pl-9200(-i) poultry computer - stienen

USER MANUAL

PL-9200(-i) POULTRY COMPUTER

EN © StienenBE / PL-9200-G-EN02080

PL-9200

PL-9200-i

Shut down power before opening the poultry computer! This poultry computer contains exposed live parts! Only to be opened by authorized personnel!

WARNING Although utmost care has been given to the quality of this equipment during the design and manufacturing stages, technical malfunctions can never be ruled out. The user should provide for an adequate alarm system and/or emergency provisions to prevent a technical failure of the equipment and peripheral facilities leading to danger to persons, animals or property.

NOTE DOWN THE FOLLOWING IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY

● Possible causes ● Circumstances in which the emergency occurred ● Date and software version number ● Installer settings

Please contact our Customer Service Department, if you have any questions. Be sure to have all necessary data at hand. To ensure a speedy solution to the malfunction and to avoid any misunderstandings, it is advisable to note down the cause and the circumstances in which the malfunction occurred before contacting us (www.stienenbe.com). No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, without the express written permission of StienenBE StienenBE accepts no liability for the contents of this manual and explicitly waives all implicit guarantees of merchantability or fitness for a certain use. StienenBE also reserves the right to improve or change this manual without being under the obligation to inform any person or organisation of any such improvement or change. StienenBE cannot be held liable for any damage, loss or injury resulting from improper use or from use not in accordance with the instructions in this manual.

CONTENTS PAGE

INTRODUCTION 5 Ventilation groups 5 Controls 5 Terminal number in-/outputs 6

DEVICE CONTROL 7 Window 7 Keyboard 7 Programming hot keys 9 Overview 11

MAIN MENU 12 Access code 12

CLIMATE CONTROLS 13 House status 13 House temperature 13 Relative or absolute temperature setting 13 Ventilation groups 14 Main ventilation using growth curves 14 Heat exchanger 16 Left/Right/Front/Middle/Rear/Recirculation/Top and Bottom 21 Heatings 24 Central heating 26 Cooling 28 Miscellaneous controls 29 Temperature controls 30 Central exhaust 31 Temperature monitoring 32 Compensations climate control 32 Growth curves 40 Temperature overview 41 Alarm 41 Thermo-differential alarm 42

HOUSE STATUS 43 In use: 43 Not in use: 43

FEED SYSTEM 44 Feed system with PFB-35/70 feed weigher 44 Feed system with PFA-9200 or PFV-9200 feed weigher 51 Feed system with PFV-9200 feed computer 55 Feed system with PFS-16 feed weighing and mixing computer 55 Feed system with feed PSW-1 61 Feed system with feed counter(s) 63

ANIMAL WEIGHING 64 Scales 64 Overview (weight/number) 67 Alarm animal weighing 67

COUNTERS 68 Clear all counters 68 Miscellaneous counters 68 Overview counters 69 Alarm 69

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If the software version of a module or peripheral device does not comply with the requirements of the operating software, you have to perform a software update for the

module and/or peripheral device.

CLEANING HR-SENSOR, CO2 SENSOR OR MEASURING FAN WITH A HIGH-PRESSURE SPRAY GUN IS NOT ALLOWED

Remove the RH-sensor and CO2 sensor from the room and store them somewhere safe before cleaning the room. Also screw the protection cap onto the plug of the extension cables to prevent water from penetrating into the plug. When connecting the sensor via a fixed socket outlet (FSO), push on the flap of the fixed socket outlet until you hear it click (lock).

TIMERS 70 Master timer 70 Light timers 72 Dosage timer 74 Dosage curves 75 Week programme 76 Overview 76 Sequential timers 76 Nest box timer 77 Timers 78 Time schedules 78 Date / Time 79 Overview timers 79 Alarm 79

INFO 80 Animal data 80

ALARM 82 Latest alarms house 82 External alarms 82 Alarm codes installation 83 Alarm codes climate control 84 Communication alarm 85 Alarm codes animal weighing 85 Alarm codes feed system 86

SYSTEM 87 Fahrenheit 87 Display 87

MAINTENANCE AND CHECK UP 88

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INTRODUCTION

Modern poultry farming requires an optimum climate in the houses to achieve good operating results. As a rule, this is achieved by using a mechanical ventilation system. Important in this respect is the air supply to the animals and the creation of proper air circulation. The air distribution in the house is strongly influenced by the type of air supply system. Effective ventilation controls, as are integrated in the PL-9200 poultry computer, can achieve a good air quality at animal level with a low ventilation flow rate. It speaks for itself that good climate control contributes to the animals' well-being. The PL-9200 poultry computer enables you to fulfil virtually all your climate control wishes. The poultry computer has practically all possible ventilation controls which are featured in modern poultry farming. The poultry computer controls the climate in the house in such a way that the correction ratio between temperature and ventilation is always guaranteed. To ensure that the climate in the house develops along with the growth of your animals, the poultry computer has growth curves. By taking the influence of the weather into account, the climate in the house can be corrected depending on the weather conditions. Thanks to its modular construction, the poultry computer can be expanded with a feed weigher and an animal weighing system and/or a feeding system. This provides you with a poultry computer which lets you set and control the most common functions in your poultry house in a transparent way. In the event of a power failure, excessive temperature variation or excessive ventilation variation, the alarm will be activated. Since every situation is different, in daily practice only the control functions applicable to your specific situation will be activated. This makes the operation of the poultry computer very easy and transparent.

VENTILATION GROUPS The PL-9200 poultry computer has a maximum of 12 ventilation groups divided into: 1x main ventilation group; 1x auxiliary ventilation group; 1x heat exchanger 1x manure belt 8x additional ventilation groups (left, right, front etc.) Every ventilation group (except the auxiliary ventilation group, the heat exchanger and the manure belt) can be subdivided into a maximum of 3 ventilation controls. All ventilation controls in a group make use of the same settings, i.e. settings per ventilation group, but have their own separate inputs and outputs and are controlled individually. Main ventilation group The 1st ventilation control in this group is the main ventilation; this serves as the reference for house temperature and pressure control compensation. The 2nd and 3rd ventilation controls in this group are only switched on in support of the first control and they both have their own adjustable initial percentages. All ventilation controls have an adjustable ventilation capacity (m3/h) which is combined together with the ventilation capacity of the auxiliary ventilation group and the extraction fan (manure belt) the total ventilation capacity of the house.

CONTROLS The lets you choose from the following controls: Ventilation controls For every control group, the PL-9200 has various types of ventilation control to choose from: ● Main ventilation control, with or without measuring fans. ● Main ventilation control with AQC units (automatic control flaps). ● Switching on a second and/or third fan, with or without measuring fans. ● Aux. ventilation control, with or without measuring fans (not possible in combination with heat exchanger). ● Fan control using a step control. ● Duo vent (combination of controlled ventilation and step control). ● Ventilation control with air inlet flaps. ● Ventilation control based on RH. ● Ventilation control based on pressure control. ● Ventilation control based on CO2 ● Ventilation control based on wind direction and wind speed ● Interval ventilation (is not possible in combination with a heat exchanger).

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Temperature controls A number of heating control functions are optionally available for every single house: ● House heating. ● Air inlet heating. ● Cooling. ● Humidification. ● Heat exchanger. ● Temperature monitoring Feed system One feed system can be installed in every individual house, the feed system can be one of the following types: ● PFB-35/70 feed weigher (PFB-35/70-35 or PFB-35/70-70, FN-bus) ● PSW-1(D) (feed system with only one silo weigher, max. 1 silo, FN-bus) ● PFA-9200 (feed computer: feed system with discharge augers, RS-485) ● PFV-9200 (feed computer: feed system with valves, RS-485) ● PFS-16 (feed weigher and mixing computer: feed system with silos, FN-bus) Animal weighing Two animal weighing systems of the type PW-2 can be installed (FN bus) in every individual house.

TERMINAL NUMBER IN-/OUTPUTS The terminal number of an input/output consists of the module address, the type of input/output and a 2-digit serial number. The module address is between 00 and 31. The type of input/output is indicated by a letter in accordance with the table below. The serial number must be between 01 and 99 (00 means that the input/output is not used).

Type in-/output Letter Serial number Description

0-10V output A 1-99 Analogue output with a range of 0-10V or 10-0V.

Relays output B 1-99 Relay contact output (this does not include: alarm relay, pulse outputs etc.)

Digital output C 1-99 Opto coupler output (Max. 35Vdc 30mA).

Open-/close control D 1-99 Open-/close control with position feedback signal. This includes e.g. flaps with position feedback signal.

30-230Vac output F 1-99 Analogue output with a range of 30-230Vac or 230-30Vac.

2-10V output G 1-99 Analogue output with a range of 2-10V with position feedback signal. Among these are modules for controlling an EGM-100CA or EGM-250CA

Air inlet flap H 1-99 MCA flap, a wind compensated air inlet flap

Temperature sensor K 1-99 This includes all types of temperature sensor fitted with 10K NTC resistor (N10B, BV10B etc.)

0-10V input L 1-99 Analogue input with a measuring range of 0-10V. To connect measuring sensors such as RH, CO2, pressure etc.

Digital input M 1-99 This includes measuring fans, counter contacts etc.

Meteo station N 1-99 Module on which a wind speed meter, wind direction and a rain sensor can be connected to.

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DEVICE CONTROL

WINDOW

When the symbol is shown in the title bar and you press function key F3, the settings are displayed graphically with the dot (●) showing the calculated value. Press F3 again to switch off the graphic display. Whenever a key is pressed, the display will be lit for a couple of seconds so that you can also see the settings and measurements in a dark animal house.

SCROLL-WINDOW If a window contains more lines than the screen can display, the title bar will show the symbol. This symbol indicates that you can call up the remaining settings and/or measurements using the up and down cursor keys ( ).

KEYBOARD Caution:

Only press the keys with the tip of your finger. Sharp objects such as a pen, pencil or screwdriver may damage the keys!

The keyboard can be divided into four basic groups: 1. Menu keys 2. Function keys 3. Numerical keys 4. Navigation keys

The calculated setting may differ from the value set by the user, due to the growth curve and/or compensations.

Screen number

Title bar

Column with settings and/or measurements

Column with calculated and/or corrected settings

Graphic (function key F3)

Time & Date

You can use the key to select the previous control number.

You can use the key to select the next control number.

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1 MENU KEYS (INFO, TIMERS, COUNTERS ETC.) The poultry computer has 6 fast menu keys. These fast menu keys can be used to quickly select a data category.

Vets or consultants can use this key to call up additional information on animal welfare, the number of animals, the mortality, the feed intake etc., without having to go through all the menus (see page 80)

Timers (standard timers, light controls etc.), see page 70

Counters (water, feed water/feed ratio etc.), see page 69

Climate poultry house, see page 13

Feed weighing system, see page 44 (option)

Animal weighing system, see page 64 (option)

2 FUNCTION KEYS (GRAPHIC, ALARM, PREVIOUS / NEXT CONTROL ETC.) Function key F1 (change language)

Changing language: Hold down F1 and press on the left or right cursor key.

Function key F2 (change house status)

Use this function key to call up the house status.

Function key F3 (graphic)

Use this function key to place a graph on a window. The “graph” function is active when the LED in the function key lights. You can switch off the “graph” function by pressing the function key again (the LED in the key is off then).

The values in a graph are linked to the window on the basis of which the graph was drawn up. The graph is updated automatically when you change the details in the window. If the details in the window are displayed in graph form, the symbol will be displayed in the top right corner of the menu line. Select previous / next control

Select previous / next control. If controls of the same type, e.g. ventilation groups (left, right, recirculation etc.), are available, you can use these keys to select the previous or next control.

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Alarm key

Hot key for alarm screen. The LED in the alarm key lights if there is an alarm on one of the controls.

Here you can switch the main alarm on and off. When the main alarm is off, the LED in the alarm key will flash to indicate that the main alarm is off. No alarm is generated anymore.

Test (alarm test)

Test “yes”: This enables you to test the operation of the alarm relay (siren). If you enter "yes" in the line Test, the alarm relay (siren) will be switched on for 10 seconds.

You can clear the alarm test time by setting "no" in the line Test.

(alarm temporary off)

Off “yes”: This enables you to temporarily switch off the alarm (siren). This does not apply to the hardware alarms which cannot be switched off temporarily. The main alarm is switched off for 30 minutes (the lamp will blink irregularly). The main alarm is switched on automatically again after 30 minutes. The alarm relay will then de-energize again, causing an alarm, if the cause of the alarm has not been removed.

You can clear the temporary alarm deactivation time by setting "no" in the line .

If no access code has been installed or if you have already entered the correct access code, you can switch off the main alarm.

Attention: NEVER FORGET TO SWITCH THE ALARM BACK "ON" when you have switched this feature off 'temporarily', e.g. to solve a problem. Failing to switch it back on may have adverse effects for humans, animals, equipment or property.

Preferably use the (alarm retard) function to solve a problem.

PROGRAMMING HOT KEYS You can program the above menu keys as follows. ● Select the screen which you would like to assign to the key, from the group of screens ● Press and hold the F1 key and press “Enter”. The function key has now been programmed. When you press

the relevant function key the selected screen is displayed.

You can program all the above function keys with screens from the relevant group.

Example:

In this example, we will program screen “611 Overview house temperature” under the info function key. Go to the main menu and then press key 6, followed by 1 and then 1 again. Press and hold F1 and press “Enter”. The function key has now been programmed. If you then press the key screen 611 will be displayed.

Restoring default setting hot keys: Press and hold the F1 key and press “function key”. We can clear the programmed key from the example by pressing the key combination +

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3 NUMERICAL KEYS (0..9)

The numerical keys can be used to enter a screen number, a value or text. You can select menu choice 10 by pressing key 0. Entering text Numerical keys 2..9 can be used to change the name of a control group (left, right, front, rear etc.), a timer or a counter. The maximum text length is 15 characters (including spaces). The character you enter is shown in a little box. Press the numerical key repeatedly until the required character is shown. You can enter a punctuation mark by repeatedly pressing numerical key 1 until the required punctuation mark is shown. You can enter a space using the 0 key.

Press once for a, twice for b etc. You can move the cursor with the and keys. Where relevant, e.g. for menu options etc., the text will automatically start with an initial capital. Add/remove breakpoint or period ● Press the [Enter] key (edit mode) ● Press and hold the function key and then press the: ● -key to add a breakpoint/period (provided that the maximum value for periods/breakpoints has not been

reached) ● -key to remove a breakpoint/period (provided that there is at least one period/breakpoint)

The number of breakpoints/periods is adjusted automatically. 4 NAVIGATION KEYS (MENU, CURSOR, MODE)

(Cancel)

This key cancels changes or menu option selections. Press and hold this key to select the main menu.

(Move cursor)

Move cursor

Holding down: move cursor to first/last setting on the screen.

Move cursor or change value

(Confirm)

Menu option selection Start change Confirm change

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OVERVIEW

Column number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Column number Symbol Description

1 Column with house numbers (user number)

2 House not in use

2 Status main alarm (alarm relay de-energized)

Alarm

2 Main alarm is switch off

2 001 Alarm in house (alarm delay time is not yet elapse)

2 001 Alarm in house (alarm delay time is elapse)

2 001 Main alarm is switch off

3 Heat request in house

Heating 3 [ NOTHING ] No heating installed

3 All heating’s are switch off by user

4 °C Current house temperature in ºC

5 Graphic bar current house temperature

6 % Current main ventilation value in %

7 Graphic bar current main ventilation

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MAIN MENU

If you use access codes, it is advisable to write the code down and store it somewhere safe. If you forget the access code, you can no longer change any settings. As soon as one access code is active, you can only change the setting by entering the correct access code. The access code remains active until you select the “Overview” window. After selecting this window you will have to enter the access code again to be able to change a setting.

