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FeedBelt - Lite

FeedBelt LITE EN, issue 1, 2014-04

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Page 1 Operator's manual Operator’s manual FeedBelt - Lite FeedBelt LITE EN, issue 1, 2014-04 988831...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Operator's manual Content 1 GENERAL INFORMATION AND SAFETY ........6 2 OPERATOR'S MANUAL .
Page 3 Operator's manual 1.6 Recycling - waste to resource - ........17 2 Operator's manual .
Page 4 FeedBelt - LITE Menu-tree ........
Page 5 Operator's manual...
Page 6: General Information And Safety
Enter the serial number of the machine here: TKS Agri AS, manufacturer of agricultural products, reserves the right to change the design and/ or speciﬁ cations of its products without prior warning. This does not imply any obligation to modify previously supplied machines.
Page 7: Guarantee
Claims must be reported within the guarantee period. The dealer must complete a claims form for each case covered by a guarantee and send it to TKS or TKS’s distributor/importer within the 10th of the month following the one in which the defect was reported.
Page 8: Introduction
A network of helpful dealers will be able to advise you on its use, as well as provide servicing and spare parts. All TKS products are designed, tested and built in close cooperation with farmers and machine workshops to ensure optimal eﬃ ciency and reliability.
Page 9: Technical Data - Feedbelt
1.4.1 Model description and area of use The TKS FeedBelt is designed to transport diﬀ erent types of forage, concentrates and shavings to milk cows via the feeding passage. The forage is released down over the milk cows into the feed- ing passage using a scrape carriage.
Page 10: Machine Identifi Cation
Operator's manual 1.4.2 Machine identiﬁ cation The machine’s serial number and the manufacturer’s address are written on a plate on the machine. See the illustration on this page. Vennligst bruk opplysningene på skiltplaten ved alle reservedels- og servicehenvendelser. Please use this information when making any enquiries about spare parts or servicing. This product is CE marked.
Page 11: Main Dimensions - Feedbelt With 1 Center-Section
Operator's manual 1.4.3 Main dimensions - FeedBelt with 1 center-section All dimensions are in mm MFB_01 IFB_02...
Page 12: Safety
Operator's manual Please pay particular attention to this symbol. Safety It designates a safety risk, and describes precautions that must be taken to avoid accidents Before operating, adjusting or repairing the machine, the user, technician or owner should familiarise himself with the safety instructions contained in this installation manual.
Page 13 Operator's manual Maintenance Make sure that the machine is well-maintained and kept in good condition. Never make alterations to the machine’s structures. Control panel The power supply must be isolated before the panel is opened.
Page 14: Additional Safety Instructions
Operator's manual 1.5.2 Additional safety instructions The machine is marked with a warning signs. If these signs are damaged, they must be replaced. The order number is shown on the illustrations in this section. See picture on page 8 for their location on the machine.
Page 15: Overview Of Safety Risks
Operator's manual 1.5.3 Overview of safety risks MASTER CABINET SLAVE CABINET UH220532 988010 UH220539 IFB_05 Fig. 4...
Page 16: Lifting The Feedbelt By Assembling
ﬁ rst time. Incorrect installation, be careful operation etc. may lead to costly repairs and loss of earnings. The TKS product warranty does not cover damage caused by failure to follow the instructions given in the operator’s manual. Pay particular attention to this symbol.
Page 17: Recycling - Waste To Resource
- waste to resource - TKS’s products rely on electrical and electronic components in order to work. These fall under the generic term of EE products. TKS’s products use typical components such as cables, switches, motors, control units, etc. When TKS products are thrown away those components containing contaminants should be treated and sorted in such a way that they do not pollute the environment.
Page 18: Operator's Manual
2 Operator's manual • Decide how many feeding groups you need and how many times you wish to feed. • TKS recommends a feeding group for milk cows and a group for each pen otherwise. Number of feeding sessions: Milk cows:...
Page 19: Use Of The Plc - Lite
Operator's manual 2.1 Use of the PLC - LITE Screen and keyboard PLS has two lines with non-coloured text on the screen and a number keypad with a number of function keys. 1. Numeric keypad – group number 2. Back key 3.
