DISOCONT Solids Flow Feeders

DISOCONT Solids Flow Feeders
Instruction Manual
BV-H2116 GB
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Contents
1 ON MANUAL...................................................................................... 1
2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.................................................................. 2
3 OVERVIEW ........................................................................................ 4
3.1 What is DISOCONT? .............................................................................................. 4
3.2 Definitions............................................................................................................... 5
3.3 Measuring Principle ............................................................................................... 6
3.4 Operating Modes.................................................................................................... 7
3.5 Control..................................................................................................................... 7
3.6 Batching .................................................................................................................. 8
4 CONTROL .......................................................................................... 9
4.1 Control Unit............................................................................................................. 9
4.1.1 LED.................................................................................................................. 10
4.1.2 Status Field...................................................................................................... 10
4.1.3 Display Field .................................................................................................... 11
4.1.4 Message Field ................................................................................................. 12
4.1.5 Function Keys .................................................................................................. 12
4.2 Function Distributor............................................................................................. 12
4.3 Basic Functions ................................................................................................... 14

4.3.1 START/STOP Feeder...................................................................................... 14
4.3.2 Setpoint Input .................................................................................................. 14
4.3.3 Relative Setpoint ............................................................................................. 15
4.3.4 Reset Totalizing Counters ............................................................................... 15
4.3.5 Acknowledge Event Messages ....................................................................... 15
4.4 Operating Functions ............................................................................................ 16

4.4.1 Display Test ..................................................................................................... 16
4.4.2 Particip./Stop Prefeeder .................................................................................. 17
4.4.3 Prefeeder Manual/Automatic ........................................................................... 17
4.4.4 Prefeeder OPEN/CLOSE/STOP ..................................................................... 17
4.4.5 Service Values................................................................................................. 18
4.4.6 Volumetric / Volumetric Synchronous / Gravimetric Modes ............................ 21
4.4.7 START / STOP Keyboard Mode...................................................................... 22
4.4.8 >0< Zero Set.................................................................................................... 22
4.4.9 Print FMZ (Totalizing Counter Readings)........................................................ 23
4.4.10 Display Events ............................................................................................... 24
4.4.11 Trend ............................................................................................................. 24
4.5 Calibrating Functions .......................................................................................... 25

4.5.1 "TW: Tare" Funktion ........................................................................................ 25
4.5.2 CW: Weight Check Function ........................................................................... 26
4.5.3 Set Time .......................................................................................................... 28
4.5.4 START / STOP Simulation .............................................................................. 28
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4.6 Programming Functions ..................................................................................... 29

4.6.1 Read Parameters ............................................................................................ 29
4.6.2 Enter Parameters ............................................................................................ 30
4.6.3 Load Default Parameters ................................................................................ 31
4.6.4 Print Parameters ............................................................................................. 31
4.6.5 Printing Parameter Shortlist ............................................................................ 33
4.6.6 Status Report .................................................................................................. 33
4.7 Batching Functions ............................................................................................. 34

4.7.1 "Select Batch" Program................................................................................... 34
4.7.2 Abort Batch...................................................................................................... 35
4.7.3 Print Batch....................................................................................................... 35
4.7.4 "Deselect Batch" Function............................................................................... 35
4.8 Bin Weigher .......................................................................................................... 36

4.8.1 "Bin Controller Manual/Automatic" Calibrating Function................................. 36
4.8.2 "Bin Contr. Man. Start/Stop" Calibrating Function .......................................... 36
4.8.3 "TB: Tare" Calibrating Function....................................................................... 37
4.8.4 "CB: Weight Check" Calibrating Function ....................................................... 38
4.8.5 "B: Controller Optim." Calibrating Function ..................................................... 39
4.9 Check-And-Correct System ................................................................................ 40

4.9.1 "Start Tare Corr." function ............................................................................... 40
4.9.1.1.1 Starting Tare Correction:.................................................................... 40
4.9.2 "Start Range Corr.".......................................................................................... 41
4.9.3 "Correct" function ............................................................................................ 41
4.9.4 "Abort Check" function .................................................................................... 42
4.9.5 "Print KME Result" function............................................................................. 42
5 CHECK ............................................................................................. 44
5.1 Checking Measuring System .............................................................................. 44
6 PARAMETERS................................................................................. 45
6.1 General Information............................................................................................. 45
6.2 Parameter List ...................................................................................................... 48
6.3 Parameter Group 01 - Hardware Modules ......................................................... 58
6.4 Parameter Group 02 - Scale Definitions ............................................................ 59
6.5 Parameter Group 03 - Control Sources ............................................................. 64
6.6 Parameter Group 04 - Rated Data of Feeder ..................................................... 65
6.7 Parameter Group 05 - Scale Controlling............................................................ 66
6.8 Parameter Group 06 - Scale Monitoring ............................................................ 66
6.9 Parameter Group 07 - Display Filters................................................................. 70
6.10 Parameter Group 08 - Limit Values .................................................................. 71
6.11 Parameter Group 09 - Calibration Data............................................................ 72
6.12 Parameter Group 10 - Controller ...................................................................... 73
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6.13 Parameter Group 11 - Analog Outputs ............................................................ 76
6.14 Parameter Group 12 - Digital Inputs................................................................. 78
6.15 Parameter Group 13 - Digital Outputs.............................................................. 81
6.16 Parameter Group 14 - Batch Mode ................................................................... 83
6.17 Parameter Group 15 - Process Control............................................................ 85
6.18 Parameter Group 16 - Additional device.......................................................... 86
6.19 Parameter Group 17 - Printer ............................................................................ 87
6.20 Parameter Group 18 - Comm. EasyServe ........................................................ 87
6.21 Parameter Group 19 - Comm. Fieldbus ........................................................... 88
6.22 Parameter Group 20 - PLS Outputs.................................................................. 93
6.23 Parameter Group 21 - Linearization ................................................................. 94
6.24 Parameter Group 22 - Flow Gate ...................................................................... 95
6.25 Parameter Group 23 - Interlocking ................................................................... 97
6.26 Parameter Group 24 - Bin Weigher ................................................................ 100
6.27 Parameter Group 25 - Bin Level Controller ................................................... 104
6.28 Parameter Group 26 - Check System............................................................. 108
6.29 Parameter Group 27 - Moisture....................................................................... 116
6.30 Parameter Group 28 - Dead Time ................................................................... 118
7 EVENT MESSAGES....................................................................... 120
8 ANNEX ........................................................................................... 127

8.1 Details: Source Selection .................................................................................. 127
8.2 Setpoint and Start Sources ............................................................................... 128
8.3 Signal Flow Diagram.......................................................................................... 130
8.4 Details: Control Loop......................................................................................... 132

8.4.1 Static Controller ............................................................................................. 132
8.4.2 Step Controller............................................................................................... 137
8.5 Details: Batching ................................................................................................ 140
8.6 Hopper Control ................................................................................................... 142
8.7 Details: Interlocking P23.01...P23.19 ................................................................ 143
8.8 Details: Interlocking P23.20...P23.27 ................................................................ 145
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8.9 Check-And-Correct System .............................................................................. 146
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On Manual What is DISOCONT?
1 On Manual
The Operating and Service Manual is designed for use by the operator and the service
engineer.
This manual is available in both printed and Windows-Help (Winhlp) formats.
You may also access the printed version electronically in the Adobe PDF format.
The daily user will find the information he needs in the Operating Manual.
Information on the DISOCONT electronic design is included in the System Manual
(BV-H2085).
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Safety Instructions What is DISOCONT?
2 Safety Instructions
To avoid personal injury and equipment damage, follow the safety regulations stated
below.
Additionally, you should observe:
• Safety hints given in order-specific documentation
• Safety hints relating to mechanical components
• Instructions given in sub-suppliers documentation.
When performing installation, commissioning and service work, observe all applicable
local regulations.
Use As Originally Intended
The measuring system and its connected mechanical components are exclusively
designed for weighing and controlling tasks. Any use other than originally intended is
considered inappropriate.
Risks
No danger originates from the measuring system itself, if it is properly installed and
commissioned. However, upon use of the measuring system, danger may result
during transit of material to be weighed (e.g. from auxiliaries used to handle or feed
material) or if system assumes control tasks.
Residual risks may originate from the measuring system if unskilled operators
improperly handle the system. The measuring system can be part of a more complex
plant. The user is fully responsible for the overall plant safety.
Identification of Residual Risks
The presence of this symbol indicates that the machine or component
used has the potential to cause severe injury or death.
The presence of this symbol indicates that the machine or component used
has the potential to cause damage to the measuring system or other plant
sections.
Personnel
Preparation, installation, commissioning, operation, maintenance, and servicing may
exclusively be performed by skilled persons only.
All persons working on the measuring system are required to observe the safety hints
and know the parts of the technical documentation relevant to their work.
The supervisor is responsible for instructing his operators to observe all regulations
and instructions given.
Parameter Changes
The measuring system's functionality is determined by parameters, which must
exclusively be changed by persons familiar with the measuring system operating
principles (e.g. after training by SCHENCK). Parameters incorrectly set may cause
injuries or damage to the machine whenever a user control system is connected. They
can also adversely affect weighing operation.
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Safety Instructions What is DISOCONT?
Password
Software parameters are protected from unintended change by password. The
measuring system user has to ensure safe password handling.
Error Message Acknowledgement
Error messages may be acknowledged only after cause of fault has been remedied.
Before you acknowledge an error message, check to see that connected peripherals
properly operate. Check to see that connected control systems, if any, are in fail-safe
state.
Maintenance and Repair
During maintenance and repair, observe any warning symbols on the scale. Before
performing work on the mechanical system or peripherals (particularly the control
system), disconnect the measuring system and protect the system from inadvertent
restart. Before performing work on the electrical equipment, disconnect the power
supply.
Moisture Protection
Protect all system parts, electrical items in particular, from moisture (e.g. during
maintenance and servicing) when housings are open. Observe housing protection
standards.
Modification & Replacement
Unauthorized modifications to the system and/or use of replacement parts not
supplied by SCHENCK voids SCHENCK's liability for any resulting damages. This
particularly applies to modifications, which have the potential to affect the operating
safety of the measuring system.

Overview What is DISOCONT?
3 Overview
The Overview chapter explains the principle functions of the DISOCONT system used
in conjunction with a feeder or meter.
3.1 What is DISOCONT?

The DISOCONT is a versatile family of modular weighing electronics for use with
weighing and feeding systems.
Its components are system unit VSE, local control unit VLB and input/output unit VEA.
The DISOCONT is designed for continuous measuring and control tasks, as well as,
discontinuous batching.
The system also performs all weighing and processing functions required for the
measuring and feeding of bulk solids.
The DISOCONT is suited for flexible adaptation to space requirements and

interconnection.
Used in conjunction with the specific application software for weighing and feeding
tasks, the DISOCONT can be used in the following industries:
• Steel
• Basic Materials
• Cement
• Food
• Chemical
In connection with the corresponding mechanical equipment, the following systems

are supported:
• Belt weighers
• Weighfeeders
• Solids flow meters (chutes)
• Solids flow feeders
• Loss-in-weight, gain-in-weight feeders
• Mass flow meters (Coriolis meters)
• Mass flow feeders (Coriolis feeders)
• Filling systems

Overview Definitions
3.2 Definitions
The table below explains some basic terms.
Abbreviation Meaning Explanation Unit
kg/hr or
I Actual feed rate Material amount per unit time
t/hr
Preset feed rate for which actual value is kg/hr or
P Set feed rate
controlled t/hr
Weight of material amount fed out since
Z Totalized amount kg or t
last counter reset
Q Measured load Load on load cells kg
Controller
Y Depending on deviation mA
magnitude
Xd Deviation Difference from setpoint - actual value %
Tab.: Definitions

Overview Measuring Principle
3.3 Measuring Principle

A solids flow unit is designed for continuous weighing of bulk solids free-flowing or
fluidised by aeration.
The material is guided onto measuring chute S in whirlfree fashion. The deflection
force acts on load cell L/C whose output voltage is proportional to material flow.
The DISOCONT uses the load cell signal for computation of feed rate and amount to
be fed.
As sample mechanical system, a system with cross-flexure strip has been selected.
Code Description
Q Measured
Set Set feed rate
y Controller control magnitude

Overview Operating Modes
3.4 Operating Modes

The DISOCONT can operate in three modes:
• Gravimetric Mode (Controlled)
Actual feed rate is controlled for preset feed rate. Maximum possible
setpoint corresponds to nominal feed rate. If input value is too big,
system reports error.
• Volumetric Mode (Uncontrolled)
• Material prefeeder is set proportional to set feed rate. Changes in hopper

weight do not influence feed unit control. At rated conditions, feed rate
approximately corresponds to defined setpoint.Setpoint is limited to three
times the nominal feed rate. If value is exceeded, system reports error.
• Volumetric Synchronous
In contrast to volumetric mode, changeover from gravimetric to volumetric
mode takes place smoothly thanks to the consideration of the actual controller
output value.
3.5 Control
DISOCONT controls the material discharge.
Principle
Actual flow rate is compared with setpoint and the difference is
transferred to a controller which continues varying prefeeder flow rate
until actual value is equal to setpoint.
Material Prefeeders
Speed controlled prefeeders (e.g. feed screws, rotary feeders) require
an external power stage with external armature voltage or speed
control. Position controlled prefeeders (e.g. flow gates) require an
external switching amplifier or pulse controller for Open/Shut
directions to be available.

Overview Batching
3.6 Batching
In batch mode, a preselected amount of material is discharged. If batch setpoint is
reached, batching process is complete.
Batching can be performed in any mode and variant.
The figure below shows the batching sequence of a controlled system:
Fig.: Batching
The represented sections mean:
0 : Start batch
1 : Stop batch
2 : Continue stopped batch
3 : Continuously decrease set feed rate
4 : Stop batch automatically if preset amount has been batched.

Control Control Unit
4 Control
This chapter details the DISOCONT control.
There are three different modes:
• Control via the VLB local control box
• Control via "Easyserve" software on PC
• Local control (emergency mode) via the VLG local control

box.
4.1 Control Unit

After start of the DISOCONT control unit, display is automatically tested.
If test is complete, the device version number is displayed for some seconds, to be
then replaced by the normal display.
NOTE: The following values and settings remain stored after power failure:
• Counter readings
• Parameter settings
• Setpoints
• Service values
• Counter pulses not yet output
• Date and time for approx. 5 days provided that a DISOCONT

input/output unit is connected.
The figure below shows the DISOCONT control unit front panel and its display fields.
Fig.: DISOCONT control unit front panel

This manual uses the abbreviations "<Key Name...> key", e.g. <Return> key. Cursor
keys are called "cursor <UP> or <DOWN>".
The DISOCONT is operated with the use of function keys (yellow), keypad (white) and
Return key (red).
Function keys are assigned in accordance with the specific control situation. The
particular function is displayed over or right next to the key.
You can increase display contrast by operating key <.> and single or repeated
operation of the <UP> cursor. Use <.> keys and <DOWN> cursor to decrease display
contrast.
On standard, the background lighting cuts off after 15 minutes and comes on again
after operation of any key. Use shortcut <.> and cursor key <Left> for steady light.
Shortcut <.> and cursor key <Right> lets you return to default state.
The state selected last is maintained also after power failure.
The elements shown in the figure have the following meanings:
4.1.1 LED
If the green LED lights, DISOCONT is ready to operate.
4.1.2 Status Field

In the first and second text lines you can read the following texts:
Display Meaning
Feeder cut off; only measured load continues being measured and
OFF
displayed.
Feeder turned on. Feeder is running, batch weight and feed rate are
ON
acquired.
VOL Volumetric mode
VOL--> Start-up mode
VOL-S Volumetric Synchronous mode
OP Keyboard mode
SIM Simulation mode active
BATCH Batch mode preselected
ES PC with EasyServe software is connected for passive monitoring.
PC with EasyServe software is actively connected and can adjust
ES-ACT
values.
PA Password active in parametrization mode
CA Setting program active
LOCAL Local mode preselected
MAN + Manual bin filling started
MAN - Manual bin filling stopped
Check Check measurement active
MAN Prefeeder in manual mode
>0< Automatic zero setting active
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4.1.3 Display Field

In the display field, one of the following process variables can be displayed in two
lines. You can also fade out line display.:
Selection is by cursor keys. <Left> and <Right> cursors refer to the first text field;
<Up> and <Down> cursors, to the second text field.
The stated sequence of variables corresponds to scrolling with <Right> or <Up>
cursor.
Displayed Variable Unit Reference Value
Current Setpoint (1) kg/hr or t/hr -
Feed Rate I kg/hr or t/hr -
Relative Feed Rate % Nominal feed rate

Measured Load kg -
Prefeeder Position (2) % 100 %
Totalizer 1 kg or t -
(Setpoint-actual value)/nominal
Deviation (1) %
feed rate *100
External Setpoint (3) kg/hr or t/hr -
Relative Setpoint (4) % External setpoint
Batch Setpoint (5) kg or t -
Batch Resid. Amount (5) kg or t -
Batch Feed Rate (5) kg or t -
Moisture (9) % -
Corrected Actual Value (9) kg/h or t/h -
Corr. Rel. Feed Rate (9) % Nominal feed rate
Totalizer 1 Corr. (9) kg or t -
BIN: Fill Weight (6) kg or t -
BIN: Rel. Fill Weight (6) % Nominal fill level
BIN: Setpoint (7) kg -
Rel. Tare Corr. (8) % Nominal belt load
Rel. Span Corr. (8) % Range correction
Check Run Time (8) h -
Contin. Result Z (8) kg -
Check Result F/Z (8) - -
(1) Only if a controlling system is present (P02.03 "Control" = YES)
and prefeeder position analog input (P22.03) is active
and source of Parameter P3.03 "Setpoint" is set to external unit
fieldbus or analog input)
and relative evaluation is active (P03.08 "Relative Setpoint" = YES)

Control Function Distributor
(5) Only if Parameter "Batch Mode" is set to "YES" and the "Preselect Batch"
function is active
(6) Only if bin weigher is active (Block 24)
(7) Only if bin control has been started (Block 25)
(8) Only if check-and-correct system is active ( Block 26)
(9) Only if moisture measurement is active (Block 27)
4.1.4 Message Field

The message field in the lower display field area shows the event message, if any,
complete with code and a short explanatory text.
Sample event message: "WE-01 Power Failure".
4.1.5 Function Keys

Over or next to function keys <F1> to <F9>, the contact specific key definition is
shown on display. The following keys are important of DISOCONT control:
Key Assignment Function
F5 ON Turn on
F6 OFF Turn off
F4 DEL Delete number of character entered last
F1 EDIT Prepare input
F3 ESC Abort inputs, programs and all other function after call
F2 MENU Call function distributor
F7 ResTot Reset totalizing counter
F7 FILL Start filling
F7 NO FILL Stop filling
F7 Events Display events
F7 Print T Print totalizing counter readings
F7 Volum Volumetric mode
F7 Grav Gravimetric mode
F7 VolSyn Volumetric Synchronous mode
F7 EndBat Terminate batch
F7 Print B Print batch
F7 Gate-A Prefeeder automatic
F7 Gate-M Prefeeder manual
F7 STOP Prefeeder stopped
<Return> Return Acknowledge input. Call program or function.
F8 ClrEvt Acknowledge event messages
F9 Ba Set Enter batch setpoint
Function key F7 serves as hot-key designed to directly perform special functions. Key
is assigned using Parameter P 02.11 "Hot-Key F7".
4.2 Function Distributor

The function distributor is designed to access special DISOCONT functions required
for system control and configuration. Among these are, for instance, operating,
calibrating, and programming functions.

Control Function Distributor
To reduce the risk of maloperation, some functions are protected by password.

Using the function distributor, you can select the following functions and menus:
Fig: Function Distributor With Menus

Take these steps:
1. Select normal display by pressing <ESC> key as many times as required.
2. Press <MENU> key.
3. Scroll functions using cursor keys.
4. Select with <Return> key.
NOTE: In case of functions with two possible selections, the function not active is
displayed, e.g. if "Select Batch" is active, "Deselect Batch" is displayed.

Control Basic Functions
4.3 Basic Functions

This item describes the use of the basic functions, e.g. start/stop feeder, reset
totalizing counters, acknowledge event message.
4.3.1 START/STOP Feeder

Prerequisites
• No alarm is available.
• External release signal has to be given. If this is not the case, event message
IL-01 "No Release" is output.
Starting feeder:
1. Press <ON> key.
Feature
"ON" appears in first text line in double-size letters.
Stopping feeder:
1. Press <OFF> key.
Feeder cuts off. Measurement terminates if the time set in Parameter P 05.02
"Measuring Delay" has elapsed.
Feature
"OFF" appears in first text line in double-size letters.
4.3.2 Setpoint Input

• Controlling system active (P02.03 "Control" = "YES")
• Keyboard mode ON or Parameter P03.03 "Absolute Setpoint" set to "OP"
Follow these steps
1. Press <EDIT> key.
2. Enter desired figures on keypard using keys <1> to <9>.
NOTE: Delete single figures using the <DEL> key.
3. Acknowledge with <Return> key, or
4. Abort with <ESC> key.
NOTE: In gravimetric mode, setpoint is limited to nominal feed rate; in volumetric

mode, to three times the nominal feed rate.

Control Basic Functions
4.3.3 Relative Setpoint

Relative setpoint Pr can be used to percentally evaluate setpoint Pe input from
external source.
Prerequisites
• Parameter P 03.03 "Absolute Setpoint" set to "AI" or "FB"
• Parameter P 03.08 "Rel. Setpoint" set to "YES"
Compute control setpoint using the following formula:

P = Pe * Pr / 100%
P = Effective setpoint
Pe = External setpoint
Pr = Relative setpoint
NOTE: In gravimetric mode, setpoint is limited to nominal feed rate; in volumetric
mode, to three times the nominal feed rate.
4.3.4 Reset Totalizing Counters

DISOCONT is equipped with three totalizing counters. Counters 1 and 2 can be reset;
counter 3 automatically resumes counting from 0 in case of overflow.
Take these steps:
1. Press <ResTot> key.
2. Enter number of counter to be reset.
3. Acknowledge with <Return> or
4. Abort with <ESC> key. Old counter reading remains stored.
4.3.5 Acknowledge Event Messages

All significant feeder functions are monitored. If an error occurs, an event message is
displayed in message field. If several messages occur at the same time, the highest-
priority event is displayed first.
Priority sequence: Alarm, Warning 1, Warning 2.
NOTE: The "Display Events" function details the event messages (cf. "Operating
Functions" item).
Take these steps:
Before you acknowledge event message on DISOCONT, remove cause

of fault!
1. Remove cause of fault.
2. Operate <ClrEvt> key.
For list of events, see "Parameters" chapter, "Event Messages" item.

Control Operating Functions
4.4 Operating Functions

This item describes how to use the operating functions.
These are:
Print FMZ
Reset Totalizer
Display Check
Particip./Stop Prefeeder
Prefeeder Manual/Automatic (2)
Prefeeder OPEN/CLOSE/STOP (3)
Service Values
Trend
Volum. Mode/Gravimetric (4)
Volum. Synchronous (4)
Start/Stop Keyb. Mode
Display Events (1)
Select/Deselect Batch (5)
Abort Batch (6)
Print Batch (7)
Start Tare Corr (8)
Start Span Corr (8)
Finish Check Meas. (8)
Accept Correction (8)
>0< Zero Set
Programming
Calib. Functions
(1) Only if events are available

(2) Only if controlling system and step controller are active
(3) Only if controlling system, step controller and manual prefeeder are active
(4) Only if controlling system is active
(5) Only if Parameter P14.01 "Batch Mode" is set to "YES"
(6) Only if a batch is active
(7) Only if a batch is complete
(8) Only if check system is active (Block 26)
NOTE: The use of the operating functions always starts from normal display.
Go to normal display by pressing the <ESC> key as many times as required.
4.4.1 Display Test

This function lets you test display using a test pattern. In addition, the DISOCONT
software version is displayed.
Take these steps:
1. Call up function distributor using the <MENU> key.
2. Select function using cursor keys.
3. Activate function with <Return> key.
NOTE: Test is complete after 10 s. System returns to normal display.
Display
• For approx. 2 s display reads "Display Test".
• DISOCONT application, device type and number are displayed for some
seconds.

