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DISOCONT® Tersus (DT-9)
196NT to DT-9 Conversion Manual

VCU 20104
STOCK EQUIPMENT COMPANY

16490 Chillicothe Rd.
Chagrin Falls, OH 44023
(440) 543-6000 FAX (440) 543-6839
24 Hrs. (800) 628-3347
e-mail address: sales@stockequipment.com
BVH2409GB; February, 2010

Revision A
1 ABOUT THIS MANUAL ......................................................................................... 5
2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................................................... 7
3 OVERVIEW............................................................................................................. 9
3.1 What is the DISOCONT Tersus/DT-9? .......................................................................................... 9
3.2 Definitions ..................................................................................................................................... 10
3.3 Measuring Principle ..................................................................................................................... 10
3.4 Operating Modes - Remote.......................................................................................................... 12

3.4.1 Gravimetric............................................................................................................................... 12
3.4.2 Volumetric ................................................................................................................................ 12
3.4.3 Volumetric Control ................................................................................................................... 12
3.5 Operating Modes – OFF/Maintenance ........................................................................................ 12
4 HARDWARE AND INSTALLATION..................................................................... 13

4.1 DT-9 Installation............................................................................................................................ 13
4.1.1 Installation Notes ..................................................................................................................... 13
4.1.2 Removing 196NT controller ..................................................................................................... 14
4.1.3 Installing the DT-9 Controller ................................................................................................... 14
4.2 Installing the (optional) Touch Screen HMI ............................................................................... 15

4.2.1 Installing the Touch Screen HMI.............................................................................................. 15
4.2.2 Touch Screen HMI Parameter Changes.................................................................................. 16
4.3 Startup and Functional Check..................................................................................................... 16
4.4 Setup Parameters ......................................................................................................................... 18

4.4.1 Converting 196NT Parameters to DT-9 Parameters ............................................................... 18
4.5 Calibration ..................................................................................................................................... 22

4.5.1 Performing Calibrations ........................................................................................................... 23
4.5.2 Weigh Roller Adjustment ......................................................................................................... 24
4.5.3 Basic (CAL 1) ........................................................................................................................... 25
4.5.4 Span (CAL 2) ........................................................................................................................... 27
4.5.5 TC: Span Calibration................................................................................................................ 29
4.5.6 LB: Pulses per Belt .................................................................................................................. 30
4.5.7 TA: Tare ................................................................................................................................... 30
4.6 Analog Trim................................................................................................................................... 32
5 OPERATION USING THE (OPTIONAL) TOUCH SCREEN HMI ......................... 33

5.1 Initial Configuration...................................................................................................................... 33
5.1.1 The “Network” Screen.............................................................................................................. 34
5.1.2 The “Display Settings” Screen ................................................................................................. 34
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5.1.3 The “Feeder” Screen ............................................................................................................... 34
5.1.4 The “Configuration” Screen ..................................................................................................... 34
5.1.5 The “Communication” Screen ................................................................................................. 34
5.1.6 The “Calibration” Screen ......................................................................................................... 35
5.1.7 Exiting HMI Configuration........................................................................................................ 35
5.2 Display Functions ........................................................................................................................ 35

5.2.1 The “Home” Screen ................................................................................................................. 35
5.2.1.1 Operating the HMI in “Off/Maintenance” Mode................................................................. 35
5.2.1.2 Operating the HMI in “Remote” Mode .............................................................................. 35
5.2.2 The “Trend” Screen ................................................................................................................. 36
5.2.3 The “Values” Screen................................................................................................................ 36
5.2.4 The “Setup” Screen ................................................................................................................. 36
5.2.4.1 Data Log Values ............................................................................................................... 37
5.2.4.2 Event Log Values.............................................................................................................. 37
5.2.4.3 Parameter Log Values ...................................................................................................... 37
5.2.4.4 Parameter Setup............................................................................................................... 37
5.2.4.5 Trimming the Analog Inputs and Outputs ......................................................................... 37
5.2.4.6 Restoring the Factory Default Settings ............................................................................. 39
5.2.4.7 Simulation Mode ............................................................................................................... 39
5.2.4.8 Calibrating the Feeder ...................................................................................................... 39
5.2.4.9 Setting the Current Time and Date ................................................................................... 39
5.3 Typical Operating Procedures.................................................................................................... 39
6 OPERATION USING THE 196NT DISPLAY ........................................................41

6.1 Startup Operation- ....................................................................................................................... 41
6.2 Display FunctionsDisplay Functions ......................................................................................... 41

6.2.1 Total Select.............................................................................................................................. 41
6.2.2 Info Select................................................................................................................................ 42
6.2.3 Self Test .................................................................................................................................. 42
6.2.4 Error Recall.............................................................................................................................. 43
6.2.5 Reset Totalizing Counters ....................................................................................................... 44
6.3 Operating Functions .................................................................................................................... 44

6.3.1 OFF Mode ............................................................................................................................... 44
6.3.2 LOCAL Mode........................................................................................................................... 44
6.3.3 REMOTE Mode ....................................................................................................................... 44
6.3.4 Jog Key.................................................................................................................................... 44
6.3.5 F1 Key ..................................................................................................................................... 44
6.3.6 F2 Key ..................................................................................................................................... 45
6.3.7 Acknowledge Event Messages ............................................................................................... 45
6.4 Setup Functions ........................................................................................................................... 45

6.4.1 Read Parameters .................................................................................................................... 45
6.4.2 Enter Parameters .................................................................................................................... 46
6.4.3 Load Default Parameters ........................................................................................................ 46
6.4.4 Set Time .................................................................................................................................. 47
6.5 Analog Trim Function .................................................................................................................. 48

6.5.1 I/O Channel Adjustment .......................................................................................................... 48
6.6 Typical Operating Procedures.................................................................................................... 49
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7 OPERATION USING EASYSERVE ..................................................................... 51
7.1 Program EasyServe VPC 20150 .................................................................................................. 51
7.2 Minimum System Requirements ................................................................................................. 51
7.3 Installation..................................................................................................................................... 51
7.4 Start Program and Connect to Feeder ....................................................................................... 52

7.4.1 Connecting to Feeder .............................................................................................................. 52
7.4.2 Access to Feeder Commands and Parameters....................................................................... 53
7.5 Parameter Set ............................................................................................................................... 54

7.5.1 .PAR Files ................................................................................................................................ 54
7.5.2 Read/change Parameters ........................................................................................................ 54
7.5.3 Loading Custom Default Parameters....................................................................................... 54
7.5.4 Loading Factory Default Parameters ....................................................................................... 55
7.5.5 Expert Mode............................................................................................................................. 55
7.5.6 Print Parameters ...................................................................................................................... 55
7.6 Operating the Feeder ................................................................................................................... 56

7.6.1 Scale Operation Screens ......................................................................................................... 56
7.6.2 Events ...................................................................................................................................... 56
7.6.3 Calibration ................................................................................................................................ 56
7.6.4 Service Values ......................................................................................................................... 57
7.6.5 Trends ...................................................................................................................................... 57
7.6.6 Setting Time............................................................................................................................. 58
7.6.7 Options..................................................................................................................................... 58
8 TESTING .............................................................................................................. 59
8.1 Calibration Weight Test ............................................................................................................... 59
8.2 Chain Test ..................................................................................................................................... 59
8.3 Material Test.................................................................................................................................. 59
9 PARAMETERS..................................................................................................... 61
9.1 General Information- .................................................................................................................... 61
9.2 DT-9 Parameter List...................................................................................................................... 65

9.2.1 Parameter Group 01 - Hardware Modules............................................................................... 65
9.2.2 Parameter Group 02 - Feeder Definitions................................................................................ 68
9.2.3 Parameter Group 03 - Control Sources ................................................................................... 74
9.2.4 Parameter Group 04 - Feeder Rated Data .............................................................................. 79
9.2.5 Parameter Group 05 – Feeder Control .................................................................................... 82
9.2.6 Parameter Group 06 - Feeder Monitoring................................................................................ 84
9.2.7 Parameter Group 07 – Belt Monitoring .................................................................................... 90
9.2.8 Parameter Group 08 - Display Filters ...................................................................................... 91
9.2.9 Parameter Group 09 - Limit Values ......................................................................................... 93
9.2.10 Parameter Group 10 - Calibration Data ................................................................................. 97
9.2.11 Parameter Group 11 – Rate Controller................................................................................ 100
9.2.12 Parameter Group 12 - Moisture ........................................................................................... 103
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9.2.13 Parameter Group 13 – Cleanout Control ............................................................................ 106
9.2.14 Parameter Group 14 - Analog Outputs ............................................................................... 108
9.2.15 Parameter Group 15 - Digital Inputs.................................................................................... 113
9.2.16 Parameter Group 16 - Digital Outputs................................................................................. 121
9.2.17 Parameter Group 17 – Analog Calibration .......................................................................... 128
9.2.18 Parameter Group 18 - 2-Sensor Slip................................................................................... 130
9.2.19 Parameter Group 19 – Maintenance Interval ...................................................................... 133
9.2.20 Parameter Group 20 - Reports............................................................................................ 134
9.2.21 Parameter Group 21 - Comm. EasyServe .......................................................................... 135
9.2.22 Parameter Group 22 - Comm. Fieldbus .............................................................................. 136
9.2.23 Parameter Group 23 - Ethernet........................................................................................... 137
9.2.24 Parameter Group 24 - PLS Outputs .................................................................................... 138
9.2.25 Parameter Group 25 – Fixed Mode Config. ........................................................................ 138
9.2.26 Parameter Group 26 – FCB Analog Output ........................................................................ 138
9.2.27 Parameter Group 27 – FCB Digital Output ......................................................................... 138
9.2.28 Setup Parameters 196NT.................................................................................................... 139
10 EVENT (ERROR) MESSAGES.........................................................................145
11 APPENDIX A ....................................................................................................153
11.1 Parameter Overview................................................................................................................. 153
12 APPENDIX B ....................................................................................................163
12.1 Default Digital Inputs ............................................................................................................... 163
12.2 Default Digital Outputs ............................................................................................................ 164
12.3 Default Analog I/O .................................................................................................................... 164
13 APPENDIX C ....................................................................................................165
13.1 Trending Data ........................................................................................................................... 165
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1 About this Manual
These instructions are intended as an addendum to the manual originally supplied with the
equipment. The original manual continues to be valid. It is recommended that these instructions be
filed with the instruction manual.
Additional copies of these instructions may be ordered from the Parts Department, Stock Equipment
Company, Chagrin Falls, Ohio. Refer to Part No. ATPDISOCONTUPGRADE.
Proprietary Note
The information in this manual, including technical data and copies of drawings, contains information
that is proprietary to Stock Equipment Company. This manual is provided to the user of equipment
purchased from Stock Equipment Company for use only in operation or maintenance of such
equipment. Information in this manual is not to be used, disclosed, copied, reproduced in whole or
part for any use other than that indicated above, or for any other purpose detrimental to the interests
of Stock Equipment Company. Patents owned by Stock Equipment Company have been issued or
are pending on some of the information in this manual. Any unauthorized use of this subject matter of
such patents is a violation of such patents and is prohibited by law.
Electrostatic Sensitive Devices

Caution: The electronic controls contain ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) sensitive parts and
assemblies that can be damaged by static electricity. The following static control precautions are
required when testing, servicing, or repairing the electronic assemblies.
1. Disconnect power at the main disconnect switch or circuit breaker.
2. Only qualified personnel are permitted to perform and install the electronic controls.
3. Wear a wrist type grounding strap that is grounded to the control cabinet chassis.
4. When replacing the electronic circuit board. Do not remove the board from the static shielding
bag it came in until you are ready to install the board.
5. When removing any electronic circuit board, immediately place it in static shielding bag.
6. Stock Equipment Company advises that all printed circuit boards should be returned to the
factory for repair since our technicians are trained to work with electrostatic sensitive
components.
7. Contact Stock Equipment Company’s Parts Department for a returns good authorization
number to facilitate the return of an electronic circuit board. Boards should be shipped in
static shielding type bags. If packing materials are used, they should be static dissipative
material.
Note: If you are not familiar with static control procedures, before replacing electronic components,
refer to US Department of Defense DOD – HDBK-263, Electrostatic Discharge Control Handbook for
protection of electronic parts, assemblies, and equipment.
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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
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 be performed by
trained personal only. All personal 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.
Parameter Changes
The measuring system's functionality is determined by parameters, which may only be changed by
persons familiar with the measuring system operating principles (e.g. after training by Stock).
Incorrect parameter settings may cause injuries or damage to the machine and can adversely affect
weighing operation.
Password
Passwords are used to protect system settings from inadvertent changes. It is the users
responsibility to insure that passwords are handled safely. The default DISOCONT® Tersus (DT-9)
password is 7353.
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Error Message Acknowledgement
Error messages may be acknowledged only after cause of fault has been corrected.
Before acknowledging an error message, check to see that connected peripherals operate properly.
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.
• The devices may be operated only in the housings provided. There is danger of contacting
live parts.
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 Stock
voids Stock's liability for any resulting damages. This particularly applies to modifications, which have
the potential to affect the operating safety of the measuring system.
Component Replacement
Spare parts must meet the technical specifications indicated by Stock. To ensure this requirement is
met, only genuine Stock spare parts should be used. When using other spare parts, the warranty will
be void.

3 Overview
This chapter explains the principle functions of the DISOCONT Tersus system used in conjunction
with a Stock coal feeder.
3.1 What is the DISOCONT Tersus/DT-9?

The DISOCONT Tersus is a versatile family of modular weighing electronics for use with weighing
and feeding systems.
The DISOCONT Tersus performs all weighing and processing functions required for the measuring
and feeding of bulk solids. It is designed for continuous measuring and control tasks as well as
discontinuous batching.
Used in conjunction with the specific application software for weighing and feeding tasks, the
DISOCONT Tersus can be used in the following industries:
• Power
• Steel
• Basic Materials
• Cement
• Food
• Chemical
In connection with the corresponding mechanical equipment, the following systems are supported:
• Belt Scales
• Weigh Feeders
• 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
The Stock DT-9 configuration of the DISOCONT TERSUS is a modified version, optimized for feeding
coal in power plant environment. There are two different versions of the DT-9. One is a completely
redesigned and updated version that is used in new installations. The second is designed to upgrade
existing Stock 8085, 196 and 196NT installations, and maintains the 196NT connectors and mounting
footprint.
VCU 20103 – Designed for new installations where backwards compatibility is not required. This
version can be identified by the steel mounting frame and the screw type electrical connectors. A
Touch Screen HMI is always used when a VCU 20103 is installed.
VCU 20104 – Designed as a drop in replacement for the 196NT in existing installations. This version
can be identified by the brown, Amp style electrical connectors. The VCU 20104 can be used with
either a Touch Screen HMI or with an existing 196NT display.

3.2 Definitions
The table below explains some basic terms used in this manual.
Abbreviation Meaning Explanation Unit
The actual amount of
Lbs/hr, Lbs/min, USTons/hr,
I Actual feed rate material delivered per
Kg/hr, Kg/min or Metric Tons/hr
unit time
The desired amount of
Lbs/hr, Lbs/min, USTons/hr,
P Feedrate setpoint material delivered per
Kg/hr, Kg/min or Metric Tons/hr
unit time
Weight of material
Z Totalized amount delivered since last Lbs, US Tons, Kg or Metric tons
counter reset
V Belt speed Feeder belt speed Inches/sec, m/sec
Weight of material per
Q Belt load Lbs/inch, Kg/m
unit of belt length.
QB Platform load Lbs, Kg
Output signal
Y Controller magnitude mA
magnitude
Difference between
the actual feedrate
Xd Deviation %
and the feedrate
setpoint.
3.3 Measuring Principle

The belt weighing system is designed to continuously weigh the amount of material transported on
the feeder belt. The actual weight of material transported is calculated by multiplying the feeder belt
load, in lbs/inch, times the feeder belt speed. The systems used to measure these two values are
described below.
Belt Load
The feeder weight signal is generated by two load cells that support a single weigh roller. Two weigh
span rollers are located on each side of the weigh roller to accurately define the length of belt (and
amount of coal) being supported by the weigh roller.
Since the load cells only support half of the weight on the weigh span (each load cell supports 25
percent of the total weight) the effective platform length (Leff) is calculated as:
Leff = Lg / 2
Leff = Effective platform length

Lg = Total platform length

The microprocessor computes the feeder belt load by repeatedly reading the voltage signal from each
load cell and converting the signal into a digital value (binary number) using an analog to digital (A/D)
converter. Each value is then compared to parameters stored in permanent memory to determine if
the signal is within acceptable limits, and if it is, it is stored for use. The same operation is then
performed on the other load cell, and the signals are compared to each other to test their validity. If
the signals are determined to be invalid, the feeder is switched to volumetric operation and the
controller uses a simulated belt load calculated from an historical average stored in memory. If the
signals are determined to be valid, the two load cell signals are summed, the tare is subtracted and
the result is multiplied by a scaling factor based on the load cell data specified in P04.01 LC
Characteristic Value and P04.02 LC Rated Capacity to determine the nominal weight of material on
the belt. This nominal value is then multiplied by the three range correction factors (P10.03, P10.04
and P10.05) to determine the actual weight (QB).
The belt load (Q) is computed from the total weight (QB) as follows:
Q = QB / Leff
Q = Belt load in kg/m

QB = Weight of load on platform in kg
NOTE: The 196NT parameter 10 Weigh Span Length is the full distance between the two weigh span
rollers. The DT-9 parameter P04.03 Effective Platform Length is half the distance between the two
weigh span rollers. For any given feeder, the value used by the DT-9 should be one half of the value
used by the 196NT.
Belt Speed
During normal feeder operation, the belt speed is calculated from the motor RPM rather then being
measured directly. The relation ship between motor speed and belt speed is determined during
calibration and is displayed as P10.02 Pulses per Length.
Feedrate Control and Totals
The weigh and speed information is used to calculate the actual feedrate as shown.
Feedrate (I) = Belt load (Q) x Belt Speed (V)
The feeder control accepts a feedrate set point from the source selected using parameter P03.02
Absolute Setpoint. This signal is compared with a computed feedrate derived from measured weight
and speed signals to generate the system error signal which is used to adjust the speed of the motor.
Compensation for system stability is provided in the software using parameters P11.01 P-Component
KP and P11.02 I-Component TN. These calculations are repeated periodically and at each iteration,
the actual feedrate is multiplied by the time interval to calculate the totalizer increment. Separate
totals are kept for gravimetric and volumetric operation.

3.4 Operating Modes - Remote
The Remote Operating Mode is provided for normal operation, with the feeder feeding coal under
control of the plant control system. The source for the Start/Stop signal is designated by P03.01
Feeder Start and the source for the feedrate set-point is designated by P03.02 Absolute Setpoint.
Analog feedback signals are generated based on the entries to parameter block 14 Analog Outputs.
Digital feedback signals (relay outputs) are generated based on the entries to parameter block 16
Digital Outputs.
While in the Remote Operating Mode the feeder can use one of three systems to generate the
required belt speed set point.
3.4.1 Gravimetric
Gravimetric Mode is the normal mode of operation. The feed rate is calculated using the belt speed
and the actual belt load, and is controlled by the feed rate demand signal supplied by the plant control
system. Parameter P03.05 Maximum Feedrate, corresponds to the maximum demand signal and the
minimum federate is set by parameter P03.06 Minimum Feedrate. Parameters P02.05 Nominal Flow
Rate should always match parameter P03.05 Maximum Feedrate. The system can be set to produce
an error if the demand signal is outside to normal range.
3.4.2 Volumetric
Volumetric Mode is used when an error is detected in the weighing system. The actual feed rate is
calculated using the belt speed and an assumed belt load based on the average value over the last
several hours, and is controlled by the feed rate demand signal supplied by the plant control system.
Parameter P03.05 Maximum Feedrate, corresponds to the maximum demand signal and the
minimum federate is set by parameter P03.06 Minimum Feedrate. Parameters P02.05 Nominal Flow
Rate should always match parameter P03.05 Maximum Feedrate. The system can be set to produce
an error if the demand signal is outside to normal range.
3.4.3 Volumetric Control

Volumetric Control Mode is a variation of the gravimetric mode that is used when the feeder weigh
system is working correctly but the material on belt switch indicates that the belt is empty. The
displayed feedrate and the customer feedback signal is still based on the actual material being fed
and the gravimetric total is still being incremented but the belt speed is determined as if the feeder
were in volumetric mode. This mode is used to prevent the feeder from running to maximum belt
speed when material flow is lost.
3.5 Operating Modes – OFF/Maintenance

The OFF/Maintenance mode is similar to the 196NT LOCAL mode and is provided so that the feeder
can be isolated from the plant control system during startup, calibration and other maintenance
operations. In this operating mode, the plant start/stop and demand signals are ignored and
feedback signals are not generated. The feeder must be in OFF/Maint. mode before a system
calibration can be performed. When the feeder is operated in the OFF/Maint. mode, the belt speed is
set based on the value of parameter P02.14 Maintenance Speed. This is an open loop signal
calculated as a percentage of the full scale signal to the motor speed control (see parameters P11.04
Lower Limit, P11.05 Upper Limit and P11.06 Contr. Magn.Offset.)

4 Hardware and Installation
4.1 DT-9 Installation

The DT-9 replaces both the 196NT CPU board and the Power Supply Board. It is mounted in the
same location as the Power Supply Board.
Warning: Although the VCU 20104 version of the DT-9 was designed to fit in the
same location, and perform the same function, as the 196NT there are significant differences. Read
the items below carefully to avoid damage to the controller or attached components.
• The polarity of the digital inputs is reversed and the interrogation voltage is +24VDC rather
than -15VDC.
• If a belt motion monitor switch is used and connected directly to the microprocessor (wires
107 & 115), the wires must be reversed. The current limiting resistor is no longer necessary
and may be removed.
• Installing the DT-9 in a feeder that uses the Stock load cell amplifier will damage the DT-9.
The old style load cell amplifier must be replaced with the new version before the DT-9 is
used.
• DO NOT connect a normal Ethernet cable to X96 (red RJ45 connector). This connector uses
normally unused wires in the CAT 5 cable to provide power to the touch screen display.
Failure to follow this warning may result in damage to the DT-9 or to the attached network
device.
• The weigh span is specified using parameter P 04.03 Effective Platform Length. This
parameter is the distance between the weigh roller and either one of the weigh span rollers.
This is one half the value used by the 196NT which is the distance between the weigh span
rollers.
4.1.1 Installation Notes

• This section is a general description of the feeder setup process. This process can be
performed using either the touch screen HMI or a PC loaded with the EasyServe software.
Section 5 describes the use of the Touch Screen HMI and Section 6 describes the use of
EasyServe.
• Error conditions (Events) are usually defined using three parameters. The first, which is
usually hidden by default, defines the input signal that initiates the event, the second
specifies the delay between the time when the error is detected and the time when the event
is generated, and the third, specifies the type of event that is generated (A, W1, W2 or IG). In
most cases, the error (event) can be disabled by setting the type of event to IG.
• The DT-9 has 15 digital inputs (DI 1 through DI 15) and 13 digital outputs (DO 1 through
DO 13). Each is assigned to a specific function, and wired to the appropriate external device.
These assignments are hidden and should not be changed. See Appendix B for a list of the
default assignments.

• The DT-9 has one analog input (AI 3) and two analog outputs (AO 1 and AO 2). AI 3 is
normally used as the customer demand signal, AO 1 is normally used to control the motor
speed control and AO 2 is normally used as the customer feedback signal. These
assignments are hidden and should not be changed.
• If a frequency to current converter (FCI) is installed on the Digital Mode output (A4 channel,
wires 131-133), it must be reprogrammed when the DT-9 is installed.
• If the motor speed control (MSC) is installed on the Digital Mode output (A4 channel, wires
131-133), parameter P11.03 Motor Speed Control Output must be set to FRQ, parameter
11.04 Lower Limit must be set to 0.00 mA, parameter 11.05 Upper Limit must be set to 20.00
mA and parameter 11.06 Controller Magnitude Offset must be set to 0.00 mA.
4.1.2 Removing 196NT controller

1) De-energize the MPC cabinet and open the cabinet door to gain access to 196NT CPU and
Power Supply Board
2) Disconnect all Cables from the 196NT CPU Board. Label the connectors as they are
disconnected.
o Load Cell cables J1 and J2
o Display/Keyboard ribbon cables
o 50 pin ribbon cable to Power Supply Board
o W6 cable (Red connector)
3) Disconnect all Cables from Power Supply Board. Label the connectors as they are
disconnected.
o Cal A and Cal B Cables (if permanently installed)
o 50 pin ribbon cable from 196NT Board
o W1, W2, W3, W4, W5 & W6 cables (Red Connectors)
The W6 cable and the 50 pin ribbon cable are not use with the DT-9.
4) Remove the 196NT CPU and Power Supply Board
4.1.3 Installing the DT-9 Controller
1) Mount DT-9 board in the old Power Supply Board Location using the existing hardware.

2) Connect all cables that were removed in steps 2 and 3 above (except W6 and the 50 pin
ribbon cable), the DT-9 connectors are labeled to the connectors to show the correct location.
o Display/keyboard ribbon cables (if the 196NT display is being reused)
Note: Route the cables through the hinge on the mounting panel. The clips provided
must be used to keep the cables away from areas where they can be pinched and
damaged.
o Load Cell cables J1 and J2
o W1, W2, W3, W4 & W5 cables (Red connectors)
o Optional – Connect Ethernet cable to X93, X94, or X95 if EasyServe will be used
from a remote location.
3) If the 196NT keyboard and display are being reused, apply DT-9 sticker provided with the
new controller over the Stock 196NT logo.
4) If the (optional) Touch Screen HMI is being installed, see section 4.2 below.
5) The controller is now ready for start up
4.2 Installing the (optional) Touch Screen HMI

This section describes the removal of the existing 196NT display and the installation of the (optional)
Touch Screen HMI.
Warning: When a Touch Screen HMI is used, it is essential that the Belt Drive
Motor Enable switch be installed between wires 107 and 111, and that parameter P03.10 DI: Run
Enable is set to DI 8 – High. The Touch Screen HMI is a stand-alone device that communicates with
the DT-9 using an Ethernet connection. In the event that the connection is lost or the HMI is disabled,
the Motor Enable switch allows the feeder to be stopped at the keyboard.
4.2.1 Installing the Touch Screen HMI

1) Disconnect the ribbon cables installed between the 196NT display and the existing controller.
2) Remove the 12 nuts that hold the 196NT display in place
3) Remove the support brackets, spacer rings and 196NT display.
4) Install the Touch Screen HMI and mounting plate using the new gasket and mounting
hardware supplied with the kit.
5) Install the special CAT 5 cable between the RJ 45 connector on the Touch Screen HMI and
connector X96 on the DT-9. X96 may only be used for the Touch Screen HMI and has a
special cover to prevent normal RJ 45 connectors from being inserted. One end of the
special cable has been modified to fit into this connector.

6) The Belt Drive Motor Enable switch is installed on the Touch Screen HMI mounting panel.
Use the wire and terminals supplied with the kit to connect the normally open contact on the
switch to wires 107 and 111 on the cabinet terminal block.
Note: The Belt Drive Enable switch is an essential part of the Touch Screen HMI. If wire 111 is
already in use, or if the switch cannot be installed for any reason, contact Stock engineering for an
alternate configuration.
7) Carefully close the hinge panel and check for clearance between the panel and the Touch
Screen HMI. The existing standoffs are no longer needed and may be removed if necessary.
If the hinge panel itself contacts the HMI, remove the panel and place one or more flat
washer over each mounting stud, between the panel and the door.
4.2.2 Touch Screen HMI Parameter Changes

When a Touch Screen HMI is installed, the following DT-9 parameters must be changed to allow the
Belt Drive Motor Enable switch to stop the feeder.
• P03.10 DI: Run Enable – Set the run enable input to DI 8 – High. This is wire 111.
• P03.11 Event: Run Disable – Set the run disable event to W2 to generate a warning when the
Run Enable switch has disabled the belt drive motor.
4.3 Startup and Functional Check

This procedure verifies that the feeder and its controls are operating properly, simulates feeder trip
conditions, and checks the principal input/output connections.
1) Apply power to the feeder.
2) Insure that the feeder is in OFF/Maint. mode and that the 196NT display (or the optional
touch screen HMI) is set to the home screen.
3) Set the feeder parameters as described in section 4.4
4) Interpret event messages, if any, and remedy fault.
5) Unbalance the load cells by engaging the calibration weight on one side of the weigh roller.
The display should indicate volumetric mode. Unbalance each load cell in order to check
both sides, then remove the calibration weight(s).
6) Press and maintain the JOG key (or Jog>> button) to verify belt travel is in the correct
direction.
7) Run the feeder in LOCAL mode by pressing the LOCAL key (or the Run>> button). The
feeder will operate at the maintenance speed programmed in P02.16. Check the motor
speed for stability.
8) If the (optional) Touch Screen HMI is installed, run the feeder in LOCAL by pressing the
Run>> button. Set the Belt Drive Motor (Run Enable) switch to the STOP position. The
feeder should stop and the display should show a IL01 Event: Run Disabled error message.
Acknowledge the event and return the Belt Drive Motor switch to its normal position.

9) Stop the feeder and deflect the material-on-belt limit switch paddle to simulate a loaded belt.
Run the feeder in the LOCAL mode to verify that the feeder trips. If this does not happen,
check the adjustment of the paddle switch cams.
10) Check the event display (Error Recall on the 196NT display) or the event line on EasyServe.
They should both show a WM12 Material-on-Belt alarm message with a time stamp.
Acknowledge the event and return the coal-on-belt paddle to its normal position.
11) Calibrate the feeder as described in section 4.5.
12) Align the analog inputs and outputs as describe in section 4.6.
13) Hang the calibration weights. Produce or simulate a feeder start permissive. Check feedrate
and feedback linearity by applying demand signals of 100, 75, 50, and 25 percent. Compare
each demand signal applied to the feedback signal output. Compare the demand feedrate
setpoint (service value 4) with the measured feed rate of the feeder (service value 5) for each
signal.
14) Energize the feeder in the REMOTE mode and deflect the discharge pluggage alarm (or
touch the discharge pluggage sensor with a metal rod). After the preset delay in P15.10, the
feeder should be de-energized. If the feeder does not trip, check the adjustment of the cams
for the paddle switch or the sensitivity setting of the sensor according to the procedure in the
original equipment manual.
15) Check the event display or the event line on EasyServe. They should both show a WM07
Discharge Pluggage alarm with a time stamp. Acknowledge the event and return the
discharge switch to its original state.
16) Return the feeder to REMOTE operation.
17) If the 196NT display is being used, apply a start and demand signal, then deflect the material-
on-belt level control switch. Verify that the red REMOTE LED along with the green
RUNNING and FEEDING LED’s are illuminated.
18) If the 196NT display is being used, view service value 14. Verify that the rate shown matches
the demand signal currently being applied to the feeder. The value should change as the
demand signal changes.

