Skov DOL 535 User manual

DOL 535 • DOL 539
Production Controller
Technical Manual
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1 Product description........................................................................................................................................6
2 Procedure........................................................................................................................................................7
3 Installation guide ............................................................................................................................................8
3.1 Selecting components............................................................................................................... 8
3.2 Select type of unit of measurements ....................................................................................... 8
3.3 View week number..................................................................................................................... 8
3.4 Connecting Components .......................................................................................................... 8
3.4.1 Installation wizard ........................................................................................................................ 9
3.4.2 The menu Show Connection...................................................................................................... 10
3.4.3 Manual I/O allocation ................................................................................................................. 10
3.4.4 Shared equipment...................................................................................................................... 10
3.5 The menu Installation .............................................................................................................. 11
3.5.1 Layer house ............................................................................................................................... 11
3.5.2 Animals ...................................................................................................................................... 11
3.5.2.1 Animal groups ............................................................................................................................ 11
3.5.3 Light control ............................................................................................................................... 14
3.5.3.1 Light sensor ............................................................................................................................... 15
3.5.4 Feed control ............................................................................................................................... 15
3.5.4.1 Pan feeding................................................................................................................................ 15
3.5.4.1.1 Pan feeding - time and amount controlled with distribution ....................................................... 16
3.5.4.2 Chain feeding............................................................................................................................. 16
3.5.4.3 Destination feeding .................................................................................................................... 17
3.5.4.3.1 Destinations limited – refilling .................................................................................................... 19
3.5.4.4 Tier feeding ................................................................................................................................ 19
3.5.4.5 Feed weighers ........................................................................................................................... 22
3.5.4.5.1 Shared feed weigher - via controllers in the same network ....................................................... 22
3.5.4.5.2 Shared feed weigher with separation shutter............................................................................. 22
3.5.4.5.3 Shared silo ................................................................................................................................. 23
3.5.4.5.4 Electronic silo weighing.............................................................................................................. 24
3.5.4.5.5 Feed weigher ............................................................................................................................. 25
3.5.4.5.6 Silo ............................................................................................................................................. 25
3.5.5 Water ......................................................................................................................................... 25
3.5.5.1 Water groups ............................................................................................................................. 26
3.5.5.2 Water meter ............................................................................................................................... 26
3.5.6 Bird scale ................................................................................................................................... 26
3.5.7 24-hour clock ............................................................................................................................. 26
3.5.8 Nests.......................................................................................................................................... 27
3.5.9 Scratching area.......................................................................................................................... 27
3.5.10 Egg counter................................................................................................................................ 28
3.5.10.1 Predefined setups with cross belts ............................................................................................ 28
3.5.10.2 Predefined setup with longitudinal belt ...................................................................................... 29
3.5.10.3 User defined setup..................................................................................................................... 29
3.5.10.4 General settings for all types of egg counting systems.............................................................. 30
3.5.11 User-defined inputs.................................................................................................................... 31
4 Calibration.....................................................................................................................................................32
4.1 Calibration of poultry scale..................................................................................................... 32
4.1.1 Checking the bird scale calibration ............................................................................................ 33
4.2 Calibration of light ................................................................................................................... 33
4.2.1 Light color calibration ................................................................................................................. 34
4.2.2 Calibrating light sensor .............................................................................................................. 34
4.3 Feed weigher calibration......................................................................................................... 34
4.4 Electronic silo weigher calibration......................................................................................... 35
4.4.1 In case of poor signal quality ..................................................................................................... 36
4.4.2 Changing the silo weigh after calibration ................................................................................... 37
4.5 Day silo calibration .................................................................................................................. 37

