Contador 2
Operating Instructions
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5.2
Functional sequence
The filled feed container is positioned at the place intended for the CONTADOR 2.
The machine automatically detects the feed container (container no. 1 for rapeseed and small seeds,
container no. 2 for grain, container no. 3 for maize and legumes and container no. 4 for fine seeds) and
then loads the optimum parameters for this.
Having set the counted quantity, the count starts.
The feed container is held by a magnet and is kept vibrating by means of a vibration element. The
vibration causes the product to be counted to flow through the gate of the feed container and it
distributes itself evenly on the five counting channels where it is separated.
The optimum feed speed is ensured by a counting algorithm.
The channels guide the product to be counted to the outlets where it falls through the light barriers and
into the drawer.
A connected air pump ensures a continuous flow of air which prevents abrasion or dust particles which
could impair the function of the light barriers.
Counting speeds:
Seeds/minute
Duration/1,000 seeds
Precision
Rapeseed
5,000
12 s
0.3 %
Grain
2,500
24 s
0.3 %
5.3
Checked and countable products
Examples of suitable seeds:
Feed container
1
2
3
4
Rapeseed
Wheat
Maize
Carrot
Cauliflower
Barley
Sunflowers
Viola
Lettuce
Rye
Zucchini
Reseda
Tomato
Oats
Field beans
Lavender
Onion
Triticale
Nasturtium
Petunia
White cabbage
Soya beans
Peas
Poppy
Lucerne
Eggplant
Clover
Paprika
Timothy grass
Cucumber
Millet
Morning Glory
Sweet pea
Buckwheat
