> Support > Technical Bulletins > Autumn 2019 Technical Bulletin

Technical Bulletins Archive

Autumn 2019 Technical Bulletin

 

NV9USB (green label) Obsolescence 
ITL has now ceased support of the NV9USB green label, this includes, currency datasets/firmware and spares. All units in the field will now be over 5 years old.  As such ITL has now ceased support of the NV9USB green label from 1st September 2019. 
 
Please refer to the image below, this obsolescence notice only affect green label units and not NV9USB+.
For more information please speak with your local Business Development Manager. 
 
New GBP £20 polymer note datasets available soon
It is planned that at the end of Q4 we will release all applicable £20 GBP currency dataset files, available to download free of charge from our website. The new polymer £20 banknotes from England, Scotland and Northern Ireland enter circulation in early 2020 and by making these files available in advance customers can update ITL note validators ahead of time. More information on the banknote can be found below: 
 
Following this a SMART Update Tool (a pre-programmed DA3, to update ITL validators in the field) will be available. This SMART Update Tool provides all applicable datasets containing the £20 polymer banknote across our product range, allowing multiple units in the field to be easily updated with ease using our handheld DA3 programmer. To access the latest SMART Update Tools visit Support / Software or visit our Webshop to purchase.

 

Firmware Changes
 
BV50 Firmware Version 4.19 Released 
A new version of BV50 firmware has now been released, 4.19. Firmware is contained within the currency dataset files and is available to download free from our website within Technical Support/Currency Download.
 

Features:

• Added support for hold note after a reject

• Added SPF2.1 support 

 

NV9 USB+ Range Firmware Version 3.80 Released 

A new version of NV9 USB+ firmware has now been released, 3.80. Firmware is contained within the currency dataset files and is available to download free from our website within Technical Support/Currency Download.
 

Features:

• NV12
- Added support for line by line print
- Printer now correctly reports no paper if paper fails to load

Improved rejection routine

• Fixed issue where sending the note route in protocol version less than 6 would fail

Fixed issue in SSP where sending Sync with the sync bit at 0 would fail
Added support for hold note after a reject 
Added SPF2.1 support 
 
NV10 USB+ Firmware Version 3.46 Released 
A new version of NV10 USB+ firmware has now been released, 3.46. Firmware is contained within the currency dataset files and is available to download free from our website within Technical Support/Currency Download.
 

Features:

• Added SPF2.1 support

• Improved polymer note handling 

 

NV200 Range Firmware Version 4/5.55 Released 
A new version of NV200 firmware has now been released, 4/5.55. Firmware is contained within the currency dataset files and is available to download free from our website within Technical Support/Currency Download.
 
Features:
Fixed issue in SSP where sending Sync with the sync bit at 0 would fail
Fixes issue where is SSP command Payout or Float by value or denomination was sent with test flag, Dispensing or Floating event would be given
 
SMART Coin System Firmware Version 1.24 Released 
A new version of SCS firmware has now been released, 1.24. Firmware is contained within the currency dataset files and is available to download free from our website within Technical Support/Currency Download.

Features:
 
Added cctalk packet download
Improved GBP processing 
Improved metal detect trigger 
Improved Empty routine
Improved SD card handling
 

Product Firmware Version Reference Table

ProductBV20BV50BV100NV9USB+/11/12NV10USB+NV200/SPSHSCSNV200SNV9S
Firmware4.214.194.183.803.464/5.556.541.214.171.06

 

Hardware Changes

 

Smart Hopper BR33 

New revision of PM00476 Bottom Flap which is used to direct coins to the cashbox has been shortened to improve production yield allowing for production variations.
 
For further information please contact our customer support team on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
 

Software Changes

 

Validator Manager 4.6
A new version of validator manager (4.6) has been released with full compatibility with our Spectral Product Range. This update also includes a range of improvements so updating is highly recommended.
 
To download the latest version of Validator Manager please contact Technical Support via email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call +44 161 507 1818.

 

ProductDA3DPSValidator ManagerSMART PIPSNVCard UtilitiesITL Drivers
Firmware1.221.2.24.62.3.61.9.142.1

 

BV100 Obsolescence

A reminder that ITL will cease production of the BV100 bill validator on the 31st December 2019.
We would like to ensure customers that we will continue to support the BV100 with existing currency datasets for five years until 2024. To secure any units you require or for spare parts please contact your local Business Development Manager.
 
ICU: Instant Age Verification:
ICU automatically detects the face and age checks instantly giving quick and accurate results for retail, gaming and vending industries: https://intelligent-identification.com