Important Safety Guidelines Mechanical Installation Connections Replacement of the Fuse Maintenance EC General Safety Guidelines 2. A GUIDED TOUR OF FEED NAVIGATOR Key Glossary Glossary of Display Symbols Alphanumeric Writing of Names and Numbers 3. GETTING STARTED Switching On and Off How to Program the Recipes 3.2.1...
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5. CUSTOMIZING THE FEED NAVIGATOR 5.1 Optional Components 5.2 Printer 21 5.3 Data Transfer 5.4 Weight Repeaters 5.5 Radio Control (RX4) 5.6 External Keyboard Input (B4) 5.7 Proximity Speed Sensor Input (IS) 5.8 Traffic Light 5.9 Analogue Output 4÷20mA (UA) 5.10 Power Outputs (U4)
General Information 1.1 - IMPORTANT SAFETY GUDELINES Before using the equipment, carefully read the following Safety Guidelines in order to protect yourself and the equipment from any serious damage. Carefully read all the documentation that comes with the equipment. • Follow all the instructions and precautions listed in the present Manual. •...
1.2 - MECHANICAL INSTALLATION No special precautions are necessary for the mechanical installation. The equipment must be installed on a perfectly flat surface, stable and devoid of vibrations, using the special “Dovetail” fixing system (Figure 1). The case has an IP65 degree of protection (complete protection against dust and jets of water).
The equipment is connected (see Figure 5) with two connectors of the MS/MIL - C5015 series (see Figure 2). The 5 pole connector, identified by a blue label with the word SENSOR written on it, is meant for connecting the sensor extension cable, identified by a blue colored band.
1.4 - REPLACEMENT OF THE FUSE Before starting to replace the fuse, try to find out the possible causes which could have caused the break (short circuits in the power wires of the equipment, humidity, breakdown of electronic components inside the equipment, etc.). Proceed with the replacement of the fuse, using one having the same characteristics, after having identified the cause of the break.
1.5 - MAINTENANCE The weighing systems for mixer wagons do not require special maintenance operations. However, in order to avoid problems in running or breakdowns, it is advisable to carry out the following operations periodically: Check the perfect running of the power wires outside the equipment, also check for •...
Maximum Capacity of the instrument indicated in kilograms or tons, before the equipment is put on the market. Near the connectors there is a label for identifying the products (see Figure 4). It has been purposely prepared for being completed with the indication of the true Maximum Capacity of the whole weighing system.
A guided tour of Feed Navigator Navigator Feed Navigator makes new powerful functions available with its new clear and intuitive graphic interface. Feed Navigator was designed to offer maximum programming flexibility: when farmers prepare the animal’s food, they would like to do so quickly and easily, but most importantly they want to be sure, each time, that they have the right quantities.
2.1 - KEY GLOSSARY Meaning Meaning Press to switch the equipment on or off. Keep pressed in order to perform the No-load Tare Function. Tare Press to start the execution of a Recipe or to Press to select Manual Weighing or to reset Prog.
2.2 - GLOSSARY OF DISPLAY SYMBOLS During operation, the following symbols may appear on the display: Symbol Meaning Indicates the battery charge condition. PROG. Indicates if the Recipe Programming Activity is being performed. AUT. Indicates if the Recipe Execution Activity is being performed. MAN.
2.3 - ALPHANUMERIC WRITING OF NAMES AND NUMBERS The Alphanumeric Writing allows Names, codes or numbers related to Recipes, Ingredients, Customers, Pens, etc. to be programmed. The Alphanumeric Writing is activated by pressing the 2FN key. The display lights up the 2FN symbol and the cursor is represented by a blinking _ symbol.
3 Getting started 3.1 - SWITCHING ON AND OFF 1. Check the correct connection of the supply voltage and alarm cable, of the sensor extension cable and Optional devices. 2. Switch on the equipment by pressing the On/Off key. If the On/Off Switching Method Preference (code 64) has been programmed in Automatic, the equipment automatically switches on by powering it.
3.2 - HOW TO PROGRAM THE RECIPES The Recipe Programming Activity allows different types of Recipes to be programmed: Recipes programmed by Totals in Load and Unload • Recipes programmed by Animal Number • Recipes programmed by Animal Number with Divided Unloads •...