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5 Testing...........................................................................................................................................................39
5.1 Testing basis components...................................................................................................... 39
5.1.1 Testing Alarm............................................................................................................................. 39
5.2 Testing optional components: Manual control ..................................................................... 39
5.2.1 Testing production functions ...................................................................................................... 40
5.2.1.1 Testing light................................................................................................................................ 40
5.2.1.2 Testing the feed demand sensor and cross auger sensor......................................................... 40
5.2.1.3 Testing the drum weigher .......................................................................................................... 41
5.2.1.4 Testing DOL 9940 ..................................................................................................................... 41
5.2.1.5 Testing shared feed weigher (shared with shutter) - drum weigher and DOL 9940 ................. 42
5.2.1.6 Testing shared feed weigher (via controllers in network)........................................................... 42
5.2.1.7 Testing feed separation shutter (separate destination feeding for males and females) ............ 42
5.2.1.8 Testing the electronic silo weigher............................................................................................. 42
5.2.1.9 Testing relays for feed groups, feed relay, silo relay, silo auger and interval timer ................... 43
5.2.1.10 Testing the tip weigher............................................................................................................... 43
5.2.1.11 Testing water meter ................................................................................................................... 43
5.2.1.12 Testing door opening ................................................................................................................. 44
5.2.1.13 Testing egg counter ................................................................................................................... 44
5.2.1.14 Testing the poultry scale ............................................................................................................ 44
5.2.1.15 Testing relay for 24-hour clock................................................................................................... 45
5.3 Testing network connection ................................................................................................... 45
6 Service...........................................................................................................................................................46
6.1 Settings..................................................................................................................................... 46
6.1.1 Setting accept values for electronic silo and day silo................................................................. 46
6.1.2 Testing silo signal quality ........................................................................................................... 46
6.1.3 Network settings ........................................................................................................................ 46
6.2 Display ...................................................................................................................................... 48
6.3 Backup ...................................................................................................................................... 48
6.3.1 Backup of historical data............................................................................................................ 49
6.3.1.1 IMX based CPU module (2 LAN ports) ...................................................................................... 49
6.3.2 SD card and USB stick .............................................................................................................. 49
6.4 Software update ....................................................................................................................... 51
6.4.1 Preparing for a software update................................................................................................. 51
6.4.2 Carrying out the software update............................................................................................... 52
6.4.3 Check after software update ...................................................................................................... 53
6.5 System ...................................................................................................................................... 53
6.5.1 Resetting data............................................................................................................................ 53
7 General ..........................................................................................................................................................54
7.1 About......................................................................................................................................... 54
8 Troubleshooting guide.................................................................................................................................55
8.1 Troubleshooting shared equipment....................................................................................... 55
8.2 Signal levels of the feed weigher ........................................................................................... 55
8.2.1 Feed weigher controlled by one production controller ............................................................... 55
8.2.1.1 DOL 9940 .................................................................................................................................. 55
8.2.1.2 Drum weigher............................................................................................................................. 56
8.2.2 Feed weigher with feed separation shutter shared between to production controllers .............. 56
8.2.2.1 Feed weigher sharing signals .................................................................................................... 57
9 Technical data...............................................................................................................................................58
9.1 Dimensioned sketch ................................................................................................................ 59
10 Functionality .................................................................................................................................................60
Technical Manual

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1 Product description
DOL 53X is a series of one-house controllers specifically designed for poultry houses. The controller series in-
cludes several variants. Each of them meets the different requirements for climate and production control in
connection with the production forms and geographical climatic conditions.
• DOL 534 climate controller
• DOL 535 production controller
• DOL 539 climate and production controller (obtained by combining DOL 534 and DOL 535)
DOL 534 is available in the following climate software variants:
• LPV
• T (Tunnel)
• CT (Combi-Tunnel)
• N (Natural ventilation)
DOL 535 is available in the following production software variants:
• Broiler (broiler)
• Production (limited functions for broilers)
• Breeder (parent stock)
• Layer (layers)
The controller is operated via a large touch display with graphical views of the ventilation status, icons and
curves, among other things. The pages shown in the display may be adapted in accordance with the user re-
quirements so that the most frequently used working procedures are easily accessible. In addition, a wide range
of functions such as 24-hour clock, light, water meter, and extra - sensor are named by the user, so the func-
tions are easier to recognize in menus and alarms.
Along with two USB ports, DOL 53X provides two LAN ports for connection of the management program Far-
mOnline.
10" and 7" controller display
The displays shown in this manual are from a 10” controller display. When using a controller with a 7” display,
you must press the arrow in the left side of the screen to see the content of the Settings menu.
To select a menu found under Settings, you must first press ,, then , and then to be able to open the
menu you want.

