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
t
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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: ________________________________________________