If such a defect is found by Chore-Time to exist within the one year period, Chore-Time will, at its option, (a) repair or replace such product free of charge, F.O.B. the factory of manufacture, or (b) refund to the original purchaser the original purchase price, in lieu of such repair or replacement.
Chore-Tronics Feeder Control General General Support Information Using this equipment for any other purpose or in a way not within the operating recommendations specified in this manual will void the warranty and may cause personal injury. As with all electronic controls, we recommend the use of a {Note} backup system.
General Chore-Tronics Feeder Control Introduction This manual is designed to provide comprehensive planning, installation, operation, and parts listing information. The Table of Contents provides a convenient overview of the information in this manual. Read this manual before operating your Control.
However, this cannot be 100% guaranteed because of circumstances that are beyond Chore-Time’s control. • Chore-Time takes no responsibility for any possible damage as a result of improper settings and non or partially functioning installation. • Chore-Time takes no responsibility for any possible damage due to failure,...
Notice to Electrician Chore-Tronics Feeder Control Notice to Electrician Each relay output in this Chore-Tronics control is designed to control 1 H.P. for many years of service. The relays are single pole, normally open contacts and break only one line of the power to the various loads. (The control is not to be considered the disconnect device for motor loads.) If a load of more than 1 H.P.
Chore-Tronics Feeder Control Initial Setup Initial Setup 1. Referring to the drawing on page 32 (as was mentioned in the previous section), attach the small decals that are included with the control to the numbered toggle switches on the face of the control. The names of the devices have to be associated with the switch numbers which in turn correspond to the relay numbers.
Introduction to Control Chore-Tronics Feeder Control Introduction to Control Description of Control Front Panel MT1559-02 7/98 Item Description Feeder Control Viewing Screen Navigation Buttons Edit Buttons Subject Buttons Relay Switches MT1559A 3/25/99 10/6/99...
Chore-Tronics Feeder Control Introduction to Control Viewing Screen The viewing screen has a display which can show 8 lines, each containing 40 characters. This is the area that will display the requested information when a subject button is pressed. The viewing screen will always remain lit. When other subjects are...
Introduction to Control Chore-Tronics Feeder Control To provide for security in setting your controls, there is an optional security feature that will appear only when you initiate the Edit process. When you press the EDIT button, the control will automatically ask for an access code. This is a four digit number that you have selected while setting up the control and is explained under the “Setup”...
Chore-Tronics Feeder Control Introduction to Control How to Maneuver in the Viewing Screen • The procedures below give a brief overview on the use of the Navigation Buttons and the Edit Buttons. • For this example we will be looking at the Setup Screen. (Button 14 on the Control front panel).
Introduction to Control Chore-Tronics Feeder Control Using the Edit Buttons • This example gives you a brief summary on how to use the Edit Buttons in conjunction with the Navigation Buttons to edit values. • For this example we will be looking at the Setup Screen. (BUTTON 14 on the Control front panel).
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Chore-Tronics Feeder Control Introduction to Control 4. Press the DOWN ARROW (Figure 5). Control number NON-METRIC Units of measurement Clock Type 12 HR Time of day 8:25a Date 22 Jul 1998 Figure 5. Setup edit Screen. 5. Press the (+) or (–) buttons to change from metric to non-metric.
Operation and Description of Function Settings Chore-Tronics Feeder Control Operation and Description of Function Settings Status Today = Feed Day Program = Daily Next Start Time #1 Weigh Fill Thu 4:00p Thu 5:00p Feeder Fill Thu 6:00p Thu 6:00p Feeder Line...
Chore-Tronics Feeder Control Operation and Description of Function Settings Weigh Bin Fill 1 WEIGH FILL 1 EVENTS = 1 Start Run for 1. 04:00p 01:00:00 Figure 7. Weigh Bin Fill 1 screen or... Spare Timer 1 TIMER 1 EVENTS = 3 Start Run for 1.
Operation and Description of Function Settings Chore-Tronics Feeder Control Feeder System Fill 1 FEEDER FILL 1 EVENTS = 1 Start Run for 1. 04:00p 01:00:00 Figure 9. Feeder System Fill 1 screen 1. Feeder System Fill 1 - this indicates that you are in the Feeder System Fill 1 screen.
