Pfeuffer Contador 2 User manual

Artikelnummer / Article no. 1410 0101
Pfeuffer GmbH
Flugplatzstraße 70
97318 Kitzingen
GERMANY
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[email protected] Revision 7/25.04.2019
www.pfeuffer.com Translation of the Original Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions
Seed counter
Contador 2
Inclusive semi-automatic filling station
Contafill 2

Contador 2 Operating Instructions
Translation
In the event of delivery of subsequent sale to the countries of the European Economic Area (EEA), the operating
instructions must be translated into the corresponding language of the country of use.
In the event of discrepancies in the translated text, the original operating instructions (German) must be used for
clarification, or the manufacturer must be contacted.
Operating instructions in electronic format
The original operating instructions (German) and translations of the original operating instructions can be
requested as PDF files by e-mail: [e-mail]
Specifying the correct type designation and serial number is important for further processing!
Copyright
This document is not allowed to be communicated or duplicated, utilised without express permission, which also
applies to communicating its content. Offenders are liable to the payment of damages. All rights reserved with
regard to patent claims or submission of design or utility patent.
(DIN ISO 16016)
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These Operating Instructions are a constituent part of the machine and must be available to all
operating personnel at all times. They are intended for the operating company of the system, the
operating personnel and the specialists who are responsible for the transport, assembly,
installation, operation, maintenance, cleaning, disassembly and disposal.
The Pfeuffer
GmbH has prepared and reviewed these Operating Instructions with the greatest
care. However, no guarantee is made for its completeness or accuracy.
Subject to technical modifications.

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Table of contents
1Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 5
1.1 Intended use ............................................................................................................................ 5
1.2 Declaration of conformity CONTADOR 2 ................................................................................. 6
1.3 Declaration of incorporation CONTAFILL 2.............................................................................. 7
1.4 Structural features of the danger notes .................................................................................. 8
1.5 Pictograms in the operating instructions ................................................................................ 8
1.6 Identification............................................................................................................................ 9
2Safety ......................................................................................................................................9
2.1 Installed safety systems........................................................................................................... 9
2.1.1 Mains switch (plug/socket combination).................................................................... 9
2.1.2 Protective coverings.................................................................................................. 10
2.2 Operating and danger areas on the CONTADOR 2 ................................................................ 10
2.3 Operating and maintenance personnel................................................................................. 10
2.4 Safety measures (to be carried out by the operating company)........................................... 10
2.5 General safety instructions.................................................................................................... 11
2.6 Safety tests............................................................................................................................. 12
2.7 Residual dangers in connection with the CONTADOR 2........................................................ 12
2.8 Switch-off procedure ............................................................................................................. 12
3Technical data ....................................................................................................................... 13
3.1 CONTADOR 2.......................................................................................................................... 13
3.2 CONTAFILL 2 (accessories)..................................................................................................... 13
3.3 Marina 200 air pump ............................................................................................................. 13
3.4 General data .......................................................................................................................... 13
4Delivery, transport and storage .............................................................................................. 14
4.1 Standard equipment supplied ............................................................................................... 14
4.2 Transport and packaging ....................................................................................................... 14
4.3 Temporary storage ................................................................................................................ 16
5Function ................................................................................................................................ 17
5.1 Overview................................................................................................................................ 17
5.2 Functional sequence.............................................................................................................. 18
5.3 Checked and countable products .......................................................................................... 18
5.4 Additions and accessories...................................................................................................... 19
5.4.1 CONTAFILL 2.............................................................................................................. 19
5.4.2 External »START« key ............................................................................................... 20
5.4.3 Remote control – PC »SeedCount« software ........................................................... 20

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6Installation and operation...................................................................................................... 21
6.1 Assembling the CONTADOR 2................................................................................................ 21
6.2 Connections and installation of the external air pump ......................................................... 21
6.3 Connection to a compressed air system................................................................................ 22
6.4 Assembling the filling station CONTAFILL 2 (optional) .......................................................... 23
6.4.1 Assembly and loading the carousel........................................................................... 24
6.4.2 Inserting the carousel................................................................................................ 26
6.5 Operating the CONTADOR 2 .................................................................................................. 26
7Operation.............................................................................................................................. 27
7.1 The function keys ................................................................................................................... 27
7.2 Structure of the function menu ............................................................................................. 27
7.3 Selecting the feed container.................................................................................................. 30
7.4 Counting the seed/grain ........................................................................................................ 31
7.4.1 Interrupting the count .............................................................................................. 33
7.4.2 Setting the gate height.............................................................................................. 34
7.5 Counting the seed/grain with CONTAFILL 2........................................................................... 35
7.5.1 »Bag« counting mode - CONTAFILL 2........................................................................ 36
7.5.2 CONTAFILL 2 – manually rotating the filling position ............................................... 37
7.6 Switching on/off the acoustic warning signal ........................................................................ 37
7.7 The hidden settings................................................................................................................ 37
7.7.1 Setting the display (illumination, brightness and contrast)...................................... 38
7.7.2 Selecting the language .............................................................................................. 38
7.7.3 Container parameter menu ...................................................................................... 38
8Maintenance and cleaning ..................................................................................................... 39
8.1 Cleaning.................................................................................................................................. 39
8.2 Cleaning in the case of a dust warning .................................................................................. 39
8.3 Inspection intervals and functional check ............................................................................. 40
8.4 General maintenance information ........................................................................................ 40
8.5 Check the positioning of the lasers by means of a laser test................................................. 41
8.6 Renewing the equipment fuse............................................................................................... 42
8.7 Checks .................................................................................................................................... 42
9Faults – causes and remedy ................................................................................................... 43
10 Spare parts and accessories ................................................................................................... 44
11 Emergency ............................................................................................................................ 45
12 Disassembly and disposal....................................................................................................... 45

