User Manual Precision Fill 2.0 Rev 0.1.1. - November 17th, 2022 Introduction Overview Powering the Machine On/Off Changing the Language Changing the password Home Page Weight Settings Recipes Selecting a Recipe Modifying a Recipe How to use set-bat function How to tare the amount of bag filled...
Page 2
Precision Fill User Manual Pack Parameters Set Recipe Page: recipe Recipe Page: Target Set Recipe Page: Time Set Recipe Page: Fall and ove/und Bat&Acc Password System: Parameter Reset Troubleshooting Contact Information: sales@sovdacoffee.com +1(971)202-7173 Europe/International China North America Maxime Boegler Neil Soque Yaqin Wu (Brussels, BE CEST, UTC+1) (Las Vegas, USA : PST UTC-8)
Precision Fill User Manual Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Sovda Precision Fill! The Sovda Precision Fill drastically reduces man hours and waste associated with coffee packaging. With the unique Fast Feed function, wholesale bagging can be achieved at a speed and efficiency second to none. Precise load cell computations and over/under triggers make retail bagging a breeze, even for clients with particular needs like grocery stores.
Precision Fill User Manual Changing the Language The Precision Fill currently supports English and Chinese. To change the language: On the home page Bottom left button > “0”, yellow button Bottom right > English or Chinese. Changing the password You will receive a password prompt when you go to system maintenance. By default the password is 0.
Precision Fill User Manual Home Page The Home Page is where all main menu items are organized and can be accessed. Additionally, the Home Page is the main operating page of the Precision Fill. R0.1.0...
Page 6
Precision Fill User Manual 【recipe】The current Recipe number and Recipe name are displayed (02)1kg 【target】The recipe targets output weight. 【set-bat】The desired amount of bag that constitutes a batch. For instance, you set a batch at 10 bags. Once 10 bags are filled, you can't fill more bags, unless you press "clr alarm"...
Precision Fill User Manual When you have completed your desired amount of bags that are set in "set-bat", you are not allowed to fill more bags. You'll need to hit the “clr alarm” button to continue to fill the bags over the limit amount of bags you set. (see how to set a cycle). Weight Settings (home page page menu)>...
● Min-div: The interval in which it will show the weight. 0.002 means it will show every 2g. Recipes The Sovda Precision Fill comes pre-set with five common recipes (recipe 1 to 5). . Here are the recipes pre-entered: Recipe #...
Precision Fill User Manual Selecting a Recipe 1. On the Home Screen, tap “adjust”: R0.1.0...
Page 10
Precision Fill User Manual 2. Tap the white text box displaying the current recipe name: 3. Tap the check box next to the recipe you would like to use: R0.1.0...
Precision Fill User Manual 4. Verify the correct recipe box is blacked out: 5. Hit exit. Your new recipe will be displayed on the Home Screen. Modifying a Recipe Some explanations first: There is only one parameter you can modify in a recipe; the weight per bag. The rest of the settings (speed of feeder, delay, have already been set).
Precision Fill User Manual How to use set-bat function a) Some explanations The machine has a function called “set-bat’ for setting batches. Use it to set a number of packages to complete. This is your batch. When the batch is completed it will stop filling.
OK. Changing Outlet Heads Sovda offers a variety of different outlet heads designed to optimize your bag filling experience for your specific packaging. Please contact your TBA to inquire about our different options, including our customization service for unique packaging requirements. Regardless of which head you choose, swapping heads is very easy: 1.
Page 14
Precision Fill User Manual 2. Slide the tri-clamp and head off of the outlet: 3. Place the tri-clamp around the flange on the desired head: R0.1.0...
Page 15
Precision Fill User Manual 4. Slide the head and tri-clamp onto the outlet: 5. Orient the head direction and tighten the tri-clamp: R0.1.0...
Precision Fill User Manual A note about our 3D printed filling heads Our 3D printed filling heads can provide superior ergonomics and help reduce packing time, however they are more delicate than traditional stainless steel heads. For this reason, we consider these heads to be classified as a consumable.
Precision Fill User Manual HMI Function Explanations Home Buttons ● system ma-intenance: Opens the System Settings page ● adjust: Opens the Recipe settings for quick adjustment ● clr alarm: Clears all alarms, allowing machine to continue operation ● zeroing: Zero/Tare the load cell ●...
Precision Fill User Manual Quick Adjust Text ● target: Target output weight for the recipe (The amount going into the bag) ● fast feed: Fast Feed value (see Recipes: Modifying a Recipe) ● med feed: Med Feed value (see Recipes: Modifying a Recipe) ●...