4.4 Setup Parameters
The microprocessor controller is tailored to specific feeders and customers needs by the setup
parameters. Feeder-specific physical dimensions must be entered as well as user-selectable display
modes and set points. These values are stored in permanent memory and are only entered once.
See section 8 for a complete list and description of the parameters.
Note: In any given application, the majority of the DT-9 parameters are either not used, or fixed by
the design of the feeder and cabinet. These parameters can be viewed using EasyServe in expert
mode (default password 7353) but should not be changed.
The controllers will come preprogrammed from Stock Equipment Company but if changes are
needed, there are three ways to do this:
• Using the existing 196NT display (See section 6.4)
• Using EasyServe Software (See section 5.2.4)
• Using the Touch Screen HMI (See Section 7.5)
4.4.1 Converting 196NT Parameters to DT-9 Parameters

When replacing an older generation 196NT with an updated DT-9 controller it is necessary to transfer
the installation specific parameters from the older unit to the newer one. Although the two systems
have different parameter sets they both perform the same function, and require the same information.
Before transferring parameters, load the DT-9 Custom Default Parameters using EasyServe (see
section 6.5.3) or the Setup screen on the 196NT display (see section 5.5.3). DT-9 parameters can
then be entered directly, or using Parameter Group 50 Setup Parameter 196NT, which is an
automatic translation system built into the DT-9.
To transfer parameters using group 50 a record of the original 196NT setup values must be available.
This can be obtained from the controller being replaced, other feeders on the some boiler, or plant
records. Enter the complete set of 196NT values normally. Once all of the values have been
entered, change the value of parameter P50.50 Convert Now from OFF to ON, to initiate the
conversion process and updates the DT-9 parameters. Changing parameter P50.50 from ON to OFF
has no effect, so initiating the conversion may be a two step process.
Setup Notes:
• Unlike other DT-9 parameters, group 50 parameters do not control the feeder directly and do
not take effect as they are entered. They are translated, and transferred to the DT-9 when
parameter P50.50 is changed from NO to YES. For this reason, the values shown may not
be the ones currently being used by the controller.
• All group 50 parameters are transferred when P50.50 is changed, so all parameters must be
set correctly prior to initiating the conversion process.

• The Parameter Group 50 translation mechanism will correctly translate the setup parameters
from most 196NT installations. However, in some cases it may be necessary to change
parameters in Parameter Groups 1 through 27 directly. See the translation table, and
comments, below.
• When programming the 196NT certain functions can be disabled by setting their time delay to
zero (e.g., setting parameter 17 BMM Trip Delay to 0.0 disables the belt motion monitor).
This is still the case when Parameter group 50 is used to translate 196NT parameters but it is
not the case with other DT-9 parameters (Parameter groups 1 through 27). In most cases,
one parameter is used to set the time delay and another is used to determine the event that
is generated at the end of the delay. The function can usually be disabled by setting the
event to IG (Ignore).
• Over the years, Stock has supplied many special 196NT programs to meet special customer
requirements. The DT-9 can duplicate most of the features added to these programs but
special configuration is usually required. Appendix B contains a list of special programs and
features, and the DT-9 configuration changes required to implement them.
Parameter Conversion Table:
The table below compares the DT-9 and 196NT parameter sets. It can be used as a guide for
transferring 196NT parameters to the DT-9 directly, or for making modification to the values selected
by the automatic translation mechanism in parameter group 50.
196NT Parameters DT-9 Parameters Comments:

00 Feedrate Setpoint N/A See parameter P03.02 for feedrate
setpoint options.
01 Speed Setpoint RPM P02.14 Maint. Speed The 196NT uses RPM. The DT-9
uses percent of speed control full
Not a direct translation. scale. Normally set to 50%
02 Initial Density Estimate N/A No DT-9 equivalent.
03 Run Mode P03.02 Absolute Not all 196NT run modes are
Setpoint. supported. Set P03.02 to AI 3 for
analog demand signal on Sig+, Sig-.
Not a direct translation.
04 Display Select P02.01, P02.02 & Parameter group 2 provides a variety
P02.05 thru P02.09 of customer selectable display
options.
05 Maximum Feedrate P02.05 Nominal Flow Transfer directly
Rate & P03.05
Maximum Feedrate Both DT-9 parameters must be set.
06 Minimum Feedrate P03.06-Minimum Transfer directly
Feedrate
07 Totalizer Increment P02.13 Totalizer Transfer directly
Increment
08 Demand Mode P11.03 Motor Speed Set P11.03 to AO 1 for analog output
Control Output (VFD or DC drive) and FRQ for Eddy
Current Clutch.
When P11.03 is set to FRQ, P11.05

must be set to 20.0 mA, and both
P11.04 and P11.06 must be set to
0.0 mA.
09 Tachometer Type P04.09 Tachometer Directly input the number of pulses
Pulses per Rev. per motor revolution.

10 Weigh Span 2 X P04.03 Effective DT-9 Parameter P04.03 is half the
Platform Length 196NT weigh span length
11 Volume P04.10 Load Cross The 196NT uses the volume on the
Section. weigh span. The DT-9 used the
area under the leveling bar.
Not a direct translation. Calculate the correct value for
P04.10 by dividing 196NT Setup 11
by Setup 10 (weigh span).
12 Calibration Probe Span P10.01 Calibration Transfer directly
Probe Span
13 Calibration Weight P10.08 Calibration Transfer directly
Weight
14 Servo Loop Gain P11.01 and P11.02. Use values specified in parameter
section below.
15 Rate Feedback Gain P11.01 and P11.02. Use values specified in parameter
section below.
16 Discharge Pluggage P15.10 Discharge If Setup 16 was set to zero, set
Trip Delay Pluggage Delay P15.11 Discharge Pluggage to IG to
disable discharge trip.
17 BMM Trip Delay P07.02 Belt Motion If Setup 17 was set to zero, set
Monitor Delay P07.03 Event: Belt Motion Monitor to
IG to disable discharge trip.
If Setup 17 is non-zero set P07.03 to

A to trip the feeder on a belt motion
error.
If a BMM sensor is connected

directly to the 196NT the polarity of
the sensor leads must be reversed
and the current limiting resistor must
be removed.
18 Level/Temp Trip Delay P15.20 If Setup 18 was set to zero, set
Level/Temperature P15.21 Event: Coal Flow to IG to
Sensor Delay disable discharge trip.
19 Weigh Signal Filtering P08.01 LC Filter See description below
20 Feedback Signal P08.02 I-Display and See parameter description below.
Filtering P08.03 I-Analog Out.
Both DT-9 parameters must be set.
21 Feedback Filter P08.04 I Feedback Filter Transfer directly.
Override Threshold Override Threshold
22 Belt Travel Rev. P10.07 Simulation Transfer directly
Travel (Belt Rev.)
23 Low Density Alarm P09.05 Value for Q-Min If Setup 23 is present and is set to a
Threshold P09.06 Event Class for non-zero value, set P09.05 to Setup
Q-min. 23 as a percentage of the nominal
material density (100 X Setup 23 /
Setup 02), and set P09.06 to W2.
If Setup 23 is not present or is set to

zero, set P09.06 to IG.
24 Paddle Feedback P15.16 Belt Paddle If Setup 24 was set to 0 (Paddle
Permissive Feedback Permissive Ignored), set P15.16 to prop to Rate.

If Setup 24 was set to 1 (Paddle
Enables), set P15.16 to Low. Lim. if
empty.
25 Communications Unit N/A No DT-9 equivalent
Number
26 Mode Select N/A No DT-9 equivalent
Enable/Disable
If Setup 26 is set to 0 (Keyboard
Only), 3 (Keyboard and Local) or 4
(Keyboard and Jog), DT-9 parameter
P15.23 DI: Remote CTRL must be
set to n/a.
27 FRI Output Frequency P02.18 Remote FRI Transfer directly
Frequency.
28 Raise/Lower Response P03.09 Raise/Lower Transfer directly
Time. Response Time
29 Maximum Motor Speed N/A No DT-9 equivalent.
30 Minimum Motor Speed N/A No DT-9 equivalent.
31 Not used N/A No DT-9 equivalent
33 Weigh Signal Gain N/A No DT-9 equivalent.
35 TCI Pulse Width P 02.14 Remote Transfer directly
Totalizer Pulse Width
36 Test Chain Weight P10.09 Test Chain Transfer directly
Weigh
37 Hourly Total Time P20.01 Hourly Total Transfer directly
Time
38 Daily Total Time P20.02 Daily Total Time Transfer directly
39 Loss of Flow Trip Delay P15.13 Loss of Flow Transfer directly
Delay
40 Auxiliary Output Type N/A No DT-9 equivalent
Other DT-9 parameters that must be updated include:
P02.06 Nominal Speed - See parameter description below for calculation required.
P03.10 Run Enable - must be set to DI 8 - High if the (optional) touch screen display is installed and
to n/a if it is not.
P04.02 LC Rated Cap. - must be set to match the actual load cell. The default value of 100 Lbs is
correct for most feeders but some Modular, Compact Gravimetric and 18 inch gravimetric
feeders use 50 lbs load cells, and some 36 inch and larger feeders use 150 lbs load cells.
P11.03 Motor Speed Control Output - If the motor speed control (MSC) is installed on the Digital
Mode output (A4 channel, wires 131-133), parameter P11.03 must be set to FRQ
If P11.03 is set to FRQ, parameter 11.04 Lower Limit must be set to 0.00 mA, parameter
11.05 Upper Limit must be set to 20.00 mA and parameter 11.06 Controller Magnitude Offset
must be set to 0.00 mA.

P15.12 DI: Coal on Belt Switch - If a coal on belt switch (LSFB) is not installed this parameter must be
set to n/a (not used).
P15.14 Event: Loss of Material - If it is necessary for the feeder to trip when a loss of material on the
belt is detected, parameter P15.14 must be set to A.
P15.23 DI: Remote CTRL - If Setup 26 is set to 0 (Keyboard Only), 3 (Keyboard and Local) or 4
(Keyboard and Jog), DT-9 parameter P15.23 must be set to n/a.
4.5 Calibration
The feeder should be calibrated at startup, after one month of initial operation and every six months
there after. Calibration should also be performed following a weigh roller adjustment or replacement
of the belt, the CPU board, or a load cell module. The controller should also be calibrated after the
controller firmware is updated or a Load Default Values operation is performed. Calibration is
accomplished in two separate steps.
Step one of calibration consists of the elimination of system tare, which includes the weight of the
weigh roller, load cell support assembly, and the feeder belt. It also involves measuring belt speed
and its relationship to motor speed. Step two calibrates the load cell output with a known weight.
Cancellation of feeder tare is performed by measuring the average weigh system output over exactly
two belt revolutions (eight tape passes) and then subtracting this amount from the total weight
measurement. When the belt is running empty, it produces a zero average contribution to the
totalized weight. In normal operation, the average tare is automatically subtracted from the gross
weight of the belt. Therefore, only the material weight on the belt is reflected as totalized weight.
While the empty belt is being weighed, the belt speed is also being accurately measured. This is done
by measuring the time it takes a retro-reflective marker, attached to the belt, to travel between two
fixed points on the feeder body. This parameter is measured eight times to determine repeatability
and to compensate for variations in belt thickness. From this data, the belt speed is calculated and
the relationship between belt speed and motor speed is established. The feeder operates with zero
belt slippage. Therefore, the ratio of belt speed to average motor speed is constant. This ratio is
stored in memory and is used to determine the belt speed for any motor speed.
The span of the weighing system is set after the tare has been measured. A known weight is applied
to the weigh roller and the average output over exactly two belt revolutions (eight tape passes) is
measured. This calibrated span factor is stored in memory and used to accurately determine the
value of the weight of the material on the belt.
NOTE: The DT-9 parameter P04.03 Effective Platform Length is the distance from either weigh span
roller to the central weigh roller, which is supported by the load cell. This is half the distance between
the two weigh span rollers. For any given feeder, the value used by the DT-9 should be one half of
the value used by the 196NT.

4.5.1 Performing Calibrations
The calibration process consists of the following three steps.
1) Weigh Roller Adjustment.

2) Basic (Cal 1) – Belt speed and tare calibration.
3) Span (Cal 2) – Belt Speed and span calibration.
Note: At least one Basic (Cal 1) must be performed prior to performing a Span (Cal 2).
The following special calibration processes can be preformed for testing or special maintenance
operations, but are not normally required.
1) TC: Span calibration - Chain test calibration.

2) LB: Pulses / Belt - Belt speed calibration.
3) TA: Tare - Tare calibration.
Note: Calibration is considered a local operation. No totalization takes place and analog feedback
signals are set to minimum.

4.5.2 Weigh Roller Adjustment
For the feeder to weigh accurately, the central weigh roller must be aligned with the weigh span
rollers within 0.002 inch (0.05mm). Refer to Figure 4-1.
NOTE: The parts shown may differ from those that actually shipped. This figure is to be used
as a general guideline.
Weigh Roller Adjustment Procedure
1) Mount the calibration weight on both load cells.
2) Insert the checking bars (A2451-1) through the discharge end access door of the feeder,
adjacent to the sides of the belt, and with their machined surfaces resting on the weigh span
and weigh rollers.
3) Beginning on either side, insert a 0.005 in. shim between each of the three rollers and the
machined surface of the checking bar (three places).
Figure 4-1 Weigh Roller Adjustment
4) Loosen the jam nut, and then turn the adjustment block to lower the weigh roller.
5) Slowly turn the adjustment block to raise the weigh roller until the shim is touching both
checking bar and weigh roller (slip fit). Tighten the jam nut.
6) Similarly, adjust the weigh roller on the opposite side of the feeder.
7) Remove the checking bars.
8) Remove the calibration weights.
9) The feeder must be recalibrated after weigh roller adjustment. (See procedure on next page.)

4.5.3 Basic (CAL 1)
This operation measures the tare factor and the belt speed factor and updates the following
parameters.
• P10.02 Pulses per Length

• P10.10 Basic Tare
• P10.11 Belt Circuit No.
Note: The calibration results are not saved to the parameter table until the operator accepts them
buy pressing <Apply> in EasyServe, <SAVE> on the (optional) Touch Screen HMI or <ENTER> on
the 196NT display.
Requirements:
• The weigh span must be level prior calibration. If the weigh roller height has been adjusted, a
complete calibration (Basic (Cal 1) and Span (Cal 2)) must be performed.
• The calibration probes must be installed and in the correct location.
o Cal probe A is located closer to the feeder inlet.
o De-energize the DT-9 before installing the probes.
• Four retro-reflective tape clips must be installed on the belt.
o The tape clips must be farther apart than the distance between the cal probes or a
Probe Error will be generated and the calibration will not complete.
o Four tape clips are normally used but two can be used if the feeder is very shot or
eight can be used if the feeder is very long or slow. If two tape clips are used, the
feeder will be calibrated over four belt revolutions, instead of two, and P10.11 Belt
Circuit No. will be twice the correct value. If eight tape clips are used, the feeder will
be calibrated over one belt revolution and P10.11 Belt Circuit No. will be half the
correct value.
• The feeder must NOT be in volumetric mode.
• The feeder must be in OFF/Maint mode.
• The feeder belt must be empty.
• The calibration weights must NOT be installed.

Calibration Procedure:
1) Before starting the calibration, record the values of parameters P10.02 Pulses per Length
and P10.10 Basic Tare. These will be used later to verify that the calibration results are
consistent.
2) If the calibration is being performed using EasyServe, navigate to the calibration window
using the Tools | Calibration Programs menu items. If the (optional) touch screen HMI is
being used, first log in, then go to the calibration display by pressing the <Setup> and
<Calibration> buttons.
3) Select Basic (Cal 1)
4) Initiate the Basic (Cal 1) calibration process by pressing the <Start> button in EasyServe or
the (optional) Touch Screen HMI, or the <CAL 1> button on the 196NT display.
5) The feeder will begin to run and go through a stabilization process.
o The motor will first run at a one-half the value specified in P02.16 Maintenance
Speed, then at the full value of P02.16.
6) After Stabilizing, the feeder will go through eight tape passes. The DT-9 will display the pass
number and tachometer pulses on the screen.
7) Upon completion of the calibration four values will be displayed on the screen:
o Deviation (Variation between belt speed measurements)
o Belt Circuit No (P 10.11)
o Basic Tare (P 10.10)
o Pulses per Length Value (P 10.02).
8) After successful completion, the screen will prompt you to either save or cancel the
calibration values.
Note: If the calibration results in bad values, correct any mechanical issues and run the
calibration program again.
9) Press the <SAVE>, < ENTER> or <Apply> button to store the new calibration values, or the
<EXIT> or <Cancel> button to abort the calibration leaving the parameters unchanged.
10) After the calibration has been performed, verify that the results are consistent by comparing
the latest values of P10.02 and P10.10 to the previous values (Recorded in step 1).
Calculate the percent change using the formula [100 x (new value - old value) / (new value)].
If the result is greater then 0.25 %, check for mechanical errors in the weigh system and
repeat the calibration.

4.5.4 Span (CAL 2)
This operation measures the load cell span factor and the belt speed factor, and updates the
following parameters.
• P10.03 Range Correction TW

• P10.11 Belt Circuit No.
the 196NT display.
Requirements:
• The calibration probes must be installed and in the correct location.
o Cal probe A is located closer to the feeder inlet.
o De-energize the DT-9 before installing the probes.
• Four retro-reflective tape clips must be installed on the belt
o The tape clips must be farther apart than the distance between the cal probes or a
Probe Error will be generated and the calibration will not complete.
o Four tape clips are normally used but two can be used if the feeder is very shot or
eight can be used if the feeder is very long or slow. If two tape clips are used, the
feeder will be calibrated over four belt revolutions, instead of two, and P10.11 Belt
Circuit No. will be twice the correct value. If eight tape clips are used, the feeder will
be calibrated over one belt revolution and P10.11 Belt Circuit No. will be half the
correct value.
• A Basic (Cal 1) had been performed.
• Enter Parameter P 10.08 Calibration Weight. Ensure that the value entered matches the total
value stamped on the calibration weight(s).
• Mount the calibration weight(s) on the load cells.

1) Before starting the calibration, record the value of parameters P10.02 Pulses per Length and
P10.03 Range Correction TW. These will be used later to verify that the calibration results
are consistent.
3) Select Span (Cal 2)
4) Initiate the Span (Cal 2) calibration process by pressing the <Start> button in EasyServe or
the (optional) Touch Screen HMI, or the <CAL 2> button on the 196NT display.
5) The screen will prompt to add the calibration weight. The top line of the display will show the
value entered in P 10.08 and the bottom line show what the load cells are measuring based
on the current calibration parameters. Press the <ENTER> or <Start> button to proceed with
calibration.
6) The feeder will begin to run and go through a stabilization process
o The motor will run at the value specified in P02.16 Maintenance Speed.
7) After Stabilizing the feeder will go through eight tape passes
o The pass number and tachometer pulses will be displayed on the screen
8) Upon completion of the calibration, four values will be displayed on the screen.
o Deviation (Variation between belt speed measurements)
o Belt Circuit No (P 10.11)
o Range Correction TW (P 10.03)
o Pulses per length. Value (P 10.02)
calibration values.
the latest values of P10.02 and P10.03 to the previous values (Recorded in step 1).
Calculate the percent change using the formula [100 x (new value - old value) / (new value)].
If the result is greater then 0.25 %, check for mechanical errors in the weigh system and
repeat the calibration.

4.5.5 TC: Span Calibration
This operation performs a chain calibration using the values in P10.07 Simulation Travel (Belt Rev.)
and P10.09 Test Chain weight. The results are used to update the following parameter.
• P10.04 Range Correction TC.
the 196NT display.
Note: The calibration probes are not used during this operation and do not need to be installed.
Requirements:
• The calibrated test chains must be installed.
1) Before starting the calibration, record the value of parameter P10.04 Range Correction TC.
This will be used later to verify that the calibration results are consistent.
3) Select TC: Span Calibration.
4) Initiate the TC: Span Calibration process by pressing the <Start> button in EasyServe or the
(optional) Touch Screen HMI. This process cannot be performed using the 196NT display.
5) The screen will prompt to add the calibration weight (test chain). The top line of the display
will show the value entered in P 10.09 and the bottom line show what the load cells are
measuring based on the current calibration parameters. Press the <Start> button to proceed
with calibration.
o The motor will run at the value specified in P02.16 Maintenance Speed.
7) After Stabilizing the feeder will run for the number of belt revolutions specified in P10.07.
o The percentage complete will be displayed on the screen

8) Upon completion of the calibration, four values will be displayed on the screen.
o TC: Ready (Simulated weight delivered)
o Range Correction TC (P 10.04)
calibration values.
the latest value of P10.04 to the previous value (Recorded in step 1). Calculate the percent
change using the formula [100 x (new value - old value) / (new value)]. If the result is greater
then 0.25 %, check for mechanical errors in the weigh system and repeat the calibration.
4.5.6 LB: Pulses per Belt

The LB: Pulses per Belt calibration process is not intended for use in coal feeder applications and
should not normally be preformed.
4.5.7 TA: Tare

This operation measures the weight of the empty belt (tare factor) for a period of time based on the
value of P10.11 Belt Circuit No. times P10.07 Simulation Travel, and updates the following
parameter.
the 196NT display.
Note: The calibration probes are not used during this operation and do not need to be installed.
Requirements:
• The calibration weights must NOT be installed.

1) Before starting the calibration, record the value of parameter P10.10 Basic Tare. This will be
used later to verify that the calibration results are consistent.
3) Select TA: Tare calibration.
4) Initiate the TA: Tare calibration process by pressing the <Start> button in EasyServe or the
(optional) Touch Screen HMI. This process cannot be performed using the 196NT display.
o Run the motor at the value specified in P02.16 Maintenance Speed.
6) After Stabilizing, the feeder will run for the specified time (P10.07 times P10.11). The DT-9
will display the percent completion and the current tare value as a percentage of the rated
belt load. The nominal belt load is defined as the nominal flow rate divided by the nominal
belt speed.
7) Upon completion of the calibration two values will be displayed on the screen:
o Deviation – Percent deviation between the new tare value and the previous value.
o Tare – Tare value as a percentage of the nominal belt load.
calibration values.
the latest value of P10.10 to the previous value (Recorded in step 1). Calculate the percent
change using the formula [100 x (new value - old value) / (new value)]. If the result is greater
then 0.25 %, check for mechanical errors in the weigh system and repeat the calibration.

4.6 Analog Trim
The feeder controls respond to a feed rate demand signal and return isolated analog feedback
signals. When the input and output modules associated with these signals are used with the plant’s
control system, they must be adjusted prior to operating the feeder under remote control. To perform
this procedure, Stock Equipment Company recommends the Fluke Model 87 Digital Multimeter or
equivalent. The DC accuracy for milliamps should be ± 0.2% and the DC accuracy for voltage should
be ± 0.1% plus 1 digit. It also must have a 4-1/2 digit high resolution mode.
• Setting analog trim values using the 196NT display (See section 6.5)
• Setting analog trim values using EasyServe (See section 7.5)
• Setting analog trim values using the Touch Screen HMI (See section 5.2.4)
Note: The plant combustion control system is the preferred source of the demand signal. This will
precisely align the feeder to the control system.
The DT-9 has three slots for analog input and output cards which are pre-installed at Stock
Equipment Company. The slots are located next to the power supply and below the calibration probe
sockets.
1) A10: Connected to wires 142, 143 & 144 and equivalent to the A2 card on the 196NT. It is
controlled by P 01.03 Analog Channel A10 which should be set to AO 1. This card is used to
control the motor speed control and the values in P 11.03 Controller Magnit. Y and P 01.03
must match (both AO 1).
2) A11: Connected to wires 139, 140, & 141 and equivalent to the A3 card on the 196NT. It is
controlled by P 01.04 Analog Channel A11 which should be set to AO 2. This card is used to
provide the customer feedback signal and the values in P 14.04 Actual Flow Rate and P 01.04
must match (both AO 2).
3) A12: Connected to wires SIG+ & SIG- and equivalent to the A1 card on the 196NT. It is
controlled by P 01.05 Analog Channel A12 which should be set to AI 3. This card is used to
provide the customer demand signal and the values in P 03.02 Absolute Setpoint and P 01.05
must match (both AI 3).

5 Operation Using the (Optional) Touch Screen
HMI
This chapter describes control of the DT-9 using the Touch Screen HMI (Human-Machine Interface).
Notes:
1) The following values and settings remain stored after power failure:
o Counter readings
o Parameter settings
o Setpoints
o Service values
o Counter pulses pending.
2) This manual uses the abbreviations "[Button Name...] button", e.g. [HOME] button, to
describe the buttons displayed on the touch screen HMI.
3) Text entry fields on the HMI are indicated by a white box surrounded by a gray
rectangle. To enter text, tap the desired text entry field to select it. A keyboard will
appear on the screen. When you have finished entering text, press the [OK] button
to save your changes and exit the keyboard. To exit the keyboard without saving
changes, press the [EXIT] button.
4) In the event of a power failure while the feeder was running in remote mode, the
system will restart in remote mode and, if the running contact is active, continue to
feed coal.
5.1 Initial Configuration

When the DT-9 is first powered up, the HMI will automatically log in to the connected DT-9 controller.
In order to change the settings of the HMI itself, it is necessary to log out of the DT-9 and log into the
HMI via the following steps:
1) From the “Home” screen, press the [Login] button and enter the DT-9 password (the
default is ‘”7353”). The “Home” screen will reappear and the [Login] button will
change to [Logout] to indicate that you have successfully logged in to the DT-9.

2) Press the [Sel. Scale] button. A prompt will appear asking if you really want to exit the
scale. Press [YES].
3) The main HMI configuration screen will now appear. A list of available DT-9
controllers on the local subnet will be displayed on the upper left portion of the
screen, and the main function buttons will be displayed along the right edge. The
display function buttons are described in the following subsections. Most of the
function buttons will be grayed out and unavailable. To gain full access, press the
[Login] button and enter the HMI password (the default is ‘”7353”). Press the [Start]
button to return to the main HMI configuration screen, or press the [Change
Password] button to change the display password. All of the function buttons will now
be available, indicating that you have successfully logged in to the HMI.
5.1.1 The “Network” Screen

Press the [VHM Addr.] button to change the network settings of the HMI. This screen allows you to
set the IP Address, Subnet, and Gateway of the HMI. These settings should be obtained from your
network administrator. Press the [Save] button to save any changes you have made to these settings
before exiting.
5.1.2 The “Display Settings” Screen

Press the [Display] button to adjust the HMI display settings. The “Inactivity Timeout” parameter
defines the length of time that the HMI will remain at full brightness after being touched before
entering “Sleep Mode” and dimming the display. The “Working Brightness” parameter adjusts the
brightness of the display during normal operation, and the “Sleeping Brightness” parameter adjusts
the brightness of the display during “Sleep Mode”. Press the [Save] button to save any changes you
have made to these settings before exiting.
5.1.3 The “Feeder” Screen

Press the [Feeder] button to select the DT-9 controller that the HMI will connect to. A list of all
available DT-9 controllers on the local subnet will be displayed, and the selected controller will be
indicated with a check mark. To connect to a different DT-9, press the check box next to the desired
controller and then press the [Select] button. The HMI will then connect to the new DT-9 the next
time it is power cycled or when the [Con. Scale] button is pressed. To rescan the local subnet, press
the [Scan] button.
5.1.4 The “Configuration” Screen

Press the [Config] button to adjust the networking options of the HMI. The “URL of start page”
parameter defines the start page of the DT-9’s embedded web server. The “Start timeout in seconds”
parameter defines the amount of time that the HMI will attempt to connect to the attached DT-9
before defaulting to the HMI configuration screen.
5.1.5 The “Communication” Screen

Press the [Com] button to change the method by which the HMI will communicate with an attached
DT-9 controller. The available options are “Ethernet”, “Bluetooth”, and “RS485”. The factory default
is “Ethernet”, and this should not be changed.

5.1.6 The “Calibration” Screen
Press the [Calibration] button and follow the on-screen prompts to calibrate the touch screen.
5.1.7 Exiting HMI Configuration

Press the [Con. Scale] button to exit the HMI calibration screen and return to the DT-9
“Home” screen.
5.2 Display Functions

5.2.1 The “Home” Screen
The Home screen is the first screen displayed after the HMI has finished booting. It displays the
current status of the feeder, and contains the main operating controls.
The Mode Select buttons are located on the bottom left of the Home screen, and are used to select
the operating mode of the feeder (See sections 3.4 and 3.5 for more information on
operating modes).
5.2.1.1 Operating the HMI in “Off/Maintenance” Mode

Press the [Off/Maint] button to place the feeder in “Off/Maintenance” mode. The background color of
the Home screen will turn yellow to indicate that “Off/Maintenance” mode has been selected. In this
mode, the plant start/stop signals and demand signals are ignored. The feeder can be run in the
forward or reverse directions by pressing the [Run >>] or [Run <<] buttons on the Home screen, as
long as there is no material on the feeder belt. The feeder will run in the desired direction at the speed
defined in P 02.14 Maintenance Speed. The [Stop] button will stop the feeder. Pressing and holding
the [<< Jog] or [Jog >>] buttons will cause the feeder to jog backwards or forwards for as long as the
button is pressed. The jog speed is the same as the Maintenance Speed defined in P 02.14. The
feeder can be jogged with or without material on the belt.
5.2.1.2 Operating the HMI in “Remote” Mode

Press the [Remote] button to place the feeder in “Remote” mode. The background color of the Home
screen will turn white to indicate that “Remote” mode has been selected. At this point, the feeder is
ready to receive commands from the plant’s control system. Upon receipt of a feeder start command
and a demand signal from the control system, the feeder will begin to operate and the feeder graphic
on the Home screen will indicate that the feeder is running in the forward direction. As material fills
the belt, the Belt Load and Material Total values displayed on the Home screen will begin to update.
The feeder will respond automatically to the changing demands of the plant’s control system until it
receives a feeder stop command or until the [Off/Maint] button is pressed. If an alarm occurs, it will
be displayed in a banner across the top of the Home screen and can be cleared by pressing the [Ack
Event] button. If a trip occurs, the feeder will be stopped and the display will automatically switch to
“Off/Maintenance” mode. The trip can be cleared by resolving the problem that caused the trip
and pressing the [Ack Event] button. “Remote” mode can then be resumed by pressing the
[Remote] button.

5.2.2 The “Trend” Screen
The “Trend” screen is a customizable line graph that can be used to plot various data items that are
logged by the DT-9 over time. See Appendix C for a list of available data items.
5.2.3 The “Values” Screen

The “Values” screen displays information about the feeder on two sub screens, which can be
accessed by pressing the [Values] or [Totals] buttons.
The [Totals] button displays the following data:
• Material Total is the total amount of material delivered by the feeder, and is the sum of the
Gravimetric and Volumetric Totals.
• Gravimetric Total is the total amount of material delivered by the feeder while operating in
Gravimetric Mode.
• Volumetric Total is the total amount of material delivered by the feeder while operating in
Volumetric Mode.
• The [Reset] button will reset all three totalizers. The total values cannot be recovered after
the [Reset] button is pressed.
The [Values] button displays the following data:
• Belt Speed shows the current speed of the belt in feet or meters per second.
• Belt Load shows the weight of the material on the belt per unit of belt length in pounds per
foot or kilograms per meter.
• Speed shows the shaft speed of the belt drive motor in revolutions per minute.
• Density shows the currently calculated density of the material on the belt in pounds per cubic
foot or kilograms per cubic meter.
5.2.4 The “Setup” Screen

The “Setup” Screen is used to configure the DT-9 and to access the various log files that are stored
by the controller.
The following buttons are initially shown on the “Setup” screen: [Data Log], [Event Log], [Param Log],
[Parameter], and [] (Right Arrow).
Pressing the Right Arrow button causes the display to scroll to the following additional buttons: [Trim],
[Defaults], [Simulation], [Calibration], and [Set Time]. Pressing the Right Arrow button again will cause
the display to scroll back to the initial list of buttons.
The [Trim], [Defaults], and [Calibration] buttons will be grayed out and unavailable unless the user is
logged in to the DT-9. The user must also log in before changing any of the parameters that are
accessed via the [Parameter] button.

