Rice Lake CB-1 User manual

CB-1
Automated Concrete Batch Controller
Version 1.52
Manual Revision Date: 11/29/06
Operation Manual
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Contents
About This Manual ................................................................................................................................... 1
1.0 Introduction.................................................................................................................................. 1
2.0 DIP Switch Settings ..................................................................................................................... 1
2.1 DIP Switch 1—Initialize Variables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2.2 DIP Switch 2—Reset Passcodes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.3 DIP Switch 3— International System of Units (metric) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
3.0 Main Menu ................................................................................................................................... 2
4.0 Utilities......................................................................................................................................... 3
4.1 Set Time & Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
4.2 Set Screen Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
4.3 Backup Configuration File to PC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
4.4 Hardware Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
4.4.1 Relay Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
4.4.2 Test Scales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
4.4.3 Test Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4.4.4 Test PC Link (For PC Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4.5 Restore Configuration File to CB-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4.6 Admixture Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4.7 Analog Calibration (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4.7.1 Set Zero Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4.7.2 Calibrate Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4.7.3 Set Span Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4.7.4 Assign Aggregate to Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4.7.5 View Raw Digital Counts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4.7.6 View Calibrated % Moisture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4.7.7 Decrease Test Signal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4.7.8 Increase Test Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
5.0 Configuration Parameters............................................................................................................ 7
5.1 Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
5.1.1 Prompt for Truck ID. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
5.1.2 Prompt for Job ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
5.1.3 Prompt for Adjust Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
5.1.4 Split Batch Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
5.1.5 Batch Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
5.1.6 Force Zero Tolerance Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
5.1.7 Discharge by Rate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
5.1.8 Change Admix Targets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
5.1.9 Auto-Discharge (Dump). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
5.1.10 Aggregate Conveyor Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
5.1.11 Moisture Probe Mode (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
5.2 Ingredients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
5.2.1 Aggregates/Cements/Weighed Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
5.2.2 Water (if water is metered). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
5.2.3 Admixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
5.3 Global Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5.3.1 Aggregate Scale, Cement Scale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5.3.2 Discharge Control List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
© 2006 Rice Lake Weighing Systems. All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
Version 1.52, November 2006

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5.3.3 Preact Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5.3.4 Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
5.3.5 Admixture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
5.3.6 Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
5.3.7 Minimum/Maximum Batch Volume (cubic yards & cubic meters). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
5.3.8 Minimum/Maximum Aggregate Wt/Yard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
5.3.9 Minimum/Maximum Cement Wt/Yard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
5.3.10 Minimum/Maximum Water Per Yard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
5.3.11 Small Batch Cutoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
5.3.12 Discharge Warning Time (s). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
5.3.13 Aggregate w/ Moisture Probe (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
5.4 Systems Passcodes List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
5.5 Advanced Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
5.6 Serial Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
5.6.1 Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
5.6.2 Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
5.6.3 Cement/ Aggregate/Water Scale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
5.7 Truck Database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
5.7.1 Truck Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
5.7.2 Using the Truck Database Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
6.0 Mix Design ................................................................................................................................. 25
6.1 Create a Mix Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
6.2 Edit Mix Designs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
6.3 Clear Mix Designs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
6.4 View Mix Designs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
7.0 Run Batch................................................................................................................................... 27
7.1 Preparing a Batch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
7.1.1 Calculating Target Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
7.2 The Run Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
7.3 Batch Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
7.3.1 Abort Batch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
8.0 Reports ....................................................................................................................................... 29
8.1 Reprint Last Batch Ticket. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
8.2 Print Material Usage Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
8.3 Print Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
8.4 Print Mix Designs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
8.5 Reporting Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
8.6 Clear Material Usage Accumulators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
9.0 Appendix .................................................................................................................................... 34
9.1 IQ plus 310A Configuration Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
9.2 CB-1 Digital I/O Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
9.3 Front Panel Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
9.4 System Error Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
9.4.1 Aggregate/Cement/Water Scale Communication Error!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
9.4.2 Agg/Cement/Water Scale Units Differ From The Mix Design Units! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
9.4.3 No Mix Designs Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
9.4.4 Aggregates/Cements/Water Exceed Maximum! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
9.4.5 Aggregates/Cements/Water Below Minimum!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
9.4.6 More Than 4 Aggregates! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
9.4.7 Data Restore Error! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
9.4.8 File Backup Error! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
9.4.9 Calibration Error! Be Sure to Set Zero and Span Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
9.4.10 Data Corrupt in Segment 1, See Manual Before Starting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
9.4.11 Error Calculating Batch Volume...!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
9.4.12 Nothing to Batch in Mix! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
9.4.13 Data Corruption in Mix Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

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9.4.14 ABORT–Fatal System Error! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
9.4.15 ABORT–Fatal Message Lib. Error . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
9.4.16 ABORT–Fatal Bounds Error. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
9.4.17 ABORT–Isn’t Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
9.4.18 ABORT–Stack Overflow Error . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
9.4.19 Emergency Stop Pressed!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
9.4.20 Waiting for “OK to Discharge” Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
9.4.21 Load Size Exceeds Truck Capacity! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
9.4.22 Truck Number Not Found in the Database! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
9.4.23 Aggregate/Cement/Water/Admix NoFlow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
9.4.24 Scale Not Zero . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
9.4.25 Aggregate/Cement Discharge Gate Open . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
9.4.26 Aggregate/Cement/Water Scale Overrange or Invalid Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
9.4.27 Conveyor not Running or Waiting for Aggregate Conveyor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
9.5 CB-1 Spare Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
9.6 Automatic Aeration of Cement Silo when 2-Speed Filling is not Required. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
9.7 Using Data Exchange PC Software to Save CB-1 Configuration and Mix Designs on a personal computer
(optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
9.8 CB-1 Default Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
9.9 Available Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
10.0 CB-1 Wiring................................................................................................................................ 52
10.1 CB-1 Important Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
10.1.1 Two Power Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
10.1.2 I/O Power & Manual Panel Same Phase Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
10.1.3 Unused Inputs Must be Jumpered to 120V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
10.1.4 Manual Panel Active Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
10.2 CB-1 Wiring Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
10.2.1 Quencharcs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
10.2.2 Admix/Water Pulse Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
10.2.3 UPS Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
10.3 CB-1 Output Wiring Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
10.4 CB-1 Input Wiring Example. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
10.5 Wiring an External E-Stop into the CB-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
10.6 CPU and Expansion Board Jumper Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
10.7 CB-1 Wiring Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
10.7.1 Standard CB-1 System Drawings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
10.7.2 Custom CB-1 System Drawings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
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iv CB-1 Installation Manual

Introduction 1
About This Manual
This manual provides reference information to install and configure the CB-1 Concrete Batch Controller. All
touchscreen and front panel buttons appear in bold text. All words from the touchscreen appear in Prompt Font.
