UM00206G04 - Ventocheck1

Belt checkweigher VENTOCHECK™
Operation and maintenance manual
Created by: VIC-IT

Approved by: MAP-IT
FLSmidth Ventomatic, 20th September 2013 UM00206G04
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We thank you for choosing a FLSmidth Ventomatic S.p.A. product.
This machine has been designed and manufactured using the most modern processes
and best technologies available, in order to grant its reliability during its lifetime while
ensuring the utmost security to the operators.
The pictures and drawings in the manual are for indication purposes only, since they
only represent a general reference, and are not necessarily precise in every detail.
The dimensions and technical specifications of the machine indicated in the manual
are not binding, and can be changed without warning by FLSmidth Ventomatic S.p.A.
The drawings and all the other documents supplied together with the machine belong
to FLSmidth Ventomatic S.p.A. and cannot be handed over to any third party without
prior consent in writing by FLSmidth Ventomatic S.p.A.
The manual includes the instructions for all the accessories installed in the basic
version of the machine.
Proper use
In order to ensure a proper and safe use of the machine, we recommend you to
carefully read and follow what is indicated in the manual. 
All the documents included in the supply of the machine, and in particular this manual,
shall be properly kept for any further reference.
The product described in this manual has been manufactured

using the operation processes and modes according to the Quality
System of FLSmidth Ventomatic S.p.A.
Since January 2001 the Quality System of the company has
been examined and certified by Bureau Veritas Italia S.p.A to be
complying to the requirements of the standard ISO 9001.
This ensures that every phase of the production process – from

the formulation of the order up to the technical service following
the supply – is monitored and always kept under control, in order
to ensure that the product complies with the requirements of the
customer and with its quality standards.
© 2013 FLSMIDTH VENTOMATIC S.p.A. all rights reserved.

It is strictly forbidden to totally or partially reproduce this manual without the written
consent of FLSmidth Ventomatic S.p.A.
The information transmitted by this document is the proprietary and confidentialproperty of FLSmidth
Ventomatic and may not be duplicated, disclosed or utilized without written consent from FLSmidth
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The Certification Bodies “Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt” and “Labcert”

have released proper certificates attesting the compliance of the control weigher
VENTOCHECK™ with the requirements of the OIML (International Organization of
Legal Metrology) recommendations and with the 2004/22/EC directive.
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Table of contents
1.0 General information...................................................................................9
1.1 Purpose of the manual....................................................................... 10
1.2 Manual’s addressees.......................................................................... 11
1.3 General prescriptions......................................................................... 12
1.3.1 Warnings and precautions........................................................... 13
1.4 List of the enclosures......................................................................... 14
1.5 Warranty.......................................................................................... 14
1.6 Test................................................................................................. 14
1.7 Service personnel.............................................................................. 14
1.8 Communications with the customer service department.......................... 15
1.9 Norms and reference documentation.................................................... 15
1.10 General notes upon delivery.............................................................. 15
2.0 Safety information.................................................................................. 17

2.1 General safety instructions.................................................................. 18
2.2 Safety systems................................................................................. 19
2.2.1 Protection of the electric system.................................................. 19
2.2.2 Mechanical protections............................................................... 19
2.2.3 Safety devices.......................................................................... 20
2.3 Interventions on the machine.............................................................. 21
2.4 Improper use of the machine.............................................................. 21
2.5 Operators’ clothing............................................................................ 21
2.6 Safety signals and information plates................................................... 22
2.7 Demolition and disposal...................................................................... 22
3.0 Technical information............................................................................... 23

3.1 Introduction...................................................................................... 24
3.2 Main characteristics........................................................................... 25
3.3 Description of the machine................................................................. 26
3.3.1 Optional devices........................................................................ 26
3.4 Identification of the manufacturer and the machine................................ 27
3.5 Field of use....................................................................................... 27
3.6 Overall dimensions............................................................................ 28
3.7 Technical data................................................................................... 29
4.0 Handling and installation information......................................................... 31

