Target ECO I FEEDING User manual

REV. 11M 890-00035 rev. 09
TARGET
ECO I FEEDING
Feed Distribution System for Hogs
USER’S MANUAL

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NOTICE
Every effort has been made to ensure that this manual is complete, accurate and
up-to-date. The information contained in it is however subject to change without
noticeduetofurtherdevelopments.

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Relay assignment 20
P
Password 16
Pigs see Animals
Pilot light
Alarm LED 13
CDM-1 status LEDs 14
Proximity sensor
Activation 17
Location 7
NO / NC contact 18
Principle of operation 8
Proxy Module
Activation 17
Ration assignment 19
Settings 17, 19
R
Ration
Activation 17
Consumption history 29
Current ration in use 30
Feed cycles 26
Proximitysensorassignment 19
Ration auger see Fill augers
Ration curve
Activation 17
Assigningdrops'rationcurves 25
Settings 24
Reset the run time history 29
Run time history 29
Settings 18
Visual representation 7
Relay assignment
Template 36
Relays
Relay assignment 20
(actuator) 22
Reset (time of) 19
Rest period
Principle of operation 8
Settings 18
S
Schedule see Feed cycles
Screens
seeLEDorLCDDisplay
Setup
Installation setup 17–19
Status (current) 30
Status leds
Alarm status led 13
CDM-1statusleds 14
Stick see Memory card
Symbols
Symbols of the manual 5
T
Time
Improper system time 15
Setting the time and date 15
Time clock outputs
See Clock outputs
Time display (AM/PM - 24H) 19
Time of reset 19
Time clock see Clock output
Toggle switch 10
Transfer
Configuration transfer 34
U
USB Drive 34
User password 16
V
Valves
see Cleanout valve or Fill augers
Version (software) 23
W
Weighing error 31
Window size
Settings 19
Wiring 12
Worksheets 10, 35, 36
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1. INTRODUCTION ..................................................... 5
1.1 Precautions, Care & Maintenance........................................ 5
1.2 List of Symbols ............................................................... 5
2SYSTEM’S OVERVIEW ............................................ 6
2.1 Description of the controller ............................................... 6
2.2 Main Features ................................................................. 6
2.3 Principle of Operation ....................................................... 7
2.3.1 Typical Application ............................................................................................ 7
2.3.2 Feed Distribution Process .................................................................................. 8
2.3.3 Fill Auger’s Operation ........................................................................................ 9
2.4 Step by Step Guide .........................................................10
2.4.1 Connections .................................................................................................... 10
2.4.2 Installation Settings ......................................................................................... 11
2.4.3 Feed Distribution ............................................................................................. 11
3. MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS ................................... 12
3.1 Installing the Controller on the Wall ....................................12
3.2 Connections ..................................................................12
3.2.1 Controller’s Main Wiring .................................................................................. 12
3.2.2 Alarm Connection ........................................................................................... 12
4. USER INTERFACE ................................................. 13
4.1 Location of the Controls...................................................13
4.2 Parameter Adjustment .....................................................14
5. INSTALLATION SETUP .......................................... 15
5.1 Setting the Time & Date ..................................................15
5.1.1 Adjusting Improper System Time ........................................................................... 15
5.2 Password ......................................................................16
5.3 Installation Setup ............................................................17
5.4 Relay Assignment ...........................................................20
5.4.1 Relay Assignment for On/Off outputs ............................................................... 21
5.4.2 Relay Assignment for the Actuator .................................................................. 22
5.5 Version .........................................................................23
6FEED DISTRIBUTION SETTINGS .............................. 24
6.1 Ration Curves ................................................................24
6.2 Drop Settings.................................................................25
6.3 Feeding Schedule ...........................................................26
6.4 Time Clock Settings ........................................................27

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7MONITORING FUNCTIONS ..................................... 28
7.1 Animal Inventory / Starting a New Batch .............................28
7.2 Run Time / Consumption History .......................................29
7.3 Current Status ...............................................................30
8. ALARMS............................................................. 31
8.1 Alarm Conditions............................................................31
8.2 Alarm Log .....................................................................32
8.3 Acknowledging an Alarm .................................................32
9. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ................................ 33
10. TRANSFER MENU................................................... 34
10.1 Screen Contrast ..............................................................34
10.2 Communication Speed ......................................................34
10.3 Update/Backup Process with a USB Drive .............................34
11. WORK SHEETS .................................................... 35
ANNEX 1: CORE CARD ................................................. 40
INDEX ........................................................................ 41
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INDEX
A
Actuator
Activation 17
Currentposition 30
Location 7
Principle of operation 8
Relay assignment 22
Settings 22
Air compressor
Relay assignment 21
Alarms
Acknowledging an alarm 32
Alarm conditions 31–32
Alarm log 32
Alarm output wiring 12
CDM-1 alarm status LEDs 14
Animals
# of delivered animals 28
# of mortalities 28
# of new entries 28
Age 25
Inventory 28
New batch 28
Augers
Cleanout auger see Cleanout
Ration auger see Fill augers
B
Backup see Memory card
Batch see Animals
Bins see Fill augers
Buttons 13
C
Card
Memory card 34
CDM-1
Led meaning 14
Manual switch 14
Toggle switch 10
Cleanout
Cleanout auger
Activation & Settings 18
Location 7
Relay assignment 21
Remaining cleanout time 30
Cleanout operation 8
Cleanout valves
Location 7
Relay assignment 21
Feed gap delay
Settings 18
Clock
Setting the time and date 15
Clock outputs
Activation 17
Relay assignment 21
Settings 27
Communication error 31
Compressor see Air compressor
Conditions (current) 30
Configuration module 34
Connections 12
Consumption
see Feed consumption
Contrast (LCD screen) 13, 34
Controller
Backup see Memory card
Features 6
Installation setup 17–19
Location of the controls 13
Mounting instructions 12
Software 23
Core card 40
Current see Feeder motor
Curves see Ration curve
Cycles see Feed cycles
D
Date 15
Delivering animals 28
Distribution
see Feed distribution
Drops
Activation 17
Droprationselection
(for drops with actuator only) 26
Drop settings 25
Enable / disable the drops 25
Location 7
Principle of operation 8
Relay assignment 21
F
Feed consumption
History
Activation 18
Historymenu 29
Today's feed consumption 30
Feed cycles
Activation 17
Assigning drops' feed cycles 25
Automatic feed selection (curve)
Activation 17
Assigning drops' ration curve 25
Settings 24
Current status 30
Enable/disable the cycles 26
Manual start / stop / pause 30
Settings 26
Feed distribution
Process 8
Feed intake see Fill augers
Feed schedule see Feed cycles
Feeder
Amperage draw
Overload protection 9
Feeder motor
Location 7
Manual start / stop 14, 30
Motor current
Actualcurrentconsumption 30
Maximum current limit 19
Overloaddelay 19
Run time history
Activation 18
Fill auger
Consumption history 29
Location 7
Principle of operation 9
Run time history 29
H
History
Run time / consumption
Activation 18
History menus 29
Hog see Animals
Hours see Time
I
Installation setup 17–19
Installer password 16
Inventory (Animals) 28
K
Keys 13
L
LCD screen
Contrast adjustment 13
LEDs see Pilot light
Light see Pilot light
M
Memory card 34
Mortalities 28
Motor see Feeder motor
Mounting instructions 12
O
Outputs 6

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ANNEX 1: CORE CARD
Inserting a Core Card
Beforeproceeding,switch poweroffat service
panel and lock the switch disconnecting means
to prevent power from being switched
accidentally. When the service disconnecting
means cannot be locked, securely fasten a
prominent warning device, such as a tag, to
the service panel.