Authorized distributors and their employees can view or download this manual from the Rice Lake
Weighing Systems distributor site at www.ricelake.com.
1.0 Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing the most advanced and
configurable embedded concrete batch controller in its
market today! The CB-1 is powerful yet simple to use.
However, we ask you please read this manual
completely before getting started.
2.0 DIP Switch Settings
The DIP switch bank on the CPU board includes 8
DIP switches (see graphic below). All are normally in
the OFF position. You need only to be concerned with
switches 1, 2 and 3.
2.1 DIP Switch 1—Initialize Variables
Powering up the controller with DIP switch 1 ON will initialize
all system variables to their default settings. All data (mix
designs, ingredient names, passcodes, etc.) will be lost and
have to be re-entered.
Under normal circumstances
this feature should only be
used once on initial power up.
The system is shipped from
the factory with DIP switch 1 in the on position. Upon
start up with switch 1 ON, the touchscreen displays the
following screen:
Press the Yes button to reset all battery backed data or
No to delete all battery backed data.
After the CB-1 initializes all variables, the screen
prompts: Move Switch 1 to OFF position. Move DIP
switch 1 back to the OFF position. The screen then
displays the current revision information.
From this point forward, all information entered via
keypad or touchscreen, including learned values, are
stored in battery backed memory. In the event of a
battery failure, data will be lost if the system loses
external power. Therefore, it’s recommended to
download the system configuration to a PC using the
optional PC software (see Section 4.3 on page 4), once
the system is configured and tuned to your
satisfaction. Also, system configuration should be
printed and stored in a safe place. See Reports menu,
selection #3, Print Configuration.
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2.2 DIP Switch 2—Reset Passcodes
Powering up the controller with DIP switch 2 ON initializes the passcodes to their default settings. The default
setting for supervisor and operator passcodes is 0 (zero). This DIP switch can be used in the event a passcode is
forgotten. The CB-1 doesn’t ask the user to verify a passcode if it is set to zero. Setting (or leaving) a passcode to
zero, effectively disables passcode protection. Therefore, it is strongly recommended changing the supervisor
and operator passcodes to a non-zero number.
2.3 DIP Switch 3— International System of Units (metric)
Powering up the controller with DIP switch 3 ON will set the primary units to kilograms, liters, and cubic meters
instead of pounds, gallons, and cubic yards. It is not necessary to set DIP switch 3 to ON for an occasional metric
use since the units may be specified per mix design. This manual and all examples are assuming U.S. Units (DIP
switch 3 OFF). If your primary units are metric, and you have moved DIP switch 3 to the ON position, you can
expect to see all prompts that refer to weight or volume, refer to kilograms, liters, and cubic meters instead.
3.0 Main Menu
Once the DIP switches have been checked (after power up), the CB-1 displays a start-up screen (shown below),
that displays version information and a redi-mix concrete truck, or concrete blocks for the block version
software.
The barrel of the truck should appear to be turning. This indicates that the processor and user-interface are
running and communicating. Press ENTER on the front panel keypad or touch the screen to continue on to the
main menu (shown below).
Touch the screen or press the desired number key on the front panel keypad (1-6) to enter a main menu selection.
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4.0 Utilities
The Utilities menu (shown below), is a place for functions not directly relating to batching concrete. You can set
up various parameters by selecting one of the buttons listed below.
4.1 Set Time & Date
The CB-1 should have the current time and date
already in place. You can edit the time and date by
using the set time & date mode.
Press Set Time & Date or the 1key on the front panel
to access the Set Time & Date screen.
Use the following procedure to edit the New Time value
and display the current time (24-hour format) and
date.
1. Press the left/rightarrows to move the cursor
to select the digit in the new time box.
2. Press the up/down arrows to change the value
of the selected digit.
3. Press Set-Enter when your new time and date
values are correct. Time and Date Set appears in
the bottom right message box.
Note: You must press Set-Enter after you enter the new time
and date or the system does not save the value.
4. Press Exit to return to the main menu.
4.2 Set Screen Contrast
Use the set screen contrast mode to lighten or darken
the touchscreen display. Press Set Cntrst or the 2key
to access the set screen contrast screen.
Press the up arrow to lighten the screen. Press the
down arrow to darken the screen.
Note: Pressing the up or down arrow too many times makes
the screen unreadable. If the screen is ever unreadable (either
all black or all white) try repowering the system. Every time the
CB-1 is re-started the contrast is automatically adjusted to the
default value. The default value is stored in the Auto Contrast
Ticks parameter in the Advanced Parameters menu. The value
must be in the range of 0 to 60. Increasing the value makes
the screen darker.
