September 2015
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AM-JACKAL-3
30
Batch Meter
BATCH METER
The Jackal can be configured as a Batch
Meter. The Jackal uses a flow sensor and
solenoid valve to meter liquid volumes &
cease flow. The output of the Jackal is
suitable for direct connection to a 12V
solenoid valve.
(Output 1 / B8)
Sensors Required:
x
Flow meter (any style)
x
1501 (Optional, from Farmscan Ag)
or any 12V Solenoid Valve
Available Connections (
This setup section assumes that physical wiring for the required sensors have been completed.
If not please refer to
SETUP
** PLEASE ENSURE THE JACKAL IS CALIBRATED AS A FLOW METER (
) BEFORE DOING THE FOLLOWING **
From the front screen press
SETUP
(The Jackal should already be
setup as a Flowmeter
–
Refer
Highlight
OUTPUT
& press
SELECT
Press
EDIT
& change the
mode to :
BATCH/TRIP
Highlight the
INPUT #
&
press
EDIT
to select the
number X where the FLOW
sensor wire is connected
into on the rear of the Jackal
Highlight
UNIT
& press
EDIT
to change the Unit type to
L
(Litres)
Highlight
PULL LOW ON
:
Options are
RUN
or
HOLD.
This defines the state of the
solenoid when the Start
button is pressed.
Highlight
TARGET
& press
EDIT
to input the target
batch amount i.e. 150L
Press
START
to open the
solenoid. Water will flow
and
BATCH
will count. When
completed Press
RESET.
You
can now start the batch
again by pressing
START.
NB : Total will accumulate
after each batch. Use the
RESET
(to the Right) to clear
the total
THIS ENDS THE SETUP FOR A LIQUID BATCH METER
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