JOSTechnik HK2 User manual

Original Operating Instructions Flap Actuator HK2 10/2020
Automatic Chicken Door Flap Actuator
HK2 (standalone de ice)
HK2-RH
HK2-RE
HK2-RG
HK2-RB
Description and Operating Instructions

Original Operating Instructions Flap Actuator HK2 10/2020
Table of Contents
General Description...............................................................................................................1
Installation Instructions...........................................................................................................2
HK2 - standalone device....................................................................................................2
HK2 - R..............................................................................................................................2
Optional Modules...............................................................................................................3
Operation and Settings..........................................................................................................4
General Structure...............................................................................................................4
Settings and hanges.......................................................................................................5
Factory Setting..............................................................................................................5
Main menu level “Flap actuator”....................................................................................6
Submenu Timer 1 / Timer 2.......................................................................................6
Submenu Mode.........................................................................................................6
Submenu Delay.........................................................................................................7
Submenu Light Sensor..............................................................................................7
Submenu Emergency Stop.......................................................................................7
Submenu Redefine End Position (slider LOSED)..................................................7
Submenu astor.......................................................................................................7
Main Menu Level “Time / Date”.....................................................................................8
Submenu Time..........................................................................................................8
Submenu Date..........................................................................................................8
Main menu level “Extras”...............................................................................................8
Submenu Attractor Light............................................................................................8
Submenu Language..................................................................................................8
Main Menu Level “Reset”..............................................................................................9
Start-up and Operation...........................................................................................................9
Start-up..............................................................................................................................9
Operating Displays..........................................................................................................10
Automatic Mode...............................................................................................................10
Manual Mode...................................................................................................................10
Troubleshooting and Service...........................................................................................11
Technical data......................................................................................................................12
Data..................................................................................................................................12
Disposal...........................................................................................................................12
Declaration of onformity................................................................................................13
hanges, Additions and Extensions....................................................................................14

Original Bedienungsanleitung Klappensteller HK2 10/2020
General Description
JOSTechnik’s electronic flap actuator HK2 is a further development of JT-HK’s series of
flap actuators, which have been on the market for a number of years. It is used for the
automated opening and closing of sliders to poultry houses. Sliders weighing
approximately 400 g - max. 2.5 kg can be moved using the HK2.The slider must run
smoothly, it must not rub or tilt.
The flap actuator HK2 is available in 2 versions:
1 Framework device consisting of a control unit on a fully assembled self-locking
slider forming a compact unit (HK2-R..)
2 Standalone device (HK2) to be used with external sliders (standard or self-locking)
Range of functions:
Automatic opening/closing of the slider
ontrol by dimmer switch and integrated timer
Manual operation with (▲ und ▼) keys integrated on the device
◦or with optional radio remote control
◦or optional remote keys
The closing point is reached without external limit switches using the travel time
control
Safety function with control if animals are in the path of the slider
◦an interrupted closing process is repeated - real emergency stop or emergency
opening function
Optional remote display of the slider status by means of 2 extra bright LED lights
an be installed inside or outside the poultry house
Integrated attractor light controlled by a light sensor
The HK2 basically works in automatic mode, but can also be operated manually (see
section on Manual Operation).
Internally, the device works with a stable D voltage of 12 V. Standard batteries are not
suitable for operating the HK2. A plug-in power supply for connection to the 230V power
supply is part of the delivery package. The device has IP65 protection and can be used
outdoors without additional protection. The plug-in power supply must be connected in-
doors in any case, since it has no suitable protection for outdoor use.
The basic function can be enhanced or adapted using optional sensors and modules (see
section on Optional Modules).
The JT-LDR external light sensor is definitely required
◦if the control unit is located in the poultry house or is installed in the shade
JT-FT wired remote keys are required
◦if the control unit is in the poultry house, for example.
The JT-FA wired remote display is required
◦if the slider status cannot be seen from a distance
Radio remote control with 2 JT-FB keys are required
◦for operating the slider
Radio remote control with 4 JT-FB4T keys are required
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◦for operating the slider and the lighting
Attractor light (no dimmer function)
◦1 x LED light bar up to max. 12 V / 12 W can be connected directly
You can easily retrofit optional sensors and modules yourself. All the necessary connec-
tions are available and are connected or plugged in using screws (see section on Installa-
tion Instructions). A flexible cable bushing is built into the housing for the additional cables
so that no additional drilling is required.
The housing must be opened in any case to carry out any retrofitting. The power must be
disconnected beforehand. After connecting the sensors and/or modules, close the housing
and reconnect the power supply.
The slider can be controlled according to brightness and the time of day. The setting of the
threshold values is menu-driven and further control options, such as permanent or semi-
automatic operation, are available.
