1. Safety Safety Guidelines This manual contains information that is important for you, the owner/operator, to know and understand. This information relates to protecting personal safety and preventing equipment problems. It is the responsibility of the owner/operator to inform anyone operating or working in the area of this equipment of these safety guidelines.
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1. Safety Install and Operate Electrical Equipment Properly Electrical controls should be installed by a qualified electrician and must meet the standards set by the National Electrical Code and all local and state codes. Disconnect and lock out all power sources before installing wires/cables or servicing equipment.
2. Application In a swine application, the IR Plus Feed Sensor is used in conjunction with a Smart-Flex as the primary control for a Flex-Flo feed line. It uses “INFRARED” technology to detect the presence of all types of mash and pellet feeds. It is designed to be used in place of the proximity switch in a Smart-Flex control. The sensor is installed underneath a Smart-Flex control unit between the powerhead drop (funnel) and the drop tube at the end of a Flex-Flo feed system as shown in Figure...
3. Basic Operation Basic Operation for Swine The IR Plus Feed Sensor is connected to a Smart-Flex control unit and will immediately shut the Flex-Flo auger system OFF when feed is full. When the feed falls away from the IR Plus Feed Sensor, it will count down a pre-determined “Delay Time”...
4. Delay Time The “Delay Time” is adjustable inside the IR Plus Feed Sensor enclosure using a small pin jumper. The “Delay Time” can be adjusted to 0 seconds or 30 seconds or 60 seconds or 90 seconds, depending on the choice of the user. The factory default setting is 60 seconds. Place the pin jumper over the pins next to the desired “Delay Time”.
5. Indicator LED Lights The IR Plus Feed Sensor is equipped with three (3) LED indicator lights on the PC board inside the enclosure. These LED lights help to diagnose the condition of the IR Plus Feed Sensor. The top green LED indicates the state of electrical power to the sensor. When power to the sensor is ON, this green LED will be illuminated.
6. Sensitivity No sensitivity setting is required. The infrared technology that is used in the IR Plus Feed Sensor is not affected by temperature, humidity or feed type. If the sensor fails to operate properly, disconnect the sensor and use a soft cloth to clean the dust from inside. If it still does not operate properly, contact the nearest AP or Cumberland dealer to aid in troubleshooting.
7. Replacement Parts IR Plus Feed Sensor Assembly (FLX-5262) Repeat for four (4) screws and nuts Repeat for four (4) screws Repeat for two (2) screws PNEG-1945 IR Plus Feed Sensor...
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7. Replacement Parts IR Plus Feed Sensor Assembly (FLX-5262) Parts List Ref # Part # Description FLX-5000 Sensor Housing Assembly FLX-5002 Sensor Insert Assembly FLX-5263 Replacement Power Board for IR Plus Feed Sensor FLX-5001 Sensor Connector Cable FLX-5267 Sensor Replacement Lid with Cover S-8045 Screw, SDS #10 x 3/4"...
8. Wiring Diagrams for Swine Application IR Plus Feed Sensor Used with Smart-Flex in Swine Application THE GSI GROUP FLX-4778 SMART-FLEX RELAY BOX CONTACT RATING: 1 1/2 HP, 240 VAC MAX., 25 FLA, 1 PHASE COIL RATING: 208-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz.
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8. Wiring Diagrams for Swine Application IR Plus Feed Sensor Used with Smart-Flex in Swine Application (Continued) Ref # Part # Description FLX-4778 Smart-Flex Relay Box Assembly FLX-4629LS Smart-Flex Control Without Sensor FLX-2017 Power Head Drop S-8045 Screw, SDS #10 x 3/4" HWH SS410 FLX-5262 IR Plus Feed Sensor FLX-2427...
8. Wiring Diagrams for Swine Application Wiring Diagram for Smart-Flex to IR Plus Feed Sensor RELAY BOX (FLX-4778) 208-230VAC POWER SUPPLY IR PLUS FEED SENSOR (FLX-5262) FLEX-FLO MOTOR SMART-FLEX (FLX-4629LS TO ALARM SYSTEM (IF USED) CORD (FLX-5265) TO NETWORK MASTER COMMUNICATION BOTTOM OUT - RS485 CABLE (IF USED)
8. Wiring Diagrams for Swine Application Wiring Diagram for IR Plus Feed Sensor to Smart-Flex IR PLUS FEED SENSOR (FLX-5262) SHOWN WITH LID REMOVED ADD MALE SPADE TERMINALS REMOVE YELLOW WIRES FROM RELAY AND CONNECT TO MALE SPADE TERMINALS YELLOW SET JUMPER PIN ON “0 SEC.”...
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8. Wiring Diagrams for Swine Application Wiring Diagram for Smart-Flex to IR Plus Feed Sensor (Continued) SMART-FLEX (FLX-4629LS) (Set Sensitivity Level to “Ir”) TO ALARM SYSTEM (IF USED) Sensor -V Sensor +V TO IR PLUS FEED SENSOR Ext. Mode N.C. N.O.
8. Wiring Diagrams for Swine Application Wiring Diagram for Relay Box RELAY BOX (FLX-4778) YELLOW YELLOW GREEN 208-230VAC POWER SUPPLY FLEX-FLO MOTOR TO IR PLUS FEED SENSOR PNEG-1945 IR Plus Feed Sensor...
9. Wiring Diagrams for Poultry Application IR Plus Feed Sensor Hopper Level Control Model 350 IR PLUS FEED SENSOR USED AS HOPPER LEVEL CONTROL IN MODEL 350 FLEX-FLO POULTRY APPLICATION PNEG-1945 IR Plus Feed Sensor...
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9. Wiring Diagrams for Poultry Application IR Plus Feed Sensor Hopper Level Control Model 350 (Continued) Ref # Part # Description FLX-2434 Drop Kit AP-2447 Kwik-Attach Drop Kit FLX-5262 IR Plus Feed Sensor FLX-2427 Drop Tube, 6-1/2" FLX-4240 Galvanized Flex Tube FLX-2428 Telescoping Drop Tube Power Unit...
9. Wiring Diagrams for Poultry Application IR Plus Feed Sensor Hopper Level Control Model 300 IR PLUS FEED SENSOR USED AS HOPPER LEVEL CONTROL IN MODEL 300 FLEX-FLO POULTRY APPLICATION PNEG-1945 IR Plus Feed Sensor...
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9. Wiring Diagrams for Poultry Application IR Plus Feed Sensor Hopper Level Control Model 300 (Continued) Ref # Part # Description FLX-2433 Drop Kit AP-2276 Kwik-Attach Drop Kit FLX-5262 IR Plus Feed Sensor FLX-2427 Drop Tube, 6-1/2" FLX-4240 Galvanized Flex Tube FLX-2428 Telescoping Drop Tube FLX-5266...
9. Wiring Diagrams for Poultry Application IR Plus Feed Sensor Wiring Diagram for Poultry Application WIRING DIAGRAM FOR FLEX-FLO CONTROL TO IR PLUS FEED SENSOR USED AS HOPPER LEVEL CONTROLS FOR POULTRY APPLICATION IR PLUS FEED SENSOR IR PLUS FEED SENSOR FOR HOPPER #1 FOR HOPPER #2 YELLOW...
14 months from arrival at port of discharge, whichever is earlier. The end-user’s sole remedy (and GSI’s only obligation) is to repair or replace, at GSI’s option and expense, products that in GSI’s judgment, contain a material defect in materials or workmanship.
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