Page 20: Menu-Tree - Lite
Operator's manual 2.2 Menu-tree PLC - LITE Main screen Time to next feeding Manual control Manual control Groups Group number Group options Feed time Settings FeedBelt setting Calibration Conﬁ rmation Calibration Enabling Phone number setting SMS function Status message Time & Date Time / date settings Table 1 Left feeding side (L)
Page 21: Plc Menu - Screens
Operator's manual 2.3 PLC menu - screens Main screen This screen shows the scrape position and side • Pos: – scrape position Small value – near ﬁ lling station • Large value – near end of operation • Side: – feeding side. L - Left R - Right See Fig.
Page 22 Operator's manual • Key 1 operates the reversing lever in the direction of the arrow. See Fig. 8 • Key 2 operates the reversing lever in the direction of the arrow. See Fig. 9 • Key 3 performs an automatic reversal of the scrape.
Page 23 Operator's manual seconds. To change the start position for the current group: Move the scrape to the desired stop position, press and hold down key 2 for three seconds. To change the feeding side from left to right: Press and hold down key 3 for three seconds Feeding-side L-left is on the left-hand side when looking at the scrape from the front.
Page 24 Operator's manual Settings Note! Move the scrape to Pos 0 before you enter the menu options. The Settings menu option is used to adjust belt and scrape reverser settings. The screen shows: • T1 – Start delay – the time the feed takes to be transported from the ﬁ...
Page 25 Operator's manual Scrape reverser: Sd – Scrape position during scrape reversal. Pos 0 See Fig. 11 10 cm For the scrape to reverse correctly, the arm must hit the right spot. To check parameter Sd, perform an automatic scrape reversal. •...
Page 26 Operator's manual Calibration menu IMPORTANT! Before calibration, you will be asked to conﬁ rm whether you wish to perform a calibration. When you have conﬁ rmed, the old calibration values will be deleted and you will not be able to dispense feed. It is possible to go back by pressing Back-key before 5 is pressed.
Page 27 Operator's manual Test after calibration. Switch to manual control. Sync. sensor location • Move the scrape forward past the Lower 2 sensor using the left arrow key. See Fig. 14 • Then move the scrape right back to the operating end using the right arrow key. The scrape must stop before it comes into contact with ﬁ...
Page 28 Operator's manual Example: Your mobile number is 40 33 68 95. It consists of eight digits. Perform the following steps to adjust: • Type in 4033 and press the Enter-hey • Type in 6895 and press the Enter-key  • Type in Enter-key  •...
Page 29: Other Screen
Operator's manual 2.4 Other screen Information screen This screen will be brought up Back-key is pressed when the main screen is shown. Automatic feed dispensing must be activated. This means that the Feed / day is 1-24. • G – shows the group no. Select the group, press keys 0-9.
Page 30: Manual Feeding
Operator's manual 3 Manual feeding • The main screen must be shown in order to start a feeding session. • Press the group number (0–9) and hold down the key for three seconds. Feed dispensing will start. • Feed dispensing can be stopped by pressing any key.
Page 31: Automatic Feeding
Operator's manual 4 Automatic feeding Fôring kan startes automatisk The FeedBelt can feed automatically. Adjust the number of feeds per day in the Groups menu, screen 3. The Feed/day setting must be a value between 1 and 24. Each group can have a diﬀ erent number of feeds per day.
Page 32: Example Of Group Adjustment
Operator's manual 5 Example of group adjustment The example below shows the set-up of two groups of animals of diﬀ erence sizes. Number of feeding sessions: Milk cows: 10 times a day in 5 min. Bulls: Twice a day in 7,5 min See Fig.
Page 33: Sms Messages
Operator's manual 6 SMS messages Equipment for the SMS must be installed and connected to be able to use this function. FeedBelt can send and receive messages. 6.1 Received messages Received messages Description Message sent from FeedBelt at the speciﬁ ed time. FeedBelt status D –...