Press Exit to return to the main menu.
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4.3 Backup Configuration File to PC
Note: You need the optional PC software to use this feature,
which is explained below.
After selecting this option, you will be asked Are you
sure you want to save configuration to PC? Old config. file will
be lost!
Select Yes if you want to save the configuration to the
PC. If you select Yes then a message box appears and
informs you of the progress of the data upload or any
errors that might occur. Be patient as this can take up
to ten minutes due to extensive data checking.
If you select No, no action is taken.
Note:
See Section 9.7 on how to use Data Exchange software on
page 46.
4.4 Hardware Test
The CB-1 provides a self test mode which tests the
functionality of individual components.
Press Hardware from the main menu to access the
hardware self test screen.
4.4.1 Relay Test
The relay test energizes the selected
relay, activating any field equipment
connected. Take precautions to avoid
personal injury and product loss or
contamination.
Use the following procedure to test system relays.
1. Press the up/down arrows to select a relay to
test.
2. Press On or the 1key to energize the relay.
Press the Off or the 2key to deenergize the
relay.
Note: The CB-1 only monitors the status (On or Off) of the
input relays.
If there is a problem with the relay test, check
the relay fuse and/or relay connection.
3. Press Exit to return to the main menu.
4.4.2 Test Scales
Use the following procedure to test the cement and
aggregate scale (and water scale if equipped with the
weighed water option).
1. Press Test Scales to display the current
weight on the cement scale.
2. Press Test Scales again to display the current
weight on the aggregate scale.
3. Press Test Scales again to display the current
weight on the water (if so equipped) scale.
Note: If the scale weight does not appear, check that the
baud rate and parity settings match. Also check the indicator
wiring.
4. Press Exit to return to the main menu.
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4.4.3 Test Printer
Press Te s t P r i n t e r to send the following test string to
the printer.
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If the test string doesn’t print, check that the baud rate
and parity settings match and/or check the printer
wiring.
Note: The batch ticket requires an 80 column printer.
Press Exit to return to the main menu.
4.4.4 Test PC Link (For PC Option)
If you have purchased the optional PC software, use
Test PC Link to test your computer connection.
When you press Test PC Link, the CB-1 sends a
“PING” to the PC and waits for a response. The CB-1
displays Sending Ping to PC.If the ping test is
successful, the CB-1 displays PC communicating. If the
test is not successful, the CB-1 displays PC not
responding.
4.5 Restore Configuration File to CB-1
Note: You need the optional PC software to use this feature.
After selecting this option, you will be asked, “ARE
YOU SURE YOU WANT TO RESTORE CONFIGURATION ON
CB-1? CURRENT VALUES WILL BE LOST!”
Select “Yes” if this is what you wish to do. If you
select “No”, no action will be taken. However, if you
select “Yes”, then a message box will appear and
inform you of the progress of the data download or
any errors that might have occurred. Be patient. This
may take up to 10 minutes due to extensive data
checking.
Note: See Section 9.7 on how to use Data Exchange
software on page 46.
4.6 Admixture Counter
Press the Admixture Counter button from the utilities
menu to access the admixture counter screen.
The admixture counter screen provides a way for the
user to view the amount of each admix being metered
manually. The values displayed are in fluid ounces (or
milliliters for SI units). The amount is calculated
based on the number of pulses (110 volt signal from
pulse meter) multiplied by the volume/pulse
conversion parameter that is editable under each
ingredient in the configuration parameters menu. The
admix counters provided here are primarily used for
testing and/or manual batching.
To clear an individual counter, press the button
associated with that counter, or press the
corresponding number on the keypad. Press button 7
to reset all counter values.
Note: The admixture counters only accumulate pulses while
this screen is displayed.
Are you sure you want to restore
configuration on CB-1? Current
values will be lost!
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4.7 Analog Calibration (Option)
If this feature is enabled, a new menu appears when 7,
Analog Calibration button is pressed from the utilities
menu. The following screen appears.
This feature is available with the “Moisture Probe
Interface” option. This option must be specified when
purchasing your CB-1 since it requires additional
hardware and software.
From the analog calibration menu, the user can:
• Calibrate CB-1 4-20 mA input to the
corresponding % moisture reading from the
moisture probe.
• Assign the probe to an aggregate bin
• View the raw digital counts from the moisture
probe
• View calibrated % moisture readings from the
moisture probe
• Increase/decrease a 4-20 mA output test
signal to simulate probe output.
4.7.1 Set Zero Point
Press this button after the probe has been placed in a
sample of dry aggregate and the reading has reached
equilibrium. You are prompted to enter the actual
moisture % of the dry sample. The moisture % of the
dry sample must be between 0-4.
4.7.2 Calibrate Probe
The following screen is displayed when the Calibrate
Probe button is pressed. If Yes is selected, the steps in
4.7.2 apply. If No is selected, then the CB-1 prompts
the operator to key in the values.
Press this button only after the zero and span values
are set. Pressing this button causes the CB-1 to
calculate a slope and y-intercept for the linear
equation y = mx+b, where y is the% moisture, xis the
digital counts from the 4-20 mA signal, mis the slope,
and bis the y-intercept. A message appears stating
whether or not the calibration is successful. The
calibration will fail if either the zero or span points
haven’t been set, or there isn’t enough resolution
between the two points. There must be at least 2
percentage points and at least 100 raw counts between
the zero and span points for the calibration to work.
The farther apart the points are, the more accurate the
calibration is. Ideally, the points should be on the
outer edges of the actual working range for your
aggregate.