Removing a Core Card
Beforeproceeding,switch poweroffat service
panel and lock the switch disconnecting means
to prevent power from being switched
accidentally. When the service disconnecting
means cannot be locked, securely fasten a
prominent warning device, such as a tag, to
the service panel.
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Precautions, Care & Mainte-
nance
WARNING:
Read and save
these instructions!
Safety may be jeopardized if the equipment is used
in a manner not specified by the manufacturer. Care-
fully read and keep the following instructions for fu-
ture reference.
•Although fuses at the input and outputs of the
controller protect its circuits in case of an over-
load or overvoltage, we recommend installing
an additional protection device on the controller's
supply circuit.
•The room temperature where the controller is
located must always remain between 32 °F and
104 °F (0 °C to 40 °C). For Indoor use only !
•To avoid exposing the controller to harmful gases
or excessive humidity, it is preferable to install
it in a corridor.
•Do not spray water on the controller!In order to
clean the control, wipe it with a damp cloth.
Beforeservicingorcleaningunit,switch
poweroffatservicepanelandlockthe
switchdisconnectingmeanstoprevent
power from being switched acciden-
tally.When theservicedisconnecting
meanscannot belocked,securely fas-
tenaprominentwarningdevice,suchas
atag,totheservicepanel.
•The controller should be opened and inspected
once a year for moisture. Proper care will ex-
tend the life of the control.
1.2 List of Symbols
Warning.Readthefollowingtextcare-
fully;itcontainsimportantinformation
which,ifignored,maycausethecon-
trollertooperateimproperly.
HighVoltage.Hazardofelectricalshock.
Read the message and follow the in-
structionscarefully.
Payattention.Thefollowingtextcon-
tainsveryusefulinformation.
Doubleinsulation.
Bothdirectandalternatingcurrent
(AC/DC).
Directcurrent(DC).
Alternatingcurrent(AC).
EarthGroundTerminal
Primarilyusedforfunctionalearthter-
minalswhicharegenerallyassociated
with test and measurement ciruits.
These terminals are not for safety
earthingpurposesbutprovideanearth
referencepoint.
Fuse.

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2SYSTEM’S OVERVIEW
2.1 Description of the controller
The ECOIFEEDING is an electronic device used to
distribute feed in hog barns. It is specially intended
for barns that are using a closed loop feeding system.
In all, the controller can distribute up to 8 different
types of rations. It can also adjust the composition
and the size of feed rations over time to suit the
animal’s needs.
The controller uses an external module called CDM-
1 to control the feeder motor and an external relay
panel to control the following outputs:
8ration augers;
96 drops;
1air compressor;
1actuator;
1cleanout auger;
9cleanout valves (1 master valve &
8 ration valves);
8timeclock outputs.
!
Refertothewiringdiagramenclosedat
the end of this manualtoconnectthe
variousdevices.
2.2 Main Features
Large LCD display
A large LCD screen offers an efficient interface for
displaying, monitoring and adjusting the parameters.
Individual control of 96 drops
Thecontroller can controlup to 96 independent feed
drops.
Actuator control for drops
The user can assign an actuator position to each
ration. This way, when a ration is delivered, the ac-
tuator open to the ration’s respective position, caus-
ing the opening of certain drops.
Ration curve
Ration curves provide an automatic adjustment of
the feeding periods and of the type of ration that is
distributed to the animals over time. It is thus pos-
sible to increase the number of feed cycles or to
switch rations as the animals grow up.
Cleanout
Cleanout periods allow evacuating feed leftovers
from the feed line. To evacuate the feed, the con-
troller restarts the feeder while the drops remain
opened. An optional cleanout auger can also be used
to send feed leftovers back to their original bin.
Animal inventory
The animal inventory function allows keeping track
of the number of animals in the barn. If drops are
controlled individually, the animal inventory is dis-
played separately for each one of them.
Fill auger run time
The controller has an history in which the run time
of each fill auger is recorded for the past 75 days.
8 clock outputs
The controller has 8 timers to control various de-
vices using the real-time clock.
Memory card
A memory card allows making a backup of the whole
controller configuration.
Alarm management
Weighing alarms are set off if a bin is empty and if any
kind of problem occurs on the distribution system.
Computer control
The controller can be connected to a computer, thus
making it possible to centralize the management of
information and diversify control strategies.
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Ration 1 Ration 2 Ration 3 Ration 4 Ration 5 Ration 6 Ration 7 Ration 8
Proximity sensor 1
Proximity sensor 2
Proximity sensor 3
Proximity sensor 4
Proximity sensor 5
Proximity sensor 6
Proximity sensor 7
Proximity sensor 8
Proximity Sensor Assignment (sec. 5.3).

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ID NUMBER
of the relay panel
(ID # 2 to ID #19)
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32
OUTPUTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Drop 58 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 59 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 60 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 61 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 62 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 63 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 64 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 65 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 66 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 67 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 68 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 69 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 70 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 71 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 72 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 73 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 74 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 75 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 76 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 77 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 78 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 79 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 80 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 81 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 82 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 83 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 84 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 85 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 86 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 87 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 88 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 89 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 90 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 91 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 92 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 93 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 94 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 95 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 96 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
RELAY NUMBER
Relay 1-16 & Relay 17-32 = second 16-relay strip of 32
outputs relay panel
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2.3 Principle of Operation
2.3.1 Typical Application
The following figureillustrates a typical feeding sys-
tem using an optional cleanout auger, actuator and
proximitysensor module.
Feeder
Motor
Cleanout
Auger
Motor
Ration 1
CleanoutValve
Ration 1
Ration1
FillAuger
Ration 2 Ration 3 Ration 4
Ration2
FillAuger
Ration3
FillAuger
Ration4
FillAuger
Feed circulation
Proxy
Switch
Cleanout Auger
(optional)
Cleanout
Master
Valve
Actuator (optional)
Drops
Ration 2
CleanoutValve
Ration 3
CleanoutValve
Ration4
CleanoutValve
P
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x
y
S
w
i
t
c
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p
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n
a
l
)
... (up to 8 rations)
Proxy
Switch Proxy
Switch
Proxy
Switch
Proxy
Switch

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2.3.2 Feed Distribution Process
The feed delivery process starts at the
beginning of a feed cycle. At that moment,
the controller sends the first feed ration
to the proper drop(s). It then waits for the
drops to empty out (rest time) before clean-
ing out the feed line. When the cleaning
process is over, the controller starts deliv-
eringthe followingration (ifapplicable).