ACCESS CODE You can use an access code to protect your computer against unauthorized access. If you want to prevent non-authorized users from changing settings on your poultry computer, you can have an access code set. An access code consists of a combination of 4 figures. You can have an maximum of 2 access codes set by your installer.

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CLIMATE CONTROLS

HOUSE STATUS You can put the house in use or not in use, using the house status.

In use The poultry computer carries out its control operation in accordance with the settings.

Not in use All control, alarm and temperature monitoring functions are switched off (all flaps are closed, all timers are switched off).

Use the left / right cursor keys ( ) to change the house status.

HOUSE TEMPERATURE The temperature, on the basis of which the ventilation controls, is also referred to as the house temperature. The required house temperature depends on several factors. For example, young animals require a much higher ambient temperature than older animals. If the cursor is placed on and you push the confirmation key the curve for the settings concerned will be displayed. You may change the curve settings or switch off the curve. Press the cancel key to return to the previous window. If you have switched off the curve, the text 'growth curve' will be replaced by the standard text and you can no longer access the relevant curve settings from this window (the curve is off).

RELATIVE OR ABSOLUTE TEMPERATURE SETTING Control Relative setting Absolute setting

Main ventilation group Always relative to temperature in the house

n.a.

Aux. ventilation group Always relative to temperature in the house

n.a.

Manure belt: Intake fan If the setting is between -9.9°C and +9.9°C, the setting is relative to the house temperature

If a value equal to or higher than 10.0ºC is set, this will be an absolute temperature setting.

Manure belt: Heater block Always relative to temperature in the house

n.a.

Ventilation groups Always relative to temperature in the house

n.a.

Heating 1..6 If the setting is between -9.9°C and +9.9°C, the setting is relative to the house temperature


Central heating 1 and 2 n.a. These are always absolute temperature settings.

Cooling If the setting is between -9.9°C and +9.9°C, the setting is relative to the house temperature.


Temperature 1 and 2 You can indicate to your installer whether you want temperature control 1 and/or temperature control 2 to use relative or absolute temperature settings.

Relative : The temperature control works with a differential temperature compared to the preset house temperature. The temperature control is based on the preset house temperature. E.g. if you set a differential temperature of 5.0ºC and the preset house temperature is 20.0ºC, the temperature control will work as follows: 20.0ºC+5.0ºC = 25.0ºC. If you now change the house temperature to 18.0ºC, the temperature control will change the temperature as follows: 18.0ºC+5.0ºC = 23.0ºC.

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Absolute : The temperature control works with absolute temperature settings. E.g. if you set the temperature to 5.0ºC, the output control operation will also be based on 5.0ºC. The temperature control works independently of the preset house temperature.

VENTILATION GROUPS The number of menu options in the “Ventilation groups” menu varies, depending on the type and the number of ventilation groups. Please note that the text displayed for the ventilation groups can differ from the text shown in this manual (the text can be changed by the installer, except the texts for the main ventilation group). CURRENT VENTILATION CAPACITY The total calculated ventilation capacity and the ventilation capacity per animal are expressed here in m3/h. The total ventilation capacity of the house consists of the capacity of the auxiliary ventilation group and the total capacity of the main ventilation group (capacity of the 1st, 2nd, 3rd fan and the step control). MAIN VENTILATION This is the group which controls the “main ventilation” in the house. Compensations can cause the calculated value to differ from the value setting. TEMPERATURE SETTING The temperature on the basis of which the main ventilation group controls; this setting is relative to the house temperature. The calculated temperature on the basis of which the ventilation group controls is shown behind the temperature setting.

BANDWIDTH The bandwidth determines the 'sensitivity' of the fan. A short bandwidth will cause the fan to react to a rise in temperature very quickly. This is not good for the climate in the house, since it will result in too many ventilation variations. That is why a bandwidth of 4 to 7 °C, depending on the outside temperature, is to be advised (also see 'Automatic bandwidth compensation' on page 33). MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM VENTILATION If compensation depending on the fill ratio has been installed, the minimum and/or maximum ventilation will be adjusted to the number of animals in the house. In addition, the minimum and maximum ventilation can be affected by the RH, CO2, meteo, night settings and outside temperature. CURRENT TEMPERATURE This line displays the current house temperature.

CURRENT VENTILATION If house ventilation is controlled using a measuring fan, the measured and calculated ventilation values will be shown in this line. If the fans do not have measuring fans or if a measuring fan is defective, the calculated ventilation will be equal to the “measured” ventilation. The current ventilation is calculated on the basis of the bandwidth and the minimum and maximum ventilation settings.

CAPACITY The calculated ventilation is expressed here in m3/h.

MAIN VENTILATION USING GROWTH CURVES

Climate settings, which are calculated in accordance with a curve, are preceded by the text “Growth curve”. The behavior of the animals shows the quality of the climate. To avoid having to continuously adjust the curve settings to the animal’s behavior, you can increase or decrease the calculated curve settings of the first column (+0.0°C/+0.0%).

Growth curve temperature: this enables you to increase or decrease the calculated house temperature. Growth curve minimum: this enables you to increase or decrease the minimum ventilation. Growth curve maximum: this enables you to increase or decrease the maximum ventilation.

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If the cursor is placed on , or

and you push the confirmation key the curve for the settings concerned will be displayed. You may change the curve settings or switch off the curve. Press the cancel key to return to the previous window. If you have switched off the curve, the text 'growth curve' will be replaced by the standard text and you can no longer access the relevant curve settings from this window (the curve is off). START FAN 2 / FAN 3 If the main ventilation consists of more ventilation controls, you have to set the percentage at which the 2nd / 3rd ventilation control have to be switched on (switch-on percentage relative to the total capacity of the controlled ventilation group) behind “Start fan 2” and/or “Start fan 3”.

The entry behind ”Proportional” ”Step” shows the number of the ventilation control which is currently switched on (1 = 1st ventilation control, 2 = 1st and 2nd ventilation control, 3 = 1st, 2nd and 3rd ventilation control)

The step of the step control which is currently switched on is listed behind “Step control” ”Step”.

If the capacity of the controlled ventilation group (compared to the total capacity) is less than the percentage entered behind “Minimum ventilation”, the controlled group is always fully on. AQC FLAP You can only set the control characteristic for an AQC flap without a measuring fan. If there is a measuring fan in the controlled ventilation group, menu option “2 AQC flap” will not be displayed.

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The AQC flap without a measuring fan controls on the basis of the calculated main ventilation (main fan output).

INTERVAL VENTILATION

If interval ventilation has been activated by your installer, the display will show the menu item “Interval ventilation”. If the house is controlled on the basis of under pressure, the pressure control is switched off during interval ventilation.

The “Interval ventilation till” setting is restricted by the installation setting (limit value). Press the [ENTER] key ( ) and then the arrow up key ( ). Set a value that is at least 1% below the limit value. I.e.: if the limit value is 006%, set “Interval ventilation till” at 005%. The minimum and maximum flap opening distances are critical for the proper functioning of interval ventilation and determine the air flow during interval ventilation. If the flap has opened too wide this leads to a “cold drop” in the house. AUXILIARY VENTILATION

Setting the auxiliary ventilation group is identical to setting the main ventilation group.

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HEAT EXCHANGER The air extracted from the house is passed through the heat exchanger where the hot air flows past a heat exchanger which warms up cold outside air and then blows it into the house.

Heat exchanger: On/Off, this lets you switch the heat exchanger operation on/off. Increase until: This is the maximum ventilation percentage of the heat exchanger

Reduce until: This is the minimum ventilation percentage of the heat exchanger; if you enter 0 here, the heat exchanger will switch off after reducing the ventilation percentage.

If you enter a percentage greater than 0 at “Reduce until”, this percentage of the heat exchanger capacity will be added, up to the total ventilation capacity.

Start reduction: The ventilation percentage at which the heat exchanger will start to reduce the ventilation rate to the percentage which you have entered for “Reduce until”. If compensation is on (see screen 153), the reduction will be corrected by the outside temperature.

Current ventilation: The current heat exchanger ventilation is calculated on the basis of the above settings and measurements.

Capacity: The total heat exchanger capacity and the capacity per animal are calculated from the calculation (or, if there is a measuring fan, from the measurement).

CIRCULATION FANS

In this screen the adjusted (curve off) and calculated circulation fans capacity (in %) is shown. Beside that the current ventilation of the circulation fans is also shown.

38,158m3/h= 24,026m3/h + 14,132m3/h

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BASIC DIAGRAM HEAT EXCHANGER

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outside temperature is bigger than 5.0°C. Difference between room temperature and

outside temperature is less than 5.0°C (if reduction compensation is active).

As the ventilation demand increases, the control cycle with a heat exchanger goes through four phases:

1. Increase: only the heat exchanger controls the ventilation demand, the fans are off. 2. Mixing stage: heat exchanger at maximum capacity, the fans control the extra demand (this phase

continues to be active until the fans deliver the same capacity as the heat exchanger). 3. Reduction: the heat exchanger is controlled down, the fans compensate and control extra demand (this

phase is only reached if Reduction has been activated). 4. Ventilation: the fans control the demand, the heat exchanger is running at minimum capacity (as set at

“Reduce until”, i.e. in this event 25%)).

Attention! If the outdoor sensor is faulty and the compensation is active, “Reduction” will not be corrected.

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MANURE BELT

Intake fan

Intake fan You can switch the intake fan On/Off here. Temperature setting This is the temperature at which the intake fan controls. If the setting is between -9.9 °C and +9.9 °C, the setting is relative to the house temperature. The value next to this temperature setting value is the calculated temperature at which the intake fan controls. Bandwidth The bandwidth determines the 'sensitivity' of the intake fan to a change in temperature. The narrower the bandwidth, the more fiercely the fan will respond to a change in temperature. Minimum and maximum ventilation You set the lower limit for the ventilation action by the intake fan at “Minimum ventilation” and you set the upper limit at “Maximum ventilation”.

Current temperature The current average intake temperature is shown in this line. Current ventilation If the intake ventilation is controlled using a measuring fan, the calculated ventilation value is followed by the ventilation measured. If the intake fan does not have a measuring fan or if the measuring fan is broken, the calculated ventilation will equal the ventilation “measured”. The current ventilation is calculated based on the bandwidth, the minimum and the maximum ventilation settings. However, if “minimum heating” has been activated by your installer and the heating has been switched on, the minimum will be limited by the heating (heater block). Capacity The ventilation capacity per animal is shown in addition to the total current ventilation capacity. Reduction If reduction is active, you can (for example) lower the maximum ventilation percentage during the period that has been set (night-time current). Besides the period (begin; end) also set the reduction of the maximum ventilation during this period.

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Extraction fan

Extraction fan The “Extraction fan” is set in keeping with the “Intake fan”. Reduction Reduction is used to prevent too much cold air being drawn out of the house when the house temperature is low. The reduction limits the maximum ventilation of the extraction fan (the minimum ventilation of the house is decreased). At “reduction”, set the percentage by which the maximum ventilation should be corrected per °C. Temperature setting Enter the temperature difference here. If the setting is between -9.9 °C and +9.9 °C, the setting is relative to the intake temperature. The calculated temperature is shown at the temperature setting. The correction is active when the house temperature drops to below the value of the setting. House temperature This shows the current house temperature Reduction This shows the calculated reduction of the maximum extraction ventilation. Heater block

Heater block You can switch the “Heater block” (heating) On/Off here. Temperature setting Enter the temperature difference here. If the setting is between -9.9 °C and +9.9 °C, the setting is relative to the intake temperature. The calculated temperature is shown at the temperature setting. The correction is active when the house temperature drops to below the value of the setting. Band width The bandwidth determines the speed at which the heating responds to any temperature changes. The narrower the bandwidth, the more fiercely the heating will respond.

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Minimum and maximum heating You set the minimum heating capacity of the heating at “Minimum heating” and the maximum heating capacity at “Maximum heating”. Current temperature The current average intake temperature (heater temperature) is shown in this line. Current heating The heating status and the current heating capacity are shown in this line (0% = off). Intake fan The current ventilation percentage of the intake fan is shown in this line. Recirculation heater

Recirculation heater You can switch the “Recirculation heater” On/Off here. Current ventilation This shows the current ventilation of the recirculation heater. Example: The intake fan has calculated a ventilation percentage of 10%. The outside air that is taken in is too cold and should be warmed up. Your installer has set the intake fan such that it should ventilate at a minimum of 50% while this air is being warmed up. The “Recirculation heater” is then required to ventilate 50% - 10% = 40%. Capacity Both the total recirculation capacity and the recirculation capacity per animal are shown.

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The ventilation groups “Left/Right/Front/Middle/Rear/ Recirculation/Top and Bottom” are identical as regards their settings and they are all set in a similar manner. A ventilation group can consist of a maximum of 3 separate controls (flaps). The temperature setting, bandwidth and minimum and maximum ventilation then apply to all three the controls (1, 2 and 3).

TEMPERATURE SETTING The temperature on the basis of which the ventilation group controls; this setting is always relative to the house temperature. The calculated temperature on the basis of which the ventilation group controls is shown behind the temperature setting. BANDWIDTH The bandwidth determines the 'sensitivity' of the control. A short bandwidth will cause the control to react to a rise in temperature very quickly. This is not good for the climate in the house, since it will result in too many ventilation variations. That is why a bandwidth of 4 to 7°C, depending on the outside temperature, is to be advised (also see 'Automatic bandwidth compensation' on page 33). MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM VENTILATION The minimum and maximum flap opening can be set here. CURRENT TEMPERATURE This line shows the current temperature on the basis of which the ventilation group is controlling. CALCULATED FLAP OPENING ● Control on the basis of temperature: The flap opening requirement is calculated on the basis of the

temperature measured, the bandwidth, the minimum and maximum flap opening. ● Control on the basis of ventilation: The flap opening requirement is calculated on the basis of the

current main ventilation, the minimum and maximum flap opening. ● Control on the basis of pressure difference: If the ventilation group controls on the basis of the preset

pressure difference and pressure control has been switched on (see page 29), the control will try to keep the pressure difference in the house as constant as possible.

Characteristics:

The pressure setting is automatically adjusted to the outside temperature. Any temperature differences in the house are considered when determining the flap positions. The pressure control will be instantaneously switched-off if a ventilation alarm occurs at the main

ventilation control. If a pressure alarm occurs the pressure control will be delayed switch-off (delay time = 5x pressure

integration time). CURRENT FLAP OPENING The current flap opening of the ventilation group is shown in this line.

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FLAP CONTROL ON THE BASIS OF VENTILATION

Minimum flap opening

The flap will never close further than the "Minimum flap opening" percentage setting.

Maximum flap opening

The flap will never open further than the "Maximum flap opening" percentage setting.

Minimum at ventilation

The flap will stay at the preset minimum if the main ventilation is less than this percentage. If this percentage is exceeded, the flap will open further.

Maximum at ventilation

The flap will be opened at its preset maximum if the main ventilation is more than this percentage.

Cascade control The total ventilation of the group is determined by the temperature and/or pressure control. The inlet flap positions are determined on the basis of this value. Inlet flap 1 is driven first and inlet flaps 2 + 3 remain closed. Inlet flaps 1 + 2 are then driven and inlet flap 3 remains closed. Finally all three the inlet flaps are driven.

