BROVIND CFF Series Operating instructions

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ELECTRONIC CONTROLLERS
FOR INDUSTRIAL VIBRATORS
“User's and maintenance
manual”
ENGLISH Manual not in original language VER. 4_0
BROVIND VIBRATORI SPA
Via Valle Bormida 5
12074 Cortemilia (CN)
ITALY
Tel. [phone]
Fax [phone]
E-Mail: [e-mail]

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CONTENTS
“CE” COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
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PERSONAL SAFETY RULES
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
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CFF SERIES
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DCFF SERIES
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CFV SERIES
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TECHNICAL DATA
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LAYOUT
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MACHINE IDENTIFICATION PLATE
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INSPECTION
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INSTALLATION
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CONNECTION DIAGRAM FOR CFF and CFV
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CONNECTION DIAGRAM FOR DCFF
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CONNECTION DIAGRAM FOR CFF15A
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CONNECTION DIAGRAM FOR CFF10A 400V
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DISPLAY BOARD
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CONTROLLING THE VIBRATOR WITH REMOTE POTENTIOMETER
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ON/OFF VIBRATOR WITH EXTERNAL COMMAND 0-24 V
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SPECIAL APPLICATIONS: BALANCE FUNCTION.
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SPECIAL APPLICATIONS: ELEVATOR FUNCTION
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SPECIAL APPLICATIONS: DISCHARGE UNIT FUNCTION
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SPECIAL APPLICATIONS: ALARM-RELATED RELAY
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PIECES COUNTER FUNCTION
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PROGRAMMING BOOLEAN FUNCTIONS
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SETTING INSTRUCTIONS AND MENU
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MENU 2: CHANGING VIBRATION AMPLITUDE
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MENU 3: CHANGING FREQUENCY
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MENU 4: CALIBRATED TRACKING
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MENU 5: INTEGRATOR GAIN
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MENU 6: ASSIGNING SENSOR PX1
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MENU 7: ASSIGNING SENSOR PX2
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MENU 8: EXTERNAL COMMAND 0-10 V / 4-20 mA
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MENU 9: SYNCHRONIZING MULTIPLE VIBRATORS
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MENU 10: AUTOMATIC RUNNING MODE WITH SRV02 PROBE
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MENU 11: PRE-SET ACCELERATION VALUE 1A
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MENU 11/1: PRE-SET ACCELERATION VALUE 2A
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MENU 11/2: PRE-SET ACCELERATION VALUE 3A
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MENU 12: EMERGENCY
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MENU 13: CORRECTING SYNCHRONISM
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MENU 14: AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION OF VIBRATOR
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MENU 15: OUTPUT RELAYS
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MENU 16: MAXIMUM CURRENT VALUE
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MENU 17: SIMULTANEOUS STOP OF BOTH VIBRATORS, LINK TO
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MENU 18: A-MAX SETTING WITHOUT SRV02
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MENU 19: SOFT-START AND SOFT-STOP RAMP
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MENU 20: A0 SETTING AS DEFAULT PARAMETER
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MENU 21: PIECES-COUNTER SETTING AS DEFAULT PARAMETER
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MENU 24: INTERNAL TEMPERATURE
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MENU 25: VIBRATOR RESONANCE FREQUENCY AND CONDITION SENSORS/RELAIS
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MENU 26: PIECES-COUNTER FUNCTION - DISPLAY
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MENU 27: PIECES-COUNTER FUNCTION - SETTINGS
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MENU 28: TIME-OUT FUNCTION
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MENU 30: RESUME FACTORY-SET PARAMETERS
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MENU 31: RESETTING BOARD
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MENU 34: MOTOR FUNCTION
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MENU 35 : HF/LF MODE
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MENU 37 : VI SETTING FOR THE CALIBRATION PROCEDURE
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MENU 40: SAVING WORK CONFIGURATIONS
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MENU 41: LOAD WORK CONFIGURATIONS
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MENU 45: PROGRAMMING A LOGIC FUNCTIONS
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MENU 46: PROGRAMMING B LOGIC FUNCTIONS
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MENU 47: PROGRAMMING C LOGIC FUNCTIONS
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MENU 48: PROGRAMMING D LOGIC FUNCTIONS
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MENU 50: SET COMMUNICATION AND BOARD ADDRESS (RS-485)
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MENU 52: COMMUNICATION ERRORS ON BUS RS485
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MENU 59: BOOTLOADER ENABLE FOR FIRMWARE UPDATING
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MENU 60: BOARD SOFTWARE VERSION
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MENU 61: DISPLAY SOFTWARE VERSION
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MENU 70: FULL PASSWORD FOR CHANGING PARAMETERS
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MENU 71: PARTIAL PASSWORD FOR CHANGING PARAMETERS
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MENU 81: OPEN \ CLOSED LOOP
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SRV02 PROBE
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SPECIFICATIONS FOR OPERATING A SOLENOID VALVE
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MANAGEMENT IN NETWORK
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MAINTENANCE
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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SUMMARY MENU
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NOTES
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CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
DIRECTIVES 2014/30/EU, 2014/35/EU (ENCL.IV)
The producer:
Brovind Vibratori spa
Via valle Bormida, 5
12074 Cortemilia (CN)
ITALY
declare that the following device:
Type:
ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER
Model: ......................
Serial number:
……………….
Year of manufacture: ......................
▪ is in line with the essential requirements of the following Directives:
❑ 2014/30/EU
❑ 2014/35/EU
▪ the following (part/clause of) Harmonised Standards have been applied and
fulfilled:
❑ EN 60204-1:2006+A1:2009
❑ EN 61000-6-4:2007+A1:2011
❑ EN 55011:2009+A1:2010
This Declaration of Conformity is issued under the exclusive responsibility of the
manufacturer
Cortemilia,01-2020
BROVIND VIBRATORI SPA
Authorised Representative
Paola Veglio

