GENERAL INFORMATION
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
It is essential that this instruction manual, PL-453, be referred to during the installation and start
up of the Compu-M.
Applications
, provides operation, and programming/calibration information specific to Compu-M applications.
The programming/calibration of the Compu-M may be further optimized by referring to
Parameters
.
To assist the operator in programming the Compu-M, a
Programming Chart
is provided. Transfer the
required data from the Design Data Sheet or the values established from
Parameters
onto the Programming
Chart. The Programming Chart parameter orientation is designed to permit convenient sequential parameter
programming. The programming chart may be folded out so the chart and
Parameters
may be
reviewed simultaneously.
ABOUT THE COMPU-M
The Compu-M is to be used only in the manner
outlined in this instruction manual.
The Compu-M is a microprocessor based integrator designed specifically for bulk dry solids in-line
weighing applications.
If the current material transport system is by conveyor belt, the Compu-M is used in conjunction with a belt
scale. The Compu-M provides a local display of: load, speed, flowrate and total flow.
If the application material is free flowing, the Compu-M is combined with a dry solids flowmeter. The
Compu-M provides flowrate and total flow displays.
The Compu-M also provides an analog mA output signal proportional to flowrate, a contact for remote totalizer
operation and a relay contact for rate alarm.
Programming is accomplished via the front cover membrane keypad. The Compu-M prompts the operator to
enter the information required to complete basic programming. Additional programming features may be
utilized to tailor the Compu-M operation to a specific application.
The level of operator access may be defined to ensure programming is not inadvertently altered during
normal operation.
Calibration is automatic and relatively simple to achieve. In the calibrate mode, operating conditions are
simulated to perform a zero and span calibration. A material test may then be performed to verify system
accuracy. If required, the Compu-M may be programmed to correct any accuracy deviation.
During normal operation the user may select any of the available local displays and select the display light if
desired. Access to the totalizer reset feature and other functions may be permitted depending on the level of
operator access chosen when the system was programmed.
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