DE2760453C2 - - Google Patents

Description

The invention relates to a device for automatic Sorting thin sheets, especially banknotes, with a separator that is in a stack Banknotes isolated and sheet by sheet in a transport system transferred, still with attendance and Test facilities along the transport route with which the banknotes recognized, checked and depending on assigned to different criteria according to certain criteria with several corresponding to the sorting classes Destinations and one that regulates the sorting process Control unit.

From DE-OS 24 46 280 is a banknote sorting device known with the large quantities of banknotes one predetermined value and predetermined currency on it can be checked whether they are for the further banknote Circulation are still usable or whether they are out of circulation removed and possibly destroyed. Banknotes of another currency or value are recognized as invalid and stored separately.

To carry out these sorting operations, the banknotes, bundled in packs of 100 by the banks be delivered, manually debandered, by so-called Sorting cards separated by packets into an input station inserted, isolated, checked and in different Stacked. The filing takes place according to three criteria: "normal" (neither invalid nor dirty), "dirty" and "unusable" (e.g. invalid, banknotes too close together).

When the banknote passes through the test station generates a signal determining the deposit for each banknote. There are two shift registers for controlling the banknotes  intended. A shift register for "useless" and a second for "dirty" banknotes. For "normal" No separate shift register is provided for banknotes. It is assumed that a "normal" grade then exists if neither in the shift register for "unusable" still in the shift register for "dirty" Score a corresponding one, controlling the associated switches Signal is present. The shift registers are through Light barriers clocked along the transport route, see above that the memory content corresponds to the movement of the note is pushed further. Each shift register consists of several elements (flip-flops), the number of which depends on the transport route the associated category. That in each case last element of a shift register is with a Photoelectric switch connected in front of for each Category intended switch is arranged.

After z. B. a banknote as "unusable" was recognized, the first flip-flop of the shift registers belonging to this category to "0" set. This signal is then parallel to the banknote transport, clocked by the light barriers of the Transport route, pushed through the following flip-flops. If the banknote reaches the switch for rejection of the "unusable" banknotes, has the signal the last flip-flop in the shift register for "unusable" Grades reached and is used to control the corresponding Turnout used. After sorting out the banknote is this signal by "pushing" the Signals for the subsequent banknotes are automatically deleted.

With the help of counters running along the transport route are arranged, the total number of processed Banknotes and the number of in the stacking compartments for "normal" and "dirty" banknotes deposited banknotes to be determined to a measure of being "unusable"  to receive excreted banknotes. The counting results can after processing a packet of banknotes on sorting cards that are between the individual packets of banknotes were inserted and at Sorting process in the stacking device for "unusable" Banknotes are filed.

In the known device, the data processing or control to a specific configuration of the mechanics or adapted to the transport system. The control is organized according to category, whereby in each case the Shift registers of a category to the transport route of the Banknote of this category static over light barriers is connected. When changes in the transport system, e.g. B. in the event of a changeover, an exchange or an expansion the stacking devices are correspondingly extensive Changes in the hardware structure of the controller necessary. Because of this fact, the well-known Device from both the mechanical and the data structure inflexible.

Since only for the result of the assessment of a grade a flip-flop is available, the content of which is deleted when the turnout is activated "Data volume" to be processed reduced to a minimum, however, there is no possibility for later reconstruction the sorting process, based on a banknote. One of the consequences of this is that for every irregularity, e.g. B. with every filing or with every discrepancy in the evaluation of the counting results, the sorting process interrupted, which caused the disturbance Banknotes must be removed and processed manually. Such interventions are time consuming and reduce the throughput of the sorting device significantly.  

Since the light barriers directly with successive Flip-flops are connected and one flip-flop each only the result a banknote can hold is the distance to choose the light barriers so closely to each other that there is only one banknote between two light barriers can be located. If two banknotes are too close to each other run up, are controlled by the light barriers, the data of a banknote through the accumulating banknote deleted.

In addition, certain processes are not recognized, u. a., if the signal determining the filing during the Switching through several shift registers due to a fault changed.

Are in the general field of data processing different computer architectures, u. a. also so-called Parallel computer, known (Harold S. Stone: Introduction to Computer Architecture, Science Research Associates, Inc., 1975, pages 318 to 333). How To Make The Citation can be seen, the goal of such architectures and the corresponding programming in it Computational speeds of computationally intensive mathematical Increasing problems. On the possibility of multi-processor systems for the special tax and regulation problems to be used as in automatic sorting of thin sheet material will occur in the citation not received.

The invention has for its object a sorting device to create, even at a high Throughput rate a comprehensive processing and preparation all that arise during the inspection, transport and sorting process Data and events with high reliability in the time available.  

This task is carried out in the characterizing part of the Main claim specified features solved.

The inventive design of the control unit as Multi-processor system now allows

• - general checking of banknotes, evaluation and storage of results,
  - supervision of the transport of banknotes,
  - monitoring of band transport,
  - The control of the peripheral units

to cope with in separate system units.

This division of the control unit into several subsystem units provides among other things the advantage of the independent and parallel rapid processing of the accruing Data in multiple processors, reducing the amount of the data to be processed at the same time is essential can be increased.

The reliability of the sorting also increases e.g. B. through the possibility of mutual monitoring of these subunits. Delivers z. B. the for Processing of the test results responsible sub-unit no or only incomplete data on certain Banknotes, this is done by the subunit of the transport monitoring recognized because you then the corresponding Data for storing the banknotes registered by her are missing. Likewise, with a possibly misdirection of a Banknote on the test results be used.

A malfunction in a single subunit remains in the effects of the device according to the invention limited and does not spread undetected to that whole system out. This makes an important contribution for the stability and security of the device.  

The central store connected to the subunits serves both as Data source as well as data sink. During the run the banknote through the sorting device is the Record continuously expanded, with each important event a banknote from the information of its origin until the final filing is registered. On this Record can at any time from different subunits be accessed.

The data structure, i.e. i.e., capture and Management of banknote-specific data records, in one Central storage is independent of the structure of the Transport system, whereby the control optimally to the Flexibility of a modular sorting device is adjusted. An exchange, a changeover or an expansion of individual modules is without change possible in the hardware structure of the controller.

Through the registration and the possibility of authenticity processing all those incurred during the inspection and sorting Events and information regarding everyone single banknote over the entire sorting process a continuous report is continuously created. These Protocols allow a versatile evaluation of the Sorting events occurring and thus the possibility to create statistics and trends related to of the entire process or also via individual sorting processes.  

According to a development of the invention the determination of the storage compartment in which the banknote is to be managed using an algorithm based on of the test results determines the target storage. This For example, algorithm can be a table that the different interpretation practically without effort and the resulting target filing enables.

