GSi Chain Disk APCD-500 User Manual

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APCD-500, rev10
APCD-500
4.4.2. Filling Cascaded Chain Disk
Systems with Timer Mode
1. Beginning the Filling Process — The filling
process starts at the start-up of a feed cycle
(defined by the “Cycle Time” parameter).
2. Cleaning the Drops — If actuators are
used and the “Clean Drop” option is enabled
in the INSTALLATION menu, the controller
opens and closes the drops 3 times in a row
to evacuate feed leftovers from the system.
3. Emptying the Chain Disk Systems — To
ensure all Chain Disk Systems are empty
before bringing new feed, the controller acti-
vates all drive units during the “A u g e r D e l a y” .
4. Filling the Farthest Chain Disk System —
When the “A u g e r D e l a y” has elapsed, all drive
units keep running and the bin auger starts
bringing feed into the Chain Disk Systems.
The feed travels through all empty Chain
Disk Systems in order to reach the farthest
empty System (i.e., the Chain Disk with the
highest ID number).
5. The Farthest Chain Disk System is Full
• If a proximity sensor is used: the con-
troller knows the Chain Disk System is full
when the proximity sensor detects feed
for 5 seconds. When feed is detected,
the controller stops the feed entry (bin
auger), and stops all other drive units; the
drive unit of the full Chain Disk System
keeps running for the “Shutdown Delay”
and then stops.
• If no proximity sensor is used: if no
proximity sensor is used, the controller
knows the farthest Chain Disk System
is full when the drive unit of this Chain
Disk System has been running for its
respective “Run Time”. The drive unit of
this Chain Disk System stops when its
“Run Time” has elapsed.
6. Filling the Next Chain Disk System —
When the loaded Chain Disk System stops,
the drive units of all empty Chain Disk Sys-
tems restart, and feed enters once again into
the feed lines. Steps 4 and 5 are repeated up
until all Chain Disk Systems are full.
7. Feed Dumping — When the Chain Disk sys-
tem is fully full, feed is ready to be delivered
to the animals. Step to section 4.4.
APCD-500
MASTER
APCD-500-S
ID 1
APCD-500-S
ID 2
APCD-500-S
ID 3
Bins
Chain Disk Systems Filling Order Controller & ID#
Last
Third
Second
First

GSi Chain Disk APCD-500 Specifications

General

Brand	GSi
Model	Chain Disk APCD-500
Category	Controller
Language	English