4.7.3 Set Span Point
Press this button after the probe has been placed in a
sample of wet aggregate and the readings have
reached equilibrium. You will be prompted to enter
the actual moisture % of the wet sample. The moisture
% of the wet sample must be between 4-10.
4.7.4 Assign Aggregate to Probe
Use this button to tell the CB-1 which aggregate bin
you have installed the moisture probe. This may also
be accomplished from the global parameters list under
the configuration parameters menu.
If you want to override the moisture probe’s reading,
set the assigned aggregate to 0. You can then enter the
moisture values manually. See “Moisture” button in
Section 9.3.
4.7.5 View Raw Digital Counts
Press this button to display the raw digital counts
being read from the analog-to-digital converter. The
theoretical range of these values is from 0 to 4095 (12
bits). Usually 4 mA will show around 800 counts.
4.7.6 View Calibrated % Moisture
Pressing this button has no effect. It is only used to
display the current % moisture.
4.7.7 Decrease Test Signal
The Moisture Probe Interface option also comes with
2 analog outputs. One of these outputs could be used
to simulate output from a moisture probe for testing
purposes. The button will decrease the test output
signal in the range of 4-20 mA.
4.7.8 Increase Test Signal
The same as above but increases the test signal.
773 raw 1.80%
Press YES if this is an actual
calibration, or NO if you want to
re-enter the value/counts.

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5.0 Configuration Parameters
Use the configuration parameters mode to set values for parameters controlling system operation. Press
Configuration Parameters or the number 2key to access the configuration parameters menu.
5.1 Options
The options list contains several choices to configure
the batching routine to suit your operation. The
options list choices toggle between Yes and No, or a
limited number of selections.
5.1.1 Prompt for Truck ID
Use Prompt for Truck ID to enable the CB-1 to prompt
for a truck ID during the batch preparation.
Select Yes to enable the system to prompt for entry of a
truck ID before the batching process. This truck ID
then prints on the batch ticket.
Select No to bypass the truck ID prompt and not print
a truck ID on the batch ticket. See Section 5.7 for
more information about the truck database.
5.1.2 Prompt for Job ID
Selecting Yes for this option allows the user to enter a
20 character alpha-numeric job identifier at the start of
each batch. This job ID is then printed on the batch
ticket.
5.1.3 Prompt for Water Adjust
Use Prompt for Water Adjust to enable the CB-1 to
prompt the operator to adjust the water target during
the batch preparation.
Select Yes to enable the system to allow the user to
adjust the water contribution up or down when
preparing to start a batch. The actual water addition
for the total batch is then adjusted. The amount of
water adjusted is printed on the report and a place for
the operator to initial that they adjusted the total water
for this batch.
If No is selected, the operator does not have an
opportunity to change the batch water amount.
Moisture compensation and the moisture probe option
will operate whether the prompt for water adjust
parameter is set for Yes or No.
5.1.4 Split Batch Type
Every concrete plant has a physical maximum that
limits the number of cubic yards or meters the system
can batch at one time. Likewise, every plant has a
minimum number of cubic yards or meters the system
can measure accurately. Batches often require the
system to fill multiple drafts to reach the desired target
volume.
You can choose between Disable, Optimize, Splt Evn, and
Even 1/4.
See the following parameter definitions.
Disable
This selection does not allow a batch size greater
than “Max Batch Volume” entered under global
parameters (5.3.7). This in effect will disable any
batch that cannot be delivered in 1 draft.
Optimize
This selection allows batches up to 4 times the
size of Max Batch Volume. The system optimizes
the drafts by always splitting the batch into drafts
at the maximum plant capacity. For example, you
have an eight yard plant and you want to batch 12
yards. In this example, the CB-1 would batch one
eight yard draft and one four yard draft.
Truck
Database
Prompt for truck ID NO
Prompt for job ID YES
Prompt for trim water NO
Split batch type DISABLE
Batch type NET
Force zero tolerance check YES
Discharge by rate YES
Change admix targets YES
Auto discharge (dump) NO
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Splt Evn
This selection is similar to optimize in that it
allows a batch up to four times the size of the
plant, but it splits up the drafts differently. Splt Evn
tries to “split even” the draft size. For example, a
19 yard batch would require three 6.33 yard
batches. The advantages of this is that all batches
are the same size and usually not real small. This
is good since consistency usually means accuracy.
The disadvantage is that the individual drafts may
be an odd number such as 6.33 yards or 3.67
yards.
Even 1/4
This is the same as Splt Evn except it rounds the
draft yards to the nearest 1/4 yard to prevent odd
draft sizes mentioned above. Using the same
example as above, a 19 yard batch on an 8 yard
plant would be broken up into two 6.25 drafts, and
one 6.50 yard draft.
5.1.5 Batch Type
You can choose between three types of batching:
•NET
•GROSS
• SEEKIDL
See the following parameter definitions.
Net
This option causes the indicator to always read the
net weight for the ingredient being weighed. This
is accomplished by the CB-1 sending a tare
command to the appropriate indicator before each
ingredient is weighed. In addition, the target and
actual weights displayed on the screen during
batching and printed on the batch ticket are net
values and do not include any starting weight or
the weights of any other ingredient weighed in
that hopper. The % difference is calculated per
ingredient. After all ingredients are weighed up,
the CB-1 sends a command to the indicator
changing them back into gross mode for
discharging.
Gross
In this mode, the indicators always remain in the
gross mode and are never tared. For the first
ingredient delivered in each weigh hopper, the
CB-1 includes any weight on the scale as part of
the target weight. After the first ingredient has
been delivered, the CB-1 calculates the
cumulative target weight for the next ingredient
based off the settle weight of the previous
ingredient. In both gross and net modes, the net
target weight for an individual ingredient is
independent of the weight on the scale; however,
the gross target weight (weight reading on the
indicator) for the 2nd, 3rd and 4th ingredients will
include any previous weight on the scale plus the
net target weight for the current ingredient.
