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1. manually 1 Use the menu select buttons to select the MANUAL MODE menu 2 Press the down arrow key to select the manual mode status of the actuator Only shown if the actuator is enabled see sec 5 5 Actuator Mode Auto 3 Press ADJUST then use the arrow keys to select the desired status Auto Open Stop Close Press ADJUST again to validate The answer is validated after 8 seconds 4 Press the down arrow key once The manual mode status of the electric valve is displayed Only shown if the electric valve is enabled see sec 5 5 Electric Valve Mode Auto 5 Press ADJUST then use the arrow keys to select the proper status Auto Open Close Press ADJUST again to validate The answer is validated after 8 seconds C FEEDER 5 6 3 Test Mode The test mode allows simulating the amper age draw of the drive unit in order to verify the controller s performances 1 Use the menu select buttons to select the MANUAL MODE menu 2 Press the down arrow key to select the test mode status Test Mode Status on 3 Press ADJUST then use the adjustment buttons to enable the test mode Press AD JUST once again to validate 4 Press the down arrow key once The simulated amperage draw of the drive unit is displayed Feeder Current 0 4Amp 5 Press ADJUST then use the arrow keys to set the simulated current consumption Press ADJUST once again to validate The answer is va
2. sensor is not enabled in the installation setup ACTUATOR IS NOT OPENED The actuator s safety sensor is still detected after the actuator s opening time This alarm can only occur if the safety sensor has been enabled in the installation setup FEEDER IS NOT RUN The feeder motor uses less than 2 0 amps NING CURRENT OVERLOAD The feeder motor s current consumption exceeded the max cur OCCURRED rent limit for a time period exceeding the over current delay MAX RUN TIME OC CURRED The feeder s run time exceeded the max run time This alarm can only occur if a proxy switch sensor is enabled in the installation setup DRIVE UNIT SAFETY The drive unit has reached its safety switch SWITCH 22 C FEEDER rev 06 C FEEDER 6 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TYPO vcisncviccnasasanarnannacingeusasss C FEEDER Main supply fuse F1 F1A 250V fast blow Main supply frequency 230V 10 20 12A 50 60Hz FIOUSING nets eds Plastic casing Operating temperature O to 40 C Storage temperature 15 to 50 C Ambient relative humidity Max 95 non condensing VE nee tn ee merece 10mA to 2A 24 Vac or Vdc max Auger motor 230Vac 1HP max 115Vac 1 2HP max Feeder motor 230Vac 2HP max Nema Code Letter AtoL Full load amps FLA 13A max Locked rotor amps LRA 170A max A Running a motor with higher ratings could result in
3. Feeder Cycle see Feed cycle D Date 15 Display 5 Distribution see Feed distribution Drive units see Feeder Dumps see Actuator Electric valve E Electrical specifications 23 F Feed cycles Activation 18 Principle of operation 9 12 15 Template 26 Warning 16 Feed distribution Continuous distribution Activation amp settings 17 Principle of operation 8 Timed distribution w Actuator E Valve Activation amp settings 17 Feed cycle settings 15 Principle of operation 10 12 Timed distribution w o Actuator E Valve Activation 17 Feed cycle settings 15 Principle of operation 9 Feeder Amperage draw Maximum limit 18 Overload protection 7 Test mode 21 Manual dump 20 Manual filling 20 Principle of operation 8 Settings 14 Status LED 5 Test mode 21 C FEEDER H History 14 Hours 15 I Installation Installation setup 17 Parameter settings 14 16 K Keys 5 L LCD display Contrast 24 Location 5 LEDs status 5 Light 22 Limit switch see Security sensor M Manual mode Filling the feeder manually 20 Manual feed dump 20 Status LED 5 Memory card 24 Menu selection 5 Mounting instructions 6 P Parameter adjustment 6 Parameters Parameter settings 14 Password 17 Proximity sensor Activation 17 Contact NO NC 17 Feed sensor bypass Principle of operation 9 12 Settings 17 Feed switch status LED 5 Principle of operation 18 R Run time History 14 Max run time Principle of operat
4. draw also decreases the bin auger restarts when the current con sumption gets lower than the Max Current Consumption Window Size RS Refer to section 5 5 to set bin auger parameters C FEEDER rev 06 7 C FEEDER 4 3 The following sections show different feeder setups that can be controlled by the C FEEDER controller Refer to section 5 5 to set feeder parameters Feeder s Operation 4 3 1 A In the continuous mode the proximity sen sor must be located in the tube of the last drop as illustrated below The following steps show the operation of the continuous feed distribution mode Continuous Feed Distribution Note that the feeder stops running when an alarm is active 1 The feeder motor operates continuously 2 The feeder motor stops when the proximity sensor detects feed for 5 seconds without interruption The feed line is now loaded 3 When the proximity sensor doesn t detect anymore feed the Continuous Delay timer is launched the feeder motor restarts once this delay has elapsed Continuous Feed Distribution 4 3 2 Timed Feed Distribution A The feed distribution process can be based on a timer The following sections shows the principle of operation of the different timer based feed distribution systems Note that the feeder stops running when an alarm is active 1 Without actuator or electric valve and with a proximity sens
