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  • Page 1 Model TC4 Electronic Counter Operation Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    9.4. Non-Contact Areas ....................34 9.5. Cleaning Recommendations ..................34 10. Technical Information 10.1. Principle of Operation ..................36 10.2. Cycle of Operation .....................37 10.3. Troubleshooting ....................38 10.4. Index of Technical Notes/Drawings ..............40 (Technical Notes/Drawings Begin After Last Page) Deitz Company Inc. TC4 User Manual Page...

  • Page 3: General Illustrations

    1. GENERAL ILLUSTRATIONS 1.1. FRONT VIEW RIM DUST COVER PRODUCT GUIDES COUNTING WINDOW COUNTING SENSOR E-STOP BUTTON SPEED CONTROLS COUNTING HEAD CONTROL PANEL FRONT SUPPORT LEG (NON-FEEDER UNITS ONLY) BOTTLE LOCATOR BOTTLE SHELF Deitz Company Inc. TC4 User Manual Page...
  • Page 4 Pharmafill Model TC4 User Manual 1.2. REAR QUARTER VIEW STANDARD GUIDES SHOWN (NON-AIR) BODY MAIN POWER ON/OFF SWITCH BASE HEAD CENTERING WHEEL POWER CORD BOTTLE SHELF ADJUSTING MAIN FUSE KNOB COMPONENT FUSES ARE BEHIND THIS PANEL Deitz Company Inc. TC4 User Manual Page...
  • Page 5 1.3. OVERHEAD VIEW SOME OPTIONAL FEATURES SHOWN CENTER HUB GLASS DISC FLOW GUIDE (UNDER CENTER HUB) AIR NOZZLES RELEASE PIN DEFLECTOR AIR MANIFOLD GUIDE BLOCK ASSEMBLY GUIDE PLATE FLOW DIVERTER GUIDE CHUTE (LONG, POINTED) Deitz Company Inc. TC4 User Manual Page...
  • Page 6 2. Include Air Manifold with Nozzles, Relief Ring and Air-type Flow Guide 3. AS1 Air Supply Blower (not shown) 4. Includes Air Hose 5. Vibratory Feeder Assembly 6. Includes Rear Support Legs 7. AFC Sensor - Automatic Feeder Control 8. Hopper Assembly Deitz Company Inc. TC4 User Manual Page...
  • Page 7 Pharmafill Model TC4 User Manual 1.5. GLASS DISC, RING NUT, WASHER AND CLEAR RIM COVER GLASS DISC (16”) DISC SUPPORT RING (BONDED TO DISC) RING NUT CLEAR PLASTIC WASHER CLEAR RIM DUST CENTER HUB COVER KNOB Deitz Company Inc. TC4 User Manual Page...
  • Page 8 Rev 2022-03-08 Pharmafill Model TC4 User Manual 1.6. GUIDE BLOCK GUIDE PLATE FLOW DIVERTER GUIDE BLOCK SHIELD GUIDE BLOCK ASSEMBLY GUIDE PLATE FLOW DIVERTER CLEAR CHUTE COVER CHUTE COVER MOUNTING BLOCK AND KNOB Deitz Company Inc. TC4 User Manual Page...
  • Page 9 Pharmafill Model TC4 User Manual 1.7. CENTER HUB, COUNTING HEAD PARTS AUTO-FEED SENSOR ASSEMBLY CENTER HUB DEFLECTOR COUNTING SENSOR COUNTING WINDOW RIGHT HEAD BLOCK LEFT HEAD BLOCK CENTER HEAD BLOCK FUNNEL BLOCK Deitz Company Inc. TC4 User Manual Page VIII...
  • Page 10 Rev 2022-03-08 Pharmafill Model TC4 User Manual 1.8. FUNNELS, HOPPER, FEEDER 1/2” OPENING FUNNELS 3/4” OPENING 1” OPENING FUNNEL 1-1/4” OPENING HOLDERS HOPPER ASSEMBLY FEEDER PAN (SIEVE INSIDE) FEEDER DUST ASSEMBLY CHUTE Deitz Company Inc. TC4 User Manual Page...
  • Page 11 Rev 2022-03-08 Pharmafill Model TC4 User Manual 1.9. FEEDER PAN SIEVES .250 HOLES .188 HOLES .156” HOLES SOLID SIEVE Deitz Company Inc. TC4 User Manual Page...

