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U.S. Patent No. 7,980,129, Patent No. 8,581,122, Patent No. 8,853,566
U.S. Patent No. 9,310,243, Patent No. 9,651,413, Patent No. 10,082,421
Canada Patent No. 2,822,294
Korea Patent No. 1900521
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Part Number MAN-000009

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  • Page 1 Operation Manual Breeder Control Operation Manual Patented U.S. Patent No. 7,980,129, Patent No. 8,581,122, Patent No. 8,853,566 U.S. Patent No. 9,310,243, Patent No. 9,651,413, Patent No. 10,082,421 Canada Patent No. 2,822,294 Korea Patent No. 1900521 Version 2.0 Part Number MAN-000009...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ® HerdStar BinTrac Warranty............................52 is a trademark of HerdStar, LLC. 1400 Madison Avenue Suite 504, Mankato, MN 56001 Copyright © 2019 HerdStar, LLC. All rights reserved. PH: 507-344-8005 FAX: 507-344-8009 Printed in the USA www.herdstar.com Version 2.0 Part Number MAN-000009...

  • Page 3: Overview

    Control. BinTrac Power Supply This provides the power for the BinTrac Breeder Control. The power supply converts the line voltage to low voltage. BinTrac Breeder Control Remote Display A BinTrac Breeder Control Remote Display is a standard BinTrac Breeder Control indicator configured as a Remote Display.

  • Page 4: About This Manual

    Pages 12 - 18 The BinTrac Breeder Control System allows the user to select the amount of feed required for the day. The BinTrac Breeder Control System controls a conveying system to deliver feed from the Inventory Bin to the Weigh Bin. The Weigh Bin weighs the feed delivered and the BinTrac Breeder Control System stops the delivery when the required amount of feed has been delivered to the Weigh Bin.
  • Page 5 The Loss-In-Weight (Unload Batch Method) allows the user to select the target batch amount of feed required for the day. The BinTrac Breeder Control System will enable the hopper or feed line fill system allowing the feed line system to transfer the feed into the house until the required amount of feed has been delivered. In this configuration, this system batches and unloads until the batch target amount is unloaded from the bin.
  • Page 6 Operation Manual Weigh Bin with Dual Breeder Consoles for Programmed Fill and Batch Pages 37 - 47 This configuration provides automated filling and batching of hen feed using a weigh bin. A Remote Breeder Console provides automated filling of a programmed gross weight amount into a weigh bin. A Master Breeder Console provides automated loss-in-weight batching of a programmed amount for the hen feeding.

  • Page 7: System Settings

    Operation Manual System Settings The SETUP mode is used to configure the different settings and parameters of the BinTrac Breeder Control. Note: If there is no activity for a period of time while in SETUP mode, the system will exit SETUP mode and return to Weight Display mode.
  • Page 8 Segmented display: Rated Value The average rated output in millivolt/volt (mV/V) of the load cells. If using load cells other than the HerdStar load cells, you may need adjust this value appropriately. *IMPORTANT – DO NOT change this setting from the default of 3.000 if you are using HerdStar load cells.
  • Page 9 Operation Manual Increment Value incr Display Sets the increment that the bin weight will be rounded to. The reading from a bin 11314 is rounded to the nearest multiple of the increment, using standard rounding rules. The possible values are: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1., 2.,5.,10.,20., and 50.. 11314 11315 Example: If an increment of 10 is selected and the net value of a bin’s weight is...
  • Page 10 Operation Manual Year Sets the current year. Segmented display: Month Sets the current month. Segmented display: Date Sets the current date. Segmented display: Hour Sets the current hour in 24-hour format. Segmented display: Minute Sets the current minute Segmented display: Station ID Value Sets the Station ID of the device.
  • Page 11 Operation Manual Smart Summing Box Software Version (Version 3.0 and higher) Displays the software version number of each of the connected Smart Summing Boxes. This number may be required if technical help is needed. 1. Press the BIN key to see the software version for each enabled bin. Segmented display: Allows the user to exit SETUP mode.

  • Page 12: Setup And Operation

    Gain-In-Weight (Load Batch Method) Overview The BinTrac Breeder Control allows the user to select the amount of feed required for the day. The control activates a fill system to deliver feed from the Inventory Bin to the Weigh Bin. The Weigh Bin is equipped with load cells to weigh the incoming feed.

  • Page 13: Setup Parameters

    18) to aid in the installation process, including supplied relays and switches. Once installation is completed, the BinTrac Breeder Control unit must be programmed as summarized below: 1. The BinTrac Breeder Control console controls the batching from the inventory bin into the weigh bin (steps 1 through 19).
  • Page 14 Operation Manual Batch Enables you to set the batch option to LoAd or u.LoAd. In this configuration, the parameter MUST be set for LoAd to batch from the inventory bin into the weigh bin. Segmented display: 3. Press the SELECT key to enter BATCH menu, and should be displayed.
  • Page 15 Operation Manual Zero Value Sets the weight of the empty bin in either pounds or kilograms. Convenient when wanting to calibrate a system when a small amount of feed is already in the bin. The zero value is used to compensate for the empty weight of the bin to give an accurate value for the net weight of the material inside the bin.

