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Setting the time
First set the time of the automatic feeder. Press the SET key
“Gear wheel symbol” (d) to do so, now the time display will
blink. First set “hours” with +/- (b/c), press SET key (d) and
change to set “minutes”, then set minutes with +/- keys
(b/c)*. Confirm with the SET key (d). Now the first symbol for
feeding “Feeding symbol” (f) will be active and blinking. The
at the maximum 4 feeding times and food amounts up to
10 portions can be programmed to do so.
* The time is automatically saved after the time has been
blinking for 3 seconds without confirmation by pressing the
SET key (d).
Feeding settings
While the first symbol for feeding (f) is blinking, confirm hour
s/- with SET key (d) and switch to minute setting
with +/- for setting the time of the first feeding. Afterwards,
the food amount display “00” will be blinking together with
the first fish symbol and the “Food delivery symbol”. The
food amount for the first feeding can now be set. Increase the
number of portions to be fed with +/-. Up to 10 portions per
feeding event are possible. Confirm with SET key (d). Now
the display will jump to the second fish symbol and “00:00”.
Confirm feeding time and number of portions in the same
way as with the first feeding time again. The third and fourth
feeding times are handled in the same manner. Finally, press
the SET key (d). Now the time will be shown in the display
again. If you wish to feed less than four times a day: Do not
touch the keys of the automatic feeder for a few seconds
after the last entry. The display will return to time. Feeding
settings will be saved automatically. The default food amount
setting is “0”.
Changing present settings
Press the SET key (d). Now the time can be changed. Press
the SET key again. Now the feeding time 1 and the amount
can be changed with +/-. Press the SET key. Now the feeding
time 2 and the amount can be changed with +/-, etc.
If you wish to delete a feeding time, repeat the above steps
until the food amount display (g) blinks together with the
corresponding symbol for feeding (f) and the food delivery
display (i). Press the minus key (c) until the food amount has
been reduced to “00”. Finally press the SET key (d).
Manual feeding
Press the On/Off key (a) for approximately 1 second if you
wish to feed manually. The feeding process will be triggered.
This function allows checking the correct supply amount
before using the appliance. For testing, it is advisable to use
a white paper sheet as a mat onto which the food is
supposed to fall.
During food delivery, the feeding display (i) in the bottom right
of the display will be blinking. Do not interfere by pressing
further keys while feeding is activated.
Application ranges
The
sera X-Feeder
must exclusively be used indoors for
delivering and supplying dry food with a grain size between
0.5 – approximately 2.5 mm at room temperature to
aquarium/terrarium inhabitants via the aquarium water.
Sharp edged morsels must not get into the food container.
Operation
Two AA size alkaline batteries are required for operating the
automatic feeder. Open the battery compartment and put the
batteries in correctly and according to the markings. Close
the compartment with the lid (2). Press the On/Off key for
3 seconds. The display will show “00:00”. Programming can
now start.
Note:
Please do not use rechargeable batteries. The battery
charge state is shown in the display. In case of a blinking
symbol the batteries must be replaced soon.
Kit includes
Parts overview
No.
Description
Order code
1
Control part with keys and display
2
Battery compartment lid
3
Food container
4
Lid for food container
32607
5
Sealing lid for food container with
screws
6
Screw conveyor
7
Stopper lid
8
Spiral spring for stopper lid
9
Holder clamp
32608
10
Pedestal
32609
11
Paper funnel
12
Sealing ring at food container lid
13
Food slide
14
2 x AA alkaline batteries
15
Double-sided adhesive tape (with
adhesive surface)
Keys and display (4)
a On/Off key / key for manual feeding
b Plus key
c Minus key
d SET key
e Hour display
f Symbol for feeding (1 – 4 times)
g Minute display / Display for food amount (0 – 10 portions)
h Battery level display
i Food delivery symbol
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