  • Page 12: Safety Reminder

    Always test for the presence of voltage before touching or working on electrical components. Note that there might be other requirements that could apply. Refer to the manuals supplied by the component manufacturers for further safety instructions. Deitz Company Inc. TC4 User Manual Page...

  • Page 13: Introduction

    Pharmafill products are designed and manufactured by Deitz Company Inc., in Wall, NJ, USA. We have manufactured machinery for the bottle filling industry since 1966 and started our Pharmafill line in 1993.
  • Page 14 LEGAL NOTICE: DEITZ COMPANY , PHARMAFILL and any graphic representations of the same are legal trademarks of Deitz Company Inc. and may not be used by others without specific written permission from Deitz Company. Deitz Company Inc. TC4 User Manual...

  • Page 15: Specifications

    1. Other input voltages are available as factory options if specified at the time of order 2. Compressed air, if supplied to air guide manifold, must clean and dry, free of moisture (water) and oil. 3. May be adjusted further by adjusting or modifying leveling feet. Deitz Company Inc. TC4 User Manual Page...

  • Page 16: Installation And Commissioning

    Remove any shrink-wrap, bubble wrap and/or protective cardboard inserts. ❑ Inspect all supplied equipment for damage. ❑ If any damage is present please notify DEITZ COMPANY immediately. ❑ Install the Head Centering Wheel (if removed for shipping). See the procedure on the ❑...

  • Page 17: Installing Head Centering Wheel

    CENTERING WHEEL SHAFT Use a 1/8” hex key to install the Head Adjusting Wheel. Make sure to align the setscrew in the wheel with the relief in the shaft. Tighten securely. Deitz Company Inc. TC4 User Manual Page...

  • Page 18: Electric

    “in” position. Plug-in the provided power cord into the Power Entry Module. Plug the other end into a grounded 115 VAC outlet rated at no less than 10 amps. Deitz Company Inc. TC4 User Manual Page...

  • Page 19: Connect Low Pressure Air Supply (As1 Air Supply)

    TC4 is turned on. POWER If using your own compressed air SWITCH supply, attached your regulated line to the ¼-NPT port at the rear of the air manifold tube. POWER CORD Deitz Company Inc. TC4 User Manual Page...

  • Page 20: Systems Check

    Confirm that the counting sensor lights up. Press the RESET button on the Control Panel several times and DIVIDER confirm that the divider flag flips back FLAG and forth smoothly and quickly. COUNTING SENSOR Deitz Company Inc. TC4 User Manual Page...

  • Page 21: General Information

    Hopper – holds a large supply of product (up to 10,000 pieces) with adjustable ❑ opening and visual sight indication of level. Product is fed into the vibratory feeder tray. Ideal for semi-automatic production. Deitz Company Inc. TC4 User Manual Page...

  • Page 22: Operation

    To view or change the data, which data point to display by pressing the SELECT key until the LED lights up next to the selection. Change the value using the up or down arrow keys. Holding an arrow key will cause the value to change quickly. Deitz Company Inc. TC4 User Manual Page...
  • Page 23 The Target Count and Slowdown Count are ignored. Press to begin delivering product and counting. Counting will continue until you press the button again. In Check Count mode, the maximum count is 99,999,999, although the display will only show the last four numerals. Deitz Company Inc. TC4 User Manual Page...

  • Page 24: Speed Controls

    If the optional Automatic Feed Control is also installed, the feeder will stop when there is an adequate supply of product on the glass disc. As the supply diminishes, the feeder will resume feeding. Deitz Company Inc. TC4 User Manual Page...

  • Page 25: Counting Sensor

    • With ANY product, if the ONE-SHOT DELAY is set too high, it will cause OVERFILLS (too many pills in the bottle) • With CLEAR product, if the ONE-SHOT DELAY is set too low, it will cause UNDERFILLS (too few pills in the bottle). Deitz Company Inc. TC4 User Manual Page...
  • Page 26 Will automatically exit adjustment mode after 4 seconds of inactivity Will automatically reset light level for maximum performance before returning to normal. COUNT SIGNAL (YELLOW) POWER ON (GREEN) LIGHT BAR 8 (CLOCK) LIGHT BAR 1 + (PLUS) BUTTON - (MINUS) BUTTON Deitz Company Inc. TC4 User Manual Page...
  • Page 27 Rev 2022-03-08 Pharmafill Model TC4 User Manual This page intentionally left blank. Deitz Company Inc. TC4 User Manual Page...

