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Fancom 743 Table of contents Table of contents About this manual 1. Introduction ............................1 2. Technical specifications ........................2 3. Safety instructions and warnings ..................... 3 3.1 General ............................3 3.2 During installation ........................3 3.3 During repairs ..........................3 3.4 Independent alarm system ......................
The installer’s settings can then be entered and the computer prepared for further use. This manual has been written by Fancom for the installer. A user’s manual is also available for the user. The user’s manual contains information about the daily use of the computer.
Fancom 743 1. Introduction 1. Introduction The Fancom 743 is a feed mixing computer for the poultry sector. It is suitable for fully automatic control of a feed mixing installation. Maximum installation size 12 stock silos ♦ 12 ingredients ♦...
Communication FNet, Fancom network, for intercommunication of control computers and PC connection*. Optional: Fancom serial loop for intercommunication of control computers and PC connection* I/O-Net for extra in and outputs using I/O-modules; max. 30 IDM and/or IRM-modules, each with 16 in/outputs*.
Fancom 743 INSTALLER: 4. Mounting and installation 4. Mounting and installation Caution It is essential that the alarm outputs of each computer are connected to a separate alarm system circuitry. When mounting the computer, the following should be observed: 1. Never mount the computer near water pipes, drainage pipes etc.
Fancom 743 INSTALLER: 5. System settings 5. System settings 5.1 General The system settings are intended for the installer. Normally the user will never have to change these settings, with the exception of the password. The system settings are not for daily use. The installer makes these settings when the weighing computer is installed.
Enter the unit of temperature: °C = degrees Celsius °F = degrees Fahrenheit Unit windspeed Enter the unit of wind speed: m/s = metres per second Mph = miles per hour (1 m/s ~ 2.24 Mph). Version: 743 software version number.
Fancom 743 INSTALLER: 5. System settings 5.2.2 Communication >>Communication Computer number Type: SLAVE Baud rate 2400 Bd Comm R: 0 T: Network status Computer If the computer is part of a loop or network, each computer should have its number own, unique number.
Fancom 743 INSTALLER: 5. System settings 5.3 Installation 5.3.1 General A number of settings and assignments are made concerning the installation. Fancom divides the installation settings into ten groups: >>Installation 1 General 2 Silo 3 Additive 4 Weigher 5 Circuit...
When dosing in has stopped certain ingredients can still fall into the weigher (after flow). This after flow is a computer calculated value. When the 743 is started the after flow is 0.0kg. Enter an (estimated) after flow for the first time the 743 is put into operation.
Fancom 743 INSTALLER: 5. System settings 5.3.4 Weigher >>Weigher 3× Weigher content 0. 0 Valve status CLOSE Motor control Weigher type WHOP-RIN Weigher tare 0.000 Capacity Address ILM Counts Zero/offset Span Filter Stable 0.000 Hopper Max.sensor 0. 0 Min.sensor 0. 0...
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Fancom 743 INSTALLER: 5. System settings Counts The weighing bar signal (rough measurement). Zero/Offset A calculated value corresponding to the zero setting of the ILM.x/weigher combination. Span (Cal.) A calculated value corresponding to the calibrated ILM.x/weigher combination. Span Zero/Offset The computer uses the values of and the rough ...
Fancom 743 INSTALLER: 5. System settings 5.3.5 Circuit >>Circuit_1 4× Relay output 0. 0 Status Extra distance 0:00 next circuit (max. 2 circuits) % slip previous circuit Relay output Enter the address (in front of the point) and the relay number (behind the point) to which the circuit inlet valve control has been connected.
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Fancom 743 INSTALLER: 5. System settings Stor. silo dem. FULL The storage silo is full. DEMAND The storage silo demands blend preparation. FILL Filling sensor covered Max. sensor FULL FULL Max. sensor FULL Max. sensor DEMAND Filling sensor DEMAND DEMAND FILL Min.
Fancom 743 INSTALLER: 5. System settings The following settings are important in registration mode. %Tolerance A factory setting used by the computer to determine the batch amount. Batch am. The amount of feed to be fed according to the daily norm × the tolerance percentage.
Fancom 743 INSTALLER: 5. System settings 5.3.8 Water clock >>Water clock 7× Pulse input 0. 0 Relay output 0. 0 Status Unit/pulse Pulse input Enter the address (in front of the point) and the digital input number (behind the point) to which the water pulse counter has been connected.
Fancom 743 INSTALLER: 5. System settings 5.3.10 Time clock >>Time clock 9× Relay output 0. 0 Status Relay output Enter the address (in front of the point) and the relay number (behind the point) to which the time clock control has been connected.
Fancom 743 APPENDIX 1: System alarms APPENDIX 1: System alarms The following alarms are system alarms. The computer regularly carries out a number of tests concerning the functioning of the computer itself. If the computer detects an error, an alarm will be given and action taken.
Fancom 743 APPENDIX 3: Possible dosing out situations APPENDIX 3: Possible dosing out situations Directly into storage silo; selection via switch valve above storage silo. If the storage silo to be filled is the same as the last storage silo filled, do not switch the valve.
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