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2 Procedure
This technical manual deals with the installation of the controller and and is aimed primarily at the technicians
and electricians who will be mounting, installing and testing the controller.
According to current national and in Europe also EU regulations, the installation must be carried out by expert
personnel.
Note that electrical equipment may not be opened without removing the supply voltage, and only competent per-
sonnel may carry out servicing operations and troubleshooting.
In the manual the menus are depicted as tables with primary menus and
sub-menus. The outline is used to give an overview of the setting options
as well as to see where in the menus a given setting can be found.
If a setting is only available in some variants or in specific setups, it is in-
dicated in the table.
It is also possible to search for a function in the search field in the upper
left corner of the page Settings .
The individual functions and settings are described in the following sec-
tions which are presented in the same order as the menus.
The following checklist indicates the main points of the work flow regarding set up of the house controller.
Mounting
1. House controller.
2. Emergency opening, if applicable.
Installation
1. Connect cables according to the circuit diagrams for the emergency opening of the system.
2. Set voltage in the controller.
3. Connect mains voltage to the controller.
4. Select components in the house controller's menu Technical | Installation | Installation wizard by
reviewing all points in the Installation Installation wizard.
5. Connect the individual components by means of the controller's menu Technical | Installation |
Show connections and the circuit diagrams.
6. Customize the controller page views to show precisely those functions and values used in the individual
house.
7. Adjust the system.
8. Test the system.
Start-up
1. Setting and calibration.

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3 Installation guide
3.1 Selecting components
There are two ways to carry out installation of the controller.
At the initial installation: Use Installation wizard which will guide you through all the options of the functions.
At adaptation of the existing installation: Use the menu Technical | Manual installation which enables you
to go directly to the relevant function.
Select components in the installation menu of the controller.
( Technical | Installation | Start installation or Manual
installation).
It is not possible to select more components than there is avail-
able I/O for.
You must therefore be aware of whether the controller accepts
your wish to connect a component
If missing I/O, you can:
• install extra I/O modules (if these are available).
• uninstall components.
While functions are selected in the Installation and Show con-
nections setup menus, all alarms will be delayed. Thus, no
alarms will be generated until 2 minutes after the last change in
the installation menu.
This is indicated as info in the alarm menu for as long as the
delay is active.
This does not apply to alarms from CAN bus communication (I/
O modules).
3.2 Select type of unit of measurements
Unit of measurements The controller and display units as either metric or US units.
3.3 View week number
Show week number View of week number at the top of all pages.
3.4 Connecting Components
The main part of the connection terminals is universal. Different components can therefore be installed using the
individual terminals.

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When you select a component from the menu Technical
| Installation | Manual installation the house controller allo-
cates I/O on the basis of a list. This means that the house con-
troller selects the first available I/O on the list, and that the com-
ponents are allocated I/O in the order they are selected.
The same I/O allocation in several controllers – i.e. when the in-
dividual components are connected to the same terminal num-
bers – is ensured by saving the set-up on a USB stick and en-
tering the set-up into several controllers.
3.4.1 Installation wizard
The installation wizard starts automatically when you switch the controller on for the first time. The wizard pro-
vides a structured walk-through of the installation of controller functions. We recommend using the wizard for in-
stallation.
Thus it supports that necessary selections and settings are made in connection with the controller setup.
Choose between:
•Techical | Installation wizard: A complete installation walk-
through.
•Technical | Manual installation: Installation or adaptation of
a specific function, for example, cooling. Here individual
changes can be saved.
Press the arrow buttons in the top right corner to move one step
forwards or backwards in the installation.
Press the X in the upper left corner to terminate the installation
before all steps are completed.
Press Cancel to finish without saving.
Press Confirm to save changes.
Also see section Procedure [}7] for an overview of the com-
plete procedure for setting up the house controller.