Example with 2 air inlet flaps: Inlet flap 1 is driven open first (up to max. 100%, inlet valve 2 remains closed). If inlet flap 2 has to be added, inlet flap 1 is driven down and both flaps are driven to the same position.

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HEATINGS

CONTROLLED HEATING Heating You can switch the heating on or off. Temperature setting The temperature on the basis of which the heating controls is relative to the house temperature, see page 13, if a temperature of below 10.0°C is set. If a temperature equal to or higher than 10.0ºC is set, this will be an absolute setting. Growth curve If the cursor is on and you press the confirmation key the curve of the heating will be displayed. You may change the curve settings or switch off the curve. Press the cancel key to return to the previous screen. If you have switched off the curve, the text 'growth curve' will be replaced by the standard text and you can no longer access the curve from this screen (the curve is off). Bandwidth The bandwidth determines the 'sensitivity' of the heating for temperature changes. The heating is controlled from minimum to maximum within the bandwidth. If the bandwidth is too small, the heating very quickly reacts to temperature changes. The switched heating has a fixed, installer-adjusted, switching hysteresis. Minimum heating You can use the "Minimum heating" setting to limit the minimum force (heating capacity) of a controlled heating to a minimum percentage. Maximum heating You can use the "Maximum heating" setting to limit the maximum force (heating capacity) of a controlled heating to a maximum percentage. Current temperature The installer can assign a maximum of 4 temperature sensors to a heating control. The current temperature is the average of these temperature sensors. Current heating In addition to the current heating status this line also shows the calculated current position and/or heating capacity of the controlled heating. If -0% is calculated for the current heating (or the heating is switch off), the stop voltage will be sent out instead of the minimum voltage setting. If "Minimum heating" is activated, the "minimum" voltage is applied to the output when the current temperature exceeds the temperature setting. The current position or the current heating capacity is only displayed with controlled heating.

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50% 100%

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(default 0,2°C)

ON/OFF HEATING

If the heating consists of on/off (non-modulating) heating, you can call up the operating hours of the heating. In addition to today's operating hours, the operating hours of the past 7 days and the total number of operating hours are shown as well. Enter “yes” behind “Clear running hours” to erase the operating hours of the heating displayed. 2-STAGE HEATING

2-Stage heating means that the heating gives off heat at two levels: high (100%) and low (50%).

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CENTRAL HEATING

You can set the minimum and maximum water temperatures for a certain outside temperature in the firing line screen (see firing line)

You can use the minimum, maximum and stop temperatures to set the firing line. If the central heating controls on the basis of heat request, the settings “Maximum heat demand” and “House” will be displayed. The highest heat request in a house is displayed behind “Maximum heat demand”. The following line shows the number of the house with the highest heat request. In case of a communication error the control will switch over from heat request to firing line operation until the communication error has been remedied. You can call up the burning hours of a central heating which is switched on/off. In addition to today's burning hours, the burning hours of the past 7 days and the total number of burning hours are shown as well. Enter “yes” behind “Clear running hours” to erase the burning hours of the central heating selected. You can use the minimum, maximum and stop temperatures to set the firing line. PUMP The central heating control can be provided with a pump control. The pump control serves to prevent the pump from running unnecessarily. If there is no heat request in the meantime, the circulation pump will be switched off after the pre-set lag time (default 15 min.). If the circulation pump is not running at the time set by your installer (default 15:00 hrs/3 pm), the circulation pump will be switched on for the pre-set lag time (default 30 minutes) to prevent it jamming. If the pump control has been activated, the current pump status will be displayed under “Pump”. EXTERNAL HEAT DEMAND If you use, for example, an external thermostat (external heat demand) to control an external heating process, you can set the water temperature of the external demand at “External heat demand”. In addition, the current status of the “External heat demand” is displayed.

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WEATHER-DEPENDENT CENTRAL HEATING CONTROL In fact, weather-dependent central heating control is nothing more than controlling the water temperature of the central heating on the basis of the outside temperature. The temperature of the heating water is determined exclusively by the current outside temperature and the preset comfort temperature. This control is used to gradually introduce heat into the house. I.e. do not heat up to 70°C water temperature in spring or autumn/winter, but for example 50°C or maybe even lower.

If the outside temperature falls to below the stop temperature (E), the boiler water temperature is calculated according to the preset comfort temperature. If the outside temperature rises to a higher value than the stop temperature (hysteresis = 1°C), the calculated boiling water temperature is made equal to 5°C (frost protection). In case of an invalid outside temperature, the water temperature, which was calculated the last, will be maintained. A Maximum supply water temperature B Outside temperature at which the maximum supply water temperature has to be reached C Minimum supply water temperature D Outside temperature at which the minimum supply water temperature has to be reached E Stop temperature. This is the temperature at which the boiler is switched off (the minimum water

temperature is set to 5ºC for reasons of frost protection). CH CONTROL BASED ON HEAT REQUEST The calculated boiler water temperature is made equal to the highest water temperature requested by the house. The maximum calculated water temperature is limited by the maximum boiler water temperature setting (see comfort temperature line). However, the calculated boiling water temperature never becomes less than the minimum heat request setting. Because the central control will automatically switch over to the preset firing line if the communication with the computers of the houses is disturbed, the comfort temperature line has to be set on the basis of heat request, even if central heating control is used. MIXING VALVE

The CH-control consists of a central heating (CH-boiler) and a mixing valve. If the mixing valve is partly open the water of heating group is mixed with the water of the central heating.

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COOLING

To prevent the humidity in the house from becoming too high due to cooling, the cooling can be switched off by the RH. ON/OFF COOLING If the cooling consists of on/off (non-modulating) cooling, you can call up the operating hours of the cooling. In addition to today's operating hours, the operating hours of the past 7 days and the total number of operating hours are shown as well. SOAKING REDUCTION RUNNING HOURS

Soaking If the house is not in use, you can use the “Soaking” function to run the cooling system at full capacity (ON or 100%) for the “Cycle time on” (this option is only available on cooling 1). As soon as the house status changes, “Soaking” will be switched “off” to prevent the soaking starting immediately after you switch the house to “not in use”. Reduction You can use the reduction to prevent too much cold air being drawn into the house when the outside temperature is low and the current house temperature is higher than the house temperature setting. The reduction restricts the current cooling. You can set a temperature range within which the reduction is to be active by setting a temperate difference (relative to the “Temperature setting” cooling) at “Start reduction” and at “Reduce until”. The current outside temperature is shown next to this. You set the maximum relative reduction at “Reduction max.”.

Running hours Enter “yes” behind “Clear running hours” to erase the operating hours of the cooling.

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MISCELLANEOUS CONTROLS

PRESSURE CONTROL

Controlling the flaps on the basis of a preset under pressure guarantees an optimum flow pattern for the incoming air. The pressure setting and the current pressure measured are used to determine the “Calc. ventilation press.”. The pressure controlled flaps are readjusted every 2 minutes (gradual control). At large deviations between setting and current pressure it can take some time before the flaps have reached the calculated position. By changing the "calculated ventilation pressure" value you can speed up the settling time for the flaps.

External input Items such as the status of the hatches that provide access to an open-air run can be connected to the external input. The openings of these hatches enable a lot of cold air to enter the house which causes a significant drop in the house temperature, specifically at the bottom of the house. If the pressure control was not switched off, the air speed and the temperature difference in the house would increase enormously. As this may easily cause a draught which would affect the animals the pressure control is switched off as soon as the hatches are open. The inlet flaps, which were being controlled on the basis of pressure, are now temperature-controlled. HUMIDIFICATION

On/off Humidification control Modulating humidification control This window enables you to switch the humidification control on or off and to set the relative humidity percentage. Below this percentage the humidification control is active. If “Cooling 1” and “Humidification” are connected to the same (controlled) output, the output will be energized based on the highest calculated value of both controls (the percentage at “Current status”, or the current status if the output is a switched output).

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TEMPERATURE CONTROLS

The temperature control can be adjusted as a “heating”, a “cooling” or a “Delta-T” control. This can be a controlled or a switched control, depending on the type of output. TEMPERATURE CONTROL AS HEATING If temperature control has been set as heating, the temperature control is set identically to a heating, see page 24, with the exception of the minimum heating. This can be set separately. TEMPERATURE CONTROL AS COOLING If temperature control has been set as cooling, the temperature control is set identically to the cooling on page 28. Temperature setting: see page 13, Relative or absolute temperature setting. DELTA T CONTROL

If the difference between the “Highest temperature” and the “Lowest temperature” is greater than the value set at “Temperature setting”, the output will be de-energized. The control is switched off if the temperature drops to below the value of the setting minus the hysteresis (in the above example: if the differential temperature drops to below 2.0°C-0.5°C =1.5°C). The “delta T” control can be used for various purposes, e.g. to drive recirculation fans.

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CENTRAL EXHAUST Central exhaust with measuring fans in the house (AQC flap) or ECOVENT.

If the central exhaust has a measuring fan, the ventilation measured is shown in the last column.

Central extraction without measuring fans in the house.

Controls on room average.

MINIMUM VENTILATION You set the lower limit for ventilation in the “Minimum ventilation” line. A minimum setting which is set slightly too high will result in a significant increase in your heating costs. Excessive ventilation results in an unnecessary loss of energy.

MAXIMUM VENTILATION You set the upper limit for ventilation in the “Maximum ventilation” line.

CURRENT VENTILATION This line shows the actual ventilation calculated by the poultry computer.

STEP If the central ventilation is controlled by a step control, this line will display the number of the step which is currently active.

CORRECTION VENTILATION This line shows the percentage by which the central fan is adjusted when the time displayed has passed. Depending on the difference between the current ventilation and the calculated ventilation, the following correction values are possible: 1%, 5% and 10%.

AVERAGE VENTILATION The calculated average ventilation percentage is displayed. Where the houses have central extraction without measuring fans, the control works on the basis of this value.

OPTIMAL FLAP OPENING The optimum flap position is the flap position at which the flap in the house ensures optimum regulation. In houses with central extraction and with measuring fans the optimum flap position is approximately 65%, while with ECOVENT this is usually 85%. The average ventilation and the optimum flap position setting are used to determine the optimum flap position for the house with the highest ventilation demand. The central extraction control operation is based on this calculated flap position.

MAXIMUM FLAP OPENING The maximum flap opening is the flap position of the house with the highest demand. The flap opening matches the drive signal of the output to which the flap in the house is connected.

HOUSE The house number of the house with the highest demand is shown.

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TEMPERATURE MONITORING

The temperature monitoring function is activated by your installer.

The current measurement of each sensor is compared with the measurement of one minute ago. Is the temperature increase in that minute greater or equal than the relative limits an alarm is given. If the measurement is within the limits, the previous measurement is made equal to the current measurement and a new measurement is started.

Increases the temperature of the sensor above the absolute limit, then there is also alarm.

The temperature monitor alarm occurs only when a positive difference is detected (not when the temperature drops down).

COMPENSATIONS CLIMATE CONTROL

Compensations ensure that the setting is increased and/or decreased depending on: ● with or without night settings; ● the current outside temperature; ● the current RH; ● The current CO2 level. ● Wind speed and wind direction. For RH and CO2 correction, the largest value of both corrections is decisive for the eventual adjustment of the ventilation/flap position.

NIGHT SETTING You can use the night settings to create natural temperature behavior between day and night by reducing the temperature setting by a couple of degrees during the night. In addition to the period when the night setting has to be active, you can also set the number of degrees by which the house temperature has to be increased/decreased during this period. Since the ventilation is linked to the house temperature, the ventilation will also be adjusted during the night. You can also set the percentage by which the minimum ventilation is to be increased/decreased during the night. Note! The compensation of the minimum ventilation is a percentage of the minimum ventilation.

Night setting house temperature: 20,0°C -1,0 = 19,0°C Night setting minimum ventilation: -20% of 10% = -2% => 10%-2% = 8%

1 minute

Current measurement Measurement of 1 minute ago Temp. difference

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TEMPERATURE The animals may fall ill due to rapid temperature drops, which usually occur in the spring and autumn. To prevent these rapid temperature drops you must activate the temperature compensation. Temperature compensation will limit the house temperature corrected by the control. The “Reduce temp. compensation” setting determines the speed at which the corrected house temperature is controlled down to the preset house temperature in the event of a drop in temperature. If the user has set a maximum temperature compensation of 0.0 ºC, the temperature compensation is switched off.

Example: Temperature exceeded = Current house temperature - (House temperature setting + bandwidth) = 28.1 ºC - (20 ºC + 4.0 ºC) = 4.1 ºC

However, the temperature correction can never be more than the maximum temperature compensation. This means that in the above example it can never be more than 3.0ºC (maximum setting) instead of 4.1 ºC (calculated excess value). The corrected temperature setting becomes equal to: house temperature setting + temperature correction = 20.0 ºC + 3.0 ºC = 23.0 ºC. In this example, the time in which the house temperature is controlled back to the temperature setting is: (House temperature correction / max. temperature compensation) x 1 hour => (3.0ºC / 0.2 ºC) x 1 hour = 15 hours.

VENTILATION As a rule, less ventilation will be required in a house which is not completely filled with animals. E.g. if the house is filled for only 95%, the minimum and maximum ventilation values might be lowered by 5% (of the preset value) to still allow optimum ventilation. The fill ratio is calculated on the basis of the maximum number of animals in the house and the current number of animals in the house. BANDWIDTH COMPENSATION If the outside temperature is part of the installation, the bandwidth of the main ventilation and/or air inlet flaps can automatically be adjusted to changes in outside temperature. As a result, it is possible to obtain a larger bandwidth at low outside temperatures and a smaller bandwidth at high outside temperatures.

Current temperature outside = 10°C Current temperature outside = 30°C

This setting is used to adjust the bandwidth to the current outside temperature.

Example bandwidth compensation: Bandwidth Bandwidth compensation Bandwidth compensation starts at outside temperature:

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House temperature setting 20.0 ºC Maximum temperature compensation 3.0 ºC Reduce temperature compensation 0.2 ºC/h BANDWIDTH 4.0 ºC Current house temperature 28.1 ºC Corrected setting house temperature 23.0 ºC

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At an outside temperature of 20°C the bandwidth is 4.0°C. If the outside temperature drops to 10.0°C the bandwidth is increased by 1.0°C.

ΔT = Current outside temperature-bandwidth compensation starts at outside temp. = 10.0°C-20.0°C= -10.0°C Correction bandwidth = ((ΔT * Bandwidth compensation) * Bandwidth) / 100% Correction bandwidth = (-10.0°C * -2.5%/°C) * (4.0°C / 100%) = 1.0°C The corrected bandwidth is: 4.0°C + 1.0°C = 5.0°C But if the outside temperature increase to 30.0°C the bandwidth will be diminished with 1.0°C to 3.0°C (4.0°C - 1.0°C = 3.0°C).