To log in to the DT-9, press the [Login] button, enter the DT-9 password (the default is
‘”7353”), and press [Login]. The previously selected screen will reappear and the [Login]
button will change to [Logout] to indicate that you have successfully logged in to the DT-9.
The following subsections describe the various screens that are accessed via the buttons on
the “Setup” screen.
5.2.4.1 Data Log Values

The “Data Log Values” screen displays the hourly and daily material totals in pounds or kilograms.
The Up and Down Arrow buttons can be used to scroll from hour to hour or day to day to view the
previously saved totals.
5.2.4.2 Event Log Values

The “Event Log Values” screen displays the Event Log and Command Log. The Up and Down Arrow
buttons can be used to scroll through the various events and user commands that were recorded by
the DT-9.
5.2.4.3 Parameter Log Values

The “Parameter Log Values” screen displays a log of all the DT-9 parameters that have been
modified by the user. The Up and Down Arrow buttons can be used to scroll through the various
parameter changes that were recorded by the DT-9.
5.2.4.4 Parameter Setup

The “Parameter” screen is used to display and edit the various parameters available on the DT-9.
Refer to Section 8 of this manual for a detailed description of the available parameters and settings.
The top half of the “Parameter” screen displays the current Parameter Block. The bottom half of the
screen displays the various parameters that are available in the selected Parameter Block. Press the
Up and Down Arrow buttons to scroll through the various blocks and parameters.
To change the value of a parameter, press the [Edit] button (Note: the user must be logged in to
change parameter values). If the parameter contains a list of possible settings, a set of Up and Down
Arrow buttons will appear and can be used to scroll through the available options. If the parameter
contains a discrete value, a text box will appear. Press the [Save] button to save any changes that
were made to the parameter value, or press the [Exit] button to exit without saving any changes.
5.2.4.5 Trimming the Analog Inputs and Outputs

The “Trim” screen is used to trim the analog inputs and outputs.
Any active analog input or feedback must be matched or adjusted to the DT-9 controls. Two signals
levels must be adjusted for each channel used. The first signal level, MIN, corresponds to the lower
value being adjusted and is transmitted when the feed rate is at 0%. The second level, MAX,
corresponds to the higher value being adjusted and is transmitted when the feed rate is at 100%.
Note: If the feeder is not equipped with a remote analog demand input, the input alignment can be
omitted. If an analog output signal is not present, the output alignment section can be omitted.
Note: Unlike the 196NT, it is necessary to trim the analog output channel (normally AO 1) that is used
to control the motor speed control.

I/O Channel Adjustment
• When setting the output channels use a meter to measure the signal on:
o AO 1: Connected to wires 142, 143 & 144.
o AO 2: Connected to wires 139, 140 & 141.
• When setting the input channel source the signal to:
o AI 1: Connected to wires SIG+ & SIG-.
Follow These Steps:
1) Press [Trim] to initiate the Trim function. Analog Output Channel 1 is always the first one
displayed. To access other channels use the arrow up or down buttons. Press [Exit] to get
back to the main screen.
2) When aligning the output channels, the minimum and maximum analog signals are sent by
the DT-9. The user measures and enters the actual values. The AO 1 values are stored in
P17.11 and P17.12, and the AO 2 values are stored in P17.13 and P17.14.
a. Press the Down arrow button to scroll to the measure mode for output channel
AO 1 Min. The DT-9 will output the minimum signal value. The display will ask for the
measured value. Enter the value measured on your meter in the “Analog value
measured” text box then press [Save] to store.
b. Press the Down arrow button to scroll to the measure mode for output channel
AO 1 Max. The DT-9 will output the maximum signal value. The display will ask for
the measured value. Enter the value measured on your meter in the “Analog value
measured” text box then press [Save] to store.
c. Repeat steps a. and b. for output channel AO 2.
d. Press the [Exit] button to exit the Trim function.
3) When aligning the input channel AI 1, the minimum and maximum analog demand signals are
applied to the input signal wires of the DT-9. The analog demand is measured then stored in
P 17.01 Analog Input 1 Min and P 17.02 Analog Input 2 Max.
a. Press [Trim] then use the arrow keys to select Analog Input 1 Min. Press [Start] to
enter the measure mode. The first value measured is the minimum analog demand
signal AI 1. Use either a precision source or, preferably, a minimum demand signal
directly from the combustion control system. The display will show the value being
measured from the source. Press [Save] to store the value.
b. Press the Down arrow button to scroll to the maximum analog demand signal AI 1
and press [Start] to enter the measure mode. Use either a precision source or,
preferably, a maximum demand signal directly from the combustion control system.
The display will show the value being measured from the source. Press [Save] to
store the value.

5.2.4.6 Restoring the Factory Default Settings
The “Defaults” screen allows the user to overwrite all parameter settings with the factory default
values. The [Custom] button will overwrite all parameters with the original values as set by Stock
Equipment at the time that the feeders were shipped. The [Factory] button will overwrite all
parameters with the factory default values. In general, the [Custom] button should always be used
when resetting the parameters.
5.2.4.7 Simulation Mode

The “Simulation” is not currently operational and should not be used.
5.2.4.8 Calibrating the Feeder

The “Calibration” screen allows the user to access the various calibration functions. Refer to Section
4 of this manual for a complete description of the available calibration functions. Press the Up and
Down Arrow buttons to select the desired calibration function, then press the [Start] button and follow
the on-screen instructions. When the calibration function has completed, press the [Save] button to
save the new calibration values or press the [Exit] button to exit without saving.
5.2.4.9 Setting the Current Time and Date
The [Set Time] button allows the user to edit the current Date and Time. The current values are
displayed, and can be edited via a text box.
5.3 Typical Operating Procedures

1) When filling the bunker, first close the inlet valve to minimize the filling pressure on
the feeder and to avoid compaction of the material at the feeder inlet. This precaution
is unnecessary if the bunker is refilled while at least 8 to 10 feet (2.43 to 3.05 meters)
of material remain in it.
2) When starting the feeder, open the inlet valve slowly to load the belt at a controlled
rate and to minimize compaction at the feeder inlet.
3) Energize the feeder controls at the disconnect switch in the control cabinet. Observe
that the HMI is illuminated.
4) From the [HOME] screen, press the [Remote] button. Upon receipt of a customer-
generated feeder start command and a demand signal from the combustion control
system, the feeder begins to operate and the display indicates that the feeder is
running forward.
5) As material fills the feeder belt, the display indicates that the feeder is
feeding material.
6) The DT-9 will begin totalizing the weight and updating the current feeder information.
7) The feeder will respond automatically to the changing demands of the combustion
control system until it is de-energized.
8) For a brief stop with a loaded belt, press the [OFF/Maint.] button.

9) For a clean shutdown with an empty belt, close the inlet valve while the feeder is still
running. When the belt is emptied, press the [OFF/Maint] button. This procedure is
recommended whenever the feeder will be inactive for a long period of time, since it
eliminates the possibility of material compaction at the feeder inlet due to
consolidation caused by its own weight.
10) To jog the feeder belt forward, press the [OFF/Maint] button followed by the [Jog >>]
button on the microprocessor keyboard for as long as motion is required. Pressing
the [<< Jog] button will jog the feeder belt backwards.
11) To operate the feeder in the MAINTENANCE mode for inspection or servicing, press
the [OFF/Maint] button followed by the [Run >>] button. The feeder will run forward at
the speed programmed in P02.14 Maintenance Speed. Pressing the [<< Run] button
will cause the feeder to run backwards at the same speed.

6 Operation using the 196NT Display
This chapter describes control of the DT-9 using the existing 196NT display.
6.1 Startup Operation-

After start of the DT-9 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.
NOTES:
2) The following values and settings remain stored after power failure:
o Counter readings
o Parameter settings
o Setpoints
o Service values
o Counter pulses not yet output
3) This manual uses the abbreviations "<Key Name...> key", e.g. <ENTER> key. Cursor
keys are called "cursor <UP> or <DOWN>".
4) In the event of a power failure while the feeder was running in remote, the system will
restart remote mode and, if the running contact is active, continue to feed coal.
5) See section 4.3 for instructions on running a functional check of the feeder and
controller.
6) See section 6.6 for typical operating procedures.
6.2 Display FunctionsDisplay Functions

Controller display functions are selected using the following keys.
6.2.1 Total Select

Pressing <Total Select> key selects the totalizer mode on the display. Repeated pressings will cycle
through each of the three totalizer modes (Gravimetric Total, Volumetric Total, or Material Total). The
upper line of the display will show which mode is active. All totalizers are updated continuously
regardless of mode displayed.

6.2.2 Info Select
Pressing <Info Select> key selects the information displayed on the lower line of the display.
Repeated pressings will cycle through the different information (Rate, Belt Load, Belt Speed, or
Speed). Pressing the <UP> or <DOWN> cursors will also cycle through the values.
RATE shows the operating feedrate of the feeder when in gravimetric mode, or the equivalent
feedrate using the average density of the material when in the volumetric mode. (units: lb/h, lb/min,
US t/h or kg/h, kg/min or METRIC t/h)
BELT LOAD shows the weight of material per unit of belt length. (units: lb/inch or kg/m)
BELT SPEED shows the speed of the belt. (units: inch/s or m/s)
SPEED shows the feeder belt drive motor rpm.
6.2.3 Self Test

Pressing <SELF TEST> will enter the list of Service Values and will initially return to whatever Service
Value last accessed. Once the Service Value mode is entered, the <UP> and <DOWN> cursors are
used to scroll to different tests. Press <EXIT> key to get out of the Service Value Mode.
The service values provide detailed information on the weighing system, its active units and their
digital and analog inputs/outputs.
Service Value Explanation Unit

Disocont Tersus Device Family, software number, ID number and
0
VCF20171-003 3069 VSM module
day-month-year
1 Current Time Current Date and time
hr-min-sec
Speed based on feeder demand signal for remote
2 Speed Setpoint RPM
mode and current belt load
3 Tachometer Speed sensor measured frequency Hz
lb/hr, lb/min,
4 Actual Setpoint Current feedrate based on demand signal USTons/hr, kg/hr,
kg/min, Metric Tons/hr
lb/hr, lb/min,
Measured feedrate that the feeder is currently
5 Rate USTons/hr, kg/hr,
running at
kg/min, Metric Tons/hr
6 FRI Output Feedrate indicator output frequency (See P 02.18) Hz
7 Dig.Out. (LSB..MSB) Digital Outputs on Disocont
8 Dig. Inp. (LSB..MSB) Digital Inputs on Disocont
Analog output signal to motor speed control
9 Analog Out. 1 (A10) mA
(Analog channel A10 on disocont controller)
Analog output signal for customer feedback
10 Analog Out. 2 (A11) mA
(Analog channel A11 on disocont controller)
Analog input demand signal from customer
14 Analog Inp. 3 (A12) mA
(analog channel A12 on disocont controller)
15 Time Voltage ON Length of time controller has been energized h

Service Value Explanation Unit
Length of time feeder has been continuously
16 Time Feeder ON h
running
17 Nominal Belt Load Weight on belt per unit measure lb/inch, kg/m
18 Utilize LC 1 Load cell 1 Load %
19 Utilize LC 2 Load cell 2 Load %
20 Loadcell Combined raw measured load cell value mV/V
21 Loadcell 1 Raw measured load cell 1 value mV/V
22 Loadcell 2 Raw measured load cell 2 value mV/V
25 Controller Magnitude Motor speed controller signal magnitude mA
26 Digital Mode Output Frequncy output on wires 131, 132 Hz
27 Pulses Output Number of totalizer output pulses (See P 02.13)
28 Echo: Pulses output Number of totalizer output pulses (See P 02.13)
Indicates the weight of the empty belt. Calculated
29 Actual Tare by the DT-9 during the tare portion of the Lb/inch, kg/m
calibration process. (P 10.10)
Average measured belt load, the value used if
30 Belt Load Average Lb/inch, kg/m
feeder goes into volumetric mode
31 Nominal Density Feeder design density lb/ft3, kg/m3
32 Density Average density measured by the feeder lb/ft3, kg/m3
33 Belt Motion Counter Time since last belt motion monitor pulse s
Shows if cal probes are reading tape passes and
34 Calibr. Probe: A B
shows tach pulses counted per pass.
35 FCB Variant Function block values.
6.2.4 Error Recall

All significant feeder functions are monitored. If an error occurs, an event message is stored by the
processor and may be displayed by pressing the <ERROR RECALL> key. If several messages occur
at the same time, the most significant event is displayed first.
Priority sequence: Alarm, Warning 1, Warning 2.
Pressing <ERROR RECALL> takes you to the Error Stack screen. The most recent alarm or warning
will be displayed here. If several events are available, these can be viewed by pressing the <UP> or
<DOWN> cursors. The top line of the display will show the time and date it occurred and the bottom
line shows the error number and a description of the alarm/warning. The arrows between the number
and the description indicate the then entry is for the time that the event was detected (-->) or cleared
(<--).
Note: Dates shown in Error Recall are in European format (DD.MM.YY) rather then American format
(MM/DD/YY).
Alarms require acknowledgement once the cause of fault has been removed. To do this press
<EXIT> to get back to the main screen, the alarm can be cleared by pressing <OFF> or <REMOTE>.

6.2.5 Reset Totalizing Counters
The totalizers can be reset to zero by pressing the <TOTAL RESET> key. The display will prompt
<EXIT> to cancel and <ENTER> to reset. Both gravimetric and volumetric totals will be reset. They
can not be reset individually.
6.3 Operating Functions

The basic feeder operation functions are described below.
Use the white keys, REMOTE/OFF/LOCAL to select one of the three operation modes. (See section
3.4 for more information on operating modes)
6.3.1 OFF Mode

Off mode deactivates the feeder. Plant start/stop signals and demand signals are ignored.
6.3.2 LOCAL Mode

LOCAL operates the feeder at a selectable speed set in P 02.14 Maintenance Speed. This is set as
a percentage of the full scale signal to the motor speed control. If material is on the belt during
LOCAL operation, the feeder will trip.
6.3.3 REMOTE Mode

REMOTE mode allows the feeder to be controlled from the customer run permissive contacts and
demand signal.
6.3.4 Jog Key

Pressing and holding <JOG> will operate the belt drive motor at a THE SAME SPEED AS LOCAL
OPERATION. The feeder belt drive motor will run as long as the button is maintained. The feeder
will run in JOG mode with or without material on the belt.
6.3.5 F1 Key
Main Screen:
Pressing <F1> at the main screen takes you to the special features screen. The hourly and daily total
logs can be accessed from here. The hourly total log is displayed first, press the <up> or <down>
cursor to get to the daily log. To view the selected log press <ENTER>. To view past hours/days use
the <UP> and <DOWN> cursors.
Entering Parameters:
When in the entering setup parameters screen pressing <F1> lets you enter a mode to change the
selected parameter. (See section 6.4)

6.3.6 F2 Key
Pressing <F2> puts the feeder into reverse mode and REV will appear in the top right corner of the
display. To get out of reverse mode press <F2> again and REV should disappear from the display.
The feeder can only be jogged or operated in local mode in reverse.
6.3.7 Acknowledge Event Messages

All significant feeder functions are monitored. If an error occurs, an event message is stored by the
processor and may be displayed by pressing the ERROR RECALL key. Errors that are designated
as A (Alarm/Trip) or W1 (warning) must be acknowledged by the operator.
Before acknowledge the DT-9 event message, be sure that the source of the error has been
corrected.
To acknowledge:
• Remove cause of fault.

• Press the OFF or REMOTE key to acknowledge the failure.
For list of Event (Error) messages, see Section 10.
6.4 Setup Functions

Feeder parameters are entered using the Setup functions. Press the <SETUP> key to access the
following functions.
• Read Parameters
• Load Custom Defaults
• Load Factory Defaults
• Enter Parameters
• Set Time
The Setup functions are organized in a menu structure. The currently active value is designated by a
flashing display and is changed using the arrow keys. Parameters are organized by function blocks
and consecutively numbered within a block.
6.4.1 Read Parameters

The Read Parameters function is used to view parameters, editing is not possible. Press <ENTER>
on READ PARAMETERS to get to parameter block selection then use <UP> or <DOWN> to scroll
through the parameter blocks. Press <ENTER> to access the parameters.
NOTE: Parameters deviating from default values are identified by *.
To read:
1) Press <SETUP> from the main screen.
2) Use <UP> or <DOWN> until READ PARAMETERS is flashing on the bottom line of
the display.

3) Press <ENTER>, the display shows title of first parameter block.
4) Select parameter block with <UP> or <DOWN> and then press <ENTER>
5) View parameters within a block using <UP>or <DOWN>, when you reach the
beginning or end of a parameter block pressing <UP> or <DOWN> again will access
the previous/next block.
6) Return to the parameter block selection screen using <EXIT>.
7) Return to the main screen using <EXIT>.
6.4.2 Enter Parameters

The Enter Parameters function is used to view and edit parameters. Press <ENTER> on ENTER
PARAMETERS to get to parameter block selection then use the <UP> and <DOWN> cursors to scroll
through the parameter blocks. Press <ENTER> to access the parameters.
NOTE: Parameters deviating from default values are identified by *.
To enter:
1) Press <SETUP> from the main screen.

2) Use <UP> or <DOWN> until ENTER PARAMETERS is flashing on the bottom line of
the display.
3) Press <ENTER>, the display shows title of first parameter block.
4) Select parameter block with <UP> or <DOWN> and then press <ENTER>
5) View parameters within a block using <UP>or <DOWN>, when you reach the
beginning or end of a parameter block pressing <UP> or <DOWN> again will access
the previous/next block.
6) Press <F1> to edit a parameter, the parameter value should begin flashing.
7) Use <UP>, <DOWN> or the number keypad to change the parameter. Press
<CLEAR> to delete an entered value. Press <EXIT> to get out of editing mode and
leave the parameter unchanged. Press <ENTER> to store the entered value.
8) Return to the parameter block selection screen using <EXIT>.
9) Return to the main screen using <EXIT>.
6.4.3 Load Default Parameters

A set of Factory Default Parameters and a set of Custom Default Parameters can be loaded to the
DT-9 controller. The Factory Default Parameters are a basic set of values that are used as a starting
point for all applications. When they are loaded all values (including values that are not used with
Stock coal feeders) are visible and some values may not be appropriate for coal feeder applications.
The Custom Default Parameters are specifically tailored for Stock applications and parameters that
are not user, are hidden.

The Load Default Parameters operation will reset all calibration values and any
parameters that have been edited, and will also reset the Custom Default Parameters. Stock
recommends that parameters be printed or saved to disk before loading default values. Stock does
not recommend loading factory defaults except after a firmware update or when a memory error is
detected.
To load:
1) Press <ENTER> on LOAD CUSTOMER DEFAULTS.
2) The display will prompt you OK ? YES=1, NO=0.
3) To select press <1> or <0> then <ENTER>.
4) If NO is selected the display shows refused and goes back to the main screen.
5) If YES is selected the display shows factory set loaded then goes back to the main screen.
6.4.4 Set Time

To enter:
1) To set the time press <SETUP> then use the <UP> or <DOWN> cursor until set time is
flashing on the bottom line of the display.
2) Press < ENTER> to begin.
3) Enter year via number keypad
4) Acknowledge with <ENTER>.
5) Enter month via number keypad.
7) Enter day via number keypad.
9) Enter hour via number keypad.
11) Enter minute via number keypad.
13) Enter second via number keypad.
14) NOTE: No entry means 00 seconds.

16) Once you have set the year, month, day, hour, minute and second the date and time entered
will be displayed for a few seconds then take you back to the main screen.
Note: To clear an entry press <CLEAR>, to exit without setting the time press <EXIT>.
6.5 Analog Trim Function

Any analog input or feedback used by the customer (including Stock Equipment Company
tachometers) must be matched or adjusted to the DT-9 controls. Two signals levels must be adjusted
for each channel used. The first signal level, OFFSET, corresponds to the lower value being adjusted
and is transmitted when the feed rate is at 0%. The second level, SPAN, corresponds to the higher
value being adjusted and is transmitted when the feed rate is at 100%.
Note: If the feeder is not equipped with a remote analog demand input, the input alignment can be
omitted. If an analog output signal is not present, the output alignment section can be omitted.
Note: Unlike the 196NT, it is necessary to trim the analog output channel (normally AO 1) that is used
to control the motor speed control.
6.5.1 I/O Channel Adjustment

• When setting the output channels use a meter to measure the signal on:
o A10: Wires 142 & 143
o A11: Wires 139 & 140
• When setting the input channel source the signal to:
o A12: Wires SIG+ & SIG-
Follow These Steps
1) Verify that the proper input card is plugged into the DT-9 slot A12. Verify that the proper
voltage or current converter card is plugged into the DT-9 slot A10 or A11. All I/O channel
adjustments are made by entering the TRIM function.
2) Press <TRIM> to initiate the TRIM function. Channel 3 is always the first one displayed. To
access channel 1 and 2 use the <UP> cursor. Press <EXIT> or <UP> three times to get
back to the main screen.

3) When aligning the input card A12, the minimum and maximum analog demand signals are
applied to the input signal wires of the DT-9. The analog demand is measured then stored in
P 17.05 Analog Input 3 Low and P 17.06 Analog Input 3 Up.
a. Press <TRIM> then press <SETUP> to enter the measure mode. The first value
measured is the minimum analog demand signal. Use either a precision source or,
preferably, a minimum demand signal directly from the combustion control system.
The display will show the value being measured from the source. Press <ENTER> to
store the value.
b. Next the maximum analog demand signal is measured. Once the maximum value is
being supplied and shown on the display press <ENTER> to save this value.
c. This will take you out of the measure mode and back to the TRIM function with
Output Channel 1 selected.
4) When aligning the output cards A10 & A11, the minimum and maximum analog signals are
sent by the DT-9. The measured signal values are then to be entered by the user to the DT-9
then stored in P 17.11 / P 17.13 Analog Output 1 / 2 Low and P 17.12 / P 17.14 Analog Input
1 / 2 Up.
a. Again press <SETUP> to enter the measure mode for output channel 1. The DT-9
will output the minimum signal value. The display will ask for the measured value.
Enter, using the number keypad, the value measured on your meter then press
<ENTER> to store.
b. Next the DT-9 outputs the maximum signal value. The display will ask for the
measured value. Enter, using the number keypad, the value measured on your
meter then press <ENTER> to store.
c. This will take you out of the measure mode and back to the TRIM function with output
channel 2 selected.
d. Press <SETUP> and follow steps 4) a, b, & c to set output channel 2 (A11). Make
sure to measure the signal on the correct wires.
6.6 Typical Operating Procedures

1) When filling the bunker, first close the inlet valve to minimize the filling pressure on
the feeder and to avoid compaction of the material at the feeder inlet. This
precaution is unnecessary if the bunker is refilled while at least 8 to 10 feet (2.43 to
3.05 meters) of material remain in it.
2) When starting the feeder, open the inlet valve slowly to load the belt at a controlled
rate and to minimize compaction at the feeder inlet.
3) Energize the feeder controls at the disconnect switch in the control cabinet. Observe
that the display and one of the two LEDs (REMOTE or OFF) is illuminated.
4) If the OFF LED is illuminated press the <REMOTE> key. Upon receipt of a
customer-generated feeder start command and a demand signal from the
combustion control system, the feeder begins to operate and the green RUNNING
LED is also illuminated.
5) Turn the CLEANOUT CONVEYOR selector switch (if one exists) to the RUN position
for operation whenever the feeder is activated.

6) As material fills the feeder belt, the green FEEDING LED is illuminated
7) The DT-9 will begin totalizing the weight and updating the current feeder information.
8) The feeder will respond automatically to the changing demands of the combustion
control system until it is de-energized.
9) For a brief stop with a loaded belt, press the <OFF> key.
10) For a clean shutdown with an empty belt, close the inlet valve while the feeder is still
running. When the belt is emptied, press the <OFF> key. This procedure is
recommended whenever the feeder will be inactive for a long period of time, since it
eliminates the possibility of material compaction at the feeder inlet due to
consolidation caused by its own weight.
11) To jog the feeder belt, press the <OFF> key followed by the <JOG> key on the
microprocessor keyboard for as long as motion is required.
12) To operate the feeder in the LOCAL mode for inspection or servicing, press the
<LOCAL> key. The feeder will run at the speed percentage programmed into P
02.14 Maintenance Speed.

7 Operation Using EasyServe
This chapter describes control of the DT-9 using EasyServe.
7.1 Program EasyServe VPC 20150

Designed as PC program for DISOCONT commissioning and servicing, EasyServe lets you perform
any operating and calibrating operation. The program is operable under Microsoft 2000/XP/Vista
operating systems. The control unit lets you perform all controlling and calibrating operations without
restrictions. The menu control permits flexible and easy adjustment, lets you access service data,
operate the scale for servicing, and customize the menu texts on PC screen and all operator units.
7.2 Minimum System Requirements

• Pentium or CPU-compatible
• 900MB free hard disk space
• VGA display, 32768 color monitor recommended
• Operating systems Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/Vista with latest service packs
• Mouse or other type of pointer
• CD-ROM drive
7.3 Installation
EasyServe
Insert CD VPC20150 into CD-ROM drive. Normally, installation starts automatically. If not, open
Windows explorer select your CD-ROM drive. To open, double click on file. The automatic
installation program prompts you through a number of dialogs, for you to confirm.
Upgrade
If an old EasyServe version is available on your PC it must be removed (using Control Panel | Add or
Remove Programs) before the installation can be performed.
Attention
To be able to install the EasyServe program, your name must be registered as user in the group of
administrators under Windows 2000/XP/Vista. Top execute program, main user rights are required.

7.4 Start Program and Connect to Feeder
Before EasyServe can be used the laptop or PC, an Ethernet cable must be installed between the
DT-9 and the PC and the PC must be configured for direct Ethernet communications. This is process
is described below.
DO NOT use the RJ45 connector marked X96 to connect the DT-9 to a laptop or PC. This
connector is designed to supply power for the Touch Screen HMI through normally unused
connections. Connecting a PC to X96 could cause damage to the DT-9, the PC or both. A
red cover is normally installed over this connector to prevent it from being used with a PC.
7.4.1 Connecting to Feeder
The EasyServe program and an Ethernet connection are used for most DT-9 Programming
operations. The DT-9 cannot generate an IP address for the computer running EasyServe so the PC
must be set to a static IP address. The DT-9 default IP address is 192.168.240.1 and the PC must be
on the same subnet. Set the PC address to 192.168.240.254 as starting point. One of several ways
to do this is listed below. (Instructions are for windows XP)
Windows® XP
1) Select Network Connections in Control Panel
2) Double click on the Local Area Connection line to bring up Local Area Connection Status
dialog box. If you have more then one Local Area Connection you probably want to select
the one that is not connected.
3) Click on the Properties button (under the General tab) in the Local Area Connection Status
dialog box. This will bring up the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box.
4) Under the General tab, scroll down to Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) line, select this line then
press the Properties button. This will bring up the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties
dialog box.
5) In the General tab, the Obtain an IP address automatically button will normally be set, and
the Alternate Configuration tab will be visible. Select the Alternate Configuration tab.
6) If an alternate IP address has already been entered, record this value. Select the User
Configured button then enter the IP address (192.168.240.254) and the Subnet mask
(255.255.255.0) to use with the DT-9. Leave the Default gateway field blank.
Note: It is not necessary to remove the alternate IP address once the DT-9 update has been
completed. When the Ethernet port is configured as described above, the PC/Laptop can be
connected to a DT-9 or a company network without changing the settings.

7) If the Ethernet port has been set to a fixed IP address, the Obtain an IP address
automatically button will not be set and the Alternate Configuration tab will not be visible. In
this case either the fixed IP address can be changed, by changing the IP address and Subnet
mask fields in the Use the following IP address: box, or by selecting the Obtain an IP address
automatically button and following steps 5 and 6. In either case, the previous IP address and
Subnet mask should be recorded prior to making any changes.
8) Select OK and back out.
9) Make the physical connection to the DT-9 by installing a CAT 5 cable (either straight through
or crossover can be use) between the PC Ethernet port and any of the RJ45 connectors on
the DT-9 except X96. X96 uses normally unused connection to supply power to the Touch
Screen HMI and connecting a PC to X96 could cause damage to the DT-9, the PC or both.
See the warning above.
10) Start EasyServe and select the Connection | MODBUS TCP (Scanner) option. The controller
if connected should be displayed. Select the controller and select Connect.
11) If there are more than one Ethernet connection on the computer EasyServe may have a
problem deciding which one to use. Rebooting the computer (not just logging out) while the
DT-9 is connected and running will usually fix this problem. If this doesn’t work the other
connection may have to be disabled.
Windows® Vista
1) Select Network Connections in Control Panel.
2) Double click on Network and Sharing Center.
3) Click on the Manage Network Connections line, on the left side of the window.
4) Double click on the network connection that will be used to communicate with the DT-9.
This is normally marked Local Area Connection.
5) In the Local Area Connection Status window, click on the Properties button. This will
bring up the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box.
6) Proceed to step 4, above.
7.4.2 Access to Feeder Commands and Parameters

Once a feeder connection has been established, you have to register to make any parameter
changes or operate the feeder. To do this click on the red lock toolbar button it will change to a
yellow key (or go to Edit – Register or press F2 on the keyboard).
Once registered any parameter changes or commands are sent to the feeder immediately.

To unregister click the yellow key toolbar button and make it go back to red lock (or go to Edit –
Unregister or press F3 on the keyboard).
7.5 Parameter Set

Once connected to a DT-9 go to View – Parameter set: Online to access the parameter set. It’s
displayed along the left side of the screen organized by parameter block. To view the parameters
click on a block and they will be displayed on the right.
At the bottom of the parameter set the events and hardware configuration can be accessed.
• Events
o All the events for the DT-9 are listed here in groups similar to the parameters. Click
on a group to see the event names and numbers on the right. The parameter that
corresponds to the event will be listed after the name. If you click the event name on
the right it will take you to the parameter that controls it.
• Hardware configuration
o This contains a list of all the Analog inputs/outputs, digital inputs/outputs and
Loadcells. Just like the event list if you click the event name on the right it will take
you to the parameter that controls it.
7.5.1 .PAR Files

Feeder files for EasyServe are saved as .PAR files. To load a .PAR go to File | Open. Once the file
has been opened, the parameters can be viewed and changed. The background color remains a
bluish-gray as long as you are just editing a .PAR file and have not loaded it to a DT-9.
To send the file, a feeder connection is required. Once the connection has been established, the
background changes to white and displays the parameter set currently on the DT-9. Open the .PAR
file you wish to load or go if it was already opened you can just go to View and select the parameter
set by name. The background should go back to the bluish gray color as before. Then go to File |
Transmit, check the box of the parameter set to be loaded and click OK. Click OK on the next pop up
saying it may take a minute.
7.5.2 Read/change Parameters

1) Loaded .PAR file
o Once a file has been loaded, the parameters can be viewed and edited. The
parameter set file will be displayed on the left hand side. Click on a parameter block
on the left to display the parameters on the right. To edit the parameter click in the
box and enter using the keyboard or use the pull down tab to set the desired value.
2) Connected to feeder controller

o Once a connection has been established and you have registered per section 6.4.3
parameters can be edited as described in item 1).
7.5.3 Loading Custom Default Parameters

A set of custom default parameters a can be loaded to the DT-9 controller. Loading custom defaults
will load the parameters setup by Stock Equipment.