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PERSONAL SAFETY RULES
- Before you open the controller, turn off the switch and wait about five minutes (the time needed
for the condensers to discharge completely). Always check that the display is completely off
before you open the controller.
- Electrical connections must be protected to prevent accidental contact.
- Test the ground connection after installation.
- In some cases, internal circuits remain live due to condenser load even after the controller is
turned off.
- In all cases, comply with specific safety and accident prevention rules for the installation in
question.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
CFV and CFF series controllers are designed and built to control electromagnetic vibrators for use in
industrial automation.
These devices are controlled by a sophisticated electronic microprocessor circuit that manages all vibrator
control and checking procedures.
All the controllers constantly read the line voltage, “VA”, that powers the vibrator, or acceleration value by
means of the SRV02 probe (see description of SRV02 on p. 29). As a result, if line voltage or vibrator load is
varied, power delivered to the vibrator is varied proportionately (increased or decreased) so that the flow of
conveyed material remains constant.
All the controllers have the following features:
IP 54 ALUMINUM BOX
7-SEGMENT LED DISPLAY
ON/OFF ILLUMINATED SWITCH
THERMAL BREAK SWITCH FOR CFF15A
AT LEAST 2 INPUTS FOR PNP SENSORS WITH
SETTABLE DELAYS AT SWITCH-ON OR SWITCH-OFF
0-10 V / 4-20 mA INPUT TO MANAGE A REMOTE
POTENTIOMETER OR FOR PLC INPUT
ON/OFF SIGNAL
AUTOMATIC CHECK OF LINE VOLTAGE
AUTOMATIC CHECK OF VIBRATION AND FLOW
STABILIZATION INDEPENDENT OF LOAD CHANGE
MANAGEMENT IN VIBROBUS RS-485 NETWORK
CAN BE CONNECTED TO PC OR PLC USING DEDICATED
SOFTWARE
Table 01

