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APCD-500, rev10
APCD-500
4.4.6. Filling Independent Chain
Disk Systems with Individual Bin Au-
gers Using the Timed Feed Distribu-
tion 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 Chain Disk Systems — To en-
sure all Chain Disk Systems are empty before
bringing new feed, the controller activates
all drive units during their respective “Au g e r
Delay”.
4. Filling Chain Disk Systems — When the
“A u ge r D e l a y” of a Chain Disk System has
elapsed, the Chain Disk System keeps running
and its respective bin auger starts sending
feed towards this Chain Disk System.
Simultaneous
Simultaneous
Simultaneous
Simultaneous
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#
5. The Chain Disk System is Full:
• If a proximity sensor is used:
The controller knows a Chain Disk System
is full when the proximity sensor detects
feed for 5 seconds. When feed is detect-
ed, the controller stops the feed entry (bin
auger) and the drive unit 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. Feed Dumping — When the Chain Disk
system is full, feed is ready to be delivered
to the animals. Step to section 4.4.
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