nomenclature of "counts"

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FredSoDak
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nomenclature of "counts"

Post by FredSoDak »

Upon trying to learn more about our center's old phoenix lane machine (trying to help new owner with settings after his control board went down & has been replaced). The default cleaning settings were in the replacement board's programming. The previous owner had the lane patterns written down, but not his custom cleaning settings. We are confused by the terms used in 2 settings -- lift duster & pindeck spray distances. Both of these settings refer to "number of counts from the end of travel distance". Our travel distance is 738 (inches, we presumed).

All other settings seem to refer to inches, feet, or tenths of seconds, etc. & are clearly indicated.

Are these 2 settings indicating inches or something else?

LIFT DUSTER
70 ADJUST 70

This prompt allows the operator to set where the machine will lift the duster. This feature can be used to lift the cushion roller before reaching the end of the pindeck. Lifting the duster early may help eliminate excessive moisture from being pushed off the tail plank. Make sure the travel distance is set properly to reverse the machine when the cushion roller is lifted early. Lifting the cushion roller early will prevent the failsafe switches from reversing the machine.
The numbers on the second line of the display are the number of counts from the end of the travel distance where the duster will lift. Use the UP or DOWN ARROW to change the number on the right side of the screen. When the desired number is reached, depress ENTER.

PINDK SPRAY DIST
16 ON 16

This prompt allows the operator to add an extra spray of cleaner as the machine enters the pindeck. This will help ensure the proper amount of solution is available to clean the pindeck. If too much cleaning fluid is used on the pindeck, moisture may be pushed off the tail plank. Use this menu to control if, and where the pindeck spray occurs.
The number on the second line of the display is the number of counts from the end of the travel distance where the pindeck spray will occur. If the spray is going into the pit the pins should not be on the deck.
Use the UP or DOWN ARROW to change the number on the right side of the screen. When the desired number is reached, depress ENTER.
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