For Personal Use
PRODUCTION DISPLAY

MD-4
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
V1.20

HERUTU ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
62-1 Toyooka-cho,Kita-ku,Hamamatsu-shi,Shizuoka-ken,433-8103 Japan
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Thank you very much for purchasing the HERCOM MD-4 production display
system.
In order for you to make use of your production display system ,please read this
instruction manual thoroughly. The production display system has various types ofthe models. This instruction manual is for use in common with all the models. Readthose sections of the manual related to the model you purchased. Each page or text
has The name of each model that is given in the right-hand corner of related pages.
[ALL]is marked on pages for use in common with all the models. Asterisk “**”arealso marked if that section is for use in common.

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Content
1.General Description .................................................................................................. 1
1-1 Scope .................................................................................................................. 1
1-2.Outline ............................................................................................................... 1
1-3.Operation ........................................................................................................... 1
1-4.Features ............................................................................................................. 1
2.Specifications ............................................................................................................ 2
2-1.Machine specifications ........................................................................................ 2
2-2.Operation specification ....................................................................................... 2
2-3.External dimensions ........................................................................................... 3
2-4.Installation dimensions ....................................................................................... 3
3.Name and Function of parts ...................................................................................... 4
3-1.Name of function of parts .................................................................................... 4
3-2.Input/output terminal block ................................................................................ 5
3-3 Displays ............................................................................................................. 7
4.Setting up the Equipment ......................................................................................... 8
5.Setting the type ........................................................................................................ 9
5-1.Description of the various types .......................................................................... 9
5-2.Setting the equipment type ............................................................................... 10
6.Setting the data ...................................................................................................... 11
6-1.Setting the time ................................................................................................ 12
6-2.Setting the working time pattern ...................................................................... 13
6-3.Setting the working time. .................................................................................. 14
6-4.Setting the working hours ................................................................................. 20
6-5.Setting the target ............................................................................................. 21
6-6.Setting the plan ................................................................................................ 22
6-7.Setting the actual results .................................................................................. 23
6-8.Setting the degree of advancement .................................................................... 24
6-9.Setting the rate of achievement ......................................................................... 25
6-10. Setting of Average Capacity ........................................................................... 27
6-11.Setting of Clear Time ...................................................................................... 28
6-12.Testing the setting .......................................................................................... 30
7.Description of function keys .................................................................................... 31
8.Temporary Stop Function ........................................................................................ 32
9.Average Capacity Display Function ......................................................................... 33
10.Pitching Indicator Function ................................................................................... 35
11.Command .............................................................................................................. 37
12.Error messages ..................................................................................................... 38
13.Precautions regarding usage .................................................................................. 39
14.Warranty .............................................................................................................. 40

GENERAL DESCRIPTION[ALL]

1.General Description
1-1 ScopeThis manual is applied to the HERCOM MD-4 production display system(called “the machine” from now on).
1-2.Outline
The machine is a production control display system that displays the quantity of
production in ever-progressing production processes at your factory helping you
to grasp the present status of production at a glance and providing you with agreat effect on the rationalization of production such as production process
analysis, worker’s self-administration, etc.
1-3.Operation
The machine incorporates a microcomputer allowing you to set or change the six
basic data: tact, target, actual, advancement, clock and working hours. The
machine counts signals from limit switches for the number of production results,
computes the production progress on the basis of data such as man-hours andworking hours and indicates the respective data. The machine also beeps its
buzzer for each of the set man-hours.
There are " Clear Time Function" to clear automatically plan/actual
result/progress status at the set time," Average Capacity Display Function" to measure the actual time for actual
result input and display the average capacity, " Pitch Indicating Function" toindicate the process state of set Capacity, and"Temporary Stop Function" to stop the plan/calculate the progress temporarily
even during operation hours.
1-4.Features☆
Low price.
☆
Compact and light weight.
☆
1 inch high-luminance 7segment LED display for easy look.
☆
Microcomputer and timer are incorporated.
☆
As various indications are equipped, you may easily change the display
type by Keyboard.
☆
10-LED lights for set up Capacity and you can recognize passed time ata glance. The sound also tells you the passed time.
☆
So easy to operate with temporary stop function.
☆
Provided with a battery backup function for data saving in case of powerinterruption.

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SPECIFICATIONS[ALL]

2.Specifications
2-1.Machine specifications
Indicator section

Pitch-indicatorsectionKeyboard
Input section
Output section
External
dimensions
WeightPower source
Working
temperature
Data backup

1 inch red 7-segment LED
Numeral:4 digits×2
Symbol+3 digits×1
5φ green LED×５
5φ orange LED×４
5φ red LED×１
16keys(for commands and numerals)
Count-up input×1
Count-down output×1
Stop input×1
Buzzer output×１+5V output×1
230W×168H×41Dmm
Approximately 1500g
AC100V,approximately 7W
0~50℃
Approximately 2 weeks

2-2.Operation specification
Item

Specification

Type

Labor timeWorkinghour
Workinghour pattern
tact

Max,23hour59minutes/day

0.1~9999.9 seconds

target0~9999plan

0~9999actual0~9999advancement
Accomplishm
ent rate
Average tact
frequency
Clear time-999~999

1**
5**
152
*2*
152
**3

0~999%**4

0~20 times/dayAll
6 pattern

0~99

All

3 times2

EXTERNAL DIMENSION
2-3.External dimensions

2-4.Installation dimensions

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[ALL]

