Seedburo 801-10/B Operating And Service Manual Download

Page: 1 / 39

10” Shallow Bowl

Seedburo

Model 801

COUNT-A-PAK Seed Counter

Operating and service Manual

7” Bowl

10” Standard Bowl

SEEDBURO EQUIPMENT CO.
2293 South Mount Prospect Rd.
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(312) 738-3700

MANUAL REVISION 6.0
MAN0016
07/12/2012

Summary of Contents for 801-10/B

Page 1: ...eedburo Model 801 COUNT A PAK Seed Counter Operating and service Manual 7 Bowl 10 Standard Bowl SEEDBURO EQUIPMENT CO 2293 South Mount Prospect Rd Des Plaines IL 60018 312 738 3700 MANUAL REVISION 6 0 MAN0016 07 12 2012 ...

Page 2: ... Page 15 5 DISPLAYS AND CONTROLS Page 16 6 PROMPTS AND MESSAGES Page 18 6 1 Scrolling Messages Page 18 6 2 Stationary Messages Page 20 7 ADJUSTMENTS AND MAINTENANCE Page 21 7 1 Setting the Gate Time Page 21 7 2 Seed Tone Operation Page 21 7 3 Changing the Required Operating Voltage of OCC Page 22 7 4 Feeder Bowl Alignment Page 23 7 5 Adjusting Bowl Devices Page 23 7 6 Checking and Changing Vibrato...

Page 3: ...L mode Page 32 A 1 2 2 SINGLE BATCH mode Page 32 A 1 2 3 BATCH REPEAT mode Page 32 A 1 2 4 MULTIPLE BATCH mode Page 32 A 3 Character Legends Page 33 A 4 Line Settings Page 33 A 4 1 Baud Rate Page 33 A 4 2 Data Bits and Parity Page 33 A 5 Serial Port Connector Page 33 A INDEX Page 34 35 A Troubleshooting Guide Page 36 37 A Packing instructions Page 38 39 ...

Page 4: ...ontrols Page 16 Figure 7 1 Power Input Connector Page 22 Figure 7 2 Voltage Selector Card Orientation Page 22 Figure 7 3 Parts and alignment to Diverter Chute Assembly Page 23 Figure 7 5 Side view of feeder Spring Stacks Page 25 Figure 7 6 Model EB 00 Vibratory Feeder Page 25 Figure 7 7 Adjusting Feeder Air Gap Page 26 Figure 8 1 Diverter Assembly Page 29 ...

Page 5: ...f seeds Dual microprocessor based circuitry is employed to assure reliable operation Count A Paks are fully tested before shipment and are ready to operate upon delivery Some adjustment of control devices is needed for different seed sizes Seeds are placed in the feeder bowl The bowl has a spirally inclined track around the inside perimeter Seeds are moved upward along this track by electromagneti...

Page 6: ...locked position see Figure 3 2 Lower bowl over slotted shaft on SHB Adjust clearance between diverter output chute and bowl discharge area to approximately 1 16 inch this may have to be slightly less on some very small seeds see Figure 7 3 item 9 for bowl alignment Push lock handle upright to a fully vertical position to secure bowl CAUTION DIVERTER CHUTE ASSEMBLY IS FRAGILE DO NOT USE IT AS A HAN...

Page 7: ...owl must be replaced The SHB and feeder bowl have a smooth audible hum when running Do not restrict bowl vibration in any manner If an unusual striking noise or sharp knocking occur at any time during operation turn Feeder OFF immediately Serious damage may occur if not corrected promptly See Section 7 4 if sharp knocking occurs Locked Position 1 Feeder Bowl 2 Handle 3 10 32 Locknuts 4 Spring 5 U ...

Page 8: ...ng the power input connector assembly P5 Figure 3 3 4 on the rear of the OCC Count A Paks are designed for 115V or 230V operation although they will operate over a range of 100 130V or 200 260V There are 4 small holes on the right hand end of this connector assembly which are labeled 100V 120V 220V and 240V There will be a small white indicator pin in one of these holes see Figure 7 1 The voltage ...