5. it to the proper value Press ADJUST once again to validate the new value 7 Press the down arrow key once The start time of the second feed cycle is displayed Proceed in similar fashion to adjust all the activated feeding cycles Check Feed Cycles The controller automatically rearranges the feed cycles in the case of a programming error The warning message Check Feed Cycles appears afterwards The user must validate the new feed cycles that have automatically been defined by the controller by scrolling the whole Feed Cycle menu The warning message will then disappear 16 C FEEDER rev 06 C FEEDER 5 5 The following section describes how to customize the controller for your particular application Normally this setup needs to be done only once Installation Setup Enter Password Use the menu select buttons to select the INSTALLATION main menu password may be required to ac cess this menu By default the password is set to 6 1 0 Enter password 06 01 00 e The following parameters are presented below in the order they appear on the display To modify a parameter press ADJUST then use the arrow keys to change it When you are finished adjusting a parameter press ADJUST once again to validate the new value and return to the display mode Press the down arrow key to move to the next parameter Use Password Select Yes to enable a password this password is used to restrict the access to t
6. motor shall be at least 14 AWG Safety may be jeopardized if the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer C FEEDER 4 CONTROLLER OVERVIEW 4 1 Features Timed or continuous feed cycles The C FEEDER is an electronic device used to With or without proximity sensors at the control feed distribution systems in livestock end of the feeders buildings The controller takes in charge the whole feed distribution process Due to its With or without actuators electric great number of options the C FEEDER can valves to open the drops suit most feeding system setups 4 2 Operation of the Bin Auger At the start up of each feeding cycle right after the Auger s Delay has elapsed the bin 1 auger starts bringing feed into the feeders Y and stops when the feeder is loaded There are two ways the controller can detect that a feeder is full Feed Line 1 The proximity sensor located at the end of the line detects feed for 5 seconds without interruption 2 The drive unit has been running for the Max Run Time parameter value only if no proximity sensor is used Overload Protection The controller monitors the amperage draw of feeder motors to pre vent overloading the system If the amperage exceeds the limit Max Current Consumption the controller will temporarily shut down the bin auger while the feeder keeps running in order to discharge the feed As the feed load decreases the amperage
7. potential controller damages and or fire If the Nema Code Letter is not available exclusively use the LRA ratings Actuator Electric valve 230Vac max 5A max Trouble light 500W max 115VAC Installation category Category Il Overvoltage category Pollution degree 2 Altea ns Up to 2000m must always remain between 32 and 104 F 0 and The room temperature where the controller is located 40 C For indoor use only C FEEDER rev 06 23 C FEEDER 7 TRANSFER MENU 7 1 1 Simultaneously press and hold the MENU SELECT up and down arrow keys for 5 sec onds to display the transfer menu Communication Speed MemoryCard gt Control Control gt MemoryCard Update Firmware Save EventBuffer Comm speed Contrast An amp WW N H 2 Choose 5 Comm Speed and press ADJUST 3 Set the communication speed to the right value select the high speed mode if the controller uses the A BOX communication system or select the low speed if it uses AGNET 4 Press ADJUST to validate the new value 5 Simultaneously press and hold the MENU SELECT up and down arrow keys for 5 sec onds to exit from the transfer menu 7 2 1 Simultaneously press and hold the MENU SELECT up and down arrow keys for 5 sec onds to display the transfer menu Screen Contrast 2 Choose 6 Contrast and press ADJUST 3 Set the contrast of the LCD s
8. stops operating until the alarm is acknowledged FEED SWITCH Turns on when feed is detected by the proxy switch Flashes during the feed sensor bypass delay FEEDER OUTPUT Turns on when the feeder is running AUGER OUTPUT Turns on when the auger is operating Flashes during the auger s delay ACTUATOR Turns on when the dumps are opened OPEN ACTUATOR turns on when the dumps are closing CLOSE MANUAL MODE Turns on when the controller is in manual mode Flashes when the actuator electric valve is on manual mode AUTO MODE Turns on when the controller is on the automatic mode C FEEDER rev 06 5 C FEEDER 2 2 Use the arrow keys to select the parameter that needs to be adjusted When it is selected press ADJUST to display the pop up window for adjusting the parameter Now use the ar row keys to modify the parameter s value and then press the ADJUST button again to validate the change Adjusting a Parameter 3 MOUNTING INSTRUC TIONS 3 1 Mounting the Control ler on the Wall Open the latch and lift the cover Remove the black caps located on each of the four mounting holes Mount the enclosure on the wall using four screws Be sure the electrical knockouts are at the bottom of the enclosure in order to prevent water from entering the controller Insert the screws in the mounting holes and tighten Fasten the four black caps provided with the controller onto the four mounting holes The enclosure mu