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CFF SERIES:
The CFF (Fixed Frequency Controller) is the standard instrument for vibrator control. The controller operates
at a frequency of 50 Hz or 60 Hz.
The CFF15A circuit is calibrated for a maximum of 6 A (RMS) in the CFF6A version and a maximum of 15 A
(RMS) in the CFF15A version. In this version a thermal break switch is mounted for system protection.
All the features listed in Table 01 are also applicable.
DCFF SERIES:
The DCFF (Double CFF) controller contains two CFF boards in a single controller. In this way, 2 vibrators
can be independently managed by the same controller.
It’s possible to quickly disable the channels by following this procedure:
Channel 1: When the display shows  press for more than 5 seconds on the "-" (minus)
Channel 2: When the display shows  press for more than 5 seconds on the "+" (plus)
Will read  or  Repeat the procedure to turn the channel on
The controller operates at a frequency of 50 Hz or 60 Hz.
The DCFF circuit is calibrated for a maximum of 10 A (RMS). Higher levels are available on request.
All the features listed in Table 01 are also applicable.
CFV SERIES:
In addition to normally utilized parameters, speed change, sensor management, tracking loop for flow
stabilization, the CFV controller can change the control frequency of the vibrators from a minimum of 10 Hz
to a maximum of 140 Hz. Therefore, the ideal working (resonance) frequency for the vibrator can be
searched for automatically or manually. This eliminates delicate mechanical calibration and the vibrator is
automatically kept in optimum working conditions. The frequency set by the controller is totally independent
of line frequency. As a result, the controller can work without any problems in countries where the line
frequency differs from the European standard. Of course, the vibrator coil must be suitable for the frequency
used.
The frequency variation range is 0.1 Hz. This sensitivity improves work for materials that are hard to handle.
The CFV circuit is available in standard formats of 3.5 A, 6 A and 12 A (RMS). Higher levels are available on
request.
All the features listed in Table 01 are also applicable.

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PROTECTION
LEVEL
IP 54 IP 54 IP 54 IP 54 IP 54 IP 54 IP 54
FUNCTION
TEMP
0-45 °C 0-45 °C 0-45 °C 0-45 °C 0-45 °C 0-45 °C 0-45 °C
OFF DELAY
FROM SENSOR
MIN. 0,1 S
MAX. 25,5 S
MIN. 0,1 S
MAX. 25,5 S
MIN. 0,1 S
MAX. 25,5 S
MIN. 0,1 S
MAX. 25,5 S
MIN. 0,1 S
MAX. 25,5 S
MIN. 0,1 S
MAX. 25,5 S
MIN. 0,1 S
MAX. 25,5 S
ON DELAY
FROM SENSOR
MIN. 0,1 S
MAX. 25,5 S
MIN. 0,1 S
MAX. 25,5 S
MIN. 0,1 S
MAX. 25,5 S
MIN. 0,1 S
MAX. 25,5 S
MIN. 0,1 S
MAX. 25,5 S
MIN. 0,1 S
MAX. 25,5 S
MIN. 0,1 S
MAX. 25,5 S
SENSOR
POWER
SUPPLY
24 V 160 mA 24 V 160 mA 24 V 320 mA 24 V 160 mA 24 V 160 mA 24 V 160 mA 24 V 160 mA
CONTROL
FREQUENCY
33 Hz ; 50 Hz ;
100 Hz
33 Hz ; 50 Hz ;
100 Hz
33 Hz ; 50 Hz ;
100 Hz
10 - 140 Hz 10 - 140 Hz 10 - 140 Hz
33 Hz ; 50 Hz ;
100 Hz
MAX OUTPUT
CURRENT
6 A RMS
15 A RMS 10 A RMS
3,5 A RMS
6 A RMS
12 A RMS
(35°C)
10 A RMS
(40°C)
POWER
SUPPLY
90 - 264 V
50/60 Hz
90 - 264 V
50/60 Hz
90 - 264 V
50/60 Hz
90 - 264 V
50/60 Hz
90 - 264 V
50/60 Hz
90 - 264 V
50/60 Hz
400 V
50/60 Hz
MODEL
CFF6A CFF15A DCFF10A CFV4A CFV6A CFV12A CFF10A 400V
Tab. 02
3.0 TECHNICAL DATA

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LAYOUT
Fig. 01
Model
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
Hø
Iø
Lø
CFF6A
100
220
137
180
3
203.7
80
5.5
5.5
9
CFF15A
100
220
177
180
15
203.7
80
5.5
5.5
9
DCFF10A
100
220
177
180
3
203.7
80
5.5
5.5
9
CFV4A
100
220
177
180
3
203.7
80
5.5
5.5
9
CFV6A
100
220
177
180
15
203.7
80
5.5
5.5
9
CFV12A
200
220
177
180
25
203.7
180
5.5
5.5
9
CFF10 400V
200
220
177
180
25
203,7
180
5,5
5,5
9
Table 03
MACHINE IDENTIFICATION PLATE
The plate on each box identifies the controller in use.
The plate shows the name of the controller.
N.B. Provide such data when contacting Brovind Customer Service.
Fig. 02