Page 9: ...e wire power cord When connected to a proper power receptacle the entire unit is grounded Due to the wide variation of power line connectors used throughout the world all units for other than 120 volt operation must have the proper local power line connector attached to the line cord prior to operation The color coding of the line cord wires is as follows Light Blue Neutral Brown Hot Green Yellow ...

Page 10: ...pressing the MENU switch at this time The message display will indicate CHK SETTNGS Press the ENTER YES switch The message display will indicate BAG DET ON Press ENTER YES to enable the bag detection circuit or CLEAR NO to inhibit operation of the bag detection circuits The message will now be GATE DLY ms The number flashing in the COUNT display is the delay in milliseconds between the time a seed...

Page 11: ...a bag the COUNT display is set to 38 before starting the feeder When 38 seeds have been counted into the bag the diverter gate will switch to prevent any more seeds from falling into that chute and the feeder will stop See Section 4 3 2 for more detail Another Batch may be counted by changing the bag or putting a bag on the other chute at this time and pressing START again BATCH REPEAT Counts a si...

Page 12: ...indicate MODIFY NOW followed by ENTER YES It can also be set to any numeric value and will proceed to count up from that value If it is desired to enter such a value it is accomplished by pressing CLEAR NO and entering the value on the numeric keypad followed by ENTER YES The BATCH and GROUP displays have no function in this mode After placing the seeds to be counted in the bowl the feeder is star...

Page 13: ...ed by ENTER YES Next the message display will indicate SENS OK and the SENSITIVITY display will flash the current sensitivity value The SENSITIVITY is adjusted in a similar manner utilizing the arrows under the SENSITIVITY display Upon pressing ENTER YES to confirm the sensitivity value the message display will indicate COUNT OK and the COUNT display will flash the current terminal count It should...

Page 14: ...show the number of batches in the displayed Group If both the COUNT and BATCH numbers are correct this Group should be confirmed with ENTER YES If either of these numbers are wrong pressing CLEAR NO will allow modification of COUNT and then BATCH Entering a new terminal count is accomplished by pressing CLEAR NO and entering the value on the numeric keypad followed by ENTER YES A new number may th...

Page 15: ...necessary Close attention to detail is required when counting very small seeds or seeds mixed with debris Changing light conditions after starting a count can affect accuracy This applies to overhead lighting and any other light source that is directed at the 801 Incandescent lamps should not be allowed to shine directly into the chute Fluorescent lights should have little effect unless flickering...

Page 16: ...begins Clean samples count most accurately 6 NEVER use chutes as handles to move the instrument 7 Service and repairs are most easily done by a qualified repairman If help is needed time and trouble can be saved by calling the manufacturer for service assistance Contact Information SALES Seedburo Equipment Co SERVICE AgPoint Precision LLC 2293 South Mount Prospect Rd 24121 West Theodore Street Des...

Page 17: ...odes and twenty three key switches on the OCC There is also a power on off switch located on the rear of the OCC on the power entry module The function of each display and control follows 1 Count Display Displays number of seeds counted in TOTAL mode and number of seeds remaining in Figure 5 1 Displays and Controls ...

Page 18: ...umeric Keyswitches Used to enter numeric values for 0 9 various parameters The entered value must be followed by ENTER YES 10 ENTER YES Switch Terminates numeric entries and designates an affirmative response to question prompts 11 CLEAR NO Switch Clears existing parameter values and designates a negative response to question prompts 12 13 Sensitivity Up Down Arrows Increases 13 or Decreases 12 Se...

Page 19: ...or an additional Group CLEAR NO will signify that this is the last Group NEXT GROUP CHECK BAG SIZE PRESS START TO RESUME This indicates that a Group has been completed and signals the operator to verify that the proper bag size is in place for the next Group Pressing START will initiate counting of the next Group 6 2 Stationary Messages There are several stationary messages These are SELECT MODE O...

Page 20: ...ed by ENTER YES Also if CLEAR NO is pressed the message MODIFY NOW will appear and a new value can be entered via the numeric keypad followed by ENTER YES BATCHES OK Verify the current number of batches in this Group with ENTER YES or change setting utilizing one of several methods It can be changed by entering a new value via the numeric keypad followed by ENTER YES Also if CLEAR NO is pressed th...

