Fancom 747 Installation and operation manual

GB
747
USER
MANUAL
VERSION B2

Fancom 747 Copyright
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replace such product free of charge, F.O.B. the factory of manufacture, or (b) refund to the original
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with the replacement or repair of the product are not covered by the Manufacturer.
WARNING: Independent alarm installation
Like all mechanical and electronic devices, the Fancom Control Unit may fail. Thus, when the Fancom
Control Unit is controlling the environment for confined livestock, it is highly recommended by Fancom
that an independent alarm system be installed. The Fancom Control Unit does provide a connection
port designated for either make or break contact for the sounding of an alarm condition ( please refer
to installation guide for location ). Failure to comply with the above warning may result in loss of
product and/or profits, for which Fancom is not responsible or liable.
Always keep this manual by your computer
January, 2001
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Copyright 2003 Fancom B.V.
Panningen, the Netherlands
GB150103 MODIFICATIONS RESERVED
Art. Nr. A5911203

Fancom 747 EC-Declaration of compliance
EC Declaration of compliance
Manufacturer : Fancom B.V.
Address : Industrieterrein 34
City : Panningen (the Netherlands)
hereby declares that the: 747
satisfies the following standards or other standard document(s):
Emission characteristics were assessed according to standards NEN-EN
50081-1. The susceptibility was established in accordance with the
requirements of the generic immunity standard NEN-EN 50082-2. The
low voltage guideline according to NEN-EN-IEC 60950.
Satisfies the conditions set out in:
1. The Low Voltage Guideline (Directive 73/23/EEG, as last amended by
the Directive 93/68/EEG).
2. The EMC Guideline (Directive 89/336/EEG, as last amended by the
Directives 92/31/EEG and 93/68/EEG).
Place: Panningen Date: 15-01-2003
(Signature) (Signature)
(Name of the signatory 1)
Math Stammen (Name of the signatory 2) Wout Hoolboom
(Occupation of the signatory 1)
Research manager (Occupation of the signatory 2) Project Manager feeding systems

Fancom 747 Table of contents
Table of contents
About this manual
1. Introduction .....................................................................................1
2. Safety instructions and warnings......................................................2
3. Working...........................................................................................3
4. Operation.........................................................................................5
4.1 Front........................................................................................5
4.2 Display (A)................................................................................6
4.3 Keyboard (B) .............................................................................6
4.4 Index, scale keys and alarm (C)..................................................9
4.5 Function keys (D).................................................................. 10
4.6 LEDs (E)................................................................................. 11
5. Calibrating scales........................................................................... 12
6. Settings ......................................................................................... 14
6.1 Checking date and time........................................................... 14
6.2 Way of measuring and time clock............................................. 15
6.3 Acceptation limits.................................................................... 16
6.4 Growth standard..................................................................... 20
6.5 Scale data ............................................................................... 22
6.6 House and scale description ..................................................... 23
6.7 Setup flock.............................................................................. 25
7. Printing results.............................................................................. 26
7.1 General................................................................................... 26
7.2 Complete printer listing........................................................... 26
7.3 Short printer listing ................................................................ 27
8. Data presentation........................................................................... 29
8.1 Actual data ............................................................................. 29
8.2 Data record............................................................................. 33
8.3 Weight spread......................................................................... 35
9. Alarm............................................................................................ 36
9.1 Switching the alarm off ........................................................... 36
9.2 Possible alarms....................................................................... 37
10. Password...................................................................................... 38
APPENDIX 1: Menu overview
APPENDIX 2: Installation report

Fancom 747 About this manual
About this manual
This manual aims to supply the user with the information necessary for a
step by step insight into the working and operation of the computer. Read
this manual carefully chapter by chapter. After the manual has been read,
data can be entered in the computer.
This manual has been written by Fancom for the computer user. An
installation manual is also available for the installer.
If you have any questions regarding the computer, please do not hesitate
to contact your Fancom dealer.
The following symbols are used in this manual:
+
Suggestions, advice and notes with additional information.
Caution
The product could be damaged, if the procedures are not followed
carefully.
Caution
Life threatening situation, if the procedures are not followed
carefully.

Fancom 747 1. Introduction
1
1. Introduction
Fancom has developed the 747 live bird weighing system for continuous
poultry weighing. The weighing system comprises one poultry weighing
computer and from one up to maximum eight electronic weighing scales.
Communication
It is possible to communicate with the 747 computer via a PC. Via
modems even at great distances.
The RS232C serial port (PC-interface) or the Fancom network (FNet) can
be used for communication. If the RS232C port is not used for
communication, it can be used to print overviews.
Using the Fancom F-Central program on the PC the increasing growth
line of the animals can be shown in graph form.