Chore-Tronics Feeder Control Operation and Description of Function Settings Feeder 1 Feeder 1 EVENTS = 1 Start Run for 1. 04:00p 01:00:00 Figure 10. Feeder 1 screen 1. Feeder 1 - this indicates that you are in the Feeder 1 screen.
Operation and Description of Function Settings Chore-Tronics Feeder Control Light Clock Light EVENTS = 1 On At On For 1. 07:00p 10:15 Figure 11. Light Clock screen 1. Light Clock - this indicates that you are in the Light Clock screen.
Chore-Tronics Feeder Control Operation and Description of Function Settings Presets / Inventories • This screen has two options and are briefly discussed below. The proper option will be selected in the Setup screen Button 14. 1. If your weigh system uses a separate bin from the supply bin to weigh the feed for feeding.
Operation and Description of Function Settings Chore-Tronics Feeder Control Presets / Inventories - continued Option 2: Load Cells Under Supply Bin Contents Supply Bin 34125 12452 Contents Weigh Bin 34125 12452 Preset 1400 Last delivery 15327 18409 Figure 13. Option 2 Load Cells Under Supply Bin Screen 1.
Chore-Tronics Feeder Control Operation and Description of Function Settings Data Today’s mortality Today’s total eggs ---- ---- Today’s hatching eggs ---- ---- Cum. total eggs Cum. total eggs/hen Cum. hatching eggs Cum. hatching eggs/hen Cum. hat. eggs/100# feed Current birds housed...
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17. Water - this is the water usage for each of the past seven days. {Note} This input can be received from any water meter that has electrical output. Check with your Chore-Time distributor for compatible meters. This communication is established in Setup and Calibration — BUTTON 14.
Chore-Tronics Feeder Control Operation and Description of Function Settings Alarms Alarms Enabled (Alarm Message) Alarm History Notice Recovered 1:22 JUL 12:43p Power Failure 0:34 0:00 Figure 15. Alarms Screen The Alarms screen is designed as an aid to inform you that conditions are not correct, or presets have not been met.
Operation and Description of Function Settings Chore-Tronics Feeder Control Alarm - continued Possible alarms discussed: 1. Power Failure - if you lose power, you will get an alarm condition. 2. Weigh Fill 1 (2) Presets Not Met - if the preset to the Weigh Bin is not completed within the allotted time established in screens “2”...
Chore-Tronics Feeder Control Operation and Description of Function Settings Weigh Bin Fill 2 or Spare Timer 2 See Weigh Bin Fill 1 or Spare Timer 1 screen — BUTTON 2 previously discussed in this manual. Feeder System Fill 2 See Feeder System Fill 1 screen — BUTTON 3 previously discussed in this manual.
Operation and Description of Function Settings Chore-Tronics Feeder Control Feeding Programs Current program EVERY DAY (DAILY) FEED DAY WEDNESDAY 27 MAY 1998 Next program EVERY OTHER DAY (E.O.D.) Start on Friday 29 MAY 1998 We Th Fr Sa Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Mo - F - F - F - F - F - Figure 16.
Chore-Tronics Feeder Control Operation and Description of Function Settings Setup This is probably the most important screen in your control. This is the area that configures your control to meet the needs of your specific house management. If your needs should change in the future, the setup can be modified to meet those needs.
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Operation and Description of Function Settings Chore-Tronics Feeder Control Setup - continued All setups are performed in the Edit Mode with the use of the {Note} Navigation Buttons to move you around to editable positions and the (+) and (–) buttons to make changes and to answer questions.
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If you later decide you don’t want to use an access code, you simply change the access code back to “1111”. If you forget your access code, call Chore-Time. It is certainly recommended that you write down your access code in a safe place.
Operation and Description of Function Settings Chore-Tronics Feeder Control Setup - continued Actual House Layout 1. Fill in the list of relay numbers with device(s) each is controlling. Relay Output Controlled MT1559A 3/25/99 10/6/99...
Chore-Tronics Feeder Control Operation and Description of Function Settings Weigh Bin Configurations 1. The following are examples of feeding systems. Choose the example that best {Note} describes your operation and insert the number in the Setup Screen BUTTON 14. 2. Pullet houses that raise both males and females and are separated, can use one of the breeder examples.
