Grain Systems PNEG-1458 - Manual (Page 37)

PNEG-1458 T-Series Tower Dryer 37
8. Dryer Operation
Dryer Start-Up and Operation
Drying Temperatures
Shelled Corn
For shelled corn with an initial moisture content of 20%-30%, the recommended drying temperature
is 210°F-220°F (93°C-104°C). For lower initial moisture content, lower drying temperatures in the
180°F-200°F (82°C-93°C) range.
Small Grain
For drying small grain (wheat, oats, barley, milo), 150°F (66°C) is suggested.
Soybeans
Drying temperatures are critical in drying soybeans. A temperature of 130°F (54°C) is recommended to
keep grain temperature low.
Drying Efficiency
The general rule for obtaining the highest drying efficiency is to use the highest possible drying
temperatures which will not adversely affect grain quality.
Dryer Shut Down
Cooling Hot Grain
If the dryer is to be shut down while filled with grain, it is recommended that hot grain be cooled for
10 to 15 minute, especially in cold weather, to prevent water vapor condensation and possible freezing of
such condensate following shut down.
Initial Setup Parameters
Turn the Control Power switch to ON. When the Boot screen appears touch the Start Dryer button. The
computer will run a quick check of the system network after which the Operation screen will appear.
Timer and Delay Settings
Setting the timers for the vision dryer is a simple procedure. To set the timers touch the button
at the bottom of Operation screen. A new screen will appear called the Select Timers to Modify screen.
(See Figure 8A on Page 38.) As you can see there are five (5) timers that you can modify:
1. Load timer
2. Out of grain (OOG) timer
3. Fan delay timer
4. Cool down timer
5. Unload delay timer