Cumberland Target User manual

M 890-00448 rev.09 REV. 08
Target
Bin Scale RF
User’s manual

2TARGET BIN SCALE RF rev.09
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WARNINGS
The warranty can be void if this product is
used in a manner not specified by the manu-
facturer.
Every effort has been made to ensure that
this manual is complete, accurate and up-
to-date. The information contained in it is
however subject to change without notice
due to further developments.

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Feed schedule
Flexible schedule
Activation 10
Principle of operation 16–17
Settings 18
Weekly schedule
Activation 10
Copy/paste function 17
Principle of operation 16–17
Settings 17
Fillings. See Bin rells
Flock. See Birds
H
History
Bin rells 22
Feed consumption (bin) 23
Feed consumption (birds) 21
Remaining feed in the bins 23
Hot keys 8
I
Installation setup 10
Installer password 9
L
LCT-3 6
Load cells
Activation 12
Mounting instructions 36
M
Manual distribution of feed 20
Measuring units 10
Memory card 31
Mortality. See Birds
Mounting instructions 7
P
Parameters (modication) 8
Password 9
Proximity sensors
Location 6
Principle of operation 16
R
Relays
Auger relays 15
Feed line relays 11
Remaining feed. See Bins
Re-order level 11
Rooms
Activation 10
Assignment 15
Auger assignment 15
Overview 6
S
Schedule. See Feed schedule
Setup (installation) 10
Shortcut keys 8
Symbols of the manual 4
T
Technical specications 30
Time
Setting the time and date 9
Time display (AM/PM - 24H) 10
Time clock
Activation 10
Clock assignment
Bin augers
Permanent time clock 15
Variable time clock 18
Feed lines
Permanent time clock 11
Variable time clock 18
Select mode (permanent/var.) 10
Principle of operation 16
Programming feed cycles 20
Timer. See Time clock
Troubleshooting guide 27
U
Units 10
User password 9
W
Weight units 10
Wiring 7
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ............................. 4
1.1. Precautions ................................... 4
1.2. Symbols of the Manual ................... 4
2. SYSTEM OVERVIEW ...................... 5
2.1. Description of the Controller ............ 5
2.2. Typical Application ......................... 6
3. MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS ............ 7
3.1. Installing the Controller on the Wall .. 7
3.2. Connections .................................. 7
3.2.1. Controller’s Main Wiring ............ 7
3.2.2. Alarm Connection ..................... 7
4. USER INTERFACE .......................... 8
4.1. Location of the Controls ................. 8
4.2. How to Select & Modify the Param-
eters ............................................ 8
5. CONTROLLER SETUP ..................... 9
5.1. Setting the Time & Date ................. 9
5.2. Password ..................................... 9
5.3. Installation Setup ......................... 10
5.4. Feed Line Settings ........................ 11
5.5. Bin Settings ................................ 11
5.6. Bin Calibration ............................. 12
5.6.1. 1-Point Calibration .................. 12
5.6.2. 2-Point Calibration .................. 14
5.7. Auger Settings ............................ 15
6. FEED DISTRIBUTION .................... 16
6.1. Principle of Operation ................... 16
6.2. Settings ...................................... 17
6.2.1. Programming the Weekly Feed
Schedule ............................... 17
6.2.1.1. FeedDistribution..............................17
6.2.1.2. AssigningScheduledTimeClock.....18
6.2.2. Programming the Flexible Feed
Schedule ............................... 18
6.2.3. Programming Time Clocks ........ 20
6.3. Manual Distribution of Feed ........... 20
7. MONITORING FUNCTIONS ............ 21
7.1. Feed Consumption ....................... 21
7.1.1. Current Feeding Information ..... 21
7.1.2. Feed Consumption History ....... 21
7.2. Bins ........................................... 22
7.2.1. Bin Refills .............................. 22
7.2.2. Feed Remaining in the Bins ...... 23
7.2.3. Bin Consumption .................... 23
7.3. Bird Count .................................. 24
7.3.1. Information on the Flock .......... 24
7.3.2. Starting a New Flock ............... 24
7.3.3. Updating the Bird Count ......... 24
7.3.4. Bird Count History .................. 25
8. ALARMS ..................................... 26
8.1. Alarm Conditions ......................... 26
8.2. Alarm Log ................................... 26
8.3. Acknowledging an Alarm .............. 26
9. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE .......... 27
10. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ....... 30
11. MEMORY CARD .......................... 31
12. INSTALLATION REPORT ............... 33
13. ANNEX A – LOAD CELL INSTALLA-
TION .......................................... 36
14. INDEX ........................................ 37

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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. Precautions
WARNING: Read and save these in-
structions!
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.
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 circuit.
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 protection
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.
The controller should be opened and inspected
once a year for moisture. Proper care will ex-
tend the life of the control.
Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch
power off at service panel and lock the
switch disconnecting means to prevent
power from being switched accidentally.
When the service disconnecting means
cannot be locked, securely fasten a
prominent warning device, such as a
tag, to the service panel.
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).
Direct current (DC).
Alternating current (AC).
Earth Ground Terminal
Primarily used for functional earth
terminals which are generally asso-
ciated with test and measurement
circuits. These terminals are not for
safety earthing purposes but provide
an earth reference point.
Fuse
For Customer Use: Enter below the serial
number located on the side of the alarm
system and keep this information for future
reference.
Model: TARGET BIN SCALE RF
Serial number:
Date installed:
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A
Alarms
Acknowledgment 26
Alarm conditions 26
Alarm log 26
Alarm output wiring 7
Low feed alarm 11
Troubleshooting guide 27
Animals. See Birds
Augers. See also Bin
Activation 10
Auger settings 15
Overview 6
Time clock
Assign permanent clock 11
Assign variable clock 18
Programming feed cycles 20
B
Backup. See Memory card
Bin
Activation 10
Bin augers. See Augers
Bin calibration. See Calibration
Bin rells
History 22
Principle of operation 22
Feed consumption 23
Low level 11
Overview 6
Remaining feed 23
Re-order point 11
Selecting type of bird 15
Settings 11
Birds
Bird count
Current count 24
Posting changes 24, 25
Bird entries
Current count 24
Posting new entries 24
Bird mortalities
Current count 24
Mortality history 25
Posting new mortalities 24, 25
Culled birds
History 25
Posting number of culled birds 24
Males / Females 15
Starting a new ock 24
Buttons 8
Shortcut keys 8
C
Calibration (Bin)
1-point calibration
Recover calib. settings 13
Settings 12
2-point calibration 14
Card (memory) 31
Clock
Settings 9
Time format 10
Timer. See Time clock
Connections 7
Consumption. See Feed consumption
Controller
Features 5
Installation setup 10
Location of the controls 8
Mounting instructions 7
Technical specications 30
Copy/paste function 17
Culled birds. See Birds
D
Date & time 9
Delivery. See Bin rells
E
Electrical specications 30
F
Feed consumption
Current consumption 21
History 21
Feed cycles. See Time clocks
Feed delivery. See Bin rells
Feed distribution (manual) 20
Feed lines
Activation 10
Overview 6
Relay assignment 11
Time clock
Assign permanent clock 11
Assign variable clocks 18
Programming feed cycles 20
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Top View
Concrete slab must be flat and
leveled. The system will only
work if all leg supports are at
the same level!
