Herdstar BinTrac Breeder Control User manual

Installation Manual

Version 2.0 Part Number MAN-000015

Breeder Control

Installation Manual

Patented

U.S. Patent No. 7,980,129, Patent No. 8,581,122, Patent No. 8,853,566

U.S. Patent No. 9,310,243, Patent No. 9,651,413, Patent No. 10,082,421

Canada Patent No. 2,822,294

Korea Patent No. 1900521

Installation Manual 
 
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Table of Contents
Installation Overview ........................................................................................................................................................3 
Components................................................................................................................................................................3 
Preparation..................................................................................................................................................................4 
List of Parts to be Installed.....................................................................................................................................4 
Tools Needed.........................................................................................................................................................4 
Supplies Needed....................................................................................................................................................4 
Steps to Come.............................................................................................................................................................4 
Configurations ............................................................................................................................................................. 5 
Gain-In-Weight (Load Batch Method) ....................................................................................................................5 
Loss-In-Weight (UnLoad Batch Method)................................................................................................................ 6 
Inventory Bins with Dual Breeder Unloads ............................................................................................................6 
Weigh Bin with Dual Breeder Consoles for Programmed Fill and Batch Configuration ........................................7 
Installation ........................................................................................................................................................................8 
Mount the Bracket Assembly.......................................................................................................................................8 
Lift the Bin.................................................................................................................................................................... 8 
Anchor the Bin.............................................................................................................................................................9 
Wiring the Smart Summing Box................................................................................................................................10 
Wiring the BinTrac Power Supply..............................................................................................................................11 
Wiring the BinTrac Breeder Control ..........................................................................................................................11 
Setting Up and Wiring a BinTrac Indicator as a Remote Display..............................................................................12 
Setting Up and Wiring a BinTrac Breeder Control Indicator as a Remote Breeder Control Indicator ......................13 
Addendum A - Unload Relay Wiring Diagram................................................................................................................14 
Addendum B - Load Relay Wiring Diagram ...................................................................................................................15 
Addendum C - Complete Wiring Diagrams....................................................................................................................16 
HerdStar BinTrac®Product Warranty.............................................................................................................................21 
BinTrac Breeder Control Startup and Warranty Validation Checklist.............................................................................22 
 
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Thank you for purchasing a BinTrac Breeder Control System from HerdStar, LLC.

Installation Overview

This section covers the mounting and wiring of the BinTrac system. Anyone responsible for programming and

operating the BinTrac system should also read the Operator’s Manual.

This symbol means the text has extra importance since it is describing the importance of a feature or

explaining a step to which you should pay close attention to avoid problems, or to which safety is a

concern.

Components

A BinTrac system consists of a number of basic components:

BinTrac Breeder Control

This is the main unit of the BinTrac system. The BinTrac Breeder Control communicates with the Smart Summing

Boxes to register the weight of feed in the bins. The feed level is computed and displayed on the LED bar graph.

One Breeder Control can control one feed bin.

Load Cell Bracket

Four or more load cell brackets allow the BinTrac Breeder Control to accurately measure the feed level in your bins.

The Smart Summing Box averages the signals from all brackets to minimize errors that could result from voids (holes)

in the feed.

Smart Summing Box

One Smart Summing Box per bin communicates the current reading on the leg brackets to the BinTrac Breeder

Control.

BinTrac Power Supply

This provides the power for the BinTrac system. The power supply converts the line voltage to low voltage

BinTrac Remote Display

A BinTrac Remote Display is a standard BinTrac indicator configured as a Remote Display. A hardwire cable must

connect the Remote Display to the MASTER BinTrac Breeder Control.

BinTrac Breeder Control Remote Display

A BinTrac Breeder Control Remote Display is a standard BinTrac Breeder Control indicator configured as a Remote

Display (REMOTE). A hardwire cable must connect the Remote Display to the MASTER BinTrac Breeder Control.

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Preparation

Before beginning the installation process, you need to make sure that the area surrounding each leg is clear of dirt,

ice, or any other debris that may cause the ‘A’ frame to not sit flat. If this is not done it could cause the bin to lift

unevenly and give a false reading.

