Operating Instructions For 8600 FCS
Fill Control System
MN151R12 6/26/98
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8600 FCS Functionality:
The Doran 8600 FCS provides a fail safe Indicator and Controller for automated filling
applications. The indicator provides ease of operation for the end user, while supporting the
batch program complexity necessary for any application. As always, the Doran 8600 FCS is
completely washdown safe.
The four different 8600 FCS models offered are: 8600 FCS-1, FCS-2, FCS-3 and FCS-4.
The number after FCS designates how many speeds (relay output controls) the model offers.
For example: The FCS-4 has four speeds, which provides four electromechanical relay
controls.
Model
Description
8600FCS-1
1 Relay Control
8600FCS-2
2 Relay Controls
8600FCS-3
3 Relay Controls
8600FCS-4
4 Relay Controls
8600 FCS Operation:
The operation of the 8600 FCS is customized with two programmable features of the
Model 8600:
1. BATCH PROGRAM
The batch programming capability of the Model 8600 is very flexible and gives the ability
to customize the batch operation of the fill control system. The batch program defines the
steps the 8600 FCS must take for each batch filling process.
2. SETPOINT CONFIGURATION
The setpoints define when and how the relay controls react to the weight applied to the
load cells.
Each 8600 FCS application will be automated with a custom batch program. The 8600
FCS is easily configured and customized using the 8600 Setup Program or manually via the
touch panel. The 8600 Setup Program is a Windows® based utility for configuring the Model
8600. Doran recommends using the 8600 Setup Program for configuration of the 8600 FCS.
The 8600 Setup Program is a standard feature with every 8600 FCS.
With 8600 Setup, the batch control program and setpoints can be configured,
downloaded, and saved to a separate file for preservation of indicator data. Refer to
Appendix A for 8600 Remote Configuration Program instructions provided with the software
application.