13. ANNEX A – LOAD CELL INSTALLATION
Mounting holes are 16” apart, for 1/2”
dia. threaded rod or bolt, grade 5 or
higher
All load cells must be
placed inside the circle
made by the legs of the
bin.
3/4”-16 UNF 2 1/4”
grade 8 bolt (sup-
plied)
Metal plate
1/2” x 5” x 8”
The washers provided
with the support must
be installed between
the bin leg and the
load cell.
Ground strap
bolted to the bin leg.
The bin leg should never touch the load cell, it
must rest on the washers!
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2. SYSTEM OVERVIEW
2.1. Description of the Con-
troller
The TARGET BIN SCALE RF is an electronic
device which weighs and distributes feed in
livestock buildings. With this system, each
bin is mounted on load bars. This way, the
controller always knows what is the exact
amount of feed remaining in each bin. The
controller also refers to the bin weight to
distribute precise feed rations to the birds.
In all, the TARGET BIN SCALE RF has 8 out-
puts to control up to 4 bin augers and 6 feed
line motors. It also comes with 16 time clocks
made of 12 cycles each.

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2.2. Typical Application
Room 2 Room 1
Bin 1
Auger Motor
LCT-3 LCT-3
Maximum proximity sensor
Minimum proximity sensor
Feed line
motor
Bin Scale Controller 8-relay
Module
Bin 2
LCJB-8 LCJB-8
Auger 1
Auger 3 Auger 4
Auger 2
Receiving Hopper
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Time Clock Settings Refer to section 6.2.3 to program time clocks and refer to section 5.4 to assign them to augers and feed lines.
Cycle Clock 1 Clock 2 Clock 3 Clock 4 Clock 5 Clock 6 Clock 7 Clock 8
Start Stop Start Stop Start Stop Start Stop Start Stop Start Stop Start Stop Start Stop
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

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Time Clock & Relay Settings
References:
• Augers
Main settings ...............Section 5.7
Permanent time clock ...Section 5.7
Scheduled time clock ..Section 6.2.1
Your Calibration Settings [refer to section 5.6]
Output Time Clocks (#1-16) Room Bird Relay #
(1-8)
Monday Tuesday Wednes. Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Room 1 Room 2 Males Females
Augers (section 5.7)
Auger 1
Auger 2
Auger 3
Auger 4
Feed lines (section 5.4)
Feed line 1
n/a
Feed line 2
Feed line 3
Feed line 4
Feed line 5
Feed line 6
BIN 1
Offset :
Sensivity
Load Cell 1 :
Load Cell 2 :
Load Cell 3 :
Load Cell 4 :
Load Cell 5 :
Load Cell 6 :
Load Cell 7 :
Load Cell 8 :
BIN 2
Offset :
Sensivity
Load Cell 1 :
Load Cell 2 :
Load Cell 3 :
Load Cell 4 :
Load Cell 5 :
Load Cell 6 :
Load Cell 7 :
Load Cell 8 :
• Time Clock settings: .......Section 6.2.3;
• Feed Lines
Main settings ...............Section 5.4
Permanent time clock ...Section 5.4
Scheduled time clock ..Section 6.2.1
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3. MOUNTING INSTRUC-
TIONS
3.1. Installing the Controller
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 must be mounted in a lo-
cation that will allow the cover to be completely
opened right up against the wall.
3.2. Connections
3.2.1. Controller’s Main Wiring
Refer to the wiring diagram enclosed with
this user's manual to connect the controller.
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 communication module.
3.2.2. Analog Signal Link Precautions
To avoid precision problems, the LCT-3
modules must be mounted as close as pos-
sible to their respective LBJB-8 module. The
analog link between these 2 modules is very
sensitive.
All wiring must be done by an autho-
rized electrician and must comply with
applicable codes, laws and regulations.
Be sure power is off before doing any
wiring to avoid electrical shocks and
equipment damage.
Do not install rigid conduit into electrical
knockouts. Only nylon cable glands are
permitted for cable or wire fastening.
The controller has no power-on switch.
An external switch or circuit breaker shall
be included in the building installation to
interrupt 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 discon-
necting device for the equipment.
3.2.3. Alarm Connection
There are two types of alarms on the market.
One type activates when current is cut off at
its input, whereas the other activates when
current is supplied at its input. For an alarm of
the first type, use the NC terminal as shown on
the wiring diagram. For an alarm of the second
type, use the NO terminal.
Controller
LCT-3 LCJB-8
BIN
Communication link
5 000ft max (1 500m max)
Analog signal link
must be as short as possible!

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4. USER INTERFACE
4.1. Location of the Controls
A) Shortcut Keys: These 6 buttons allow
the user to step quickly to the special preset
functions.
B) The display shows the current parameter
or reading.
C) The up and down arrow keys are used to
scroll within a function menu. The right arrow
key is used to select a menu option. The left
arrow key is used to return to the previous
menu display.
D) Adjustment buttons :These two push-
buttons allow the user to adjust the value of
the parameter shown on display B.
4.2. How to Select & Modify
the Parameters
The TARGET BIN SCALE RF controller has
been designed with the user in mind. Thus,
great care has been put into making the user
interface as easy to understand as possible.
The following paragraphs explain the way
the parameters are organized and how to
adjust them.
1. Changing Parameter Values: When a
parameter value flashes on screen, it can
be adjusted by the user with the adjustment
buttons.
2. How the Parameters are Grouped: All
parameters and readings are grouped into
logical groups called functions. Functions
are selected using the arrow keys or by step-
ping through the function menus. To scroll
the options within a menu, use the up and
down-arrow keys . If a menu has more
than two items, the display scrolls to show
additional items. Use the right-arrow key
to select a menu option. Use the left-arrow
key to return to the previous menu. Note
that if passwords are used, some parameters
may not be accessible to all users for security
reasons.
3. Shortcut keys: These 6 buttons allow
the user to quickly step to the special preset
functions on display. The table beside shows
the destination of these keys.
Short-cut
Keys"
Destination
1 Current Feeding
2 Flock Information
3 Feed Amount
4 Schedule
5 Feed Cycle
6 Acknowledge Alarm
Figure: Controller's Faceplate
A
B
C D
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12. INSTALLATION REPORT
CLIENT
Name: _______________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
City: _______________________________________________
Tel.: _______________________________________________
Fax: _______________________________________________
INSTALLER
Name: _______________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
City: _______________________________________________
Tel.: _______________________________________________
Fax: _______________________________________________

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TRANSFER ERROR
The controller will not warn you if
the transfer is incorrect. Respect
the following rules to make sure
the transfer works properly:
1. Make sure the card switch is
at the unlocked position before
transferring a configuration on
the card.
2. Do not move or hold the card
while a transfer is ongoing.
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5. CONTROLLER SETUP
5.1. Setting the Time & Date
1. From the main menu, select:
» 6. Time and Date
6. Date & Time
Date: 200X/12/31
Time: 12:00:00 PM
2. Press the right-arrow. The year starts
flashing on the display.
