230 Series Auger Packer
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PLC
Feed Gate (Output 3) Factory default setting 0.0 (Must Choose Mode) toggle
This function opens and closes the feed gate.
Normal gate operation Mode– the gate will stay open the entire fill cycle and close at the end of the filling
cycle. Delay would be on opening.
Gate opens during Fast (Bulk) fill only- closes when the packer goes into the dribble mode. Delay would
be on opening.
Bag Chair (output 5) Factory Default setting .9
This timer is used where the equipment is equipped with a powered discharge chair. The chair will
remain up for the length of time the timer is set for.
Reverse (output 6) Factory default setting: with a VFD 1.4 sec, w/o VFD .9 sec
This is the time the auger will turn in reverse at the end of the fill cycle.
Bag clamp (Output 4) Factory default setting 1.5
This is the time the bag clamp remains clamped to the fill spout not letting go of the bag. This timer can be
used also to add time to allow the bag to settle/ de aerate so the material does not spill out of the bag
INPUT/OUTPUT SCREEN
The PLC screen displays which inputs and outputs are signaling on and off at any point during the bag
filling process. They are “on” when they are gray color or lite.
Bag chair timer (output 5)
VIBRATORY/DENSIFIER ON DELAY
This is a separate timer not found in the PLC that selective Modes and time ranges. This timer is set on
the on-delay timer function. The on delay function is used to allow material to get into the bag, before the
bag densification system comes on. It is adjusted in second increments. Factory setting is 10 seconds.
This function is used to help densify the material in the bag as it is filling.