Target ECO II FEEDING User manual

REV. 06M 890-00375 rev. 06
TARGET
ECO II FEEDING
Complete Feed Weighing and Distribution System for Hogs
USER’S MANUAL

ECO II FEEDING
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 notice due to
further developments.
FOR CUSTOMER USE
Enter the serial number located on the side of
the controller below for future reference.
Model number:
Serial number:

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1. INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................5
1.1 Precautions, Care & Maintenance ........................................................... 5
1.2 List of Symbols..................................................................................... 6
2SYSTEM’S OVERVIEW.................................................................7
2.1 Description of the controller................................................................... 7
2.2 Main Features ....................................................................................... 8
2.3 Typical Application................................................................................ 9
2.3.1 Flexible Auger System ..................................................................................... 9
2.3.2 Closed-Circuit Loop Feeding System...................................................................10
2.4 Principle of Operation...........................................................................11
2.4.1 Feed Distribution Process.................................................................................11
2.4.2 Feed Distribution Process (Flow Chart) ...............................................................17
2.4.3 Feed Weighing Process ...................................................................................18
2.4.4 Feed Weighing Process (Flow Chart) ..................................................................20
2.5 Step by Step Guide ..............................................................................21
2.5.1 Connections..................................................................................................21
2.5.2 Installation Settings ........................................................................................22
2.5.3 Feed Distribution Settings ................................................................................23
3. MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS........................................................24
3.1 Installing the Controller on the Wall.......................................................24
3.2 Connections ........................................................................................24
3.2.1 Controller’s Main Wiring ..................................................................................24
3.2.2 Alarm Connection ..........................................................................................24
4. USER INTERFACE......................................................................25
4.1 Location of the Controls.......................................................................25
4.2 How to Select & Modify the Parameters .................................................27
5. CONTROLLER SETUP .................................................................28
5.1 Setting the Time & Date .......................................................................28
5.2 Password ............................................................................................28
5.3 Installation Setup.................................................................................30
5.4 Scale Settings .....................................................................................32
5.5 Scale Calibration..................................................................................34
5.6 Loop Settings ......................................................................................35
5.7 Bin Settings.........................................................................................39
5.8 Drop Settings ......................................................................................40
5.9 Identification Numbers and Relay Assignment.........................................42
5.9.1 Clock Outputs’ Relay Assignment. .....................................................................43
5.10 Communication Test.............................................................................44
5.11 Version ...............................................................................................44

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6FEED DISTRIBUTION..................................................................45
6.1 Feed Blends ...........................................................................................45
6.1.1 Making Blends ...............................................................................................45
6.1.2 Blend Curves.................................................................................................46
6.1.2.1 Principle of Operation ........................................................................................ 46
6.1.2.2 Settings .......................................................................................................... 48
6.2 Feeding Schedule.................................................................................49
6.3 Drops’ Feed Distribution Options ...........................................................50
7CLOCK OUTPUTS......................................................................52
8MONITORING FUNCTIONS..........................................................53
8.1 Animal Inventory / Starting a New Batch ................................................53
8.2 Bin Management ..................................................................................55
8.2.1 Bin Refill and Feed Consumption ........................................................................55
8.2.2 Feed Consumption per Drop .............................................................................56
8.3 Current Status .....................................................................................57
9. ALARMS...................................................................................60
9.1 Alarm Conditions .................................................................................60
9.2 Alarm Log ...........................................................................................61
9.3 Acknowledging an Alarm ......................................................................61
10. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS....................................................62
11. TRANSFER MENU.....................................................................63
11.1 Screen Contrast ...................................................................................63
11.2 Communication Speed..........................................................................63
11.3 Update/Backup Process with a USB Drive................................................63
12. INSTALLATION REPORT ...........................................................64
12.1 Relay Assignment.................................................................................65
12.2 Proximity switches’ input assignment.....................................................67
ANNEX 1: CORE CARD...................................................................70
INDEX ..........................................................................................71
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PSM-8 see also Proximity switches
Communication test 44
R
Re-order point (feed's) 39
Receiving hopper
Location 9, 10
Proxy switch see Proximity switches
Relay assignment
Bin auger 39
Clock outputs 43
Drops 40
Fillauger 38
Flexibleauger 38
Mixer 32
Principle of operation 42
Scale valve 33
Template 65
Relay modules
Communication test 44
IDnumbers 42
Reset (time of) 31
S
Scale
Actual weight compensation
Activation 31
Operation & settings 47
Realanimalweight 51
Actual weight in the hopper 57
Calibration 34
Communication test 44
Location 9, 10
MaxBatch 32
Relay assignment 33
Settings 32–33
Status 57
Weighing process 18
Weighing process flowchart 20
Schedule see Feed cycles
Setup
Installation setup 30–31
Slip(loops) 36
Speed (loop) 36
Status (current) 57
Status leds
Alarm status led 25
CDM-1 status leds 26
Stick see Memory card
Symbols
Symbols of the manual 6
T
Test
Communication test 44
Time
Setting the time and date 28
Time clock outputs
See Clock outputs
Time display (AM/PM - 24H) 30
Time of reset 31
Toggle switch 21
Transfer
Configuration transfer 63
Transit see Loops
Transportation see Loops
U
Units 31
User password 28
V
Valve
Drop valve see Drops
Scale valve see Scale
Version 44
W
Weighing error 60
Weight see also Scale
Actual weight compensation
Activation 31
Operation & settings 47
Realanimalweight 51
Actual weight in scale 57
Calibration weight 34
Measurement units 31
Theoretical weight 48
Weighing process 18
Weighing process flowchart 20
Wiring 24
Worksheets 21, 65