  • Page 28: Product Guide Adjustment

    As you tighten the two knobs, rotate the Guide Plate forward so that the pointed tip of the Flow Diverter is lightly touching the glass disc. GUIDE PLATE FLOW DIVERTER (LONG, POINTED) Deitz Company Inc. TC4 User Manual Page...
  • Page 29 The cap guide may also be rotated or bent to better reject the doubles. FLOW GUIDE (NON-AIR TYPE) HEIGHT BLOCK FLOW DIVERTER CAPSULE WIRE Deitz Company Inc. TC4 User Manual Page...
  • Page 30 If set too high, faults might not be rejected. Once set at the right height, tighten the knob. FLOW GUIDE (AIR TYPE) AIR JETS FLOW DIVERTER HANDLE AIR MANIFOLD Deitz Company Inc. TC4 User Manual Page...

  • Page 31: Centering The Counting Head

    This changes the location of the centerline, so you must also adjust the counting head. Do this by turning the centering wheel on the right side of the machine. CENTERING WHEEL Deitz Company Inc. TC4 User Manual Page...
  • Page 32 Once you have visually confirmed that the Counting Head is centered on the chute, note the position of the head relative the scale and arrow located in the opening by the chute. ARROW SCALE Deitz Company Inc. TC4 User Manual Page...

  • Page 33: Sieves, Funnels And Bottle Shelf

    Adjust the height of the Bottle Shelf by loosening the Locking Handle and movinf the shelf up or down. Adjust the Bottle Locator side-to-side and front-to-back the properly center the container opening on the funnels. BOTTLE LOCATOR BOTTLE LOCKING SHELF HANDLE Deitz Company Inc. TC4 User Manual Page...

  • Page 34: Testing To Establish Product Parameters

    10. The amount of the overrun can help you to set the SLOWDOWN COUNT value: for example, if the overrun is consistently around 10 pieces, set the Slowdown Count to be at least 10 less then the Target Count. Deitz Company Inc. TC4 User Manual Page...

  • Page 35: Counting And Filling

    The machine will fill the first container and then switch to filling the next container at the ❑ alternate funnel. As containers are filled, replace them with empties ❑ Press AUTO again to stop. ❑ Deitz Company Inc. TC4 User Manual Page...

  • Page 36: Cleaning - Breakdown And Buildup

    13. Remove the feeder pan sieve plate (if equipped with optional feeder) – loosen two knobs and remove sieve plate. 14. Remove the hopper door (if equipped with optional hopper) – remove two knobs and lift door out of hopper. Deitz Company Inc. TC4 User Manual Page...
  • Page 37 (front) and two mounting knobs (rear). The cover will slip out. Remove the Center Hub (with Deflector attached) by unscrewing the center knob. (First time – remove bubble pack under deflector) Deitz Company Inc. TC4 User Manual Page...
  • Page 38 Remove the Rim Band by lifting it out of the groove in the top plate. Always start at one end and work your along the length way to the other end. This works for both removal and installation. Deitz Company Inc. TC4 User Manual Page...
  • Page 39 Unscrew the ring nut, then remove the ring nut and the thin plastic washer. Lift the glass disc off of the drive hub. (First time – remove bubble pack from under the glass disc) Deitz Company Inc. TC4 User Manual Page...
  • Page 40 NOT let the window hang by the fiber optic cables. DO NOT separate the fiber optic cables from the sensor. Remove the clear front cover – unscrew the three knobs and remove the cover. Deitz Company Inc. TC4 User Manual Page...
  • Page 41 Counting Head with clear front cover removed. Remove the funnel holders and funnels – loosen the funnel knob and slide the funnel holder and funnel out. Counting head with funnel holders and funnels removed. Deitz Company Inc. TC4 User Manual Page...
  • Page 42 – slide the three blocks off the mounting posts. Remove the funnel block – loosen the two knobs, letting the block drop until it is free. Counting head with funnel block removed. Deitz Company Inc. TC4 User Manual Page...
  • Page 43 – HOPPER loosen two knobs and remove sieve DOOR plate. SIEVE PLATE Remove the hopper door (if equipped with optional hopper) – remove two knobs and lift door out of hopper Deitz Company Inc. TC4 User Manual Page...

