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“In today’s challenging and competitive landscape,
developers that break from the old will be the winners.”
Randy White CEO | White Hutchinson Leisure
Payment Solutions | IGE 2010
Payment Solutions |
ATEI 2010
Validator field
Continued
trials proving
global
‘hugely
success for
successful’
Münzprüfer
WH MÜNZPRÜFER PLANS
for
TO SHOWCASE A RANGE OF
NEW AND EXISTING PROD-
UCTS AT THE LONDON
AstroSystems
SHOW. Germany’s principal
payment systems group Wh
Münzprüfer Berlin will
present its entire range of
gaming industry solutions at
The forthcoming IGE in London this January
ATEI in January, a highlight
of which remains the
will provide gaming operators and EMP800 v6 coin selector.
manufacturers the opportunity to observe
With its considerably
the benefits of AstroSystems’ payment
higher efficiency of coin
recognition, the EMP800 has
solutions firsthand.
proven very successful on
the international markets
since its launch approxi-
mately two years ago. The
early one year “With recent field trials optical GBA ST1-H, a horizontal stack- “The Microcoin QL has device includes 11 different
N
after its initial proving hugely successful, and mechani- ing unit. Priest added: “The long been an industry stan- interfaces, while plastic and
launch, field trials GBA ST2’s introduction into cal security devices ensure design of the ST1-H was cus- dard in the gaming sector, metal front plates as well as
of AstroSystems’ the global gaming and amuse- protection against tampering tomer led as they required a with an unrivalled, highly a variety of options are avail-
GBA ST2 ban- ment markets has been very and fraudulent manipulation.” low cost, light weight horizon- secure discrimination plat- able.
knote validator are proving well received,” Priest said. An electric blue illumi- tal stacking product that can form capable of reliably The EMP800.14 v6 with
“hugely successful”, accord- “The forthcoming IGE exhibi- nated note guide on the GBA be mounted directly onto the accepting 10 coins per USB interface can be con-
ing to Steve Priest, sales tion in London this January ST2 offers a clear instruction cabinet door. The ST1-H does second,” said Priest. “The nected directly to a PC, and
manager for the UK-based will give operators and manu- to the user, while a cable free exactly that, and coupled with compact 3.5-inch frame can using the device it is possible
subsidiary of AstroSys Interna- facturers alike the opportu- design allows for the easiest of locking cashboxes - up to be mounted in both top and to connect bill validators,
tional. nity to see for themselves the access to the note path should 1,000 note capacity - it is an front entry orientations. For hoppers and escrows to PC
GBA ST2 combines the reli- benefits of the product, along it be required, therefore ideal alternative to the exist- more general purpose appli- based applications without
ability of previous GBA valida- with AstroSystems’ range of affording minimal downtime. ing products in the market.” cations, Microcoin SP is a any additional interfacing -
tors with essential new currency validation solutions. A simple push and click action At IGE AstroSystems will, as highly popular choice. With they are simply connected
features and options required “Catering to the demands secures the GBA ST2 to a always, be promoting its excellent discrimination rates via the EMP800.14 to the
in today’s marketplace. Such of cost-conscious currency range of modern and attrac- Microcoin range of electronic and a patented debris release USB port of the computer.
features include barcode applications, a generational tive mounting bezels and con- coin validation solutions. system, the SP is becoming a “Showing for the first time
reading for ticket-in, ticket-out change to the new Sense Tech- versely, an easy button push From fast-feed, high security worldwide favourite, not to during the Earls Court
applications and USB connec- nology note validation plat- release removes the unit for casino slots, through pool mention the default coin shows in January will be the
tivity allowing for both simple form provides casino style on-site handling. tables to car washes, there mechanism in the UK pool extended board CCT910,”
software updates and serial levels of acceptance and Further additions to the seems to be an acceptor to fit table industry.” Wh Münzprüfer’s Andrea
communications. counterfeit rejecting, whilst GBA portfolio include the the application. Barnick. “This board can be
connected to the PC via USB
or RS232. Besides this, the
Security | ATE 2010
ccTalk protocol also RS-Talk
is available and ID003, SSP
and ccNet will follow.”
An extra level of security
Baton Lock continues European expansion
and vandalism deterrence
can be achieved with
Münzprüfer’s anti-pin
system, the ES006, which
prevents the acceptance of
After enjoying a successful year of trading in 2009, security solutions group Baton Lock prepares for the new year
non-metallic objects. With
the three-colour LED illumi-
ahead which opens with an outing at London’s Earls Court. nating the coin slot, the unit
also serves as an eye
catcher to attract customers
S
ince its formation in the new year, as the company lock industry in addition to there’s too much at stake.” and complements the
1973, Baton Lock has looks to strike new partner- ‘own-trade’ goods for retail Developing and adopting design of the machine.
grown to become a ships with international firms. new items to expand its
leading supplier of locks and gaming and amusement firms. Speaking to Games World service range has always
security products for a “We are currently targeting a earlier in the year, the firm’s being one of Baton Lock’s
number of vertical industries. lot of European countries,” Steve Lee said Baton Lock con- most important policies. The
The group continues to capi- said spokesman John tinues to enjoy strong returns company’s research and
talise on the synergies Goodwin. “We have recently despite the current economic development unit has suc-
between its major service had a lot of interest in eastern climate. “As payout levels rise, cessfully developed a series of
centres that are strategically Europe. Our business always more security is needed,” he European-style mortise lock
located worldwide in Taiwan, offers cost effective products stated. “Customers can cases and related hardware.
the UK, Spain and the US, offer- for our customers.” choose their level of security “We believe our 5,000sq.m
ing clients a comprehensive The gaming sector cur- based on our recommenda- assembly and warehousing
range of security solutions at rently accounts for approxi- tions, but we always say they facility in Spain will serve as
the best possible prices. mately 65 per cent of Baton should select the best they the logistic transportation
Baton Lock is currently Lock’s business, and the group can afford. The message is hub for Europe, the UK and
preparing to exhibit at the also manufactures products never to compromise on secu- Africa for the foreseeable
Earls Court show in London in for major distributors in the rity. It’s just not worth it as future,” the company said.
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