Deitz Pharmafill TC3, Operation Manual

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Rev 2022-03-08 Pharmafill Model TC3 User Manual
Deitz Company Inc. TC3 User Manual Page 55
10.3 – TROUBLESHOOTING (Cont’d)
7. Disc and Feeder stop before target count in reached
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Check Disc+Feeder override switch is in the AUTO position (up)
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Check Slowdown % is not set to zero
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Press RESET and try again
8. Feeder stops too often (if equipped with Auto Feed Sensor)
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Check mechanical adjustments of the Auto-feed Sensor (center hub)
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Check function of the Auto-feed Sensor (center hub)
9. Count is not accurate – too many in container (large error)
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Check Counting Sensor adjustment – One-shot Delay not too long
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Check Counting Head is properly centered on product flow.
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Check adjustment of product guides – no doubles getting through
10. Count is not accurate – too few in container (large error)
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Clear gels or product with hole - Check Counting Sensor adjustment – One-
shot Delay too short
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This is very rare – possibly due to electrical interference from nearby
machinery
11. Count is not accurate – small error, random over/under
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Check product flow down exit chute – sliding freely and adequate separation
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Check setting of Flag Delay using Fill One Mode.
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Check Counting Head is properly centered on product flow.
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Check adjustment of product guides – no doubles getting through
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Check Counting Sensor adjustment – One-shot Delay not too long
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Check Counting Sensor adjustment – try various Threshold settings
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Check Counting Sensor for dust buildup