page 5-6
Detector LUM Cleaning Detector LUM (if fitted) on Page 5-7
Detector Twin MAG Cleaning Twin Magnetics Detector on Page 5-8
Detector CIS Cleaning Detector CIS (if fitted) on Page 5-9
Detector CIS (SDA) Cleaning Detector CIS (SDA) (If Fitted) on Page 5-10
Optical Pattern Detector Cleaning the Optical Pattern Detector on Page 5-11
Central Magnetics Detector Cleaning the Central Magnetics Detector on Page 5-12
Infra Red Detector Cleaning the Infra Red Detector on Page 5-13
Soil Detector Cleaning the Soil Detector on Page 5-14
UV Bright Detector Cleaning the UV Bright Detector on Page 5-15
CCD Vision Detector Cleaning the CCD Vision Detector on Page 5-16

Operator Maintenance 5.3 Sensor Cleaning and Maintenance
5.3.1 Cleaning the Solid State Holes and Tears Detector
Use Procedure 5-2 to clean the Solid State Holes and Tears (SSHT)
detector.
Procedure 5-2 Cleaning SSHT Detector

1. Open the Inspection Cover and locate the SSHT Detector.
2. Separate the head from the rest of the Detector by unclipping the
head from the Latch and pivot the head upwards. This exposes the
functional part of the Detector for cleaning. Both the upper and lower
halves of the Detector should be cleaned using the lint free cloth
supplied to remove Note Dust from the Detector.
3. Having cleaned the Detector replace the head by clipping it into the
Latch in the lower half of the Detector (see Figure 5-3).
Figure 5-3 Solid State Holes and Tears Detector
Face to be cleaned
Face to be cleaned
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5.3.2 Cleaning Detector MTHD (if fitted)
Procedure 5-3 Cleaning Detector MTHD

1. Open the Inspection Cover and locate Detector MTHD (see
Figure 5-4).
2. In order to maintain the performance of the detector, there are two
areas that must be kept clean. These are the two detector heads.
3. The faces of the detector heads nearest the note path should be
wiped clean using the lint-free cloth supplied in the Cleaning Kit.
Figure 5-4 Detector MTHD
Tensioned Roller
Detector Surface

5.3.3 Cleaning Detector LUM (if fitted)
Procedure 5-4 Cleaning Detector LUM

1. Open the Inspection Cover and refer to the belt layout to locate
Detector LUM (see Figure 5-5).
2. In order to clean the detector, unclip the light shield by lifting it 
vertically upwards and holding it there.
3. Clean faces A, B and C using a lint free cloth.
4. Having cleaned the detector, reposition the light shield and clip it
back into place.
Figure 5-5 Detector LUM
Face B
Face A Face C
Light Shield
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5.3.4 Cleaning Twin Magnetics Detector
Use Procedure 5-5 to clean the Twin Magnetics (TMAG) detector.
Procedure 5-5 Cleaning of the TMAG Detector

1. Open the Inspection Cover and locate the detector (see Figure 5-6).
2. The sensors used in Twin Magnetics detector can be cleaned 

without further manipulation of the machine. The sensors should be
cleaned using the lint free cloth supplied. All traces of note dust
should be removed.
Figure 5-6 Twin Magnetics Detector
Curved face of
sensors to be
cleaned
Guide
Guide Support
Clip
Thumb nut

5.3.5 Cleaning Detector CIS (if fitted)
Use Procedure 5-6 to clean the CIS Detector if fitted.
Procedure 5-6 Cleaning Detector CIS

1. Open the Inspection Cover and locate Detector CIS (type CCD) (see
Figure 5-7).
2. Remove the Melinex Guide assembly.
3. Use solvent (Part No. 02340172) and a soft cleaning stick or lint
free cloth to clean the head.
4. Check condition of the Melinex Guide, replace if necessary.
5. Replace the Melinex Guide assembly.
Figure 5-7 Detector CIS
Clean this Lens
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5.3.6 Cleaning Detector CIS (SDA) (If Fitted)
Procedure 5-7 Cleaning Detector CIS (SDA)