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Press the ? key to activate the Help Function. • Use the Data Transfer Function through the optional T-Data8 Plug device or the • optional Label Wireless Linker card. Recipes programmed by Totals in Load and Unloads This Recipe is used to program the weight to be loaded or unloaded in the Ingredients/ •...
3.2.1 - RECIPES BY TOTALS IN LOAD AND UNLOAD 1. When switching on the equipment automatically enters the Recipe Programming Activity. The PROG. symbol lights up on the display and the [ recipe name ] message appears. If no name has been assigned to the Recipe, the [ x ], message will appear, where x indicates the progressive number of the Recipe selected.
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8. To program the Name of the Ingredient/Unload (max. 6 alphanumeric characters) press the 2FN key for 2 seconds and use the Alphanumeric Writing. If the Name is being used in another Recipe, instead of entering the Name using the alphanumeric keys, inside the Alphanumeric Writing it is possible to select the Name from the Ingredient/Unload Name Archive, pressing the q z (e) keys.
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Press the Man./Zero key to enter the Manual Weighing Activity. • Press the ? key to activate the Help Function. • Use the Data Transfer Function through the T-Data8 Plug device or the Label • Wireless Linker card. r user’s guide...
3.2.2 - RECIPES BY ANIMAL NUMBER 1. When switching on the equipment automatically enters the Recipe Programming Activity. The PROG. symbol lights up on the display and the [ recipe name ] message appears. If no name has been assigned to the Recipe, the [ x ] message will appear, where x indicates the progressive number of the Recipe selected.
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8. To select an Ingredient to be displayed or programmed, press the Ingr. key or Ingr. and e keys. To select the Names of Ingredients backwards, press the Block and Ingr. keys. The Name and the programmed weight will appear alternately on the display.
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Press the Man./Zero key to select the Manual Weighing Activity. • Press the ? key to activate the Help Function. • Use the Data Transfer Function through the T-Data8 Plug device or the Label • Wireless Linker card. r chApter ...
3.2.3 - RECIPES BY ANIMAL NUMBER WITH DIVIDED UNLOADS 1. When switching on the equipment automatically enters the Recipe Programming Activity. The PROG. symbol lights up on the display and the [ recipe name ] message appears. If no name has been assigned to the Recipe, the [ x ] message will appear on the display, where x indicates the progressive number of the Recipe selected.
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8. To select an Ingredient to be displayed or programmed, press the Ingr. key or Ingr. and e. To select the Names backwards, press the Block and Ingr. keys. The Name and the programmed weight with a 0.01 kg/lb resolution will appear alternately on the display.
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14. To program the Unload Name (max. 6 alphanumeric characters), press the 2FN key for 2 seconds and use the Alphanumeric Writing. If the Name is being used in another Recipe, instead of entering the Name using the alphanumeric keys, inside the Alphanumeric Writing it is possible to select the Name from the Ingredient/ Unload Name Archive, pressing the q z (e) keys.
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Press the Man./Zero key to enter the Manual Weighing Activity. • Press the ? key to activate the Help Function. • Use the Data Transfer Function through the T-Data8 Plug device or the Label • Wireless Linker card. r chApter ...
3.2.4 - RECIPES BY ANIMAL NUMBER WITH DIVIDED UNLOADS ONLY 1. When switching on the equipment automatically enters the Recipe Programming Activity. The PROG. symbol lights up on the display and the [ recipe name ] message appears. If no name has been assigned to the Recipe, the [ x ] message will appear, where x indicates the progressive number of the Recipe selected.
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8. To program the Unload Name (max. 6 alphanumeric characters), press the 2FN key for 2 seconds and use the Alphanumeric Writing. If the Name is being used in another Recipe, instead of entering the Name using the alphanumeric keys, inside the Alphanumeric Writing it is possible to select the Name from the Ingredient/ Unload Name Archive, pressing the q z (e) keys.
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Press the Man./Zero key to select the Manual Weighing Activity. • Press the ? key to activate the Help Function. • Use the Data Transfer Function through the T-Data8 Plug device or the Label • Wireless Linker card. r user’s guide...
3.3 - HOW TO EXECUTE A RECIPE The Recipe Execution Activity allows the previously programmed Recipes in the Recipe Programming Activity or the Recipes transferred in the equipment through the Data Transfer Function to be performed. The selection of the Recipe to be executed is carried out in the Recipe Programming Activity.
