GSi Chain Disk APCD-500 User Manual

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APCD-500, rev10
APCD-500
4.4.4. Filling Independent Chain
Disk Systems with a Common Bin
Auger using Timer Mode
The common bin auger must be con-
nected to the master APCD module!
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 Bin Auger and Chain Disk
Systems — To ensure the bin auger and Chain
Disk Systems are empty before bringing new
feed, the controller activates all drive units
during the “Purge Time” and launches the
“A u ge r D e l a y” . When the “A u g e r D e l a y” has
elapsed, the bin auger starts sending feed to-
wards the Chain Disk Systems. Normally, the
“Purge Time” must be longer than the “A u g e r
Delay” to prevent feed from accumulating at
the end of the bin auger.
4. Filling the First Chain Disk System —
When the “Purge Time” is over, all drive units
stop except for the first Chain Disk System
to be filled: the master Chain Disk System.
5. The 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 the drive unit of the loaded
Chain Disk System keeps running for the
“Shutdown Delay” and then stops.
• If no proximity sensor is used:
The controller knows the Chain Disk
System is full when the drive unit has
been running for its respective “Run Time”
parameter value. The drive unit of this
Chain Disk System stops when its “Run
Time” has elapsed.
6. Loading Next Chain Disk System — When
the loaded Chain Disk System stops, the next
empty Chain Disk System starts running and
the bin auger starts sending feed towards
this Chain Disk System. Steps 4 and 5 are re-
peated up until all Chain Disk Systems are full.
7. Feed Dumping — When the Chain Disk
system is fully loaded, feed is ready to be de-
livered to the animals. Step to section 4.4.
Last
Third
Second
First
APCD-500-S
ID 3
APCD-500-S
ID 2
APCD-500-S
ID 1
APCD-500
MASTER
Chain Disk Systems Filling Order Controller & ID#
Bins

GSi Chain Disk APCD-500 Specifications

General

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