Page 21: ...NTER YES for 9600 baud or CLEAR NO for 1200 baud If the serial port on the rear of the 801 is not being used either selection can be pressed Refer to appendix A for more information AUTO PRT ON Pressing ENTER YES selects the Autoprint feature If the 801 is connected to a printer or other serial device a printout will be made at the end of each run or each time STOP is pressed If this feature is no...

Page 22: ...After establishing the extremes as above select a value midway between them 7 2 Seed Tone Operation The seed tone is useful in determining an approximate SENSITIVITY setting for a particular type of seed When selected a short tone will occur each time the detector counts a seed The seed tone is selected at the SD TONE ON prompt explained in Section 4 2 Total mode is selected and SPEED set so that ...

Page 23: ...d straight out of housing using indicator pin Orient indicator pin to point up when desired voltage is readable at bottom see Figure 7 2 Note that when indicator pin is fixed successive voltages are selected by rotating the card 90 clockwise Insert voltage selector card into housing printed side of the card facing toward the power line connector and the edge containing the desired voltage first Ch...

Page 24: ...usted it is held in place with nylon set screws and may be moved without tools in or out to accommodate various seed sizes It should be set to allow only a single file of seeds to pass The Track Wiper Figure 7 3 Item 4 should be adjusted slightly higher than the seeds It is intended to return seeds to feeder bowl when they tend to ride Piggyback or travel on edge of track 1 Bottom Guide Advances s...

Page 25: ...r line cord from the power outlet Remove the feeder bowl from the vibratory feeder Remove eleven screws holding the cover on the SHB Remove the four screws holding the SHB control connector the larger of the two connectors The retaining nuts on these screws can be accessed by placing the SHB on its side Carefully remove cover without damaging the wiring Lift off the aluminum cover plate see Figure...

Page 26: ...wl Mounting Plate Figure 7 5 Side view of feeder spring stacks 1 Bowl mounting plate 2 Rubber feet 3 Disk spring 4 Hex jam nut 5 Base 6 Cover 7 Leaf springs 8 Magnet 9 Aluminum cover disk 10 Armature assembly 11 Spring spacer 12 Spring clamp 13 Hex head screw Figure 7 6 Model EB 00 Vibratory Feeder ...

Page 27: ...wer cable from OCC to feeder power connector small connector Connect SHB control cable to feeder control connector large connector which was removed from cover during disassembly Connect OCC line power plug to power line only after the above cables are connected Turn on power Wait until SELECT MODE appears in the message display Select TOTAL mode press ENTER YES three times and press START Increas...

Page 28: ... requires 3 each 99 MHDW0067 1 16 inch leaf spring and 3 each 99 MHDW0049 1 32 inch leaf spring Cover glass lenses requires 2 each 99 MLEN0001 clear cover glass 801 LED assembly requires 1 each 99 MSUB0092 Accessories include START STOP remote foot switch assy 99 MSUB0027 Replacement 7 inch Bowl Assy 1 2 inch track 801712 Replacement 10 inch Bowl Assy 80110 Replacement 10 inch Shallow Bowl Assy 80...

Page 29: ...ical problem when one or both solenoids fail to energize Solenoids are energized alternately as batch totals are reached Do a BATCH REPEAT test A de energized solenoid offers no resistance to turning If one solenoid fails to energize the problem is either the solenoid the cable or the drive circuitry in the OCC If an ohmmeter is available the solenoid circuits in the SHB can be checked for open ci...

Page 30: ... of the unit ceases and it no longer responds to key switch inputs turn the power switch off for at least 5 seconds and then turn it on again ALWAYS MAKE CERTAIN THAT EQUIPMENT IS DISCONNECTED FROM ALL ELECTRICAL POWER BEFORE REMOVING THE COVERS DANGEROUS VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT IN THIS EQUIPMENT Figure 8 1 Diverter Assembly ...

