Hydro-Control VI Operators Guide HD0456 Rev 1.7.1 7
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction........................................................................................................................... 11
1Introduction to the Hydro-Control VI........................................................................................... 11
2About this Manual....................................................................................................................... 12
Chapter 2 Navigation ............................................................................................................................ 13
1Applying Power .......................................................................................................................... 13
2The Overview Screen................................................................................................................. 13
3User Login / Logout .................................................................................................................... 14
4The Main Menu .......................................................................................................................... 15
5The Recipe Overview................................................................................................................. 16
6The Mix Log................................................................................................................................ 17
7System Parameters.................................................................................................................... 17
Chapter 3 Plant Operator Controls ....................................................................................................... 19
Chapter 4 Understanding the Mix Cycle ............................................................................................... 21
1The Simple Mix Cycle................................................................................................................. 21
2Pre-wet Water ............................................................................................................................ 22
Chapter 5 Water Addition Modes .......................................................................................................... 25
1Preset Mode ............................................................................................................................... 25
2CALC Mode................................................................................................................................ 25
3AUTO Mode ............................................................................................................................... 26
4Selecting the Best Mode – AUTO or CALC? ............................................................................. 26
Chapter 6 Editing Recipes .................................................................................................................... 27
1The Recipe Editor....................................................................................................................... 27
Chapter 7 Running the First Mix ........................................................................................................... 35
1The Recipe Wizard..................................................................................................................... 35
2Setting the Recipe for the First Mix ............................................................................................ 36
Chapter 8 Using Moisture Control......................................................................................................... 41
1Moisture Control and Homogeneity............................................................................................ 41
2CALC Mode................................................................................................................................ 42
3AUTO Mode ............................................................................................................................... 49
4Using Admixtures ....................................................................................................................... 52
5Auto-Track.................................................................................................................................. 54
6Temperature Compensation ...................................................................................................... 55
Chapter 9 Alarm Configuration.............................................................................................................. 57
Chapter 10 Using the Mix Log .............................................................................................................. 61
1Introduction................................................................................................................................. 61
2Accessing the Mix Log ............................................................................................................... 61
3Viewing the Mix Trace................................................................................................................ 65
4Backing up and Restoring .......................................................................................................... 67
Chapter 11 Setting Up User Accounts .................................................................................................. 69
Chapter 12 Remote Support ................................................................................................................. 71
Chapter 13 Optimisation ....................................................................................................................... 73
1Mixer........................................................................................................................................... 73
2Ingredients.................................................................................................................................. 73
3Consistency................................................................................................................................ 74
4Calibration Based Water Addition .............................................................................................. 74
5Mixing ......................................................................................................................................... 74
Chapter 14 Frequently Asked Questions .............................................................................................. 75
Appendix A Diagnostics ........................................................................................................................ 79
Appendix B Glossary............................................................................................................................. 83
Appendix C Document Cross Reference .............................................................................................. 85
1Document Cross Reference....................................................................................................... 85
