An electronic row counter that can maintain 3 separate counts Another innovative solution for fiber artists from Nancy's Knit Knacks

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An electronic row counter that can add and subtract rows on 3 separate counters simultaneously. This unit is very sturdy, small, and lightweight. It is designed to be hung around the user's neck. The 19" lanyard on this model can be removed from the counter by means of a small, quick disconnect buckle. Click here to read how the unit works This unit has a 1 year battery life. The battery can be easily changed by the user. Complete instructions are included.   Has a reset button.     Weighs just 1.5 ounces.  Unit is: 3" high x 2" wide x 3/4" thick  The 3 counters each display numbers up to 9999.  LCD Display   Includes a extra strong, 19" ribbon lanyard and is designed to hang around the  user's neck. The lanyard can be disconnected from the unit.  Includes a very long life battery (12-18 months from date of manufacture) which is user replaceable.  Has an audible "beep" which confirms that you have added or subtracted an entry. This feature can be easily turned off by means of the reset button (hold this button down for 3 seconds). Our standard counter brought row counting for knitters into the 21st century. This new Plus model takes them to a whole new level. This Row Counter helps the user track 3 separate numbers and each can go up to 9,999!    Now, every knitter can choose between our standard or Plus electronic row counters and easily track their projects. No more pencils and paper are needed to scribble your rows and repeats down. The unit comes packaged with complete instructions for use and battery changing. __________________________________ BUY HERE Price for the Row Counter Plus is $35.00 This price has been recently raised due to manufacturing cost increases   Spare Strap Assembly - complete strap replacement   Notice: Did your strap's buckle break prematurely? If so, please contact us

Click here to see a Comparison of our 2 Row Counters Support issues for Row Counter Plus You may want to also consider our original Counter which tracks 1 number and can add and subtract. Click here to visit the Std. Row Counter page   Buy our standard Electronic Row Counter here:     $19.99   A visual comparison of our two Row Counters   Buckle system on Plus allows user to disconnect lanyard Lanyard and Buckle system on Plus model Note: The Electronic Row Counter is made in China for Nancy's Knit Knacks The Row Counter Plus is made in the Philippines for Nancy's Knit Knacks

Here is how the Row Counter Plus works:

The unit has 3 counters on the display. Each counter is numbered (1, 2 or 3).  In the picture above, the large "10" count is the #1 counter and is in the "active zone" (the zone which the user is currently counting) and this number can be added to or subtracted from. The other two counts (the "4" and the "2") are in the inactive zones. To move one of these numbers into the active zone, the user simply depresses the small button to the left of the large button in the upper center. This button "rotates" all three counts in a clockwise direction one position at a time. When the numbers are rotated one position, the number "2" comes into the active zone and the user can then add to  or subtract from that number.

The user adds to the count in the active zone by depressing the large center button and subtracts by depressing the smaller center button.

The small button in the upper right is the Reset button which resets to 0 any number that is in the active zone when it is depressed. This button also turns off the electronic beep tone if it is held down for 3 seconds. 

How is it actually used?

You could start counting ROWS with the number 1 counter. Let's say you have a repeat in your pattern every 10 rows. You start counting your rows with the #1 counter. When you reach 10 in the #1 counter, you ROTATE the numbers one position clockwise until the #3 counter comes into the active zone. This will be used as your REPEAT counter. You then add 1 to this counter meaning you have completed 1 repeat.

You then ROTATE the counters TWICE so that your #1 counter is back in the active zone. Since this will still have a count of 10 in the display, you RESET this number to 0 and then  resume counting your rows again until all of your repeats are done.

The whole process goes very quickly  once you learn the sequence which is not complex at all (it is actually harder to explain than it is to actually do it).

Row Counter Specification Matrix

Recommendation:

If you want a basic counter just to track rows and you are concerned about weight and size, you may prefer the standard unit. It is smaller and lighter and does a great job. Easier battery change process with our 2nd generation unit (shipping as of Sept. 2005) and a lower price tag. Has a shorter battery life than the Plus.

If you want the latest tool available and if you want to track up to 3 numbers at a time, then you will want the Plus model. Costs more than the standard unit but has more functionality and longer battery life.

These units are made by different manufacturers for Nancy's Knit Knacks. Both units are sturdy and should last a long time. 

Support Issues - Row Counter Plus

Some Row Counter Plus strap assemblies had a defect  and their  buckles broke. Please contact us for a replacement if this happened to yours.

Blank Screen - if for any reason, your unit goes blank prior to the time that the battery should normally wear out, you may need to reseat the battery to correct the problem. We have discovered that in a very small number of cases that the screen can appear to go blank (typically after being shipped). Our failure analysis has shown that a simple reseating of the battery (i.e. removing and re-inserting the coin battery) resolves this problem. 

To reseat the battery, use a #0 Philips head screwdriver to remove the screw on the back cover.

The back cover is hinged at the top back so carefully remove it.

To remove the battery, push the battery to the side and then pull up. Unlatch the catch that holds the battery in the holder. The battery is in a spring loaded clip so just push it away from the small switches that you see in the case.

When re-installing, insert the battery (+ side up) and push sideways to seat the battery. It will snap into place,

If you continue to have a problem, please contact us

Notice - if you ever changed the switch settings for the 2 switches below, then you will need to do the following:

Remove the battery

Wait 20 seconds

Set the switches as you see them below

Re-insert the battery

The battery must be out while the switch settings are returned to their regular positions, otherwise, the electronics get all messed up and will not work properly.

Close out Notice

The Row Counter Plus has been closed out (March 2010) and is no longer offered by Nancy's Knit Knacks. We had sold 10,000 of these since 2005.

In 2010 we had decided to indefinitely postpone our replacement product. We are not sure if we will re-launch that development effort.

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