Further features of the invention result from the subclaims. Below is an embodiment based on the Figures described. It shows

Fig. 1 is a block diagram of the new sorting device with the information-processing system,

Fig. 2, the transport unit with the individual components,

Fig. 3 is a block diagram of the information processing system,

Fig. 4, the transport unit with the candidate light barriers and sensors,

Fig. 5 shows the structure of a data record,

Fig. 6 is a file for the data sets (note features)

Fig. 7 is a decision table,

Fig. 8 is a schematic representation of "route fill"

Fig. 9 is a schematic representation of "watchdog timer"

Fig. 10 is a flow chart "stacker selection",

Fig. 11 is a flow chart "point control" and

Fig. 12 is a schematic representation "checking synchronicity".

General description ( Fig. 1)

Referring to FIG. 1, the banknote sorter 1 comprises three major system units: the conveying unit 2, the transport control unit 6 and the system control unit 7 with the peripheral units 8, 9.

The transport unit 2 , as a purely mechanical system unit, is responsible for the movement of the pack of banknotes, banknotes and banderoles. In a receiving and preparation unit 3, it picks up the input packages (e.g. 100 BN each) packed and banded in package magazines, separates the packages from the magazine and debands them. The debanded stacks are then separated and passed through a test unit 4 by means of a banknote transport system, in which each banknote is individually checked for authenticity and condition with the aid of several test devices. The test unit 4 is followed by a sorting unit 5 which has three different sorting classes. A class for unfit banknotes (NU-BN), a class for fit banknotes (U-BN) and finally a class for banknotes that require manual rework (HN-BN). The latter class includes, for example, banknotes that are suspect of counterfeit money, are badly damaged or cannot be identified. In addition to the discrepancies regarding certain banknotes, discrepancies regarding the number of parcels are also possible.

Appropriate switches are now provided in the sorting unit 5 in the banknote transport system, which assign the individual banknotes to the mentioned sorting classes depending on the result of the checking unit 4 .

The banderoles that occur during parcel debandering are independent of the banknote transport system Banderole transport system added and in this by temporarily storing the associated one Packets assigned until the associated packet is complete is processed, d. that is, until all banknotes of the Packages have left the banknote transport system and thus filed in one of the above-mentioned sorting classes have been. There was even a discrepancy regarding  of the processed package, the banderole also via the banderole transport system in the sorting class for banknotes filed by hand rework need. This is the direct physical assignment of the Banderole to the package in which there was a discrepancy, always guaranteed.

In addition to the mechanical system just described (transport unit 2 ), the second component of the sorting device 1 is the information processing system with the system units of the transport control unit 6 (S) and the system control unit 7 . The transport control unit 6 monitors and controls the passage of the pack of banknotes, banknotes and banderoles through the transport unit 2 . It processes the results measured in the checking unit 4 , uses the results to determine the sorting classes that are suitable for the checked banknotes, tracks every banknote in the banknote transport system with regard to the route determined by the checking unit 4 and finally ensures that the allocation of the Banknotes for the corresponding input package and for the corresponding banderole are retained at all times.

In contrast to the transport control unit 6 , which monitors and controls the respective current banknote packets, banknotes and banderoles currently in the transport unit 2 , the system control unit 7, with its peripheral units, namely manual rework station 8 and control console 9 , manages the entire organization processing banknotes over a longer processing period (shift). It receives and manages all data generated during a processing period and ensures compliance with a workflow defined according to organizational regulations. If required, it creates protocols from the received data (for example the manual rework protocol via the manual rework station 8 ) and is able to communicate with the operator of the sorting device 1 via the control console 9 .

After the general description of the banknote sorting device 1 , the transport unit 2 , the transport control unit 6 and the system control unit 7 with their peripheral units 8, 9 will now be explained in more detail.

Transport unit ( Fig. 2)

The transport unit 2 consists of nine building blocks 10 - 18 . It is shown by way of example in FIG. 2 and comprises the following components:

• -The module 10 for separating and debandering the packs of banknotes transported in locked packet magazines 19 ;
• the module 11 for separating the banknotes from the de-banded banknotes stacks by means of a separator 20 and for pre-checking and, if necessary, for the reconstructable rejection of those banknotes in a first rejection magazine 29a , the passage of which through the transport unit 2 can cause damage to subsequent units;
• - The module 12 for checking the banknotes with regard to their fitness for circulation (general condition, e.g. degree of soiling) in a first test section 22 and their authenticity (suspected counterfeit money due to incorrect or non-existent authenticity features) in a second test section 23 ;
• - The module 13 for the irreversible destruction of real, unfit banknotes (NU-BN) by means of a double shredder system 24 and the collection of the resulting snippets in a snippet container 25 ;
• - Two identically constructed and working in tandem modules 14, 15 for stacking and un-wrapped storage of unfit banknotes (NU-BN) in corresponding containers 26, 27 ;
• - Two identically constructed and also working in tandem modules 16, 17 for stacking and banded storage of fit banknotes (U-BN) in a banding station 28 and
• - The module 18 for the reconstructable storage of banknotes to be processed separately, including the corresponding banderole in a second rejection or manual reworking magazine (HN magazine) 29 b, and for the collection of those banderoles that belong to packages of banknotes that are not objected to.

The entire system is modular. All of the modules 10 to 18 , which carry out transport, test and sorting functions on banknotes, banderoles or packs of banknotes, have a uniform structure, ie standardized, with regard to both their mechanical and their electrical interfaces. On the one hand, this enables the individual selection and combination of individual modules and thus the adaptation to different requirements with regard to the organization of banknote processing, and on the other hand the adaptation to the specific characteristics of different types of banknotes and currencies.

As indicated by flow lines in FIG. 2, the transport unit 2 has two independent transport systems - the banknote transport system 30 and the banderole transport system 32 - which run over all of the modules 10 to 18 . The banknote transport system 30 transports the individual banknotes - starting from the module 10 of the package separation - from the package magazine 19 via the modules 10, 11 through the individual test stations 22, 23 of the module 12 to the respective determination or determination points determined in the test stations. Destinations of the sorting blocks 13 to 18 . As can be seen from the branches 31 b to 31 g within the sorting modules 13 to 18 , the transport of the individual banknotes, depending on the sorting module in which they are stored, can be of very different lengths, which places special demands on the transport control and monitoring .

In addition to those provided for in the sorting modules 13 to 18 Sortierabzweigungen 31 b to 31 g, the block 11 at the beginning of the banknote transport a further branch 31 a on in which those banknotes to be sorted out which might cause damage to subsequent units.

The banderole transport system 32 arranged above the banknote transport system 30 also starts from the module 10 . In contrast to the banknote transport system 30 , however, it only has a branch 33 in the last module 18 .

Information processing system ( Fig. 1, 3)

After the general description of the transport unit 2 - the mechanical system - the information processing system ( 6, 7, 8, 9 ) of the sorting device 1 will now be explained in more detail.