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Interbatch delay 41
Maximumcapacity 41
Transportation 35
Feed bins see Bins
Feed blends see Blends
Feed consumption
see Consumption
Feed court see Drops
Feed cycles
Aborting a cycle 57
Activation 31
Automatic selection (curve)
Activation 31
Cycle selection 48
Principle of operation 46
Current ongoing cycle 57
Enable/disable the cycles 49
Starttime 49
Feed distribution
Ad Lib distribution
Principle of operation 18
Continuous feed distribution
Activation 30
Principle of operation 19
Dosage distribution see Dosages
Flowcharts 17
Process 11–16
System's overview 9, 10
Feed line see Loops
Feed quantity see Dosage
Feed schedule see Feed cycles
Feed selection see Ingredients
Feed transportation see Loops
Feed weighing process see also Scale
Continuous feed distribution 19
Pre-determined dosage 18
Feeders
Location 9, 10
Fill auger see Loops
Flexible auger see Loops
Flowcharts
Feed distribution process 17
Feed weighing process 20
H
Hog seeAnimals
Hoppers
Location 9, 10
Hours see Time
I
Identification number 42
Ingredients
Ingredient mix see Blends
Ingredient selection
Per curve point 48
Per drop 51
Input assignment
see Proximity switches
Installation
Flowcharts
Feed distribution process 17
Feed weighing process 20
Installation setup 30–31
Installer password 28
Inventory (Animals) 53
K
Keys 26
L
LCDDisplay 25
LCT-1
Communication test 44
LEDs see Pilot light
Leftover receiver
Location 9, 10
Light see Pilot light
Loops
Closed-circuit loop
Activation & settings 35–38
Feed position into the loop 58
Manual activation 26
Overview 10
Proxy switch assignment 38
Proxy switch location 10
Selecting # of loop(s) 30
Fillauger
Location 10
Relay assignment 38
Flexibleaugerloop
Activation & settings 35–38
Feed position into the loop 58
Overview 9
Proxy switch assignment 38
Proxy switch location 9
Relay assignment 38
Selecting # of loop(s) 30
M
Measurement units 31
Memorycard 63
Min/max proxy
see Proximity switches
Mixer
Activation 31
Current status 58
Relay assignment 32
Settings 32
Modules
Communication test 44
Identification numbers 42
Relay assignment
See Relay assignment
Mortalities 53–54
Motors
Location 9, 10
Maximumcurrent 37
Motor speed 36
Mounting instructions 24
N
Number(ID) 42
Numberofanimals 53–54
O
Outputs 7
P
Password 28–29
Pigs seeAnimals
Pilotlight
AlarmLED 25
CDM-1 status LEDs 26
Program version (controller's) 44
Proximityswitches
Loop's proximity switch
Bypass delay 37
Current status (On/Off) 58
Input assignment 38
Location 9, 10
Min/max proximity switches
Input assignment 41
Input assignment template 67
Location 9, 10
Receiving hopper prox. sensor
Input assignment 33
Location 9, 10
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Precautions, Care & Maintenance
WARNING:
Read and save
these instructions!
Safety may be jeopardized if the equip-
ment is used in a manner not specified
by the manufacturer. Carefully read and
keep the following instructions for future
reference.
•Although fuses at the input and out-
puts of the controller protect its cir-
cuits in case of an overload or over-
voltage, we recommend installing an
additional protection device on the
controller's supply circuit.
•The room temperature where the con-
troller 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 corri-
dor.
•Do not spray water on the controller!
In order to clean the control, wipe it
with a damp cloth.
Before servicing or cleaning unit,
switch power off at service
panel and lock the switch dis-
connecting means to prevent
power from being switched ac-
cidentally. When the service dis-
connecting means cannot be
locked, securely fasten a promi-
nent warning device, such as a
tag, to the service panel.
•The controller should be opened
and inspected once a year for
moisture. Proper care will extend
the life of the control.
IMPORTANT:
UseGrounded Metallic
ConduitsOnly!
The conduit that brings
feed into the scale must
absolutely be made of metal
and must be grounded in
order to prevent static elec-
tricity. A high static elec-
trical charge may cause
malfunction to the controller.

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1.2 List of Symbols
Warning. Read the following
text carefully; it contains im-
portant information which, if
ignored, may cause the con-
troller to operate improperly.
High Voltage. Hazard of elec-
trical shock. Read the mes-
sage and follow the instruc-
tions carefully.
Pay attention. The following
text contains very useful in-
formation.
Double insulation.
Both direct and alternating
current (AC/DC).
Direct current (DC).
Alternating current (AC).
Earth Ground Terminal
Primarily used for functional
earth terminals which are
generally associated with
test and measurement
ciruits. These terminals are
not for safety earthing pur-
poses but provide an earth
reference point.
Fuse.
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INDEX
A
AdLib see Dosage
Age see Animals
Alarms
Acknowledging an alarm 61
Alarm conditions 60–61
Alarmlog 61
Alarm output wiring 24
Binalarms 39
CDM-1 alarm status LEDs 26
Closed-loopalarmlimits 37
Animals
# of animals per drop 50
# of delivered animals 53
#ofmortalities 53
# of new entries 53
Age 50
Inventory 53–54
New batch 53
Real weight 51
Theoretical weight 48
Assignment
see Relay or Input assignment
Augers
Bin augers see Bin
Filling auger see Loops
Flexible auger see Loops
B
Backup see Memory card
Batch see Feed batches
Bin
Activation 30
Adding feed to a bin 55
Emptybinalarm 60
Feed consumption 55
Ingredient mix see Feed blends
Location 9, 10
Re-order point 39
Relay assignment 39
Runtime 58
Settings 39
Blends
Activation 30
Blend curves see Curves
Creating the blends
With a blend curve 48
Without a blend curve 45
Mixing seeMixer
Buttons 26
C
Calibration(Scale) 34
Card
Memorycard 63
CDM-1
Communication test 44
Led meaning 26
Manual switch 26
Toggle switch 21
Clock
Setting the time and date 28
Clock outputs
Activation 31
Relay assignment 43
Settings 52
Closed-circuit loop see Loops
Communication
Communicationerror 60
Communication test 44
Conditions (current) 57
Configuration module 63
Connections 24
Worksheet 21
Consumption
Consumption per bin 55
Consumption per drop 56
Continuous feed distribution see Feed
distributio
Controller
Backup see Memory card
Features 7–8
Installation setup 30–31
Location of the controls 25
Model number 2
Mounting instructions 24
Program version 44
Curves
Activation 30–31
Actual weight compensation 31, 47
Dosage selection 48
Ingredient selection 48
Principle of operation 46
Settings 48
Cycles see Feed cycles
D
Date
Setting the time and date 28
Deliveredanimals 53–54
Devices see Modules
Display 25
Distribution
see Feed distribution
Dosage
Dosage correction 51
Principle of operation 18
Steady dosage
Activation 30
AdLib / pre-determined 18, 50
Operation & settings 50
Variable dosage see also Curves
AdLib / pre-determined 18, 48
Drops
Activation 30
Animal age 50
Current status 58
Currently in transit 58
Currently served drop 57
Dosage selection 50
Feed consumption 56
Ingredient / Blend selection 51
Location 9, 10
Number of animals 50
Open/close time 36
Proxy switch see Proximity switches
Relay assignment 40
Settings 40, 50
E
Electric drops see Drops
External modules see Modules
F
Feed batches
Currently in transit 58
Distance between batches
Principle of operation 35
Settings 36–38