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3.4.2 The menu Show Connection
When you have selected all the components in the installation menu, the house controller will show you where
to connect the individual components.
See the menu Show connection for where exactly to connect the individual components.
When a wiring diagram in the Circuit Diagrams and Cable Plans reads "See Show connection", it refers to this
menu.
3.4.3 Manual I/O allocation
If you want to decide the I/O-allocation for one or more components yourself, you can change it manually under
the menu item Manual I/O allocation.
Select the menu Technical | Installation | Manual I/O
allocation, and press the component to be changed.
Choose between the listed terminals. Please note if a terminal
is currently allocated to another function.
Press the required terminal.
If you use a terminal that is currently used by another function,
the house controller will change the I/O allocation for this func-
tion.
Check in the menu Show connections that the house controller
has moved the first allocated function to another terminal.
The controller will change the I/O allocation instantly.
If the I/O allocation can be changed, the house controller will
accept it.
If the I/O allocation cannot be changed, the house controller will
reject it, and the I/O allocation will remain unchanged.
3.4.4 Shared equipment
Controllers in the same network (see Network settings [}46]) can share equipment such as outside tempera-
ture sensor and outside humidity sensor.
The controller where the equipment is physically connected is called the ‘Master’. The other controllers are
called ‘Clients’.
A climate or production controller may be the’ Master’ of connected equipment while it is also the ‘Client’ of
equipment connected to another controller.
If the connection between the controllers is lost, an alarm appears on both the ‘Master’ and the ‘Client’
controller.
Example of shared outside temperature sensor - setup in ‘Client’ controller

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Select the menu Techical | Installation | Manual in-
stallation | Climate | Sensors | Temperature sensor
Activate Use shared outside temperature sensor.
Select the controller where the outside temperature sensor is
connected.
The name of the controller providing the outside temperature is
shown in the display.
3.5 The menu Installation
3.5.1 Layer house
House type Selecting the house type
House settings Setting the number of rows and number of tiers per row (layers in cages).
Setting the number of compartments (aviary).
3.5.2 Animals
Animals Setting up how the animal groups are composed.
Broiler: Sexed animals / Females and males / Only females / Only males
Breeder: Females and males / Only females / Only males
Layer: Females
3.5.2.1 Animal groups
Dividing the animals into groups can give a more precise registration of stocked, dead and livability for the differ-
ent sections in the livestock house.
It is possible to divide the animals into groups for layers in cages and aviary.
If only one group is created, it applies to the entire house.

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The animals can be registered per group and for the entire house.
In the case of layer in cages, a group of animals must be located in one or more consecutive tiers.
In the case of layer in aviaries, the animals can be divided into a group per room.

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Layers in cages
It is not possible to create more groups than the number of tiers in the house.
Tier 1
Tier 2
Tier 3
Tier 4
Tier 5
Tier 6
Tier 7
Tier 8
Tier 9
Tier 10
Row 1 Row 2 Row 3 Row 4
Animal group 3
Animal group 2
Animal group 1
Figure1: The example shows a cage system with 3 animal groups distributed on 10 tiers.
Number of animal groups Setting the number of animal groups.
Animal groups settings Naming the animal groups. Setting the first tier and displaying the last tier for each
group.
Layer aviary
When dividing the livestock house into compartments, the animals may be divided into the corresponding num-
ber of groups, provided that the function Use animal groups is activated.
If only one compartment is created, the registrations apply to the entire livestock house.
Compartment
1
Compartment
2
Compartment
3
Compartment
4
Compartment
5
Figure2: The example shows an aviary house with 5 compartments corresponding to 5 animal groups.
Use animal groups Activation of the function divides the animals into one group per compartment.
Animal groups settings Naming and display of the animal groups.

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3.5.3 Light control
The light control consists of three different types of light: main light, slave light and inspection light. The primary
and slave light can be fitted with a light dimmer, and you can reduce the primary light for a period of time during
the day.
Dawn/dusk lighting can be simulated in one or two steps by selecting a light source with light-dimming. The light
dimmer can be installed with or without a relay.
Light dimmers with relays are used in houses where the light source used cannot be switched off by means of
the dimmer alone.
In addition, a light color control can be selected, which makes it possible to change the color of the light and
therefore simulate the changing colors of the sunlight.
Main light and slave light
Name This is used to name a light source according to function, so that it can be recog-
nized in the menus and alarms.
Light sensor controlled Selecting the light sensor control, so that the light sensor adjusts the lighting level
automatically.
Use boost This is used for light fixtures that cannot be switched on unless they start at maxi-
mum power for a short period of time.
Light intensity unit Setting if the light intensity should be adjusted in lux or as a percentage of maxi-
mum light intensity.
Reduce light Only main light
Select if you should be able to reduce the main light for a period during the day
and naming according to the light source to be reduced.
Max. light intensity Setting how wide a scale you should be able to adjust the light within. This en-
ables you to adapt the light control to the type of light source used in the house.
The scale can be set from 1-1000 lux and the factory setting is 100 lux.
Light dimmer boost time Setting the duration of the boost when the light is turned on.
When light has been installed with a light dimmer, it can turn on using a so-called
boost. It means that it turns on with the maximum intensity and that it then adjusts
according to the setting.
Inspection light
Inspection light Setting for how long the inspection light should be switched on.
Select the light sources for inspection light.
When a light source has been installed with a light dimmer, a required light inten-
sity for the inspection light can also be set.
Light sensor
Light sensors Setup of which light source the individual sensor is to be connected to. The con-
troller regulates according to an average value if several light sensors are set up
for the same light source.
When installing light you must decide how the function is to re-
act in an emergency situation.
Yes: In case of control failure, the light is on.
No: In case of control failure, the light is off.