3. Use the adjustment buttons to set the
year. Note that the date format may vary
depending on the controller configuration.
4. Press the right-arrow key. The month
flashes on the display. Use the adjustment
buttons to set the month.
5. Press the right-arrow key. The day flashes
on the display. Use the adjustment buttons
to set the day.
6. Press the right-arrow key. The hour
flashes on the display. Use the adjustment
buttons to set the hour.
7. Proceed in similar fashion to set the min-
utes and seconds.
8. Press the left-arrow as many times as
required to exit from this menu.
5.2. Password
For security reasons, a password is required
to access the installation mode. The pass-
word is made up of three blocks of two digit.
By default, the installer password is set to
03 05 14 and cannot be changed.
1. From the main menu, select:
» 8. Password
8. Password
Current user:
User 1
2. Press the right-arrow key again. The
first two digits of the password flash on the
display.
8. Password
Enter password:
00 ** **
3. Use the adjustment buttons to set the
first two digits of the password then press
the right-arrow key.
4. Proceed the same way to set the second
and third two digits. Press the right-arrow
key to validate the password. The message
"Wrong Password" is displayed when an
invalid password is entered.
5. Press the left-arrow as many times as
required to exit from this menu.

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5.3. Installation Setup
The following section shows how to cus-
tomize the controller for your particular
application. Normally, this setup needs to be
done only once.
Worksheets are available at the end of
this manual (chapter 12) to write down
your parameter settings.
1. From the main menu, select:
» 7. Installation*
» 1. Settings
*This menu is only accessible from the installer
mode (see sec. 5.2).
7.1 Settings
Nb of Rooms 2
Nb of bins: 2
Nb of augers: 4
Nb of FeedLine: 6
Nb of Clock: 8
Fill Pro. 500 kg
Schedule Type: Week
Clock Type: St/Sp
Clock Schedule Yes
Time Display: AM/PM
Units: kg
2. Set the following parameters:
Number of Rooms — Enable the proper num-
ber of rooms (1 or 2 rooms).
Number of Bins — Enable the desired number
of bins (1 or 2 bins).
Number of Augers — Enable the desired
number of bin augers (1 to 4 augers).
Number of Feed Lines — Enable the prop-
er number of feed lines (0 to 6 feed lines).
Number of Clock — The controller has
16 time clocks that are used to activate feed
lines and augers. Note that some feed lines
and/or auger motors must share common tim-
ers. Enable the proper number of time clocks
(from 1 to 16 time clocks).
Filling Protection — In order to log the amount
of feed delivered, the controller needs to de-
tect a significant increase in the bin weight
on a short period of time and the total amount
feed delivered must exceed the "Fill protec-
tion" parameter value. Set the minimum
amount of feed that is likely to be delivered in
a bin to the desired value. This weight should
be higher than the weight of a person who
would climb on the bin for instance.
Schedule Type — The controller can dis-
tribute feed according to a weekly schedule
(based on 7 days) or it can use a more flexible
type of schedule, called the "Skip" schedule:
the weekly schedule allows skipping specific
feeding days (e.g.: skip all Mondays) whereas
the flexible schedule allows skipping feeding
days at regular intervals, without considering
the day of the week (e.g.: skip a feeding day
every 3 days).
Clock Schedule — This option allows bin
augers and feed line to use different time
clocks during the week rather than using the
same time clock all the time. Select "Yes" to
enable this option or "No" to disable it. *This
parameter is accessible if the clock schedule is set
to "Week" above.
Clock Type — A time clock can either stop
after a specific run time (start/run) or at a pre-
cise time of the day (start/stop). Choose the
desired method used to stop time clocks.
Time Display — Select the desired time for-
mat: AM/PM or 24-hour.
Units — Select the desired weight measure-
ment units: kg or lbs.
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11. MEMORY CARD
The memory card is used to create a backup
copy of your controller’s configuration. The
card is also useful to transfer the configura-
tion of one controller to another controller of
the same type.
The switch at the bottom of the card is used
to lock or to unlock the card ( = locked,
= unlocked).
Turn off power each time you open the
controller’s enclosure. This prevents
accidental exposure to areas of high
voltage.
Memory Card
Card Switch
Connector
Electronic
Board
To Transfer a Configuration:
1. Turn off power to the controller.
2. Open the latch and lift the controller’s
cover.
3. If you are about to copy the controller’s
configuration on the memory card, make sure
the card’s switch is at the unlocked position.
4. Insert the card in the J9 connector located
on the electronic board inside the controller.
Components of the memory card must face
down as illustrated.
5. Close the cover then reapply power to
the controller. The transfer menu should be
shown on screen (if this is not the case, si-
multaneously press the up- and down-arrow
keys for 3 seconds to display this menu).
6. Use the up- and down-arrow keys to se-
lect the proper type of transfer:
Memory Card To Controller:
To transfer the memory card’s content into
the controller, select the “Mem.Card –> Ctrl”.
When it is selected, simultaneously press the
+and - buttons to start the transfer.
Mem.Card –> Ctrl
+/- to start
Controller To Memory Card:
To save the controller’s configuration into the
memory card, select the “Ctrl –> Mem. Card”
menu. Once it is selected, simultaneously
press + and - buttons to start the transfer.
Ctrl –> Mem.Card
+/- to start
7. When the transfer is over, simultaneously
press and hold the up- and down-arrow keys
for 5 seconds to exit the transfer menu, then
remove the memory card from the connector
as follows:
• Turn off power to the controller;
• Open the controller’s cover;
• Remove the card from the connector;
• Close the cover then reapply power to
the controller.
8. Lock the card’s switch if required.
Remove the memory card from the
connector when the transfer is over!

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10. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Type ................................................. TARGET BIN SCALE RF
Main supply fuse F1 ............................ 1A, fast-blow
Main supply/frequency .......................... 115/230V+10% -20%, 20VA, 50/60Hz
14Vdc output ..................................... 14 Vdc±10%, regulated,100mA max.
14Vdc output fuse F2 .......................... 1A, fast-blow
Housing ............................................. IP54, plastic casing
Operating temperature .......................... 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)
Storage temperature ............................. -15 to 50°C (32 to 104°F)
Ambient relative humidity ...................... max. 95%
Alarm Relay ........................................ 10mA to 2A, 24 Vac or dc max.
Pollution degree ................................... 2
Altitude ............................................. Up to 2000m
Installation Category: ............................ Class II
Type ................................................. TRB-8
Main supply fuse F2 ............................. 1A, fast-blow
Main supply/frequency .......................... 115/230V+10% -20%, 20VA, 50/60Hz
Relay Output 1-8: ................................ 10A Res, 1/2HP 250VAC
Output fuses
F1, F3, F4, F5, F6, F7, F8, F10: ............. 10A slow blow
Housing ............................................. IP54, plastic casing
Operating temperature .......................... 0 to 40°C
Storage temperature ............................. -15 to 50°C
Ambient relative humidity ...................... max. 95%
Pollution degree ................................... 2
Altitude ............................................. Up to 2000m
Type ................................................. LCJB-8
Input ................................................. 5 @ 15 VDC 100 mA MAX
Housing ............................................. IP54, plastic casing
Operating temperature ......................... -40 to 40°C (-40 to 104°F)
Storage temperature ............................ -40 to 50°C (-40 to 122°F)
Type ................................................. LCT-3
Input ................................................. 11 @ 20 VDC 140mA MAX
Housing ............................................. IP54, plastic casing
Operating temperature .......................... 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)
Storage temperature ............................. -15 to 50°C (5 to 122°F)
Ambient relative humidity ...................... max. 95%
The room temperature where the controller is located must always
remain between 32° and 104°F (0 and 40°C). For indoor use only !
