NiteRider F40 Installation guide

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Model: F40

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LUMINA 40

LUMINA 40 TOUCH

F40

INSTALLATION MANUAL

VERSION C1

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Lumina 40 Table of contents

Table of contents

1. General introduction .................................................................................................................................. 1

1.1 Documentation with the control computer ....................................................................................... 1

1.2 How to use this manual .................................................................................................................. 1

1.3 Fancom helpdesk ........................................................................................................................... 2

1.4 F-Central FarmManager™ .............................................................................................................. 2

2. The feed installation ................................................................................................................................... 3

2.1 Important terms .............................................................................................................................. 3

3. Installing the control computer ................................................................................................................. 5

3.1 Installation menu ............................................................................................................................ 5

3.2 Overview installation process ......................................................................................................... 5

3.3 Connections and addresses ........................................................................................................... 5

4. System ......................................................................................................................................................... 6

4.1 System ............................................................................................................................................ 6

4.2 SD Card Menu ................................................................................................................................ 7

4.3 Application ...................................................................................................................................... 8

4.4 Communication ............................................................................................................................... 8

4.5 IO-Test ............................................................................................................................................ 9

5. House setup .............................................................................................................................................. 10

5.1 Tab page Number ......................................................................................................................... 10

5.2 Tab page Dose in/out ................................................................................................................... 10

5.3 Tab page Clocks ........................................................................................................................... 11

6. Silos and ingredients ............................................................................................................................... 13

6.1 Tab page Silo ............................................................................................................................... 13

6.2 Tab page Alarm ............................................................................................................................ 14

6.3 Tab page Bulk .............................................................................................................................. 14

6.4 Tab page Dual .............................................................................................................................. 15

6.5 Ingredients .................................................................................................................................... 15

7. Weigher ..................................................................................................................................................... 16

7.1 Weigher ........................................................................................................................................ 16

7.2 External registration ...................................................................................................................... 20

8. Feed place ................................................................................................................................................. 21

9. Clocks, external registration and alarms ................................................................................................ 22

9.1 Feed clock .................................................................................................................................... 22

9.2 Water clock ................................................................................................................................... 22

9.3 Light clocks ................................................................................................................................... 23

9.4 Extra clock .................................................................................................................................... 24

9.5 Registration .................................................................................................................................. 25

9.6 External alarms ............................................................................................................................. 26

10. Checks and tests ...................................................................................................................................... 28

10.1 Weigher test ................................................................................................................................. 28

11. Technical specifications .......................................................................................................................... 29

11.1 Interior control computer ............................................................................................................... 30

11.2 FDP25 .......................................................................................................................................... 30

11.3 IOB.4 ............................................................................................................................................ 31

11.4 FRM.8 ........................................................................................................................................... 31

11.5 Connection FNet and I/O-net ........................................................................................................ 32

12. Appendix: Concept feeding system ........................................................................................................ 33

12.1 Bulk feed and dosing at the same time (feeding NOT BLOCKED during filling silo) ..................... 34

Lumina 40 Table of contents

12.2 Bulk feed after stopping the feeding process (feeding BLOCKED during filling silo) .................... 34

13. Appendix: EG-declaration of compliance ............................................................................................... 36

Lumina 40 General introduction

1. General introduction

This manual has been compiled with the utmost care. If, however, you should discover an error, please inform

Fancom B.V..

1.1 Documentation with the control computer

The documentation consists of the following manuals:

• User's manual

The user's manual is intended for the end user. This manual supplies information about working with the control

computer after installation.

• Installer's manual

The installer's manual is intended for installers. This manual supplies information about connecting and

configuring the control computer.

• Operation and safety instructions

These subjects are covered in a separate manual. This manual also applies to other control computers in the

Fancom F2000-line. Always read the safety instructions and warnings carefully before using the control

computer.

Always keep this manual close to the control computer.

1.2 How to use this manual

The following symbols are used in this manual:

Tips and suggestions.

Note providing recommendations and additional information.

Warning indicating damage to the product if you do not follow procedures carefully.

Warning indicating danger to humans or animals.

Electrical shock hazard. Danger to humans and animals.

Example of a practical application of the described functionality.

Calculation example.

Describes the key combinations for arriving at a particular screen.

Decimals

The control computer and this manual use a decimal point in values. For example: a weight is shown as 1.5 kg (not

as 1,5 kg).