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Operation and Description of Function Settings Chore-Tronics Feeder Control Weigh Bin Configurations - continued Example 3 Breeder House 1. No weigh bin - load cells under supply bin. 2. Males and Females on same feed. 3. Two separate presets are dispensed from supply bin (no hopper scale for males).
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Chore-Tronics Feeder Control Operation and Description of Function Settings Weigh Bin Configurations - continued Example 5 Breeder House 1. Load cells under weigh bin. 2. Males and Females on same feed. 3. Two separate presets are dispensed from weigh bin (no hopper scale for males).
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Operation and Description of Function Settings Chore-Tronics Feeder Control Weigh Bin Configurations - continued Example 7 Breeder House 1. Load cells under both supply bins. 2. Males and Females on separate feed. Example 8 Breeder House 1. Load cells under both weigh bins.
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Chore-Tronics Feeder Control Operation and Description of Function Settings Weigh Bin Configurations - continued Example 9 Breeder House 1. Load cells under one weigh bin and one supply bin. 2. Males and Females on separate feed. Example 10 Breeder House 1.
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Operation and Description of Function Settings Chore-Tronics Feeder Control Weigh Bin Configurations - continued Example 11 Breeder House 1. Load cells under two weigh bins. 2. Males and Females on same feed. Item Description Weigh Bin Supply Bin MT1559A 3/25/99...
Chore-Tronics Feeder Control Operation and Description of Function Settings MS Board Dip Switch Positions 1. Manual Switch position on first board — one board being used 1 2 3 2. Manual Switch position on second board — two boards being used 1 2 3 3.
Scale Junction Box Add-On’s SJB - SJB1 (Scale Junction Boxes) When using a scale system along with your feeder control, you will need a scale junction box (SJB or SJB1) to attach the cables from the load cells, and to transmit a signal to the control.
PC Connection Overview Chore-Tronics Feeder Control PC Connection Overview Off-Site PC Connecting to On-Site PC with Controls MT1559A 3/25/99 10/6/99...
Chore-Tronics Feeder Control PC Connection Overview On-Site PC with Controls central central Other controls 6WDWLF 3UHVVXUH &RQWURO may be added. (GLW &855(17#&21',7,216 $/$506 67$7,#(6685( 0$18$/#2#$872 /,0,76 :,1'#'(/$< 6(783 DANGER ELECTROCUTION HAZARD! Do not open this con- trol box until electrical power is disconnected at circuit breakers.
PC Connection Overview Chore-Tronics Feeder Control Off-Site PC with Controls central Modem Modem Other controls 6WDWLF 3UHVVXUH &RQWURO may be added. (GLW &855(17#&21',7,216 $/$506 67$7,#(6685( 0$18$/#2#$872 /,0,76 :,1'#'(/$< 6(783 DANGER ELECTROCUTION HAZARD! Do not open this con- trol box until electrical power is disconnected at circuit breakers.
Chore-Tronics Feeder Control Trouble Shooting Trouble Shooting Problem Possible Cause Solution The Screen is blank, but The screen is defective. Replace the display. outputs appear to be The flat cable between the KD board and Readjust connections or replace operating normally.
Steel Framing - Steel framing is used in applications that require both feed bins be combined. One scale system is installed beneath the steel framing. (Frame not supplied by Chore-Time) MF973-75 3/96 System Planning Carefully plan the system layout prior to beginning the installation.
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Installation and Operation of Scale Load Cells Chore-Tronics Feeder Control MF973-4 3/96 Figure 18. Components layout for 4-Legged Bin (side view) MF973-25 3/96 Figure 19. System components layout for 6-Legged Bin (side view) Description Feeder Control Mount Kit MT1559A 3/25/99...
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Chore-Tronics Feeder Control Installation and Operation of Scale Load Cells MF973-6 3/96 Figure 20. System components layout for (2) Bins and Bin Platform with (4) Load Cells (side view) Description Feeder Control Bin Platform Mount Kit Concrete Pad MT1559-19 3/99 Figure 21.
Site Planning To insure accurate operation, the scales must be installed on a flat, level, well drained surface. Chore-Time recommends setting the scales and bins on a 12" (305 mm) thick concrete pad. Consult your feed bin manual for concrete specifications.
