Label FEED NAVIGATOR User manual

USER’S GUIDE
V. 1.0. A

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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Figure 5
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2 A guided tour of Feed Navigator Navigator
Feed Navigator makes new powerful functions available with its new clear and intuitive
graphic interface. Feed Navigator was designed to offer maximum programming
flexibility: when farmers prepare the animal’s food, they would like to do so quickly and
easily, but most importantly they want to be sure, each time, that they have the right
quantities.
Made-to-measure technology
Every farmer’s objective is to obtain high quality milk and meat while aiming for maximum
productivity. Feed Navigator is the essential instrument for obtaining the best nutrition.
Invented, designed and developed in the field where thousands of animals are fed every
day, Feed Navigator with its special technology, offers a wide array of solutions for
obtaining the highest quality.
Mixing is important
With Feed Navigator the Ingredients loaded into the mixer wagon can be mixed perfectly
thanks to the various control options for controlling the mixing time.
Feed Navigator speaks your language
Your work is important: for this reason Feed Navigator speaks 11 languages and offers
the possibility to program the Recipes with Names and Codes as desired.
Real time statistics
Directly on the machine, if you’ve equipped it with the Feed Navigator featuring a quick
and compact printer, it is possible to create statistical Reports in real time: a useful
instrument for managing and controlling the proper operation of the farm.
Wireless Data Exchange!
With the purchase of the new wireless connection kit, it is possible to exchange Data
between the Feed Navigator and your PC, for those who must check, without having to
move from their work station. With the new FarmManager 4 software, the Recipes can
be easily transferred from the PC to the Feed Navigator and, in the same way, the PC
can download the data related to the weighing operations and memorized in the Feed
Navigator , to have in real time all of the information necessary for a complete analysis on
the Activities performed. The wireless solution is completed with new Wireless Weight
Repeaters that, thanks to the absence of the data transmission cable, are easy to
remove and install in various locations, depending on needs at the moment.
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2.1 - KEY GLOSSARY
Key Meaning Key Meaning
Press to switch the equipment on or off. Keep pressed in order to perform the
No-load Tare Function.
Press to start the execution of a Recipe or to
interrupt the execution in progress.
Press to select Manual Weighing or to reset
the Partial Weight.
Press to select the Recipe to be programmed
or executed.
Press to display the Total Weight.
Press to select the Ingredient or the Unload to
be programmed or executed.
Press to activate the Weight Block Function.
Press to program the Animal Number. Press once to control printing or keep pressed
to select the Identification Code.
Press to display and program the Total
Weight of the Single Animal or the Appetite
Percentage.
Press with the qor zkeys to quickly increase
or decrease the displayed number.
Press to activate the Alphanumeric Writing. Press to decrease the number displayed.
Press to increase the number displayed. Press to cancel the number or the letter
entered in the Alphanumeric Writing.
Press to activate the Help Function. Press to confirm the setting programmed.
Press to select the Special Function Menu.
On
Off
Prog.
Start
1
Recipe
2ABC
Ingr.
3DEF
Animal
4GHI
DMI
5JKL
2FN
6MNO
+
?
Menu
Tare
Man.
Zero
7PQRS
Net
Total
8TUV
Block
9WXYZ
0
ID
Print
-
Clear
OK
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2.2 - GLOSSARY OF DISPLAY SYMBOLS
During operation, the following symbols may appear on the display:
Symbol Meaning
bIndicates the battery charge condition.
PROG. Indicates if the Recipe Programming Activity is being performed.
AUT. Indicates if the Recipe Execution Activity is being performed.
MAN. Indicates if the Manual Weighing Activity or the Weighing with Threshold
Activity is being performed.
ANIMAL Indicates that the current Recipe is programmed for Animal Number.
REC.% Indicates that the Reciping Mode Preference has been programmed by
Percentage.
g
g
g
g
Indicates that a Daily Recipe has been selected.
Indicates that a Recipe with Divided Unloads has been selected.
Indicates that a selected Ingredient is a Manual Addition.
Indicates that the selected Unload has an Appetite Percentage that is different
than 100%.
DMI Indicates that the DMI Function is being performed.
LOAD Indicates that an Ingredient has been selected.
UNLOAD Indicates that an Unload (or Group) has been selected.
MENU Indicates that the Special Function Menu is selected.
mIndicates that the selected Ingredient/Unload has programmed the Skip to the
Next Ingredient/Unload in Manual mode.
ID Indicates that the Identification Code Function is being performed.
2FN Indicates that the Alphanumeric Writing is active.
ALARM Indicates the activation of the alarm device (siren).
g, kg, t, lb Indicates the displayed weight unit of measurement.
%Indicates that the displayed value is expressed in percentage.
dIndicates that the Manual Mixing Function or the Automatic Mixing Function is
active.
PRINT Indicates that the printer is connected to the equipment.