4.4.2 Particip./Stop Prefeeder

With the use of this function, DISOCONT controls a connected prefeeder.
Prerequisite:
• Prefeeder present and connected.
Follow these steps:
1. Call function distributor with <MENU> key.
2. Select function "Stop Particip. Prefeeder" with cursor keys.
4.4.3 Prefeeder Manual/Automatic

This function lets you control the prefeeder flow gate in manual and test the flow gate
functionality. In automatic mode, the prefeeder is controlled by the DISOCONT.
Prerequisites:
• Step controller active (P10.01 "Controller Type" = "Stepping"
To change over:
1. Call function distributor using <MENU> key.
2. Select "Prefeeder Manual/Automatic" function using cursor keys.
3. Activate function using < Return> key.
Features:
"MAN" is displayed in first text line if manual mode is active.
Note:
You can also call the "Prefeeder Manual/Automatic" function using Hot-Key F7
(Parameter P02.11 "Hot-Key F7" = "Gate Control" and display <F7> = "Gate-M" or
"Gate-A").
4.4.4 Prefeeder OPEN/CLOSE/STOP

If the prefeeder roller operates in manual mode, this function lets you open and close
the flow gate (Parameter P22.01 S: DO Open Flow Gate and P22.02 S: DO Close
Flow Rate).
Prerequisites:
• Step controller active (P10.01 "Controller Type" = "Stepping")
• Prefeeder in manual mode (see Prefeeder Manual/Automatic function).

To open and close prefeeder:
2. Select "Prefeeder OPEN/CLOSE/STOP" function using cursor keys.
3. Activate function using <Return> key.
Note:
Digital output contacts P22.01 and P22.02 "S: DO Open/Close Flow Gate" are
designed for mutual activation. The "Prefeeder STOP" function always resets the set
output contact.
For quick stop of roller, you can also call the "STOP Prefeeder" function using Hot-Key
F7 (Parameter P02.11 "Hot-Key F7" = "Gate Control"). "STOP" is displayed when
prefeeder opens and closes.
4.4.5 Service Values

The service values provide detailed information on weighing system, its active units
and their digital and analog inputs/outputs.
Take these steps:
4. Select desired service value using <UP> or <DOWN> cursor.
The following service values are available:
Service Value Example Explanation
DISOCONT
VDD 20150-03 Device family, software number, ID number
0801 + VSM module
VSM 20101
Current time 28.05.2001 15:05:27
VSE1 : DO = 0000 Digital outputs on DISOCONT control unit 1

VSE 2 : DO = 0100 Digital outputs on DISOCONT control unit 2
VSE 3 : DO = 1001 Digital outputs on DISOCONT control unit 3
Digital outputs on DISOCONT input/output
VEA1 : DO = 01110
unit 1
VEA2 : DO = 01001
unit 2
VEA3 : DO = 10011
unit 3
0000 0000 1010
EIO: DO = Digital outputs on DISOCONT external I/O
1101
EIO: DI = 0110010011000010 Digital inputs on DISOCONT external I/O
Digital inputs on DISOCONT control unit 1

VSE1: DI = 01++
"+" = short circuit; "-" = cable breakage
VSE2 : DI = 0010 Digital inputs on DISOCONT control unit 2
VSE3 : DI = 1000 Digital inputs on DISOCONT control unit 3


Digital inputs on DISOCONT input/output
VEA1 : DI = 0000
unit 1
VEA2 : DI = 0110
unit 2
VEA3 : DI = 1000
unit 3
Time Voltage ON 33 h
Time Scale ON 13 h
Raw Measured
0.81146mV/V
Load
Ulitlize LC 40.557 % Load on load cells
Nominal Measured
12.000 kg
Load
Load on bin load cells (only if bin weigher is
BIN: Utilize LC 70.095%
active (P 24.01).
Bin raw measured value (only if bin weigher
BIN: Loadcell Raw 0.713456 mV/V
is active P 24.01).
Measure for adverse effects on hopper
Check Meas.
0,00 % (wind, etc.); (only if P 24.01 "Bin Weigher
Window
Active" is set to YES). See also P 26.35.
Actual value before linearization (only if
Unlin. Actual Value 108.2 t/h
P21.01 is set to YES)
Total of Basic Tare P09.04 and Tare
Actual Tare 12.389 kg
Correction P09.05
VSE1: Analog
0.00 mA Analog output on DISOCONT control unit 1
Output
VSE2 : Analog
Output
VSE3 : Analog
Output
VEA1: Analog Analog output on DISOCONT input/output
4.00 mA
Output unit 1
11.25 mA
Output unit 2
9.35 mA
Output unit 3
EIO : Analog
2.05 mA Analog output 1 on DISOCONT external I/O
output 1
EIO : Analog
output 2
EIO : Analog
0.00mA Analog output 3 on DISOCONT external I/O
output 3
EIO : Analog
output 4
VEA1: Analog Analog input on DISOCONT input/output
0.00 mA
Input unit 1


4.48 mA
Input unit 2
7.85 mA
Input unit 3
Analog input DI 4 on DISOCONT control
VSE1 : Analog DI4 5.96 mA
unit 1 (only if DI4 is used).
EIO : Analog input
0.00 mA Analog input 1 on DISOCONT external I/O
1
EIO : Analog input
2
EIO : Analog input
3
EIO : Analog input
17.50 mA
4
Feed rate controller control magnitude (only
Controller
7.77 mA if controlling system is active P02.03 =
Magnitude
YES)
Bin controller control magnitude (only if
Controller Mag. Yb 5.21 mA
P24.01 "Bin Controller Active" = YES).
Bin controller internal auxiliary magnitude,
Controller Mag. Ybi 3.21 mA see Appendix (only if P24.01 "Bin Controller
Active" = YES).
External totalizer pulses (for evaluation, see
Pulses output 319
Parameter P 02.07.)
External totalizer pulses still to be output.

Pulses still output 7 Value should not exceed 10. If value is
higher, adjust weighting (P02.07).
Flash-Checksum 59014 Check sum formed via scale software
Check sum cyclically recomputed via Flash-
Flash-Checksum Eprom. If value deviates from Flash check
59014
calc. sum, a serious fault is given. Contact the
Schenck service.
Hardware version 1 DISOCONT VSE current hardware version
NOTE: The DISOCONT load cell uses both positive and negative input values.
Data are also acquired in turned-off state of feeder.
NOTE: Value on display remains active until function is terminated by operating the
<ESC> key in normal display.

4.4.6 Volumetric / Volumetric Synchronous / Gravimetric

Modes
This function lets you select "Volumetric", "Volumetric Synchronous" and "Gravimetric"
modes.
Volumetric Mode:
Material discharge is controlled in proportion to setpoint independent of measured
load.
At rated conditions, feed rate is around selected setpoint.
Setpoint is limited to the triple nominal feed rate. Upon higher inputs, message SC1
"Setpoint Limited" is output. Feed rate actual value is measured but does not impact
control.
Volumetric Synchronous Mode:
In contrast to volumetric mode, changeover takes place smoothly thanks to the
consideration of the mean value acquired in gravimetric mode.
Gravimetric Mode:
Feed rate actual value is controlled for selected setpoint.
Maximum possible setpoint equals nominal feed rate. Excessive values cause output
of message SC1 "Setpoint Limited".
Prerequisite:
• Controlling system active (P02.03 "Control" = "YES").
To set Volumetric / Volumetric Synchronous / Gravimetric modes:
2. Select"Volumetric / Volumetric Synchronous / Gravimetric" function using

cursor keys.
3. Activate displayed mode using <Return> key.
Note:
You can also call the "Volumetric", "Volumetric Synchronous" and "Gravimetric"
modes using hot-key F7 (see Parameter P02.11 "Hot-Key F7").
Display
"VOL" in the first text line indicates Volumetric mode; VOL-S in the first text line
indicates Volumetric Synchronous mode; in Gravimetric mode, no symbol is displayed.

4.4.7 START / STOP Keyboard Mode

Use function to assign preselected Start/Stop and Setpoint sources to keys on
DISOCONT keyboard. If keyboard mode is deselected, previous operating sources
are active again.
NOTE: Upon changeover from external source (e.g. serial) to keyboard, scale START
/ STOP status and setpoint remain stored, and vice versa.
Take these steps:
Display
"OP" is displayed in second line if keyboard mode is selected.
4.4.8 >0< Zero Set

This function lets you call the zero setting program designed to acquire the solids flow
feeder zero point error over the time set by Parameter P09.02 "Calibation Time". In
contrast to the taring program, this function is used in daily operation and thus not
protected by password. In addition, the zero setting program only accepts values
varying from basic tare within the set zero setting limits. If these limits are exceeded,
re-taring is required (see "Calibrating Functions" item).
Prerequisites:
• Solids flow feeder cut off to enable material prefeeder, if present, to be closed.
• Batch mode deactivated
• Parameter P04.03 "Load Measurement" not set to "AI" or "DI4".
Take these steps:
1. Call up function distributor using <MENU> key.
2. Select ">0< Zero Set" function using cursor keys.
4. Enter values displayed with <Return> key into Parameter P 09.05 "Tare
Correction" or abort with <ESC> key.
NOTE: If deviation exceeds 20%, check for mechanical scale error.

Display
• "CA" is displayed in second text line.
• While program is running, ">0< Measurement ON" is displayed in first text

field; residual run time in %, in first display field.
• If program is terminated, "Deviation" is displayed in first text field; percent

value, in first display field.

• "Tare Correction" is displayed in second text field; tare correction value related
to nominal measured load in %, in second display field.
Special Messages
Message Cause
CUT OFF! Scale turned on.
Aborted ! Process aborted; no changes.
Result of zero setting program exceeds the set limit (P09.06 Zeroing
Value too
Limit).
big
Result is not acquired.
Batch active! Batch mode active.
4.4.9 Print FMZ (Totalizing Counter Readings)

Use function to print totalizing counter readings.
NOTE: You can also print totalizing counter readings during batching.
Take these steps:
2. Select "Print FMZ" function using cursor keys.
Printout may look like this:
Fig.: Sample Totalizing Counter Report

4.4.10 Display Events

This function gives detailed information on all available event messages.
Prerequisite
• At least one event has occurred. If not, function is not available.
Take these steps:
NOTE: If events are available, function automatically appears as first function

in function distributor display.
3. If several events are available, these can be viewed by operating the <UP> or
<DOWN> cursor.
4. Sorted by priority, the events additionally reference the relevant parameter,

e.g. 1st event SY04 = P01.07 Communication VEA 1.
5. Return to normal display with <ESC> key.
Note:
You can also call the Display Events function using Hot-Key <F7> (Parameter P02.11
"Hot-Key F7" = "Display Events"). (<F7>: Events).
4.4.11 Trend
The trend is defined as graphical representation of measuring results over a certain
period of time on the VLB control unit.
The resolution is 50 * 100 pixels (value, time).
Parametrization uses Parameters P02.12 - P02.15. The following measurement
values can be represented:
Values Parameter Setting
Rel. feed rate I
Rel. measured load Q
Current setpoint W
B: Rel. fill weight: B
Deviation Xd
2nd weighbridge rel. load 2nd Weighbridge
Moisture Moisture
Corrected rel. actual value Icorr.
Note: The trend values are continuously transferred to VLB and stored there. Only if
time axis P 02.14 or the valve of P 02.15 are changed, the valves stored in VLB are
deleted. The values of P 02.12 "Upper Limit Trend" and P 02.13 "Lower Limit Trend"
can be changed at will without loss of data.

Control Calibrating Functions
4.5 Calibrating Functions

The following calibration programs are available:
START/STOP Simulation
TW: Tare
CW: Weight Check
TB: Tare (1)
CB: Weight Check (1)
BIN: Contr. Optim. (2)
Set Time
Autom. Manual Bin Control (1)
Bin Contr. Man. Start/Stop (3)
(1) only if bin weigher is active (Block 24)
(2) only if bin controller is ON (P25.01)
(3) only if bin controller has been selected in manual
Calibrating functions are protected from inadvertent use by password.

NOTE: Preset password: 7353.
The calibrating functions descriptions given at the items below start from the
Calibrating menu. Go to Calibrating menu taking these steps:
1. Go to normal display by pressing the <ESC> key as many times as required.
2. Go to function distributor using <MENU> key.
3. Select Calibrating Function menu using cursor keys.
4. Activate menu using <Return> key.
5. Enter password.
6. Acknowledge using <Return> key.
NOTE: All programs can be aborted with <ESC> at any time. Previous status is
maintained.
4.5.1 "TW: Tare" Funktion

The "TW: Tare" calibration program acquires the measuring system zero point error
over a settable period of time (Parameter Calibration Time, default = 30s). This value
is used to correct the measuring result during operation. In contrast to the zero setting
program, zeroing range is neither monitored nor limited. The taring program deletes
the result of the zero setting program.
After taring, measured load and feed rate displays read zero.
Prerequisites:
• Solids flow feeder cut off to enable material prefeeder, if present, to be closed.
• Batch mode deactivated
• Parameter P04.03 "Load Measurement" not set to "AI" or "DI4".

Take these steps:
1. Select "TW: Tare" program in "Calibrating Function" menu using cursor keys.
2. Start program using <Return> key.
3. Wait for new tare value to be displayed.
4. Acquire measuring result with <Return> key or abort with <ESC> key.
Note:
The result of the taring program enters into P09.04 "Basic Tare", and Parameter
P09.05 "Tare Correction" is set to zero.
Display
• After program start, "CA" is displayed in second text line.
• While function is active, first text field reads "TW: Measurement ON"; first
display field indicates residual run time in %.
• If function is terminated, first text field reads "Deviation"; first display field
indicates deviation value related to previous tare value.
• Second text field reads "Tare"; second display field indicates tare value
related to nominal measured load in %.
Special Messages
Message Cause
CUT OFF! Feeder turned on
Aborted ! Process aborted; no changes
Batch active! Batch mode active
4.5.2 CW: Weight Check Function

This program is designed to control the DISOCONT measuring range. To do so,
measuring system is loaded with a known check weight and the load cell load mean
value is automatically acquired over a certain period of time. The result is compared to
setpoint and shown on display. No automatic correction takes place.
Prerequisites:
• First perform taring or zero set.
• Enter effective check weight into Parameter P09.03.
• Apply check weight to proper location.
• Ensure that feeder is cut off to enable prefeeder, if present, to be closed.
• Check to see that P04.03 "Load Measurement" is not set to "AI" or "DI4".

To call the "CW: Weight Check" calibrating function:
1. Select function in "Calibrating Function" menu using cursor keys.
3. Evaluate acquired values using the evaluation table below.
4. Exit function using <ESC> key.
Note: Acquisition with <Return> key is not possible.

Display
• Second text line reads "CA".
• Function active: First text field reads "CW: Measurement ON"; first display
field indicates residual run time in %.
• Function active: Second text field reads "Set/Act"; second display field
indicates the quotient from Parameter P 09.03 "Check Weight" and check
weight measurement value.
• Function terminated: First text field reads "CW: Complete"; first display field
indicates measured weight of fictitiously fed material amount in kg.
• Function terminated: Second text field reads "KOR"; second display field
indicates SET/ACT mean value over the entire run time.
Special Messages
Message Cause
CUT OFF! Feeder turned on
Aborted ! <ESC> suppressed
Batch active! Batch mode active
Evaluation Table
Error KOR Explanation
<1% 0.99.....1.01 Scale OK; no further action required
If the result of a material check has not yet been considered
< 5% 0.95.....1.05 with Parameter "Weight correction", enter KOR value into
Parameter.
< 0.95
Deviations of several percent may be due to input of wrong
>5% or
technical data or mechanical faults.
> 1.05
Note: Parameter P09.01 "Weight correction" is not considered during check. After
correction, check program displays the same error quotient KOR.
Feed rate I display for check weight reads
I = P09.01 x (P09.03 / P04.04) in t/hr
Parameter Name
P09.01 Weight correction
P09.03 Effective check weight in kg
P04.04 Device constant in kg/(t/hr)

4.5.3 Set Time

Use function to set date and time.
Prerequisite:
DISOCONT input/output unit 1 must be active; P01.02 = "YES".
Take these steps:
1. Select Set Time function in Calibrating Function menu using cursor keys.
2. Start Calibrating Function using <Return> key.
3. Enter year via keypad.
4. Acknowledge with <Return>.
5. Enter month via keypad.
7. Enter day via keypad. .
9. Enter hour via keypad.
11. Enter minute via keypad.
13. Enter second via keypad.
NOTE: No entry means 00 seconds.
4.5.4 START / STOP Simulation

Designed for training purposes, the simulation function enables all scale functions to
be tested without material. Setting programs can also be called in simulation mode.
NOTE: In simulation mode, no normal weighing operation can be performed.
Features
• All operating functions can be performed.
• In Simulation mode, no normal weighing and feeding is possible.
• With measuring systems, the actual feed rate is set to the nominal feed rate.
• With controlling systems, the control loop is closed internally so that the
controller can control the actual feed rate for setpoint.
• The relevant control magnitude Y is routed to the outside.
• Load measurement is active.
• All control inputs and outputs operate as usual.

Control Programming Functions
Take these steps:
1. Select function in Calibrating Menu using cursor keys.
Display
"SIM" is displayed in second text line as soon as START Simulation function is active.
4.6 Programming Functions

This item details the functions of the Programming menu. These are:
This item details the functions of the Programming menu. These are:
Read Parameters
Enter Parameters
Load Default Parameters
Print Parameters
Print Shortlist
Print Status Report
Print Check Result (1)
(1) Only if check measurement is active (Block 26)
Parameter are variable features or data used to program DISOCONT for the
application. Parameters are organized by function blocks and consecutively numbered
within a block.
Parameter input and edit are protected by password.
NOTE: Preset password: 7353
The programming functions descriptions given at the items below start from the
Programming menu. To call Programming menu, take these steps:
1. Go to normal display by pressing <ESC> as many times as required.
3. Select Programming menu using cursor keys.
4. Activate menu using <Return> key.
4.6.1 Read Parameters

Use function to view parameters. Editing is not possible.
NOTE: Parameters deviating from default values are identified by *.
Take these steps:
1. Select function in Programming menu using cursor keys.

NOTE: Display shows title of first parameter block.
3. Select parameter block with cursor keys, or direct using <.>

key and enter via keypad.
4. Activate parameter block using <Return> key.

5. View parameters within a block using cursor <UP>, <DOWN>

keys, or directly select number using <.> key and enter via
keypad.
6. Return to parameter block using <ESC> key.
7. If need be, resume from step 3.
8. Return to normal display using <ESC> key.
Display
"PA" is displayed in second text line.
4.6.2 Enter Parameters

Use function to read and edit parameters. Enter password.
NOTE: Parameters deviating from default values are identified by *.
Take these steps:
3. Enter password.
4. Acknowledge with <Return> key.

NOTE: Display shows title of first parameter block.
5. Select parameter block with cursor keys, or select direct using

<.> key and enter via keypad.
6. Activate parameter block using <Return> key.
7. View parameters within a block using cursor <UP>, <DOWN>

keys, or directly select number using <.> key and enter via
keypad.
NOTE: Use cursor keys to choose parameters of selected
block. Press <Return> to choose parameters in rising
sequence independent of block.
8. Activate parameter using <EDIT> key.
9. Enter new value using keypad or cursor keys.
10. Acquire new value with <Return> key, or reject with <ESC>
key.
11. Return to parameter block using <ESC> key.
12. If need be, resume from step 5.
13. Return to normal display using <ESC> key.
Display
"PA" is displayed in second text line.

4.6.3 Load Default Parameters

Use function to reset parameters to default values.
Edited parameters and calibrating values are reset. We recommend to

print parameters using the Print Parameters function before loading default values.
Take these steps:
2. Start function using <Return> key.
3. Enter password.
4. Acknowledge with <Return> key.
NOTE: System prompts for acknowledgement.
5. Enter "1" for "YES" or "0" for "NO".
6. Acquire "1" or "0" using <Return> key.
4.6.4 Print Parameters

Prerequisite:
DISOCONT input/output unit 1 must be active; P 01.02 = "YES".
Use function to print parameter list complete with current settings, software version
and current date. In addition, current hardware assignment and event message are
printed.
Parameters deviating from default values are identified by *.
Take these steps:
3. Abort using <ESC> key.

Sample Printout:

4.6.5 Printing Parameter Shortlist

Prerquisiste:
DISOCONT input/output unit 1 must be active (P 01.02 = "YES"). The shortlist
contains the parameters deviating from default values (identified with* in Parameter
List) as well as scale version and date/time.
Take these steps:
4.6.6 Status Report

Prerequisite:
DISOCONT input/output unit 1 must be active; P 01.02 = "YES".
The status report includes the most important status values as well as all event
messages occurred since last printout. If no status report has been printed yet, events
are counted from last DISOCONT power-up.
Take these steps:

Control Batching Functions
4.7 Batching Functions

NOTE: For batching, Parameter "Batch Mode" has to be set to "YES".
Only then, the "Select Batch / Deselect Batch" function is available in function
distributor.
In addition, the following functions are available:
Abort Batch
Print Batch
4.7.1 "Select Batch" Program

This function provides the prerequisites for batching, however, does not start batching
process.
Prerequisite
• Feeder disconnected
Take these steps:
3. Start function with <Return> key.
4. Enter batch setpoint using <1>... <9> keys.
5. Acquire batch setpoint and return to normal display using <Return> key, or
6. Abort with <ESC> key.
NOTE: If no batch has been started nor stopped, you can change batch setpoint in
normal display using the <BatSet> key.
Features
Display: "BATCH" in first text line
The following process variables can be scrolled into normal display using cursor keys:
• Batch setpoint
• Batch actual value = Amount discharged yet
• Batch residual value = Amount still to be discharged.
The display format corresponds to that set on totalizing counter 1 using Parameter
"Counter 1 Unit".
During batching, "Batch actual value" display is running from 0 towards setpoint;
"Batch residual value" display is running from setpoint towards 0.
NOTE: Before start of new batch, "Batch actual value" and "batch residual value"
displays show the amounts reached with previous batch.
After deselection of batching mode ("Deselect Batch" function), displayed values can
no longer be used. However, they reappear upon new selection of function.

