YSI 5200 - Manual (Page 96)

YSI Incorporated 94 5200 Recirculating System Monitor
9.2.1 Feed Timer
The Feed Timer System allows control and monitoring of feedings made by the 5200. Optional Parameter
control reduces the amount of food dispensed if the DO, temp or pH values are “out of range.” Feed
Timer parameter controls work independently of the 5200 parameter setpoint menus and operation. The
optional FCR (feed conversion ratio) feature automatically increases the daily amount of food dispensed.
For proper operation, the Feed Timer System requires the user to enter the total amount of food to be
dispensed, number of feedings that total amount of food will be dispensed in, and a defined time period
within which the feedings will occur.
It is also important that the 5200 be configured with valid data. The feeder system will not operate
properly, if, for example, the daily weight of food is greater than can be dispensed in the defined time
period.
Feed Timer menu selections are shown below.