Edited parameters and calibrating values are reset. We recommend that you print
parameters using the Print Parameters function before loading default values.
To load:
• Go to Tools | Commissioning | Load Custom Defaults. EasyServe will ask for verification that
you want to load defaults. Click Yes to load the default parameters.
7.5.4 Loading Factory Default Parameters

A set of Factory default parameters a can be loaded to the DT-9 controller. These are the controller
default values, NOT the initial Stock values.
The Load Default Parameters operation will reset all calibration values and any
parameters that have been edited, and will also reset the Custom Default Parameters. Stock
recommends that parameters be printed or saved to disk before loading default values. Stock does
not recommend loading factory defaults except after a firmware update, or when a memory error is
detected.
To load:
• Go to Tools – Commissioning – Load Custom Defaults. EasyServe will ask for verification
that you want to load defaults. Click Yes to load the default parameters.
7.5.5 Expert Mode

Parameter access permissions can be modified using expert mode. The three options available are:
• R: Read access only. The parameter can’t be edited.
• W: Writable. The parameter can be viewed and edited.
• H: Hide. The parameter can’t be viewed or edited unless in Expert mode.
To access Expert mode click Edit | Expert Mode (or press F6). EasyServe will prompt for a password
to enter Expert Mode. The default password is 7353. Press enter or click ok once the password is
entered. Now when viewing parameters there will be a square to the left of the parameter value with
one of the above letters in it representing which state it’s in. Click on the square to change status.
7.5.6 Print Parameters

A printout of the parameter set can be done by going to File | Print. A window will pop up giving you a
few checkbox options for what to include on the printout:
• Only changed Parameters – Parameters that have been changed since the last loading of a
parameter file.
• Only visible Parameters – Does not print any parameters that have been set to hidden in
expert mode.
• Hardware configuration – This will add a list of the analog/digital inputs/outputs, and Load
cells to the end of the parameter set on the printout
Click print when ready to proceed with printout.

7.6 Operating the Feeder
7.6.1 Scale Operation Screens
The main screen of EasyServe can either display the parameter set (as described above) or Scale
(feeder) Operation 1 and 2. To change this go to View – then select one of the options above the line
on the pull down menu. A DT-9 connection is required to access the scale operation or online
parameter set screens.
• Scale Operation 1:
o This is the screen to use when operating the feeder from EasyServe. The feeder can
be placed in remote, local and jog from this screen. Feeder operation is the same as
it is when using the 196NT display (See section 5). This is also where the totalizers
can be reset. Along with this real time feeder information is displayed on the right
side.
NOTE: To operate the feeder you must have a connection and be registered (see
section 6.4)
• Remote - Click the remote button to put the feeder in REMOTE mode. The
button will change to OFF/Maint and Remote will be displayed to the left.
Click the button again to put the feeder back in OFF mode.
• Local - Click the RUN>> button to run the feeder in LOCAL mode. Click the
button again to stop the feeder and place it back in OFF mode. The RUN<<
button will run the feeder in reverse.
• Jog - Click and hold to JOG>> the feeder. Click and hold the JOG<< to jog
the feeder in reverse.
• Reset Totalizer - Click button to reset the totalizer.
• Scale Operation 2:
o This screen gives status information only. The feeder can not be controlled. Along
with normal operational info, the load cells can be monitored if they are connected.
7.6.2 Events
Events will be displayed across the bottom of the EasyServe screen (The event can also be viewed
by going to View | Events, bringing up the event window). Alarms and warnings can be
acknowledged, after correcting the situation, by clicking on the red X toolbar button. The event
message on the bottom will go back to “No Events”.
7.6.3 Calibration
See section 4.5 for feeder calibration instructions.

7.6.4 Service Values
The service values on EasyServe are displayed in pop-up windows. Up to ten windows can be
opened at one time. To open a service value window go to View – Service Values, and select one.
There is no difference in the ten windows the same information can be accessed from any of them.
The values are divided up by eight tabs across the top to access different information as listed below.
1) MV 1
o Load cell info
o Tachometer Hz
o Speed set point
o Belt load info
2) MV 2
o Software info
o Hardware info
o Totalizer pulses
o Belt motion monitor
3) AI
o Analog input signals
4) AO
o Analog output signals
5) V103-DI
o Digital input status
6) V103-DO
o Digital output status
7) OP1
o Feedrate info
o Totalizers
o Belt speed and load
o Density
8) OP2
o Does not contain any values with current DT-9 version
7.6.5 Trends
Like the service values, ten trend windows can be opened. Within each trend window the following
values can be viewed.
• Feeder On
• Flow Rate
• Totalizer 1
• Totalizer 2
• Belt Load
• Belt Speed
• Actual Setpoint
• Deviation

To open a trend window, add the desired values, and modify the trend, follow these steps.
1) Go to View – Trend – and select one of the ten trends.
2) The trend window will pop up. Whatever the last selected values were, for that trend window
number, will be displayed.
3) To change the scaling of the graph or add a name click the third button from the left on the
top of the trend window (the modify button). A window will pop up, edit the fields in the top
right to the desired values.
4) While still in the modify window click on value 1 on the left side.
5) Here you can select what you want to appear on the trend. To add this value to the trend
make sure the display field is set to yes. Next, click the signal source button. A window will
pop up where you can select one of the above mentioned values. Select the one you want
and click apply.
6) The name and color can be modified for each value also in the fields below the signal source
button.
7) Repeat steps 4 and 5 to add as many values as you want to the trend.
8) Click save and close to apply the settings to the trend.
Note: The first two buttons at the top left are for starting record and stopping the trend. The fourth
button (red X) deletes the recorded trends.
7.6.6 Setting Time

To adjust the date/time of the DT-9, go to Tools | Commissioning | Adjust Date/Time. Select the
date/time in the window that pops up then click OK.
7.6.7 Options
The EasyServe options can be accessed by going to Tools | Options. The options window opens
and has 4 tabs. This window lets you change language preferences, communication settings,
display settings, print settings and working folder for the parameter set loaded. You can also the
factory default parameters, STOCK DOES NOT RECOMMEND LOADING FACTORY
DEFAULTS.

8 Testing
8.1 Calibration Weight Test

Calibration weight testing performs the following functions:
• Check for mechanical or electrical errors.
• Can check system linearity.
Requirements
• Calibration weight.
Follow these steps:

• Enter effective check weight into Parameter P 10.08 "Effective Check Weight".
• Call up the "TW: Weight Check" calibrating function (see Calibrating Functions item).
Deviations of measured value from actual value may be caused by

• Platform distortion
• Improper alignment
• Interferential forces acting on load cell cable.
8.2 Chain Test

Chain testing performs the following functions:
• Check for mechanical or electrical errors.
• Can check system linearity.
• Check for weigh system alignment errors.
Requirements
• Calibration chain.
Follow these steps:

• Enter chain test weight in Parameter P 10.09 "Test Chain Weight".
• Call up the "TC: Span Calibration" calibrating function (see Calibrating Functions item).
Deviations of measured value from actual value may be caused by

• Platform distortion
• Improper alignment
• Interferential forces acting on load cell cable.
• Weight roller misalignment.
8.3 Material Test

No check or calibration using check weights can perfectly simulate actual conditions. The actual
accuracy can only be determining with a material test. The DT-9 allows errors found during this
testing to be easily corrected using Parameter P10.05 Range Correction TM

Requirements
• Handling route from weighing platform to material collecting point is totally clean.
• No material is diverted during the test.
• If feed screws or air slides are provided between platform and collecting point, run the system
with material for approx. 30m minutes before starting the material test. This will allow the
normal build-ups to form on feed units.
• Do not remove dust or clean the equipment during the test.
• Hoppers or vehicles transporting the material to a legal-for-trade commercial scale have been
cleaned and re-weighed before filling (tare weight).
Example:
The following figure shows the operating principle of a material test.
Fig.: Material Test
Within a certain period of time, e.g. 15 min., an actual material amount MW of 4.9 t is fed. The
material value MA displayed on DISOCONT is 5.0 t. The new value of P 09.01 "Range Correction" is
computed using the following formula:
Parameter P 09.01 (new) = Parameter P 09.01 (old) * MW / MA
In our example, value is 0.98.
Enter new value into Parameter P10.05 "Range Correction TM".

9 Parameters
This chapter discusses the parameters available with DT-9. Some parameters are not normally used
on Stock coal feeders. These parameters are hidden by default and are marked as Normally Hidden
in the parameter list below. These parameters can be viewed, modified or made visible using the
Expert Mode in EasyServe. Use the Edit | Expert Mode menu selection or the F6 key. The default
password is 7353.
9.1 General Information-

Parameters are variable features or data used to adapt DT-9 to the application.
There are two principal types of parameter:
• Selection parameters - for selection from multiple Options
o Select characteristic values (e.g., display unit, control behavior)

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
The DT-9 controller saves two different sets of default parameter value, referred to as Factory
Defaults and Custom Defaults. Factory Defaults are set in the controller firmware and can not be
modified. These values provide a common starting point for new systems. Custom Defaults can be
modified in the field and can store the custom settings used for a particular installation. Custom
Defaults are set during factory testing.
All parameters are preset with default values that don’t normally need to be changed. You can recall
default values using the "Load Factory Defaults" function and the “Load Custom Defaults” function.
Identification:
Parameters are organized by function group and identified as follows:
"Group number - parameter number - parameter name", e.g., P01.02 Com. Error ARM7.
Parameters Attributes:
The DT-9 is versatile system that can be user programmed for a variety of application and many of
the parameters required for one application are not required for others. To simplify operation, each
parameter has a parameter attribute that can be set to hidden (H), read only (R) or read/write (W).
Special parameters that are not normally used in Stock feeders are factory set to default values and
then hidden. Their current values, default values and hidden status can be changed in EasyServe,
using Expert Mode (Menu: Edit | Expert Mode). The default password is 7353.

Dependencies:
There are parameters whose availability depends on other parameters setting values. These
dependencies are stated in the header of every parameter description.
Abbreviations:
Source Description
FB Fieldbus
OP Operator Panel (control unit)
DI Digital input
DO Digital output
AI Analog input
AO Analog output
W1 Warning 1 (acknowledgement required)
W2 Warning 2 (no acknowledgement required)
A Alarm (Stops feeder)
IG Ignore – No event message but contact outputs
LC Load cell
LS Logical signal
VSE System unit
VEA Input/output unit
I Flow rate
Q Belt load
V Belt speed
Inputs/outputs
Number Description
1. Select source DI, DO ...,...
"n/a" 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)
Hardware Configuration
When parameters are set, 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
n/a
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
Fieldbus (FB), control unit (OP), speed (v), are not assigned (n/a) 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) and outputs (DO) require unit, channel and level to be specified.
Example:
Parameter P 16.21 determines the relay output that indicates that a W1 or W2 event is active.
P 16.21 DO WARNING Default: DO 13 High

Options: n/a (not used)
DO 1 thru DO 14 - High/Low
The first row shows the parameter description and default values. By default, the output relay is
either DO8 for the VCU 20103, or DO 13 for the VCU 20104. The available digital outputs for the two
DT-9 versions are shown in the next two rows.

Event messages:
Some parameters specify the response to an error event.
Example:
Parameter P 01.02 determines the response to event SY 12, Communication Error ARM 7.
P 01.02 Com. Error ARM7 Default: A

Event Group: SY Number: 12
Options: IG
A (Stop feeder)
W1 (Warning – Manual reset)
W2 (Warning – Automatic reset)
The first row shows the parameter description and default values. By default, an alarm is generated
and the feeder is stopped. The second row shows the event group and number (SY 12), and the third
row shows the available digital outputs for the two DT-9 versions. All of the normal event options are
available for this event.

9.2 DT-9 Parameter List
A complete set of DT-9 parameters is listed below with options, default values and descriptions. The
factory default values are selected based on either, the requirements of the existing wiring groups or
the most commonly used values. Some parameters are shown as “Hidden”. These parameters are
not visible from the feeder display and it should not normally be necessary to changed them. If it is
necessary to view or modify these parameters set EasyServe to Expert mode (View | Expert Mode).
The default password is 7353. This will make the parameters visible in EasyServe and allow the
parameter attributes (H-Hidden, R-Read only & W-Read/Write) to be changed.
9.2.1 Parameter Group 01 - Hardware Modules
Parameters in this group are used to select the error conditions that are generated by communication
errors and to indicate to the controller which I/O module has been installed in each of the analog I/O
slots. The analog I/O channels that are defined here are used in later parameter groups.
The VCU 20104 has no built in analog channels but has 3 slots for analog I/O modules. On the VCU
20104 channel A10 is closest to the power supply and channel A12 is farthest from the power supply.
P 01.01 Communication VHM Default: IG

Options: IG
A (Stop feeder)
W1 (Warning – manual reset)
This parameter selects the error condition generated when communications between the DT-9 and
the (optional) touch screen display are lost for more then 10 seconds. The touch screen display must
be connected to the X96 Ethernet port. This connector is located toward the center of the board, is
marked in red and is keyed for a special cable.
This parameter should be set to W2 (Warning with automatic reset) if a touch screen display is
installed and IG (Ignore) if it is not.
Actions: Check operation of touch screen display (see display section).

Check cable connections.
Is correct Ethernet connection used?

P 01.02 Com. Error ARM7 Default: A (Hidden)
Options: IG
A (Stop feeder)
W1 (Warning – Manual reset)
Normally Hidden – Must be set to A
This parameter selects the error condition generated when communications between the ARM9 main
processor and the ARM7 auxiliary processor are lost.
This parameter must always be set to A (Stop feeder) because the controller can not operate when
communications are lost.
Action: Check cable connections between boards.

Replace controller.
P 01.03 Analog Channel A10 Default: AO 1 (Hidden)

Options: NO (not used)
AI 1
AO 1
Normally Hidden
This parameter specifies the analog input card that is installed in position A10 (closest to the power
supply). It is equivalent to the A2 card on the 196NT and is connected to wires 142-144 in a normal
VCU 20104 installation.
On the VCU 20104, this parameter MUST be set to AO1
P 01.04 Analog Channel A11 Default: AO 2 (Hidden)

AI 1
AO 2
Normally Hidden
This parameter specifies the analog input card that is installed in position A11 (middle I/O connector).
It is equivalent to the A3 card on the 196NT and is connected to wires 139-141 in a normal VCU
20104 installation.
On the VCU 20104, this parameter MUST be set to AO2

P 01.05 Analog Channel A12 Default: AI 3 (Hidden)
AI 3
AO 3
Normally Hidden
This parameter specifies the analog input card that is installed in position A12 (farthest from the
power supply). It is equivalent to the A1 card on the 196NT and is connected to wires Sig+, Sig- & S1
in a normal VCU 20104 installation.
On the VCU 20104, this parameter MUST be set to AI3

9.2.2 Parameter Group 02 - Feeder Definitions
Parameters in this group are used to select display formats and control some of the basic feeder
output signals.
P 02.01 Language Default: ENGLISH

Options: DEUTSCH
ENGLISH
OTHER
This parameter selects the language used in Disocont displays. When it is set to “OTHER” the
individual display strings can be set using EasyServe.
P 02.02 Units Default: English

Options: Metric
English
This parameter selects the units used for displays and parameter inputs. Either SI (metric) or normal
American (English) units may be selected. The table below shows the conversion factors that are
used.
English unit Metric Conversion

pound lb Kilogram kg 1 lb = 0.453593 kg
ton t Metric Ton t 1 t = 0.907185 t = 2000 lb
feet f Meter m 1 f = 0.3048 m
inch " Millimeter mm 1" = 25.4 mm
The same values are used for combination units (e.g., kg/hr.)
P 02.03 Scale Name Default: DT-9 – VCU20104
This parameter specifies the text string to identify the feeder.
This parameter is set according to customer preference.
P 02.04 Password Default: 7353 (Displayed as 10000)

Min: 1000 Max: 9999
This parameter specifies the password used to restrict access to various controller functions.
Note: This parameter can be changed using EasyServe in the event that the password is lost.
Note: Some functions may require and alternate password. The default value is 7354.

P 02.05 Nominal Flow Rate Io Default: 50,000.0 lb/h
Min: 0.0 lb/h Max: 220,000,000 lb/h
This parameter is used to specify the feeder design feedrate. It is similar to 196NT Setup 05
(Maximum Feedrate) and is used for limit alarms and display outputs. It should always be set to the
same value as parameter P03.05 Maximum Feedrate. It is also used to scale the analog I/O
channels and to calculate the simulated load when the controller is installed on a volumetric feeder.
This parameter is set based on customer requirements and the mechanical design of the feeder.
Check the project manual or certified drawings to insure that the proper value is selected.
Note: If both P04.07 Belt LC Left and P04.08 Belt LC Right are set to Not Used, the load cells will be
disabled and the system will operate as a volumetric feeder. The DT-9 will calculate an assumed belt
load based on P02.05 Nominal Flow Rate and P02.06 Nominal Belt Speed as shown below.
Nominal Belt Load = (P02.05 Nominal Flow Rate) / (3600 X P02.06 Nominal Belt Speed)
Where:
Belt Load is in Lbs/inch

Feedrate is in Lbs/Hour
Belt Speed is in Inches/Second
P 02.06 Nominal Speed Default: 3.0 inch/s

Min: 0.001 inch/s Max: 500.00 inch/s
This parameter is used to scale the belt speed analog output (i.e., Maximum analog signal = Nominal
speed) and serves as the reference value for limit value monitoring. Nominal speed, together with
nominal feedrate, is used to calculate the nominal belt load.
Nominal speed is calculated as:
(P02.05 Nominal Flow Rate) / (300 X Nom. Density X P04.10 Load cross section)
Inputs are in Lbs/hour, lbs/cubic ft and square feet. Results are in inches/sec.
Note: If both P04.07 Belt LC Left and P04.08 Belt LC Right are set to Not Used, the load cells will be
disabled and the system will operate as a volumetric feeder. The DT-9 will calculate an assumed belt
load based on P02.05 Nominal Flow Rate and P02.06 Nominal Belt Speed as shown below.
Nominal Belt Load = (P02.05 Nominal Flow Rate) / (3600 X P02.06 Nominal Belt Speed)
Where:
Belt Load is in Lbs/inch

Feedrate is in Lbs/Hour
Belt Speed is in Inches/Second

P 02.07 Display Formats Default: SELECTABLE
Options: STANDARD
SELECTABLE
This parameter allows the operator to either, accept the standard set of display formats (determined
by the controller based on the P02.03 Nominal flow rate) or to select the display formats individually
using parameters P02.08 through P02.11.
This parameter should be set according to customer preference. The default value is STANDARD,
which is suitable for most applications.
P 02.08 Flow Rate Units Default: ----.- lb/h

Only available if Parameter: 02.05 = SELECTABLE
Options: ------ lb/h
----.- lb/h
---.-- lb/h
--.--- lb/h
------ t/h
----.- t/h
---.-- t/h
--.--- t/h
----.-- lb/min
This parameter selects the format used to display feedrate values. It is only visible when parameter
P02.05 Display Formats is set to SELECTABLE and the available options depend on the selection
value of parameter P02.02 Units.
This parameter should be set according to customer preference.
P 02.09 Counter 1 Unit Default: ------- lb

Options: ------- lb
-----.- lb
----.-- lb
---.--- lb
------- t
-----.- t
----.-- t
---.--- t
This parameter selects the format used to display the total value in Counter 1. It is only visible when
parameter P02.05 Display Formats is set to SELECTABLE and the available options depend on the
selection value of parameter P02.02 Units.

Options: ------- lb
-----.- lb
----.-- lb
---.--- lb
------- t
-----.- t
----.-- t
---.--- t

Options: ------- lb
-----.- lb
----.-- lb
---.--- lb
------- t
-----.- t
----.-- t
---.--- t
P 02.13 Totalizer Increment Default: 100.00 lb

Min: 0.00 lb Max: 100,000 lb
This parameter sets the weight associated with each Total Coal Integrator (TCI) pulse. It is the same
as 196NT Setup 07 (Remote Totalizer Data Logging Increment). In a normal VCU 20104 installation
the TCI consists of a reed relay with four, form A, contacts permanently connected to DO 15 (wires
186-193). The function of this relay can be confirmed using the board mounted LED marked DO 15.
The TCI output frequency is based on parameter P02.11, parameter P02.12 and the actual feedrate.
If the values selected for these parameters require an output frequency greater then the maximum
frequency of the selected device, an error (MF 14 - P02.13) will be generated. See parameter P02.12
for more information.
This parameter is normally set to either 100 Lbs or 100 Kgs.

P 02.14 Remote Totalizer Pulse Width Default: 0.100 s
Min: 0.000 s Max: 10.000 s
This parameter sets the duration of each Total Coal Integrator (TCI) pulse. It is the same as 196NT
Setup 35 (Remote Totalizer Pulse Width). In a normal VCU 20104 installation the TCI consists of a
reed relay with four, form A, contacts permanently connected to DO 15 (wires 186-193). The function
of this relay can be confirmed using the board mounted LED marked DO 15.
The TCI output frequency is based on this parameter, parameter P02.11 and the actual feedrate. If
this combination of values requires an output frequency greater then the maximum frequency of the
selected device, an error (MF 14 - P02.13) will be generated.
The maximum pulse frequency can be calculated as:
Frequency = ( P03.05 Maximum Feedrate) / ((3600) x ( P02.11))
Where the maximum feedrate is in lbs/hr and P02.11 is in lbs.
When the TCI output is directed to an open collector or reed relay output the maximum possible pulse
frequency is 10 Hz (P02.12 set to 0.05 sec). When the TCI output is directed to a mechanical relay
output (not available on the VCU 20104) the maximum possible pulse frequency is 1.0 Hz (P02.12 set
to 0.5 sec). When the pulse length (P02.12) is increased, these values are reduced.
The maximum possible frequency (in Hz) is calculated as:
Max. possible freq. = 1 / (2 X P02.12 (in sec))
To insure that the TCI output works correctly the maximum pulse frequency must always be less then
the maximum possible frequency.
This parameter is normally set to 0.1 sec.
P 02.15 Remote TCI too small Default: W2 (Hidden)

Event Group: MF Number: 14
Options: NO
A (Stop feeder)
This parameter selects the error condition generated when totalizer pulses for the Total Coal
Integrator (TCI) output are generated faster then the TCI output can operate. See parameter 02.12
for more information.
This parameter should be set to W2.
Action: Adjust the values of parameter P02.11 and P02.12.

P 02.16 Maintenance Speed Default: 50%
Min: 0 % Max: 100 %
This parameter determines the Motor Speed Control (MSC) demand signal used during maintenance
(local, calibrate, jog) operations. It is similar to 196NT Setup 01 (Speed Setpoint) except that the
MSC demand signal is set rather then the actual motor speed (open loop operation). The actual
motor RPM is determined by the characteristics of the motor and the MSC.
This parameter is normally set to 50% which will produce a motor speed of approximately 900 RPM
with a 4 pole, 60 Hz motor.
P 02.18 Remote FRI Frequency Default: 10.000 Hz/(t/h)

Min: 0.000 Hz/(t/h) Max: 2,000,000.000 Hz/(t/h)
The value of this parameter is used to calculate remote Feedrate Indicator (FRI) output frequency. It
must be selected so that the FRI output at the minimum feedrate (see P03.06) is greater then 1.0 Hz
and the FRI output at the maximum feedrate (see P03.06) is less then 1000 Hz.
This parameter is normally set to 10.0 Hz / Ton/hr
P 02.19 Digital Mode Factor Default: 50.000 Hz/mA (Hidden)

Min: 0.000 Hz/mA Max: 10,000.000 Hz/mA
Normally Hidden
The value of this parameter is used to calculate the frequency required at the digital mode output
channel (A4, wires 131-133) from the internal setpoint, expressed as a 4-20 mA signal.
This parameter must be set to 50.0 Hz / mA

9.2.3 Parameter Group 03 - Control Sources
This parameter group is used to select the control sources for use during Remote mode operation.
P 03.01 Feeder Start Default: DI 2 – High (Hidden)

DI 1 thru DI 12 – High/Low
Normally Hidden
This parameter selects the digital input used as the feeder start command.
Caution: This is a static input! Switching to remote control mode with the start input activated will
start the feeder.
On the VCU 20104, this parameter MUST be set to DI 2 - High and is connected to wire 112.
P 03.02 Feedrate Setpoint Default: AI 3

Options: OP (Operator Panel)
FB (Field Bus)
R-L (Raise/Lower Contacts)
AI (Analog input)
This parameter selects the source for the feedrate demand signal. It can be set to the following
values.
AI 3 for use with an analog (usually 4-20mA) input signal on SIG+ and SIG-
R-L for use with the Raise/Lower input signals (See P03.07 and P03.08)
OP for use with EasyServe
FB or remote control using a Field Bus
This parameter is normally set to AI 3. Check the certified drawings to insure that the proper value is
selected.
P 03.03 Setpoint Range Default: 20.00 mA

Min: 0.00 mA Max: 1000.00 mA
This parameter determines the nominal 100% signal level for the analog input channel. It should be
set to 20.0 for a 0-20mA, 4-20mA or 0-10V input.
This parameter is normally set to 20.00 mA and is only active when P03.02 is set to an analog input
signal.
Note: The jumper on the VOI 10100 analog input card must be set toward the outside of the card for
a voltage input signal and toward the middle of the card for a current input signal.

P 03.04 Setpoint Offset Default: 4.00 mA
Min: -200.00 mA Max: 200.00 mA
This parameter determines the nominal 0% signal level for the analog input channel.
This parameter is normally set to 4.00 mA and is only active when P03.02 is set to an analog input
signal. If a zero based signal (0-20mA or 0-10V) is used it must be set to 0.00 mA.
Note: The jumper on the VOI 10100 analog input card must be set toward the outside of the card for
a voltage input signal and toward the middle of the card for a current input signal.
P 03.05 Maximum Feedrate Default: 50,000.0 lbs/hr

Min: 0.0 lbs/hr Max: 220,000,000.0 lbs/hr
This is the maximum feedrate clamp. The feeder will not operate above this rate regardless of the
feedrate demand signal. This is similar to the 196NT parameter 05 (Maximum Feedrate). It should
always be set to the same values as parameter P 02.05 Nominal Flow rate.
This parameter is set based on customer requirements and the mechanical design of the feeder.
Check the project specifications or certified drawings to insure that the proper value is selected.
P 03.06 Minimum Feedrate Default: 5,000 lbs/hr

Min: 0.0 lbs/hr Max: 50,000 lbs/hr
This is the minimum feedrate clamp. The feeder will not operate below this rate regardless of the
feedrate demand signal. This is similar to the 196NT parameter 06 (Minimum Feedrate).
This parameter is set based on customer requirements and the minimum motor speed. Check the
project specifications or certified drawings to insure that the proper value is selected.
P 03.07 DI: Raise Setpoint Default: DI 3 – High (Hidden)

Normally Hidden
This parameter selects the digital input signal used as the raise feedrate setpoint command.
This parameter is only active if P03.02 is set to R-L.
On the VCU 20104, this parameter MUST be set to DI 3 – High, or Not Used, and is connected to
wire 113.

P 03.08 DI: Lower Setpoint Default: DI 11 – High (Hidden)
Normally Hidden
This parameter selects the digital input signal used as the lower feedrate setpoint command.
On the VCU 20104, this parameter MUST be set to DI 11 – High, or Not Used, and is connected to
wire 114.
P 03.09 Raise/Low Resp.Time Default: 30 sec

Min: 5 sec Max: 300 sec
This parameter determines the speed at which the feedrate setpoint changes when the raise or lower
input is active. The value represents the approximate time, in seconds, for the setpoint to go from 0%
to 100%. This is similar to the 196NT parameter 28 (Raise/Lower Response Time).
P 03.10 Run Enable Default: n/a (Not Used)

This parameter selects the digital input signal used as the belt motor start permissive. When it is
enabled, (set to a digital input) an active signal on the designated input is required to start the belt
drive motor. When it is set to n/a, this feature is disabled.
On the VCU 20104, this parameter must be set to Not Used when the Stock 196NT display is used
and to DI 8 - High (connected to wire 111) when the (optional) touch screen display is used.
P 03.11 Event Run Disable Default: IG

Event Group: IL Number: 01
This parameter selects the method used to annunciate the error condition when P03.10 Release is
enabled (set to a digital input) and the input is not active. Setting this parameter to IG does not
disable the Release feature but it does prevent an error from being generated.
This parameter should be set to W2 if P03.10 Release is used and IG otherwise.

P 03.12 Mode Select Enable/Disable Default: Keyboard only
Options: Keyboard only
Keyboard & Local
Keyboard, Remote & Local
This parameter is used to enable the Remote (P15.23 DI: Remote CTRL) and Local (P15.25 DI: Local
Start) digital inputs. The Remote and Local digital inputs are edge triggered, meaning that their
function is initiated by the transition from OFF to ON or, ON to OFF rather then by their state. This
type of operation allows the feeder to be stopped due to and error condition or a keyboard input, even
when the digital input is active.
The operation of the Remote and Local digital inputs is described below.
Keyboard Only - Both the Remote and Local digital inputs are ignored at all times.
Keyboard & Local - The Remote input is ignored but the Local input is active. If the feeder is in
OFF/Maint mode and stopped, energizing the Local input will cause the feeder to run in Local mode.
If the feeder is in OFF/Maint mode and running, de-energizing the Local input will cause the feeder to
stop.
Keyboard, Remote & Local - both the Remote and Local input are active. If the feeder is in
OFF/Maint mode and stopped, energizing the Local input will start the feeder in Local mode and
energizing the Remote input will force the feeder into Remote mode. If the feeder is in OFF/Maint
mode and running, the Remote input will be ignored and de-energizing the Local input will stop the
feeder. If the feeder is in Remote mode, the Local input is ignored and de-energizing the Remote
input will force the feeder into OFF/Maint mode.
The keyboard is always enabled regardless of the value selected for this parameter.
This parameter is normally set to Keyboard Only.
P 03.13 Speed Setpoint Default: 200 RPM (Hidden)

Min: 10 RPM Max: 30,000 RPM
Normally Hidden
This parameter is used to set the motor RPM when P03.14 Run Mode Select is set to Speed
Setpoint.

P 03.14 Run Mode Select Default: Frate Setpoint (Hidden)
Options: Frate (Feedrate) Setpoint
Speed Setpoint
Normally Hidden
This parameter allows the feeder to operate in remote at a fixed motor speed. It is normally set to
Frate Setpoint for normal control and when in this mode the controller responds to the Analog input or
Raise/Lower contacts. When Speed Setpoint is selected the motor speed is fixed at the value
specified in P03.13 Speed Setpoint and the controller does not respond to either the analog input or
the Raise/Lower contacts. Selecting Speed Setpoint is similar to setting Setup 03 (Run Mode Select)
to 5 (RPM Setpoint).
On the VCU 20104, this parameter MUST be set to Frate Setpoint
Note: 196NT Run Mode values of 03 (RPM Demand) and 04 (RPM Up/Down) are not supported by
the DT-9.

9.2.4 Parameter Group 04 - Feeder Rated Data
This parameter group is used to specify the rating of the components in the weighing system.
P 04.01 LC Charac. Value Default: 3.0000 mV/V

Min: 0.0100 mV/V Max: 10.0000 mV/V
This parameter specifies the Load cell rated output. Both load cells must have the same output
value. Stock feeders normally use 3.000 mV/V load cells.
This parameter is normally set to 3.000 mV/V
P 04.02 LC Rated Cap. Default: 100.000 lb

Min: 0.500 lb Max: 220,000,000.000 lb
This parameter specifies the rated capacity of each load cell. Both load cells must have the same
capacity. Stock feeders normally use 100.0 Lbs load cells but smaller load cells may be used for low
capacity feeders or feeders with a short weigh span.
This parameter is normally set to 100.0 Lbs. Check the project manual or certified drawings to insure
that the proper value is selected.
P 04.03 Effective Platform Length Default: 18 inch

Min: 0.100 inch Max: 50.000 inch
This parameter specifies the length of belt that is supported by the load cells. Stock feeders use a
three roller weighing system with one weighing roller, supported by the load cells, and two fixed weigh
span rollers. In this configuration, one half of the weight between the weigh span rollers is supported
by the load cells and this parameter must be set to one half of the distance between the weigh span
rollers.
This parameter must be set to ½ the value of 196NT Setup 10 Weigh Span Length, normally 18
inches on new feeder installations and 19.146 on mechanical feeder conversions.
P 04.04 Lever Ratio Default: 1.0000 (Hidden)

Min: 0.0100 Max: 2.0000
Normally Hidden – Must be set to 1.000
This parameter is used to specify the ratio of weigh on the load cell and total platform weigh on multi
weigh roller systems.
This parameter MUST be set to 1.000.

