Wilpat Andes Bio-Pellets Sn101415-3
Wilpat Andes Bio-Pellets Sn101415-3
Wilpat Andes Bio-Pellets Sn101415-3
OPERATION MANUAL
Available Voltage: 2 2 0 V - 1 P H - 5 0 H Z
JEMINTERNATIONAL,INC.
6873MARTINDALESHAWNEE,KS66218
Phone:(913)4414788FAX:9134411711
www.JemBaggingScales.comEmail:[email protected]
RECEIVING THE SCALE
The scale in most instances is shipped in a wooden crate. If the scale has the following feeders, typically
the parts of each shipment are as follows:
Check the condition of the scale, as it arrives from the shipping company. It is extremely important that if
damage is noted, a freight claim is filed by your company at this point. The shipper cannot file a freight
claim on your behalf and it is imperative that before the scale system is removed from the crate that it be
inspected thoroughly.
DIGITAL INSTRUCTION MANUAL
The scale preweighs the product prior to discharging it into the bag. The typical model is designed for
handling 10-14, 50 lb. (25 kg.) bags per minute at () 2 oz. to 3 oz accuracy (55 to 85 grams) at 2 Sigma
(95%).
1) The Feeder Section is the section most associated with weight accuracy.
The feeder section can be one of the following designs:
Gravity Gate (2 position)
Gravity Gate/Vibratory Feeder
Single Vibratory (2-speed feed rate)
Belt 2 Position Pneumatic Flow Gate or Variable Speed Controller
(2 Speed feed rate)
Twin Auger Variable Speed Controller
2) The Center Section of the scale is where the actual weighing is accomplished. The weighing is
accomplished in a weigh hopper supplied with double door design. The weigh hopper is available in 2
cubic foot, 3 cubic foot and 4 cubic foot as standard. The size of the weigh hopper is determined by
the bulk density of your product and the target weight. The center section also includes the complete
pneumatic filter regulator assembly and the weighing load cells and valves. This section also includes
a transition to connect up to a bag clamp assembly or into other automated equipment.
3) The spout is designed for holding the bag in place during the discharge cycle. The spout can be
supplied in either air operated dust tight design with a 21, 25, or 31 (52, 62, or 77 cm.)
circumference spout as standard. We also have a clam shell design spout which is designed to work on
bags with a larger than 28 (70 cm.) circumference. Only one clam shell size spout is available, and is
typically used in non-dusty applications.
The scale can be operated with either a pneumatic foot pedal or a hand switch on the spout assembly.
PLANNING THE INSTALLATION
The scale should be installed with the bottom of the spout typically 48 (1.2 meters) from floor level. This
is typically ideal height for the operator to work at. If the scale is being supplied with an automatic bag
placer, check the prints to verify dimensions for installation.
The 48 (1.2 meters) is divided by a maximum bag height of 36 (.9 meters) and 12 (.3 meters) for the
conveyor. If the bag is shorter than 36 (.9 meters), the height of the conveyor is typically raised to suit. If,
however, the bag is taller than 36 (.9 meters), the height of the scale will have to be adjusted accordingly.
The process controller needs to be positioned in an area easily accessible by the operator of the scale. The
operator must be able to visually see the digital display and be capable of touching the panel to make
adjustments.
The scale is supplied with a filter regulator system for receiving air. A male quick connect pipe
connection is supplied on the scale. The scale will require 100 PSI air pressure at 4 cubic feet per minute on
a simplex and 7 to 8 cubic feet per minute on a duplex.
There are two filter regulators on each scale. The upper unit is designed for handling the pneumatic needs
of the feeder section and the weigh hopper. The lower unit is designed for handling the complete pneumatic
needs of the bag clamp assembly.
The following charts apply to typical pneumatic needs of the feeder and weigh hopper.
Belt Fed Scale 60 PSI
Single Vibratory (2 Speed) 60 PSI
Gravity/Gravity Scale 80 PSI
Gravity/Vibrator Scale 60 PSI
Auger Fed Scale 60 PSI
The lower regulator to supply the pneumatic needs of the bag clamp assembly has been factory set at 80
PSI. The amount of pressure here is determined by the weight of your bag and the material of your bag.
The amount of pressure here should be set only with enough pressure to hold the bag in place during the
discharge of the weigh hopper. Typically on 50 lb. (25 kg.) paper bags, the pressure will be set between 60
and 90 PSI.
On bags of 110 lbs. (50 kg.) the setting can be 100 PSI.
After the scale has been installed, it is extremely important that the scale be rigidly attached either to a
support system from the floor or a support system from the bins. If the bins have vibrators attached to
them, it is generally recommended that the support system be connected to the floor. Vibration to the scale
will cause inaccuracies. The scale also needs to have rigid supports as the weight of the scale is as follows:
You should also account for the weight of the product in the weigh hopper, plus the weight of the product in
a bag held from the spout and head pressure from your surge hopper above when designing the supports for
the scale. When installing the net weigh bagging scale on your bin, head pressure is a concern. The bin
must be large enough to ensure that three weighments of product are available at all times above the feeder
to ensure accurate weighments. However, too much product and head pressure on the feeder can cause
problems. Especially in products where the bin is large and mounted directly over the feeder. This can
cause stress on the feeder and can cause inaccuracies.
A baffle or some type of method of suppressing the force of your product on our feeder is recommended in
many instances. The installation of such baffle is extremely important. The baffle must not cause bridging
of your product in the bin, but it also must be installed in such a way that the pressure from directly above
the feeder is limited.
Baffles are most always used in stone, cement and other products with bulk densities of greater than 80 lbs.
per cubic foot. Baffles are almost never used in industries such as soil or flour based products where
bridging can easily occur.