  • Page 44: Buildup Of Remove-To-Clean Contact Parts

    13. Install the clear rim cover – Slide the cover onto the rear knobs and tighten. Close the cover and tighten the front hold-down knob. 14. If equipped with the optional automatic feeder control, connect the electrical cable to the AFC sensor by aligning the connector and screwing it on. Deitz Company Inc. TC4 User Manual Page...

  • Page 45: Clean-In-Place Contact Areas

    In the absence of such a cleaner, recommendations follow. Recommendations Glass (tempered): This material is resistant to damage from most cleaners. Routine cleaning can be done with soap and water, alcohol or acetone. Deitz Company Inc. TC4 User Manual Page...
  • Page 46 White acetal will yellow over time due to exposure to ultraviolet light in the environment. This is normal and cannot be removed by cleaning. Some cleaner may accelerate this process. Deitz Company Inc. TC4 User Manual Page...

  • Page 47: Technical Information

    When used for count verification only (CHECK COUNT Mode), the machine will only deliver and count the product. It will not automatically reset to zero or flip the divider flag; the user must press RESET to do this. The Target and Slowdown counts are not used. Deitz Company Inc. TC4 User Manual Page...

  • Page 48: Cycle Of Operation

    Glass disc rotates at HIGH speed (set by potentiometer) Feeder starts (if equipped) 5. If CHECK COUNT button is pressed again (unlatch) Glass disc stops Feeder stops (if equipped) Count tally reset to zero Deitz Company Inc. TC4 User Manual Page...

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    Check that the red input light X1 on the PLC turns on whenever the yellow light ❑ on the sensor turns on. Check the electrical connector between the back of the machine and the feeder. ❑ Deitz Company Inc. TC4 User Manual Page...
  • Page 50 Check that the product flow is consistently single file, one level high (no doubles ❑ or piggy backs) Contact Deitz Company for more detailed troubleshooting help. ❑ k. Count is not accurate – too few in container In the case of clear or translucent product, check the adjustment the one-shot ❑...

  • Page 51: Index Of Technical Notes/Drawings

    Counting Sensor Specification TN0101A No Bottle Sensors (Optional) SC 1011 TC4 Electrical Schematic Addendums or additional technical data ________________ __________________________________ ________________ __________________________________ ________________ __________________________________ ________________ __________________________________ ________________ __________________________________ ________________ __________________________________ ________________ __________________________________ ________________ __________________________________ Deitz Company Inc. TC4 User Manual Page...
  • Page 54 MATERIALS IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH PRODUCT Deitz Company Inc hereby certifies that the list below contains all the parts of the above-cited machine that come in direct contact with the product, and that those parts are manufactured using raw materials and surface treatments which conform to the requirements of such parts as established by the Food and Drug Administration of the United States.
  • Page 55 Doc. No. TC4-AD1154_PM-Safety Deitz Company Inc Pharmafill TC4 Electronic Counter February 21, 2008 Wall, NJ USA 07719 Page 1 Preventive maintenance There is little preventative maintenance required on the machine other than routine cleaning and inspection. There are no lubrication points. All bearing are sealed and/or permanently lubricated.
  • Page 56 Page Software technical specification for Modified Banner D10BFPQ Fiber Optic Sensor LEGAL NOTICE: The following information is proprietary intellectual property of Deitz Company Inc. and may not be used by others without specific written permission from Deitz Company. New generation Pharmafill Pill Counter machines use a specially modified sensor, custom-engineered for Deitz Company by Banner Engineering, the world-class manufacturer of photoelectric sensors.
  • Page 57 Doc. No. TN0099 Deitz Company Inc Counting Sensor Software Specification February 21, 2008 Wall, NJ USA 07719 Page 3.2. Clear signal tracking algorithm software 3.2.1. Each power up, or after time-out of adjustment mode, automatically matches the emitter power (light source) to the light receiver, for maximum sensitivity, regardless of dust buildup or other environmental considerations 3.2.1.1.
  • Page 58 2. Fiber optic sensors (far left end of terminal board). The right sensor is “SN4 Right Bottle”. The left sensor is “SN5 Left Bottle”. Yellow knob adjusts sensitivity (gain): turn clockwise to increase. Deitz Company Inc, Wall , NJ 732-681-0200 TN 0101A January 8, 2009...
  • Page 59 Target Count) and Current Count = Target Count and FILLING bottle is missing, reset and stop c. Flash appropriate indicator light to show which side is causing error. Deitz Company Inc, Wall , NJ 732-681-0200 TN 0101A January 8, 2009...

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