Corresponding to the block diagram initially shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 3 shows the transport control unit 6 and the system control unit 7 with the peripheral units 8, 9 as main elements of the information processing system in a detailed form.

Tasks of the transport control unit

The transport control unit has inside the information processor Systems the following tasks:

• - It records all the results of the sensors 22, 23 along the test route (see FIG. 2) with regard to the authenticity and the condition of the banknotes and summarizes them, assigned to the respectively checked banknote, in a data record;
• - After a banknote has passed through the test section 22, 23 , it creates a so-called evaluation byte for the respective banknote by means of logical links, which is also stored in the data record, the derivation of the stacking criteria and thus ( FIG. 2) the selection of one of the sorting modules or destinations (modules 13 to 18 ) is used.
• - It also tracks every one in the transport system Banknote according to the one specified in the data record Destinations, with irregularities and deviations registered by the prescribed transport routes order to sort if necessary to interrupt.
• - It also ensures that the assignment of the in Work and the processed banknotes to the corresponding input packet and to the corresponding one Banderole is preserved at all times. in the In the event of a complaint, the banderole and the applicable ones  Banknotes in a compartment of handwork Magazine (2nd reject magazine) merged.
• - It ultimately controls all peripheral units constructed as sequential controls, such as the control for packet separation (module 10 ).

System control unit tasks

The system control unit 7 takes on the following tasks with regard to the information processing system:

• - It records those delivered by the sorting device Data and stores it in long-term memory from.
• - It prepares the recorded data for various protocols and accounting documents, such as
  Manual rework protocols,
  Intervention and malfunction logs
  Statistics on the function of the banknote sorting device.
• - It executes operator instructions for controlling the operating sequence, such as
  Start of shift,
  Output of information about the condition of the system,
  Special procedures to remedy malfunctions,
  End of shift.
• - Via the peripheral units (HN position 8 and control console 9 ), they have the option of printing out the listed protocols and recording instructions from the operating personnel (operator instructions).

Structure of the transport control unit ( Fig. 3, 4)

To accomplish the above-mentioned tasks relating to the transport control unit 6 , it is divided into four subsystems 345 to 348 , as shown in FIG. 3. Each subsystem is characterized by one or more data sources, such as sensors S 0 to S 8 or light barriers ( 85 a..., 86 a...) And by one or more data sinks, such as data storage (files D₁... D₆) or control lines to control the turnouts ( 83 a...).

Some of the data sources (light barriers, sensors) or also data sinks (control lines for point control) can be assigned to the transport unit 2 ( FIG. 4), viewed from the geometric structure of the sorting device 1 . From the information processing point of view, however, the above-mentioned data sources or data sinks are elements of the subsystems 345, 346, 347 and 348 of the transport control unit and are therefore also considered to belong to this unit in the following.

A central memory 349 which is common to all systems and to which the system control unit 7 also has access, as will be explained further below, is a memory with low capacity which only temporarily stores its data during operation. It comprises a file (D₁) for banknote features 350 and a file (D₆) for events 351 which relate to the peripheral processes of the sorting device 1 . This includes, for example, the message that empty manual rework magazines 29 b are provided in good time so that the sorting process does not have to be interrupted.

The transport control unit 5 , designed as a multiprocessor system, has a microprocessor (P₁ to P₄, 352 to 355 ), which controls the data flow of the respective system, as a link between the data sources and the data sinks of each subsystem 345 to 348 . All microprocessors 352 to 355 are clocked centrally with the aid of a clock generator 356 in order to enable access to the common central memory 349 .

Description of the subsystems of the transport control unit ( Fig. 3)

The tasks of subsystems 345 to 348 of the transport control unit are now described in the following order:

• - First subsystem 345 : general checking of the banknotes, storage and evaluation of the results.
• Second subsystem 346 : monitoring of the banknote transport.
• - Third subsystem 347 : monitoring of banderole transport.
• Fourth subsystem 348 : control of the peripheral units of the banknote sorting device 1 .

First subsystem 345 of the transport control unit ( FIGS. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)

The first subsystem 345 individually records the test results obtained during the passage through the sensors S 0 (module 11 ) or S 1 to S 8 (module 12 ) for each banknote, stores them and determines the destination in question (sorting modules 13 to 18 or reject compartment 29 a) of the banknote.

The first subsystem 345 consists of

• a block acting as a data source, in which the rejection sensor S 0, the state sensors S 1 to S 4 and the authenticity sensors S 5 to S 8 are combined,
• - The file for banknote characteristics (D 1) 350 used together with the other subsystems, which file can be regarded both as a data source and as a data sink and in which the data provided by sensors S 0 to S 8 are temporarily stored,
• - A decision file (D₃) 365 and
• - A microprocessor (P₁) 352 , through which the data flow between the data sources and the data sinks within the subsystem 345 is regulated.

In the interaction of data sources, data sinks and microprocessor will be for each during the banknote run Banknote created a record to be explained, the all for sorting and logging contains necessary information.

A data record 366 , shown schematically in FIG. 5, is compiled in parallel with the banknote run.

As shown in FIG. 5, the following information is stored in each data record:

• - The number of the parcel (P.no.) for which the to be sorted Banknote heard;
• - The test results of the sensors S 0 to S 8 , which are stored in order according to the passage of the banknotes through the sensors;
• - The evaluation information (A. byte), in which the results of sensors S 1 to S 8 are summarized (the A. byte is created when the relevant banknote has passed sensor S 8 in module 12 , available results from S 0 have already been processed);
• - the "forklift target" decisions (SD, NU, U, HN), which provide information about the possible destinations (modules 13 to 18 ) of the checked banknote, and
• - the "forklift truck" decisions (SD, NU, U, HN), the for a banknote, information about the execution the file at one of the desired destinations.

All records are stored in the file (D₁) 350 for banknote characteristics ( Fig. 3) and kept available until at least until all banknotes belonging to a packet are properly processed or until the processing of a packet is completed.

In order to be able to operate the sorting device also in an overlapping mode of operation, in which the last banknotes of a packet are still in the transport route, while the first banknotes of the subsequent packet are already being separated, the file (D 1) 350 should have at least space for the data records of two bank note packs , i.e. 200 places. Through the provision of 256 storage spaces in the file (D 1) 350 , the cases can also be processed without problems in which the packets contain more than the permissible number of bank notes.

The structure of the file required for the fulfillment of the storage tasks is illustrated in FIG. 6 using a three-dimensional storage drum.