If there is no explicit reference to differences between the HK2.0-R.. framework device and
the HK-2.0 standalone device, these instructions apply to both types of device.
Installation Instructions
The plug-in power supply is usually already connected when you receive the product. If
you have to connect the plug-in power supply yourself, make sure it is connected correctly
to the 12 V terminal (red to +, black to -). If you have purchased optional modules, connect
them as well (see section on Optional Modules). Note the polarity of the attractor light.
Please ensure that you read all the operating instructions in order to be able to make use of all the
features offered by the flap actuator.
HK2 - standalone de ice
Before the electronic flap actuator is put into use, it must be fitted according the installation
instructions and be attached to the chicken door by means of a connection cord. Using the
flap actuator with out the connected slider will lead to malfunctions.
Note the following: (applies only to the standalone device with separate slider)
The aluminium nut of the flap actuator must be directly on the housing (the cord is rolled up). Do not cut this
nut off under any circumstances. Attach a separate connecting cord here (not included in the delivery
package). Push the slider into the open position and now connect the separate cord to the opened slider.
The minimum distance between the upper edge of the opened slider and the lower edge of the HK2 must
be at least 10 cm.
HK2 - R..
The frame unit is pre-assembled ready for use and requires no further assembly work.
Fasten it to your stable with the screws supplied. Use the existing holes in the rails, do not
drill new holes.
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Optional Modules
A R R P
Attractor light Re ote display Re ote key Plug-in Power
Supply
External light
sensor
*The pictures show the cable colours co only used.
The optional remote display indicates the status of the slider (OPEN/ LOSED) over a dis-
tance of about 30 metres.
The extre ely bright LED lights indicate the following:
Red Green Slider status
On Off Open
Off On losed
Flash Off Open (manually)
Off Flash losed (manually)
You can operate the device by hand using the optional remote keys without using a radio
remote control.
The different functions are shown as follows:
Open slider Key ▲
lose slider Key ▼
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If you have ordered a radio remote control, the receiver is pre-installed in the device and
paired with the transmitter. This means that the transmitter and receiver have a common
communication address. You do not have to do anything else.
If you want to retrofit the radio remote control yourself at a later date, please refer to the
pictures below.
Radio receiver Slot for radio receiver Radio receiver plugged in
Operation and Settings
The HK2 flap actuator is operated using the timer display. Operation is menu-driven and is
described below.
General Structure
Key < takes you to the previ-
ous menu item or exits the
menu
< Main or submenu > Key > takes you to the next
menu item or exits the menu
Key  takes you to the submenu or to
the parameter level
Note: If you hold down the > key or the < key in the main or sub-menu level, you automatically scroll
forwards or backwards through the menus.
Key < sets parameters to 0
or factory settings
< Submenu > Key> increases parameters or
scrolls through the list of set-
ting values
Other parameters
Key  confirms the change and goes
to the next parameter or to the sub-
menu.
Note: If you keep the > key pressed in the parameter level, the parameter increases automatically or
scrolls continuously through the list of set values.
To open the menu press  key until the display lighting is switched on.
In order to be able to display / change parameters, use the > key or < key to move
through the main / submenus; it is not possible to go straight to specific parameters. For
most settings, there are limits in the setting range (see section on Factory Setting). The
changed parameters are saved immediately after exiting the menu item and are retained
even in the event of a power failure.
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It is imperative that you exit the menu so that the device switches back to automatic mode.
No functions are possible within the menu.
The enu is structured and divided into the following ain and sub- enu levels:
Flap actuator Date / Time Extras Reset
Timer 1 Time Attractor light
Timer 2 Date Language
Mode
Light sensor
Emergency stop
Redefine the end position
astor
Settings and Changes
Factory Setting
Parameter / Setting alue Factory setting Adjustment range (specified)
Flap actuator
Timer 1 Open 1 7:03 am 3:00 am – 2:59 pm
lose 1 7:05 pm 3:00 pm – 10:59 pm
Timer 2 Open 2 00:00 00:00 – 11:59 pm Time-of-day ranges
must still be ob-
served
lose 2 00:00 00:00 – 11:59 pm
Time-of-day ranges Morning 3:00 am - 2:59 pm Automatically only opening Not adjustable
Evening 3:00 pm - 10:59 pm Automatically only closing
Night 11:00 pm - 2:59 am No automatic function
11:00 pm Forced closure
Operating mode Open +/+ -/-, x/- , x/x , -/x , +/+
lose x/x -/-, x/- , x/x , -/x , +/+
Delay 0 minutes 0 – 60 minutes
Brightness value Open 18 % 15 % - 75 %
lose 5 % 2 % - 12 %
Set the lower end position No Automatic
Emergency stop On On / Off
astor Off On (3 seconds) / Off
Time / Date
Time urrent time
On On / Off
Date urrent date
Extras
Attractor light Off On / Off
Switch-on value 20 % 10% - 30%
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Parameter / Setting alue Factory setting Adjustment range (specified)
Light duration 00 min 05 – 60 min
Language German German, English, French, Dutch
Main menu le el “Flap actuator”
Submenu Timer 1 / Timer 2
Setting the times for automatic opening (▲) and closing (▼) of the slider. Entering times is
limited to the range between 3:00 am and 10:59 pm. No automatic function is available
between 11:00 pm and 2:59 am. This does not apply to manual operation.
