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Contents
1 SAFETY RULES...................................................................... 4
1.1 Compliant use........................................................................... 4
1.2 Measures relating to organisation............................................. 4
1.3 Operator's responsibilities........................................................ 4
1.4 Working in complete safety....................................................... 5
1.5 After sales and repair service................................................... 5
2 GENERAL INFORMATION...................................................... 6
2.1 General description................................................................... 6
3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.............................................. 7
3.1 General specifications.............................................................. 7
9 ADJUSTING SW SELECTORS............................................... 26
10 CONTROLLER SETTING........................................................ 27
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13 ALARMS.................................................................................. 40
13.1 List of Alarms............................................................................ 41
13.2 Specific alarms......................................................................... 43
13.3 ALARM menu........................................................................... 44
15 ADJUSTMENT (FILTERING)................................................... 48
15.1 ANALOG weight filtering........................................................... 49
15.2 DIGITAL weight filtering............................................................ 51
15.3 SPEED filtering......................................................................... 53
15.4 MASSFLOW filtering................................................................. 54
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22 MACHINE................................................................................. 88
22.1 MECHANICS............................................................................ 88
22.2 SPEED RECORDING............................................................... 89
23 SYSTEM................................................................................... 91
23.1 GENERAL................................................................................. 91
23.2 SOFTWARE VERSION ........................................................... 91
23.3 SECURITY................................................................................ 91
23.4 MAINTENANCE........................................................................ 94
23.5 COMMUNICATION................................................................... 95
24 DIAGNOSTIC........................................................................... 96
27 MAINTENANCE....................................................................... 99
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1 SAFETY RULES
Take note of the safety rules which govern the use of feeders
connected to the controller and BFC console.
As a complement to the user guide, observe the general
regulations that apply for preventing accidents and protecting
the environment.
Always keep the user guide close at hand where the installation
is used. Check that the user guide is complete and legible.
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2 GENERAL INFORMATION
• Operating temperature:
-10°C to 50°C without condensation
• Storage temperature:
-30°C to 80°C
• Protection:
IP65 on the parts of the housing in contact with water and
dust.
Fig. 1 View of the Plug-in BFC controller
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3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Frequency: 47 to 63 Hz
Max consumption: 25 W
Start-up current: 2 A max for 2 complete periods
Electric standards:
EMC: EN50081-2 Generic Electrical
Emissions
EN50051-2 Generic Electrical
Immunity
US 47CFR Part 18 US Electromagnetic
Compatibility Stand.
Approval:
Europe: CE
Environmental specifications:
Operating temperature: -10°C to 50°C without condensation
Storage temperature: -30°C to 80°C
Maximum altitude: 3.000 m
Maximum humidity: 95% at 25°C without condensation
(DIN 40040 Class F)
Protection class: IP 65 Cabinet version and Machine version
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Weighing functions:
Digital weighing Up to 4 SFT digital cells (24-bit resolution) with automatic cell
addressing system (version O and next).
Analog output:
0 to 20 mA (< 500 Ω)
Resolution 12 bits
insulated
Digital inputs:
2 digital inputs 24 VDC, 10 mA, Maximum frequency 10 Hz, Insulated, insulation
voltage 1000 V rms
2 specific inputs for speed sensor
Frequency from 2 Hz to 3 khz maximum
Pulse width > 50 µs, insulated, insulation voltage 1000 V rms
24 or 12 VDC power supply, 10 mA, selectable individually, + 12V on
digital input for HASLER speed sensor
Output:
1 digital output 230 VAC, 6 A, Insulated, insulation voltage 1000 V rms
spco type open contact relay.
1 digital output 230 VAC, 6 A, Insulated, insulation voltage 1000 V rms
spco type closed contact relay.
1 digital output 24 VDC to 230 VAC, 100 mA, Insulated, insulation voltage 1000 V rms
open gate transistor.
Interface:
Monitor on controller Colour LCD, 3.5 inch, 320 H * 240 V pixels
Host Modbus TCP (Ethernet)
Modbus RTU, Profibus DP
Maintenance: Specific communication port, Ethernet RJ45, USB, MMC Flash Card.
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Usually, BFC controllers are supplied as a kit, requiring proper assembly to ensure their sealing
and maintenance specifications are met.
Apply the following instructions when assembling the different elements included to the kit.
X2
X2
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BFC wall mounting, Side view / hinge open for access to rear panel
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X2
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X1 X1
X1
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Position 2
Position 1
Position 3
Position 4 Position 5
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The BFC connectors are located on two boards, i.e. the input and output board, and the
processor and communication board, below is the location and functions of the connectors:
Connector for
MMC board
X8
USB Host
connector
X3
Connector
Tacho connector HASLER
X21 X6
Power supply
connector
Cable gland Cable gland Position
X25
Position 2 4
For Power supply For input/output
cable interface cable
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The digital inputs and outputs as well as the analog input are insulated galvanically.
5
000000
Output 3 24V DC - 230 V AC External Programmable
6
7
Programmable
RE2
===
Output 2 24V DC / 230 V AC 8
9
Output 1 24V DC / 230 V AC
RE1
Programmable ==
10
output 1
- Ana
Max frequency = 5 Hz
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The specific inputs for measuring speed used on a belt integrator offer different connection
possibilities to allow various sensors to be used.
7.2.1 HASLER speed sensor (12VDC) X21 BFC controller
╓ WHITE 2
X╜
SW21
3 E2
╓ BROWN 4
X╜
5
TR
7
YELLOW 8 0V
BROWN 5 24V
GHM9, GHM5 Tacho => SW21
6 12V
TR
WHITE 8 0V
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The specific inputs for measuring weight through the analog load cell offer different connection
possibilities to allow various cells to be used.
If several analog load cells are present, just wire them in parallel while using paired cells.
SW7
TR
Power
supply 0V 2
Measure + 3
L-C
IC
Measure - 4
Return + 5
6-wire cell IC
without the Return - 6
bridges
SW7
TR
Power
supply 0V 2
Measure + 3
L-C
IC
Measure - 4
Return + 5
IC
Return - 6
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Inputs specific to weight measurement on digital cell (SFT) offer various connection possibilities.
To allow automatic programming of the cells, apply the following wiring when several cells are
used.