The bandwidth is limited: the upper limit is 20.0°C; the lower limit is 1.0°C. COMPENSATION MINIMUM VENTILATION The minimum ventilation can be automatically adjusted to the actual outside temperature. As a result, a lower minimum ventilation is obtained at low outside temperatures and a higher minimum ventilation at high outside temperatures. This way, you are always ensured of a correct minimum supply of 'oxygen-rich' air. The outside temperature at which the calculated minimum ventilation should be equal to the set minimum can be set behind 'Start outside temperature'. The percentage at which the minimum ventilation should be corrected per °C of change in outside temperature is set behind the “Compens. minimum ventilation”. Example: Minimum ventilation 20.0 % Compensation minimum ventilation 1,0 %/°C

Start outside temperature 15.0 °C till -10.0 °C

Current outside temperature 5.0 °C (5,0°C-15,0°C)*1,0%/°C*20,0%/100%=-2%

Calculated minimum ventilation (20,0-2,0) 18 %

Current outside temperature 30.0 °C (30,0°C-15,0°C)*1,0%/°C*20,0%/100%=+3%

Calculated minimum ventilation (20,0+3,0) 23,0 %

The calculated compensation of the minimum ventilation will be valid for all ventilation groups. COMPENSATION REDUCTION If a heat exchanger is used, the reduction percentage can be adjusted (compensated) automatically to the current outside temperature. The smaller the difference between the outside temperature and the preset house temperature, the greater the reduction compensation. Example Main ventilation: Temperature setting 20.0 °C Bandwidth 4.0 °C Current house temperature 21.6 °C Outside temperature: Current temperature outside 18.3 °C Heat exchanger: Compensation reduction -10.0 %/°C ΔT (fix value) -5.0 °C Start reduction 75.0 % Correction “reduction” = (start reduction x ((current temperature outside - (temperature setting + ΔT)) x

compensation reduction) Corrected “Start reduction” = Start reduction + correction reduction Start = (Bandwidth * corrected “Start reduction”)/100%

Example

Correction “reduction” (75% x ((18.3°C – (20.0°C-5.0°C)) x -10%/°C) / 100%= -24.75%

Corrected “Start reduction” 75% + (-24.75)% = 50.25% 50.3%

Start (4.0°C * 50.25%)/100% = 2.01°C 2.0°C

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PRESSURE CONTROL

The under pressure can automatically be adjusted to the current outside temperature. This results in a higher under pressure if the outside temperature is low and a lower under pressure if the outside temperature is high (cold air is heavier than warm air).

Start outside temperature Absolute Start outside temperature Relative Absolute The setting from where the pressure is compensated is a fixed temperature setting. Relative If you use the relative setting (e.g. if the house temperature is based on a curve), you can have the setting from where the pressure is to be compensated “run along” with the house temperature. You then set the temperature difference relative to the house temperature at “From outside temperature”.

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The compensated pressure is limited by the set minimum and maximum pressure. RH In addition to the temperature-based ventilation control, the poultry computer features other options such as the possibility to control the ventilation/flap position and house temperature based on relative humidity. Both the relative humidity and the absolute RH are shown. The absolute RH is the water vapour content per cubic metre. Cold air can contain less water vapour than hot air. If the air temperature is 10 ºC, the air can hold approx. 9.8 g of water vapour per m³ and at a temperature of 20 ºC this can be approx. 18.6 g/m³.

Example If the relative humidity is 70%, air of a temperature of 10 ºC can contain approx. 6.9 g/m³ (0.7*9.8), whereas air of a temperature of 20 ºC can contain approx. 13.0 g/m³ (0.7*18.6).

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RH compensation without RH outside air RH compensation only influences ventilation. This means that the ventilation effort will be greater if the value measured is higher than the value set for “RH compensation”.

The corrected ventilation is limited by the pre-set maximum (Max.). Compensation ventilation

Compensation = ((current RH – RH compensation) * factor. Factor If 0.0 is set, this means that RH compensation does not affect the ventilation and/or the flap position. If 9.9 is set, RH compensation has a maximum effect on the ventilation and/or the flap position.

Compensation Compensation ventilation/flap position

Absolute: Compensation = (current RH – RH compensation start) * RH compensation factor

Relative Compensation = (((current RH – RH compensation start) * RH-compensation factor ) / 100%) * calculated ventilation

Example: Absolute Relative

Outside temperature: 10.0°C House temperature: 20.0°C Temperature compensation: (75%-70%)*0,2°C/% = 1.0°C Corrected house temperature: 20.0°C+1.0°C=21.0°C RH compensation start: 65% 65% Current RH: 70% 70% RH compensation factor: 1.0 1,0 Calculated compensation: (70-65)*1.0 = 5.0% (70-65)*1,0 = 5.0% Calculated ventilation: 55% 55% Corrected ventilation: 55% + 5% = 60.0% 55%+ (5*55)/100 = 57.75% (55.8 on display) RH compensation with RH outside air • “RH compensation” will now work differently, taking the absolute relative humidity into account. • If the relative humidity in the house exceeds a certain threshold, the house temperature will be corrected

upwards. This will also automatically increase the heating settings, as a result of which the heaters can switch on.

Absolute RH outside air lower than the absolute RH housel If the RH of the outside air is low, the humidity in the house can be removed by increasing the ventilation rate.


Compensation = ((current RH – RH compensation start) * factor *(current absolute air humidity house air – current absolute air humidity outside air).

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Factor If 0.0 is set, this means that RH compensation does not affect the ventilation and/or the flap position. If 9.9 is set, RH compensation has a maximum effect on the ventilation and/or the flap position.


Absolute: Compensation = (current RH – RH compensation start) * factor *(current absolute air humidity house air - current absolute air humidity outside air).

Relative: Compensation = (((current RH – RH compensation start) * factor *(current absolute air humidity house air - current absolute air humidity outside air)) / 100%) * calculated ventilation.

Example:

Outside temperature: 10,0°C Current house temperature (Temperature setting house.=20°C): 22.0°C RH compensation start: 65% Temperature compensation: +05% 70% Current RH: 75% 15.7g/m3 RH outside air: 80% 7.8g/m3 RH compensation factor: 1.0

Temperature compensation: (75%-70%)*0.2°C/% = 1.0°C Corrected house temperature: 20.0°C+1.0°C=21.0°C Calculated ventilation (Min. vent.=10%, Max. vent.=100%, band width =4°C): 55% Calculated ventilation based on the corrected house temperature: 32.5% Compensation: Absolute Relative

Calculated compensation: (75-65)*1.0*((15.7-7.8)/10)= 7.9% (75-65)*1.0*((15.7-7.8)/10) = 7.9% Corrected ventilation: 32.5% + 7.9% = 40.4% 32.5%+ (7.9*32.5) / 100 = 35.1% “Temperature compensation” leads to lower ventilation, whereas the relative humidity leads to higher ventilation. Absolute RH outside air higher than or equal to RH house If the absolute RH of the outside air is higher than the absolute RH of the air in the house, ventilating will only have a negative effect: it will increase the humidity content in the house. The solution is to increase the house temperature. A “Temperature compensation” option has been added to this end: this compensation corrects the house temperature setting upwards if the RH in the house becomes too high (this also automatically increases the heating settings).


In this event, ventilation is NO LONGER corrected by the relative humidity but ONLY by the temperature compensation.

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Example:

Outside temperature: 22.0°C Current house temperature (House temperature setting =20°C): 22.0°C RH compensation start: 65% Temperature compensation: +05% 70% Current RV: 75% 15.7g/m3 RH outside air: 80% 16.8g/m3 RH compensation factor: 1.0

Temperature compensation: (75%-70%)*0.2°C/% = 1.0°C Corrected house temperature: 20.0°C+1.0°C=21.0°C Calculated ventilation (Min. vent.=10%, Max. vent.=100%, band width =4°C): 55% Calculated ventilation based on the corrected house temperature: 32.5% Compensation: Absolute Relative

Calculated compensation: 0% 0% Corrected ventilation: 32.5% + 0% = 32.5% 32.5% + 0% = 32.5% The “Temperature compensation” reduces the ventilation: since the RH of the outside air is too high, the ventilation will NOT increase as a result of the relative humidity.

NOTE: It is important that the outside RH sensor and the outside temperature sensor are installed next to each other.

If both RH compensation and CO2 compensation are active, the highest compensation value is used for ventilation correction. CO2 In addition to the ventilation control which controls on the basis of temperature, the further functionality of the poultry computer includes the possibility of controlling the ventilation/flap position on the basis of CO2. This means that the ventilation effort will be increased if the result measured is higher than the “compensation start” setting. 100ppm equals 1.0% increase in ventilation.

The corrected ventilation is limited by the pre-set maximum (Max.). Correction ventilation

Compensation = ((current CO2 – CO2 compensation start) / 100ppm ) * factor * 1%. Factor If 0.0 is set, this means that RH compensation does not affect the ventilation and/or the flap position. If 9.9 is set, CO2 compensation has a maximum effect on the ventilation and/or the flap position. If both RH compensation and CO2 compensation are active, the highest compensation value is used for ventilation correction.

Before cleaning the room, remove the RH-sensor and CO2 sensor and screw the protection cap onto the extension cables.

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METEO

For every ventilation group, your installer can set the wind direction by which the ventilation group must be corrected. Have your installer set “none” if you do not require wind correction. In addition, the installer can set whether the influence of the wind should be relative or absolute.

The wind influence is adjustable between 0 and 9 (0 = no influence, 9 = maximum influence).


Absolute Compensation = (current wind speed– influence wind start) * influence wind (factor)

Relative Compensation = (current wind speed-influence wind start) * influence wind (factor) * (calculated ventilation / 100)

Example: Absolute Relative

Calculated ventilation left: 30% 30% Calculated ventilation right: 30% 30% Calculated ventilation front: 5% 5% Calculated ventilation rear: 5% 5% Influence wind start: 3,0 m/s 3,0 m/s Current wind speed: 7,5 m/s 7,5 m/s Current wind direction: right right Influence wind (factor)

Windward: 6 (7,5-3,0)*6,0 = 27% ((7,5-3,0)*6,0 * 30) /100 = 8,1% Leeward: 2 (7,5-3,0)*2,0 = 9% ((7,5-3,0)*2,0 * 30) /100 = 2,7% Crosswind: 2 (7,5-3,0)*2,0 = 9% ((7,5-3,0)*2,0 * 5) /100 = 0,45%

Corrected ventilation left: 30-9= 21% 30-2,7 = 27,3% (27% round) Corrected ventilation right: 30-27 = 3% 30-8,1 = 21,9% (22% round) Corrected ventilation front: 5-9 = -4% will be 0% 5-0,45 = 4,55% (5% round) Corrected ventilation rear: 5-9 = -4% will be 0% 5-0,45 = 4,55% (5% round)

Wind compensation takes place after RH / CO2 compensation, if applicable.

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GROWTH CURVES

Several growth curves are available for gradual automatic adjustment of the climate in the house. A growth curve can consist of a maximum of 7 breakpoints. The current setting is determined on the basis of the growth curve, depending on the current day number. The poultry computer uses this calculated setting to control the climate in the house (provided that the growth curves are on). Growth curves on/off You can use this setting to switch all curves on

or off simultaneously.

Attention! ● Relative or absolute temperature setting, see page 13 ● The day numbers in the curve have to be consecutive numbers. ● If the day number of the first breakpoint is greater than 1, the setting for the first breakpoint

will be maintained until the preset day number. ● If the temperature compensation is active, the calculated house temperature will immediately

be adjusted to the curve setting. ● The settings obtained from a growth curve are recalculated every hour to achieve a more

gradual development of the setting. ● Press function key F3 to display the graph displaying the curve; press function key F3 again

to return to the numerical screen.

: The current curve day number is displayed between brackets behind “Day”.

HOUSE TEMPERATURE When changing the growth curves of the house temperature you should be aware that there may be controls which control relative to this temperature, see page 13.

MAIN VENTILATION The temperature setting of the main ventilation group is relative to the house temperature setting.

HEATING / COOLING ETC. The temperature setting is relative to the house temperature if the setting is below 10.0ºC. If a temperature equal to or higher than 10.0ºC is set, this will be an absolute temperature setting.

ANIMAL WEIGHT At present, the growth curve of the animal weight is only used for the overview. This menu item is blocked if an animal weigher has been installed.

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TEMPERATURE OVERVIEW

An overview of the temperature control or growth curve selected is shown. Animal weights equal to or greater than 10,000 grams are displayed in kilograms. I.e. 10,000 (grams) is shown as 10.0 (kg). Use the or key to select the next/previous control, overview or sensor. You can use “Clear running hours” in screen 172 (overview of heaters) to clear the operating hours of all heaters in one action.

You can use the “Reset min/max temp.” setting to clear the min/max measurements in all temperature listings and to fill “Today” with the current value.

ALARM

HOUSE TEMPERATURE LIMITS The temperature limits apply to all ventilation groups. Outside temperature compensation on behalf of alarm

The following applies to all controls: if the outside temperature rises to above the temperature that has been set, the maximum temperature alarm limit will be corrected upwards until the absolute alarm limit is reached. This compensation prevents the alarm from being activated unnecessarily when outside temperatures are high. However, the corrected alarm limit can never be higher than the absolute temperature limit setting. An alarm is generated if the current temperature rises to above the absolute value. The absolute alarm limit warns you that the temperature in the house has become far too high and that you may have to take additional measures to lower the temperature in the house.

Example: TOUTSIDE < THOUSE. TOUTSIDE > THOUSE. (TOUTSIDE + TALARM) > TABS Absolute temperature limit setting: 35.0ºC 35.0ºC 35.0ºC Temperature setting: 22.0ºC 22.0ºC 22.0ºC Maximum alarm limit setting. 5.0ºC 5.0ºC 5.0ºC Current outside temperature: 18.0ºC 25.0ºC 31.0ºC Calculated maximum alarm limit 22.0+5.0 = 27.0ºC 25.0+5.0=30.0ºC 35.0ºC

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1. If the outside temperature is lower than the house temperature setting, the calculated alarm limit will be increased to the maximum alarm limit setting in keeping with the house temperature.

2. If the outside temperature is higher than the house temperature setting, the calculated alarm limit will be

made equal to the outside temperature and the calculated alarm limit is shifted. 3. If the calculated maximum alarm limit exceeds the absolute alarm limit, the maximum alarm limit will be

made equal to the absolute alarm limit. GROUPS TEMPERATURE You can only switch the alarm on/off in these screens. The alarm limits shown are the calculated alarm limits and depend on such factors as the preset house temperature limits and the preset temperature of the control itself. GROUPS VENTILATION If the measuring fan is switched off it no longer influences the control and alarm functions of the main ventilation group. You can only switch the ventilation alarm on/off for flaps connected to a DMS or PL-9200-POT module. HEATING / COOLING / MISCELLANEOUS The alarm limits can be set separately for every individual control.

THERMO-DIFFERENTIAL ALARM (alarm temperature monitoring)

If you deactivate the temperature monitoring alarm, the current temperature measurement result will be cleared and the alarm will be activated again automatically. See also temperature monitoring on page 32

Maximum alarm limit Minimum alarm limit

Calculated temperature (31.0ºC)

Temperature setting (22.0ºC)

Outside temperature compensation (9.0ºC)

Absolute alarm limit (35.0ºC)

(-5.0ºC) (+5.0ºC) (17.0ºC) (36.0ºC)

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HOUSE STATUS

You can put the house 'in use' or 'not in use', using the house status. You can also call up the status of the house by pressing the F2 function key.

In use: The poultry computer carries out its control operation in accordance with the settings.

Not in use: All controls, alarms and temperature monitoring functions are switched off (all flaps are closed, all timers are switched off).

In addition, in this screen you can switch the growth curve on/off and change the day numbers of the curves. To create a new entry, change the setting “no” to “yes” for “New entry”. The entry date is then made equal to “today's” date and the number of animals is set at the “number of animals at entry” and the mortality table is erased (Attention! The day number is NOT adjusted automatically, you will have to do this yourself). You can have a separate access code programmed for the status screen.

