Cumberland AP FLX-5416 User manual

Automated Slide Gate
Models:
FLX-5416
FLX-5419
Operation Manual
PNEG-2320
Version 2.0
Date: 11-28-22
PNEG-2320

All information, illustrations, photos, and specifications in this manual are based on the latest
information available at the time of publication. The right is reserved to make changes at any
time without notice.
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Contents
Chapter 1 Safety Precautions ....................................................................................................................5
Safety Guidelines........................................................................................................................5
Cautionary Symbol Definitions......................................................................................................6
Safety Cautions...........................................................................................................................7
Safety Sign-off Sheet.................................................................................................................10
Chapter 2 Introduction.............................................................................................................................11
Controller Overview................................................................................................................... 11
Features................................................................................................................................... 11
Technical Specifications.............................................................................................................12
Chapter 3 Configuration ..........................................................................................................................13
User Interface ...........................................................................................................................14
Nomenclature for LCD Displays..................................................................................................15
Quick Access Menu...................................................................................................................16
Configuration Menu ...................................................................................................................16
Adjustable Parameters ..............................................................................................................17
Initial Setup for Manual Mode .....................................................................................................18
Initial Setup for Auto Mode .........................................................................................................19
Chapter 4 Operation ................................................................................................................................21
Operation Modes ......................................................................................................................21
Disabling or Enabling an Actuator Slide.......................................................................................23
Setting the Operation Mode .......................................................................................................24
Assigning a Feedline to an Actuator Slide....................................................................................25
Setting the Open Position ..........................................................................................................26
Calibration ................................................................................................................................27
Setting the Tolerance.................................................................................................................27
Proximity Switch Setup ..............................................................................................................28
Setting the Sensitivity ................................................................................................................29
Setting the Node ID ...................................................................................................................30
Clearing an Alarm .....................................................................................................................30
Chapter 5 Slide Gate Operation using the Site Controller (FLX-5419) ......................................................31
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting......................................................................................................................33
Clearing an Obstruction .............................................................................................................33
Alarms......................................................................................................................................34
Limited Warranty - Protein Products .......................................................................................35
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1Safety Precautions
Topics Covered in this Chapter
▪ Safety Guidelines
▪ Cautionary Symbol Definitions
▪ Safety Cautions
▪ Safety Sign-off Sheet
Safety Guidelines
Safety guidelines are general-to-specific safety rules that must be followed at all times. This manual is
written to help you understand safe operating procedures and problems that can be encountered by the
operator and other personnel when using this equipment. Read and save these instructions.
As owner or operator, you are responsible for understanding the requirements, hazards, and precautions
that exist and to inform others as required. Unqualified persons must stay out of the work area at all
times.
Alterations must not be made to the equipment. Alterations can produce dangerous situations resulting in
SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH.
This equipment must be installed in accordance with the current installation codes and applicable
regulations, which must be carefully followed in all cases. Authorities having jurisdiction must be
consulted before installations are made.
When necessary, you must consider the installation location relative to electrical, fuel and water utilities.
Personnel operating or working around equipment must read this manual. This manual must be delivered
with equipment to its owner. Failure to read this manual and its safety instructions is a misuse of the
equipment.
ST-0001–4
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Cautionary Symbol Definitions
Cautionary symbols appear in this manual and on product decals. The symbols alert the user of potential
safety hazards, prohibited activities and mandatory actions. To help you recognize this information, we
use the symbols that are defined below.
Table 1-1 Description of the different cautionary symbols
Symbol Description
This symbol indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, will result in serious injury or death.
This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, can result in serious injury or death.
This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, can result in minor or moderate injury.
This symbol is used to address practices not related to personal
injury.
This symbol indicates a general hazard.
This symbol indicates a prohibited activity.
This symbol indicates a mandatory action.
ST-0005–2
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Safety Cautions
Use Personal Protective Equipment
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment:
Eye
Protection
Respiratory
Protection
Foot
Protection
Hearing
Protection
Head
Protection
Fall
Protection
Hand
Protection
• Wear clothing appropriate to the job.
• Remove all jewelry.
• Tie long hair up and back.
ST-0004–1
Follow Safety Instructions
• Carefully read all safety messages in this manual and safety
signs on your machine. Keep signs in good condition.
Replace missing or damaged safety signs. Be sure new
equipment components and repair parts include the current
safety signs. Replacement safety signs are available from
the manufacturer.
• Learn how to operate the machine and how to use controls
properly. Do not let anyone operate without instruction.
• If you do not understand any part of this manual or need
assistance, contact your dealer.
ST-0002–1
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Maintain Equipment and Work Area
• Understand service procedures before doing work. Keep
area clean and dry.
• Never service equipment while it is operating. Keep hands,
feet, and clothing away from moving parts.