1. Open the Inspection cover and locate the CIS SDA Sensor (see
Figure 5-8).
2. Turn the knob securing the head counter-clockwise to remove the
sensor.
3. Use solvent (Part No. 02340172) and a soft cleaning stick or lint
free cloth to clean the optical surface of the sensor.
4. Check condition of the carrier belt assembly; replace any damaged
belts as necessary.
5. Replace sensor, making sure that it is located correctly on the pins
located on the machine back-plate.
6. Replace the securing knob.
Figure 5-8 Detector CIS (SDA)
Assemble sensor in this 

direction.
Knob Sensor Assembly
Front Locating Pin

5.3.7 Cleaning the Optical Pattern Detector
Use Procedure 5-8 to clean the Optical Pattern Detector.
Procedure 5-8 Cleaning the Optical Pattern Detector

1. Open the Inspection Cover and locate the Optical Pattern Detector
(see Figure 5-9).
2. Separate the head of detector from the rest of the detector by 
unclipping the head from the latch and pivot the head upwards. This
exposes the functional part of the detector for cleaning.
Both the head and the Trigger Sensor, located in the lower half of
the detector, should be cleaned using the lint free cloth or soft brush
supplied.
3. Having cleaned the Optical Pattern Detector replace the head by
clipping it into the latch in the lower half of the detector.
Figure 5-9 Optical Pattern Detector
Head
Guide
Guide Support
Trigger Sensor
Latch Plate
Thumb Screw
Latch
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5.3.8 Cleaning the Central Magnetics Detector
Use Procedure 5-9 to clean the Central Magnetics detector.
Procedure 5-9 Cleaning the Central Magnetics Detector

1. Open the Inspection Cover and locate the Central Magnetics 
detector (see Figure 5-10).
2. Slacken the Thumb nut and ensure the Guide Assembly is clipped
into its lower position. Clean the curved surface of the detector using
a lint free cloth. Visually check the Guide to ensure it is not damaged
or worn. Having cleaned the detector’s curved surface, clip the
Guide Assembly into its correct position for the currency being fed
and retighten the Thumbscrew.
3. The Guide Assembly should be clipped in its upper location when
feeding US Dollars and left clipped in its lower location for all other
currencies.
Figure 5-10 Central Magnetics Detector
This curved
face of the
Detector to be
cleaned
Guide
Guide
Assembly
(Shown in
upper
Thumb Nut location)

5.3.9 Cleaning the Infra Red Detector
Use Procedure 5-10 to clean the Infra Red detector.
Procedure 5-10 Cleaning the Infra Red Detector

1. Open the Inspection Cover and refer to the belt layout to locate the
Infra Red Detector.
2. There are two areas of the detector which must be kept clean, in
order to maintain the performance of the detector, these are the top
surface of the tile, and the glass of the detector head.
3. The tile should be brushed, using the small soft brush, to remove
any dirt from between the tile and tile holder. The tile surface should
be wiped clean using the lint free cloth (see Figure 5-11).
4. The glass of the detector head should be wiped clean with either the
lint free cloth or the foam tipped cleaning stick, access to the glass is
inhibited by the shield around the detector. Ensure the glass is 
actually contacted and cleaned (see Figure 5-11).
Figure 5-11 Infra Red Detector
Shield
Glass
Tile
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5.3.10 Cleaning the Soil Detector
Use Procedure 5-11 to clean the Soil Detector.
Procedure 5-11 Cleaning the Soil Detector

1. Open the Inspection Cover and locate the Soil Detector (see
Figure 5-12).
2. There are two areas of the detector which must be kept clean, in
order to maintain the performance of the detector, these are the
faces of the tiles nearest the note and the faces of the two detector
heads.
3. The tile should be brushed, using the small smooth brush, to
remove any dirt from between the tile and tile holder, the tile surface
should be wiped clean using the lint free cloth.
4. The faces of the detector heads nearest the note path should be
wiped clean using either the lint free cloth or the small soft brush.
Figure 5-12 Soil Detector
Upper Soil Detector
Face to be
Upper tile cleaned
Face to be
cleaned
Lower Soil Lower tile