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FEED SYSTEM

The menu item “Feed system” is displayed if a feed system has been installed or if feed counters have been installed. The feed system can consist of: 1. only a PFB-35/70 feed weigher or 2. a combination of a PFA-9200 or PFV-9200 to which a PFB-35/70 feed weigher or PFS-16 feed weigher and

mixing computer has been connected or 3. PSW-1 silo weigher or 4. PFS-16 feed weigher and mixing computer or 5. one or several feed counters For the first option, the PFB-35/70 feed weigher is controlled directly by the PL-9200 and all settings are entered on the PL-9200. For the second option, the PFB/PFS is controlled by the PFA-9200. You can now only set the dosing timers on the PL-9200; the silo data is copied via the communication loop from the PFA-9200. If a PFV-9200 is connected to the PL-9200, only the animal data is used for dosing. Up to max. 2 silo weighers can be connected to the PL-9200 poultry computer

FEED SYSTEM WITH PFB-35/70 FEED WEIGHER If the PFB-35/70 feed weigher is fitted with a communication PCB (CB-COM), the PFB-35/70 feed weigher can be linked to the PL-9200 poultry computer via the FN485 communication loop. In combination with a control computer and I/O modules the PFB-35/70 can: ● Mix a maximum of 8 different types of component from 16 silos. ● Distribute the daily amount to be fed over 24 feed periods, using a dosing timer.

SILOS

Silo contents

For every silo it is indicated which component is in the silo and what the current silo contents are (stock or shortage). You can also enter the filled volume per silo; this is then added directly to the silo contents and the filled counter is reset to 0 automatically. Attention! You can only enter a positive silo content when you press the enter key, any negative values are erased. If there are 9 or more silos the title bar will be expanded with the symbol

. This symbol indicates that you can call up the other silos using the “up” and “down” cursor keys ( ).

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COMPONENT NAMES

You can use keys 0..9 to change the name of the components. See page 10 for further information on editing text.

We recommend not setting more types of component than required. If you have more types of component than silos, and you change the component type in a silo, you also have to change the mixture, the curve settings, the silo contents and the silo assignment. If you fail to do this, the “Component not in silo” error message will be displayed in the alarms screen. Example: you have 3 silos and 4 types of component. Component 3 is in silo 3 and you change the type of component in silo 3 from component 3 to component 4. You should then proceed as follows: ● Change mixture, see page 47. ● Change mixture if there is a feed curve, see page 48. ● Change silo contents, see page 44. ● Change silo assignment, see page 45. Silo assignment If more components of the same type are present, you can enter the numbers of the silos containing the same type of component in the search sequence. Should a silo get “blocked” for any reason (e.g. due to a silo alarm or if the current silo number from which the component is to be dosed is on 0), the program will automatically look for a silo containing the same type of component. If you do not enter a sequence and a silo gets “blocked” the “invalid silo” alarm will be displayed.

The silo column shows the active silo from which the component is dosed.

Alternative components If you have set an alternative component for a component and there is a supply alarm for the component in question for 30 seconds, the computer will automatically switch over to the alternative component.

The “Status feed mixture” screen only shows the components that form a part of the current feed mixture.

You can use the “Reset alternative comp.” setting to clear all alternative components (all statuses will be set to “off”). After a reset, it may take some minutes for feeding to start again (the new feed mixture must be determined).

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If “Alternative components” is set to “yes”, the left-hand screen will be displayed to show that the feed computer has selected an alternative component. Press the link behind “Reset alternative comp.” to bring up the previous screen on the display.

Silo mix remainder If the silo is nearly empty, the remainder in the silo will be mainly made up of salts, minerals and finely ground feed. If the silo weight drops to below the preset value, the controller will try to mix the remainder with feed from another silo. However, “Silo mix remainder” must be active then and there must be a similar type of feed (component) in another silo.

● If this condition is complied with, the remainder will be mixed on the basis of 50% remainder + 50% feed from another silo.

● If this condition is NOT complied with, the remainder will be mixed on the basis of 50% remainder + stop (find similar feed type) + 50% remainder.

If there are 9 or more silos, the title bar will be expanded with the symbol


Silo status

In addition to the current silo status, this screen also shows how much feed has been dosed from the silo today. You can change the status shown (e.g. from “free” to “blocked” or vice versa). It may at least take ten seconds or more before the status is transferred to the PFB-35/70. If there are 9 or more silos the title bar will be expanded with the symbol


The status changes to “empty” if any of these events occur: a manual change of status no supply of feed from the selected silo the feed supply speed is too low The “empty” status is cancelled as a result of the following: a manual change of status at “Beginning new day” after restarting the feed weigher (see screen 25 page 49) by briefly pressing the [ RESET ] key on the PFB-35/70 feed weigher Reset alternative components (see screen 2141 page 45)

The status changes to “blocked” if any of these events occur: the status is changed to “blocked” by hand. The silo is blocked; feeding from the silo is no longer possible.

If an alternative type of feed has been set, the alternative feed will be fed.

The “blocked” status is cancelled as a result of the following: a manual change of status to “free” or “empty”

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Filled

An overview of the last 5 times that you have entered the filling details in screen 211 “Silo contents” is shown for every individual silo. In addition to the amount, the date and time of filling are also shown. It is important that you enter these details immediately after filling (before the next feeding period). The settings and measurements of silo 2 to silo 16 can be set up and/or called up in a similar manner.

FEED MIXTURE Depending on whether the feed mixture curve of the feed timer is active, you can call up or set the mixture per feed timer. If the feed mixture curve of the feed timer is active, the current mixture is calculated on the basis of the curve settings. You can then change the calculated mixture by entering a correction for the units calculated in the “Corr.” column. With feed mixture curves

Since the percentages shown in the “Perc.” column are rounded values, the percentages shown can differ approx. 0.1% from the actual calculated percentages. Note! The values shown in the columns “Curve”, “Corr.” and “Units” show the mutual dosing ratios of the different components and not their percentage of the total mixture. The percentage in the mixture is calculated automatically for every component on the basis of the ratios set. Without feed mixture curves

You can set the mutual dosing ratios of the different components in this screen. The percentage is calculated automatically on the basis of the ratios set. The feed mixtures of the other feed timers that have been installed can be set up and/or called up in a similar manner.

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FEED MIXTURE CURVE Several curves are available to both gradually and automatically change the feed amounts and mixing ratios of the various types of feed. A curve can consist of a maximum of 15 breakpoints. Set the amount of feed (the number of grams per animal) to be dosed at the “Dosing curve” of the corresponding feed timer (see screens 5131 to 5136, page 75).

You can vary the mixture, depending on the age of the animals. Note! ● Here you set a mixing ratio instead of percentages of the total

dose. ● If you change the number of components in screen 212 (Component

name), the feed mixture (mixing ratio) will also change. The current setting is determined from the curve, depending on the current day number. The poultry computer uses this calculated setting to control the amount of feed dosed (provided that the curves are on)

Attention! ● The day numbers in the growth curve have to be consecutive numbers (see the example

below). ● If the day number of the first breakpoint is greater than 1, the setting for the first

breakpoint will be maintained until the preset day number.

Not allowed

The curves of the other feed timers that have been installed can be set up and/or called up in a similar manner. OVERVIEW CURVES

Overview of the feed curve showing the mixing ratios next to the amounts dosed per animal.


The curves of the other feed timers that have been installed can be called up in a similar manner.

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STATUS FEED WEIGHING

This screen shows the status of the PFB-35/70 feed weigher. You can also switch the alarm generated by the PFB-35/70 feed weigher on or off in this screen (except the communication alarm which you cannot turn off). If there is an alarm and you enter “yes” for “Restart weigher”: ● the active alarm will be switched off (reset) ● the system will try to finish the active portion. Also see the alarm codes on page 86.

Current status Description

1 Weigher standby The weigher is waiting for a start command before starting a new weighing cycle

2 Wait for release Because there is feed in front of the feed sensor the feed weigher cannot start a new weighing cycle. NOTE! This has nothing to do with whether or not you work with release contacts.

3 Closing discharge hatch The weighing cycle starts again after the discharge hatch has been closed. This is repeated until the feeding cycle has been completed.

4 Calculating dosage The amount to be dosed per component is determined on the basis of the feed mixture.

5 Taring feed hopper The empty feed weighing hopper is tared.

6 Filling feed hopper After taring the weighing hopper, the silo auger is started and the weighing hopper is filled with the components indicated.

7 Discharging feed hopper The discharge hatch is opened after filling the weighing hopper with the right amount of every component.

8 End of weighing cycle The feeding cycle has been completed.

9 Restart weighing cycle You may have to restart the feeding cycle after a fault. Change “no” to “yes” to restart the weigher.

Component overview

You can call up the “Component overview” if you use a dosing timer (see also page 76). In addition to the total amount still to be fed, this screen also shows the amounts still to be dosed for the individual components. The curves of the other feed timers that have been installed can be called up in a similar manner.

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Alarm feed system

See al so status feed weighing.

Alarm feed weigher Alarm: If you deactivate the alarm, the main alarm on the PFB-35/70 feed weigher will also be

deactivated (the “alarm” LED on the PFB-35/70 feed weigher is flashing)*. Tare alarm: If you deactivate the tare alarm, the tare alarm on the PFB-35/70 feed weigher will be

switched off (alarm code 2: AL2)*. Supply alarm: If you deactivate the supply alarm, the supply alarm on the PFB-35/70 feed weigher will be

switched off (alarm code 5: AL5)*.

Note! If you deactivate the supply alarm, the feed system will no longer switch over to another silo with the same type of feed or to an alternative type either.

*.PFB-35/70 software version 1.44 or higher required. Alarm supply speed

You can set the minimum average supply speed in this screen; this will generate a supply alarm if the minimum average speed is too low.

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FEED SYSTEM WITH PFA-9200 OR PFV-9200 FEED WEIGHER Together the PFB-35/70 feed weigher and the PFA-9200/PFV-9200 feed weighing computer form a highly accurate feed weighing system. A maximum of 16 supply augers can be controlled, enabling several ingredients to be mixed and dosed for different groups of animal. The feed weighing computer can mix a maximum of 8 different types of component from 16 silos. If the correct amounts have been entered in the silos, their current content can be called up. The feed weighing computer can be linked to the PL-9200 poultry computer to enable the controllers to exchange data to control the feed system. In fact, the feed weighing computer can be controlled by several PL-9200 poultry computers. This is the reason why some settings such as filling, component names etc. can only be changed or entered on the feed weighing computer. Setting changeable on PL-9200 PFA-9200 PFV-9200 Feed system Yes1 Yes Yes

Silo contents No, copy of PFA-9200 Yes n.a.

Component names No, copy of PFA-9200 Yes n.a.

Silo assignment No, copy of PFA-9200 Yes n.a.

Alternative components No, copy of PFA-9200 Yes2 n.a.

Silo mix remainder No, copy of PFA-9200 Yes n.a.

Silo status No, copy of PFA-9200 Yes n.a.

Filled No, copy of PFA-9200 Yes n.a.

Status feed weighing Menu choice disabled Yes n.a.

Feed mixture Yes No, copy of PL-9200 n.a.

Curve feed mixture Yes No, copy of PL-9200 n.a.

Overview curves Yes Yes n.a.

Dosage timer Yes No, copy of PL-9200 n.a.

Dosage curves Yes No, copy of PL-9200 n.a.

Growth curve animal weight Yes No, copy of PL-9200 n.a.

Animal data Yes No, copy of PL-92002 No, copy of PL-92003

Clear counters (dosage) No, copy of feed computer Yes Yes

Clear counter (dosage) No, copy of feed computer Yes Yes

First day of the week No, copy of PFA-9200 Yes Yes

Beginning new day No, copy of PFA-9200 Yes Yes

1 Not apply to the PFV-9200 feed computer 2 PFA-9200 software version 1.46 or required 3 PFV-9200 software version 1.14 or required

When copying a setting or several settings from another controller via the communication loop, the text “Communication” is shown in the top right-hand corner of the screen.

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SILOS All settings which relate to the silos such as “Silo contents”, “Component names”, “Silo assignment” “Silo status” and “Filled” are copied from the PFA-9200 feed weighing computer via the communication loop. You can only change settings on the PFA-9200 feed weighing computer.

Silos Silo contents

Component names Silo assignment

A maximum of 4 silos may contain the same component (feed type); enter the order of selection when assigning the silos. When the first silo (e.g. silo 1) is empty, the feed computer will automatically switch over to the next silo with the same feed (silo 4). Only when this silo is empty will the feed computer switch back to the first silo. Alternative components If you have set an alternative component for a component and there is a supply alarm for the component in question for 30 seconds, the computer will automatically switch over to the alternative component. Remark: The “Alternative components” option is not available on a PFA-9200 feed computer.

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Silo mix remainder If the silo is nearly empty, the remainder in the silo will be mainly made up of salts, minerals and finely ground feed. If the silo weight drops to below the preset value, the controller will try to mix the remainder with feed from another silo. However, “Silo mix remainder” must be active then and there must be a similar type of feed (component) in another silo. If this condition is complied with, the remainder will be mixed on the basis of 50% remainder + 50% feed

from another silo. If this condition is NOT complied with, the remainder will be mixed on the basis of 50% remainder + stop

(find similar feed type) + 50% remainder.

If there are 9 or more silos, the title bar will be expanded with the symbol


Silo status Filled


Since the percentages shown in the “Perc.” column are rounded values, the percentages shown can differ approx. 0.1% from the actual calculated percentages.

Note! The values shown in the columns “Curve”, “Corr.” and “Units” show the mutual dosing ratios of the different components and not their percentage of the total mixture. The percentage in the mixture is calculated automatically for every component on the basis of the ratios set.

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FEED SYSTEM WITH PFV-9200 FEED COMPUTER If a PFV-9200 feed computer has been installed, the menu item “Feed system” will NOT display in the main menu (since only the animal data and the feed counters are linked to the PFV-9200, all other settings are made on the PFV-9200).

FEED SYSTEM WITH PFS-16 FEED WEIGHING AND MIXING COMPUTER If a PFV-9200 feed computer has been installed, the menu item “Feed system” will NOT display in the main menu (since only the animal data and the feed counters are linked to the PFV-9200, all other settings are made on the PFV-9200).

The PFS-16 feed weighing and mixing computer can mix a maximum of 8 different types of component from 16 silos. If the correct amounts have been entered in the silos, their current content can be called up. The PFS-16 feed weighing and mixing computer can be linked (as a slave) to the PL-9200 poultry computer to enable the controllers to exchange data to control the feed system.