Control Batching Functions
Starting / Stopping Batch
1. Start selected batch mode using the <ON> key.
2. Abort batching using the <OFF> key.
3. Resume stopped batch using the <ON> key.
4.7.2 Abort Batch

Abort batching process. Batch Mode remains stored.
NOTE: Next start command starts new batch. Old batch is not resumed.
Prerequisite
• Batching started
Take these steps:
Note: You can also print batch using hot-Key <F7> , if Parameter P 02.11 is set to
"Abort/Print Batch" and offers <F7> "EndBat".
4.7.3 Print Batch

If batching is complete or has been aborted, you can start printout in manual using the
"Print Batch" function.
NOTE: If Parameter "Automatic Printout" is set to "YES", batch report is printed
automatically after every complete batch.
Prerequisite
• Batching complete or aborted via "Abort Batch" function.
To start printout in manual, take these steps:
4.7.4 "Deselect Batch" Function

Use function to deselect batching mode and remove function of active range. BATCH
display disappears from first text line. Batching values, i.e. "Batch Setpoint", "Batch
Actual Value" and "Batch Residual Amount", can no longer be called up. However,
they are not cleared.
Prerequisites
• Batching complete or aborted using the "Abort Batch" function
• Feeder disconnected

Control Bin Weigher
To deselect batch mode, take these steps:
NOTE: Use "Select Batch" function to reactivate batching mode. Old batch values, i.e.
"Batch Setpoint", "Batch Actual Value" and "Batch Residual Amount", can be viewed,
however, not used.
4.8 Bin Weigher

Operating totally independent of the continuous scale, the bin weigher is designed for
display of bin weight, monitoring and reporting of limits values, control of fill level as
well as for use as check scale in conjunction with a check-and-correct system.
4.8.1 "Bin Controller Manual/Automatic" Calibrating Function

Bin level can be controlled either manually or automatically. Upon automatic control,
the prefeeder is turned on/off as a function of limits values P24.12 and P24.13
"Control Level MIN" and "Control Level MAX" (Parameter P24.14 "DO Bin Filling").
Upon manual control, you can start/stop prefeeder direct using the "Bin Contr. Man.
Start" or Bin Contr. Man.Stop" calibrating functions.
To avoid hopper overflow, prefeeder cuts off in both modes as soon as limit value
P24.13 "Control Level MAX" is exceeded.
Changing over bin controller from manual to automatic
1. Select "Manual/Autom. Bin Control" in "Calibrating Function" menu using

cursor keys.
Display:
In manual mode, first text line reads "MAN+" or "MAN-".
4.8.2 "Bin Contr. Man. Start/Stop" Calibrating Function

In manual mode, this function starts/stops prefeeders.
Prerequisites:
• Set bin controller to manual.
• If limit value P24.13 "Control Level MAX" is exceeded, prefeeder cannot be

started.
Starting/Stopping Bin Controller
1. Select the "Bin Contr. Man. Start/Stop" in "Calibrating Functions" menu using
cursor keys.
2. Acticate function with <Return> key.
Note:
Ensure that prefeeder feed rate exceeds maximum discharge rate.

Control Bin Weigher
Display:
With prefeeder started, first text line reads "MAN+"; in cut-off state, "MAN-".
Note:
If continuous bin control in P 25.01 "Bin Controller ON" mode is set to YES, the fill or
discharge unit control magnitude P25.03 "AO Contr. Mag." is set to 20mA with
manually started prefeeder, and to 0mA with manually stopped prefeeder. Digital input
P25.04 "DO Feeder ON" is started/stopped likewise.
4.8.3 "TB: Tare" Calibrating Function

The taring program automatically acquires the weight of the empty bin and enters it
into Parameter P24.25 "Tare". If taring is complete, bin fill weight is 0 t.
Prerequisites:
• Bin must be empty.
• Bin must not be filled.
Taring bin
1. Select "TB: Tare" setting program in "Calibrating Function" menu using cursor
keys.
2. Start setting program with <Return> key.
3. Wait for new tare value to be displayed.
Display:
• While function is active, first text field reads "TB: Measurement running", and
first display field shows the residual run time in %.
• If function is complete, first text field displays "Deviation", and first display field
shows the deviation value related to previous tare value.
• Second text field changes to "Tare", and second display field shows the tare
value related to load cell rated capacity in % (P24.04 "L/C Rated Cap.").
Special Messages
Message Cause
Aborted! Process aborted; no change.

Control Bin Weigher
4.8.4 "CB: Weight Check" Calibrating Function

The "CB: Weight Check" automatically aquires the value of P24.24 "Range Correction"
used to corrected the bin measuring result.
Prerequisites:
• Bin must not be filled or discharged.
Checking bin weight
1. Select "CB: Weight Check" in "Calibrating Function" menu using cursor keys.
Check weight (Parameter P24.26 "Check Weight") may already be applied.
3. Wait until current bin weight is acquired, prompt "Checkweight Up/Down"

displayed in first text line, and check weight value displayed in first display
field.
4. Apply or remove check weight.
5. Continue setting program with <Return> key.
6. Wait for new "Set/Act" value to be displayed.
New value for Parameter P24.24 "Range correction" is computed using the following
formula:
Abbreviation Description
Parameter
KOR
P24.24
new New value
old Old value
set Check weight
Measured check
act
weight
Display:
• During first measuring phase, first text field reads "CB: Measurement running",
and first display field shows residual run time in %.
• Second text field displays "Weight"; second display field, current hopper
weight.
• If first measuring phase is complete, first text field reads "Checkweight

Up/Down"; first display field, check weight value.
• Second text and display fields continue indicating current weight.

Control Bin Weigher
• In second measuring phase, with check weight applied or removed, first field
shows the residual run time; second field, the measured check weight value. If
check weight has been removed, value is negative.
• If setting program is complete, first text fields displays "Weight"; first display
field, measured check weight value. If check weight has been removed, value
is negative.
• Second text field displays "Set/Act"; second display field, the ratio between
check weight and measured value.
Special Messages
Message Cause
Aborted! Process aborted; no change.
4.8.5 "B: Controller Optim." Calibrating Function

The bin controller optimization program automatically computes control parameters
KP and TN (P25.08 and P25.09) from feed or discharge unit constants (P25.06) and
dead time (P25.07).
Prerequisites:
• Bin control must be active (P25.01 set to "YES").
• Fill or discharge unit technical data (P25.06 "Feeder Constant" and P25.07
"Dead Time TT") must be set correctly.
Optimizing bin control
1. Select "B: Control Optim." setting program in "Calibrating Functions" menu

using cursor keys.
Note:
With this setting program, the results are entered automatically, i.e. the program must
not be terminated with <Return> or <ESC>. The values computed for Parameters
P25.08 "P-Component KP" and P25.09 "I-Component TN" can be adjusted in manual.
The residual hopper control parameters (D-Component, Bypass, Elevation, etc.) are
not affected by the optimization program.
Display:
• While function is active, first text field reads "CO: P-Component KP", and first
display field shows the newly computed value of Parameter
P25.08 "P-Component KP".
• Second text field displays "I-Component TN"; second display field, the newly
computed value for Parameter P25.09 "I-Component TN".
• After approx. 10 seconds, normal display returns.
Note:
If there is no valid feeder constant value (P25.06 = 0.0 (kg/h)/mA), function is aborted,
and Parameters KP and TN remain unchanged. In this case, first text field displays
"Feeder Constant"; first display field, value 0.0.
After approx. 5 seconds, message "Aborted"! is output.

Control Check-And-Correct System
4.9 Check-And-Correct System

The KME check-and-correct system basically consists of a bin weigher used to check
the solids flow feeder's actual feed rate and correct errors.
During check and correction, the material flow is not interrupted.
The check results comprises the measuring results of the two scales for the material
amount actually fed out. Being by far more accurate than dynamic weighing, the static
weighing result is acquired as correct.
The correction value is computed from the difference, or the ratio, of the two amounts.
Correction of the zero point error compensates additive errors, e.g. caused by material
deposits on weighing platform.
Ranges correction compensates multiplicative errors.
Range correction is principally required after commissioning; zero point correction,
also in running operation.
For setting details, see Block 26 and Appendix.
4.9.1 "Start Tare Corr." function

Use function to start check-and-correct system in order to acquire the feeder's tare
error.
Prerequisites:
• Parameter P26.01 set to "Internal".
• The source of Parameter P26.09 "Start Tare Corr." set to "OP".
4.9.1.1.1 Starting Tare Correction:
2. Select "Start Tare Corr." function with cursor keys.
Features
"CHECK" display in second text line.
The following additional process variables can be displayed in normal mode using
cursor keys:
Displayed
Unit Description
Variable
Continuous
kg Amount acquired by continuous scale
results Z
Current period of check process
Check run time h
measuring phase
Check result F/Z Static /Dynamic Amount ratio
Tare rel.
Check result (see P26.29)
correction
Note:
If check-and-correct measurement is complete, system automatically acquires result
(P26.02 = "YES") provided that it is between defined limits (P26.26 and P26.27). If not,
acquire result using the "Correct" function, or reject with "Abort Check" function.

4.9.2 "Start Range Corr."

Use function to start check-and-correct measurement in order to acquire the scale
range error.
Prerequisites:
• Parameter P26.01 set to "Internal".
• Source of Parameters P26.08 "Start Range Corr." set to "OP".
Starting range correction:
2. Select "Start Range Corr." function using cursor keys.
3. Activate function with <RETURN> key.
Features
"CHECK" display in second text line.
The following additional process variables can be displayed in normal mode using
cursor keys:
Displayed
Unit Description
Variable
Continuous
kg Amount acquired by continuous scale
results Z
Current period of check process
Check run time h
measuring phase
Check result F/Z Static / Dynamic Amount ratio
Range rel.
Check result (see P26.31)
correction
Note:
If check-and-correct measurement is complete, system automatically acquires result
(P26.02 = "YES") provided that it is between defined limits (P26.26 and P26.27). If not,
acquire result using the "Correct" function, or reject with "Abort Check" function.
4.9.3 "Correct" function

Use function to acquire check result after completion of measuring phase.
Prerequisites:
• KME measuring phase complete
• Source of Parameter P26.10 "Correct" set to "OP".
Correcting check result
Features
"CHECK" display removed from second text line

Note:
Upon range correction, the result enters into Parameter P09.07 "Material Correction" ;
upon tare correction, into Parameter P09.08 "Tare Correction KME"
4.9.4 "Abort Check" function

Use function to reject result after completion of a KME measuring phase.
Prerequisites:
• KME measuring phase complete
• Source of Parameter P26.11 "Abort Check" set to "OP"
Rejecting check result
Features
"CHECK" display removed from second text line
Note:
The process values of the last check operation are present displayed in normal display
until start of a new check measurement.
If P26.01 "Type of Check" is set to "NO", no KME process values can be called any
longer.
4.9.5 "Print KME Result" function

Prerequisite:
DISOCONT input/output unit 1 active (P01.02 = "YES").
If a check measurement is complete, you can start printing using the "Print KME
Result" function.
Note:
If Parameter "Check Printout" is set to "YES", printing starts automatically after every
complete check measurement.
Fig.: Sample KMW report

To print:
1. Call function distributor using <Menu> key.

Check Checking Measuring System
5 Check
5.1 Checking Measuring System
Most functional errors are reported by event message. If a measured value displayed
is obviously wrong, you can check measuring amplifier function with the aid of a
simple test plug (s. Test Plug figure). Using the test plug you can easily find out
whether the fault is with load cell, cabling, or electronics.
Fig.: Test Plug

Connecting test plug:
1. Wire plug as shown in drawing.
2. Turn off power.
3. Withdraw load cell connector X6.
4. Plug test plug into load cell connector X6 slot.
5. Turn on power.
If the stated resistors are used, the following service values result:
• Raw measurement value approx. 1.500000 mV/V.
• L/C utilization approx. 75% for 2mV/V load cell characteristic value.
• L/C utilization approx. 53% for 2.85mV/V load cell characteristic value.
If raw measurement value is in specified range, measuring amplifier operates free

from fault.
Measured load display depends on scale rated data.
Note: With other resistors R1 and R2, the following raw measured value results:
Raw measured value ~ 500 * R2 / R1 [mV/V]
If parameter default values are used, approx. 15 kg are displayed as measured load.

Parameters General Information
6 Parameters
This item details the available DISOCONT parameters and the editing possibilities.
Description is complete with a list of event messages concerning various parameters.
6.1 General Information

Parameters are variable features or data used to adapt DISOCONT to the application.
There are two principal types of parameter:
• Selection parameters - for selection from multiple alternatives
o Select characteristic values (e.g. display unit, control behaviour)
o Select event classes (determine reaction on events)
o Select hardware configuration (source, unit, channel, level)
• Numeric parameters - for direct input of numeric values
Parameters can be changed during operation. However, parameters influencing

measuring result, e.g. display filters, must not be changed.
Default Values
All parameters are preset with default values which normally need not be changed.
You can recall default values using the "Load Default Parameters" function.
NOTE: For loading default values, see "Loading Default Parameters" item.
Identification
Parameters are organized by function group and identified as follows:
"Group number - parameter number", e.g. P01.02.
The system ID is a unique identification code used throughout the DISOCONT

system. It is used, for instance, in data transfer or for special service tasks.
Dependencies
There are parameters whose availability depends on other parameters setting values.
These dependencies are stated in the header of every single parameter description.

Abbreviations
Source Description
FB Fieldbus
OP Operator Panel (control unit)
DI Digital input
DO Digital output
AI Analog input
AO Analog output
DI 4 Analog input with low resolution
W1 Warning 1 (acknowledgement required)
W2 Warning 2 (no acknowledgement required)
A Alarm
IG No event message but contact outputs
LC Load cell
LS Logical signal
VSE System unit
VEA Input/output unit
I Feed rate
Q Belt load
V Belt speed
EIO Externe I/O-Einheit
Notes
Inputs/outputs
Number Description
1. Select source DI, DO ...,...
"--" means "not assigned", i.e. function is not available.
2. Select unit VSE 1 ...
Display only shows units selected in Parameter Block 1.
3. Select channel number DI 1 ...
4. Select signal level LOW or HIGH (N/C or N/O contact)
Analog Input DI 4:
Low-resolution input designed to be used only for minor auxiliary signals.

Description Unit
Resolution: Max. 1000d
Galvanic isolation: None
Input: 0...10V
Across positive input, an internal voltage of +9V over 1 kilohm is available.

Hardware Configuration
Upon parametrization of the hardware used, the source determines whether unit,
channel and level must be additionally indicated or not. The following table applies:
Possible hardware configurations:

Source Unit Channel Level
FB
OP
v
--
DI4
AI VEA1-VEA3
EIO AI1-AI4
AO VEA1-VEA3
VSE1-VSE3
EIO AO1-AO4
LC VSE1-VSE3
DI VEA1-VEA3 DI1-DI4 High, Low
VSE1-VSE3
EIO DI1-DI16
DO VEA1-VEA3 DO1-DO5 High, Low
VSE1-VSE3 DO1-DO4
EIO DO1-DO16
LS VEA1-VEA3 DI1-DI4 High, Low
DO1-DO5
VSE1-VSE3 DI1-DI4
DO1-DO4
EIO DI1-DI8
DO1-DO8
As you can see, with fieldbus (FB), control unit (OP), speed (v), are not assigned (--)
and the low-resolution analog input (DI4) does not require additional specification for
unit, channel or level.
Analog inputs (AI), outputs (AO) and load cell (LC) require the unit to be specified.
Digital inputs (DI), outputs (DO) and logical signals (LS) require unit, channel and level
to be specified.
The external input/output unit readies 4 analog input and outputs, and 16 digital inputs
and outputs.

Parameters Parameter List
Example:
Parameter P 03.02 determines the scale start source.
Description Source
P 03.02 Start FB
Alternatives OP, DI
On standard, the scale is connected via fieldbus (FB). Alternatively, you can select
control unit (OP) or a digital input (DI). If DI is desired, additionally specify active unit
with channel and level (see Possible Hardware Configurations table).
Event messages
The reaction on events can be parametrized using the event classes. As a rule, all
classes (Alarm (A), Warning 1 (W1), Warning 2 (W2) and No Message (IG) can be
set. Therefore, the parameter default value suffices.
Example:
P 06.08 Power Down A Event WE 01
After power failure, event WE 01 is set as Alarm.
6.2 Parameter List

This item includes a list of all DISOCONT parameters divided into functional
parameter blocks. Listed are number, name and the so-called Sys ID.
The latter is the DISOCONT internal ID number for the single parameters.
The following list applies to
VDD 20150-03 0801
01 - Hardware Modules
Number: Name Default Sys ID
P 01.01 Comm.-Error OP IG 4218
P 01.02 VEA-Unit 1 NO 4208
P 01.03 VEA-Unit 2 NO 4209
P 01.04 VEA-Unit 3 NO 4210
P 01.05 VSE-Unit 2 NO 4211
P 01.06 VSE-Unit 3 NO 4212
P 01.07 Comm.-Error VEA1 A 4213
P 01.10 Comm.-Error VSE2 A 4216
P 01.11 Comm.-Error VSE3 A 4217
P 01.12 External I/O NO 4219
P 01.13 Comm.-Error ext. I/O A 4220
02 - Scale Definitions
P 02.01 Language DEUTSCH 4224
P 02.02 Units SI 4225
P 02.03 Control NO 4590

P 02.04 Nominal Feed Rate Io 200000.0 kg/h 4226

P 02.05 Display Formats STANDARD 4228
P 02.06 Feed Rate Units ----.- t/h 4229
P 02.07 Counter 1 Unit -----.- t 4230
P 02.08 Pulse Length Total. 0.050 s 4231
P 02.09 Counter 2 Unit ------- t 4232
P 02.10 Counter 3 Unit ------- t 4233
P 02.11 Hot-Key F7 Reset Totalizer 4238
P 02.12 Upper Limit Trend 100.00 % 4235
P 02.13 Lower Limit Trend 0.00 % 4234
P 02.14 Trend Period 1.00 h 4236
P 02.15 Trend Value I 4237
03 - Control Sources
P 03.01 Control Sources STANDARD 4240
P 03.02 Feeder Start FB 4241
P 03.03 Absolute Setpoint FB 4242
P 03.04 Setpoint Range 20.00 mA 4243
P 03.05 Setpoint Offset 4.00 mA 4244
P 03.06 Release -- 4245
P 03.07 Event No Release W2 4246
P 03.08 Relative Setpoint NO 4247
04 - Rated Data of Feeder

P 04.01 LC Charac. Value 2.0000 mV/V 4257
P 04.02 LC Rated Cap. 20.000 kg 4258
P 04.03 Load Measurement LC 4266
P 04.04 Device Constant 0.04000 kg/(t/h) 4265
P 04.05 Load Range 20.00 mA 4267
P 04.06 Load Offset 4.00 mA 4268
05 - Scale Controlling
P 05.01 Volum. Start-Up 0.0 s 4272
P 05.02 Afterfl.Totalizer 3.0 s 4274
06 - Scale Monitoring
P 06.01 Scale Monitoring STANDARD 4288
P 06.02 Stand-By Event W2 4289
P 06.03 Stand-By Limit Value 2 % Io 4290
P 06.04 Error LC Input A 4293
P 06.05 LC Input < MIN A 4294
P 06.06 LC Input > MAX A 4295
P 06.07 Setpoint Limited W1 4296
P 06.08 Power Failure A 4297
P 06.09 Time Deviation 20.0 s 4298
P 06.10 Threshold Deviation 5.0 % 4299
P 06.11 Factor Deviation 1.0 4320
P 06.12 Event Deviation A 4300

P 06.13 Controller Limited W2 4301

P 06.14 Memory Error A 4302
P 06.15 License Violation A 4303
P 06.16 Password 10000 4292
P 06.17 Analog Input< Offset A 5418
P 06.18 Source Emerg. Setp. -- 4930
P 06.19 Emergency Setpoint 0.0 kg/h 4931
07 - Display Filters
P 07.01 Display Filters STANDARD 4327
P 07.02 LC Filter 0.25 s 4334
P 07.03 I-Display 3.0 s 4328
P 07.04 I-Analog Output 3.0 s 4329
P 07.05 I-Serial Output 3.0 s 4330
P 07.06 Load 3.0 s 4335
P 07.07 Deviation 3.0 s 4333
08 - Limit Values
P 08.01 Limit Values STANDARD 4336
P 08.02 Value for I-Min 5.0 % Io 4337
P 08.03 Event Class I-Min W1 4338
P 08.04 Value for I-Max 120.0 % Io 4339
P 08.05 Event Class I-Max W1 4340
09 - Calibration Data
P 09.01 Weight Correction 1.0000 4359
P 09.02 Calibration Time 30.0 s 4358
P 09.03 Check Weight 1.000 kg 4354
P 09.04 Basic Tare 0.000 kg 4355
P 09.05 Tare Correction 0.000 kg 4356
P 09.06 Zeroing Limit 5.00 % Q 4677
P 09.07 Material Correction 1.0000 4360
P 09.08 Tare Corr. Check 0.00 kg/h 4935
10 - Controller
P 10.01 Controller Type Continuous 4701
P 10.02 P-Component KP 0.02000 mA/% 4369
P 10.03 I-Component TN 3.0 s 4370
P 10.04 Lower Limit 0.00 mA 4371
P 10.05 Upper Limit 20.00 mA 4372
P 10.06 Contr. Magn. Offset 0.00 mA 4373
P 10.07 Position at STOP 0 4374
P 10.08 Bypass 10.00 mA 4375
P 10.09 Store NO 4376
P 10.10 Setp. Filter 1st Ord 2.0 s 4378
P 10.11 Setp. Filter 2nd Ord 0.0 s 4379
P 10.12 S: P-Component 0.03300 s/% 4687

P 10.13 S: I-Component 3.0 s 4688

P 10.14 S: Threshold Resp. 0.10 % 4689
P 10.15 Compensat. Elem. 0.00000 1/s 4690
11 - Analog Outputs
P 11.01 Analog Outputs STANDARD 4384
P 11.02 Setpoint -- 4385
P 11.03 Setpoint Offset 4.00 mA 4386
P 11.04 Setpoint Range 20.00 mA 4387
P 11.05 Actual Feed Rate -- 4388
P 11.06 Feed Rate Offset 4.00 mA 4389
P 11.07 Feed Rate Range 20.00 mA 4390
P 11.08 Load -- 4401
P 11.09 Load Offset 4.00 mA 4402
P 11.10 Load Range 20.00 mA 4403
P 11.11 Deviation -- 4397
P 11.12 Deviation Offset 4.00 mA 4398
P 11.13 Deviation Range 20.00 mA 4399
P 11.14 Controller Magnit. Y -- 4400
12 - Digital Inputs
P 12.01 Digital Inputs STANDARD 4416
P 12.02 Error Ext. Event 1 A 4417
P 12.03 DI Ext. Event 1 DI 4418
P 12.04 Error Ext. Event 2 A 4430
P 12.05 DI Ext. Event 2 -- 4431
P 12.06 Error Ext. Event 3 IG 4730
P 12.07 DI Ext. Event 3 -- 4731
P 12.08 Error Ext. Event 4 IG 4732
P 12.09 DI Ext. Event 4 -- 4733
P 12.10 DI Acknowl. Events -- 4419
P 12.11 DI Local Mode DI 4420
P 12.12 DI Volumetric ON -- 4421
P 12.13 NAMUR Error VSE1-DI3 A 4424
P 12.14 NAMUR Error VSE1-DI4 A 4425
P 12.15 NAMUR Error VSE2-DI3 IG 4426
P 12.19 DI:Reset Totalizer 1 -- 5414
P 12.20 DI:Reset Totalizer 2 -- 5415
P 12.21 DI Volum. Sync. ON -- 4941
13 - Digital Outputs
P 13.01 Digital Outputs STANDARD 4432
P 13.02 DO Feeder Started DO 4434
P 13.03 DO Start Prefeeder DO 4435
P 13.04 DO ALARM DO 4436
P 13.05 DO Deviation -- 4437