Each point on the cylinder surface is determined by the cylinder coordinates of the angle ϕ and the length l. The data of the banknotes are arranged on longitudinal lines of the cylinder surface in such a way that a value of ϕ a banknote and a value l of a certain type of information within the data set, e.g. B. the measurement result of a sensor is assigned. The number of the banknotes checked in each case is not listed in the data record itself. However, they are determined indirectly via the values of the angles ϕ. Each type of information in the data set can therefore be assigned a pointer (e.g. 367 a for P.No.) of a pointer field, which is determined by its position of the fulcrum on the cylinder axis (decisive for the association of a pointer to a specific type of information) and its respective angle 369 (decisive for the data record of the banknote in question) is clearly defined. The sum of the independent pointers 367 a. . . any address of the memory can be selected.

The movement of the hands 367 a. . . takes place cyclically, whereby, starting from an initial value after 256 steps, ie after processing 256 banknotes and thus data records, the initial value is automatically reached again. If the data records of 256 banknotes are stored, the oldest data record in the memory for processing a newly arriving banknote is deleted. Since the file is designed with 256 memory locations so that it can store its data with certainty until all the banknotes belonging to a packet have been properly processed, continuous data management is thus possible.

The information belonging to a data record is thus collected by storing the data generated when the banknote passes through the transport unit, in the data obtained by the angular position of the respective pointers 367a . . . specific locations of the file's records.

The rotation of the individual pointers into the respective angular position takes place by means of the measuring transducers assigned to the pointers, which are distributed in the transport system and register these as the banknotes pass through. The sensors 85 a, 85 b are sensors. . . in the banknote transport system and the light barriers (not shown in the drawing), which are located in the sensors S 0 to S 8 .

The light barriers are at the points of the transport system provided on which for the record of Banknotes required information arise.

Starting from a defined initial state, the pointer assigned to a transmitter is then incremented by one as soon as the transmitter registers a bank note. In order to ensure that a banknote has left the transport system before reaching a sensor, e.g. B. when filing in a previous sorting block, the correct switching of the pointers 367 a, 367 b. . . To guarantee subsequent banknotes, the corresponding pointers, as will be described later, are accordingly advanced in these cases even without the registration of these banknotes. This ensures that the initial assignment of the data record is retained for all banknotes during the entire run.

The creation of a data record 366 when a banknote passes through the sensors S 0 to S8 ( FIG. 4) will be explained in more detail below. It should be assumed that there is no banknote in the transport unit 2 , the file (D₁) 350 is deleted and all pointers 367 a, 367 b. . . stand in a defined starting position.

When a banknote is registered for the first time immediately after being separated by the light barrier 85a, the memory space required for the construction of a new data record is reserved in the file for banknote features 350 . This situation is illustrated in FIG. 6 by a data record 366 which is shown schematically on the lateral surface of the cylinder. Starting from the pointer field of the file explained above, this data record belongs to the bank note with the number 1, since the pointer 367 a of the light barrier has jumped from "0" to "1" when the front edge of the bank note 1 arrives. The "zero position" should be defined as the position that the pointers 367 b, 367 c, 367 d, etc. assume in FIG. 6. The first information of the position of the pivot point of the pointer 367 a on the cylinder axis will be accordingly small packages No. (P.-Nr.) to which belongs the registered bank note, registered in the record 366th In the further course, the bank note passes sensor S 0 . The activation of the light barrier located in sensor S 0 (not shown) also switches the corresponding pointer 367 b to the "banknote 1" position, whereupon the test result of sensor S 0 is stored in the location of the data record marked accordingly in FIG. 6. It should be assumed here that there is no rejection case, so that the banknote enters the subsequent module 12 of the transport unit 2 and passes through the test sensors S 1 to S 8 in sequence. During the passage through the sensors S 1 to S 8 , the pointers 367 c, 367 d, etc. assigned to them are each set in the "banknote 1" position and the test results are then stored at the appropriate locations in the data record.

If the said banknote has passed the last sensor S 8 , which registers the light barrier present in the last test sensor, the following operations are carried out until the banknote enters the following modules ( FIG. 4):

• - Creation of evaluation information (A byte) based on the test results of sensors S 1 to S 8 ;
• - Derivation of the destination (selection of one of the modules 13 to 18 ) for the respective banknote using the evaluation information and a decision table, which is stored in the decision file (D₃) 365 .

In principle, the generation of evaluation information consists in the summary of the test results of the individual sensors S 1 to S 8 . The result of the sensor S 0 is not taken into account, as is in the case of rejection, that is, enters, and in response of the back-setting admixture sensor S 0, the corresponding banknote in the reject pocket 29a thus removed from the further transport system.

The summary of the measurement results is expedient, since a single data word can be used to make a clear statement about the condition and authenticity of each banknote. The results of all sensors for generating the evaluation information are thus combined by logical links in such a way that each banknote can be uniquely assigned to one of the destinations within the sorting modules 13 to 18 with the aid of a simple decision table.

In the following it will be explained how the stacking criteria are derived with the evaluation information comprising eight characteristics on the basis of a decision table stored in the file (D₃) 365 . For simplification, evaluation information with only two features is used: an authenticity feature (E) and a status feature (Z).

In accordance with the overview shown in FIG. 7, the building blocks 16 and 17 (see also FIG. 2) for fit banknotes (sub-item), the building blocks 14 and 15 for non-fit banknotes (HN-piece) and the module 13 for shredding non-fit, but real banknotes (SD-Bast.) selected. Furthermore: E = log. 1 that a correspondingly rated banknote is authentic due to its authenticity features and: Z = log. 1 that the condition of a corresponding banknote has been identified as usable or fit for purpose. Not recognized as authentic and fake money suspect banknotes are led into the hand rework magazine 29 b. In any case, they must be treated with priority. Due to the selection of only two features, the evaluation byte, which serves as an address for the table stored in the file (D₃) 365, can assume four different configurations. For example, for those banknotes whose evaluation byte 370 has the configuration: Z = log. 1 and E = log. 1 has, according to the selected table, the destination for fit banknotes (U-Bst.) Etc.

By using different tables 381 , it is now possible to produce any meaningful combination between the banknote characteristics and the respective destinations. For example, it is readily possible to provide modules 13 , 15 (NU-Bst.) For non-viable banknotes, but instead building block 13 for shredding the banknotes (SD-Bst.), So that the unfit banknotes are not stacked, but instead be destroyed. On the other hand, it is also possible to use further criteria for the evaluation and, depending on the interpretation, to evaluate these by using a corresponding table 381 either as a status or as an authenticity feature. It is also possible to check the different banknote types and currencies in succession by entering different decision tables and alternately selectively selecting the same. The information processing system is thus also adapted to the modular structure of the transport unit and thus to the selection and combination of the modules and the processing of different banknote types and currencies.

The desired decision table 381 is entered into the corresponding file (D 3 ) via the control console 9 , which is connected to the system control unit 6 .

The destination locations determined on the basis of the test results and the decision table are likewise stored in the data record 366 of the respective bank note at the “forklift target” location ( FIGS. 4, 5).