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1Introduction
1.1 Intended use
The CONTADOR 2 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. The maximum
counting rate is 5.000 seeds/min.
It is controlled by the three function keys which are fitted to the machine and also the RS232 interface,
e. g. using the PC software »Seed Count« which is available as an accessory.
The filling station, CONTAFILL 2, is required as an accessory for automatically filling the counted seeds
into bags or bottles.
The CONTADOR 2 is designed as a portable machine with a power plug for interiors.
A private use of the CONTADOR 2 seed counter is not permitted.
NOTE The machine cannot be used to count dressed seeds, items made of static plastic parts
and dusty products. This can cause the light barriers to become soiled.
NOTE The CONTADOR 2 is designed to be used exclusively for the purpose described.
Any use or modification that does not have the prior written approval of the
manufa
cturer 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 2 may be put into operation only once it has been established that all
the safety equipment is functioning.
The samples that are used for the intended use must be procured by the CONTADOR 2
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.

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1.2 Declaration of conformity CONTADOR 2
EC/EU Declaration of conformity
In accordance with the EC/EU Directives
Machinery 2006/42/EC and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) 2014/30/EU
Manufacturer: Pfeuffer GmbH
Flugplatzstraße 70
97318 Kitzingen
GERMANY
Person responsible for collating the technical documentation: Lothar Pfeuffer, general manager
Product: Contador 2 Seed counter
Serial number: ______________________________
The aforementioned product complies with the requirements of the following relevant directives and
harmonised standards:
Directives / standard
Title
2006/42/EC
EC Directive: Machinery
DIN EN ISO 12100:2010
Safety of machinery – General principles for design – Risk assessment and
risk reduction
DIN EN 60204-1:2006
Safety of machinery – Electrical equipment of machines;
Part 1: General requirements
DIN EN 61010-1:2011
Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control
and laboratory use; Part 1: General requirements
2014/30/EU
EU Directive: Electromagnetic compatibility
DIN EN 61000-6-2:2006
Electromagnetic compatibility – Part 6-2: Generic standards – Imission for
industrial environments
DIN EN 61000-6-3:2011
Electromagnetic compatibility – Part 6-3: Generic standards –
interference transmission for residential areas, business and industrial
premises as well as small-scale companies
DIN EN 61326-1:2013
Electrical equipment for measurements, control and laboratory use –
EMC requirements – Part 1: General requirements
In case of modification of the machine not in coordination with us this declaration expires.
Kitzingen, _______________________ _________________________________
Lothar Pfeuffer, general manager

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1.3 Declaration of incorporation CONTAFILL 2
Declaration of incorporation
for partly completed machinery in accordance to the EC Directives Machinery 2006/42/EC
Manufacturer: Pfeuffer GmbH
Flugplatzstraße 70
97318 Kitzingen
GERMANY
Person responsible for collating the technical documentation: Lothar Pfeuffer, general manager
Product: Contafill 2 Semi-automatic filling station
Serial number: ______________________________
The manufacturer declares that the aforementioned product is a partly completed machine as defined
by the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC. The aforementioned product is intended only for installation in
a machine or in a partly completed machine. Therefore the product does not yet comply with all the
requirements of the Machinery Directive.
The special technical documents were created in compliance with appendix VII, part B of the Machinery
Directive.
The partly completed machine may be put into operation only if it has been stated, that the machine,
into which the uncompleted machine has to be incorporated, does comply with the requirement of the
machine directive.
The aforementioned product complies with the requirements of the following relevant directives and
harmonized standards:
Directives / standard
Title
2006/42/EC
EC Directive: Machinery
DIN EN ISO 12100:2010
Safety of machinery – General principles for design – Risk assessment and
risk reduction
DIN EN 60204-1:2006
Safety of machinery – Electrical equipment of machines;
Part 1: General requirements
2014/30/EU
EU Directive: Electromagnetic compatibility
DIN EN 61000-6-2:2006
Electromagnetic compatibility – Part 6-2: Generic standards – Imission for
industrial environments
DIN EN 61000-6-3:2011
Electromagnetic compatibility – Part 6-3: Generic standards –
interference transmission for residential areas, business and industrial
premises as well as small-scale companies
In case of modification of the machine not in coordination with us this declaration expires.
Kitzingen, ________________________ ________________________________
Lothar Pfeuffer, general manager