1) Step 1 – Feed Delivery
• Opening of the Drops:
With an actuator:
At the start-up of a feed cycle, the con-
troller opens the actuator to the position
associated with the first ration.
Without an actuator:
At the start-up of a feed cycle, the con-
troller opens all drops that are asking for
the first feed ration.
•Feed Distribution:
With aproximitysensor tostop thefeeder:
The feeder runs while drops are opened. It
keeps on running up until the drops are full.
(The controller knows the drops are full
whenthe proximitysensor associatedwith
the ration detects feed. If only one prox-
imity sensor is used, the controller consid-
ers drops to be full when this sensor de-
tects feed).
Note that if a proximity sensor is used, an
alarm is generated if the sensor does not
detect feed after the“Max Run Time”.This
type of alarm generally occurs when a bin
is empty.
Without a proximity sensor:
Once the drops are opened, the feeder runs
during the“Max Run Time” associated with
theration and thenstops.
FEED CYCLE
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3
Feed Rest
Clean
Feed Rest
Clean
Ration #X Ration #X +1
2) Step 2 – Resting Time
When drops are full, the controller stops
the feeder during the “Rest Delay”. This
delay represents the period of time re-
quired to empty out the drops.
3) Step 3 – Cleanout
Cleanout periods allow evacuating feed left-
overs from the feed line. To empty the feed
line, the controller restarts the feeder while
the drops are opened. An optional cleanout
auger can also be used to send feed left-
overs back to their original bin.
During the cleanout period, the feeder
motor and the optional cleanout auger are
activated in order to evacuate feed from
the line. This cleaning period can either end
after a user-defined delay or when a cer-
tain proximity sensor stops detecting feed
(enable the “Feed Gap Delay” in the In-
stallation Setup if you want to use a prox-
imity sensor to stop the cleaning period
(seesec. 5.3)).
Thecontrollerrepeats step1to
3foreachrationtobedelivered
duringthe cycle.
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ID NUMBER
of the relay panel
(ID # 2 to ID #19)
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32
OUTPUTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Drop 19 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 20 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 21 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 22 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 23 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 24 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 25 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 26 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 27 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 28 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 29 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 30 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 31 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 32 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 33 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 34 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 35 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 36 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 37 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 38 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 39 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 40 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 41 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 42 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 43 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 44 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 45 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 46 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 47 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 48 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 49 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 50 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 51 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 52 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 53 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 54 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 55 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 56 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 57 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
RELAY NUMBER
Relay 1-16 & Relay 17-32 = second 16-relay strip of 32
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Relay Assignment Template
ID NUMBER
of the relay panel
(ID # 2 to ID #19)
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32
OUTPUTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Ration 1 Auger _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Ration 2 Auger _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Ration 3 Auger _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Ration 4 Auger _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Ration 5 Auger _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Ration 6 Auger _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Ration 7 Auger _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Ration 8 Auger _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Air Compressor _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Cleanout Auger _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Cleanout Master Valve _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Ration 1 Cleanout Valve _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Ration 2 Cleanout Valve _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Ration 3 Cleanout Valve _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Ration 4 Cleanout Valve _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Ration 5 Cleanout Valve _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Ration 6 Cleanout Valve _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Ration 7 Cleanout Valve _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Ration 8 Cleanout Valve _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Clock 1 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Clock 2 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Clock 3 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Clock 4 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Clock 5 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Clock 6 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Clock 7 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Clock 8 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Actuator - Open _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Actuator - Close _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 1 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 2 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 3 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 4 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 5 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 6 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 7 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 8 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 9 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 10 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 11 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 12 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 13 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 14 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 15 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 16 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 17 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
Drop 18 _________ ( ID #2 to ID #19)
RELAY NUMBER
Relay 1-16 & Relay 17-32 = second 16-relay strip of 32
outputs relay panel
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2.3.3 Fill Auger’s Operation
During feeding periods, the controller en-
ables the proper fill auger and fills up all
opened drops. The following steps explain
how fill augers are operating.
When a new cycle starts:
1. The controller waits for the “Fill Auger
Start Delay”;
2. The controller activates the auger associ-
ated with the first ration to be distributed;
3. The controller stops the fill auger when
the drops are full (refer to previous sec-
tion).
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OverloadProtection:
Thecontrollermonitorstheamperage
drawofthefeeder’smotortoprevent
overloadingthesystem.Iftheamper-
age exceeds the limit (Max Current
Consumption),thecontrollerwilltem-
porarilyshutdownthefillaugerwhile
the feeder keeps running in order to
discharge the feed. As the feed load
decreasestheamperagedrawalsode-
creases and the fill auger can restart
sending feed when the current con-
sumptiongetslowerthantheMaxCur-
rentConsumption-WindowSize.
Bin Fill
Auger
Feed line
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motor

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2.4 Step by Step Guide
Use the following check list to make sure
your feeding system is ready. References
to related sections of the manual are pro-
vided to step directly to the parameters'
adjustment chapters.
2.4.1 Connections
•Connect the main controller and its exter-
nalmodules then setan identification num-
ber for each module in use. Refer to the
wiring diagram enclosed with this manual
to make the connections and to set the ID
numbers.
CDM-1 closed-loop control module:ID #1
Proximity sensor module : ID #20
Relay panels: ID #2 to 19
Bridge-A communication module: ID=none
•Connect the following items to the
CDM-1 module then connect the CDM-1
to the controller. Refer to the controller’s
wiring diagram.
Feeder motor
Proximity sensors
Safety limit switch
Toggle switch (This switch allows stopping
thefeeder motormanually withoutsound-
ing alarms).
•Wire the desired outputs to the relay
panel(s). Refer to the relay panel’s wiring
diagram to connect the loads :
Fill augers for rations 1-8
Clock outputs (1-8)
Drops (1-96) (if drops are controlled indi-
vidually)
Actuator’s opening and closing relays (if
drops are controlled by an actuator)
Cleanout Auger (optional).
Cleanout valves for rations 1-8 (if a
cleanout auger is used).
Cleanout Master Valve (if a cleanout au-
ger is used).
Air compressor (if a cleanout auger is used
or if drops are controlled individually).
•Apply power to the system when all out-
puts are properly connected.
Worksheetsareprovidedatthe
end of this manual to write
downthe relayassignmentof
yourparticularapplication.
