LS-200 Note Counter Machine | 1,500 Notes/Min

Description

Speed matters when you’re reconciling three or four tills every night. The difference between 720 notes per minute and 1,500 notes per minute is the difference between reconciliation as a background task and reconciliation as a significant time commitment. The LS-200 runs at 1,500 notes per minute in piece-count mode and 1,200 notes per minute in full value counting and authentication mode — fast enough that processing even a high-volume day’s takings feels routine rather than laborious.

What makes the LS-200 stand apart from machines that simply go fast is its detection depth. The 18-channel magnetic system scans the full width of each note — not just a central stripe — catching magnetic ink anomalies that fewer-channel sensors miss. Combined with Dual CIS imaging, UV, IR, and 21-channel ultrasonic (F version), it brings detection standards typically associated with banking equipment to medium-to-large retail and institutional environments.

Who Is the LS-200 For?

Medium to large retail: Businesses with 3–5 tills and daily cash volumes of 3,000–10,000+ notes
Financial institutions: Branch-level or back-office counting requiring bank-grade detection speed and depth
Gaming venues and clubs: High $50 and $100 note volumes requiring maximum detection reliability at high speed
Multi-location operations: LAN connectivity enables centralized reporting across locations without manual data entry
Any business where a slower machine is creating a daily bottleneck: The LS-200 is the speed step-up that resolves this permanently

Key Features Explained

18-Channel Magnetic Detection

Standard money counters use 1–4 channel magnetic sensors, checking a narrow stripe across the note’s width. The LS-200’s 18-channel system scans the full note width with 18 independent magnetic sensors reading simultaneously. This means magnetic ink patterns that a narrower sensor would miss — particularly in the outer regions of the note where denomination-specific magnetic ink is present — are captured reliably. For $50 and $100 Australian polymer notes, this is a meaningful improvement in detection reliability.

600-Note Hopper for Uninterrupted Operation

The LS-200’s 600-note hopper is 20% larger than the H110‘s 500-note capacity — reducing mid-count reload frequency for high-volume operations. For businesses processing 3,000+ notes per day, fewer interruptions for reloading compound into a material time saving over a working week.

Linux Operating System — Stable for Daily Continuous Use

The LS-200 runs on a Linux operating system rather than embedded firmware. This provides greater stability for continuous daily operation, more straightforward currency database updates via USB, and the foundation for the network management functionality available in the LS-200’s optional LAN configuration. Linux-based machines are standard in banking and financial institution environments precisely because of this operational stability.

LAN Connectivity for Network Reporting

With LAN connectivity active, the LS-200 can export count data, authentication results, and serial number logs directly to networked systems. For a multi-till business where daily cash totals need to reach the accounting system without manual entry — or for a multi-location franchise that wants each location’s daily count data centralized — this is a practical operational advantage.

Technical Specifications

Specification	LS-200 Details
Counting Speed	1,500 notes/min (piece count)
Value Count Speed	1,200 notes/min (value + authentication)
Serial Number Speed	1,200 notes/min (real-time OCR)
Sensor System	Dual CIS + UV + Magnetic (18-channel) + IR + Ultrasonic 21-channel (F version)
Hopper Capacity	600 notes
Stacker Capacity	200 notes
Reject Pocket	100 notes
Sorting	Denomination, face/orientation — real-time serial OCR
Fitness Sorting	Available in LS-200F variant — confirm at time of order
Operating System	Linux
Connectivity	LAN, USB, RS-232
Display	4.3-inch wide touch screen
Optional	Network management solution, fitness sorting (F version), TITO scan
Best For	Multi-till retail, financial institutions, and high daily note volumes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the LS-200 and LS-300?

Both machines have 18-channel MG and 21-channel ultrasonic detection. The LS-300 adds a dust-free vertical path design for all-day continuous operation, remote upgrade capability for currency databases, and stacker side LED displays for monitoring from a distance. If your machine runs continuously across multiple shifts or all day, the LS-300’s continuous-duty design is the right choice. For high-volume but session-based counting, the LS-200 performs equivalently at a lower price point.

Does the LS-200 need fitness sorting or is the base model sufficient?

The base LS-200 handles denomination, face, and orientation sorting without fitness sorting. If your operation requires separating fit from unfit (worn or damaged) notes — for banking deposit quality or note condition reporting — specify the LS-200F variant when ordering. Cashcom can advise on which is appropriate for your use case.

Can the LS-200 be used as part of a multi-machine network?

Yes. With the optional LAN network management solution, multiple LS-200 machines can be managed from a central point — monitoring count data, detection events, and serial number logs across machines and locations. Contact Cashcom on 0451 353 676 to discuss network configuration.

What makes the LS-200’s 18-channel magnetic detection better than standard MG?

Standard money counters use 1 to 4 channel magnetic sensors that check a narrow stripe across the note’s width. The LS-200’s 18-channel system scans the full note width with 18 independent magnetic sensors reading simultaneously. This means magnetic ink patterns in the outer regions of the note, where denomination-specific magnetic ink is present, are captured reliably rather than missed by a narrower sensor.

How fast does the LS-200 count in value counting mode?

The LS-200 counts at 1,200 notes per minute in value counting and authentication mode, and 1,500 notes per minute in piece-count mode. Serial number OCR also runs at 1,200 notes per minute, making it one of the fastest multi-method authenticated value counters available for Australian businesses.