P 04.05 Angle Default: 0.00 degree (Hidden)
Min: 0.00 degree Max: 60.00 degree
Normally Hidden – Must be set to 0.00 degrees
This parameter is used to specify the feeder inclination and is used to adjust the weight signal when
the load cell is mounted perpendicular to the belt on an inclined feeder. The load cells in Stock
feeders are always mounted vertically, to eliminate weighing errors, and this adjustment is not
necessary.
The parameter must be set to 0.00 degrees.
P 04.07 Belt load LC left Default: LC1 (Hidden)

Options: LC1
LC2
Normally Hidden
This parameter specifies the input channel connected to the load cell on the left side of the feeder
(viewed in the direction of belt travel).
This parameter should always be set to LC 1.
Note: Setting both P04.07 Belt LC Left and P04.08 Belt LC Right to Not Used, will disable the load
cells and force the system to operate as a volumetric feeder. The DT-9 will calculate an assumed
density and belt load based on P02.05 Nominal Flow Rate and P02.06 Nominal Belt Speed.
P 04.08 Belt load LC right Default: LC2 (Hidden)

Options: LC1
LC2
Normally Hidden
This parameter specifies the input channel connected to the load cell on the right side of the feeder
(viewed in the direction of belt travel).
This parameter should always be set to LC 2.
Note: Setting both P04.07 Belt LC Left and P04.08 Belt LC Right to Not Used, will disable the load
cells and force the system to operate as a volumetric feeder. The DT-9 will calculate an assumed
density and belt load based on P02.05 Nominal Flow Rate and P02.06 Nominal Belt Speed.

P 04.09 Tachometer: Pulses per Rev. Default: 60.0 P/rev
Min: 1.0 P/rev Max: 1,000.0 P/rev
This parameter specifies the number of pulses generated by the tachometer for each revolution of the
motor. It is similar to 196NT Setup 09 tachometer type.
This parameter is set based on the type or tachometer that is installed. In most (but not all) cases,
feeders that use a VFD control use a tachometer that produces 60 pulses per revolution and feeders
that use an Eddy Current Clutch use a tachometer that produces 12 pulses per revolution. Check the
project manual or certified drawing to insure that the proper value is selected.
P 04.10 Load Cross Section Default: 157.00 inch2

Min: 0.1 sq-inchs Max: 100,000 sq-inchs
This parameter specifies the area under the inlet leveling bar. There is no direct equivalent on the
196NT but it can be calculated as:
Setup 11 (Weigh span volume) / ( Setup 10 (Weigh span Length) / 1728) )
Where:
Setup 10 (Weigh span length) is in inches

Setup 11 (Weigh span volume) is in cubic feet
This parameter is normally set to 157.0 square inches. Check the project manual or certified
drawings to insure that the proper value is selected.

9.2.5 Parameter Group 05 – Feeder Control
This parameter group specifies the actions to be taken when error conditions are detected.
P 05.01 Volum on LC failure Default: YES (Hidden)

Options: YES
NO
Normally Hidden
This parameter allows the DT-9 to force the feeder into volumetric mode in the event of a weighing
system failure. Volumetric mode is independent of the event generated in P05.02 Event Vol. on
Failure.
This parameter should always be set to YES.
P 05.02 Event: Volum on failure Default: IG (Hidden)

Options: IG
A (Stop feeder)
Normally Hidden
This parameter is used to specify the type of error that is generated in the event of a weighing system
failure. This event is independent of volumetric mode.
This parameter should be set to IG (Ignore).
P 05.03 Afterfl.Totalizer Default: 0.0 s (Hidden)

Min: 0.0 s Max: 2,000.0 s
Normally Hidden
This parameter specifies the amount of time that the feeder continues to totalize after the belt has
stopped.
This parameter should always be set to 0.0 sec.

P 05.04 Zero Drop-Out Active Default: NO (Hidden)
Options: YES
NO
Normally Hidden
This parameter is used to specify that the DT-9 should stop totalizing and set the weight signal to
zero when the load on the belt reaches a low limit specified by P05.05 - Zero Drop-Out Limit
This parameter must be set to NO.
P 05.05 Zero Drop-Out Limit Default: 1.00 % Q (Hidden)

Min: 0.00 % Q Max: 10.00 % Q
Normally Hidden
This parameter specifies the limit at which the weight signal will be set to zero and the DT-9 will stop
totalizing if P05.04 - Zero Drop-Out Active is set to YES.
This parameter should be set to 1.00%.

9.2.6 Parameter Group 06 - Feeder Monitoring
This parameter group can be used to cause various feeder operating conditions either to produce an
alarm (W1 or W2) or to trip the feeder (A)
P 06.01 Event: Stand-By Default: IG (Hidden)

Event Group: SC Number: 02
Options: IG
A (Stop feeder)
Normally Hidden
This parameter selects the error condition generated when the belt drive motor is stopped because
the motor demand signal is less then the limit specified in P06.02 Stand-By Limit Value.
P 06.02 Stand-By Limit Value Default: 5 % Io (Hidden)

Min: 0 % Io Max: 100 % Io
Normally Hidden
If the motor speed control (MSC) demand signal goes below the limit specified by this parameter, the
required motor speed is set to zero and the motor start contact is de-energized. There is a 3 second
delay before the motor is stopped and no delay before it is restarted.
Setting this parameter to 0% deactivates this function.
This parameter should normally be set to 5%.
P 06.03 Event: Tachometer Default: A (Hidden)

Event Group: CA Number: 02
Options: IG
A (Stop feeder)
Normally Hidden
This parameter selects the error condition generated when the tachometer signal is lost or is greater
then 3600 Hz.
This parameter should be set to A (Stop Feeder).

P 06.04 Event: LC Input Default: IG (Hidden)
Options: IG
A (Stop feeder)
Normally Hidden
This parameter selects the error condition generated when the load cell signal is invalid. If P05.01 -
Volumetric on LC Failure is set to YES, this condition will force the feeder into volumetric mode
regardless of the value selected here.
P 06.05 Event: LC Input < MIN Default: IG (Hidden)

Event Group: LO Number: 01
Options: IG
A (Stop feeder)
Normally Hidden
This parameter selects the error condition generated when either of the load cell signals is less then
3% of the full scale value. If P05.01 - Volumetric on LC Failure is set to YES, this condition will force
the feeder into volumetric mode regardless of the value selected here.
P 06.06 Event: LC Input > MAX Default: IG (Hidden)

Event Group: HI Number: 01
Options: IG
A (Stop feeder)
Normally Hidden
This parameter selects the error condition generated when either of the load cell signals is greater
then the maximum allowable value. If P05.01 - Volumetric on LC Failure is set to YES, this condition
will force the feeder into volumetric mode regardless of the value selected here.

P 06.07 Event: Setpoint Limited Default: IG (Hidden)
Options: IG
A (Stop feeder)
Normally Hidden
This parameter selects the error condition generated when the feedrate demand signal is greater then
the feedrate limit as determined by the operating mode. In gravimetric mode, the limit is the lesser of
P02.05 Nominal Flow Rate or P03.05 Maximum Feedrate. In volumetric mode, the limit is 3 times
P02.05 Nominal Flow Rate.
P 06.08 Event: Power Failure Default: IG (Hidden)

Event Group: WE Number: 01
Options: IG
A (Stop feeder)
Normally Hidden
This parameter selects the error condition generated when the controller restarts after a loss of
power. If it is set to A, the feeder will not restart after power is lost during normal, remote mode,
operation.
P 06.09 Time Deviation Default: 20.0 sec (Hidden)

Min: 0.0 sec Max: 600.0 sec
Normally Hidden
This parameter specifies the maximum time that the actual feedrate can differ from the feedrate
setpoint by an amount greater then P06.10 Threshold Deviation before an error is generated.
This parameter is normally set to 20 sec.

P 06.10 Threshold Deviation Default: 5.0 % (Hidden)
Min: 0.0 % Max: 100.0 %
Normally Hidden
This parameter specifies the minimum amount that the actual feedrate can differ from the feedrate
setpoint without generating an error. The error is generated after a delay specified by P06.09 Time
Deviation.
This parameter is normally set to 5.0 %.
P 06.11 Factor Deviation Default: 1.0 (Hidden)

Min: 0.0 Max: 1.0
Normally Hidden
This parameter allows P06.10 Threshold Deviation to be adjusted based on the feedrate setpoint.
This allows the effective threshold to be reduced as the feedrate setpoint is reduced.
When P06.11 is set to 1.0 there is no adjust ment and the effective threshold is always equal to
P06.10 Threshold Deviation. When P01.11 is set to 0.0 the effective deviation is calculated by
multplying P06.11 Threshold Deviation by a foctor equal to the (feedrate setpoint) / (P02.05 Nominal
Flow Rate).
This parameter should be set to 1.0.
P 06.12 Event: Deviation Default: W2 (Hidden)

Options: IG
A (Stop feeder)
Normally Hidden
This parameter specifies the event that is generated when the actual feedrate can differ from the
feedrate setpoint by an amount greater then P06.10 Threshold Deviation for a time greater then
P06.09 Time Deviation.
This parameter is similar to the 196NT Feedrate Error, and should be set to W2.

P 06.13 Event: Controller Limited Default: IG (Hidden)
Event Group: CO Number: 01
Options: IG
A (Stop feeder)
Normally Hidden
This parameter selects the error condition generated when the motor speed control demand signal
reaches its upper limit.
P 06.14 Event: Memory Error Default: A (Hidden)

Options: IG
A (Stop feeder)
Normally Hidden
This parameter selects the error condition generated when the controller detects an error in the
internal non-volatile memory. Reload the non-volatile memory using the “Load Default Parameters”
function to correct this error. If the problem persists, the controller must be replaced.
This parameter should be set to A (Stop feeder).
Note: The Load Default Parameters function will reset all of the controller’s internal parameters,
including Calibration and Trim. After this operation is performed, all parameters must be reset, the
feeder must be recalibrated and the analog I/O channels must be re-trimmed.
P 06.15 Event: Analog Input< Offset Default: IG (Hidden)

Options: IG
A (Stop feeder)
Normally Hidden
This parameter selects the error condition generated when the analog feedrate demand signal is
more then 0.4 mA below the minimum value (P03.04 Setpoint Offset).

P 06.16 DO: Dual Tacho Active Default: n/a (Not Use - Hidden)
Normally Hidden
This parameter selects the digital input used to switch to the secondary tachometer in a dual
tachometer system.
This parameter should be set to n/a in a single tachometer system and DO 3 in a dual tachometer
system. DO 3 is normally used by P16.07 Feeder Run Reverse which must be set to not used.
P 06.17 Event: Primary Tacho Failure Default: IG (Hidden)

Options: IG
A (Stop feeder)
Normally Hidden
This parameter selects the error condition generated when the primary tachometer, in a dual
tachometer system, fails. This condition causes the DT-9 to switch to the secondary tachometer.
This parameter should be set to IG (Ignore) in a single tachometer system and W2 in a dual
tachometer system.

9.2.7 Parameter Group 07 – Belt Monitoring
The parameters in this group control the Belt Motion Monitor (BMM).
P 07.01 DI: Belt Motion Monitor Default: DI 12 – High (Hidden)

Options: n/a (Not Used)
Normally Hidden
This parameter selects the digital input used for the Belt Motion Monitor (BMM).
On the VCU 20104, this parameter MUST be set to DI 12 - High and is connected to wire 115.
P 07.02 Belt Motion Delay Default: 10 sec.

Min: 0 sec Max: 50 sec
This parameter sets the maximum delay between Belt Motion Monitor (BMM) pulses before a BMM
error (P07.03 Belt Motion Error) is generated. It is the same as 196NT Setup 17 (Belt Motion Monitor
Delay). The interval is determined when the feeder is operating at its minimum design feed rate and is
equal to the time necessary for the pulley or roller which inputs the sensor to make one complete
revolution, divided by two, plus ten percent. Therefore, time intervals for motion monitors mounted to
the tension roll or belt take-up pulley will be considerably longer than those for sensors mounted to
the weigh span roller.
Example: If the motion monitor is mounted to the weigh span roller which make revolution every 20
seconds at minimum feed rate, the time interval between pulses before the belt is certain not to be
moving is: 20 / 2 = 10 + 10% = 11.
Note: To disable this function if a belt motion monitor is not installed set P07.03 Belt Motion Error to
IG.
P 07.03 Event: Belt Motion Monitor Default: IG

Options: IG
A (Stop feeder)
This parameter selects the error condition generated when the belt motion monitor (BMM) pulse delay
is exceeded.
This parameter is normally set to A (Stop Feeder) if a BMM is installed. Setting it to IG (Ignore) will
disable the BMM feature.

9.2.8 Parameter Group 08 - Display Filters
The parameters in this group select the time constants for the digital filters used that are applied to
the load cell and output signals.
P 08.01 LC Filter Default: 4.00 sec

This parameter sets the amount of digital filtering used on the load cell signals. It is similar to the
196NT Setup 19 Weight Signal Filter.
This parameter is normally set to 3 seconds.
DT-9 Digital Filtering: The filter values for the DT-9 are input differently then they are on the 196NT
but the underlying algorithm is the same. The following values are approximately equivalent.
196NT DT-9
0 0.25 sec
1 0.50 sec
2 1.00 sec
3 2.00 sec
4 4.00 sec
5 8.00 sec
6 16.00 sec
7 32.00 sec
8 64.00 sec
P 08.02 I-Display Default: 1.0 sec

This parameter sets the amount of digital filtering used on the feedrate value displayed on the display,
EasyServe and field bus interface. It is similar to the 196NT Setup 20 Feedback Signal Filter.
This parameter is normally set to 1 second.
but the underlying algorithm is the same. See P08.01 LC Filter for equivalent values.
P 08.03 I-Analog Output Default: 1.0 sec

This parameter sets the amount of digital filtering used on the feedrate signal sent to the analog
output channel. It is similar to the 196NT Setup 20 Feedback Signal Filter. This parameter is
normally set to 1 second.

P 08.04 Feedback filter override threshold Default: 15%
Min: 0.0% Max: 200.0%
This parameter specifies point at which the point at which the feedback filter is overridden and the
actual feedrate is displayed. This is used so that large changes are displayed quickly. This
parameter is the same as 196NT Setup 21 (Feedback filter override threshold).
This parameter is normally set to 15%.
P 08.05 Belt Load Default: 1.0 sec

This parameter sets the amount of digital filtering used on the belt load signal sent to the analog
output channel.
P 08.06 Belt Speed Default: 1.0 sec

This parameter sets the amount of digital filtering used on the belt speed signal sent to the analog
output channel.
P 08.07 Deviation Default: 1.0 sec

This parameter sets the amount of digital filtering used on the deviation signal sent to the analog
output channel.

9.2.9 Parameter Group 09 - Limit Values
The parameters in this group are used to set the limit points at witch various events are generated as
well as selecting the type of event that are generated when the limit points are reached.
Note: Limit values are only checked after the feeder has been running for 10 seconds.
P 09.01 Value for I-Min Default: 5.0 % Io (Hidden)

Min: -10.0 % Io Max: 200.0 % Io
Normally Hidden
This parameter sets the point at which a minimum feedrate event is generated.
This parameter is normally set to 5 % of the nominal flow rate (P02.05).
P 09.02 Event: I-Min Default: IG (Hidden)

Options: IG
A (Stop feeder)
Normally Hidden
This parameter determines the type of event that is generated when the feedrate is less then the
value specified in P09.01 Value for I-Min.
This parameter is normally set to IG (Ignore)
P 09.03 Value for I-Max Default: 120.0 % Io (Hidden)

Min: -10.0 % Io Max: 200.0 % Io
Normally Hidden
This parameter sets the point at which a maximum feedrate event is generated.
This parameter is normally set to 120 % of the nominal flow rate (P02.05).

P 09.04 Event: I-Max Default: IG (Hidden)
Options: IG
A (Stop feeder)
Normally Hidden
This parameter determines the type of event that is generated when the feedrate exceeds the value
specified in P09.03 Value for I-Max.
P 09.05 Value for Q-Min Default: 60.0 % Q

Min: -10.0 % Q Max: 200.0 % Q
This parameter sets the point at which a minimum belt load event is generated. It can be used in
place of the 106NT parameter Setup 23 Low Density Alarm Threshold by setting it to the threshold
value as a percentage of the nominal density (100 X Setup 23 / Setup 02).
This parameter is normally set to 60 % of the nominal belt load (calculated from the nominal flow rate
and the nominal belt speed).
P 09.06 Event: Q-Min Default: IG

Options: IG
A (Stop feeder)
value specified in P09.05 Value for Q-Min. Set this value to W2 to simulate the 196NT low density
alarm.
P 09.07 Value for Q-Max Default: 120.0 % Q (Hidden)

Min: -10.0 % Q Max: 200.0 % Q
Normally Hidden
This parameter sets the point at which a maximum belt load event is generated.
This parameter is normally set to 120 % of the nominal belt load (calculated from the nominal flow
rate and the nominal belt speed).

P 09.08 Event: Q-Max Default: IG (Hidden)
Options: IG
A (Stop feeder)
Normally Hidden
specified in P09.07 Value for Q-Max.
P 09.09 Value for V-Min Default: 5.0 % V (Hidden)

Min: -10.0 % V Max: 200.0 % V
Normally Hidden
This parameter sets the point at which a minimum belt speed event is generated.
This parameter is normally set to 5 % of the nominal belt speed (P02.06).
P 09.10 Event: V-Min Default: IG (Hidden)

Options: IG
A (Stop feeder)
Normally Hidden
value specified in P09.09 Value for V-Min.
P 09.11 Value for V-Max Default: 120.0 % V (Hidden)

Min: -10.0 % V Max: 200.0 % V
Normally Hidden
This parameter sets the point at which a maximum belt speed event is generated.
This parameter is normally set to 120 % of the nominal belt speed (P02.06).

P 09.12 Event: V-Max Default: IG (Hidden)
Options: IG
A (Stop feeder)
Normally Hidden
specified in P09.01 Value for V-Max.

9.2.10 Parameter Group 10 - Calibration Data
The parameters in this group are used to either set or display the values used to calibrate the feeder
weighing system.
P 10.01 Calibration Probe Span Default: 36.0000 inch

Min: 0.0100 inch Max: 500.0000 inch
This parameter specifies the distance between the two calibration probe bosses. It is the same as
the 196NT Setup 12 Calibration Probe Span
This parameter must match the physical characteristics of the feeder but in most cases, it is set to 36
inches for new feeder installations or 38.7 inches on mechanical weighing feeder conversions.
P 10.02 Pulses per Length Default: 300.00 P/inch (Read Only)

Min: 1.00 P/inch Max: 1000000.00 P/inch
This parameter indicates the number of tachometer pulses per inch of belt travel. It is calculated by
the DT-9 during the calibration process based on the time it takes for a calibration tape to travel
between the two calibration probes.
This parameter should not normally be changed by the operator.
P 10.03 Range Correction TW Default: 1.0000 (Read Only)

Min: 0.5000 Max: 2.0000
This parameter indicates the correction factor applied to the load cell reading based on a dead weight
calibration (TW: Span Calibration). It is calculated by the DT-9 during the calibration process based
on the weigh system characteristics specified Parameter Block 4, and on the calibration weight
specified in P10.08 Effective Check Weight.
Note: The weight on the load cells is calculated based on the load cell characteristics specified
Parameter Block 4 and the product of the three correction factors specified in P10.03 thru P10.05.

P 10.04 Range Correction TC Default: 1.0000 (Read Only)
Min: 0.5000 Max: 2.0000
This parameter indicates the correction factor applied to the load cell reading based on a chain
calibration (TC: Span Calibration). It is calculated by the DT-9 during the calibration process based
on the weigh system characteristics specified Parameter Block 4, and on the test chain weight
specified in P10.09 Test Chain Weight.
Note: The test chain calibration process (TC: Span Calibration) can not be preformed using the
196NT display. Either EasyServe or the (optional) touch screen display must be used.
P 10.05 Range Correction TM Default: 1.0000 (Read Only)

Min: 0.5000 Max: 2.0000
This parameter specifies the correction factor applied to the load cell reading based on a material
test. It is calculated by the operator based on the difference between the totalized value, indicated by
the DT-9, and the actual value, determined by an external static scale.
This parameter is normally set to 1.000.
P 10.06 Belt Circuit Time Default: 60.0 s

Min: 1.0 s Max: 9999.0 s
This parameter specifies the duration of the LB: Pulse/Belt calibration process. This process counts
the number of tachometer pulses received during the specified time and place the result in P10.11
Belt Circuit No.
This parameter should be set to 60.0 Seconds.
P 10.07 Simulation Travel (Belt Rev.) Default: 2.0

Min: 0.5 Max: 5000.0
This parameter specifies the duration, in belt revolutions, of the TC: Span Calibration process. This
process performs a span calibration using P10.09 Test Chain Weight as the calibration weight, and
places the result in P10.04 Range Correction TC.
This parameter should be set to 2.0 belt revolutions.

P 10.08 Calibration Weight Default: 70.000 lb
Min: 0.001 lb Max: 22000.000 lb
This parameter specifies the value of the calibration weight used during the span portion of a feeder
calibration (TW: Span Calibration). It is the same as the 196NT Setup 13 Calibration Weight
The correct value is normally stamped on the calibration weight.
P 10.09 Test Chain Weight Default: 4.3000 lb/inch

Min: 0.0000 lb/inch Max: 22000.000 lb/inch
This parameter specifies the value of the calibration chain used when a chain calibration (TC: Span
Calibration) is preformed. It is similar to the 196NT Setup 36 Test Chain Weight
Note: The test chain calibration process (TC: Span Calibration) can not be preformed using the
196NT display. Either EasyServe or the (optional) touch screen display must be used.
P 10.10 Basic Tare Default: 0.00 lb/inch (Read Only)

Min: 0.00 lb/inch Max: 10000.00 lb/inch
This parameter indicates the weight of the empty belt. It is calculated by the DT-9 during the tare
portion of the calibration process (BS: Tare/Belt Speed).
P 10.11 Belt Circuit No. Default: 1000000 I/U (Read Only)

Min: 0 I/U Max: 9000000 I/U
This parameter indicates the total number of tachometer pulses in one complete belt revolution. It is
calculated by the DT-9 during the tare portion of the calibration process (BS: Tare/Belt Speed).

9.2.11 Parameter Group 11 – Rate Controller
The parameters in this group are used to control the operation of the Motor Speed Control (MSC).
P 11.01 P-Component KP Default: 0.05000 mA/%

Min: 0.00000 mA/% Max: 1000.00000 mA/%
This parameter specifies the proportional gain of the speed control loop. Increasing this value
produces a faster response but my produce oscillation or unstable operation. Reducing this value
increases stability but produces a slower response.
This parameter should be set to 0.05000 mA/%.
Note: The DT-9 uses a PI control loop (Proportional & Integral terms, no Derivative term). The
proportional term is specified by P11.01 P-Component KP and the Integral term is specified by
P11.02 I-Component.
P 11.02 I-Component TN Default: 1.0 s

Min: 0.0 s Max: 60000.0 s
This parameter specifies the integral gain of the speed control loop. The value specified here is the
reciprocal of the actual gain value. Decreasing this parameter produces a faster response but my
produce oscillation or unstable operation and increasing it increases stability but produces a slower
response.
This parameter should be set to 1.0 sec.
Note: The DT-9 uses a PI control loop (Proportional & Integral terms, no Derivative term). The
proportional term is specified by P11.01 P-Component KP and the Integral term is specified by
P11.02 I-Component.
P 11.03 Motor Speed Control Output Default: AO 1

FRQ
AO 1 thru AO 3
This parameter specifies the analog output channel used to control the Motor Speed Control (MSC).
FRQ is the frequency output on wires 131 & 132 and is used with the Stock Eddy Current Clutch
Speed control. It is referred to as A4 on the 196NT.
This parameter is normally set to AO 1.

P 11.04 Lower Limit Default: 4,0 mA
Min: 0.00 mA Max: 20.00 mA
This parameter determines the lower limit of the Motor Speed Control (MSC) demand signal. It
should always be set to the same value as P11.06 Contr.Magn. Offset.
This parameter is normally set to 4.00 mA. If a zero based signal (0-20mA or 0-10V) is used or if
P11.03 Motor Speed Control Output is set to FRQ, it must be set to 0.00 mA.
P 11.05 Upper Limit Default: 20.00 mA

Min: 0.00 mA Max: 20.00 mA
This parameter determines the nominal 100% signal level for the analog input channel. It should be
set to 20.0 for a 0-20mA, 4-20mA and 0-10V input.
This parameter is normally set to 20.00 mA.
P 11.06 Controller Magnitude Offset Default: 4.00 mA

Min: 0.00 mA Max: 20.00 mA
This parameter determines the nominal 0% signal level for the analog input channel. It should always
be set to the same value as P11.04 Lower Limit.
This parameter is normally set to 4.00 mA. If a zero based signal (0-20mA or 0-10V) is used or if
P11.03 Motor Speed Control Output is set to FRQ, it must be set to 0.00 mA.
P 11.07 Position at STOP Default: Lower Limit

Options: 0
Lower Limit
This parameter specifies the value of the Motor Speed Control (MSC) demand signal (see P11.03
Controller Magnitude Y) when the belt drive motor is not running.
This parameter should always be set to Lower Limit.
P 11.08 KP Speed controller Default: 0.10000 mA/%

Min: 0.00000 mA/% Max: 1000.00000 mA/%
This parameter specifies the speed control gain used during the volumetric startup period.
This parameter should always be set to 0.1000 mA/%.

P 11.09 VAP Active Default: NO (Hidden)
Options: YES
NO
Normally Hidden
When this parameter is set to YES the feedrate and total calculations are time shifted to adjust for the
delay between the time that the material is weighed and the time that it is discharged.
This feature is useful when small batches are being delivered but is not used on Stock feeders. It
should always be set to NO.
P 11.10 Platform Dis. Length Default: 0.00 % lb (Hidden)

Min: 0.00 % lb Max: 50.00 % lb
Normally Hidden.
This parameter specifies the distance between the center of the weigh platform and the material
discharge point in percentage of total belt length.
This parameter is only used when P11.09 VAP Active is set to YES. It should always be set to 0.0 %
Lb.

9.2.12 Parameter Group 12 - Moisture
Parameters in this group supply the information required when material moisture compensation is
used. Stock does not currently supply moisture measurement equipment and these parameters
should always be disabled.
P 12.01 Moisture Active Default: NO (Hidden)

Options: NO
YES
Normally Hidden – Set to NO
This parameter is used to activate the moisture compensation system. At present Stock does not
supply moisture measurement equipment and these parameters should always be disabled.
This parameter must always be set to NO
P 12.02 Moisture Select Default: n/a (Hidden)

Only available if Parameter: 12.01 = YES
Options: DI
FB
Normally Hidden – Set to n/a
P 12.03 Moisture Measurement Default: n/a (Hidden)

Options: AI
DI4
P 12.04 Nominal Moisture Default: 10.00 % (Hidden)

Min: 0.00 % Max: 100.00 %
Normally Hidden – Set to 10.00%
P 12.05 Moisture Offset Default: 4.00 mA (Hidden)

Min: -200.00 mA Max: 200.00 mA
Normally Hidden – Set to 4.00 mA

P 12.06 Moisture Range Default: 20.00 mA (Hidden)
Min: 0.00 mA Max: 1000.00 mA
P 12.07 DO Moisture active Default: n/a (Hidden)

Options: DO
P 12.08 Moisture MAX Default: 20.00 % (Hidden)

Min: 0.00 % Max: 100.00 %
Normally Hidden – Set to 20.00%
P 12.09 DO Moisture MAX Default: n/a (Hidden)

Options: DO
P 12.10 Event Moisture MAX Default: IG (Hidden)

Event Group: MF Number: 05
Normally Hidden – Set to IG
P 12.11 AO Flow Rate corr. Default: n/a (Hidden)

Options: AO

P 12.12 AO Flow Rate Offset Default: 4.00 mA (Hidden)
Min: -200.00 mA Max: 200.00 mA
P 12.13 AO Flow Rate Range Default: 20.00 mA (Hidden)

Min: 0.00 mA Max: 1000.00 mA
P 12.14 Pulse Counter corr. Default: NO (Hidden)

Options: NO
YES
Normally Hidden – Set to NO

9.2.13 Parameter Group 13 – Cleanout Control
The parameters in this group control the cleanout conveyor timer and Chain Motion Monitor (CMM)
P 13.01 DO: CleanOut Timer Default: n/a (not used)

Normally Hidden
This parameter specifies the digital output used to energize the cleanout conveyor motor starter when
the cleanout timer feature is enabled.
This parameter is normally set to n/a.
P 13.02 Cleanout ON Time Default: 1.00 h (Hidden)

Min: 0.00 h Max: 1000.00 h
Normally Hidden
This parameter specifies the cleanout conveyor ON time when the cleanout timer feature is enabled.
This parameter is normally set to 1.00 h.
P 13.03 Cleanout OFF Time Default: 1.00 (Hidden)

Min: 0.00 h Max: 1001.00 h
Normally Hidden
This parameter specifies the cleanout conveyor OFF time when the cleanout timer feature is enabled.
This parameter is normally set to 1.00 h.
P 13.04 DI: Chain Motion Monitor Default: n/a (Not Used - Hidden)
Normally Hidden
This parameter specifies the digital input used for the Chain Motion Monitor (CMM)
This parameter is normally set to n/a.

P 13.05 Chain Motion Delay Default: 20 s (Hidden)
Min: 1 s Max: 1000 s
Normally Hidden
This parameter sets the maximum delay between Chain Motion Monitor (CMM) pulses before a CMM
error (P13.06 Error Scraper) is generated.
This parameter is normally set to 20 sec. To disable this function if a CMM is not installed set P13.06
Belt Motion Error to IG.
P 13.06 Event: Chain Motion Monitor Default: IG (Hidden)

Options: IG
A (Stop feeder)
Normally Hidden
This parameter selects the error condition generated when the Chain Motion Monitor (CMM) pulse
delay is exceeded.
This parameter is normally set to A (Stop Feeder) if a CMM is installed and IG (Ignore) if not.

9.2.14 Parameter Group 14 - Analog Outputs
The parameters in this group select the control source for the analog output channels. On the VCU
20104 controller only one analog channel is available and it is set to feedrate feedback by default.
P 14.01 Setpoint Default: n/a (not used - Hidden)

AO 1 thru AO 3
Normally Hidden
This parameter selects the analog output channel used for the indicated signal.
Setpoint: The Setpoint value is the feedrate that the feeder is currently attempting to meet. The
source of the setpoint signal is determined by P03.02 Absolute Setpoint. The analog output is scaled
to P02.05 Nominal Flow Rate.
This parameter is normally set to n/a (not used).
P 14.02 Setpoint Offset Default: 4.00 mA (Hidden)

Min: -200.00 mA Max: 200.00 mA
Normally Hidden
This parameter selects the actual analog output when the control signal is zero.
P 14.03 Setpoint Range Default: 20.00 mA (Hidden)

Min: 0.00 mA Max: 1000.00 mA
Normally Hidden
This parameter selects the actual analog output when the control signal is maximum.

