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APCD-500, rev10
APCD-500
4.3. Feed Distribution Modes
4.3.1. Timed Feed Distribution
When feed is distributed according to a timer,
the user chooses at what time the Chain Disk
Systems start being filled and at what time
feed starts being delivered to the animals. Up
to daily 25 feed cycles can be programmed.
Refer to section 5.6 to enable the timed feed
distribution method.
Location of the optional proximity
sensor in timer mode
When feed is distributed according to a timer,
a proximity sensor can be used to stop the
Chain Disk Systems when feed is detected
(see illustration). One proximity sensor must
be located at the end of each Chain Disk
System.
Proxy on
the Chain
Disk System
line after
the last
drop and
before the
fill hopper
Last drop
Drive unit
4.3.2. Continuous Feed Distribution
The continuous feed distribution mode
ensures the system is always full: the bin
auger starts bringing feed into the Chain
Disk System as soon as it gets empty. In
this operating mode, the proximity sensor
can either be mounted in the last drop or on
the Chain Disk System line after the last drop
and before the fill hopper.
Refer to section 5.6 to specify the
location of the proximity sensor.
Continuous Mode —
Proximity sensor in the last drop
If a proximity sensor is located in the last
drop of the Master Chain Disk System, the
system is considered as being full when the
proximity sensor detects feed. Once the
system is full, the controller waits for drop
tube to empty out before launching a new
feed cycle (the drop tubes are considered as
being empty when the proximity sensor stops
detecting feed).
Feed is detected
by the master
proximity sensor
(the system is full)
Cont.
Feeding
Delay
Bypass
Delay
etc.
A new feeding cycle
starts when feed stops
being detected by the
master proximity sensor
(the drop tube is empty)
Proxy in Last Drop
Proximity
sensor in
drop
Last drop
Drive unit
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