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2. The execution always begins from the first Ingredient/Unload with a weight different from zero. The [ name ] and [ x ] messages will appear alternately on the display, where PE indicates that the execution of the Recipe has started, while x indicates the value of the weight to be loaded or unloaded.
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r Important: if the Motion Function is enabled (code 74), when the Queue Time expires the skip to the next Ingredient/Unload will occur only if the displayed weight is stable. r 5. If Automatic Mixing is programmed, the operation will be interrupted in the previously established position and will resume at the end of the programmed time.
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r Important: if the Usage by Ingredient Function and/or the Unloads by Pen Function is enabled, the loaded or unloaded weight is automatically memorized in the relative totalizators. r r Important: if the Data Transfer and Printer Functions are enabled, the weighing data is memorized in the 3000 Weighing Operations Archive.
3.4 - HOW TO WEIGH MANUALLY In the Manual Weighing Activity, it is possible to perform loading or unloading operations without programming any values beforehand. The possibility to execute partial weighing operations while displaying the Net Weight or the Total Weight allows an unlimited number of Ingredients/Unloads to be loaded or unloaded.
3.5 - HOW TO WEIGH WITH THRESHOLD In the Weighing with Threshold Activity it is possible to program the weight value of a single Ingredient/Unload. In this way, by programming one Ingredient/Unload at a time, it is possible to execute a Recipe with an unlimited number of Ingredients/Unloads. The operating mode is determined by the programming, in the Technical Procedures, of the following Preferences: Display Resolution, Unit of Weight, Decimal Places, Date Format, Print Heading, Language, Automatic Tracking, Prealarm Threshold, Queue Time...
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5. When the Queue Time expires, the equipment returns to the Manual Weighing Activity, displaying the Total Weight. r Important: if the Motion Function is enabled, the passage to the Manual Weighing Activity will occur only if the displayed weight is stable. r 6.
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The following symbols enable the information required to be found easily: Identifies information regarding Procedures and Functions. Shows the Activities where the Procedure or Function is active. Shows the sequence of keys to be pressed. Provides the information required to avoid operations that may be potentially dangerous to the operator or the equipment.
Functions 4.1 - NO-LOAD TARE This Function allows the net weight of the container of the mixing wagon to be displayed. Given its extreme ease of use, it is recommended to perform the No-Load Tare operation before beginning the weighing operations and with the mixer wagon empty.
4.2 - MODIFY TOTAL RECIPE WEIGHT This Function, in the Recipe by Totals, allows the Total Recipe Weight to be increased or decreased, thereby obtaining a variation in proportion to the programmed weight of the single Ingredients. Recipe Programming. • 1.
4.3 - MANUAL ADDITION This Function allows the Manual Addition mode to be assigned to an Ingredient; this makes it possible to program Ingredients in the Recipe that, having a low weight, cannot be weighed with the mixer wagon but must be weighed separately on a precision scale.
4.4 - AUTOMATIC MIXING This Function allows a timer to be programmed that can be used, during the execution of a Recipe, to check the mixing time of the Ingredients loaded in the mixer wagon. During weighing, the operation is interrupted in the preset position and resumes at the end of the count-down of the programmed time.
4.5 - ANIMAL APPETITE PERCENTAGE For Recipes by Animal Number, this Function allows a percentage for each Unload to be set that reduces or increases the quantity of feed to be distributed to the single Animal Group with respect to the “standard” Recipe programmed.
4.6 - IDENTIFICATION CODE This Function allows the reference codes (max. 500) to be set. These codes can be greatly useful for memorizing, for example, the number of the operator or the machine, the activity code or the code of the client you are working for.
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The Identification Code Function is active only if the Enabling Data • Transfer and Printing Preference is enabled (code 71). To deactivate the Function, set the Code to “0”. • The maximum Use Time that can be memorized for each single •...
To transfer the data, in addition to the T-Data8 Plug device (Optional), it is necessary to use a Personal Computer provided with the Farm Manager 4 software or a later version, as well as the Label USB T-Data8 Logger device.
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By confirming the Send command, the data of the 3000 Weighing • Operations Archive will be transferred and memorized in the T-Data8 Plug. After the successful execution of the transfer, the data from the 3000 Weighing Operations Archive and the Identification Code Archive will be cancelled.
Label Wireless Linker card (optional) must be installed in the equipment and the user must have access to a Personal Computer loaded with the Farm Manager 4 software or a later version, along with the Label USB Wireless Linker device. The maximum distance between the Label USB Wireless Linker device and weighing scale is 300m;...