9. the beginning of a feed cycle Feed Cycle s Start Time Note that the dumps are closed while a feed cycle is ongoing 2 The feeder stops at the Stop Time With Actuator Electric Valve without a Proximity Sensor Auger motor Bin auger Li Drive unit gt gt eTa gt lt gt e WITH AN ACTUATOR The actuator opens the dumps at the Dumping Time as follows a The actuator opens during the Actuator Open Time b The actuator stays still during the Actua tor Delay c The actuator closes during twice the Actua tor Open Time or when the actuator s Security Sensor limit switch is reached 3 The feeder restarts when the Start Time of the next cycle is reached Up to 20 cycles can be performed every day 12 C FEEDER rev 06 Actuator Drop Last drop e WITH AN ELECTRIC VALVE a The electric valve opens the dumps at the Dumping Time b The dumps remain opened during the Electric valve Delay c The electric valve closes the dumps after the delay has elapsed 3 The feeder restarts when the Start Time of the next cycle is reached Up to 20 cycles can be performed every day C FEEDER OPENING OF THE DROPS Feeder with an actuator amp proximity sensor Feed cycle start time Stop Time Dump Time End of the Feed cycle lt DK K gt K The feeder is Waiting time The actuator he actuator The actuator running opens waits during closes the actuator delay OP
10. C Feeder Continuous Feeding System User s manual C FEEDER SELECT M 890 00200 rev 06 PN895 00024 REV 09 Manufacturer Norsol Electronics 5200 Armand Frappier St Hubert Qc Canada J3Z 1G5 WARNINGS The warranty can be void if this product is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer Every effort has been made to ensure that this manual is complete accurate and up to date The information con tained in it is however subject to change without notice due to further developments C FEEDER TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION 4 Lil Pr cautions s disant eensemntees 4 1 2 Symbols of the Manual 4 2 USER INTERFACE 2 1 Location of the Controls 2 2 Adjusting a Parameter 3 MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONG 6 3 1 Mounting the Controller on the Wall 6 3 2 CONNECHIONS ss saines nnas 6 4 CONTROLLER OVERVIEW 7 Wile Features issus sors 7 4 2 Operation of the Bin Auger 7 4 3 Feeder s Operation 8 4 3 1 Continuous Feed Distribution 8 4 3 2 Timed Feed Distribution 8 4 3 2 1 Without Actuator Electric Valve with a Proximity Sensor 9 4 3 2 2 Without Actuator Electric Valve without a Proximity Sensor 9 4 3 2 3 With Actuator Electric Valve with a Proximity Sen
11. ENING OF THE DROPS Feeder with electric valves amp proximity sensor Feed l Dump time The gee Gycle electric valves End of the start time Stop Time open Feed cycle The feeder is Waiting time Waiting time electric valve delay running C FEEDER rev 06 13 C FEEDER 5 PARAMETER SET TINGS 5 1 Controller Status The STATUS menu shows the ongoing opera tions of the controller All alarms situations must also be acknowledged from this menu refer to section 5 7 for further information about alarms The controller automatically returns to this STATUS menu after 4 minutes of inactivity The STATUS menu tells you e when the next feeding cycle will start e when the feeders stop Shut Down Delay e when the actuator will stop moving e when the Actuator Delay ends e when the next dump will be performed e what is the amperage draw of each feeder 1 Use the menu select buttons to select the STATUS main menu 2 Use the arrow keys to scroll the display 14 C FEEDER rev 06 5 2 The controller keeps a daily history of the feeder s run times The run times are kept in memory for the past 6 days Run Time History 1 Use the menu select buttons to select the RUN TIME HISTORY menu The total run time of the last cycle is displayed a Time History LastCyc 0 35 2 Use the down arrow key to scroll the display The feeder run times for the past 6 days are displayed Run Time Hi