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5.4. Feed Line Settings
This section shows how to specify the loca-
tion of each feed line and how to select the
timer they are using. Note that each auger
and each feed line operates in timer mode.
These outputs can either use individual time
clocks or they can share common timers. Re-
fer to section 6.2.3 to program the timer.
Worksheets are provided at the end of
this manual to write down your time
clock & relay settings.
1. From the main menu, select:
» 7. Installation*
» 5. Feed Line Set.
» x. Select the desired feed line
*This menu is only accessible from the installer
mode (see sec. 5.2).
FeedLine 1
Relay : 5
Clock: : 3
2. Set the following parameters:
Relay — Specify which relay the feed line
uses.
Clock — Specify which time clock the feed
line uses. *This parameter is available if the "Clock
Schedule" option is disabled in the Installation
Settings (see section 5.3). If this option is enabled,
time clocks must be assigned separately for each
day of the week. Refer to section 6.2.1 to make this
assignment.
3. Proceed in similar fashion to assign a relay
and a time clock to all feed lines.
5.5. Bin Settings
This section shows how to set the low feed
level of each bin. The controller sounds an
alarm when the feed level gets lower than
this limit.
1. From the main menu, select:
» 7. Installation*
» 3. Bin Settings
» x. Select the desired bin
*This menu is only accessible from the installer
mode (see sec. 5.2).
7.3.1 Bin 1 Settings
Low level 13 kg
Fill Del 5 min
2. Set the following parameters:
Low Level — Set the feed level below which
an alarm sets off. You can also disable this
alarm condition by decreasing the parameter
value to "None"
Fill Delay — A feed delivery is likely to be
composed of multiple and successive dumps.
The fill delay allows the controller to combine
the weight of all feed dumps in a single fill-
ing value. The fill delay actually represents
the time allowed between two dumps for
the controller to consider both dumps as be-
ing part of the same filling. The Fill Delay is
launched at the end of each dump. Set it to
the desired value.
Note that the augers of the bin that
is being filled are stopped during the
filling process and until the end of the
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5.6. Bin Calibration
It is possible to calibrate bin scales using one
or 2 reference weights:
1. The 1-point calibration mode allows
calibrating a bin scale with only one refer-
ence weight: the weight of the feed that is
currently present in the scale. This type of
calibration can be performed at any time.
2. The 2-point calibration mode allows using
two reference weights: the empty bin weight
and the loaded bin weight; the bin has to be
empty prior to the calibration.
5.6.1. 1-Point Calibration
The 1-point calibration can be performed at any
time, as long as you know the amount of feed
present in the bin. If you don't know what is
the exact amount of feed, you can estimate it:
in that case, disable the "Low Level" option in
section 5.5 and be sure to re-calibrate the scale
as soon as the bin gets empty.
Repeat the 1-point calibration each time
the scale gets empty and its weight read-
ing is other than 0 kg (or 0 lbs).
1. From the main menu, select:
» 7. Installation*
» 2. Calibration.
» x. Select the desired bin
» 1. Bin #x One Point
*This menu is only accessible from the installer
mode (see sec. 5.2).
7.2.1 Calibr Bin 1
Nb Load Cells : 4
Sen. LC1 : 3.0000
Sen. LC2 : 3.0000
Sen. LC3 : 3.0000
Sen. LC4 : 3.0000
Max Cap. : 10000 lbs
[or 4536 kg]
Tare : 0 lbs
Offset: 68764115
Stability tol: 2000
Push + for next step
Calibrate ? No
2. Set the following parameters:
Number of Load Cells: — Select the number
of load cells that are supporting the bin (from
1 to 8 load cells).
Sensitivity of Load Cells — Enter the sensi-
tivity of each load cell. The sensitivity value
is specific to each load cell and is indicated
on the load cell's calibration certificate. It is
also written on each one of them.
Maximum Capacity — Enter the maximum
weight capacity of load cells. This value is
indicated on the calibration certificate en-
closed with each load cell and it is written
on each one of them. The maximum capacity
is common to all load cells.
The maximum capacity is often given in
pounds. If your controller uses the metric
system, be sure to convert this value
properly. For instance, 10,000 pounds
corresponds to 4,536 kilograms.
Tare— Specify the amount of feed that is cur-
rently present in the bin scale (do not include
the weight of the bin).
Offset — The offset is a parameter that al-
lows you to recover your calibration settings
after installing a new configuration in your
controller. This value is automatically defined
by the controller after having calibrated the
scale.
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Voltage checkup LCT-3
RED
GREEN
WHITE
SHD
BLK
WHT
GRN
RED
BLACK
BLK WHT GRN RED
BLK
WHT
GRN
RED
L1
VREF
J9
VIN VOUT
JX
LCJB-8
Load Bar
Vdiv2
Vdiv1
VREF reading on the LCJB-8 module
Param-
eter
Specification Load
bar
1
Load
bar
2
Load
bar
3
Load
bar
4
Load
bar
5
Load
bar
6
Load
bar
7
Load
bar
8
Input
voltage
(Vin)
VIN VREF
VREF should be between
4.3 and 5V, depend-
ing on the gauge and
length (L1) of the wire
Output
voltage
(Vout)
15mV max
Vout should be between
0.0 and 15.0mV de-
pending on the weight
of the bin
Divided
Voltage
(Vdiv1)
Vdiv1 should be
close to VREF/2
Divided
Voltage
(Vdiv2)
Vdiv2 should be
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Problem Cause Solution
The weight reading
never changes
The wiring is incorrect Check the wiring and make sure the input
voltage of the load bar is not 0V.
There is a short-circuit at the load
bar input.
Replace the defective unit.
Load bars are af-
fected by thunder-
storms.
The grounding of bin legs is incor-
rect.
Make sure ground straps are connected as
shown on the mounting instructions of the
load bars.
The accuracy of
the weight reading
changes as the bin
discharges itself.
Bad calibration. Recalibrate the bin.
The washer between the load bar
and the bin leg is not installed or not
mounted correctly.
Empty the bin then install the washer.
Once the washer is properly installed,
recalibrate the bin.
The bin weight is not distributed
evenly on the bin legs.
Make sure the feed weight is distributed
evenly in the bin.
The LCT light
does not flash
The voltage between PWR and
GND terminals of the LCT module
or between terminals 1 and 4 of
the main controller is too low.
(5-11VDC)
The voltage selection switch
is in the wrong position. Set the switch to
the correct position.
There is no voltage between PWR
and GND terminals of the LCT
module or between terminals 1
and 4 of the main controller.
