RUNTOP AU-900 – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Is AU-900 a bank-grade machine?

Yes.
AU-900 is a full bank-grade money counter, authenticator, and automatic sorter, designed for professional cash-handling environments.

2. Can AU-900 count mixed denominations together?

Yes.
You can load mixed Australian dollar notes into the hopper, and AU-900 will automatically:

  • Recognise each denomination
  • Display total value
  • Show denomination breakdown

No pre-sorting is required.

3. Does AU-900 show total value or just note quantity?

It shows both:

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

4. Can AU-900 detect counterfeit notes?

Yes.
AU-900 uses advanced bank-grade multi-layer detection, including:

  • UV
  • MG
  • IR
  • Dual CIS image recognition

Suspicious notes are flagged during counting or sorting.

5. Can AU-900 recognise face, orientation, and fitness?

Yes.
AU-900 recognises:

  • Face up / face down notes
  • Note orientation
  • Fit vs unfit note condition

It goes one step further by automatically separating notes based on these criteria.

6. What makes AU-900 different from AU-800?

The only difference is Auto Sorting.

Feature AU-800 AU-900
Bank-grade recognition
Mixed denomination counting
Counterfeit detection
Face / orientation / fitness recognition
Automatic physical sorting

7. What does “Auto Sorting” mean?

Auto Sorting means the machine automatically separates notes into different groups based on:

  • Fitness (fit / unfit)
  • Face
  • Orientation

This is done without manual handling, making it ideal for:

  • Bank cash rooms
  • Cash-in-transit (CIT) companies
  • High-volume cash centres

8. Is AU-900 suitable for old and new Australian notes?

Yes.
AU-900 fully supports both old and new Australian polymer banknotes.

9. Do I need to separate notes before counting?

No.
AU-900 handles mixed denominations automatically, and can also sort notes during processing.

10. Who should choose AU-900 instead of AU-800?

Choose AU-900 if you:

  • Need automatic physical sortin
  • Handle very high cash volumes
  • Operate a cash room or CIT workflow
  • Want minimal manual handling

If you do not need automatic sorting, AU-800 already provides the same recognition and detection at lower cost.

11. Is AU-900 difficult to use?

No.
Despite its advanced capability, AU-900 is designed for:

  • Clear display
  • Structured menu options
  • Efficient professional workflows

Basic operation can be learned quickly.

12. What happens when a suspicious or unfit note is detected?

Depending on the selected mode, AU-900 will:

  • Flag the note on screen
  • Automatically divert or separate the note
  • Allow manual inspection

Detection alerts indicate potential issues, not automatic confirmation of counterfeit.

13. Is AU-900 suitable for my business?

AU-900 is ideal for:
✔ Banks
✔ Cash-in-transit (CIT) companies
✔ Cash centres
✔ Wholesalers with large cash volume
✔ Businesses needing automatic sorting

AU-900 delivers full bank-grade recognition, authentication, and automatic sorting for professional cash operations.

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