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INSPECTION
After the boards are assembled and soldered, each board is inspected to check all operating parameters and
all technical specifications.
INSTALLATION
The user must be extremely careful when installing the controller.
The procedure is described step by step:
1) If necessary, attach the device to a support bracket as shown in Fig. 01. and Table 03.
2) Open the controller by unscrewing the two screws marked with a circle as shown in Fig. 03.
3) Pull the lower panel of the controller outward as shown in Fig. 04.
4) Remove the terminal board with a screwdriver so that the wires can be connected easily. See Fig. 5 and
6.
5) Connection of the power supply and peripheral devices differs according to the type of controller used.
The CFF and CFV controllers use the same terminal board for connection; the DCFF uses a different
terminal board. For connection of the power supply and peripherals (such as Sensors or Probe), see Fig.
07 for CFF and CFV, Fig. 08 for DCFF and Fig. 09 for CFF15A.
Fig. 03
Fig. 04
Fig. 05
Fig. 06

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CONNECTION DIAGRAM
Fig. 7
ATTENTION:
It is good practice not to remove power to the electronic card to stop the vibrator, but use a remote
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Fig. 8
ATTENTION:
It is good practice not to remove power to the electronic card to stop the vibrator, but use a remote
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Fig. 9
Fig. 9A
ATTENTION:
It is good practice not to remove power to the electronic card to stop the vibrator, but use a remote
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DISPLAY BOARD
The display mounted on each controller is an electronic board with a microprocessor which is powered by
the main board and communicates with it. It also manages the keyboard and the 5 7-segment LED displays.
Obviously, some letters may be difficult to read due to the 7-segment LED displays. Use the following table
to interpret them correctly:
LETTER
7-SEGMENT
LETTER
7-SEGMENT
a

n

b

o

c

p

d

q

e

r

f

s

g

t

h

u

i

v

j

w

k

x

l

y

m

z

Table 04
During communication, errors that are displayed as shown below (for displays with DISP2.01 or higher
version software only), or messages of Power Down or activated Bootloader may occur:
ERROR
DESCRIPTION

Unknown error

Display has received an unknown command

Display has received an unexpected request

Overflow, display cannot handle all the received data

Write Collision, display transmits data while it is still receiving other data

No data received on display. This message also appears at Power-Down
since there is no more communication between processors.
MESSAGE
DESCRIPTION

Display marks the upcoming absence of the line voltage

Display marks the updating firmware status of the microcontroller on the
board
Table 05