When installing the spout on the scale, check for the front and rear position. On dust tight spouts, the air
cylinder will be on the operators right side. This spout has a bracket to hold the microswitch. The
microswitch has been wired up to the scale and is generally shipped attached to the main scale section. This
microswitch and bracket assembly needs to be connected to the spout on initial installation. This bracket is
on the back left of the spout. Most air operated dust tight spouts are supplied with a pneumatic foot pedal.
The pneumatic foot pedal assembly has been shipped in a box loose from the spout. There are three airlines
connecting this spout to the foot pedal. The longest airline connects to the filter regulator attached to the
lower part of the CM-780 scale. The next longest airline connects to the air cylinder on the right side of the
scale; the port closest to the operator, and the shortest airline connects to the air cylinder on the right hand
side of the scale; the port furthest from the operator.
This arrangement will typically have the bag clamp assembly in the closed position. When the operator
steps on the foot pedal, the clamps will open, thus releasing the filled bag, the operator will then insert the
next bag, release the foot pedal and the clamps will close. In this arrangement, the operator does not have to
stand on the foot pedal when the bag is filling. If your plant desires to have this sequence of operation
reversed, reverse the A and B airlines on the foot pedal.
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
Please see included wiring schematic for installation. The main scale assembly on the scale has a terminal strip with
numbers. The controller was disconnected for shipping purposes. The controller has been prewired with connection
cables. Please follow the schematic for matching color codes for wire terminating to bagging scale. The load cell
cable, control wire and power cord will all arrive connected so there is no need to open a 665 controller.
The controller (duplex or triplex scales) has a terminal strip with numbers/letters. These need to be matched to the
same numbers/letters on the terminal strip at the scale housing. You will need to provide control wire for the
connections. Please do not use anything less than 16 AWG stranded wire. Please see local electrical codes for length
of run and AWG specifications. The load cell cable is connected within the controller and includes 15 feet to
connect to the summing box on the bagging scale.
Please do not run high voltage (90 VAC or higher) in the same conduit as the low voltage control wire. You can
either run this in the same conduit as the load cell cable or provide its own separate conduit. A pre-punched hole is
included for incoming power, control wire and load cell cable (3 total).
The load cells have cable connecting into a common load cell summing box. This load cell summing box needs to
connect to the bottom of the controller.
It is extremely important to remember that load cell cable and wire cannot be run in the same conduit. You must run
one conduit for the wire and a separate conduit for the load cell cable or else there is a possibility of line interference
to the load cells causing weight inaccuracies.
The programmable controller is designed to work with a clean grounded isolated 110 volt supply, an amp fuse is
provided. In foreign installations where 220 volt is available, a step down transformer has been supplied in the
control panel to transform from 220 volt to 110 voltage
If the scale is supplied with an auger or belt feeder without variable speed drive, then the 3 phase power is connected
to the terminal strip mounted on the scale. This terminal strip is marked L1, L2 and L3 (see attached schematic).
All motors have been clearly marked with their voltage requirements. Verify all this prior to installing 3 phase
power. On 110 v connections to control panel it is extremely important that this voltage be verified before being
introduced to the scale system. The incoming 110 v power should be connected to L and N on the terminal strip.
Verify we have a clean neutral that no voltage is present between ground and neutral. Ground to L should be 110 V
() 15%.
Photo 1
Load cell cover
Shipping position
Gap Bolt touching bracket
1/4 NO Gap
Operating position
Bolt cannot touch load cell
Load cell
Shipping bolt
Photo 3 Photo 2
To opposite side load
BELTING ATTACHED BY
C4> FLAT HEAD BilLTS.
FOOT PEDAL
SEQUENCE OF OPERATION
The following is a simple sequence of operation and will be more detailed for different types of units
provided.
1. Set programmable controller using final weight, free fall, and preliminary. Final weight is your target
weight, Free fall is the amount of product in suspension, and Preliminary is the amount of slow fill weight.
The fast feed cutoff is final weight less preliminary and slow feed cutoff is final weight less free fall.
Example: Settings 50 lb. final weight, .6 lb. free fall, and 20 lb. preliminary. The feeder will run fast for 30
lb., then slow until 49.4 lb., then off. The product in suspension would fall and the weight will be 50 lb.
2. Turn scale to on. Scale will now run through fast feed, slow feed, and weigh complete.
3. Place bag on spout. When spout closes, o.k. to discharge signal will be provided.
4. Weigh hopper will be discharged. Weigh hopper doors will close and feeding cycle will repeat.
OPERATIONAL TIPS
The scale is designed for fast feed, slow feed, weigh complete and discharge operations. Lights on the
inside of the programmable controller display each of these functions. Lights on the valve also display
when the valve has been energized.
It is extremely important to remember that problems can be mechanical, electrical or pneumatic. The light
sequencing features allow your operators to determine if the problems are pneumatic or electrical.
The valves that we supply have push button overrides on each valve and each valve has speed controls
mounted directly underneath the valve between the valve and the baseplate. If the valve receives an
electrical signal from the control panel, it lights. If the valve does not operate, then it probably is a
pneumatic problem. If the light does not come on and you an manually override the valve by pushing in on
the override push button, then you have an electrical problem.
Before operating your scale, pull down on the weigh hopper 5 or 10 times fairly hard. The weight on the
indicator should return to 0 or the starting point each and every time. If it fails to do so, a mechanical
problem could be present. Mechanical problems are described in the troubleshooting portion of this
manual.
The scale is designed to provide you with optimum speed and accuracy on each and every product that you
run through the scale. When setting your scale, you must set the controller for excessive slow fill. Typically
setting a target weight of 50 lbs. and prelim of 30 lbs. would create a fast fill of 20 lbs. and a
slow fill of 30 lbs. Remember that in slow fill, a maximum rate is 5 lbs. per second.