4.1 Addressees of the document............................................................... 32
4.2 Unpacking and check at the reception of the goods................................ 33
4.3 Check of the installation requirements.................................................. 34
4.4 Lifting and transport.......................................................................... 35
4.5 Positioning and assembling................................................................. 37
4.6 Electric connection............................................................................. 38
5.0 Adjustment information........................................................................... 39

5.2 Adjustment of the tension of the belt................................................... 41
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6.0 Information on the operator panel............................................................. 43

6.1 Operating instructions........................................................................ 47
6.1.1 Preliminary operating instructions................................................ 47
6.1.2 Machine startup........................................................................ 47
6.2 Position of the weighing control unit..................................................... 47
6.3 Weighing control unit......................................................................... 48
6.3.1 Display.................................................................................... 48
6.3.1.1 Display: area A.............................................................. 49
6.3.1.2 Status LED: area B......................................................... 49
6.3.1.3 Function keys: area C..................................................... 50
6.4 Organization in menu......................................................................... 51
6.4.1 Menus tree............................................................................... 52
6.5 Hardware......................................................................................... 54
6.5.1 Adjustment of the screen contrast............................................... 54
6.5.2 Weighing module....................................................................... 54
6.5.3 Technical characteristics............................................................. 55
6.6 Installation....................................................................................... 56
6.6.1 Metric seals.............................................................................. 56
6.6.2 Electrical installation.................................................................. 56
6.6.2.1 Configuration and terminal connections............................. 56
6.6.2.2 Power supply................................................................. 57
6.6.2.3 CAN network................................................................. 57
6.6.2.4 Digital outputs............................................................... 58
6.6.2.5 Digital inputs................................................................. 59
6.6.2.6 Load cell input............................................................... 60
6.7 Modification of the parameters............................................................ 61
6.7.1 Numeric parameters.................................................................. 61
6.7.2 ON-OFF parameters................................................................... 64
6.7.3 Parameters sortable within a list.................................................. 66
6.8 Recipe definition................................................................................ 67
6.9 Recipes menu................................................................................... 67
6.9.1 Activation................................................................................. 68
6.9.2 Modify..................................................................................... 69
6.9.2.1 Name........................................................................... 70
6.9.2.2 Nominal weight.............................................................. 70
6.9.2.3 Limits........................................................................... 70
6.9.2.4 Bag lenght..................................................................... 71
6.9.2.5 Bag weight.................................................................... 71
6.9.2.6 Dynamic correction of the weight...................................... 71
6.9.2.7 Waiting time before sampling........................................... 71
6.9.2.8 Bag waiting time............................................................ 72
6.9.3 Historic.................................................................................... 73
6.10 Statistics menu............................................................................... 74
6.10.1 Spout number......................................................................... 75
6.10.2 Counters................................................................................ 76
6.10.2.1 Definitions................................................................... 77
6.10.3 Averages values...................................................................... 78
6.10.4 Distributions........................................................................... 79
6.10.5 Reset data.............................................................................. 79
6.10.6 Settings................................................................................. 79
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6.10.6.1 Bags number............................................................... 80