For example:
AGG1 target=1000 and AGG2 target =1000.
If the aggregate scale starts at 10lb the target for
AGG1 will be 1000 for either net or gross modes.
Let’s say that AGG1 was overfilled to 1020. In net
mode, the scale will be tared and will display 0
(net), so the target weight for AGG2 would be
1000 (0 + 1000 = 1000).
In Gross mode, the target weight for AGG2 would
be 2020 (1020 + 1000 = 2020). Of coarse the
individual target weight for AGG2 was 1000 in
both cases.
As in net mode, gross mode batching displays and
prints the individual (net) weights for target and
actual net weight delivered on the screen and
reports. To avoid confusion between cumulative
and net weights on a batch ticket, “target” is
replaced with “req’d” (required) for individual net
weights and “actual” weight batched per
ingredient.
Seek Idl
Seek Idl targets is like gross mode in the fact that all
indicators are never tared and remain in gross
mode during batching. One difference is that the
cumulative “ideal” targets are calculated for all
ingredients and do not compensate for over and
under amount of previous ingredients. The
purpose of this is to make sure the total aggregate
and cement amounts are accurate. This, however,
has a tendency to change the proportions of sand
to rock, or cement to fly ash. In the previous
example, the target for AGG1 would be 1000 and
the target for AGG2 would be 2000, regardless of
the fact that AGG1 actual delivered was 1010.
Another difference is that the tolerance is then
calculated based on the total aggregate weight. If
we were allowed 2.0 % tolerance on aggregates
then in “Seek Idl” mode we would be allowed 20
lbs. on AGG1 and 40 lbs. on AGG2 since the
target was 2000 (2000 X 0.02 = 40). Another
difference is that all values for target and actual
that are displayed or printed are the true
cumulative values that should appear on the
indicator.
5.1.6 Force Zero Tolerance Check
Setting this value to Yes does not allow a batch to
begin until the scale is within zero tolerance as
defined in Section 5.3 under “Zero Tolerance.”

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5.1.7 Discharge by Rate
The CB-1 has the ability to discharge in one of two
ways. One way is a semi-auto mode where the
operator controls the rate of discharge by using the
up/down arrow keys on the keypad. The other way is a
fully automatic mode where the CB-1 maintains
independent configurable rates of discharge for the
aggregates and cements. Choose Yes if you want the
CB-1 to control the discharge rate.
5.1.8 Change Admix Targets
Selecting Yes enables the user to temporarily change
one or all of the admixture contribution to a mix
design just before batching. Selecting Yes enables the
F1 key while waiting to start a batch. When the F1 key
is pressed, provided Change Admix Targets is set to
Yes, the admix targets for the selected mix design will
display on the screen. The user is free to make
changes for the present batch and not worry about
permanently changing the mix design.
5.1.9 Auto-Discharge (Dump)
In the default mode of operation, the CB-1 pauses
after all material is weighed. The user must press the
DISCHARGE button to start the discharge cycle. The
system also checks that the aggregate conveyor is
running before starting the discharge. If
Auto-Discharge (Dump) is set to Yes, the CB-1 does
NOT pause but starts the discharge cycle right after
ingredients have been weighed (it will still check that
the aggregate conveyor is running). Use this option
with caution.
5.1.10 Aggregate Conveyor Control
Toggle between Manual or Automatic Control of the
aggregate discharge conveyor. If Manual is selected,
then the CB-1 does not attempt to start the conveyor.
It does still check the conveyor running input to make
sure the conveyor is running before discharging
aggregates and cements. In Automatic mode, the
CB-1 turns the aggregate discharge conveyor On and
Off as needed. If Automatic is selected, it is critical
that an audible alarm and light be wired to the
system alarm output to warn that the conveyor will
be started.It is also important that the Discharge
Warning Time parameter under Global parameters is set
to a long enough period of time.
5.1.11 Moisture Probe Mode (Optional)
This option is available only when the “Moisture
Probe Interface” option has been installed. This option
controls when and how the moisture probe is read. At
this point, only one selection is available. The LAST
BCH selection stands for “last batch” and means that at
completion of weighing the sand (or whichever
aggregate is assigned to the probe), the moisture
percentage is read and saved for use in the next batch.
The only other time the value is automatically read is
on power-up. See Section 4.7 for more information on
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5.2 Ingredients
The CB-1 allows you to control attributes of 14
different ingredients (16 if 4 of 6 aggregate options
are installed). Press the Ingredients button or press 2
on the keypad to view ingredients.
You should be viewing the Ingredients List screen
displaying the names of the first 8 (eight) ingredients.
The MORE -> on the right hand side of the screen
indicates that for each ingredient there is a list of
parameters associated with that ingredient.
Press the up/down arrows to scroll to the other
Ingredients List screen. Each ingredient has its own list
of parameters to edit. Refer to Section 9.6 - Automatic
aeration of the cement silo when 2-speed filling is not
required. Highlight and select the ingredient to edit.
See the following sections for individual ingredient
descriptions.
5.2.1 Aggregates/Cements/Weighed Water
The first four ingredients are aggregates, (If you have
more than four aggregate bins, consult the factory for
an option to allow any four from up to six aggregate
bins to be used per mix design). The system weighs
the aggregates sequentially according to the order they
appear in Ingredients List. The next 3 are cements,
followed by water and admixtures.
Select the parameter you wish to edit by highlighting
that item then press Select-Enter. The system
prompts for the new setting with either a numeric or
alphanumeric keypad screen. Enter or edit the
parameter, then press Enter to store the new setting
and return to the previous list.