Detector

5.3.11 Cleaning the UV Bright Detector
Procedure 5-12 Cleaning the UV Bright Detector

1. Open the Inspection Cover and locate the UV Bright Detector (see
Figure 5-13).
2. The sensor in detector can be cleaned without further manipulation
of the machine. The sensor housed within the cover should be
cleaned note dust should be removed.
3. The upper sensor face should be cleaned using either the small soft
brush or the lint free cloth.
Figure 5-13 UV Bright Detector
Face to be
cleaned
Part of
sensor
exposed
through
cover to be
cleaned
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5.3.12 Cleaning the CCD Vision Detector
Procedure 5-13 Cleaning the CCD Vision Detector

1. Open the Inspection Cover and locate the CCD Vision Detector (see
Figure 5-14).
2. Remove Melinex Guide assembly. Use solvent (part number
02340172) and a soft cleaning stick or lint free cloth to clean the
head as shown.
3. Check condition of Melinex Guide, replace if necessary.
4. Replace Melinex Guide assembly.
Figure 5-14 CCD Vision Detector
Lamp Cover
Clean glass remove

all deposits
Clean this Lens

Operator Maintenance 5.4 Lamp Replacement
5.4 Lamp Replacement
It is possible for a trained operator or supervisor to replace the lamps

should they fail. The lamps are housed behind the lamp cover of the
detector.
Warning! The lamp cover is hot during operation.
When the lamp cover is cool, unscrew the lamp cover, retaining all the
screws and remove it carefully from the detector. The lamps can then be
removed using the lamp extracting tool provided (part number
5016119901). New lamps can then be fitted. Replace the lamp cover and
retaining screws.
Recommendation: If there is difficulty in removing the lamps or
Read! inserting new lamps, the top of the detector can be removed, care
must be taken with this process.
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5.5 Fuse Replacement Operator Maintenance
5.5 Fuse Replacement
If the machine suddenly becomes in operable, the fuse may have blown.
There are two 8 amp, 250V, fuses on the rear of the machine, just above
the power inlet (see Figure 5-15). This is the same for the Main Module
and the Expansion Module.
Figure 5-15 Fuse Location
Note: This is a Double

Fuse. Replace both at
the same time if neces-
sary.
Fuse Location
Caution! Always disconnect the power cable before changing

or removing the fuse.
Warning! Replace only with the same rating and type of fuse to
protect against the risk of fire.

Operator Maintenance 5.5 Fuse Replacement
NOTES:
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5.5 Fuse Replacement Operator Maintenance

Chapter 6
Operation of Uninterruptable Power

Supply
Topic Page Number
6.1 - Operation Of Uninterruptible Power Supplies 6-2

6.1 Operation Of Uninterruptible Power Supplies Operation of Uninterruptable Power Supply
6.1 Operation Of Uninterruptible Power Supplies
The Cobra note sorting machine may be fitted with an external

Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). This device fits in between the
machine and the power line, and supplies the machine with mains power
in the event of a power failure.
It allows an orderly shutdown of the sorting machine if the building power
supply fail.
De La Rue recommends UPS units for use with the Cobra machine, but
the machine may be used with other proprietary UPS units which provide
similar functionality.
The operator should be familiar with the unit fitted.
For trouble free operation of the UPS the following issues must be
observed:
6.1.1 Safety
Danger! The UPS generates mains voltages and has an inter-

nal energy source (battery). The unit may generate an output
voltage even if apparently disconnected so care is required.
Refer to the UPS operator manual to ensure compliance with safe
operation.
6.1.2 Installation
Install the UPS close to the machine in accordance with the operator
manual for the unit. Ensure there is ample space between the machine,
the UPS and the wall outlet to disconnect the power cables in the event of
an emergency.
6.1.3 Operation
The detailed operating instructions in the user manual should be

observed but the following procedures should be followed for operation
with the Cobra machine.
Connection & Power The UPS unit should normally be connected to the building supplies and
left powered to ensure the internal battery is kept fully charged.
The machine should be connected to the UPS output.
Machine Switch On Ensure the UPS is switched on. The machine may then be switched on
and operated normally.

