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2.
FLEX-IR™ OVERVIEW
The FLEX-IR™ is designed to control a livestock feeding system. FLEX-IR™ uses infrared
technology to sense feed at the last drop of the system. This infrared sensor combined with
included electronic controls completes the FLEX-IR™ system. FLEX-IR™ electronics contain
all timing and alarm functions to efficiently control a livestock feeding system.
FLEX-IR™ electronics feature a delay start timer, maximum run timer, and maximum run alarm
outputs. FLEX-IR™ can operate with or without an existing time clock. If an external time
clock is used to control the system. FLEX-IR™ will recognize the time clock and bypass the
delay start time initially.
FLEX-IR™ infrared sensor design allows the sensor to detect a variety of feed densities and
flow rates without adjustment. The sensor is impervious to changes in air temperature and
humidity.
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DESCRIPTION OF TIMER FEATURES
Delay start timer
– Delay start is the time in minutes from when feed falls away from the sensor
until the auger starts. This delay prevents short cycling of the system.
Maximum run time
– Maximum run time is the amount of time in minutes the system is allowed
to run continuously without sensing feed. FLEX-IR™ will stop the feed motor if the max run
time is surpassed.
Adjust knobs or cycle power to reset after a max run time out.
Turn max
run knob fully clockwise to disable max run function.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Set the delay start time based on the size of animals and feeder capacity. For tube feeders 20
minutes is typical; for hopper feeders 3-6 hours is typical. The FLEX-IR™ will start in 3
seconds upon initial power up and will utilize the delay start time on subsequent feedings. Set
the max run time slightly longer than the time it takes to fill all of the feeders.
Top light (max run indicator)
Flashing - max run mode
Indicator light status:
Bottom light (delay start indicator)
Flashing - delay start mode
Steady red - max timed out,
indicating hours timed out
Steady red - motor running
Steady green - feeders full