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CONTROLLING THE VIBRATOR WITH A REMOTE POTENTIOMETER
Vibrator speed can be controlled by a remote potentiometer.
The potentiometer must be linear, 10 Kohm, 1 rpm or 10 rpm, and is connected to the 0-10 V terminals.
Refer to the “CONNECTION DIAGRAM” on pages 9,10 and 11.
The connection diagram is shown below:
Fig. 10
For correct regulation of the vibrator using a remote potentiometer, the vibrator must be calibrated (with
probe SRV02 present). In this way, the curve regulation of the vibrator is correct.
After connecting, set the 0-10 V function (MENU’ 8) to 1.
ON/OFF VIBRATOR WITH EXTERNAL COMMAND 0-24 V
The vibrator can be activated and disarmed using an external command 0-24 V. To obtain this function the +
24 V must be connected to clamp IN1 if sensor PX1 is used or to clamp IN2 if sensor PX2 is used. From
Menu 6 or Menu 7, set the sensor and apply the LIGHT or DARK function to best suit your operating needs.
(See Menu 6 or Menu 7).
0-10 V
- + OUT
10K
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SPECIAL APPLICATIONS: BALANCE FUNCTION. Function 3 Menu 15
The Balance Function is an application that is particularly useful for automatic weighing systems in which the
material to be weighed is conveyed by electromagnetic vibrators. In this case, Brovind controllers have a
specific weight management function.
When the Balance Function is enabled, sensors PX1 and PX2, and 0-10 V (considered as a logic sensor)
are automatically made available. These peripherals cannot be used for other purposes.
Use the following steps and connections to configure the function:
- Open the controller.
- Connect the vibrator or check that it is connected properly (Fig. 07 or Fig. 08 or Fig. 09).
- Connect the high speed START signal from the balance setpoint to terminals + and OUT of the 0-10 V
by means of a voltage-free contact.
- Connect the STOP signal from the balance setpoint to terminals + and IN2 of sensor PX2 by means of a
voltage-free contact.
- Connect the INTERMEDIATE SPEED signal from the balance setpoint to terminals + and IN1 of sensor
PX1 by means of a voltage-free contact.
- Turn off the controller and then turn it on.
- You now have to set the work speed to be used. With keys + and - on Menu 2, search for the
intermediate speed you want to use. When you find the speed, make a written note of the value in g as
shown on the display (A0). Now, still on Menu 2, search for the START speed (high speed) you want to
use and leave the controller on this value.
- Go to Menu 11. When the message 1A appears, set the intermediate speed you wrote down earlier.
- Go to Menu 15. When you enter the Menu the message rl 00 will appear. Press the + key until rl 03
appears. Then press PR and the function will be enabled.
You can set delays at activation and deactivation by using the sensors delays.
When the Balance Function is used, the sensors are automatically enabled and assigned to the function.
NOTE
If we use a DCFF board with software version preceding the 5.00 it is possible to enable the function only on
one board, but from the version 5.00 onwards the function can be enabled on both boards as a new digital
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SPECIAL APPLICATIONS: ELEVATOR UNIT. Function 4 Menu 15
(DCFF ONLY)
The elevator function can be used only with a DCFF double board. It is a function programmed to be used
when there are two vibrators, a pneumatic elevator, an over full sensor and an empty sensor (or an
additional monostable solenoid valve).
Use the following steps and connections to configure the function:
- Open the controller.
- Connect the vibrator or check that it is connected properly (Fig. 08).
- The bistable solenoid valve on the elevator is controlled by relay 1 (relay 1 terminals) and relay 2 (relay 2
terminals). A third solenoid valve will be controlled by relay 3 (relay 3 terminals).
- Connect the first sensor of the elevator to terminals + and IN1 of PX1 sensor by means of a voltage-free
contact (Fig. 08).
- Connect the second sensor of the elevator to terminals + and IN2 of the PX2 sensor by means of a
voltage-free contact (Fig. 08).
- Connect the empty sensor (or sensor connected to the monostable solenoid) to terminals + and IN3 of
sensor PX3 by means of a voltage-free contact (Fig. 08).
- Connect the over full sensor to terminals + and IN4 of sensor PX4 by means of a voltage-free contact
(Fig. 08).
- Set the delay needed to adjust the elevator solenoid actuation speed. All delays are set at a default
value of 2 seconds. To change the delay setting, simply go to the sensor menu (see Sensor Menu).
- Go to Menu 15. When you enter the Menu the message rl 00 will appear. Press the + key until rl 04
appears. Then press PR and the function will be enabled.
When the Elevator Function is used, the sensors are automatically assigned to the function.
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SPECIAL APPLICATIONS: DISCHARGE UNIT. Function 5 Menu 15
(DCFF ONLY)
The discharge unit function can only be used with a DCFF double board.
This function controls a cylinder with a bistable solenoid valve. For additional information on its use, contact
the Supplier.
Fig. 12
SPECIAL APPLICATIONS: ALARM-RELATED RELAY. Function 6 Menu 15
(CFV ONLY)
This function changes the behavior of the status relay. The relay is always active, even under STOP of the
vibrator. The relay switches off only in the presence of alarms such as overtemperature, short-circuit or
overcurrent.
PIECES-COUNTER FUNCTION
The pieces-counter function is used when the parts selected by the vibrator need to be counted.
The resources necessary to use the function are:
PX1: Start count signal input. (use a voltage-free signal)
PX2: Pieces-count sensor signal input (eg. Photoelectric cell); to operate correctly, the signal must last at
least 10 mS.
The Menus for reading and setting the pieces-counters are menus 26 and 27 on pg. 24.
Before setting the function, make sure you are in function rl = 0 in menu 15. (see pg. 23).