• Keep your equipment in proper working condition. Replace
worn or broken parts immediately.
ST-0003–1
Lifting Hazard
• Single person lift can cause injury.
• Use a mechanical lifting device to lift or move the equipment
during installation.
ST-0021–2
Install and Operate Electrical Equipment Properly
• Electrical controls must be installed by a qualified electrician
and must meet the standards set by applicable local codes
(National Electrical Code for the US, Canadian Electric
Code, or EN60204 along with applicable European
Directives for Europe).
• Lock-out power source before making adjustments, cleaning,
or maintaining equipment.
• Make sure all equipment is properly grounded.
ST-0027–4
Sharp Edge Hazard
• This product has sharp edges, which can cause serious
injury.
• To avoid injury, handle sharp edges with caution and always
use proper protective clothing and equipment.
ST-0036–2
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Rotating Auger Hazard
• Keep clear of rotating augers and
moving parts.
• Do not remove or modify guards or
covers.
• Lock-out power source before making
adjustments, cleaning, or maintaining
equipment.
• Failure to follow these precautions will
result in serious injury or death.
ST-0037–1
Stay Clear of Slide Gate
• Keep hands away from slide gate opening. Slide gates can
crush and dismember. Motor can start at any time.
• Lock-out power source before making adjustments, cleaning,
or maintaining equipment.
ST-0049–1
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Safety Sign-off Sheet
Below is a sign-off sheet that can be used to verify that all personnel have read and understood the safety
instructions. This sign-off sheet is provided for your convenience and personal record keeping.
Date Employee Name Supervisor Name
ST-0007
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2Introduction
Topics Covered in this Chapter
▪ Controller Overview
▪ Features
▪ Technical Specifications
Controller Overview
The Slide Gate Controller (FLX-5416) is used to control the delivery of feed to livestock. It allows you to
control the opening and closing of the feed bin slide gates both manually and automatically.
Each local Slide Gate Controller (FLX-5416) can be configured with a maximum of two slide gates that
can be enabled or disabled. The controller is usually mounted to a bin leg and must be given a unique
node ID number.
Each Slide Gate Site Controller (FLX-5419) can control up to eight local Slide Gate Controllers
(FLX-5416) with up to sixteen slide gates. The Slide Gate Site Controller (FLX-5419) allows you to
remotely operate the slide gates and set some parameters. It does not let you operate the slide gates in
service mode and is required for “AUTO” mode.
The length of travel of the slide gate is a fixed length for all installations. The closed position is
determined by a physical limit switch. The limit switch is always sending a signal to the controller
indicating whether the switch is active or not active. At the start-up, the controller will attempt to close the
slide until the limit switch is tripped, thus setting the home/closed position. The fully open position will
be a fixed length from the closed position.
Features
Service Mode
Service mode is a setting in the configuration menu that allows the user to use the up and down arrows
as momentary switches to allow service to the slides or feather the actuators. This is usually used during
initial setup of slide gates to test for any interference or to help troubleshoot any blockages. Service mode
is only available on the local controllers and can not be used remotely from the site controller.
Manual Mode
Manual mode is one of the two main modes. Manual mode requires the user to select open or closed
every time an action is needed. The user chooses the slide gate, selects open or closed, hits ENTER,
and then the action is immediately performed. Manual mode functions can also be performed locally at
the controller and remotely using the site controller.
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Auto Mode
Auto mode will automatically switch the open slide gate based on the proximity switch inputs. The user
sets up a feed line, tying several actuators together, and the system will always keep one slide gate open
if at least one of the proximity switches senses feed. If all the tanks are empty, (none of the proximity
switches sense feed) then the system will close all slide gates and display feedline “x:x” empty. It will
chronologically switch to the next actuator in the line until it reaches the end and will continue to loop
through them again.
For example, starting with Node 1, Slide 1, Feedline A, then move on to Node 1, Slide 2, Feedline A, then
Node 2, Slide 1, Feedline A, etc. until all lines run out of feed. Node all actuators are on the same
feedline.
Local Control Board (LCB)
The LCB in the second generation Slide Gate Controller (FLX-5416) can control two actuators. This could
either be one twin slide gate unit or two single slide gate units.
Technical Specifications
The local Slide Gate Controller (FLX-5416) runs on 24V DC and each actuator has a FLA (full load amps)
of 10.4 Amps. Each local Slide Gate Controller (FLX-5416) has a maximum draw of 5 Amps.
The Slide Gate Site Controller (FLX-5419) runs on 24V DC and has a draw of 50 mA.
Power Supply
A separate 24V DC power supply is required to power the local control boards (LCB) in the (FLX-5416)
Slide Gate Controllers. The power supply unit part number is FLX-5686.