NAME AND FUNCTION OF PARTS
3.Name and Function of parts[ALL]

3-1.Name of function of parts

Power switch……………..turn on power source
Pilot lamp…………………lights up to indicate that power is being supplied
Keyboard………………….inputs command or data
Display…………………….displays data
Input/output…….inputs result counts(back side of frame)terminal block
Bracket……………………mounts the machine unit
Pitching Indicator………Indicates the passing time in Pitching Indicator
Monitor LED
Pitching Indicator………Switch for ON/OFF of Pitching Indicator functions
Operation Switch
Pitching Indicator………Shows the Pitching Indicator status (lights whenrunning)
Status Lamp Buzzer……Buzzer for Pitching Indicator functions
Volume…………………….Volume adjusting of Buzzer (smaller: turn clockwise)
Buzzer Stop Switch…….Switch to stop Buzzer sound(Buzzer sounds in the following Pitching Indicators)

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NAME AND FUNCTION OF PARTS
3-2.Input/output terminal block[ALL]

The input/output terminal block are located the backExplanation on each terminal function
Back side
GND UP DWN STP OUT BUZ +5V NC

A

B

◎

◎

◎

Terminal
block
GND
UP
DWN
STP
OUT
BUZ
+5V
NC
A
B

◎

◎

Input/
output
―――
Input
Input
Input
―――
OutputOutput
―――
―――
―――

◎

◎

◎

◎

◎

Function
CommonCounts the actual up(actual +1
Counts the actual down(actual -1)
Not used
Buzzer output(open collector output)
DC5V Output
Not usedNot usedNot used*Please input no-voltage contact point*Buzzer output is open collector output.
・ Connecting the Equipment
GND UP DWN STP OUT BUZ +5V NC

A

B

◎

◎

◎

◎

◎

◎

◎

◎

◎

◎

−
Buzzer＋ ＋− Power

For the no-voltage contact point to be connected to the count(UP,DOWN,STP),astable 5V voltage and 10mA current which can be turned on and off should be
used. There should be a minimum of chattering.
Open Corrector Output Terminal (BUZ):Resistant to pressure up to D/C 35V50 mA.
( Some buzzers may have polarity or insufficient current capacity. Be careful.
In some cases, you need to connect Buzzer after having received with relay.
+5V Output Terminal: Max. Output D/C 5V- 100 mA

5

NAME AND FUNCTION OF PARTS・ Input/output circuit
・ No-voltage contact point input(Remark

・ Open corrector output（ Max

DC5V／ 10mA）

DC35V／ 50mA）

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[ALL]

NAME AND FUNCTION OF PARTS[ALL]

3-3 Displays
1.Initial screen
When the power is turned on, whenever the power is turned on before working
time starts, a screen like that shown below is displayed.
Set working time pattern
Set type

１

１

２

３

７

５

３

Hours/minutes

２

７Seconds

If the power is turned on within the working time, the screen advances to thefollowing reference screen in a few seconds. If the power is turned on before
the working time starts, the screen advances to the reference screen whenever
the working time starts or the actual results are input.
2.Reference screen
During normal operation, the screen looks like that shown below.

１

２

３

４

Target/Plan

２

２

０

Actual/Plan

２

５

Advancement/achievement/Actual

3.Switching the screen
Pressing the “+”key switches between the initial screen and the reference
screen. This can be used to view the time during operation. Pressing the“+”key again results to the original screen.

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SETTING UP THE EQUIPMENT
4.Setting up the Equipment[ALL]

1. Installation of Equipment
When the metal fittings are attached to the Body, take off two ornamentscrews in both sides, and remove the fittings. Fix the fittings to the place where
they should be put with screws/ wood screws.
Put the body to the fittings with ornament screws and tighten it a little.
2 .Connection of IN/OUT Terminal Strip
Connect the non-voltage connecting point with the Actual Result Count (UPTerminal) in IN/OUT Terminal Strip , to count the actual results ofRelay/Micro-Switch/Limit Switch. Also, if necessary, connect it with each
IN/OUT Terminals respectively.
( Regarding IN/OUT Terminal Strip functions and how to connect lines, see "3-2:
IN/OUT Terminal Strip" in Page 5 )3. Deciding such as angle as you see the Display Screen (Display and Pitching
Monitor LED) and operate easily, fix the Body by tightening ornament screws
in both sides.

Since the main unit has a built-in microcomputer, fluctuations or surges in the
power supply can cause data to be lost. Make sure the power supply used will befree of fluctuations and surges.

For the no-voltage contact point to be connected to the count(UP,DOWN,STP),astable 5V voltage and 10mA current which can be turned on and off should be
used. There should be a minimum of chattering.

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SETTING THE TYPE

[ALL]

5.Setting the type
Several different types of equipment can be specified with this system. When thesystem is first introduced, the type must be set, and the user must specify whether
or not the system itself is to be used.
5-1.Description of the various types
Type

Contents

123

Target/Actual/Advancement

523

Plan/Actual/Advancement

124

Target/Actual/Achievement

524

Target/Actual/Achievement

152

Target/Plan/Actual[1]Target..……….Target number of units to be produced that day(number of units planned for one day as fixed display)[5]Plan… ……….Number of planned production units at the current point in
time, calculated based on the working hours(changes as thetime changes)[2]Actual..………..No. of units produced at current point in time(incremented
in response to external contact point input)[3]Advancement…Degree of advancement showing actual units produced inrelation to number of units planned at current point in time,
indicated by means of a ±numeric display[4]Achievement…Actual units produced in relation to number of units planned
at current point in time, indicated by means of a percentage
display

If you use something except Type 1/2/3 (plan, actual result, progress) , attach a sealon the surface cover before using.