P 13.06 DO I-MIN -- 4438

P 13.07 DO I-MAX DO 4439
P 13.08 DO Volumetric Mode -- 4444
P 13.09 DO Local Mode -- 4445
P 13.10 DO WARNING -- 4759
14 - Batch Mode
P 14.01 Batch Mode NO 4448
P 14.02 Batch Setp. Source OP 4449
P 14.03 Adaptation Time 3s 4450
P 14.04 Correction Amount 0.000 kg 4451
P 14.05 Adaptation Factor 0.5 4452
P 14.06 Automatic Printing NO 4453
P 14.07 DI Batch Terminate -- 4454
P 14.08 DO Batch is Running -- 4455
P 14.09 DO Dribble Feed -- 4456
P 14.10 DO Full Feed -- 4457
P 14.11 Analog Setp. Relat. 1000.0 kg 4936
P 14.12 Batch Setp. Range 20.00 mA 4937
P 14.13 Batch Setp. Offset 4.00 mA 4938
P 14.14 Batch Tolerance 100000.000 kg 4458
P 14.15 Out of Tolerance W2 4459
15 - Process Control
P 15.01 Process Control STANDARD 4464
P 15.02 Maintenance Elec. 3000 h 4465
P 15.03 Event Maint. EL. IG 4466
P 15.04 Maint. Feeder Run. 3000 h 4467
P 15.05 Ev.Maint Feeder Run. IG 4468
16 - Additional device
P 16.01 Auto Zero Active NO 4675
P 16.02 Event Tare Corr. W1 4678
P 16.03 Zero Drop Out Active NO 4679
P 16.04 Zero Drop Out Limit 1.00 % Io 4680
17 - Printer
P 17.01 Baudrate 9600 4512
P 17.02 Page Length 72 4513
P 17.03 Print Event NO 4514
18 - Comm. EasyServe
P 18.01 Own Address 1 4520
P 18.02 EasyServe Baudrate 9600 4521
P 18.03 EasyServe Diagnose 0 4522
P 18.04 Flag 1 0 5444

P 18.05 Flag 2 0 5445
19 - Comm. Fieldbus
P 19.01 Protocol Type NO 4528
P 19.02 Timeout Host 10 s 4529
P 19.03 Comm.-Error Host IG 4530
P 19.04 Modbus Address 1 4531
P 19.05 Modbus Diagnose 0 4532
P 19.06 Resolution 4096 4533
P 19.07 Modbus-IEEE-Format IEEE:std / LONG:std 4534
P 19.08 Modbus Baudrate 19200 4535
P 19.09 Modbus Format Data 8-O-1 4656
P 19.10 S5-Diagnose 0 4536
P 19.11 S5-Float-Format SIEMENS-KG 4537
P 19.12 S5-Baudrate 9600 4538
P 19.13 S5 Format Data 8-E-1 4657
P 19.14 PB-DP Address 10 4539
P 19.15 PB-DP-FLOAT-Format IEEE 4540
P 19.16 PB-DP-Parameter NO 4658
P 19.17 PB-DP-ID-Count 6 4659
P 19.18 DeviceNet Address 10 4541
P 19.19 DeviceNet Baudrate 125K 4542
P 19.20 SE-Bus Address 33 4543
P 19.21 IB-FLOAT-Format SIEMENS-KG 4686
P 19.22 IB-Effective Data NO PARAM / 2 ID 4685
P 19.23 PB-DP-Set-Val-Count 2 Preset IDs 4734
P 19.24 DVN-Parameter NO 4780
P 19.25 DVN-ID-Count 6 4779
P 19.26 DVN-Set-Val-Count 2 Preset IDs 4781
P 19.27 DVN-Byte Sequence Low - High 4924
20 - PLS Outputs
P 20.01 PLS Binary OUT 1 -- 4662
P 20.09 PLS Analog OUT 1 -- 4670
P 20.10 PLS Analog OUT 2 -- 4671
21 - Linearization
P 21.01 Linearization ON NO 4577
P 21.02 Lin.-S1 25.00 % Io 4681
P 21.03 Lin.-I1 25.00 % Io 4579
P 21.04 Lin.-S2 50.00 % Io 4682
P 21.05 Lin.-I2 50.00 % Io 4581

P 21.06 Lin.-S3 75.00 % Io 4683

P 21.07 Lin.-I3 75.00 % Io 4583
P 21.08 Lin.-S4 100.00 % Io 4684
P 21.09 Lin.-I4 100.00 % Io 4585
P 21.10 Lineariz. Error W2 4586
22 - Flow Gate
P 22.01 S: DO Open Flow Gate -- 4702
P 22.02 S: DO Close Flow G. -- 4703
P 22.03 AI Pos.Flow Gate -- 4691
P 22.04 AI Offset 4.00 mA 4692
P 22.05 AI Range 20.00 mA 4693
P 22.06 AO Pos. Flow Gate -- 4694
P 22.07 AO Offset 4.00 mA 4695
P 22.08 AO Range 20.00 mA 4696
P 22.09 Err. MIN Flow Gate W2 4697
P 22.10 Pos. MIN Flow Gate -- 4698
P 22.11 Err. MAX Flow Gate W2 4699
P 22.12 Pos. MAX Flow Gate -- 4700
23 - Interlocking
P 23.01 DI Error Mechanics 1 -- 4760
P 23.06 DI Error Electr. 1 -- 4765
P 23.09 DO Error Mechanics -- 4768
P 23.10 Error Mechanics W1 4769
P 23.11 DO Error Electricity -- 4770
P 23.12 Error Electricity W1 4771
P 23.13 DO Error Mechatr. 1 -- 4772
P 23.14 DO Error Mechatr. 2 -- 4773
P 23.15 Error Mechatronics W1 4774
P 23.16 DO Ready -- 4775
P 23.17 Not Ready W1 4776
P 23.18 DO Ready for Start -- 4777
P 23.19 Not Ready for Start W1 4778
P 23.20 LS_1 AND-Gate 1 -- 5376
P 23.21 LS_2 AND-Gate 1 -- 5377
P 23.22 Error AND-Gate 1 W1 5378
P 23.23 LS_1 AND-Gate 2 -- 5379
P 23.24 LS_2 AND-Gate 2 -- 5380
P 23.25 Error AND-Gate 2 W1 5381
P 23.26 DO: AND-Gate 1 -- 5416
P 23.27 DO: AND-Gate 2 -- 5417

24 - Bin Weigher
P 24.01 Bin Weigher Active NO 4704
P 24.02 Load Measurement LC 4705
P 24.03 LC Charac. Value 2.0000 mV/V 4706
P 24.04 LC Rated Cap. 1000.000 kg 4707
P 24.05 LC Filter 0.25 s 4708
P 24.06 Bipolar Measuring NO 4712
P 24.07 Error LC Input W1 4709
P 24.08 LC Input > MAX W1 4710
P 24.09 Nominal Bin Load 100.0 % LC 4711
P 24.10 Display Format ---.--- t 4672
P 24.11 Display Filter 3.0 s 4713
P 24.12 Control Level MIN 60.0 % 4714
P 24.13 Control Level MAX 70.0 % 4715
P 24.14 DO Bin Filling -- 4716
P 24.15 Bin Level MIN 5.0 % 4717
P 24.16 Event Bin Level MIN W1 4718
P 24.17 DO Bin Level MIN -- 4719
P 24.18 Bin Level MAX 120.0 % 4720
P 24.19 Event Bin Level MAX W1 4721
P 24.20 DO Bin Level MAX -- 4722
P 24.21 AO Bin Load -- 4723
P 24.22 AO Offset 4.00 mA 4724
P 24.23 AO Range 20.00 mA 4725
P 24.24 Range Correction 1.0000 4726
P 24.25 Tare 0.000 kg 4727
P 24.26 Check Weight 10.00 kg 4728
P 24.27 Control. in OFF-Mode NO 4755
P 24.28 DI: Bin Load Sensor -- 5401
P 24.29 Bin Load MAX Sensor W1 5402
25 - Bin Level Controller

P 25.01 Bin Controller ON NO 4735
P 25.02 Filling Type YES 4736
P 25.03 A0 Contr. Magn. -- 4738
P 25.04 D0 Feeder ON -- 4758
P 25.05 Setpoint Bin Level 0.00 kg 4757
P 25.06 Feeder Constant 0.0 (kg/h)/mA 4741
P 25.07 Dead Time TT 3.0 s 4742
P 25.08 P-Component KP 0.00000 mA/kg 4739
P 25.09 I-Component TN 0.0 s 4740
P 25.10 D Portion TV 0.0 s 4747
P 25.11 D Filter TD 0.0 s 4748
P 25.12 Bypass 10.00 mA 4743
P 25.13 Bypass D Portion 0.0 s 4749
P 25.14 Contr. Magn. Offset 0.00 mA 4744
P 25.15 Lower Limit 0.00 mA 4745
P 25.16 Upper Limit 20.00 mA 4746

P 25.17 Dead Band Deviation 0.0 kg 4750

P 25.18 Dead Band Factor 0.0 4751
P 25.19 Setpoint Filter 0.5 s 4752
P 25.20 Feedrate Filter 0.5 s 4753
P 25.21 DI Init. Controller -- 4754
26 - Check System
P 26.01 Type of Check System NO 4861
P 26.02 Auto Correction NO 4903
P 26.03 Cyclic Auto Start NO 4862
P 26.04 Cycle Time 0.50 h 4863
P 26.05 Print Check Result NO 4886
P 26.06 Release Check System -- 4864
P 26.07 No Check Release W2 4884
P 26.08 Start Span Corr OP 4865
P 26.09 Start Tare Corr OP 4866
P 26.10 Accept Correction OP 4867
P 26.11 Finish Check Meas. OP 4868
P 26.12 Check Quantity 0.0 kg 4871
P 26.13 Storage Quantity 500.0 kg 4872
P 26.14 Min. Fill Weight 0.0 kg 4875
P 26.15 Min. Fill Weight W1 4876
P 26.16 Max. Fill Weight 1000.0 kg 4877
P 26.17 Max. Fill Weight W1 4878
P 26.18 Damping Time 3.0 s 4879
P 26.19 DO: Check Started -- 4881
P 26.20 Feeder Stopped -- 4882
P 26.21 Feeder Not Stopped W1 4883
P 26.22 Prepare Check Meas. W2 4885
P 26.23 DO:Check Meas Active -- 4887
P 26.24 Expect Acceptance W2 4888
P 26.25 DO:Expect Acceptance -- 4889
P 26.26 Absolute Range 10.0 % 4890
P 26.27 Relative Range 3.0 % 4891
P 26.28 Abs.Tare Corr. Error W1 4892
P 26.29 Rel.Tare Corr. Error W1 4893
P 26.30 Abs.Span Corr. Error W1 4894
P 26.31 Rel.Span Corr. Error W1 4895
P 26.32 Corr. Evaluation 1.000 4896
P 26.33 Correction Speed 0.0 s 4897
P 26.34 AO:Check Meas Result -- 4898
P 26.35 Max. Bin-Error 0.0 % 4946
P 26.36 Event Bin-Error W1 4947
P 26.37 DO: Correction Error -- 4904
27 - Moisture
P 27.01 Moisture Active NO 5386
P 27.02 Moisture Select -- 5399
P 27.03 Moisture Measurement -- 5387
P 27.04 Nominal Moisture 20.00 % 5388

P 27.05 Moisture Offset 4.00 mA 5389

P 27.06 Moisture Range 20.00 mA 5390
P 27.07 DO Moisture active -- 5400
P 27.08 Moisture MAX 10.00 % 5391
P 27.09 DO Moisture MAX -- 5392
P 27.10 Event Moisture MAX W1 5393
P 27.11 AO Feed Rate corr. -- 5394
P 27.12 AO Feed Rate Offset 4.00 mA 5395
P 27.13 AO Feed Rate Range 20.00 mA 5396
P 27.14 Pulse Counter corr. NO 5397
28 - Dead Time
P 28.01 Dead Time Active NO 5403
P 28.02 Dead Time 0.00 s 5404
P 28.03 Setpoint Select -- 5405
P 28.04 Setpoint Clock ON -- 5406
P 28.05 ON/OFF Select -- 5407
P 28.06 ON/OFF Clock ON -- 5408
P 28.07 Time Elem. Preassign -- 5409
P 28.08 Time Elements Init. -- 5410
P 28.09 DO Dead Time Active -- 5411
P 28.10 DO Setpoint Active -- 5412
P 28.11 DO ON/OFF Active -- 5413

Parameters Parameter Group 01 - Hardware Modules
6.3 Parameter Group 01 - Hardware Modules

A DISOCONT system can comprise maximum 3 VSE system units, 3 VEA
input/output units, 1 EIO external input/output /O and 1 OP control unit. For servicing,
a PC with the EasyServe program can be connected. Except EasyServe, all units
involved must be logged in using Parameter P01.02.... Non-logged in units are
inoperable and the EasyServe and control unit parametrization and control functions
are not available either. With units actively involved in closed- and open-loop control,
communication error messages P01.07... must be set to Alarm.
P 01.01 Comm.-Error OP Default: IG

Event Group: SY Number: 07
Cause of Event:
Error in communication with DISOCONT control unit.
Serial communication interrupted for more than 10s.
Action: Check cable connections.
P 01.02 VEA-Unit 1 Default: NO

Alternative: NO
YES
Disocont Input/Output Unit 1

Alternative: NO
YES

Alternative: NO
YES
P 01.05 VSE-Unit 2 Default: NO

Alternative: NO
YES
Disocont Control Unit 2
P 01.06 VSE-Unit 3 Default: NO

Alternative: NO
YES
Disocont Control Unit 3

Parameters Parameter Group 02 - Scale Definitions
P 01.07 Comm.-Error VEA1 Default: A

Cause of Event:
Error in communication with DISOCONT input/output unit 1 (VEA1).

Cause of Event:

Cause of Event:
P 01.10 Comm.-Error VSE2 Default: A

Cause of Event:
Error in communication with DISOCONT system unit 2 (VSE2).
P 01.11 Comm.-Error VSE3 Default: A

Cause of Event:
P 01.12 External I/O Default: NO

Alternative: NO
YES
External I/O expansion (EIO) for additional digital and analog inputs/outputs
P 01.13 Comm.-Error ext. I/O Default: A

Cause of Event:
Error in communication with DISOCONT External I/O (EIO).
6.4 Parameter Group 02 - Scale Definitions

P 02.01 Language Default: DEUTSCH
Alternative: DEUTSCH
ENGLISH
OTHER
Select DISOCONT dialog langue. OTHERS let you use your own texts that can be
created using EasyServe.

P 02.02 Units Default: SI

Alternative: SI
NON-SI
Change over displays and parameter inputs from SI units to the American metric
system (NON-SI). Numerical values entered are automatically converted.
The table below shows the conversion from one unit system into the other:
NON-SI unité SI-unité Conversion
pound lb Kilogramm kg 1 lb = 0.453593 kg
ton t Tonne t 1 t = 0.907185 t = 2000 lb
feet f Meter m 1 f = 0.3048 m
inch " Millimeter mm 1" = 25.4 mm
This table equally applies to combined units, e.g. kg/hr.
P 02.03 Control Default: NO

Alternative: NO
YES
This parameter lets you select the functionality of a solids flow feeder (setting "YES"),
or solids flow meter (setting "NO").
If the solids flow meter is selected, the functions and displays of the solids flow feeder
(principally setpoints and controller settings) are not active and are faded out.
If you change over to "YES" and event message "License Violation" is output, your
system cannot operate in controlled mode. Turn to the supplier for advice.
P 02.04 Nominal Feed Rate Io Default: 200000.0 kg/h

Min: 0.0 kg/h Max: 220000000.0 kg/h
Nominal feed rate is the scale characteristic value used as reference for limit values
and service displays.
P 02.05 Display Formats Default: STANDARD

Alternative: STANDARD
SELECTABLE
Determine whether standard or user specific display formats are to be used. Preset
standard display formats are matched to scale depending on nominal feed rate .
Normally, display formats suit the practical application.

P 02.06 Feed Rate Units Default: ----.- t/h

Only available if Parameter: 02.05 = SELECTABLE
Alternative: ------ kg/h
----.- kg/h
---.-- kg/h
--.--- kg/h
------ t/h
----.- t/h
---.-- t/h
--.--- t/h
----.-- kg/min
Feed rate display format (dW/dt).
P 02.07 Counter 1 Unit Default: -----.- t

Alternative: ------- kg
-----.- kg
----.-- kg
---.--- kg
------- t
-----.- t
----.-- t
---.--- t
Display format for counter 1 and pulse weighting for external counter.
P 02.08 Pulse Length Total. Default: 0.050 s

Min: 0.000 s Max: 10.000 s
External totalizing counter output pulse duration (VEA 1).

Pulse weighting corresponds to the Counter 1 smallest display digit.
If pulse duration is smaller than 10 ms, pulse output is blocked. All pulses not yet
output are reset.
At nominal feed rate, output frequency f is:
Pnom = Nominal feed rate in kg/hr or t/hr

Zmin = Counter 1 smallest display digit in kg or t
If an external counter is connected, output frequency has to be smaller than or equal
to 10 Hz.

P 02.09 Counter 2 Unit Default: ------- t

-----.- kg
----.-- kg
---.--- kg
------- t
-----.- t
----.-- t
---.--- t
Counter 2 display format.
P 02.10 Counter 3 Unit Default: ------- t

-----.- kg
----.-- kg
---.--- kg
------- t
-----.- t
----.-- t
---.--- t
Counter 3 display format.
P 02.11 Hot-Key F7 Default: Reset Totalizer

Alternative: Reset Totalizer
Display Events
Print Totalizer
Volum / Grav
Volum-Syn / Grav
Abort / Print Batch
Gate Control
Key F7 on control unit VLB can be assigned with different functions:

Reset Totalizer:
Reset totalizing counter readings.
Display Events:
Display event list (scroll using cursor keys).
Change over to Gravimetric Synchronous mode, and vice versa.
Print Totalizer:
Print out batch report.
Volum./Grav.:
Change over from Gravimetric to Volumetric mode, and vice versa.
Volum-Syn./Grav:
Change over from Gravimetric to Volumetric Synchronous mode, and vice versa.
Abort/Print Batch:
Abort batch, print batch report. Print command is effective only after completion of
batch.

Gate Control:
Change over prefeeder from manual to automatic mode.
P 02.12 Upper Limit Trend Default: 100.00 %

Min: -200.00 % Max: 200.00 %
The trend is a graphical representation of measuring results over the time displayed
on control unit VLB.
The resolution is 50 * 100 pixels (value, time).
P 02.13 Lower Limit Trend Default: 0.00 %

Min: -200.00 % Max: 200.00 %
P 02.14 Trend Period Default: 1.00 h

Min: 0.19 h Max: 100.00 h
P 02.15 Trend Value Default: I

Alternative: I
Q
W
B
Xd
Feuchte/Moisture
I corr.
I:
Feed rate
Q:
Measured load
B:
Bin level
W:
Setpoint
B:
Bin level
Xd:
Deviation
Feuchte/Moisture:
Moisture measurement value
Icorr:
Feed rate with moisture correction

Parameters Parameter Group 03 - Control Sources
6.5 Parameter Group 03 - Control Sources

P 03.01 Control Sources Default: STANDARD
SELECTABLE
Determine whether default or user specific parameter values are to be used for control
source configuration.
P 03.02 Feeder Start Default: FB

Alternative: OP
DI
Determine scale start source.

The digital input operates edge-controlled, i.e. if scale shuts down after alarm, remove
Start signal and reset.
P 03.03 Absolute Setpoint Default: FB

Only available if Parameter: 03.01 = SELECTABLE; 02.03 = YES
Alternative: OP
AI
DI4
Determine setpoint source.
P 03.04 Setpoint Range Default: 20.00 mA

Min: 0.00 mA Max: 1000.00 mA
Maximum input current for 100% analog setpoint. The range and elevation parameters
are effective only if Parameter P03.03 "Absolute Setpoint" is set to A1 or DI4.
P 03.05 Setpoint Offset Default: 4.00 mA

Min: -200.00 mA Max: 200.00 mA
Raise input current for 0% analog setpoint.
P 03.06 Release Default: --

Alternative: DI
FB
Determines system responsible for scale release.

Setting "--" means that no release is required.

Parameters Parameter Group 04 - Rated Data of Feeder
P 03.07 Event No Release Default: W2

Event Group: IL Number: 01
Cause of Event:
No release signal from source defined by Parameter "Release".
P 03.08 Relative Setpoint Default: NO

Only available if Parameter: 02.03 = YES
Alternative: NO
YES
Percental evaluation of external setpoint (Parameter P 03.03 set to FB, AI or DI4) from
keyboard.
6.6 Parameter Group 04 - Rated Data of Feeder

P 04.01 LC Charac. Value Default: 2.0000 mV/V
Min: 0.0100 mV/V Max: 10.0000 mV/V
Load cell characteristic value (transmission factor).
P 04.02 LC Rated Cap. Default: 20.000 kg

Min: 0.500 kg Max: 220000000.000 kg
Total of load cells rated capacities.
P 04.03 Load Measurement Default: LC VSE1

Alternative: AI
DI4
--
Lets you determine the system configuration for load measurement. With the "--"
alternative, load measurement is cut off. Internally, nominal measured load = P(nom) *
device constant/1000 is active .
When more approximate load measurement will suffice, an analog input (alternative
"AI", or "DI4") can be used in place of a load cell. In this case the measured load is
normalized using Parameters P04.05 "Load Range" and P04.06 "Load Offset", and
the Zero Set, Taring, Weight Check and Automatic Zero Set calibrating programs
cannot be activated. The relevant calibrating values given in Block 9 are ineffective as
well.
P 04.04 Device Constant Default: 0.04000 kg/(t/h)

Min: 0.00100 kg/(t/h) Max: 1.00000 kg/(t/h)
P 04.05 Load Range Default: 20.00 mA

Min: 0.00 mA Max: 1000.00 mA
Maximum input current for 100% analog measured load (see also P04.03). The Range
and Elevation parameters are active only if Parameter P04.03 "Load Measurement" is
set to "AI" or "DI4".

Parameters Parameter Group 05 - Scale Controlling
P 04.06 Load Offset Default: 4.00 mA

Min: -200.00 mA Max: 200.00 mA
Raises the input current for 0% analog measured load.
6.7 Parameter Group 05 - Scale Controlling

P 05.01 Volum. Start-Up Default: 0.0 s
Min: 0.0 s Max: 3600.0 s
Volumetric start-up cycle after start of scale, before start of Gravimetric (controlled)
mode. Input is in seconds.
Display feature "VOL -->" in first text line.
P 05.02 Afterfl.Totalizer Default: 3.0 s

Min: 0.0 s Max: 2000.0 s
During this period of time, after scale stop, the amount fed out is still acquired.
6.8 Parameter Group 06 - Scale Monitoring

P 06.01 Scale Monitoring Default: STANDARD
SELECTABLE
Determine whether default values or user specific parameter values are to be used for
scale monitoring.
P 06.02 Stand-By Event Default: W2

Event Group: SC Number: 02
Cause of Event:
Set feed rate is smaller than set Standby limit value (P06.03 "Standby Limit").
Material prefeeder cuts off.
P 06.03 Stand-By Limit Value Default: 2 % Io

Min: 0 % Io Max: 100 % Io
Prefeeder cuts off if actual feed rate falls below this value.
System continues measurement and reports READY (Start feeder).
Control magnitude is set to value of Parameter P10.07 "Position at STOP".