4.9 - WEIGHT BLOCK During weighing operations, this function allows the weight value that appears on the display to be blocked. This Function is highly useful when it is necessary to move the mixer wagon during loading or unloading operations, as this movement may cause errors in weight detection. Furthermore, this Function prevents, in the Recipe Execution Activity, the Ingredient/Unload from reaching the programmed value and consequently from skipping to the next Ingredient/Unload.
4.10 - SKIP TO INGREDIENT/UNLOAD During the execution of a Recipe, this Function allows users to not execute the Ingredient/Unload appearing on the display but to select the desired one, thereby executing the Recipe without following the order in which the Ingredients/Unloads are memorized.
4.12 - HELP This Function gives users access to information regarding the key functions. All activities. • 1. Press the ? key and then the key for which you wish to learn the function. The relative Help Message will appear on the display. To interrupt the scrolling of the message on the display, press the ? key •...
4.13 - SPECIAL FUNCTION MENU Purpose In the Recipe Programming Activity and in the Manual Weighing Activity, the Special Function Menu allows the various available Functions to be accessed. The Menu key. Activate the Special Function Menu. • The MENU symbol will appear on the display.
4.13.1 - SKIP TO THE NEXT INGREDIENT/UNLOAD This Function allows the Skip to the Next Ingredient/Unload to be set in either the Automatic or Manual Mode; the setting will be valid for all the Ingredients/Unloads of all Recipes. Later, it will be possible in the Recipe Programming Activity to modify the mode of every single Ingredient/Unload of every Recipe.
4.13.2 - MANUAL MIXING This Function allows a timer to be programmed and created to check the mixing time of the Ingredients loaded in the mixer wagon. The activation of the timer is signalled on the display with the lighting up of the d symbol. Once the count-down has begun, the execution is active for all the three weighing Activities.
4.13.3 - CALIBRATING THE MIXING TIMER This Procedure calculates the reference speed of the augers which is necessary to correct the countdown timing of the Manual Mixing Function in the Self-Adjusting Mode (code 85) and in the Automatic Mixing Function with ].
4.13.4 - USAGE BY INGREDIENT This Function allows the exact usage of the Ingredients loaded in the Recipe Execution Activity to be displayed and printed, automatically storing the value loaded and actually weighed of each single Ingredient, from the Date of the Usage by Ingredient Last Reset up to the current date.
4.13.5 - UNLOADS BY PEN This Function allows the exact weight unloaded of the Unloads carried out in the Recipe Programming Activity to be displayed and printed; this Function automatically stores the actual value unloaded for each single Unload, from the Date of the Unload Last Reset up to the current date. 1.
4.13.6 - REPORT PRINTING This Function allows 7 different Reports to be printed: Usage by Recipe, Usage by Ingredient, Unloads by Pen, Feeding Data, Use Time by User ID, Recipe Archive, Ingredient/Unload Name Archive. The Report printout provides useful information for managing and controlling the proper management of the farm.
4.13.7 - CLEARING OF THE INGREDIENT/UNLOAD NAME ARCHIVE This Function allows a Name to be cancelled from the Ingredient/Unload Name Archive. The Archive can memorize up to 150 different Ingredient/ Unload Names. 1. Select the [ ] Function on the display and confirm by pressing the NAME OK key.
4.13.8 - TOLERANCE During the execution of a Recipe this Function allows the weighing operations to be performed within the desired limits of precision. In the event that the programmed limit is exceeded, the [ ERR-25 message and the value of the loaded/unloaded weight will appear alternately on the display, while the alarm output, after the Queue Time and until the error is not corrected, will be activated intermittently.
4.13.9 - FEED REFUSAL ADJUSTMENT During the execution of a Recipe, the Feed Refusal Adjustment automatically corrects the weight to be unloaded in relation to the weight actually loaded. By activating this Function, after executing all the loaded Ingredients, the equipment allots any possible differences in the loaded weight in proportion to the programmed value of the Unloads, thus optimizing the usage and reducing waste.
4.13.10 - DAILY RECIPE PROGRAMMING In the Daily Recipe Function, the weight of the Recipe Loads/Unloads must be programmed with a value that is equal to the total daily ration (morning and afternoon). This Function gives users greater accuracy in preparing and distributing feed.