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1.4 Structural features of the danger notes
The operating instructions from Pfeuffer GmbH contain instructions that you must comply with for your
personal safety as well as to avoid damage to property. The instructions for your personal safety are
highlighted by a warning triangle.
Comply with the following categories of danger notes and explanations of symbols:
Pictogram
SIGNAL WORD
Type of danger and its source
Possible consequence of failure to comply.
Measure to guard against the danger.
DANGER
This is a warning about a highly dangerous situation that will lead to serious or fatal
injuries.
WARNING
This is a warning about a dangerous situation that may result in serious or fatal injuries.
CAUTION
This is a warning of a possibly dangerous situation that will lead to slight or moderate
injuries.
NOTE This is a warning about harmful situations for the product and/or environment.
1.5 Pictograms in the operating instructions
Notes of particular importance
and/or additional information
Warning
Operating instructions binding
Warning
about electrical voltage
Unplug the main plug
Warning
about laser radiation
Protective earth connection
Recycling marking –
Supply refuse for recycling

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1.6 Identification
The information provided in these Operating Instructions apply only for the machine whose type
designation is specified on the title page.
The type plate with the type designation can be found on the rear panel of the CONTADOR 2.
It is important that the correct type designation is specified if queries are made. This will help us to
process the query in a quick and efficient manner.
Sample Pfeuffer GmbH type plate:
Pfeuffer GmbH Tel. [phone]
Flugplatzstraße 70 Fax [phone]
97318 Kitzingen www.pfeuffer.com
Contador 2
S/N 00000000
Baujahr/YOM 0000
Spannung/Voltage 0000
Leistung/Power 0000
Sicherung/Fuse 0000 Made in Germany
2Safety
NOTE It is strictly prohibited to override the safety equipment or to change its function.
2.1 Installed safety systems
The installed safety systems must be checked at regular inspection intervals and using the appropriate
inspection methods. Refer to the following table:
Inspection interval
Inspection methods
d= daily
w= weekly
m= monthly
¼ y = quarterly
½ y = half-yearly
y= yearly
V= Visual check
F= Functional check
M = Measurement
2.1.1 Mains switch (plug/socket combination)
The CONTADOR 2 is designed as a portable machine with associated desktop power supply.
In the event of any
danger, disconnect the desktop power supply form the
CONTADOR 2.
Inspection
Interval
Method
m
V

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2.1.2 Protective coverings
The CONTADOR 2 is protected from any intervention in the machine during operation by means of a
plastic housing.
Inspection
Interval
Method
m
V
2.2 Operating and danger areas on the CONTADOR 2
Operating area
Make sure the installation height is sufficient (according to the stature of the operating personnel). A
suitable base (e.g. table) is required for this.
Danger area
The entire area one meter around the CONTADOR 2 is a danger area during maintenance and repair
work. Keep the area around the CONTADOR 2 clear of objects.
2.3 Operating and maintenance personnel
Operating and maintenance personnel are persons who are responsible for the transport, assembly,
installation, operation, setting up and cleaning of the machine and for troubleshooting.
1. The CONTADOR 2 is only allowed to be operated by authorized and instructed people.
2. The responsibilities for operating the CONTADOR 2 must be clearly defined and complied with so
that no unclear competencies arise with regard to the aspect of safety.
3. The switch-off procedures specified in the operating instructions must be complied with during all
work (operation, maintenance, repair, etc.), see chapter 2.8
4. The operator must refrain from any working method that impairs safety on the CONTADOR 2.
5. The operator must ensure that only authorized people work on the CONTADOR 2.
6. The owner is obliged to report immediately to the owner any changes that take place on the
CONTADOR 2 which impair safety.
7. The operating personnel must be provided by the owner with appropriate protective equipment in
accordance with legal requirements and the material to be processed.
8. The owner must issue regular instructions regarding the use of personal protective equipment, and
must check such equipment is being used.
2.4 Safety measures (to be carried out by the operating company)
We draw your attention to the fact that the operating company must ensure that the operating and
maintenance personnel
are instructed about the safety equipment of the CONTADOR 2
comply with the safety measures.
The frequency of the functional checks as described in chapter 8.3 must be complied with.
The work described in these Operating Instructions is specified such that
the chapters Function and Operation are understood by the operating personnel
the chapters Delivery, Transport and storage, Installation and operation, Maintenance and cleaning,
Faults – causes and remedy and Disassembly and disposal are understood by a specialist.