herdstar BinTrac Breeder Control User manual

Installation Manual
Version 2.0 Part Number MAN-000015
Breeder Control
Installation Manual
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Table of Contents
Installation Overview ........................................................................................................................................................3
Components................................................................................................................................................................3
Preparation..................................................................................................................................................................4
List of Parts to be Installed.....................................................................................................................................4
Tools Needed.........................................................................................................................................................4
Supplies Needed....................................................................................................................................................4
Steps to Come.............................................................................................................................................................4
Configurations ............................................................................................................................................................. 5
Gain-In-Weight (Load Batch Method) ....................................................................................................................5
Loss-In-Weight (UnLoad Batch Method)................................................................................................................ 6
Inventory Bins with Dual Breeder Unloads ............................................................................................................6
Weigh Bin with Dual Breeder Consoles for Programmed Fill and Batch Configuration ........................................7
Installation ........................................................................................................................................................................8
Mount the Bracket Assembly.......................................................................................................................................8
Lift the Bin.................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Anchor the Bin.............................................................................................................................................................9
Wiring the Smart Summing Box................................................................................................................................10
Wiring the BinTrac Power Supply..............................................................................................................................11
Wiring the BinTrac Breeder Control ..........................................................................................................................11
Setting Up and Wiring a BinTrac Indicator as a Remote Display..............................................................................12
Setting Up and Wiring a BinTrac Breeder Control Indicator as a Remote Breeder Control Indicator ......................13
Addendum A - Unload Relay Wiring Diagram................................................................................................................14
Addendum B - Load Relay Wiring Diagram ...................................................................................................................15
Addendum C - Complete Wiring Diagrams....................................................................................................................16
HerdStar BinTrac®Product Warranty.............................................................................................................................21
BinTrac Breeder Control Startup and Warranty Validation Checklist.............................................................................22
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Thank you for purchasing a BinTrac Breeder Control System from HerdStar, LLC.
Installation Overview
This section covers the mounting and wiring of the BinTrac system. Anyone responsible for programming and
operating the BinTrac system should also read the Operator’s Manual.
This symbol means the text has extra importance since it is describing the importance of a feature or
explaining a step to which you should pay close attention to avoid problems, or to which safety is a
concern.
Components
A BinTrac system consists of a number of basic components:
BinTrac Breeder Control
This is the main unit of the BinTrac system. The BinTrac Breeder Control communicates with the Smart Summing
Boxes to register the weight of feed in the bins. The feed level is computed and displayed on the LED bar graph.
One Breeder Control can control one feed bin.
Load Cell Bracket
Four or more load cell brackets allow the BinTrac Breeder Control to accurately measure the feed level in your bins.
The Smart Summing Box averages the signals from all brackets to minimize errors that could result from voids (holes)
in the feed.
Smart Summing Box
One Smart Summing Box per bin communicates the current reading on the leg brackets to the BinTrac Breeder
Control.
BinTrac Power Supply
This provides the power for the BinTrac system. The power supply converts the line voltage to low voltage
BinTrac Remote Display
A BinTrac Remote Display is a standard BinTrac indicator configured as a Remote Display. A hardwire cable must
connect the Remote Display to the MASTER BinTrac Breeder Control.
BinTrac Breeder Control Remote Display
A BinTrac Breeder Control Remote Display is a standard BinTrac Breeder Control indicator configured as a Remote
Display (REMOTE). A hardwire cable must connect the Remote Display to the MASTER BinTrac Breeder Control.

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Preparation
Before beginning the installation process, you need to make sure that the area surrounding each leg is clear of dirt,
ice, or any other debris that may cause the ‘A’ frame to not sit flat. If this is not done it could cause the bin to lift
unevenly and give a false reading.
List of Common Parts to be Installed
•MCA-000201 –BinTrac Breeder Control
•MLB-XXXXXX –2.5/5.0K/10k Ag Load Cell Bracket Assembly
•MSA-006000 –Smart Summing Box 6-Leg OR MSA-004000 –Smart Summing Box 4-Leg
•ASY-000237 –BinTrac Power Supply PS17
Tools Needed
•1 –1 1/8” open-end wrench
•2 –3/4” wrenches
•1/2” Drill
•1/2” Hammer drill or Hilti cement drill
•1/2” metal bit
•1/2” cement bit
•5/16” self-tapping screws
•5/16” hex screw tip
•1/2” cordless drill
•Impact wrench with 1 1/8” and 3/4” sockets (optional)
•Small flat-head screwdriver
•#2 Phillips screwdriver
•Center punch
Supplies Needed
•Tie Wraps (2 per leg)
•Wire Nuts (blue or orange, 4 per bin)
•Communication Wire (4 Cond. 20 –22 AWG, shielded)
Steps to Come
There are several steps to install the BinTrac Breeder Control system. To give an overview of the installation process,
these steps are outlined below.
•Mounting the ‘A’ frame
•Lifting the bin
•Anchoring the ‘A’ frame
•Wiring the Smart Summing Box
•Setting the Smart Summing Box bins
•Wiring the Power Supply
•Wiring the BinTrac Breeder Control
Please read through the entire installation process before attempting to install a BinTrac Breeder
Control System. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact HerdStar or a certified dealer
in your area.