12. MP FILE 2 DMP FILE 3 DMP UT amp WNP When selecting this option a list of all config uration files located on the card is displayed DMP files Select the desired file and then press the ADJUSTMENT up and down arrow keys for 5 seconds to start the transfer A Note that the controller can only read the files that are located at the root of the USB drive It cannot access any sub directory 2 Control gt MemoryCard Choose 2 Control gt MemoryCard and press ADJUST to save your controller settings on the USB drive The saving process will start as soon as you enter this menu Select file amp press FILE 1 DMP FILE 2 DMP FILE 3 DMP OF WNP The controller will create a new CONTROL LER 1 DMP file at the root of the USB drive If this file name already exists it will be saved under a different name CONTROLLER 2 DMP for instance This way the controller will never erase a file on the card 3 Update Firmware Choose 3 Update Firmware and press ADJUST to download a new firmware file into your controller This process will not affect your parameter settings Select file amp press FILE 1 PKG FILE 2 PKG FILE 3 PKG UB WNP When selecting this option a list of all firmware files located on the USB drive is displayed PKG files Select the desired file and then press ADJUSTMENT up and down arrow keys for 5 seconds to start the transfer A Note that t
13. creen to the desired value The contrast can also be adjusted in the setup menu on some controllers 4 Press ADJUST to validate the new value 5 Simultaneously press and hold the MENU SELECT up and down arrow keys for 5 sec onds to exit from the transfer menu 24 C FEEDER rev 06 7 3 Update Backup with a USB drive The USB drive allows upgrading the firmware or software of your controller It can also be used to make a backup of your controller settings or to copy these settings on another controller of the same type A Turn off power each time you open the controller s enclosure This pre vents accidental exposure to areas of high voltage 1 Turn off power to the controller 2 Lift the latch to open the front door of the controller 3 Insert the USB drive in the connector behind the front door Figure 1 USB Connector 4 Close the front cover and reapply power to the controller 5 Simultaneously press and hold the MENU SELECT up and down arrow keys for 5 sec onds to display the transfer menu MemoryCard gt Control Control gt MemoryCard Update Firmware Save EventBuffer Comm speed Contrast Au amp WNP C FEEDER 1 MemoryCard gt Control Choose 1 MemoryCard gt Control and press ADJUST to load a new configuration file into your controller This transfer will update your controller s software and parameter settings Select file amp press FILE 1 D
14. every day 10 C FEEDER rev 06 Proximity sensor Actuator Drop Last drop e WITH AN ELECTRIC VALVE a The electric valve opens the dumps at the Dumping Time b The dumps remain opened during the Electric Valve Delay c Closes the dumps after the delay has elapsed 3 The feeder motor restarts when the Start Time of the following cycle is reached Up to 20 cycles can be performed every day When a feeding cycle ends a certain amount of feed is likely to remain at the end of the dis tribution line The Feed Sensor Bypass Delay is there to allow the evacuation of these leftovers when a new cycle starts the proximity sensor ignores the presence of feed during this delay at the beginning of each feed cycle C FEEDER OPENING OF THE DROPS Feeder with an actuator amp proximity sensor The proximity Feed cycle sensor detects End of the start time feed Dump time Feed cycle The feeder Waiting The actuator The actuator K The actuator is running time opens waits during the closes actuator delay OPENING OF THE DROPS Feeder with electric valves amp proximity sensor The proximity Dump time The Feed cycle sensor detects electric valves End of the start time feed open Feed cycle The feeder is Waiting time Waiting time electric valve delay running C FEEDER rev 06 11 C FEEDER 4 3 2 4 With Actuator Electric Valve without a Proximity Sensor 1 The controller activates the feeder motor at
15. h feed cycles can start so that no cycle overlaps another 2 Stop Time This is the time at which the feeder stops when no proximity sensor is used The stop time must be greater than the Start time but must precede the Dump Time 3 Dump Time If actuators or electric valves are used set the time at which the dumps must open Make sure this dump is performed when the feeder is full C FEEDER rev 06 15 C FEEDER 1 Use the menu select buttons to select the FEED CYCLES menu 4 password may be required to access this menu see sec 5 5 FeedingCycle 1 A Start At 6 12AV 2 Press ADJUST The start time of the first feed cycle flashes on the display Use the arrow keys to adjust it to the proper value Press ADJUST once again to validate the new value 3 Press the down arrow key once The stop time of the first cycle is displayed Note that this menu is only available if the proximity sensor is not used see sec 5 5 Feeding Cycle 1 Stop At 6 12A 4 Press ADJUST The stop time of the first feed cycle flashes on the display Use the ar row keys to set it to the proper value Press ADJUST once again to validate 5 Press the down arrow key once The dump time of the first feed cycle is displayed This menu is only available if the actuator or electric valve is enabled see sec 5 5 6 Press ADJUST The dump time of the first feed cycle flashes on the display Use the arrow keys to adjust