In combination with a control computer and I/O modules, the PFS-16 feed weighing and mixing computer can: ● Mix a maximum of 8 different types of component from 16 silos. ● Distribute the daily amount to be fed over 24 feed periods, using a dosing timer. ● Has been designed to mixed greater amounts of feed. ● Makes use of a PSW-1 of WDS-6 (max. 6 load cells). Setting changeable on

PL-9200 PFS-16 (slave)

Silo contents Yes No, copy of PL-9200

Component names Yes No, copy of PL-9200

Silo assignment Yes No, copy of PL-9200

Alternative components Menu choice disabled n.a. Silo mix remainder Menu choice disabled n.a. Silo status Yes No, copy of PL-9200

Filled Yes n.a. Feed mixture Yes n.a. Feed mixture curve Yes n.a. Overview curves Yes n.a. Status feed weighing Yes n.a. Status silo weighing Menu choice disabled n.a. Alarm feed system Menu choice disabled n.a. Reset counters (dosage) Yes1 Yes1 Reset counter (dosage) Yes1 Yes1

Dosage timer Yes n.a. Dosage curve Yes n.a. Animal data Yes n.a. First day of the week Yes No, copy of PL-9200

Beginning new day Yes No, copy of PL-9200 1 Note! There is no direct connection between the counter readings on the PFS-16 and the counter readings on the PL-9200. SILOS

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Silo contents

For every silo it is indicated which component is in the silo and what the current silo contents are (stock or shortage). You can also enter the filled volume per silo; this is then added directly to the silo contents and the filled counter is reset to 0 automatically. Attention! You can only enter a positive silo content when you press the enter key, any negative values are erased. If there are 9 or more silos the title bar will be expanded with the symbol


Component names


We recommend not setting more types of component than required. If you have more types of component than silos, and you change the component type in a silo, you also have to change the mixture, the curve settings, the silo contents and the silo assignment. If you fail to do this, the “Component not in silo” error message will be displayed in the alarms screen. Example: you have 3 silos and 4 types of component. Component 3 is in silo 3 and you change the type of component in silo 3 from component 3 to component 4. You should then proceed as follows: ● Change mixture, see page 47. ● Change mixture if there is a feed curve, see page 48. ● Change silo contents, see page 44. ● Change silo assignment, see page 45. Silo assignment If more components of the same type are present, you can enter the numbers of the silos containing the same type of component in the search sequence. Should a silo get “blocked” for any reason (e.g. due to a silo alarm or if the current silo number from which the component is to be dosed is on 0), the program will automatically look for a silo containing the same type of component. If you do not enter a sequence and a silo gets “blocked” the “invalid silo” alarm will be displayed.

The silo column shows the active silo from which the component is dosed.

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Silo status

In addition to the current silo status, this screen also shows how much feed has been dosed from the silo today. You can change the status shown (e.g. from “free” to “blocked” or vice versa). It may at least take ten seconds or more before the status is transferred to the PFB-35/70. If there are 9 or more silos the title bar will be expanded with the symbol


The silo status can be changed to “empty” by: ● a manual change of status ● no supply of feed from the selected silo ● the feed supply speed is too low The silo status can be set to “free” by: ● a manual change of the status ● at “Beginning new day” ● after a re-start of the PFS-16 feed weigher and mixing computer Filled

An overview of the last 5 times that you have entered the filling details in screen 211 “Silo contents” is shown for every individual silo. In addition to the amount, the date and time of filling are also shown. It is important that you enter these details immediately after filling (before the next feeding period). The settings and measurements of silo 2 to silo 16 can be set up and/or called up in a similar manner.


Since the percentages shown in the “Perc.” column are rounded values, the percentages shown can differ approx. 0.1% from the actual calculated percentages. Note! The values shown in the columns “Curve”, “Corr.” and “Units” show the mutual dosing ratios of the different components and not their percentage of the total mixture. The percentage in the mixture is calculated automatically for every component on the basis of the ratios set.

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Not allowed





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STATUS FEED WEIGHING

This screen shows the status of the PFS-16 feed weighing and mixing computer.

You can also switch the alarm generated by the PFS-16 feed weighing and mixing computer on or off in this screen (except the communication alarm which you cannot turn off).

If there is an alarm and you enter “yes” for “Restart weigher”: ● the active alarm will be switched off (reset) ● the system will try to finish the active portion. See also “Alarm feed weigher” page 59

Current status Description

1 Weigher standby The weigher is waiting for a start command before starting a new weighing cycle

2 Wait for release Because there is feed in front of the feed sensor the feed weigher cannot start a new weighing cycle. NOTE! This has nothing to do with whether or not you work with release contacts.

3 Closing discharge hatch The weighing cycle starts again after the discharge hatch has been closed. This is repeated until the feeding cycle has been completed.

4 Calculating dosage The amount to be dosed per component is determined on the basis of the feed mixture.

5 Taring feed hopper The empty feed weighing hopper is tared.

6 Filling feed hopper After taring the weighing hopper, the silo auger is started and the weighing hopper is filled with the components indicated.

7 Discharging feed hopper The discharge hatch is opened after filling the weighing hopper with the right amount of every component.

8 End of weighing cycle The feeding cycle has been completed.

9 Restart weighing cycle You may have to restart the feeding cycle after a fault. Change “no” to “yes” to restart the weigher.

See manual “PFS-16” for more information about the causes of the alarm.

* The active feeding cycle can be interrupted by setting the corresponding dosing timer on the PL-9200 to “off". Switch the relevant dosing timer “on” again after remedying the problem.

Alarm feed system

See al so status feed weighing.

Alarm feed weigher Alarm: If you deactivate the alarm, the PL-9200 will no longer respond to the alarms from

the silo weigher. The main alarm on the PFS-16 silo weigher will also be deactivated (the “alarm” LED on the PFS-16 is flashing)*.

Tare alarm: If you deactivate the tare alarm, the PL-9200 will no longer respond to the tare alarm from the silo weigher. The tare alarm on the PFB-35/70 feed weigher will also be deactivated*.

Supply alarm: If you deactivate the supply alarm, the PL-9200 will no longer respond to the supply alarm from the silo weigher. The supply alarm on the PFS-16 silo weigher will also be deactivated*.

Note! If you deactivate the supply alarm, the feed system will no longer switch over to another silo with the same type of feed or to an alternative type either.

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Alarm discharging active You activate/deactivate the “Alarm discharging active” alarm in this line. If you activate the alarm and the mixer weight does not decrease by the weight set (010 kg) within the time set (00m 30s), the “No weight decrease” alarm will be generated.

If you deactivate the Alarm discharging active alarm, the PL-9200 will not respond to the Alarm discharging active alarm from the silo weigher anymore. The Alarm discharging active alarm on the PFS-16 silo weigher is also deactivated then*.

*.PFS-16 software version 1.36 or higher required. Alarm supply speed

You can set the minimum average supply speed in this screen; this will generate a supply alarm if the minimum average speed is too low.

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FEED SYSTEM WITH FEED PSW-1 The PSW-1 ONLY lets you dispense the feed amount. You CANNOT use it to influence the feed mixture. If the PSW-1 has not been linked to a dosage timer, you can only read out the silo weights.

SILO’S

This screen shows the current silo contents (stock or shortage). In addition, you can enter the amount filled here. Immediately after the amount filled has been added to the silo contents, the amount filled is automatically set to 0.

You can use the keys 0..9 to change the name of the component. See page 10 for further information on editing text. Max. 2 PSW-1 silo weighers can be connected to the PL-9200 poultry computer.

Silo status

In addition to the current silo status, this screen also shows how much feed has been dosed from the silo today.

Filled

An overview of the last 5 times that you have entered the filling details in screen 211 “Silo contents” is shown for every individual silo. In addition to the amount, the date and time of filling are also shown. It is important that you enter these details immediately after filling (before the next feeding period).

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STATUS SILO WEIGHER

Filling silo is active (time is counting down) The status of silo weigher 2, if that has been installed, can be called up in a similar manner.

● Zeroing silo: Changing “No” to “Yes” sets the current silo contents at 0 kg. You can only change this

setting if the auger is not active and the silo is not being filled. Note! You cannot restore a value that has been deleted.

● Auger active: The silo auger is running. You cannot zero the silo contents when the silo auger is running. ● Filling silo active: The filled weight is determined automatically. If the silo contents increase by more than

50 kg per 30 seconds, the PL-9200 assumes that filling is taking place (the filling status is active). You cannot zero the silo contents while filling is active. If the weight has not increased anymore for 5 minutes, the filling status is cancelled.

● Minimum silo contents (option): As soon as the silo contents drop to below the “Minimum silo contents”

setting and the message is active, the corresponding relay (message) is switched on. You can switch off the message by entering 'No' for “Message active”. Note! If you would like to receive a new message if the contents drop to below the minimum again, reactivate the message after filling.

ALARM SILO WEIGHER

This screen enables you to switch the silo weigher alarm on or off. In addition, the cause of the alarm is displayed. If the silo weigher is coupled to a counter, this screen will also show the supply speed (measurement). If the supply speed has been below the minimum supply speed (kg/h) for 60 seconds, a supply speed alarm will be generated. You can cancel the supply speed alarm by: ● finding and remedying the fault that caused the alarm ● switching off the silo weigher alarm ● switching off the “Minimum supply alarm”

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FEED SYSTEM WITH FEED COUNTER(S) If no feed weigher has been installed but one or more feed counters have been installed, all these feed counters relate to one and the same silo, i.e. silo 1.

SILOS

This screen shows the current silo contents (stock or shortage). In addition, you can enter the amount filled here. Immediately after the amount filled has been added to the silo contents, the amount filled is automatically set to 0.


FILLED

An overview of the last 5 times that you have entered the filling details in screen 211 “Silo contents” is shown for every individual silo. In addition to the amount, the date and time of filling are also shown. It is important that you enter these details immediately after filling (before the next feeding period).

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ANIMAL WEIGHING

A maximum of two scales can be connected to the PW-2. The collected data of these scales can be registered both independently and jointly. In combination with the weighing scales, types WDP-50, WDH-50 and/or WDH-100, the PW-2 animal weigher forms a poultry weighing system which is capable of calculating, registering and displaying the daily weighing results. The following values are calculated for all measurements every day: average weight, growth, uniformity and standard difference.

SCALES MEASUREMENTS

Average weight: This line shows the average weight of the animals weighed today.

Norm weight: The average weight is calculated using the norm weight displayed (preset or calculated from curve) and the preset relative lower and upper limits. As a result, animals which are too light or too heavy are not included when calculating the average weight.

Multiple day average:

At the start of every day, the computer will calculate the multiple day average weight for the days up to and including the previous day (depending on the “Multiple day average” setting, see page 66).

Growth The growth is the increase of the average weight compared to the previous day's average weight.

Latest weighing This line shows the weight of the animal which was weighed the last.

Number This is the number of animals that have been weighed and that are within the norm weight limits.

Uniformity The uniformity is an indication of the spread of the animals' weights and is defined as the percentage of animals with a weight that is between 90 and 110% of the norm weight.

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SETTINGS

Defining norm In order to calculate an animal's weight, the computer needs a target value, i.e. a norm weight. This norm weight can be determined in any of 5 ways: 1 Automatic: The computer takes the average weight of the previous day at the beginning of every day. The

norm weight is equal to the average weight of the previous day. 2 Automatic + growth: Automatic with growth adjustment. Equal to 'Automatic', but now the norm weight is

increased by the average growth. 3 Norm curve: The computer calculates the norm weight from the norm curve at the start of every day. 4 Manual: The norm weight is equal to the setting. 5 Average of days: At the start of every day, the computer will calculate the multiple day average weight for

the days up to and including the previous day (depending on the “Multiple day average” setting, see page 66). The norm weight is equal to the calculated average multiple day weight.

Norm weight Without norm curve In order to calculate an animal's weight, the computer needs a target value, i.e. a norm weight. Whenever new animals are placed, the norm weight must be set manually to the weight that the animals have at the time of entry into the house. With norm curve The new norm weight for the day in question is determined at midnight on the basis of the curve which has been set and the current day number. Whenever new animals are placed (a new round) you have to reset the day number to the right value yourself. Average weight / uniformity You can set separate lower and upper limits for the average weight and for uniformity. The lower and upper limits are set as a percentage of the norm weight. The measured values which are between the limits set for the average weight are stored in the memory. The average weight is obtained by adding the stored measurements together and then dividing the sum of the measurements by the number of measurements stored. The uniformity is calculated in the same manner, taking into consideration the limits set for uniformity (that is why the uniformity limits must be within the limits of the average weight).

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WEIGHING PERIOD

Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

7 days

Day

We advise not applying the “Week programme” if determination of the norm has been set to “Auto. + growth”, since the growth on the day skipped is 0 or negative.

Weighing period: period in which the animals are weighed. If the “from” time is equal to the “to” time, measuring takes place all day long. Average of days: If you enter “yes” here, the average is shown for the last x days (x = the number of days). Sudden decreases in the average weight can be discovered early using the multiple day average and can be corrected in order to minimise any production loss. Week programme: If the “Week programme” is active the weighing results are only stored on the active days. Otherwise only the current weighing results are displayed. Note! The (multi-day) average is recalculated every day (even if growth is 0 or even negative). In addition, the “Weighing not active” days are included in the calculation of the average weight, as a result of which the average weight decreases after an “inactive day”. NORM CURVE

You set the growth curve of the norm weight in this screen. These settings are used to determine the norm weight if “Norm determination” has been set to “Norm curve”. For example, you can copy the details of the “Flock chart” (available from your feed supplier) here.

00:00 22:00 02:00 04:00 06:00 08:00 10:00 12:00 14:00 16:00 18:00 20:00 22:00 00:00 02:00

from till

18:00 20:00

Yesterday Today

00:00 22:00 02:00 04:00 06:00 08:00 10:00 12:00 14:00 16:00 18:00 20:00 22:00 00:00 02:00

till

18:00 20:00

from

Tomorrow

04:00

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OVERVIEW

Use the cursor keys to select the relevant day and press Enter. The “Overview of classes” is displayed; the number of measurements is listed for every class.

The highest number is assumed to be 100%, all other values are related to this. I.e. in the example 71 is 100%

AVERAGE OF DAYS

In addition to the average weight listed in the “Weight” column, the multiple day average weight is also stated in the “Average” column.

OVERVIEW (weight/number)

In addition to the average weight, the overview of the weighing scales shows the number of weighing actions (per weighing scale) and the current day number. This screen also enables you to change the day numbers of the individual weighing scales (norm curve).

ALARM ANIMAL WEIGHING

This screen also enables you to switch the alarm of the weighing scale on or off. In addition, the cause of the alarm is displayed. Contact the supplier of your weighing scales if “Alarm status” is followed by the text “Not calibrated”. The scale has not been calibrated (the weighing scales are factory calibrated as standard). The weighing scale must then be returned to the factory to be calibrated.

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COUNTERS

An overview of the counter readings is shown. In addition, you can set a dosing alarm in combination with the water and/or feed counters.

When copying one or more counter readings from the PFA-9200 or PFV-9200 via the communication loop, the text “Communication” is shown in the top right-hand corner of the screen. You cannot delete these counter readings on the PL-9200 itself, but only on the PFA-9200.

CLEAR ALL COUNTERS All counter readings are erased, contrary to the setting “Clear counter” for the individual counters, where only the counter readings of the selected counter are erased. Attention! Counter readings which are a copy of the counter readings on the PFA-9200 or PFV-9200 are not deleted; you can only delete them on the PFA-9200 or PFV-9200.

Caution! When the counter is cleared the data for today is also deleted. In addition, the overviews of the amounts fed and the feeding times of the selected counters or of all counters are deleted.

CLEAR COUNTER

The counter readings of the selected counter can be deleted in this screen.

In that event, the counter readings are a copy of the counter readings of “House 1 ”on the PFA-9200 or PFV-9200. The counter readings can only be deleted on the PFA-9200 or PFV-9200.

MISCELLANEOUS COUNTERS

You can change the counter value for “Today”.

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HOUR COUNTER

The input's status is displayed in addition to today's operating hours. Total: Total number of operating hours since the last time the counter was cleared.

