5 Operation
5.1 Operation via main instrument
For more information on how to operate the automatic feeder via the main instrument, consult the
Reference Manual (RM) of the main instrument.
5.2 Manual operation
5.2.1 Starting/stopping feeding
The LED Ready is lit up.
1 Press the button Start / Stop / Discharge.
The feeding starts. The orange LED Feed lights up.
If feeding is not stopped manually, the feeder feeds
until a part interrupts the light barrier and stops
automatically.
2 To stop the feeding, press the button Start / Stop /
Discharge again.
5.2.2 Adjusting the feed rate
The feed rate can be adjusted before or during the feeding process.
The LED Ready is lit up.
By briefly pressing the button Feed rate / Test, you can
adjust the feed rate so that only one part at a time falls
onto the balance.
5.2.3 Discharging
Discharge is used to empty the feeder of all objects. The feeder feeds at the configured discharge feed rate and
stops 90 seconds after the last object has passed the light barrier.
The LED Ready is lit up.
1 Press and hold the button Start / Stop / Discharge for at
least 2 seconds.
Discharge action starts. The orange LED Feed lights
up and all four level indicating LEDs flash.
2 To stop discharging manually, press once the button
Start / Stop / Discharge. Otherwise, discharging will stop
automatically.
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Operation
Automatic Feeder