UVP SL-2M User Manual

WARRANTY

UVP's UV lamps are guaranteed to be free of defects in materials, workmanship
and manufacture for one (1) year from date of purchase. Consumable and
disposable parts including, but not limited to tubes and filters, are guaranteed to
be free from defects in manufacture and materials for ninety (90) days from date
of purchase. If equipment failure or malfunction occurs during the warranty
period, UVP shall examine the inoperative equipment and have the option of
repairing or replacing any part(s) which, in the judgment of UVP, were originally
defective or became so under conditions of normal usage and service.

No warranty shall apply to this instrument, or part thereof, that has been subject
to accident, negligence, alteration, abuse or misuse by the end-user. Moreover,
UVP makes no warranties whatsoever with respect to parts not supplied by UVP
or that have been installed, used and/or serviced other than in strict compliance
with instructions appearing in this manual.

In no event shall UVP be responsible to the end-user for any incidental or
consequential damages, whether foreseeable or not, including but not limited to
property damage, inability to use equipment, lost business, lost profits, or
inconvenience arising out of or connected with the use of instruments produced
by UVP. Nor is UVP liable or responsible for any personal injuries occurring as a
result of the use, installation and/or servicing of equipment.

This warranty does not supersede any statutory rights that may be available in
certain countries.

SL-2M

Signature Verification/

Fraud Detection Lamp

Operating Instruction Manual

UVP’s signature verification/
fraud detection lamp, model
SL-2M, uses ultraviolet light
to check the authenticity of
signatures, documents,
tickets, credit cards and
currency. This unit is quick &
simple to operate, and poses
no threat to the operator's
health.

Ordering Info:
Part No. Model Volts

95-0164-01 SL-2M 115V
95-0164-02 SL-2M 220V

UVP, LLC

2066 W. 11th Street Upland, CA 91786

Telephone: [phone] [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Ultra-Violet Products Ltd.

Unit 1, Trinity Hall Farm Estate Nuffield Rd. Cambridge, CB41TG UK

Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

81-0002-01 Rev F Blak-Ray is a registered trademark of UVP, LLC

INSTRUCTIONS

Bank Notes and Checks

To test the unit, plug into the mains electricity, switch on and
place a sheet of bleached (UV bright) paper under the lamp and
compare with a genuine bank note or check. The paper will glow
brightly but the note or check will remain dull.

To identify counterfeit bank notes and checks, simply pass them
under the ultraviolet light. If a note or check glows, it is almost
certainly a counterfeit. The only exceptional circumstances in
which a genuine note might glow is where it has accidentally been
washed in a soap/detergent containing a whiting agent. Even
then it is unlikely to glow uniformly, but if a note glows at all it
should be inspected visually for water marks and metal strip, and
if you are still uncertain you would be well advised to reject it
politely. Bear in mind that the customer may not be aware that
he/she has passed a forgery.

Bank notes, standard checks and travelers checks are printed on
water marked security paper, the supply of which is carefully
controlled and counterfeiters are unable to get hold of it. They are
obligated to either print their forgeries on inferior bleached paper,
or to photocopy notes, possibly imprinting the metal strip and
watermark in them. These forgeries are often good enough to
pass inspection, particularly in poor light or when you are under
pressure, but they will invariably glow under the ultraviolet lamp.
Sometimes, in order to beat the system, the counterfeiter will wax
the surface of the note which will tend to suppress the glow. If a
note is not completely dull under the lamp, or it’s surface feels
wavy, it should be visually inspected to check that the watermark
is in the paper and printed on the back, so that it appears as a
watermark from the front of the note. The counterfeiter takes
advantage of the fact that most people automatically inspect the
note from the front!

Credit Cards

In many cases, attempts to alert or to remove the legitimate
signature on the card will also be revealed by the lamp. As most
credit card companies offer rewards for recovery of lost or stolen
cards, this lamp could be a valuable facility. “Cloned” or
counterfeit credit cards are making appearances word-wide and it
is doubtful whether credit card companies’ guarantees would
extend to payments made against such cards since they did not
issue them. Fortunately, most credit cards carry visible ultraviolet
markings which enable you to authenticate them and which will be
revealed by the lamp.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

• UV source: One, 4 watt longwave 365nm UV tube

• Dimensions: 6.5"W x 5.75"D x 4.5"H

(165 x 146 114mm)

REPLACEMENT TUBES

Part Number

Longwave (365nm) tube 34-0010-01

CARE AND REPAIR

Always unplug the lamp from the electrical supply prior to cleaning
or replacing the ultraviolet Tubes.

Clean the SL-2M lamp housing with a soft damp cloth.

To replace the ultraviolet tube, reach under the lamp housing,
twist the tube 1/4 turn and carefully slide the tube out from the
housing.

UVP offers technical support for all of its products. If you have any
questions regarding the product's use or repair, please contact
UVP's Customer Service Department at the following locations:

In the U.S.
Call: Toll free [phone] or [phone]
Fax: [phone]

In Europe/UK
Call: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

A Returned Goods Authorization (RGA) number must be
obtained from UVP prior to returning any product to UVP.