Once you have run several bags, the weight over 50 lbs. needs to be entered into the free fall value on the
600 series programmable controller. For example, if 51.00 lbs. is obtained, 1.0 lb. is entered into free fall.
This will stop the feeder at 49.00 lbs. and allow for 1.0 lb. of free fall to accomplish a 50.00 lb. weighment.
First and foremost, you must make the scale accurate. DO NOT ATTEMPT EVER TO ADJUST FOR
SPEED AND ACCURACY AT THE SAME TIME.
By lowering the value of the prelim, will subsequently increase the fast fill and reduce the slow fill.
Continue to decrease the prelim value until the accuracy is lost.
Once you have obtained ideal speed and accuracy for this product, these values can be retained in the
product # feature. See controller instructions.
BAG CLAMP SAFETY
The most ergonomically correct height for the spout is 48 inches (1.2 meters) to the floor. Exception to this rule
is that the bag closing conveyor should not be lower than 12 inches
(305 mm) to the floor. If the bag is taller than 36 to 37 inches (914 to 940 mm) then height will have to be
adjusted upward to ensure a gap to allow the bag to fall and clear the spout.
Bags are placed on the spouts manually by operators. The clamps are operated by a foot pedal, hand wand switch
or special order push buttons. Normally in plants where fertilizer, salt or other corrosive products are handled,
foot pedals are not recommended. But foot pedals seem to be the most operator friendly device.
Bags manufactured of paper or laminated poly propylene have excellent rigidity and are the easiest to work with.
Poly woven, cloth and low density poly ethylene bags have the least rigidity and are more difficult for the
operator to hang.
Bags with rigidity are generally placed by the operator in the following manner.
1. Grab the bag with right hand approximately 12 (304 mm) from the top.
2. Slide the bag over the right end of the spout, allowing the shape of the spout to open the bag.
3. When bag is approximately 4 (101 mm) on the spout, activate the clamping assembly.
4. Operators right hand will now be approximately 8 (203 mm) below the clamps.
On bags with less rigidity the operators hand or hands will need to be closer to the top of bag. Subsequently,
closer to the bag clamps and more care needs to be taken by the operator.
On cloth and low density poly propylene bags two hands may be required to hang the bag. The operator needs to
make sure his/her hands are clear of the spout assembly before activating the clamp switch/foot pedal.
The bag clamps not only support bags during the filling but also some models are designed to control dust. To
control dust the spout assembly and brackets that hold the bag must be of very close tolerance.
Close tolerance also means pinch point. All dust tight spouts are designed with spring loaded brackets that hold
the belting material. This minimizes the risk to the operators hand but the dust tight design is more cumbersome
to most operators than the center grip or clam shell spout.
Clam shell spouts are designed for bags with a minimum 28 (711 mm) circumference. This fits the industry
standard rule that spout circumferences need to be at least 5 (127 mm) smaller than the circumference of the
smallest bag being used. If the circumference of the spout and the circumference of the bag are 5 (127 mm) or
less it is cumbersome for the operator to place the bag on the spout assembly.
The dust tight spouts (DT) and center grip spouts (CG) are available in a variety of sizes so these are basically
customized to the bags being used in normal operations. The normal shape is pecan or US football shaped. This
helps in opening the bag during placement and does not misshape the bag during the filling operation. It is
important that the bag not be misshaped to ensure an easier motion of the operator to close the bag after it has
been filled and discharged.
Not all spouts are identical in size or shape. Some products pass through round spouts more easily. Round
spouts, however are generally harder for operators to use than pecan shaped spouts.
A separate air regulator is provided for all bag clamps. Each pneumatic system valve cylinder includes speed
control. The amount of air pressure required is trial and error. The amount of air used should only be enough to
firmly hold the heaviest bag without any slippage. The speed controls are factory set and clearly marked do not
adjust in three languages; English, Spanish and French. Do not adjust the speed controls.
On gross weigh scales operators can operate the bag clamp without the possibility of the product passing
through. On gross weigh digital scales, digital net weigh scales a hold/run switch is provided. In run mode the
operation of the clamp will activate the product flow. In hold the clamps can be operated without activating
product flow. Operators who want to test their skill on spouts must put the scale in hold first or risk
discharging product unwanted. By placing the scales in hold will eliminate the possibility of spillage.
If a finger would get caught in the spout assembly, dont panic. We are not aware of any broken bones in 30+
years of manufacturing these products.
Most damage is done by pulling out. The clamps require 50 to 80 lbs of air pressure normally to hold a standard
50 lb bag. Operators normally cannot pull out of this clamp assembly with said pressure. By pulling out the skin
can be torn or a fingernail can be lost, depending on the position of the hand when clamped. Generally it is far
better for the operator not to panic and wait for the release of air pressure.
If the scale has an automatic release, bag clamps will automatically open in a few seconds, releasing the
operator. For quicker release please refer to the following.
Gross weigh mechanical scales: depress foot pedal and hold foot pedal. The clamps will automatically open.
Gorss and Net weigh digital scales: F1 key turns the bag clamps off. The clamps will
automatically open. Gross weigh mechanical models: turn on/off push button to off position.
On any model scale, quick disconnect air has been supplied. Disconnect air and all pressure will be released.
Safety is everyones concern. New operators should manually hang bags without product until they feel secure.
Do not operate if you feel your personal skill levels do not allow you to operate this spout safely.
MAINTENANCE
All bearings on the scale are lubricated type bearings. These must be lubricated not less than once every 6
months. This will, however, be determined by the product and the scale usage.
Gearboxes if supplied on your scale should have oil changed annually. Check gearbox oil level before
starting system to ensure that oil has not leaked out in shipment.
