Perconta Sortovit

The Perconta Sortovit is a high-performance coin sorting and counting machine designed for efficient cash handling in various industries, including banking, retail, gaming, and vending. Manufactured by Perconta, a German company known for its advanced cash-processing technologies, the Sortovit series is recognized for its speed, accuracy, and reliability in processing large volumes of coins. The machine is capable of sorting, counting, and verifying coins at high speeds, while also detecting and rejecting counterfeit or foreign coins.

Overview

The Perconta Sortovit is engineered to streamline coin processing operations. It is equipped with advanced technology to handle multiple denominations, typically up to eight different coin types (with the option for nine upon request). The machine is noted for its ability to process coins at speeds of up to 3,500 coins per minute, significantly faster than many competing models, which typically handle 600–800 coins per minute. The Sortovit is designed for high accuracy in counting, sorting, and batching, making it a preferred choice for businesses requiring rapid and precise coin management.

Key Features

• High-Speed Processing: Capable of sorting and counting up to 3,500 coins per minute, depending on the model.

• Accuracy and Verification: The Sortovit is renowned for its precision in counting and sorting, with robust counterfeit detection capabilities to identify and reject foreign or damaged coins.

• Quickrail® Technology: Features the proprietary PERCONTA Quickrail® system, a replaceable sorting rail that minimizes maintenance and allows for quick adjustments to different coin types.

• User-Friendly Interface: Equipped with a multilingual LCD display and intuitive controls, designed to enhance operator efficiency.

• Versatility: Processes multiple currencies, with specific configurations available for Euro coins and other regional denominations, such as Russian coins.

• Durability: Built with high-quality components, including long-lasting parts like the Münztransportriemen (coin transport belt), ensuring reliable performance over extended periods.

• Compliance: Successfully tested by the European Technical & Scientific Centre (ETSC) in 2022, meeting EU Regulation No. 1210/2010 for Euro coin authentication and handling. Machines purchased before July 2024 remain compliant, subject to passing on-site Bundesbank tests.

Models

The Perconta Sortovit series includes several models, with the Sortovit MS 10C being one of the most prominent. Other models include the Sortovit MS 7 and Sortovit S 10C, each tailored to specific operational needs. The MS 10C, for example, is designed for high-volume environments and includes features like automatic reverse to clear coin jams and a low-noise plastic cover for coin hoppers.

Comparison with Sortofax

The Sortovit differs from the related Perconta Sortofax model in its integrated coin feeder (vibrator), which automates coin input, whereas the Sortofax requires manual coin feeding. Both models share core functionalities like counting, sorting, and batching, but the Sortovit is optimized for higher throughput and automation.

Applications

The Perconta Sortovit is widely used in:

• Banking: For processing large volumes of coins in cash centers.

• Retail: To manage coin transactions efficiently in high-traffic environments.

• Gaming and Vending: For sorting coins in amusement arcades and vending machine operations.

• Cash-in-Transit Services: To ensure accurate coin handling during transport and processing.

Maintenance and Refurbishment

While Perconta no longer produces new Sortovit machines under its brand, refurbished models remain available and are maintained by specialized technicians.

Regulatory Compliance

The Sortovit MS 10C was certified by the European Technical & Scientific Centre (ETSC) in 2022, ensuring compliance with EU regulations for Euro coin authentication. Machines acquired before July 2024 are permitted for continued use, provided they pass periodic on-site inspections by the Deutsche Bundesbank. However, newer software versions (SW 2.23, 3.02, and 3.03) for the Sortovit MS 10C were delisted from the ETSC’s approved coin-processing machines as of July 27, 2024, requiring individual Bundesbank approval for machines purchased after this date.

Legacy and Market Presence

Although production of new Perconta Sortovit machines has ceased, the series remains a benchmark in high-performance coin processing due to its robust design and advanced features. The Sortovit’s reputation for speed, accuracy, and durability continues to make it a valuable asset in cash-handling operations worldwide.