T-DATA Indicates that the T-Data8 Plug device is connected to the equipment.
SET-UP Indicates that the Technical Procedures are being performed.
EIndicates that the Copy Function is being performed.
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2.3 - ALPHANUMERIC WRITING OF NAMES AND NUMBERS
The Alphanumeric Writing allows Names, codes or numbers related to Recipes,
Ingredients, Customers, Pens, etc. to be programmed.
The Alphanumeric Writing is activated by pressing the 2FN key. The display lights up the
2FN symbol and the cursor is represented by a blinking _ symbol.
If, after having pressed the 2FN, key, you decide to leave the value in the field unchanged
and exit from the Alphanumeric Writing, press the OK key.
Type of field selected Cursor position
Numeric. The cursor is positioned on the first character on the right
of the display.
Alphanumeric. The cursor is positioned on the first character on the left
of the display.
To Action
Set numbers or letters. Use the alphanumeric keys.
Delete the last character entered. Press the Clear key.
Delete additional characters. Repeatedly press the Clear key.
Exit from the Alphanumeric Writing
while confirming the changes made.
Press the OK key.
rImportant: if an out-of-range value is entered in a numeric field, the [ ERR-24 ]
message will appear on the display when the OK key is pressed. r
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3 Getting started
3.1 - SWITCHING ON AND OFF
1. Check the correct connection of the supply voltage and alarm cable, of the sensor
extension cable and Optional devices.
2. Switch on the equipment by pressing the On/Off key.
If the On/Off Switching Method Preference (code 64) has been programmed in
Automatic, the equipment automatically switches on by powering it.
rImportant: to turn on the equipment automatically at a specific time, use the Self-
Switching On Function (see chapter 4.13.13). r
3. The [ WELCOME ] message appears on the display or the message set in the
Welcome Message Preference (code 60). If the equipment is protected by a
password, the flashing [ PSW ] message will appear. Enter the password to use the
equipment with all of its functions. If you do not know the password, press the OK
key to use the equipment with certain limits (see chapter 4.13.10).
4. The equipment enters the Recipe Programming Activity.
rImportant: if the Activity at Switching On Preference (code 63) is set to Manual,
the equipment will enter the Manual Weighing Activity. To select the Recipe
Programming Activity, press the Prog./Start key for 2 seconds. r
5. If necessary, carry out the No-Load Tare Function (see chapter 4.1).
6. To switch off, press the On/Off key. The [ GOOD BYE ] message will appear on the
display.
rImportant: to switch off the equipment at a specific time, use the Self-Switching Off
(see chapter 4.13.14). r
rImportant: if the Sleep Preference is selected (code 75), after a set period of time
of inactivity, the equipment will turn off automatically. r
rImportant: if during operation, the flashing bsymbol or the messages [ L. BAT ],
[ H. BAT ], [ OV. LOAD ], [ ERR- x ], appear on the display, see Appendix A - Error
Codes. To clarify the type of error, after the Code, an error explanation will appear
on the display. To interrupt the message, press the OK key for 2 seconds while the
message is shown on the display. r
rImportant: if during the Recipe Execution Activity the equipment switches off
accidentally due to a voltage drop, the next time the equipment is turned on the
[ PW. FAIL ] message will appear for 3 seconds on the display to indicate that the
equipment was automatically switched on after a voltage drop; after those 3 seconds
the equipment will automatically return to the point it was in when the power
interruption occurred. If the Power Output Preference (code 52) is set to Extractor,
press the OK key to eliminate the error message [ TOLER. ] from the display.r
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3.2 - HOW TO PROGRAM THE RECIPES
The Recipe Programming Activity allows different types of Recipes to be programmed:
•Recipes programmed by Totals in Load and Unload
•Recipes programmed by Animal Number
•Recipes programmed by Animal Number with Divided Unloads
•Recipes programmed by Animal Number with Divided Unloads Only
The equipment features Technical Procedures that allow different Preferences to be set in
order to better meet the user’s specific needs.
The Recipe Programming Activity, the Preferences that modify the functioning modes are:
Unit of Weight, Decimal Places, Maximum Number of Recipes and Ingredients/Unloads,
Date Format, Language, Activity at Switching On, Reciping Mode. This manual was written
considering that the Preferences are programmed with standard settings.
Common Characteristics of all Recipe types
•Depending on the Reciping Mode Preference setting (code 65), the Recipes can be
programmed as absolute values (such as kg) or as percentages.
If the Reciping Mode Preference is set to percentage, in the Recipe by Totals the
weights refer to the Total Recipe Weight, while in the Recipe by Animal Number the
weights refer to the Total Weight of the Single Animal.
•It is possible to assign names with up to 6 alphanumeric characters to Recipes and
Ingredients/Unloads.