Fancom 747 2. Safety instructions and warnings
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2. Safety instructions and warnings
Read the safety instructions carefully before operating the system.
The installation of the computer and trouble shooting must be carried out
by an authorized technician/installer, according to the prevailing
standards.
Caution
1. Check your computer regularly for correct functioning. It is an
electronic apparatus and should therefore give an alert during any
system failures. Fancom has done everything electronically possible to
ensure that an alarm is given during any such failure. Unfortunately,
this cannot be 100% guaranteed because not all circumstances are
under Fancom’s control.
2. Fancom takes no responsibility for any possible damage as a result of
incorrect settings and a non- or partially functioning installation.
3. Ask your installer if the alarm contacts of each computer have been
connected to a separate alarm system circuitry.
4. Check the computer regularly for possible damage. Any damage
should directly be reported to your installer.
A damaged computer could be dangerous!
5. Do not use running water (high pressure cleaners) to clean your
computer.
The computer is water resistant, not waterproof!
6. Important
Do not switch off the computer when houses are unoccupied; this is
to protect the computer against condensation.

Fancom 747 3. Working
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3. Working
The 747 weighs individual animals, independent of the number of animals
on the scales at any one time. The amount of droppings left on the scales
is ignored. Fig. 1 shows an example of a poultry weighing system:
Fig. 1:Principle diagram (e.g. three houses each with two weighing scales and two
houses each with a single weighing scale).
HOUSE 2 HOUSE 3 HOUSE 4 HOUSE 5
HOUSE 1
OFFICE
OFFICE
Printer
Printer
I/O-Net
ILM PS.24
CBox Scale

Fancom 747 3. Working
4
The Fancom weighing system consists of a computer and a maximum of
eight weighing scales. The scales are connected to the computer. The
computer can be connected to a PC or a printer.
For example, eight scales can be placed in one flock or one scale in each of
eight individual flocks. The age of the flock can be entered separately for
each house.
The scales are movable; weighing can be carried out at any required
location in the house. The system can be prepared for use quickly and
easily.
The easy to read 4 × 20 character display clearly shows all the
information. Not only in figures, but also with an explanatory text.
The computer collects data of the individual animal weights per day,
reviews overviews up to 365 days back and weight spread up to 16 days
back. The system provides the information on print lists, allowing the
animals’ growth progress to be clearly followed.

Fancom 747 4. Operation
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4. Operation
4.1 Front
In order to operate the computer, it is necessary to know the functions of
the various keys and indication lights (LEDs). Fancom divides the front
into five parts (A, B, C, D and E).
Fig. 2. Front 747
A
B
C
D
E
C

Fancom 747 4. Operation
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4.2 Display (A)
The front of the 747 has an illuminated display consisting of 4 lines, each
with 20 characters. The display shows the most recent weight measured
by the computer, or the setting to be changed. A letter (or a figure) will
always flash in the display to indicate where the setting can be changed.
4.3 Keyboard (B)
Expected weight
1567 1583 1571
0 0 0
0 0
♦During changes increase value of
flashing position by 1 (25à26).
♦During text changes select the
next character from the group.
♦To previous line.
♦During changes cursor to the
right.
♦Open menu.
♦During changes decrease value of
flashing position by 1 (25à24).
♦During text changes select the
previous character from the
group.
♦During changes increase value
in front of the flashing position
(25à35).
♦During text changes select the
next group of characters.
♦During changes cursor to the
left.
♦Return to previous menu.
♦During changes decrease value
in front of the flashing position
(25à15).
♦During text changes select the
previous group of characters.
♦Decrease index.
To access and quit the modify procedure:
always press this key before and after a
value is entered.

Fancom 747 4. Operation
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Example 1:At
Acceptation settings change the way of measuring
from ON-OFF into STEP.ON.
1. Press .
2. Press .
3. Select way of
measuring from the
table
(Press 2×).
4. Press .
Way of meas. ON-OFF
Way of meas. ON-OFF
Way of meas. STEP.ON
Way of meas. STEP.ON
Example 2:At
Acceptation settings change the lower and upper
limit percentages from 10% to 25%.
1. Press .
2. Press .
3. Press .
4. Press 1× and 5×.
5. Press .
6. Press 1× and 5×.
7. Press .
Lower limit(%) 10
Lower limit(%) 10
Lower limit(%) 25
Upper limit(%) 10
Upper limit(%) 25
Lower limit(%) 25
Example 3:This example shows how to change text, for example, at
function key
Scale description à1. Scale description
àScale name.
BLOCK.
ON-OFF
STEP.OFF
STEP.ON