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SETTING THE TYPE
5-2.Setting the equipment type[ALL](1)Turn on the power switch with the ”DW” key on the keyboard held down. The
display looks like that shown below.

１

０
＊

＊

＊

The asterisks indicate the type currently set(2)Input a 3-digit number for the type to be set.
For example, input”5”,”2”,and “3”to set type 523

１

０
５

２

３

(3)Press the “ENT” key to enter the setting
If you make a mistake when inputting the number, press the “CL” key andinput the number again.
***Error Messages***
If a number is input for which a type does not exist, and the “ENT” key ispressed, the following display flashes, and the system advances to theprocessing step without changing the type.

１

０

０

Once the type has been set when the system is first introduced, it does not have to
be set again unless the type is being changed. When the power is turned on, thespecified type is displayed in the last 3 digit of the top line.

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SETTING THE DATA

[ALL]

6.Setting the data
With this system, the correct data must be entered to the controller using thefollowing commands, or correct operation cannot guaranteed.

Key
0Command
Tact
Target1
Plan
Actual2
Plan
Advance3

Achievement
Actual4Time5Workingtime

6

Pattern

7

Average
Capacity

8

Clear time

FunctionType

Used to set or change the tact inunit of seconds
Used to set or change target
production quantities
Used to set or change planned
production quantities
Used to set or change actual
production quantities
Used to set or change planned
production quantities

5**

Used to change the rate of advance**3

Used to change the rate ofachievement
Used to set or change actual
production quantities
Used to set the internal clock(24-hour system)
Used to set or change the working
time (24-hour system)
Used to set or change the working
time pattern
Used to set or change Average
Capacity
Used to set or change the clear
time(24-hour system)

ALL
1**

* 2 *
152

**4
152
ALL
ALL
ALL
ALL
ALL

Once these data items have been set, they are preserved even if the switch isturned off, and do not need to be set again unless they are being changed
CautionIncorrect setting of data will result in malfunctions and abnormal operation.
Please make sure you read the sections on setting data carefully

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SETTING THE TIME

[ALL]

6-1.Setting the time
The internal clock must be set.
(1)Press the “4”key.

０

４

＊

＊

Command No.

＊＊

The asterisk indicate data currently set.

(2)The current time is displayed using the 24-hour clock. Input the hours and theminutes.
For example, to input 8:05 in the morning, input “8”, “0”, and then “5”.

０

４
８

０

５

(3)Press the “ENT” key to set the time.
If you make a mistake in entering the time, press the “CL” key and repeat theprocedure from Step 1.Data can also be corrected by entering 4 consecutive
digits of correct data.
***Error Messages***
If the input data is not logical, the following screen is displayed, and thesystem returns to its original status without setting the data.

４

４

CautionThis system has an internal crystal clock. The precision of the clock is maintained
under normal conditions of usage, but the oscillating frequency of the crystal varies in
response to the temperature, so that may be a small amount of offset in the time
displayed by the clock depending on changes in the ambient and temperature.
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SETTING THE WORKING TIME PATTERN
6-2.Setting the working time pattern[ALL]

With time system, six different working time pattern can be registered. The user
must specify which pattern is to be used when work is started or when theworking time is set.
(1)Press the “6” key.

０

６

Command No＊

The asterisk indicates the currently set
data.

(2)To set pattern No.3, press the “3” key.

０

６３(3)Press the “ ENT” key to enter setting.
If you make a mistake in entering the number, press the “CL” key and enter thecorrect number.

The specified pattern number is displayed in the first column of the top line of theinitial screen display.

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SETTING THE WORKING TIME
6-3.Setting the working time.

[ALL]

This function sets the working time. The specified working time is used in
calculating the working hours to determine the number of units planned for
production at the current point in time, and the results of this calculation areused to determine the actual production results and the rate of advancement.

Start− 8:00― ― 10:00… … 10:10― ― 12:00… … 13:00― ― 15:00… …
Work
Break
Work
Break
Work
Break
15:15― ― 17:30… … 17:45― ― 19:50… … 20:00― ― 22:00… …
Work
Break
Work
Break
Work
Break
23:00― ― 1:00… … 1:15― ― 3:30― End
Work
Break
Work

(1)Press the “5” key.

０

５

０

０

No. of times

＊

＊

＊

＊

The asterisks indicate time data alreadyset.

※ The Capacity are corresponding to the "number of times" in "Operation
Hour Work Sheet" in the final page , which show the current Input
position. (00- 40)(2)Press “8”,”0”,and “0”.

０

５

０

０

８

０

０

Input data

If you make a mistake in entering the number , press the “CL” key and enter thecorrect data(in this case, input “0”,”8”,”0”,”0”)14

SETTING THE WORKING TIME

[ALL]

(3)Press the “ENT” key
Then, the machine is ready to receive the next time.

０

５

０

１

＊

＊

＊

＊

The asterisks indicate time data alreadyset.

(4)Press “1”,”0”,”0”,and ”0”.