Fuse F2 of the main controller is blown.
Turn the power off and replace the fuse. If
the fuse blows regularly, check the wiring
or replace the LCT module.
ID numbers are not
set properly.
Make sure the ID numbers are set as fol-
lows:
ID # 1 = LCT-3 module of bin 1
ID # 2 = LCT-3 module of bin 2
ID # 3 = LCT-3 module of bin 3
ID # 4 = LCT-3 module of bin 4.
The end of line jumpers
are not positioned correctly.
Set the end of line jumpers to YES at both
ends of the communication line. The other
end of line jumpers must be set to NO.
The wiring between
the LCT module and the main
controller is incorrect.
Fix the wiring.
The LCT module is defective. Replace the defective module.
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IMPORTANT: When the calibration is
over, write down the calibration Offset
value on the worksheet at the end of
this manual.
Stability Tolerance — The controller can only
calibrate a bin when the weight reading is
stable enough. Otherwise, it will display an
error message. The stability tolerance is the
variation in the weight reading the controller
can tolerate to calibrate the bin scale. By
default it is set to 2000. *The weight reading
may be unstable in windy conditions. We thus suggest
to wait for a mild day to perform the calibration.
If this is not possible, increase the stability value
in steps of 1000 each time the controller gives an
error message.
Calibrate? — Select "Yes" to calibrate the
bin scale. The message "Please Wait" is
displayed. Wait until the end of the calibra-
tion (this process may take a few minutes).
At the end of the calibration, the controller
defines an offset value. Write this value down
on the worksheet at the end of this manual.
This value will allow you to recover your
calibration settings after making controller
updates.
If calibration is successful, the message "Please
Wait" disappears and the "- - - - " display
switches back to "No"; if it fails, the controller
displays "ERROR". In case of an error, increase
the stability tolerance value by 1000 then try
calibrating the scale once again.
IMPORTANT: Write down the calibration
Offset value on the worksheet at the
end of this manual.
Recovering your Calibration Settings
After a new configuration is loaded in the con-
troller, the controller looses all of its calibration
settings. If you know the value of your previous
calibration offset, you can recover your calibra-
tion settings as explained below.
1. From the main menu, select:
» 7. Installation*
» 2. Calibration.
» x. Select the desired bin
» 1. Bin #x One Point
*This menu is only accessible from the installer
mode (see sec. 5.2).
7.2.1 Calibr Bin 1
Nb Load Cells : 4
Sen. LC1 : 3.0000
Sen. LC2 : 3.0000
Sen. LC3 : 3.0000
Sen. LC4 : 3.0000
Max Cap. : 10000 lbs
[or 4536 kg]
Tare : 0 lbs
Offset: 68764115
Stability tol: 2000
Push + for next step
Calibrate ? No
2. Set the following parameters (refer to the
beginning of this section to get information
about these parameters):
Sen.LC#x — Sensitivity of the load cells.
Max Cap. — Max capacity of the load cells.
Tare — Estimate the amount of feed in the bin.
Calibrate? — Select "Yes" to calibrate the
bin scale. The controller will define a new
offset value.
3. Replace the newly calculated offset by
the offset value coming from your previous
calibration. This way, you will recover your
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5.6.2. 2-Point Calibration
The following steps explain how to cali-
brate bin scale with the 2-point calibration
method. The bin has to be empty prior to
the calibration.
A) Calibrating the Empty State
1. From the main menu, select:
» 7. Installation*
» 2. Calibration.
» x. Select the desired bin
» 2. Bin #x Two Pts
» 1. Bin #x Empty
*This menu is only accessible from the installer
mode (see sec. 5.2).
7.2.1 Calib Bin 1
Stability tol: 2000
Min Weight 0kg
Push + for next step
Min Calib? No
2. Set the following parameters:
Stability Tolerance — The controller can only
calibrate a bin when the weight reading of the
bin is stable enough; otherwise, the control-
ler displays an error message. The stability
tolerance is the stability value the controller
can tolerate to calibrate the scale. By default
it is set to 2000.
The weight reading may be unstable in windy
conditions. We thus suggest to wait for a
mild day to perform the calibration. If this is
not possible, increase the stability value in
steps of 1000 each time the controller gives
an error message.
Minimum Weight — Ideally, the bin should
be empty prior to calibrating the empty bin
status (Min Weight = 0 kg). However, if a
certain amount of feed is already present in
the bin before the empty state calibration,
specify this feed weight (minimum weight).
Calibrate Minimum State ? — Select "Yes" to
calibrate the empty status of the bin scale.
The message "Please Wait" is displayed. Wait
until the end of the calibration (this process
may take a few minutes).
If calibration is successful, the message "Please
Wait" disappears and the "- - - - " display
switches back to "No"; if it fails, the controller
displays "ERROR". In case of an error, increase
the stability tolerance value by 1000 then try
calibrating the scale once again.
B) Calibrating the Loaded State
1. Fill up the bin with a precise amount of
feed.
2. From the main menu, select:
» 7. Installation*
» 2. Calibration.
» x. Select the desired bin
» 2. Bin #x Two Pts
» 2. Bin #x Full
*This menu is only accessible from the installer
mode (see sec. 5.2).
7.2.2 Calib Bin 1
Stability tol: 2000
Max Weight 10000 kg
Push + for next step
Max Calib? No
3. Set the following parameters:
Stability Tolerance — The controller can only
calibrate a bin when the weight reading of the
bin is stable enough; otherwise, the control-
ler displays an error message. The stability
tolerance is the stability value the controller
can tolerate to calibrate the scale. By default
it is set to 2000. The weight reading may be
unstable in windy conditions. We thus sug-
gest to wait for a mild day to perform the
calibration. If this is not possible, increase the
stability value in steps of 1000 each time the
controller gives an error message.
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Problem Cause Solution
The main controller
does not turn on.
The wiring is incorrect. a) Turn off the power.
b) Remove all wires from the MODULE
terminals of the main controller.
c) Wait 5 minutes.
d) Apply power to the main controller: if
the controller starts, then there is a wiring
problem.
e) Fix the wiring.
Fuse F1 is blown. Replace the fuse.
The internal light
of the relay module
does not flash
The wiring between the relay
module and the main controller is
incorrect.
Fix the wiring.
The ID number is incorrect Make sure the ID number of the relay mod-
ule is set to ID #5
The end of line jumpers
are not positioned correctly
Set the end of line jumpers to YES at both
ends of the communication line. Other end
of line jumpers must be set to NO.
The relay module
is defective.
Replace the defective module.
The weight reading
is too high.
The load bar is distorted. Replace the load bars
The weight
reading is not
correct
If the bin has been calibrated with
the 1-point calibration mode :
The load bar sensitivity is not set
properly in the controller.
Make sure the sensitivity of load bars
specified in the controller corresponds to
reality. The sensitivity value written on the
load bar's calibration certificate correspond
to the sensitivity value posted in the con-
troller (see sec. 5.6.1).
If the bin has been calibrated with
the 2-point calibration mode :
The sensitivity of load bars may
have changed with time.
Redo the 2-point calibration once a year or
each time the bin gets empty.