If a bumper is found to be excessively worn, replace immediately. If a scale is allowed to operate with a
bumper omitted, structural damage will occur.
GRAVITY GATE 2 POSITION
The gravity gate feeder is used for free flowing products and is air operated. The gravity system works on a single radial gate
controlled by two air cylinders mounted back to back. With the unit in fast feed or full open
position, both cylinders are retracted. The opening of fast feed can be reduced with a mechanical stop located on the top backside
of the gate housing. When the scale changes to slow feed, one cylinder will extend and the gate will become partially closed. The
slow feed rate can be changed with a mechanical linkage on the air cylinders. When weigh complete is achieved, the second
cylinder will extend and the gate will close completely.
Note: Normal setting for slow or dribble feed is 2.0 lbs. of material per second
Adjustment for slow fill should be made first. The unit should be set to run the entire cycle in slow fill. The unit should fill at
approximately 2.0 lbs. per second (this is a guide and not a set value), size and density will effect filling rates. Using the handle
attached to the back of the dual cylinders, screw in to decrease and out to increase the filling rate. After several bags have been
run all slow fill and weights are correct, then the fast filling adjustment can be made. The fast fill adjustment is adjusted with the
handle on top of the gate. Screw the handle in to decrease and out to increase. The flow should be set at a slow rate and slowly
increased until there is a uniform filling. Each time the fill rate is increased, an adjustment may need to be made to the PS-1 value
or time.
Maintenance
3. Periodically check rubber gate stop bumpers. Adjust as needed and replace when rubber feels brittle.
The weigh hopper is a double door air operated hopper. This unit normally has a limit switch to give a
signal that the doors are closed and the weighing can start. Also included in this section are steady rods to
prevent the hopper from swinging side to side but will allow it to move up and down freely. The discharge
time duration is controlled by an internal timer (refer to programmable controller instruction manual) and
should be set to allow the product to clear the hopper. Any excess time is wasted and reduces the cycle rate
of the scale.
Maintenance
1. Lubricate 4 bearings periodically.
2. Check steady rod for tightness periodically.
3. Disconnect the hopper air cylinder by first removing the cotter pins located in the mounting bolts
nuts. Take note of the amount of spacer washers between the air cylinder and door actuator brackets.
4. Remove the airlines from the air fittings by holding in the expansion ring while pulling on the airline.
5. Remove the male rod end and base bracket and female rod end from the old air cylinder.
6. Swap out air fittings and rod ends from old air cylinder to the new replacement weigh hopper air
cylinder.
7. Drill a 1/8 hole through the female rod end and install cotter pin.
8. (Note) that both the male and female rod ends are on as tight as possible before drilling hole.
9. Re-install air cylinder facing in same direction utilizing the hardware removed earlier.
When weigh hopper doors are in the closed position, the hopper door cylinder should not bottom out. There
should be around clearance before the actual cylinder can bottom out. A way to check this is to
manually operate the air cylinder numerous times until a small dirt ring forms on the shaft of the air
cylinder r and then make sure that the ring is showing about when the doors are in the closed position. If
is not present, you must remove the female rod-end from the cylinder and cut from the rod end then
re-install on cylinder shaft and pin.
DUPLEX/TRIPLEX
INSTALLATION
A duplex or triplex scale is nothing more than multiple simplex scales tied together in a common
framework with typically a single discharge point either a manual bag clamp or a connection to an
automatic device. The scales are designed totally separate from one another; therefore, the standard manual
of a simplex scale will apply to all component parts of a duplex or triplex scale. This feature of scales being
totally separate from one another allows you to turn off a scale in the event it is not calibrated correctly or
is having any other mechanical problems. The duplex scale can run on one scale and a triplex scale can run
on any combination of scale A, B or C.
The sequence of operation is somewhat different in that the units are not designed to go A B, A B or A B C,
A B C. The program searches for scale A first. If scale A is at weigh complete, it will seek scale A. If scale
A is not at weigh complete, it will then search scale B. If both scales are capable of 10 weighments per
minute, therefore a duplex scale is capable of 20 weighments per minute and a triplex scale is capable of 30
weighments per minute. If the feed to the hopper above the scale is uniform and either a duplex or triplex
scale is operated at 10 bags per minute, theoretically only scale A will operate on the duplex and scale B
and C on the triplex will not have a need to operate and will not do so.
When initial testing is performed, if product is not available for higher speed operation, scale A will need to
be turned off and then the system will automatically search scale B on a duplex and on a triplex. On a
triplex scale, if product is still not available, then scale A and B will need to be in the off position in order
to test scale C.
THEORY
Many times the output of a system does not meet expectations. In order to determine where the problem
lies; simply watch the scale digital readout. If scale A discharges, then scale B discharges, then A B, etc.,
etc. Then the scale is generally operating at optimum conditions. If when watching the scale, scale A
discharges 5 times more often than scale B, then generally the operator is not hanging bags as fast as the
scale will accept them.
On a duplex or triplex scale, all feeders are identical; therefore, the amount of time it takes scale A to reach
weigh complete and the amount of time it takes scale B and scale C to reach weigh complete should be
fairly uniform. There are adjustments in the feeders and if all are adjusted uniformly, this will hold true.
If scale A reaches weigh complete in substantially less time than scale B and the feeders have been adjusted
identically, then the flow to the surge hopper above the scale needs to be addressed. Many times the flow
will go into side A and only go into side B when A is in an overflow condition or visa/versa.
It is extremely important when utilizing duplex or triplex scales that the feed to the overhead surge hopper
feeds all scales uniformly.
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CAPACITY I v
2 CU. FT.
3-1/2 CU. FT.
