Count Operation - Cardinal 225 Installation And Technical Manual

Counting
You must select LFT=NO, during Setup and Calibration to enable the COUNT key
.
and Counting functions.
Sampling and Counting
1. With the indicator in the Gross Weight mode (G on the display), press the COUNT key.
The display will show ADD 5 PCS if no previous sample has been taken or COUNT=
if a sample has previously been taken.
2. If ADD 5 PCS is displayed, proceed to step 4.
3. If COUNT= is displayed, press the COUNT key again to change the display to show
ADD 5 PCS then continue to step 4.
4. If needed, press the COUNT key again to step to the next sample quantity. Continue
pressing the COUNT key until the desired value is displayed.
Note, that pressing the COUNT/SAMPLE key repeatedly will cause the sample
quantity to step in the following sequence: 5, 10, 25, 50, 75, 5, 10, etc.
5. When the displayed value (for the sample size) is acceptable, press the ENTER key.
6. Otherwise, use the numeric keys to enter a new value (for the sample size) and then
press the ENTER key to save it and proceed with the counting operation.
7. Add the indicated sample quantity and press the ENTER key.
8. Add the pieces to be counted and read total the count
9. Press the NET/GROSS key to complete the counting operation and return to normal
operation.
Counting Out From a Container
1. Place the filled container on the scale platform and press the TARE key.
2. The display will show zero weight and NET to indicate the weight is Net weight.
3. Press the COUNT key.
4. Remove a sample piece from the container and press the ENTER key.
5. Remove the pieces from the container and read the total number removed.
6. Press the NET/GROSS key to complete the counting operation and return to normal
operation.
NOTES
 As the need for counting accuracy increases, the size of the sample must also increase.
 As individual uniformity of the parts decrease, the sample size must increase.
 Manual counting errors may occur if samples larger than necessary are used.
 Because of variation of individual container weights, be certain to "tare off" each
container by placing the empty container on the scale and pressing the ZERO key
before proceeding with the count operation.
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COUNT OPERATION

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