０

５

０

１

１

０

０

０

Input data(5)Press the “ENT” key.

０

５

０

２

＊

＊

＊

＊

The asterisks indicate time data alreadyset.

(6)Press “1”,”0”,”1”,”0”,and “ENT”.

０

５

０

３

＊

＊

＊

＊

The asterisks indicate time data alreadyset(7)In keeping with the preceding format, input up to “3”,”3”,”0”,and”ENT”.
(8)As the last step, “0”and”ENT” to set the working time.

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SETTING THE WORKING TIME

[ALL]・ Pressing the “ENT” key without inputting anything will set the current
working time without changing it.(Other changes made in the data will be set.)・ Pressing the “+” key before entering the various times will move to the nexttime setting Pressing the “-“ key moves backwards to the previous time setting.
CautionSet 24 hours, 00 minutes to set midnightSet 00 hours, 01 minutes to set 0:01 a.m.

Since the system uses 24-hour clock system, the ending time for work may notexceed the starting time.

After the final work ending time has been set, always set “0”. If the number of times
set is an odd number, “0” cannot be set, because an odd number of setting times
means that no work ending time has been set.

20 working times being set results in 40 setting altogether.

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SETTING THE WORKING TIME[ALL]

Application example
In this example, we will change the starting work time of 13:00 from the previous
example to 12:45.
(1)Press the “5” key.

０

５

０

０

８

０

０

(2)Press the “+” key five times.

０

５

０

５

１

５

０

０

(3)Since we have gone past our target time, we will press the “-” key once.

０

５

０

４

１

３

０

０

(4)Press “1”,”2”,”4”,and”0.”

０

５

０

４

１

２

４

０

(5)The last digit is an error, so we will press the “CL” key.

０

５

０

４

１

３

０

０

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SETTING THE WORKING TIME

[ALL]

(6)Press “1”,”2”,”4”,and”5”.

０

５

０

４

１

２

４

５

(7)Press the “ENT” key.

０

５

０

５

１

５

０

０

(8)The “ENT” key is pressed here to finalize the setting.

As explained previously, “0” must always be set after setting the final work ending
time. If “0” has not been set, calculation cannot be carried out properly, because thethat time that work ends is not known. Any data set after the “0” is entered will beignored.

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SETTING THE WORKING TIME***Error Message***[ALL]1) If the data which has been entered is not logical, the following screen isdisplayed, the system then returns to the input screen.

５５2) When [0] Input is in the position of Operation End Time , the screen below isdisplayed, and it will return to Input Screen again.

５６3) If “0” has not been set after the final work ending time has been set, thefollowing screen is displayed, and the system then returns to the reference
screen. Select command “5” once again and register “0” after the final work
ending time has been set.

５８4) If the working time setting have not been input in correct sequence in terms oftime, the following screen is displayed, and the system then returns to thereference screen. Select command “5” once again and correct the working time
setting.

５

９

If the described Steps 2) and 4) are left uncorrected, operation cannot proceed
correctly, so that each time the power is turned on, an error screen will be
displayed.
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SETTING THE WORKING HOURS [ALL]
6-4.Setting the working hours
Working hours(the time required to produce one unit)are set in units of seconds.
(1)Press the “0” key.

０

０

＊

＊

Command №＊＊＊

1 digit to the right of the decimal point

The asterisks indicate currently set data.
(2)Input the working hours in seconds, in up to 5 digits(4 digits+1 digit to theright of the decimal point).
For example, to input 45.5 seconds, enter “4”,”5”,and”5”.

０

０
４

５
５

(3)If the figure has been input correctly, press the “ENT” key to set the working
hours. If an error has been made, press the “CL” key and input the correct data.

The setting for the working hours can be changed at any point (even during an
operation). If the working hours item is set to “0”, the degree of advancement will
not be calculated.

In case of Capacity is "0",Indicator stop.

the functions of Plan number calculation/Pitching

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SETTING THE TARGET[１ ＊ ＊ ]6-5.Setting the target
This function sets the target number of production units for one day.
(1)Press the “1” key.

０

１

＊

＊

Command No.

＊＊

The asterisks indicate current set data(2)Input the target quantity.
For example, to input 1230,press”1”,”2”,”3”,and ”0”.

０

１

１

２

３

０

(3)Press the “ENT” key to enter the setting. If an error has been made, press the“CL” key and input the number once again.

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SETTING THE PLAN

[5＊ ＊ ][１ ５ ２ ]6-6.Setting the plan
Normally, the plan quantity does not have to be specified. If a error of some kinddevelops in the plan quantity, this function is used to set the correct quantity atthat point.
Press the “1” key in case of type 5**, press the “2” key in case of type 152(1)Press the “1” key.(In case of type 5**)

０

１

＊

＊

Command No.

＊＊

The asterisks indicate current set data(2)Input a plan quantity of up to 5 digits.
For example, to input 1800, “1”,”8”,”0”,and ”0”.

０

１

１

８

０

０

Input data

(3)If the figure has been input correctly, press the “ENT” key to set the working
hours. If an error has been made, press the “CL” key and input the correct data.

If the plan quantity is changed, the degree of advancement and achievement are
corrected automatically, based on the actual results of production.