•The equipment manages an Ingredient/Unload Name Archive that is capable of
memorizing up to 150 different Ingredient/Unload names.
•Both Ingredients and Unloads can be programmed in the same Recipe.
•All the Recipes can be Standard or Daily; in the Daily Recipes the weight of the
Ingredients/Unloads of the Recipes must be programmed with a value equal to the total
daily ration (morning and afternoon).
•In the Recipes it is possible to program the Automatic Mixing Function that shows the
mixing time while interrupting in the preset position the execution of the Recipe, and will
resume the operation at the end of the count-down. If the equipment is supplied with the
Optional Power Outputs, it is possible to control the counter-knives of the mixing wagon.
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•When using the Recipe Programming Activity it is possible to:
•Press the Tare key to activate the No-Load Tare Function.
•Press the Menu key to select the Special Function Menu.
•Press the Net/Total key to activate the Modify Total Recipe Weight Function.
•Press the ID/Print key for 2 seconds to activate the Identification Code Function.
•Press the Prog./Start key to enter the Recipe Execution Activity.
•Press the Man./Zero key to enter the Manual Weighing Activity.
•Press the ?key to activate the Help Function.
•Use the Data Transfer Function through the optional T-Data8 Plug device or the
optional Label Wireless Linker card.
Recipes programmed by Totals in Load and Unloads
•This Recipe is used to program the weight to be loaded or unloaded in the Ingredients/
Unloads.
Recipes programmed by Animal Number
•This Recipe is used to program the weight by single animal in the Ingredients (the
Recipe does not contain Unloads). Along with the Ingredient weights, the number of
animals must also be set.
Recipes programmed by Animal Number with Divided Unloads
•This Recipe is used to program the weight of the single animal in the Ingredients and
the number of animals to feed in the Unloads. Before setting the Ingredient weight, it is
necessary to set the number of animals to be fed.
•Each Unload can be assigned an Appetite Percentage that allows the amount of feed to
be distributed to each single Animal Group to be reduced or increased, in relation to the
“standard” Recipe programmed. If the Reciping Mode Preference (code 65) is set as
percentage, the Appetite Percentage Function is not available.
Recipes programmed by Animal Number with Divided Unloads Only
•This Recipe is used, when the mixing wagon is already loaded, if it is necessary to
unload it setting the number of animals to feed. With this type of Recipe it is also
necessary to set the Total Weight of the Single Animal.
•Each Unload can be assigned an Appetite Percentage that allows the amount of feed to
be distributed to each single Animal Group to be reduced or increased, in relation to the
“standard” Recipe programmed. If the Reciping Mode Preference (code 65) is set as
percentage, the Appetite Percentage Function is not available.
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3.2.1 - RECIPES BY TOTALS IN LOAD AND UNLOAD
1. When switching on the equipment automatically enters the Recipe Programming
Activity. The PROG. symbol lights up on the display and the [ recipe name ] message
appears.
If no name has been assigned to the Recipe, the [ REC x ], message will appear,
where x indicates the progressive number of the Recipe selected.
2. To select the Recipe to be programmed or executed, press the Recipe key, Recipe
and eor the qz(e) keys.
3. To modify the Recipe Name (max. 6 alphanumeric characters) use the Alphanumeric
Writing (2FN).
4. To set a Recipe to the Daily mode, select the Recipe and press the OK key for 2
seconds. Release the key when gappears on the display next to the symbol .
The gwill appear on the display next to the symbol each time the Daily Recipe
is displayed.
rImportant: to set a Recipe to the Daily mode, the Daily Recipe Function (see
chapter 4.13.9) must be enabled; the maximum programmable number of
Ingredients/Unloads in the Daily Recipe is half the number programmed in the
Standard Recipes. r
5. To copy a Recipe into another position of the Archive, select the Recipe and press
the OK key for 4 seconds. Release the key when, after the [ COPY ] message
appears, the display goes back to the [ recipe name ]. The display shows the E
symbol to indicate that the Recipe Copy Function has been selected. Select the
Recipe in which the data is to be copied by pressing the qz(e) keys. Confirm
by pressing the OK key for 2 seconds. The [ INSER. ] message will appear on the
display. To exit from the Function without copying the Recipe, press the Clear key for
2 seconds.
6. To delete the data memorized in the Recipe (Name, Name and weight of the
Ingredients/Unloads, parameters) press the Clear key for 4 seconds.
The [ DELETE ] message and the Recipe Name will appear alternately on the display.
7. To select an Ingredient/Unload to be displayed or programmed, press the Ingr. key
or Ingr. and e. To select the Names of Ingredients/Unloads backwards, press the
Block and Ingr. keys. The Name and the programmed weight will appear alternately
on the display. If no name has been assigned to the Ingredient/Unload, the [ ING x ],
message will appear on the display, where x indicates the progressive number of the
Ingredient/Unload selected.
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