Burkert 8756 BATCH, Operating Instructions Manual

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Type 8756 BATCH
Setting and operation
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8.2 Dosing types
The product allows 2 types of dosing: quantity based dosing and timebased dosing. The settings for both
types of dosing are made either with the Bürkert Communicator software or with a PLC.
8.2.1 Quantity based dosing
Connect the product to the Bürkert Communicator software. Refer to Connect the product to the Bürk-
ert Communicator software [ } 37]
In the Bürkert Communicator software, select the product.
The product status indicator flashes.
Go to Controller > Parameter
Activate the dosing type: Dose control mode
Choose Quantity based dosing .
Set the quantity to dose: Setpoint dosing quantity
Enter the quantity to be dosed.
Set the number of dosings that are performed in a row when the dosing function is started: Number of
doses
Enter the number of dosings.
If at least 2 dosings are performed in a row, then set the pause time between 2 dosings: Time delay
between doses
Enter the pause time.
The quantity based dosing can be started. Refer to Start the dosings [
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8.2.2 Time based dosing
Connect the product to the Bürkert Communicator software. Refer to Connect the product to the Bürk-
ert Communicator software [
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In the Bürkert Communicator software, select the product.
The product status indicator flashes.
Go to Controller > Parameter
Activate the dosing type: Dose control mode
Choose Time based dosing .
Set the time during which the on/off valve is open: Setpoint activation time
Enter the dosing duration.
Set the number of dosings that are performed in a row when the dosing function is started: Number of
doses
Enter the number of dosings.
If at least 2 dosings are performed in a row, then set the pause time between 2 dosings: Time delay
between doses
Enter the pause time.
8.2.3 Start the dosings
Connect the product to the Bürkert Communicator software. Refer to Connect the product to the Bürk-
ert Communicator software [
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In the Bürkert Communicator software, select the product.
The product status indicator flashes.