Precision Fill User Manual Manual Testing Buttons ● fast: Manually actuate Fast Feed ● med: Manually actuate Med Feed ● slow: Manually actuate Slow Feed ● clamp: Manually actuate foot pedal ● flap: Not used ● belt: Not Used ● raise/fall: Not Used R0.1.0...
Precision Fill User Manual Calibration From the Systems Settings page, press the “wt-calib” button to access the calibrations menus. There are three ways to calibrate the scale of your Precision Fill: 1. Weight Calibration (abbreviated as “wt-calib”): Calibrate with a known mass. 2.
Precision Fill User Manual Weight Calibration On the weight calibration screen, you can calibrate the scale with a known, calibrated, mass. NOTE: For descriptions of the other functions found on this screen (unit, dec-point, etc…) refer to the Weight Settings section.
Precision Fill User Manual Material Calibration Buttons ● zero clb: Zero Clb ● record-wt: Record ● wt-calib: Wt Clb ● fast: Manually actuate Fast Feed ● med: Manually actuate Med Feed ● slow: Manually actuate Slow Feed ● manual discharging: Toggles the open/close position of the discharge gate Instructions for performing a calibration 1.
Precision Fill User Manual 6. Using a calibrated scale, measure the mass of the coffee collected in step 5. Note: this should exclude the mass of the bag or container used to collect the sample. 7. Press the “clb wt” input field ( ) and enter the mass measured in step 6.
Page 25
Precision Fill User Manual ● stab-time: A weight comparison is conducted within this time range. If the weight does not exceed the stability range, it is considered stable ● filt-grade: Weighing Signal Level (0 is no filter, 9 is highly filtered. Use the lowest value with adequate signal integrity.
Page 26
Precision Fill User Manual ● belt-dly-time: Not Used ● Belt Run Time: Not Used ● op-mode: Operation Mode Toggle ● stitch mode: Not Used ● stitch time: Not Used ● tangent dly: Tangent Delay Time ● tangent timeout: Tangent Timeout Recipe Page: recipe Titles ●...
Page 27
Precision Fill User Manual ● recipe hide: Hide Recipe ● recipe name: Recipe Name Recipe Page: Target Set Text 1. target: Target output weight (see Recipes: Modifying a Recipe) 2. fast feed: Fast Feed value (see Recipes: Modifying a Recipe) 3.
Page 28
Precision Fill User Manual Recipe Page: Time Set Text ● feed-dly tl: Loading Delay time ● fixed time t6: Stabilization Time ● disc-dly t7: Discharge Delay Time ● clamp-dly: Clamp Delay Time ● unclamp-dly: Unclamp Delay Time ● unclamp-end-dly: End Unclamp Delay R0.1.0...
Page 29
Precision Fill User Manual Recipe Page: Fall and ove/und Text ● ove/und test-time t5: Ove/Und Delay time ● over TOL: Over Tolerance ● und TOL: Under Tolerance ● ove/und alarm: Ove/Und Alarm ● ove/und pause: Ove/Und Pause ● correct-times: Correction Time for AI auto correct functionality. ○...
Page 30
Precision Fill User Manual Bat&Acc Title: ● bat&acc: Batch Setting Text: See “How to use set-bat functions” R0.1.0...
Page 31
Precision Fill User Manual Password Title ● change-admin-pass: Change Admin Password Text ● secret: Password will be hidden when this is toggled. ● plantext: Password will be shown when this is toggled. Setting the Password for more information R0.1.0...
Page 32
Precision Fill User Manual System: Parameter Reset Titles ● para reset: Set parameters back to factory ● date/time: Date/Time settings ● registration: Registration entry and information ● backup/recovery: Backup/Recovery options ● import/export: Import/Export recipe data Buttons: ● wt-clb-rst: Reset Weight Calibration ●...
Page 33
Precision Fill User Manual Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution Machine Will Not Power On Machine is not plugged in Check both ends of the (Power Switch does not glow power cord to ensure they amber) are properly seated. Electrical supply is not correct Ensure voltage, polarity and grounding at wall outlet are correct On-Board Circuit Breaker...
Page 34
Precision Fill User Manual Coffee weight is not hitting Fine Feed Setting is wrong “Adjusting a Recipe” the target Coffee weight is inconsistent Med Feed Setting is wrong “Adjusting a Recipe” R0.1.0...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the Precision Fill 2.0 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers