Part No. 4801-2994 Rev 10-05
FEED MANAGER
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FEED MANAGER
Mode Indicators
Mode Button
Option Selection Buttons
Feed Level
Indicators
Auger #2
Fill Indicator
Auger #1
Fill
Indicator
Main
Display
Bin #1
Selection
Button
4. Introduction
The Feed Manager is the latest technology in the Hired-Hand controller family. This technology adds the
stand-alone controller capability for monitoring feed levels in bins and run times of feed augers. One Feed
Manager controller can monitor up to four feed bins and two feed augers from two buildings. Beyond
monitoring, it also adds alarm features to help detect feed spills or prevent running out of feed. The ultrasonic
Feed Level Sensors (sold separately) are connected to the Feed Manager to monitor the feed inventory in the
feed bins. The Feed Manager can be connected to a Sens-O-Matic III or Current Sensor (sold separately) to
monitor runtimes of Feed Augers.
4.1 Features
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Input Device Options
Up To 4 Feed Bin Level Sensors (Required)
2 Feed Auger Runtime Sensors (Optional)
HHNet connection for PC compatibility
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Output Devices (Standard)
1 Alarm relay with both N.O. and N.C. contacts
4.2 System
Limitations
The Feed Level System is intended to provide a low-cost alternative to load-cell systems for monitoring feed
inventory. It is not an accurate way to track feed consumption or to accomplish restrictive feeding.
This system will provide an estimated feed weight although it is simply estimated. There are many factors
which will cause day to day errors in this estimate. These factors include coning and inaccurate feed density. It
is important to understand that errors in level will occur from time to time due to coning. These errors should
be limited to damp starter feed, therefore, the system should provide accurate readings in almost all cases.
Important Note:
In order to maintain consistent feed levels, the Feed Manager uses a “Rate Filter”. This filter only allows
small changes in the “Feed Level” per second. This technique will slow the reaction time. Therefore, once
installed, allow approximately 20 minutes for the reading to stabilize.
5. Feed Manager Front Panel
The Feed Manager front panel includes four columns of feed level LED indicators with individually selectable
push-button switches directly beneath each column. To the left and right sides of the front panel are the Auger
Fill Indicators. Mode indicators, mode button, and option selection buttons are located to the lower right side
of the front panel.
