SKOV 604390 Water Pressure Feature Software User Guide

SKOV 604390 Water Pressure Feature Software

Specifications:

• Software version: 8.0
• Product name: Water Pressure
• Functionality: Regulate water pressure in poultry houses

Product Usage Instructions

1. Daily Use:

2. Guidelines:
   This manual focuses on the specific feature software functionality of Water Pressure. Refer to the controller’s user and technical manual for general operation and other functions.

3. Product Description:
   The Water Pressure feature is designed to regulate water pressure in poultry houses with installed light programs. It ensures sufficient water pressure during peak times, such as when animals drink a lot, just after lights on, and before lights off.

4. Product Survey:
   Water Pressure is a software feature that can be added post-installation to controllers with production functionality (Breeder, Broiler, Layer). Loading this feature software adds new functions to the controller menus.

5. Technical Setup:

6. Calibration:
   Calibrate the Water Pressure feature to ensure accurate pressure regulation.

7. Testing:
   Conduct testing after calibration to verify proper functionality of the water pressure regulation.

8. Maintenance Guide:
   Refer to the maintenance guide for instructions on keeping the Water Pressure feature operating smoothly.

9. Technical Data USB:
   Access technical data via USB connection for additional information on Water Pressure functionality.

FAQ:

1. Q: What is the primary purpose of the Water Pressure feature?
   A: The primary purpose is to ensure sufficient water pressure in poultry houses by regulating pressure during peak times when animals drink a lot.

2. Q: Can the Water Pressure feature be added to controllers with production functionality?
   A: Yes, Water Pressure can be added post-installation to controllers with production functionality such as Breeder, Broiler, and Layer.

Water Pressure Feature Software Technical User Guide

Product and Documentation Changes

• SKOV A/S reserves the right to change this document and the product herein described without further notice. In case of doubt, please contact SKOV A/S.

• The date of change appears from the front and back pages.

IMPORTANT

• Notes concerning alarm systems

• Breakdowns, malfunctions or faulty settings may cause substantial damage and financial losses when regulat-ing and controlling the climate in a livestock house. It is therefore essential to install a separate, independent alarm system that monitors the house climate concurrently with the climate and production controller. According to EU-directive No. 98/58/EU, an alarm system must be installed in all mechanically ventilated houses.

• We would like to draw your attention to the fact that the product liability clause of general terms and conditions of sale and delivery specifies that an alarm system must be installed.

Note

• All rights belong to SKOV A/S. No part of this manual may be reproduced in any manner whatsoever without the expressed written permission of SKOV A/S in each case.
• All reasonable efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this manual. Should any mistakes or imprecise information occur in spite of this, SKOV A/S would appreciate being noti-fied thereof.
• Irrespective of the above, SKOV A/S shall not accept any liability with regard to loss or damage caused or alleged to be caused by reliance on any information contained herein.
• Copyright by SKOV A/S.

Daily use

Guidelines
This manual describes the specific feature software functionality. For a general description of the controller’s operation and other functions, see the controller user and technical manual.
Product description

• Water pressure is a software function that is used to regulate the pressure in the water system when there is a need for a higher or lower pressure during the day. The primary purpose is thus to ensure sufficient water pres-sure when the animals drink a lot, just after the light is turned on, and just before the light is turned off.
• The function is used in poultry houses with installed light, and the light program is applied.
• Water pressure is provided as a software feature for post-installation in running controllers with production functionality.

Product survey

Feature Software

• 136297 Blue Control poultry water pressure, feature SW
• Water pressure for post installation on a controller with add-on production software (Breeder, Broiler and Layer).
• When loading the feature software, the new functions are added to the menus of the controller.
• Water pressure requires both installed light and that a light program is ap-plied.
• Feature software can be installed in controllers with software version 7.0 or later. If the controller software version is older than version 7.0, it requires an update to the latest version before the installation of the software feature.
• It is supplied with English documentation.

 User guide

Water pressure menus
When activating the feature software Water Pressure, the following new features are added to the menus of the controller.
The feature can only be used when light also is installed.

