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Autumn 2018 Technical Bulletin

 

BV20 Firmware Version 4.21 Released

A new version of BV20 firmware has now been released, 4.21. Firmware is contained within the currency dataset files and is available to download free from our website within Technical Support/Currency Download

 

Features:

• Fixed MDB issues
• Fixed issue with unit reporting false fraud events

- Fixed issue whereby the unit remained disabled after accepting several notes
- When sending 0x34 validator would stop sending disabled event 
Improved ccTalk update process 
Security improvements
 

BV100 Firmware Version 4.18 Released
New versions of BV100 firmware has now been released, 4.18. Firmware is contained within the currency dataset files and is available to download free from our website within Technical Support/Currency Download.

 

Features:

• Fixed MDB issues 
- Fixed issue whereby the unit remained disabled after accepting several notes

- When sending 0x34 validator would stop sending disabled event
• Improved rejection routine
• Improved security
• Fixed issue with USB updating
• Improved stacker calibration routine
 

NV10 Firmware Version 3.45 Released

A new version of NV10 firmware has now been released, 3.45. Firmware is contained within the currency dataset files and is available to download free from our website within Technical Support/Currency Download.
 

Features:

Fixed MDB issue whereby the unit remained disabled after accepting several notes

 

Product Firmware Version Reference Table

ProductBV20BV50BV100NV9/11/12NV10NV200/SPSHSCS
Firmware4.214.184.183.763.454.49/5.486.541.21

 

Hardware Changes

A new version of SMART Hopper (SH3) hardware has now been released.
 
Features:
Modified earthing loom to improve electro static discharge (ESD) protection.
Added debris cover for manual filling
 

Latest Software

 

The latest versions can be found in the table below and are available to download on our website: http://innovative-technology.com/support

 

ProductDA3DPSValidator ManagerSMART PIPSNVCard UtilitiesITL Drivers
Firmware1.221.2.24.52.3.61.9.142.1

 

ECB approval for Note Validator Range 

We have once again received independent approval from the European Central Bank (ECB) for our note validator (NV) range. The ECB authenticate validators that successfully recognise the difference between genuine and counterfeit Euro banknotes. Our NV9 USB+, NV10 USB+, NV200, NV200 Spectral and the new NV9 Spectral all received a 100% pass rate during testing at De Nederlandsche Bank in Amsterdam in July.  

 
New €100 and €200 banknotes 
The new €100 and €200 banknotes will enter circulation on 28 May 2019. After the €5, €10, €20 and €50, the €100 and €200 banknotes are the last two denominations of the Europa series, and therefore mark its completion. The new €100 and €200 banknotes incorporate new and innovative security features: a satellite hologram and an enhanced emerald number. 
The new banknotes will be included in all of our datasets and will be available for downloading free of charge from the website by the end of the calendar year.  
 
New £50 polymer 

In October The Treasury announced that the £50 note will stay part of UK currency with a new polymer design. The new £50 note will feature a prominent British scientist, the Bank of England has announced, with the public being asked for nominations. The Treasury hasn't yet announced what the timeline will be for introducing the new £50 note.  

Reminder that the new £20, printed on polymer, will be issued in 2020 and will include the artist JMW Turner.