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PROGRAMMING BOOLEAN FUNCTIONS (See Menus 45, 46, 47)
Brovind controllers can be used to program logic functions which control the board inputs (sensors) and
outputs (actuators).
For example:
The resources available for the program generation are (the ones with “*” only from the ver. 4.00 onwards):
- Max. number of blocks: 12 (6 for the software versions preceding the 4.00 of all the models)
- Max. number of inputs (sensors) available on DCFF*: 6 (S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6)
- Max. number of inputs (sensors) available on CFV and CFF: 3 (S1, S2, S3)
- “Virtual” inputs (pieces-counter function) on all boards*: 2 (c1, c2)
- Max. number of outputs (actuators) available on DCFF: 5 (Vib1, Vib2, Rel1, Rel2, Rel3)
- Max. number of outputs (actuators) available on CFV and CFF: 2 (Vib1, Rel1)
- “Virtual” outputs available on DCFF: 6 (1.1A, 1.2A, 1.3A, 2.1A, 2.2A, 2.3A)
- “Virtual” outputs available on CFF and CFV: 3 (1.1A, 1.2A, 1.3A)
- Memories (inputs/outputs) on all boards*: 2 (M1, M2)
- Max number of Timer available on DCFF 2(T1; T2)
- Max. number of elementary functions on all boards*: 6 (AND, OR, NOT, OUT, SET, RST)
- Max. number of elements which can be inserted in a block: 16 (selected by user from inputs-
outputs or elementary functions)
NOTES for using functions (Menus 45, 46, 47)
- The sensors inserted in each program block are first enabled in the assigned menus.
- The inputs S5 (DCFF1), S6 (DCFF2 from the version 5.00 onwards) or S3 (CFF and CFV) are 0-10 V
used logically (0 logic or 1 logic): to use them first enable them (Menu 8) and then state their use in Menu
46.
- For DCFF boards with the software version preceding the 5.00 if the input 0-10 V is enabled on board
DCFF2 it will only work in analog mode: in any case S5, in Menu 46 must be disabled.
- If an uncoded function has been inserted in the block (e.g. “---“) it is considered a null function.
- If an uncoded input has been inserted in the block (e.g. “---“) the block result will be “0” logic.
- If outputs Rel1 and Rel2 (DCFF only) are not used in the user-defined blocks, they continue to work as
status relays.
- The program also works if the Master is connected since it generates and transmits the actuator
condition which is subsequently modified by the program.
- When blocks are created and the results of a series of logical operations are assigned to an output
(actuator), the following should be noted:
- 1) The control logic of outputs Vib1 and Vib2 is denied, i.e. if the block result is “1” then Vibrator 1 or
Vibrator 2 are OFF.
2) The control logic of outputs Rel1, Rel2 and Rel3 is direct, i.e. if the block result is “1” then Relay 1 or
Relay 2 or Relay 3 are ON.
- When the default (Menu 30) or user configuration (Menu 41) parameters are reset, the following should
be noted:
CFF CFV
The program is disabled if you decide to reset the default parameters on the board
The program is disabled if you decide to reset a board user configuration with RelayMode which is not 0.
DCFF
The program is disabled if you decide to reset the default parameters on the DCFF1 board.
The program is not disabled if you decide to reset the default parameters on the DCFF2 board but they
must be re-enabled if its sensors (S3 and/or S4) have been used.
The program is disabled if you decide to reset a DCFF1 or DCFF2 user configuration with RelayMode
which is not 0.
ATTENTION: If you encounter problems when compiling and generating the program, contact the Supplier.
Fig. 13
EXAMPLE:

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SETTING INSTRUCTIONS AND MENU
All functions and controls on Brovind controllers are set by means of a 3-button keyboard found on the
controller box.
With the + and – keys, go to the menu you want and press the PR (program) key to enter the menu.
To make changes on the DCFF double controller, you have to enter the menu for the vibrator that needs to
be changed. To do this, select vibrator 1 or vibrator 2 with the + key or the – key and then enter the vibrator
menu with the PR key.
P. 34 shows a summary menu with a brief description of all the functions.
Press the + and – keys to display the basic work parameters on the controllers.
The following values are displayed for the CFF board:

CFF. Indicates type of controller

CFF. The dash at the end indicates that the logic function program is
enabled
 
CFF. The dot on the far right indicates that the pieces-counter function
is enabled.