List of Common Parts to be Installed

•MCA-000201 –BinTrac Breeder Control

•MLB-XXXXXX –2.5/5.0K/10k Ag Load Cell Bracket Assembly

•MSA-006000 –Smart Summing Box 6-Leg OR MSA-004000 –Smart Summing Box 4-Leg

•ASY-000237 –BinTrac Power Supply PS17

Tools Needed

•1 –1 1/8” open-end wrench

•2 –3/4” wrenches

•1/2” Drill

•1/2” Hammer drill or Hilti cement drill

•1/2” metal bit

•1/2” cement bit

•5/16” self-tapping screws

•5/16” hex screw tip

•1/2” cordless drill

•Impact wrench with 1 1/8” and 3/4” sockets (optional)

•Small flat-head screwdriver

•#2 Phillips screwdriver

•Center punch

Supplies Needed

•Tie Wraps (2 per leg)

•Wire Nuts (blue or orange, 4 per bin)

•Communication Wire (4 Cond. 20 –22 AWG, shielded)

Steps to Come

There are several steps to install the BinTrac Breeder Control system. To give an overview of the installation process,

these steps are outlined below.

•Mounting the ‘A’ frame

•Lifting the bin

•Anchoring the ‘A’ frame

•Wiring the Smart Summing Box

•Setting the Smart Summing Box bins

•Wiring the Power Supply

•Wiring the BinTrac Breeder Control

Please read through the entire installation process before attempting to install a BinTrac Breeder

Control System. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact HerdStar or a certified dealer

in your area.

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Configurations

Below is an overview of the four different methods or configurations of batching. After determining the appropriate

configuration, you may proceed to the next steps of installation. Refer to the Operator’s Manual for further instructions

for setting up the controller for either LOAD or unLOAD operation, and for Master or Remote Configuration of the

Breeder Control for dual indicator configurations.

•Gain-In-Weight (Load Batch Method)

•Loss-In-Weight (Unload Batch Method)

•Inventory Bin with Dual Breeder Unloads

•Weigh Bin with Dual Breeder Consoles for programmed Fill and Batch Configuration

Gain-In-Weight (Load Batch Method)

The BinTrac Breeder Control System allows the user to select the amount of feed required for the day. The BinTrac

Breeder Control System controls a conveying system to deliver feed from the Fill Bin to the Weigh Bin. The Weigh Bin

weighs the feed delivered and the BinTrac Breeder Control System stops the delivery when the required amount of

feed has been delivered to the Weigh Bin. In this configuration, the system batches into the weigh bin until the total

weight (gross weight) equals the target batch amount.

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Loss-In-Weight (UnLoad Batch Method)

The Loss-In-Weight (Unload Batch Method) allows the user to select the target batch amount of feed required for

the day. The BinTrac Breeder Control System will enable the hopper or feed line fill system allowing the feed line

system to transfer the feed into the house until the required amount of feed has been delivered. In this

configuration, this system batches and unloads until the batch target amount is unloaded from the bin.

Inventory Bins with Dual Breeder Unloads

Dual Breeder Consoles can be connected to a single inventory bin for programmed batching of two independent

amounts on separate delivery systems. The system can be used for both Rooster (Master) and Hen (Remote)

feeding by enabling/disabling the appropriate feed delivery system. The system features an auto/manual override

feature for each auger via external switch.

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Weigh Bin with Dual Breeder Consoles for Programmed Fill and Batch Configuration

This configuration provides automated filling and batching of Hen feed using a weigh bin. A Remote Breeder

Console provides automated filling of a programmed gross weight amount into a weigh bin. A Master Breeder

Console provides automated loss-in-weight batching of a programmed amount for the Hen feeding. There is an

auto/manual override feature for each auger via external switch.

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Installation

Mount the Bracket Assembly

1. Remove all bolts connecting the leg to the footpad. Loosen the original

anchor bolt but leave it intact at the bottom of the footpad. The footpad

can and should be removed if it is binding or interfering with lifting the

leg. (Figure 1)

2. Remove the 1/2” bolts from the C-channel adapter of the bracket

assembly and set them aside for now.

3. Adjust the top bolt on the bracket assembly so the C-channel is

approximately 3/4” between the top of the C-channel and the bracket.

