Rev 2022-03-08
Pharmafill Model TC4 User Manual
Deitz Company Inc.
TC4 User Manual
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8.
COUNTING AND FILLING
This is a quick summary of the steps taken to get counting.
8.1.
PREPARATION
The machine should be cleaned before first use, and before running a new product.
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The product guides and counting head should be set for the product.
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The HIGH, LOW and FEED (if applicable) speeds should be set.
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The bottle shelf should be set for the preferred container.
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The correct funnels should be in place.
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(If applicable) feeder sieve should be in place.
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(If applicable) the hopper should be filled and the hopper door opened.
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(If using AUTO or MANUAL modes) the data for Target Count, Slowdown Count and
Flag Delay should be set.
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Count a known test batch to confirm accuracy.
8.2.
CHECK COUNT MODE – count the contents of a pre-filled container.
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Place a container under each funnel.
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Press RESET.
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Press CHECK COUNT. The machine will start.
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Pour contents of pre-filled container onto glass disc.
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The contents will be counted and the tally will be displayed until RESET is pressed
again.
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Press CHECK COUNT again to stop and reset the counter to zero.
8.3.
MANUAL MODE
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Place a container under each funnel.
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Press RESET
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Press MANUAL. The machine will start.
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One container will be filled to the Target Count and the machine will stop.
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Any product that runs on after the stop will be counted and go in the alternate container.
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To continue, press MANUAL again.
8.4.
AUTOMATIC MODE
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Place a container under each funnel.
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Press RESET
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Press AUTO. The machine will start.
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The machine will fill the first container and then switch to filling the next container at the
alternate funnel.
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As containers are filled, replace them with empties
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Press AUTO again to stop.