On the subgroups in the "forklift target" decisions (NU₁ / NU₂ or U₁ / U₂) in the data set 366 of FIG. 5 and on the meaning of the "stacker actual" decision is discussed below.

The above-mentioned tasks of the first subsystem 345 of the transport control unit 6 are described with the explanations about the derivation of the stacking criteria or the selection of the target locations on the basis of the data records 366 built up during the passage through the sensors S 1 to S 8 and specific for each bank note.

However, this does not yet ensure that each banknote entering the transport unit is checked individually and also maintains the route to one of the destinations determined on the basis of the check. A second subsystem 346 is provided in the transport control unit 6 to accomplish the latter task.

Second subsystem 346 of the transport control unit 6 ( FIGS. 3, 4)

The second subsystem 346 has the following tasks:

• - It has to determine whether banknotes are within the Transport route due to non-compliance with the cycle distance "run up" and thus form a traffic jam. In this The case is the individual test and the removal the banknotes from the transport system hindered or not possible. It can also happen that the packet belonging to the banknotes is disturbed and that banknotes are damaged within the transport unit will.
• - It must also ensure that there is no banknote leaves the transport unit unregistered, d. i.e. without to be registered disappears from the transport system or anywhere in the transport system gets stuck.
• - Ultimately, it has to monitor that through the "Stacker target" decisions of the data records determined Paths followed (setting the course) and that the Banknotes in sync with those in contact with the banknotes coming elements (switches, stackers) through the Transport system can be transported.

According to FIGS. 3, 6, the data sources of the second subsystem 346 are the light barriers 85 a. . . in the banknote transport system and a machine clock (MU) 371 for generating the basic cycle, which represents the reference time for all processes within the sorting device. Other data sources are the forklift compartment release detector (STF) 372 a. . ., which determine whether a stacker compartment provided for storage moves synchronously with the transported banknotes, the file (D₁) 350 with the data records and a file (D₄) 373 for checking the banknote duration.

Data sinks of the second subsystem are the files (D₁) 350 , (D₄) 373 , which also act as data sources. Further data sinks are control lines 374, for example for point control or for triggering an emergency stop.

The tasks of the second subsystem 346 of the banknote transport monitoring are fulfilled by three monitoring mechanisms during the banknote transport:

• - Monitoring the filling of transport sections;
• - Monitoring the runtime of banknotes in the transport system, based on the basic cycle of the machine clock 371 ;
• - Monitoring of the decisions made by the "forklift target" determined path (point control) and the synchronicity of the banknotes to be deposited with the storage compartments of the stack in question.

Monitoring the filling of banknote transport sections ( Fig. 4, 8)

The monitoring of the filling of transport sections is necessary to keep banknotes inside a Recognizing the transport section.

The continuously running monitoring process, which is carried out with respect to all transport sections delimited by two light barriers, is explained using the example of the transport section delimited by light barriers 85 a, 85 b ( FIG. 4). The geometric spacing of the light barriers and the pitch (T₀) of the banknotes - distance from the front edge of the banknote to the front edge of the following banknote - determine the number of banknotes that are required for a proper process max. find space between the respective light barriers of a transport section. An overfill is now determined with the help of two counters connected to the light barriers, the counter readings of which are constantly compared.

To explain the monitoring of the transport section filling ( FIG. 8), an initial state is defined, which is determined by the fact that no banknote has yet entered the transport section defined above and that the counter 375 of the entrance light barrier 85 a has the counter reading "0" and Counter 376 of the exit light barrier 85 b of the corresponding transport route has the counter reading "1". If the difference (D) of the counter readings is formed in a subtractor 377 common to both counters in the aforementioned counter state, a negative value results which indicates that there is no bank note in the specified transport section. Registers the entrance light barrier 85 a the first transported banknote (BN₁) 382 a, then the connected counter 375 switches from "0" to "1". The difference in the meter readings is now: D = 0, which is interpreted to mean that a banknote has entered the transport section. According to the banknotes in the transport section, the difference in the counter readings reaches a positive value: (D = 0).

Is it now possible according to the illustration in FIG. 8 due to the geometric conditions, for example, that the entrance light barrier 85 a max. three banknotes 382 a, 382 b, 382 c entering the transport section are registered before the exit light barrier 85 b detects the outlet of the oldest bank note (BN 1) 382 a in the transport section, the difference in the meter readings must not be greater than "2" will. If the difference is still greater than "2", the sorting process must be interrupted because the transport system is "overcrowded" due to the above conditions.

Monitoring the term of banknotes in the transport system ( Fig. 1, 2, 9)

The monitoring of the transit time of the banknotes located in the transport system, based on the basic cycle of the machine clock 371 , is necessary to ensure that each banknote that has entered a transport section delimited by two light barriers leaves it again after a defined "target transit time". The target transit time is in turn determined by the geometric dimensions of the respective transport section.

According to the schematic illustration in FIG. 9, the transport section delimited by the light barriers 85 a, 85 b is to be used again to explain the runtime monitoring.

According to FIG. 9, the counter 375 (entrance counter) connected to the entrance light barrier 85 a (starting from the starting position defined above) has the counter reading "0" and the counter 376 (exit counter) connected to the exit light barrier 85 b. Counter) the counter reading "1". The counter reading of the entry counter 37 displayed when a banknote enters the transport section indicates the address of the connected runtime file (D₄) 373 at which the current time of a machine clock 371 for the entry of the banknote must be stored. The count of the exit counter 376 , on the other hand, indicates from which address of the runtime file 373 the stored entry time required for the comparison must be retrieved in order to be able to carry out the runtime monitoring for a banknote that has entered the transport section.

Since all transport sections of the entire banknote transport system to monitor with regard to the banknote maturity the query times for the individual Transport sections through a higher-level, cyclically organized query program controlled. Here is the program, which is not specified here should be placed so that a banknote during the passage through a transport section in very short intervals several times by comparing the Is- is monitored with the target runtime, if possible to be able to react quickly to a runtime error. In the individual surveillance, it is determined whether the actual term is determined by the difference the current machine time when saved and the saved time Entry time of a banknote is formed, less than or equal to the constant for the transport section Target term is.

The runtime monitoring with regard to the transport section limited by the light barriers 85 a, 85 b will be explained in detail below ( FIG. 9).