1 SFT cell 6-wire wiring X22 BFC controller
Machine terminal strip
Weight sensor
RX+ 1
en 2
/ gre RX-
+
TX llow
- / ye
TX TX+ 3
white
RX+ /
RX- / brown TX- 4
Vcc / grey Power supply 12V 5
Co
m /
pin
k
TR
Note: Power supply 0V 6
If a single SFT is used,
the power supply is
connected to the X22
terminal strip.
TR
/ b hite
wn
/g
y
/ gre
TR
Vcc
SFT2 Power supply 0V 4
Com / pink
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The mains power supply of the BFC controller must be connected to the X25 3-pole connector.
The supply voltage accepted is 230 VAC 50 Hz or 115 VAC 60 Hz, without adaptation .
For other supply voltages, please call HASLER.
The position 2 cable gland is designed for passing the shielded or non shielded power supply
cable.
X25 BFC controller
X25
E = Ground M4*
L = Phase E
N = Neutral Ground*
L Fuse 2AT
L
M4 connection / Wall-mounted
TR
M4 connection / Embedded N
N
Fuse 2AT
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The BFC controller supports all industrial protocols used by the supervisors, a single protocol
can be selected at a time.
In the example below, only the wiring is defined, for the configuration of the protocols please
refer to the documentations specific to each protocol.
D-GND
Terminal Function
1,2,7 NC X7 Controller BFC
3 TX+
VP +5VL
4 RX- 1 6
5 D GND View from BFC controller
6 VP +5V B
8 TX- 3 Line TX+ 3 TX
9 RX+ 8 Line TX- 8
4 Line RX- 4 A
9 Line RX+ 9
B
5 RT RX
RS422 Full duplex SW2 open (on) A
D-GND
100 Ω 0Ω
SW3
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Pin Function
1 TXP
2 TXN The shielding of the Modbus TCB cable must
3 RXP be connected to the frame through the cable
4 TXC gland position 1 or 3 (chap.8.2)!
5 RXC
6 RXN
7 NC
8 THEV TERM
The type of cable used depends on the type of connection with the supervisor, i.e.
Twisted Straight
1 2
RJ-45
connector
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The interfaces are connected using shielded cables. These cables are passed through the
different controller cable glands.
8.2 MOUNTING CABLES
1 2
D
üüü
The BFC controller and the different sensors are interconnected through different connectors.
The length of the cables between the BFC controller and the different interfaces must not
exceed the values indicated hereafter:
The cable length depends also on the quality of the cables, the following electrical specifications
must be considered:
Important:
The cable's shielding must be connected at both its ends through specific cable glands, see
chapter 8.2, provided the differential voltage is below 30 V
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9 ADJUSTING SW SELECTORS
Different selectors SW have been described in the previous chapters, the following summarizes
the selectors and their associated functions. SW21
I/O board
SW21 (I/O board)
Selects the 12V power supply for the HASLER
speed sensor on pins 3 and 1 of the X21 connector.
SW3
SW2
CPU board
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10 CONTROLLER SETTING
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The BFC controller offers different possibilities to perform maintenance tasks, except for the
use of the console to change parameters and launch functions specific to the type of machine
it is connected to, tasks can also be run to save the work performed onto external media.
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In the Ethernet standard on RJ45 connector, the maintenance port is used with the off-the-shelf
standard RJ45 - RJ45 cables to connect the BFC X9 RJ45 connector to the PC over a standard
1:1 type connection, the cable length must not exceed 10 m.
Straight
This link is used to back up and restore the parameters
of the BFC controller.
Access to the maintenance port does not require
removing the BFC rear panel, just unscrew the plug
using a large screwdriver or a coin.
Terminal Function
1 TXP
2 TXC
3 TXN
4 RXP
5 RXC
6 RXN
7 NC
8 NC
Note:
Standard off-the-shelf cables
with two RJ45 shielded
connectors are compatible,
RJ45 maintenance port
connection 1:1
To use the browser to access the maintenance functions, use either the addressing of the
preconfigured web server or use your own configuration, in which case the following parameters
must be used:
To use preprogrammed parameters, open your browser and insert the following IP adress in
the search bar:
http://169.254.000.002
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To use a different address use the following parameters to enter your data:
To access the parameters, use the menu:
System
Maintenance
Service port
In your browser, the following page will be displayed to provide different functions:
If you have several BFC controllers, create a directory for each controller to avoid mixing files.
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The BFC controller features a port supporting SD and MMC memory cards with a maximum
capacity of 2 Gb, reference HASLER 2514.0100. bfc-mmc card
System Maintenance
Mass Flow Diagnostic Communication
123.47 T/h General
Belt Speed 4,7 m/s Config.Page Prin. Software version
Belt load 23,33 Kg/m Alarm Safety
Totalizer 134 T Setting
Operation
Any parameters
present on the card
will be erased!
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To restore the parameters of the memory card present on the X8 port to the BFC controller,
apply the following procedure:
1. Open the rear panel of the BFC controller's housing.
2. Insert the MMC or SD card into the X8 connector on the CPU board until it clicks.
System Maintenance
Mass Flow Diagnostic Communication
123.47 T/h General
Belt Speed 1.47 m/s Config.Page Prin. Software version
Belt load 23,33 Kg/m Alarm Safety
Totalizer 134 T Setting
Operation
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If the controller software requires to be updated, using the memory card facilitates this operation.
This software update procedure erases the controller's configuration, do not omit
to save the controller's configuration before updating it.
The update software is usually transmitted by the customer department, it comprises two files,
one directory named Backup and a file named Startup.
The BACKUP
directory contains the
subdirectories named
PORT_0 to PORT_5
only the PORT_0
directory contains
the files used by the
controller
Copy the files received onto the MMC or SD memory card (SDHC non compatible) formatted
in FAT16, the memory card can contain only the two files linked with the update.
5. The green and yellow LED flashes rapidly for 15 seconds then stays yellow for 1 minute.
6. Once the software update operation is complete, the controller restarts automatically.
Note: If the memory card does not include the installation's parameters, the controller uses the
auto initialized parameters.
If the parameters are already present on the card, the controller uses them immediately.
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Mass Flow
123.47 T/h
Belt Speed 1.47 m/s
Belt load 23,33 Kg/m
Totalizer 134 T
The up and down browsing keys move to the next or previous line in the menu
hierarchy.
Pressing the UP when starting the product forces reinitialization of all
parameters without confirmation!
The three "Software keys" located below the display screen are activated or not
according to the procedure being displayed.
Deck flow
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The menu key is used to display the menus, sub-menus and parameters related to
the feeder.
The totalizer key calls the daily totalizer of the BFC controller, resetting the daily
totalizer is performed using software keys.