The output voltage of the load bar
exceeds 15mV (1V for instance).
Check your wiring.
Replace the load bars.
The Vdiv1 voltage is higher than
the entry voltage (Vin)
Check your wiring.
Replace the load bars.
The Vdiv1 voltage is higher than
the entry voltage (Vin)
Check your wiring.
Replace the load bars.
(...) The weight
reading is not
correct
Load bars are not connected Be sure load bars are connected properly.
A wire has been severed. Replace the severed wire.
The LCT-3 module is defective Replace the LCT-3 module.
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8.2. Alarm Log
The controller logs the past 100 alarm condi-
tions into an history menu. It logs each alarm
condition along with the time and date at
which the alarm occurred.
Press the corresponding shortcut key
to access the following menu.
1. From the main menu, select:
» 4. Alarm Log
4. Alarm Log
200X/12/31 12:00 PM
Comm. Error Bin 1
2. Use the down-arrow key to scroll down
the display and look at all recorded alarm
conditions.
Resetting the Alarm Log — To reset the alarm
log, simultaneously press the + and - but-
tons for 3 seconds (this operation can only
be performed by the installer).
8.3. Acknowledging an
Alarm
The following procedure shows how to
acknowledge a low bin alarm. This type of
alarm condition only stops when the user
acknowledges it.
1. From the main menu, select:
» 5. Ack Alarm
5. Acknowledge
Bin1 Lo weight No
2. Use the arrow keys to select the alarm
condition to be acknowledged.
3. Press + to acknowledge the alarm.
8. ALARMS
8.1. Alarm Conditions
The table below gives a list of all possible
alarm conditions.
When the alarm relay is activated, the nor-
mally open contact ( ) closes.
Display Meaning
Comm. Error
Bin x
There's a communication prob-
lem between the controller and
the LCT-3 modules of bin X.
Power ON Power has failed to the control-
ler.
Low Alarm
Bin x
The amount of feed in bin X is
lower than the Low Bin alarm
setting. This type of alarm
needs to be acknowledged by
the user.
Auger Clock
Error
Assign.
Conflict
The same time clock is assigned
to more than 1 auger on a given
bin. Correct the time clock as-
signment (see section 5.4.3)
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Maximum Weight — Specify the total amount
of feed present in the bin scale (do not forget
to include the feed weight that was present
in the bin at the beginning of the calibration
(if applicable)).
Calibrate Maximum State? — Select "Yes"
to calibrate the loaded bin. The message
"Please Wait" is displayed. Wait until the
end of the calibration (this process may take
a few minutes).
If calibration is successful, the message
"Please Wait" disappears and the "Yes"
answer switches back to "No"; if it fails, the
controller displays "ERROR". In case of an
error, increase the stability tolerance value
by 1000 then try calibrating the scale once
again.
5.7. Auger Settings
This section shows how to specify the loca-
tion of each auger, how to specify the type
of birds that are receiving feed coming from
each auger (males or females) and how to se-
lect the timer the augers are using. The auger
and each feed line operates in timer mode
and they can either use individual time clocks
or they can share common timers. Refer to
section 6.2.3 to program the timer.
Bins with multiple augers : If a bin uses
multiple augers, you must program the
timers in a way that there is only one
auger running at a time! In other words,
if a bin has 2 augers, these auger must
not use a common time clock.
Worksheets are provided at the end of
this manual to write down your time
clock & relay settings.
1. From the main menu, select:
» 7. Installation*
» 4. Auger Settings
» x. Select the desired auger
*This menu is only accessible from the installer
mode (see sec. 5.2).
Auger 1
Relay : 1
Room : 1
Type : Male
Bin Scale : 1
Clock : 1
2. Set the following parameters:
Relay — Specify which relay the auger uses.
Room — Select the destination of the se-
lected auger: room 1 or room 2. *Room 2 is
only available if it is enabled in the Installation Setup
menu (see sec. 5.3).
Type — Select the type of birds that are re-
ceiving feed coming from the selected auger
(males or females).
Bin Scale — Select the bin to which the auger
is connected.
Clock — Select which time clock the auger
uses. *This parameter is available if the "Clock
Schedule" option is disabled in the Installation
Settings (see section 5.3). If this option is enabled,
time clocks must be assigned separately for each
day of the week. Refer to section 6.2.1 to make this
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6. FEED DISTRIBUTION
6.1. Principle of Operation
Feeding Schedule
The controller can distribute feed according
to a weekly schedule (based on 7 days) or
it can use a flexible type of schedule. The
weekly schedule allows skipping some feed-
ing days (e.g.: skip all Mondays) whereas
the flexible schedule allows skipping feeding
days at regular intervals, without considering
the day of the week (e.g.: skip a feeding day
every 3 days). Refer to section 5.3 to enable
the desired type of schedule.
Amount of Feed
The controller automatically calculates the
amount of feed to be delivered as a func-
tion of the number of birds in the barn: you
must first select what type of feed needs be
delivered to males and to females (e.g. The
males receive feed from bin auger #1) and
then specify the daily feed consumption per
100 birds (e.g. 4000 g per 100 males). The
controller uses this information to calculate
the amount of feed as follows:
Example:
Bin auger1 (males) = 4000 g/100 birds
Bin auger 2 (females)= 3000 g/100 birds
# of males = 10
# of females = 200
Results: Today, the males will receive a total of 400
g of feed from bin auger 1 (10 / 100 x 4000) and
the females will receive a total of 6000 g of feed
from bin auger 2 (200 / 100 x 3000);
Feeding Cycles (Time Clocks)
Augers and feed lines operate in timer mode
using different time clocks. Each time clock
has 12 cycles which allow distributing feed
into separate batches.
RESTRICTIONS:
Stopping augers when the system is load-
ed — Bin augers automatically stop when the
feeding system is full (the proximity sensor
located at the top of the receiving hopper
detects the presence of feed).
Stopping feed lines when the system is
empty — Feed lines also stops when the re-
ceiving hopper is empty (the proximity sensor
located at the bottom of the receiving hopper
stops detecting feed).
End of feeding cycles — The controller dis-
ables feeding cycles when the total amount
of feed to be delivered today is reached.
Empty SystemLoaded System
The minimum proximity sensor stops de-
tecting feed: the feed line output stops.
The maximum proximity sensor detects feed:
The auger output stops.
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New Mortality — Specify the number of dead
males or females. The posted value then
automatically goes back to "*" and is then
removed from the remaining bird count.
New Culled — Specify the number of males
or females that have been culled. The posted
value then automatically goes back to "*" and is
then removed from the remaining bird count.
7.3.4. Bird Count History
The controller has an history menu which
contains the daily number of mortalities and
culled birds from the past 60 days.
1. From the main menu, select:
» 3. House
» 7. History
» x. Select the desired room
» x. Select the desired type of bird
» x. Select desired history:
1. Mortality
or
2. Culled
Rm1 Female Mortality
200X/01/31 11:59PM
Mortality: 0
2. Press the down-arrow key to scroll down
through the history menu.