4.13.11 - PASSWORD This Function allows a password to be programmed to protect the equipment from being programmed with accidental and unwanted settings. At Switching On, if a password is programmed, after the Welcome Message the flashing [ PSW ] message will appear on the display. To continue, enter the password.
4.13.12 - DATE This Function allows the date on the equipment clock to be displayed and set. 1. Select the [ ] Function on the display and confirm by pressing the DATE OK key. 2. The [ dd:mm:yy ] message will appear on the display, where dd:mm:yy indicates the date in the Day:Month:Year format.
4.13.14 - SELF-SWITCHING ON This Function allows the equipment to be programmed to switch on automatically at a desired time. 1. Select the [ ] Function on the display and confirm by pressing the T. ON OK key. 2. The [ hh:mm ] message will appear on the display, where hh:mm indicates the previously memorized switching-on time in the format hours:minutes.
4.13.16 - SUPPLY VOLTAGE CHECK This Function allows the voltage level at which the equipment is being powered to be displayed. The equipment, which is normally powered by a battery, checks the battery charge level while operating, and signals it with a battery charge level indicator on the display (see Appendix A - Error Codes).
• between the Feed Navigator and the Personal Computer without having to move from the work station. The maximum distance between the Label USB Wireless Linker device and weighing scale is 300m; The capacity is influenced by the different environmental condition, such as for example the proximity ti radio repeaters, the persence renforced concrete walls, metal structure or objects that come between the wireless devices.
(except for the On/Off key) or to the Special Functions in relation to the option set into Setting the Inputs Preference (cod.82). If the Label Wireless Linker card is installed in the Feed Navigator, the Radio Control cannot be installed.
5.6 - EXTERNAL KEYBOARD INPUT (B4) The Feed Navigator can be equipped with an external keyboard input, enabling a 4-key external keyboard, with the same features as the Radio Control, to be connected to the fifth connector. The max. cable length is 20 m. The external keyboard is supplied separately.
5.10 - POWER OUTPUTS (U4) The Feed Navigator can be equipped with the Power Output option, making three 3.5 Amp outputs available on the fifth connector; these outputs can be associated to four different Functions according to how Power Output Preference was programmed. The selectable Functions are: Traffic Light, Mixing, Loading and Unloading Thresholds, Extractors, External Keyboard Input.
Press the OK key to interrupt the scrolling of the message on the display. In most cases these troubles can be easily solved by using the simple procedures listed on the following pages. Contact Label Customer Service at the phone number +39-035-302.812 or send an e-mail to support@labelgroup.com for further information. AppeNdiX A...
Appendix B PREFERENCES DEFAULT VALUES Display Resolution ............Aut. A Unit of Weight ..............kg Decimal Places ..............None Digital Filter ..............Type C Language ............... English Maximum Number of Recipes and Ingredients/Unloads..100/100 Maximum Capacity Threshold ..........Disabled Date Format ..............European (day-month-yr) Welcome Message ............
1. Check that the connector of the power supply and alarm cable, identified by a red colored band, is inserted correctly in the connector found on the equipment, identified by a red colored label with the writing POWER/ALARM; also check that no oxides or moisture are present on the contacts.
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4. Check the programming of the Automatic Switching On/Off Functions (see User’s Guide) and the Sleep Preference (code 75). 5. Check that the power supply on the outside of the equipment is working correctly and check that there are no oxides or moisture at the connection points. It must be remembered that, very often, in areas where food items are handled, small rodents may be present, which may attack the cables even if placed in inaccessible places.
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SENSOR on it; also check that there are no oxides or humidity on the contacts. Remember that, very often, in areas where food items are handled, small rodents may attack cables even if they are in inaccessible places.
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b) With the device switched off, disconnect all of the load cells from the junction box and measure the input resistance, the output resistance and the insulation resistance, of each load cell. Using a Tester, verify that the input resistances of the load cell, measured between the red wire (E+) and the black wire (E-), is 370Ω...
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c) With the equipment switched off, connect one cell at a time to the junction box, switch on the equipment, select Test 2 of the Diagnostic Procedure and check that the value displayed, even if negative, is stable within an interval of 5/10 minutes.
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1. Check that the connector of the power supply and alarm cable, identified by a red colored band, is inserted correctly inside the connector on the equipment, identified by a red colored label with POWER/ALARM; also check that no oxides or moisture are present on the contacts.
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