Argus, which is used in many configurations worldwide, is an advanced, compact, versatile bank note validator - it can be customized to meet your requirements too!
Argus validators, which can be mounted for down- or back-stacked configurations (see photos above), provide the highest level of security in bank note validation. Using a wide 85-mm channel, Argus can accept a large variety of bank notes. Rapid bank note validation, coupled with a robust stacker, will ensure an incredibly versatile solution whatever the application may be.
- GPT RGBI Optics suite (56 channels of color data)
- Sequenced LED customer friendly entrance display
- High Sensitivity Magnetic Circuit
- Secure, Lockable cashbox
- Modular design for use with or without stacker
- Multi-currency databases are available
- Down Stack and Back Stack versions
- Up to 40 different bank notes or multi-currencies (all directions)
- Stringing detection
- Update software by PC, laptop or Palm PDA
- Bank note widths from 62-mm to 85-mm
- Bank note stacker from 200- to 1000-bill capacities
- Plug-and-Play protocols
- Bar code tickets and coupon support (including TITO)
Technical Specifications
| Environment | |
| Operational Temperature | 0°C to 60°C |
| Storage Temperature | -20°C to 70°C |
| Humidity | 0% to 90% R.H. non-condensing |
| Power Source Required | |
| Standard Operating Voltage | 10 to 14 VDC or |
| 20 to 35 VDC | |
| (front- or side-mounted connectors) | |
| Power Consumption | |
| Idle State | 7 Watts (max.) |
| Accepting/Stacking states | 24 Watts (max.) |
| In-rush current | 4.5 Amp for 5 ms at 12VDC |
| Banknotes Supported | |
| Width | 62-mm to 85-mm |
| Memory Capacity | 40 Bank notes (All Directions) |
| Bill Stacker Capacity | 200, 400, 1000 capacity stackers available |
| Databases Available | Supports over 50 currencies |
| Barcode Coupons | |
| Dimensions | 67 to 85-mm width by 156-mm length (max) |
| Format | 2 of 5 interleave |
| Protocols Supported | |
| Direct | GPT Serial V2.2, V2e; ID003 |
| Via PAA | VFM, HLVL Pulse |
| IGT 2.2, IGT 2.5 | |
| Compliance | ETL (UL656) |
| CETL (CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 950-95) | |
| Complies with EC requirements | |
| Shipping Weight | |
| Validator head only | 1.1 kg (2.43 lbs) |
| Validator & 400-Bill Stacker | 3.3 kg (7.25 lbs) |
Further Reading
Please download the following documents to learn more about Argus.
- Currencies Supported
- Argus Brochure (847kB, PDF format)
- Argus Installation Guide (742kB, PDF format)
- Argus Dimensional Drawings (n/a, PDF and DWG format)