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SETTING THE ACTUAL RESULTS
6-7.Setting the actual results[ALL]

Normally, the actual results of production do not have to be specified. If an error ofsome kind develops in the production results, this function is used to set correct
quantity of production results at that point.
Press the “2” key in case of type *2*, press the “3” key in case of type 152(1)Press the “2” key.(In case of type*2*)

０

２

＊

＊

Command №＊＊

The asterisks indicate current set data(2)Input the quantity of actual results.
For example, to input 1253, enter “1”,”2”,”5”,and “3”.

０

２

１

２

５

３

Input data

(3)If the figure has been input correctly, press the “ENT” key to set the actual
results. If an error has been made, press the “CL” key and input the correct data.

If the plan quantity is changed, the degree of advancement and achievement are
corrected automatically, based on the actual results of production.

The UP and DOWN function keys can be used to effect slight changes in thequantity of actual results.

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SETTING THE DEGREE OF ADVANCEMENT[＊ ＊ ３ ]6-8.Setting the degree of advancement
Normally, the setting for the degree of advancement does not have to be specified.
If an error of some kind develops in the advancement, this function is used to set
the correct degree of advancement at that point.
(1)Press the “3” key.

０

３

＊

＊

Command №＊＊

The asterisks indicate current set data(2)Input the degree of advancement, with a + or – symbol.
For example, to input +13 enter “+”,”1”,and”3”.

０

３
１

３

Input data(+ is blank)(3)If the figure has been input correctly, press the “ENT” key to set the degree ofadvancement. If an error has been made, press the “CL” key and input the correct
data.
***Error Message***A degree of advancement with a + sign cannot be input if it exceeds the quantityof actual results. This is because there is no chance of advancement in the +direction higher than the quantity of actual results.
If a degree of advancement with a +sign that exceeds the quantity

３

１

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SETTING THE RATE OF ACHIEVEMENT[＊ ＊ ４ ]6-9.Setting the rate of achievement
Normally, the setting for the rate of achievement does not have to be specified.
If an error of some kind develops in the achievement, this function is used to set
the correct degree of achievement at that point.
(1)Press the “3” key.

０

３

＊

＊

Command №＊＊

The asterisks indicate current set data(2)Input the correct rate of achievement.
For example, if the rate of achievement is 93 %, enter “9”,and”3”.

０

３
９

３

Input data

(3)If the figure has been input correctly, press the “ENT” key to set the rate ofachievement. If an error has been made, press the “CL” key and input the correct
data.

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SETTING THE RATE OF ACHIEVEMENT[＊ ＊ ４ ]Calculating the Rate of Achievement
Rate of achievement(%)=Actual/Plan x 100
The rate of achievement is rounded off to the nearest whole number.
If the rate of achievement exceeds 9999 %, or if it cannot be calculated (forexample ,if the plan is “0”), the rate of achievement is displayed as “7777”.

If the rate of achievement is changed, the current plan quantity is also changed
automatically, based on the actual results. If the rate of achievement input is not
logical, however(for example, the rate of achievement is 0 although actual results
exist, or the rate of achievement is such that the plan quantity exceeds 9999),
subsequent data cannot be guaranteed.
The rate of achievement should never be changed unless the change is absolutely
necessary.

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SETTING OF AVERAGE CAPACITY
6-10. Setting of Average Capacity[ALL]

Set the average Capacity. The Equipment has a function to calculate the actual
average Capacity . You can set the times when calculating the average values.
(1) Press “7” Key. The screen becomes as follows.

０７Command №＊＊

The asterisks indicate current set data(2)Input the times. Range : ０ 〜 ９ ９ .
For example, if 10 times, enter “1”,and”0”.

０

７
１

０

Input data

(3) Press “ENT“ Key, and it is set.
If an error has been made, press the “CL” key and input the correctdata.

If you set the average Capacity to be "0", the function of average Capacity display
becomes invalid.

※ In this command, you only execute setting. As to the display of average
Capacity, see " 9. Average Capacity Display Function" on Page 32.

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SETTING OF CLEAR TIME
6-11.Setting of Clear Time[ALL]

Set "Clear Time.""Clear Time" function executes automatically the clearing action ([CL]x2) when
it becomes the set time.
You may set up to three set times.
(1) Press “8” Key.

The screen changes to as follows.

０

８

０

１

＊

＊

＊

＊

Command No.

The asterisks indicate current set data
(2) Input the clear time, in order of hour and minute, in the form of 24- hour
indication.
For example, input “8” “0” “5” in case of 8:05 AM.

０

８

０

１

８

０

５

Input data

(3) If you press “ENT” Key, the first clear time is set, and the screen changes tothe one for second input.
If an error has been made, press the “CL” key and input the correct
data.

０

８

０

２

＊

＊

＊

＊

Second input

The asterisks indicate current set data
In such a repetition, you may set up to three times.
If you press [ENT] Key without input, the command will end. With “+” “-”Keys, you may move the input numbers.

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SETTING OF CLEAR TIME

[ALL]***Error Message***
When the input data is not logical, the following screen appears, and the status
returns to Re-Input condition automatically.

８

８

Set the Clear Time which you do not use to be 00:00.
If any time is input, the clear action is executed at the time.

For 00: 00 AM,

set as 24:00.

For 0: 01 AM, set as 0:01.