6.10.6.2 Mobile average reset..................................................... 80
6.11 Settings menu................................................................................. 80
6.11.1 General.................................................................................. 81
6.11.2 Bags rejection group................................................................ 81
6.11.2.1 Settings...................................................................... 82
6.11.2.2 Delay (ms).................................................................. 82
6.11.2.3 Duration (ms).............................................................. 83
6.11.2.4 Maximum number of rejections....................................... 83
6.11.2.5 Thresholds %............................................................... 83
6.11.3 Weighing................................................................................ 84
6.11.4 Offset trk................................................................................ 85
6.11.4.1 Filter........................................................................... 86
6.11.5 Weighing correction................................................................. 86
6.11.5.1 Enable........................................................................ 86
6.11.5.2 Correction factor........................................................... 87
6.11.5.3 Minimum correction...................................................... 87
6.11.5.4 Maximum correction...................................................... 87
6.11.5.5 Filter........................................................................... 87
6.11.6 Spout recognition.................................................................... 88
6.11.6.1 Enable........................................................................ 88
6.11.6.2 Tolerance..................................................................... 88
6.11.6.3 Tolerance 2.................................................................. 88
6.11.6.4 Bag waiting time.......................................................... 88
6.11.7 Configuration.......................................................................... 89
6.11.8 Default setting........................................................................ 90
6.12 Services menu................................................................................. 90
6.12.1 Visualization........................................................................... 91
6.12.2 Tests...................................................................................... 93
6.12.2.1 Leds........................................................................... 94
6.12.2.2 Keys........................................................................... 95
6.12.2.3 Inputs......................................................................... 95
6.12.2.4 Outputs....................................................................... 96
6.12.3 Display contrast...................................................................... 96
6.12.4 Release info............................................................................ 96
6.12.5 Send parameters..................................................................... 97
6.12.6 Send weights.......................................................................... 97
6.12.7 Send debug............................................................................ 97
6.13 Calibration menu............................................................................. 97
6.13.1 Static..................................................................................... 98
6.13.2 Dynamic calibration............................................................... 100
6.13.2.1 Start......................................................................... 100
6.13.3 Weight unit........................................................................... 102
6.13.4 Resolution............................................................................ 102
6.13.5 Values.................................................................................. 103
6.14 Access through a password............................................................. 103
6.15 Alarms......................................................................................... 104
6.15.1 HW alarms............................................................................ 105
6.15.2 Alarms of the weighing process............................................... 106
6.16 PC connection............................................................................... 107
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6.16.1 Software download................................................................ 107

6.16.1.1 Step 1: Connection..................................................... 108
6.16.1.2 Step 2: Set the serial channel...................................... 108
6.16.1.3 Step 3: Cancel the resident program............................. 109
6.16.1.4 Step 4: Open the file................................................... 110
6.16.1.5 Step 5: Download operation......................................... 111
6.16.1.6 Step 6: Validation operation......................................... 112
7.0 Maintenance information........................................................................ 115

7.1 Addressees of the document............................................................. 116
7.2 Routine maintenance....................................................................... 116
7.2.1 General rules.......................................................................... 116
7.2.2 Cleaning and checking at the end of production........................... 117
7.2.3 Monthly checkout - (400 hours)................................................. 117
7.2.4 Maintenance of the belt checkweigher VENTOCHECK™................. 117
7.2.5 Replacement of the belt and of the sliding plate........................... 118
7.2.6 Replacement of the driving belt................................................. 119
7.2.7 Replacement of the load cells.................................................... 120
7.3 Summary table of the maintenance operations.................................... 121
7.4 Table of lubricants........................................................................... 122
7.4.1 Table of lubricants for supports, bearings, guides and chains......... 122
7.4.2 Table of lubricants for reduction gears........................................ 123
7.5 Lubrication of the reduction gears...................................................... 123
7.5.1 Check of the reduction gears..................................................... 124
8.0 Information on accessories..................................................................... 125

8.1 Stabilizing belt................................................................................ 126
8.1.1 Installation............................................................................. 126
8.1.2 Electric connection................................................................... 127
8.1.3 Routine maintenance............................................................... 127
8.2 Stand............................................................................................. 129
8.3 Hopper........................................................................................... 130
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1.0 General information

Table of contents
1.0 General information...................................................................................9
1.1 Purpose of the manual....................................................................... 10
1.2 Manual’s addressees.......................................................................... 11
1.3 General prescriptions......................................................................... 12
1.3.1 Warnings and precautions........................................................... 13
1.4 List of the enclosures......................................................................... 14
1.5 Warranty.......................................................................................... 14
1.6 Test................................................................................................. 14
1.7 Service personnel.............................................................................. 14
1.8 Communications with the customer service department.......................... 15
1.9 Norms and reference documentation.................................................... 15
1.10 General notes upon delivery.............................................................. 15
The information transmitted by this document is the proprietary and confidential property of FLSmidth
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1.1 Purpose of the manual