P 14.04 Actual Flow Rate Default: AO 2 (Hidden)
AO 1 thru AO 3
Normally Hidden
Actual Flow Rate: The Actual Flow Rate value is the feedrate that the feeder is currently delivering.
This is the default signal source for Analog Output 2 (Set by P01.04 Analog Chanel A11). The analog
output is scaled to P02.05 Nominal Flow Rate.
This parameter is normally set to AO 2.
P 14.05 Flow Rate Offset Default: 4.00 mA (Hidden)

Min: -200.00 mA Max: 200.00 mA
Normally Hidden
P 14.06 Flow Rate Range Default: 20.00 mA (Hidden)

Min: 0.00 mA Max: 1000.00 mA
Normally Hidden
P 14.07 Belt Load Default: n/a (not used – Hidden)

AO 1 thru AO 3
Normally Hidden
Belt Load: The Belt Load value is the current weight of material on the belt per unit length (lbs/inch).
The analog output is scaled to the nominal belt load, which is calculated using P02.05 Nominal Flow
Rate and P02.06 Nominal Speed.

P 14.08 Belt Load Offset Default: 4.00 mA (Hidden)
Min: -200.00 mA Max: 200.00 mA
Normally Hidden
P 14.09 Belt Load Range Default: 20.00 mA (Hidden)

Min: 0.00 mA Max: 1000.00 mA
Normally Hidden
P 14.10 Speed Default: n/a (not used – Hidden)

AO 1 thru AO 3
Normally Hidden
Speed: The Speed value is the current belt speed. The analog output is scaled to P02.06 Nominal
Speed.
P 14.11 Speed Offset Default: 4.00 mA (Hidden)

Min: -200.00 mA Max: 200.00 mA
Normally Hidden

P 14.12 Speed Range Default: 20.00 mA (Hidden)
Min: 0.00 mA Max: 1000.00 mA
Normally Hidden
P 14.13 Deviation Default: n/a (not used – Hidden)

AO 1 thru AO 3
Normally Hidden
Deviation: The Setpoint value indicates the amount that the actual feedrate deviates from the
feedrate setpoint.
P 14.14 Deviation Offset Default: 4.00 mA (Hidden)

Min: -200.00 mA Max: 200.00 mA
Normally Hidden
See P14.15 Deviation Range.
P 14.15 Deviation Range Default: 20.00 mA (Hidden)

Min: 0.00 mA Max: 1000.00 mA
Normally Hidden
The output signal is generated as follows:
Current = 10 mA + (P14.14 / 2) + (P11.16 – 11.15) X (Deviation / 100)
Note: Deviation can have either a positive or a negative value.

nd
P 14.16 Actual Flow Rate (2 ) Default: n/a (not used)
AO 1 thru AO 3
This parameter is used when a second analog output proportional to feedrate is required.
Actual Flow Rate: The Actual Flow Rate value is the feedrate that the feeder is currently delivering.
This is the default signal source for Analog Output 2 (Set by P01.04 Analog Chanel A11). The analog
output is scaled to P02.05 Nominal Flow Rate.

9.2.15 Parameter Group 15 - Digital Inputs
The parameters in this group are used to associate various controller functions with specific digital
input channels and to associate events with those functions. Most of the functions specified in this
group are hard wired on the controller and can not be changed.
P 15.01 DI Acknowledge Events Default: n/a (not used – Hidden)

Normally Hidden
This parameter specifies the digital input used to remotely acknowledge error conditions.
This function is not used on the VCU 20104 and this parameter should always be set to n/a (Not
Used).
P 15.03 Event: External Event 1 Default: IG (Hidden)

Options: IG
A (Stop feeder)
Normally Hidden
This parameter specifies the event that is generated when the input specified in P15.04 DI Exertnal
Event 1 is active.
This function is not used and this parameter should be set to IG (Ignore).
P 15.04 DI: External Event 1 Default: n/a (not used – Hidden)

Normally Hidden
This parameter specifies the digital input used to remotely generate an event.
This function is not used and this parameter should be set to n/a (Not Used).

P 15.07 DI: Reset Totalizer 1 Default: n/a (not used – Hidden)
Normally Hidden
This parameter specifies the digital input used to remotely reset totalizer 1. The totalizer is reset on
the rising edge of the signal.
Used).
P 15.08 DI: Reset Totalizer 2 Default: n/a (not used – Hidden)

Normally Hidden
This parameter specifies the digital input used to remotely reset totalizer 2. The totalizer is reset on
the rising edge of the signal.
Used).
P 15.09 DI: Discharge Pluggage Default: DI 5 - High (Hidden)

Normally Hidden
This parameter specifies the digital input used for the discharge pluggage switch (LSFD). It is
internally programmed as a failsafe input. When the parameter is set to HIGH, open contact (low
signal) on the actual input will produce an event.
On the VCU 20104, this input is connected to wire 109 and this parameter must be set to DI 5.
P 15.10 Discharge Pluggage Delay Default: 2 s

Min: 0 s Max: 50 s
This parameter specifies the delay between the time that a discharge pluggage is detected and the
time that the discharge pluggage event is generated. It is the same as Setup 16 (Discharge
Pluggage Delay) on the 196NT.
This parameter is normally set to 2 seconds.

P 15.11 Event: Discharge Pluggage Default: A
Event Group: WM Number: 07
Options: IG (Ignore)
A (Stop feeder)
This parameter specifies the event that is generated when a discharge pluggage is detected.
This parameter is normally set to A (Stop feeder). It can be set to IG (Ignore) to disable the discharge
pluggage event.
P 15.12 DI: Coal on Belt Switch Default: DI 7 - High

This parameter specifies the digital input used for the Coal on belt switch (LSFB),
On the VCU 20104, this input is connected to wire 108 and this parameter must be set to DI 7 if a
coal on belt switch is installed on the feeder. It can be set to n/a (not use) to disable the coal on belt
input.
P 15.13 Loss of Flow Delay Default: 1s

Min: 0 s Max: 50 s
This parameter specifies the delay between the time that a loss of material on the belt is detected
(coal on belt switch is inactive) and the time that the Loss of material event is generated. It is the
same as Setup 39 (Loss of Flow Delay) on the 196NT.
Note: The loss of flow event can be disabled by setting P15.14 Loss of material to IG (Ignore).
P 15.14 Event: Loss of Material Default: IG

A (Stop feeder)
This parameter specifies the event that is generated when a loss of material is detected (coal on belt
switch is inactive).
This parameter is normally set to A (Stop feeder). It can be set to IG (Ignore) to disable the Loss of
material event.

P 15.15 Event: Coal on Belt Default: A
A (Stop feeder)
This parameter specifies the event that is generated when the feeder attempts to run in Local mode
with material on the belt (coal on belt switch is active).
This parameter should always be set to A (Stop feeder).
P 15.16 Belt Paddle Feedback Permissive Default: Prop to Rate

Options: Prop to Rate
Low Lim. if Empty
This parameter specifies the source for the feedback signal when a loss of material (coal on belt
switch is inactive) on the belt is detected. If it is set to Prop to Rate, the feedback signal always
follows the actual feedrate value; if it is set to Low Lim if Empty, the feedback signal is set to zero
when a loss of material is detected (coal on belt switch is inactive). It is similar to Setup 24 – (Belt
Paddle Feedback Permissive) on the 196NT.
This parameter is normally set to Prop. To Rate.
Note: This parameter should always be set to Low Lim. If Empty when the DT-9 is used on a
volumetric feeder.
P 15.17 DI: Motor Feedback Default: DI 4 – High (Hidden)

Normally Hidden
This parameter specifies the digital input used to indicate that the motor speed control has been
energized.
On the VCU 20104, this input is connected to wire 110 and this paremter must be set to DI 4.

P 15.18 Event: Motor Starter Default: A (Hidden)
Options: IG
A (Stop feeder)
Normally Hidden
This parameter specifies the type of event that is generated when the motor feedback signal (P15.17)
does not follow the motor start signal (P16.04 through P16.07).
This parameter should always be set to A (Stop Feeder)
P 15.19 DI: Coal Flow Monitor Default: DI 10 – High (Hidden)

Options:: n/a (not used)
Normally Hidden
This parameter specifies the digital input used to indicate that the coal flow monitor has detected a
loss of flow.
On the VCU 20104, this input is connected to wire 116 and this paremter must be set to DI 10.
P 15.20 Level/Temperature Sensor Delay Default: 100.0 lb

Min: 0 lb Max: 10000000 lb
This parameter specifies the delay between the time that a loss of material flow is indicated by the
coal flow monitor (P15.19) and the time that the Coal Flow Error event is generated. It is specified in
units of lbs so that a head seal can be maintained regardless of the feedrate. It is similar to Setup 18
(Level/Temperature Sensor Delay) on the 196NT.
This parameter is normally set to 100 lbs to provide a quick response without nuisance trips.
P 15.21 Event: Coal Flow Default: A

A (Stop feeder)
This parameter specifies the type of event that is generated when a loss of material flow is detected.
This parameter should be set to A (Stop Feeder) when a coal flow monitor is installed and IG (ignore)
when one is not.

P 15.22 DI: Configuration Lock Default: DI 6 – High (Hidden)
Normally Hidden
This parameter specifies the digital input used prevent the parameters from being changed.
P 15.23 DI: Remote Control Default: n/a (not used)

This parameter specifies the digital input used to force the feeder into Remote mode.
This parameter is normally set to n/a (not use). If a Remote/Off/Local switch is installed it must be set
to DI 1. On the VCU 20104, this input is connected to wire 118.
Note: This input is only active when parameter P 03.12 Mode Select Enable/Disable is set to
Keyboard, Remote & Local.
P 15.24 DI: OFF/Maint. CTRL Default: n/a (not used - Hidden)

Normally Hidden
This parameter specifies the digital input used to force the feeder into Off mode.
Used).
P 15.25 DI: Local Start Default: DI 9 - High (Hidden)

Normally Hidden
This parameter specifies the digital input used to force the feeder into Local mode.
Note: This input is only active when parameter P 03.12 Mode Select Enable/Disable is set to
Keyboard & Local or Keyboard, Remote & Local.

P 15.26 DI: Jog Forward Default: n/a (not used – Hidden)
Normally Hidden
This parameter specifies the digital input used to jog the feeder forward.
his function is not used on the VCU 20104 and this parameter should always be set to n/a (Not
Used).
P 15.27 DI: Jog Backwards Default: n/a (not used - Hidden)

Normally Hidden
This parameter specifies the digital input used to jog the feeder in reverse.
Used).

Options: IG
A (Stop feeder)
Normally Hidden
This parameter specifies the event that is generated when the input specified in P15.29 DI External
Event 2 is active.

Normally Hidden
This parameter specifies the digital input used to remotely generate External Event 2.

Options: IG
A (Stop feeder)
Normally Hidden
Event 3 is active.

Normally Hidden

Options: IG
A (Stop feeder)
Normally Hidden
Event 4 is active.

Normally Hidden

9.2.16 Parameter Group 16 - Digital Outputs
The parameters in this group are used to associate various controller functions with specific digital
output channels. Most of the functions specified in this group are hard wired on the controller and
cannot be changed.
P 16.01 DO: Start Feeder Default: n/a (not used - Hidden)

Normally Hidden
This parameter specifies the digital output used to start the feeder.
Used).
P 16.02 DO: Feeder Running Default: n/a (not used - Hidden)

Normally Hidden
This parameter specifies the digital output used to indicate that the feeder is running.
Used).
P 16.03 DO: Feeder Running 2 Default: n/a (not used - Hidden)

Normally Hidden
This parameter specifies the digital output used to indicate that the feeder is running. This output is
a duplicate of P 16.02 DO: Feeder Running.
Used).

P 16.04 DO: Feeder Run Forward Default: DO 7 High (Hidden)
Normally Hidden
This parameter specifies the digital output used to start the feeder running forward. This output is
similar to the K6 relay on the 196 NT.
This parameter must be set to DO 7 – High and is connected to wires 177-179.
P 16.05 DO: Feeder Run Forward 2 Default: DO 8 High (Hidden)

Normally Hidden
This parameter specifies the digital output used to start the feeder running forward. This output is a
duplicate of P 16.04 DO: Feeder Run Forward.
This parameter must be set to DO 8 – High and is connected to wires 7 & 8.
P 16.06 DO: Feeder Run Reverse Default: DO 3 High (Hidden)

Normally Hidden
This parameter specifies the digital output used to start the feeder in reverse. This output is similar to
the K2 relay on the 196 NT.
P 16.07 DO: Feeder Run Reverse 2 Default: DO 4 High (Hidden)

Normally Hidden
This parameter specifies the digital output used to start the feeder in reverse. This output is a
duplicate of P 16.06 DO: Feeder Run Reverse.

P 16.08 DO: Start Pre-feeder Default: n/a (not used - Hidden)
Normally Hidden
This parameter specifies the digital output used to start the pre-feeder.
Used).
P 16.09 DO: Alarm Default: DO 1 High (Hidden)

Normally Hidden
This parameter specifies the digital output used to annunciate and alarm condition
(Event type A - feeder Stopped). This output is similar to the K1 relay on the 196 NT.
Note: This parameter should be set to DO 1 – Low to simulate the K1 failsafe function of the 196NT.
P 16.10 DO: Alarm 2 Default: DO 2 - High (Hidden)

Normally Hidden
This parameter specifies the digital output used to annunciate and alarm condition
(Event type A - feeder Stopped). This output is a duplicate of P 16.09 DO: Alarm.
Note: Set this parameter to DO 2 – Low to simulate the K1 failsafe function of the 196NT
P 16.11 DO: Deviation Default: n/a (not used - Hidden)

Normally Hidden
This parameter specifies the digital output used to indicate that a deviation event is active.
Used).

P 16.12 DO: I-MIN Default: n/a (not used - Hidden)
Normally Hidden
This parameter specifies the digital output used to indicate that a low flow rate event is active.
Used).
P 16.13 DO: I-MAX Default: n/a (not used - Hidden)

Normally Hidden
This parameter specifies the digital output used to indicate that a high flow rate event is active.
Used).
P 16.14 DO: Q-MIN Default: n/a (not used - Hidden)

Normally Hidden
This parameter specifies the digital output used to indicate that a low belt load event is active.
Used).
P 16.15 DO: Q-MAX Default: n/a (not used - Hidden)

Normally Hidden
This parameter specifies the digital output used to indicate that a high belt load event is active.
Used).

P 16.16 DO: v-MIN Default: n/a (not used - Hidden)
Normally Hidden
This parameter specifies the digital output used to indicate that a low belt speed event is active.
Used).
P 16.17 DO: v-MAX Default: n/a (not used - Hidden)

Normally Hidden
This parameter specifies the digital output used to indicate that a high belt speed event is active.
Used).
P 16.18 DO: Volumetric Mode Default: DO 9 High (Hidden)

Normally Hidden
This parameter specifies the digital output used to indicate that the feeder is in volumetric mode. This
output is similar to the K4 relay on the 196 NT.
P 16.19 DO: Volumetric Mode 2 Default: DO 10 High (Hidden)

Normally Hidden
This parameter specifies the digital output used to indicate that the feeder is in volumetric mode. This
output is a duplicate of P 16.18 DO: Volumetric Mode.

P 16.21 DO: WARNING Default: DO 13 High (Hidden)
Normally Hidden
This parameter specifies the digital output used to annunciate a warning condition (Event type W1 or
W2). This output is similar to the K7 relay on the 196 NT.
P 16.22 DO: WARNING 2 Default: DO 14 High (Hidden)

Normally Hidden
This parameter specifies the digital output used to annunciate a warning condition (Event type W1 or
W2). This output is a duplicate of P 16.22 DO: Warning.
P 16.23 DO: Feeding Default: DO 11 High (Hidden)

Normally Hidden
This parameter specifies the digital output used to indicate that the belt drive motor is running and
there is material on the belt. This output is similar to the K5 relay on the 196 NT.
P 16.24 DO: Feeding 2 Default: DO 12 High (Hidden)

Normally Hidden
This parameter specifies the digital output used to indicate that the belt drive motor is running and
there is material on the belt. This output is a duplicate of P 16.23 DO: Feeding.

P 16.25 DO: Remote CTRL Default: DO 5 High (Hidden)
Normally Hidden
This parameter specifies the digital output used to indicate that the feeder is in remote mode. This
output is similar to the K3 relay on the 196 NT.
P 16.26 DO: Remote CTRL 2 Default: DO 6 High (Hidden)

Normally Hidden
This parameter specifies the digital output used to indicate that the feeder is in remote mode. This
output is a duplicate of P 16.25 DO: Remote CTRL.

9.2.17 Parameter Group 17 – Analog Calibration
The parameters in this group are used to trim the analog output values. They can be set manually
but they are normally set using he Analog Trim Function (see section 5.6)
P 17.01 Analog Input 1 Min Default: 4.00 mA

Min: 1.00 mA Max: 7.00 mA
See section 5.6, Analog Trim Function.
P 17.02 Analog Input 1 Max Default: 20.00 mA

Min: 17.00 mA Max: 23.00 mA


Min: 17.00 mA Max: 23.00 mA


Min: 17.00 mA Max: 23.00 mA
P 17.11 Analog Output 1 Min Default: 4.00 mA


P 17.12 Analog Output 1 Max Default: 20.00 mA
Min: 17.00 mA Max: 23.00 mA


Min: 17.00 mA Max: 23.00 mA


Min: 17.00 mA Max: 23.00 mA

9.2.18 Parameter Group 18 - 2-Sensor Slip
The parameters in this group control the DT-9 belt slip sensor system. This system is not currently
supported on the VCU 20104 and is disabled and hidden by default.
P 18.01 2-Sensor Slip active Default: NO (Hidden)

Options: NO
YES
Normally Hidden
This parameter is used to enable the DT-9 sip sensor system.
The slip sensor system is not currently supported on the VCU 20104. This parameter should always
be set to NO.
P 18.02 Source Sensor 1 Default: Speed (Hidden)

Normally Hidden
This parameter specifies the type of input used for the first of the two sensors used in slip detection.
be set to Speed.
P 18.03 DI: Sensor 1 Default: n/a (not used - Hidden)

Normally Hidden
This parameter specifies the digital input used for the first slip sensor. It is only active if P18.02
Source Sensor 1 is set to DI.
be set to n/a (not used).

P 18.04 Char. Value Sensor 1 Default: 100.00 P/inch (Hidden)
Min: 0.01 P/inch Max: 1000000.00 P/inch (Hidden)
Normally Hidden
This parameter specifies the number of pluses that the first slip sensor generates in one inch of belt
travel.
be set to 100 P/inch.
P 18.05 DI: Sensor 2 Default: n/a (not used - Hidden)

Normally Hidden
This parameter specifies the digital input used for the second slip sensor.
be set to n/a (not used).
P 18.06 Char. Value Sensor 2 Default: 100.00 P/inch (Hidden)

Min: 0.01 P/inch Max: 1000000.00 P/inch (Hidden)
Normally Hidden
This parameter specifies the number of pluses that the second slip sensor generates in one inch of
belt travel.
be set to 100.00 P/inch.
P 18.07 Slip Value 2 Default: 2.00 % LB (Hidden)

Min: 0.00 % LB Max: 10.00 % LB (Hidden)
Normally Hidden
This parameter specifies the minimum difference between the two sensors (in percent of total belt
length, LB) required to generate a belt slip event.
be set to 2.0 % LB.

P 18.08 Event: Slip 2 Default: IG (Hidden)
A (Stop feeder)
Normally Hidden
This parameter specifies the type of event that is generated when belt slippage is detected.
be set to IG.
P 18.09 DO: Slip 2 Default: n/a (not used - Hidden)

Normally Hidden
This parameter the digital output that is activate when a belt slippage event is generated.
be set to n/a (not use).

9.2.19 Parameter Group 19 – Maintenance Interval
The parameters in this group allow an event to be generated to indicate that periodic maintenance is
required.
P 19.01 Maintenance Electrical Default: 3000 h

Min: 1 h Max: 10000 h
This parameter specifies the time intervals between maintenance events based on the total amount of
time the DT-9 is powered.
This parameter is normally set to 3000 hours.
P 19.02 Event: Maintenance Electrical Default: IG

A (Stop feeder)
This parameter specifies the type of event that is generated when the time interval specified in
P19.01 Maintenance Elec. has expired.
This parameter is normally set to IG to disable the maintenance event.
P 19.03 Maintenance Feeder Run Default: 3000 h

Min: 1 h Max: 10000 h
This parameter specifies the time intervals between maintenance events based on the total amount of
time the belt drive motor is energized.
This parameter is normally set to 3000 hours.
P 19.04 Event: Maintenance Feeder Run Default: IG

A (Stop feeder)
This parameter specifies the type of event that is generated when the time interval specified in
P19.03 Maintenance Feeder Run. has expired.
This parameter is normally set to IG to disable the maintenance event.

9.2.20 Parameter Group 20 - Reports
The parameters in this group are used to specify the time that material total data logging occurs.
P 20.01 Hourly Start Default: 0 min

Min: 0 min Max: 59 min
This parameter specifies the time that the hourly total is saved to the total data logging system. It is
the same as Setup 37 (Hourly total time) on the 196NT.
P 20.02 Daily Start Default: 0 min

This parameter specifies the time that the daily total is saved to the total data logging system. It is the
same as Setup 38 (Daily total time) on the 196NT.

9.2.21 Parameter Group 21 - Comm. EasyServe
The parameters in this group control serial communication between EasyServe and the DT-9.
Note: EasyServe is normally connected using Ethernet and these parameters are not used.
P 21.01 Own Address Default: 1 (Hidden)

Min: 1 Max: 11
Normally Hidden
This parameter specifies the serial loop address of the DT-9. This address and baud rates (see
below) much match the address specified in EasyServe.
This parameter is normally set to 1.
Note: The station address is designed for systems with Service bus. If Service bus is not used, select
address 1.
P 21.02 Baud Rate Default: 38400 (Hidden)

Options: 38400
Normally Hidden
This parameter specifies the baud rate used for serial communication with EasyServe.
This parameter can only be set to 38400.
P 21.03 Format Data Default: 8-N-1 (Hidden)

Options: 8-N-1
Normally Hidden
This parameter specifies the communications protocol used for serial communication between
EasyServe and the DT-9.
This parameter can only be set to 8-N-1.

9.2.22 Parameter Group 22 - Comm. Fieldbus
The parameters in this group are used to control the various types of fieldbus communications that
are supported by the DT-9. Contact Stock for a detailed description of Fieldbus communications.
Note: Fieldbus communications are disabled and hidden by default.

9.2.23 Parameter Group 23 - Ethernet
The parameters in this group control the DT-9 Ethernet ports.
P 23.01 IP Address Default: 192.168.240.1
This parameter specifies the DT-9 IP address.
This parameter should be set to the default value of 192.168.240.1 for normal communication with
EasyServe and the (optional) touch screen display.
P 23.02 Net Mask Default: 255.255.255.0
This parameter specifies the DT-9 subnet mask.
This parameter is normally set to 255.255.255.0.
P 23.03 Gateway Default: 0.0.0.0
This parameter specifies the network gate way used to connect the DT-9.
This parameter is normally set to 0.0.0.0.

9.2.24 Parameter Group 24 - PLS Outputs
This parameter group is used to specify analog and digital output channels that are under Fieldbus
control. Contact Stock for a detailed description of Fieldbus communicaions.
9.2.25 Parameter Group 25 – Fixed Mode Config.

This parameter group is used to specify fixed data points that are used with Fieldbus communication.
Contact Stock for a detailed description of Fieldbus communications.
9.2.26 Parameter Group 26 – FCB Analog Output

This parameter group is used to associate Function Block analog outputs with physical I/O points.
Contact Stock for a detailed description of Function Control Blocks.
Note: Function Control Block parameters are disabled and hidden by default.
9.2.27 Parameter Group 27 – FCB Digital Output

This parameter group is used to associate Function Block digital outputs with physical I/O points.
Contact Stock for a detailed description of Function Control Blocks.
Note: Function Control Block parameters are disabled and hidden by default.

9.2.28 Setup Parameters 196NT
This parameter group is used to translate 196NT Setup parameters into DT-9 parameters.
Note: Unlike other DT-9 parameters, group 50 parameters do not take effect as they are entered, but
only when parameter P50.50 is changed from NO to YES. The values shown may not be the ones
currently being used by the controller. To avoid confusion, either the normal DT-9 parameters
(parameter groups 1 through 27) or the 196NT translation parameters, but not both, should be used
when parameters are updated.
Note: ALL parameters must be set correctly prior to initiating the conversion process by changing
P50.50.
P 50.01 Speed Setpoint Default: 900 RPM

Min: 50 RPM Max: 3000 RPM
See section 4.4.2, Converting 196NT Parameters to DT-9 Parameters.
P 50.02 Initial Density Estimate Default: 50.0 Lbs / Cubic feet

Min: 0.0 Lbs / Cubic feet Max: 10,000.0 Lbs / Cubic feet
P 50.03 Run Mode Select Default: 0 (Feedrate Demand)

Min: 0 Max: 7
P 50.04 Feeder Display Select Default: 0

Min: 0 Max: 4
P 50.05 Maximum Feedrate Default: 50,000.0 lbs/hr

Min: 0.0 lbs/hr Max: 220,000,000.0 lbs/hr
P 50.06 Minimum Feedrate Default: 5,000.0 lbs/h

Min: 5.0 lbs/h Max: 50,000.0 lbs/h

P 50.07 Totalizer Increment Default: 100 Lbs
Min: 0.0 Lbs Max: 10,000.0 Lbs
P 50.08 Demand Mode Default: 0

Min: 0 Max: 1
P 50.09 Tachometer Type Default: 0

Min: 0 Max: 3
P 50.10 Weigh Span Length Default: 3.000 feet

Min: 0.001 feet Max: 500.000 feet
P 50.11 Weigh Span Volume Default: 3.27 Cubic feed

Min: 0.01 Cubic Feet Max: 500.00 Cubic feet
P 50.12 Calibration Probe Span Default: 36.000 inches

Min: 0.010 inches Max: 500.000 inches
P 50.13 Calibration Weight Default: 70.000 Lbs

Min: 0.001 Lbs Max: 22,000.000 Lbs
P 50.14 MSC Servo Loop Gain Default: 4800

Min: 2000 Max: 4800

P 50.15 MSC Servo Rate Feedback Default: 1400
Min: 1400 Max: 8000
P 50.16 Discharge Pluggage Delay Default: 2.0 Sec

Min: 0.0 Sec Max: 50.0 Sec
P 50.17 Belt Motion Monitor Delay Default: 0.0 Sec

P 50.18 Level/Temperature Sensor Delay Default: 2.0 Cubic feet

Min: 0.0 Cubic feet Max: 1000.0 Cubic feet
P 50.19 Weigh Signal Filter Default: 0

Min: 0 Max: 8
P 50.20 Feedback Signal Filter Default: 3

Min: 0 Max: 8
P 50.21 Feedback Filter Override Threshold Default: 15.0 %

Min: 0 % Max: 200.0 %
P 50.22 Simulation travel (Belt Revolutions) Default: 2 Belt Revolutions

Min: 1 Belt Revolutions Max: 5000 Belt Revolutions

P 50.23 Low Density Alarm Threshold Default: 52.20 Lbs / Cubic feet
Min: 0.0 Lbs / Cubic feet Max: 20,000.0 Lbs / Cubic feet
Set this parameter to zero to disable the Low Density Alarm.
P 50.24 Belt Paddle Feedback Permissive Default: 0

Min: 0 Max: 1
P 50.25 Communications Unit Number Default: 1

Min: 0 Max: 255
P 50.26 Mode Select Enable/Disable Default: 0

Min: 0 Max: 4
If this parameter is set to 0 (Keyboard Only), 3 (Keyboard and Local) or 4 (Keyboard and Jog),
parameter P15.23 DI: Remote CTRL - must be manually set to n/a after the conversion process has
been completed.
P 50.27 Remote FRI Frequency Default: 10.0 Hz/TPH

Min: 0.0 Hz/TPH Max: 2,000,000.0 Hz/TPH
P 50.28 Raise/Lower Response Time Default: 0 Sec

Min: 0 Sec Max: 300 Sec
P 50.29 Maximum Motor Speed Default: 1000 RPM


P 50.30 Minimum Motor Speed Default: 10 RPM
P 50.33 Weight Signal Gain Factor Default: 0

Min: 0 Max: 3
P 50.35 Remote Totalizer Pulse Width Default: 0.1 Sec

P 50.36 Test Chain Weight Default: 4.300 Lbs/inch

Min: 0.0 Lbs/inch Max: 22,000 Lbs/inch
P 50.37 Hourly Total Time Default: 0 min

P 50.38 Daily Total Time Default: 0 min

P 50.39 Loss of Flow Trip Delay Default: 0.0 Sec

Set this parameter to zero to disable the Loss of Flow Trip

P 50.40 Auxiliary Output Type Default: 1
Min: 0 Max: 2
P 50.50 Convert Now Default: YES

Min: YES Max: NO
This parameter is used to initiate the 196NT parameter conversion and to update the DT-9
parameters. Changing this parameter from NO to YES initiates the conversion. Changing from YES
to NO has no effect.

10 Event (Error) Messages
Event messages report abnormal states, e.g. errors or limit value excess.
Always correct the cause of a fault before acknowledging it. The feeder has the potential to
cause injuries or damage if this is not done.
There are four different event classes:
Event Class Code Display / Effect

All measuring and control operations are aborted.
Alarm A System goes to safe state. This type of event is the
same as a feeder trip on the 196NT.
The event is annunciated and remains active until it
has been acknowledged. Measuring and control
Warning 1 W1
tasks are not affected. This type of event is similar to
some type of alarms on the 196NT
The event is annunciated and remains active until
the cause has been corrected. It is not necessary to
Warning 2 W2 acknowledge this type of event. Measuring and
control tasks are not affected. This type of event is
similar to some type of alarms on the 196NT
Event is not annunciated. Measuring and control
Ignore IG
tasks are not affected.
Event are classified in the following groups with the priority shown.
Event Group Symbol

System message SY
Sequence monitoring SC
Electrical system WE
Mechanical system WM
Material flow MF
Interlocking IL
Controllers CO
Calibration CA
Maximum HI
Minimum LO

Note: In the following list, parameters related to the indicated event are shown in parenthesis.
Event Group: Calibration

CA-01 LC Input ( P 06.04 )
Normally disabled and hidden.
Load cell cable wrong.

Measuring amplifier A/D converter is in saturated state.
Supply voltage is below 19V.
Error must be available for minimum 3s.
Action: Check cabling.
If cabling is OK, load cell amplifier could be defective.
Check for either possibility. If scale cannot be restarted after remedy of fault, turn device off
and restart.
CA-02 Tacho Input ( P 06.03 )
Input frequency is zero or exceeds 3600 Hz.
Prerequisite: Parameter P 04.07 "Speed Measurement" not set to "n/a".
CA-09 Primary Tacho Failure ( P 06.17 )
Normally disabled.
Primary tachometer has failed and secondary tachometer has been enabled.
Prerequisite: Parameter P 06.16 "Dual Tacho active" not set to "n/a".
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-05 Event Vol on Failure ( P 05.02 )
Indicates that the system is in volumetric mode due to failure in the weighing system.
Action: Check for load cell wiring errors or imbalanced load cell inputs.

Event Group: Electrical System
WE-01 Power Failure ( P 06.08 )
Power failure. Power supply failed or cut off.

During power failure, no totalization takes place.
Scale does not start automatically, independent of event class.
WE-08 Analog Input< Offset ( P 06.15 )
The signal available across an analog input is smaller than the set zero point elevation.
Action: Check analog input (Sig+ & Sig-) wiring.
Event Group: Interlock

IL-01 Run Disabled ( P 03.11 )
Normally disabled.
No release signal from source defined by Parameter P03.10 “Run Enable”.

