OPERATION
3-24 EPT024619 Issue 1 June 2016
Box/Lot Counter
A box/lot counter is a dual counter which can be used to print box and lot
numbers.
In the event of a power failure, the box/lot counter will continue counting
from the same value when power is restored.
To insert a box/lot counter into the message design:
(1) Whilst creating a new message, place the cursor where the box/lot
counter should appear.
(2) Press the Insert button on the keyboard.
(3) Move the cursor to highlight Counter.
(4) Press the Enter button.
(5) Move the cursor to highlight Box/Lot.
(6) Press the Enter button.
(7) Move the cursor to highlight Counter1.
(8) Press the Enter button.
(9) The following settings for the first half of the Box/Lot counter can now
be defined:
Notes: (1) Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the desired setting
and enter a new value.
(2) Press the Enter button after each setting has been changed to
apply the new value.
(10) Highlight Add counter here.
Setting Name Explanation
Start Enter the starting value of the counter.
Current The current value of the counter.
Reset Enter the reset value for the counter. When the
counter reaches this value it will return to the start
value.
The maximum reset value is: 2,000,000,000.
Step Enter the number of steps the counter should
count in.
For example, if the Step value is set to 5, the
counter will count in the sequence:
5, 10, 15, 20, etc.
The maximum step value is: 250.
Up/Down Select the counting direction, either Up or Down.
Fill Zero Add leading zeros to the start of the counter.