User guide

INDEX
1. Introduction ______________________________________________________________________________________________ 1
1.1 Symbols ________________________________________________________________________________________________ 1
1.2 Terms ________________________________________________________________________________________________ 1
2. General information _______________________________________________________________________________________ 2
2.1 Safety ________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2
2.2 Certification____________________________________________________________________________________________ 2
2.3 Operating environmental conditions _________________________________________________________________________ 2
3. Overview Feeder __________________________________________________________________________________________ 3
3.1 TrueFeed cmponent overview _____________________________________________________________________________ 3
3.2 Weighing frame_________________________________________________________________________________________ 4
3.3 Motor and feeding system ________________________________________________________________________________ 4
4. Metering principle _________________________________________________________________________________________ 5
5. Feeding systems / Capacities _______________________________________________________________________________ 6
6. Installation _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 8
6.1 Transport _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 8
6.2 Receipt _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 8
6.3 Mechanical istallation ____________________________________________________________________________________ 8
6.4 Changing from dispensing cylinders to Feed screw _____________________________________________________________ 9
6.5 Electrical installation ____________________________________________________________________________________ 10
7. Operation _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 12
7.1 Navigation____________________________________________________________________________________________ 12
7.2 Start up and login ______________________________________________________________________________________ 13
7.3 Keyboard lock_________________________________________________________________________________________ 14
7.4 CONFIGURATIONS ____________________________________________________________________________________ 15
7.5 Load cell calibration ____________________________________________________________________________________ 21
7.6 Material pre-calibration __________________________________________________________________________________ 23
7.7 Production____________________________________________________________________________________________ 25
7.8 Auto / Manual regulation mode and save data function _________________________________________________________ 28
7.9 Production JOB________________________________________________________________________________________ 29
7.10 Filling the hopper _____________________________________________________________________________________ 30
7.11 Consumption_________________________________________________________________________________________ 34
7.12 Alarms______________________________________________________________________________________________ 35
7.13 Files _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 37
7.14 Event LOG __________________________________________________________________________________________ 38
8. System performance______________________________________________________________________________________ 39
8.1 Reset regulation _______________________________________________________________________________________ 39
9. Troubleshooting _________________________________________________________________________________________ 40
APPENDIX A: TrueFeed Print view_________________________________________________________________________ 41
APPENDIX B: TrueFeed Wiring Diagram____________________________________________________________________ 42
APPENDIX C: TrueFeed Technical Specifications ____________________________________________________________ 43
APPENDIX D: TrueFeed Quality Checklist __________________________________________________________________ 44
APPENDIX E:
ME Hopper Loader __________________________________________________________________________ 46
APPENDIX F:
MV Hopper Loader __________________________________________________________________________ 52
APPENDIX G:
We’re here to help __________________________________________________________________________ 62
APPENDIX H:
TrueFeed quality checklist ___________________________________________________________________ 64