Room 1 Female Info
Remaining: 50
Mortal.- New : *
Culled - New : *
Entered- New : *
Mortal.- Today: 2
Mortal.- Total: 2
Culled - Today: 2
Culled - Total: 2
Entered- Today: 52
Entered- Total: 52

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7.3. Bird Count
The controller calculates the amount of feed to
be distributed to the birds as a function of the
number of birds remaining in the house. It is
thus important to update the animal count
on a regular basis.
Starting a new flock — The "Start new flock"
option allows resetting feed consumption his-
tories and resetting the number of birds of the
previous flock.
Changing the current animal count — After
the flock is enabled, enter the initial number
of birds in the house (set the number of males
and females separately). Then, update the
animal count when new birds are added to
the flock or when mortality occurs.
7.3.1. Information on the Flock
1. From the main menu, select:
» 3. House
» 1. Flock info
» x. Select the desired room
» x. Select the desired type of birds
Room 1 Female Info
Remaining: 50
Mortal.- New : *
Culled - New : *
Entered- New : *
Mortal.- Today: 2
Mortal.- Total: 2
Culled - Today: 2
Culled - Total: 2
Entered- Today: 52
Entered- Total: 52
The following information is displayed:
- Number birds remaining;
- Today's mortalities, culled animals and new
animal entries.
- Total number of mortalities, culled ani-
mals and entries since the beginning of the
batch.
7.3.2. Starting a New Flock
The following steps explain how to start a
new flock; starting a new flock clears all
consumption logs and resets the number of
birds in the house (of both rooms).
1. From the main menu, select:
» 3. House
» 8. Start new flock*
*This menu is only accessible from the installer
mode (see sec. 5.2).
3.6 Start Flock
Start new flock No
2. To start the new flock, answer "Yes" to
the "Start new flock?" question. The "Yes"
answer automatically returns to "No" when
the new flock is created.
7.3.3. Updating the Bird Count
Follow these steps to enter the number of
new bird entries or the number of dead birds
that were found today. Set these values
separately for males and for females.
1. From the main menu, select:
» 3. House
» 1. Flock info
» x. Select the desired room
» x. Select the desired type of birds
2. Set the following parameters:
New Entered — Specify the number of new
male or new female entries. The posted value
then automatically goes back to "*" and is
then added to the remaining bird count.
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6.2. Settings
6.2.1. Programming the Weekly
Feed Schedule
6.2.1.1. Feed Distribution
When the controller uses the weekly feed
schedule, you must specify the amount of
feed to be delivered separately for each day
of the week. Refer to section 6.1.1 for further
information about the feeding schedule.
Press the corresponding shortcut key
to access the following menu.
Use the copy-paste function if several
days are using the same feed settings.
Copy/paste parameters are located at
the bottom of this menu display.
1. From the main menu, select:
» 3. House
» 3. Schedule
3.3 Schedule
Sunday Skip
Feed Amount /100
Auger 1 0g
Auger 2 0g
Monday Feed
Feed Amount /100
Auger 1 22g
Auger 2 0g
[...]
Copy/Paste
From: Sun.
To: All
Copy? No
2. Set the following parameters:
The parameters below will be displayed
if the feed schedule is set to "Week" in
the Installation menu (sec. 5.3).
Day of the Week — Set the feeding status for
each day of the week: skip or feed.
Feed Amount — For each feeding day, set the
amount of feed to be delivered per hundred
birds. This amount of feed must be set sepa-
rately for auger 1 and for auger 2 (remember
that each auger is related to a specific bin and
to a specific bird type).
Copy/Paste — The following menus allow
copying feed settings from a specific day of
the week on another day.
From / To — Select the day of the week
whose feed parameters need to be copied and
then, select the day on which parameters will
be pasted (select "All" if you want to copy the
parameters on all days of the week).
Copy? — Select "Yes" to launch the copying
process. The "Yes" answer returns to "No"
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6.2.1.2. Assigning Scheduled
Time Clock
When time clocks are used on a daily basis,
the bin augers and feed lines can use differ-
ent time clocks during the week. In order to
use variable time clocks, activate the "Clock
Schedule" option in the Installation menu (see
section 5.3).
Bins with multiple augers : If a bin uses
multiple augers, you must program the
timers in a way that there is only one
auger running at a time! In other words,
if a bin has 2 augers, the augers must
not use a common time clock.
Worksheets are provided at the end of
this manual to write down your time
clock settings.
1. From the main menu, select:
» 3. House
» 5. Clock Schedule*
*This menu is available if the "Clock Schedule"
option is enabled in the installation menu (see sec-
tion 5.3).
3.5 Clock Schedule
Sunday Clock
Auger 1 1
FeedLine 1 2
FeedLine 2 3
2. Select the timer that is used by each bin
auger & feed line separately for each day of
the week.
6.2.2. Programming the Flexible
Feed Schedule
a) Setting the Schedule
If the controller uses a flexible feed schedule,
you must specify the frequency at which
feeding days are skipped. Refer to section
6.1.1 for further information about the fol-
lowing parameters and refer to section 5.3
to enable this type of schedule.
Press the corresponding shortcut
key to access the following menu.
1. From the main menu, select:
» 3. House
» 3. Schedule
3.3 Schedule
Frequency: 1/8
Days Left: 6
Next Day Skip: Tue.
2. Set the following parameters:
The parameters below will be displayed
if the feed schedule is set to "Skip" in
the Installation menu (sec. 5.3).
Frequency — This is the frequency at which
a feeding day is skipped. It can be adjusted
from one day out of 2 to 8 days. Set the
frequency to the desired value.
Days Left — This is the number of days
that are left before the next skipped day. If
required, you can modify the number of days
before the next skipped day.
Next Skipped Day — The next feeding day
to be skipped is displayed. This day is auto-
matically defined according to the skipping
frequency and to the days left before the next
skipped day. It cannot be modified.
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7.2.2. Feed Remaining in the Bins
Current amount of feed remaining
1. From the main menu, select:
» 2. Feed Inventory
» x. Select the desired bin
» 1. Information
2.1 Bin Info
Remaining 1000kg
Consump. 1000kg
Filling 500kg
The amount of remaining feed is displayed.
History of remaining feed
The controller has an history menu which
contains amount of remaining feed from the
past 60 days.
1. From the main menu, select:
» 2. Feed Inventory
» x. Select the desired bin
» 2. History
» 3. Remaining
2.2.3 Remaining
200X/01/31 11:59PM
Remain: 1000kg
2. The history of remaining feed is displayed.
Press the down-arrow key to scroll down
through this history.
7.2.3. Bin Consumption
Bin consumption menus give the daily amount
of feed that has been taken away from the
bins today.
Today's consumption
1. From the main menu, select:
» 2. Feed Inventory
» x. Select the desired bin
» 1. Information
2.1 Bin Info
Remaining 1000 kg
Consump. 1000 kg
Filling 500 kg
2. The amount of feed that was taken away
from the selected bin today is displayed.
Consumption history
The controller has an history menu which
contains the amount of feed that was taken
away the bins from the past 60 days.
1. From the main menu, select:
» 2. Feed Inventory
» x. Select the desired bin
» 2. History
» 1. Consumption
2.2.3 Consumption
200X/01/31 11:59PM
Cons.: 1000kg
2. The consumption history is displayed.
Press the down-arrow key to scroll down
through this history.