The return or erase key is used to go back in the menu hierarchy or parameters
displayed or to erase a value in the case of programming a parameter.
The red alarm LED enables the detection of a new alarm if it is flashing, or if it is on
steady, an alarm is still present.
The alarm key is used to display one or more alarms after the key is pressed, then
after the alarms present are noted and the problem resolved, pressing the software
keys acknowledges the alarms.
Note: If the LED remains on after the acknowledgement, the alarm has not disappeared or other alarms
are still active. This LED will go off on its own even when the alarms acknowledged have disappeared.
The entry key is used to validate or descend one line in the menu hierarchy or to
validate a new parameter modification.
The F1 key launches Empty belt taring for a belt integrator or metallic apron or
launches Zero taring for a flow meter.
The "BFC OK" LED is lit when the scale or flow meter is completely set, calibrated
and tared properly.
This LED switches off when the load cell or speed sensor is faulty, also see the other
functions in the following table.
The "SPEED" LED flashes when the speed sensor is moving, the frequency is steady
whatever the belt speed.
The LED is lit when the weighing system detects an overloaded material level, it
flashes when the level of material is below the empty threshold.
Symbol Colour On Off Flashing
Green Totalizing Available
Yellow Taring in progress Not available
Blue Belt stopped Belt moving
Yellow Material overload OK Empty threshold reached
Red Alarm still present No alarm New alarm
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12.3
Backlit LCD display monitor
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1. Digital parameters
2. Parameters with selection choices
These parameters are accessible in the different menus using the up and down browsing keys
to select the menu, then the parameter to modify, then the enter key to modify the parameter.
Once the parameter selected, you can modify it with the right or left software keys to select the
unit to change, then the up and down keys to increment and decrement the value, the enter
key validates the modification.
Available 15:47
Weighbridge length
Current value 2.04 m
New value
_____m
At any time in the procedure, pressing one of the four keys below once triggers the following
action:
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These parameters are accessible in certain menus, such as for example configuration of digital
inputs-outputs, use the up and down browsing keys to select the menu, then the enter key to
modify the parameter.
Once the parameter selected, the up and down keys allow to show the choices available, the
enter key validates the modification.
Available 15:47
Output number 1
Function Gen Alarm
Output state Low level
Polarity Normal
Available 15:47
At any time in the procedure, pressing one of the four keys below once triggers the following
action:
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13 ALARMS
If the red LED is lit steady, the alarm must be Available 15:47
acknowledged, although it is still present, the
problem has not been resolved, once the problem NEW ALARM
resolved, it switches off automatically.
05.02.2012
In the New Alarm page, you will find the information AL 203 MATERIAL MISSING
linked with the alarm(s) present, if more than one 1/2
alarm is present, the x/y symbol appears at the Reset Help Archive
bottom of the page, the x represents the alarm
number displayed, the y the number of alarms
present, the Up and Down software keys allow to
view the different alarms.
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With the "Prog 1 and 2 threshold" parameters you may check the level of the two parameters,
permanently, and generate a specific alarm according to the level required, see chapter 13.3
Alarm menu.
Signals used:
Sliding and speed measurement index
Installation:
The two measurements must be made at two different locations, e.g. the tacho for measuring
speed is fitted on the motor and index on the driven drum, or speed measurement is installed
tacho on the belt and index on the drive drum.
Principle:
The references are measured during initial taring, then a difference of more than x% (Sliding
Limit parameter) indicates sliding of the conveyor belt, this principle is very precise.
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The History submenu is used to display the alarms RESET HELP ARCHIVE
archived, which appear in descending order with respect
to the time base hour, minute, second, day, month, year.
The alarm passes in the history where it is processed and
resolved.
The alarm history can contain up to 256 alarms then, each new input eliminates the oldest
archive.
This Alarm history can be exported to the external memory card, or read through the
maintenance port, refer to chapter 11.3 and 11.4.
LIMITS
Belt Load Thrs Low
The Material Lack Threshold parameter is used as limit for the 101 Belt Load Low alarm.
This alarm is displayed whenever the material quantity on the belt or in the flowmeter is below
this Material lack threshold. When this alarm is displayed, the Alarm indicator flashes.
The Material lack threshold parameter is displayed in percent Maximum load for a belt integrator,
and displayed in percent maximum flow in the case of an impact plate flowmeter.
Belt Load Threshold Low initialized at = 0.0 %, for an integrator the threshold should rather
be initialized at 0%, as usually the machines often run idle, the Material Lack alarm can also
be deconfigured or "Timed"
Belt Load Threshold High initialized at = 80.0 %, by auto-initializing the value at 80%, there
is a margin of manoeuvre to avoid overloading the load cell, but allows to issue a warning for
checking.
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This value sets the maximum deviation of massflow from a reference value
necessary before an alarm occurs. The reference value is entered in the same units
as that of the massflow display, alarm 10 Massflow too high is generated when the
massflow value exceeds the reference value.
These programmable thresholds are used to enable or disable the digital outputs
on relays 1 and 2, which requires to configure the thresholds on the digital outputs.
The first operation consists in indicating the parameter the threshold is to be selected
on, according to the type of belt integrator or flowmeter application, a selection list
will be available, i.e.
None, Massflows above, Massflows below, Net cell weight above, Net cell weight
below, Gross cell weight above, Gross cell weight below, Load per metre above,
Load per metre below, Belt speed above. Belt speed below.
The two "Threshold parameter progr. 1" and 2 generate the alarms 201 and 202
together with the activation of digital outputs 1 and 2, these alarms are inhibited by
default, and configured if required in the Alarm Configuration menu.
Prog. threshold value 1
Prog. threshold value 2
These thresholds are used to define the value the outputs and alarms will be
activated at.
Hysteresis 1
Hysteresis indicating the threshold the conditions must be at to activate the digital
output and alarm associated with the Programmable Threshold 1 function
Hysteresis 2
Hysteresis indicating the threshold the conditions must be at to activate the digital
output and alarm associated with the Programmable Threshold 2 function
Sliding limit
This parameter indicates the maximum sliding value tolerated, beyond this limit,
alarm 81 is activated. Default value: [2] Unit: [%]
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SETUP
ALARM DELAY
This is the time a process alarm can be present before the alarm relay is activated. The default
value is 30 s.
STOP/ALARM
Function deactivating the stop on alarm of all alarms configured. The function is reactivated
after BFC controller power down.