OVERVIEW COUNTERS

If several water, feed and/or other counters have been installed, the counter readings of all identical counters (water, feed and/or other) are added together and shown in the corresponding column. For example, if two water counters have been installed, today's totals for water counter 1 and water counter 2 will be displayed after 'Today' in the 'Water' column, etc.

Day Water counter 1 Water counter 2 Water

[l] Today 1.323 1.376 2.699 Wednesday 1.245 1.235 2.480 Tuesday 1.311 1.314 2.625 Monday 1.047 1.140 2.187 Sunday 1.098 1.102 2.200 Saturday 1.002 1.035 2.037 Friday 1.049 1.122 2.171 Thursday 1.053 1.130 2.183

The weekly total is the sum of the counter readings of the past week for every type of counter (from the first day of the week to 7 days later, see page 79). This means that the weekly total is not the sum of the readings shown on the screen. PER ANIMAL The counter readings shown are per animal. This screen also shows the water/feed ratio. PER GROUP PER ANIMAL The counter readings shown per group per animal.

ALARM

To be able to signal possible broken pipes or leaks in time, this screen enables you to set the maximum amount of water that can flow through the pipes during the preset period before an alarm is generated. If the counter is linked to a dosing timer, the dosing timer output is also switched off.

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TIMERS

A maximum of 24 periods can be set on a timer. All times have to be consecutive times. The difference between two times must be at least 1 minute. If you use a growth curve (“growth curve schedule”) you can automatically activate another schedule, depending on the animals' age. You can also link the timer to the “master timer”.

The master timer is a timer that synchronises the slave timers. If you set a timer to “slave” instead of “on”, the times will be related to the master timer (you can then still correct the start and end times locally, for every individual timer).

Linked light schedules are used with light timers whose settings are interrelated. In that case, the master timer is used to be able to quickly synchronise the timers. If, e.g. the feed and water times vary within a short span of time (i.e. a couple of days/weeks), different time schedules can be used. Pre-programming the different time schedules enables you to quickly switch schedules.

The options available for the timers are: “Standard timer” (with own

local times, not linked to a time schedule) or

“Master timer” (you use time schedules, the times are linked to a time schedule).

Standard timer The number of periods and the times are set locally (in the “own” screen). Master timer

Fixed time schedule number

You cannot change the number of periods or the period times locally; these settings are copies of the schedule number entered (time, light or dosing schedule). You can choose from a maximum of 6 different schedules

Variable time schedule number

You cannot change the number of periods or the period times locally; these settings are copies of the current schedule number resulting from the growth curve (time, light or dosing schedule). However, if the setting in the growth curve under Schedule is “none”, the local times will be used again.

MASTER TIMER

Standard timer (not coupled to a time schedule number)

With fixed time schedule number With variable time schedule number

Standard timer

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FIXED TIME SCHEDULE NUMBER

You cannot change the number of periods, nor the period times, locally (these settings are copies of the time schedule number setting).

You can only change the number of periods and the period times in the pre-set time schedule number (in this example it is “Time schedule 1”).

Timestamp without leading zeros VARIABLE TIME SCHEDULE NUMBER

Timestamp without leading zeros

The settings in the two examples above are copies of the central time schedule that results from the curve. Attention! However, if the setting in the growth curve under Schedule is “no”, the local times will be used.

Local time schedule

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LIGHT TIMERS Light timers enable a light regulation to be used, so that the lights are gradually switched on/off. A light regulation enables you to create ideal day and night conditions (dawn program).

Standard light timer

80%

100%

1 3 4

1% 20%

2

1. The lights are switched on at the time set at point 1 (05:00) and their intensity is driven to 20% in a time of

4 minutes ( :04). 2. The intensity is driven to 80% in a time of 4 minutes ( :04) at the time set at point 2 (05:04). 3. The lights are dimmed, starting at the time set at point 3, and their intensity is decreased to 1% in a time of

4 minutes ( :04); the lighting delay then starts. 4. The lights switch off at the time set at point 4.

Fixed light schedule number

Variable light schedule number

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Light timer in combination with the master timer

= link to screen 51210

Select link and press the enter key ( ).

If you set more than 1 period for the master timer, the “Light intensity” settings apply to all periods of the master timer. Begin / end time correction

You can correct the actual “Begin” and “End” times (last column) by entering a correction under the “Begin” and “End” times (first column) (maximum correction + of - 8:00 hours). An example of when this may be necessary is if you wish to use the master timer for several time processes with the same number of periods.

No time correction With time correction 5:00 –0:15 = 4:45 20:00 +0:25 = 20:25 INSPECTION LIGHT

You can manually switch the light, using a pushbutton, in order to inspect the houses. The light is then switched on for a certain time (can be set by the installer). If the pushbutton is pressed again during the “Period on”, the light will immediately be switched off again.

80%

100%

1

2

3

1%

1 Dim time light on 2 Dim time light off 3 Off-delay time

Begin End

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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) Slave (master timer)

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.

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.

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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 70).

Partition period

• The amount to be dosed is calculated between two periods.

• WITH “Auto. partition period” The total daily amount is divided over the preset number of periods.

• WITHOUT “Auto. partition period” An error message will be generated if the sum of the percentages set under “Part” is less than 100%. If you enter 100% for the last period under “Part”, the shortage of the prior periods will be corrected in the last dosing period.

• The dosed amount per period is listed under the last column (ml/d or g/d). If the amount to be dosed is reached within the period, the time when the cycle has ended is shown under “Ready”.

• If something has gone wrong in previous cycles, this will be corrected in the last cycle.

PFA-9200 OR PFV-9200 FEED WEIGHING COMPUTER If the “Feed timer” is connected to a feed weighing computer, the feed weighing computer copies the settings of the PL-9200 “feed timer”. These settings can then NO longer be changed on the feed weighing computer.

Your installer can change the name of the dosing timer on the PL-9200 and the timer on the PFA-9200 or PFV-9200 using the numerical keypad, see page 10. We advise you to assign the same names to the dosing timer on the PL-9200 and the corresponding timer on the PFA-9200 or PFV-9200 in order to avoid confusion caused by the names (e.g. alarms).

Note! The following applies if your installer has installed a “Filling time” and/or an ”Emptying time” for the augers in question on the PFA-9200 or PFV-9200 feed computer: the time difference between two consecutive periods = 1 minute + “Maximum filling time” + “Emptying time” (ask your installer if that also applies to your dosing timers).

DOSAGE CURVES If no growth curves have been installed for the climate control, you can set the day number of the dosing curve here. If the installer has activated the dosing curves, you can use programmable curves to have the amount of water and/or feed per animal increase automatically as the animals grow older. The total amount is calculated again every day using the curve settings, the current day number and the current number of animals in the house.

In addition to a day number to indicate when the settings of the breakpoint have to become active, you also set the daily amount per animal in the dosing curve

A curve can consist of a maximum of 15 breakpoints, the day number must be between 1 and 999. The current day number is increased automatically at midnight.

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WEEK PROGRAMME


2 days

day

You can use the “Week programme” to set the dosage timer so that it is not activated every day, but e.g. that it must be active 6 days and inactive 1 day (e.g. because 1 day a week should be without feeding).

The details of timers 2 to 6 can be changed and/or called up in a similar manner.

OVERVIEW Overview feed timer Overview of components that have been fed

Overview of the amount fed in which the total amount is shown, as well as the amount per animal (if animal data is available). If a dosing timer is used, you can request the amount fed per animal per feeding period. You can clear these overviews by clearing the counter readings, see page 68.

The poultry computer can store the details of the past 7 days. The overviews of timers 2 to 6 can be called up in a similar manner.

SEQUENTIAL TIMERS

Sequential timers activate the different outputs that have been assigned to the timer in turn, after each other. An output is not activated until the preceding output is no longer active. The different actions carried out after each other are also called 'phases' or 'steps'.

These timers are used for actions such as driving feed chains or rinsing water pipes.

On a sequential timer, you can only set the start time; the end time is determined by the total pulse pause time and the number of outputs.

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FEED CHAIN

The outputs that have been set are driven sequentially (one by one) at the start time. You can use the external input to temporarily “freeze” (stop) the time. If the external input is active, the time is stopped (interrupted) temporarily. The time will start running again from the point where it was interrupted, as soon as the external output is deactivated.

Feed chain: “On” local time schedule. “Slave” the On/Off times of the timer are based on the switching times of the ”Master

timer”. Time schedule: You can have the timer switch on and off based on a pre-programmed time schedule;

enter the time schedule of your choice (1..6) at “Time schedule”. Number of periods: “On without a time

schedule” Besides the number of periods, you can also enter the start and end times.

“On with a time schedule”

The settings are a copy of the settings of the time schedule that has been set. You cannot change the number of periods nor the start and end times in this screen.

“Slave” The settings are a copy of the settings of the master timer. You can affect the times locally by entering time that differs from that for the master timer under “Begin”, see also page 73.

Output ( ) Pulse: Time that an output is switched on. Pause: Waiting time before the following input is switched on.

Current status: This shows the current status of the “Feed chain” timer (copy of screen 5141). Output: 'Output' is followed by the output number (1..6) that is currently sent a drive signal

(0 = no output is being driven).

External input: The feed chain can also be stopped “temporarily” via an external contact. When the input is active, the process is “frozen”; once the input is no longer active, the process will continue again.

RINSE TIMER The rinse timer can be used for several purposes, e.g. to prevent Legionella in the water system by rinsing the water pipes before the drinkers are activated again.

The rinse timer is set according to the “Feed chain” timer. WEEK PROGRAMME


2 days

day

You can use the “Week programme” to set the feed chain so that it is not activated every day, but e.g. that it must be active 6 days and inactive 1 day.

The details of the rinse timer can be changed and/or called up in a similar manner.

NEST BOX TIMER The PL-9200 has a timer with On/Off times to open or lock the nest boxes. The nest box can even be opened and closed at intervals (according to a pulse-pause principle). Your installer sets the pulse-pause times, so that the nest box will open and close at the speeds you require.

The nest box timer is switched on in accordance with a standard timer, see also “Timers”, page 68.

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TIMERS These timers are “On/Off” timers. If a master timer has been installed, you can link these timers to the master timer (slave mode timer). If the timer is not linked to the master timer, you can use time schedules (or a growth curve consisting of time schedules).

Standard timer

You can correct the actual “Begin” and “End” times (last column) by entering a correction under the “Begin” and “End” times (first column) (maximum correction + of - 8:00 hours). An example of when this may be necessary is if you wish to use the master timer for several time processes with the same number of periods.

The timer is linked to the master timer.

TIME SCHEDULES

You can set a maximum of 6 different time schedules. Every time schedule can consist of a maximum of 24 periods. LIGHT SCHEDULES

You can set a maximum of 6 different light schedules. Every light schedule can consist of a maximum of 48 periods.

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DOSAGE SCHEDULES

Attention! If your installer has set “Automatic cycle distribution” for a dosage timer, the amount of feed to be fed will be distributed over the number of periods INSTEAD OF taking the dose set in this time schedule, see page 74.

GROWTH CURVES

You can include the time schedules in a growth curve. Another time schedule will be selected upon the day number being reached. If a breakpoint is set to “no”, the times of the original timer will be used, see also page 71.

DATE / TIME In addition to date and time you can set the “First day of the week”. The “First day of the week” is used to determine the weekly totals. If, for example, you set “First day of the week” to Su (Sunday) the week totals will be calculated on Sunday (a week total is the sum of Sunday, Saturday, Friday etc. to Monday)

If the PL-9200 poultry computer is linked to a feed weighing computer, you CANNOT change the setting “First day of the week” and the setting “Beginning new day” on the PL-9200 poultry computer; these settings are copied from the feed weighing computer.

Be careful when changing the “Beginning new day” setting; if this time is in a dosing period the error message “Beginning new day in period” will be generated.

OVERVIEW TIMERS A graphic overview of the timers is displayed on the screen. Only the on/off times of the timers which have been activated are shown. If a master timer has been installed, it will be displayed on every screen.

ALARM

For a dosing timer (water or feed) you can set the minimum amount to be dosed here (as a percentage of the amount to be dosed). If this percentage is not reached, a dosing alarm will be generated. For the nest box timer the nest box status is displayed in addition to the alarm status.

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INFO

You can use the “Reset min/max temp.” setting to clear the min/max measurements in all temperature listings and to fill “Today” with the current value. The Temperature, Counters and Timers, feed system and animal weighing screens are identical to menu option “Overviews”.

ANIMAL DATA

TO MUTATE If there are more groups of animals, you can enter the following data per group of animals. You can use the and keys to select the next/previous group of animals.

Lost Indicate the number of animals that have died here. “Today's” mortality (or death rate)

is lowered automatically by the value entered after which the entry is erased. If you have entered an incorrect value you can correct this by entering this as a positive value.

Lost “Today” Today's total mortality

Lost “Total” "Total" shows the total mortality calculated using the mortality of the previous days and of “Today”

Out If animals are removed from the house in the meantime, you can enter the number of animals removed at 'Out'.

Out “Total” The “Total” number of animals unloaded.

In If more animals are put in the house in the meantime, you can enter the number of animals added at 'In'.

In “Total” The “Total” number of animals added.

Present animals This is the sum of the number of animals at the time of entry – the total mortality - total out + total in.

Number at entry This is the number of animals at the time of entry. Reference number Depending on the installer's setting for “Fill ratio on the basis of entry or on the basis of

reference” the number of animals at entry or the maximum number of animals for which the house was initially designed and constructed is displayed here.

Fill ratio The fill ratio is calculated on the basis of the reference number and the remaining number of animals in the house.

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OVERVIEW MUTATIONS An overview of the mortality, the number of animals unloaded (out) and the number of animals added (in) per day is shown. OVERVIEW PRESENT ANIMALS An overview of the daily remaining number of animals in the house (per group) is shown. ENTRY DATE DATA

This data in this screen has to be entered at the start of new entry (a new round). The poultry computer uses this data to calculate the remaining number of animals, the feed dosage etc. If there are two or more groups of animals, the fill ratio depends on the sum of the total number of animals of all animal groups added together.

Entry date The entry date is entered automatically if you enter “yes” at “New entry”.

The poultry computer uses these “Entry date” to calculate the animal age. Beside that the “Entry date” is used to fill in the mutation table. The poultry computer can store the data of the past 7 days.

Number at entry This is the number of animals at the time of entry.

New entry If you enter “yes” at “New entry”: ● The mortality table is erased. ● The entry date is fill-in. ● The fill ratio is re-calculated (if the fill ratio depends on the entry data) ● Feed dosing is started (if a feeding cycle is active)

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ALARM

LATEST ALARMS HOUSE The last 5 alarm causes which caused the alarm relay to de-energize will be stored. The date and time of the alarm are displayed in addition to its cause.

Alarm 0: The cause of the alarm that occurred the last is shown behind “Alarm 0”. In addition, the time until which the alarm is/was active is shown.

You can call up the data of the previous alarms by pressing the Arrow down key.

EXTERNAL ALARMS Your installer can change the names of the “External alarms” in to any name of your choice (max. 15 characters per name).

This screen allows you to switch the external alarms on or off (max. 10). In addition, the next screen shows the current status of the input (opened or closed) and the current alarm status.

Installation errors such as “Output already assigned”, “Incorrect output type”, “Input already assigned” etc. have to be solved first before putting the system into operation.

Attention: NEVER FORGET TO SWITCH THE ALARM BACK "ON" when you have switched this feature off

'temporarily', e.g. to solve a problem. Failing to switch it back on may have adverse effects for humans, animals, equipment or property.

Preferably use the (alarm retard) function to solve a problem.

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ALARM CODES INSTALLATION Alarm code Description

Module not installed

● The module number set for the terminal does not exist ● Poor or no connection between PL-9200-MODULE and module. ● The connection cable between the PL-9200-MODULE and the PL-9200

bottom PCB is missing or is loose. Module not responding Module address not found, check the settings on the module Module reset alarm Module continues to reset due to a fault, check the module No communication address Missing device address PL-9200 and/or PFB-35/70.

Configuration changed Module configuration (inputs/outputs etc.) changed. Read in the module number again

Output already assigned The output has been assigned to two or more controls. Input already assigned The input has been assigned to two or more controls. Not a valid output The output number does not exist on the module. Not a valid input The input number does not exist on the module. No output assigned No output terminal number entered No input assigned No input terminal number entered

Wrong output type The type of output set does not comply with the type of output which the control can drive

Wrong input type The type of input set does not comply with the type of input which the control can use for its control operation

Unknown terminal type This type of terminal does not exist

Wrong terminal setting Faulty allocation. The function you have assigned to the terminal is not supported by the module.

Counter already assigned The counter has been assigned to two or more controls.

Invalid feed weigher Incompatible software version on the PFB-35/70 feed weigher. Update software PFB-35/70 feed weigher.

No outside sensor The control installed requires an outdoor sensor but no outdoor sensor has been installed

No pressure control The control installed requires a pressure control but no pressure control has been installed

Not a valid counter The type of counter is different from the type of timer (e.g. feed counter selected for water dosing or the timer type is set to communication and no PFA-9200 has been installed).

No feed weigher The counter has been set at “PFB-35/70 feed” or “PFB-35/70 water” but no PFB-35/70 feed weigher has been installed.

No silo weigher The counter has been set to “PSW-1” but no PSW-1 has been installed. No silo number or an incorrect silo number has been entered for the counter.

Silo no. already used The preset silo number has already been assigned to another silo. Invalid silo output The output number does not exist on the module.

No PFB-35/70 An input/output refers to the PFB-35/70 feed weigher but no PFB-35/70 feed weigher has been installed.

No information from houses

A central control installed on the poultry computer has not received any data from the external controller to control the central control (e.g. an incorrectly set feed weighing computer or an incorrect central control number etc.). If the PL-9200 is connected to a feed system: ● The animal group at the PL-9200 has not been set to communication. ● The communication number on the PL-9200 does not match the

communication number on the PFA-9200/PFA-9200. ● The feed system on the PL-9200 has not been set to PFA-9200. ● The feed counter on the PL-9200 has not been set to PFA-9200. ● You use valves for feeding and the timer on the PL-9200 has been set to

PFA-9200 instead of to on/off. ● You use dosing timers and the “Counter in group” setting of one of the

relevant counters has been set to “Both groups”. This is not allowed; choose “Animals 1” or “Animals 2”.

● Software version PL-9200 is too old, update software. ● House not in use.

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Alarm code Description

House x without AQC The house with the number shown does not have a flap with a measuring fan whereas central ventilation has been set at “house with AQC”

Maximum supply alarm The counter exceeds the maximum setting within the time set.

No PFA-9200

An input/output refers to the “PFA-9200” but no PFA-9200 feed weighing computer has been installed (go to screen 932 and change the setting “Feed weigher present” to PFA-9200).

Invalid combination Both the dosing timer and the animal group have been set to “communication”. This is not allowed. You can either set only dosing timers via communication (augers) or you can send the animal data via communication (valves).

Multiple PFA-9200s used Since some general data such as ”First day of the week”, “Beginning new day” etc. is copied from the PFA-9200 feed weighing computer, the PL-9200 poultry computer can make use of only one PFA-9200 feed weighing computer.

Feed weigher (xx) xx = alarm code from PFB-35/70 feed weigher, for further information see the manual with the PFB-35/70 feed weigher.

ALARM CODES CLIMATE CONTROL Alarm code Description Ventilation too low 1 The ventilation measured is below the minimum alarm limit calculated Ventilation too high 1 The ventilation measured is higher than the maximum alarm limit calculated Outside sensor faulty Value measured by outside temperature sensor < -50.0°C or > +50.0°C Temperature sensor faulty Value measured by temperature sensor < -50.0°C or > +100.0°C RH sensor faulty The RH sensor value measured is outside the preset limits Pressure sensor faulty The pressure sensor value measured is outside the preset limits. CO2 sensor faulty The CO2 sensor value measured is outside the preset limits

Potentiometer faulty The value measured by the potentiometer is outside the limits (EGM 100P, winch motors etc.)

Sensor faulty The values measured by the sensor (temperature, RH, CO2, pressure etc.) are outside the preset limits

Meteo faulty The result measured by the meteo station (wind direction, wind speed and/or rain level) is outside the preset limits (these limits depend on the type of sensor ME-54 or PL-MWA).

Not a valid period

● The times set for a timer must be ascending and the difference between “Begin” and “End” must be at least 1 minute.

● The starting time (Begin) + the running time (Propagation time) of a lighting control must not be after the next starting time (the time can be simultaneous with the next starting time)

● Date and/or time on the PL-9200 poultry computer do not comply with the date and/or time on the PFA-9200 feed computer.

● The PL-9200 poultry computer is connected to a PFA-9200 feed computer which makes use of filling and lag times. For further details see the user manual of the PFA-9200 feed computer.

Beginning new day in period The “Beginning new day” time is in a period; this is not allowed. The “Beginning new day” time MUST BE BEFORE the first period.

Conflicting periods 2 The 'Conflicting periods' error message occurs if 1 or more feed dosing timers have to be active at the same time.

PFA-9200 If PFA-9200 is shown for "Control", there will be an overlap with a “default” dosing timer on the PFA-9200 feed computer.

Number If Number x (x is a value of 1 to 6) is shown for "Control", there will be an overlap with a dosing timer of another PL-9200 poultry computer.

Temperature too low The temperature measured is below the minimum alarm limit calculated Temperature too high The temperature measured is higher than the maximum alarm limit calculated RH too low The RH measured is below the minimum alarm limit calculated RH too high The RH measured is higher than the maximum alarm limit calculated Pressure too low The pressure measured is below the minimum alarm limit calculated Pressure too high The pressure measured is higher than the maximum alarm limit calculated

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Alarm code Description CO2 too low The CO2 measured is below the minimum alarm limit calculated CO2 too high The CO2 measured is higher than the maximum alarm limit calculated

Not open The nest box is not open after the propagation time (i.e. running time) has elapsed.

Not closed The nest box is still open after the propagation time (i.e. running time) has elapsed.

External alarm x Your installer can change the names of the “External alarms” in to any name of your choice (max. 15 characters per name).

Alarm unknown (xxx) An unknown and non-documented alarm code has occurred. Note down the number that is displayed and contact your supplier.

1 At a flap control; first check if the flap is not in manual operation mode. 2 NOTE! If ALL feed dosing timers work with release contacts, the periods are allowed to overlap.

If you have remedied an error and the PFB still fails to start and feeding is done by a PFA-9200: ● Set the status of the relevant dosing timer on the PL-9200 to Off. ● Go to screen 3 “Status feed weigher” on the PFA-9200 and switch the alarm off in this screen. ● Enter Yes for “Restart weigher” (this will automatically change back to “no”) and switch on the

alarm in screen 3 again. Repeat these steps until the weigher starts. ● Set the status of the relevant dosing timer on the PL-9200 to On again.

COMMUNICATION ALARM A communication alarm can only occur at: ● A main station if the main station has not received any data from a device which forms a part of the same

RS-485 data communication loop. ● A poultry computer with central controls installed on it and which has not received any data for the relevant

central control (for instance a PFA-9200 feed weighing computer, a central exhaust system etc.) ● A poultry computer on which a PFB-35/70 feed weigher has been installed; the poultry computer does not

receive any data from the PFB-35/70 feed weigher. ● A poultry computer on which a SW-2 animal weigher has been installed; the poultry computer does not

receive any data from the SW-2 animal weigher. ● A PSW-1 is installed but the poultry computer didn’t received any data from the PSW-1. ● A poultry computer on which a PFS-16 feed weighing and mixing computer has been installed; the poultry

computer does not receive any data from the PFS-16 feed weighing and mixing computer. ● A poultry computer with an older software version (lower than version 2.00) is a part of the communication

loop. ● A PC-485 is installed but the interface is not physically present or the software version is incompatible

(must be version 2.02 or higher)

ALARM CODES ANIMAL WEIGHING Alarm code Description Scale not found The number of the scale does not occur.

Not calibrated The scale has not been calibrated (the weighing scales are factory calibrated as standard). The weighing scale must then be returned to the factory to be calibrated.

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ALARM CODES FEED SYSTEM Alarm code Description

Component not in silo

● The silo number has been set to 0; this is not allowed: you must always enter a valid silo number on an active component.

● The silo contents show the silo with the selected component as blocked, see page 46.

● The component is not in the silo selected, see page 45. ● Although the component has not been assigned to a silo, a mixture

value has been entered for the component, see page 47. ● The component assigned to the silo according to the silo contents displayed

is not what should be in the silo according to the silo assignment.

Invalid mixture The mixture is on -0.0% for all components, although a certain amount of feed has to be dosed.

Silo already assigned The same number has been entered a number of times in the silo assignment search sequence, see page 45.

Invalid search sequence

● The silo number does not exist. ● Silo assignment changed. ● The silo number has been set to 0; the component must always be followed

by a valid silo number ● A non-existent silo number has been entered for the component.

Dosage too low The amount of water and/or feed dosed is less than the preset minimum amount to be dosed, see page 79.

Tare: value too high The measured value after taring the PFB-35/70 feed weigher is too high.

Tare: fluctuating value

● The weight measured by the PFB-35/70 feed weigher is instable e.g. due to the 'swinging' of the weighing hopper.

● Ambient vibrations affect the measuring result (weighing hopper is affected).

Tare: value too low The measured value after taring the PFB-35/70 feed weigher is too low.

Feed detected by sensor The feed sensor is covered by feed at the moment when the unloading valve opens.

Discharge hatch closed Valve not opened/closed after 10 seconds although it was sent a drive signal to open/close it. Discharge hatch opened

Invalid silo The component is not in the selected silo. Alarm silo x Silo number x is blocked

Supply speed The supply speed has been lower than the minimum supply speed setting for the last 60 seconds.

Load cell x faulty

● Load cell x: not connected. ● Load cell x: The voltage between E- and S+ and/or between E- and S- is not

between 2.0 V and 3.0 V. Check the voltage. Check the wiring. ● Load cell 0 faulty, this message comes from the PFS-16, check the

functioning of the load cells on the PFS-16.

Alarm unknown (1204) Mixer not empty

There is too much remaining feed in the mixer when filling the mixer. Check the cause (feed encrustation etc.), and manually drain the mixer. Then restart the feed system.

Alarm unknown (1301) Invalid measurement

The weight measured is less than -1000kg or more than 110% of the maximum weighing capacity of the mixer. Check the physical functioning of the weigher, check the functioning of the PSW-1/WDS-6 and/or the functioning of the load cells.

Alarm unknown (1314) Capacity silo too low

The dose that has been calculated is greater than the maximum amount of feed that fits in the mixer. Adjust the dosing amount on the PFS-16.

Alarm unknown (1315) No weight reduction

The weight in the mixer does not decrease at all or does not decrease enough during the “Unload mixer” status; check the mixer/discharge auger.

Alarm unknown (1316) Invalid mix percentages

The preset mixing percentages, where the mixer is active for a short time, must be ascending (i.e. must go up). Check the mixing percentages.

Alarm unknown (1702) Invalid mixture

The feed mixture does not match the silo contents; you are trying to feed a component from a silo that does not contain the required component. Check the feed mixture, the curve corrections, etc.

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SYSTEM

This screen shows the device type as well as the software program version.

Language: You can set the language of the screen texts here. The language in this example is set to ENG (English). You can also change the language by pressing and holding functional key F1 while simultaneously pressing the cursor key pointing to the right.

FAHRENHEIT The default temperature reading is in °C. If you enter “yes” for “Fahrenheit”, the temperatures will be shown in °F. Temperatures displayed in Fahrenheit or Celsius can be converted using a relatively simple formula. The following applies if TC and TF are the number of degrees Celsius and respectively the number of degrees Fahrenheit: Absolute Relative °F = 32 + (°C * 9/5) °F = °C * 9/5 °C = (°F -32) * 5/9 °C = °F * 5/9 19.5°C = 32 + 19.5* 9/5 = 67.1°F 3.1°C = 3.1* 9/5 ≈ 5.6°F

DISPLAY Contrast Indicates the ratio between the "colors" white and black.

Brightness You can set the light intensity of the background lighting here.

on time Number of seconds that the background lighting stays on after the last time a key was pressed. If you set the on-time to 0 seconds the background lighting stays on forever.

Cursor left “Yes” when you are going to change a setting, the cursor is placed on the digit which is the furthest to the left.

“No” when you are going to change a setting the cursor is placed on the digit which is the furthest to the right.

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MAINTENANCE AND CHECK UP

Regular maintenance and checking of the equipment are essential for its proper operation. ● Don’t forget to clean the ventilation system when cleaning the houses.

To minimize the energy consumption, it is important that the fans are clean. This also applies to the flaps, measuring fan and the ventilation tube. Dust and dirt may affect the operation of the equipment. You can use a brush to clean the fans. Clean the poultry computer, the measuring fan impeller and the flaps using a moist cloth. You are recommended to use a high-pressure sprayer to clean the tube. Never use a high-pressure sprayer to clean the poultry computer, the measuring fan impeller, flaps and other electrical equipment.

Before cleaning the room, remove the RH-sensor and CO2 sensor and screw the protection cap onto the extension cables.

● Check the negative pressure in the house regularly.

Clogged up filters, air inlet flaps, which are still in “winter mode” etc., may cause an unnoticed increase in the counter-pressure in the ventilation system in combination with a rising temperature. This will result in the fans having to run much faster than is usually required. When opening or closing the house doors, be alert to any resistance, which you may feel. If you can feel the negative pressure, we advise you to check the operation of the filters and flaps.

● Check for air pressure leakage in the house.

Air leaks can lead to draughts and - in summer - they can result in unwanted heating due to hot air being drawn in from between the roof and the insulating materials for example. This will require the fans to work extra hard to enable the preset house temperature to be reached, causing the energy costs to increase unnecessarily.

● Check the measuring fans The measuring fan operation will become less smooth due to wear. The result is that the ventilation rate will increase while the fan speed stays the same! Have the measuring fans checked by an expert in time.

● Check the measured value and settings

Since the poultry computer reacts on what the sensors indicate, you should regularly (e.g. after cleaning the house) check the values measured by the sensors. We recommend having an expert check all settings and measured values at least once a year.

● Fan

Switch on the fans at least one time every week, even in winter, to prevent it from getting stuck. ● Bandwidth

Increase the bandwidth to 5.0ºC - 6.0ºC in summer so that the fans do not have to run at a high speed all the time.

● Heatings

Do not switch off heatings too early in autumn, so that possible temperature variations between day and night can still be compensated.

● Alarm system

Check the operation of the alarm system at regular intervals, e.g. once a month. ● Temperature sensors

Clean the temperature sensors every month. ● Ventilation

Clean ventilation tubes at least once a year. Good climate control is crucial for a good business operation. Disease prevention starts with an optimum climate in the house. Regular inspection of the fans and climate controls is necessary

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