5 CU. FT.
6 CU. FT.
7 CU. FT.
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RV. 6 MATERIAL
JEMBAT120
DIGITALCONTROLLER
MANUAL
JEM International 6867 Martindale Shawnee. KS 66218
Phone: 913-441-4788 Fax: 913-441-1711 www.jembaggingscales.com
Operator Configuration:
(The key functionality below highlights what is required to operate this system as it is
designed to operate. For additional info on other key operation please see the indicator
operator and reference manuals)
RECIPE key:
Pressing the RECIPE key allows the operator to establish the final fill
target.
TIMER key:
Pressing and holding the TIMER (6) key allows the operator to scroll
through and change the FILL.DLY and RELEASE timers on the Gross
Weigher.
FILL.DLY is the amount of time after the bag is clamped, that the unit waits to
turn on the fast and slow fill outputs.
RELEASE is the amount of time after the filling is complete, that the unit waits to
turn off the bag clamp output. This should be set to 0.000s if the operator is
utilizing the foot switch latch(Hold) feature.
FLIGHT key:
(This unit was designed to use automatic Flight correction in conjunction with its automatic jog
feature. The unit will attempt to calculate and optimize the Flight setting automatically as it is
being used. This allows the unit to maintain accuracy and consistency throughout the filling
process.)
Pressing and holding the FLIGHT (8) key allows the operator to scroll
through and change the Flight(Free Fall) and M.Pre(Medium Prelim, Pre-
act) settings. Flight is the amount of material in the air after both fast and
slow fill feeders have cut off. M.Pre is the amount of product that will be
dispensed during slow fill.
(eg: 50.00lb final target with M.Pre set to 10.00lb and Flight set to 0.50lb. The unit will
fast fill to 40.00lb, then slow fill to 49.50lb and turn off, then reach its target of 50.00lb
when the remaining product in the air falls into the bag.)
Function keys:
F1 Start Batch
F2 Pause Batch
F3 Abort Batch
Foot Switch:
(The foot switch has 2 built in functions as follows.)
a. When the foot switch is pressed it triggers the Start Batch event to start
the filling process.
b. If the foot switch is held or latched, the bag will not drop at the end of
the fill cycle until it is released or unlatched.
Operation Sequence:
(Target and timer values to be established before operation.)(The FILLING interlock switch must
be in the ON position for the system to run. The LOW BIN indicator light must be off for the
system to start. More details found below in Operator Configuration.)
1. The operator will hold the bag in place on the fill spout, and then trigger
the fill start by pressing the foot switch.
2. The bag clamp output turns on to hold the bag in place, and then the fast
and slow fill outputs turn on to fill the bag.
a. If the FILL.DLY(Fill Delay) timer is set it will count down after the
bag clamp for X number of seconds before turning on the fill
outputs.
3. The bag continues to fast fill until it has reached the TARGET value less
the M.PRE(Pre-Act) value, at which point the fast fill output turns off and
slow fill proceeds.
4. Slow fill continues until the TARGET value less the FLIGHT(Free Fall)
value is reached, at which point the slow fill output turns off and the
remaining product in the air falls into the bag to meet the TARGET value.
a. If the TARGET value is not reached, the unit will auto-jog the slow
fill output until the TARGET value is reached.
b. The CYCLE light comes on briefly to identify the portion of the slow
fill that is not within the DLY.CHK(Spike time).
5. After the filling is complete the bag is released and drops on the conveyor.
There are 2 possible scenarios for this bag clamp release, as follows:
a. If the operator has configured the CLAMP RELEASE timer, it will
countdown on the display and then turn off the bag clamp output to
drop the bag.
b. If the operator has latched the foot switch, or is holding it manually
then the display will show BAG CLAMP CHECK until the foot switch
is unlatched. When the foot switch is unlatched the bag clamp
output turns off and the bag is dropped.
6. After the bag is dropped(Weigh Complete) the bag counter increments
and the weight is added to totals as well as the DSD module(if equipped).
The display will then read IDLE and is ready for a new filling cycle.
Filling Interlock Switch:
(This switch has 2 positions, ON and OFF, which are defined as follows.)
a. ON is the normal running position of this switch and allows the
operator to perform the filling process.
b. OFF When the switch is turned to the OFF position the unit will not
turn on the fast or slow outputs for the filling process. This prevents
accidental activation of the fill outputs by a cleaning crew and etc
Cycle Light:
The cycle light illuminates to identify the portion of the slow fill that is
outside of the DLY.CHK(Spike Time). This is used as a troubleshooting
tool to insure that the unit is in slow fill long enough for accurate bag
weights.
Data Entry:
(Data is entered with the alpha-numerical keypad on the right side of the unit. Remember,
after making changes to data you must press the OK key to accept it and again to return
to weighing mode.)
Up / Down Arrow keys:
These keys are used to scroll through the operator menus outlined above
to view each option as discussed.
Numpad keys:
When entering data the default mode is set to String (STR in upper right
corner of display). This allows the operator to enter the letters or number
associated with that key by pressing it multiple times. This is similar to
sending a text message on an older style cell phone. At any time during
data entry you can change the entry mode to and from S.NUM with the +/-
key to use the keys to enter numbers only.
Data Collection from JEM BAT 120
4. The module will take roughly 10 seconds to recognize the USB drive.
5. The screen will say USB found, USB select and end at USB remove.
6. Push the up arrow key 1 time so indicator shows USB from 423.
7. Press OK!
8. Screen will scroll from USB Select, USB Reading, USB Sync, USB Remove.
9. When the screen says USB remove, simply unplug the thumb drive.
10. Plug the drive into your computer, on the drive there will be a file on the jump drive titled,
datastore_xxxxxxx.csv, where xxxxxxx is the serial number of the indicator. This file is the
weight data from the indicator.