Lumina 40 General introduction

1.3 Fancom helpdesk

For any questions and support, please contact the local Fancom Sales & Service Center.

1.4 F-Central FarmManager™

Virtually all Fancom equipment can be controlled and managed from a central location. This requires the F-Central

FarmManager software package and a communication module. The screens in the control computers are also used

in F-Central FarmManager. This means you can start working immediately.

Lumina 40 The feed installation

2. The feed installation

The Lumina 40 is a computer used to control a feed installation.

With the Lumina 40 the feed is transported from a weighed silo to the house.

Parts of the feed installation

A typical feed installation controlled by the Lumina 40 consists of the following parts:

• 1(single) or 2(duo) silos. The 2(duo) silos version is placed on one frame.

• Dosing out auger(s) of feed to the hoppers.

• Feed lines with augers to transport the feed from the hoppers to the feed pans.

• Sensors, controllers and auger drive mechanism.

2.1 Important terms

2.1.1 Afterflow

The afterflow is the amount of feed that still flows after the auger has been stopped.

With automatic dosing in based on weight the control computer takes an afterflow into account. The dosing in auger

will stop before the weigher registers the required weight.

The afterflow does not need to be set: the control computer calculates this automatically and adjusts this value

during the feed process. The afterflow will not be adjusted if the actual afterflow is higher than the max. dosing in

difference of the ingredient.

2.1.2 Capacity

The dosing capacity of the silo must be set in the control computer. This setting is used in the following situations:

• Determination of the maximum dosing time if the minimum amount decrease in 30 sec has not been set. The

maximum dosing time is five times the necessary calculated time. If Capacity Kg/minute has not been set

either, the control computer will use a maximum dosing time of 60 minutes.

• Dosing in feed ingredients based on TIME. If the amount to be dosed is less than the afterflow, dosing in is time

based.

2.1.3 Min. decrease

The control computer will give a signal if the feed amount in the weigher does not decrease sufficiently within 30

seconds. If not enough is dosed in of a feed ingredient, the control computer will try to re-start the entire dosing

process several times.

If an ingredient cannot be fully dosed from a silo, the control computer will try to switch to another silo storing the

same ingredient. If this is not possible, the control computer can use a replacement ingredient. The control

computer will give a message. If finding a replacement ingredient also fails, the control computer will stop the feed

process and give a loud alarm.

2.1.4 Max. bulk time

If the bulk button is activated, the feed registration will be registered based on auger capacity and not on silo weight.

As long as the input is HIGH, the time will repeatedly be initiated according to the set time. At the moment that the

input is LOW, the remaining time will be repeatedly decreased to 0. Registration will then be based on silo weight

again.

Lumina 40 The feed installation

2.1.5 Max. permitted dos.dif (%)

The control computer compares the actual amount with the required dosing in amount. If the maximum dosing in

difference is exceeded, the control computer will stop the feed process, then give a loud alarm. If too little has been

dosed in, the dosing in process of the required ingredient will be re-started.

If the permitted difference is less than the amount that can be dosed in in one second, the control computer will

make the permitted difference equal to the amount that can be dosed in in one second.

Lumina 40 Installing the control computer

3. Installing the control computer

3.1 Installation menu

The installer can configure the control computer using the installation menu. This menu also contains screens for

standard system settings and diagnoses.

To call up the installation menu: press the navigation keys UP and DOWN simultaneously for a few seconds. The

following installation menu will appear:

3.2 Overview installation process

Follow the steps below to install the control computer:

1. System settings

Settings not linked to the feed process, such as date, time and communication with FarmManager.

2. House set up

General settings such as the number of silos and alarms clocks used.

3. Silos and ingredients

Settings of the silo(s), feed ingredients and dosing in augers used.

4. Weigher

Settings of the weigher used.

5. Feed place

Settings of the hoppers and feed lines used.

6. Clocks, registration and external alarms

Settings of the clocks, input for external registration and external alarms.

3.3 Connections and addresses

The control computer has various inputs and outputs to connect external equipment.

The inputs and outputs consist of digital inputs (DI), digital outputs (DO), analog inputs (AI) and analog outputs

(AO).

Addresses

The address of the chosen connection must be entered at various places in the system settings.

An input or output address consists of two parts, separated by a decimal point: NN.MM

The first part (NN) is the hardware address:

• For connection to the internal hardware (on the central processing unit): NN = 0

• For connection to an external help card (IO-net number): NN = 1 to 31

The second part (MM) is the sequence number of the specific connection: MM = 1 to 99.

