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K-TRON K-Commander - User Manual

K-TRON K-Commander
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K-Commander Loss-in-Weight Programming
Rev: G Produced by the K-Tron Institute
LWF Programming
Using the
K-Commander
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K-TRON K-Commander Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandK-TRON
ModelK-Commander
CategoryControl Panel
LanguageEnglish

Summary

General Information

Overview

Introduces the K-Commander pages for loss-in-weight application and software suitability.

Standard Key Arrangements

Describes common keys and their functions across different screens for user interaction.

Editing Variables

Details the procedure for changing machine variables and data entry order.

Common Messages and Meanings from K-Cdr

Lists common K-Cdr messages with their explanations and resolutions.

Operator Level Programming

LWF Page 00: Feeder Overview

Provides essential operator information and data layout for running the equipment.

LWF Page 01: Feed Factor Setup

Details feed factors, their calculation, and importance for feeder performance and alarms.

LWF Page 02: Refill Parameters

Configures refill functions, including enable, time, weight thresholds, and mode.

Refill Setup Procedures

Guides on setting Refill Complete, Request Weight, and Refill Timer for optimal performance.

LWF Page 03: Current Alarm Messages

Lists feeder alarms, their causes, and remedies for troubleshooting.

LWF Page 04: Alarm Limits

Configures alarm limits for massflow, drive command, and delays for system monitoring.

Maintenance Level Programming

LWF Page 05: Scale Programming and Weight Span

Covers scale system configuration, calibration, and weight span settings.

Tare and Span Calibration Procedures

Provides step-by-step methods for machine tare and scale calibration using weights or totalizer.

LWF Page 06: SFT Programming

Manages SFT (Signal/Feed Through) programming, connection, and configuration.

LWF Page 07: Feeder Setup Data

Configures feeder parameters like setpoint, units, type, reduction, mode, and I/O.

LWF Page 07: Service Variable Index

Lists and describes hidden variables for K-Tron service personnel.

LWF Page 07: Program Priority (Security Level)

Defines user access levels and permissions for modifying machine variables.

LWF Page 08: Frequency I;O

Programs frequency input/output assignments and scaling for external integration.

LWF Page 09: Control or Tuning Parameters

Adjusts control loop parameters like PID gains, filter lengths, and adaptive tuning.

LWF Page 10: Overview Screen

Displays real-time feeder status graphically, including net weight, setpoint, and drive command.

LWF Page 11: SPC Set-up

Configures Statistical Process Control (SPC) parameters for variable logging and charting.

LWF Page 12: SPC Chart

Displays SPC charts for selected variables, showing trends and control limits.

LWF Page 13: Software Part Number

Identifies the controller's software part number and revision for service inquiries.

Alarm Shutdown Masking

Alarm Shutdown Masking

Allows selection of alarms that will not trigger the main alarm shutdown output.

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