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All information, illustrations, photos, and specifications in this manual are based on the latest information available at the time of publication. The right is reserved to make changes at any time without notice. PNEG-2320 Automated Slide Gate Operation...
Safety Precautions Topics Covered in this Chapter ▪ Safety Guidelines ▪ Cautionary Symbol Definitions ▪ Safety Cautions ▪ Safety Sign-off Sheet Safety Guidelines Safety guidelines are general-to-specific safety rules that must be followed at all times. This manual is written to help you understand safe operating procedures and problems that can be encountered by the operator and other personnel when using this equipment.
Chapter 1: Safety Precautions Cautionary Symbol Definitions Cautionary symbols appear in this manual and on product decals. The symbols alert the user of potential safety hazards, prohibited activities and mandatory actions. To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols that are defined below. Table 1-1 Description of the different cautionary symbols Symbol Description...
Chapter 1: Safety Precautions Safety Cautions Use Personal Protective Equipment • Use appropriate personal protective equipment: Respiratory Foot Protection Protection Protection Hearing Head Fall Protection Protection Protection Hand Protection • Wear clothing appropriate to the job. • Remove all jewelry. •...
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Chapter 1: Safety Precautions Maintain Equipment and Work Area • Understand service procedures before doing work. Keep area clean and dry. • Never service equipment while it is operating. Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from moving parts. • Keep your equipment in proper working condition. Replace worn or broken parts immediately.
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Chapter 1: Safety Precautions Rotating Auger Hazard • Keep clear of rotating augers and moving parts. • Do not remove or modify guards or covers. • Lock-out power source before making adjustments, cleaning, or maintaining equipment. • Failure to follow these precautions will result in serious injury or death.
Chapter 1: Safety Precautions Safety Sign-off Sheet Below is a sign-off sheet that can be used to verify that all personnel have read and understood the safety instructions. This sign-off sheet is provided for your convenience and personal record keeping. Date Employee Name Supervisor Name...
General Specifications and Operation Topics Covered in this Chapter ▪ General Overview ▪ Specifications ▪ User Interface General Overview 1. At start-up the unit will move the slide gate to the home position (the fully closed position) to establish a known position. 2.
Chapter 2: General Specifications and Operation User Interface Figure 2-1 User interface Table 2-1 Controller display and button details Display/ Description Buttons Display Displays current status information and parameter settings. Use to advance through the configuration screens. Menu Up Arrow Use to increase the value of a parameter and open the slide gate in manual override mode.
Configuring Settings for each Slide Gate Topics Covered in this Chapter ▪ Adjustable Parameters ▪ Disabling an Actuator Slide ▪ Enabling an Actuator Slide ▪ Setting the Manual Operation ▪ Setting the Auto Operation ▪ Setting the Open Position ▪ Calibration ▪...
Chapter 3: Configuring Settings for each Slide Gate Disabling an Actuator Slide 1. Press both up (3) and down (4) arrows at the same time to view the configuration menus. 2. Press the menu (2) button until Slide 1: Enable is displayed. NOTE: Slide 2: Enable can also be displayed if you are setting parameter for a second slide gate.
Chapter 3: Configuring Settings for each Slide Gate Setting the Manual Operation 1. Press both up (3) and down (4) arrows at the same time to view the configuration menus. 2. Press the menu (2) button until Slide 1: Auto is displayed. NOTE: Slide 2: Auto can also be displayed if you are setting parameter for a second slide gate.
Chapter 3: Configuring Settings for each Slide Gate Setting the Open Position 1. After selecting auto mode, the Open Pos 1: 100% will display. NOTE: The default open position percentage is 100%. 2. Press the up (3) or down (4) arrows to change percentage setting. 3.
Chapter 3: Configuring Settings for each Slide Gate Setting the Sensitivity 1. Press both up (3) and down (4) arrows at the same time to view the configuration menus. 2. Press the menu (2) button until Sensitivity: 1 is displayed. 3.
Chapter 3: Configuring Settings for each Slide Gate Clearing an Alarm NOTE: This menu appears ONLY if an alarm is present. The display will read “Clear Alarms: Y”. Press the enter (5) button to clear the alarm. Figure 3-8 Clearing the alarm Enter button PNEG-2320 Automated Slide Gate Operation...
General Movement/Operation 1. The control will display if the actuator is in the closed or open position. 2. To change the actuator slide position: a. Press the menu (2) button until the actuator slide you want to change is displayed, (slide 1 or slide 2).
Manual Mode Operation What You Should Know Once the slide gate is set to manual operation, the screen will display the slide gate number and the operation mode, (Ex: S1 Manu). The control will operate like a momentary switch when in manual mode. When the control is left in manual mode, it will not go through the normal sequence of detecting the home position on start-up.
Slide Gate Operation using the Site Controller (FLX-5419) 1. This control is generally located in a control house and can control up to eight local controllers (FLX-5416) on the bins. The home screen will display all the slides gates that are connected, flashing each one as it rotates through them.
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Chapter 6: Slide Gate Operation using the Site Controller (FLX-5419) Configuration Menus 1. Asks if you want to scan the network to see if any new nodes have been added. Select Y for yes or N for no. Figure 6-2 Site controller requesting network scan 2.
Troubleshooting Topics Covered in this Chapter ▪ Clearing an Obstruction ▪ Alarms Clearing an Obstruction What You Should Know If the display shows “A: No Movement Sn”, it means the slide gate should be moving into position, but there is no movement detected by the sensors. There may be something blocking the slide gate. Figure 7-1 No movement shown in display PNEG-2320 Automated Slide Gate Operation...
Chapter 7: Troubleshooting To Clear an Obstruction: 1. Physically go to the local controller at the bin. 2. Press both up and down arrows at the same time to view the configuration menus. 3. Press the menu button until the slide that has the error is displayed. 4.
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This equipment shall be installed in accordance with the current installation codes and applicable regulations which should be carefully followed in all cases. Authorities having jurisdiction should be consulted before installations are made. 1004 E. Illinois St. Assumption, IL 62510-0020 Phone: 1-217-226-4421 Fax: 1-217-226-4420 www.automatedproduction.com / www.cumberlandpoultry.com...
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