Operating Instructions
Contador
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Revision 6
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Introduction
1.1
Intended use
The CONTADOR Seed counter is used to count cleaned seeds such as grain, oil seeds, corn legumes and
similar, dust-free products in order to establish, for example, the thousand seed weight.
It is controlled by the function keys which are fitted to the machine and also the RS232 interface, e. g.
using the PC software »SeedCount« which is available as an accessory.
The CONTAFILL semi-automatic filling station is required as an accessory for automatically filling the
counted seeds into bags or bottles.
The CONTADOR is designed as a portable machine with a power plug for interiors
A private use of the CONTADOR Seed counter is not permitted.
NOTE
The CONTADOR is designed to be used exclusively for the purpose described.
Any use or modification that does not have the prior written approval of the
manufacturer shall be considered as improper use. The manufacturer assumes no
liability for damage caused by improper use. The operating company is solely
responsible for any damage resulting from this.
The CONTADOR may be put into operation only once it has been established that all
the safety equipment is functioning.
The machine cannot be used to items made of static plastic parts and dusty
products. This can cause the light barriers to become soiled.
The CONTADOR is not suitable for liquid and sticky products.
The samples that are used for the intended use must be procured by the CONTADOR
operating company.
The operating company is solely responsible for the proper handling of these
materials and the associated hazards.
The operating company must provide hazard and disposal information.
Intended use includes also the compliance with the Instruction Manual and User´s Guide as well as the
maintenance and servicing conditions, as specified in these Operating Instructions.
These Operating Instructions do not relieve the operating company of the obligation to develop and to
apply independent health and/or safety regulations or safe working processes which are aimed at the
requirements of the overall machine, as well as the obligation to monitor their compliance.