Operation of Uninterruptable Power Supply 6.1 Operation Of Uninterruptible Power Supplies
6.1.4 Mains Failure
If mains failure occurs the UPS emits beeps indicating it is running on

battery. The machine will continue unaffected but the UPS is not
designed for long term operation of the machine.
The exact sound emitted depends on the UPS fitted. Refer to the user
manual for your particular UPS unit.
Upon discovering that the UPS is supplying the machine power, note
processing should be terminated and the machine powered down.
If a mains failure indication occurs the UPS is able to operate the machine
for up to 10 minutes if the battery was initially fully charged.
Recommendation: As the battery condition cannot be guaran-
Read! teed, and to preserve battery power in case of subsequent mains
failures, it is recommended that the operator cease processing
notes straight away and follow all normal accounting and power
off procedures before switching the machine off.
If working in batch processing small batches may be completed (no more
than 20 seconds) before stopping the machine motors. It may be possible
to work through short power outages by checking that the failure condition
is still true before finally powering the machine down.
After powering down the machine, the UPS may be left on unless an
extended loss of mains is anticipated, then the UPS should also be turned
off.
6.1.5 Faults
The UPS may indicate faults or abnormal operation. If any of the following
occurs the machine must be switched off, following the normal procedure
for mains failure (see Table 6-1).
Table 6-1 Mains Failure Recovery Procedures

Fault Solution
‘Battery Low’ If the unit is operating on battery and the battery becomes
exhausted, continuous or rapid beeps will be heard.
If the machine is not immediately powered off there could be risk of
loss of data or damage to the machine PC.
The battery must be allowed to fully recharge before relying on it to
support another mains failure.
‘On Battery Lamp’ This should accompany mains failure.
Do not operate the machine if the on battery lamp is on or the on/on
line lamp is off
‘Overload’ This indicates the UPS is supplying a load in excess of its capability.
Consult the service engineer
‘Replace Battery’ Do not operate the machine if this indicator is on. Consult the service
engineer.
Some UPS units may have other fault indications.
Refer to the UPS user manual for detailed operation of the unit fitted.
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6.1.6 Machine Switch Off
The normal switch off procedure for the machine is unaffected by the use
of an external UPS. After switching the machines ON/OFF switch to OFF,
the UPS should normally be left connected to the supply to keep its
battery charged.
Danger! The UPS is still supplying power to the machine inlet
socket.
Caution! Do not isolate the machine by switching off the UPS,
or it will behave as if a mains failure had occurred, and continue
to generate an output voltage.
If power to the machine inlet socket needs to be turned off, then turn the
UPS off.
In case of an emergency, turn the UPS off, and remove the power
cable from the back of the machine.

Operation of Uninterruptable Power Supply 6.1 Operation Of Uninterruptible Power Supplies
NOTES:
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Chapter 7
Quick Deposit Processing Usage
Topic Page Number
7.1 - Overview of Quick Deposit Processing 7-2
7.2 - Set Up 7-3
7.3 - OutSort Pockets 7-5

7.1 Overview of Quick Deposit Processing Quick Deposit Processing Usage
7.1 Overview of Quick Deposit Processing
Quick Deposit Processing is a methodology that improves customer

productivity. QDP greatly reduces the volume of documents that need to
be processed as culls. This translates directly into potential savings in the
cash center.
QDP reduces the effort in manual processing of cull pocket documents. It
is designed mainly for high volume sites as a ‘second pass’ process.
The basic method of operation is as follows:
Basic operation of Quick 1. First pass process utilizes batches with leading and trailing 
Deposit Processing separators as normal, configured so that the identifying separator is
at the end of the batch.
2. The second pass process (QDP Process) then reprocesses the 
output of the cull pocket.
a) A significant percentage of originally culled notes will be 
successfully identified on this second pass
b) All leading separators (i.e. those without a barcode identifier) are
OutSorted to a nominated pocket.
c) Trailing separators for any batches that have no culls in this 
second pass are OutSorted to a nominated pocket (this may be the
same or a different pocket as the leading separators).
d) Trailing separators for any batches that have a cull in the second
pass are culled.
e) The Separator Out Sort pockets are not accounting pockets, and
can be emptied at any point without error.
The result is that the cull stack after the second pass is significantly
smaller than the original cull stack, resulting in a significant saving in
manual processing of the cull stack.