Vi. Value from 0 to 100 indicating percentage of power delivered

A0. Set acceleration value of vibrator

F. Work frequency

AS. Indicates the acceleration value read by SRV02 probe (only if
SRV02 probe is present and enabled)

VA. Indicates the supply voltage (only if SRV02 probe is not enabled).
Table 06
The following values are displayed for the DCFF board:

1 ON. Indicates that we are on controller 1
 
1 ON. The dot on the far right indicates that the pieces-counter function
is enabled.

1 ON. The dash at the end indicates that the logic function program is
enabled

DCFF1 or DCFF2. Indicates type of controller

Vi. Value from 0 to 100 indicating percentage of power delivered

A0. Set acceleration value of vibrator

F. Work frequency

AS. Indicates the acceleration value read by SRV02 probe (only if
SRV02 probe is present and enabled)

VA. Indicates the supply voltage (only if SRV02 probe is not enabled).
Table 07
The following values are displayed for the CFV board:

CFV. Indicates type of controller

CFV. The dash at the end indicates that the logic function program is
enabled
 
CFV. The dot on the far right indicates that the pieces-counter function
is enabled.

Vi. Value from 0 to 100 indicating percentage of power delivered

A0. Set acceleration value of vibrator

F. Work frequency

I. Indicates consumed current

AS. Indicates the acceleration value read by SRV02 probe (only if
SRV02 probe is present and enabled)
Table 08

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MENU 2 CHANGING VIBRATION AMPLITUDE
CFF DCFF CFV
This menu allows you to vary the required acceleration or power supply to the vibrator according to the
modes selected in Menu 1.
If we have selected in Menu 1:
Tracking Mode (Mod.1) with SRV02 probe: The parameter is “A0” and it is the acceleration the vibrator
requires expressed in g (g = 9,8 m/s²). The minimum value is 0.0, the maximum value is 99.9. (Obviously
each vibrator will have a maximum threshold which depends on its mechanical structure).
Tracking Mode (Mod.1) without SRV02 probe: The parameter is “A0” and it is a number representing the
power delivered to the vibrator. The minimum value is 0.0, the maximum value is 10.0.
Variation Mode (Mod.0) with SRV02 probe: The parameter is “VI” and it is the power delivered to the
vibrator. The minimum value is 0.0, the maximum value is 100.
Variation Mode (Mod.0) without SRV02 probe: The parameter is “VI” and it is the power delivered to the
vibrator. The minimum value is 0.0, the maximum value is 100.
MENU 3 CHANGING FREQUENCY
CFF DCFF
This menu allows you to set vibrator frequency.
Settable frequencies are: 33 Hz, 50 Hz, 100 Hz.
The set frequency must be the same at that shown on the vibrator data plate.
The set frequency must be the same as the vibrator control frequency. In order to know the vibrator
frequency, just read the identification plate in the space given to the vibrator model code. If you find
the code DC (3000 vibrations per minute) then you will have to set F. 50 on the controller. If you find
AC (6000 vibrations per minute) you will set F. 100 on the controller.
ATTENTION: Running a vibrator with 100 Hz coil at a lower frequency may permanently damage the
vibrator.
CFV
This menu allows you to change vibrator frequency.
The frequency range is from 10 Hz to 140 Hz.
To operate correctly, the frequency set in manual mode must be close to the frequency written on the
vibrator data plate.
The set frequency must be the same as the vibrator control frequency. In order to know the vibrator
frequency, just read the identification plate in the space given to the vibrator model code. If you find
the code DC (3000 vibrations per minute) then you will have to set the frequency next to F. 50 on the
controller. If you find AC (6000 vibrations per minute) you will set the frequency next to F. 100 on the
controller.
ATTENTION: Running a vibrator with 100 Hz coil at much lower frequencies may permanently damage the
vibrator. If you want to change frequency, constantly check the current absorbed by the vibrator coil.
MENU 4 CALIBRATED TRACKING
CFF DCFF
Menu disabled for these controllers.
CFV
The Calibrated Tracking function can only be set if the SRV02 probe is present and if automatic Calibration
(menu 14) has been fully performed. The Tracking function (Mod. 1) must also be set in Menu 81. To use
this function set parameter C2 to 1.
If you use this operating mode an automatic procedure is enabled which implements the “A0” acceleration
value using variations in delivered power and variations in working frequency. The frequency range used is
calculated during the automatic calibration stage and is compatible with the vibrator structure.
Due to mechanical wear and tear of the structure or springs in the vibrator, the calculated frequency range
may sometimes no longer be sufficient to obtain the set acceleration value from the vibrator. To solve this
problem, simply set parameter AC2 to 1 from Menu 4. With this option, if the controller encounters difficulty in
maintaining the set acceleration it automatically recalibrates and calculates the new optimal parameters so
that it operates correctly.