JEM BAT-120 NW
OPERATION KEYS
CYCLE LIGHT will momentarily flash when the scale is properly configured. If the light does not flash,
simply make the M.PRE a slightly larger to give more time in slow fill mode.
R400 SERIES
With the indicator powered on and in normal weighing mode, perform the following
functions to calibrate the R400 series indicators.
(Please note that some variation may exist between firmware versions.)
1. Press and hold the <POWER> + <F3> keys together for a few
seconds until "Full Setup" is displayed and then let go.
a. The display should now read "GEN.OPT"
4. Press the <RECIPE> key one time to display "ZERO" "CAL ?".
5. Press the <OK> key one time. The current live weight will be displayed,
along with "CONT. ?"
6. Remove all weight from the scale spout, and press the <OK> key to proceed
a. "Z in P" (Zero in Process) will be displayed briefly followed by the
newly captured zero reference point and "DONE"
7. Press the <OK> key one time to return to "ZERO" "CAL ?".
8. Press the <RECIPE> key one time to display "SPAN" "CAL ?".
9. Press the <OK> key one time. The current live weight will be displayed,
along with "CONT. ?"
10. Add your desired span calibration weight to the scale spout.
11. Press the <OK> key one time. "WEIGHT" will be displayed, along with a field
to enter the span weight value.
12. Enter the desired span weight value with the keypad, and then press the
<OK> key.
a. "S in P" (Span in Process) will be displayed briefly followed by the
newly captured span reference point and "DONE"
13. Press the <OK> key one time to accept the value and return to "SPAN"
"CAL ?".
14. Press the <POWER> key one time to save the changes and exit full setup.
JEMInternational6867MartindaleRoadShawnee,KS66218USA
www.JEMBaggingScales.comPhone:9134416380Fax:9134411711
Application Name:
JEM-423-BAT-120 Net Weigh
Application Overview:
This application is for a simplex net weigh controller that allows for single scale
operation and 1 - 4-20mA analog reference for variable feeder control.
Operation Sequence:
1. With the scale in IDLE the operator will select a recipe and/or edit the target
and timer values accordingly. More details found in the Operator Configuration
section.
2. To start weighing product the operator will press the START button on the
indicator. The emergency stop must be pulled out to operate the scale.
3. Once started the scale will fill to its target weight.
4. Once the scale has reached its target value it will display DUMP in the lower
right corner, waiting for the operator to activate the dump enable switch.
5. The operator will hold a bag on the spout and activate the dump switch.
a. The dump switch triggers the bag clamp to close, and commands the
scale to discharge the contents of the hopper into the bag.
b. After the first filling cycle the dump switch can be activated at any time to
clamp a new bag, and does not have to wait for the scale to be done
filling.
6. After the product has discharged into the bag, the scale will automatically refill
and be ready for the next discharge cycle.
a. After discharging, the cycle counter will increase, and the data for that bag
will be stored in the indicator. See DataStore section for details on data
collection.
i. The bag clamp will then open to drop the bag after the BAG.DLY
timer has expired.
Operator Configuration:
(The functionality below highlights what is required to operate this system as it is designed to
operate. For additional info on additional key operation please see the indicator operator and
reference manuals)
Data Entry:
(Data is entered with the alpha-numerical keypad on the right side of the unit. Remember, after
making changes to data you must press the OK key to accept it and again to return to weighing
mode.)
Up / Down Arrow keys:
These keys are used to scroll through options in the operator menus
outlined above.
Cancel (C) and OK keys:
These keys are used respectively to clear data from and entry field and to
accept changes to the data.
SELECT key:
Short Press: Allows the operator to establish the final fill target.
Long Press: Allows access to Operator Configuration menu containing all TARGETS,
FLIGHT, and TIMERS.
CLOCK key:
Press and hold the CLOCK (1) key to view and edit the current time and date
settings for the indicator.
HOLD key:
Press and hold the HOLD (2) key to toggle HOLD MODE operation on or off.
DISABLED: This is the normal operation mode, and allows the dump gate to automatically
operate after the operator presses the foot switch.
ENABLED: When hold mode is enable the operator may press the foot switch to clamp a
bag, but the dump gate will not automatically activate to dispense product into the bag.
COUNT key:
Press and hold the COUNT (3) key to view, edit, and clear the available bag and
cycle counters.
BAG.CNT: is the number of bags that have been run for the currently selected recipe.
CLEAR: allows the operator to clear the selected counter and return it to 0 by pressing the
(OK) key. Press the CANCEL (C) key to not clear the counter.
TOTAL key:
Press and hold the TOTAL (4) key to view and clear the totals for the currently
selected recipe, and grand totals for all recipes.
CLEAR TOTALS: While in the totals menu, press and hold the DEL (DOWN ARROW) key to
be prompted to clear all totals. Clear totals by pressing the (OK) key. Press the CANCEL (C)
key to not clear the totals.
TIMER key:
Press and hold the TIMER (6) key to view and edit the available timers.
FILL.DLY: is the amount of time after the bag clamp is released, that the unit waits before
refilling the hopper.
CHK.DLY: is a timer that prevents the scale from looking at the current weight after the fast
fill or slow fill outputs change from on to off. This is used to prevent ending the fill cycle
prematurely if there is a spike in the weight from product rushing into the bag or hopper.
DMP.TIM: is the amount of time that the dump gate will stay open during the discharge cycle.
Set this to the minimum amount of time required to fully evacuate the hopper.
BAG.DLY: is the amount of time after the discharge is complete, that the unit waits to turn off
the bag clamp output.
TARGET key:
Press and hold the TARGET (7) key to view and edit the available targets and
variable feeder speeds. Variable feeders may include a vibratory feeder, auger
feeder, belt feeder, or etc
TARGET: This is the final fill target.
