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herdstar BINTRAC H-BTB200 Installation And Operation Manual

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H-BTB200 Hopper Batching Control
Installation and Operation Manual
Software Ver 3.31.76
Patented
U.S. Patent No. 7,980,129, Patent No. 8,581,122, Patent No. 8,853,566
U.S. Patent No. 9,310,243, Patent No. 9,651,413, Patent No. 10,082,421
Canada Patent No. 2,822,294
Korea Patent No. 1900521
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Version 1.0
Part Number MAN-000031

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  • Page 1 Operation Manual H-BTB200 Hopper Batching Control Installation and Operation Manual Software Ver 3.31.76 Patented U.S. Patent No. 7,980,129, Patent No. 8,581,122, Patent No. 8,853,566 U.S. Patent No. 9,310,243, Patent No. 9,651,413, Patent No. 10,082,421 Canada Patent No. 2,822,294 Korea Patent No. 1900521 Version 1.0 Part Number MAN-000031...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Wiring Diagram – Single Hopper Batching Control with Remote Displa ................ 19 ® HerdStar BinTrac Warranty............................20 is a trademark of HerdStar, LLC. Copyright © 2025 HerdStar, LLC. All rights reserved. Printed in the USA 1531 Madison Ave, Suite 400, Mankato, MN 56001 PH: 507-344-8005 FAX: 507-344-8009 www.herdstar.com Version 1.0...

  • Page 3: Overview

    Operation Manual Thank you for purchasing a BinTrac Hopper Batching Control from HerdStar, LLC. Overview Your BinTrac Hopper Batching Control provides a cost-effective way to automatically monitor hopper level and batch a programmed load or unload amount. Components A BinTrac Hopper Batching Control system consists of a few basic components: BinTrac Hopper Batching Control This is the main unit of the BinTrac Hopper Batching Control system.

  • Page 4: About This Manual

    Operation Manual About This Manual The BinTrac Hopper Batching Control Operation Manual is divided into a few different sections: • Installation – This section covers the installation of the Hopper Batching Control, Smart Summing Box, and load cells. • System Settings – This section covers how to access and navigate the SETUP menu. It gives a basic overview of what each setting is used for.

  • Page 5: Installation

    Operation Manual Installation 1. Start by supporting the hopper that will eventually be supported by the four 250/500 lb load cells in its appropriate position. Note: Some systems may only have two 500 lb load cells. 2. Mount cables/chains to the ceiling at points that are directly above the support points of the loadcells. DO NOT CONNECT THROUGH MULTIPLE PULLEY SYSTEMS AS THE WEIGHT BEING SUPPORTED BY THE LOAD CELLS MUST BE 1:1.

  • Page 6: Wiring The Bintrac Power Supply

    Operation Manual 9. Tighten every strain-relief (“dome nut”) on the box. First, tighten the nuts to attach the strain reliefs to the box. Then, tighten the dome nut until the cable cannot be pulled out of the box. 10. Set the Smart Summing Box to ‘A’ using the dip switches inside the summing box. (Figure 4). Figure 4: Set appropriate bin using dipswitch.

  • Page 7: System Settings

    Operation Manual System Settings The SETUP mode is used to configure the different settings and parameters of the BinTrac Hopper Batching Control. This section of the manual will explain each option available in the SETUP menu and how to adjust them. For step by step directions on programming and operating your BinTrac Hopper Batching Control, see Page 10.

  • Page 8: Increment Value

    Operation Manual Batch Type Enables you to set the batch option to LoAd or u.LoAd (unload). LoAd is used when you want material batched into a bin. Based on the gross weight of the bin, material is batched into the bin until the batched amount equals the gross amount.
  • Page 9 Operation Manual Full Value Sets the weight of a full hopper in pounds or kilograms. This is for calibration of the LED bar graph level. The value dictates at what net weight the bar graph will display completely full (all 16 LEDs lit). 1.

  • Page 10: Software Version

    Operation Manual Minute Sets the current minute. Segmented display: Station ID Value Sets the Station ID of the device. When interfacing the device to a Communication Hub (CH100), set this value from 1 to 127. Each BinTrac device must have a unique Station ID when connected to a Communication Hub. 1.
  • Page 11 Operation Manual Smart Summing Box Software Version (Version 3.0 and higher) Displays the software version number of the connected Smart Summing Boxes. This number may be required if technical help is needed. For example, a message on a remote BinTrac Control. 1.

  • Page 12: Initial Setup And Operation

    Operation Manual Initial Setup and Operation Follow the system wiring diagram (Page 16) to aid in the installation process, including supplied relays and switches. Once installation is completed, the BinTrac Hopper Batching Control unit must be programmed as summarized below: System Settings in Setup Mode The SETUP mode is used to configure the one-time system setup settings for the appropriate configuration.
  • Page 13 Operation Manual Capacity (L.C.CAP) The load cell system capacity is the sum of all the load cells rated capacity in either pounds or kilograms. This parameter sets the calibration of the system. To determine this value, multiply the number of load cells by their capacity.
  • Page 14 Operation Manual 12. Press the SELECT key. The current zero value is shown. If zeroed in standard operation mode, simply record this value for future reference. If you need to adjust this value, use the keys until the desired value for an empty hopper is shown.

  • Page 15: Startup

    This can be changed so that if the batch is not completed in the 24 hour cycle, it will run the remainder of the original scheduled amount and will reset to the full amount for the next scheduled batch. Please contact HerdStar support to configure this feature. 1. Tap the (BATCH) key until is displayed.
  • Page 16 Operation Manual 6. Press SELECT to display the batch run control status ( 7. Use the keys to enable or disable batch run control. 8. Press SELECT with displayed. The Indicator will then display the batch amount and a countdown to the next batch run.
  • Page 17 Operation Manual 4. Press SELECT to return to Weight Display mode. Display Batch Net Amount This procedure allows you to view how much over/under the previous batch was. *Note – this value will only be correct until the weight of the bin changes again, so it is recommended to only view this immediately following a batch. 1.

  • Page 18: Wiring Diagram - Single Hopper Batching Control

    Operation Manual Wiring Diagram – Single Hopper Batching Control Version 1.0 Part Number MAN-000031...

  • Page 19: Wiring Diagram - Single Hopper Batching Control With Remote Displa

    Operation Manual Wiring Diagram – Single Hopper Batching Control with Remote Displa Version 1.0 Part Number MAN-000031...

  • Page 20: Herdstar Bintrac Warranty

    12 months or the term of any extended warranty. In the event of a defect in any Products constituting a breach of the warranty provided herein, HerdStar, LLC will at its option either (i) repair or replace such Product free of charge, or (ii) in lieu of repair or replacement, refund to Buyer the original purchase price less the reasonable value of Buyer’s use of the Products.

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