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11. WORK SHEETS
CLIENT
Name: ________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
City: ________________________________________________
Tel.: ________________________________________________
Fax: ________________________________________________
E-mail: ________________________________________________
INSTALLER
Name: ________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
City: ________________________________________________
Tel.: ________________________________________________
Fax: ________________________________________________
E-mail: ________________________________________________

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10. TRANSFER MENU
10.1 Screen Contrast
1. Simultaneously press and hold the right
and left arrow keys for 5 seconds to display
the system menu.
2. Choose 6. Contrast and press Enter.
3. Set the screen contrast to the desired
intensity then press Enter to validate.
4.Simultaneously press and hold the right
and left arrow keys for 5 seconds to exit
from the system menu.
10.2 Communication
Speed
1. Simultaneously press and hold the right
and left arrow keys for 5 seconds to display
the system menu.
2. Choose 5. Comm Speed and press Enter.
3. Set the communication speed to the
desired value: select the high speed mode if
the controller uses the A-BOX communication
system or select the low speed if it uses
AGNET.
4. Simultaneously press and hold the right
and left arrow keys for 5 seconds to exit
from the system menu.
10.3 Update/Backup
Process with a USB
Drive
The USB drive allows upgrading the firmware
or software of your controller. The USB drive
can also be used to make a backup of your
controller settings or to copy these settings
on another controller of the same type.
The classic memory stick has been
replaced by a USB drive but can
still be used in some particular
cases.
Turn off power each time you
open the controller’s enclosure.
This prevents accidental exposure
to areas of high voltage.
1. Turn off power to the controller.
2. Lift the latches to open the front cover of
the controller.
3. Insert the USB drive in the connector
behind the front door.
4. Close the front cover and reapply power
to the controller.
5. Simultaneously press and hold the right
and left arrow keys for 5 seconds to display
the transfer menu.
6. Select the desired option:
1. MemStick -> Control
Choose 1. MemStick -> Control to load a
new configuration file into your controller.
This transfer will update your controller’s
software and parameter settings.
When selecting this option, a list of all
configuration files located on the card is
displayed (*.DMP files). Select the desired
file and then press Enter to start the transfer.
Note that the controller can only read the
files that are located at the root of the USB
drive. It cannot access any sub-directory!
2. Control -> MemStick
Choose 2. Control -> MemStick to save your
controller settings on the USB drive. The
saving process will start as soon as you enter
this menu.
The controller will create a new
CONTROLLER~1.DMP file at the root of the
USB drive. If this file name already exists, it
will be saved under a different name
(“CONTROLLER~2.DMP” for instance). This
way, the controller will never erase a file on
the card.
3. Update Firmware
Choose 3. Update Firmware to download a
new firmware file into your controller. This
process will not affect your parameter
settings.
When selecting this option, a list of all
firmware files located on the USB drive is
displayed (*.PKG files). Select the desired file
and then press Enter to start the transfer.
Note that the controller can only read the
files that are located at the root of the USB
drive. It cannot access any sub-directory!
4. Save Event Buffer
Choose 4. Save Event Buffer to save the event
buffer of the controller on your USB card.
The file will have a *.txt extension. (USB
card only!)
1. MemStick -> Control
2. Control -> MemStick
3. Update Firmware
4. Save Event Buffer
5. Comm Speed
6. Contrast
Transfer menu
(Available soon)
!
Connector for the
classic memory stick
USB Drive
!
!
Simultaneously press and hold the
right and left arrow keys for 5
seconds to exit from the system
menu.
Remove the USB drive from the
connector when the transfer is over!
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2.4.2 Installation Settings
•Step through the installation menu and
answer all questions; the parameters con-
tained in this menus allow customizing the
controller for your specific application.
Note that this menu can only be accessed
from the installer mode.
Enter the installer password .... sec. 5.2
Installation Settings .............. sec. 5.3
Relay Assignment for
On/Off outputs: .................sec. 5.4.1
Fill augers for rations 1-8
Drops (1-96)
Air compressor
Cleanout Auger
Cleanout valves
for rations 1-8
Cleanout Master Valve
Clock outputs (1-8)
Actuator’sopening and
closing relays ....................sec. 5.4.2
Set the Actuator Positions
(if drops are controlled by
an actuator): ....................sec. 5.4.2
2.4.3 Feed Distribution
Refer to section 2.3.2 for further informa-
tion about the feed distribution process.
Adjust the time and date ........ sec. 5.1
Start the new batch then set the number
of animals. If drops are controlledindividu-
ally (without actuator), performthis step
separately for each drop. ....... sec. 7.1
Set the clock outputs’
start/stop times (if applicable) .. sec. 6.4
Feeding schedule
Set the start time of each feed cycle
sec. 6.3
• Option 1
Drops are controlled by an actuator:
Select which rations are delivered
during each feed cycle: sec. 6.3
• Option 2
Drops are controlled individually
(no actuator):
a) If ration curves are used:
Define all ration curves:
-select a ration for each
curve point ....................sec. 6.1
-select which cycles are active
for each curve point (if the
“Active Feed Cycles in Curve”
option is enabled). ............sec. 6.1
-repeat for each curve in use
Assign a ration curve
to each drop ..................... sec. 6.2
b) If ration curves are not used:
Assign a ration
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3. MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
3.1 Installing the Controller on
the Wall
Open the latch and lift the cover. Remove
the black caps located on each of the four
mounting holes. Mount the enclosure on
the wall using four screws. Be sure the
electrical knockouts are at the bottom of
the enclosure in order to prevent water
from entering the controller. Insert the
screws in the mounting holes and tighten.
Fasten the four black caps provided with
the controller onto the four mounting holes.
The enclosure must be mounted in a loca-
tion that will allow the cover to be com-
pletely opened right up against the wall.
3.2 Connections
3.2.1 Controller’s Main Wiring
Refer to the wiring diagram enclosed with
this user's manual to connect the control-
ler. Use the electrical knockouts provided
at the bottom of the enclosure. Do not
make additional holes in the enclosure, par-
ticularly on the side of the enclosure when
using a computer communication module.
!
All wiring must be done by an autho-
rized electricianandmustcomplywith
applicablecodes,lawsandregulations.
Besurepower is off before doing any
wiring to avoid electrical shocks and
equipmentdamage.
!
Donotinstallrigidconduit intoelectrical
knockouts.Onlynylon cableglandsare
permittedforcableorwirefastening.
!
Thecontrollerhasnopower-onswitch.
An external switch or circuit breaker
shallbe includedinthe buildinginstalla-
tion to interrupt power to L and N
electricpowerlines.Itshallbeinclose
proximityto theequipmentand within
easy reach of the operator. It shall be
markedas thedisconnectingdevice for
theequipment.
3.2.2 Alarm Connection
There are two types of alarms on the mar-
ket. One type activates when current is
cut off at its input, whereas the other ac-
tivates when current is supplied at its in-
put. For an alarm of the first type, use the
NC terminal as shown on the wiring dia-
gram. For an alarm of the second type,
use the NO terminal.
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9. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Type ................................................. ECO I FEEDING
Main supply fuse F1 .............................. 1A,fast-blow
Module power fuse F2 ............................ 1A, fast-blow
Main supply/frequency ........................... 115/230V+10% -20%, 20VA, 50/60Hz
Housing ............................................. IP54,plastic casing
Operating temperature ........................... 0 to 40°C
Storage temperature ............................. -15to 50°C
Ambient relative humidity ....................... max. 95%
Pollution degree ................................... 2
Altitude ............................................. Up to 2000m
Installation Category: ............................. Class II
Type ................................................. CDM-1
Main supply fuse F1 .............................. 1A,fast-blow
Main supply/frequency ........................... 230V+10% -20%, 2HP, 50/60Hz
Housing ............................................. IP54,plastic casing
Operating temperature ........................... 0 to 40°C
Storage temperature ............................. -15to 50°C
Ambient relative humidity ....................... max. 95%
Chain disk motor .................................. 230Vac / 2HP max
Nema Code Letter: ............................. A to L
Full-load amps (FLA): ........................... 13A max
Locked rotor amps (LRA): ..................... 170A max
!
Runningamotorwithhigherratingscouldresultinpotentialcontroller
damages and/or fire. If the Nema Code Letter is not available,
exclusivelyusetheLRAratings!
Type ................................................. PSM-8
Main supply fuse F1 .............................. 1A, fast-blow
Main supply/frequency ........................... 115/230V+10% -20%, 12VA, 50/60Hz
Housing ............................................. IP54, plastic casing
Operating temperature ........................... 0 to 40°C
Storage temperature ............................. -15 to 50°C
Ambient relative humidity ....................... max. 95%
Sensor supply ...................................... 12VDC, 200mA total max.
The room temperature where the controller is located must always remain
between 32° and 104°F (0° and 40°C).
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8.2 Alarm Log
When an alarm occurs, the alarm LED turns
on and the alarm is recorded in the alarm
log menu, along with the time and date.
The system keeps in memory the previous
50 alarm situations.
Select
9. Alarm Log
•Use the arrow keys to select an alarm.
The date and the time at which the selected
alarm condition occurred are displayed at
the top of the display.
Alarm Acknowledge
Exit: Press BACK
Press to Select an item
No alarm to ack ...
Alarm Log
Exit: Press BACK
Press to Select an item
Logged on April 22 200X
8:20A
Module ID 4
Module communication error
8.3 Acknowledging an Alarm
The following procedure shows how to
acknowledge. Make sure the problematic
situation has been fixed before acknowl-
edgingthe alarm.
Select
10. Alarm acknowledge
•Select the alarm that needs to be acknowl-
edged.
•Use the arrow keys to acknowledge the
alarm.
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4. USER INTERFACE
4.1 Location of the Controls
•Main LCD Screen
The large LCD screen is used to display
the various parameters and menus. The
Current Conditions menu is automatically
selected after 4 minutes of inactivity.
Contrast — Open the front cover of the
controller to access the potentiometer to
adjust the screen contrast. If no
potentiometer is located behind the front
panel, the contrast must then be changed
directly into the transfer menu (see
chapter 10).
•Alarm status LEDs:
The alarm status led turns on when an
alarm condition is detected; it flashes if an
alarm condition has occurred and has been
restored by itself.
•Back button:
This key is used to return to the previous
menu.
•Arrow keys:
Use these buttons to select an item on the
main LCD screen. These keys are also used
to adjust a parameter value when it is
flashing on screen.
•Enter / Modify button:
Press the Enter/Modify button to access a
menu or press it to modify the value of a
parameter. Refer to section 4.2 to get more
information about parameter adjustments.
-
+
LCD CONTRAST
POTENTIOMETER
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CDM-1 MODULE
LED MEANING
POWER ON The CDM-1 module is correctly
powered.
CURRENT
OVERLOAD
Turns on when the feeder motor's current consumption exceeds the
maximum current limit for the Over Current Delay. Refer to section 5.3 to
set this delay. When this type of alarm occurs, the system stops
operating. The problem needs to be fixed.
SAFETY
SWITCH Turns on when the drive unit's safety switch is reached.
FEED
SWITCH
Turns on when the proximity switch located at the end of the feed line
detects feed. Flashes during the proximity switch's bypass delay. (This
LED works if the system uses 1 proximity sensor only, i.e. if the
proximity sensor module is disabled in section 5.3).
FEEDER Turns on when the feeder is running
4.2 Parameter Adjustment
•Use the arrow keys to select the
desired parameter. When a parameter is
selected, the message “Change : Press
Modify” is shown at the bottom of the dis-
play. This means the selected parameter
can be edited.
•Press the "Enter / Modify" button to ac-
cess the editing mode. The parameter then
flashes on the display and can now be
modified.
•Use the up and down-arrow keys to set
the parameter to the desired value.
•Press the "Enter / Modify" button once
again to validate the new value and to exit
from the editing mode. The parameter
stops flashing.
•Manual switch of the CDM-1 module
Select “On” or “Off” to manually start or
stop the feeder connected to the CDM-1.
Select “Auto” for the feeder to run in au-
tomatic mode.
•Pilot lights of the CDM-1 module
The following table gives the meaning of
each status LED of CDM-1 modules.
MANUAL SWITCH
ON / OFF / AUTO
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8. ALARMS
All types of alarms cause a complete in-
terruption of the system. The problem
needs to be fixed then the alarm has to be
acknowledged to resume the system’s
activity.
Alarm Condition Description
Module communication error Communication error between the controller and an
external module (relay panel or CDM-1)
Actuator problem The actuator did not reach the required position after 2 minutes.
Cleanout problem The proxy switch located on the cleanout auger
detects feed during the cleanout mode.
Feeder over current The current consumption of the CDM-1 motor
exceeded the "Max Current" limit for the "Over Current Delay".
Feeder max runtime The maximum run time of a ration auger was exceeded. This type of
alarm can only occur if proximity sensors are enabled.
Feeding Alarm A communication problem occurred while a cycle was ongoing.
Feeder safety switch The safety switch of the CDM-1 has been reached
Feeder is not running The feeder is supposed to run and the current consumption of the
CDM-1 motor is lower 2A.
8.1 Alarm Conditions
The following table shows the possible
alarm causes and the describes each alarm
type. Another alarm situation occurs in
case of a power failure. In this case, the
alarm relay is activated. When the alarm
relay is activated, the normally open con-
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7.3 Current Status
Select:
6. Current status
Thefollowing menu showsthe ongoing op-
erations of the feeding system.
•Start feed cycle #:
Enter the feed cycle you wish to activate.
Accessible if no cycle is currently active.
•Feeder motor:
This function is used to manually start or
stop the feeder motor. Select “Auto” for
the feeder to run in automatic mode.
•Actual current:
Shows the current consumption of the
feeder motor.
•Next feeding time:
Shows the time at which the next feed
cycle will be performed.
Displayed if no cycle is currently active.
•Current feeding cycle:
Ongoing feed cycle.
Accessible while a cycle is active.
•Cancel current cycle?
Select “Yes” if you wish to abort the on-
going feed cycle.
Accessible while a cycle is active.
•Pause feeding?
Select “Yes” to pause the ongoing feed
cycle; select “No” to resume the cycle.
Accessible while a cycle is active.
•Feed cycle status:
Shows ongoing activity of the feeder (run,
wait, feed, rest, clean).
Accessible while a cycle is active.
•Remaining rest time:
Countdown of the rest time (in minutes
and seconds).
Accessible while a cycle is active.
•Remaining clean time:
Countdown of the clean time.
Accessible while a cycle is active.
•Current ration:
Shows which ration is currently being dis-
tributed.
Accessible while a cycle is active.
•Current actuator position:
Shows the current position of the
actuator.
Accessible if an actuator is enabled (s. 5.3).
•Ration 1-8 Consumption:
Today’s feed consumption is displayed
separately for each ration.
Current Status
Exit: Press BACK
Press to Select an item
Start feed cycle # None
Feeder motor: Auto
Actual current: 0.0 A
Next feeding time 15:00
Current feeding cycle 3
Cancel current cycle ? No
Pause feeding ? No
Feed cycle status Run
Remaining rest time 0:00 (m:s)
Remaining clean time 0:00 (m:s)
Current ration 1
Current actuator position 0%
Ration 1 Consumption 150 kg
Ration 2 Consumption 250 kg
Ration 3 Consumption 50 kg
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5. INSTALLATION SETUP
5.1 Setting the Time & Date
Select:
1. Timeand date
•Press Enter / Modify then use the up and
down-arrow keys to set the current day
of the week.
•Press Enter / Modify to step to the next
itemthen usethe up and down-arrow keys
to adjust the value.
•Proceed in similar fashion to set the whole
time and date.
Time and Date
Wed Nov 07 200X
7 : 07 : 07 PM
Exit: Press BACK Change: Press Modify
Press to Select an item
5.1.1 Adjusting Improper System Time
When the notification message that follows
is displayed onscreen you must set the correct
time and date.
CAUTION: To ensure accurate feed data,
history logs, and other important system
information, you must set the correct time
and date whenever prompted.
To adjust the time and date when the
“Improper System Time” notificationappears,
follow the steps outlined in the Time and
Date section.
Note: The notification message
repeatedly disappears and reappears
until the time and date are set.
Improper System Time
Set Time & Date
Exit: Press BACK Change: Press Modify
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5.2 Password
The controller has two levels of password
access to restrict access to some of its
functions. The password is made up of
4 digits. When it is correctly entered, the
current user is identified by the controller.
Installer’s Password (0-6-1-0)
By default, the installer’s password is set
to "0 - 6 - 1 - 0". This password gives full
access to all functions of the controller. It
can also be modified as explained below.
User’s Password (0-0-0-0)
The user’s password gives access to basic
functions of the controller. By default, it is
set to"0 - 0 - 0 - 0"andit cannot bemodi-
fied.The controllerautomatically selectsthis
user level after 15 minutes of inactivity.
Entering / Changing the Password:
Select:
12. Password
•Selecting a new user level:
Enter the password of the desired user level
(user’s or installer’s password). The mes-
sage “invalid password” prompts on screen
if an incorrect password is posted.
•Changing the installer’s password:
In order to modify the installer’s password,
you must first enter the installer’s pass-
word. Then, the controller prompts the
“change the password” menu. Enter the
new installer’s password if required.
•Confirm the password:
Confirm the new installer password.
IMPORTANT
Chooseaneasy-to-
rememberpassword and
write it down in a safe
place!
Password
Exit: Press BACK Change: Press Modify
Press to Select an item
Current user : User 1
Change the user * * * *
Change the password * * * *
Confirm the password * * * *
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7.2 Run Time / Consumption
History
The controller has an history menu in which
the daily run times of each ration are dis-
played for the past 75 days. In addition,
the controller can present run times val-
ues as is or it can convert them into the
corresponding amount of feed that was
distributed. Refer to the Installation Setup
section of this manual to enable the de-
sired type of history : run time or consump-
tion history (sec. 5.3).
Select:
8. History
1-8. Select Desired Ration Auger
The run time or consumption history of the
selected ration auger is displayed.
Fill Auger Run Time 75 days
Total 115 min.
Today 25 min.
May 12 200X 25 min.
May 11 200X 60 min.
Exit: Press Back
Resetting the Run Time History
Histories are reset at the beginning of a
new batch. The run time history can also
be reset manually as follows :
Select:
8. History
9. Runtime Reset
•Reset Run Time Ration #X ?
Select “Yes” to delete the history of the
desiredration auger.
History – Reset runtime
Exit: Press BACK Change: Press Modify
Press to Select an item
Reset runtime Ration #1? No
Reset runtime Ration #2? No
Reset runtime Ration #3? No
Reset runtime Ration #4? No
Reset runtime Ration #5? No
Reset runtime Ration #6? No
Reset runtime Ration #7? No
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7MONITORING FUNCTIONS
7.1 Animal Inventory / Starting
a New Batch
The animal inventory allows keeping track
of the number of animals in the barn. If
drops are controlled individually (without
actuator), the number of animals is moni-
tored separately for each drop.
Select
5. Animal Inventory
•Select Drop #
If the drops are controlled individually
(without actuator), the animal inventory is
monitored separately for each one of them.
Select a drop then adjust the following
parameters.
Accessible if drops are controlled individually
(actuator is disabled in section 5.3).
Ifthedrops arecontrolledindi-
vidually(without actuator),the
followingparametersmustbe
setseparately foreachdrop.
Animal inventory
Exit: Press BACK Change: Press Modify
Press to Select an item
Select Drop # 1
Start new batch ? No
New Entered 0
New Mortality 0
New Delivered 0
Entered 5
Mortality 2
Delivered 10
Total Entered 105
Total Mortality 2
Total Delivered 10
Remaining 93
•Start New Batch ?
When a new batch starts, the controller
clears all histories of the previous batch
and resets the animal age. Select “Yes”
to start a new batch.
•New entered:
Enter the initial number of animals. In ad-
dition, if new animals are added in the
course of the batch, you must specify the
number of new animals in this menu.Once
a value is posted to this menu, it automati-
cally returns to “0” after a few seconds.
It is then transferred to the Entered menu
and is added to the Total Entered and Re-
maining menus.
•New Mortality / New Delivered:
Post up the number of mortalities and the
number of shipped animals as it occurs.
Once a value is postedto this menu, it au-
tomatically returns to “0” after a few sec-
onds. The value is then transferred to the
proper inventory menus.