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ANNEX 1: CORE CARD
Inserting a Core Card
Before proceeding, switch power off at 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
Before proceeding, switch power off at 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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2SYSTEM’S OVERVIEW
2.1 Description of the controller
The ECO II FEEDING is an electronic device which takes in charge the whole feed
distribution process for pigs. The controller ensures fast and efficient feed distribu-
tion due to the simultaneous transportation of many different feed batches in the
feed line(s).
In addition, the diet nutrients can automatically be adjusted over time to match the
pigs’ requirements. As a result, the feed efficiency is increased by avoiding under and
over feeding protein; the lean growth rate is optimized and the pollution level is
reduced since a lower level of nitrogen and phosphorous is rejected.
In all, the controller can monitor up to 112 On/Off relays, 195 proximity switch inputs
and two feed loops as listed below:
• 112 On/Off relays to operate:
96 drops;
4bins;
1feed scale;
2augers;
1mixer;
8time clock outputs;
•2CDM-1 modules to control the drive units of two closed loop systems.
• 25 PSM-8 on which up to 195 proximity switches can be connected.
Refer to the wiring diagram enclosed at the end of this manual
to connect the various devices.

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2.2 Main Features
VERY LARGE LCD DISPLAY
A large LCD screen offers an efficient interface for displaying, monitoring and adjust-
ing the parameters.
FLEXIBLE AUGER OR CLOSED LOOP DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS
The controller gives the choice of using flexible augers or closed loop feeding systems.
SIMULTANEOUS FEED BATCHES’ TRANSPORTATION
Up to 10 different feed types each having a specific drop destination can transit
simultaneously in two feed lines.
AUTOMATIC WEIGHT-BASED FEED DOSAGE
If combined with a hog sorter system, the ECO-II FEEDING controller can automati-
cally adjust the feed dosage based on the actual pigs’ weight.
BLEND CURVES
Up to four blend curves allow modifying the feed ingredients, the dosage and the
feed cycles’ frequency over time to match the animals’ requirements.
96 ELECTRIC DROPS
Up to 96 electric drops each serving one or several feeders.
ANIMAL INVENTORY
This function allows keeping track of the number of animals that are served by each
drop.
BIN MONITORING
The user can see the amount of feed remaining in each bin.
SIX CLOCK OUTPUTS
The controller has six timers for controlling various devices 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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Proxy switches
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44
Proxy switches
Min - drop 70 Min - drop 70
Max - drop 70 Max - drop 70
Min - drop 71 Min - drop 71
Max - drop 71 Max - drop 71
Min - drop 72 Min - drop 72
Max - drop 72 Max - drop 72
Min - drop 73 Min - drop 73
Max - drop 73 Max - drop 73
Min - drop 74 Min - drop 74
Max - drop 74 Max - drop 74
Min - drop 75 Min - drop 75
Max - drop 75 Max - drop 75
Min - drop 76 Min - drop 76
Max - drop 76 Max - drop 76
Min - drop 77 Min - drop 77
Max - drop 77 Max - drop 77
Min - drop 78 Min - drop 78
Max - drop 78 Max - drop 78
Min - drop 79 Min - drop 79
Max - drop 79 Max - drop 79
Min - drop 80 Min - drop 80
Max - drop 80 Max - drop 80
Min - drop 81 Min - drop 81
Max - drop 81 Max - drop 81
Min - drop 82 Min - drop 82
Max - drop 82 Max - drop 82
Min - drop 83 Min - drop 83
Max - drop 83 Max - drop 83
Min - drop 84 Min - drop 84
Max - drop 84 Max - drop 84
Min - drop 85 Min - drop 85
Max - drop 85 Max - drop 85
Min - drop 86 Min - drop 86
Max - drop 86 Max - drop 86
Min - drop 87 Min - drop 87
Max - drop 87 Max - drop 87
Min - drop 88 Min - drop 88
Max - drop 88 Max - drop 88
Min - drop 89 Min - drop 89
Max - drop 89 Max - drop 89
Min - drop 90 Min - drop 90
Max - drop 90 Max - drop 90
Min - drop 91 Min - drop 91
Max - drop 91 Max - drop 91
Min - drop 92 Min - drop 92
Max - drop 92 Max - drop 92
Min - drop 93 Min - drop 93
Max - drop 93 Max - drop 93
Min - drop 94 Min - drop 94
Max - drop 94 Max - drop 94
Min - drop 95 Min - drop 95
Max - drop 95 Max - drop 95
Min - drop 96 Min - drop 96
Max - drop 96
Max - drop 96
PSM-8
Input # 1-8 PSM-8 Identification number (ID # 20 to ID #44)