Parameters Parameter Group 06 - Scale Monitoring
P 06.04 Error LC Input Default: A

Event Group: CA Number: 01
Cause of Event:
Load cell cable not or improperly connected.
Measuring amplifier analog/digital converter is in saturation. Supply voltage has
dropped for a short time.
Error must be available for a least 3 s.
If feeder connot start after remedy of fault, reset system.
P 06.05 LC Input < MIN Default: A

Event Group: LO Number: 01
Cause of Event:
Load cell load is smaller than 3% of load cell rated capacities.
P 06.06 LC Input > MAX Default: A

Event Group: HI Number: 01
Cause of Event:
Load cell load is higher than 110% of load cells rated capacities.
Full scale value:
125% with 2.85mV/V load cells
175% with 2mV/V load cells
Action: Check material infeed.
P 06.07 Setpoint Limited Default: W1

Cause of Event:
Depending on selected mode:
a) In gravimetric mode, setpoint is limited to nominal feed rate.
b) In volumetric mode, limitation starts from values exceeding 3 times the nominal
value.
c) Emergency setpoint is active (P 06.19).
P 06.08 Power Failure Default: A

Event Group: WE Number: 01
Cause of Event:
Power failure
Scale does not start automatically, independent of event class.

P 06.09 Time Deviation Default: 20.0 s

Min: 0.0 s Max: 600.0 s
P 06.10 Threshold Deviation Default: 5.0 %

Min: 0.0 % Max: 100.0 %
Maximum admissible deviation.

Reference: Nominal feed rate
P 06.11 Factor Deviation Default: 1.0

Min: 0.0 Max: 1.0
If the deviation absolute value exceeds threshold P 06.10 (11) for time P 06.09 , event
message HI 5 (P 06.12) is output.
At 100% setpoint, the effective threshold should be equal to Parameter P 06.10. For
smaller setpoints, threshold can be reduced using Parameter P 06.11.
P 06.11 = 0 : Effective threshold = P 06.10 * Setpoint/nominal value
P 06.11 = 1 : Effective threshold = P 06.10
P 06.12 Event Deviation Default: A

Cause of Event:
Maximum control deviation exeeded. Actual feed rate strongly differs from setpoint for
more than preset time.
There are various possible causes:
1. Material handling error

Material flows irregularly or cannot be discharged with sufficient qualitiy.
Controller is out of limit for a certain time.

2. Electronics error
Check external feed rate controller and motor cablings. Check feed controller
for proper setting (current limitation, speed range).
3. Calibration error
During initial calibration, controller was set so critically that smallest changes
of system properties cause unreliable operation.
Action: Repeat this commissioning step.
P 06.13 Controller Limited Default: W2

Event Group: CO Number: 01
Cause of Event:
Feed rate controller control magnitude has reached upper response threshold. After
some time, message HI-5 (Deviation) is additionally output.
1. Material flow missing or irregular.
2. External feed rate controller wrongly set.
Action: Check material discharge and control magnitude (service value Y). At nominal
feed rate, Y should be 10 to 14mA.
P 06.14 Memory Error Default: A

Cause of Event:
Error has been detected by cyclic check of program and parameter memories. If SY
01 is output immediately after power-up, check VSM module for proper seat.
If this is no help, call the "Load Default Parameters" function. If this does not help
either, contact the Schenck Service; in most cases, scale is inoperable.
P 06.15 License Violation Default: A

Cause of Event:
The VSM module has no license for parameter blocks (e.g. Check-and-Correct
System). A module with a higher type number is required.
With this parameter, Alarm is the only possible event class.
P 06.16 Password Default: 10000

Min: 1000 Max: 9999
Change the password protecting parameters, calibrating functions, etc. from access
through the control unit.
Changed password is displayed in encoded form. Default password 7353 results in
return display 10 000.
Password forgotton:
Tell the SCHENCK service the value of Parameter P 06.16, or change password using
EasyServe.

Parameters Parameter Group 07 - Display Filters
P 06.17 Analog Input< Offset Default: A

Cause of Event:
The signal available across an analog input is smaller than the set zero point
elevation.
P 06.18 Source Emerg. Setp. Default: --

Alternative: DI
FB
Activate the emergency setpint, and setpoints higher than P 06.19 are limited to this
value.
Message SC01 (P 06.07) is output.
Keyed in setpoints are automatically set to the emergency setpoint.
P 06.19 Emergency Setpoint Default: 0.0 kg/h

Min: 0.0 kg/h Max: 220000000.0 kg/h
6.9 Parameter Group 07 - Display Filters

P 07.01 Display Filters Default: STANDARD
SELECTABLE
Determine if default values or user defined values of display filter parameters are to be
used.
The load cell filter (2nd order) acts on all measurement values depending on Meßlast.
All other filters (1st order) act only on corresponding displays and outputs.
P 07.02 LC Filter Default: 0.25 s

Min: 0.25 s Max: 300.00 s
P 07.03 I-Display Default: 3.0 s

Min: 0.0 s Max: 600.0 s
Feed rate display
P 07.04 I-Analog Output Default: 3.0 s

Min: 0.0 s Max: 600.0 s
Feed rate analog output

Parameters Parameter Group 08 - Limit Values
P 07.05 I-Serial Output Default: 3.0 s

Min: 0.0 s Max: 600.0 s
Feed rate serial interface
P 07.06 Load Default: 3.0 s

Min: 0.0 s Max: 600.0 s
P 07.07 Deviation Default: 3.0 s

Min: 0.0 s Max: 600.0 s
Deviation display.
6.10 Parameter Group 08 - Limit Values

P 08.01 Limit Values Default: STANDARD
SELECTABLE
limit value messages..
Digital outputs for limit value messages report excess of MIN/MAX values independent
of event class.
Limit values are monitored only in turned-on state of feeder. Monitoring starts 10s after
start of feeder.
P 08.02 Value for I-Min Default: 5.0 % Io

Min: -10.0 % Io Max: 200.0 % Io
P 08.03 Event Class I-Min Default: W1

Cause of Event:
Feed rate smaller than set minimum value.
P 08.04 Value for I-Max Default: 120.0 % Io

Min: -10.0 % Io Max: 200.0 % Io

Parameters Parameter Group 09 - Calibration Data
P 08.05 Event Class I-Max Default: W1

Cause of Event:
Feed rate exceeds set maximum value.
6.11 Parameter Group 09 - Calibration Data

P 09.01 Weight Correction Default: 1.0000
Min: 0.5000 Max: 2.0000
This parameter proportionally influences the acquisition of measured load Q.

Q(corrected) = Q(measured) * P09.01
Note:
The weight correction is acquired using the "CW: Weight Check" calibrating program.
P 09.02 Calibration Time Default: 30.0 s

Min: 1.0 s Max: 9999.0 s
Measuring time for calibrating programs
P 09.03 Check Weight Default: 1.000 kg

Min: 0.001 kg Max: 22000.000 kg
The check weight serves for check of weighing system using the "CW: Weight Check"
calibrating program.
Enter the weight acting on load cell through the check weight.
P 09.04 Basic Tare Default: 0.000 kg

Min: -1000000.000 kg Max: 1000000.000 kg
Taring function result.
P 09.05 Tare Correction Default: 0.000 kg

Min: -10000.000 kg Max: 10000.000 kg
Result of manual or automatic zero setting program. Upon every taring operation, tare
correction is set to zero.
The maximum value the zero setting program can enter into parameter is defined by
the zeroing limit (P09.06). Upon excess, program aborts and outputs message "Value
too big".
P 09.06 Zeroing Limit Default: 5.00 % Q

Min: 0.00 % Q Max: 100.00 % Q
Defines the zeroing limit for manual or automatic zero setting (see P09.05).

Parameters Parameter Group 10 - Controller
P 09.07 Material Correction Default: 1.0000

Min: 0.5000 Max: 2.0000
Proportionally influences the measurement of linearized feed rate I.

I(corrected) = I(measured) * P09.07
Note:
The material correction value is acquired by range correction performed by the check-
and-correct system.
P 09.08 Tare Corr. Check Default: 0.00 kg/h

Min: -1000000.00 kg/h Max: 1000000.00 kg/h
Result of the tare correction acquired by the check-and-correct system.
6.12 Parameter Group 10 - Controller

P 10.01 Controller Type Default: Continuous
Alternative: Continuous
Stepping
Lets you determine the type of controller and prefeeder to be used with the solids flow
feeder.
Continuous:
Continuous controller for speed-controlled prefeeder.
Parameters P10.02 to P10.11, P 10.15.
Stepping:
Step controller for position-controlled prefeeder.
Parameters P10.12 to P10.15 and Block 22 (prefeeder flow gate).
P 10.02 P-Component KP Default: 0.02000 mA/%

Only available if Parameter: 10.01 = Continuous; 02.03 = YES
Min: 0.00000 mA/% Max: 1000.00000 mA/%
Relates to nominal feed rate.

Continuous controller proportional component in mA/% (deviation).
Exception: KP = 0 results in an I-controller.
P 10.03 I-Component TN Default: 3.0 s

Min: 0.0 s Max: 60000.0 s
Controller setback time (integral component).

Setback time TN specifies the time during which the I-component produces the same
control magnitude change as the P-component.
Exception: TN = 0 results in a P-controller.

P 10.04 Lower Limit Default: 0.00 mA

Min: 0.00 mA Max: 20.00 mA
Lower controller magnitude limit.
P 10.05 Upper Limit Default: 20.00 mA

Min: 0.00 mA Max: 20.00 mA
Controller magnitude upper limit.

With inputs smaller than 20 mA, limit depends on setpoint size.
1st upper limit P 10.05 = 20mA

2nd upper limit P 10.05 = 10mA
3rd upper limit P 10.05 = 0mA
P 10.06 Contr. Magn. Offset Default: 0.00 mA

Min: 0.00 mA Max: 20.00 mA
Elevation of control magnitude by a constant value. Elevation acts before control

magnitude limitation.
P 10.07 Position at STOP Default: 0

Alternative: 0
Lower Limit
In stop state of scale, control magnitude can be set either to 0 or to the elevation value
set by Parameter P 10.04 "Lower Limit".
0:
In turned-off state of feeder, control magnitude is set to 0.
Lower Limit:
Control magnitude is set to the lower limit (P10.04).

P 10.08 Bypass Default: 10.00 mA

Min: 0.00 mA Max: 20.00 mA
The standard PI-controller is additionally equipped with a setpoint bypass. Thanks to

this bypass, setpoint steps are quickly effected even at slow controller setting. In
addition, the bypass enables operation in controlled (volumetric) mode. This
parameter indicates the bypass value for the nominal setpoint.
P 10.09 Store Default: NO

Alternative: NO
YES
YES-A
Lets you store the last integral component after feeder stop. This value is active upon
start-up.
NO: No storage
YES: Storage
YES-A: Storage only if scale has not cut off due to Alarm.
Alarm in cut-off state of scale does not affect stored value.
P 10.10 Setp. Filter 1st Ord Default: 2.0 s

Min: 0.0 s Max: 6000.0 s
1st order filter in setpoint branch.

To avoid overshooting, the setpoint is decoupled from the real controller via a
simulated control loop. Setpoint filters P10.10 and P10.11 slow down the controller
whereas the bypass reaches the control magnitude output without delay.
P 10.11 Setp. Filter 2nd Ord Default: 0.0 s

Min: 0.0 s Max: 6000.0 s
2nd order filter in setpoint branch.

See also Parameter P10.10.
P 10.12 S: P-Component Default: 0.03300 s/%

Only available if Parameter: 10.01 = Stepping; 02.03 = YES
Min: 0.00000 s/% Max: 1000.00000 s/%
Step controller proportional component in s/%.

Parameters P10.12 to P10.15 apply to the position-controlled prefeeder. For relevant
gate control, see Block 22. The controller has two outputs opening and closing the
prefeeder as a function of deviation Xd. The control behaviour corresponds to that of a
continuous PI-controller.

Parameters Parameter Group 11 - Analog Outputs
P 10.13 S: I-Component Default: 3.0 s

Min: 0.0 s Max: 60000.0 s
Setup controller setback time in s.

Special:
TN = 0: Controller operates as three-term controller.
P 10.14 S: Threshold Resp. Default: 0.10 %

Min: 0.00 % Max: 1000.00 %
The response threshold should exceed the smallest possible step of the control
element.
If the deviation is smaller, prefeeder stops.
Special case = 0:
The smallest admissible response threshold acts internally.
P 10.15 Compensat. Elem. Default: 0.00000 1/s

Min: 0.00000 1/s Max: 60000.00000 1/s
Designed as additional integrator in the deviation branch, the compensation element is

active only in gravimetric mode. It is used to
• surpass the response threshold
• reduce drag errors upon monotonously rising errors
• avoid steady-state deviations with asymmetrical control elements and cyclic

errors.
Input and output of the compensation element are limited to 5%.

Exception: P10.15 = 0: integrator is reset.
6.13 Parameter Group 11 - Analog Outputs

P 11.01 Analog Outputs Default: STANDARD
SELECTABLE
analog outputs.
In cut-off state of scale, all analog outputs are set to the value of the particular
elevation.

Parameters Parameter Group 11 - Analog Outputs
P 11.02 Setpoint Default: --

Alternative: AO
Analog output source for selected feed rate setpoint
P 11.03 Setpoint Offset Default: 4.00 mA

Min: -200.00 mA Max: 200.00 mA
Output current for 0% set feed rate value.
P 11.04 Setpoint Range Default: 20.00 mA

Min: 0.00 mA Max: 1000.00 mA
Output current for 100% set feed rate value.
P 11.05 Actual Feed Rate Default: --

Alternative: AO
Actual feed rate analog output source
P 11.06 Feed Rate Offset Default: 4.00 mA

Min: -200.00 mA Max: 200.00 mA
Output current for 0% actual feed rate value.
P 11.07 Feed Rate Range Default: 20.00 mA

Min: 0.00 mA Max: 1000.00 mA
Output current for 100% actual feed rate value.
P 11.08 Load Default: --

Alternative: AO
Analog output source for measured load
P 11.09 Load Offset Default: 4.00 mA

Min: -200.00 mA Max: 200.00 mA
Output current for 0% measured load

Parameters Parameter Group 12 - Digital Inputs
P 11.10 Load Range Default: 20.00 mA

Min: 0.00 mA Max: 1000.00 mA
Output current for 100% measured load
P 11.11 Deviation Default: --

Alternative: AO
Deviation analog output source
P 11.12 Deviation Offset Default: 4.00 mA

Min: -200.00 mA Max: 200.00 mA
Deviation value "zero" is symmetrically between elevation and 20 mA.
P 11.13 Deviation Range Default: 20.00 mA

Min: 0.00 mA Max: 1000.00 mA
For output current, the folowing ratio holds:
P 11.14 Controller Magnit. Y Default: --

Alternative: AO
Analog output for feed rate controller control magnitude Y.
6.14 Parameter Group 12 - Digital Inputs

P 12.01 Digital Inputs Default: STANDARD
SELECTABLE
Determine whether default values or user specific parameter settings are to be used
for digital inputs.
P 12.02 Error Ext. Event 1 Default: A

Cause of Event:
External fault signal at input 1.

P 12.03 DI Ext. Event 1 Default: DI VSE1.DI1 High

Alternative: --
Input 1 for external fault signal. Linked with internal fault logic (Block: Interlocking).
P 12.04 Error Ext. Event 2 Default: A

Cause of Event:
External fault signal at Input 2.
P 12.05 DI Ext. Event 2 Default: --

Alternative: DI
P 12.06 Error Ext. Event 3 Default: IG

Cause of Event:
External fault signal across fault input 3.

Alternative: DI
P 12.08 Error Ext. Event 4 Default: IG

Cause of Event:
External fault signal across fault input 4

Alternative: DI
P 12.10 DI Acknowl. Events Default: --

Alternative: DI
Digital input for acknowledgement of event messages.

Designed for static action, the level must not be continuously available (continous
acknowledgement).

P 12.11 DI Local Mode Default: DI VSE1.DI2 Low

Alternative: --
Retour de l’information de l’appareil de pilotage local, qui a été commuté dans la
position "Local".
Le DISOCONT travaille seulement encore de manière passive comme un simple
indicateur. Afin d’écraser les annonces d’évènements, il est commuté
automatiquement sur "Volumétrique". En cas de retour dans la position précédente le
DISOCONT s’arrête.
P 12.12 DI Volumetric ON Default: --

Alternative: DI
Digital input for changeover of scale to volumetric mode.
P 12.13 NAMUR Error VSE1-DI3 Default: A

Cause of Event:
Short circuit breakage in NAMUR sensor connecting cable.
P 12.14 NAMUR Error VSE1-DI4 Default: A

Cause of Event:
Short circuit or interruption in Namur sensor connecting cable.
P 12.15 NAMUR Error VSE2-DI3 Default: IG

Cause of Event:

Cause of Event:

Cause of Event:

Cause of Event:

Parameters Parameter Group 13 - Digital Outputs
P 12.19 DI:Reset Totalizer 1 Default: --

Alternative: DI
Digital input used to reset totalizing counter 1. The positive edge is active.
P 12.20 DI:Reset Totalizer 2 Default: --

Alternative: DI
Digital input used to reset totalizing counter 2. The positive edge is active.
P 12.21 DI Volum. Sync. ON Default: --

Alternative: DI
Digital input used for change-over of scale to Volumetric Synchronous mode.
6.15 Parameter Group 13 - Digital Outputs

P 13.01 Digital Outputs Default: STANDARD
SELECTABLE
for digital outputs.
P 13.02 DO Feeder Started Default: DO VSE1.DO3 Low

Alternative: --
Digital output signal used to display START/STOP states of feeder.
P 13.03 DO Start Prefeeder Default: DO VSE1.DO1 Low

Alternative: --
Digital input for prefeeder start/stop
P 13.04 DO ALARM Default: DO VSE1.DO4 High

Alternative: --
General alarm

Parameters Parameter Group 13 - Digital Outputs
P 13.05 DO Deviation Default: --

Alternative: DO
Digital output signal output if maximum deviation ( P 06.10) is reached.

Contact output is independent of event class.
P 13.06 DO I-MIN Default: --

Alternative: DO
Digital output signal output when minimal feed rate (P08.02) is exceeded down.
P 13.07 DO I-MAX Default: DO VSE1.DO2 High

Alternative: --
Digital output signal output when maximum feed rate (P08.04) is exceeded up.
P 13.08 DO Volumetric Mode Default: --

Alternative: DO
Digital output signal when scale changes over to volumetric mode.
P 13.09 DO Local Mode Default: --

Alternative: DO
Digital output signal when scale changes over to local mode.
P 13.10 DO WARNING Default: --

Alternative: DO
Digital output signal output when a warning is available

Parameters Parameter Group 14 - Batch Mode
6.16 Parameter Group 14 - Batch Mode

P 14.01 Batch Mode Default: NO
Alternative: NO
YES
Determine whether batch mode can be run or not.

Additionally select operating menu item "Select Batch".
P 14.02 Batch Setp. Source Default: OP

Alternative: FB
AI
DI4
Enter source determining batch setpoint.
P 14.03 Adaptation Time Default: 3 s

Min: 0 s Max: 3600 s
When the dribble feed amount = adaption time *Pnom (measuring system), or =
adaption time * set feed rate (controlling system), is reached, the dribble feed output is
set.
The controlling system additionally controls the feed rate setpoint for zero using an
edge.
P 14.04 Correction Amount Default: 0.000 kg

Min: -100000.000 kg Max: 1000000.000 kg
Shifts the start of the adaption time by the correction amount. Adaption time = 0
corresponds to a pre-cut-off point.
Upon commissioning, the correction amount should be 0.
P 14.05 Adaptation Factor Default: 0.5

Min: 0.0 Max: 1.0
Start of tracking time automatically adapts the cut-off function, so that system is nearer
to real conditions upon next batch.
Adaption factor = 0 : No adaption
Adaption factor = 1 : Full adaption
Intermediate values lead to filtered adaption which is to be preferred with systems with
inaccurate repeating behaviour.
The adaption result enters into the Correction Amount parameter.

Parameters Parameter Group 14 - Batch Mode
P 14.06 Automatic Printing Default: NO

Alternative: NO
YES
YES:
Automatic printout after every complete batch .
NO:
Batch printout is possible only via a control menu.
Printout is possible only if batch has been terminated automatically or in manual.
P 14.07 DI Batch Terminate Default: --

Alternative: DI
Digital input signal used to terminate active batch.
P 14.08 DO Batch is Running Default: --

Alternative: DO
Digital output signal if batch is running.

Signal is activated upon batch start, and deactivated after completion of batch. In case
of batch stop, signal is maintained.
P 14.09 DO Dribble Feed Default: --

Alternative: DO
Dribble feed signal is output during adaption time.
P 14.10 DO Full Feed Default: --

Alternative: DO
Full feed signal is output from feed start to end of adaption time. Feeding continues in
dribble feed.
P 14.11 Analog Setp. Relat. Default: 1000.0 kg

Min: 0.0 kg Max: 220000000.0 kg
Reference value used to parametrize the "Batch Setpoint" analog input. (Source P
14.02 = AI or DI4
P 14.12 Batch Setp. Range Default: 20.00 mA

Min: 0.00 mA Max: 1000.00 mA
Input current for a batch setpoint in the amount of P 14.11.

Parameters Parameter Group 15 - Process Control
P 14.13 Batch Setp. Offset Default: 4.00 mA

Min: -200.00 mA Max: 200.00 mA
Input current for batch setpoint 0. With negative values, the input range can be
expanded, e.g. P 14.11 = 1000 kg
P 14.12 = 20mA
P 14.13 = -20mA
0...20mA correspond to 500 ... 1000 kg
P 14.14 Batch Tolerance Default: 100000.000 kg

Min: 0.000 kg Max: 1000000.000 kg
If batch is out of tolerance, the correction amount maximally changes by the set
tolerance value during adaption.
P 14.15 Out of Tolerance Default: W2

Event Group: MF Number: 06
Cause of Event:
Batch out of tolerance
6.17 Parameter Group 15 - Process Control

P 15.01 Process Control Default: STANDARD
SELECTABLE
for process control.
P 15.02 Maintenance Elec. Default: 3000 h

Min: 1 h Max: 10000 h
Hint on possible maintenance work depending on voltage ON-time.
P 15.03 Event Maint. EL. Default: IG

Cause of Event:
Total of power-on time exceeds value of "Voltage On-Time" parameter.
After every time interval elapsed, a message is output. This message simply informs
you that service work is required.
P 15.04 Maint. Feeder Run. Default: 3000 h

Min: 1 h Max: 10000 h
Hint on possible maintenance work depending on feeder ON-time.

Parameters Parameter Group 16 - Additional device
P 15.05 Ev.Maint Feeder Run. Default: IG

Cause of Event:
Total of feeder run times exceeds "Scale ON-Time".
After every time interval elapsed, a message is output. This message simply informs
you that service work is required.
6.18 Parameter Group 16 - Additional device

P 16.01 Auto Zero Active Default: NO
Alternative: NO
YES
Lets you select the automatic zero setting function used to correct the zero point in
turned-off state of feeder. This function continuously acquires the current zero point
and enters it into Parameter P09.05 "Tare Correction".
Display:
1. Staus field reads >0< .
2. Service value "Current Tare" shows the current total tare computed from
P09.04 "Basic Tare" and P09.05 "Tare Correction".
P 16.02 Event Tare Corr. Default: W1

Cause of Event:
The result of the automatic zero setting surpasses zeroing limit P09.06. No correction
takes place.
Action: Re-tare device.
P 16.03 Zero Drop Out Active Default: NO

Alternative: NO
YES
Resets feed rate if value falls below the limit value set by P16.04 "Zero Drop Out
Limit".
Useful only with measuring systems.
P 16.04 Zero Drop Out Limit Default: 1.00 % Io

Min: 0.00 % Io Max: 10.00 % Io

Parameters Parameter Group 17 - Printer
6.19 Parameter Group 17 - Printer

P 17.01 Baudrate Default: 9600
Alternative: 9600
4800
2400
19200
Protocol baud rate

Data format: 8 bits, 1 stop bit, no parity
P 17.02 Page Length Default: 72

Min: 1 Max: 127
Number of lines per page.