Lumina 40 System

4. System

Access the system menu by pressing the UP and DOWN navigation keys simultaneously for a few seconds.

SYSTEM

4.1 System

SYSTEM  SYSTEM  tab page Common

Clock type

Setting of the 12 or 24 hour time indication.

Time and Date

Setting of the current time and date

Computer name

Setting of the name of the control computer.

Computer number

Setting of the sequence number of the control computer in the network.

Language

Setting of the program language.

SYSTEM  SYSTEM  tab page Units

Unit of measurement Setting to simultaneously set all units to METRIC or NON-METRIC.

Lumina 40 System

SYSTEM  SYSTEM  tab page Access

Change password

AdvancedMode

Setting of a password to protect advanced user settings (option More) from use by

non-authorised users.

• The password must contain four numbers.

• Enter code 1111 to deactivate the password protection.

• When the correct password has been entered, all user screens can be accessed.

• The system will request the password again, if the controller is not used for a few

minutes.

Change password

EditMode.

Setting of a password so that only authorised users can change the user settings.

• The password must contain four numbers.

• Enter code 1111 to deactivate the password protection.

• If you have entered a password different to 1111, the control computer will request

the password when you try to change a setting. After you have entered the correct

password, the setting can be changed.

• The system will request the password again, if the controller is not used for a few

minutes.

4.2 SD Card Menu

The set data and the operating program in the control computer can be transferred to an SD-card. This data can be

copied back onto the control computer from the SD-card. This must only be performed by an authorised installer,

except when backups are made.

Place the SD-card in the SD holder on the FUNC (CPU).

SYSTEM  SD Card Menu

Backup data

Backup data writes all the data set in the control computer to the SD-card (type .FBU). A

service engineer may require this data so the settings can be checked on a different

control computer.

Lumina 40 System

Restore data

Restore data re-loads saved data from the SD-

card back onto the control computer (type

.FBU).

Data saved on one control computer can only be loaded into another control

computer if both computers are of the same type. In addition, the set control

computer numbers must be identical. If both these conditions are not met,

loading will fail.

Backup FUNC Backup FUNC writes a copy of the operating system (type .FIN) from the control

computer to the SD-card.

Update FUNC Update FUNC loads an operating system (type .FIN) from the SD-card onto the control

computer. Select the required file using the + en – keys on the alpha-numeric keyboard.

Confirm using the ENTER key.

Update HI

(HI = Human Interface) loads an operating system (type .HIN) for the keyboard

and the screen from the SD-

card onto the control computer. Select the required file using

the + en – keys on the alpha-numeric keyboard. Confirm using the ENTER key.

4.3 Application

The application menu contains the data of the control computer.

SYSTEM  APPLICATION

4.4 Communication

C is a communication bus used to connect prints in the control computer (e.g. AI.4).

SYSTEM  COMMUNICATION  tab page I2C

Reset counters

Setting used to reset all data to zero simultaneously.

If there is no S2S communication, the Receive and Transmit counters should be set to 0.

Lumina 40 System

The I/O net is a connection for intelligent network modules. For example, Intelligent Relay Modules (IRM), Intelligent

Digital Modules (IDM) or Intelligent Sensor Modules (ISM).

SYSTEM  COMMUNICATION  tab page IO-Net

Reset counters

Setting used to reset all data to zero simultaneously.

If there is no S2S communication, the Receive and Transmit counters should be set to 0.

FNet is the Fancom Network. Several control computers can be linked via this network. FNet is also used to operate

the connected control computers from a connected PC.

SYSTEM  COMMUNICATION  tab page FNet

Reset counters

Setting used to reset all data to zero simultaneously.

If there is no S2S communication, the Receive and Transmit counters should be set to 0.

4.5 IO-Test

Use the Input (I) and Output (O) test menu to set the control computer to test the communication channels.

In the IO-test menu inputs can be readout and outputs controlled at system level

SYSTEM  IO-TEST

The functions in the IO-test menu stop all the control actions of the control computer. Only use this to

quickly test IO functions.

This function may only be used by qualified personnel, as parts of the installation may be damaged with

direct control.

Lumina 40 House setup

5. House setup

This chapter explains all the options in the HOUSE SETUP menu.