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Proxy switches
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44
Proxy switches
Min - drop 35 Min - drop 35
Max - drop 35 Max - drop 35
Min - drop 36 Min - drop 36
Max - drop 36 Max - drop 36
Min - drop 37 Min - drop 37
Max - drop 37 Max - drop 37
Min - drop 38 Min - drop 38
Max - drop 38 Max - drop 38
Min - drop 39 Min - drop 39
Max - drop 39 Max - drop 39
Min - drop 40 Min - drop 40
Max - drop 40 Max - drop 40
Min - drop 41 Min - drop 41
Max - drop 41 Max - drop 41
Min - drop 42 Min - drop 42
Max - drop 42 Max - drop 42
Min - drop 43 Min - drop 43
Max - drop 43 Max - drop 43
Min - drop 44 Min - drop 44
Max - drop 44 Max - drop 44
Min - drop 45 Min - drop 45
Max - drop 45 Max - drop 45
Min - drop 46 Min - drop 46
Max - drop 46 Max - drop 46
Min - drop 47 Min - drop 47
Max - drop 47 Max - drop 47
Min - drop 48 Min - drop 48
Max - drop 48 Max - drop 48
Min - drop 49 Min - drop 49
Max - drop 49 Max - drop 49
Min - drop 50 Min - drop 50
Max - drop 50 Max - drop 50
Min - drop 51 Min - drop 51
Max - drop 51 Max - drop 51
Min - drop 52 Min - drop 52
Max - drop 52 Max - drop 52
Min - drop 53 Min - drop 53
Max - drop 53 Max - drop 53
Min - drop 54 Min - drop 54
Max - drop 54 Max - drop 54
Min - drop 55 Min - drop 55
Max - drop 55 Max - drop 55
Min - drop 56 Min - drop 56
Max - drop 56 Max - drop 56
Min - drop 57 Min - drop 57
Max - drop 57 Max - drop 57
Min - drop 58 Min - drop 58
Max - drop 58 Max - drop 58
Min - drop 59 Min - drop 59
Max - drop 59 Max - drop 59
Min - drop 60 Min - drop 60
Max - drop 60 Max - drop 60
Min - drop 61 Min - drop 61
Max - drop 61 Max - drop 61
Min - drop 62 Min - drop 62
Max - drop 62 Max - drop 62
Min - drop 63 Min - drop 63
Max - drop 63 Max - drop 63
Min - drop 64 Min - drop 64
Max - drop 64 Max - drop 64
Min - drop 65 Min - drop 65
Max - drop 65 Max - drop 65
Min - drop 66 Min - drop 66
Max - drop 66 Max - drop 66
Min - drop 67 Min - drop 67
Max - drop 67 Max - drop 67
Min - drop 68 Min - drop 68
Max - drop 68 Max - drop 68
Min - drop 69 Min - drop 69
Max - drop 69 Max - drop 69
PSM-8
Input # 1-8 PSM-8 Identification number (ID # 20 to ID #44)
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2.3 Typical Application
2.3.1 Flexible Auger System
M M M
Graphic: Flexible auger system using 1 feed loop
Flexible auger system with 2 feed loops
To use this type
of application :
•Select the proper
number of loop(s)
(section 5.3).
•Enable the flexible auger
(section 5.6)
- Answer “Yes” to the
question “Is flex auger?”;

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Graphic: Closed-circuit loop feeding system – 1 feed loop
Graphic: Closed-circuit loop feeding system – 2 feed loops
M M M
M
2.3.2 Closed-Circuit Loop Feeding System
D
R
O
P
To use this type
of application :
•Select the proper
number of loop(s)
(section 5.3);
•Enable the flexible auger
(section 5.6)
- Answer “No”
to the question
“Is flex auger?”;
•Enable the fill auger
(if 2 loops are used)
(section 5.6);
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Proxy switches
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44
Proxy switches
Receiving Hopper Receiving Hopper
Feed Loop 1 Feed Loop 1
Feed Loop 2 Feed Loop 2
Min - drop 1 Min - drop 1
Max - drop 1 Max - drop 1
Min - drop 2 Min - drop 2
Max - drop 2 Max - drop 2
Min - drop 3 Min - drop 3
Max - drop 3 Max - drop 3
Min - drop 4 Min - drop 4
Max - drop 4 Max - drop 4
Min - drop 5 Min - drop 5
Max - drop 5 Max - drop 5
Min - drop 6 Min - drop 6
Max - drop 6 Max - drop 6
Min - drop 7 Min - drop 7
Max - drop 7 Max - drop 7
Min - drop 8 Min - drop 8
Max - drop 8 Max - drop 8
Min - drop 9 Min - drop 9
Max - drop 9 Max - drop 9
Min - drop 10 Min - drop 10
Max - drop 10 Max - drop 10
Min - drop 11 Min - drop 11
Max - drop 11 Max - drop 11
Min - drop 12 Min - drop 12
Max - drop 12 Max - drop 12
Min - drop 13 Min - drop 13
Max - drop 13 Max - drop 13
Min - drop 14 Min - drop 14
Max - drop 14 Max - drop 14
Min - drop 15 Min - drop 15
Max - drop 15 Max - drop 15
Min - drop 16 Min - drop 16
Max - drop 16 Max - drop 16
Min - drop 17 Min - drop 17
Max - drop 17 Max - drop 17
Min - drop 18 Min - drop 18
Max - drop 18 Max - drop 18
Min - drop 19 Min - drop 19
Max - drop 19 Max - drop 19
Min - drop 20 Min - drop 20
Max - drop 20 Max - drop 20
Min - drop 21 Min - drop 21
Max - drop 21 Max - drop 21
Min - drop 22 Min - drop 22
Max - drop 22 Max - drop 22
Min - drop 23 Min - drop 23
Max - drop 23 Max - drop 23
Min - drop 24 Min - drop 24
Max - drop 24 Max - drop 24
Min - drop 25 Min - drop 25
Max - drop 25 Max - drop 25
Min - drop 26 Min - drop 26
Max - drop 26 Max - drop 26
Min - drop 27 Min - drop 27
Max - drop 27 Max - drop 27
Min - drop 28 Min - drop 28
Max - drop 28 Max - drop 28
Min - drop 29 Min - drop 29
Max - drop 29 Max - drop 29
Min - drop 30 Min - drop 30
Max - drop 30 Max - drop 30
Min - drop 31 Min - drop 31
Max - drop 31 Max - drop 31
Min - drop 32 Min - drop 32
Max - drop 32 Max - drop 32
Min - drop 33 Min - drop 33
Max - drop 33 Max - drop 33
Min - drop 34 Min - drop 34
PSM-8
Input # 1-8 PSM-8 Identification number (ID # 20 to ID #44)
12.2 Proximity switches’ input assignment

