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- Page 1 FLEX-IR™ Feed System Control Installation and Operating Instructions Item Number: ST73000 MA-FLEXIRGBA1 May 2018...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Importance of User/Installer Manual ..............4 FLEX-IR™ Overview ..................5 Description of Timer Features ................5 Operating Instructions ..................5 Installation ......................6 FLEX-IR™ Wiring Diagrams ................8 Alarm Connections ....................9 Accessing Setup Menu ..................11 Troubleshooting .................... - Page 3 PigTek Warranty The PigTek Pig Equipment Group warrants each new product manufactured by it to be free from defects in material or workmanship for one year from the date of initial installation by the original purchaser. If such a defect is found by The PigTek Pig Equipment Group to exist within the one-year period, The PigTek Pig Equipment Group will, at its option, (a) repair or replace such product free of charge, F.O.B.
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Page 4: Importance Of User/Installer Manual
PigTek and Chore-Time are registered trademarks of CTB, Inc. All brand names and product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. -
Page 5: Flex-Ir™ Overview
FLEX-IR™ OVERVIEW The FLEX-IR™ is designed to control a livestock feeding system. FLEX-IR™ uses infrared technology to sense feed at the last drop of the system. This infrared sensor combined with included electronic controls completes the FLEX-IR™ system. FLEX-IR™ electronics contain all timing and alarm functions to efficiently control a livestock feeding system. -
Page 6: Installation
INSTALLATION Installation of the FLEX-IR™ Feed System Control involves both electrical and tubing applications. Installing the tubing Connect the FLEX-IR™ to other feed system components with metal screws or pins. In general applications the FLEX-IR™ can be installed as shown below:... - Page 7 The FLEX-IR™ should be attached directly to the power unit funnel as shown on page 6. Below the FLEX-IR™ a 3” PVC tube can be used to extend to the feeder. If a 3” tube is used, make sure the tube is fully inserted into the FLEX-IR™ to provide a smooth inner wall for feed to slide on.
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Page 8: Flex-Ir™ Wiring Diagrams
FLEX-IR™ WIRING DIAGRAMS... -
Page 9: Alarm Connections
ALARM CONNECTIONS Connecting the FLEX-IR™ to an existing alarm system, dialer, light, or siren will notify the operator that the system has run out of feed or a problem exists. The FLEX-IR™ is compatible with both normally open and normally closed alarm systems. Multiple FLEX-IR™s may be connected together using the examples below: To connect the FLEX-IR™... -
Page 10: Accessing Setup Menu
Accessing Setup Menu Note: Setup is not required for standard operation. To access menu mode: 1. Turn power off to FLEX-IR™. 2. Rotate top knob to zero. 3. Turn power on and rotate top knob to RED ZONE within two seconds of power on. 4. -
Page 11: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING No power at FLEX-IR™: Check breaker and motor disconnect, make sure external timer is on, check fuse on FLEX-IR™ circuit board, check wiring. Feeders empty and FLEX-IR™ not turning system on: System timed out, feed bridged below FLEX-IR™, internal or external relay bad. Feed goes past FLEX-IR™... - Page 12 Made to work. Built to last. ® Contact your nearby Chore-Time distributor or representative for additional parts and information. Distributor Contact Information Name: _____________________________________ Phone Number: _____________________________ Email: _____________________________________ PigTek, A Division of CTB, Inc. 401 East Syracuse Street P.O. Box 2000 • Milford, Indiana 46542-2000 • U.S.A.
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