ALARM number
With an alarm number entered in this position, its functionality can be changed with the
following parameters.
Alarm MODE
Once entered in this menu using the up and down software keys, you can scroll the BFC's
alarm list, with the description and number of each alarm.
Once the alarm to configure selected, press enter and select the type of action required for this
alarm.
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14 HOME PAGE
14.1 HOME Page
The Home page is displayed when the "Home Page" is Available 15:47
pressed regardless of the current location or function, if a
function is ongoing, calling the Home page generates a
Mass Flow
message asking you whether you wish to stop the current
procedure, if you answer yes, the procedure is stopped and 123.47 T/h
Belt Speed 1.47 m/s
the home page is displayed. Belt load 23,33 Kg/m
The parameters displayed in this page can be selected in the Totalizer 134 T
Config menu. Home Page, maximum 4 parameters can be
selected.
7.1 Displaying the home page
Note:
Parameter 1 will be displayed with a character font larger
than the parameters 2, 3 and 4 (see 7.1 Displaying the home
page).
Main Page Config.
Parameter 1 => parameter scrolling list
Parameter 2 => parameter scrolling list
Parameter 3 => parameter scrolling list
Parameter 4 => parameter scrolling list
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15 ADJUSTMENT (FILTERING)
Filtering is very important to have a perfect measurement of the gross weight value read
through the load sensor, whether in analog or digital, stability of this measurement will provide
a better general result.
HASLER has been at the forefront of digital filtering technology over the years with the SFT
sensor, the BFC also provides this technology to analog sensors.
The auto initialized parameters, whether for digital sensors or analog sensors are adapted for
most cases, nevertheless if modifications are required, adapt the modifications on a single
parameter at a time, as the different filters are linked to one another, this approach will allow
for better comprehension of the different filters.
Two separate bases are used for measuring the weight on the BFC controller:
1. The first is the one associating one or several analog load cell(s) of the balance type.
The distinction between these two possibilities gives two different filtering combinations, as the
digital cell integrates part of the filters directly into the cell, the "Filtering" menu differs according
to the type of cell.
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A 1 Lowpass Averager 4
type filter filter
weight Averaged gross weight
D 2 3
Median Filter
Weight 8 Display
type filter switch LCD
threshold difference +
5 filter
6 7 Output
Ana
The averaged gross weight 4 is issued directly from the analog digital converter 1 , through
a double stage filter:
A "lowpass" type filter 2 is used to remove all disturbing frequencies above the value of the
filter set by "Weight Acquisition Filter", this first filter is then followed with a filter of the "median"
type 3 configurable by "Weight averager", the output indicates the filtered gross weight 4 .
To increase the speed of the first "lowpass" type filter 2 following the fast changes of the
weight measurement, which can be reset by a second filter of the "median" type 5 working in
parallel, with the same input data of the AD converter. The outputs of the lowpass filters 2 and
median filter 5 are compared permanently 6 and if the difference between the filters exceeds
the threshold parameter "filter switch threshold" 6 , the filtering table of the lowpass filter 2 is
reset with the values of the median filter 5 .
This system allows to combine strong filtering when in a "tunnel", configurable via a "filter switch
threshold" and more responsive filtering (median) when leaving the tunnel, allowing to follow
weight increase or decrease rapidly.
To display the values of averaged gross weight 4 a filter called a weight difference filter is used
7 to display data on the BFC monitor and the analog output 8 , this filter works on a difference
allowing to shorten the value displayed.
The value of the averaged gross weight 4 is then used for calculating massflow.
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Sample Time 1
This value corresponds to the sampling time of the analog digital converter between two
acquisitions of the weight signal, given in ms. The acquired value is the average of all
measurements made by the converter during the interval.
Default value: [33,33]
Unit: [ms]
Limits: [list: 8.33-16.66-33.33-66.66-133.33]
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Time
Low-
Median 5
pass
of sampling ms type type filter Averaged gross weight
filter
1 2 3 4 Weight Display
difference LCD
filter + 7
6 Output
Ana
The averaged gross weight 5 is issued directly from the SFT type digital weight sensor 1 ,
filtered with a median type filter 4 .
The SFT digital weight sensor includes a large part of filtering, a "lowpass" type filter 3 is used
to remove all disturbing frequencies above the filter value set by "Weight Acquisition Filter", this
filter is then followed with a "median" type filter 4 configurable by "Average time", the output
gives the filtered gross weight 5 .
To display the values of averaged gross weight 5 a filter called a weight difference filter is used
6 to display data on the BFC monitor and the analog output 7 , this filter works on a difference
allowing to shorten the value displayed.
The value of the averaged gross weight 5 is then used for calculating massflow.
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Avg Time 4
This value corresponds to the time of the average sliding filter, used to generate an average
weight value to calculate the load on the belt, or the weight on the impact plate for a flowmeter.
Default value: [5]
Unit: [s]
Limits: [1...101]
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Speed filtering is ensured on a sliding average filter, the filter is used only when the measuring
wheel placed on the belt is disturbed.
Filter size
This value corresponds to the number of filtering table samples to generate an average speed
value. Averaged speed considers the Tacho Divider.
Default value: [20]
Unit: [ ]
Limits: [1...100]
Belt Speed Dt *
This value corresponds to the average time between two pulses after tacho divisor.
Default value: [ ]
Unit: [μs]
Limits: [ ]
Belt Speed *
This value corresponds to the average belt speed after filtering to see the effect of parameter
change.
Default value: [ ]
Unit: [m/s]
Limits: [ ]
Mass Flow *
This value corresponds to the display of the flow to see the effect of parameter change.
Default value: [ ]
Unit: [kg/h, t/h, lb/h, lb/min, T/h]
Limits: [ ]
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The massflow calculation is made with the averaged gross weight 1 and averaged speed 2 ,
the value is then filtered by a filter of the dynamic RC type including the parameters 3 allowing
to give filtering force and time 4 and the 5 parameter giving the filtering time to obtain 70%
the filter output value.
To obtain prompter monitoring of filtering in the case of major changes present n the weight or
speed, resetting the dynamic RC filter table is ensured by measuring the difference in massflow
7 over a stability time 6 , if the value exceeds the value of the parameters, the filter is reset.
To display the values of averaged massflow a filter called a Flow Display Step filter is used 8
to display data on the BFC monitor and the analog output 9 , this filter works on a difference
allowing to shorten the value displayed.
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Filter time 4
This value corresponds t the rated loss of the RC filter, the higher the value of this parameter,
the stronger the filtering.
Default value: [2]
Unit: []
Limits: [0...99999]
Dynamic Span 3
This value corresponds to the multiplier ratio between the rated slope and the slope of the
"Rapid" and "Stable" modes.
Default value: [10]
Unit: []
Limits: [0...99999]
Dynamic Time 5
Parameter giving the value of the RC filter time constant, the time required for the filer output
to reach 70 % input value.
The higher the value, the more important the filter.
Default value: [10]
Unit: []
Limits: [0...99999]
Stability Time 6
Stability time for the Stability Tunnel parameter. The value corresponds to the time during
which massflow must remain within the Stability Tunnel parameter without the Dynamic RC
filter being reset.
Default value: [10]
Unit: []
Limits: [0...99999]
Filter Status
This value displays the current filter state, i.e. Fast, normal or stable.
Mass Flow 9
Average massflow allowing to display changes applied to filtering parameters.
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16 OPERATION MENU
Available 15:47
Daily Totalizer
Totalizer of the material load on the belt at deck or flowmeter
=>Totalizer<=
output. This totalizer can be reset upon request. It is reset
automatically when its value exceeds 999’999 scales or 6.03.2012 / 14:43
999’999 units. Daily Tot. 178 t
Default value: ()
Unit: [kg, t, lb, T], Limits: [ ] 999’999 units.
Erase
Note
The keyboard's totalizer key provides direct access to the daily
totalizer page.
Permanent Totalizer
Totalizer of the material load on the belt at deck or flowmeter
output. This totalizer can be reset to the "programming" mode.
It is reset automatically when its value exceeds 999’999 steps
or 999’999 units.
Default value: [ ]
Unit: [kg, t, lb, T], Limits: [ ]
Control Totalizer
Control totalizer used in a calibration procedure. It is reset
automatically when its value exceeds 999’999 steps or
999’999 units, or when the daily totalizer is reset.
Default value: [ ] Certain parameters
Unit: [kg, t, lb, T], Limits: [ ] are displayed only in the
maintenance mode.
Belt Speed
Belt speed measured by the speed sensor.
Default value: [ ] read only
Unit: [m/s, ft/s], Limits: [ ]
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17 METROLOGY MENU
Initial tare
Average weight on the belt or impact plate measured during Initial taring.
The value measured during taring is used as a reference to calculate taring drift.
Default value: [ ] non modifiable
Unit: [kg, lb]
Limits: [ ]
Current tare
Average weight on the belt or impact plate measured during empty belt taring or the last zero
on the flowmeter.
Default value: [ ] non modifiable
Unit: [kg, lb]
Limits: [ ]
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Taring drift
Average weight difference between two empty belt tarings or two successive zero tarings.
To be used as reference to generate alarm 205 belt taring instability or alarm 205 Zero taring
instability.
Default value: [ ]
Unit: [%] Maximum load
Limits: [ ] According to the type of
machine used Integrator
Zero Variance with belt, metallic apron or
Difference between weight measured on the empty belt and flowmeter, only parameters
initial tare. If this value exceeds the maximum tare, linked with the machine
incident 206 Belt taring fault is reported. selected are displayed
Default value: [ ] non modifiable
Unit: [%] Maximum load
Limits: [ ]
Maximum Drift
Maximum difference authorized between the average weight of the belt or impact plate, and the
value obtained at empty belt taring or previous zero. To be used as reference for incident 205
Belt taring instability or 205 Zero taring instability.
Default value: [3,0]
Unit: [%] maximum load
Limits: [ ]
Maximum tare
Maximum difference authorized between the average belt weight and the value obtained at
Initial taring. To be used as reference for incident 206 Belt taring instability or 206 Zero taring
instability.
Default value: [3,0]
Unit: [%] Maximum load
Limits: [ ]
Maximum Flowrate
Maximum massflow calculated by the controller after each initial taring.
The value is calculated with the speed measured during initial taring and the value of the
weighing system capacity.
Default value: [rated load x noms]
Unit: [kg/h, t/h, lb/h, lb/min, T/h]
Limits: [ ]
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Maximum Load
Maximum material load on the belt, equal
to the maximum Massflow calculated divided by Speed
rated, calculated at the end of initial taring.
Default value: [ ]
Unit: [kg/m or lb/ft]
Empty threshold
Empty threshold for massflow calculation and totalisation.
Threshold below which the load on the belt or impact plate is considered as non existent. The
value of the empty threshold parameter represents directly the weight in kg on the weighing
bridge or impact plate.
Default value: [0,1]
Unit: [kg]
Limits: [0..999999]
If Empty threshold > 0.0: Totalisation is performed only when the load exceeds the value
inserted in Empty threshold
If Empty threshold = 0.0: Totalisation is performed permanently whenever the load exceeds
0 kg, if the load is below the initial tare (negative value), totalisation is blocked.
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19 SCALE MENU
The scale menu shows all parameters linked with the weighing system, as well as all elements
used to calibrate then check the complete weighing system on the machine.
CELL TYPE
Parameter used for defining the type of cell, among the following:
19.2 WEIGHTBRIDGE
Menu used for reading and configuring elements making up the single or multiple weighing
bridge.
NET WEIGHT Read only
Gross weight minus the tare value.
Default value: [ ] not editable
Unit: [kg, lb]
Limits: [ ]
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Station amont
Upstream station Station aval
Downstream station
Stations
Weighingpesées
stations
ROLLER INTERVAL
If the measurement bridge is made of two or more weighing stations, enter the centre distance
between the extreme weighing rollers.
The default value is 0 m for
an integrator with only one weighing station.
Default value: [0,0]
Unit: [m, ft]
Limits: [ ] Dual station weighing
Direction
Material matière
direction
Longueur du pont
Bridge length
Roller
Entraxe
Interval
rouleau
Station amont
Upstream station Station aval
Downstream station
Stations
Weighingpesées
stations
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LEVER ARM
Lever arm used when the weighing cell is not in a lever ratio of 1, used for weighing with SFT
type digital cell.
Lever arm of the multiplier type equal to B/A in the example below.
Default value: [1,0]
Unit: [ ]
Limits: [ ] weighter roll
A
B
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This sub-menu is used for configuring all the load cells connected to the BFC controller.
NB SFT REQUIRED
This parameter selects the number of SFT sensors required for proper operation of the
integrator. For a single belt integrator without options one (1) or two (2) sensor(s) is
normal. A higher value is used in multiple station integrators.