•Entered / Mortality / Delivered:
These menus show today’s animal entries,
mortalities and deliveries (for consultation
only).
•Total Entered / Total Mortality /
Total Delivered:
These menus show the total number of
animal entries, mortalities and deliveries
since the beginning of the batch (for con-
sultation only).
•Remaining Count:
Thismenu displays thenumber of remain-
ing animals (for consultation only). The re-
maining count is calculated as follows:To-
tal Entered - Total Mortality - Total Deliv-
ered.
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5.3 Installation Setup
The following section shows how to cus-
tomize the controller for your particular
application. Normally, this setup needs to
be done only once.
Select:
11. Installation *
1. Settings
*Accessible by the installer only (sec. 5.2).
•Number of rations:
Select the number of feed rations in use.
This number usually corresponds to the
number of bins in use. It can be adjusted
from 1 to 8 rations.
•Use actuator:
Select “Yes” if the drops are controlled by
an actuator; select “No” if they are con-
trolled individually (1 relay per drop).
•Number of ration curves:
Select the number of ration curves in use
(0 to 4 curves).
* Accessible if more than 1 ration is used and if
drops are controlled individually (the actuator is
disabled above).
Installation
Exit: Press BACK Change: Press Modify
Press to Select an item
# of ration: 3
Use actuator ? No
# ration curves: 2
# of drops 10
Number of feed cycles/day 6
Active feed cycles in curves ? Yes
# of time clocks 8
Use Proxy switch? Yes
use Proxy switch module? Yes
Prox switch off delay 1:00 (m:s)
Prox switch bypass delay 1:00 (m:s)
Use feed gap delay? Yes
Proxy switch contact type N.O.
Ration History Consumpt.
Weight units: lbs
•Number of drops:
Select the total number of drops in use (1
to96 drops).
* Accessible if drops are controlled individually
(the actuator is disabled above).
•Number of feed cycle(s) / day:
Select the highest number of feed cycles
that can be performed in a day. Adjust-
able from 1 to 8 cycles.
•Active feed cycles in curves ?
Select “Yes” to get an automatic selection
of the active feed cycles over time; select
“No” to always use same feed cycles.
* Available if the ration curve is enabled above.
•Number of Time Clocks:
Select the number of time clock outputs.
Adjustable from 0 to 8 outputs.
•Use Proxy Switch?
Select "Yes" if one or many proximity sen-
sors are used to detect the presence of
feed in the feed line.
•Use Proxy Switch module ?
Select “Yes” if there is more than one prox-
imity sensor on the feeder. The Proxy
switch module allows using up to 8 prox-
imity sensors.
•Prox Switch Off Delay:
Specify after how many seconds of con-
tinuous feed detection the feeder motor
must stop.
Accessible if a proximity sensor is enabled above.
•Prox Switch Bypass Delay:
When a feeding cycle ends, a certain
amount of feed is likely to remain in the
line. Proximity sensorswill ignore the pres-
ence of these leftovers during this period
of time at the beginning of each cycle. Set
the bypass delay to the desired value (from
0 to 30 minutes).
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•Use Feed Gap Delay?
A delay can be used to put an end to the
cleanout period as soon as the feed line
becomes empty (instead of having to wait
for the end of the Cleanout period). Select
“Yes” if you want to use this delay or se-
lect “No” to disable this function.
Accessible if a proximity sensor is enabled above.
•Proxy Switch Contact Type:
Select the type of contact used by all prox-
imity sensors: normally open (NO) or nor-
mally closed (NC). By default, this param-
eter is set to “NO”.
•Ration History
Select which information you want to see
in the ration history menu:
- Run time of each ration feeder;
- Feed consumption of each ration.
•Weight units
If the consumption history is enabled
above, choose the desired units of mea-
surement used to display the amount of
feed: pounds (lbs) or kilograms (kg).
•Rations #1-8:
Adjust the following parameters for each
ration in use.
Rest Period:
Specify the duration of the rest period.
This delay represents the time required
for animals to eat the feed ration. It
can be adjusted from 0 to 8 hours.
Use Cleanout Auger?
Select “Yes” if a cleanout auger is used.
Cleanout Time:
Specify the duration of the cleanout
period (0 to 4 hours).
Maximum Run Time:
If proximity sensors are used, the Max
Run Time represents the run time over
which an alarm is triggered: the alarm
is generated when no feed is detected
in the line over the Maximum Run Time
delay. This type of alarm generally oc-
curs when a bin is empty. Set the Max
Run Time alarm limit to the desired value
(from 1 minute to 8 hours).
Note that if the controller uses many
proximity sensor, the proximity sensor
usedto monitor theMaximum Run Time
is the one associated with the current
ration (from 1 minute to 8 hours).
If proximity sensors are not used,the
Max Run Time represents theperiod of
time required to fill-up the drops. Feed
cycles stop at the end of this delay.Set
the maximum run time of each ration
separately.
Installation
Exit: Press BACK Change: Press Modify
Press to Select an item
# of ration: 3
Use actuator ? No
# ration curves: 2
# of drops 10
Number of feed cycles/day 6
Active feed cycles in curves ? Yes
# of time clocks 8
Use Proxy switch? Yes
use Proxy switch module? Yes
Prox switch off delay 1:00 (m:s)
Prox switch bypass delay 1:00 (m:s)
Use feed gap delay? Yes
Proxy switch contact type N.O.
Ration History Consumpt.
Weight units: lbs
Ration #1-8
Rest period: 1:00 (h:m)
Use cleanout auger? Yes
Cleanout time: 1:00 (h:m)
Max run time: 1:00 (h:m)
Feed gap delay: 1:00 (h:m)
Flow Rate weight/min: 100 lbs
Use proxy switch: 1
Max current 9.5 A
Window size 2.0 A
Actual current 0.0 A
Over-current delay 3:00 (m:s)
Fill auger start delay: 0:05 (m:s)
Time display AM/PM
Time of Reset 11:59P
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6.4 Time Clock Settings
The controller has 8 timer outputs to con-
trol various devices using the real-time
clock. Each outputs can use up to 24 start
and stop times.
Select
7. Time clocks*
* Available if time clock outputs are enabled (s.
5.3).
•Select a clock output
The following parameters are associated
with the chosen clock output and must be
set separately for each clock output in use.
•Set the start and stop times for all
24 cycles of the selected clock output. If
24 cycles are not necessary, set the start
and stop times of unused cycles to the same
value.
Time Clocks
Exit: Press BACK Change: Press Modify
Press to Select an item
Select Time clock # 1
Start Time 1 12:00A
Stop Time 1 12:00A
Start Time 2 12:00A
Stop Time 2 12:00A
Start Time 3 12:00A
Stop Time 3 12:00A
(...)
Start Time 24 12:00A
Stop Time 24 12:00A

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6.3 Feeding Schedule
Thefeeding schedule iscomposed of many
feed cycles; up to 8 of these can be per-
formed every day. Refer to section 5.3. to
enable the proper number of cycles.
