VALMETAL PAN-SPEC User manual

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MANURE CONTROL
TECHNICIAN’S
MANUAL
V0.3

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This document includes the general descriptions and/or technical characteristics of the
mentioned products. It cannot be used to define or determine the adequacy or reliability of said
products for specific user applications. It is the responsibility of each user to conduct a full and
appropriate risk analysis as well as product assessment and testing in regard to the application
to be used and the execution of such application. Neither US Farm System or Valmetal
Automation or any of its subsidiaries and branches may be held responsible for the improper
use of the information contained in this manual. If you wish to suggest improvements or
corrections to this publication, please let us know. No part of this document may be reproduced
in any form or by any means —electronic, mechanical or through photocopies—without the
prior permission of Valmetal Automation
All applicable local safety regulations must be observed during the installation and use of this
product. For safety reasons, and in order to guarantee compliance with the documented
system's data, only the manufacturer is authorized to repair the components.
Whenever the equipment is used for applications which present safety technical requirements,
please follow the appropriate instructions.
Failure to comply with these instructions may result in bodily harm, material damages or
malfunction.
•This manual only explains the use of the control panel.
Please refer to the mechanical manual for important safety
information and instructions relating to the mechanical
system.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS....................................................................................................................... 3
1 Safety Notice ........................................................................................................................... 5
2 Installation and Maintenance.................................................................................................. 8
2.1 Instructions about Wiring................................................................................................ 8
2.2 Maintenance.................................................................................................................... 9
3 Legal guarantee..................................................................................................................... 10
4 Box Presentation ................................................................................................................... 11
4.1 Product Identification.................................................................................................... 11
4.2 Dimensions.................................................................................................................... 12
4.3 Ambient Conditions....................................................................................................... 12
5 I/O addressing ....................................................................................................................... 13
6 Navigator............................................................................................................................... 14
7 Parameter.............................................................................................................................. 15
7.1 Technician Mode ........................................................................................................... 15
7.2 Parameter...................................................................................................................... 16
7.2.1 Langage.................................................................................................................. 16
7.2.2 Reset...................................................................................................................... 16
7.2.3 Power Failure......................................................................................................... 16
7.2.4 Autowasher ........................................................................................................... 17
7.2.5 Unloading .............................................................................................................. 17
7.2.6 Buzzer .................................................................................................................... 17
7.2.7 Unit........................................................................................................................ 17
7.2.8 Change Node ......................................................................................................... 17
7.2.9 Remote I/O ............................................................................................................ 18
8 Alarm ..................................................................................................................................... 19
8.1 Custom Alarm................................................................................................................ 19
8.1.1 Digital Input Alarm................................................................................................. 19
8.1.2 Analog Input Alarm................................................................................................ 20
8.1.3 Output Alarm......................................................................................................... 20
8.2 Event Parameter............................................................................................................ 21
8.3 Alarm and Warning List ................................................................................................. 22
8.3.1 General Alarm........................................................................................................ 22
8.3.2 Equipment Alarm................................................................................................... 22

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8.3.3 Sequence Alarm..................................................................................................... 22
8.3.4 Autowasher Alarm................................................................................................. 23
9 Separator............................................................................................................................... 24
9.1 General .......................................................................................................................... 24
9.1.1 Separator Visual..................................................................................................... 25
9.1.2 Pit Visual................................................................................................................ 26
9.2 Sequence ....................................................................................................................... 27
9.2.1 Address of Start Command.................................................................................... 27
9.2.2 Address of Stop Command.................................................................................... 28
9.2.3 Interlock................................................................................................................. 28
9.3 Equipment ..................................................................................................................... 29
9.3.1 Type ....................................................................................................................... 29
9.3.2 Output ................................................................................................................... 30
9.3.3 Input ...................................................................................................................... 31
9.3.4 Warning Only......................................................................................................... 31
9.3.5 Current Factor ....................................................................................................... 31
9.3.6 VFD Nominal Current (External VFD Only) ............................................................ 31
9.3.7 Analog Signal (External VFD Only)......................................................................... 32
9.3.8 Shutdown ON Separator Doors Opening .............................................................. 32
9.3.9 Screw Parameter ................................................................................................... 33
9.4 Level Sensor................................................................................................................... 35
10 Autowasher ....................................................................................................................... 37
10.1 Input .............................................................................................................................. 37
10.2 Output ........................................................................................................................... 38
10.3 Interlock & Cleaning ...................................................................................................... 38

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1Safety Notice
NOTICE
Please read these instructions carefully and review the electrical diagram and the material in
order to become familiar with the control box before trying to install, operate, repair or perform
any maintenance. The objective of the special messages which you will find throughout this
document or on the box is to warn you against potential risks and to draw your attention to
information which may clarify or simplify a procedure.
IMPORTANT NOTE
The installation, use, repair or maintenance of electrical equipment should only be performed
by qualified personnel. A qualified individual is a person with the skills and knowledge in the
field of construction, operation and installation of electrical equipment and who has followed
the appropriate safety training which allows them to identify and avoid the risks involved.
US Farm System/ Valmetal Automation does not accept any liability regarding the consequences
of using this material.