Change of parameter or Power ON starts printer.
Printer is connected to first VEA input/output unit.
P 17.03 Print Event Default: NO

Alternative: NO
YES
NO :
No printout.
YES :
Every event is automatically printed the moment it occurs.
6.20 Parameter Group 18 - Comm. EasyServe

P 18.01 Own Address Default: 1
Min: 1 Max: 16
Station addresses and baud rates of scale and EasyServe must be identical.
Settings (including the COM interface) can be searched using EasyServe (Menu:
Extra/Options/Communication).
The station address is specially designed for systems with Service bus. If there is no
Service bus, select address 1.
P 18.02 EasyServe Baudrate Default: 9600

Alternative: 9600
19200
Baud rate

Parameters Parameter Group 19 - Comm. Fieldbus
P 18.03 EasyServe Diagnose Default: 0

Min: 0 Max: 1
Activate various diagnostic stages. Zero means: No diagnosis.

Diagnosis is possible only using a special interface card.
P 18.04 Flag 1 Default: 0

Min: -3276 Max: 32767
Note:
Scale does not evaluate this parameter.
Parameter can be used for fail-safe storage of user-specific characteristic.
P 18.05 Flag 2 Default: 0

Min: -3276 Max: 32767
Same function as "Memory 1" parameter
6.21 Parameter Group 19 - Comm. Fieldbus

P 19.01 Protocol Type Default: NO
Alternative: NO
MODBUS
S5
S5-BCC
PROFIBUS DP
INTERBUS-S
DEVICE NET
SEBUS
Lets you select protocol.

For detailed protocol description, see the following manuals:
BV-H 2100:
General fieldbus description applicable to any fieldbus.
BV-H 2101:
Special INTERBUS-S manual
BV-H 2102:
Special PROFIBUS-DP manual
BV-H 2103:
Special DEVICE NET manual
BV-H 2104:
Special MODBUS manual
BV-H 2105:
Special S5 and S5-BCC manuals
Attention!
Changes to Parameters P 19.14, P 19.16, P 19.17, P19.18, P19.19, P 19.22, P 19.23,
P 19.24, P 19.25 and P 19.26 are active only after a 30-second POWER DOWN.

P 19.02 Timeout Host Default: 10 s

Min: 0 s Max: 600 s
Interface monitoring. Zero means that interface is not activated.
P 19.03 Comm.-Error Host Default: IG

Cause of Event:
Interruption of serial communication exceeds the timeout period.
Action: Check cabling.
P 19.04 Modbus Address Default: 1

Only available if Parameter: 19.01 = MODBUS
Min: 1 Max: 254
Slave addresses on Modbus
P 19.05 Modbus Diagnose Default: 0

Min: 0 Max: 15
Activate various diagnostic stages. Zero means that diagnostics is not active.
P 19.06 Resolution Default: 4096

Min: 1 Max: 32767
Maximum number of increments of the measurement value transferred is output in

analog or integer format.
P 19.07 Modbus-IEEE-Format Default: IEEE:std / LONG:std

Alternative: IEEE:std / LONG:std
IEEE:swap/ LONG:std
IEEE:std/ LONG:swap
IEEE:swap/LONG:swap
Determines word sequence during measurement value transmission in the

IEEE/LONG format.
P 19.08 Modbus Baudrate Default: 19200

Alternative: 9600
19200
Baud rate

P 19.09 Modbus Format Data Default: 8-O-1

Alternative: 8-N-2
8-E-1
8-O-1
Modbus always uses an 11-bit character frame.

Example: 8-O-1 means:
1 start bit, 8 data bits, odd parity, 1 stop bit.
(N = No Parity, E = Even Parity)
P 19.10 S5-Diagnose Default: 0

Only available if Parameter: 19.01 = S5, S5-BCC
Min: 0 Max: 15
Activates various diagnostic stages. Zero means that diagnostics is not active.
P 19.11 S5-Float-Format Default: SIEMENS-KG

Alternative: SIEMENS-KG
IEEE
Format indication for all setpoints, measurement values and floating-point parameters.
P 19.12 S5-Baudrate Default: 9600

Alternative: 9600
19200
Baud rate
P 19.13 S5 Format Data Default: 8-E-1

Alternative: 8-N-2
8-E-1
8-O-1
The S5 protocol always uses an 11-bit character frame.

Example: 8-E-1 means:
1 start bit, 8 data bits, even parity, 1 stop bit.
P 19.14 PB-DP Address Default: 10

Only available if Parameter: 19.01 = PROFIBUS DP
Min: 0 Max: 126
Attention!
Active only after a 30-second POWER DOWN.
Slave address on Profibus

P 19.15 PB-DP-FLOAT-Format Default: IEEE

IEEE
Format indication for all setpoints, measurement value and floating-point parameters.
P 19.16 PB-DP-Parameter Default: NO

Alternative: NO
YES
Attention!
Select whether user data package includes parameter block or not.
P 19.17 PB-DP-ID-Count Default: 6

Min: 0 Max: 12
Attention!
Select optional measurement and status values (scale --> Master).
P 19.18 DeviceNet Address Default: 10

Only available if Parameter: 19.01 = DEVICE NET
Min: 1 Max: 63
Slave address on DeviceNet.

Attention!
Parameter is active only after a 30-second power down.
P 19.19 DeviceNet Baudrate Default: 125K

Alternative: 125K
250K
500K
Baud rate.
Attention!
Parameter is active only after a 30-second power down.
P 19.20 SE-Bus Address Default: 33

Only available if Parameter: 19.01 = SEBUS
Min: 1 Max: 33
Internal bus address

P 19.21 IB-FLOAT-Format Default: SIEMENS-KG

Only available if Parameter: 19.01 = INTERBUS-S
IEEE
P 19.22 IB-Effective Data Default: NO PARAM / 2 ID

Only available if Parameter: 19.01 = INTERBUS-S
Alternative: NO PARAM / 2 ID
NO PARAM / 4 ID
NO PARAM / 6 ID
1 PARAM / 2 ID
1 PARAM / 4 ID
Attention!
P 19.23 PB-DP-Set-Val-Count Default: 2 Preset IDs

Alternative: 2 Preset IDs
3 Preset IDs
4 Preset IDs
Attention!
P 19.24 DVN-Parameter Default: NO

Alternative: NO
YES
Attention!
P 19.25 DVN-ID-Count Default: 6

Min: 0 Max: 12
Attention!
P 19.26 DVN-Set-Val-Count Default: 2 Preset IDs

Alternative: 2 Preset IDs
3 Preset IDs
4 Preset IDs
Attention!

Parameters Parameter Group 20 - PLS Outputs
P 19.27 DVN-Byte Sequence Default: Low - High

Alternative: High - Low
Low - High
6.22 Parameter Group 20 - PLS Outputs

P 20.01 PLS Binary OUT 1 Default: --
Alternative: DO
Control digital output 1 via fieldbus.

PMS Binar-OUT 1-8 outputs can be controlled via fieldbus.
The residual inputs/outputs configured are accessible on fieldbus for information.

Alternative: DO

Alternative: DO

Alternative: DO

Alternative: DO

Alternative: DO

Alternative: DO

Parameters Parameter Group 21 - Linearization

Alternative: DO
P 20.09 PLS Analog OUT 1 Default: --

Alternative: AO
Control analog output 1 via fieldbus.
P 20.10 PLS Analog OUT 2 Default: --

Alternative: AO
Control analog output 2 via fieldbus.
6.23 Parameter Group 21 - Linearization

P 21.01 Linearization ON Default: NO
Alternative: NO
YES
The linearization function can be used to linearize feed rate.

Material checks with four different feed rates are necessary.
Place points not required, or not measured, outside the measuring range or
interpolate.
P 21.02 Lin.-S1 Default: 25.00 % Io

Min: 0.01 % Io Max: 1000.00 % Io
Linearization point 1:
Material amount fed out divided by the measuring time.
P 21.03 Lin.-I1 Default: 25.00 % Io

Min: 0.01 % Io Max: 1000.00 % Io
Linearization point 1:
Check amount read off from DISOCONT counter divided by the measuring time.

Min: 0.01 % Io Max: 1000.00 % Io
Linearization point 2: See P 21.02

Min: 0.01 % Io Max: 1000.00 % Io

Parameters Parameter Group 22 - Flow Gate

Min: 0.01 % Io Max: 1000.00 % Io

Min: 0.01 % Io Max: 1000.00 % Io
P 21.08 Lin.-S4 Default: 100.00 % Io

Min: 0.01 % Io Max: 1000.00 % Io
P 21.09 Lin.-I4 Default: 100.00 % Io

Min: 0.01 % Io Max: 1000.00 % Io
P 21.10 Lineariz. Error Default: W2

Cause of Event:
Monitoring for monotonously rising compensation takes place:
• upon linearization start
• upon manual parameter change.
6.24 Parameter Group 22 - Flow Gate

Die Einstellung der zum stellungsgeregelten Zuteiler gehörenden Walze erfolgt hier in
Block 22.
P 22.01 S: DO Open Flow Gate Default: --

Alternative: DO
The flow gate appertaining to the position-controlled prefeeder is set in Block 22.
Step controller "Prefeeder OPEN" control output (P10.01 = Stepping).
At best, set output on first VSE system unit.
P 22.02 S: DO Close Flow G. Default: --

Alternative: DO
Step controller "Prefeeder CLOSED" control output (P10.01 = Stepping").

At best, set output on first VSE system unit.

Parameters Parameter Group 22 - Flow Gate
P 22.03 AI Pos.Flow Gate Default: --

Alternative: AI
DI4
Prefeeder position feedback signal analog input.

Position is
1- displayed
2- used as step controller actual value in volumetric mode.
P 22.04 AI Offset Default: 4.00 mA

Min: -200.00 mA Max: 200.00 mA
Calibrate input for 0% nominal position.
P 22.05 AI Range Default: 20.00 mA

Min: 0.00 mA Max: 1000.00 mA
Calibrate input for 100% nominal position.

With nominal position, 100% material flow should be available at rated conditions.
P 22.06 AO Pos. Flow Gate Default: --

Alternative: AO
Prefeeder position analog output
P 22.07 AO Offset Default: 4.00 mA

Min: -200.00 mA Max: 200.00 mA
Calibrate output for 0% position.
P 22.08 AO Range Default: 20.00 mA

Min: 0.00 mA Max: 1000.00 mA
Calibrate output for 100% position.

Parameters Parameter Group 23 - Interlocking
P 22.09 Err. MIN Flow Gate Default: W2

Cause of Event:
"Prefeeder Pos. MIN" (P22.09) digital input event message.
Position controlled prefeeder is in MIN position.
P 22.10 Pos. MIN Flow Gate Default: --

Alternative: DI
Prefeeder MIN value message digital input.

Signal does not affect control.
P 22.11 Err. MAX Flow Gate Default: W2

Cause of Event:
"Prefeeder Pos. MAX" (P22.12) digital input event message.
Position controlled prefeeder is in MAX position.
P 22.12 Pos. MAX Flow Gate Default: --

Alternative: DI
Prefeeder MAX value message digital input.

Signal does not affect control.
6.25 Parameter Group 23 - Interlocking

P 23.01 DI Error Mechanics 1 Default: --
Alternative: DI
The complete interlock circuitry consists of a big interlock block and two smaller
blocks..
1. Big block P23.01...P23.19

Interlinkage of mechanical and electrical faults outputs and relevant Error and
Ready messages.
2. Small blocks P23.20...P23.27

2 freely available AND gates with two inputs each.
All digital system inputs/outputs can be placed on gate inputs.
3. Digital inputs continue being active also if events are configured for IG.
For complete signal patterns, see Appendix.


Alternative: DI

Alternative: DI

Alternative: DI

Alternative: DI
P 23.06 DI Error Electr. 1 Default: --

Alternative: DI

Alternative: DI

Alternative: DI
P 23.09 DO Error Mechanics Default: --

Alternative: DO
P 23.10 Error Mechanics Default: W1

P 23.11 DO Error Electricity Default: --

Alternative: DO
P 23.12 Error Electricity Default: W1

P 23.13 DO Error Mechatr. 1 Default: --

Alternative: DO

P 23.14 DO Error Mechatr. 2 Default: --

Alternative: DO
P 23.15 Error Mechatronics Default: W1

P 23.16 DO Ready Default: --

Alternative: DO
P 23.17 Not Ready Default: W1

P 23.18 DO Ready for Start Default: --

Alternative: DO
P 23.19 Not Ready for Start Default: W1

P 23.20 LS_1 AND-Gate 1 Default: --

Alternative: LS

Alternative: LS
P 23.22 Error AND-Gate 1 Default: W1


Alternative: LS

Alternative: LS
P 23.25 Error AND-Gate 2 Default: W1


Parameters Parameter Group 24 - Bin Weigher
P 23.26 DO: AND-Gate 1 Default: --

Alternative: DO
P 23.27 DO: AND-Gate 2 Default: --

Alternative: DO
6.26 Parameter Group 24 - Bin Weigher

P 24.01 Bin Weigher Active Default: NO
Alternative: NO
YES
Simulation
The bin weigher operates entirely independent of continuous scale.

Functions:
1. Display bin weight
2. Monitor and report limit values
3. Control MIN/MAX levels
4. Check scale for a check-and-correct system.
You can also fill scale via menu.

P 24.01 = Simulation:
Simulates bin and MIN/MAX control. Continuous scale extracts material; filling uses
4 * P(Nenn)
P 24.02 Load Measurement Default: LC VSE2

Only available if Parameter: 24.01 = YES, Simulation
Alternative: --
FB
P 24.03 LC Charac. Value Default: 2.0000 mV/V

Min: 0.0100 mV/V Max: 10.0000 mV/V
P 24.04 LC Rated Cap. Default: 1000.000 kg

Min: 0.500 kg Max: 220000000.000 kg
Total of load cell rated capacities. Pivots are counted as load cells.

P 24.05 LC Filter Default: 0.25 s

Min: 0.25 s Max: 300.00 s
The load cell filter acts on all measurement values depending on measured load.
P 24.06 Bipolar Measuring Default: NO

Alternative: NO
YES
NO :
Measurement value 0...175% load cell rated capacity (2mV/V).
YES :
Measuring range -175%...175% load cell rated capacity
Since the A/D converter resolution is higher in case of "NO", "YES" should be used
only in special cases (e.g. if measuring eyes are used).
P 24.07 Error LC Input Default: W1

Cause of Event:
See Parameter P 06.04.
P 24.08 LC Input > MAX Default: W1

Cause of Event:
P 24.09 Nominal Bin Load Default: 100.0 % LC

Min: 0.0 % LC Max: 1000.0 % LC
Indicated in percent of load cell rated capacity (P 24.04), nominal bin level serves as
reference value for limit values and analog outputs.
P 24.10 Display Format Default: ---.--- t

-----.- kg
----.-- kg
---.--- kg
--.---- kg
------- t
-----.- t
----.-- t
---.--- t
DISOCONT Solids Flow Feeders Instruction Manual BV-H2116 GB , 0202- 101 -

P 24.11 Display Filter Default: 3.0 s

Min: 0.0 s Max: 600.0 s
Filter applies to analog, or serial, output, however, not to limit values and control
contacts.
P 24.12 Control Level MIN Default: 60.0 %

Min: -10.0 % Max: 200.0 %
MIN/MAX levels can be used to control a fill unit (output P 24.14). Fill unit stops if MIN
value is reached, and cuts off if MAX value is reached.
P 24.13 Control Level MAX Default: 70.0 %

Min: -10.0 % Max: 200.0 %
P 24.14 DO Bin Filling Default: --

Alternative: DO
Upon every scale alarm, contact is set to "No Filling".

During its measuring phase, the automatic check-and-correct system (Block: Check
System) performs the control.
P 24.15 Bin Level MIN Default: 5.0 %

Min: -200.0 % Max: 200.0 %
Freely definable limit value
P 24.16 Event Bin Level MIN Default: W1

Cause of Event:
Set MIN value exceeded down
P 24.17 DO Bin Level MIN Default: --

Alternative: DO
P 24.18 Bin Level MAX Default: 120.0 %

Min: -10.0 % Max: 200.0 %
Freely definable MAX value.

P 24.19 Event Bin Level MAX Default: W1

Cause of Event:
Set MAX value exceeded up
P 24.20 DO Bin Level MAX Default: --

Alternative: DO
P 24.21 AO Bin Load Default: --

Alternative: AO
Fill weight analog output.
P 24.22 AO Offset Default: 4.00 mA

Min: -200.00 mA Max: 200.00 mA
0% fill weight output current.
P 24.23 AO Range Default: 20.00 mA

Min: 0.00 mA Max: 1000.00 mA
100% fill weight output current
P 24.24 Range Correction Default: 1.0000

Min: 0.5000 Max: 2.0000
Serving for correction of measuring result, parameter is automatically set by the "CB:
Weight Check" setting program.
P 24.25 Tare Default: 0.000 kg

Min: 0.000 kg Max: 220000000.000 kg
Setting program "TB: Tare" automatically acquires tare and enters value into
parameter.
P 24.26 Check Weight Default: 10.00 kg

Min: 0.00 kg Max: 220000000.00 kg
Enter relevant check weight for the "CB: Weight Check" setting program.

Parameters Parameter Group 25 - Bin Level Controller
P 24.27 Control. in OFF-Mode Default: NO

Alternative: NO
YES
Determines whether fill weight (P24.12 and P24.13) and bin control (Block: Bin
Control) are active always or only in turned-on state of scale.
P 24.28 DI: Bin Load Sensor Default: --

Alternative: DI
Fill weight sensor digital input. If sensor responds, filling is suppressed or aborted for
60s.
1. DO (P 24.14) OFF
2. DO (P 25.04) OFF
3. Control magnitude (P 25.03) 0, controller in home position.
Filling aborts independent of source (open loop control, closed loop control, manual)
and event class (P 24.29).
P 24.29 Bin Load MAX Sensor Default: W1

Cause of Event:
Fill weight sensor digital input has responded.
6.27 Parameter Group 25 - Bin Level Controller

P 25.01 Bin Controller ON Default: NO
Alternative: NO
YES
Continuous bin control with interference quantity application, suitable for all feed units
controlled with 0(4)...20mA.
For controller schematic, see Appendix.
P 25.02 Filling Type Default: YES

Only available if Parameter: 24.01 = YES, Simulation; 25.01 = YES
Alternative: NO
YES
YES:
Solids flow feeder extracts material from bin. Fill weight is controlled using fill unit.
NO:
Solids flow feeder feeds into bin. Fill weight is controlled using discharge unit.

P 25.03 A0 Contr. Magn. Default: --

Alternative: AO
Fill/discharge unit control magnitude

(P 25.02 = YES or NO)
P 25.04 D0 Feeder ON Default: --

Alternative: DO
Fill/discharge unit digital output.

Upon every scale alarm, output is set to "Off", control magnitude to "0" and controller
to home position.
During its measuring phase, the check-and-correct system (Block 26) performs the
control.
P 25.05 Setpoint Bin Level Default: 0.00 kg

Min: 0.00 kg Max: 1000000.00 kg
Fill weight setpoint to be used for control.
P 25.06 Feeder Constant Default: 0.0 (kg/h)/mA

Min: 0.0 (kg/h)/mA Max: 1000000.0 (kg/h)/mA
The fill/discharge unit constant is defined as feed rate in kg/hr per mA control
magnitude. Together with deadtime parameter P 25.07, it serves for automatic setting
of control parameters KP and TN.
Setting uses the "BIN: Controller Optim." setting program.
P 25.07 Dead Time TT Default: 3.0 s

Min: 0.0 s Max: 60000.0 s
Deadtime from feed unit to bin (see also P 25.06).
P 25.08 P-Component KP Default: 0.00000 mA/kg

Min: 0.00000 mA/kg Max: 10000.00000 mA/kg
KP = 0 results in an I controller producing an instable control loop. This setting should

be avoided.
P 25.09 I-Component TN Default: 0.0 s

Min: 0.0 s Max: 60000.0 s
TN = 0 results in a P controller; the I component is reset.

P 25.10 D Portion TV Default: 0.0 s

Min: 0.0 s Max: 60000.0 s
P 25.11 D Filter TD Default: 0.0 s

Min: 0.0 s Max: 60000.0 s
Filter for D component. Value should not exceed the D component. 0.1 ... 0.3 TV is
normal.
P 25.12 Bypass Default: 10.00 mA

Min: 0.00 mA Max: 20.00 mA
The setpoint of the solids flow feeder with controlling systems, or the current feed rate
with measuring systems, additively superimposes the control magnitude. Enter the
current to be active upon nominal feed rate of solids flow feeder.
Calibrate bypass thus that with controller cut off (KP, TN, TV = 0) and scale turned on,
bin fill level is maintained (amount extracted = amount filled).
With controller active, bypass can be changed in small steps until service display yBi
is around 0.
P 25.13 Bypass D Portion Default: 0.0 s

Min: 0.0 s Max: 60000.0 s
In critical cases (small bin, big dead time), the bypass D-component can relieve the
controller if big setpoint changes, or feed rate variations, are present on solids flow
feeder. The deviation time surface can be minimized.
Suggestion: Normally 0, in critical cases, approx. TT/2 (P25.07).
P 25.14 Contr. Magn. Offset Default: 0.00 mA

Min: 0.00 mA Max: 20.00 mA
Elevate control magnitude.
P 25.15 Lower Limit Default: 0.00 mA

Min: 0.00 mA Max: 20.00 mA
Control magnitude lower limit.
P 25.16 Upper Limit Default: 20.00 mA

Min: 0.00 mA Max: 20.00 mA
Control magnitude upper limit.

P 25.17 Dead Band Deviation Default: 0.0 kg

Min: 0.0 kg Max: 10000.0 kg
DWithin dead band, the effective control deviation Xd(w) can be reduced by factor
P 25.18.
This helps to achieve a slower control behaviour in balanced state, e.g. in case of bin
vibrations.
P 25.18 Dead Band Factor Default: 0.0

Min: 0.0 Max: 1.0
See P 25.17.
P 25.19 Setpoint Filter Default: 0.5 s

Min: 0.0 s Max: 200.0 s
Bin level setpoint filter. Helps to avoid overshooting in case of setpoint changes
caused by the check-and-correct system Block: 26).
P 25.20 Feedrate Filter Default: 0.5 s

Min: 0.0 s Max: 200.0 s
Actual value filter for bin level control. Calibrating program "BIN: Controller Optim."
automatically considers set value.
P 25.21 DI Init. Controller Default: --

Alternative: DI
Contact initializes all memorizing controller elements. As long as contact is available,

only bypass + elevation are active.

Parameters Parameter Group 26 - Check System
6.28 Parameter Group 26 - Check System

P 26.01 Type of Check System Default: NO
Alternative: NO
Intern
Extern
NO:
No check-and-correct system active.
Intern:
DISOCONT controls the entire check-and-correct system.
Extern:
A host system controls the check sequence. DISOCONT only supplies the
corresponding measurement values.
Only the following parameters are active:
P 26.23 DO Check Meas Active
P 26.26 Absolute Range
P 26.27 Relative Range
The following parameter descriptions primarily refer to the internal check
measurement.
For sequence diagram, see Appendix.
P 26.02 Auto Correction Default: NO

Only available if Parameter: 26.01 = Intern
Alternative: NO
YES
NO :
Start correction in manual.
YES:
Correction takes place automatically if the correction result is within P 26.26 and
P26.27.
P 26.03 Cyclic Auto Start Default: NO

Alternative: NO
Tare
Span
Automatically starts check-and-correct system for "Tare" or "Range".