One cell only is used in flowmeters.
SFT SELECTED
This parameter selects the address of the SFT sensor, whose parameters will be
displayed.
SFT ADDRESS
Modifies the address of the SFT selected (0...12).
The request is ignored when the address is already being used by another SFT.
SFT RANGE Read only
This gives the nominal capacity of the load cell.
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REPOLL SFT
By pressing the ENTER key, the BFC controller detects all the SFT sensors connected
to, the weight transmission channels. The BFC controller assigns the weight
measurement sensors to existing connections, the weight sensor power
supplies are switched automatically during this allocation. This function is only
used when putting a new load cell into service, by switching the power supplies
of the cells connected.
The controller forces the address of the SFTs found starting with address 1, and
adding 1 after each SFT found.
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Two separate bases are used for measuring the weight on the BFC controller:
1. The first is the one associating one or several analog cell(s) of the spring balance type.
The difference between these two possibilities results in different parameter setting
combinations.
The calibration function (use a calibre or reference) is used only when weighing with an
anaolog load cell on the balance (1), whereas the taring functions are common to both weight
measurement possibilities (1 and 2).
20.1 Purpose of calibration
The measurement chain is made of one or several stress gages called analog load cells. The
latter converts the mechanical stress applied to it into an electric signal representative of this
constraint, "A/D Voltage" parameter on the BFC. This electric signal is then transmitted to
the BFC through a shielded cable. The BFC amplifies this signal and converts it into a digital
representation displayed under the "A/D Value" parameter on the BFC.
A Calibration
Filtering Gross weight
ratio
D
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This measurement chain must be calibrated, to ensure the resulting numeric conversion value
is an accurate representation of the quantity of material on the analog load cell.
Calibration is performed by measuring the variation of the "A/D Value" digital measurement, for
a load variation equal to the reference weight of the "Reference weight" parameter on the BFC.
Therefore, calibration aims at matching the "A/D Value" digital measurement of
the material weight on the analog load cell at a known reference value "Calibration
Reference weight".
Diagram describing the relationship between converter points and actual weight:
Poids = f (points convertisseur)
Weight = f (converter points)
points convertisseurs
A/D converter points value
VCA1
The BFC controller also
uses and displays the
values in mV for the
converter
points points analog spring balance
convertisseur
Zero
zéro
weightappliqué
poids applied
reference
poids weight
de référence
poids de référence
reference weight
Calibration
Coefficient coefficient =
d'étalonnage converter points
points convertisseur
Switching between a 6-wire or 4-wire link is performed with the SW7 selector, which is
systematically set to 6 wires, see also Chapter 7.3.
20.2 When to perform calibration
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The measurement chain is made of one or several stress gages called spring balances or SFT
type digital load cells. The latter convert the mechanical stress applied to them into a numeric
representation displayed under the "A/D Value" parameter on the BFC.
A Calibration
Filtering Gross Tare Net weight
ratio
D weight
Or
Calibration
Filtering Filtering ratio Gross Tare Net weight
weight
Taring is required to have correct measurement references, in order to ensure the resulting
digital conversion value is an accurate representation of the quantity of material on the belt or
the flowmeter plate.
This taring is performed by measuring the measurement chain's empty weight, using one of
two types of operations:
- the first is used as a reference for calculating taring drift
- the second is used for current taring, hence increasing the measurement accuracy due to
material clogging the elements such as the belt or impact plate.
Therefore, taring aims at defining the reference tare to calculate the net weight, as well
as the current tare to increase the BFC's measurement accuracy.
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20.5 COEFFICIENT
Principle of the measurement chain of analog or digital weight coefficients on the BFC:
Or
CALIBRE COEFFICIENT
Calibration coefficient related with the weighing bridge expressed in percent, used with all types
of cell.
Default value: [100], Unit: [%], Limits: [ 50 + 150 ]
INTERNAL CALIB COEF
Coefficient calculated only with calibration using the reference weight for the analog spring
balance.
Default value: [1.0], Unit: [ ], Limits: [ -1 +1 ]
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REFERENCE WEIGHT
Value of the reference weight used for calibrating the analog weighing cell.
Default value: [10]
Unit: [kg, lb]
Limits: [ ]
ARM CALIBRATION
Lever arm used when the weighing cell is not in a lever ratio of 1 with the calibration
weight, used for weighing analog cell for calibration with calibre weight.
The lever arm allows to check the weight by hanging reference weights to the
specific hooks of the flowmeter, and reading the net weight parameter.
Default value: [SBS, SAS 1.0 - GRAN, FLOW 0,50743]
Unit: [ ]
Limits: [ ]
Calibre
weight
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A/D VALUE
Gross value of the points of the analog / digital converter.
Default value: [ ] non modifiable
Unit: [pts]
Limits: [0..1'700'000]
A/D VOLTAGE
Gross value of the mv indicated by the analog weighing cell.
Default value: [ ] non modifiable
Unit: [mV]
Limits: [0..40]
SCALE USAGE
Value in percent of the spring balance capacity usage, 0% = no weight 100% rated
capacity reached.
Default value: [ ] non modifiable
Unit: [%]
Limits: [0..100]
CELL SENSIVITY
Value of sensitivity of the analog load cell in mV/V, used with stress gages.
Default value: [ ]
Unit: [mV/V]
Limits: [1 - 3]
HASLER recommends to use the calibration procedure with calibre reference for
higher weighing accuracy, see chapter 20.6.2.1
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Coefficient
calculation with
value according
Weight on Scale = xxxx kg
to S02 S03
S05
save and apply new
calibration coefficient, parameter
"Internal spring balance cal coefficient"
YES NO
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With sensitivity
Procedure for calibrating the analog load cell without the reference of a calibre
weight, this procedure uses the references written on the spring balance.
Sensitivity in mV/V as well as the rated capacity of the spring balance will be used.
This function is used only if using a calibre weight is not possible.
HASLER recommends to use the calibration procedure with calibre reference for
higher weighing accuracy, see chapter 20.6.2.1
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YES NO
S02
LCD display
Counter = 0
S03.1
LCD display
S03
Belt stopped Stop the belt for (another)
check second before aborting
speed = 0 the procedure
LCD display
Empty point
memorisation Measuring the empty belt
point, please wait
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LCD display
and max point
memorisation
Measurement of load cell
weight and calibration
reference point
LCD display
S08 YES NO
save and apply new calibration coefficient,
parameter "Internal spring balance cal
coefficient"
S10
End of procedure
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LCD display
Enter the spring balance's
sensitivity
Sensitivity = xxx mv/v
LCD display
Coefficient New calibration coefficient
calculation calculation = xx
with value
according to
S02 S03
Counter = 0
Counter
120 to 0
S05
Belt stopped check
speed = 0 LCD display
LCD display
Saving the
empty point
Measuring the empty belt
point. Please wait.
