Pfeuffer Contador User manual

Artikelnummer/Article no. 1410 0091
Pfeuffer GmbH
Flugplatzstraße 70
97318 Kitzingen
GERMANY
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[email protected] Revision 6/25.04.2019
www.pfeuffer.com Translation of the original operating instructions
Operating Instructions
Seed counter
Contador
Includes semi-automatic filling station
Contafill

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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
1 Introduction............................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Intended use............................................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Declaration of conformity CONTADOR ...................................................................................... 6
1.3 Declaration of incorporation CONTAFILL ................................................................................... 7
1.4 Structural features of the danger notes..................................................................................... 8
1.5 Pictograms in the operating instructions................................................................................... 9
1.6 Identification .............................................................................................................................. 9
2 Safety ...................................................................................................................................... 10
2.1 Installed safety systems ........................................................................................................... 10
2.1.1 Mains switch (plug/socket combination) .................................................................... 10
2.1.2 Protective coverings .................................................................................................... 10
2.2 Operating and danger areas on the CONTADOR...................................................................... 11
2.3 Operating and maintenance personnel ................................................................................... 11
2.4 Safety measures (to be carried out by the operating company) ............................................. 11
2.5 General safety instructions ...................................................................................................... 12
2.6 Safety tests ............................................................................................................................... 13
2.7 Residual dangers in connection with the CONTADOR ............................................................. 13
2.8 Switch-off procedure................................................................................................................ 13
3 Technical data.......................................................................................................................... 14
3.1 CONTADOR ............................................................................................................................... 14
3.2 CONTAFILL (accessories) .......................................................................................................... 14
3.3 General data
............................................................................................................................. 14
4 Delivery, transport and storage ................................................................................................ 15
4.1 Standard equipment supplied.................................................................................................. 15
4.2 Transport and packaging.......................................................................................................... 15
4.3 Temporary storage................................................................................................................... 16
5 Function .................................................................................................................................. 17
5.1 Overview .................................................................................................................................. 17
5.2 Functional sequence ................................................................................................................ 17
5.3 Additions and accessories ........................................................................................................ 18
5.3.1 Semi-automatic filling station CONTAFILL................................................................... 18
5.3.2 External control ........................................................................................................... 18
5.3.3 External »START« key .................................................................................................. 18
5.3.4 PC »SeedCount« software........................................................................................... 18
6 Installation and operation ........................................................................................................ 19
6.1 Assembling the CONTADOR ..................................................................................................... 19
6.2 Assembling with the CONTAFILL semi-automatic filling station (optional) ............................. 19
6.2.1 Assembly and loading the carousel ............................................................................. 20
6.2.2 Inserting the carousel.................................................................................................. 22
6.2.3 Removing the carousel ................................................................................................ 22

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6.2.4 Electrical connections.................................................................................................. 22
7 Operation ................................................................................................................................ 23
7.1 Operator panel ......................................................................................................................... 23
7.2 Switch on CONTADOR .............................................................................................................. 23
7.3 Filling the sample...................................................................................................................... 24
7.4 Selecting the feed container .................................................................................................... 24
7.4.1 Setting the gate height ................................................................................................ 25
7.4.2 Counting yarrow and chamomile ................................................................................ 25
7.5 Settings ..................................................................................................................................... 25
7.5.1 Menu structure............................................................................................................ 26
7.6 Counting speed (Speed/Tempo)............................................................................................... 27
7.7 Speedreduction ........................................................................................................................ 27
7.8 Grain size (Size/Größe)............................................................................................................. 27
7.8.1 Automatic mode .......................................................................................................... 27
7.8.2 Manual mode............................................................................................................... 27
7.9 Counting modes........................................................................................................................ 27
7.9.1 Normal counting (simple) ............................................................................................ 27
7.9.2 Counting sums ............................................................................................................. 28
7.9.3 Counting differences.................................................................................................... 28
7.10 Feed acceleration ..................................................................................................................... 28
7.11 Acoustic signal – beeper........................................................................................................... 28
7.12 Changing the RS232 parameters (optional) ............................................................................. 28
7.13 Sending counter via RS232 interface (optional)....................................................................... 29
7.14 Emptying the sample................................................................................................................ 29
7.15 Switch off CONTADOR .............................................................................................................. 29
7.16 Counting the seed/grain with the CONTAFILL semi-automatic filling station.......................... 29
7.16.1 Operating mode »Carousel: 1 cycle«........................................................................... 29
7.16.2 Operating mode »Carousel: preset« (continuous operation) ..................................... 31
7.16.3 Switch display .............................................................................................................. 31
8 Maintenance and cleaning ....................................................................................................... 32
8.1 Cleaning .................................................................................................................................... 32
8.1.1 Cleaning the light barrier............................................................................................. 33
8.2 Maintenance............................................................................................................................. 34
8.2.1 Renewing the internal fuse.......................................................................................... 34
8.3 Inspection intervals and functional check................................................................................ 34
8.4 General maintenance information ........................................................................................... 35
8.5 Checks....................................................................................................................................... 35
9 Faults – causes and remedy...................................................................................................... 35
10 Spare parts and accessories...................................................................................................... 38
11 Emergency............................................................................................................................... 40
12 Disassembly and disposal......................................................................................................... 40

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1Introduction
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 us
e. 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 pla
stic 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.

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1.2 Declaration of conformity CONTADOR
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 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
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 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.

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1.5 Pictograms in the operating instructions
Notes of particular importance
and/or additional information
Protective earth connection
Operating instructions binding Warning
Unplug the main plug
Warning
about electrical voltage
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 bottom of the CONTADOR.
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
S/N 00000000
Baujahr/YOM 0000
Spannung/Voltage 0000
Leistung/Power 0000
Sicherung/Fuse 0000 Made in Germany

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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 main switch I/0 is the mains disconnector, and also serves as the EMERGENCY OFF function. It is
located on the rear of the device.
Inspection
Interval
Method
m
V
The connector for the mains cable (C19/C20 coupler) is located on the back of the device.
In an emergency, switch off the CONTADOR using the main switch, position 0.
Disconnect the mains cable from the electrical power supply, or pull out the coupler.
Secure the mains cable appropriately against unauthorized reconnection by placing
it where it can be monitored continuously.
Arrange the plug/socket combination at the place of installation so that it can be
observed clearly and reached quickly in an emergency.
2.1.2 Protective coverings
The CONTADOR is protected from any intervention in the machine during operation by means of a
plastic housing.
Inspection
Interval
Method
m
V