The actuators have a FLA (full load amps) of 12A. Due to this high FLA, 16 Ga. wire is required between
the power supply and the LCB in the (FLX-5416) Slide Gate Controllers.
Amaximum cable distance from the power supply to the LCB in the (FLX-5416) Slide Gate
Controllers must not exceed 50' (15.24 m). The power supply can power up to 5 LCB in (FLX-5416)
Slide Gate Controllers or more IF they are within the 50' (15.24 m). Power supply input is either 120-240V
AC.
Slide Gate Site Controller (FLX-5419)
Shielded 2 wire RS-485 communication wire connects the system together in a daisy chain configuration.
The Slide Gate Site Controller (FLX-5419) is the connection point for a network master connection.
There is an online “FeedLink LIVE” component that will allow the user to operate the system remotely.
Input for Slide Gate Site Controller (FLX-5419) is 24V DC, there is a 120V AC wall outlet transformer
provided, or if a wash down requirement does not allow for this, then power can be wired from the
(FLX-5686) power supply.
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3Configuration
Topics Covered in this Chapter
▪ User Interface
▪ Nomenclature for LCD Displays
▪ Quick Access Menu
▪ Configuration Menu
▪ Adjustable Parameters
▪ Initial Setup for Manual Mode
▪ Initial Setup for Auto Mode
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User Interface
Figure 3-1 User interface
Table 3-1 Controller display and button details
Ref
#
Display/
Buttons Description
1LCD Display Displays current status information and parameter settings.
2Menu Use to advance through the configuration screens and access quick menu for Manual mode.
3Up Arrow Use to increase the value of a parameter and open the slide gate in Manual mode.
4Down Arrow Use to decrease the value of a parameter and close the slide gate in Manual mode.
5Enter Use to accept parameter settings.
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Nomenclature for LCD Displays
Nomenclature for Automatic Slide Gate Site Controller (FLX-5419)
The LCD display will show the status in a shortened format, so you need to understand the nomenclature.
The LCD display will show this status format: (S Node ID. Slide#. Feedline. Open or Closed).
The display will continuously scroll through the status of all the controllers on the network. In the example
below, the display is telling us the status (S) of Node 2, Slide 2, Feedline B is Closed.
Figure 3-2 LCD display for site controller
Status:(S) - It is displayed at the beginning on the Automatic Slide Gate Site Controller at the beginning.
Node ID: These are the unique numbers given to each Slide Gate Controller. Numbers can be 1-50.
Feedline:This is the auger line that runs through the unloader. These are designated alphabetically A-Z.
Open or Closed: Tells you if the slide gate is opened or closed.
Nomenclature for the local Automatic Slide Gate Controller (FLX-5416)
The LCD for the local controllers does not give the Node ID, because you are already at the controllers
location. The LCD display will show this status format: (Slide#. Feedline. Open or Closed).
S1: Slide one
S2: Slide two
O: Open
C: Closed
“—”: Dashed lines indicate Service Mode
A-B: Letters indicate Feedline
Figure 3-3 LCD display for local controller
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Depending on the setup, the display can show information for one or two slides.
Figure 3-4 Status display
Quick Access Menu
Pressing Menu when you are NOT in configuration mode, lets you quickly open or close the slide gates.
To use quick access menu:
1. Press MENU
2. Press the UP arrow to select open or close
3. Press ENTER. The slide gate will immediately begin to move.
Configuration Menu
After entering the configuration menu, it will automatically go to the next parameter after you press
ENTER or you can press MENU to advance to the next parameter.
Below are the parameters listed in the order as they appear in the configuration menu for each slide gate.
1. Enable or Disable
2. Mode: Manual, Service, or Auto
3. Feedline
4. Open Position
5. Proximity Switch Setup
6. Tolerance
7. Sensitivity
8. Node ID
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Adjustable Parameters
You can set the following parameters for each actuated slide gate:
•Enable – Enables the slide gate to operate in Auto or Manual mode.
•Disable – Disables the gate from operating.
•Auto – Auto mode will automatically switch the open slide gate based on proximity switch inputs.
The user sets up a feed line, tying several actuators together, and the system will always keep one
slide gate open if at least one of the proximity switches senses feed.
•Manual – Manual mode requires the user to select open or closed every time an action is desired.
•Service – Service mode allows the user to use the up and down arrows as momentary switches to
open and close the slide gate, usually used when troubleshooting or clearing a blockage. Control
can only be operated manually while at the controller. Controlling the slide gate remotely via site
controller is not allowed.
•Feedline – Feedline is the the auger that runs directly under a bin. The user must assign a letter
(A-Z) to each independent feedline.