It is assumed that at a time t 1 a bank note (BN 1) 382 a passes the entrance light barrier 85 a of said transport section. When the banknote is registered, the connected entry counter 375 switches from the original state "0" to the state "1". At the same time, the current machine time (MZ _t1 ) of the machine clock 371 when the banknote is received is stored in the runtime file (D₄) 373 connected to the entry counter 375 at position "1". At a later time t _x , at which the bank note (BN 1) 382 a is located between the light barriers 85 a, 85 b, the runtime monitoring of the bank note now takes place. For this purpose, the entry time of the banknote (BN₁) 382 a stored in the runtime file 373 is retrieved and subtracted from the machine time (MZ _tx ) current at the time of the query t _{x in} accordance with the count of the exit counter 376 - this indicates the count "1". MZ _tx -MZ _t1 ). The difference is the current actual term (ILZ). As mentioned, this must be less than or equal to the target runtime (SLZ) (MZ _tx -MZ _t1 = SLZ). Reaches the banknote (BN 1) at the time t 2, the exit light barrier 85 b, the connected counter 376 switches from "1" to "2". According to the new meter reading, the second banknote (BN₂) 382 b, which has meanwhile entered the transport system, will now be monitored with regard to its term. Due to the special initial state of the meter readings, the transit time of the oldest banknote in the transport section is always recorded.

Reaches the first-mentioned banknote (BN₁) 382 a not in the required target term, the exit light barrier 85 b because it z. B. stuck in the transport system, then - according to the monitoring mechanism explained above - the target runtime will soon be exceeded, which immediately results in an interruption of the sorting process.

With the registration of a bank note by the exit light barrier 85 b, the runtime monitoring of the bank note is completed in the transport section lying geometrically in front of the light barrier. However, since the exit light barrier 85 b of a transport section is used at the same time as an entry light barrier for the following transport section, the runtime monitoring for can be carried out with the aid of a second counter, also connected to this light barrier, and a further runtime file - indicated by dashed lines in FIG. 9 the subsequent transport section can be initiated.

Monitoring of the routes determined by the “forklift target” decisions ( FIGS. 3, 4, 10, 11)

The last is in the context of the banknote transport monitoring described how compliance with the "forklift Should "decisions fixed transport route one of the sorting blocks is monitored.

In this context, the storage of unfit banknotes in one of the modules working in tandem for non-fit banknotes is explained in more detail using flow charts ( FIGS. 10, 11).

If a bank note ( FIG. 4) has left the measuring section and thus the sensors S 1 to S 8 in the module 12 of the transport unit 2 , then it arrives at the output light barrier if it is not intended for the shredder module 13 (determined by the decision table) 85 g of the shredder block 13 . When the banknote is registered by the exit light barrier 85 g, the "stacker target" decision of the banknote in question is checked in the data record of the respective banknote - determined by the position of the pointer of the exit light barrier - with regard to the non-fitness of the banknote ( BN: = NU?). See the flowchart "stacker selection" in FIG. 10. If the fitness of the banknote is determined, the banknote, which should not be discussed further here, arrives at the following modules 16, 17 for fit banknotes. If, on the other hand, the unfit for circulation is recognized, it must first be determined which of the two building blocks 14, 15 is ready for storage of the banknote for unfit banknotes.

In the following, the first module 14 for unfit banknotes with "NU₁-Bst." referred to and the second module 15 for unfit banknotes with "NU₂-Bst.". In order to enable the block selection, each block 14, 15 is assigned a so-called target counter (NU₁SZ or NU₂SZ). The counter reading of the target counter indicates how many unfit banknotes have already been stored in the respective module 14 or 15 . The difference to the target number, which is determined by the capacity of the module magazines 26, 27 used for storing the banknotes or by organizational guidelines for banknote processing, provides information as to whether the storage is still taking place in the module currently in operation or in the parallel module should.

Now, as shown in the flowchart in Fig. 10, the query for the status of the target counter (NU₁SZ = NU₁S?) That the target number has not yet been reached, the counter is increased by "1" (NU₁SZ + 1). With the latter query, the unfit banknote is intended for storage for the module 14 , which is correspondingly stored in the data record of the banknote in question at the point "stacker target": (stacker target NU 1 -st.). If the target counter had already reached the target number, the corresponding target counter of the subsequent module 15 is checked in a further process step to determine whether it has also reached the target number (NU₂SZ: = NU₂S?). If this counter has not reached the target number, it is increased by 1 (NU₂SZ: = NU₂SZ + 1). Corresponding to module 14 , the intended storage is stored in the data record of the banknote in question (forklift target = NU₂-Bst.). If, on the other hand, for some reason deviating from the norm, the second target counter has also reached the target number, the relevant banknote enters a storage compartment of the last module 18 (HN-Bst.).

When the respective target counters are queried, a check is also carried out to determine whether storage is possible at all with regard to the mechanical functioning of the modules 14, 15 . For example, a check is carried out to determine whether the turnouts of the modules in question have so far been functional and whether the truck has been ready for operation.

After the selection of the module 14 for a banknote that is not fit for circulation, the turnout control is explained below using the flow chart shown in FIG. 11.

It is assumed that the banknote in question has now entered module 14 . Immediately after its entry, the banknote is registered by the input light barrier 85 i of the module 14 ( FIG. 4). With the registration it is first determined whether the corresponding banknote also corresponds to the banknote interpreted by the light barrier. If the light barrier has interpreted the incoming banknote, for example by jumping its pointer from n-1 to n as the nth banknote, it is determined by querying the data record of the nth banknote whether there is already a "stacker actual" entry or not whether the nth banknote has already been deposited in the shredder module 13 in this special case. In this case, the banknote has an "actual stacker" entry. If the corresponding banknote has already been filed, the query - and consequently the continuation of the pointer - must be repeated until the correct banknote number has been found until the data record in question with the missing "stacker actual" entry has been reached. This then ensures that the pointer of the light barrier 85 i points to a data record which belongs to the bank note registered by the light barrier. Thus, according to the flow chart shown in FIG. 11, the query can now be made as to whether the transported banknote (BN) is to be stored in the first module 14 for unfit banknotes (BN: = NU₁-Bst.?). If the data record of the corresponding banknote has a "stacker target" entry for the module 14 (NU 1 -st.), The synchronization (BN: = SYN?) Is subsequently checked, which is explained in more detail below.

If the banknote moves synchronously with the intended storage compartment of the stacker 217 a of the module 14 , the switch 83 c of the module 14 is activated in such a way that it discharges the bank note from the original transport section and leads into the intended compartment of the stacker 217 a ( "Soft": = NU₁-Bst., Fig. 4). Immediately before being placed in a forklift compartment, the banknote passes through a last light barrier 85 j in the transport section leading to the forklift 217 a, whereby the following operations are ultimately carried out:

• - Increase the "stacker actual" counter (NU₁ IZ) by 1, the "stacker actual" counter shows how many unfit banknotes were actually transported to the first module 14 (NU₁IZ: = NU₁IZ + 1);
• - Make the "stacker actual" entry in the data record the deposited banknote;
• - Comparison of the "forklift target" and "forklift actual" entry in the record of the filed banknote for review the correct filing;  
• - Continuation of the output light barrier 85 k corresponding to the light barrier 85 j of the module 14 by 1, whereby this light barrier automatically registers the storage of the bank note on the basis of a pointer common to both light barriers.