16. he controller can only read the files that are located at the root of the USB drive It cannot access any sub directory 4 Save Event Buffer Choose 4 Save Event Buffer and press AD JUST to save the event buffer of the control ler on your USB card event txt Simultaneously press and hold the MENU SELECT up and down arrow keys for 5 seconds to exit from the transfer menu Remove the USB drive from the connector when the transfer is over C FEEDER rev 06 25 C FEEDER 8 FEED CYCLE WORK SHEET Write down the start time the stop time if no proximity sensor is used and the dump time if an actuator or electric valve is used for each of your feed cycles Refer to section 5 4 to enter these values into the controller if applicable if applicable Er LE LE EE MERE RE RE ewe DE RE fees DE RE C MERE RE ECS MERE DE RE EE MERE RE RE ES MERE RE RE ewe fo DE RE ewe fo RE RE E al Cycle 19 26 C FEEDER rev 06 C FEEDER ANNEX 1 CORE CARD Removing a Core Card A Before proceeding switch power off at service panel and lock the switch disconnecting means to prevent power from being switched acciden tally When the service disconnecting means cannot be locked securely fasten a prominent warning device such as a tag to the service panel 1 Use your thumbs to move away the two metal arms that are retaining the card While doing so lift the card upwards with your index finger
17. he following menus Installa tion amp Feed Cycle menus Use password A Yesv Proxy Switch Select Yes if a proximity sensor is used to detect the presence of feed at the end of the feed line sec 4 3 1 4 3 2 Use Proxy Switch A Yes Y Proxy Switch Status Choose the normal status of the proximity switch relay Normally Open NO or Normally Closed NC Only shown if the proximity sensor is enabled above Proxy Switch a Normally Open v Feed Sensor Bypass Delay that is required to evacuate the feed that remains at the end of the feed line see sec 4 3 2 4 3 2 It can be adjusted from O to 30 minutes Only shown if the proximity sensor is enabled above and if the feeder system is based on a timer the continuous feeding mode must be disabled below Feed Sensor A Bypass 0 30m sv Continuous Feeding Timed Feeding Select Yes for the feeder to operate continuously select No for the feeder system to be based on a timer refer to sec 4 3 1 4 3 2 Only shown if the proximity sensor is enabled above Continuous A Feeding No v Continuous Feeding Delay The Continuous Delay is the time that separates the feeding cycles The feeder motor restarts when this delay has elapsed see sec 4 3 1 It can be adjusted from 1 min to 23h59 min Only shown if the continuous feeding mode is enabled above Cont Feeding A Delay 0 30 v Ac
18. his is the current difference below the Max Current at which the auger motor restarts The auger motor restarts at Max Current Window Size It can be adjusted from 0 5 to 3 0 Amp Window Size A 1 S5Amp vw 18 C FEEDER rev 06 Over Current Delay An alarm is set off when the feeder motor s current consump tion exceeds the Maximum Current limit for this delay The Over Current Delay can be adjusted from 30 seconds to 15 minutes Over Current A Delay 0 30m sv Auger s Delay The auger starts running when this delay has elapsed right after the feeder s start up once the Continuous Delay has elapsed Adjustable from O to 60 minutes Auger Delay a 0 15m sv Max Run Time The maximum running time can be adjusted from O to 4 hours This parameter operates differently depending if the proximity sensor is used or not A 1 30h mv Max Run Time e With a proximity sensor The Max Run Time is the maximum allowable running time of the feeder Whenever the feeder reaches this running time an alarm is set off and the system stops operating until the alarm is ac knowledged e Without a proximity sensor The Max Run Time is the delay after which the feeder stops while operating in manual mode of Feeding Cycles Activate the proper number of feeding cycles per day Up to 20 cycles can be activated The number of feed cycles is automatically limited by the co
19. ion 8 12 18 Settings 18 Status LED 5 S Safety switch status LED 5 Screen see LCD Display Security sensor see Actuator Settings 14 Speed communication 24 Start Stop times see Feed cycles Status Controller s actual status 14 Status LEDs 5 T Technical specifications 23 Template 26 Test mode 21 Time Time and date 15 Time format 19 Toggle switch 21 Transfermenu 24 Trouble light 22 U Update 24 USB drive 24 V Version 19 W Warnings Check feed cycles 16 Window size Settings 18 C FEEDER rev 06 29
20. lectric valves and drive units 5 6 1 Manual Filling of the Feeders Itis possible to fill the feeder without waiting for a feed cycle to start When this manual start up is performed the Manual Mode pilot light turns on and the controllers activates the proper outputs in order to fill up the feeder The manual filling process ends when the feeder is full If the user starts a manual fill up of a feeder while a feed cycle is ongoing the ongoing cycle is bypassed and replaced by the manual filling process When the controller returns to the automatic mode it will not resume the previous cycle but will perform the dump at the next Dump Time if applicable A manual dump can also be performed see next sec tion Do not forget to exit from the manual mode once the manual filling process is completed 1 Use the menu select buttons to select the MANUAL MODE menu 4 password may be required to access this menu see sec 5 5 Feed Cycle Mode Auto 2 Press ADJUST to change the feed cycle mode then use the arrow keys to choose the proper mode Auto Start Stop Press ADJUST once again to validate The chosen option is validated after an 8 second delay if the ADJUST button has not been pressed 20 C FEEDER rev 06 5 6 2 Manual Dump The actuator electric valve can only be acti vated manually when no drive unit is running The Manual Mode pilot light flashes while an actuator or electric valve is controlled