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TESTING THE SETTING[ALL]

6-12.Testing the setting
When the time, working hours, target quantities and other elements have beenset, press the “+” key to return to the reference screen if you are currently on theinitial screen. Make sure that the quantity of actual results is incremented when
the count is input.
Next, if the current time is within the working time, press the “CL” key and once
the advancement display has stabilized(the advancement shows the number oftarget production units as a minus figure, from the start of the working time tothe current time), check to see that the degree of advancement and the planquantity change in accordance with the set working hours.
If the above tests are carried out satisfactorily, the setting process is concluded.
If a malfunction of some sort occurs, correct the pertinent setting(s).

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DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTION KEYS
7.Description of function keys

[ALL](1)”ENT” key
The “ENT” key is used to enter data in computer.
The input data is not entered in the computer until the “ENT” key is pressed.
Also, with system, there are times when the data will not be entered in thecomputer even if the “ENT” is pressed, if the data is not logically possible.
(2)”CL” key
The “CL” key is normally used to restart the equipment. Once the “CL” key ispressed, the computer clears the actual results and the degree of advancement,
and then calculates the new degree of advancement and plan quantity up to thecurrent point, based on the working hours.
If the “CL” key is pressed twice in succession, the computer clears the actual
results and the degree of advancement, and then starts over from the current
point.
(3)”DW” key
Pressing this key decrements the actual results by 1.
It should be used to effect very slight corrections in the actual results.
If this key is held down when the power is turned on, the type of equipment canbe changed(4)”UP” key
Pressing this key increments the actual results by 1.
It should be used to effect very slight correction in the actual results.
(5)”+” Key
If you press［ ＋ ］ Key, the standard screen changes to the initial screen.
(6)”-” Key
If you press [− ］ Key, you can refer to the average capacity.

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TEMPORARY STOP FUNCTION
8.Temporary Stop Function[ALL]

This is the function to stop the plan/progress calculation temporarily, during
operation hours.
During stopping, the light goes on and off in Initial Screen or Standard Screen, andyou will see the status at a glance. There are two ways to stop them as follows;(1) STOP Terminal.
When the signals are being input in STOP Terminal in the backside of theBody, the plan/progress calculation is stopped.
If you free the signal input, the calculation is started again at once.
GND UP DWN STP OUT BUZ +5V NC

A

B

◎

◎

◎

◎

◎

◎

◎

◎

◎

◎

※ As to the explanation on Terminal Strip,
Strip" in Page 5.

see " 3-2

IN/OUT Terminal(2)”9” KEY.
Either in Initial Screen or in Standard Screen, if you press “9” Key, theplan/progress calculation is stopped. If you press “9” Key again, the calculationis started again.

Above two ways are independent from each other.
You can free the halt by Signal
Input only with Signal. Halt by [9] Key can be freed only with [9] Key.

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AVERAGE CAPACITY DISPLAY FUNCTION
9.Average Capacity Display Function[ALL]

It is the Function to calculate the average capacity which has been set in [7] (seePage 26) .
It measures the actual time between actual result inputs , and it calculates theaverage capacity when the times have reached the set one. Then, every time you
input the actual result, the average capacity is renewed. In Down/Set of Actual
result, it is not updated. The number of average capacity is calculated up to9999.9.
Regarding how to set the average capacity number, see "Setting of Average
Capacity Number" in Page 26.
The explanation on how to refer to Average Capacity is as follows;(1)”-” KEY. The screen becomes the average capacity reference screen.

Ｈ

―

＊

＊

(normal)。

Command No.

＊＊

Current average capacity (integer＊

Current average capacity (decimalpart)

fraction part)(in case less than the set times)

Ｈ

―

―

―

―

―
―

( in case of values not to be displayed)

Ｈ

―

Ｅ

Ｅ

Ｅ

Ｅ
Ｅ

If there is any Actual Input has been input in this screen , the average capacity isrenewed.
(2) If you press “CL” Key, the average capacity is cleared and the measurement
starts from the beginning.
With “UP””DW” Key, you can execute Up/ Down of actual results.
If you press “ENT” Key, the standard screen appears again.
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AVERAGE CAPACITY DISPLAY FUNCTION[ALL]

If you set the average capacity to be "o", the Function stops.
Therefore, ［ − ］ Command becomes invalid.

During Temporary Halt, the capacity measurement is stopped too.

To observe the operation time,
time for rest and operation.

the capacity measurement is stopped , except theIf you reset the average capacity , it is cleared.

In the following case, only the capacity measurement is cleared, while the averagecapacity is not changed.
・ Power Source: Ｏ Ｎ・ Capacity Change
・ ［ Ｃ Ｌ ］ Key Press down
・ Actual Result Down
・ Change Actual Result

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PITCHING INDICATOR FUNCTION
10.Pitching Indicator Function[ALL]

It is the Function to notify an operator of the passed time status of set capacity , by
LED and Sound.
There are 10 pcs of LED in the upper part of the Body, and they turn on at theinterval of 1/10 of set capacity. From 6th one on, the buzzer output is executedtoo.
When Actual Result UP is entered, it is started again.
【 Regarding Switch】
Explanation on Switch for Pitch Indicator is as follows;
RUN/STOP○○