In HOUSE SETUP select the parts of the control computer you intend to use. The control computer will only display

data relevant to you in the screens. Parts not used, will not be shown. Most codes are self explanatory.

5.1 Tab page Number

In tab page Number the number of silos and the use of external alarms can be entered.

Installer  HOUSE SETUP  tab page Number

Silos

Setting indicating if a single silo (SINGLE) or a frame with a double silo (DUAL) is used.

External alarms

Setting indicating if one or more external alarms are connected to the Lumina 40

(Select YES

). This allows a menu to be accessed where external alarms with their own

report message text can be set.

A few examples of external equipment with alarm options are door contacts, auger

motors or pressure alarm of a compressor.

5.2 Tab page Dose in/out

In the tab page “Dose in” data about feed can be set.

Installer  HOUSE SETUP  tab page Dose in

Price per ingredient is

per:

Setting of the unit for entering the prices of feed ingredients. Prices can be entered per

KG, per 10 KG or per 100 KG.

Use EV settings Setting to show the energy value in the user's menu. Select YES

if the energy value is

to be shown on the screens in the user's menu.

Set feed curve to

Setting indicating if the data in the feed curves must be entered based on amount

(AMOUNT) or on energy value (EV).

Lumina 40 House setup

5.3 Tab page Clocks

In the tab page Clocks set which clocks are used, how they are linked and what must happen if there is an overlap.

Installer  HOUSE SETUP  tab page Clocks

Overlap feed cycle

Setting of the control computer control if the end time overlaps the start time of the next

feeding cycle (for example, after a power failure):

• NONE

: The control computer does not give a message and proceeds according to the

normal feed process with overlap.

• STOP: The control computer stops the feed process and gives a loud alarm.

• LOUD: The control computer gives a loud alarm and proceeds according to the

normal feed process with overlap.

• SILENT: The control computer gives a silent alarm and proceeds according to the

normal feed process with overlap.

Time link clocks

Setting indicating if the clocks are linked.

For example, the light clock is linked to the feed clock. The lighting is switched on 15

minutes before feeding starts and switches off 30 minutes after feeding stops.

Day change

Setting of the time of the day change.

Many tasks depend on a day change, such as starting feeding cycles or time clocks, and

data registration. The day change is used as follows:

• Daily data registration

• Each day begins and ends at the time of the day change.

• If the last feeding cycle is still active when the day change is reached, the control

computer will not interrupt this feeding cycle.

The day change will only take place after

the feeding cycle has been completed.

Example: Day change

You have set the day change to 02:00 a.m. As a result, the t

ime period of every

‘registration day’ is from 02:00 to 01:59 h.

Extra clock

Water clock

Light clock

Setting if you use the extra clock, feed clock and the water clock.

• The Water clock is used to control the water in the house.

• The Light clock is used to activate/deactivate the lighting.

• The Extra clock can be used to control another process in the house.

Lumina 40 House setup

Clock end time

(With Extra clock and

Water clock)

Setting indicating that the control computer can shift the end time of a clock, for example,

after a power failure.

• NO TIME: The clock has no fixed end time. After a power failure the end time is one

minute before the next start time.

• FIXED TIME: The control computer does not shift this end time. The clock observes

the set end time (therefore the current feeding cycle will be shorter).

• SHIFT

: The control computer can shift the end time up to a maximum of the end time

of the following time period. If this setting is selected the extra settings With clock

overlap and Overlap message will appear.

With overlap clock

(With Extra clock and

Water clock)

Setting indicating the action the control computer must take if the end time of a period

shifts, and overlaps the start time of the next time period (see Clock end time).

• END: The control computer deactivates the time clock if the end time overlaps the sta

time of the next period.

• SHIFT: The control computer does not deactivate the time clock.

The next time period

is moved up (shifted).

Overlap message

(With Extra clock and

Water clock)

Setting indicating the action the control computer must take if one time period overlaps

another:

• NONE: The control computer sends no message and completes the current feeding

cycle.

• STOP: The control computer stops the feed process and gives a loud alarm.

• LOUD: The control computer gives a loud alarm and completes the current feeding

cycle.

• SILENT

: The control computer gives a silent alarm and completes the current feeding

cycle.

Water registration

Setting indicating if the amount of water must be registered. A connected water meter is

required. Enter the water meter data at registration page 25.

Light scheme

Setting indicating if the user uses light schemes.

