Contador 2
Operating Instructions
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Revision 7
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7.4.2
Setting the gate height
The counting speed is influenced, among other factors, by the set gate height. It must be adapted to the
size of the product to be counted.
The gate height is set correctly, if
•
with a full feed container and continuous
counting all the channels are evenly filled
•
there are no
large gaps
•
the product to be counted is not adjoining each
other and does not jump.
Initially, adjust the gate height so that the product
to be counted can just pass through. Start the
count and observe the flow of the seeds.
Figure 30: Flow of the seeds into the channels
The projection of the threaded bar on the fine adjustment wheel (D) or the slide projection (E) can be
read off and checked using vernier calipers. The values established can be used to create a list as a
reference.
NOTE
Never adjust the gate height during the count!
This can cause damage to the CONTADOR 2.
Figure 31: Setting the gate height
Pos.
Name
1
Container no. 1
2
Container no. 2
A
Gate height
B
Fine adjustment wheel
C
Adjustment wheel
D
Projection of the threaded bar on the fine adjustment wheel
E
Slide projection
C
A
B
A
E
2
C
1
D