Prerequisite: Parameter P 03.10 "Run Enable" not set to "n/a".
Event Group: Material Flow

MF-05 Moisture > MAX ( P 12.10 )
The value of the moisture input signal is greater then the maximum signal set by P12.08.
MF-14 Remote TCI too small ( P 02.15 )
The TCI is required to operate at a frequency greater then its limit. See the description of
P 02.14 Pulse Length Total for more information.

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
HI-02 I > MAX ( P 09.04 )
Flow rate exceeds set maximum value.

HI-03 Load > MAX ( P 09.08 )
Belt load exceeds set maximum value.

HI-04 v > MAX ( P 09.12 )
Belt speed exceeds set MAX value.

HI-05 Deviation ( P 06.12 )
The difference between the actual feedrate and the feedrate demand setpoint has
exceeded the value specified in P06.10 “Threshold Deviation” for a time greater then the
limit specified by P06.09 “Time Deviation”.

Event Group: Mechanic
WM-05 Slip Error 2 ( P 18.08 )
The difference between the belt speed calculated using sensor 1 (P18.02) and sensor
2(P18.05) has exceeded the limit specified by P 18.07 Slip Value 2.
WM-06 Chain Motion Monitor ( P 13.06 )
The Chain Motion Monitor (CMM) pulse delay (P13.05) has been exceeded.
WM-07 Discharge Pluggage ( P 15.11 )
The discharge pluggage switch (LFSD) detected a build up of coal at the feeder discharge.
WM-08 Loss of Material ( P 15.14 )
The coal on belt switch (LSFB) has indicated a loss of material on the belt while running in
Remote.
WM-09 Motor Starter Error ( P 15.18 )
The motor starter of VFD has failed to start the feeder when instructed to by the controller.
WM-10 Belt Motion Error ( P 07.03 )
The Belt Motion Monitor (BMM) pulse delay (P07.02) has been exceeded.
WM-11 Coal Flow Error ( P 15.21 )
The (optional) coal flow monitor has indicated a loss of material in the downspout above
the feeder.
WM-12 Coal on Belt ( P 15.15 )
Coal was detected by the coal on belt switch (LSFB) when the feeder was running in local
or calibrate mode.
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 09.02 )
Flow rate smaller than set minimum value.

LO-03 Load < MIN ( P 09.06 )
Belt load smaller than set minimum value.

LO-04 v < MIN ( P 09.10 )
Belt speed is smaller than set minimum value.

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 06.18).
SC-02 Stand-By ( P 06.01)
Scale is in standby mode, i.e. setpoint is smaller than set standby limit (Parameter P06.03
"Standby Limit"). Material prefeeder cuts off.
SC-03 Maint. Feeder Run. ( P 19.04 )
Normally disabled.
Total of scale 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 19.02 )
Normally disabled.
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 15.03 )
External fault signal at input 1.

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.
Call the "Load Default Parameters" function. If this does not help, contact Schenck Service;
in most cases, scale is inoperable.
SY-07 Communication VHM ( P 01.01 )
Normally disabled.
Communications has been lost between the DT-9 controller and the (optional) touch screen
display for more then 10 seconds.
Action: Check cable connections.
SY-08 Cyclic Communication Host ( P 22.03 )
Interruption of serial communication exceeds the timeout period.

Action: Check cabling.
SY-12 Communications ARM7 ( P 01.02 )
This parameter selects the error condition generated when communications between the
ARM9 main processor and the ARM7 auxiliary processor are lost.
Action: Check cable connections between boards.

Replace controller.

11 Appendix A
Appendix A includes a list of all DT-9 parameters divided into functional parameter blocks. Listed are
number, name and Sys ID. The Sys ID is the DT-9 internal ID number for the single parameters.
11.1 Parameter Overview

VCF20171-002 2669
01 - Hardware Modules
Number: Name Default Customer Sys ID
P 01.01 Event: Communication VHM IG 4218
P 01.02 Event: Communication ARM7 A 5752
P 01.03 Analog Channel A10 AO1 (Analog Out 1) 5746
P 01.04 Analog Channel A11 AO2 (Analog Out 2) 5747
P 01.05 Analog Channel A12 AI3 (Analog In 3) 5748
02 - Feeder Definition
P 02.01 Language ENGLISH 4224
P 02.02 Units English 4225
P 02.03 Scale Name DISOCONT TERSUS 6238
RetroFit
P 02.04 Password 10000 4292
P 02.05 Nominal Flow Rate Io 50000.0 lb/h 4226
P 02.06 Nominal Speed 3.0000 inch/s 4227
P 02.07 Display Formats SELECTABLE 4228
P 02.08 Flow Rate Units ----.- lb/h 4229
P 02.09 Counter 1 Unit ------- lb 4230
P 02.10 Counter 2 Unit ------- lb 4232
P 02.11 Counter 3 Unit ------- lb 4233
P 02.13 Totalizer Increment 100.00 lb 4254
P 02.14 Remote Totalizer Pulse Width 0.100 s 4231
P 02.15 Event: Remote TCI too small W2 5745
P 02.16 Maintenance Speed 50 % 5670
P 02.18 Remote FRI Frequency 10.000 Hz/(t/h) 5708
P 02.19 Digital Mode Factor 10.000 Hz/mA 5775
03 - Control Sources
P 03.01 Feeder Start DI 4241
P 03.02 Feedrate Setpoint AI 4242
P 03.03 Setpoint Range 20.00 mA 4243
P 03.04 Setpoint Offset 4.00 mA 4244
P 03.05 Maximum Feedrate 50000.0 lb/h 5686
P 03.06 Minimum Feedrate 5000.0 lb/h 5687
P 03.07 DI: Raise Setpoint n/a 5722
P 03.08 DI: Lower Setpoint n/a 5723
P 03.09 Raise/Lower Response Time 30 s 5709
P 03.10 Run Enable DI 4245
P 03.11 Event: Run Disabled W2 4246

P 03.12 Mode Select Enable/Disable Keyb.,Remote & 5707
Local
P 03.13 Speed Setpoint 900 rpm 5682
P 03.14 Run Mode Select Frate Setpoint 5684
04 - Rated Data
P 04.01 LC Characteristic Value 3.0000 mV/V 4257
P 04.02 LC Rated Cap. 100.000 lb 4258
P 04.03 Effective Platform Length 18.000 inch 4259
P 04.04 Lever Ratio 1.0000 4260
P 04.05 Angle 0.00 degree 4261
P 04.07 Belt load LC left LC 4263
P 04.08 Belt load LC right LC 4269
P 04.09 Tachometer: Pulses per Rev 60.0 P/rev 5690
P 04.10 Load cross section 157.00 inch2 5730
05 - Feeder control
P 05.01 Volum on LC failure YES 4270
P 05.02 Event: Volum on failure IG 4271
P 05.03 Afterfl.Totalizer 0.0 s 4274
P 05.04 Zero Drop-Out Active NO 4679
P 05.05 Zero Drop-Out Limit 1.00 % Q 4680
06 - Feeder Monitoring
P 06.01 Event: Stand-By IG 4289
P 06.02 Stand-By Limit Value 5 % Io 4290
P 06.03 Event: Tachometer Input A 4291
P 06.04 Event: LC Input IG 4293
P 06.05 Event: LC Input < MIN IG 4294
P 06.06 Event: LC Input > MAX IG 4295
P 06.07 Event: Setpoint Limited IG 4296
P 06.08 Event: Power Failure IG 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 W2 4300
P 06.13 Event: Controller Limited IG 4301
P 06.14 Event: Memory W1 4302
P 06.15 Event: Analog Input < Offset IG 5418
P 06.16 DO: Dual Tacho active n/a 4304
P 06.17 Event: Primary Tacho Failure W1 4305
07 - Belt Monitoring
P 07.01 DI: Belt Motion Monitor n/a 5724
P 07.02 Belt Motion Monitor Delay 10 s 5698
P 07.03 Event: Belt Motion Monitor IG 5725
08 - Display Filters

P 08.01 LC Filter 0.25 s 4334
P 08.02 I-Display 3.0 s 4328
P 08.03 I-Analog Output 3.0 s 4329
P 08.04 Feedback Filter Override 15.00 % 5702
Threshold
P 08.05 Belt Load 1.0 s 4331
P 08.06 Belt Speed 1.0 s 4332
P 08.07 Deviation 1.0 s 4333
09 - Limit Values
P 09.01 Value for I-Min 5.0 % Io 4337
P 09.02 Event: I-Min IG 4338
P 09.03 Value for I-Max 120.0 % Io 4339
P 09.04 Event: I-Max IG 4340
P 09.05 Value for Q-Min 60.0 % Q 4341
P 09.06 Event: Q-Min IG 4342
P 09.07 Value for Q-Max 120.0 % Q 4343
P 09.08 Event: Q-Max IG 4344
P 09.09 Value for V-Min 5.0 % V 4345
P 09.10 Event: V-Min IG 4346
P 09.11 Value for V-Max 120.0 % V 4347
P 09.12 Event: V-Max IG 4348
10 - Calibration Data
P 10.01 Calibration Probe Span 36.0000 inch 5693
P 10.02 Pulses per length 300.00 P/inch 4256
P 10.03 Range Correction TW 1.0000 5731
P 10.04 Range Correction TC 1.0000 5732
P 10.05 Range Correction TM 1.0000 5733
P 10.06 Belt Circuit Time 60.0 s 4353
P 10.07 Simulation Travel (Belt Rev.) 2.0 5703
P 10.08 Calibration Weight 70.000 lb 4354
P 10.09 Test Chain Weight 4.3000 lb/inch 5715
P 10.10 Basic Tare 0.00 lb/inch 4355
P 10.11 Belt Circuit No. 1000000.00 P/B 4357
11 - Rate controller
P 11.01 P-Component KP 0.05000 mA/% 4369
P 11.02 I-Component TN 1.0 s 4370
P 11.03 Motor Speed Control Output AO 4400
P 11.04 Lower Limit 4.00 mA 4371
P 11.05 Upper Limit 20.00 mA 4372
P 11.06 Controller Magnitude Offset 4.00 mA 4373
P 11.07 Position at STOP Lower Limit 4374
P 11.08 KP speed controller 0.07000 mA/% 5734
P 11.09 VAP Active NO 4480
P 11.10 Platform Dis.Length 0.00 % LB 4482
12 - Moisture
P 12.01 Moisture Active NO 5386
P 12.02 Moisture Select n/a 5399
P 12.03 AI: Moisture Measurement n/a 5387
P 12.04 Nominal Moisture 10.00 % 5388
P 12.05 Moisture Offset 4.00 mA 5389
P 12.06 Moisture Range 20.00 mA 5390
P 12.07 DO: Moisture active n/a 5400
P 12.08 Moisture MAX 20.00 % 5391
P 12.09 DO: Moisture MAX n/a 5392
P 12.10 Event: Moisture MAX W1 5393
P 12.11 AO: Flow Rate corrected n/a 5394
P 12.12 AO: Flow Rate Offset 4.00 mA 5395
P 12.13 AO: Flow Rate Range 20.00 mA 5396
P 12.14 Pulse Counter corrected NO 5397
13 - Cleanout control
P 13.01 DO: CleanOut Timer n/a 4277
P 13.02 CleanOut ON Time 1.00 h 4278
P 13.03 CleanOut OFF Time 1.00 h 4279
P 13.04 DI: Chain Motion Monitor n/a 4404
P 13.05 Chain Motion Delay 20 s 4405
P 13.06 Event: Chain Motion Monitor IG 4406
14 - Analog Outputs
P 14.01 Setpoint n/a 4385
P 14.02 Setpoint Offset 4.00 mA 4386
P 14.03 Setpoint Range 20.00 mA 4387
P 14.04 Actual Flow Rate AO 4388
P 14.05 Flow Rate Offset 4.00 mA 4389
P 14.06 Flow Rate Range 20.00 mA 4390
P 14.07 Belt Load n/a 4391
P 14.08 Belt Load Offset 4.00 mA 4392
P 14.09 Belt Load Range 20.00 mA 4393
P 14.10 Speed n/a 4394
P 14.11 Speed Offset 4.00 mA 4395
P 14.12 Speed Range 20.00 mA 4396
P 14.13 Deviation n/a 4397
P 14.14 Deviation Offset 4.00 mA 4398
P 14.15 Deviation Range 20.00 mA 4399
P 14.16 Actual Flow 2 n/a 4306
15 - Digital Inputs
P 15.01 DI: Acknowledge Events n/a 4419
P 15.03 Event: External Event 1 IG 4417
P 15.04 DI: External Event 1 n/a 4418
P 15.07 DI: Reset Totalizer 1 n/a 5414

P 15.08 DI: Reset Totalizer 2 n/a 5415
P 15.09 DI: Discharge Pluggage DI 5716
P 15.10 Discharge Pluggage Delay 2s 5697
P 15.11 Event: Discharge Pluggage A 5717
P 15.12 DI: Coal on belt switch DI 5718
P 15.13 Loss of Flow Trip Delay 1s 5704
P 15.14 Event: Loss of material IG 5719
P 15.15 Event: Coal on Belt A 5754
P 15.16 Belt Paddle Feedback prop to Rate 5705
Permissive
P 15.17 DI: Motor feedback DI 5720
P 15.18 Event: Motor Start A 5721
P 15.19 DI: Coal Flow Monitor DI 5726
P 15.20 Level/Temperatur Sensor Delay 100.0000 lb 5699
P 15.21 Event: Coal Flow A 5727
P 15.22 DI: Configuration Lock DI 5728
P 15.23 DI: Remote CTRL n/a 5735
P 15.24 DI: OFF/Maint CTRL n/a 5736
P 15.25 DI: Local Start n/a 5737
P 15.26 DI: Jog forward n/a 5738
P 15.27 DI: Jog backward n/a 5739
16 - Digital Outputs
P 16.01 DO: Start feeder n/a 4433
P 16.02 DO: Feeder running n/a 4434
P 16.03 DO: Feeder running 2 n/a 5671
P 16.04 DO: Feeder Run Forward DO 5740
P 16.05 DO: Feeder Run Forward 2 DO 5672
P 16.06 DO: Feeder Run Reverse DO 5741
P 16.07 DO: Feeder Run Reverse 2 DO 5673
P 16.08 DO: Start Prefeeder n/a 4435
P 16.09 DO: ALARM DO 4436
P 16.10 DO: ALARM 2 DO 5674
P 16.11 DO: Deviation n/a 4437
P 16.12 DO: I-MIN n/a 4438
P 16.13 DO: I-MAX n/a 4439
P 16.14 DO: Q-MIN n/a 4440
P 16.15 DO: Q-MAX n/a 4441
P 16.16 DO: v-MIN n/a 4442
P 16.17 DO: v-MAX n/a 4443
P 16.18 DO: Volumetric Mode DO 4444

P 16.19 DO: Volumetric Mode 2 DO 5675
P 16.21 DO: WARNING DO 4759
P 16.22 DO: WARNING 2 DO 5676
P 16.23 DO: Feeding DO 5742
P 16.24 DO: Feeding 2 DO 5677
P 16.25 DO: Remote CTRL DO 5750
P 16.26 DO: Remote CTRL 2 DO 5678
17 - Analog calibration
P 17.01 Analog Input 1 Min 4.00 mA 5755
P 17.02 Analog Input 1 Max 20.00 mA 5756
P 17.11 Analog Output 1 Min 4.00 mA 5765
P 17.12 Analog Output 1 Max 20.00 mA 5766
18 - 2-Sensor Slip
P 18.01 2-Sensor Slip active NO 5433
P 18.02 Source Sensor 1 Speed 5434
P 18.03 DI: Sensor 1 n/a 5435
P 18.04 Characteristic Value Sensor 1 100.00 P/inch 5436
P 18.05 DI: Sensor 2 n/a 5437
P 18.06 Characteristic Value Sensor 2 100.00 P/inch 5438
P 18.07 Slip Value 2 2.00 % LB 5439
P 18.08 Event: Slip 2 IG 5440
P 18.09 DO: Slip 2 n/a 5443
19 - Maintenance interval
P 19.01 Maintenance Electric 3000 h 4465
P 19.02 Event: Maintenance Electric IG 4466
P 19.03 Maintenance Feeder Run 3000 h 4467
P 19.04 Event: Maintenance Feeder IG 4468
Run
20 - Reports
P 20.01 Hourly Total Time 0 min 5743
P 20.02 Daily Total Time 0 min 5744
21 - Communication EasyServe
P 21.01 Own Address 1 4520
P 21.02 Baud Rate 38400 4521
P 21.03 Format Data 8-N-1 6189

22 - Communication Fieldbus
P 22.01 Protocol Type NO 4528
P 22.02 Timeout Host 5s 4529
P 22.03 Event: Cyclic Communication A 4530
Host
P 22.04 Modbus-Version compatible Stock 5729
P 22.05 Word Sequence I:std/L:std 6246
P 22.06 Byte Sequence High - Low 6245
P 22.07 Configuration FIXED_COMP_8_16 4661
P 22.08 Address 1 4531
P 22.09 Resolution 4096 4533
P 22.10 Baud rate 19200 4535
P 22.11 Data Format 8-O-1 4656
P 22.12 Physics RS232 6186
P 22.13 Address 16 4539
P 22.14 FLOAT-Format IEEE 4540
P 22.15 Address 63 4541
P 22.16 Baud rate 125K 4542
P 22.17 Parameter NO 4658
P 22.18 Preset Count 2 4734
P 22.19 READ_ID Count 6 4659
23 - Ethernet
P 23.01 IP Address 192.168.240.1 6235
P 23.02 Net Mask 255.255.255.0 6236
P 23.03 Gateway 0.0.0.0 6237
24 - PLS Outputs
P 24.01 DO: PLS Binary OUT 1 n/a 4662
P 24.09 AO: PLS Analog OUT 1 n/a 4670
P 24.10 AO: PLS Analog OUT 2 n/a 4671
25 - Fixed mode configuration
P 25.01 ID Preset Value 1 320 6247

P 25.09 ID Read Value 1 752 6256
P 25.10 ID Read Value 2 816 6257
P 25.11 ID Read Value 3 1552 6258
P 25.12 ID Read Value 4 1872 6259
P 25.13 ID Read Value 5 1894 6260
P 25.14 ID Read Value 6 2230 6261
P 25.15 ID Read Value 7 2232 6262
P 25.16 ID Read Value 8 2234 6263
P 25.17 ID Read Value 9 0 6264
P 25.18 ID Read Value 10 0 6265
P 25.19 ID Read Value 11 0 6266
P 25.20 ID Read Value 12 0 6267
P 25.21 ID Read Value 13 0 6268
P 25.22 ID Read Value 14 0 6269
P 25.23 ID Read Value 15 0 6270
P 25.24 ID Read Value 16 0 6271
26 - FCB analog output
P 26.01 FCB_AOUT 1 n/a 20481
P 26.02 Offset FCB_AOUT 1 4.00 mA 6272
P 26.03 Range FCB_AOUT 1 20.00 mA 6273
P 26.04 Reference FCB_AOUT 1 1000.00 6274
P 26.05 FCB_AOUT 2 n/a 20482
P 26.09 FCB_AOUT 3 n/a 20483
P 26.13 FCB_AOUT 4 n/a 20484
P 26.17 FCB_AOUT 5 n/a 20485
27 - FCB digital output
P 27.01 FCB_DOUT 1 n/a 20529
P 27.02 FCB_DOUT 2 n/a 20530
P 27.03 FCB_DOUT 3 n/a 20531
P 27.04 FCB_DOUT 4 n/a 20532
P 27.05 FCB_DOUT 5 n/a 20533
P 27.06 FCB_DOUT 6 n/a 20534

P 27.07 FCB_DOUT 7 n/a 20535
P 27.08 FCB_DOUT 8 n/a 20536
P 27.09 FCB_DOUT 9 n/a 20537
P 27.10 FCB_DOUT 10 n/a 20538
P 27.11 FCB_DOUT 11 n/a 20539
P 27.12 FCB_DOUT 12 n/a 20540
P 27.13 FCB_DOUT 13 n/a 20541
P 27.14 FCB_DOUT 14 n/a 20542
P 27.15 FCB_DOUT 15 n/a 20543
P 27.16 FCB_DOUT 16 n/a 20544
P 27.17 FCB_DOUT 17 n/a 20545
P 27.18 FCB_DOUT 18 n/a 20546
P 27.19 FCB_DOUT 19 n/a 20547
P 27.20 FCB_DOUT 20 n/a 20548
50 - Setup Parameter 196NT
P 50.01 Speed Setpoint 900 rpm 5776
P 50.02 Initial Density Estimate 50.00 lb/ft3 5777
P 50.03 Run Mode Select 0 5778
P 50.04 Feed Display Select 0 5779
P 50.05 Maximum Feedrate 50000.0 lb/h 5780
P 50.06 Minimum Feedrate 5000.0 lb/h 5781
P 50.07 Totalizer Increment 100.00 lb 5782
P 50.08 Demand Mode 1 5783
P 50.09 Tachometer Type 0 5784
P 50.10 Weigh Span Length 3.00 ft 5785
P 50.11 Weigh Span Volume 3.2700 ft3 5786
P 50.12 Calibration Probe Span 36.0000 inch 5787
P 50.13 Calibration Weight 70.000 lb 5788
P 50.14 MSC Servo Loop Gain 4800 5695
P 50.15 MSC Servo Rate Feedback 1400 5696
P 50.16 Discharge Pluggage Delay 2s 5789
P 50.17 Belt Motion Monitor Delay 0s 5790
P 50.18 Level/Temperatur Sensor Delay 2.0000 ft3 5791
P 50.19 Weight Signal Filter 0 5792
P 50.20 Feedback Signal Filter 3 5793
P 50.21 Feedback Filter Override 15.00 % 5794
Threshold
P 50.22 Simulation Travel (Belt Rev.) 2 5795
P 50.23 Low Density Alarm Threshold 52.20 lb/ft3 5796
P 50.24 Belt Paddle Feedback 0 5797
Permissive
P 50.25 Communications Unit Number 1 5706
P 50.26 Mode Select Enable/Disable 0 5798
P 50.27 Remote FRI Frequency 10.000 Hz/(t/h) 5799
P 50.28 Raise/Lower Response Time 0s 5800
P 50.29 Maximum Motor Speed 1000 rpm 5710
P 50.30 Minimum Motor Speed 10 rpm 5711
P 50.33 Weight Signal Gain Factor 0 5712
P 50.35 Remote Totalizer Pulse Width 0.100 s 5801
P 50.36 Test Chain Weight 4.3000 lb/inch 5802
P 50.37 Hourly Total Time 0 min 5803
P 50.38 Daily Total Time 0 min 5804
P 50.39 Loss of Flow Trip Delay 0s 5805
P 50.40 Auxiliary Output Type 1 5806
P 50.50 Convert Now NO 5807

12 Appendix B
Appendix B describes the default I/O points.
12.1 Default Digital Inputs

The default parameter must be set to n/a if the digital input is reallocated.
Input Wire Default Parameter Comments:

Number Number
DI 1 118 P15.23 DI: Remote CTRL Not normally used. P03.12 must be
set to Keyboard Only or Keyboard &
Local if this point is reallocated.
DI 2 112 P03.01 DI: Feeder Start
DI 3 113 P03.07 DI: Raise Setpoint Not Normally used. Must be
enabled when P03.02 Feedrate
Setpoint is set to R-L.
DI 4 110 P15.17 DI: Motor Feedback
DI 5 109 P15.09 DI: Discharge Pluggage
DI 6 117 P15.22 DI: Configuration Lock
DI 7 108 P15.12 DI: Coal on Belt Switch
DI 8 111 P03.10 DI: Run enabled Normally disabled when 196NT
display is used. Must be enabled
when (optional) touch screen HMI is
used.
DI 9 119 P15.25 DI: Local Start Not normally used. P03.12 must be
set to Keyboard Only if this point is
reallocated.
DI 10 116 P15.19 DI: Coal Flow Monitor
DI 11 114 P03.08 DI: Lower Setpoint Not Normally used. Must be
enabled when P03.02 Feedrate
Setpoint is set to R-L.
DI 12 115 P07.01 DI: Belt Motion Monitor Set P07.03 Event: Belt Motion
Monitor to A, W1 or W2 to enable
the belt motion monitor.

12.2 Default Digital Outputs
Each output is a single form C contact (NO, C, NC).
The default parameter must be set to n/a if the digital output is reallocated.
Output Wire Number Default Parameter Comments:

Number
DO 1 150-152 P16.09 DO: Alarm 196NT K1 – Trip
DO 2 153-155 P16.10 DO: Alarm 2 196NT K1 – Trip
DO 3 156-158 P16.06 DO: Run Reverse 196NT K2 – Reverse
DO 4 159-161 P16.07 DO: Run Reverse 2 196NT K2 – Reverse
DO 5 4-6 P16.25 DO: Remote CTRL 196NT K3 – Remote
DO 6 162-164 P16.26 DO: Remote CTRL 2 196NT K3 – Remote
DO 7 177-179 P16.04 DO: Feeder Run Forward 196NT K6 – Run Forward
DO 8 7, 8 P16.05 DO: Feeder Run Forward 2 196NT K6 – Run Forward
DO 9 165-167 P16.18 DO: Volumetric Mode 196NT K4 – Volumetric
DO 10 168-170 P16.19 DO: Volumetric Mode 2 196NT K4 – Volumetric
DO 11 171-173 P16.23 DO: Feeding 196NT K5 – Feeding
DO 12 174-176 P16.24 DO: Feeding 2 196NT K5 – Feeding
DO 13 183-185 P16.21 DO: Warning 196NT K7 – Alarm
DO 14 180-182 P16.22 DO: Warning 2 196NT K7 – Alarm
DO 15 186-193 n/a 196NT K8 – Data Logging
12.3 Default Analog I/O

Output Wire Numbers Default Parameter Comments:
Number
AI 3 Sig +, Sig- P01.05 Analog Channel A 12 Customer Demand Signal
P03.02 Feedrate Setpoint
AO 1 142-144 P01.03 Analog Channel A 10
P11.03 AO: Motor Speed Control
AO 2 139-141 P01.04 Analog Channel A 11 Customer Feedback Signal
P14.04 AO: Actual Flow Rate

13 Appendix C
Appendix C lists the data addresses available with the trending display.
13.1 Trending Data

Data Data Value Comments:
Address
1872 Feedrate lb/h
1874 Totalizer 1 lb
1876 Totalizer 2 lb
1878 Totalizer 3 lb
1880 Belt Load lb/f
1884 Belt Speed f/s
1894 Setpoint lb/h
1904 Deviation %
1906 Moisture %
1908 Corrected Feedrate lb/h
1910 Totalizer 1 corr. lb
1920 Analog Output 1 Raw mA
1938 Belt Slip %
1942 Relative Feedrate %
1944 Relative Belt Load %
1946 External Setpoint lb/h
1950 Tachometer: Hz
1952 Utilize LC 1 %
1954 Loadcell VAP mV/V
1956 Loadcell BIC mV/V
1958 Loadcell mV/V
1960 Controller Magnitude mA
1996 Nominal Belt Load lb/f
2008 Actual Tare lb/f
2042 Setpoint %
2078 Corr. Rel. Feedrate %
2082 2-Sensor Slip %
2214 Analog Input 1 Raw mA
2224 Loadcell 1 mV/V
2226 Loadcell 2 mV/V
2228 Utilize LC 2 %
2230 Gravimetric Total lb
2232 Volumetric Total lb
2234 Material Total lb
2236 Rate lb/h

2246 Analog Input 1 mA
2264 Analog Output 1 mA
2276 Speed rpm
2278 Belt Speed inch/s
2280 Nominal Belt Load lb/inch
2282 Actual Tare lb/inch
2284 Belt Load lb/inch
2286 Speed Setpoint rpm
2288 FRI output Hz
2290 Nominal Density lb/ft3
2292 Density lb/ft3
2294 Gravimetric Total corrected lb
2296 Volumetric Total corr. Lb
2298 Material Total corr. Lb
2300 Belt Load (average) lb/inch
2310 Belt Motion Counter s
2312 Digital Mode output Hz
2316 Belt Speed %

196NT Display, 41 EasyServe – OFF/Maint. Mode, 56
196NT Display - Acknowledge Event, 45 EasyServe – Operating the Feeder, 56
196NT Display – Analog Trim Function, 48 EasyServe – Options, 58
196NT Display – Date Format, 43 EasyServe – PAR files, 54
196NT Display – Display Functions, 41 EasyServe – Parameter Attributes, 55
196NT Display - Enter Parameters, 46 EasyServe – Parameter files, 54
196NT Display - Error Recall, 43 EasyServe – Parameters, 54
196NT Display - F1 Key, 44 EasyServe – Print Parameters, 55
196NT Display - F2 Key, 45 EasyServe – Registration/Access to Parameters, 53
196NT Display - Info Select, 42 EasyServe – Remote Mode, 56
196NT Display – Jog Key, 44 EasyServe – Scale Operation Screens, 56
196NT Display - Load Default Parameters, 46 EasyServe – Service Values, 57
196NT Display - Operating Functions, 44 EasyServe – Setting Time, 58
196NT Display - Read Parameters, 45 EasyServe – System Requirements, 51
196NT Display - Reset Totalizing Counters, 44 EasyServe – Totalizer, 56
196NT Display - Self Test, 42 EasyServe – Trends, 57
196NT Display – Set Time, 47 Electrostatic Sensitive Devices, v
196NT Display - Setup Functions, 45 Error Messages, 145
196NT Display - Startup, 41 Event (Error) Messages, 145
196NT Display - Total Select, 41 Event Classes, 145
196NT Display - Typical Operating Procedures, 49 Event Groups, 145
196NT Display – White Keys, 44 Expert Mode, 55, 61
A/Alarm (Definition), 62, 145 FB (Definition), 62
About this Manual, v Feedrate Control, 11
AI (Definition), 62 Gravimetric Mode, 12
Analog I/O Points, 32, 164 Hardware and Installation, 13
Analog Trim, 32, 37, 48 Hidden Parameters, 61
AO (Definition), 62 HMI – Belt Drive Motor Enable Switch (WARNING), 15
Appendix A, 153 HMI – Calibration, 39
Appendix B, 163 HMI - Configuration, 33
Appendix C, 165 HMI - Data Log Values, 37
Basic (CAL 1), 25 HMI – Date and Time, 39
Belt Load, 10 HMI - Display Functions, 35
Belt Load, Nominal, 31, 69 HMI - Event Log Values, 37
Belt Speed, 11 HMI - Home Screen, 35
Calibration, 22 HMI – Load Factory Defaults, 39
Calibration probe location, 25, 27 HMI - Login, 33
Calibration Weight Test, 59 HMI - Operation using the Touch Screen HMI, 33
Chain Test, 59 HMI - Parameter Log Values, 37
Converting 196NT Parameters to DT-9 Parameters, 18 HMI - Parameter Setup, 37
Default Analog I/O, 164 HMI - Setup Screen, 36
Default Digital Inputs, 163 HMI – Simulation Mode, 39
Default Digital Outputs, 164 HMI - Trend Screen, 36
Default Parameters, 39, 46, 54, 61 HMI - Trim Analog I/O, 32, 37, 48
Definitions, 10 HMI – Typical Operating Procedures, 39
DI (Definition), 62 HMI - Values Screen, 36
Digital Inputs, 163 HMI Configuration - Calibration Screen, 35
Digital Outputs, 164 HMI Configuration - Communication Screen, 34
DO (Definition), 62 HMI Configuration - Configuration Screen, 34
DT-9 Parameter List, 65 HMI Configuration - Display Settings Screen, 34
EasyServe, 51 HMI Configuration – Exiting Configuration, 35
EasyServe – Calibration, 56 HMI Configuration - Feeder Screen, 34
EasyServe – Connection (WARNING), 52 HMI Configuration - Network Screen, 34
EasyServe – Events, 56 HMI Display Functions, 35
EasyServe – Expert Mode, 55, 61 HMI Installation, 15
EasyServe – Hidden Parameters, 55 HMI Parameter changes, 16
EasyServe – Installation, 51 I (Definition), 10, 62
EasyServe – IP Address, 52 IG/Ignore (Definition), 62, 145
EasyServe – Jog Key, 56 Installation, 13
EasyServe - Load Default Parameters, 54 Installation Notes, 13
EasyServe – Network Connection, 52 Installing the DT-9 Controller, 14