Please read this handbook carefully before doing any kind of intervention on the machine.
This manual, issued by the manufacturer, is an integral part of the machine equipment.
The information contained herein is headed to qualified and skilled people, with high
technical preparation, to people aware of the laws and regulations in force, who will
be able to recognise and avoid possible dangers during the transfer, installation, use
and maintenance of the machine.
The aim of this manual is to describe the operation modes of the machine, the use prescribed
by the manufacturer and the precautions to be taken to ensure a safe and proper handling,
installation, use, operation and maintenance of the machine.
Only if you observe the indications contained in this manual and in general of all the
documents included in the supply you can ensure the safety of the operators, the
economy of use, the proper operation of the machine as well as a longer lifetime of
the same.
It is necessary to carefully read and keep the whole documentation provided in the supply.
FLSmidth Ventomatic S.p.A. declines any responsibility for damages to people or

things caused by an incorrect use of the machine, not foreseen in this manual.
To ease the consultation and improve the reading of the manual, we have divided it
into chapters and paragraphs, which are listed in the general index.
Some parts of the texts have been highlighted in bold characters to underline their
importance, and they are preceded by the symbol shown below.
DANGER - ATTENTION
It’s absolutely necessary to be very careful in order to avoid consequences that could
cause physical damages to the user. 
CARE - CAUTION
It’s absolutely necessary to be very careful in order to avoid consequences that could
cause damages to tangible goods (resources and product). 
Any remark you would like to make for our guidance is of great interest to us, in
order to improve services that FLSmidth Ventomatic S.p.A. usually offers to its own
customers.
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1.2 Manual’s addressees

The operators, depending on their tasks and different information requirements (UNI
10653), are divided into:
Addressee Information requirements

Homogeneous addressees
H a n d l i n g Pack the equipment, check its right position into the package, close
operators it appropriately. Unpack the equipment in accordance with the
instructions indicated in the package. If required, these operations
must be carried out by means of lifting devices and under safe
conditions for the people, the product and the environment.
Carriers Load the packed product on the means of transport by means
of lifting and containing devices, if required; stow and position it
adequately, transport it to its place of destination and then unload
it by carrying out the above-mentioned operations in reverse order,
always under safe conditions for the people, the product and the
environment.
Sellers Illustrate the characteristics of the available products, supplying
to potential customers all the indications required for their choice,
warning them about unsafe conditions for the people, the product
and the environment, and supplying the addresses to carry out
all the operations relating to the product, its installation, use,
maintenance, repair, disassembling and dismantling.
I n s t a l l a t i o n Install the equipment, by explicit and implicit authorisation of
operators the purchaser and with the cooperation of the dealer, under safe
conditions for people, the product and the environment, supplying
the user with the necessary instructions for its safe use and
maintenance.
M a i n t e n a n c e Carry out routine check, verification and adjustment operations and,
operators if required, small repairs, according to the maintenance schedule
supplied by the manufacturer, always under safe conditions for the
people, the product and the environment.
Repairers Carry out the troubleshooting and check any abnormal operation
of the machine by making use of the information supplied by the
user; carry out all necessary repairs, replacement and adjustment
operations, so that the product can work correctly under safe
D i s m a n t l i n g Understand when it is necessary to dismantle the machine,
operators disassemble it, eventually selecting the relevant materials,
disposing of the non-reusable materials and recycling the others
in safe conditions for the environment.
Heterogeneous addressees
Users Start the equipment under safe conditions for the people, the product
and the environment, interpret an elementary troubleshooting and
abnormal working conditions and carry out simple adjustment,
maintenance operations and repairs.
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1.3 General prescriptions

Always make sure that you have completely understood the content of this manual.
The inobservance of specific indications included herein exempts the manufacturer
from any responsibility for damages to people and/or things.
Before the installation, make sure that the safety rules and positioning instructions have
been complied with and that the machine works correctly; check the environmental
conditions (temperature, humidity, lighting, vibrations, suspension powders) and the
suitability of the installation place.
Delimit the operating areas and the user’s position and provide sufficient room for
operation and maintenance, in accordance with the safety prescriptions recommended
by the manufacturer and by the norms in force.
Always check that the environmental and production conditions close to the operating
area do not hinder the control operations of the machine.
For further information, directly contact the authorized technical service or the
manufacturer and give all the information listed in paragraph 1.8.
Before installing the machine, make sure that the bearing surface is suitable to
support the weight.
In case of incompatibilities, immediately inform the technical service.
Maintenance, lifting, installation, use and maintenance operations falling within
the operator definition limits must be carried out by skilled personnel having the
necessary psycho-physical requisites and in compliance with the instructions supplied
herebelow and with the safety and health rules in force.
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1.3.1 Warnings and precautions