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S08
Test calibrations present
Load cell = OK
Or
Sensitivity calibration = OK
+
Initial taring = OK
Or
Automatic calibration = OK
End of procedure
YES NO
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20.7 Taring
Trim Factor
Factor to adjust the calculation of the flow rate.
Accessibility in HASLER mode
Default value: [100]
Unit: [%]
Limits: [50 - 200]
Product Factor
Factor related to the product.
Default value: [120]
Unit: [%]
Limits: [50 - 200]
Zero
Parameter used in GRAN and FLOW flowmeter applications, allowing to reset the
weight measurement when the flowmeter is stopped.
It allows to increase measurement accuracy in the case of a very dusty environment.
Present only on the flowmeter
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Taring evolution
When performing the initial and empty belt taring, the controller displays the
percentage belt length already measured.
This parameter is displayed only when taring directly on the display.
Default value: [ ] Non modifiable
Unit: [%]
Limits: [0 - 100]
The Empty belt taring submenu allows manual or automatic setting of empty belt taring.
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Calibration using chains with a known weight per meter enables the BFC to take
the dynamic effect of the belt into account.
The weight of the chains must be at least equal to 25 % of the Maximum load.
The totalization measured is compared to the theoretical totalization
corresponding to the known weight of the chains.
This calibration method is not recommended for inclined conveyors.
Procedure :
Unload the belt.
Program the weight per meter of the chains using the parameter Chain Calib
Weight.
Place the chain in a straight line along the belt. The chain must extend over at least
two stations on each side of the weighbridge.
Weighing station
Weighing bridge
The BFC controller totalizes a lenght of belt equal to the lenght of belt taring, see
parameter Belt Length Taring for calibrations.
The effective length used in the chain calibration is related to the next belt segment
for the totalization.
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Use this function to start the execution of the calibration with chains, during this
calibration the BFC displays the percentage of taring completed 0 to 100%.
As soon as the calibration is completed the BFC comtroller compares the measured
totalization with the theoretical value (Belt Length x Chains calibrations Weight) and
calculates the new coefficient calibration.
Maximum allowed correction for the calibration chain coefficient, only used with the
calibration chain.
Default value : [10.0]
Unit : [%]
Limits : [ 0 +100 ]
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The material test is one of the best ways to verify and eventually adjust the accuracy of
SBS, this calibration takes into account all the dynamics of the conveyor with integrated
SBS.
Before starting any material test, it is mandatory to check the following points, this will
save your time later :
Weight of material
Test material Coefficient = -------------------------------------- * 100
Control or daily Totalizer
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1. Check
1. The mechanical installation of the SBS
must be vibration free, and this with all
plant equipment in operation (material
SBS
transport, mills etc.)
2. Check if there is a by-pass device at the
conveyor discharge point, permitting to 2. Check that the weigh bridge is perfectly
divert the material during the material aligned, allowing the same accuracy
test. If not, install a suitable arrangement independent of the requested feedrate.
to divert and collect the material
3. Make sure that the diversion arrangement
is leak proof (by-pass for truck loading);
analyze the material transport route
and identify any dead zones in which
material could stagnate, i.e. lower half of
screw conveyors, chutes etc. Measure
the time necessary to fill the various
dead zones
3. By positioning different known weights
2. Optimizations on the central weighbridge idler, the
1. Check that the weighing roller of the weighbridge weight measurement can
weigh bridge is free of any hard point be checked by reading parameter
(blocking due to matter residues etc). “Gross weight”.
4. Check with the parameter " discharge
Free of any hard point point " that the calculation of the
totalization is carried out at the matter
point of fall. The parameter must be
equal to the distance between the
weighbridge (weigh idler station) and the
fall of the matter in end of conveyor.
5. Check the speed measurement by
making two reference marks on the belt
and measuring the time interval between
these marks. Calculate the beltspeed,
dividing the distance between the marks
(m) by the time (s). The result must
correspond to parameter Belt speed.
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Configuration of the BFC's digital output number 2 with the general alarm function:
3. Check the state of the output, activated when the alarm is present, or conversely the output state with the
output POLARITY parameter deactivated when the alarm is present.
Example of analog output configuration
Configuration of the BFC's analog output with the integrator massflow over a range from 4 to
20 mA and this for a massflow reference from 100 t/h to 400 t/h:
4. In the MAXIMUM VALUE parameter, enter the maximum current value required for the analog output, i.e. 20
in our example.
5. In the MINIMUM VALUE parameter, enter the minimum current value required for the analog output, i.e. 4 in
our example.
6. The HYSTERESIS parameter sets the accuracy of modifications of the output according to the value
assigned in the function parameter, 0% being maximum accuracy.
7. The Coef Ana Output parameter is used to amplify or reduce the amplitude of the signal applied to the
analog output independently between 50 and 150 % (visible in HASLER mode).
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FUNCTION
This parameter configures the function allocated to the output selected: None, totalizer,
General alarm, stop on alarm, programmable threshold 1, programmable threshold 2,
PSR table, ASR table.
MAP NUM
This parameter appears only when the MAP ASR or PSR function is selected in the
Function parameter.
Enter the PSR or ASR bit map number to be assigned to the output.
POLARITY
Select Normal or Reverse. Select reverse to reverse the polarity of an output.
21.1.2 ON/OFF INPUTS
FUNCTION
This parameter sets the function of the selected input: None, Reset daily totalizer, Clear
alarm, Acknowledge horn, Locking, On/Off, Empty belt taring, Main / operating mode,
Inhibit totalizer, Belt drift 1, Belt drift 2, Belt drift, Slide index, Input map.
INPUT STATE
This parameter indicates the input's state: low level, high level, non assigned.
BIN MAP.
This parameter appears only when the MAP PSR function is selected in the Function
parameter.
For entering the numbers of functions not included in the above list.
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POLARITY
Select Normal or Reverse. Select Reverse to reverse the polarity of an input. An
input can be simulated by changing the polarity.
FUNCTION
This parameter sets the function assigned to the selected analog output: None,
Massflow, Belt Load, net cell weight, speed.