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7.2. Bins
7.2.1. Bin Refills
The controller knows feed is being delivered
when the weight of a bin increases signifi-
cantly in a short period of time. It measures
the weight of delivered feed by removing
the initial weight of the bin from the loaded
bin weight.
Weight of the Last Refill
Follow these steps to see the weight of the
last refill.
1. From the main menu, select:
» 2. Feed Inventory
» x. Select the desired bin
» 1. Information
2.1 Bin Info
Remaining 1000 kg
Consump. 1000 kg
Filling 500 kg
The weight of the last refill is displayed.
Initial weight
4,000 kg
Filling = Final weight — initial weight
Filling = 5,000 kg
Feed Delivery
Final weight
9,000 kg
History of Bin Refills
The controller has an history menu which
contains the weight of the past 100 fillings.
1. From the main menu, select:
» 2. Feed Inventory
» x. Select the desired bin
» 2. History
» 2. Filling
2.2.2 Filling
200X/01/31 11:59PM
Filling: 3000 kg
2. The filling history is displayed. Press the
down-arrow key to scroll down through the
history.
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b) Setting the Amount of Feed
If the controller uses a flexible feed schedule,
you must specify what amount of feed must
be delivered on a feeding day. Refer to sec-
tion 6.1.2 for further information about the
following parameters and refer to section 5.3
to enable this type of schedule.
Press the corresponding shortcut
key to access the following menu.
1. From the main menu, select:
» 3. House
» 2. Feed Amount
» x. Select the desired auger
Today's Feed Amount
Room 1 - Female
Next/100 80g
Next Tot. 40g
Today/100 75g
Today Tot 37g
Last/100 0g
Last Tot. 0g
Remaining Birds 50
2. Set the following parameters:
The parameters below will be displayed
if the feed schedule is set to "Skip" in
the Installation menu (sec. 5.3).
Room 1 (Male / Female) — The room where
feed is delivered is displayed along with the
sex of the birds that will receive this feed.
Refer to section 5.7 to assign the bird sex
and room number.
Next/100 — This is the daily amount of feed,
coming from the selected bin auger, that
needs to be delivered to the birds (amount
per hundred males or females). The controller
will deliver this amount of feed on the next
feed day.
Next Total — The controller automatically de-
fines the amount of feed that will be delivered
to the birds tomorrow according to the num-
ber of birds (males or females) remaining in
the house. This value cannot be modified.
Today/100 — This is the daily amount of
feed, coming from the selected bin auger,
that needs to be delivered to the birds today
(amount per hundred males or females). Set
this amount of feed to the desired value.
Today Total — The controller automatically
calculates the amount of feed that will be sent
to the birds today according to the number
of birds remaining in the house (males or fe-
males). This value cannot be modified.
Last/100 — This is the amount of feed per
hundred birds (males or females), coming
from the selected bin auger, that has been
delivered yesterday. This value cannot be
modified.
Last Total — This is the total amount of feed
coming from the selected bin auger, that has
been delivered yesterday. This value cannot
be modified.
Remaining Birds — This is the current num-
ber of birds that are receiving feed from the
selected bin auger. This count only includes
birds of a same sex: the bird sex associ-
ated to the bin auger. This value cannot be
modified.

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6.2.3. Programming Time Clocks
Augers and feed lines operate in timer mode
using time clocks. This section explains how
to set the start and stop (or run) times of
these time clocks. Refer to section 6.1.3 for
further information about time clocks (feed-
ing cycles).
Make sure each time clock is assigned
to an auger or feed line.
Refer to the Installation Report section
of this manual to write down all informa-
tion regarding your time clocks (output
assignment, start & stop times). See
chapter 12.
1. From the main menu, select:
» 3. House
» 4. Feed Cycle
» x. Select the desired time clock
Clock 1
Nb of Cycle 12
Reset Cycles? No
Follow Skip Day? No
1 - Start 9:00A
Stop 9:30A
or
1 - Start 9:00A
Run 1:30 h:m
[...]
2. Set the following parameters:
Number of Cycles — Select how many cycles
the time clock must perform every day (1 to
12 cycles per day).
Reset Cycles? — Select "Yes" if you wish to
reset all start and stop times to 12:00A and
run times to 0:00.
Follow Skip a Day? — If the selected time
clock is used to control a feed line, the output
can operate following the skip-a-day sched-
ule. Select "Yes" to use this function. *This
function only works with feed lines.
Start / Stop / Run Times — Set the time at
which each cycle starts and stops or runs
(depending on the chosen clock mode (sec.
5.3)). Note that the time at which the output
stops cannot precede the start time and can-
not go past midnight.
6.3. Manual Distribution of
Feed
It is possible to activate a bin auger manually
in order to feed the animals between two
feed cycles. Activating a bin auger manually
is only possible when the auger's bin is not
sending feed to any other auger.
1. From the main menu, select:
» 3. House
» 6. Manual Mode
» x. Select the desired auger
Auger 1 Manual Mode
Status: On
Amount Fed 0 kg
2. Set the following parameters:
Status — Select "On" to activate the auger,
select "Off" to stop it or select "Auto" to go
back to the automatic control mode. *The auger
can only be activated manually if its bin is not cur-
rently sending feed to any other auger.
Amount Fed — This is the amount of feed
that has been sent since the beginning of the
day. This value is automatically defined by the
controller; it cannot be modified.
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7. MONITORING FUNC-
TIONS
7.1. Feed Consumption
7.1.1. Current Feeding Information
The following menu gives today's amount
of delivered feed and amount of feed still to
be delivered.
Press the corresponding shortcut key
to access the following menu.
1. From the main menu, select:
» 1. Current Feeding
» x. Select the desired room
» x. Select the desired type of birds
Current Feeding
Room 1 – Female
Feed Today 0 kg
Remaining 0 kg
Amount Fed 0 kg
Cons/100 0 kg
The following information is displayed:
Feed Today — This is the total amount of
feed that will be distributed to males or fe-
males today (depending on the chosen type
of birds).
Remaining — This is the amount still to be
delivered today.
Amount Fed — This is the amount of feed
that has been distributed to males or fe-
males today (depending on the chosen type
of birds).
Cons/100 — This is the amount of feed con-
sumed today per hundred males or females
(depending on the chosen bird type).
7.1.2. Feed Consumption History
The following menu shows the amount of
feed that has been consumed since the past
60 days.
1. From the main menu, select:
» 3. House
» 7. History
» x. Select the desired room
» x. Select the desired type of bird
1. Room1 Female His
2. Cons./100
3. Cons.Tot.
2. Select the desired type of consumption
history:
Cons/100 — This menu gives the daily feed
consumption, per 100 birds, from the past
60 days.
Rm1 Female Cons.Tot
200X/01/31 11:59PM
Cons./100. 3 kg
or
Cons Tot. — This menu gives the total feed
consumption from the past 60 days.
Rm1 Female Cons.Tot
200X/01/31 11:59PM
Cons.Tot. 1075 kg
3. Press the down-arrow key to scroll down
through the history menu.