RUNTOP AU-100 – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What type of money counter is AU-100?

AU-100 is a single-denomination money counter with total value calculation.

This means:

  • You select one denomination at a time (e.g. $20 or $50)
  • The machine counts the number of notes
  • It calculates the total dollar value

2. Can AU-100 count mixed denominations together?

No.
AU-100 is a single-denomination counter.

👉 Notes must be sorted by denomination before counting.

If you want to count mixed notes together automatically, choose AU-800.

3. Does AU-100 show total value or only note quantity?

It shows both.

For the selected denomination, AU-100 displays:

  • Total number of notes
  • Total monetary value (AUD)

Example:
If you select $50 and load 100 notes → the display shows $5,000.

4. Is AU-100 suitable for Australian dollars?

Yes.
AU-100 is designed for Australian polymer banknotes, supporting:

  • Old AUD notes
  • New AUD notes

5. Can AU-100 detect counterfeit notes?

Yes, basic detection is included.

AU-100 uses:

  • UV (Ultraviolet) detection
  • MG (Magnetic) detection
  • IR (Infrared) detection

This helps identify suspicious notes, but it is not bank-grade multi-layer detection like AU-800 or AU-900.

6. Is AU-100 a bank-grade machine?

No.
AU-100 is a professional entry-level model, ideal for:

  • Small businesses
  • Home offices
  • Low to medium cash volumes

For bank-grade accuracy and authentication, choose AU-800 or AU-900.

7. What is the difference between AU-100 and AU-800?

Feature AU-100 AU-800
Total value display
Single denomination
Mixed denomination
Pre-sorting required
Counterfeit detection UV / MG/ IR UV / MG / IR / CIS
Bank grade

Simple explanation:

AU-100 counts one note value at a time.
AU-800 counts all note values together.

8. Do I need to sort notes before using AU-100?

Yes.
You must sort notes by denomination before counting.

This is ideal if you:

  • Already separate cash manually
  • Want a simple, affordable solution

9. Does AU-100 support ADD and BATCH functions?

Yes.

  • ADD: Accumulates totals across multiple counting runs
  • BATCH: Stops automatically at a preset number of notes

10. Is AU-100 easy to use?

Very easy.
AU-100 is designed for:

  • Simple buttons
  • Clear display
  • Minimal training

Most users can operate it within minutes.

11. Who should choose AU-100?

AU-100 is ideal for:
✔ Small shops
✔ Cafes
✔ Home businesses
✔ Market stalls
✔ Users counting one denomination at a time
✔ Budget-conscious buyers who still want total value display

12. When should I upgrade from AU-100?

Upgrade to AU-800 if you:

  • Don’t want to pre-sort notes
  • Handle mixed denominations frequently
  • Want bank-grade counterfeit detection
  • Count cash daily at higher volumes

AU-100 counts one denomination at a time and shows total value — AU-800 counts mixed denominations automatically.

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