Quick Deposit Processing Usage 7.2 Set Up
7.2 Set Up
7.2.1 Machine Configuration
The machine should be configured for barcode recognition on the trailing

separator.
7.2.2 Process Configuration
The process should have an operational setting set to use QDP (see
Figure 7-1).
Figure 7-1 Operational Setting
Check this box to

enable QDP for this
operational setting
Set batch mode to

Leading and Trailing
continuous
Note: Category groups should be set up as normal, with additional

groups for the leading and trailing separators. These should contain the
categories ‘CullLeadingSeparator’ and ‘CullTrailingSeparator’ respec-
tively.
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7.2 Set Up Quick Deposit Processing Usage
Logical Destinations The logical destinations for the OutSort pockets need to have the
Separator OutSort checkbox ticked.
This checkbox will only be enabled if the operational setting is set to use
QDP (see Figure 7-2).
Figure 7-2 Logical Destinations
If the Category Group selected does not contain ‘CullLeadingSeparator’

or ‘CullTrailingSeparator’, or if it contains any other category, then the
user will be presented with an error message when they try to set the
checkbox, and it will automatically clear.
The bundle size should be adjusted to account for the greater thickness of
separators in the pockets.
The Use QDP and Separator OutSort checkboxes can be viewed on the
Logical Destination and Operational Settings tabs, but may not be edited
there.
7.2.3 Process Parameters
The process parameters for the stacker contents component,

ContentsPocketCapacity (242) should be set to match the chosen bundle
size.

Quick Deposit Processing Usage 7.3 OutSort Pockets
7.3 OutSort Pockets
Logical destinations, which are set as OutSort pockets, are treated in the
following manner.
1. Pocket contents will not be counted towards batch totals
2. Pocket contents will be counted with respect to pocket capacity and
cause the feeder to pause and stop when they become full.
3. Pockets contents can be removed as required, causing pocket count
to return to zero without error.
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7.3 OutSort Pockets Quick Deposit Processing Usage
NOTES:

List of Figures
List of Figures

1-1 Cobra Layout and Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1-2 Mouse, Keyboard and Network Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1-3 Electrical Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
2-1 Cobra Note Sorter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
2-2 Example of Correct Note Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
2-3 Display Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
2-4 Cobra Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

3-1 Team Leader Login Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
3-2 Incorrect Password Entered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
3-3 Team Leader Login Screen (Modifying a User List) . . . . . . . . . 3-3
3-4 Change Process Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
3-5 Run the Machine Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
3-6 Reconciliation - Batch Selection Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
3-7 Reconciliation - Cull Entry Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
3-8 Reconciliation - Amending Cull Entry by Quantity . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
3-9 Warning - Batch Did Not Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
3-10 Warning - Batch Still Did Not Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
3-11 Warning - Balance Discrepancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
3-12 Warning - Reconciliation Attempts Failed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
3-13 Cull Reason History - Main Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
3-14 Cull Reason History - Main Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
3-15 Add Deposit Owner Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
3-16 Add Deposit Owner Screen (Deleting an Owner) . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
3-17 Delete Deposit Owner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
3-18 Edit Deposit Owner Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
3-19 Reports Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20
3-20 Reports - Entering Parameter Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21
3-21 Reports - Typical Report Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
3-22 Archive Reports Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
3-23 Incident Recovery Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25
3-24 Warnings Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26
3-25 Event Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28
3-26 Cobra Extension Module (Four Pocket Stacker) . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29
3-27 Over Run Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30
3-28 Expansion Module Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30
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3-29 Run the Machine Page with Four Pocket Module . . . . . . . . . . 3-31
3-30 Incident Recovery Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31
3-31 Warnings Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32
3-32 Twin Stacker Destruction Module (TSDM) Run the Machine View 3-33
3-33 Four Stacker Module (FSM) - Run the Machine View . . . . . . . 3-33
3-34 Cobra Desktop Shredder Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34
3-35 Thermal Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-35
3-36 Cobra Diagnostics Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36
3-37 Bander Tape Layout Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37
3-38 Bander Tape Layout - Change Margin Width . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38
3-39 Category Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38
3-40 Printable Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39
3-41 Bander Tape Layout Screen Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39
3-42 Changing the Text Position on a Bander Tape Layout Icons . . . 3-40
3-43 Copying a Bander Tape Layout Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-41
3-44 Warning - Copy Layout to All Category Groups . . . . . . . . . . . 3-42
3-45 ACDP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-43
3-46 Header and Trailer Separator Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-44
3-47 Correct Placement of Trailer Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-44
3-48 Force Start of Batch Error Dialogue Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-45
3-49 Barcode Read Error Dialogue Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-45
3-50 Warnings Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-46

