Flex Counter Standard
Program version: Flexcounter 1.6
Flex Counter Standard
Manual Version: UK 1.1
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3. Installing the sensor and magnet
The magnet must be mounted on the rotating element, e.g. the wheel, the shaft, or the rotating table of
the wrapper.
The sensor must be installed on a bracket, securing that the magnet passes the sensor end within a
distance of 2-8 mm - please see the diagram below.
Please take notice that the cable from the sensor will be protected and not break when the tractor is
turning, or the hydraulic is activated.
4. Technical data
Display: 4 digit.
Power supply: 2 x 1,5 V (AA).
Temperature limits: The Flex Counter is fully operational within –10
o
C – 70
o
C.
This does not necessarily apply for all types of batteries –
please check with your local battery dealer.
Pulse signals from the sensor: Max. 167 pulse signals per second.
Min. pulse-time: 0,6 ms ~ the magnet must activate the sensor
for 1/10 of the time at 9999 rpm.
Area counter: Max. 0,100 Ha. per second = 360 Ha. per hour.
Unit counter: Max. 0,167 additions per second = 10.000 pcs./10 m3 per
minute, and 600.000 pcs./600 m3 per hour.
Clock: +/- 0,5%. Has influence on the accuracy of the following
functions: speed (km/h), rpm and working hours.
2 - 8
mm
Min. 5 mm.
Please notice:
Iron bracket
If the sensor is to be mounted on
a mounting bracket which is mag-
nitzable (ron), then the sensor
be placed at least 5 mm beyond
Magnet
the edge of the mounting bracket.
must