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3.5.3.1 Light sensor
When using a light dimmer, the light can be controlled by a sen-
sor.
The light sensor is also used for alarming purposes.
Select which sensor type to use.
If Other Sensor is selected, it must be calibrated.
3.5.4 Feed control
3.5.4.1 Pan feeding
Stop feeding system if
cross auger is empty
Setting the max. time during which the last cross auger tank may be empty. The
controller will then stop the feeding process until the feed weigher has filled the tank
again.
Check consumption,
when animals are full
For time and quantity-controlled feeding with distribution.
Feeding stops when no consumption of feed has been registered during the indi-
cated time. Then the controller will check if the indicated amount has been reached.
Feeding pause For time and quantity-controlled feeding with distribution.
After a feed auger stop, the auger will restart after the pause set, if the required
amount has not been reached.
Feed accept area For time and quantity-controlled feeding with distribution.
When the feed amount reaches the desired amount minus Feed accept range, the
controller will stop.
Feed start / stop day For time and quantity-controlled feeding with and without distribution, this control
type is used only between the start and stop days indicated. Otherwise, only time-
controlled feeding is used.
Min. feed correction
Max. feed correction
For time and quantity-controlled feeding with distribution. At the end of a feeding
process, the controller checks whether the quantity of feed allocated is higher or
lower than required for the entire feed period. If less feed than required has been al-
located, the controller corrects the feeding by adding a quantity which corresponds
to the deviation; however, not more than the Max. feed correction. Similarly, too
much feed will be deducted from the next feeding process; however, not more than
the Min. feed correction set.
Feed supplement This function is intended for hens in an egg-laying production, and provides the op-
portunity to add, for example, eggshells to the feed on a set day number and time of
day.

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3.5.4.1.1 Pan feeding - time and amount controlled with distribution
Feed consumption
Required amount
Too little consumed feed
Period 1 Period 2
Period 1 Period 2
Max. correction
Min. correction
Too much consumed feed
Required amount
Adjusted required amount
Adjusted required amount
Figure3: Minimum and maximum correction
In the subsequent feeding period, the production controller corrects for too much or too little consumed feed.
If less feed is consumed than desired, this is added in the next period (up to Max. correction).
If more feed is consumed than desired, this is subtracted in the next period (no more than Min. correction).
3.5.4.2 Chain feeding
Min. time between
chain runs
Pause set between chain runs.
Note that room must be made for the chain runs and pauses required within the indi-
vidual feeding periods.
Chain run time Setting the runtime for one chain rotation. It is important to set this parameter cor-
rectly.
Chain awakening Activating the Awakening function. The chain runs for a short time before a new feed-
ing process starts to activate and make the animals ready to eat when feeding starts.
Chain wakeup runtime Setting the short start time for the chain before feeding.
Chain awakening
pause time
Setting of time from when start-up run time stops and until feeding starts.
Feed supplement This function is intended for hens in an egg-laying production, and provides the op-
portunity to add eggshells to the feed on a set day number and time of day.