As can be seen from the flow chart for the "turnout control" in FIG. 11, the synchronicity is checked before the storage of a banknote, since, while maintaining the fast sorting process, a banknote can only be stored or stacked if it is synchronous with the one in question coming storage compartment of the selected truck moves. The synchronicity is, as explained on block 14 , determined by the time interval between two signals (see Fig. 12), namely by the signal 383 of the stacker compartment release detector (STF-NU₁) and the signal 385 of the input light barrier 85 i of module 14 , which appears at the time of registration of a banknote.

The stacker compartment release detector is a proximity switch (not shown in the figures) on the stacker 217 a, which in each case generates a signal when a storage compartment of the stacker assumes a defined position with respect to the transport rollers of the transport section leading to the stacker, which are arranged directly in front of the stacker. If the signal 383 of the stacker compartment release detector appears, then in the case of synchronicity, the signal 384 of the input light barrier 85 i must occur within a tolerance range t 385 after a certain time interval.

This state of affairs is shown schematically in FIG. 12. The time interval between the two signals is released using a counter 378 , which is coupled to the basic clock of the machine clock 371 . When signal 383 appears , counter 378 is released. If the bank note runs synchronously with the storage compartment, the front edge of the bank note appears after the specified time within the tolerance range t 385 at the input light barrier 35 i of the module 14 , which then supplies the stop signal for the counter 378 .

Finally, an evaluation program is used to check whether the counter reading reached is within the tolerance range t. A counter reading lying outside the tolerance range indicates an asynchronously running bank note, which is then led to the manual reworking magazine of module 18 (HN-Bst.) According to the flow chart in FIG. 11: ("switch": = NU₁).

When determining the facts of asynchrony, it is noted in the data record of the corresponding banknote that the banknote is to be stored in module 18 for manual reworking banknotes (HN-Bst.) ("Stacker-Soll": = HN-Bst.). In addition, the previously set target counter of the first module 14 for unfit banknotes (NU₁SZ) is reset by "1" (NU₁SZ = NU₁SZ-1) and a message relating to the process is forwarded to the system control unit 7 ( FIG. 3), which , stored in the long-term memory 375 of the system control unit under the number of the package, later used to create the manual rework protocol.

Third subsystem 347 of the transport control unit 6 ( FIGS. 3, 4)

The banknotes not deposited in one of the sorting modules 13 to 17 in the manner described above reach the manual rework magazine of the last module 18 of the sorting device. In each case the bills of a packet are combined with belonging to the packet band - as explained in connection with the description of the block 18 - b stored together in a compartment of the manual rework magazine 29 when the following specific cases:

• - badly damaged banknotes,
• - banknotes suspected of counterfeit money,
• - Asynchronous incoming banknotes and
• - banknotes that belong to a packet that unites you Has an additional amount (banknotes greater than 100).

Shows a packet loss or a packet is present in a rejection of a case, the packet belonging to this band in a compartment of the hand rework magazine is stored only 29 b.

To be sure of the appropriate input package at any time Corresponding banderoles with the manual rework Being able to store banknotes together is one Monitoring and control of the banderole transport necessary.

According to FIG. 3, the data sources of this third subsystem 347 of the transport control unit 6 fulfilling the above-mentioned tasks are the light barriers 86 a. . . in the band transport system 32 , the machine clock (MU) 371 for generating the machine cycle, the stacker compartment release detector (STF) 372 of the stacker 217 e, the file (D₁) 350 with the data records and the runtime files for banknotes (D₄) 373 and banderoles (D₅) 379 .

Data sinks of the third subsystem are the file (D₁) 350 with the data records, the files (D₄, D₅) 373, 379 for banknote or banderole runtimes and control elements 374 .

Similar to the banknote transport monitoring, it is also necessary in the banderole transport monitoring to monitor the route filling and the running time of the banderoles. Since the checking mechanisms in the context of the banknote transport monitoring have been described in detail, they will not be discussed in more detail here. The control of the banderole transport in the event of a discrepancy in a package thus remains to be explained with reference to FIG. 4.

As already explained in the description of the manual reworking module 18 , the banderole of the packet of banknotes currently being processed is located in the banderole transport section 32 ( FIG. 4) of the penultimate module 17 , in relation to the direction of transport behind the light barrier 86 i, in a waiting position. If there was previously no error with regard to the test mechanisms mentioned at the outset (overfilling of sections of the route, checking the running time), the banderole stored in the waiting position 32 h must inevitably belong to the parcel in progress. Now it is first determined at which point in time the last banknote of a parcel left the transport system in the worst case, ie when it was placed in a compartment of the last module. It is easy to determine the point in time at which the “packet ends”, since both the point in time at which the last banknote of a packet is separated and the maximum time the banknote takes to cover the longest transport route are known (runtime monitoring ).

When the time (end of package) is reached, the band transport section 32 h of the penultimate module 17 is activated so that the band can be taken over by the band transport section 32 i of the last module 18 . Immediately after the banderole has entered the module 18 , it passes through the entrance light barrier 86 j of this module, which initiates the review of all data records of the banknotes belonging to the package of banknotes being processed for manual rework entries.

If one of the banknotes in its data record (see FIG. 5) has a manual rework note (HN) at the "stacker actual" position or there is a manual reworking case due to a shortage, a surplus in the parcel or a deposit in the first reject magazine 29 a before, the banderole is discharged from the original transport section 32 i by corresponding activation of the switch 83 g and is guided via the transport section 33 and the stacker 217 e to or to the banknotes already collected under the stacker on the stack forming and deflecting mechanism 255 . Together with the stored banknotes, the band is finally transported in a storage compartment of the hand rework magazine 29 b.

On the other hand, if there is no manual rework entry in the packet of banknotes being processed, the switch 83 g is not activated, as a result of which the banderole is transported into a container 253 for proper banderoles.

Every time the penultimate band transport portion 32 h of the block 17 is emptied by retrieving the cached therein banderole, back in the front of it transport sections 32 g and 32 f stored bands by activation of the respective conveying sections automatically, so that in each case the banderole of the "current banknote packet" is always stored ready for access in the penultimate transport section 32 h.

Fourth subsystem of the transport control unit ( Fig. 3, 4)

Finally, the fourth subsystem 348 of the transport control unit 6 , from which the monitoring and control of the mechanical periphery of the banknote sorting device 1 is carried out.

The control of the mechanical peripheral units, such as the control of the manual reworking magazine 29 b in the module 18 , is carried out via the control elements (light barriers, switches, etc.) serving as data sources or data sinks, which are used for all peripheral units in FIG. 3 summarized in a block with the position 386 , and accomplished via the file (D₆) 351, which also acts as a data source and data sink. The machine events relating to the periphery of the banknote sorting device 1 are stored in the file (D₆) 351 .