Users, repairers and maintenance operators must possess specific skills as well as
psycho-physical requisites in order to carry out the above-mentioned operations.
When installing the machine, the client shall always check the proper operation,
mounting and efficiency of control and safety systems (machine supplied without
electric board).
In case of anomalies in the machine, immediately stop the work cycle and contact
the technical service.
It is absolutely forbidden to operate on the machine wearing unsuitable clothing
(large or unbuttoned clothes, etc.) or personal objects (bracelets, watches, rings,
etc.).
Pay attention to the labels. If they are deteriorated, replace them contacting directly
the technical service or the manufacturer.
Before starting a work cycle, make sure that neither the machine nor its auxiliary
components may cause dangerous situations to people and/or things.
Preliminary startup, checks, starting of control units and any other operation to be
set by means of electric controls require competence, awareness and prudence of
the operator. In any case, it’s important to pay attention during the control phases,
operating carefully on the control devices, without handling tools or bulky objects at
the same time. Adhere to the manufacturer’s recommendations and the instructions
listed herebelow.
It is absolutely forbidden to place and/or abandon on the machine and on its auxiliary
parts any tool, object and/or anything that may be potentially dangerous for people’s
health or damage parts of the machine.
In order to have access to the parts of the machine under safety conditions, stop the
machine and disconnect the external power sources according to the indications and
procedures prescribed by the manufacturer.
Any maintenance operation falling within the user definition must be carried out by
skilled technicians duly formed.
It is forbidden to modify or tamper with the machine. FLSmidth Ventomatic S.p.A.
declines any responsibility for any modification or tampering with the machine.
It is absolutely forbidden to tamper with equipment, control and/or safety devices.
Carefully read the “ATTENTION” sections of the manual.
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1.4 List of the enclosures

Attached to this manual you will find the following documents:
Electrical diagrams: necessary to advanced operators for interventions in the electric

system.
Spare parts catalogue: to order original spare parts.
Documentation of commercial available parts: containing all necessary information
pertaining to the commercial available parts that may be installed on the machine.
Layout drawings: necessary for the installer to position the machine.
1.5 Warranty
The machine is covered by a warranty for manufacturing defects.
Refer to the purchase contract for any information about the duration of the warranty
period.
The warranty is only valid if the machine has been used in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions and has not been tampered with.
The warranty includes the replacement of faulty parts (ex-works FLSmidth Ventomatic
S.p.A.).
The warranty is not valid for any repair operation that is carried out by unauthorised
personnel.
1.6 Test
The positive test of the machine is carried out at FLSmidth Ventomatic S.p.A.’s
premises before the machine is dispatched.
1.7 Service personnel

All extraordinary repair and maintenance operations of the machine must only be
carried out by qualified personnel, that is by FLSmidth Ventomatic S.p.A. or by
personnel duly authorised by the company itself.
For information about the personnel please directly revert to FLSmidth Ventomatic
S.p.A. and contact the customer service department.
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1.8 Communications with the customer service department

To solve any problem or doubt contact:
FLSmidth Ventomatic S.p.A. - Customer Service Department

Telephone:+39-035-468 311
Fax:+39-035-460 838
@mail: service@ventomatic.it
In order to optimize the answer time and to find a solution that is appropriate and
punctual, is absolutely necessary to give the following information:
A. customer’s details (name, phone number, @mail address);

B. order number;
C. type of machine;
D. description of the problem (specifying the machine section concerned);
E. description of any attempts to solve the problem tests carried out by the client’s
staff.
1.9 Norms and reference documentation

The machine complies with the prescriptions included in the following documents:
1. 2006/42/CE directive (“machine directive”);