Page 34: Sent Messages
Operator's manual 6.2 Sent messages Enter with an uppercase letter Sent messages Description Status message upon request Type in status and send. After this message has been sent to FeedBelt, you will receive a status message. Start feeding. Type Feed #2# and send. Starts feeding group 2.
Page 35: Maintenance And Care
Operator's manual 7 Maintenance and care 7.1 Important before NB! Always pull out the plug prior to inspection, maintenance or repair of maintenance FeedBelt • Familiarise yourself with the maintenance schedule that accompanies this manual. • Post the maintenance schedule in a clearly visible place.
Page 36: Weekly Inspections
Operator's manual 7.3 Weekly inspections • The machine must be kept clean • Rectify any defects or faults • Clean return roller (A) • Clean counter-roller (B) • Check support wheel (C) • Check tension of wire and chain (D) •...
Page 37: Lubrication
Operator's manual 7.4 Lubrication Component / location Action Operation 1 Grease nipple - bearing, brush Lubrication 10 h 2 Grease nipple - bearing, drive drum Lubrication 10 h 3 Grease nipple - bearing, counter roller Lubrication 10 h 4 Grease nipple - wire pulley Lubrication 10 h 5 Grease nipple - bearing, counter roller...
Page 38: Tightening The Belt
Operator's manual 7.6 Belt tensioning Check whether the belt needs tensioning. It is important that the belt is fully tensioned and adjusted. Tensioning • The belt should be approx. 2 cm from the screws in the middle of the joint sections. •...
Page 39: Tensioning The Wire
Operator's manual 7.7 Tensioning the wire The wire could begin to slide if it is not taut. This can cause wear on the driving disks and an error message in the control system. • Stram skruen (A) slik at lengden på fjæren blir 60mm.
Page 40: Tighening Torque For Screws And Bolts
7.10 Cleaning the FeedBelt TKS anbefaler bruk av trykkluft ved rengjøring. TKS does not recommend the use of high-pressure washers when cleaning. Any high-pressure washing must be performed with care; never direct the water onto the bearings in the drive and return ends.
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Page 42: Alarms And Troubleshooting
Operator's manual 8 Alarms and troubleshooting Alarms will be sent to your mobile as an SMS message if this function is in use. Screens Possible causes Corrective actions Error 01: • Emergency stop button • Emergency stop was pressed. • Faulty connection between slave and master cabinets •...
Page 43 Operator's manual Error 05: • Both calibration sensors • Check sensor and sensor- Calibration switches was activated at the same wires time • Check connection between • The sensors are slave and master cabinet. disconnected or damaged • Check distance between •...
Page 44: Circuit Diagram - Master Cabinet Lite
Operator's manual 9 Circuit diagram - Master cabinet LITE 9.1 Circuit diagram - Power supply...
Page 45: Circuit Diagram - Inputs
Operator's manual 9.2 Circuit diagram - Inputs...
Page 46: Circuit Diagram - Outputs
Operator's manual 9.3 Circuit diagram - Outputs...
Page 47: Circuit Diagram - Connections
Operator's manual 9.4 Circuit diagram - Connections...
Page 48: Circuit Diagram - Panel
Operator's manual 9.5 Circuit diagram - Panel...
Page 49: Circuit Diagram - Slave Cabinet Lite
Operator's manual 10 Circuit diagram - Slave cabinet LITE 10.1 Circuit diagram...
Page 50: Circuit Diagram - Panel
Operator's manual 10.2 Circuit diagram - Panel...
Page 51: Feedbelt - Lite Menu-Tree
Operator's manual FeedBelt - LITE Menu-tree Main screen e to next feeding  Enter  Back Manual control Manual control  ▼▲ Arrow key ▲▼ Group positions Groups Group number Feed time    ▲▼  Settings FeedBelt setting ▼▲...
Page 52: Notes
Operator's manual Notes...
Page 53 Operator's manual...
Page 54 Operator's manual TKS is a family owned company with a strong brand name. We are providing our customers with a unique and complete range of high quality products. www.tks-as.no T. Kverneland & Sønner AS, Kvernelandsvegen 100 N-4355 Kvernaland Norway e-post : post@tks-as.no...