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Model 1040/XL User’s Manual
Other Operations
Manual Hold Mode
When using the hold mode,
you must be sure to deactivate
hold mode when loading or
unloading the mixer.
Batching Recipe
(Ingredient Loading
Method)
Make sure indicator is set
properly to either weight-
normal, weigh-adjust, or
head count before begin-
ning. Also make sure editing
of recipe names has already
been done before starting.
This section covers the variety of other operations available with the Model
1040.
Auto holding within the recipe mode was discussed in an
Loading/Unloading
Ingredients Into A Mixer
. There is also a manual hold using the
HOLD
key
to prevent a zero shift from occurring while moving a portable TMR mixer
system over rough farm terrain.
Follow these steps:
1.
In the Gross mode ,before moving the mixer system press
HOLD
. . .
HOLD
will be displayed
2.
Now move the system and when reaching the new loading or unloading
point, press either the
HOLD
or
GROSS
key. . .
Gross weight will be displayed.
Recipe ingredient loading will provide the following:
• Consistency in the batching operation
• 100 recipe and 100 ingredient capabilities (32 ingredients max/recipe)
• Simplifies the entire batching process
• Track feeder accuracy (ID feature)
• Gives you a low cost record keeping option
• Automatically calculates new ingredient amounts when changing batch
size.
• Automatically records feed, recipe, and pen usages, with dates and
times.
• Can automatically put the feeder into a mix cycle, (either time or
number of rotations)
1.
While in the Gross weighing mode, enter the number of the desired
recipe, and press
RECIPE
. . .
Recipe name is displayed.
Either go to step 2 , or use the menu key to scroll to other recipes.
2.
Press the
LOAD/UNLOAD
key. . .
The following is displayed
a.
WT.AMT
b.
ADJ.AMT
c.
HD.AMT
or
NOPRGM
(
This is displayed if that recipe is not programmed)
If you need to enter or change the total amount to be batched or
the number of head, enter the new amount and press
SELECT
.
Otherwise proceed to next step.
If you attempt to enter a weight amount above the capacity
parameter or a head count amount larger than 999, the display
will show
CAN’T
. Edit amount, and then press the
SELECT
key.