21. lidated after 8 seconds A Do not forget to exit from the test mode when the tests are completed 5 6 4 Toggle Switch It is possible to connect a toggle switch to the main board This switch allows to manually stop the feeder and auger motors without setting off the Feeder is Not Running alarm until the next feeding cycle Refer to the wiring diagram enclosed with this manual to connect the toggle switch The toggle switch does not cut the powerlines to the feeder motor Shut off the circuit breaker for servicing and maintenance C FEEDER rev 06 21 C FEEDER 5 7 The following table shows the possible alarms conditions When an alarm occurs the system stops operating until the alarm is acknowledged Alarms TROUBLE LIGHT It is possible to connect a trouble light to the main controller This light turns on whenever an alarm occurs Refer to the wiring diagram enclosed with this manual to connect the trouble light 5 7 1 Acknowledging an alarm 1 Use the menu select buttons to select the STATUS menu The current alarm acknowl edgment menu is displayed 2 Press ADJUST The acknowledgment sta tus flashes on the display 3 Press the up arrow key to acknowledge the alarm then press ADJUST to validate The alarm is now acknowledged Alarm Messages ACTUATOR IS NOT CLOSED The actuator s safety sensor has not been reached after the actuator s closing time This alarm can only occur if the safety
22. med every day Without Actuator Electric Valve with a Proximity Sensor Bin auger Drop Auger motor Drop Proximity Drive unit sensor Toe ot K Le Feed sensor bypass delay eee Drop Last drop Without Actuator Electric Valve without a Proximity Sensor Bin auger Auger motor Drive unit Feeder ei lt motor d Drop Drop Last drop C FEEDER rev 06 9 C FEEDER 4 3 2 3 With Actuator Electric Valve with a Proximity Sensor In timer mode the proximity sensor is located at the end of the feed line as illustrated below 1 The controller activates the feeder motor at the beginning of a feed cycle Feed Cycle s Start Time Note that the dumps are closed while a feed cycle is ongoing Without Actuator Electric Valve without a Proximity Sensor Auger motor Bin auger 2 The feeder motor stops when the proximity sensor detects feed for 5 seconds without interruption The feed line is now loaded Drive unit Drop e WITH AN ACTUATOR The actuator opens the dumps at the Dumping Time as follows a The actuator opens the dumps during the Actuator Open Time b The actuator stays still during the Actua tor Delay c The actuator closes the dumps during twice the Actuator Open Time or when the Se curity Sensor limit switch is reached 3 The feeder motor restarts when the Start Time of the following cycle is reached Up to 20 cycles can be performed
23. ntrol ler so that the cycles do not overlap each others Refer to sec 5 4 for further information on the feed cycle settings of Feeding lt gt Cycles 1 C FEEDER Time Mode Select the desired time display format 12h or 24h mode A v Time Mode 12h Contrast Set the contrast of the LCD screen to the desired value from 10 to 100 Contrast 80 Shut Down Delay Once feed is detected by the proximity switch at the end of the line a delay is launched before stopping the feeder motor The bin auger also stops bringing feed into the line over this delay The shut down de lay can be adjusted from O to 10 minutes Only shown if the proximity sensor is enabled above Shut down delay A 1 00m s vw Change password Select Yes if you wish to modify the controller s password then press the down arrow key Change password A Yes Vv EnterNewPassword kk Kk kK e Press ADJUST The first two digits of the password flash on the display e The new password must be entered one number at a time Use the arrow keys to enter the first number Press ADJUST to step to the next number Use the arrow keys to enter the second number etc Version Show the current version of your controller C FEEDER Version X X C FEEDER rev 06 19 C FEEDER 5 6 Manual amp Test Modes The manual mode allows activating manu ally the actuators e
24. or 2 Without actuator or electric valve and without a proximity sensor 3 With an actuator or electric valve and with a proximity sensor 4 With an actuator or electric valve and without a proximity sensor Auger motor Drive unit sensor 8 C FEEDER rev 06 Drop Drop Last drop C FEEDER 4 3 2 1 Without Actuator Electric Valve with a Proximity Sensor In timed mode the proximity sensor is located at the end of the feed line as illustrated below 1 The controller activates the feeder motor at the beginning of a feed cycle Feed Cycle s Start Time 2 The feeder motor stops when the proximity sensor detects feed for 5 seconds without interruption The feed line is now loaded 3 The feeder motor restarts when the Start Time of the following feed cycle is reached Up to 20 cycles can be performed every day When a feeding cycle ends a certain amount of feed is likely to remain at the end of the dis tribution line The Feed Sensor Bypass Delay is there to allow the evacuation of these leftovers when a new cycle starts the proximity sensor ignores the presence of feed during this delay at the beginning of each feed cycle 4 3 2 2 Without Actuator Electric Valve without a Proximity Sensor 1 The feeder starts when the Start Time of a cycle is reached 2 The feeder stops at the Stop Time 3 The feeder restarts when the Start Time of the next cycle is reached Up to 20 cycles can be perfor
25. rial number Date installed C FEEDER 2 USER INTERFACE 2 1 Location of the Con trols LCD Display The LCD display on the left gives the current readings and parameters to be adjusted when you select a function It automatically displays the STATUS menu after 4 minutes of inactivity Arrow keys The arrow keys next to the LCD display are used to scroll down the parameters on screen They are also used to change the value of the parameters inside editing pop up menus Output Status LEDs The table below gives the meaning of each output status pilot light Function LED This pilot light shows what function is selected on the main menu Menu Select Buttons These buttons are used to select a function from the main menu C FEEDER LCD Display Function LEDs Output status LEDs Menu Select Buttons ED JEANS ALARM turns on when an alarm is detected The controller stops operating until the alarm is acknowledged CURRENT OVER LOAD Turns on when the feeder s current exceeds the max current limit for a time period exceeding the over current delay The controller stops operating until the alarm is acknowledged DRIVE UNIT Turns on when the safety switch is reached The controller stops oper SAFETY SWITCH ating until the alarm is acknowledged MAX RUN TIME Turns on when the feeder s running time exceeds the max run time only if a proxy switch is used The controller
26. s Inserting a Core Card A Before proceeding switch power off at service panel and lock the switch disconnecting means to prevent power from being switched acciden tally When the service disconnecting means cannot be locked securely fasten a prominent warning device such as a tag to the service panel 1 Give the card a 45 degree angle before inserting it in the connector 2 Once it is inserted the card wil stand at the 45 degree position 3 Press on the card and make it clip to the main board C FEEDER rev 06 27 C FEEDER INDEX A Actuator Air valve Actuator status LED 5 Actuator Electric valve Activation amp settings 17 18 Dumping Manual Dumping 20 Principle of operation 10 12 15 Settings 17 Principle of operation 10 12 Security sensor Activation 18 Principle of operation 12 Adjusting a parameter 6 Alarms 22 Status LED 5 Auger see Bin auger B Backup 24 Bin auger Auger s delay settings 18 Auger status LED 5 Principle of operation 7 Buttons 5 C Card Core 27 Card Memory 24 Communication speed 24 Connections 6 Continuous feed see Feed distribution Contrast 24 Controller Actual status 14 Backup 24 Communication speed 24 Controller s description 7 Location of the controls 5 Mounting instructions 6 Settings 14 Status LEDs 5 Update 24 Version 19 28 C FEEDER rev 06 Core card replacement 27 Current consumption see
27. sor 10 4 3 2 4 With Actuator Electric Valve without a Proximity Sensor 12 5 PARAMETER SETTINGS 14 5 1 Controller Status 14 5 2 Run Time History 14 5 3 Time amp Date ss VOD 5 4 Feed Cycle Settings 15 5 5 Installation Setup 17 5 6 Manual amp Test Modes 20 5 6 1 Manual Filling of the Feeders 20 5 6 2 Manual Dump 20 5 6 3 Test Mode 21 5 6 4 Toggle Switch 21 DEA ATOS Sri eese he 2 5 7 1 Acknowledging an alarm 22 6 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 23 7 TRANSFER MENU 24 7 1 Communication Speed 24 7 2 Screen Contrast 7 3 Update Backup with a USB drive 24 8 FEED CYCLE WORKSHEET 26 ANNEX 1 CORE CARD 27 INDEX nn esse eme meta essences 28 C FEEDER rev 06 3 C FEEDER 1 INTRODUCTION 1 1 A Safety may be jeopardized if the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer Carefully read and keep the following instructions for future reference Precautions WARNING Read and save these instructions Although fuses at the input and outputs of the controller protect its circuits in case of an overload or over voltage we recommend installing an additional protection device on the controller s supply circ