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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 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
OUTPUTS
Drop 46 Drop 46
Drop 47 Drop 47
Drop 48 Drop 48
Drop 49 Drop 49
Drop 50 Drop 50
Drop 51 Drop 51
Drop 52 Drop 52
Drop 53 Drop 53
Drop 54 Drop 54
Drop 55 Drop 55
Drop 56 Drop 56
Drop 57 Drop 57
Drop 58 Drop 58
Drop 59 Drop 59
Drop 60 Drop 60
Drop 61 Drop 61
Drop 62 Drop 62
Drop 63 Drop 63
Drop 64 Drop 64
Drop 65 Drop 65
Drop 66 Drop 66
Drop 67 Drop 67
Drop 68 Drop 68
Drop 69 Drop 69
Drop 70 Drop 70
Drop 71 Drop 71
Drop 72 Drop 72
Drop 73 Drop 73
Drop 74 Drop 74
Drop 75 Drop 75
Drop 76 Drop 76
Drop 77 Drop 77
Drop 78 Drop 78
Drop 79 Drop 79
Drop 80 Drop 80
Drop 81 Drop 81
Drop 82 Drop 82
Drop 83 Drop 83
Drop 84 Drop 84
Drop 85 Drop 85
Drop 86 Drop 86
Drop 87 Drop 87
Drop 88 Drop 88
Drop 89 Drop 89
Drop 90 Drop 90
Drop 91 Drop 91
Drop 92 Drop 92
Drop 93 Drop 93
Drop 94 Drop 94
Drop 95 Drop 95
Drop 96 Drop 96
Relay 1-16 &
Relay 17-32 = second 16-relay strip of 32 outputs
relay panel Relay Panel's identification number
(ID # 4 to ID #19)
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2.4 Principle of Operation
2.4.1 Feed Distribution Process
The controller has many ways to distribute feed. Select the distribution option that
best suits your needs on the table below then refer to the corresponding section to
obtain detailed information about the chosen option.
•Option 1(continuous feeding with blend curves and without feed blends)
Principle of Operation:
Each time a drop is empty, the controller fills it up with an ingredient that
suits the animal age of the drop.
Refer to section 2.4.3 to get information about the drops’ filling process when
using the continuous feed distribution method.
Settings:
Enable the blend curve (section 5.3).
Disable feed blends (section 5.3).
Blend curve settings:
Select the ingredient according to the animal age (section 6.1.2.1).
Select the blend curve used by each drop (section 6.3).
Enable the Continuous Feeding option (section 5.3).
Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Option 4 Option 5 Option 6 Option 7 Option 8 Option 9
Option 10
USE BLEND CURVES ?
Select "Yes" if ingredients and/or dosages
change over time depending on the animal
age. Select "No" to use fix ingredients and/or
dosages over time.
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No
USE BLENDS ?
Select "Yes" to distribute feed mixes; select
"No" to distribute individual ingredients. No Yes No No Yes Yes No Yes No Yes
CONTINUOUS / CYCLED FEEDING ?
Feed drops are filled continuously or
according to a timer (feed cycles) ? Contin. Contin. Cycled Cycled Cycled Cycled Contin. Contin. Cycled Cycled
VARIABLE OR STEADY FEED CYCLES ?
The activation of feed cycles is made on a
steady basis or changes over time depending
on the animal age (Var.) ?
N/A N/A Var. Steady Var. Steady N/A N/A N/A N/A

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•Option 2 (continuous feeding with blend curves and feed blends)
Principle of Operation:
Each time a drop is empty, the controller fills it up with a feed blend that
suits the animal age of the drop.
Refer to section 2.4.3 to get information about the drops’ filling process when
using the continuous feed distribution method.
Settings:
Enable the blend curve (section 5.3).
Enable feed blends (section 5.3).
Blend curve settings:
Select the ingredient according to the animal age (section 6.1.2.1).
Select the blend curve used by each drop (section 6.3).
Enable the Continuous Feeding option (section 5.3).
•Option 3 (variable feed cycles with blend curves and without feed blends)
Principle of Operation:
The controller delivers feed according to the settings of each drop's blend
curve: when the feed cycle of a blend curve is active, the controller sends the
ingredient and dosage that suit the drop's animal age. The activation of feed
cycles is also based on the animal age.
Refer to section 2.4.3 to get information about the drops’ filling process when
using feed cycles.
Settings:
Enable the blend curve (section 5.3).
Disable feed blends (section 5.3).
Blend curve settings:
Select the ingredient and dosage according to the animal age (section 6.1.2.1).
Select the blend curve used by each drop (section 6.3).
Disable the Continuous Feeding option (section 5.3).
Set the start time of each feed cycle (section 6.2).
Enable the “Active Feed Cycles in Curve” option (section 5.3).
Select active feed cycles according to the animal age (section 6.1.2.2).
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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 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
OUTPUTS
Bin 1 Bin 1
Bin 2 Bin 2
Bin 3 Bin 3
Bin 4 Bin 4
Feed Scale Feed Scale
Flexible auger 1 Flexible auger 1
Flexible auger 2 Flexible auger 2
Clock 1 Clock 1
Clock 2 Clock 2
Clock 3 Clock 3
Clock 4 Clock 4
Clock 5 Clock 5
Clock 6 Clock 6
Clock 7 Clock 7
Clock 8 Clock 8
Drop 1 Drop 1
Drop 2 Drop 2
Drop 3 Drop 3
Drop 4 Drop 4
Drop 5 Drop 5
Drop 6 Drop 6
Drop 7 Drop 7
Drop 8 Drop 8
Drop 9 Drop 9
Drop 10 Drop 10
Drop 11 Drop 11
Drop 12 Drop 12
Drop 13 Drop 13
Drop 14 Drop 14
Drop 15 Drop 15
Drop 16 Drop 16
Drop 17 Drop 17
Drop 18 Drop 18
Drop 19 Drop 19
Drop 20 Drop 20
Drop 21 Drop 21
Drop 22 Drop 22
Drop 23 Drop 23
Drop 24 Drop 24
Drop 25 Drop 25
Drop 26 Drop 26
Drop 27 Drop 27
Drop 28 Drop 28
Drop 29 Drop 29
Drop 30 Drop 30
Drop 31 Drop 31
Drop 32 Drop 32
Drop 33 Drop 33
Drop 34 Drop 34
Drop 35 Drop 35
Drop 36 Drop 36
Drop 37 Drop 37
Drop 38 Drop 38
Drop 39 Drop 39
Drop 40 Drop 40
Drop 41 Drop 41
Drop 42 Drop 42
Drop 43 Drop 43
Drop 44 Drop 44
Drop 45 Drop 45
Relay 1-16 &
Relay 17-32 = second 16-relay strip of 32 outputs
relay panel Relay Panel's identification number
(ID # 4 to ID #19)
12.1 Relay Assignment