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Configurations
Below is an overview of the four different methods or configurations of batching. After determining the appropriate
configuration, you may proceed to the next steps of installation. Refer to the Operator’s Manual for further instructions
for setting up the controller for either LOAD or unLOAD operation, and for Master or Remote Configuration of the
Breeder Control for dual indicator configurations.
•Gain-In-Weight (Load Batch Method)
•Loss-In-Weight (Unload Batch Method)
•Inventory Bin with Dual Breeder Unloads
•Weigh Bin with Dual Breeder Consoles for programmed Fill and Batch Configuration
Gain-In-Weight (Load Batch Method)
The BinTrac Breeder Control System allows the user to select the amount of feed required for the day. The BinTrac
Breeder Control System controls a conveying system to deliver feed from the Fill Bin to the Weigh Bin. The Weigh Bin
weighs the feed delivered and the BinTrac Breeder Control System stops the delivery when the required amount of
feed has been delivered to the Weigh Bin. In this configuration, the system batches into the weigh bin until the total
weight (gross weight) equals the target batch amount.

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Loss-In-Weight (UnLoad Batch Method)
The Loss-In-Weight (Unload Batch Method) allows the user to select the target batch amount of feed required for
the day. The BinTrac Breeder Control System will enable the hopper or feed line fill system allowing the feed line
system to transfer the feed into the house until the required amount of feed has been delivered. In this
configuration, this system batches and unloads until the batch target amount is unloaded from the bin.
Inventory Bins with Dual Breeder Unloads
Dual Breeder Consoles can be connected to a single inventory bin for programmed batching of two independent
amounts on separate delivery systems. The system can be used for both Rooster (Master) and Hen (Remote)
feeding by enabling/disabling the appropriate feed delivery system. The system features an auto/manual override
feature for each auger via external switch.

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Weigh Bin with Dual Breeder Consoles for Programmed Fill and Batch Configuration
This configuration provides automated filling and batching of Hen feed using a weigh bin. A Remote Breeder
Console provides automated filling of a programmed gross weight amount into a weigh bin. A Master Breeder
Console provides automated loss-in-weight batching of a programmed amount for the Hen feeding. There is an
auto/manual override feature for each auger via external switch.

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Installation
Mount the Bracket Assembly
1. Remove all bolts connecting the leg to the footpad. Loosen the original
anchor bolt but leave it intact at the bottom of the footpad. The footpad
can and should be removed if it is binding or interfering with lifting the
leg. (Figure 1)
2. Remove the 1/2” bolts from the C-channel adapter of the bracket
assembly and set them aside for now.
3. Adjust the top bolt on the bracket assembly so the C-channel is
approximately 3/4” between the top of the C-channel and the bracket.
4. Mark the holes of the C-channel on the leg and drill using 1/2” drill bit.
(Figure 2)
5. Put the bolts in from the C-channel side through the leg. Place a washer
and Nyloc nut on each bolt and hand-tighten.
6. Position the bracket assembly so that it is 3/8” away from the bin leg and
the C-channel is centered under the load cell.
Failure to properly align the bracket may cause the load
cell to fail.
7. Hand-tighten the top bolt on the bracket assembly to make sure the
bracket is straight and to keep it in place.
8. Tighten C-channel bolts to 33 ft-lbs. of torque. Make sure the
bracket does not move during tightening.
Lift the Bin
9. Using a marker, place a line the top of the bolt. (Figure 3)
10. Tighten all the lifting bolts 1 or 2 full turns at a time until each leg
is at 8 turns.
11. There must be a ½” (+/- 1/8”) gap underneath each leg when
lifting is complete. (Figure 4)
12. The top of the C-channel MUST NOT be up against the bracket
assembly: a clearance of 1/4” (+/- 1/8”) must be maintained.
(Figure 5)
13. Be sure to check height of each leg and verify the bracket is not
touching the leg.
Figure 1: Remove bolts from bin leg
IMPORTANT: MOUNT THE BRACKET ASSEMBLY ONE (1) LEG AT A TIME.
DETACHING MORE THAN ONE LEG AT A TIME COULD ALLOW THE BIN TO TIP
OVER. INJURY OR DEATH COULD RESULT!
Figure 2: Mark holes of the C-Channel on the legs
Figure 3: Place a line centered on top of bolt.