Parameters with limited choices require you to toggle
through selections by pressing Select-Enter. The
displayed setting is the selected setting.
See the following parameter definitions.
Label (Ingredient Name)
Alphanumeric name for this ingredient. Highlight and
select to access the keypad screen. The system
prompts: Enter a new label. Enter a new label or edit the
existing name using the keypad screen, then press
Enter to store the new name. There is a maximum of
22 characters.
Delivery Mode
You may select single speed, dual speed, or
2-concurrent as the filling method.
Single Speed (SGL SPD) - Only the fast fill output is
used. This output is used to control the feed during the
initial drop weighing and the jog.
Dual Speed (DUAL SPD) - Both the fast fill output
and the slow fill output relays are used to fill the
weigh hopper. The fast fill output is on until the slow
fill weight value is reached. The fast fill output is then
shut off and the slow fill output is turned on until the
target is reached. With this selection, the fast fill and
slow fill output relay is used. See the description of
slow/jog fill weight in lb parameter in Section 5.2.1 of the
manual to understand how the fast and slow cutoff
values are determined.
2-Speed Concurrent (2 CONCUR) - As with the dual
speed, both the fast fill output and slow fill output are
used to fill the weigh hopper. The difference is that
both outputs are on until the slow fill weight value is
reached. The fast fill output is then shut off. The slow
fill output stays on until the target is reached. When
jogging, the slow fill output relay is used. See the
description of slow/jog fill weigh in lb parameter in
Section 5.2.1 of this manual to understand how the
fast and slow cutoff values are determined. This mode
can also be used to Auto-Aerate the cement or flyash
silos. Please refer to Section 9.6 for a more detailed
description of how to do this.
Ingredients List 1/16
Aggregate 1 MORE–>
Aggregate 2 MORE–>
Aggregate 3 MORE–>
Aggregate 4 MORE–>
Cement 1 MORE–>
Cement 2 MORE–>
Cement 3 MORE–>
Water MORE–>
Aggregate 1 1/10
Aggregate 1 EDIT TXT
Delivery Mode SGL SPD
Slow/Jog fill wt. in lb. 125.0
Preact wt. in lb. 50.0
Jog mode TARGET
Jog on time (msec.) 200
Jog off time (.1 sec.) 30
Jog only weight 400
Under tolerance% 2.0
Over tolerance% 2.o

Configuration Parameters 11
Slow/Jog Fill Weight in Lb.
This value is an offset (in addition to the preact) which
is subtracted from the target weight when the CB-1 is
determining at what point to “cutoff” the fill output.
Its purpose depends on whether the filling is single
speed or dual speed. In dual speed filling (DUAL SPD
or 2-CONCUR), the value entered for “Slow/Jog Fill
Weight” is the weight that will be delivered at the
slow speed (dribble). In single speed filling (SGL
SPD), the value entered for “Slow/Jog Fill Weight” is
the amount of weight short of the target that the CB-1
stops filling. If auto-jogging is turned on, then the
CB-1 can make one or more jog cycles to meet (or be
within tolerance of) the desired target weight.
For example, lets say the target weight is 1000lb, the
“Preact Weight” is 50lb, and “Slow/Jog Fill Weight”
is 100lb. The CB-1 will fast fill until it sees the scale
weight reach 850lb. What happens next is contingent
on what fill mode has been selected.
In Single speed filling (SGL SPD), the fast fill output
would have been shut off at 850lb and 50lb of material
should have “free fallen.” The settle weight on the
scale should now read 900lb. This is 100lb below the
target weight and exactly the amount specified in
“Slow/Jog Fill Weight.” This additional 100lb. buffer
is good when you want to be sure not to exceed a
target weight.
Using the same example for Dual speed filling
(DUAL SPD, or 2-CONCUR), after turning off the
fast fill output at 850lb., the slow fill relay would be
turned on (or remain on in the case of 2-CONCUR
filling) until the scale reads 950lbs. At 950lb., the
CB-1 turns off the slow fill relay and waits for the
scale to settle. The scale settles out of motion and
reads 1000lb. This also confirms the setting of 50lbs
for the preact weight.
Small Preact Wt.
The small preact weight is the same as the “Preact
Weight” except the small preact weight is used for
batches considered “small.” See small batch cutoff in
Section 5.3.11 for an explanation on how to set the
small batch limit.
Preact Weight in Lb.
The preact weight is an empirical value representing
the weight of material that falls into the weigh hopper
after the controller initiates action to close the feed
gate, and is dependent on many factors. It is often
referred to as “freefall.” Therefore, the preact value
should be estimated and entered here. The CB-1
subtracts this value from the actual cutoff value (the
point at which the feed gate is closed). The CB-1 has
an advanced automatic preact compensation
algorithm. See Section 5.3.3 for a more detailed
description.
Jog Mode
The CB-1 provides the ability to turn “jogging” on/off
and the ability to choose from two different jogging
modes. Highlighting (selecting) the Jog Mode option
and pressing the Select/Enter button repeatedly causes
the CB-1 to cycle through these options:
JOG OFF - selecting this option disables all
jogging for this ingredient.
UPTO TOL - selecting this option causes the
CB-1 to jog only up to a weight that is considered
within tolerance. See Under Tolerance % on page
12. The Up to Tol selection might be chosen for an
expensive ingredient like cement, to ensure that
the target is not exceeded.
TARGET - selecting this option causes the CB-1
to jog until the target weight has been met or
exceeded.