The logic of the times is checked when the times are entered. If there are any discrepan-
cies and it is not possible to exit the menu item, the cursor is placed on the incorrect entry
for you to correct the entry.
< Timer 1 > < Timer 2 >
▲7:00 am ▼7:05 pm ▲ 9:00 am ▼ 6:30 pm
If only timer 1 is set, this applies to all days of the week. If timer 2 is also set, this applies
to Saturday and Sunday. Timer 1 applies accordingly from Monday to Friday. Timer 2 is
deactivated if both times are set to 00:00.
Submenu Mode
The operating mode determines the way in which the slider is opened / closed. The front
character stands for the timer function, and the character after the slash for the light sen-
sor. The mode must be set separately for opening and closing.
The following odes are available:
Operating modes* Open/Close if Explanation
0 +/+ Switching time and light sensor value reached
1 x/- Switching time reached Timer only
2** -/x Light sensor value reached Light sensor only
3 x/x Switching time and light sensor value reached
4 -/- Manual key or remote control operated Manual operation only
* The set operating modes apply to both timers and cannot be set separately.
** if selected for evening, the delay submenu described below appears
Exa ples of what the sy bols ean:
Mode Meaning
0 Morning +/+ Slider opens when it is "light" but not before the set opening time
3 Evening x/x Slider closes when it is "dark" or at the set closing time
2 Evening -/x Slider closes when it is "dark" and the set delay time has expired
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Submenu Delay
This submenu is only displayed if mode 2 -/x is set for the evening. The adjustable delay
time only applies to the automatic closing of the slider and does not affect opening or man-
ual operation.
< Delay >
00 minutes
Submenu Light Sen or
Setting of the switching thresholds of the light sensor when the slider is opened (▲) or
closed (▼).
< Light sensor >
85 % □ 18% ■ 05%
Note: the smaller the percentage, the darker it must / can be
Submenu Emergency Stop
The device has a real emergency stop or emergency opening function. This means that
should be an animal under the slider when it is closing, the slider will stop closing and re -
open as soon as it touches the animal. The slider will then attempt to close again. After 3
unsuccessful attempts, this function is temporarily switched off and the slider finally closes.
If "false" emergency stops are triggered too often through the use of cables and guide
rollers or other mechanical impairments (i.e. the slider attempts to close a number of times
without being triggered by animals), the function can be permanently switched off here.
< Emergency stop >
On
Submenu Redefine End Po ition ( lider CLOSED)
Structural differences between poultry houses mean that the path of the slider has to be
defined. It is necessary to redefine the end position function so that the flap actuator
knows when the slider is closed.
< Redefining the end position >
Please wait
You only have to call up this menu item if you want to reset the lower end position, e.g. be -
cause the slider has changed or the device has been installed in a different position. No
other settings are deleted.
Submenu Ca tor
When using the HK2 as a standalone device with a separate self-locking slider, the motor
must continue to run after the slider has been attached until the locking lever has engaged.
This is done by the castor function.
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< Castor >
Off
Note: No castor is required with the HK-ZSU-Rx. The locking mechanism is located directly in the
control unit.
Main Menu Le el “Time / Date”
The device is delivered from the factory with the current time and date. If you are in a dif -
ferent time zone, if the clock runs incorrectly after changing the battery or if you identify a
rate deviation, you can set the time and date manually.
Submenu Time
The seconds are set to "00" after exiting the menu.
< Time >
10:32 ET/summer time
The automatic normal / summer-time changeover can be switched off if required.
Submenu Date
< Date >
01.01.20
The date is set as follows
1 Year - heck for leap year
2 Month - heck for length of month
3 Day - Determine the day of the week
Note: Time and date are also current after a power failure (backup battery available)
Main menu le el “Extras”
Submenu Attractor Light
The attractor light is used to attract animals into the poultry house before the slider closes.
The light is switched on or off, and dimming is not possible.
< Attractor light >
Off 20% 00 min
The attractor light is switched on when the set switching threshold is reached and the
slider is OPEN. After the slider closes, the attractor light lights up for the set time.
Submenu Language
After changing the language and exiting the language menu, the device restarts. All dis-
play outputs are then shown in the selected language.
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