Label FEED NAVIGATOR User manual

USER’S GUIDE
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Summary
1. GENERAL INFORMATION 1
1.1 Important Safety Guidelines 1
1.2 Mechanical Installation 2
1.3 Connections 3
1.4 Replacement of the Fuse 4
1.5 Maintenance 5
1.6 EC General Safety Guidelines 6
2. A GUIDED TOUR OF FEED NAVIGATOR 9
2.1 Key Glossary 10
2.2 Glossary of Display Symbols 11
2.3 Alphanumeric Writing of Names and Numbers 12
3. GETTING STARTED 13
3.1 Switching On and Off 13
3.2 How to Program the Recipes 14
3.2.1 Recipes by Totals in Load and Unload 16
3.2.2 Recipes by Animal Number 19
3.2.3 Recipes by Animal Number with Divided Unloads 22
3.2.4 Recipes by Animal Number with Divided Unloads Only 26
3.3 How to Execute a Recipe 29
3.4 How to Weigh Manually 33
3.5 How to Weigh with Threshold 34
4. FUNCTIONS 37
4.1 No-Load Tare 37
4.2 Modify Total Recipe Weight 38
4.3 Manual Addition 39
4.4 Automatic Mixing 40
4.5 Animal Appetite Percentage 41
4.6 Identification Code 42
4.7 Data Transfer using the T-Data8 Plug 44
4.8 Wireless Data Transfer 46
4.9 Weight Block 47
4.10 Skip to Ingredient/Unload 48
4.11 Target Weight Restore 48
4.12 Help 49
4.13 Special Function Menu 50
4.13.1 Skip to the Next Ingredient/Unload 51
4.13.2 Manual Mixing 52
4.13.3 Calibrating the Mixing Timer 53
4.13.4 Usage by Ingredient 54
4.13.5 Unloads by Pen 55
4.13.6 Report Printing 57
4.13.7 Clearing of the Ingredient/Unload Name Archive 58
4.13.8 Tolerance 59
4.13.9 Feed Refusal Adjustment 60
4.13.10 Daily Recipe Programming 61
4.13.11 Password 62
4.13.12 Date 63
4.13.13 Time 63
4.13.14 Self-Switching On 64
4.13.15 Self-Switching Off 64
4.13.16 Supply Voltage Check 65

5. CUSTOMIZING THE FEED NAVIGATOR 67
5.1 Optional Components 67
5.2 Printer 21 67
5.3 Data Transfer 67
5.4 Weight Repeaters 68
5.5 Radio Control (RX4) 68
5.6 External Keyboard Input (B4) 69
5.7 Proximity Speed Sensor Input (IS) 69
5.8 Traffic Light 69
5.9 Analogue Output 4÷20mA (UA) 69
5.10 Power Outputs (U4) 70
APPENDIX A - ERROR CODES 71
APPENDIX B - GENERAL DEFAULTS 76
APPENDIX C - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 77
APPENDIX D - TROUBLESHOOTING 78