4-1 Change Process Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
4-2 Process Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
4-3 View Process Category Details Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
4-4 Destination Mapping Details Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
4-5 Machine Configuration Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
4-6 Note Definitions Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
4-7 Database Maintenance Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
4-8 Manual Archive Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
4-9 No Records to Archive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
4-10 Cannot Delete Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
4-11 “Delete All Unicorn Batches” Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
4-12 Delete Confirmation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
4-13 Auto Archiving Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
4-14 User Configuration Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16
4-15 Add User Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18
4-16 Add User Confirmation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19
4-17 Edit User Details Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
4-18 Remove User Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21
4-19 Remove User Confirmation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21
4-20 Remove User Confirmation - Second Confirmation . . . . . . . . . 4-22
4-21 Change Password Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23
Figures-2 Cobra® Operator and Supervisor User Manual

List of Figures
4-22 Confirmation Dialogue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23

4-23 Setup New Shift Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24
4-24 Setting up a New Shift - Working Days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25
4-25 New Shift Confirmation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-25
4-26 Edit Shift Details Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-26
4-27 Removing Shift Details Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27
4-28 Remove Shift Confirmation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27
4-29 Second Remove Shift Confirmation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28
4-30 Removing Shift Details Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29
4-31 Force Reconciliation (True/False) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29
4-32 Select a Process Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30
4-33 Setup New Role - Page Access Restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30
4-34 Date and Time Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31
4-35 Date/Time Confirmation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32
4-36 Language Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33
4-37 Sort Level Setup Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35
4-38 System Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-37

5-1 Cobra with Cover Lifted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
5-2 Air Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
5-3 Solid State Holes and Tears Detector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
5-4 Detector MTHD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
5-5 Detector LUM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
5-6 Twin Magnetics Detector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
5-7 Detector CIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
5-8 Detector CIS (SDA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
5-9 Optical Pattern Detector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
5-10 Central Magnetics Detector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
5-11 Infra Red Detector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
5-12 Soil Detector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
5-13 UV Bright Detector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
5-14 CCD Vision Detector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
5-15 Fuse Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18

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7-1 Operational Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
7-2 Logical Destinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
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3-1 Run the Machine Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
3-2 Cull Reason Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
3-3 Help Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27

4-1 Machine Configuration Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
4-2 Note Definition Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
4-3 Database Maintenance Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
4-4 Database Maintenance Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
4-5 Language Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34
4-6 Adjustable Sort Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36

5-1 Detectors to be Cleaned . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

6-1 Mains Failure Recovery Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

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3-1 Logging on to the Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
3-2 Modifying a User List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
3-3 Changing a Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
3-4 Starting a Batch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
3-5 Reconciling a Batch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
3-6 Reconciling a Batch That has Previously Failed . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
3-7 Viewing the Cull Reason History Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
3-8 Accessing the Deposit Ownership Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
3-9 Adding a Deposit Owner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
3-10 Deleting a Deposit Owner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
3-11 Editing a Deposit Owner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
3-12 Accessing the Reports Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20
3-13 Viewing Reports Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21
3-14 Printing a Specific Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23
3-15 Printing a Report from the Main Reports Page . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23
3-16 Viewing Archived Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
3-17 Performing an Incident Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25
3-18 Accessing and Resolving Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26
3-19 Viewing Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28
3-20 Accessing the Diagnostics screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36
3-21 Accessing the Bander Tape Layout Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37
3-22 Creating a Bander Tape Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38
3-23 Adding Printable Items to a Bander Tape Layout . . . . . . . . . . 3-38
3-24 Changing the Text Position on a Bander Tape Layout. . . . . . . . 3-40
3-25 Changing the Font for Items on a Bander Tape Layout . . . . . . . 3-40
3-26 Zoom In/Out for a Bander Tape Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-41
3-27 Copying Bander Tape Layouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-41

4-1 Changing a Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
4-2 Viewing Process Category Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
4-3 Viewing Destination Mapping Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
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4-4 Accessing the Machine Configuration Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

4-5 Accessing the Note Definitions Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
4-6 Accessing the Database Maintenance Screen . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
4-7 Performing a Manual Archive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
4-8 Deleting Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
4-9 Auto Archiving Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
4-10 Accessing User Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16
4-11 Adding New User Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18
4-12 Editing User Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
4-13 Removing User Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21
4-14 Changing a User’s Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23
4-15 Setting up a new Shift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24
4-16 Editing Shift Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-26
4-17 Removing Shift Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27
4-18 Adding a New Role . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29
4-19 Modifying Date and Time Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31
4-20 Modifying Language Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33
4-21 Sort Level Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35
4-22 Upgrading System Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-37