• With this function, the water pressure regulation can follow the light program.
• If there are multiple light periods in the course of a day, the water pressure can change for each period.
• Water pressure control Activating the function.
• Water pressure sensor Selection of the sensor for monitoring and alarming.

The animals’ need for water increases with age. The required pressure can therefore be set as 2 batch curves for high and normal pressure respectively.
The 2 batch curves have the same day numbers.

Alarm settings

• When the water pressure feature is installed with a water pressure sensor, it is possible to get the alarm when the water pressure differs from the desired level.
• In the water pressure alarm, the controller continues to regulate the water pressure relative to the water pressure curve.

Technical setup

Installation guide
Electrical connection

• Installation, servicing and troubleshooting of all electrical equipment must be carried out by qualified personnel in compliance with the applicable national and international standard EN 60204-1 and any other EU standards that are applicable in Europe.
• The installation of a power supply isolator is required for each motor and power supply to facilitate voltage free work on the electrical equipment. The power supply isolator is not included.

 Feature software

• The Feature Software is provided on a USB stick.
  • Important information
  • Feature software can only be installed on house controllers with software version 7.0 or later.
  • The controller restarts after loading the feature software so it is not advisable to carry out the up-load when there are animals in the livestock house.
  • If it is necessary to load the software while animals are in the house, it should be carried out in the presence of a veterinary expert.

Working procedure when installing Feature Software

1. Create a backup copy of the controller settings.
2. Load feature software and wait for the house controller to restart.
3. Activate the function.
4. Set up the function in the house controller.
5. Make the settings.

Backup of settings
Save the controller settings and pages before loading the software.

•  Menu button
• Settings
• Service  SD card  Save
  Confirm and wait until the controller indicates that the settings are saved.

Loading software

1. Loosen the screws (A) that hold the front panel in place.

2. Lift out the front panel. Make sure not to pull the flat cable so that the plug (B) is damaged.
   Figure 1: Loading software

3. Unpack the USB stick (C) and label (D) from the box.

4. Place the small accompanying label at the side of the CPU module (E).

5. Insert the USB stick containing the software in the USB port (F) on the CPU module. Menu button | Settings | Service | Install software

• Select the required software.
• Installation begins.
• Settings are automatically saved before the installation starts and are loaded after the restart.
• The controller restarts during installation.

It is VERY important not to disconnect the power supply during installation.
Do not remove the USB memory stick until the installation is fully completed. In other words, when the graphical user interface is accessible and usable.

Setting up the water pressure in the controller

• Menu button Settings
• Installation  Production  Water settings
• Select water pressure control and, optionally, water pressure sensor. The sensor is only used for monitoring and alerting.

 Circuit Diagram

 Cable plan

Calibration Pressure pump

• After installing the software feature, the system must be calibrated so that the output of the pump corresponds to the required water pressure at different levels.
• The water system must have a stable pressure before you calibrate the pump. See the documentation enclosed with the pump.
  1.  Select Menu button Settings     Calibration Production Water pressure
  2.  Select a calibration point.
  3. Enter the required pressure in the table or adjust the voltage until the required pressure is reached.

Water pressure sensor
Enter the output values commensurate with the various water pressure levels in the menu Settings Calibration   Production  Water pressure
See the documentation enclosed with the pressure sensor, if necessary.

Testing

After loading the software you must make a thorough test to ensure that the system works as intended. See also the Technical Manual for the house controller.

Maintenance guide

• There is no maintenance of software.
• The functions from a feature software are not overwritten by a subsequent software update, but are updated together with the latest update.
• It is not possible to uninstall feature software once it is installed.

Technical data USB

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Network
USB| | USB 2.0 A type
Variant
Controllers| | BlueControl poultry
Software version| | 7.0 or later
Environment
Operating temperature| °C (°F)| -40 to +40 (-40 to +104)
Temperature, storage| °C (°F)| -40 to +70 (-40 to +148) – and protected against direct sunlight.
Shipment|
Dimensions when packed HxWxD| mm| 340x265x30
Shipping weight| g| 210

• 604390
• 2023-05-31
• en-US
• Made in Denmark
• SKOV A/S
• Tel. +45 72 17 55 55
• www.skov.com
• E-mail: skov@skov.dk

References

• SKOV website

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