
4 Introduction
1.3 Overview
The ZOD-B1 is a dc powered high speed batch controller specifically designed for liquid
batching using a flowmeter with a pulse or frequency output.
ZOD-B1 is push button programmable with PIN protection and an internal battery is provided
allowing pre-programming without applying power. The large LCD provides batch quantity in
selected engineering units, batch status and has scrolling English prompts to make
programming easy.
Two independent output relays, the second with programmable start delay and pre-stop,
enable pump and valve control or 2 stage flow phasing at the start and end of each batch.
Precise batching is aided by Automatic Overrun Compensation which, when enabled,
automatically manages variations in system time lags which could otherwise lead to
discrepancies in dispensed quantity.
Safety features includes for an alarm output and automatic cessation of batching if no flow
input is detected and programmable batch limiting protects against setting an oversize batch
quantity. Scrolling messages on the LCD annunciate any alarm fault conditions.
Control features include batch count up or down, remote operational switch interface, run
inhibit interlock and batch status output. The ZOD-B1 is capable of networking with up to 9
batch controllers using one common flowmeter.
Environments
The ZOD-B1 is designed to suit harsh indoor and outdoor industrial environments & conforms
to EMC directives. The housing is weatherproof to IP66/67 (Nema 4X) standards, UV
resistant, robust glass re-enforced plastic with stainless steel screws & FKM O-ring seals.
ZOD-B1 can be mounted on a variety of flowmeters or as a stand alone instrument for wall,
surface, pipe or panel mount. Various mounting kits are available.
1.4 LCD displays
Operation 5
2. OPERATION
2.1 Batch set : Pressing the Batch set key allows the user to enter a batch value by
using the arrowed keys to select the appropriate digits and change their value. Pressing
Batch set again enters & confirms that the new batch value has been entered.
2.2 Run : Press RESET then RUN to start the batch. If there are no interruptions the
batch controller will automatically stop the batch once the batch value has been reached.
2.3 Stop : Pressing the STOP key at any time during the batch will cause the batcher to
go into a “PAUSED ” state and the output relays will be turned off. At this point the user can
resume batching by pressing the RUN key or abort the batch by pressing the RESET key.
2.4 Batch Total : The batch value is displayed in all normal operational modes.
2.5 Accumulative Total : Accumulative total can be reset in the program mode.
The accumulative total is displayed momentarily by pressing the ACCUM TOTAL key.
2.6 TNB display ( Total number of batches ) : ZOD-B1 will accumulate the total number of
individual completed batches. Reset of TNB is simultaneous with the resetting of the
Accumulative total in program mode. To view the TNB value simultaneously press & hold the
two top right hand keys ( Prog. & Accum Tot).
2.7 Keypad functions :
n 5 digit TNB display shows the Total
number of batches dispensed since last reset
( reset of TNB and Accumulative Total is only
ossible whilst in the program mode ).
Up to 8 digits of Batch quantity programmable
for up to 3 decimal places. English prompts
clearly show the status of the batch.
The 8 digit
ccumulative Total display can be
programmed for up to 3 decimal places. Reset
is only possible when in the program mode
which can be PIN protected for security.
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RUN ACCUM. TOTAL STOP BAT LOW HIGH RATE
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ACCUM. TOTAL
Full LCD display test feature illuminates all
display segments and script text displays for 5
seconds when entering the program mode.
KEY FUNCTION IN OPERATING MODE FUNCTION IN PROGRAM MODE
BATCH SET
1) Displays Unit ID number followed by the
Accumulative Total as the key is held.
2) Displays total number of batches ( press
Accum. Total & Prog. keys at the same time)
No function
ACCUM
TOTAL
Pressing PROGRAM & ACCUM TOTAL keys
displays the Total Number of Batches ( TNB )
1) Pressing PROGRAM & STOP keys for 5
seconds gives entry to the program mode.
2) Steps you through the program ladder.
3) Holding for 3 secs. fast tracks to end prog.
Pauses a batch during batching Pressing PROG & STOP keys for 5 sec.
gives entry to the program mode
1. Resets the batch to the last pre-set value.
2. Resets individual digits to zero when
in the BATCH SET mode.
No function
RUN
RESET
PROGRAM
1) Starts a batch
2) Resumes a batch if paused
No function
1) Enters & Exits the batch set mode.
2) May be pressed during batching to show
batch pre-set value, this action will not
interfere with the batch process.
No function
Selects the digit to be Increments the selected digit
Indexed ( digit will flash ) ( selected digit will be flashing )