SLO.FIL: This is the amount of product filled in slow fill.
FD.FST: This value is entered as a percentage (%) from 0% to 100% and determines how
fast the variable speed feeder will operate during fast fill.
FD.SLO: This value is entered as a percentage (%) from 0% to 100% and determines how
fast the variable speed feeder will operate during slow fill.
FLIGHT key:
Pressing and holding the FLIGHT (8) key allows the operator to view and edit the
current FLIGHT value. Flight is the amount of material in the air after both fast
and slow fill feeders have cut off.
(eg: 50.00lb final target with SLO.FIL set to 10.00lb and Flight set to 0.50lb. The unit will fast fill to
40.00lb, then slow fill to 49.50lb and turn off, then reach its target of 50.00lb when the remaining
product in the air falls into the bag.)
DUMP key:
Press and hold the DUMP (9) key to manually dump the weigh hopper.
The manual dump sequence will close the bag clamp, discharge the hopper, and then open
the bag clamp automatically.
INFO key:
Press and hold the INFO (+/-) key to view the application name and version
information.
ACC key:
Press and hold the ACC (0) key to view the accessories menu.
This menu holds diagnostic information for the indicator and all installed accessory modules.
H.WARE key:
Press and hold the H.WARE ( . ) key to view the hardware menu.
MVV: select this option to view the millivolt per volt (mV/V) value sensed by the indicator.
Function keys:
F1 Start Batch
F2 Pause Batch
F3 Abort Batc
Cycle Light:
The cycle light illuminates to identify the portion of the slow fill that is outside of
the DLY.CHK(Spike Time). This is used as a troubleshooting tool to insure that
the unit is in slow fill long enough for accurate bag weights.
On Off Switch:
The On Off switch is used to turn the scale controller on or off.
Emergency Stop:
(This switch has 2 positions, pulled out is the normal operating position, and pushed in, in case of
emergencies. The functionality is defined as follows.)
a. When the Emergency Stop is pulled out the scale will operate normally.
b. When the Emergency Stop is pushed in the, power is removed from the relay
rack, solenoid valves, and feeders. This will also retract the bag clamp to its open
position.
a. The scale controller will be placed in a pause condition. Once the Emergency Stop has
been returned to the pulled out position the operator may resume normal operation by
triggering a start with the F1 key.
Supervisor Configuration
Press and hold the POWER and START (F1) keys together to enter the
Supervisor Configuration menu. (This menu is protected with a passcode to be supplied
upon request to JEM International.)
SCALE menu: This menu has options that will affect the scale operation.
o FILTER: Used to adjust the amount of filtering applied to the load signal. Filtering
should be set to the minimum amount required. The default value is 0.20s and is
recommended for most applications.
o COR.TYP: Allows the supervisor to alter the fill correction type. Available options are
AUT.FLT, MAN.FLT, AUT.JOG, and JOG. These are defined in the Correction Type
section. The default is AUT.FLT and is recommended for most applications.
CALIBRATE menu: Allows the supervisor to scroll through the options to
calibrate the scale.
o ZERO: When CAL ZERO is displayed, remove all weight from the scale and press
the (OK) key to calibrate the scale zero point.
Z in P (Zero in Process) will be displayed while the unit is calibrating,
followed by ZERO OK when complete.
o SPAN: When CAL SPAN is displayed, add test weigh to the scale and press the
(OK) key.
SPAN will be shown on the top display and a weight on the lower display.
Used the keypad to enter the value of the applied test weight, and press the
(OK) key to calibrate the scale span point.
S in P (Span in Process) will be displayed while the unit is
calibrating, followed by SPAN OK when complete.
Correction Type:
AUTO FLIGHT (AUT.FLT)
o The unit will attempt to calculate and optimize the Flight value automatically as it is being
used. This allows the unit to maintain accuracy and consistency throughout the filling
process.
MANUAL FLIGHT (MAN.FLT)
o The unit will use the operator entered Flight value for every fill cycle, no automatic
correction is performed
AUTO JOG (AUT.JOG)
o The unit will utilize automatic flight correction, add a jog sequence to the end of the fill
cycle. Additional settings will be added to the FLIGHT menu to control the jogging
sequence.
MANUAL JOG (JOG)
o The unit will utilize manual flight correction, add a jog sequence to the end of the fill cycle.
Additional settings will be added to the FLIGHT menu to control the jogging sequence.
Jog settings:
o These settings are added to the FLIGHT menu if AUT.JOG or JOG correction type is
chosen.
JOG.ON: is the amount of time the slow fill output will be activated during the jog
sequence
JOG.OFF: is the amount of time to delay between JOG.ON pulses.
JOG.NUM: is the maximum number of times the unit will attempt to jog before
the target value is reached. Setting JOG.NUM to 0 will force the unit to continue
jogging until the target value is reached. The default value is 0.
DataStore:
To collect the data from the scale indicator the operator may perform the
following procedure.
1. Stop the filling / batching sequence by pressing the ABORT key. The
indicator will display IDLE on the lower portion of the display.
2. Insert a BLANK USB flash drive into the USB port found on the M4223
module that is located on the back of the indicator.
a. The Indicator will analyse the flash drive, and then open the USB menu
automatically.
3. The indicator will display USB on the upper portion of the display, and a
prompt in the lower right corner to USE ARROWS OR REMOVE USB
4. The operator may choose from the following 3 options by using the arrow
keys to scroll through the options and then pressing the OK key to accept
the option.
a. TO USB is used to download the data files from the indicator.
The data files that are downloaded will contain the
Datastore_xxxxxxx.csv file, where xxxxxxx is the serial number
of the indicator. This Datastore_xxxxxxx.csv file can be opened
in a pc software like Excel to view the captured data from each
filling cycle.
b. FROM USB is used to upload new data files to the indicator if an
update to the indicator software is required.