The peripheral mechanical units work according to pure sequence controls with relatively short switching times. Each of these units is a closed system with regard to the necessary information processing, which is usually linked to the rest of the system via only 2 bits, start command and a finished feedback. The control of the manual reworking magazines is briefly explained here as an example (FIGS . 1, 4).

If there are discrepancies in a parcel, the last element of the parcel is always the banderole, which is placed on the stack forming and deflecting mechanism 255 via the banderole transport section 33 , the stacker 217 e. If the end light barrier 86 l registers a banderole in the banderole transport section 33 , the stack forming and deflecting mechanism 255 is activated after a corresponding delay time, which transports the possibly accumulated banknotes with the banderole into a waiting compartment of the HN magazine 29 . This filing is registered via a light barrier, whereupon the compartment number of the filing magazine is identified in order to save it in the file (D₆) 351 together with the number of the packet being processed. The magazine is then conveyed on until the next storage compartment is in the filling position.

Other peripheral units are, for example, the packet singling and debandering station in building stone 10 and the banding station 28 in building stones 16 , 17 , which, however, will not be described in more detail here.

The fourth subsystem describes all of the systems 345 , 346 , 347 , 348 of the transport control unit 6 . From closing, the system control unit 7 with its peripheral units 8 , 9 will now be discussed.

System control unit 7 ( FIG. 3)

In contrast to the transport control unit 6 , which monitors and controls the individual passage of packets of banknotes, banknotes and bands through the transport unit 2 , the system control unit 7 with its peripheral units 8 , 9 performs the entire organization of the banknote processing in one processing shift. It ensures compliance with the banknote processing workflow defined in accordance with organizational regulations and takes over communication with the operating personnel via its peripheral units.

System data sources are the file (D₁) 350 and the file (D₆) 351 of the short-term memory, the long-term file (D₂) 357 and data input devices (keyboard 359 , 360 ) at the manual rework station 8 and on the control console 9 . Data sinks are the file (D₁) 350 and the file (D₆) 351 , the long-term file (D₂) 357 and data output devices (printers 361 , 362 and the display device 363 ) at the manual reworking station 8 and at the control console 9 . A process computer (R) 358 takes control of the data flow between the data sources and data sinks in accordance with the organizational regulations.

Already during the processing of a packet of banknotes, however, after processing the packet, the system control unit takes over from the file (D 1) 350 in which the data records of all processed banknotes are stored, the data records belonging to the processed banknotes and saved this stating the associated parcel and input container number in the long-term file (D₂) 357 , which can be designed as a disk storage, for example. In addition, the data is taken from file (D₆) 351 . With the data stored in the long-term memory, the following protocols are created if necessary via the input devices (printer, display device) of the peripheral units:

• - the manual rework protocol,
• - the operating log,
• - the shift protocol.

The manual rework protocol is created when a magazine 29 b is filled in the last module 18 of the transport unit 2 or when other organizational guidelines exist (eg end of package). The log is output via printer 361 of manual reworking station 8 and contains the following information:

• - date and time of issue of the protocol,
• - the number of the input container,
• - the output of the processed currency and denomination,
• - the number of the package in which there is a discrepancy Template,
• - the number of the manual rework magazine (2nd reject magazine 29 b),
• - the subject number of the manual rework magazine,
• - the number of banknotes that have a or mark additional amount,
• - the number of banknotes that are not currently correspond to the currency or denomination processed,
• - the number of those banknotes with counterfeit money there is suspicion
• - The number of banknotes in each of which come into question subjects of the handwork magazine,
• - The number of as usable or unusable and the shredded banknotes,
• - the indication of a rejection case by registering the respective subject and magazine no. of the rejection magazine (1st reject magazine 29 a).

The filled manual rework magazine, together with the log at manual rework location 8, is then subjected to manual processing.

For example, those banknotes in a storage compartment that, according to the protocol, belong to an "undefined" input packet (number of banknotes in the packet could not be determined due to a machine malfunction or due to multiple deductions) are manually counted and sorted. The result is entered on the keyboard 359 at manual reworking place 8 to complete the data of the package in question under the identification number of the package in the long-term file (D₂) 357 .

In addition to the manual reworking station, an operating log is output via the printer 262 of the control console 9 , which provides information about human interventions, machine malfunctions and their causes, as well as about special instructions or test runs.

Current machine events, such as the provision of new magazine containers or the indication of faults and their localization, are transmitted to the operating personnel via the data display device 363 of the operating console 9 , which enables rapid system diagnosis in the event of faults.

Finally, it should be mentioned that after the completion of a Layer (processing a definable number of a container) a shift report is created in which the following data are listed:

• - date and time of the log,
• - Number of input containers processed with details of respective container number,  
• - number of input packets processed,
• - Indication of the currency and denomination of the processed Banknotes,
• - Indication of whether the respective container contents are complete were,
• - Number of total run into the device Banknotes,
• - Number of those filed as usable or useless or shredded banknotes,
• - Number of banknotes suspected of counterfeit money and Banknotes with wrong currency or denomination,
• - Total number of banknotes that are less or less Mark additional amount.

Claims (5)

1. Device for the automatic sorting of thin sheet material, in particular bank notes, with a separator, which separates the bank notes present in a stack and transfers them sheet by sheet into a transport system, furthermore with presence and checking devices along the transport path with which the bank notes are recognized, ge checked and assigned depending on certain criteria different sorting classes, with several destinations corresponding to the sorting classes and a control unit regulating the sorting process, characterized in that the control unit is designed as a multiprocessor system and comprises several subunits, their processors with one another and with one Central memory, in which information about the transport, checking and sorting process of the banknotes is stored, is connected in such a way that mutual data exchange can be carried out, the subunits performing different tasks, such as checking the banknotes, Monitoring of banknote transport, monitoring of banderole transport or control of peripheral units. 2. Device according to claim 1, characterized records that a first subunit Test facilities are assigned as data sources that processing units in this subunit and evaluation of the test results are included and that this subunit also a file as a data source is assigned in the externally enterable decision  tables for the optional interpretation of the test results are saved. 3. Device according to one or more of the preceding the claims, characterized, that a second subunit, the presence device are assigned as data sources that in this Subunit facilities are included which are those of signals received by these presence devices Collect and process monitoring of banknote transport ten and that this subunit assigned a file is in the data for checking the banknote maturities are saved. 4. Device according to one or more of the preceding the claims, characterized, that a third sub-unit the peripheral units the banknote sorting device and a file for storage saving of machine events as data sources or Sinks are assigned. 5. Device according to one or more of the preceding the claims, characterized, that a fourth subunit the presence facility of a band transport system as data sources are assigned and that this sub-unit facilities contains, with the help of which the signals for transporting a assigned to a processing unit of banknotes Banderole are received and processed.