GSE 355 - 3.7.2 Start Fill; 3.7.2.1 Activation Method; 3.7.3 Fill Example

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If no value is to be entered or PA1 is not displayed, press 1 to go to the next screen.
4. If PA2 is displayed, enter the value in the same manner as the target weight was entered above and
press
1 to accept or press 1 to return to the weigh mode. Press ! to view the desired weigh mode
parameter.
3.7.1.2 Model 355
1. Press ! until tArG1 is displayed.
2. Key in the desired target value with the numeric keys and press
(.
3. The PA1 value will be displayed. Key the in value with the numeric keys and press
(.
4. The PA2 value will be displayed. Key the in value with the numeric keys and press
(.
5. Press
! to select the desired weigh mode parameter.
3.7.2 Start Fill
3.7.2.1 Activation Method
The fill begins with the selected activation method. The method is determined by the parameters in the setup
mode.
The deactivation of the setpoints is automatic. The desired target may be based on net or quantity (if
counting is enabled).
Activation types
• Tare key – Press the
# key to start the process. A tare weight will be set and the weight will switch
to net zero.
• Remote key – Press the remote key switch.
• Auto-start – The process is automatically activated. It waits for a no-motion condition and then adds
the target to the current displayed weight to achieve a relative cutoff value.
3.7.2.2 Annunciators
Fill Status Annunciator Status
Fast Fill SP 1 & SP 2 Illuminated
Dribble Fill (or Single-Speed Fill) SP 1 Illuminated
Fill Done or Pause SP 1 & SP 2 Off
3.7.3 Fill Example
With a system set up to fill 55-gallon drums with motor oil, the following settings might be used to achieve an
accurate final fill weight of 400 lbs.:
Parameter Setting Actual Cutoff Value Comments
Targ 1 = 400 Desired final weight.
Pre-act 1 = 28 400 – 28 = 372.0 Switch to dribble feed at 372.
Pre-act 2 = .5 400 – 0.5 = 399.5 Final fill valve closes at 399.5.