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9. ALARMS
All types of alarms cause a complete interruption of the system (except for the bins’
low level alarm). The problem needs to be fixed then the alarm has to be acknowl-
edged to resume the system’s activity.
9.1
Alarm Conditions
The following table shows the possible alarm causes and the describes each alarm
type. Another alarm situation occurs in case of a power failure. In this case, the alarm
relay is activated. When the alarm relay is activated, the normally open contact
(
) closes.
Alarm Condition
Description
Max Run time Bin X
The run time of Bin #X has exceeded the maximum run time limit
(usually occurs when a bin is empty).
Bin X Low
The amount of feed remaining in the bin is lower than the Re-Order point.
Module communication error
Communication error with module #X
Weighing Error - Code 1
Unable to read the scale's weight when it is full.
Weighing Error - Code 2
The weight reading of the empty scale is greater than when it is filled with feed.
Weighing Error - Code 3
The empty scale's weight is too low.
Weighing Error - Code 4
Unable to read the scale's weight when it is empty.
Weighing Error - Code 5
A bin is empty.
Weighing Error - Code 6
The receving hopper never empties.
Weighing Error - Code 7
Loop #1 Alarm :
- The loop's proximity sensor detects feed
or
- Problem with the closed loop system (refer to the CDM-1 module's status LEDs)
Weighing Error - Code 8
Loop #2 Alarm :
- The loop's proximity sensor detects feed
or
- Problem with the closed loop system (refer to the CDM-1 module's status LEDs)
Weighing Error - Code 9
Sent feed exceeded the drop's Max Capacity limit.
Weighing Error - Code 10
Communication problem.
If a controller reset occurs while a feeding cycle is active, a minor lack of precision
could occur on the amount of feed that is actually going to be delivered. This situation
is likely to occur after a power failure for instance.
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2.4.2 Feed Distribution Process (Flow Chart)
The following flow chart sums up the feed distribution process.
The feed distribution
(ingredient & dosage)
automatically changes
over time ?
Enable the blend curve
(section 5.3)
Disable the blend curve
(section 5.3)
Will
ingredients be
mixed ?
Enable the feed blends (sec. 5.3)
Select the ingredients & dosages
(section 6.1.2)
Disable the feed blends (sec. 5.3)
Select the ingredients & dosages
(section 6.1.2)
Enable the feed blends (sec. 5.3)
Select the blend ingredients
(section 6.1.1)
Disable the feed blends.
(section 5.3)
Will
ingredients be
mixed ?
The feed
schedule
automatically
change
over time ?
Feed Destination:
Select which blend (or
which bin ingredient) is
used by each drop
(section 6.3)
Dosage:
Select the amount of feed
per animal for each drop
(section 6.3)
Feed Schedule
Set the start time of each
cycle (section 6.2)
Select the cycles that are
active for each drop
separately
(section 6.3)
Enable the "Active feed cycles
in curve (section 5.3)
Disable the "Active feed
cycle in curve" option
(section 5.3)
Select the cycles that are
active for each drop
separately (section 6.3)
Select the cycles that are active
for each point of the curve
(section 6.1.2.2)
Feed destination:
Select the blend curve that
is used by each drop.
(Section 6.3)
Feed Schedule
Select the start time of
each cycle (section 6.2)
Yes
No
Yes
yes
No
No
Yes
No
Continuous or
timed feed
distribution?
Disable the continuous
feeding option (sec. 5.3)
Timed
Enable the continuous
feeding option (sec. 5.3)
Continuous
Feed is delivered to empty
drops.
Continuous or
timed feed
distribution?
Disable the continuous
feeding option (sec. 5.3)
Enable the continuous
feeding option (sec. 5.3)
Feed is delivered to empty
drops.
Timed
Continuous