Fancom 747 4. Operation
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The characters from group five depend on the language.
Using the F-Central program some characters on the PC-screen may differ.
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select next group
Select next character
from group
select previous
character from group
select previous group

Fancom 747 4. Operation
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4.4 Index, scale keys and alarm (C)
If there is more data of the same type, this key can be used to
jump to a higher or lower number.
Example :On day 42 the weight of day 22 is required.
1. Press History weight.
2. Press .
3. Enter the number of days back from the current day (42-
22=20); press 2×, then 1×).
4. Press .
+
Instead of
, keys
and
can also be used to increase/ decrease
the number.
Scale keys
Use these keys to select the scale for which data is to be read out and/or
changed. A built-in light in the key will indicate which scale has been
selected. If data concerns all the scales connected, no light will illuminate.
This applies to keys thru and thru .
If there is an alarm situation, further information about the
alarm can be found under this key. Table 1 shows the meaning of
the values which can be set and read out at the alarm key.

Fancom 747 4. Operation
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Table 1: Alarm values
Value Situation Explanation
0Alarm stand by There is no alarm.
1Alarm test Set alarm to 1 to test it; then reset alarm to
stand by by entering the value 0.
5Alarm
Cancelled There was an alarm, which has been cancelled. The computer switches off the
alarm, but the alarm code remains visible.
6Silent alarm Alarm message shown on display only.
7Alarm
temporarily off Set value to 7 to temporarily switch off the current alarm. When the alarm situation
has been cancelled, this value will
automatically become 0 again. Always
check that the value has reverted to 0.
8, 9 Alarm blocked Set the value to 8 or 9 to switch off the
alarm entirely. Only do this when houses
are unoccupied. Do not forget to reset value
to 0
10 Alarm The type of alarm is shown on the display.
4.5 Function keys (D)
On the front of the computer are 22 function keys. Select a function key by
pressing it. The display will show data relating to this key. A light in the
function key indicates which key has been selected.

Fancom 747 4. Operation
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4.6 LEDs (E)
There are four LEDs. Each time the computer
accepts (registers) a weight, the scale LED
concerned will light up.
Example :
The second LED lights up. This means that the
computer has just accepted a weight on scale 2 or
scale 6.
+Fancom shows the keys as a symbol in this manual. These keys can
be found in Fig. 2 and on the front of the computer.

Fancom 747 5. Calibrating scales
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5. Calibrating scales
In order for the weighing computer to function properly, the scales must
be calibrated. In practice, the scales will generally be calibrated at the
beginning of a new flock cycle.
1. Determination of the zero
+Ensure there is nothing on the scales.
1. Press Calibration scales.
2. Select the scale to be calibrated, e.g. Scale 1.
The following text will appear on the display:
3. Set Agreed? to YES. The computer will then automatically change
YES into NO again.
Setting zero:
Agreed? NO
Weight 0.000
>>

Fancom 747 5. Calibrating scales
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2. Entering the standard weight
+Ensure there is nothing on the scales
4. Press . The following text will appear on the display:
5. Enter the standard weight value at Enter weight (e.g. 3000g).
6. Place the standard weight on the scale.
7. Set Agreed? to YES. The computer will then automatically change
YES into NO again.
8. Calibr. date shows the date of the last calibration.
Scale 1 has been calibrated. Repeat this procedure for the remaining scales
which are connected.
Enter weight: 3000
Agreed? NO
Weight 0
>>
Calibr.date 12-03-99

Fancom 747 6. Settings
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6. Settings
6.1 Checking date and time
In order for the computer to function properly, the system date and time
must be correct. Before values are entered, check the system date and
time.
Method
1. Press key Date/time.
The following text will appear on the display:
2. Correct date and/or time, if necessary (see section 4.3).
Date 12-03-99
Time 10:46

Fancom 747 6. Settings
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6.2 Way of measuring and time clock
Fancom delivers the weighing computer with factory settings. These can
be changed, but it is not strictly necessary.
Method
1. Press key Acceptation settings.
The following text will appear on the display:
2. Set the required way of measuring at Way of measuring.
There are four possibilities:
BLOCKED The weighing system does not register any weights.
By placing this setting to blocked, unnecessary alarms
can be prevented if the scales are faulty.
ON-OFF The system registers the weight at the moment the
animal steps onto the scale and the moment it steps off
the scale.
STEP.OFF The system registers the weight at the moment the
animal steps off the scale.
STEP.ON The system registers the weight at the moment the
animal steps onto the scale.
Way of meas. ON-OFF
Lower limit(%) 30
Upper limit(%) 30
>>