  • Page 16: Startup

    Operation Manual Startup 1. Inspect BinTrac installation on weigh bin and verify legs are evenly lifted and not binding. 2. Verify area under bin legs is free and clear of any material. 3. Check weighing accuracy a. Have someone with known weight sit on bin cross-bar support as close to leg as possible to verify bracket assembly is accurately measuring weight.
  • Page 17 Operation Manual 9. Use the keys to enable or disable batch run control. 10. Press SELECT with displayed. The Indicator will then display the batch amount and a countdown to the next batch run. 11. To stop a scheduled batch run, use the key and will be displayed.

  • Page 18: Wiring Diagram

    Operation Manual Wiring Diagram Version 2.0 Part Number MAN-000009...

  • Page 19: Loss-In-Weight (Unload Batch Method)

    Loss-In-Weight (Unload Batch Method) Overview In a single bin system, the BinTrac Breeder Control allows the user to select the amount of feed required for the day. The Breeder Control enables the hopper/feed line fill system to draw feed directly from the bin until the required amount of feed has been delivered into the house. When the total amount of feed has been delivered, the Breeder Control shuts down the feed delivery system.

  • Page 20: Setup Parameters

    25) to aid in the installation process, including supplied relays and switches. Once installation is completed, the BinTrac Breeder Control unit must be programmed as summarized below: 1. The BinTrac Breeder Control console controls the unload batching withdrawal auger (steps 1 through 19). Access SETUP mode and configure the following: •...
  • Page 21 Operation Manual Batch Enables you to set the batch option to LoAd or u.LoAd. In this configuration, the parameter MUST be set for u.LoAd to batch from the inventory bin into the weigh bin. Segmented display: 3. Press the SELECT key to enter BATCH menu, and should be displayed.
  • Page 22 Operation Manual Zero Value Sets the weight of the empty bin in either pounds or kilograms. Convenient when wanting to calibrate a system when a small amount of feed is already in the bin. The zero value is used to compensate for the empty weight of the bin to give an accurate value for the net weight of the material inside the bin.

  • Page 23: Startup

    Operation Manual Startup 1. Inspect BinTrac installation on weigh bin and verify legs are evenly lifted and not binding. 2. Verify area under bin legs is free and clear of any material. 3. Check weighing accuracy a. Have someone with known weight sit on bin cross-bar support as close to leg as possible to verify bracket assembly is accurately measuring weight.
  • Page 24 Operation Manual 9. Use the keys to enable or disable batch run control. 10. Press SELECT with displayed. The Indicator will then display the batch amount and a countdown to the next batch run. 11. To stop a scheduled batch run, use the key and will be displayed.

  • Page 25: Wiring Diagram

    Operation Manual Wiring Diagram (OPTIONAL) Version 2.0 Part Number MAN-000009...

  • Page 26: Inventory Bin With Dual Breeder Console Unloads

    Operation Manual Inventory Bin with Dual Breeder Console Unloads Overview This configuration provides automated batching for hens and roosters from a single inventory bin. A Master Breeder Console provides automated batching of a programmed amount of rooster feed as a loss-in-weight (unload) from an inventory bin by enabling and disabling the rooster withdrawal auger.

  • Page 27: Setup Parameters

    Operation Manual Setup Parameters Follow the system wiring diagram (Page 36) to aid in the installation process, including supplied relays and switches. Once installation is completed, both the MASTER and the REMOTE Breeder control units must be programmed as summarized below: 1.
  • Page 28 Operation Manual Navigating Setup Mode To navigate through the options in SETUP mode, use the keys to cycle through the options/parameters. See the SETUP menu flow chart to the right. Accessing the Setup Mode 1. Press and hold the SELECT button down until is displayed.
  • Page 29 Operation Manual Capacity (L.C.CAP) The load cell system capacity is the sum of all the load cells rated capacity in either pounds or kilograms. This parameter sets the calibration of the system. To determine this value, multiply the number of load cells by their capacity.
  • Page 30 Operation Manual 13. Press the SELECT key. The current zero value is shown. If zeroed in standard operation mode, simply record this value for future reference. If you need to adjust this value, use the keys until the desired value for an empty bin is shown.

  • Page 31: System Settings In Setup Mode - Remote

    Operation Manual System Settings in Setup Mode - REMOTE The SETUP mode is used to configure the one-time system setup settings for the appropriate configuration. The following SETUP parameters MUST be correctly configured on the REMOTE Breeder console to ensure proper operation and weighing: •...
  • Page 32 Operation Manual Batch Enables you to set the batch option to LoAd or u.LoAd. In this configuration, the parameter MUST be set for u.LoAd for the hen unload batching auger. Segmented display: 22. Press the SELECT key to enter BATCH menu, and should be displayed (If is displayed, press...