BZ.STOP○・ RUN/STOP Switch（ Pitching Indicator Operation Switch）
With it you switch Run/Stop of Pitching Indicator Function.
Every time you push the switch, it changes from/to Run/Stop.
During running, the LED beside the switch is ON.
・ Ｂ Ｚ ． Ｓ Ｔ Ｏ Ｐ SWITCH（ Buzzer Stop Switch）
If you push Switch, the Buzzer output stops and only LED is ON.
This Switch is valid only in one time, and in the next Pitching Indicator, thebuzzer output is executed.
【 Explanation on Actions】
For example, in case that the capacity is 10 seconds;○ ＝ Light OFF／ ● ＝ Light ON
In the beginning, all are OFF.
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○When１ second has passed（ only lighting ON）● ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○When２ seconds have passed: （ only lighting ON）● ● ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○When 6 seconds have passed（ lighting ON＋ buzzer output）● ● ● ● ● ● ○ ○ ○ ○When 10 seconds have passed（ lighting ON＋ buzzer output）● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●35

PITCHING INDICATOR FUNCTION[ALL]【 Start Timing】
・ When it is the operation start time・ When there is any change in Actual Result numbers (up/down/change)
・ When RUN/STOP Switch is pushed (Halt ? Run)・ When the capacity is changed【 Buzzer Output】
Buzzer Output runs the Buzzer generation in Body and BUZ Terminal
output.
When the Buzzer is stopping, both of them also stop.
Regarding BUZ Terminal, see "3-2 IN/OUT Terminal Strip" in Page 5.
The relations between Lighting LED and Buzzer output.
Buzzer output
ＬＥＤ
None
１〜５
６，７
「 Sounds once」
８，９「 Sounds twice」
Continue sounding consecutively to the next
１０start
（ Adjust Buzzer Sound Volume）
By the "Volume" in the right side of the Body, you can adjust the Buzzer
sound in the Body. (" 3-1:Name of Each Part", Page 4).
Turning clockwise, the sound becomes smaller.

VolumeThe Function will not work unless the capacity and operation hours have been set.

As it works according to the operation hours, it does not work except such hours.
Also, it does not go on during the rest time, and starts at the stopped point when
the rest time has finished.
During Temporary Halt , it does not go on.

At the Power Source ON, it begins at starting status always.

The State of RUN/STOP is backed up.

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COMMAND[ALL]

11.Command
Key

CommandFunction

Type

DW +
Power

Type

Setting the type

ALL

0

Tact
Target1
Plan
Actual2
Plan
Advance3

Achievement
ActualUsed to set or change the tact inunit of seconds
Used to set or change target
production quantities
Used to set or change planned
production quantities
Used to set or change actual
production quantities
Used to set or change planned
production quantities

5**

Used to change the rate of advance

**3

ALL
1**

* 2 *
152

Used to change the rate ofachievement
Used to set or change actual
production quantities
Used to set the internal clock(24-hour system)
Used to set or change the working
time (24-hour system)
Used to set or change the working
time pattern
Used to set or change Average
Capacity
Used to set or change the clear
time(24-hour system)

**4
152

4

Time

5

Working time

6

Pattern

7

Average Capacity

8

Clear time

9

Temporary Stop

Temporary Stop Operation by Key+

Screen Switch

Change from Initial ScreenStandard Screen or vice versa-

Refer to Average
Capacity

Refer to Average Capacity

ALL

UP

Actual Result＋ １

Actual Result Number ＋ １

ALL

DW

Actual Result− １

Actual Result Number− １

ALL

CL×1

Clear

CL×2

Clear

ALL
ALL
ALL
ALL
ALL

to

Clear Plan/Actual result/Progress,and calculate again.
Clear Plan/Actual result/Progress,
and starts at the current point.

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ALL

ALL

ALL
ALL

ERROR MESSAGES[ALL]

12.Error messages
Error Message is indicated by the numerals lighting ON/OFF in the positions below.

１

０

０

Command + Error №【 Message】
CommandError №100

The input equipment type does not exist.

44The input data does not conform to the time format.

5

The input data not conform to the time format.

6

Input position for 0000 is wrong.

8“0” has not been registered after the working time.

9

The order of the working times has been reversed.

3

1

A “+” advancement cannot be set if it exceeds actual
results88Input data does not have the form of Time.

5

Contents【 Special Error Message】
Command99

Error №

Contents

0

Back up data error.

1

Back up data error.

Special Error Message generates in Power Source ON. It does not occur
normally. If it occurs often, the repair may be required.

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PRECAUTIONS REGARDING USAGE
13.Precautions regarding usage[ALL][1] If you use the setting of using working hour, the machine maintains the displayed
data after the working hours are over. Thus, you need to turn off power once orpress the [CLR] key before the start of working hours.
(Unless the previous day’s data is cleared, the machine will not start thePlan/Advancement calculation.)[2] Assume a case where the clock time is changed after the start time of working
hours. If the time is put back, the machine operates erroneously, recognizingthat 24 hours or more have elapsed. In this case, press the [CLR] key after you
have put back the time.
For example, if the clock time is changed to 8:27 at 8:30, then the machine takes
it for 8:27 on the next day.
[3] It is imperative that the machine be switched on before the start time of working
hours. If it is switched on after that, the machine fails to operate normally. For
the machine takes it for recovery from a power failure because it is within
working hours and recognizes 24 hours or more have elapsed.
In such a case, press the [CLR] key after you have switched on the machine.
[4] Most of the causes for abnormal operation of the machine are attributed to theWorking hour setting, the Tact setting, and the above [1]/[2]/[3]. When themachine does not operate normally, try pressing the [CLR] key after re-checking if
the Working hour, Tact, and Clock are normal.
If the machine still does not return to normal condition, please contact us because
a machine trouble is suspected.
[6]When it becomes impossible for the period of the data backup and the clock toshorten or to backup, it is necessary to exchange the battery. It might beconsumed. When you have to exchange, contact the AGENT or through which you
purchased the product or our office.
[7] If the battery of data back up is not used for a while, the battery doesn’t charge itenough and cannot be backed up. Please turn on Power for while. It is necessary
for the full charge for 24hours.
If you don’t use the machine over 3-6 months, please charge for full charge for 24hours every 3-6 months to maintain performance of battery.
[8] If you press the [ENT] key after this, the value you input will be set as theplanned quantity. If you have inadvertently set a wrong data, press the [CLR]
key and re-input the correct data.