4. Mark the holes of the C-channel on the leg and drill using 1/2” drill bit.

(Figure 2)

5. Put the bolts in from the C-channel side through the leg. Place a washer

and Nyloc nut on each bolt and hand-tighten.

6. Position the bracket assembly so that it is 3/8” away from the bin leg and

the C-channel is centered under the load cell.

Failure to properly align the bracket may cause the load

cell to fail.

7. Hand-tighten the top bolt on the bracket assembly to make sure the

bracket is straight and to keep it in place.

8. Tighten C-channel bolts to 33 ft-lbs. of torque. Make sure the

bracket does not move during tightening.

Lift the Bin

9. Using a marker, place a line the top of the bolt. (Figure 3)

10. Tighten all the lifting bolts 1 or 2 full turns at a time until each leg

is at 8 turns.

11. There must be a ½” (+/- 1/8”) gap underneath each leg when

lifting is complete. (Figure 4)

12. The top of the C-channel MUST NOT be up against the bracket

assembly: a clearance of 1/4” (+/- 1/8”) must be maintained.

(Figure 5)

13. Be sure to check height of each leg and verify the bracket is not

touching the leg.

Figure 1: Remove bolts from bin leg

IMPORTANT: MOUNT THE BRACKET ASSEMBLY ONE (1) LEG AT A TIME.

DETACHING MORE THAN ONE LEG AT A TIME COULD ALLOW THE BIN TO TIP

OVER. INJURY OR DEATH COULD RESULT!

Figure 2: Mark holes of the C-Channel on the legs

Figure 3: Place a line centered on top of bolt.

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Repeat Steps 1 –13 for all bin legs. After completing steps 1-13 for each leg (and

before continuing to step 14), re-examine each leg to ensure proper clearances as

noted and adjust as needed.

Anchor the Bin

14. Drill two anchor bolt holes 2 1/4” deep in the pad diagonally

opposite of each other. (Figure 6)

When anchoring 15K or greater assemblies you

will use four (4) anchor bolts.

15. Hammer bolts into cement until they are firmly in place.

16. Tighten the nuts of the anchor bolts using a socket or hammer drill to

anchor the bracket assembly. Torque to 55 ft.-lbs.

17. Drop retention clip into place over bolt as shown in Figure 7.

Figure 6: Drill anchor bolts 2 1/4" deep.

Figure 4: Lift until there is a 1/2" (+/- 1/8”) gap.

Figure 5: Leave 1/4” (+/- 1/8”) gap between C-

channel and bracket.

Figure 7: Retention clip (shaded) over bolt

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Wiring the Smart Summing Box

In order to get a reading from the load cells, you need to tie them all together into a Smart Summing Box. One Smart

Summing Box per bin is required. Refer to Addendums A through C for more in depth wiring illustrations.

18. Mount the Smart Summing Box (SSB) on the crossbar under the bin near the front using self-tapping screws

where it is easily accessible for maintenance.

19. Run the cable from each load cell to the Smart Summing Box.

20. Before plugging the cables in, remove the black plastic lock nut from each cable strain relief. Remove the red

plug from each predrilled hole. Pass the cable through the box and then the nut. Be sure to have a drip loop

outside the SSB.

21. Plug in the load cells starting in the upper left until all

load cells are plugged in.

22. Pass the communication cable through the gray liquid

tight strain relief on the right side of the enclosure.

23. Using an appropriately sized wire nut, connect the

wires according to the chart in Figure 8.

24. Attach the GREEN/YELLOW ground wire to the bin

via one of the screws used to attach the SSB.

25. Run the communication wire to the next SSB or to the

BinTrac Breeder Control.

26. Tighten every strain-relief (“dome nut”) on the box. First, tighten the nuts to attach the strain reliefs to the box.

Then, tighten the dome nut until the cable cannot be pulled out of the box.

27. Set the bin to A using the dip switches inside the summing box. (Figure 9).

BIN S1 S2 S3 S4

AOFF OFF OFF OFF

BON OFF OFF OFF

COFF ON OFF OFF

DON ON OFF OFF

Figure 8: Connect wires following the above chart.

Figure 9: Set appropriate bin using dipswitch.

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