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12. INSTALLATION REPORT
CLIENT
Name: __________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________
__________________________________________
__________________________________________
City: __________________________________________
Phone: __________________________________________
Fax: __________________________________________
INSTALLER
Name: __________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________
__________________________________________
__________________________________________
City: __________________________________________
Phone: __________________________________________
Fax: __________________________________________
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•Option 4 (steady feed cycles with blend curves and without feed blends)
Principle of Operation:
The controller delivers feed according to the settings of each drop's blend
curve: when the feed cycle of a blend curve is active, the controller sends the
ingredient and dosage that suit the drop's animal age. These feed cycles are
performed on a daily basis.
Refer to section 2.4.3 to get information about the drops’ filling process when
using feed cycles.
Settings:
Enable the blend curve (section 5.3).
Disable feed blends (section 5.3).
Blend curve settings:
Select the ingredient and dosage according to the animal age (section 6.1.2.1).
Select the blend curve used by each drop (section 6.3).
Disable the Continuous Feeding option (section 5.3).
Set the start time of each feed cycle (section 6.2).
Disable the “Active Feed Cycles in Curve” option (section 5.3).
Select on which feed cycle(s) the drops are being filled (section 6.3).
•Option 5 (variable feed cycles with blend curves and feed blends)
Principle of Operation:
The controller delivers feed according to the settings of each drop's blend
curve: when the feed cycle of a blend curve is active, the controller sends the
feed blend and dosage that suit the drop's animal age. The activation of feed
cycles is also based on the animal age.
Refer to section 2.4.3 to get information about the drops’ filling process when
using feed cycles.
Settings:
Enable the blend curve (section 5.3).
Enable feed blends (section 5.3).

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Blend curve settings:
Select the ingredient and dosage according to the animal age (section 6.1.2.1).
Select the blend curve used by each drop (section 6.3).
Disable the Continuous Feeding option (section 5.3).
Set the start time of each feed cycle (section 6.2).
Enable the “Active Feed Cycles in Curve” option (section 5.3).
Select active feed cycles according to the animal age (section 6.1.2.2).
•Option 6 (steady feed cycles with blend curves and feed blends)
Principle of Operation:
The controller delivers feed according to the settings of each drop's blend
curve: when the feed cycle of a blend curve is active, the controller sends the
feed blend and dosage that suit the drop's animal age. These feed cycles are
performed on a daily basis.
Refer to section 2.4.3 to get information about the drops’ filling process when
using feed cycles.
Settings:
Enable the blend curve (section 5.3).
Enable feed blends (section 5.3).
Blend curve settings:
Select the ingredient and dosage according to the animal age (section 6.1.2.1).
Select the blend curve used by each drop (section 6.3).
Disable the Continuous Feeding option (section 5.3).
Set the start time of each feed cycle (section 6.2).
Disable the “Active Feed Cycles in Curve” option (section 5.3).
Select on which feed cycle(s) the drops are being filled (section 6.3).
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11. TRANSFER MENU
11.1 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.
11.2 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.
11.3 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.
1. Lift the latch to open the front door of the
controller.
2. Insert the USB drive in the connector
behind the front door.
3. Close the front cover.
4. Simultaneously press and hold the right
and left arrow keys for 5 seconds to display
the transfer menu.
5. 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!)
Classicmemory
stick
Locking
device
Connector for
the USB card Connector for the
classic memory stick
1. MemStick -> Control
2. Control -> MemStick
3. Update Firmware
4. Save Event Buffer
5. Comm Speed
6. Contrast
Transfer menu
(Available soon)
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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10. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Type........................................... ECO II FEEDING
Mains supply fuse F1 ................... 1A, fast-blow
Module power fuse F2 ................. 1A, fast-blow
Mains supply/frequency................ 115/230V+10% -20%, 20VA, 50/60Hz
Housing...................................... IP54, plastic casing
Operating temperature ................. 0 to 40°C
Storage temperature .................... -15 to 50°C
Ambient relative humidity ............ max. 95%
Pollution degree .......................... 2
Altitude...................................... Up to 2000m
Installation Category:................... Class II
Type........................................... PSM-8
Mains supply fuse F1 ................... 1A, fast-blow
Mains 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.
Type........................................... CDM-1
Mains supply fuse F1 ................... 1A, fast-blow
Mains supply/frequency................ 230V+10% -20%, 2HP, 50/60Hz
Housing...................................... IP54, plastic casing
Operating temperature ................. 0 to 40°C
Storage temperature .................... -15 to 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
!
Running a motor with higher ratings could result in potential
controller damages and/or fire. If the Nema Code Letter is not
available, exclusively use the LRA ratings!
The room temperature where the controller is located must always
remain between 32oand 104oF (0oand 40oC).
For indoor use only.
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•Option 7 (continuous feeding with no blend curve and no feed blend)
Principle of Operation:
Each time a drop is empty, the controller fills it up with a specific ingredient.
Refer to section 2.4.3 to get information about the drops’ filling process when
using the continuous feed distribution method.
Settings:
Disable the blend curve (section 5.3).
Disable feed blends (section 5.3).
Select the ingredient used by each drop (section 6.3).
Enable the Continuous Feeding option (section 5.3).
•Option 8 (continuous feeding without blend curves and with feed blends)
Principle of Operation:
Each time a drop is empty, the controller fills it up with a specific feed blend.
Refer to section 2.4.3 to get information about the drops’ filling process when
using the continuous feed distribution method.
Settings:
Disable the blend curve (section 5.3).
Enable feed blends (section 5.3).
Select blend ingredients (section 6.1.1)
Select the feed blend used by each drop (section 6.3).
Enable the Continuous Feeding option (section 5.3).