Start is delayed by the timeout set by Parameter P 26.04.
It is useful to additionally select automatic correction (P 26.02).
P 26.04 Cycle Time Default: 0.50 h

Min: 0.00 h Max: 100.00 h

P 26.05 Print Check Result Default: NO

Alternative: NO
YES
Prints check measurement result after every check operation.
1. Date and time
2. Continuous result Z = .... kg
3. Check result F/Z = ...
4. Check run-time = ... h
5. Correction Tare rel. ... % *
6. Correction Span rel. ... % *

* depending on correction target
P 26.06 Release Check System Default: --

Alternative: FB
DI
If release is missing
1. No check measurement starts
2. Active check measurement aborts.
If you enter "--", check-and-correct system is permanently released.
P 26.07 No Check Release Default: W2

Event Group: CH Number: 09
Cause of Event:
Check-and-correct system started; no release available.
Message is output in turned-on and turned-off state of scale.
P 26.08 Start Span Corr Default: OP

Alternative: DI
FB
Start check-and-correct system to acquire scale span error and correct, if necessary.
For details, see Parameter P 26.09.

P 26.09 Start Tare Corr Default: OP

Alternative: DI
FB
Start start-and-correct system to acquire scale tare error and correct, if necessary.
Primarily caused by material deposits in weigh hopper, tare error should be corrected
as frequently as possible. Span error is normally acquired only during initial and re-
calibration of scale.
You can start check measurement also in cut-off state of scale. However, start in
turned-on state is preferrable.
While a setting program is running, no check measurementcvan be started. Start is
caused by the input signal edge
P 26.10 Accept Correction Default: OP

Alternative: DI
FB
If measurement is complete, check-and-correct system goes to acknowledgement

phase and waits for correction command. If tolerances P 26.26 and P 26.27 are
exceeded, you can also start correction in manual. Correction is started through input
edge.
P 26.11 Finish Check Meas. Default: OP

Alternative: DI
FB
Check measurement can be aborted at any time.

Input is edge-controlled.
P 26.12 Check Quantity Default: 0.0 kg

Min: 0.0 kg Max: 100000000.0 kg
Solids flow feeder setpoint required for check measurement

P 26.13 Storage Quantity Default: 500.0 kg

Min: 0.0 kg Max: 100000000.0 kg
The storage quantity determines the minimum fill level required for a check
measurement. Before measurement, bin is filled up to this level.
Prerequisites:
1. Ensure that storage quantity is below maximum check level

P 26.13 < P 26.16
If this is not given, check aborts after start and message CH 03 (Max. Check
Level) is output.
2. Ensure that storage quantity exceeds the total from check amount, minimum
check level and safety reserve
P 26.13 > P 26.12+ P 26.14 + MT
If this is not given, bin level falls below minimum check bin level.
Measurement aborts and message CH 02 (MIN Bin Level) is output.
MT = Lost amount caused through damping time P 26.18.
P 26.14 Min. Fill Weight Default: 0.0 kg

Min: 0.0 kg Max: 100000000.0 kg
Smallest bin level admissible during measurement. If value falls below MIN level,
check measurement aborts and message CH 02 is output.
P 26.15 Min. Fill Weight Default: W1

Cause of Event:
During measurement, bin level has fallen below admissible minimum value (P 26.14).
Check measurement aborts.
Check setpoint is too big or storage quantity too small.
P 26.16 Max. Fill Weight Default: 1000.0 kg

Min: 0.0 kg Max: 100000000.0 kg
Maximum bin level is the highest admissible level admitted during check.
Measurement does not start before MAX value is exceeded down. The MIN (P 26.14
and MAX (P 26.16) values determine the check measurement working point within bin.
P 26.17 Max. Fill Weight Default: W1

Cause of Event:
Storage quantity (P 26.13) exceeds MAX bin level (P 26.16). Check aborts
immediately after start.
In case of error, check both parameters values.

P 26.18 Damping Time Default: 3.0 s

Min: 0.0 s Max: 3600.0 s
Timeout between filling and measuring period, also if no refilling is required.
P 26.19 DO: Check Started Default: --

Alternative: DO
Digital output "Check Active"

Signal is available from start to effected correction, or abort.
P 26.20 Feeder Stopped Default: --

Alternative: FB
DI
Fill unit Start/Stop feedback. "OFF" message starts damping time.
P 26.21 Feeder Not Stopped Default: W1

Cause of Event:
1. The echo (P 26.20) is pending (3s after "Stop Filling"). Check does not abort
but waits for echo.
2. If there is no echo during measuring phase, i.e. Start Filling is reported, check
aborts without message.
P 26.22 Prepare Check Meas. Default: W2

Cause of Event:
Check process is in filling or damping phase, or bin level exceeds maximum check
level (P26.16).
P 26.23 DO:Check Meas Active Default: --

Only available if Parameter: 26.01 = Intern, Extern
Alternative: DO
Digital output reporting measuring phase.

P 26.24 Expect Acceptance Default: W2

Cause of Event:
Check-and-correct system waits for operator's intervention.
(a) Accept correction
(b) Reject correction and abort.
If "Automatic Correction" (P 26.02 = YES) is selected, intervention is required only if
tolerance is exceeded.
P 26.25 DO:Expect Acceptance Default: --

Alternative: DO
Acknowledgement phase digital output.
P 26.26 Absolute Range Default: 10.0 %

Min: 0.0 % Max: 1000.0 %
Limit for total of all corrections; see Parameters P 26.28 and P 26.30.
P 26.27 Relative Range Default: 3.0 %

Min: 0.0 % Max: 1000.0 %
Limit for single correction; see Parameters P 26.29 and P 26.31.
P 26.28 Abs.Tare Corr. Error Default: W1

Cause of Event:
This correction raises the total of all zero point corrections above the limit specified by
Parameter P 26.26 "Absolute Range". No automatic correction is performed. You can
acknowledge the message and acquire the result in manual.
Monitoring and message output take place during the correction phase.
Tabs = Absolute range in %

TK = Parameter P 09.08 (Tare Corr. Check) in kg/hr
Po = Nominal feed rate in kg/hr
N = Acquired zero point error (Z-F) /T in kg/hr
F = Bin weigher check amount (setpoint)
Z = Solids flow feeder check amount (actual value)
T = Duration of measuring phase

P 26.29 Rel.Tare Corr. Error Default: W1

Cause of Event:
Relative zero point error, i.e. the error acquired during last check measurement
exceeds limit value P 26.27.
P 26.30 Abs.Span Corr. Error Default: W1

Cause of Event:
This correction raises the total of all range corrections above the limit specified by
Parameter P26.26 "Absolute Range".
Babs = Absolute range in %

B = Acquired range error F/Z
Z = Solids flow feeder check amount (actual value))
K = Parameter P 09.07 Material Correction
For more information, see Parameter 26.28 "Abs. Tare Corr. Error".
P 26.31 Rel.Span Corr. Error Default: W1

Cause of Event:
Relative span error, i.e. error acquired during last check measurement, exceeds limit
value P 26.26.
Values Brel, Trel, B and Z are displayed during acknowledgement phase.

P 26.32 Corr. Evaluation Default: 1.000

Min: 0.000 Max: 1.000
This enables variations in measurement to be averaged over various check

operations.
N(COR) = N * KB
B(COR) = 1 + (B -1) * KB
KB = Correction evaluation
Parameters P09.07 "Material Correction" and P09.08 "Tare Corr. Check" assume the
following new values:
B(NEW) = B(OLD) * B(COR)
N(NEW) = N(OLD) + N(COR)
B(NEW) = New value of Parameter P 09.07
B(OLD) = Old value of Parameter P 09.07
N(NEW) = New value of Parameter P 09.08 in kg/h
N(OLD) = Old value of Parameter P 09.08 in kg/h
P 26.33 Correction Speed Default: 0.0 s

Min: 0.0 s Max: 3600.0 s
To avoid feed rate steps through correction, correction can be performed automatically
in small steps. Enter 0, and correction is effected in one single step.
Parameter defines the time between two steps.
One step is 0.1% of Pnom with tare correction, or 0.1% of Parameter 09.07 "Material
Correction" with range correction.
P 26.34 AO:Check Meas Result Default: --

Alternative: AO
Analog output of measuring result B = F/Z. Update takes place upon start of
acknowledgedment phase. Output value is maintained until next measuring result.
4mA : F/Z = 0,9
12mA : F/Z = 1
20mA: F/Z = 1,1
Correction Evaluation P 26.32 is not considered.
P 26.35 Max. Bin-Error Default: 0.0 %

Min: 0.0 % Max: 10000.0 %
Bin level is measured upon start and end of measuring phase. Both points are
monitored for measuring errors.
If the error exceeds set limit values P 26.35, a second attempt starts after damping
time P 26.18. If this attempt fails, too, check measurement aborts. With default value
0, monitoring is not active.

Parameters Parameter Group 27 - Moisture
Suggestion:
1. Set limit to 10 000%.
2. Watch service display "KME Window" during check measurement and note
maximum value.
3. Enter approx. triple value into Parameter P 26.35.
P 26.36 Event Bin-Error Default: W1

Cause of Event:
Upon second attempt, measuring error acting on bin exceeded set limit (P 26.35).
Abort also takes place with event class IG.
P 26.37 DO: Correction Error Default: --

Alternative: DO
Contact is set if one of events CH 04...CH 07 occurs upon end of measuring phase.
6.29 Parameter Group 27 - Moisture

P 27.01 Moisture Active Default: NO
Alternative: NO
YES
Moisture block can be used to correct actual value. For controller input and batch
counter, the corrected value is used if moisture is activated. Pulse counter readings
can be corrected using Parameter P 27.14, or output without being corrected.
P 27.02 Moisture Select Default: --

Alternative: DI
FB
With default value "--" , moisture is activated.
P 27.03 Moisture Measurement Default: --

Alternative: AI
DI4
Parameters P 27.03...P 27.06 determine the input for moisture acquisition and
normalization.
P 27.04 Nominal Moisture Default: 20.00 %

Min: 0.00 % Max: 100.00 %

Parameters Parameter Group 27 - Moisture
P 27.05 Moisture Offset Default: 4.00 mA

Min: -200.00 mA Max: 200.00 mA
P 27.06 Moisture Range Default: 20.00 mA

Min: 0.00 mA Max: 1000.00 mA
P 27.07 DO Moisture active Default: --

Alternative: DO
Moisture digital output active
P 27.08 Moisture MAX Default: 10.00 %

Min: 0.00 % Max: 100.00 %
Parameters P 27.08...P 27.10 monitor moisture for MAX value.
P 27.09 DO Moisture MAX Default: --

Alternative: DO
P 27.10 Event Moisture MAX Default: W1

Event Group: MF Number: 05
P 27.11 AO Feed Rate corr. Default: --

Alternative: AO
Parameters P 27.11-P 27.13 determine corrected actual value analog output and its
normalization.
P 27.12 AO Feed Rate Offset Default: 4.00 mA

Min: -200.00 mA Max: 200.00 mA
P 27.13 AO Feed Rate Range Default: 20.00 mA

Min: 0.00 mA Max: 1000.00 mA

Parameters Parameter Group 28 - Dead Time
P 27.14 Pulse Counter corr. Default: NO

Alternative: NO
YES
If "NO" is selected, VEA 1 pulse output outputs uncorrected Counter 1 readings (see
Parameters P 02.07 and P 02.08).
6.30 Parameter Group 28 - Dead Time

P 28.01 Dead Time Active Default: NO
Alternative: NO
Setpoint + ON/OFF
Setpoint
ON/OFF
Dead time elements for setpoint and ON/OFF command are available and can
beactivated separately.
NO :
No dead time active
Setpoint :
Only setpoint dead time active
ON/OFF :
Only ON/OFF dead time active<p>
Setpoint + ON/OFF:
Setpoint and ON/OFF dead times are active.
P 28.02 Dead Time Default: 0.00 s

Only available if Parameter: 28.01 = Setpoint + ON/OFF, Setpoint, ON/OFF
Min: 0.00 s Max: 600.00 s
Value for START/STOP deadtime element
P 28.03 Setpoint Select Default: --

Only available if Parameter: 02.03 = YES; 28.01 = Setpoint + ON/OFF,
Setpoint, ON/OFF
Alternative: DI
FB
With default value "--", preselection is active.
P 28.04 Setpoint Clock ON Default: --

Setpoint, ON/OFF
Alternative: DI
FB
"--" starts setpoint element clock.

Parameters Parameter Group 28 - Dead Time
P 28.05 ON/OFF Select Default: --

Alternative: DI
FB
"--" activates preselection.
P 28.06 ON/OFF Clock ON Default: --

Alternative: DI
FB
"--" starts ON/OFF element clock.
P 28.07 Time Elem. Preassign Default: --

Alternative: DI
FB
Time elements can be assigned from outside with available setpoint, or current
ON/OFF command.
P 28.08 Time Elements Init. Default: --

Alternative: DI
FB
Upon initialization, setpoint element is preset with zero; the ON/OFF element, with
OFF.
P 28.09 DO Dead Time Active Default: --

Alternative: DO
Digital output for setpoint or ON/OFF dead times active.
P 28.10 DO Setpoint Active Default: --

Setpoint, ON/OFF
Alternative: DO
Digital output for setpoint dead time active.
P 28.11 DO ON/OFF Active Default: --

Alternative: DO
Digital output for ON/OFF dead time active.

Event Messages Parameter Group 28 - Dead Time
7 Event Messages
Event messages report abnormal states, e.g. errors or limit value excess.
Before acknowledging event message, always remedy cause of fault. If this

is not done, system has the potential to cause injuries or damage to the machine.
Reactions on events can be parametrized using event classes. The parameters
appertaining to event messages are indicated in brackets.
There are four different event classes:
Event
Code Display / Effect
Class
Event is highlighted and underscored. All measuring and control
Alarm A
operations are aborted. System goes to safe state.
Event is underscored. Message remains underscored until event has
Warning
W1 been acknowledged. Display does not efface before cause of fault
1
has been remedied. Measuring and control tasks are not affected.
Warning Event is displayed as long as cause has not been remedied.
W2
2 Measuring and control tasks are not affected.
Ignore IG Event is not displayed. Measuring and control tasks are not affected.
The event messages are comprised in form of groups. The following priority applies:
Event Group Symbol
System message SY
Sequence monitoring SC
Electrical system WE
Mechanical system WM
Material flow MF
Interlocking IL
Controllers CO
Check-and-correct
CH
system
Calibration CA
Maximum HI
Minimum LO
NOTE: In the following list, the parameters appertaining to the event message
displayed are stated in brackets.

Event Group: Calibration

CA-01 LC Input ( P 06.04 )
Load cell cable not or improperly connected.
Measuring amplifier analog/digital converter is in saturation. Supply voltage
has dropped for a short time.
Error must be available for a least 3 s.
If feeder connot start after remedy of fault, reset system.
CA-03 LC Input Bin ( P 24.07 )
CA-05 Linearization ( P 21.10 )
Monitoring for monotonously rising compensation takes place:
• upon linearization start
• upon manual parameter change.
CA-06 Tare Corr. > MAX ( P 16.02 )

The result of the automatic zero setting surpasses zeroing limit P09.06. No
correction takes place.
Action: Re-tare device.
Event Group: Check Measurement

CH-02 Min. Fill Weight ( P 26.15 )
During measurement, bin level has fallen below admissible minimum value (P
26.14). Check measurement aborts.
Check setpoint is too big or storage quantity too small.
CH-03 Max. Fill Weight ( P 26.17 )
Storage quantity (P 26.13) exceeds MAX bin level (P 26.16). Check aborts
immediately after start.
In case of error, check both parameters values.
CH-04 Abs.Tare Corr. Error ( P 26.28 )
This correction raises the total of all zero point corrections above the limit
specified by Parameter P 26.26 "Absolute Range". No automatic correction is
performed. You can acknowledge the message and acquire the result in
manual.
Monitoring and message output take place during the correction phase.
Tabs = Absolute range in %

TK = Parameter P 09.08 (Tare Corr. Check) in kg/hr
Po = Nominal feed rate in kg/hr
N = Acquired zero point error (Z-F) /T in kg/hr
Z = Solids flow feeder check amount (actual value)
T = Duration of measuring phase
CH-05 Rel.Tare Corr. Error ( P 26.29 )
Relative zero point error, i.e. the error acquired during last check

measurement exceeds limit value P 26.27.

CH-06 Abs.Span Corr. Error ( P 26.30 )
This correction raises the total of all range corrections above the limit
specified by Parameter P26.26 "Absolute Range".
Babs = Absolute range in %

B = Acquired range error F/Z
Z = Solids flow feeder check amount (actual value))
K = Parameter P 09.07 Material Correction
For more information, see Parameter 26.28 "Abs. Tare Corr. Error".
CH-07 Rel.Span Corr. Error ( P 26.31 )
Relative span error, i.e. error acquired during last check measurement,
exceeds limit value P 26.26.
Values Brel, Trel, B and Z are displayed during acknowledgement phase.

CH-08 Feeder Not Stopped ( P 26.21 )
1. The echo (P 26.20) is pending (3s after "Stop Filling"). Check does
not abort but waits for echo.
2. If there is no echo during measuring phase, i.e. Start Filling is

reported, check aborts without message.
CH-09 No Check Release ( P 26.07 )

Check-and-correct system started; no release available.
Message is output in turned-on and turned-off state of scale.
CH-10 Prepare Check Meas. ( P 26.22 )
Check process is in filling or damping phase, or bin level exceeds maximum
check level (P26.16).
CH-11 Expect Acceptance ( P 26.24 )
Check-and-correct system waits for operator's intervention.
(a) Accept correction
(b) Reject correction and abort.
If "Automatic Correction" (P 26.02 = YES) is selected, intervention is required
only if tolerance is exceeded.
CH-13 Max. Bin-Error ( P 26.36 )
Upon second attempt, measuring error acting on bin exceeded set limit (P
26.35).
Abort also takes place with event class IG.

Event Group: Controller

CO-01 Controller Limited ( P 06.13 )
Feed rate controller control magnitude has reached upper response
threshold. After some time, message HI-5 (Deviation) is additionally output.
1. Material flow missing or irregular.
2. External feed rate controller wrongly set.
Action: Check material discharge and control magnitude (service value Y). At
nominal feed rate, Y should be 10 to 14mA.
CO-02 Err. MIN Flow Gate ( P 22.09 )
"Prefeeder Pos. MIN" (P22.09) digital input event message.
Position controlled prefeeder is in MIN position.
CO-03 Err. MAX Flow Gate ( P 22.11 )
"Prefeeder Pos. MAX" (P22.12) digital input event message.
Position controlled prefeeder is in MAX position.
CO-04 Bin Load MAX Sensor ( P 24.29 )
Fill weight sensor digital input has responded.
Event Group: Electrical System

WE-01 Power Failure ( P 06.08 )
Power failure
Scale does not start automatically, independent of event class.
WE-02 Namur-Error VSE1-DI3 ( P 12.13 )
Short circuit breakage in NAMUR sensor connecting cable.
WE-08 Analog Input< Offset ( P 06.17 )
The signal available across an analog input is smaller than the set zero point
elevation.
Event Group: Interlock

IL-01 No Release ( P 03.07 )
No release signal from source defined by Parameter "Release".
IL-02 Error Mechanics ( P 23.10 )

IL-03 Error Electricity ( P 23.12 )

IL-04 Error Mechatronics ( P 23.15 )
IL-05 Not Ready ( P 23.17 )
IL-06 Not Ready for Start ( P 23.19 )
IL-07 Error AND-Gate 1 ( P 23.22 )
IL-08 Error AND-Gate 2 ( P 23.25 )
Event Group: Material Flow

MF-05 Moisture > MAX ( P 27.10 )
MF-06 Out of Tolerance ( P 14.15 )
Batch out of tolerance
Event Group: MAX

HI-01 LC Input > MAX ( P 06.06 )
Load cell load is higher than 110% of load cells rated capacities.
Full scale value:
125% with 2.85mV/V load cells
175% with 2mV/V load cells
Action: Check material infeed.
HI-02 I > MAX ( P 08.05 )
Feed rate exceeds set maximum value.
HI-05 Control Deviation ( P 06.12 )
Maximum control deviation exeeded. Actual feed rate strongly differs from
setpoint for more than preset time.
There are various possible causes:
1. Material handling error

Material flows irregularly or cannot be discharged with sufficient
qualitiy.
Controller is out of limit for a certain time.
2. Electronics error
Check external feed rate controller and motor cablings. Check feed
controller for proper setting (current limitation, speed range).
3. Calibration error
During initial calibration, controller was set so critically that smallest
changes of system properties cause unreliable operation.
Action: Repeat this commissioning step.

HI-10 Bin: LC Input > MAX ( P 24.08 )
HI-11 B > MAX ( P 24.19 )
Set MAX value exceeded up

Event Group: MIN

LO-01 LC Input < MIN ( P 06.05 )
Load cell load is smaller than 3% of load cell rated capacities.
LO-02 I < MIN ( P 08.03 )
Feed rate smaller than set minimum value.
LO-11 B < MIN ( P 24.16 )
Set MIN value exceeded down
Event Group: Sequence Monitoring

SC-01 Setpoint Limited ( P 06.07 )
Depending on selected mode:
a) In gravimetric mode, setpoint is limited to nominal feed rate.
b) In volumetric mode, limitation starts from values exceeding 3 times the
nominal value.
c) Emergency setpoint is active (P 06.19).
SC-02 Stand-By ( P 06.02 )
Set feed rate is smaller than set Standby limit value (P06.03 "Standby Limit").
Material prefeeder cuts off.
SC-03 Maint. Feeder Run. ( P 15.05 )
Total of feeder run times exceeds "Scale ON-Time".
After every time interval elapsed, a message is output. This message simply
informs you that service work is required.
SC-04 Maintenance Int.Elec ( P 15.03 )
Total of power-on time exceeds value of "Voltage On-Time" parameter.
After every time interval elapsed, a message is output. This message simply
informs you that service work is required.
SC-05 External Event 1 ( P 12.02 )
External fault signal at input 1.
External fault signal at Input 2.
External fault signal across fault input 3.
External fault signal across fault input 4

Event Group: System Message

SY-01 Memory Error ( P 06.14 )
Error has been detected by cyclic check of program and parameter
memories. If SY 01 is output immediately after power-up, check VSM module
for proper seat.
If this is no help, call the "Load Default Parameters" function. If this does not
help either, contact the Schenck Service; in most cases, scale is inoperable.
SY-02 Comm.-Error VSE2 ( P 01.10 )
SY-03 Comm.-Error VSE3 ( P 01.11 )
SY-04 Comm.-Error VEA1 ( P 01.07 )
SY-07 Comm.-Error OP ( P 01.01 )
Error in communication with DISOCONT control unit.
Serial communication interrupted for more than 10s.
Action: Check cable connections.
SY-08 Comm.-Error Host ( P 19.03 )
Interruption of serial communication exceeds the timeout period.
Action: Check cabling.
SY-09 License Violation ( P 06.15 )
The VSM module has no license for parameter blocks (e.g. Check-and-
Correct System). A module with a higher type number is required.
With this parameter, Alarm is the only possible event class.
SY-10 Comm.-Error ext. I/O ( P 01.13 )
Error in communication with DISOCONT External I/O (EIO).