  • Page 33: Startup

    Operation Manual Startup 1. Inspect BinTrac installation on weigh bin and verify legs are evenly lifted and not binding. 2. Verify area under bin legs is free and clear of any material. 3. Check weighing accuracy a. Have someone with known weight sit on bin cross-bar support as close to leg as possible to verify bracket assembly is accurately measuring weight.
  • Page 34 Operation Manual 5. Use the key to adjust the Batch Target Weight. The weight entered will be automatically saved for the next batch cycle. 6. Press SELECT to display the batch run control status ( 7. Press the key until is displayed.
  • Page 35 Operation Manual 6. Use the key to adjust the Hens Batch Target Weight (for example, 2500 lbs.). The weight entered will be automatically saved for the next Scheduled batch cycle. 7. Press SELECT to display the batch run control status ( 8.

  • Page 36: Wiring Diagram

    Operation Manual Wiring Diagram Version 2.0 Part Number MAN-000009...

  • Page 37: Weigh Bin With Dual Breeder Consoles For Programmed Fill And Batch Configuration

    Operation Manual Weigh Bin with Dual Breeder Consoles for Programmed Fill and Batch Configuration Overview This configuration provides automated filling and batching of hen feed using a weigh bin. A Remote Breeder Console provides automated filling of a programmed gross weight amount into a weigh bin. A Master Breeder Console provides automated loss-in-weight batching of a programmed amount for the hen feeding.

  • Page 38: Setup Parameters

    Operation Manual Setup Parameters Follow the system wiring diagram (Page 47) to aid in the installation process, including supplied relays and switches. Once installation is completed, both the MASTER and the REMOTE Breeder control units must be programmed as summarized below: 1.
  • Page 39 Operation Manual Navigating Setup mode To navigate through the options in SETUP mode, use the keys to cycle through the options/parameters. See the SETUP menu flow chart to the right. Accessing the Setup mode 1. Press and hold the SELECT button down until is displayed.
  • Page 40 Operation Manual Capacity (L.C.CAP) The load cell system capacity is the sum of all the load cells rated capacity in either pounds or kilograms. This parameter sets the calibration of the system. To determine this value, multiply the number of load cells by their capacity.
  • Page 41 Operation Manual 13. Press the SELECT key. The current zero value is shown. If zeroed in standard operation mode, simply record this value for future reference. If you need to adjust this value, use the keys until the desired value for an empty bin is shown.

  • Page 42: System Settings In Setup Mode - Remote

    Operation Manual System Settings in Setup Mode - REMOTE The SETUP mode is used to configure the one-time system setup settings for the appropriate configuration. The following SETUP parameters MUST be correctly configured on the REMOTE Breeder console to ensure proper operation and weighing: •...
  • Page 43 Operation Manual Batch Enables you to set the batch option to LoAd or u.LoAd. In this configuration, the parameter MUST be set for LoAd for the Remote Breeder Console to provide automated filling of a programmed gross weight amount into the weigh bin. Segmented display: 22.

  • Page 44: Startup

    Operation Manual Startup 1. Inspect BinTrac installation on weigh bin and verify legs are evenly lifted and not binding. 2. Verify area under bin legs is free and clear of any material. 3. Check weighing accuracy a. Have someone with known weight sit on bin cross-bar support as close to leg as possible to verify bracket assembly is accurately measuring weight.
  • Page 45 Operation Manual 4. Press SELECT to view the Batch Target Weight value. The last programmed Batch Target Weight value will be displayed. 5. Use the key to adjust the Batch Target Weight. The weight entered will be automatically saved for the next batch cycle.
  • Page 46 Operation Manual 4. Use the key to select the schedule (hour and minute) for the batch to start. Note: This is a 24-hour clock, i.e. 13:00 = 1:00pm. Once entered, the time will be saved until changed. 5. Press SELECT to view the Batch Target Weight value. Last programmed Batch Target Weight value will be displayed.

  • Page 47: Wiring Diagram

    Operation Manual Wiring Diagram Version 2.0 Part Number MAN-000009...

  • Page 48: Service

    BinTrac Breeder Control Blank BinTrac Breeder Control(s) weight display and tank level indicators are blank/off. This can be caused by loss of power to the unit, disconnected or broken wires, or damaged equipment.

  • Page 49: Inaccurate Weight Readings

    2. Check the Indicator settings Incorrect weight readings when the system is otherwise functioning normally can be due to incorrect settings. a. Confirm Rated Output – should match the average output recorded on each load cell (3.000 for HerdStar- supplied load cells) b.
  • Page 50 Operation Manual This means that the Smart Summing Box for the selected bin is not communicating with the BinTrac Indicator. 1. Disable bins on Indicator that do not have an associated Smart Summing Box and bin 2. Verify wiring between Indicator and Smart Summing Box 3.

  • Page 51: Load Cell Troubleshooting Procedures

    Operation Manual Load Cell Troubleshooting Procedures The procedures below outline the steps for identifying and locating a defective load cell. Procedure 1 is most commonly used and quickest, although Procedure 2 can be used for better analysis and for determining even loading across all load cells.

  • Page 52: Herdstar Bintrac Warranty

    12 months or the term of any extended warranty. In the event of a defect in any Products constituting a breach of the warranty provided herein, HerdStar, LLC will at its option either (i) repair or replace such Product free of charge, or (ii) in lieu of repair or replacement, refund to Buyer the original purchase price less the reasonable value of Buyer’s use of the Products.

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