AEC OFE Blender - Manual (Page 24)

OFE Series Weight Loss Feeders Page 23
4-2 Unit Calibration and Setup
Scale Calibration
; Empty the weigh hopper.
; From the Startup menu, press
3 , 1 , 1 , 1 . This will take you into the Setup
menu, Feeder Setup section, and Scale Calibration section.
; Make sure the weigh hopper is empty, then follow the menu prompts to
complete the calibration. The menu will tell you when to place the calibration
weight on the load cell supported weigh hopper, and to key in the weight of
the calibration weight (any weight will work, as long as the precise weight is
known).
; If you wish to check the weigh hopper, after the calibration is done, enter the
Diagnostics menu to Scale Readout. Replace the weight on the hopper, and
check to see if the weight is the same. It should be within a few hundredths of
a pound. Press
BACKUP to return to the Startup menu.
Auger Calibration
After the scale has been calibrated, follow the steps below to calibrate the metering
auger. This is necessary on the first initial calibration, to avoid overfeeding material
until the unit learns the proper feed rate (set from the Setup menu).
; Starting from the Startup menu, press 3, 1 , 1 , 2 . This will take you to the
Setup menu, Auger Calibration section.
; Unsnap the sample port cover on the auger feed housing, and place a container
under the auger.
; Follow the menu prompts and run the calibration routine. The auger will be
automatically calibrated, and will show the metering range on the particular
material.
; Dump the metered material back into the weigh hopper.
; The screen prompt will indicate when calibration is complete.
IMPORTANT!
If you do not remove the sample port cover, additive pellets
are fed directly into the machine throat (your choice).