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Mike Willis
May 16, 2025
My Lumina 44 a 00 – one keeps cutting off every two hours approximately. We have to override it continuously.
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Mr. Anderson
May 22, 2025
The NiteRider Lumina 40 may be cutting off every two hours due to the clock settings within the system. Each "registration day" runs from 02:00 to 01:59, and clocks like the Extra clock, Water clock, and Light clock control specific functions. If a clock has a short time period or is set to end after a fixed time (using the FIXED TIME setting), it may stop operation after reaching that limit. Additionally, if the end time is set to shift (SHIFT setting), a power failure could adjust the timing, possibly leading to unexpected shutdowns. Check the clock configurations and end time settings for the relevant function.
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Lumina 40 Table of contents Table of contents General introduction ..........................1 Documentation with the control computer ..................1 How to use this manual ........................1 Fancom helpdesk ........................... 2 F-Central FarmManager™ ......................2 The feed installation ........................... 3 Important terms ..........................3 Installing the control computer .........................
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Lumina 40 Table of contents 12.2 Bulk feed after stopping the feeding process (feeding BLOCKED during filling silo) ....34 Appendix: EG-declaration of compliance ....................36...
Lumina 40 General introduction General introduction This manual has been compiled with the utmost care. If, however, you should discover an error, please inform Fancom B.V.. Documentation with the control computer The documentation consists of the following manuals: • User's manual The user's manual is intended for the end user.
Lumina 40 General introduction Fancom helpdesk For any questions and support, please contact the local Fancom Sales & Service Center. F-Central FarmManager™ Virtually all Fancom equipment can be controlled and managed from a central location. This requires the F-Central FarmManager software package and a communication module. The screens in the control computers are also used...
The feed installation The Lumina 40 is a computer used to control a feed installation. With the Lumina 40 the feed is transported from a weighed silo to the house. Parts of the feed installation A typical feed installation controlled by the Lumina 40 consists of the following parts: •...
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Lumina 40 The feed installation 2.1.5 Max. permitted dos.dif (%) The control computer compares the actual amount with the required dosing in amount. If the maximum dosing in difference is exceeded, the control computer will stop the feed process, then give a loud alarm. If too little has been dosed in, the dosing in process of the required ingredient will be re-started.
Lumina 40 Installing the control computer Installing the control computer Installation menu The installer can configure the control computer using the installation menu. This menu also contains screens for standard system settings and diagnoses. To call up the installation menu: press the navigation keys UP and DOWN simultaneously for a few seconds. The...
Lumina 40 System System Access the system menu by pressing the UP and DOWN navigation keys simultaneously for a few seconds. SYSTEM System tab page SYSTEM SYSTEM Common Clock type Setting of the 12 or 24 hour time indication.
Lumina 40 System tab page SYSTEM SYSTEM Access Change password Setting of a password to protect advanced user settings (option More) from use by AdvancedMode non-authorised users. • The password must contain four numbers. • Enter code 1111 to deactivate the password protection.
Lumina 40 System Restore data Restore data re-loads saved data from the SD-card back onto the control computer (type .FBU). Data saved on one control computer can only be loaded into another control computer if both computers are of the same type. In addition, the set control computer numbers must be identical.
Lumina 40 System The I/O net is a connection for intelligent network modules. For example, Intelligent Relay Modules (IRM), Intelligent Digital Modules (IDM) or Intelligent Sensor Modules (ISM). tab page SYSTEM COMMUNICATION IO-Net Reset counters Setting used to reset all data to zero simultaneously.
Setting indicating if a single silo (SINGLE) or a frame with a double silo (DUAL) is used. External alarms Setting indicating if one or more external alarms are connected to the Lumina 40 (Select YES). This allows a menu to be accessed where external alarms with their own report message text can be set.
Lumina 40 House setup Tab page Clocks In the tab page Clocks set which clocks are used, how they are linked and what must happen if there is an overlap. tab page Installer HOUSE SETUP Clocks Overlap feed cycle...
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Lumina 40 House setup Clock end time Setting indicating that the control computer can shift the end time of a clock, for example, after a power failure. (With Extra clock • Water clock) TIME: The clock has no fixed end time. After a power failure the end time is one minute before the next start time.
Lumina 40 Silos and ingredients Silos and ingredients In the silos and ingredient menu enter the basic data of the silo(s) and feed ingredients used. Installer SILO/INGRED. Tab page Silo tab page Installer SILO/INGRED. SILOS. Silo Description Setting of the name of the function.
Lumina 40 Silos and ingredients Tab page Alarm tab page Installer SILO/INGRED. SILOS. Alarm Wait time check Setting of the wait time after which the check on the minimum amount of decrease (Min decrease decrease in 30sec.) starts.
Lumina 40 Silos and ingredients Tab page Dual tab page Installer SILO/INGRED. SILOS. Dual Maximum silo content Setting of the maximum silo content ( kilograms). Silo relay address Setting of the address of the digital output (relay) of the outgoing silo auger.
Lumina 40 Weigher Weigher In the weigher menu enter the basic data for the weigher used. Installer WEIGHER Weigher 7.1.1 Tab page General tab page Installer WEIGHER General Type weigher Setting of the type of weigher used.
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Lumina 40 Weigher Weigher simulation Setting used only for test purposes to set the weigher to simulation mode. Select start simulation mode. The following can be set in simulation mode: • Simulation mode to simulate the weigher input. Select Stable, None, Increase Decrease.