Light control

Setting indicating if the user wants to control light as a percentage.

Measurement

Setting indicating if light measurement in the house is used.

Lumina 40 Silos and ingredients

6. Silos and ingredients

In the silos and ingredient menu enter the basic data of the silo(s) and feed ingredients used.

Installer  SILO/INGRED.

6.1 Tab page Silo

Installer  SILO/INGRED.  SILOS.  tab page Silo

Description

Setting of the name of the function.

Maximum silo content

Setting of the maximum silo content ( kilograms).

Silo relay address

Setting of the address of the digital output (relay) of the outgoing silo auger.

The value between brackets (OFF)/(ON) indicates the actual auger status.

Min. sensor

Setting of the digital input address for empty silo detection.

After flow after switch off

Readout of the after flow value.

The after flow does not need to be set: the control computer automatically calculates

this. The after flow can be set to zero (0), the after flow will then be recalculated during

the next following dosing in session. The after flow will be corrected to the new value in

one go.

Capacity kg/minute

Setting of the amount of ingredient that can be dosed out in one minute.

Lumina 40 Silos and ingredients

6.2 Tab page Alarm

Installer  SILO/INGRED.  SILOS.  tab page Alarm

Wait time check

decrease

Setting of the wait time after which the check on the minimum amount of decrease (Min

decrease in 30sec.) starts.

Min decrease in 30sec.

Setting of the minimum required weight decrease in 30 seconds that must be

measured.

Repeat if no decrease

Setting of the number of times that the control computer must restart a dosing process.

The value between brackets indicates the number of times a re-

start has already been

tried.

6.3 Tab page Bulk

Installer  SILO/INGRED.  SILOS.  tab page Bulk

Max.BulkTime Setting of the Max.BulkTime.

If the bulk button is activated, the feed registration will be registered based on auger

capacity and not on silo weight. As long as the input is HIGH, the time will repeatedly be

initiated according to the set time. At the moment that the input is LOW, the remaining

time will be repeatedly decreased to 0. Registration will then be based on silo weight

again.

Address bulk button

Setting of the bulk button address to the silo (Digital Input).

The value between brackets indicates the actual bulk status.

Bulk Active

Setting of the address of the relay to switch the LED belonging to the bulk button

indication.

Silo registration via

Setting of the registration input to which the feedback of motor running time of the

transport auger is sent to. The standard name of this registration is SilAuger.

Lumina 40 Silos and ingredients

6.4 Tab page Dual

Installer  SILO/INGRED.  SILOS.  tab page Dual

Maximum silo content

Setting of the maximum silo content ( kilograms).

Silo relay address

Setting of the address of the digital output (relay) of the outgoing silo auger.

The value between brackets (OFF)/(ON) indicates the actual auger status.

Min.sensor

Setting of the digital input address for empty silo detection.

Address bulk button

Setting of the bulk button address to the silo (Digital Input).

The value between brackets indicates the actual bulk status.

6.5 Ingredients

Enter the standard data of the various feed ingredients here.

Installer  SILO/INGRED.  INGREDIENTS

Description

Setting of the name of the ingredient concerned.

Max. dosing in diff.%

(or 1 sec. of

capacity/minute)

Setting of the maximum permitted dosing difference.

Min. stock alarm

Setting of the minimum stock alarm is required.

Lumina 40 Weigher

7. Weigher

In the weigher menu enter the basic data for the weigher used.

Installer  WEIGHER

7.1 Weigher

7.1.1 Tab page General

Installer  WEIGHER  tab page General

Type weigher Setting of the type of weigher used. SILO is the standard Fancom weigher.

Dosing out relay

Setting of the relay used to control the weigher valve. The value between brackets

indicates the current status.

Weigher input address

Setting of the input address to which weighing is connected. This input converts a

weighing signal into counts. The computer converts the counts into a weight.

Address 0 is a built in address and address 1..30 is an external weighing card.

Min. charge

Setting of the minimum weight that can be dosed in. The control computer will not make

any portions smaller than this amount. This can be important if a certain minimum weight

is required to open the weigher valve.

Wait time weigher stable

Setting of the wait time after which the control computer determines the weight. This

allows the control computer to determine the weight more accurately. This applies to both

the dosed

in weight and the zero point of the weigher after it has been emptied. The wait

time applies from the moment the auger is deactivated or the valve is closed.

Extra display relay

Setting of the relay address for using an external display.

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