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24 hours
Number required
Number calculated
Run time Run time Run time
Min. time between chain
runs
Min. time between chain
runs
Min. time between chain
runs
Figure4: Run time and minimum time between chain runs
Check that the calculated number of chain runs corresponds to the required number (in the menu Production |
Feed control). If not, you have to adjust the feeding periods or the setting for Min. time between chain runs.
Feeding period
Chain running
OFF
Wakeup
Paused
Start feeding
Figure5: Chain awakening
When the chain is running briefly before feedings starts, the animals will be ready when the feed arrives.
3.5.4.3 Destination feeding
Destination valve run-
time
Setting the time it takes the valve at the destination to switch between open and
closed.
Destination pause time Setting the time the cross auger is running between weighing processes to the indi-
vidual destinations. This will empty the auger, ensuring a brief pause when switch-
ing between the destinations.
Destination mode Choose between:
- Daily target:
Fixed amount of feed per destination (kg)
- Feeding via reference curve
Grams per animals according to curve (males/females) (variable total amount of
feed)
- Daily target/animal:
Fixed amount per animal (grams) (variable total amount of feed)
Feed type selection Selection of feed type is made either for each animal type or for each destination.
Per destination:
Selection of feed type for each destination (in the menu Filling | Destina-
tions).
Per animal type:
Selection of feed type for each animal type (in the menu Filling |Feed type
selection). Select this option if all animals of the same gender shall have the same
feed).
Destinations limited If during feeding the animals need more feed than the destinations can house, it will
be necessary for the system to carry out refilling. A single refill can be made.
Destinations setup Selection of animal type (females/males) and setup of afterrun.
For regulation according to reference curve or daily target per animal, also a relative
target (%) must also be set.

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At Destinations limited there are also settings for maximum feed amounts for nor-
mal filling and for refilling, respectively.
For each destination, select:
Bird type: Females/Males.
After runtime: Set the time it takes for the feed to get from the
weigher to the individual destination.
Destination 1 is the one closest to the weigher.
When setting up destinations using a reference curve a relative
target should also be set up.
Using Relative target the feed can be distributed between the
individual destinations. When distribution is carried out, the
house controller adjusts the distribution so that the sum is al-
ways 100 % for the same type of animal.
After runtimes
Start of feed for destination 5
End of feed for destination 4
Pause time
Figure6: After runtime and pause
When more than one cross auger is used for destination feeding, filling starts at cross auger 1. When the desti-
nations assigned to this auger are filled, cross auger 2 starts to fill the destinations assigned to this auger. This
must be repeated for any additional cross augers.

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3.5.4.3.1 Destinations limited – refilling
It is possible to make the house controller carry out a refill when a destination cannot house the necessary feed
amounts in one fill.
Select Yes in the column Limited next to the animal type that needs refilling.
Delay in refilling: Set the time from when the feeding starts until it reaches the destination.
Max refill time: Set the maximum length of time the refilling may take. If it exceeds this time, controller will emit
an alarm.
Max fill amount: Set the maximum amount of feed there is room for at the destination.
Max refill amount: Set the maximum amount of feed that shall be used for refilling.
Refilling is used both for automatic and manual filling.
Refilling must be delayed slightly (Delay in refilling) in order to ensure there is room for the feed at the destina-
tion.
3.5.4.4 Tier feeding
Max. runtime for cross
auger
Setting the max. time for auger run without the weigher delivering feed. Then the
house controller stops the auger. It will not restart until the weigher delivers food
again or the feed demand sensor is influenced.
Feeding group setup
Name
Run time
This is used to name a feeding group so that it can be recognized in the menus
and alarms.
Setting the run time for each feeding group according to how long the chain takes
to run all the way around.
Pause feeding input Setting if the feeding should restart automatically.
Feed supplement This function is intended for hens in an egg-laying production, and provides the
opportunity to add, for example, eggshells to the feed from a set day number and
time of day.
Animate feeding Setting a short period of time between feedings when the feeding system is run-
ning to encourage the females to eat more.
Use split feeding Setting whether it should be possible to feed the animals with different types of
feed during the day. The function allows you to select feed type up to four times a
day.

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The number of feeding groups is determined by how the feeding system is physically dimensioned (number of
animals, feed weigher capacity, number of cross augers, cross auger capacity, day silos). The more feeding
groups that are created, the longer it will take to complete the feeding program.
Feeding group 1
Feeding group 2
Feeding group 3
Row 1 Row 2 Row 3
Tier 1
Tier 2
Tier 3
Figure7: Examples of designations for tier feeding. This example shows Feeding group 1 on the top tier being fed first.
Run time setup.
Feeding group 1 is fed first, followed by the subsequent feeding
groups. The shift to the next feeding group occurs when the
feed chain stops after the run time expires. The system is filled
up until it registers that it is full. Hereafter, the next feeding
group will start.