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Lumina 40 Weigher Calibrating silo weighing After the weigher has been installed, it must be calibrated. This allows the control computer to determine the feed weight more accurately. The weigher transmits a measured weight in the form of values as counts to the control computer. By calibrating the control computer, this pulse value can be converted correctly into a weight.
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Lumina 40 Weigher 7.1.4 Tab page Specs tab page Installer WEIGHER Specs Type weighing card Setting of the type of weigher amplifier being used. ILM, or OTHER. Number of load cells Setting of the number of connected load cells.
Lumina 40 Weigher External registration Installer WEIGH/TRANSP. EXTERN.REGISTR. Type of registration Setting of the registration type being used: • Animpl: Registration per animal place. • Sect: Registration per section. Amount to Do Read out of the total amount of pulses to be sent.
Lumina 40 Feed place Feed place In the feed place menu enter per house the data for the feed places used (hoppers) and the sensor installed in the final hopper. Installer Feed place Feed sensor Setting of the type of sensor: •...
Lumina 40 Clocks, external registration and alarms Clocks, external registration and alarms In the clocks and registration menu enter the settings for the clocks used per house. In the menu HOUSE SETUP the clocks to be used have already been entered. The data for these clocks can be set here.
Lumina 40 Clocks, external registration and alarms Description Setting of the name of the function. Time clock type Setting indicating how the user can use the clock: • ON/OFF: User enters on/off times. • ON/DURATION: User enters time and duration of activation.
Lumina 40 Clocks, external registration and alarms 9.3.2 Tab page Control tab page Installer CLOCK/REGIS. LIGHT Control Control on Setting of the way in which light is controlled. This option is only available if light measurement=YES has been selected at light clocks.
Lumina 40 Clocks, external registration and alarms Description Setting of the name of the function. Time clock type Setting indicating how the user can use the clock: • ON/OFF: User enters on/off times. • ON/DURATION: User enters time and duration of activation.
Lumina 40 Clocks, external registration and alarms Depending on the selected Registration Input the following settings will appear: SLOW PULSE QUICK PULSE Amnt per pulse Setting of the unit that corresponds to one pulse. Amount today Readout of the unit measured today. Reset this value to start all registration from zero again.
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Lumina 40 Clocks, external registration and alarms Alarm type Setting of how alarms are handled. • NONE: the alarm is deactivated. • STOP: in an alarm situation, the computer will carry out a stop, followed by a loud alarm. •...
Lumina 40 Checks and tests Checks and tests The installer can run a number of tests on the control computer to check the operation of the feeding system. 10.1 Weigher test The working of the installation can be tested using a weigher simulation. Weigher simulation only simulates the weigher's load cell(s).
Lumina 40 Technical specifications Technical specifications FDP25 Mains voltage 90Vac – 264Vac Main frequency 50/60Hz Maximum power consumption 25VA IOB.4 Power available for sensors and peripheral equipment 24Vdc (short circuit resistant) max. 500mA 12Vdc, short circuit resistant max. 70mA 4x analog outputs (AO)
Lumina 40 Technical specifications 11.3 IOB.4 AI type Type analog input • Voltage measurement (U) • Resistance measurement (R) 4 Analog outputs 4 Analog inputs 4 Digital inputs Relay 4 Digital outputs (relays) 8 Extra digital outputs 11.4 FRM.8...
Lumina 40 Technical specifications 11.5 Connection FNet and I/O-net Use of the terminal resistor depends on the location of the control computer in the FNet or I/O network. Looped control computers do not require a terminal resistor. Control computers or end stations at the beginning or end of the network require a terminal resistor. Depending on the device type a 120 Ohm resistance, a jumper or a dipswitch is used to terminate the control computer.
Lumina 40 Appendix: Concept feeding system Appendix: Concept feeding system At the start and at the end of each feeding time, the storage hoppers in the house and the transport auger must be completely filled up. The example below explains the feeding process.
Lumina 40 Appendix: Concept feeding system 12.1 Bulk feed and dosing at the same time (feeding NOT BLOCKED during filling silo) 12.1.1 Completely controlled 12.1.2 NOT controlled, only registration 12.2 Bulk feed after stopping the feeding process (feeding BLOCKED during filling silo)
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Lumina 40 Appendix: Concept feeding system 12.2.2 NOT controlled, only registration...
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Lumina 40 Appendix: EG-declaration of compliance Appendix: EG-declaration of compliance Manufacturer Fancom B.V. Address: Industrieterrein 34 Place: Panningen (the Netherlands) Hereby declares that: Lumina 40 Satisfies the conditions of: The Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC according to EN-61010 the EMC Guideline, directive 2004/108/EC...
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My Lumina 44 a 00 – one keeps cutting off every two hours approximately. We have to override it continuously.
The NiteRider Lumina 40 may be cutting off every two hours due to the clock settings within the system. Each "registration day" runs from 02:00 to 01:59, and clocks like the Extra clock, Water clock, and Light clock control specific functions. If a clock has a short time period or is set to end after a fixed time (using the FIXED TIME setting), it may stop operation after reaching that limit. Additionally, if the end time is set to shift (SHIFT setting), a power failure could adjust the timing, possibly leading to unexpected shutdowns. Check the clock configurations and end time settings for the relevant function.
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