Annex Details: Source Selection
8 Annex
This chapter details source selection and batching.
With feed systems, chapter includes additional details on control circuit.
8.1 Details: Source Selection

Source selection is used to assign a logical signal (source) to a hardware channel
(unit, channel).
Moreover, it can be used to determine the digital signal level which causes signal to
become active (level = low or high).
Hardware configuration is thus highly flexible. Assignment of analog and digital
inputs/outputs to logical signals can be optimized for the DISOCONT assemblies
spatial arrangement.
Every signal that can be configured is identified by the following information:
• Source = Logical signal name
• Unit = Hardware assembly for which signal has been configured

Counter number 1-n stands for the address set in the following table:
o VSE = System unit
o VEA = Input/output unit
o VLB = Local control box
o Hardware address setting for Local Bus

Address switch for Device-Net setting:
VSE1 = 1
VSE2 = 2
VSE3 = 3
VEA1 = 11
VEA2 = 12
VEA3 = 13
VLB1 = 21
EIO = 31
• Channel = Name of output, or input, on assembly
o DI = Digital input
o DO = Digital output
o AO = Analog output
o AI = Analog input
• Level = Effective level
o Low = input 0V, or output contact open

With Namur inputs, "Low" corresponds to > 1.6 mA current, or sensor
not covered
o High = Input energized, or output contact closed

With Namur inputs, "High" corresponds to < 1.6 mA current, or sensor
covered

Annex Setpoint and Start Sources
8.2 Setpoint and Start Sources
Fig.: Setpoint and Start Sources

"Select Setpoint" and "Start/Stop" sources can be started from various operating
sources. Source is preselected by parameter.
Using the "Keyboard Mode" dialog function, we can change from preselected sources
to keyboard, and vice versa.
Parameter Function Range
P03.02 Start source Keyboard/serial/contact
P03.03 Setpoint source Keyboard/serial
analog
P03.08 Setpoint with percental evaluation Yes/No
Setpoint Displays:
Value Description
P Effective setpoint
Pe External setpoint (if selected with P03.03)
Pr Percental evaluation (if selected with P03.08)
In Keyboard Mode, selected Pe and Pr displays are maintained.

Annex Setpoint and Start Sources
Entering Setpoint Via Keyboard:

Value Description
T Absolute setpoint (only if no external setpoint is selected)
Percental setpoint (only if P03.08 is set to YES and analog, or serial, input is
Tr
selected with P03.03.
Setpoint Synchronization:
Upon change-over from external setpoint source to keyboard, external
setpoint is acquired. In opposite direction, the external source is
active.
Start / Stop Synchronization:
Upon change-over from external setpoint source to keyboard, the
Start/Stop status is maintained. In opposite direction, the external
source is active.
Power OFF:
Keyboard setpoints are stored.
Fig.: Control Inputs/Outputs

Parameter Function Range
P05.01 Start-up period in % length
P05.02 Counter tracking time in s
Point in time:
1. As long as contact is open (no release signal), no start command is active.
2. Release signal is available, feeder is released.

Annex Signal Flow Diagram
3. Feeder starts with L-H edge of the START input or after START command
from another source.
4. During start-up period P05.01 feeder is in volumetric mode.

In many cases, P05.01 is set to zero.
5. Automatic change-over to gravimetric mode takes place.
6. Cut-off command is output.(Freigabekontakt offen)

Prefeeder immediately cuts off.
7. During counter tracking time (P05.03), feed rate acquisition and totalization
are still active.
Alarm:
If feeder is cut off due to Alarm, prefeeder immediately stops.
If the time set by Parameter P05.02 has elapsed, measurement is
complete.
Measurement and Displays:
The measured load is always acquired and displayed. Feed rate is
acquired only in turned-on state and during counter tracking time
(P05.02). All phases of active feed rate acquisition are reported by ON
message.
8.3 Signal Flow Diagram
Fig: Simplified Signal Flow Diagram

Annex Signal Flow Diagram
Legend
Code Description
WZ Load cell
D Cross-flexure strip for chute and check weight
Q Measured load on load cell
QPRF Effective check weight
LL/C Load cell lever arm
LPG Check weight lever arm
QP Check weight
GK Device constant
GEWKOR Weight correction
TARA Basic tare
TARKOR Tare correction
MATKOR Material correction
WZF0 Load cell rated capacity
WZKENN Load cell characteristic value
TARAKOR-KME Check system tare correction
Q Measured load
P Feed rate
Device constant GK P04.04 in kg/(kg/hr)
GK indicates the relation between load cell load and feed rate, thus determining
calibration accuracy.
GK = QNENN / PNENN
QNENN = Value from Spec Sheet, not from Parameter P04.02 "L/C Rated Cap.
Load cell rated capacity WZFO P04.02 in kg

Enter the total of load cell rated capacities.
WZF0 influences calibration accuracy.
Load cell characteristic value WZKENN P04.01 in mV/V
The load cell transmission coefficient WZKENN is an important calibration value.
Ua = Ue x WZKENN x (F / L/CF0)
Ua Output voltage in mV
Ue Input voltage in V
CSD load cells WZKENN 2.85mV/V

HBM load cells WZKENN 2 mV/V 1)
1) With certain types, WZKENN is not calibrated.
For accurate value, see type plate.

Annex Details: Control Loop
Effective check weight QPRF P09.03 in kg

Enter the force excerted on load cell by the check weight.
Effective check weight QPRF = U2 x check weight
U2 = LPG / LL/C (see figure)

Feed rate is P = QPRF / GK in kg/hr
(MATKOR = 1, TARKOR2 = 0, LIN on Linear)
Calibration CW
The CW Calibration Program compares the "effective check weight" value (load on
load cell through check weight) with the load cell load measured.
8.4 Details: Control Loop

8.4.1 Static Controller
The figure below shows the control loop of a solids flow feeder operated with
DISOCONT.
Fig.: Static Controller Data Flow Diagram

Overview
The central control unit consists of a feed rate PI controller of type
The standard PI controller is equipped with setpoint bypass which permits setpoint
steps to be executed quickly even if controller setting is slow. In addition, bypass
enables the system to operate in controlled (volumetric) mode.
To prevent overshoot from occurring, setpoint is decoupled from real controller by
using a simulated control loop. The controller itself is also equipped with a control
magnitude limitation selected as a function of setpoint. If the upper or lower control
magnitude limit is reached, controller stops operating.
Controller Parameters
P03.03 Absolute Setpoint
T = Keyboard S = Seriall A = Analog
P10.02 P Component KP in mA/%
Related to nominal feed rate
P10.03 Setback Time TN
TN is time during which the change in control
magnitude caused by the I component is the same as
with the P component.
The schematic below shows the correlation of controller parameters and control
magnitude.
Changing KP Changing TN
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Fig.: Controller Parameters
The abbreviations have the following meanings:

Controller
Meaning
Parameter
Feed rate controller P component related to nominal feed rate in
KP
% / %.
TN Setback time in s.
The table below shows the controller parameter special cases resulting from the
Controller Parameters figure.

Parameter Value Special Case

I Controller: TN is the reciprocal of integration constant KI, i.i big
KP = 0
value = slow controller
TN = 0 P Controller: I component is reset
KP=TN=0 Controller output = raise
Fig.: Special Case KP= 0
P05.01 Start-up in s
Volumetric Start-Up Mode after start of feeder
P10.09 Storage
Storage of integral component after stop of feeder.
Value active upon start-up.
Wert Bedeutung
NO No storage
YES Storage
YES-A Storage only if feeder is not cut-off due to alarm
P10.08 Bypass in mA
Proportional to setpoint, control magnitude is
additively superposed by a value. This parameter
indicates bypass value of nominal setpoint.
P10.10 and
P10.11 Setpoint Filters in s
The filters delay controller setpoint whereas the
bypass reaches control magnitude output without
delay.Use Parameters P10.10 to set the control loop
time behaviour to an approximate value in order to
avoid actual value overshoot in case of setpoint
steps.
P10.10 : 2nd-order
P10.11 : 1st-order

P10.15 Compensat. Elem. in 1/s

Designed as additional continuous integral element in
the deviation branch, the compensation element
favourably influences the following effects:
1. Errors caused by monotonously rising

disturbances (e.g. check measurement
systems)
2. Steady-state deviations with asymmetrical

control elements
The compensation is active only if gravimetric mode

is selected and Parameter P10.15 not set to zero.
Input and output are limited to ± 5%.
Synchronization:
Upon changes to setpoint bypass and adaption
points, no synchronization takes place. To avoid
higher feed steps, change bypass in small steps, or
with feeder cut off.
Switching and Operating Intervals:
Power ON:
Controller and setpoint filter are reset.
Power OFF:
Setpoint filter is reset; the controller integral
component, stored.
Start-Up
After start-up of measuring wheel, prefeeder is
switched on.
Control magnitude changes from 0, or P10.04 (see
P10.07), to value of setpoint bypass. Additively,
elevation and stored I component of controller
superpose one another (see P10.09).
At the same time, setpoint filter starts running from 0.
After start-up, controller is released and Gravimetric
Mode starts.
If previous controller values are to be used, set
Parameter P 10.09 "Store" to "YES".
Stand-By
If setpoint falls below the limit specified by Parameter
P 06.03 "Standby Limit" for more than three seconds,
output sets drive to OFF. Controller magnitude is set
to the lower value as specified by Parameter P 10.07
"Position at STOP".
Controller does not operate, the feed rate controller
integral component is reset or remains stored, as may
be set by Parameter P 10.09 "Store".
Measurement remains active.
If setpoint exceeds the limit specified by Parameter P
06.03 "Stand-By Limit" system goes to normal mode.

Gravimetric Mode (Closed Loop Control):

Feed rate actual value is controlled for effective
setpoint via prefeeder.
Volumetric Mode (Open Loop Control):
Only setpoint bypass and elevation act as control
magnitude. Prefeeder is controlled proportional to
setpoint. Controller integral component is reset
independent of Parameter P10.09 (Store), setpoint
filter remains active.
Volumetric Synchronous Mode (Control)
In contrast to volumetric mode, changeover from gravimetric to volumetric
synchronous mode takes place smoothly thanks to the consideration of the
actual controller output value.
Simulation:
In Simulation Mode, control loop is internally closed.
Measured value Q continues being acquired,
displayed and monitored. Simulated value is
displayed as feed rate. Control magnitude Y is 10mA
if nominal setpoint is preset.Modes, START / STOP
and setpoint sources act as usual.
Task : Test system, particularly control
sequences.Try out operating sequences.
Call : Calibrating Functions, START Simulation
"Stop Prefeeder" Function:
Controller integral component and setpoint filter are
reset.

8.4.2 Step Controller

A. Controller
Fig.: Controller
Overview
Designed as three-term controller, the controller controls the opening and closing of all
types of flow gate. For relevant gate control, refer to Block 22.
Control Parameters
P10.12 S: P-Component KP in s/%
Related to nominal feed rate
P10.13 S: I-Component TN in s
Setback time during which the I-component causes the same control
magnitude change as the P-component.
P10.14 S: Threshold Resp. in %
The response threshold should exceed the smallest possible step of
the control element.
If deviation falls below threshold, prefeeder stops.
Exception::
Threshold = 0 : the smallest admissible response threshold is active.

P10.15 Compensat. Elem. in 1/s

Designed as additional integrator in the deviation branch, the
compensation element operates only in gravimetric mode.
Exception:
P10.15 = 0: integrator is reset.
Switching and Operating Intervals
Value Meaning
Resets all memorizing elements
Power ON
(controller and compensation integrator).
Feeder OFF Resets Prefeeder START contact and all memorizing elements
Feeder operates in volumetric mode until start-up period has
Feeder ON elapsed.
Changeover to gravimetric mode takes place.
Switch M set to vol/Start-up
Volumetric Mode Controls prefeeder for a position proportional to setpoint.
Resets and deactivates compensation integrator.
Switch M as shown in diagram
Gravimetric Mode Prefeeder position controls actual feed rate for current setpoint.
Compensation integrator is active.
Code Meaning
SR Step controller
K Compensation element
S Flow gate control
M Measurement value processing
D Flow gate signals

B. Flow Gate Control
Fig.: Flow Gate Control
The external cicuitry is not part of the DISOCONT, but a suggestion for realization of a
"Local Circuitry".
Drawing Elements Meaning

Menu switch Control unit, or EasyServe, control elements
MIN MIN prefeeder position
MAX MAX prefeeder position
The dialog offers the OPEN, CLOSE, StOP positions only in Prefeeder Manual mode.
The MIN/MAX control inputs secure the prefeeder limit positions.

Annex Details: Batching
8.5 Details: Batching

The figure below applies to controlling feeders.
Fig.: Details: Batching

NOTE: The most important batching settings are effected in Parameter Block 14
"Batch Mode".
Batching Sequence
(s. Fig.: Details: Batching)
Step 0 : Start batch by starting feeder.
Step 1 : Stop batch by stopping feeder. Totalizing counter continues

counting for the time specified by Parameter P 05.02 "Counter
Tracking Time".
Step 2 : Resume batching by restart of feeder. Also possible during

counter tracking time.
Step 3 : Feed rate setpoint moves towards zero and "Full Feed" or
Dribble Feed" signals exchange edges. This step is determined by
Parameter P 14.03 "Adaption Time" indicating the period of time
during which values is reset to zero.
Step 4 : Cut-off point. Batch setpoint minus the correction value

acquired by Parameter P 14.04 "Correction Amount" is reached and
batch is complete. Prefeeder cuts off.

Annex Details: Batching
Step 5 : Material afterflow. Material is still acquired during the time

specified by Parameter P 05.02 "Counter Tracking Time". New batch
cannot start before afterflow time has elapsed.
Adaption
After every complete batch, system computes a correction amount based on missing
amount and stores value in Parameter "Correction Amount". Steps 3 and 4
automatically shift during next batching operation (s. Fig. Details: Batching).
K(new) = K(old) + Adap * Error
K(new) = New correction amount
adap. = Adaption factor
Errors smaller than smallest display digit are not corrected.
Alarm
Aborts batch. After remedy of cause and acknowledgement of message, batching can
be resumed.
Power OFF
Batch aborts, batching mode remains selected. All counter readings and batch values
are stored. Next start command starts new batch
Stand-By Mode
During deceleration time, feeder can go to stand-by mode. Relevant message is
suppressed.
Limit Value
Event message P-min is suppressed during deceleration time. This does not apply to
digital output.

Annex Hopper Control
8.6 Hopper Control
Fig.: Hopper Control

Annex Details: Interlocking P23.01...P23.19
8.7 Details: Interlocking P23.01...P23.19
Explanations:
All signal levels can be inverted by parameter setting. The drawing shows the default
values.
• LOW = Closed contact in position of rest, i.e. voltage is available. If signal is

active, contact is open (N/C contact).
• HIGH = Open contact in position of rest, i.e. no voltage is available. If signal is

active, contact is closed (N/O contact).
• E = Event message
• DI = Digital input
• DO = Digital output

Legend Parameter Signal Name

Alarm All event messages of the ALARM class
DI E 1 P 23.06 DI Error Electricity 1
DI EE 1 P 12.03 DI Ext. Event 1
DI EE 4 P 12 09 DI Ext. Event 4
DI M 1 P 23.01 DI Error Mechanics 1
DO E P 23.11 DO Error Electricity
DO M P 23.09 DO Error Mechanics
DO MT 1 P 22.13 DO Error Mechatr 1
DO MT 2 P 23.14 DO Error Mechatr 2
DO R P 23.16 DO Ready
DO RS P 23.18 DO Ready vor Start
IL-2 P 23.10 Error Mechanics
IL-3 P 23.12 Error Electricity
IL-4 P 23.15 Error Mechatronics
IL-5 P 23.17 Not Ready
IL-6 P 23.19 Not Ready for Start
Int. Alarm Internal alarm from event message CA-01
No service mode: No keyboard mode, no local mode,
NO S
no simulation mode
Release P 03.06 Release
SC-5 P 12.02 Event Ext. Event 1
SC-6 P 12.04 Event Ext. Event2

8.8 Details: Interlocking P23.20...P23.27
Fig. Sample Interlock Circuitry with AND-Gate 1

The above sample shows how the AND gates are used. The external fault (P12.03)
should become active only in turned-on state of scale (P12.12).
P 23.20 : Input LS-1 AND gate 1 : DO, VSE1, DO1, HIGH (DO Feeder Started,
P13.02)
P 23.21 : Input LS-2 AND gate 1 : DI, VSE1, DI1, HIGH (DI Ext.Event 1, P12.03)
In turned-on state of scale, error message IL07 (P23.22) is output after approx. 0.33 s
as soon as the External Event contact opens. At the same time, digital output P 23.26
"DO ÷ AND Gate 1" is set.
Note:
Input/output signal levels are polled directly. This means the HIGH/LOW level
preselecttion is irrelevant for inputs.
Note:
The inputs of the AND gates can be assigned with all physically available system
inputs and outputs.

Annex Check-And-Correct System
8.9 Check-And-Correct System

Index in alphabetical order
"Abort Check" function 42

"B
Controller Optim." Calibrating Function 39
"Bin Contr. Man. Start/Stop" Calibrating Function 36
"Bin Controller Manual/Automatic" Calibrating Function 36
"CB
Weight Check" Calibrating Function 38
"Correct" function 41
"Deselect Batch" Function 35
"Print KME Result" function 42
"Select Batch" Program 34
"Start Range Corr." 41
"Start Tare Corr." function 40
"TB
Tare" Calibrating Function 37
"TW
Tare" Funktion 25
>0< Zero Set 22
Abort Batch 35
Acknowledge Event Messages 15
Annex 127
Basic Functions 14
Batching 8
Batching Functions 34
Bin Weigher 36
Calibrating Functions 25
Check 44
Check-And-Correct System 40, 146
Checking Measuring System 44
Control 7, 9
Control Unit 9
CW
Weight Check Function 26
Definitions 5
Details
Batching 140
Control Loop 132
Interlocking P23.01...P23.19 143
Interlocking P23.20...P23.27 145
Source Selection 127
Display Events 24
Display Field 11
Display Test 16
Enter Parameters 30
Event Messages 120
Function Distributor 12
Function Keys 12
General Information 45
Hopper Control 142
LED 10
Load Default Parameters 31
Measuring Principle 6
Message Field 12
On Manual 1
Operating Functions 16
Operating Modes 7
Overview 4
Parameter Group 01 - Hardware Modules 58
Parameter Group 02 - Scale Definitions 59
Parameter Group 03 - Control Sources 64
Parameter Group 04 - Rated Data of Feeder 65
Parameter Group 05 - Scale Controlling 66
Parameter Group 06 - Scale Monitoring 66
Parameter Group 07 - Display Filters 70
Parameter Group 08 - Limit Values 71
Parameter Group 09 - Calibration Data 72

Index in alphabetical order
Parameter Group 10 - Controller 73

Parameter Group 11 - Analog Outputs 76
Parameter Group 12 - Digital Inputs 78
Parameter Group 13 - Digital Outputs 81
Parameter Group 14 - Batch Mode 83
Parameter Group 15 - Process Control 85
Parameter Group 16 - Additional device 86
Parameter Group 17 - Printer 87
Parameter Group 18 - Comm. EasyServe 87
Parameter Group 19 - Comm. Fieldbus 88
Parameter Group 20 - PLS Outputs 93
Parameter Group 21 - Linearization 94
Parameter Group 22 - Flow Gate 95
Parameter Group 23 - Interlocking 97
Parameter Group 24 - Bin Weigher 100
Parameter Group 25 - Bin Level Controller 104
Parameter Group 26 - Check System 108
Parameter Group 27 - Moisture 116
Parameter Group 28 - Dead Time 118
Parameter List 48
Parameters 45
Particip./Stop Prefeeder 17
Prefeeder Manual/Automatic 17
Prefeeder OPEN/CLOSE/STOP 17
Print Batch 35
Print FMZ (Totalizing Counter Readings) 23
Print Parameters 31
Printing Parameter Shortlist 33
Programming Functions 29
Read Parameters 29
Relative Setpoint 15
Reset Totalizing Counters 15
Safety Instructions 2
Service Values 18
Set Time 28
Setpoint and Start Sources 128
Setpoint Input 14
Signal Flow Diagram 130
START / STOP Keyboard Mode 22
START / STOP Simulation 28
START/STOP Feeder 14
Starting Tare Correction: 40
Static Controller 132
Status Field 10
Status Report 33
Step Controller 137
Trend 24
Volumetric / Volumetric Synchronous / Gravimetric Modes 21
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3.3 Measuring Principle ............................................................................................... 6

3.4 Operating Modes.................................................................................................... 7

3.6 Batching .................................................................................................................. 8

4.2 Function Distributor............................................................................................. 12

4.3 Basic Functions ................................................................................................... 14

4.4 Operating Functions ............................................................................................ 16

4.5 Calibrating Functions .......................................................................................... 25

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4.6 Programming Functions ..................................................................................... 29

4.7 Batching Functions ............................................................................................. 34

4.8 Bin Weigher .......................................................................................................... 36

4.9 Check-And-Correct System ................................................................................ 40

6.2 Parameter List ...................................................................................................... 48

6.3 Parameter Group 01 - Hardware Modules ......................................................... 58

6.4 Parameter Group 02 - Scale Definitions ............................................................ 59

6.5 Parameter Group 03 - Control Sources ............................................................. 64

6.6 Parameter Group 04 - Rated Data of Feeder ..................................................... 65

6.7 Parameter Group 05 - Scale Controlling............................................................ 66

6.8 Parameter Group 06 - Scale Monitoring ............................................................ 66

6.9 Parameter Group 07 - Display Filters................................................................. 70

6.10 Parameter Group 08 - Limit Values .................................................................. 71

6.11 Parameter Group 09 - Calibration Data............................................................ 72

6.12 Parameter Group 10 - Controller ...................................................................... 73

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6.13 Parameter Group 11 - Analog Outputs ............................................................ 76

6.14 Parameter Group 12 - Digital Inputs................................................................. 78

6.15 Parameter Group 13 - Digital Outputs.............................................................. 81

6.16 Parameter Group 14 - Batch Mode ................................................................... 83

6.17 Parameter Group 15 - Process Control............................................................ 85

6.18 Parameter Group 16 - Additional device.......................................................... 86

6.19 Parameter Group 17 - Printer ............................................................................ 87

6.20 Parameter Group 18 - Comm. EasyServe ........................................................ 87

6.21 Parameter Group 19 - Comm. Fieldbus ........................................................... 88

6.22 Parameter Group 20 - PLS Outputs.................................................................. 93

6.23 Parameter Group 21 - Linearization ................................................................. 94

6.24 Parameter Group 22 - Flow Gate ...................................................................... 95

6.25 Parameter Group 23 - Interlocking ................................................................... 97

6.26 Parameter Group 24 - Bin Weigher ................................................................ 100

6.27 Parameter Group 25 - Bin Level Controller ................................................... 104

6.28 Parameter Group 26 - Check System............................................................. 108

6.29 Parameter Group 27 - Moisture....................................................................... 116

6.30 Parameter Group 28 - Dead Time ................................................................... 118

7 EVENT MESSAGES....................................................................... 120

8 ANNEX ........................................................................................... 127

8.2 Setpoint and Start Sources ............................................................................... 128

8.3 Signal Flow Diagram.......................................................................................... 130

8.4 Details: Control Loop......................................................................................... 132

8.5 Details: Batching ................................................................................................ 140

8.6 Hopper Control ................................................................................................... 142

8.7 Details: Interlocking P23.01...P23.19 ................................................................ 143

8.8 Details: Interlocking P23.20...P23.27 ................................................................ 145

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8.9 Check-And-Correct System .............................................................................. 146

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