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Jog On Time (millisecond)
Automatic jogging or auto-jog involves feeding small
amounts of material by opening up the feed gate for a
specified amount of time, closing the feed gate,
waiting a specified amount of time, then checking the
weight against the setpoint. This cycle is repeated
until the desired weight is achieved. The unique thing
about jogging is that the weight isn’t looked at while
material is feeding. The Jog On Time is the amount of
time the feed gate is held open in milliseconds. For
example, if this value is set to 200, then the feed gates
are held open for 200 millisecond or 1/5 of a second.
Jog Off Time (.1 sec.)
Similar to Jog On Time, but this is the amount of time
the CB-1 waits before looking at the weight. This
gives more control than waiting for an out-of-motion
condition to occur.
Jog Only Weight
This is the weight at which the CB-1 can no longer
deliver accurately by conventional means. Whenever
the target weight for this ingredient or the weight
remaining to deliver after a pause or error condition, is
less than this weight, the CB-1 jogs this entire amount
up to the desired weight, provided jogging is active.
The need for this parameter arises because there is a
fixed minimum amount that the system can accurately
deliver by opening up the feed gate, checking the
weight for setpoint, closing feed gate and allowing for
preact.
Under Tolerance%
For each ingredient an over/under tolerance
percentage can be specified independently. This value
is a percentage of the target value for this ingredient.
The lower tolerance weight is calculated by the
following formula: tolerance lower limit = target
value - ((target value) * (under tolerance%)/100). If
the actual delivered amount for this ingredient is less
than the lower tolerance limit, the CB-1 pauses and
alerts the user that an under-tolerance condition has
occurred. The user can press the Tol Accept key if
this if okay, he/she may manually add the difference
and then press the Tol Accept key, or he/she may
choose to abort the batch by pressing the Abort key.
Note: If auto-jogging is set to Up to Tol, the Under
Tolerance% is used to decide when to stop jogging. If auto
jogging is turned on, an under tolerance alarm can NEVER
occur.
Note: If an out of tolerance weight is manually brought into
tolerance and then TOL ACCEPT is pressed, the CB-1 will use
the new weight. The batch ticket will not mark that ingredient
as out of tolerance.
Over Tolerance%
This value is similar to Under Tolerance % except it is
calculated by the following formula: tolerance upper
limit = target value + ((target value) * (over
tolerance%)/100).
5.2.2 Water (if water is metered)
The system delivers water using a pulse meter
(consult factory for availability of a weighed water
option). To deliver a specified amount of water, the
CB-1 first calculates the number of pulses (from the
pulse meter) required to deliver the target weight of
water in gallons or liters. The CB-1 then turns on the
water fill output relay and begins checking for pulses.
The system can meter and discharge water
simultaneously when needed, or first meter the water
into a reservoir. The system opens valves on the
reservoir to deliver the first and second (washout)
water additions. If you are using a reservoir the
amount of washout water is a fixed amount dependent
upon the reservoir capacity.
Water has a list of parameters to edit in the water
screen.
Highlight and select the item from the list to edit. The
system prompts for the new setting with either a
numeric or alphanumeric keypad screen. Enter or edit
the parameter, then press Select-Enter to store the
new setting and return to the previous list.
Parameters with limited choices require you to toggle
through selections by pressing Select-Enter. The
displayed setting is the selected setting.
See the following parameter definitions.
Label (Water)
Alphanumeric name for the water. You cannot change
this parameter.
Delivery Mode
The CB-1 delivers water using a metered single-speed
mode. You cannot change this parameter.
Water 1/6
Water EDIT TXT
Delivery mode MTR. SGL
Meter Coast Pulses 0
Under tolerance% 1.0
Over tolerance% 1.0
Gallons/pulse conversion 1.00

Configuration Parameters 13
Water Coast Pulses
A coast value is the amount of this ingredient that
flows after the pump/valve has been shut off or closed.
Because valves are usually closed slowly to prevent
water “hammer,” the CB-1 might deliver too much
water. To prevent this, a coast value can be entered.
The CB-1 uses this value to shut off the water early to
compensate for “coasting.” This value is similar to a
preact for weighed ingredients and should be entered
as the number of pulses the meter sends after start of
close.
Under Tolerance%
For each ingredient an over/under tolerance
percentage can be specified independently. This value
is a percentage of the target value for this ingredient.
The lower tolerance weight is calculated by the
following formula: tolerance lower limit = target
value - ((target value) * (under tolerance%)/100). If
the actual delivered amount for this ingredient is less
than the lower tolerance limit, the CB-1 pauses and
alerts the user that an under tolerance condition has
occurred. The user may press the Tol Accept key if
this if okay, he/she may manually add the difference
and then press the Tol Accept key, or he/she may
choose to abort the batch by pressing the Abort key.
Note: If auto-jogging is set to Up to Tol, the Under
Tolerance% is used to decide when to stop jogging. If auto
jogging is turned on, an under tolerance alarm can NEVER
occur.
Note: If an out of tolerance weight is manually brought into
tolerance and then TOL ACCEPT is pressed, the CB-1 will use
the new weight. The batch ticket will not mark that ingredient
as out of tolerance.
Over Tolerance%
This value is similar to Under Tolerance% except it is
calculated by the following formula: tolerance upper
limit = target value + ((target value) * (over
tolerance%)/100).
Gallons/Pulse Conversion
Because the CB-1 uses pulse inputs from a pulse
meter to deliver water and admixtures, the CB-1 needs
to know how much water or admixture is delivered for
every pulse from the pulse meter. Enter the amount
delivered per pulse from the meter here. The default is
1.00 and this is common in the industry since most
meters have a summing board inside them and can be
set so 1 pulse = 1 gallon, or 1 pulse = 1 ounce.
