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Zero Tracking
Zero Tracking (also known as “Auto-Zero”) is a process by which a belt feeder or
belt conveyor can be allowed to zero itself, while running, if certain conditions are
met. Errors in Zero are the most significant source of poor accuracy and so this
can be a very powerful means to improve your performance of your belt scale (or
feeder).
Good candidates for Zero Tracking are those feeders or conveyors that
occasionally run empty for the period of time necessary to perform a Zero test, and
those belt scales that require the utmost accuracy (i.e. certified scales).
To use Zero Tracking, you must enable this feature (set to “Y”). Once enabled, the
menu for the Zero tracking parameters will appear in the Calibration menu (see
Main Menu > Calibration > Numeric Data > Zero Tracking)
Belt Tracking Sws
Some belt feeders are equipped with Belt Tracking switches (also called “run-off
switches”) that can advise the operator when the belt mis-tracks. If desired these
switches can be connected directly to Genetix digital inputs and certain operations
can be made to automatically take place when a mis-track occurs. For example, a
Warning can be displayed if the belt mis-tracks a certain amount (called “Belt
Offset”), or a Fault can occur (feeder will stop), if the belt mis-tracks a greater
amount (called “Belt Error”).
To take advantage of this functionality, this feature must be enabled.
Material on Belt Sw
Some feeders are equipped with a Material on Belt switch that can advise the
operator when there is (or is not) material on the belt. Various types of switches
are used such as paddle, tilt, capacitance, etc. If desired these switches can be
connected directly to a Genetix digital input and certain operations can be made to
automatically take place when a loss of material occurs.
To take advantage of this functionality, this feature must be enabled.
Discharge Monitor
Some feeders are equipped with a Discharge Pluggage switch that can advise the
operator when material has backed up at the discharge, possibly due to a
pluggage downstream from the feeder. Various types of switches are used such as
paddle, capacitance, etc. If desired these switches can be connected directly to a
Genetix digital input and certain operations can be made to automatically take
place when a discharge pluggage occurs.
To take advantage of this functionality, this feature must be enabled.
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