Portable Money Counting Machine Models
Portable money counting machines and battery-powered counterfeit detectors: the difference between counting and verification, selection criteria and model features.
Those looking for a portable money counting machine are usually businesses that count cash not at a fixed till point but at a market, in the field, at an event venue or inside a vehicle. In this kind of use the decisive features are a rechargeable battery and a compact body — the device has to work without being plugged in. On this page you will find Mühlen's portable money counting machine and battery-powered counterfeit detectors together.
Portable Models
| Model | Feature | Price* | Who it is for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mühlen Biene | Battery-powered portable counting | Request a quote | Field, market, mobile collection |
| Mühlen Violet Sweet | Battery-powered counterfeit detection (UV) | Request a quote | At the till, mobile checking |
| Mühlen Violet Smart | Battery-powered multi-function checking | Request a quote | Detailed checking, mobile use |
| Mühlen Zoom 4 | Automatic checking + reporting | Request a quote | Businesses that want reporting |
| Mühlen Pointer 2 | Automatic checking + detailed report | Request a quote | Heavy checking, record keeping |
Portable Counting or Portable Checking?
It is important to distinguish two different needs:
- Portable money counting machine: counts banknotes and performs counterfeit detection. In the Mühlen range this need is met by the Mühlen Biene; its rechargeable Li-On battery removes the dependence on mains power.
- Battery-powered counterfeit detector: does not count; it only checks whether a banknote is genuine. The Violet Sweet, Violet Smart, Zoom 4 and Pointer 2 models belong to this group and are used for quick verification at the till or in the field.
Selection Criteria
- Battery capacity and charging: in field use, a battery that lasts all day and charges quickly matters (2200 mAh Li-On, for example).
- Weight and size: if the device will be carried often, a compact and light body should be preferred.
- Level of counterfeit detection: how many of the UV, MG, MT, IR and CIS technologies are combined determines the level of security.
- Reporting: models that keep a record of the notes checked (Zoom 4, Pointer 2) make end-of-day reconciliation easier.
- Need to count: if verification alone is enough, choose a checking device; if the number and amount are also needed, choose a portable counting machine.
Features, Model by Model
Mühlen Biene
Battery-powered portable counting. Its rechargeable, long-life Li-On battery frees the user from mains power. With Base-Coin technology it catches counterfeit notes in all world currencies at 100% during the count.
Who it is for: Field, market, mobile collection. Mühlen Biene product page »
Mühlen Violet Sweet
Battery-powered counterfeit detection (UV). Runs on a 2200 mAh built-in rechargeable Li-On battery and an ultraviolet LED light system; its compact, ergonomic design suits use at the till and in the field.
Who it is for: At the till, mobile checking. Mühlen Violet Sweet product page »
Mühlen Violet Smart
Battery-powered multi-function checking. Its powerful white light (WM) system allows the hidden images on a banknote to be checked; the 2200 mAh Li-On battery charges over a USB cable.
Who it is for: Detailed checking, mobile use. Mühlen Violet Smart product page »
Mühlen Zoom 4
Automatic checking + reporting. A sleep mode system extends battery life. The advanced reporting system keeps every note checked in memory and produces a report with the REP key.
Who it is for: Businesses that want reporting. Mühlen Zoom 4 product page »
Mühlen Pointer 2
Automatic checking + detailed report. Using UV, MG, MT, IR and CIS technologies it checks banknotes at 34 points front and back for 100% counterfeit detection, and reports how many notes of each denomination were tested.
Who it is for: Heavy checking, record keeping. Mühlen Pointer 2 product page »
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a portable money counting machine work without mains power?
Yes. The Mühlen Biene runs without being plugged in thanks to its rechargeable long-life Li-On battery.
Do portable devices detect counterfeit notes?
They do. The Biene detects counterfeits during the count with Base-Coin technology, while the battery-powered checking devices verify notes using UV, MG, MT, IR and CIS technologies.
Which one suits mobile selling?
If both counting and checking are needed, the Biene; if quick verification alone is enough, a compact battery-powered checking device such as the Violet Sweet is suitable.
What is the difference between a checking device and a counting machine?
A checking device verifies that a banknote is genuine but does not count; a counting machine calculates the number and amount and, on most models, performs counterfeit detection as well.
Related Content
For all counting models see money counting machines, and for counterfeit detectors our page on money counting machines with counterfeit detection. For selection criteria, our money counting machine guide and price comparison content will help.
For a quote, you can get in touch with us.