20 Years of Innovation

Innovative Technology are celebrating 20 Years of Innovation within the automated cash handling sector this year. Founded in 1992 by David Bellis MBE, Innovative Technology Ltd (ITL) was the first company to manufacture low cost multi-currency validators, when it introduced the NV1 Smiley® to the market - making banknote validators affordable to the AWP market.

20 years on, the company’s philosophy of proving exceptional value validation products still remains as the Company Ethos today. Innovative Technology prides itself on providing exceptional value, intelligent validation products with an industry-leading acceptance
rate for multi-currency of typically 99.8%.

Innovative Technology – Intelligence in Validation

Innovative Technology Ltd (ITL) manufacture banknote validators, bill acceptors and payment systems for the International Gaming, Amusement, Vending, Kiosk & Self-Serve Industry.

Innovative Technology Ltd (ITL) was founded in 1992 by David Bellis MBE. ITL was the first company to manufacture low cost multi-currency bank note validators, when it introduced the NV1 Smiley® to the market, making banknote validators affordable to the AWP market. Innovative Technology now has worldwide customers across various industries but the philosophy of proving exceptional value validators remains as the company ethos.

Investment in research, development and cutting edge innovation has allowed Innovative Technology to continue to provide exceptional value banknote validators that ensure an industry-leading acceptance rate for multi-currency of typically 99.8%.

Core Product Range

The existing product range consists of Banknote Validators: NV9 USB; NV10 USB and NV200, as well as Bill Acceptors: BV20, BV50 and BV100 and Payout Solutions: SMART Hopper; SMART Payout and the NV11-Validator + Note Float.

Contact the UK Head Office on telephone +44 (0) 161 626 9999 for full details.

Innovative Technology is based in the UK and has two subsidiaries: ‘Automated Transactions’ in Spain, Germany and Colombia and ‘Bellis Technology’ in the USA and Brazil. A representation office in China and distribution and service partners in more than 20 countries worldwide, enable Innovative Technology to deliver more profitable solutions wherever there is a need for automated transaction performance. Please visit the Contact Us Tab for full details of our worldwide locations.

Banknote Validators

NV9 USB – Banknote Validator

The NV9 USB banknote validator is one of Innovative Technology’s most popular products. The unit can be mounted horizontally or vertically and customers can choose various bezel and cashbox options to suit their application. The NV9 USB is a direct replacement for the popular NV9 Smiley bank note validator and is now USB capable and includes improved note transport and note guidance technology. Ideal for vending and amusement applications.

NV10 USB – Banknote Validator

The NV10 USB banknote validator is a popular, compact banknote validator - 104x161x86mm. A direct replacement for the popular NV10 Smiley banknote validator it is now USB capable. The NV10 USB is ideal for amusement and vending applications and comes with two bezel width options depending on currency (hundreds of currency dataset files are available to download free).

NV200 – High Volume, High Security Note Validator

The NV200 bank note validator can accept all notes up to 85mm wide and industry standard bar codes. The unit can accept notes at acute angles in all four ways and straightens before reading.

The NV200 is a secure and robust bank note validator, ideal for high volume applications with a cashbox capacity of 500 or 1000 notes. Triple lock capability comprises of a lock on the validator head to secure the head to the main unit and two locks located on the actual cashbox.

Bill Acceptors

BV20 – Compact Bill Acceptor

The BV20 is a compact, light-weight bill acceptor. Ideal for amusement and low value vending applications the BV20 has two bezel width options depending on currency. The BV20 is exceptional value and a simple, reliable, easy to use acceptor ideal for vending applications.

BV50 – Dollar Bill Acceptor

The BV50 bill acceptor is designed specifically for the dollar and only accepts bills up to 66mm wide. With the option of up or down stacking and three cash box capacities (300, 550 or 800) the BV50 is ideal for amusement and vending machine applications.

BV100 – Bill Acceptor

The BV100 bill acceptor is suitable for most applications and has been designed for easy installation, to support all standard protocols. The BV100 has three cashbox capacities to choose from: 300, 550 or 800 and comes in two bezel width sizes depending on currency.

Payout Solutions

NV11 - Validator + Note Float

The NV11 is the latest model from Innovative Technology, incorporating an NV9 USB bank note validator and ‘Note Float’ payout unit. With a 30 note capacity of one single denomination, the NV11 is capable of dispensing notes as change or prizes - helping to alleviate the problem of coin starvation and keep machines running. The NV11 comes with a standard 300 note capacity cashbox and uses eSSP (encrypted Smiley Secure Protocol or ccTalk. The NV11 leaves the factory preset to at least one currency so is ready for immediate installation.

NV11 = NV9 USB + NOTE FLOAT

SMART Hopper

Ideal for all machines, the SMART Hopper eliminates the need for multiple hoppers, sorters and reduces the cost of handling coins internally. Operating at an industry leading 12 coins per second the SMART Hopper is the new solution to coin starvation. The SMART Hopper is a multi coin payout unit capable of accepting all coins passed through the coin mechanism. The host machine sets the desired coins needed for payout and transfers any unwanted coins into the cashbox. It also sets the desired float level before collection so all excess coins travel straight to the cash box. The SMART Hopper pays out higher than conventional hoppers so customers no longer have to reach down to retrieve coins. This higher payout increases security and allows for easier design. The SMART Hopper from Innovative Technology brings coin payment technology into the 21st Century.

SMART Payout - Mixed Denomination Note Payout

The SMART Payout from Innovative Technology is the first payout to handle multi denomination notes. A modular add on for the NV200 bank note validator the SMART Payout has a capacity of 80 mixed denomination notes and can be utilised to give change or prizes in notes. To assist when emptying, all notes in the SMART Payout can be transferred to the stacker for easy collection.

The SMART Way!

The SMART Way is a new way to pay out from Innovative Technology comprising a true multi coin hopper and a note recycler unit. The SMART Hopper is a true multi coin hopper capable of dispensing any mixture of coin denominations from a given currency. The SMART Payout is a modular add on for the NV200 and allows a mixture of notes to be paid out.

Innovative Technology Support Tools

Various Support Tools are available for use with the Innovative Technology validator range: To aid reprogramming; allow communication with a number of different machines or to ease conversion to new validator units. The DA2 is a programming and communications tool, allowing direct communication with ITL validators and a PC. The DA3 is a validator programming system that enables users to re-program ITL banknote validators in the field, without the use of a PC.