AEC OS Series Gravimetric Batch Blenders - Manual (Page 64)

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5-8-10 Weigh Hopper Smart Dump
The Smart Dump feature, when enabled, allows the system to bypass
the weigh hopper dump time setting and commence with the next batch
cycle when the weigh hopper is empty. The system will monitor the
weight in the weigh hopper and will automatically initiate the next
metering batch weigh cycle when it senses the weigh hopper is empty.
This feature is useful if a weigh hopper dump time can be inadvertently
set too high.
To enter the Dump Cycle menu, first enter the Diagnostics menu by
pressing <5> from the main menu. Enter the password and press enter.
Next, enter the Operate Dump Valve menu by pressing <4>. The
display will show the Operate Dump Valve menu. Press the
key to move to the Smart Dump menu.
5-8-11 Weigh Hopper Dump Cycle
The dump cycle allows the weigh hopper dump valve to cycle, or open
and close, a number of times prior to commencing with the next batch
cycle. The setting allows from 1 to 4 dump cycles between batches
(open and close cycles).
The normal and default factory setting is 1, meaning the weigh hopper
dump valve will open at the end of the weighed batch and close after
the batch is discharged into the mixer.
Setting the dump cycle to more than one cycle may be useful when
blending high static, dusty material or those that have sticky tendencies.
This will cycle the dump valve open and close to allow any material that
may cling to the dump valve.
To enter the dump cycle menu, first enter the Diagnostics menu by
pressing <5> from the main menu. Enter the password and press enter.
Next, enter the Operate Dump Valve menu by pressing <4>. The
display will show the Operate Dump Valve menu. Press the
key to move to the Smart Dump menu. Press the key again
to move to the Dump Cycle menu. Enter a dump cycle value and press
enter. Please refer to the menu structure tree shown on page 51.