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WARRANTY[ALL]

14.Warranty
 Provisions of warranty
The provisions of warranty are set forth by us for warranty of the product after
shipment so that the product can be used with a sense of security after purchased.
In case our product is out of order, we will provide repair or replacement under theprovisions of warranty.
 Warranty period
Besides, as long as there is not providing, the warranty period shall be 13 months
after shipping the products. During the warranty period, we will provide
free-of-charge repair subject to the provisions of warranty set forth in the warranty
certificate.
If you have anything unclear about the repair or follow-up service during thewarranty period, please contact the outlet store through which you purchased the
product or our Sales Office.
 Scope of warranty
If the product should get out of order under the normal conditions of use by thecustomer, we will repair the failed section(s) free of charge or exchange the new
one free of charge subject to the provisions of warranty. Please contact the outlet
store through which you purchased the product or our Sales Office.
Also, the warranty period shall be 13 months after shipping the product or shall be
6 months after shipping substituting goods. The warranty periods will be applied
the period visited later.
Note, however, that free-of-charge repair under this warranty is limited to thehardware components of the product. Even during the warranty period, thecustomer shall be responsible for repair cost if any of the following applies:
1. Troubles or damages occurring due to improper handling by the customer, suchas a fall, a shock, etc. during transportation or movement of the product by thecustomer.
2. Troubles caused by overhaul or remodeling of the main body by the customer.
3. Troubles or damages caused by fire, earthquake, flood damage, or other natural
disasters, as well as by abnormal voltage.
4. Troubles resulting from any trouble of devices connected to the product, which
devices are other than those designated by us.
5. Troubles with the accessories (AC adapter, antenna, connection cables, or thelike) except the main body.
6. Repairing, adjustment, modification by except our company
7. Replacement of consumables and limited-life items (including batteries).
Consumables and limited-life items include, but not limited to:(1) Switches (limit switches, pushbutton switches, or the like)(2) Battery cells or batteries (dry batteries, button batteries, or the like)(3) Other items subject to consumption or limitation of life caused by use.
8. Troubles occurring due to handling against the use instructions or precautions
specified in this operation manual.

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WARRANTY[ALL]

 Initial defects
The period within 30 days from the date of shipping the product is defined as theinitial defect period for the product. The product will be replaced with a new one
or repaired free of charge provided that it is returned to the outlet store throughwhich you purchased the product or our Sales Office, checked, and recognized ashaving initial defects.For initial defects, we shall be responsible for the shippingcost.But it is in Japan only. In case of purchasing the products out of Japan, it will
be decided after conference about shipping cost for returning back, insurance cost,custom duty.
 Disclaimer
We will assume no liability for any damages or monetary losses, direct or indirect,
arising out of troubles, failures, or use of the product.
 Repair service period
Only if we have the stock of parts for repairing, even if after finishing thewarranty period, we will repair the product within 5 years after end of production
for a fee.
However, we reserve the right to use substitute parts or devices for repairing
purposes if there are unavoidable reasons such as unavailability of service parts.
 Othersz Independent of the warranty period, the product to be repaired shall in principle
be brought into our site because of the necessity of using measuring instrumentsor the like for adjustments etc., and the shipping cost etc. incurred in bringing
the product into our site shall be borne by the customer.
In such cases where you request a trip to your place for repair or need substitutedevices during the warranty period, please contact the outlet store throughwhich you purchased the product or our Sales Office. We will correspond for afee.
z We reserve the right to refuse replacement or repair if we are unable toreproduce the concerned failure at our engineering department after receipt of arequest for repair.
In addition, an additional charge may be made to thecustomer for the technical examination cost incurred in reproducing the failure.
z The information in this manual, our website, catalog we supply, is subject tochange without prior notice.
Please be forewarned.

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Working Time Work Sheet
Pattern No.
When setting the working time, fill in this work sheet and input the data.
No. ofNo. ofTime
RemarksTime
Remarks
time
time
00

：

01

：

02

：

03

：

04

：

05

：

06

：

07

：

08

：

09

：

10

：

11

：

12

：

13

：

14

：

15

：

16

：

17

：

18

：

19

：

20

：

21

：

22

：

23

：

24

：

25

：

Start
End
Start
End
Start
End
Start
End
Start
End
Start
End
Start
End
Start

26

：

27

：

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：

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：

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：

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：

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：

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：

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：

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：

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：

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：

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：

39

：

40

Start
End
Start
End
Start
End
Start
End
Start
End
Start
End
Start
End

Nothing other than 00:00 may
be input.

End
Always input 00:00 after setting the endof the final working time.

Start
End
Start

0:00 a.m. should be input as 24:00

End
Start
End
Start
End
Start
End

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