Mettler Toledo LV12 Mode D'emploi page 20

4 Operation
4.1 Starting/stopping feeding
Usually the LV12 is remotely controlled by commands over a serial interface (RS232 or USB), but the
device can also be controlled manually. To start or stop the feeding action manually, proceed as
follows:
§
The device is in state "ready" (LED Ready is lit up).
1 Press once the button Start/Stop/Discharge.
ð Feeding action starts. The orange LED Feed lights up.
2 Press the button Start/Stop/Discharge anew to stop
feeding action. If feeding is not stopped manually, the
system feeds until an object interrupts the light barrier and
then stops automatically.
4.2 Adjusting feeding rate
The feeding rate can be adjusted before starting or during the feeding process. Changing the feeding
rate during the feeding process takes effect immediately. Proceed as follows to change the feeding
rate:
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The device is in state "ready" (LED Ready is lit up).
− By briefly pressing the button Feed Rate/Test, you can
adjust the feeding rate so that only one part at a time falls
onto the balance.
4.3 Discharging device
Discharge is used to empty the system of all objects. The system feeds at the configured discharge
feed rate and stops 90 seconds after the last object has passed the light barrier. Proceed as follows
to activate discharge:
§
The device is in state "ready" (LED Ready is lit up).
1 Press and hold the button Start/Stop/Discharge for at least
2 seconds.
ð Discharge action starts. The orange LED Feed lights up
and all four level indicating LEDs flash.
2 To stop discharging manually, press once the button Start/
Stop/Discharge. Otherwise, discharging will stop automat-
ically.
16 Operation Automatic Feeder