Rev AB How to Set up Counters 6-23
Videojet 8520 Operator Manual
Number of Series
This is for setting the number of products to be identified with the same
counter value and can be entered as variable data by the user.
Example: The first product batch is comprised of 50 packages:
Number of series 50 ƒ× The first 50 packages will be printed with the same
counter value (=batch number).
Counter Final Value
The counter counts up or down until this value is reached. The printer will
then either restart or stop printing depending on the 'reached final value'
setting.
Reached Final Value
When the Counter final value is reached, the Reached final value function
specifies what happens next.
Roll over counter: The counter starts again at the value specified under
Counter start value.
Stop printer: Printing stops when the end value is reached.
Alarm Function
The Counter alarm is activated once the final value is reached.
Time field/Shift code
Time field will be set up in CLARiSOFT.
Number of Shifts
During Commissioning number of shifts can be set up within the
CLARiTY configuration. Refer to “Clarity System Configuration Guide”
for more details.
Barcode
Barcode will be set up in CLARiSOFT.
Note: The menu fields for the barcodes EAN13/UPC-A/-E/EAN8 and Code128/
EAN128 are identical and are explained together.