Chore-Tronics Feeder Control Installation and Operation of Scale Load Cells 9' Storage Bin & Weigh Bin using (2) pads (3.35 M) (3.35 M) 24.5' (7.47 M) (4.57 M) (2.44 M) 8' TO 10' (2.4 TO 3 M) (2.44 M) MF973-21 2/96 Figure 23.
Weigh-Bin Bin Platform Specifications Chore-Time does not supply bin platforms. However, the necessary specifications and dimensions are provided on pages 53 - 58 to have the bin platforms built locally. Construction drawings, along with steel specifications, are provided for various sizes of bins and scale capacities.
Chore-Tronics Feeder Control Installation and Operation of Scale Load Cells Installation of the Scale Components Step 1: Mount Base Location Refer to the feed bin assembly instructions to determine the exact dimension between the bin legs. Lay the Mount Bases in their final locations so that a Top Plate is directly under each feed bin leg.
Installation and Operation of Scale Load Cells Chore-Tronics Feeder Control Refer to the decal on the Load Cell to determine proper orientation {Note} of the Load Cell in the Mount Base. Set the bin on the Mount Bases and secure the Top Mounts to the Load Cell using the 5/8"...
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Chore-Tronics Feeder Control Installation and Operation of Scale Load Cells Side bar (item 14) is threaded to receive bolts. It is important that {Note} bolts (item 8) not be tightened all the way. Leave 1/8” clearance for side bars (items 7 and 14) to move freely. Install lock washer and nut on bolt (item 8).
Installation and Operation of Scale Load Cells Chore-Tronics Feeder Control Step 3: SJB Location & Installation The SJB is water resistant, but not water proof. Mount the SJB on a bin leg, nearby wall or other structure, using hardware supplied. See Figure 29.
Grounding for the SJB and the Feeder Control. Shown below is the grounding recommendation for the SJB and the Feeder Control. The recommended method is shown with the solid lines and the optional method is shown with the dashed lines. Ground stakes should be located as shown.
Installation and Operation of Scale Load Cells Chore-Tronics Feeder Control Step 4: Properly Coiling the Cables The excess SJB and Load Cell Cables must be non-inductively coiled as shown, below. Note that when coiled in this manner, there will be an equal number of right hand and left hand coils.
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The ground rod should be embedded below permanent moisture level in the soil. If the ground rod cannot be driven further than 5' (1.5 m), contact Chore-Time for additional grounding instructions. The ground rod should be installed as close as possible to the equipment to be protected.
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Installation and Operation of Scale Load Cells Chore-Tronics Feeder Control MF973-30 2/96 Ground Rod placement for single bin installations (top view). Figure 31. MF973-31 2/96 Ground Rod placement for multiple bin installations (top view). Figure 32. Description Feed Bin Ground Rod Ground Wire: 6 Gauge Maximum Length: 5' (1.2 m)
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Chore-Tronics Feeder Control Installation and Operation of Scale Load Cells MF973-32 2/96 Ground Rod placement for bin platform installations (top view). Figure 33. Description Feed Bin Ground Rod Ground Wire: 6 Gauge Maximum Length: 5' (1.2 m) MT1559A 10/6/99 3/25/99...
Installation and Operation of Scale Load Cells Chore-Tronics Feeder Control Load Cells and Mount Kits T.C. 15 T.C. 35 & 125 Item Description Part No. 3/4" x 6" Quick Pin - - - - Top Plate - - - -...
Installation and Operation of Scale Load Cells Chore-Tronics Feeder Control 6-Legged Bin Adapter Kit MF975-47 10/97 Item Description Part No. Beam Assembly 30183 Beam Assembly Hardware Kit 30184 *The above items may be ordered as a 6-Legged Bin Adapter Kit Part # 30208. This includes (2) Beam Assemblies, (1) Beam Assembly Hardware Kit.
Chore-Tronics Feeder Control Installation and Operation of Scale Load Cells Replacing a CT Load Cell Description C.T. Load Cell Sealing Ring C.T. Mount Welded Plate Hex Head Bolt Cotter Pin C.T. Mount Pin Rubber Shim C.T. Mount Threaded Plate 1. Disconnect load cell from junction box and detach cable from frame.