Installing the Touch Screen HMI, 15 Parameters - General Information, 61
LB: Pulses per Belt, 30 Parameters – Hardware Configuration, 62
LC (Definition), 62 Parameters – Inputs/Outputs, 62
Load Default Parameters, 39, 46, 54 Parameters – Parameter Attributes, 61
Local Mode, 12 Parameters – Parameter Groups, 61
LS (Definition), 62 Parameters – Parameter List, 65
Material Test, 59 Parameters - Printing, 55
Measuring Principle, 10 Passwords, 7
Modes, 12 Performing Calibrations, 23
Nominal Belt Load, 31, 69 Print Parameters, 55
OFF/Maintenance Mode, 12 Probe Error, 25, 27
OP (Definition), 62 Q (Definition), 10, 62
Operation using EasyServe, 51 QB (Definition), 10
Operation using the 196NT Display, 41 Read Only Parameters, 61
Operation using the Touch Screen HMI, 33 Remote Mode, 12
Overview, 9 Removing 196NT controller, 14
P (Definition), 10 Retro-reflective Tape Clips, 25, 27
Parameter Attributes, 61 Safety Instructions, 7
Parameter Attributes, 55 Setup Notes, 18
Parameter Conversion Table, 19 Setup Parameters, 18, 61, 65
Parameter Group 01 - Hardware Modules, 65 Setup Parameters 196NT, 139
Parameter Group 02 - Feeder Definitions, 68 Span (CAL 2), 27
Parameter Group 03 - Control Sources, 74 Startup and Functional Check, 16
Parameter Group 04 - Feeder Rated Data, 79 TA: Tare, 30
Parameter Group 05 - Feeder Control, 82 TC: Span Calibration, 29
Parameter Group 06 - Feeder Monitoring, 84 Testing, 59
Parameter Group 07 - Belt Monitoring, 90 Testing - Calibration Weight Test, 59
Parameter Group 08 - Display Filters, 91 Testing - Chain Test, 59
Parameter Group 09 - Limit Values, 93 Testing - Material Test, 59
Parameter Group 10 - Calibration Data, 97 Totals, 11
Parameter Group 11 – Rate Controller, 100 Touch Screen HMI Configuration, 33
Parameter Group 12 - Moisture, 103 Touch Screen HMI Installation, 15
Parameter Group 13 - Cleanout Control, 106 Touch Screen HMI parameter changes, 16
Parameter Group 14 - Analog Outputs, 108 Trending Data, 165
Parameter Group 15 - Digital Inputs, 113 Typical Operating Procedures – 196NT Display, 49
Parameter Group 16 - Digital Outputs, 121 Typical Operating Procedures - HMI, 39
Parameter Group 18 - 2-Sensor Slip, 130 V (Definition), 10, 62
Parameter Group 19 – Maintenance Interval, 133 VCU 20103, 9
Parameter Group 20 - Reports, 134 VCU 20104, 9
Parameter Group 21 - Comm. EasyServe, 135 VEA (Definition), 62
Parameter Group 22 - Comm. Fieldbus, 136 Volumetric Control Mode, 12
Parameter Group 23 - Ethernet, 137 Volumetric Mode, 12
Parameter Group 24 - PLS Outputs, 138 VSE (Definition), 62
Parameter Group 25 – Fixed Mode Config., 138 W1/Warning 1 (Definition), 62, 145
Parameter Group 26 – FCB Analog Output, 138 W2/Warning 2 (Definition), 62, 145
Parameter Group 27 – FCB Digital Output, 138 Weigh Roller Adjustment, 24
Parameter Group Cleanout Control, 128 Weigh Span Length, 11
Parameter Overview, 153 What is the DISOCONT Tersus/DT-9?, 9
Parameters, 61 Xd (Definition), 10
Parameters – Abbreviations, 62 Y (Definition), 10
Parameters - Default Parameters, 61 Z (Definition), 10

STOCK EQUIPMENT COMPANY NORTH AMERICAN TERMS AND CONDITIONS (Rev. A 1/2009)
1. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This order constitutes the entire Agreement between Stock Equipment Company (“Stock”) and Customer, and acceptance either by written acknowledgment
or by performance shall form a binding contract between the Parties, subjected to the terms and conditions hereof which shall constitute the entire Agreement between
Customer and Stock. It shall supersede any other agreements or understandings made prior to the date of this order, excluding specifications provided by Customer and
any definitive agreement executed in writing by both Stock and Customer, in which case, the definitive agreement shall control over any conflicting terms and conditions
in this Agreement. Additional or different terms proposed by Customer are hereby rejected and shall not form a part of the agreement between Customer and Stock
unless agreed to and accepted in writing by an authorized representative of Stock.
2. PRICES AND PAYMENT
Stock represents that the price or prices specified in this order do not exceed the current selling price for the same or substantially similar goods or services
to any other purchaser, taking into account the quantity of the goods or services ordered and the need for customization of such goods or services. If this order is not
priced, it is understood that any cost estimates provided in writing are only valid for a period of 60 days from issuance. Stenographic, clerical and mathematical errors are
subject to correction. Subject to the cost estimate period of 60 days, Stock may change quoted prices without notice. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, payments are
Net 30. Projects in excess of one hundred thousand dollars (“$100,000.00”) require 20% at receipt of Purchase Order, 30% on approval of Engineering, 50% at
shipment. No cash discounts are granted. Payments, including payments for partial deliveries, are due thirty (“30”) days after the date of invoice. Invoices will be sent
as soon as possible after shipments are made. Late payments shall be charged a monthly finance charge of one and one half percent (“1½%”) or the then maximum
allowable by law. When Equipment is held for Customer at its request, Customer shall accept title, passage of risk and invoice for the equipment, and Customer shall
pay all expenses incurred for such storage. Charges for installation, repairs and other services shall be the then current rates, which may be requested from Stock at any
time. Stock shall charge premiums for work performed outside of normal business hours, and travel and waiting shall be considered work time. Customer’s payments
shall be due upon receipt of invoice, and Customer shall be in default of payment 10 days after receipt of the invoice.
3. DELIVERY
Except as otherwise provided herein, deliveries shall be in accordance with the delivery schedule set forth or referred to in this order. Stock reserves the
right to reasonable partial deliveries. Incoterms 2000 shall govern, and deliveries shall be EXW, ex place of manufacture unless otherwise agreed upon in writing. Stock
is not responsible for any delays in delivery resulting from Customer’s failure to resolve any commercial and technical issues and/or failure to perform all of its obligations.
Any delays caused by Customer shall cause the delivery date of the schedule to be extended accordingly. If Stock is required to store anything as a result of any
Customer delay, including delaying acceptance or notification to ship, Customer shall pay all storage costs and fees. Stock’s compliance with the delivery date is subject
to deliveries to Stock that are correct and on time, and Stock shall notify Customer of any foreseeable delays. The delivery period is honored if Stock has provided the
notice of readiness for shipment. If acceptance is required, the acceptance date or, alternatively, the notice of readiness for acceptance shall govern timeliness.
4. PASSING OF RISK
Risk shall pass to Customer in the case of work performance. If Customer takes over the transport of the item from the place of manufacture to the site of
its use, Customer shall bear the burden of risk for the duration of the transport. Should delivery or acceptance be delayed or not take place as a result of circumstances
not attributable to Stock, risk shall pass to Customer as of the day of the notice of readiness for shipment or acceptance. Stock agrees to take out the insurance
requested by Customer at its expense. Customer may not refuse the receipt of delivery in the event of insignificant defects or deviations in volume.
Stock’s responsibility for loss or damage to goods/equipment furnished hereunder ceases when Stock delivers it to the carrier at Stock’s plant. Any claim to
or loss of the goods/equipment in transit should be made by the Customer against the carrier. Any equipment that Customer obtains from Stock to replace
goods/equipment lost or damaged in transit will be sold to Customer at Stock’s standard prices in effect at the time of such replacement.
5. RESERVATION OF TITLE
Title shall not pass to Customer until Customer has paid in full. If this reservation of title is subject to conditions or formal requirements in the country or
destination, Customer shall ensure they are fulfilled. Customer may not pledge, sell or assign as the security the subject of delivery prior to the passage of title. In the
event of attachments and seizures or other delivery by third parties, Customer shall inform the third party of Stock’s title and notify Stock immediately. If Customer
breaches the agreement, Stock shall be entitled to repossession of the goods sold pursuant to this Agreement. Customer’s application for the initiation of bankruptcy
proceedings shall entitle Stock to rescind the Agreement and demand immediate return of the subject of delivery.
6. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE
All goods or services are subject to final inspection and acceptance at their destination by Customer within a reasonable time, notwithstanding prior
payment or inspections at their source. Customer shall have the right to inspect Seller’s plant or facility at all reasonable times during the performance of this order.
Goods and services are deemed accepted two weeks after Stock’s notice of readiness for acceptance unless Customer issues a written notice of major defects within this
period. Customer may only refuse acceptance if the defect cancels out or significantly reduces the normal and/or contractually stipulated use of the work and/or its value.
If the work contains defects not entitling Customer to refuse acceptance, acceptance shall be made under the reservation that the defects are remedied. Any refusal,
reservation or objection of acceptance shall immediately be made in writing describing the basis of the refusal, reservation or objection and must at a minimum include a
description of the claimed defect. The Customer’s use of the delivered subject shall be deemed to be acceptance.
7. WARRANTY
Stock warrants to Customer that the goods or services delivered hereunder are free from defects in material and workmanship and conform to the Purchase
Order. If specifications or drawings for the goods or services are the result of negotiations between Stock and Customer, the goods or services shall conform to the
mutual agreement of the Parties. The warranty period is twelve (“12”) months from the date of initial operation or twenty four (“24”) months after shipment, whichever is
sooner, and shall not be extended if and when replacement goods or services are furnished or otherwise supplied by Stock. No claims for defects shall be created by
causes which are not attributable to any fault by Stock. In the event of a warranty claim, Customer shall provide Stock with a reasonable period of time to evaluate and/or
remedy the claim. If Stock is not provided such reasonable opportunity, it is not liable for any consequences resulting from a failure. Customer shall only have the right
to remedy the defect itself or through a third party and demand compensation from Stock for the Customer’s necessary expenses in emergencies where plant safety is
endangered, or to avoid unreasonably greater damage, whereby Stock must be informed immediately.
In the event that the Customer culpably contributes to the cause of the defects, including, but not limited to, its failure to comply with the duty to avoid or
reduce damage, Stock shall have a compensation claim under the subsequent performance which corresponds to Customer’s contribution which corresponds to the
cause of the defect. The warranty does not apply to any equipment or any part which has been altered, modified or changed in any way as to affect its performance or
reliability, or to any equipment or part which has deteriorated in storage, has been damaged, altered or changed in installation or by misuse, negligence or accident or by
other than normal use or maintenance. The warranty shall not apply if initial operation commences more than twelve (“12”) months after shipment, unless Stock has
inspected the equipment therein described and has informed the customer in writing that the equipment is in warrantable condition, or will be in warrantable condition
after specified repairs or replacements have been made. Such inspection will be by a Stock representative or designated agent. The inspection, repair or replacement
parts and labor shall be to the account of the customer. No warranty or representation is made as to the useful life of the equipment described herein.
The foregoing shall constitute the sole remedy of the Customer and Stock’s sole liability whether in warranty or otherwise. THIS WARRANTY IS
EXCLUSIVE AND IS OFFERED IN LIEU OF ALL IMPLIED OR STATUTORY WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANTIES AS TO
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ANY OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATION.
8. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Customer shall indemnify and save and hold harmless Stock from any claim that goods manufactured and supplied pursuant to a design or specification
furnished by Customer infringes upon any United States patent, except that the design or specification shall be deemed not to be furnished by Customer of the subject
matter of the claim was derived from or selected by Seller or relates to materials, compositions or alloys or processes relating thereto. During the Warranty Period, Seller
shall indemnify and save and hold harmless Customer from any claim that the use of goods manufactured or supplied other than to a design or specification furnished by
Customer infringes upon any United States patent, copyright, trademark, or other proprietary right. Upon the making of any claim indemnified hereunder or the
commencement of any suit or action having its basis in such, the party against whom such claim is made, or suit or action is commenced, shall promptly notify the other
in writing; and the party required to assume liability therefore under the foregoing provisions shall promptly and diligently conduct the defense therefore, at its sole cost
and expense, provided, that the party not required to assume liability shall have the right, insofar as its interests are affected, at its sole election (but at its own cost and
expense) to request the court to permit it to intervene in any such suit or action or to cooperate in the defense thereof, with the party required to assume liability, without
releasing any obligation, liability or undertaking of the latter party; and, provided further that Customer shall the right, insofar as its interests are affected, at its sole cost
and expense, to supersede Stock in any such defense and thereafter to assume and conduct the same according to Customer’s sole discretion, in which event Stock
shall be thereby released from its obligation to Customer as to the particular goods involved.
9. INDEMNIFICATION
The Parties agree to indemnify, save harmless and, defend each other’s directors, officers, employees and agents from and against claims, demands,
damages, costs, losses, liabilities, causes of action, suits, fines, penalties and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees through final appeal), whether at law, in
equity, or administrative in nature, in any manner asserted against or suffered by reason of, arising out of, or in any way related to, in whole or in part, the goods and/or
services covered by this Order, the preparation, processing, manufacture, construction, completion, delivery and/or use thereof, or a Party’s acts, omissions or
negligence. Without limitation, such obligation to indemnify shall exist with respect to claims and demands related to accidents, occurrences, injuries or losses, including,
without limitation, injuries to persons or property and economic loss by reason of, arising out of, or in any way related to, in whole or in part, the goods and/or services
covered by this Order or by preparation, processing, manufacture, construction, completion, delivery and/or use thereof.
10. CHANGES

Changes may be made as provided in the specifications. If any such changes cause an increase or decrease in the cost of or the time required for
performance of this order, an equitable adjustment shall be made in the price or delivery schedule or both. Stock shall not make any changes in the drawings, designs,
specifications, materials, production or manufacturing means, methods or location of the goods and services furnished by Stock to Customer, without Customer’s prior
written consent.
11. FORCE MAJEURE
Neither Stock nor Customer will be considered to be in default of performance of their obligations hereunder to the extent that such performance of such
obligations is affected by Force Majeure. This includes, but is not limited to, wars, strikes, fires, floods, earthquakes, explosions, blockades, embargoes or any acts of
God.
12. PROPRIETARY INFORMATION
Any proprietary information concerning Stock or its suppliers’ products or manufacturing process which is so designated by Stock or its suppliers and
disclosed to Customer incident to the performance of this order shall remain Stock’s or its suppliers property and is disclosed in confidence. Customer shall not publish
or otherwise disclose it to others without Stock’s prior written approval and no rights implied or otherwise are granted to produce or have produced any such products or
to practice or cause to be practiced any such manufacturing processes or other processes.
13. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
STOCK SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR FUTURE DAMAGES, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGE OR LOSS RESULTING FROM INABILITY TO USE THE EQUIPMENT, INCREASED OPERATING COSTS, LOSS OF
PRODUCTION, LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS , COST OF PURCHASED OR REPLACEMENT POWER, OR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES, WHETHER SIMILAR OR DISSIMILAR, OF ANY NATURE ARISING FROM ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT
(INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE) OR ANY OTHER THEORY OF LAW. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Stock’s maximum liability arising hereunder under any theory of law
shall not exceed the price of the purchase order. Any cause of action must be commenced within one (“one”) year from the date of which that action accrues.
14. RESOLUTION OF CLAIMS AND DISPUTES
(A) The parties shall in good faith attempt to resolve, at the lowest possible level of authority, any controversy, claim, or dispute arising out of this Agreement
through negotiations. The parties agree that time is of the essence in the resolution of any disputes arising under or related to this Agreement.
(B) In the event that negotiations are unsuccessful, the controversy, claim, or dispute shall be referred to each party’s respective operational president, vice
president, or its equivalent, and legal counsel who shall attempt to resolve the dispute within thirty days of the failure of 14(A).
(C) In the event that negotiations are unsuccessful, any controversy, claim, or dispute arising out of or related to the Agreement, shall be subject to mediation as
a condition precedent to formal arbitration proceedings by either party. The Parties shall endeavor to resolve the dispute by mediation unless they agree otherwise.
Request for mediation shall be filed with the other Party within 30 days of the conclusion of negotiations, and the Parties shall agree on a mediator from a list maintained
by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, or as otherwise agreed upon by the Parties, and shall endeavor to mediate the dispute within 30 days of the
request. The Parties shall share the mediator’s fee and any filing fees equally. Agreements reached in mediation shall be enforceable as settlement agreements in any
court having jurisdiction thereof.
(D) If mediation does not resolve the matter, the Parties agree that any controversies, claims, or disputes arising out of or related to the Agreement shall be
finally and conclusively determined by binding arbitration under the commercial arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association. A request for Arbitration shall be
jointly filed with the American Arbitration Association, or as otherwise agreed upon by the Parties. The aforementioned Arbitration process shall commence immediately
upon the conclusion of an unsuccessful mediation, such that the Arbitration is held within 60 days of the conclusion of the mediation. The award rendered by an
Arbitrator shall be final, and judgment may be entered upon it in accordance with applicable law in any court having jurisdiction thereof. All disputes shall be governed by
the laws of Ohio as provided in Paragraph 22, and all mediation and arbitration proceedings shall take place in Cleveland, Ohio.
15. SOFTWARE
The general terms and conditions of software providers for their software products contained in Stock’s deliveries shall have priority over these General
Terms and Conditions. Should such terms and conditions not be available, Stock shall send them to Customer. Stock’s General Terms and Conditions shall be in the
general terms and conditions of other providers. In the event that general terms and conditions of other providers are invalid, Stock’s General Terms and Conditions shall
apply. Customer shall receive a perpetual, simple, non-exclusive right of use to Stock’s software products. The grant of sublicenses is not permitted. Stock is not
required to provide the source code on which the software product is based. Customer may only process Stock’s software products to the extent permitted by law.
Customer may neither remove nor change the manufacturer’s product information, including, but not limited to, notice of copyright without Stock’s prior written consent.
16. INSTALLATION, REPAIRS AND OTHER SERVICES
For installation, repairs and other services, the following provisions apply in supplement. Customers shall inform Stock personnel at its own expense of
existing safety regulations and hazards and shall undertake all actions for the protection of persons and property at the worksite. Customer shall support Stock personnel
in carrying out the work at its own expense and to the required extent and render the support services required under the contract such as the preparation for the job site,
the provision of tools and cranes and elevators, and the provision of water and electricity, etc. Customer’s support must warrant that Stock can begin its work
immediately upon the arrival of its personnel and can be carried out without delay up to acceptance. If Customer does not comply with its obligations, Stock shall be
entitled, but not obliged, to take the action to which Customer is obliged in its stead and at its expense. If Stock’s performance cannot be carried out on grounds for
which it is not responsible, Customer shall compensate Stock for already rendered performance and any incurred time and expense. Replaced parts become Stock’s
property. Should the performance perish or deteriorate prior to acceptance through no fault on Stock’s part, Customer shall pay Stock the price minus any savings in
expense. Repair deadlines are only binding if confirmed by Stock in writing.
17. SERVICE
For Service Agreements, including but not limited to Nuclear and Turnkey (Labor and Service) the following terms shall apply in Supplement:
a. The following rates apply to the services of a service representative for advice and consultation in the supervision of erection, operation, and maintenance of our equipment.
Time spent on site or in the home office preparing the work report documenting the site visit, minimum 2 hours will be billed at the Hourly rate. If the preparation of the report exceeds 2
½ hours, the required time will be billed not to exceed 6 hours. The report will be transmitted to customer within 2 weeks of site visit:
Hourly Rate: North America International
Travel Time $130.00/HR $130.00/HR
Service Engineer $140.00/HR $160.00HR
Senior Service Engineer $155.00/HR $175.00/HR
Software Service Engineer $185.00/HR $195.00/HR
Design Engineer $165.00/HR $185.00/HR
Daily Meal Per Diem: $40.00 $50.00
b. Overtime & Saturday Rates are billable at 1½ times the hourly rate per specific engineer. Sunday, Holiday Rate are billable at 2 times hourly rate per specific engineer.
c. If a Stock service representative is required to work between the hours of 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM, a 15% shift premium will apply.
d. If the Customer requires Stock’s service representative to remain locally and available to work “on call”, the Customer will be billed a minimum of eight (8) hours per day at the
applicable rate.
e. If Stock’s service representative is called to the site after the normal working day is complete, overtime rates will apply for the additional time.
f. In the event Stock’s service representative is not able to work at the site for reasons beyond our control, Standby Rates will apply at the applicable rate.
g. In the event the Customer requires Stock’s service representative to remain locally but not to report to the site on any weekday, weekend, or holiday, the time will be billed at the
normal daily rate.
h. The minimum incremental service charge per person shall be one-half day or four (4) hours. In the event the service call is canceled, a 24-hour notice from the time of departure is
required. If such notice is not given, the Customer may be subjected to the minimum charge and travel cancellation charges. All cancellations must be in paper format such as fax or
electronically such as email.
i. Living expenses are not included in the quoted rates. These expenses will be billed at actual cost and include but not limited to lodging, phone calls, cost to obtain visas, work
permits, immunizations, report preparation expenses including reproductions and photographs. A daily Per Diem rate will be billed as described in the RATES section above. If the trip
departs before 6:00 AM local time, the full rate billed. Later departures or early returns will result in the Per Diem being adjusted appropriately. The Per Diem may be increased to
compensate for high expense locations.
j. Service representative's travel time to and from the job site will be charged at the applicable hourly rate. An additional charge will be made for the representative's automobile
transportation to and from the origin of departure to the job site at the current standard business mileage rate set by the IRS. Where air travel, rental cars and/or hotels are involved, these
will be charged at actual cost plus a ten percent (“10%”) handling fee. Long term assignments of three (3) weeks or greater in duration, and at a location that exceeds reasonable
commuting distance from the service personnel’s permanent residence, will require one customer paid trip home every 2nd week, commencing the 2nd weekend of the assignment
contingent upon schedule requirements. The Service representative may be required to travel from or to another job site where travel expenses will be adjusted accordingly for these
efforts.
k. In the event that more than one (1) service representative is required for any reason, the charges for each additional service representative shall be made all as set forth above.
l. Notwithstanding Paragraph 2, Invoices will be issued monthly for work performed during the preceding month. Terms of payment will be net 30 days from invoice date. A 1 ½%
Finance
Charge per month will be applied to all past due accounts.

m. Where the laws, rules or regulations, Federal, State or Local, or any agency thereof, require permits, licenses, or approval of plans and specifications for the Work, or permits or
licenses for the installation or use thereof, Customer assumes the responsibility for securing such permits, licenses and approvals form the proper authorities and for payment of any
required fees, including penalties imposed for prosecution of work without the proper permits.
Costs to acquire a Visa and/or Work permit required by Stock’s service representative to gain entry and perform work in a foreign country will be invoiced to Customer. This
requirement includes the nations of Canada and Mexico.
n. Paragraph 11 governs delays form force majeure. In the event of any delay arising from any reason contained therein or as contained in Paragraph 18.f., the time for performance
shall be extended by a period of time equal to the time lost by reason of such delay. When Seller is providing engineering or technical services under this order at a site other than owned
or controlled by Stock, Customer shall pay Stock at the rates specified in this order for “standby”.
o. Stock’s personnel are authorized only to consult with Customer and are not authorized to operate Customer’s equipment. All operation of such equipment shall be performed by
and under the control of Customer.
p. Stock maintains liability insurance coverage. A certificate of insurance is available upon request. Any costs associated with obtaining a certificate of insurance shall be billed to
Customer at cost.
q. In areas where local labor practices dictate that the service representative be assisted by Construction Craft personnel while performing those on-site service functions, Stock will
not accept charges for such assistance, when such charges have not been previously agreed to and accepted in writing by Stock’s Authorized Representative.
r. The Customer shall provide adequate field office facilities and normal personal conveniences at no charge to Stock; any required reports and documentation will be prepared at the
jobsite.
s. Stock personnel are neither required nor authorized to sign Gate Passes that include conditions which in any way impose liabilities not consistent with the above stated limitation
of liability.
18. PARTS ORDERS
For Parts Orders, the following terms shall apply in supplement:
a. Prices for Parts Orders are net, FCA carrier, Stock’s factory. Stenographic, clerical and mathematical errors are subject to correction. Subject to the validity
clause contained in Paragraph 2, quoted prices are subject to change without notice.
b. Claims of incorrect quantities, incorrect materials or damaged material must be filed in writing with Stock within ten days of receipt of said material. Stock
then has the option of re-inspection at the Customer’s plant or its own before allowing or rejecting the Customer’s claim. No material may be returned without first
obtaining written permission from Stock. Defects that do not impair satisfactory service shall not be cause for rejection.
c. There is a fifty dollar (“$50.00”) minimum order value that is applied to all parts orders received. Orders less than $50.00 can be modified to increase the
value above $50.00 or shipped at the $50.00 minimum.
d. A fifteen dollar (“$15.00”) or fifteen percent (“15%”) expedite fee will be applied to all orders with same-day or next business day shipment.
e. A customer may cancel its order only upon written notice to Stock and only upon payment to Stock of reasonable and proper charges Stock has incurred in
connection with the performance of the contract up to the cancellation date. A customer’s request for deferral of delivery may be treated the same as cancellation of the
order, and, in such event, cancellation charges shall apply. However, upon a Customer’s written request, Stock shall complete manufacture, invoice the Customer for the
equipment, and hold it for the Customer at its risk and expense, subject to all terms of payment provided herein.
f. Shipping dates are approximate and are based upon prompt receipt by Stock of all necessary information. Partial shipments will be made. If the
Agreement requires the shipment of goods in separate lots, or if partial shipments are made as herein authorized, this contract shall be deemed an “installment contract”
within the meaning of the applicable law. Stock shall not be liable for delays in delivery that are due to cause beyond its control, including, but not limited to, delays due
to: (1) changes in specifications, directions, or design requested or agreed to by the Customer; (2) Customer’s delay in approving documents; (3) comment on drawings
or other technical documents beyond the period of time specified by Stock; or (4) delays from the Customer in providing required documentation or details in order for
Stock to complete its manufacturing. In the event of any such delay, the date of delivery shall be extended for a period equal to the period of the delay. Stock does not
accept liquidated damages set forth by any delay in shipment.
g. The warranty provisions in Paragraph 7 shall all apply, except that warranty period for parts orders shall be twelve (“12”) months from date of shipment.
19. GENERAL PROVISIONS
a. All taxes, fees and levies in connection with the goods and services shall be borne by Customer and are to be reimbursed to Stock. The prices quoted
herein do not include any federal, state, county, local, or other taxes levied on any goods or services, their use or sale, or on this agreement by any jurisdiction either
inside or outside the United States. Where Stock is required by law to collect such taxes, whether designated as sales tax, use tax, gross tax, receipts tax, occupation
tax, etc., will be billed to Customer on the law in effect at the time of delivery unless Customer furnishes Stock with a proper tax exemption certificate. Customer shall
reimburse Stock for any state, county, or local property taxes respecting goods or services, imposes, assessed, billed, or becoming due and payable by Stock on or after
the date such goods or services, or component parts, are located on Customer’s premises or those of any subcontractor.
b. Stock shall not reimburse any costs for the return transport of packaging. Customer shall procure at its own expense all of the licenses and/or import/export
papers for using the products. Customer acknowledges that the sold goods may include hardware and software, which are subject to the customs and export control
laws and regulations of the United States and of the country in which the products are manufactured and/or received. Customer acknowledges that it is its sole
responsibility to comply with and abide by those laws and regulations. Further, under U.S. law, the goods shipped pursuant to this Agreement may not be sold, leased or
otherwise transferred to restricted countries or utilized by restricted end-users. Place of performance for Customer’s obligation in relation to Stock is the location of
Stock’s registered offices. Should any provision in this Agreement be found unlawful or otherwise struck down, the remaining provisions shall remain valid.
20. STATUTORY COMPLIANCE
Stock warrants that all goods or services furnished under this Contract, including the manufacture and sale thereof, conform to all applicable federal, state
and local statutes, regulations and ordinances including the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 as amended. Stock further certifies and warrants that to the extent required
by law, it is in full compliance with all of the provisions of the Equal Opportunity Clause issued under Executive Order 11246 and the Occupational Safety and Health Act.
21. NON-ASSIGNMENT
The Parties may not assign any portion of this Contract in any manner whatsoever without the prior written consent of the other Party.
22. GOVERNING LAW
This Contract and the interpretation, construction and enforcement hereof shall be governed by the laws of the State of Ohio, excepting any conflict of law
provisions.


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196NT to DT-9 Conversion Manual

STOCK EQUIPMENT COMPANY

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BVH2409GB; February, 2010

2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................................................... 7

3.2 Definitions ..................................................................................................................................... 10

3.3 Measuring Principle ..................................................................................................................... 10

3.4 Operating Modes - Remote.......................................................................................................... 12

3.5 Operating Modes – OFF/Maintenance ........................................................................................ 12

4 HARDWARE AND INSTALLATION..................................................................... 13

4.2 Installing the (optional) Touch Screen HMI ............................................................................... 15

4.3 Startup and Functional Check..................................................................................................... 16

4.4 Setup Parameters ......................................................................................................................... 18

4.5 Calibration ..................................................................................................................................... 22

4.6 Analog Trim................................................................................................................................... 32

5 OPERATION USING THE (OPTIONAL) TOUCH SCREEN HMI ......................... 33

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5.2 Display Functions ........................................................................................................................ 35

5.3 Typical Operating Procedures.................................................................................................... 39

6 OPERATION USING THE 196NT DISPLAY ........................................................41

6.2 Display FunctionsDisplay Functions ......................................................................................... 41

6.3 Operating Functions .................................................................................................................... 44

6.4 Setup Functions ........................................................................................................................... 45

6.5 Analog Trim Function .................................................................................................................. 48

6.6 Typical Operating Procedures.................................................................................................... 49

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7.2 Minimum System Requirements ................................................................................................. 51

7.4 Start Program and Connect to Feeder ....................................................................................... 52

7.5 Parameter Set ............................................................................................................................... 54

7.6 Operating the Feeder ................................................................................................................... 56

8.2 Chain Test ..................................................................................................................................... 59

8.3 Material Test.................................................................................................................................. 59

9.2 DT-9 Parameter List...................................................................................................................... 65

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10 EVENT (ERROR) MESSAGES.........................................................................145

12.2 Default Digital Outputs ............................................................................................................ 164

12.3 Default Analog I/O .................................................................................................................... 164

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Electrostatic Sensitive Devices

1. Disconnect power at the main disconnect switch or circuit breaker.

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Additionally, you should observe:

Use As Originally Intended

Identification of Residual Risks

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Maintenance and Repair

Modification & Replacement

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3.1 What is the DISOCONT Tersus/DT-9?

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3.3 Measuring Principle

Leff = Effective platform length

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Q = Belt load in kg/m

Feedrate Control and Totals

Feedrate (I) = Belt load (Q) x Belt Speed (V)

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3.4.3 Volumetric Control

3.5 Operating Modes – OFF/Maintenance

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4.1 DT-9 Installation

4.1.1 Installation Notes