Application Counting

With the aid of the application Piece Counting you can count items of uniform weight (screws, bearings, coins, etc.). For this, you must first weigh a defined number of items (for example 5 items) and assign the reference number of pieces to the reference piece weight so obtained by pressing the corresponding function key.

Change the default reference number of piece

By selecting the context menu, the pre-definied reference numbers can be set individually.

Reference accuracy

According to the individual requirements the accuracy can be adapted.

Remark

Depending on the weight and tolerance of the parts, it‘s strongly recommended to count a representative number of parts.

Reference optimization 

The reference optimization continuously improves the average value of the reference piece weight during the counting process and thus always guarantees an accurate counting result. 

During the optimization, the number of pieces is taken over as the new reference number of pieces and the reference piece weight is recalculated using this new basis. 

Optimization takes place when the balance display is stationary and can be triggered automatically or manually. 

The mode of reference optimization should be selected according to the piece weight tolerance of the placed parts

Reference optimization Off

There is no reference optimization. Recommended only where a representative number of counted parts are available for reference.

Reference optimization Piece weight tolerance below 5%

Recommended for slightly different part weights. The individual part weights should not deviate from each other by more than 5%.

(The setting guarantees correct optimization for parts with a piece weight tolerance ≤ 5%.)

Conditions for running an optimization:

- The scale display is at a standstill.

- The current quantity is at least 3 pieces larger than the last reference quantity.

- The current quantity is a maximum of ten times the last reference quantity.

- The current internally calculated number of pieces does not deviate from a whole number by more than +/- 0.3 pieces.

Advantage of this mode:
Since up to ten times the piece quantity of the previous one can be placed for each optimization level, only a few intermediate steps (e.g.: 5 pieces → 50 pieces → 500 pieces) are required before the total piece quantity can be placed. This allows for fast yet accurate counting.

Reference optimization Piece weight tolerance above 5%

Recommended for very different part weights. The individual part weights may deviate from each other by more than 5%, but not more than 25%.

(The setting guarantees correct optimization for parts with a piece weight tolerance of < 25%.)

Conditions for running an optimization:

- The scale display is at a standstill.

- The current quantity is at least 1 piece (up to 20 pieces) or 3 pieces (from 21 pieces) larger than the last reference quantity.

- The current quantity is a maximum of twice the last reference quantity.

- The current internally calculated number of pieces does not deviate from a whole number by more than +/- 0.3 pieces.

Optimization mode

Automatic

A reference optimization takes place as soon as the conditions for this (see above) are met. 

Manual

A reference optimization can be triggered by the operator by pressing a button provided the conditions for this (see above) are met. 

Customizing the Action Bar

Frequently used buttons (e.g. deleting the ref pcs) are preferably set in the Actions Bar (Customizer tab).

Set piece weight

Define the piece weight by entering it via the keyboard. The reference optimization is deactivated. 

Optimize reference

Carry out a reference optimization by using the soft button. 

Only executable in the manual optimization mode and in the weight range in which optimization is still possible. 

At the time of the reference optimization, the message Reference optimized is displayed for two seconds. 

Infofield RefInfo

Optimized

The number of pieces is in the range in which measurements are taken with an optimized reference and in which renewed optimization is possible. The counting accuracy is guaranteed here.

Not optimized

The number of pieces is no longer in the range in which measurements are taken with an optimized reference and in which no further optimization is possible. The counting accuracy is no longer guaranteed here.