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Repeat Steps 1 –13 for all bin legs. After completing steps 1-13 for each leg (and
before continuing to step 14), re-examine each leg to ensure proper clearances as
noted and adjust as needed.
Anchor the Bin
14. Drill two anchor bolt holes 2 1/4” deep in the pad diagonally
opposite of each other. (Figure 6)
When anchoring 15K or greater assemblies you
will use four (4) anchor bolts.
15. Hammer bolts into cement until they are firmly in place.
16. Tighten the nuts of the anchor bolts using a socket or hammer drill to
anchor the bracket assembly. Torque to 55 ft.-lbs.
17. Drop retention clip into place over bolt as shown in Figure 7.
Figure 6: Drill anchor bolts 2 1/4" deep.
Figure 4: Lift until there is a 1/2" (+/- 1/8”) gap.
Figure 5: Leave 1/4” (+/- 1/8”) gap between C-
channel and bracket.
Figure 7: Retention clip (shaded) over bolt

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Wiring the Smart Summing Box
In order to get a reading from the load cells, you need to tie them all together into a Smart Summing Box. One Smart
Summing Box per bin is required. Refer to Addendums A through C for more in depth wiring illustrations.
18. Mount the Smart Summing Box (SSB) on the crossbar under the bin near the front using self-tapping screws
where it is easily accessible for maintenance.
19. Run the cable from each load cell to the Smart Summing Box.
20. Before plugging the cables in, remove the black plastic lock nut from each cable strain relief. Remove the red
plug from each predrilled hole. Pass the cable through the box and then the nut. Be sure to have a drip loop
outside the SSB.
21. Plug in the load cells starting in the upper left until all
load cells are plugged in.
22. Pass the communication cable through the gray liquid
tight strain relief on the right side of the enclosure.
23. Using an appropriately sized wire nut, connect the
wires according to the chart in Figure 8.
24. Attach the GREEN/YELLOW ground wire to the bin
via one of the screws used to attach the SSB.
25. Run the communication wire to the next SSB or to the
BinTrac Breeder Control.
26. Tighten every strain-relief (“dome nut”) on the box. First, tighten the nuts to attach the strain reliefs to the box.
Then, tighten the dome nut until the cable cannot be pulled out of the box.
27. Set the bin to A using the dip switches inside the summing box. (Figure 9).
BIN S1 S2 S3 S4
AOFF OFF OFF OFF
BON OFF OFF OFF
COFF ON OFF OFF
DON ON OFF OFF
Figure 8: Connect wires following the above chart.
Figure 9: Set appropriate bin using dipswitch.

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Wiring the BinTrac Power Supply
28. The Power Supply (PS17) is intended for inside use. As the BinTrac Breeder Control is installed in an office
or building walkway, the Power Supply can be installed in the same area near an outlet.
29. Mount the Power Supply in a location that allows the 12VDC cable to be ran a short distance to the Breeder
Control unit.
30. Once the cable is routed from the Power Supply to the BinTrac Breeder Control and has been tied up out of
the way, cut off any excess cable and connect into Breeder Control unit as shown below.
Wiring the BinTrac Breeder Control
31. Locate the terminal block in the BinTrac Breeder Control labeled ‘BINS’.
32. Insert the wires into the terminal block where RED is +12V, GREEN is
+SIG, WHITE is –SIG and BLACK is -12V. (Figure 10)
33. Connect the wires from the BinTrac power supply to the terminal block
labeled ‘PWR’ where WHITE is +12V and BLACK is -12V.
34. After wiring the Smart Summing Box to the BinTrac Breeder Control
Indicator, you will then wire the Auger Relay to the BinTrac Breeder
Control Indicator as shown in the addendums (pages 14 through 20). A
voltage suppressor is provided with the Relay Kit (KIT-000028) and is to
be connected across the Auger Relay coil. In addition, an
auto/manual override switch is included in the kit and should be
installed as well.
Reference Addendum C for complete system wiring diagrams for the following configurations:
•Gain-In-Weight (Load Batch Method)
•Loss-In-Weight (Unload Batch Method)
•Inventory Bin with Dual Breeder Unloads
•Weigh Bin with Dual Breeder Consoles for programmed Fill and Batch Configuration
Figure 10: Insert wires in appropriate terminal
block.

