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DOSAGE TIMER
The timer output of a dosing timer is linked to a counter input to enable the water and/or feed intake to be
monitored. If significant variations occur, the control can generate a “dosing alarm” and stop the dosing of
water or feed. If the installer has set the “Dosage curve” setting to no, the dosage timer will act as a “normal”
timer.
Water timer
The water clock can be used to switch elements such as the water valves on or off. In
addition, there is the possibility of feeding back information on the actually administered water
amount to a counter input of the poultry computer (see Water dosing).
Water dosage
For water dosing, the water amount actually dosed is compared to the amount setting. Dosing
stops when the pre-set amount is reached, even if the stop time has not been reached yet. A
water dosing alarm is generated if the stop time is reached and the amount has not been
reached yet.
Feed timer
The feed clock can be used to switch elements such as the discharge augers on or off. In
addition, there is the possibility of feeding back information on the actually administered
amount of feed to a counter input of the poultry computer (see Feed dosing).
Feed dosage
For feed dosing, the amount actually fed is compared to the amount setting. Feeding stops
when the pre-set amount is reached, even if the stop time has not been reached yet. A feed
dosing alarm is generated if the stop time is reached and the amount has not been reached
yet.
Fixed dosage schedule
Variable schedule (from curve)
Water and feed dosing make use of the number of animals present in the house. The number of animals is
determined at the start of the first actual dosing period, in order to calculate the total amount to be dosed. If
the number of animals changes in the meantime (due to animals dying, being removed or added) this no longer
affects the calculation.
Today per animal:
If the dosage curve is active, the current amount per animal is calculated from the dosage
curve, using the day number. If the curve is not active, you can set the current amount of feed per animal at
“Today per animal”. The last column shows the amount already dosed per animal today.
Active period:
This line shows the active dosing period, followed by the total amount to be dosed and the
amount already dosed in the active period.
Dosage schedule / Growth curve schedule:
This line states the current time schedule (see also “Timers” on
page 31).
If “Auto. partition period” has been switched off by your installer, you can manually divide the total daily
amount of the feed etc. over the pre-set number of periods.