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•Option 9 (feed cycles with no blend curve and no feed blend)
Principle of Operation:
When a feed cycle starts, the controller sends a specific ingredient and dos-
age towards every empty drops that is associated with this cycle. These feed
cycles are performed on a daily basis.
Refer to section 2.4.3 to get information about the drops’ filling process when
using feed cycles (dosage or AdLib distribution method).
Settings:
Disable the blend curve (section 5.3).
Disable feed blends (section 5.3).
Select the ingredient and dosage used by each drop (section 6.3).
Disable the Continuous Feeding option (section 5.3).
Set the start time of each feed cycle (section 6.2).
Select on which feed cycle(s) the drops are being filled (section 6.3).
•Option 10 (feed cycles without blend curves and with feed blends)
Principle of Operation:
When a feed cycle starts, the controller sends a specific feed blend and
dosage towards every empty drops that is associated with this cycle. These
feed cycles are performed on a daily basis.
Refer to section 2.4.3 to get information about the drops’ filling process when
using feed cycles (dosage or AdLib distribution method).
Settings:
Disable the blend curve (section 5.3).
Enable feed blends (section 5.3).
Select blend ingredients (section 6.1.1)
Select the feed blend and dosage used by each drop (section 6.3).
Disable the Continuous Feeding option (section 5.3).
Set the start time of each feed cycle (section 6.2).
Select on which feed cycle(s) the drops are being filled (section 6.3).
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Main Menu
9. Alarm Log
10. Alarm acknowledge
Alarm Acknowledge
Exit: Press BACK
Press to Select an item
No alarm to ack ...
Main Menu
8. Time clocks
9. Alarm log
Alarm Log
Exit: Press BACK
Press to Select an item
Logged on April 22 200X
8:20A
Module ID 4
Module communication error
9.2 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.
9.3 Acknowledging an Alarm
The following procedure shows how to
acknowledge an alarm once the problem-
atic situation has been fixed.
Select
10. Alarm acknowledge
•Select the alarm that needs to be
acknowledged.
•Use the arrow keys to acknowledge
the alarm.

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9. ALARMS
All types of alarms cause a complete interruption of the system (except for the bins’
low level alarm). The problem needs to be fixed then the alarm has to be acknowl-
edged to resume the system’s activity.
9.1 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 contact
() closes.
Alarm Condition Description
Max Run time Bin X The run time of Bin #X has exceeded the maximum run time limit
(usually occurs when a bin is empty).
Bin X Low The amount of feed remaining in the bin is lower than the Re-Order point.
Module communication error Communication error with module #X
Weighing Error - Code 1 Unable to read the scale's weight when it is full.
Weighing Error - Code 2 The weight reading of the empty scale is greater than when it is filled with feed.
Weighing Error - Code 3 The empty scale's weight is too low.
Weighing Error - Code 4 Unable to read the scale's weight when it is empty.
Weighing Error - Code 5 A bin is empty.
Weighing Error - Code 6 The receving hopper never empties.
Weighing Error - Code 7
Loop #1 Alarm :
- The loop's proximity sensor detects feed
or
- Problem with the closed loop system (refer to the CDM-1 module's status LEDs)
Weighing Error - Code 8
Loop #2 Alarm :
- The loop's proximity sensor detects feed
or
- Problem with the closed loop system (refer to the CDM-1 module's status LEDs)
Weighing Error - Code 9 Sent feed exceeded the drop's Max Capacity limit.
Weighing Error - Code 10 Communication problem.
If a controller reset occurs while a feeding cycle is active, a minor lack of precision
could occur on the amount of feed that is actually going to be delivered. This situation
is likely to occur after a power failure for instance.
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2.4.2 Feed Distribution Process (Flow Chart)
The following flow chart sums up the feed distribution process.
The feed distribution
(ingredient & dosage)
automatically changes
over time ?
Enable the blend curve
(section 5.3) Disable the blend curve (section 5.3)
Will
ingredients be
mixed ?
Enable the feed blends (sec. 5.3)
Select the ingredients & dosages
(section 6.1.2)
Disable the feed blends (sec. 5.3)
Select the ingredients & dosages
(section 6.1.2)
Enable the feed blends (sec. 5.3)
Select the blend ingredients
(section 6.1.1)
Disable the feed blends.
(section 5.3)
Will
ingredients be
mixed ?
The feed
schedule
automatically
change
over time ?
Feed Destination:
Select which blend (or
which bin ingredient) is
used by each drop
(section 6.3)
Dosage:
Select the amount of feed
per animal for each drop
(section 6.3)
Feed Schedule
Set the start time of each
cycle (section 6.2)
Select the cycles that are
active for each drop
separately
(section 6.3)
Enable the "Active feed cycles
in curve (section 5.3)
Disable the "Active feed
cycle in curve" option
(section 5.3)
Select the cycles that are
active for each drop
separately (section 6.3)
Select the cycles that are active
for each point of the curve
(section 6.1.2.2)
Feed destination:
Select the blend curve that
is used by each drop.
(Section 6.3)
Feed Schedule
Select the start time of
each cycle (section 6.2)
Yes
NoYes
yes No
No
Yes No
Continuous or
timed feed
distribution?
Disable the continuous
feeding option (sec. 5.3)
Timed
Enable the continuous
feeding option (sec. 5.3)
Continuous
Feed is delivered to empty
drops.
Continuous or
timed feed
distribution?
Disable the continuous
feeding option (sec. 5.3) Enable the continuous
feeding option (sec. 5.3)
Feed is delivered to empty
drops.
Timed Continuous

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2.4.3 Feed Weighing Process
The feed weighing process differs depending on the way feed is delivered to the drops:
a) Cycled + Ad Lib Feed Distribution
b) Cycled Feed Distribution
c) Continuous Feed distribution
•a) Cycled + Ad Lib Feed Distribution
Definition: Each time a feed cycle starts, the controller fills up every empty
drop associated with the ongoing cycle. A drop is considered as being empty
when no feed is detected by its proximity sensor(s). The Ad Lib distribution
mode is only available if no blend curves are used (see section 6.3).
Principle of operation:
1. When a feed cycle starts, the controller sends feed to the first empty
drop. It delivers the drop's maximum feed capacity (as defined in section
5.8). If feed blends are used, ingredients are weighed according to their
proportion of the blend, starting with the one that has the most impor-
tant proportion. This makes the blend more uniform when the feed is
dumped into the loop.
2. The controller waits for the interbatch delay.
3. If the drop’s maximum proximity switch does not detect feed after the
interbatch delay has elapsed, the controller sends another batch (step 1)
and waits for the interbach delay once again (step 2). This process is
repeated up until the maximum proximity switch detects feed, meaning
the drop is now full. The controller then starts filling the empty drop that
follows.
•b) Cycled Feed Distribution
Definition: Each time a feed cycle starts, the drops associated with the ongoing
cycle receive a specific feed dosage. Refer to section 6.1.2.2 to specify
dosages if blend curve are used or refer to section 6.3 to specify dosages if
blend curves are not used.
Principle of operation: The controller evenly splits the daily dosage between
today’s feed cycles. Make sure the amount of feed that is sent during a cycle
does not exceed the drop’s capacity. Every time a feed cycle starts, this
amount of feed is sent to the drop.
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Graphic: current feed position in the loop