5.2.3 Admixtures
Like water, the system measures admixtures by means
of a pulse meter. There are a maximum of six
admixtures, and each requires a unique pulse meter
input. You can deliver admixtures manually or use
another system sold for this purpose. The system
measures admixtures in ounces or milliliters. Enter the
desired target value in the mix design. You can base
this value on one yard or per “100 weight of cement,”
which you configure independently in each admix
ingredient list.
The CB-1 meters all admixtures used in a given mix
design at the same time. If the delivery mode is
BOTTLE, then the admixtures are metered into their
bottle (sight tubes) during the “Weigh-Up” phase. If
the delivery mode is DIRECT, the admixtures are
metered directly into the mix during the discharge
cycle. Any admix metered into a bottle are discharged
at the same time. Admixtures that shouldn’t be mixed,
for fear of coagulation, should be configured to add
each admixture with either the first or second
(washout) water addition. To actually discharge the
admixtures, the CB-1 must open an output relay and
monitor an input relay to signal that the admix has
been discharged.
Each admixture has its own list of parameters to edit
in the Admixture screen.
Note: Press the up/down arrows to scroll to the next screen
of parameters.
Highlight and select the item from the list to edit. The
system prompts for the new setting with either a
numeric keypad or alphanumeric keypad screen. Enter
or edit the parameter, then press Select-Enter to store
the new setting and return to the previous list.
Parameters with limited choices require you to toggle
through selections by pressing Select-Enter. The
displayed setting is the selected setting.
See the following parameter definitions.
Admix 1 1/11
Label (Admix) EDIT TXT
Delivery mode SGL MTR
Meter coast pulses 2
Under tolerance% .25
Over tolerance% .10
Value/100 wt. of cement 1.00
Ounces/pulse conversion .75
Add with water add # 1
Admix delivery mode BOTTLE
Admix discharge mode STAYFULL
Admix blowout time (s) 20

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Label (Admix 1)
Alphanumeric name for the admixture. Highlight and
select to access the keypad screen. The system
prompts: Enter a new label. Enter a new label or edit the
existing name using the keypad screen, then press
Enter to store the new name. There is a 22 character
maximum ingredient name.
Delivery Mode
The CB-1 delivers admixtures using a metered
single-speed mode. You cannot change this parameter.
Meter Coast Pulses
A coast value is the amount of this ingredient that
flows after the pump/valve has been shut off or closed.
The CB-1 uses this value to shut off the admix early to
compensate for “coasting.” This value is similar to a
preact for weighed ingredients.
Under Tolerance%
For each ingredient an over/under tolerance
percentage can be specified independently. This value
is a percentage of the target value for this ingredient.
The lower tolerance weight is calculated by the
following formula: tolerance lower limit = target
value - ((target value) * (under tolerance%)/100). If
the actual delivered amount for this ingredient is less
than the lower tolerance limit, the CB-1 pauses and
alerts the user than an under tolerance condition has
occurred. The user may press the Tol Accept key if
this if okay, he/she may manually add the difference
and then press the Tol Accept key, or he/she may
choose to abort the batch by pressing the Abort key.
Note: if auto-jogging is set to Up to Tol, the Under
Tolerance% is used to decide when to stop jogging. If auto
jogging is turned on, an under tolerance alarm can NEVER
occur.
Note: If an out of tolerance weight is manually brought into
tolerance and then TOL ACCEPT is pressed, the CB-1 will use
the new weight. The batch ticket will not mark that ingredient
as out of tolerance.
Over Tolerance%
This value is similar to Under Tolerance% except it is
calculated by the following formula: tolerance upper
limit = target value + ((target value) * (over
tolerance%)/100).
Value/100 wt. of cement
Amounts of admixtures required for a specific mix
design are often based on how much cement is in the
mix. The CB-1 can be configured to use the mix
design admix target value as either the amount per
yard or the amount per 100lbs of cement. (the CB-1
uses the total weight of all cementateous material
when calculating how much admix to add). Press
Select-Enter to toggle the setting between Yes and
No. If Yes, the system measures the admixture per 100
weight of cement. If No, the system measures the
admixture per one yard of cement.
Ounces/Pulse Conversion
Because the CB-1 uses pulse inputs from a pulse
meter to deliver water and admixtures, the CB-1 needs
to know how much water or admixture is delivered for
every pulse from the pulse meter. Enter the amount
delivered per pulse from the meter here. The default is
1.00 and this is common in the industry since most
meters have a summing board inside them and can be
set so 1 pulse = 1 gallon, or 1 pulse = 1 ounce.
Add with Water Add #
This value determines with which water addition the
system delivers the admixture. Press Select-Enter to
toggle the setting. Select 1to deliver the admixture
with the first water addition. Select 2to deliver the
admixture with the second (washout) water addition.
Admix Delivery Mode
Admixes can be metered into a bottle (sight tube)
before discharging into the water line, or may be
metered directly into the water line. Press
Select-Enter to toggle between Bottle and Direct.
Admix Discharge Mode
If you chose Bottle as the admix delivery mode, then
this parameter is relevant. Bottle admixtures can be
discharged using a bottle empty signal only (Stay Full)
or they can be discharged using a bottle empty signal
and a timer (Blow Out). If you are concerned about the
admixture freezing in the line, then you want to blow
out the line (select Blow Out). If not, you probably want
to only discharge the admix from the bottle and leave
the line filled with admixture (select Stay Full). Press
Select-Enter to toggle between Blow Out and Stay Full.
This parameter has no effect on direct feed
admixtures.
Admix Blowout Time (s)
If you have admixtures configured as BOTTLE and
have configured the lines to BLOW OUT, to prevent
freezing in colder climates, then this is the amount of
time this bottle is blown out for.