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System Information
Read these guidelines carefully before executing any procedure with this system.
DANGER
RISK OF ELECTROCUTION, EXPLOSION OR ELECTRIC ARC
•Only certain individuals are authorized to work on and with this system. They must be
adequately trained, know and understand the contents of this manual and of any
other relevant documents pertaining to the product and must have been trained in
the field of safety in order to identify and avoid risks. The installation, adjustments,
repair and maintenance must be performed by qualified personnel.
•The installing electrician is obliged to guarantee compliance with local and national
regulation requirements regarding grounding of all equipment.
•Many of the components inside the box operate on mains voltage. Do not touch
them.
•Only use the tools and measurement equipment which have been appropriately
calibrated and electrically isolated.
•Do not touch the terminal screws or unshielded components when voltage is on.
•The motor generates voltage as the shaft turns. Before executing any type of work on
the system, block the motor shaft to avoid rotation.
•AC voltage may couple with the voltage to unused conductors in the motor cable.
Isolate both ends of the unused conductors of the motor cable.
•Before working inside the box:
oDisconnect any potentially active supply.
oAffix a label with the legend Do Not Start on every switch connected to the
system.
oBlock all switches in the open position.
•Before turning on the power on the box:
oCheck that the work is completed and that the installation does not pose any
danger.
oIf the power input terminals and the output motor terminals have been
grounded and short-circuited, remove the grounding and the short circuits on
the power input terminals and the output motor terminals.
oCheck that all the equipment is correctly grounded.
oCheck that all protective equipment is installed and/or closed.
Failure to comply with these instructions may result in death or serious injuries.

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The system may move unexpectedly.
Warning
Unexpected operation of the equipment
•Connect the equipment carefully, according to the EMC standards.
•Do not operate the device with unknown or inappropriate adjustments or data.
•Perform a complete commissioning test.
Failure to comply with these instructions may result in bodily harm or material damages.
Damaged devices or accessories may result in electrocution or in the unexpected operation of
the equipment.
DANGER
ELECTROCUTION OR UNEXPECTED OPERATION OF THE EQUIPMENT
•Do not operate damaged devices or accessories.
Failure to comply with these instructions may result in death or serious injuries.
Contact Pro-Line if you notice any damage.
NOTICE
DESTRUCTION DUE TO INCORRECT MAINS VOLTAGE
•Before tuning on the power and configuring the product, verify that it complies with
the mains voltage used.
Failure to comply with these instructions may result in material damages.
This equipment has been designed to operate in an area with no safety risks. Only install this
equipment in areas which do not present any safety risks.
DANGER
Risk OF EXPLOSION
•Only install and use this equipment in areas which do not present any safety risks.
Failure to comply with these instructions may result in death or serious injuries.

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2Installation and Maintenance
2.1 Instructions about Wiring
Please refer to the electric diagram included in the control box for information regarding the
system's wiring.
DANGER
•The electrical installation and any other work performed on the electrical equipment
must be executed by an authorized electrician who must comply with the applicable
rules and regulations and with the wiring diagrams provided.
•Any electrical modification to the system not executed or supervised by US Farm
System/Valmetal Automation is neither recommended nor covered by the technical
support and invalidates the product warranty.
Emergency Stop
Each control panel in the system has its own emergency stop button.

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2.2 Maintenance
Turn off the main switch of the control unit to disable the complete power supply system.
DANGER
•Always disconnect the main power supply and, if present, block the main switch out
of position before installing, inspecting, adjusting, maintaining or servicing the
equipment. Wait until all mobile pieces have come to a halt and that the capacitor is
discharged.
NOTE: If you need to open a control box other than the main one, the power supply to that box
must also be unplugged.
Automatic Start
Warning
•The system has been designed for automatic operation and the system's mechanical
parts may cause unexpected movements at any time with or without warning. Stay
away from the areas where an accident risk is indicated.
•Always disconnect the main power supply and, if present, block the main switch out
of position before installing, inspecting, adjusting, maintaining or servicing the
equipment.
Caution
•Never clean the equipment with high pressure or other water jet equipment. The
equipment is sensitive and may be destroyed by the high pressure.
Always keep the boxes closed.
Always keep safety devices in place and operational when the main switch is connected.
The system must not be used unless the electrical installations and the safety devices are
complete and unaltered.

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3Legal guarantee
NOTE: US Farm System/ Valmetal Automation accept no responsibility for damages caused by
faulty installation, modification, operation or by inappropriate or inadequate care and
maintenance.
NOTE: US Farm System/ Valmetal Automation accepts no responsibility for any damage caused
by freezing. The owner/user must take the necessary measures to ensure that the equipment is
not subjected to temperature extremes, see section 4.3.