•Open Position – The user can set the position of the slide gate using a percentage of 0.0% to
100% for auto operation. 0.0% is a closed position and 100.0% is a full open position. This position
will be retained upon start-up.
•Proximity Switch Setup – You must identify the number and how the prox switches are connected
to the controller.
—1– Choose if only one proximity switch is used
—2– Choose if you are wired into the second prox switch terminal
—Both – Choose if using two proximity switches
•Tolerance – Tolerance is measured in inches and is set to 1/2" by default.
•Sensitivity – This sets the sensitivity for the no movement alarm when the motor is active. The
value will be 1-9, with each index equivalent to 0.25 ms (1: 0.25; 2: 0.50. etc.).
•Node ID – The node ID is the identification of the unit and can range from 1 to 50.
Tip
If you have two slide gates and want to skip to slide gate 2 settings, press the menu button twice.
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Initial Setup for Manual Mode
After powering on the controller, “No slides” will be displayed on the LCD screen. You need to set the
parameters for each slide gate. Manual mode does not use proximity switches. Manual mode works with
only direct input from the user, Open or Close. A site controller located remotely can operate the local
Slide Gate Controllers in Manual mode.
1. Press both UP and DOWN arrows at the same time to access the configuration menus. “S1 :
Disable” appears, you will start setting parameters for slide gate 1 (S1). If you want to set up slide
gate 2 (S2), press the MENU button again until “S2 : Disable” appears.
2. Use the UP arrow to change Disable to Enable, then press ENTER. “S1 Mode: XXXX” appears.
3. Use the UP arrow until “Manu” (Manual mode) appears, then press ENTER. A calibration of the
slide gate position will start. When it is complete, “S1 cal: xx.x” will display telling you the distance
that the gate traveled.
4. Press MENU after it displays the travel distance to go to Feedline Setup. “S1 Line: - -” appears.
5. Use the UP arrow to assign a letter to the feedline and press ENTER. “S1 OpenP: xxx%” is
displayed.
NOTE: If you do not want to assign a Feedline, press MENU to advance to the next parameter.
6. Use the UP and DOWN arrows to select the open percentage for the slide gate, then press ENTER.
“S1 Cal? Y” displays. Use the arrows to select “Y” if you want to calibrate or “N” if you do not.
7. Repeat steps 1-6to set up a second slide gate (S2).
8. When “Prox: Disabled” is displayed, press MENU to go to next parameter. Proximity switch can be
set to disable, as Manual mode does not use them.
9. Hit ENTER for both Tolerance “Tolerance : 0.5” and Sensitivity “Sensitivity: 1”, as these normally do
not need to be changed. “Node ID: 0” displays.
10.Use the arrows to select a number between 1-50 for the Node ID and press ENTER. The slide gate
must be given a unique Node ID. This usually identifies the bin where the controller is located.
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Initial Setup for Auto Mode
Auto mode uses the proximity switch inputs to ensure that one gate is always open if the proximity switch
senses feed. Auto mode requires the use of the Slide Gate Site Control (FLX-5419).
1. Press both UP and Down arrows at the same time to access the configuration menus. “S1:
Disable or Enable” appears, you will start setting parameters for slide gate 1 (S1). If you want to set
up slide gate 2 (S2), press the MENU button again until “S2: Disable or Enable” appears.
2. Use the UP arrow to change Disable to Enable, then press ENTER. “S1 Mode: XXXX” appears.
3. Use the UP arrow until “Auto” (Auto mode) appears, then press ENTER. “S1 Line: - -” appears.
4. Use the UP arrow to assign a letter to the feedline and press ENTER. “S1 OpenP: xxx%” is
displayed.
5. Use the UP and DOWN arrows to select the open percentage for the slide gate, then press ENTER.
“S1.X Cal: XX.X” displays. Press ENTER to go to the next parameter.
6. Repeat steps 1-5to set up a second slide gate (S2).
7. When “Prox: Disabled” is displayed, press UP arrow select Enable. “Prox: Sensor X” is displayed.
Proximity switch can be enabled in Auto mode.
8. Use the arrows to select the proximity switch sensor setting, (1, 2, or Both) then press ENTER.
a. 1– Choose if only one proximity switch is used
b. 2– Choose if you are wired into the second proximity switch terminal
c. Both – Choose if using two proximity switches
9. Hit ENTER for both Tolerance “Tolerance : 0.5” and Sensitivity “Sensitivity: 1”, as these normally do
not need to be changed.
10.If “Node ID: 0” displays, use the arrows to select a number between 1-50 for the Node ID and press
ENTER. The slide gate must be given a unique Node ID. This usually identifies the bin where the
controller is located.
11.After setting the Node ID, you must go to the Slide Gate Site Controller (FLX-5419) and perform a
network scan so the system can add the new local Slide Gate Controllers.
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