FC100
A cost-effective single-pocket friction note counter, perfect for banks and other cash-heavy businesses.
Counts notes significantly
faster than by other methods
More accurate than
manual note counting
Faster counting means less
downtime during trading hours
Counts at speeds of up to
1,500 notes per minute
The FC100 is a friction note counter machine you can depend on. Volumatic’s latest friction note counter is perfect for banks and other organisations wanting to count high volumes of banknotes with speed and accuracy.
The Volumatic FC100 is a cost-effective friction banknote counter and checker, offering the perfect solution for fast and accurate counting. This unit is capable of counting up to 1,500 banknotes per minute, helping to increase your efficiency.
This simple-to-use unit offers robust functionality with an auto-detect currency system that identifies notes quickly and easily by currency with its advanced image recognition technology.
The FC100 features a user-friendly large LED screen with easy-to-read text and a simple user interface, clearly displaying accurate count data. It can handle all GBP, Scottish, Northern Ireland, Euro and U.S. Dollar notes, including the newer polymer notes. it’s software can also be upgraded when new notes enter circulation, making it future-proof.
Also available in Volumatic’s friction note counters range is the FC300.
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Counterfeit Detection
The Volumatic FC100 friction note counter also acts as a counterfeit checker.
The device checks each note and rejects any forgeries as the notes are counted, helping to eliminate counterfeit notes from your business.
Having passed Bank of England forgery testing, you can rest assured that the FC100 friction note counter will reject all known forgeries currently in circulation.
Product Benefits
Counts at speeds of 1,500, 1,200 or 600 notes per minute |
Easy to maintain |
LED user display |
Enables fast counting of notes into batches |
Polymer ready |
One-year box swap warranty for complete peace of mind |
“The FC100 friction note counter is really easy to use and saves a considerable amount of time counting and
validating large amounts of cash every day – I never want to go back to manual counting now!”
Compare our Friction Note Counter (FNC) Range
| FC300 | FC100 | |
| FNC Type | 2 Pocket Sorter – Value Counter, which recognises denominations | Single Pocket Counter |
| Note feed | Long edge multi-note feed | Long edge multi-note feed |
| Speed | Choose from 1,500/1,200/1000 notes per minute | Choose from 1,500/1,200/600 notes per minute |
| Hopper Capacity | Max. 500 notes | Max. 300 notes |
| Stacker Capacity | Max. 300 notes | Max. 200 notes |
| Pocket Two Capacity | Max. 100 notes | N/A |
| Counting Modes | Piece Count, Value, Sort, Face, Orient | Count, Value, Sort, Batch |
| Detection Technology | Size, UV, Magnetic Thread, IR, Half Note, Mag Ink | IR, Mag Ink, Magnetic Thread, Image Thickness, UV, Spectrum |
| Counterfeit detection |  | |
| Dimensions | W: 280mm x D: 269mm x H: 261mm | W: 263mm x D: 268mm x H: 255mm |
| Net Weight | 8kg/17lbs | 6.4kg/14lbs |
| Bank of England Tested | | |
| Polymer Note Capable | | |
| Currencies Available | All – detects by size | GBP/SCO/NIRL/EUR/USD |
| Upgradeable | RS232C (9P D-Sub, RJ12), USB (Type A), LAN, Micro SD | USB Flash Drive |
FC100 Accessories
Mini Printer
If you require a physical printout of the counts from your FC100 friction note counter, you can purchase a mini printer that connects to your machine and provides printouts to keep for your records.
Cleaning Kit
Our handy cleaning kit helps you clean and maintain your FC300. It features a small brush, microfibre cloth, dust remover spray and a pack of cleaning cards to run through your machine.
Remote Display Screen
If you want a larger additional screen to connect to your FC100 friction note counter, you can purchase our Remote Display screen. The remote screen will show your total count and your itemised count together.
More about the FC100
Support and Warranty
The FC100 is supported by Volumatic’s industry-leading customer support service, which includes a warranty, unlimited helpdesk access and our speedy and efficient box swap promise.
Case Studies
Take a look at our case studies page to discover what our many satisfied customers have to say about Volumatic and our range of cash handling solutions, including our friction note counters.
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