MAXIMUM VALUE
Sets the maximum value for the analog output expressed in mA.
MINIMUM VALUE
Sets the minimum value for the analog output expressed in mA.
HYSTERESIS
This parameter defines the level of acceptable signal difference (Hysteresis)
assigned under "FUNCTION" to ensure the output selected changes value,
expressed in full scale percentage.
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MACHINE TYPE
According to the machine type selected, certain parameters and menus will be configured
and activated automatically.
Belt, Gran, Flow
Discharge point
This parameter indicates the distance between the center of the weighing bridge and the
conveyor discharge point.
Station amont
Upstream station Station aval station
Downstream
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DRIFT LENGHT
Distance during which the band drift sensor must be enabled to generate the alarm
belt drift.
Default value: [0,3]
Unit: [m, ft]
Limits: [ ]
WHEEL DIAMETER
Diameter of the speed measurement wheel, if belt selected.
Default value: [0,159]
Unit: [m,ft], Limits: [0..100 ]
GEARBOOX RATIO
Visible only of Sensor position = Motor or Drum.
This parameter indicates the transmission reduction between the speed sensor and the
drive drum. This value is found from the Engineering Spec Sheets or by multiplying the
gear reductions shown on the nameplates of the different reduction levels
Default value: [1]
Unit: [ ], Limits: [ ]
DRUM DIAMETER
Visible only of Sensor position = Motor or Drum.
This parameter defines the diameter of the drum the speed recording sensor is fitted
on.
Default value: [1]
Unit: [cm, ft ], Limits: [ ]
TACHO DIVISOR
This auto-calculated parameter defines the pulse division of the speed sensor used
internally by the programme.
The automatic calculation is based on the theoretical speed entered under the
"Theoretical speed" parameter.
This parameter can also be modified manually.
Default value: [ ]
Unit: [], Limits: [2..10000]
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NOMINAL SPEED
Value corresponding to the rated belt speed measured at initial taring.
This speed is used to calculate the rated massflow and rated load of the feeder.
Default value: [read only]
Unit: [m/s, ft/s ], Limits: [0,00001..10000]
THEORETICAL SPEED
On the belt integrator as:
Value corresponding to the theoretical belt rated speed for the definition of the tacho
divider, and also when no speed measurement is installed.
Default value: [ ],
Unit: [m/s, ft/s ], Limits: [0..10000]
OR
MINIMAL SPEED
Value corresponding to the minimal speed to generate an Low speed alarm.
Default value: [0,05]
Unit: [m/s, ft/s ], Limits: [0,00..1000]
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23.1 GENERAL
CLEAR MEMORY
When memory is asked to be cleared, the controller asks for
confirmation of this function with a message such as "Do you wish
to restore the default parameters?" if you answer yes, the controller
parameters will return to their default values (auto initialized
parameter), calibrations and taring will be cleared and must be
repeated.
The Maintenance and HASLER security levels allow to display and modify menus and
parameters specific to the BFC controller maintenance.
Back to
Security
Access to menus and parameters operator
level
level
Operator Access to operating menus and parameters Never
after 60
Maintenance Full access to menus, parameters and functions of the BFC controller
minutes
HASLER Permanent HASLER engineer mode without automatic initialisation After 24H
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Additional locking is possible by configuring a digital input with the locking function, if
the input is active, changing the security level is not possible.
2. Enter the password used in point 3 in the example above and confirm by pressing Enter.
Please memorize your new password properly before confirming your selection, as the
new password will be used to select the security levels, or change the password.
If you have forgotten your password, please call customer service, who will
guide you in the procedure to be applied to implement a new password.
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The BFC controller receives different commands, such as for example launching empty
belt taring, or can also receive real time data to adjust the massflow and totalisation
calculations, as for example measuring the tilt angle of the integrating scale.
Inputs / Outputs
Host Protocol
Inputs / Outputs
Host Protocol
All possibilities
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23.4 MAINTENANCE
Reset_Ctrl Function performing a full controller reset, function equivalent to the SW1
selector.
IP Address
Network Mask
Gateway
MAC Address
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23.5 COMMUNICATION
The protocols are described in the manual accompanying the configuration of the type of
communication and its parameter setting. This manual is supplied separately.
None
PROFIBUS
MODBUS TCP
MODBUS RTU
The address of the BFC controller used in communication protocols varies
according to the protocol selected, after selecting and resetting the BFC
controller, please enter the parameters according to the documentation of the
communication protocol used.
Reset controller
Function allowing to reset the controller after selecting the protocol desired under the
Config.Prot.Supervision parameter.
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24 DIAGNOSTIC
CALIBRATION STATE
analog load cell Read only (OK or —)
Initial taring Read only (OK or —)
Empty belt taring Read only (OK or —)
PARAMETER ON INDEX
INDEX SERVICE Read / write
SIMULATION
Using simulation during tests with supervision provides dynamic values evolving on
the different parameters of the BFC controller.
BELT PARAMETERS
GROSS weight Read only of the instant value
Belt tare Read only
Positive belt weight peak Read only
Negative belt weight peak Read only
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HARDWARE TEST
TEST HMI
Man Machine Interface (MMI) function allowing to test the LCD display and all
LEDs, once the test initiated, the LEDs are lit, and the keys as well as the LCD are
tested, as each key lights one part of the LCD.
Ready 15:47
Deck flow
123.47 T/h
Speed 1.47 m/s
Deck load 23,33 Kg/m
Totalizer 134 T
To quit the test, press
simultaneously the keys
indicated
I/O TEST
Testing the digital and analog input / output interfaces in automatic mode.
When the Enter key is pressed on I/O TEST, the digital outputs and analog output
are activated with a 2-second cycle.
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26.1 Troubleshooting
Note
Any reset or change of one of the programming variables must be performed with the greatest
of care if nothing has previously been backed up.
Information
The BFC controller has a system to help with the repair and malfunction of your installation.
To do this, it is vital to read the information on the display console of the BFC controller. These
messages may be of two types, i.e.:
1. Information message related to a procedure wait state (for example waiting for a locking
signal to start the action).
Fuse F5 and F6
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27.1 Cleaning
The dust outside the BFC controller box may be removed using a damp cloth and an industrial
cleaning product.
Caution
Do not use corrosive detergents and check that you do not use any liquid products that may
get into the BFC controller box.
Preventive maintenance work must be carried out every 10 000 operating hours:
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