Page 31: ...s design and price Replacement parts will be billed at current prices for out of warranty instruments To return a product for repair first contact the Ag Point Precision Service Department at 1 866 668 4855 for a return authorization number An RMA Return Material Authorization is required for any returned product A delay in the repair can be expected if a product is returned without proper documen...

Page 32: ...pprox 8 to Height with Feeder Bowl mounted SHIPPING WEIGHT OCC 21 Lbs SHB 45 Lbs OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE 0 to 100 degrees F 18 to 38 C COUNT RANGE 99 999 999 FEEDER BOWL SIZE 10 25 cm Diameter 5 13 mm Track Width specified with order for seeds 03 to 4 8 10 mm Diam and 03 to 1 8 25 mm in Length 7 18 cm Diameter 5 13 mm Track Width for seeds 03 4 8 10 mm Diam and 03 4 8 10 mm in Length ...

Page 33: ...is usually done to obtain a printout or hard copy of the configuration information A 1 2 End of Run Data Transmission A 1 2 1 TOTAL mode format COUNT xxxxxxxx CR LF End of run is when bowl empty is sensed A 1 2 2 SINGLE BATCH mode format COUNT xxxxxxxx CR LF End of run is when terminal count reaches zero and 801 displays FINISHED A 1 2 3 BATCH REPEAT mode format COUNT xxxxxxxx CR LF BATCHES xx CR ...

Page 34: ... baud rate this high then the 1200 baud rate should be selected After the baud rate of the 801 is selected the baud rate of the serial equipment must be set to match it Most serial communication equipment such as computers and printers support several baud rates which can be selected with software or switches The equipment must support at least one of these two rates in order to communicate with t...

Page 35: ...13 COUNT RANGE 31 COUNT 9 28 32 33 ENTER YES 9 13 17 20 26 features 4 13 20 FINISHED 11 13 14 19 32 Gate Delay Adjustment 22 Gate Delay 19 22 34 GATE DLY 9 GROUP 10 14 17 19 32 33 MENU 9 17 18 20 21 32 34 MESSAGE 9 14 15 18 20 26 MODE 9 14 16 19 22 26 32 33 MODIFY NOW 11 18 19 MULTIPLE BATCH 4 9 10 13 14 16 17 19 32 NEXT GROUP 10 13 18 OCC 5 7 8 9 13 15 16 20 22 26 OPERATING TEMP 28 31 P17 7 P18 7...

Page 36: ...18 SPEED 4 9 11 14 17 18 21 26 33 34 START 10 11 13 14 17 21 26 STOP 9 14 17 19 20 23 27 32 Threshold 4 TOTAL 9 11 14 16 17 19 21 27 32 Track Width Slide 23 24 Track Wiper 23 24 UNIT SIZE 31 Unpacking 5 UP DOWN arrows 14 17 19 VOLTAGE RANGE 31 voltage selector card 22 ...

Page 37: ...ing instructions to set the unit back up 4 If the above suggestions do not resolve the problem then call the service department for an RMA Counts come out high 1 There is unwanted debris or partial seeds in your sample 2 Sensitivity set too low 3 Unit out of calibration 1 Make sure you are using a clean sample 2 If the sensitivity is set too low the unit will count debris and partial seeds Turn th...

Page 38: ...h very little speed control 1 Probably 1 or 2 broken springs 1 Proceed to feeder section under trouble shooting and check for broken springs Replace springs as necessary Feeder all of a sudden too fast or too slow with no speed control 1 Blown feeder control 1 Contact the service department for further instructions If these suggestions do not help resolve the problem or if you have any other probl...

Page 39: ...vice to send it back in the original packaging This packaging and packaging materials have been designed to cause minimal damage and shock should the counter be mishandled or dropped As you are unpacking your counter if you notice any shipping damage notify your shipper immediately Normal care should be taken when handling and using this product Improper handling or abuse can damage the counter an...

Search results

Summary of Contents for 801-10/B

Reviews:

Related manuals for 801-10/B

Brands by name

Popular brands

Seedburo 801-10/B, Operating And Service Manual

Search results

Summary of Contents for 801-10/B

Reviews:

Related manuals for 801-10/B

Brands by name

Popular brands