5-1 Cleaning Machine Air Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
5-2 Cleaning SSHT Detector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
5-3 Cleaning Detector MTHD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
5-4 Cleaning Detector LUM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
5-5 Cleaning of the TMAG Detector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
5-6 Cleaning Detector CIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
5-7 Cleaning Detector CIS (SDA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
5-8 Cleaning the Optical Pattern Detector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
5-9 Cleaning the Central Magnetics Detector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
5-10 Cleaning the Infra Red Detector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
5-11 Cleaning the Soil Detector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
5-12 Cleaning the UV Bright Detector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
5-13 Cleaning the CCD Vision Detector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16

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Index Q
Quick Deposit Processing (QDP) 7-2
C Machine Configuration 7-3
Method of Operation 7-2
Category Group 3-41
Changing a Process 3-4 R
Cleaning Kit 5-3
Reconciliation 3-9
Connection Points 1-2 Reconciliation Page 3-16
ContentsPocketCapacity 7-4
Cull Reason History Page 3-14 T
Cull Reasons Icons 3-15 Trailer Cards 3-45
CullLeadingSeparator 7-3
CullTrailingSeparator 7-3
U
Uninterruptible Power Supplies 6-2
D User Interface 2-4
Daily Operational Maintenance 5-2
Deposit Owners 3-16 W
Destination Mapping 4-5 Weekly Maintenance 5-3
Detector Lum 5-7
Detector MTHD 5-6
Diagnostics Screen 3-36
Display Screen 2-4
H
Help Icons 3-27
K
Keyboard 2-5
L
Layout and Dimensions 1-2
Login 3-2
M
Machine Configuration 4-6
Machine Configuration Icons 4-7
Modify User 3-3
N
Note Definitions Screen 4-8
Note Feeder 2-3
Note Preparation 2-3
O
OutSort Pockets 7-5
P
Parameter Values 3-21
Printing Reports 3-23
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03 October 2007 Update to Supervisor section - Cleaning of Detector CIS (SDA) KS

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High Voltage: If single/three phase power is supplied to the machine,

High Energy: All servicing personnel are warned of the dangers of

Weight: Care must be taken when lifting items weighing 20 kg or over

Moving Parts: Extreme care must be taken by all servicing personnel

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Light Emissions: The safety precautions for detectors which emit UV

Cabling and Power: Do not use the colour of cables as an indication of

SSD Devices: Normal precautions concerning the handling of MOS

EMC (Electro-Magnetic Compatibility): In accordance with the

Pneumatics: Before attempting any maintenance or servicing on the

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Primary Symbol Description Secondary Symbol

Danger, High Voltage

Danger, UV Light, Do Not Look Directly at Light

Warning, Crushing Hazard

Warning, Equipment Starts and Stops Automatically

Warning, Hot Surface

Warning, Laser Light

Pinch Point Warning

Ear Protection Advisory

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Chapter 1 Site Requirements

1.1 Site Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

2.1 Cobra Note Sorter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Chapter 3 Operators Guide

3.1 Getting Started - Login . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

3.3 Run The Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

3.5 Reconciliation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

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3.9 Help Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27

3.10 Machine Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28

3.11 Four Pocket Stacker Extension Module . . . . . . . . . 3-29

3.14 Bander Tape Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37

Chapter 4 Supervisor Guide

4.1 Changing Processes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

4.3 Destination Mapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

4.4 Machine Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

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4.4.5.3 Removing Shift Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27

Chapter 5 Operator Maintenance

5.1 Daily Operator Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

5.2 Weekly Operator Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Chapter 6 Operation of Uninterruptible Power Supply

6.1 Operation Of Uninterruptible Power Supplies . . . . . 6-2

Chapter 7 Quick Deposit Processing Usage

7.1 Overview of Quick Deposit Processing . . . . . . . . . 7-2

7.2 Set Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3

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7.2.2 Process Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3

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Topic Page Number

1.1 - Site Requirements 1-2

1.1 Site Requirements