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Chore-Tronics Feeder Control Wiring Diagrams Wiring Diagram #1 Wiring Diagrams 120 OHM RESISTOR AD #1 REQUIRED AT THE NOTES: BEGINING AND END SJB CONTROL DURING NON-ALARM CONDITIONS, THE C AND N.O. OF THE I/O NET CONTACTS OF THE ALARM RELAY ARE CLOSED.
Chore-Tronics Feeder Control Wiring Diagrams Wiring Diagram #2 120 OHM RESISTOR AD #1 REQUIRED AT THE BEGINING AND END SJB CONTROL OF THE I/O NET 120 OHM RESISTOR NOTES: WIRING DIAGRAM DURING NON-ALARM CONDITIONS, THE C AND N.O. AD #2 24 VDC POWER SUPPLY CONTACTS OF THE ALARM RELAY ARE CLOSED.
Chore-Tronics Feeder Control Wiring Diagrams Wiring Diagram #3 120 OHM RESISTOR AD #1 REQUIRED AT THE BEGINING AND END SJB1 CONTROL OF THE I/O NET NOTES: 120 OHM WIRING DIAGRAM DURING NON-ALARM CONDITIONS, THE C AND N.O. AD #2 RESISTOR CONTACTS OF THE ALARM RELAY ARE CLOSED.
Chore-Tronics Feeder Control Wiring Diagrams Wiring Diagram #4 AD #1 120 OHM RESISTOR REQUIRED AT THE SJB1 CONTROL BEGINING AND END OF THE I/O NET 120 OHM NOTES: WIRING DIAGRAM AD #2 DURING NON-ALARM CONDITIONS, THE C AND N.O. RESISTOR 24 VDC POWER SUPPLY CONTACTS OF THE ALARM RELAY ARE CLOSED.
Chore-Tronics Feeder Control Wiring Diagrams Wiring Diagram #5 AD #1 120 OHM RESISTOR REQUIRED AT THE BEGINING AND END SJB CONTROL OF THE I/O NET NOTES: 120 OHM RESISTOR WIRING DIAGRAM DURING NON-ALARM CONDITIONS, THE C AND N.O. AD #2 CONTACTS OF THE ALARM RELAY ARE CLOSED.
Chore-Tronics Feeder Control Wiring Diagrams Wiring Diagram #6 120 OHM RESISTOR AD #1 REQUIRED AT THE SJB CONTROL BEGINING AND END OF THE I/O NET 120 OHM WIRING DIAGRAM RESISTOR AD #2 24 VDC POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE INPUT RANGE: FEED CONTROL...
Chore-Tronics Feeder Control Wiring Diagrams Wiring Diagram #7 AD #1 AD #1 NOTES: DURING NON-ALARM CONDITIONS, THE C AND N.O. SJB1 CONTROL SJB1 CONTROL CONTACTS OF THE ALARM RELAY ARE CLOSED. DURING ALARM CONDITIONS, THE C AND N.C. WIRING DIAGRAM...
Chore-Tronics Feeder Control Wiring Diagrams Wiring Diagram #8 AD #1 AD #1 SJB CONTROL WIRING DIAGRAM SJB CONTROL AD #2 24 VDC POWER SUPPLY WIRING DIAGRAM NOTES: AD #2 DURING NON-ALARM CONDITIONS, THE C AND N.O. VOLTAGE INPUT RANGE: 24 VDC POWER SUPPLY CONTACTS OF THE ALARM RELAY ARE CLOSED.
Chore-Tronics Feeder Control Wiring Diagrams Wiring Diagram #9 AD #1 AD #1 24 VDC POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE INPUT RANGE: 100 - 240 VAC NOTES: SJB1 CONTROL SJB CONTROL 50/60 HZ. SINGLE PHASE 0.6 AMP. DURING NON-ALARM CONDITIONS, THE C AND N.O.
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Contact your nearby Chore-Time distributor or representative for additional parts and information. CTB Inc. P.O. Box 2000 • Milford, Indiana 46542-2000 • U.S.A. Phone (219) 658-4101 • Fax (800) 333-4191 EMail: ctb@ctbinc.com • Internet: http//www.ctbinc.com Printed in the U.S.A. MT1559A...
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