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Setting Up and Wiring a BinTrac Indicator as a Remote Display
A Remote Display is a BinTrac Indicator (BT200 / BT260) programmed as a Remote Display which displays the same
weight data as the local BinTrac Breeder Control. The Remote Display receives all its settings (with the exception of
enabled bins) from the Master BinTrac Breeder Control. Calibration and Zero must be done on the Master BinTrac
Breeder Control. Follow the steps below to set up a Remote Display.
1. Connect the wiring between the Remote Display and the BinTrac Indicator. Power can be
supplied directly to the Remote Display or from the BinTrac Breeder Control.
BinTrac Breeder
Control Indicator
BTB200
BinTrac Indicator
(BT200) programmed
as Remote Display
BINS +12V
COMM +12V
BINS +SIG
COMM +SIG
BINS –SIG
COMM –SIG
BINS -12V
COMM -12V
BinTrac Breeder
Control Indicator
BTB200
BinTrac Indicator
(BT260) programmed
as Remote Display
BINS +12V
12V IN+
BINS +SIG
+COM OUT
BINS –SIG
-COM OUT
BINS -12V
12V IN-
Figure 11: BTB200 Connection to COMM port on BT200
Remote Indicator
Figure 12: BTB200 Connection to 12V IN and COM OUT
port on BT260 Remote Indicator

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Figure 12: BTB200 Connection to COMM port on BTB200
Remote indicator
Setting Up and Wiring a BinTrac Breeder Control Indicator as a Remote
Breeder Control Indicator
A Breeder Control indicator can also be configured as a (REMOTE) Breeder Control display for Dual Breeder Control
systems:
•Inventory Bin with Dual Breeder Unloads
•Weigh Bin with Dual Breeder Consoles for programmed Fill and Batch Configuration
The second Breeder Control will be used for unloading or for programming fill amounts and loading into a Weigh Bin.
The Remote Display receives all its settings (with the exception of enabled bins) from the Master BinTrac Breeder
Control Indicator. Calibration and Zero must be done on the Master Indicator. Follow the wiring steps below to wire
up as a Remote Display.
1. Connect the wiring between the Remote Display and the Master BinTrac Breeder Control Indicator. Power is
typically supplied to the Remote Display from the Master BinTrac Breeder Control Indicator.
BinTrac Breeder
Control Indicator
BTB200
BinTrac Breeder
Control Indicator
(BTB200) programmed
as Remote Indicator
BINS +12V
COMM +12V
BINS +SIG
COMM +SIG
BINS –SIG
COMM –SIG
BINS -12V
COMM -12V

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Addendum A - Unload Relay Wiring Diagram
Below is a reference diagram for wiring up the Breeder Control for an Unload Batch Method.
Please reference BinTrac Part # KIT-000028
Item #
Part Number
Part Description
Qty
1
REL-000017
RELAY GEN PURPOSE DPDT 10A 125V (K1)
1
2
CON-000126
SOCKET RELAY 8 OCTAL DIN RAIL
1
3
ASY-000213
ASY VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR
1
4
SWI-000025
SWITCH TOGGLE SPDT 5A ON-OFF-ON (SW1)
1
5
SWI-000026
TOGGLE SWITCH BOOT
1

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Addendum B - Load Relay Wiring Diagram
Below is a reference diagram for wiring up the Breeder Control for a Load Batch Method.
Please reference BinTrac Part # KIT-000028
Item #
Part Number
Part Description
Qty
1
REL-000017
RELAY GEN PURPOSE DPDT 10A 125V (K1)
1
2
CON-000126
SOCKET RELAY 8 OCTAL DIN RAIL
1
3
ASY-000213
ASY VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR
1
4
SWI-000025
SWITCH TOGGLE SPDT 5A ON-OFF-ON (SW1)
1
5
SWI-000026
TOGGLE SWITCH BOOT
1

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Addendum C - Complete Wiring Diagrams

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