Operating Instructions Contador
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7.9.2 Counting sums
(= to be added to the already existing counted quantity)
This counting mode is indicated by means of the plus symbol between count and preset. After
pressing the button the device continues to count from the existing count value (no automatic
reset to zero at counting start). As preset value the sum of the count plus the preset value appear as
new value and an arrow symbol
instead of the plus symbol appears on the display.
As soon as the calculated preset value is reached the feeder stops and the plus symbol instead of the
arrow symbol
appears in the display. As preset value the originally set value appears.
7.9.3 Counting differences
(= to be detracted from the already existing counted quantity)
This counting mode is indicated by means of the minus symbol ▬ between count and preset. After
pressing the button the count quantity entered as preset value is detracted from the quantity
already counted. As preset value the difference between count minus set preset appears as new value
and the arrow symbol
instead of the minus smbol ▬ is indicated on the display. As soon as the
calculated preset value is reached the feeder stops and the minus symbol ▬ instead of the arrow
symbol
appears in the display. As preset value the originally set value appears.
7.10 Feed acceleration
When pressing the button after starting the counting process, the feeding speed is increased as
long as the button is pressed respectively as long as there is no counting product in the container.
In this way, the counting material can be shaken loose more quickly or reaches the outlet faster, for
example when the feed container is full.
7.11 Acoustic signal – beeper
Counting and other operational errors can be indicated by means of an internal beep tone. The acoustic
signal can be selected by pressing the buttons
. Using the arrow buttons
the operation is switched on or off with a beeper, the selection is exited and confirmed with
the button .
7.12 Changing the RS232 parameters (optional)
For controlling the CONTADOR via the serial interface, baud rate, parity, data bits and stop bits can be
changed. The selection is made by pressing the buttons
. The parameters are
selected via the arrow buttons . Use the buttons to or the arrow button to
change the values. Press the button to exit the selection.
Possible settings:
Baud rate = 150, 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600
Parity = none, even, odd
Data bits = 7, 8
Stop bits = 1, 2
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