Hired-Hand Feed Management System - Manual (Page 5)

Part No. 4801-2998 Rev 6-04 FEED MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Page 5 of 15
4. Introduction
The Feed Management System is the latest technology in the Evolution family. This technology adds the capability
for monitoring feed levels in bins, run times of feed augers, egg belts, or any AC Motor pulling between .35A and
100A. Beyond monitoring, it also adds alarm features to help prevent feed spills or running out of feed. The Feed
Management I/O module adds the inputs to the Evolution control. The Current Sensor is used to monitor runtimes
of Feed Augers or Egg Belts for recording history and Alarm features. The ultrasonic Feed Level Sensors are used
to monitor the feed inventory in the feed bins.
4.1 System Limitations
The ultrasonic Feed Level System is intended to provide a low-cost alternative to load-cell systems for tracking feed
inventory. It is not an accurate way to track feed consumption or to accomplish restrictive feeding.
This system will provide an estimated daily consumption although it is simply estimated. There are many factors
which will cause day to day errors in this estimate. These factors include coning and inaccurate feed density.
It is important to understand that errors in level will occur from time to time due to coning. These errors should be
limited to damp starter feed, therefore, the system should provide accurate readings in almost all cases.
5. Tools Required
Drill 7/16” Wrench Flat-head screwdriver Wire Strippers
¼” Drill Bit 7/16” Ratchet Small Flat-head Screwdriver
6. Feed Management I/O Module Installation
IMPORTANT: Controller software Version 0.20 or higher must be installed in the EV3000/EV3001 to allow
compatibility with this kit.
6.1 I/O Module Kit: 6407-6035
Feed Management I/O Module Ribbon Cable
6.2 Installation
The I/O Module must be mounted to the inside of the Evolution 3000/3001 enclosure and connected by ribbon cable
to PCB 170.
WARNING: Disconnect and ensure that all power is removed from the Evolution 3000/3001 controller before
proceeding with installation.
1. Loosen the Front Panel Screw and open the Evolution controller front panel.
2. Connect the ribbon cable to the Feed Management I/O Module as shown in Figure 1.
3. Refer to Figure 1 for I/O Module mounting placement and clean the enclosure surface with alcohol and
ensure the surface is completely dry.