28. st be mounted in a lo cation that will allow the cover to be completely opened right up against the wall 3 2 To connect the controller refer to the wiring diagram enclosed with this user s manual Use the electrical knockouts provided at the bottom of the enclosure Do not make ad ditional holes in the enclosure particularly on the side of the enclosure when using a computer communications module A Connections All wiring must be done by an au thorized electrician and must comply with applicable codes laws and regu lations Be sure power is off before doing any wiring to avoid electrical shocks and equipment damage 6 C FEEDER rev 06 e Do not install rigid conduit into electrical knockouts Only nylon cable glands are per mitted for cable or wire fastening e The controller has no power on switch An external switch or circuit breaker shall be included in the building installation to inter rupt power to L and N electric power lines It shall be in close proximity to the equipment and within easy reach of the operator It shall be marked as the disconnecting device for the equipment e The main supply circuit breaker for feeder motor L1 L2 POWER IN shall be 20 A e Wire gage used for mains supply L1 L2 POWER IN and feeder motor shall be at least 12 AWG e Separate circuit breaker shall be used for auger motor e The mains supply breaker for auger motor shall be 15 A e Wire gage used for auger
29. story Today 1 20 C FEEDER 5 3 1 Use the menu select buttons to select the TIME DATE menu The actual time and date are displayed Time amp Date 12 00 00PM 01 01 200x 2 Press ADJUST The hours flash on the dis play Use the arrow keys to set the hours to the proper value 3 Press ADJUST once again The minutes flash on the display Use the arrow keys to set the minutes to the proper value 4 Press ADJUST once again The seconds flash on the display Use the arrow keys to set the seconds to the proper value 5 Press ADJUST The day flashes on the display Use the arrow keys to set the day to the proper value 6 Press ADJUST once again The month flashes on the display Use the arrow keys to set the month to the proper value 7 Press ADJUST once again The year flashes on the display Use the arrow keys to set the year to the proper value 5 4 When the feed distribution is performed in timer mode the user must program feed cycles to signal the time at which the feeders are being filled and the time at which feed is delivered to the animals Up to 20 feed cycles can be performed every day Refer to section 5 5 to enable the required number of cycles Feed Cycle Settings RS A template is available at the end of this manual to write down your feed cycle settings 1 Feed Cycle Start Time This is the time at which each feed cycle starts RS The controller restrains the time at whic
30. tivating Actuator Electric Valve Se lect Actua to enable feed dumps that are controlled by an actuator select Valve to enable feed dumps that are controlled by an electric valve select None to disable the feed dumps This parameter is only shown if the continuous feeding mode is disabled above A Actuayv Feed dump use Actuator s Open Time This is the delay that is required for the actuator to open the dumps It can be adjusted from O to 120 min utes Only shown if the actuator is enabled above Actuator Open i A Time 3 00m s vw C FEEDER rev 06 17 C FEEDER Actuator s Delay This is the delay over which the dumps remain opened after the actuator s opening time has elapsed Adjust able from O to 60 minutes Only shown if the actuator is enabled above Actuator Delay A 3 00m s v Security Sensor Select Yes if a security sensor limit switch is located at the end of the actuator Only shown if the actuator is enabled above Use security A Sensor No v Electric Valve Delay This is the delay over which the dumps stay opened Adjustable from O to 60 minutes Only shown if electric valves are enabled above i A Time 3 00m s vw Elec Valve Delay Maximum Current Select the maximum al lowable current that can be consumed by the feeder motor Adjustable from 1 to 14 Amp Max Current A 8 5Amp V Window Size T
31. uit The room temperature where the controller is located must always remain between 32 F and 104 F 0 C to 40 C Indoor use only To avoid exposing the controller to harmful gases or excessive humidity it is preferable to install it in a corridor If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer the protec tion provided by the equipment may be impaired Do not spray water on the controller In order to clean the control wipe it with a damp cloth Before servicing or cleaning unit AN switch power off at service panel and lock the switch disconnecting means to prevent power from being switched accidentally When the ser vice disconnecting means cannot be locked securely fasten a prominent warning device such as a tag to the service panel 4 C FEEDER rev 06 1 2 Symbols of the Manual Warning Read the following text carefully it contains important information which if ignored may cause the controller to operate improperly High Voltage Hazard of electrical shock Read the message and follow the instructions carefully Pay attention The following text contains very useful information Double insulation Both direct and alternating current AC DC uoge gt Direct current DC Alternating current AC For Customer Use Enter below the serial number located on the side of the alarm system and keep this information for future reference Model C FEEDER Se

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