This option should not be chosen unless asked to do so by JEM
International personnel.
c. EJECT USB This option can be chosen to safely remove the USB
flash drive from the indicator.
USB REMOVE will be displayed when it is safe to remove the
usb drive.
Once removed the indicator will return to IDLE and be ready
for use. If a software update was loaded the indicator will
automatically reboot to apply the update.
DSD Module Data Collection:
To collect the data from the DSD module you must connect to the indicator with
our Viewer PC software. This connection can be made via serial RS232, optical
rinLink, or Ethernet(if equipped). The following procedure outlines how to do so
with the rinLink cable.
1. Make sure that you have the Viewer software and rinLink cable drivers
installed on your PC before proceeding.
2. Connect the rinLink cable to your PC by plugging it into a USB port on the
PC. Windows will recognize the cable as a serial comport and assign it a
comport number. Please take note of the assigned comport for the
following steps.
3. Attach the rinLink cable to the indicator as shown in the picture below.
8. With the unit now connected, click on the Data Store tab.
9. Click on the Upload/Refresh button to retrieve the stored data from the
indicator.
a. The data will populate the window as seen in the picture below.
10. From here you can choose to search for specific data and then Extract it
to a CSV file that can be opened as a spreadsheet or Extract it to Printer
to print it directly from the Viewer software.
11. This database is now saved to your PC and can be viewed at any time
without connecting to the indicator. To do so open the Viewer software
and go to the Data Store tab. Then choose the indicator data you want to
view by selecting it from the Instrument Serial No. dropdown box.
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All of the application specific examples show how to connect the shielding
conductors to satisfy the general recommendations.
General Recommendations
Any power supply that connects GND (or positive) to earth breaks the next recommendation
and should not be used. All Rinstrum power supplies are isolated. Test by ensuring that both
output terminals are open circuit with respect to mains earth.
Connection of any signal line (load cell or communications) to the shield gives a path for noise
to couple onto the measurement electronics. There is also the possibility that balancing
current will flow through this connection and cause damage to the indicator or remote system
that will not be covered under warranty.
Multiple earth connections result in ground loops. This should be avoided for two reasons. The
first is that in almost all cases the two grounds will be at separate potentials, this will result in a
current to flow between the two and induce noise into the system that is being shielded. The
second is that loops are very effective magnetic field antennas, in fact most AM radio
antennas are loops. Creating such a loop allows environmental RF fields a path to couple into
the measurement system.
Some real world examples of shield connections that satisfy these rules are shown
on the following pages. To highlight the shielding circuit shield and earth connections
are shown in all of the examples with a dot, . Where AC powered devices are used
the earth connection to the case is built in for safety reasons and need not be made
separately.
This example shows a multiple load cell platform scale. The platform is assumed to
be isolated from the installation earth.
In this example the single earth connection is the indicator case. Note that the
communications cable to the remote is not connected at the remote to avoid a loop
via the remote case earth.
A weighbridge is similar to a platform except in the case where the deck is earthed
independently. Some load cells have the shield connected to the load cell body which
creates two earth loops when the shields are connected as for a platform. In this
case the connections shown in Figure 2 should be used. Otherwise connect as in
Figure 3.
Some junction boxes are fitted with surge protection devices such as transorbs or
gas arrestors. To keep the path for the transient noise short these junction boxes are
best earthed directly. The next two examples show the recommended methods of
connecting these when using either shield connected or shield isolated load cells.
These methods are also acceptable alternatives for those shown above regardless of
if the j-box is protected or not.
In the case where there are multiple bridges connected to a summing system each of
the bridges can be considered a standalone installation. In this case install, test and
commission each bridge individually using the appropriate shielding connections
referring to the diagrams shown above.
Once you are satisfied each bridge and its associated systems are working and
stable connections can be made to the summing unit from each bridge indicator.
Connect the communications cable shields at the bridge indicator end only. An
example of this is shown in Figure 6 on page 5.
In any Rinstrum indicator the internal power supply is isolated from any other as well
as the earth. This allows multi scale systems to be connected together without the
need for additional isolation. When a system that does not have an isolated power
supply, such as a PC, is connected to the system the earth-ground connection will
reference the whole systems internal supplies to earth, see the diagram below.
Figure 7 Scale system internal ground connections with PC, avoid where possible
The system above breaks the rule that no signal should be connected to earth but
may not cause any obvious problem as the earth-ground connection is only made
once. It does however provide an additional path for noise to appear in the
measurement system and is not ideal.
There is a much larger chance of causing damage to the indicator if the scale system
already has a signal line connected to earth. Some load cells or junction boxes have
a connection from excitation negative to shield as in Figure 8. Damage can be
caused when, as is normally the case, the earth at the PC and the shield are at
different potentials. This voltage (Ve) causes a current to flow through the ground
circuit. It is this current that burns out the indicators ground circuit or the
communications driver IC, at best the loop formed acts as a path for measurement
noise.
The best way to solve this problem is to ensure that the system has no signal to
ground connections. In the case where a PC must be connected and a signal-ground
connection is made it will do no damage when there are no other paths for current to
flow. For the best noise performance a communications port isolating device should
be included on the PC connection.
Scale Details
Make
Model
Capacity
Load Cells
Output at capacity (mV/V)
Number(N)
Scale Capacity
Count-by
Make
Junction box
Model
Make
Instrument
Model
Is supply isolating?
Make
Type
Other systems connected
Connection type
Next measure the resistance between the pairs of signals shown in the table. These
should be all roughly the same and equal to the load cell resistance divided by the
number of load cells (R/N). Any of these measurements that appear out of range
could indicate a crossed wire, faulty cable or faulty load cell.