1General Information
1.1 - IMPORTANT SAFETY GUDELINES
Before using the equipment, carefully read the following Safety Guidelines in order to
protect yourself and the equipment from any serious damage.
•Carefully read all the documentation that comes with the equipment.
•Follow all the instructions and precautions listed in the present Manual.
•Immediately disconnect the supply voltage and alarm cable in the following cases:
•If the connecting cables or connectors are worn out or damaged.
•If liquid is present, even in the form of moisture, inside the equipment.
•If the equipment case shows evidence of damage or breaks.
•If it is felt that the equipment requires maintenance or repair.
•If during operation the display flashes the bsymbol or the messages [ L. BAT ],
[ H. BAT ], [ OV. LOAD ], [ ERR- x ] appear, see Appendix A Error Codes.
•Before cleaning the mixer wagon with high pressure jets of water, disconnect the
connection cables, remove the equipment from the mixer wagon and protect the
connectors of the connection cables from water infiltration. Also take great care to
see that the load cells, junction box, alarm device and other Options are not exposed
to direct jets of water.
•Before carrying out the welding operations on the mixer wagon, always disconnect
the connection cables. In order to prevent welding current from passing through
the load cells, it is necessary to short circuit the body of the load cells with a cable
having a suitable cross section, besides positioning the pliers of mass as close as
possible to the welding point.
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not
be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable
take-back scheme for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could
otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product.
The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed
information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office or
your household waste disposal service.
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1.2 - MECHANICAL INSTALLATION
No special precautions are necessary for the mechanical installation. The equipment must
be installed on a perfectly flat surface, stable and devoid of vibrations, using the special
“Dovetail” fixing system (Figure 1).
The case has an IP65 degree of protection (complete protection against dust and jets of
water).
tWarning: do not install the equipment near heat sources or in the vicinity of intense
magnetic fields (motors, magnets, etc.). y
Figure 1
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1.3 - CONNECTIONS
The equipment is connected (see Figure 5) with two connectors of the MS/MIL - C5015
series (see Figure 2). The 5 pole connector, identified by a blue label with the word
SENSOR written on it, is meant for connecting the sensor extension cable, identified by a
blue colored band. The 3 pole connector identified by a red labels with the word POWER/
ALARM written on it, is meant for connecting the supply voltage and alarm cable, identified
by a red colored band.
The equipment is provided with two other connectors: one for the connection of the
T-Data8 Plug device (T-DATA) and the other for the printer connection (PRINTER).
Other connectors can be installed when the equipment is preset for the connection with
Options.
tWarning: before making the connections, make sure that the equipment and the
Optional devices (option) are switched off. y
tWarning: do not force the insertion between the connector of the cable and that of the
equipment because, if the two do not connect easily, they are probably incompatible.
Before inserting each connector, it is necessary to verify the type, the position and the
reference notch, as inserting the connectors incorrectly could cause serious damage to
the equipment. After having inserted the connector, screw down the metal fixing ring. To
disconnect the connector, unscrew the metal fixing ring and take the connector out by
holding it by the tip and not by pulling at the cable. y
Figure 2
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1.4 - REPLACEMENT OF THE FUSE
Before starting to replace the fuse, try to find out the possible causes which could have
caused the break (short circuits in the power wires of the equipment, humidity, breakdown
of electronic components inside the equipment, etc.). Proceed with the replacement of the
fuse, using one having the same characteristics, after having identified the cause of the
break.
To replace the fuse, follow the operations described below.
1. Take a 3.15 Ampere, 5x20mm fast fuse.
If the equipment is supplied with the Power Outputs Connector, use a 10 Ampere,
5x20 mm fast fuse.
tWarning: disconnect the supply voltage and alarm cable before opening the case. y
2. Unscrew the 8 fixing screws on the front panel using a 2.5 mm allen wrench and
open the case, taking special care with the internal connections of the equipment.
3. Identify the fuse holder on the printed circuit board (see Figure 3).
4. Remove the fuse holder cap and replace the fuse.
5. Replace the fuse holder cap and close the case, paying special attention to avoid
crushing the connecting wires.
6. Screw the 8 fixing screws to the front panel.
Figure 3
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1.5 - MAINTENANCE
The weighing systems for mixer wagons do not require special maintenance operations.
However, in order to avoid problems in running or breakdowns, it is advisable to carry out
the following operations periodically:
•Check the perfect running of the power wires outside the equipment, also check for
the presence of oxides or humidity at the connection points. It must be remembered
that, very often in areas where food items are handled, small rodents may be
present, which can attack the cables placed even in places that are not easily
accessible.
•Check that the load cells do not show bruises; presence of any rust on the body
of the load cell will not impair proper running. Instead, check the perfect adhesion
between the silicon sealant and the body and the silicon sealant and the cover,
paying special attention to the presence of any cracks in the sealant, as it may cause
infiltration of moisture.
•Check that none of the accessories of the equipment show the presence of bruises
or signs of burning.
•Check, by loading a known weight on the mixer wagon, the correspondence of the
loaded weight with the displayed weight of the equipment.
•Check the fastening of all the screws present on the parts that constitute the
weighing system.
•Periodically clean the equipment using a damp cloth, soft and without fluff. Never use
sprays, solvents, abrasives, sharp or cutting objects which may damage the case.
tWarning: before cleaning the mixer wagon with high pressure jets of water, disconnect
the connection cables, remove the equipment from the mixer wagon and protect the
connectors of the connection cables from water infiltration. Also take great care to
see that the load cells, junction box, alarm device and other Options are not exposed to
direct jets of water. y
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1.6 - EC GENERAL SAFETY GUIDELINES
This equipment has been tested and meets the requirements of the Standard 89/336/
EEC on the Electro-magnetic Compatibility, and with the requirements of the Standard
90/384/EEC on Non-Automatic Weighing Instruments.
Regarding Standard 89/336/EEC the equipment results in accordance with the limits
imposed for residential and commercial environments along with light industry applications.
This equipment cannot be used for applications included in article 1 par. 2 letter (a) of
Standard 90/384/EEC.
The equipment described in this guide, can present operational anomalies or cause
problems with surrounding or connected equipment, if it isn’t installed and used in strict
accordance with the instructions described below. In any case, there’s no guarantee that
these anomalies won’t appear in a specific installation. If malfunctioning problems should
arise, contact Customer Service for advice on strategies for solving problems that may
arise.
In order to respect the Standards, it’s also compulsory to display, in a clear, easily readable
and indelible way, the Maximum Capacity of the instrument indicated in kilograms or
tons, before the equipment is put on the market. Near the connectors there is a label
for identifying the products (see Figure 4). It has been purposely prepared for being
completed with the indication of the true Maximum Capacity of the whole weighing system.
The Maximum Capacity value to be pointed out is the least one among the one of the
equipment, the one of the load cells and the one of the mixer wagon.
The conformity with the Standards is guaranteed only if
the original accessories and spare parts are used. Any
modification or intervention on the equipment that is not
approved in writing by Label could void its conformity to the
Standards and make its use forbidden.
Label S.r.l.
Via D.Mazzucotelli, 6/A
I - 24020 Gorle (BG)
Type: FNAV
9 ... 32Vdc / 12W Max
S/N: LA.19.0100
This product complies with the Directives
73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC and 90/384/EEC.
Made in Italy.
Figure 4
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