The following procedure shows how to
adjust the feed cycles. Note that these
cycles operate differently depending if the
drops are controlled by an actuator or not:
Drops that are controlled by an actuator:
If drops are controlled by an actuator, you
must define which ration must be deliv-
ered during each cycle.
Drops that are controlled individually (with-
out actuator):
If drops are controlled individually, you
must specify during which cycles feed is
being delivered to each drop (refer to the
previous section to assign feed cycles to
the drops). In addition, the controller can
automatically adjust the number of active
feed cycles as the animals grow up. Refer
to section 6.1 for further information about
this Ration Curve function.
Onlyonecyclecanoperateata
time. If many cycles simulta-
neously ask for feed, the con-
trollerfinishestheongoingcycle
beforesteppingtothenext.
Feeding Schedule
Select Cycle # 1
Status On
Start time 12:00 A
Use Ration #1 ? Yes
Use Ration #2 ? No
...
Select:
4. Feeding Schedule
•Select Cycle #: Select the desired feed
cycle.All followingparameters arerelated
to the chosen cycle:
Status: Select “Yes” to enable the chosen
feed cycle; select “No” to stop using it.
Start Time: Set the time at which the feed
cycle starts.
!
Cycles must be activated fol-
lowing the numerical order,
starting with feed cycle #1, fol-
lowedbycycle#2,etc.
Use Ration #X: Select which rations are
distributed during the selected feed cycle.
Accessible if drops are controlled by an actuator.
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Feed Gap Delay:
Proximity sensors can be used to stop
the cleanout period when the feed line
becomes empty (instead of having to
wait for the end of the Cleanout pe-
riod). If this option is used, select after
how many time the cleanout period can
end when no feed is detected. This de-
lay ranges from 0 to 30 minutes.
Note that if the controller uses many
proximity sensors, the proximity sen-
sor used to monitor the Feed Gap De-
lay is the one associated with the cur-
rent ration.
Accessible if a proximity sensor and the Feed
Gap option are enabled above.
Flow Rate (weight/min)
If the feed consumption history is en-
abled above, you must specify the flow
rate of the ration auger. This value is
expressed as an amount of feed per
minute. Set the flow rate to the desired
value.
Accessible if the consumption history is en-
abled above.
Use proxy switch?
Assign a proximity sensor to each ra-
tion.
Accessible if the proximity sensor module is
enabled above.
•Maximum Current
Select the maximum allowable current that
can be consumed by the feeder motor.
Adjustable from 1 to 14 Amp.
•Window Size
The auger motor restarts at: Max Current
- Window Size. The window size can be
adjusted from 0.5 to 3.0 Amp.
•Actual Current:
This reading indicates the current that is
presently consumed by the feeder motor.
•Over Current Delay
An alarm is set off when the current con-
sumption of the feeder motor exceeds the
MaximumCurrent limit for this delay. The
Over Current Delay can be adjusted from
30 seconds to 15 minutes.
•Time Display
AM/PM or 24 hours.
•Time of reset
The time of reset should normally be set
to 11h59PM. It represents the time at
which the animal age is increased by 1 day;
the controller also logs the fill auger run
times in the histories at that time.
Installation
Exit: Press BACK Change: Press Modify
Press to Select an item
# of ration: 3
Use actuator ? No
# ration curves: 2
# of drops 10
Number of feed cycles/day 6
Active feed cycles in curves ? Yes
# of time clocks 8
Use Proxy switch? Yes
use Proxy switch module? Yes
Prox switch off delay 1:00 (m:s)
Prox switch bypass delay 1:00 (m:s)
Use feed gap delay? Yes
Proxy switch contact type N.O.
Ration History Consumpt.
Weight units: lbs
Ration #1-8
Rest period: 1:00 (h:m)
Use cleanout auger? Yes
Cleanout time: 1:00 (h:m)
Max run time: 1:00 (h:m)
Feed gap delay: 1:00 (h:m)
Flow Rate weight/min: 100 lbs
Use proxy switch: 1
Max current 9.5 A
Window size 2.0 A
Actual current 0.0 A
Over-current delay 3:00 (m:s)
Fill auger start delay: 0:05 (m:s)
Time display AM/PM
Time of Reset 11:59P

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5.4 Relay Assignment
You must assign On/Off relays to each
output of the controller. In order to make
this assignment, you will need to set the 2
following parameters for each output:
1) Module ID:
The module ID number tells the controller
on whichmodule each relay and proximity
sensor is located. Refer to the wiring dia-
gram enclosed with this manual to set the
ID number of each module.
!
32-Relaypanels
Relay panels with 32 relays
mustbeidentifiedby2identifi-
cationnumbers:oneIDnumber
to identify the first 16-relay
strip(relays1-16)andasecond
IDnumbertoidentifythesec-
ondstrip(relays17-32).
2) Output #:
The output number is the relay on which
the load is connected. Relays are numbered
from 1-16. If the relay panel uses two
16-relay strips (total of 32 relays), relays
#17-32 correspond to relay #1-16 of the
second strip (see table on the right).
Relay panel
with 32 relays
ID # of the
first relay strip
Relays 1-16
of the first
relay strip
Relays 1-16
of the second
relay strip
(relays 17-32)
ID # of the
second relay
strip
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32
>> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >>
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Relays 1-16 of the second relay strip
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6.2 Drop Settings
The following procedure shows how to
adjust the particular settings of each drop.
Select
3. Drop Settings*
*Accessible if drops are controlled individually
(the actuator is disabled in section 5.3).
•Select Drop #:
Select the desired drop. All following pa-
rameters are related to the chosen drop:
Status:
Select “Yes” to enable the chosen drop;
select “No” to stop using it.
Animal age:
Set the age of the animals that are being
served by the drop. This age is automati-
cally increased every day at the Time of
reset.
Ration curve:
Select which ration curve the drop uses.
Accessible if ration curves are enabled (s. 5.3).
Drop Settings
Exit: Press BACK Change: Press Modify
Press to Select an item
Select Drop # 2
Status On
Animal age 1
Ration curve # 1
Use Ration # 1
Feed during cycle #1 ? Yes
Feed during cycle #2 ? No
Feed during cycle #3 ? No
Feed during cycle #4 ? Yes
Feed during cycle #5 ? No
Feed during cycle #6 ? No
Feed during cycle #7 ? Yes
Feed during cycle #8 ? No
Use Ration #:
-If a ration curve is used:
This is the ration that is presently used
by the drop; the ration selection is de-
termined by the curve and cannot be
modified.
-If the ration curve is not used:
Select the ration that must be deliv-
ered to the drop.
Feed during cycle #1-8 ?
Select during which cycles feed is deliv-
ered to the drop.
Accessible if ration curves are disabled (s. 5.3).