It has been identified that there is a growing need for additional note security, so having a lockable, secure note cassette has allowed the GBA ST1 to progress into applications which demand security as a priority. The unique design of the note cassette draws notes within the cassette housing, where an internal plate then punches the notes into the storage space. Unlike other note cassettes, there is no direct access to the note storage space once the cassette has been removed from the main chassis, which prevents note pilfering - a common source of theft.

The GBA ST1 is, in fact, a family of models, offering a variety of robust note stacking options. There are the contemporary upstacking and downstacking configurations and an interesting horizontal presentation, which allows the unit to be laid down horizontally and secured to the front panel of its host, without the need for any internal shelving. The note cassette is then easily accessible as is the entire main chassis, which can be simply removed from its supporting bracket.

The most recent addition, though, is a 1000 note cassette, which can hold up to 1000 street grade notes in a lockable note canister. At the other end of the scale, the GBA ST1 can be configured to be situated in depths as limiting as 10cm in order to accommodate slim-line machine designs.

Flashing note guides have been introduced to provide more obvious and user- friendly interaction whilst an innovative new discrimination method, ‘sense technology', provides high-level acceptance of true notes while maintaining security against counterfeit and fraud attempts.

With one model being able to offer multiple interfaces including MDB, global currency configurations and higher security, the GBA ST1 has impressed, with its universal appeal, delivering performance and functionality previously restricted to top end note validators, at a price to suit most budgets.

From the same stable, the Microcoin SP is a multi-coin coin validator, designed for shorter profile applications. It boasts a revolutionary, parallel path debris release system to cope with foreign object jams, stylish housing and powerful, innovative digital coin validation technology.

A distinguishing feature of the Microcoin SP is its patented parallel path debris release system. Working from first principles, it has been developed to address a key problem area of coin validators - coin jams. A patented solution lifts and separates one entire half of the Microcoin SP housing from the opposing half with the push of the faceplate's reject button, which completely opens up the internal coin path of the SP and clears even the most brutal coin jam.

The clip action of the SP faceplates, which secures the SP validator in position, is another unique Microcoin design feature. The validator is held in place with a strong clip action rather than a ‘friction fit', greatly minimising the effects of customer mistreatment which is known to dislodge them from their faceplates, which results in annoying downtime and inconvenience.

With the ability to hold up to 16 coins or tokens, the Microcoin SP is capable of being pre-programmed with most international currencies. However, it also carries an enhanced suite of on-board programming features including coin programming for up to three coins, coin enable/disable, coin sensitivity settings and the ability to adjust the credit or totaliser settings.

Microcoin SP also has a PC-based support tool named SPTalk, which allow operators to manage, program and support their own SP validators.

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