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•Drop’s Min / Max Prox Status
Current status of the drops’ proximity
switches :
On = feed presence, Off = no feed.
•Bin 1-4 Quantity
Countdown of the feed quantity that
is taken from each bin for the ongo-
ing feed batch.
•Bin Auger
Current bin auger in use.
•Receiving hopper’s proximity switch
Current status of the receiving
hopper’s proximity switch:
On = feed presence, Off = no feed.
•Mixer status
Current status of the mixer (On/Off).
Only shown if a mixer is enabled.
•Mixing time remaining
Only shown if a mixer is enabled.
•Loop 1-2 Current position
Every second, the controller assigns a digital position to the loop’s feed entry
point. This position is used as an indication to know where the feed is located
in the feed line (see graphic on next page).
•Loop 1-2 proximity switch status
Current status of the loop’s proximity switch: On=feed presence, Off=no feed.
•Drop’s opening position
Indicates the loop position at which the next drop to be served opens
(see following graphic).
•Drop’s closing position
Indicates the loop position at which the served drop closes (see following graphic).
•Drops in transit
Shows which drop feed batches are currently transiting in the loop.
•Run Time Bin 1-4
Running time of each bin since the beginning of the weighing process. This
value is reset right after a batch is dumped in the loop.
Main Menu
6. Animal inventory
7. Current status
Current Status
Exit: Press BACK
Press to Select an item
Drop Min Prox Status On
Drop Max Prox Status Off
Bin 1 Qty 5kg
Bin 2 Qty 10 kg
Bin 3 Qty 3kg
Bin 4 Qty 0kg
Bin auger 1
Receiving hopper prox sw. On
Mixer status On
Mixing time remaining 10 sec
Loop 1 current position 234
Loop 1 prox status Off
Loop 2 current position 0
Loop 2 prox status Off
Drop opening position 742
Drop closing position 762
Drops in transit:
1st drop 16
2nd drop 17
3rd drop 18
4th drop 19
(...)
10th drop 26
Run Time Bin 15min
Run Time Bin 210 min
Run Time Bin 33min
Run Time Bin 40min
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•c) Continuous Feed Distribution
Definition
Each time a drop gets empty, the controller fills it up with the proper feed type.
A drop is considered as being empty when no feed is detected by its proximity
sensor(s). Refer to section 5.3 to enable the continuous feeding mode.
Principle of operation:
1. The controller sends feed to the first empty drop. It delivers the drop's
maximum feed capacity (as defined in section 5.8). If feed blends are
used, ingredients are weighed according to their proportion of the blend,
starting with the one that has the most important proportion. This makes
the blend more uniform when the feed is dumped into the loop.
2. The controller waits for the interbatch delay.
3. If the drop’s maximum proximity switch does not detect feed after the
interbatch delay has elapsed, the controller sends another batch (step 1) and
waits for the interbach delay once again (step 2). This process is repeated up
until the maximum proximity switch detects feed, meaning the drop is now
full. The controller then starts filling the empty drop that follows.

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2.4.4 Feed Weighing Process (Flow Chart)
Type of feed
distribution?
The start time
of a feed cycle is
reached ?
Does the drop's
minimum
proximity switch
detects feed ?
This means the drop is empty and is
ready to receive feed.
The scale waits for the interbatch
delay
Does the drop's
maximum
proximity switch
detects feed ?
The drop is full.
Go to the next drop
Yes
No
Yes
No
The drop is not full.
The controller
sends another
batch.
The scale weighs and dumps the
drop's maximum capacity
(as defined in section 5.8)
NB. If feed blends are used, the scale
always weighs the ingredients
according to their proportion of the
blend, starting with the one that has
the most important proportion. This
makes the blend more uniform when
the feed is being dumped into the
loop.
No
Yes
Continuous
(Continuous Feeding
is enabled in section 5.3)
Cycled
(Continuous Feeding
is disabled in section 5.3)
The scale weighs and distributes
the feed cycle's dosage as
follows: the daily dosage is
evenly split between active feed
cycles of the day. Make sure the
amount of feed that is sent during
a cycle does not exceed the
drop’s capacity.
The start time
of a feed cycle is
reached ?
Yes
No
Blend
Curves ?
AdLib?
(sec. 6.3)
Yes
(sec. 6.1.2.2) No (sec. 6.3)
No Yes
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8.3 Current Status
Select
7. Current status
The following menu shows the
ongoing operation of the feeding
system.
•Actual weight
Current weight as measured by the
feed scale.
•Current feed cycle
Available if feed cycles are used (Continuous Feed-
ing option is disabled in the installation setup
(s. 5.3)).
•Last Cycle Done Today
Indicates the last cycle that has been completed. Decrease this parameter by 1
unit to repeat the last cycle.
Accessible from the installer mode only and if the “Continuous Feeding” option is disabled in the installation
setup (s. 5.3).
•Next Feeding Time
Shows the start time of the next feed cycle.
Available if the “Continuous Feeding” option is disabled in the installation setup (s. 5.3).
•Scale Status
Ongoing scale’s operation :
Fill / Weigh / Drop / Close / Wait
•Cancel current feeding ?
Select “Yes” to abort the feed distribution to the current drop.
•Pause Current feeding ?
Select “Yes” to pause the feed distribution; select “No” to resume the distribution.
•Current drop
Drop that is currently being served.
•Total batch size
Countdown of the batch size.
Main Menu
6. Animal inventory
7. Current status
Current Status
Exit: Press BACK
Press to Select an item
Actual weight 123 g
Current feed cycle 3
Last Cycle Done Today 3
Next Feeding Time 11:05 A
Scale status Weigh
Cancel current feeding? No
Pause current feeding? No
Current drop 16
Total batch size 18 kg
Drop Min Prox Status On
Drop Max Prox Status Off