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Design Capacities
(Main Menu > Basic Set-up)
When you select this item, the following basic feeder design parameters are listed
with their current settings:
Design Load
(Main Menu > Basic Set-up > Design Capacities)
This parameter represents the belt loading that the feeder has been designed for
in normal operation. Typically it is set at the maximum load expected. It is set in
Load units (i.e. lb/ft, kg/m), and with the number of decimal places specified.
Design Feedrate
(Main Menu > Basic Set-up > Design Capacities)
This parameter represents the feedrate that the feeder has been designed for in
normal operation. Typically this is specified by the buyer. It is set in Rate units (i.e.
lb/min, lb/h, TN/h, kg/min, kg/h, t/h), and with the number of decimal places
specified.
Design Speed
(Main Menu > Basic Set-up > Design Capacities)
This parameter represents the speed that the feeder has been designed for in
normal operation. Typically it is slightly less than the maximum speed possible. It
is set in Speed units (i.e. ft/min, m/s, m/min), and with the number of decimal
places specified.
Advanced Setup
(Main Menu > Advanced Setup)
These are the more advanced settings for all Belt applications. These settings are
typically configured at the factory (by Merrick), and so it is possible you may not need to
change them.
Selecting this item from the Main menu will present a screen asking you to enter a
Password. The default factory setting is “3010”. Upon successful entry of the password,
you will be presented with the following list: