Seedburo Count-A-Pak 801

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Summary

1. INTRODUCTION

2. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

3. INSTALLATION AND SETUP

Unpacking and Initial Placement

Instructions for carefully removing and placing the OPERATOR CONTROL CONSOLE and SEED HANDLING BASE.

Connecting the Components

Details on connecting OCC and SHB units, including power and control cables, and setting voltage.

4. OPERATING PROCEDURE

Powering Up the Unit

Steps for turning on the unit, calibration, and initial mode display.

Setting Operating Parameters

Configuration of bag detection, gate delay, seed tone, and auto print settings.

Selecting Operating Modes

Explanation of TOTAL, SINGLE BATCH, BATCH REPEAT, and MULTIPLE BATCH modes.

Starting the Counting Process

Procedure for initiating a counting cycle with seeds and bags in place.

Stopping the Counting Process

Methods for stopping the feeder, including manual stop and automatic stops.

Operating Hints and Tips

Advice on achieving accurate counts, cleaning, and general usage best practices.

5. DISPLAYS AND CONTROLS

Control Panel Displays Overview

Description of the Count, Message, Batch, Group, Sensitivity, and Speed displays.

Operator Control Switches

Explanation of MODE, MENU, Numeric, ENTER/YES, CLEAR/NO, START/RESTART, and STOP switches.

Adjustment and Indicator Controls

Details on Sensitivity/Speed Up/Down arrows and Mode/Feeder Off indicators.

6. PROMPTS AND MESSAGES

Scrolling Operator Prompts

Messages that scroll on the display requiring operator intervention or information.

Stationary Messages and Statuses

Fixed messages indicating status, prompts, or errors like "SELECT MODE", "SPEED OK?".

7. ADJUSTMENTS AND MAINTENANCE

Setting the Gate Time

Procedure to adjust the delay between seed detection and diverter gate switch.

Seed Tone Operation and Sensitivity

Using seed tone to set the detector sensitivity for optimal counting.

Changing OCC Operating Voltage

How to adjust the voltage selector card for the OCC unit.

Feeder Bowl Alignment

Aligning the feeder bowl to the diverter chute for a 1/16 inch gap.

Adjusting Bowl Devices

Adjusting Track Width Slide and Track Wiper for proper seed feeding.

Vibratory Feeder Springs Maintenance

Instructions for checking and replacing springs in the vibratory feeder.

Recommended Spare Parts and Accessories

List of common spare parts and optional accessories for the seed counter.

8. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Vibratory Feeder Issues

Diagnosing and resolving issues with the feeder's operation and feeding.

Diverter Assembly Problems

Troubleshooting electrical and mechanical problems with the diverter chute.

Operator Control Console Problems

Addressing issues related to the control console, LEDs, fuses, and response to inputs.

9. WARRANTY

10. SPECIFICATIONS

APPENDIX

Serial Communications Protocol

Details on data transmission formats, baud rates, and serial port connector pinouts.