2. UNI EN ISO 12100:2010: Safety of machinery – General principles for design –
Risk assessment and risk reduction;
3. all specific technical prescriptions pertaining to this field that regulate the
design, development, production, installation and service of the machine.
1.10 General notes upon delivery

When receiving the machine make sure that:
• the supply corresponds to the order specifications;
• all the components stated in the packing list are present;
• the machine has underwent no damages due to the transport or other.
In case of damages or missing parts please immediately inform FLSmidth Ventomatic

S.p.A.
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2.0 Safety information

Table of contents
2.0 Safety information.................................................................................. 17
2.1 General safety instructions.................................................................. 18
2.2 Safety systems................................................................................. 19
2.2.1 Protection of the electric system.................................................. 19
2.2.2 Mechanical protections............................................................... 19
2.2.3 Safety devices.......................................................................... 20
2.3 Interventions on the machine.............................................................. 21
2.4 Improper use of the machine.............................................................. 21
2.5 Operators’ clothing............................................................................ 21
2.6 Safety signals and information plates................................................... 22
2.7 Demolition and disposal...................................................................... 22
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2.1 General safety instructions

The safety instructions listed herebelow shall be absolutely observed; this list however
is not exhaustive, and does not relieve the user from strictly knowing and applying
the regulations in force in the country of use of the machine pertaining to the accident
prevention and the working safety.
Safety instructions
In order to safely use the machine it is absolutely necessary to strictly follow the
working safety instructions ruled out by the laws in force in every country. 
All the operations on the machine shall only be carried out by high-qualified technicians.
Never carry out any operation while the machine is operating.
When the plant is operating, never put any object and tool into it.
Always disconnect the electric and pneumatic supply before carrying out any operation
on the machine.
The area around the machine must be clean, clear and well-lit.
Safety devices
Before starting the machine, always ensure that the safety devices have been
activated and are operating properly. 
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2.2 Safety systems

The machine is supplied with active and passive safety systems: all these systems
allow to avoid dangers to the people working on the machine or staying nearby.
Violation, change or elusion of the safety systems

It is absolutely forbidden to tamper with, change or try to elude in any way the safety
systems of the machine. 
Safety and soundness of the machine

The presence of safety systems does not relieve the operators from working with
the utmost care, avoiding behaviours that could endanger their own safety or the
soundness of the machine. 
2.2.1 Protection of the electric system

The electric system has been designed and manufactured so as to protect the
operators from electric shocks and to protect the machine from overheating or any
other dangerous condition.
All the accessible metallic parts of the machine are connected to the unipotential
protection circuit, in order to avoid dangers deriving from faults of the insulation.
Moreover, all the electric devices with which the operators come into contact
(pushbuttons, indicators etc.) are fed with a very low voltage deriving from a
transformer (that galvanically separates them from the high voltage section); they
are liquid-proof and vapour-proof, in order to avoid short-circuits or any deterioration
of the insulation.
There are also protections against overcurrent, so as to avoid that possible faults may
cause overheating or dangerous conditions.
2.2.2 Mechanical protections

The machine is equipped with fixed guards protecting the moving parts and the
driving gears.
When designing the protection devices, the regulations included in the UNI EN 294,
UNI EN 349 and UNI EN 811 standards have been taken into consideration: such
norms refer to the safety distances preventing the user from reaching the hazardous
zones with his/her upper and lower limbs and to the minimal spaces to avoid the
crushing of parts of the body.
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2.2.3 Safety devices

Fig. 2.1 shows a typical bags-treating line that includes an automatic control weigher
VENTOCHECK™.
The safety devices installed on the line shall be evaluated according to the specific
configuration of the plant, therefore the safety aspects and the reference norms shall
be taken into consideration for the plant as a whole and not for the single machine.
2.1
List of the standard safety devices:
Main switch on the main control cabinet of the line; it can be

locked with a padlock.
Mushroom-head emergency pushbutton equipped with key placed

on the operator panel.
Fixed protection barriers (Pos. 1 Fig. 2.1) placed in the area of

the weigher, to prevent the access to the machine when it is
operating.
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2.3 Interventions on the machine
Operations in safety conditions

All the operations to remove or arrange the bags, clean the
photocells or microswitches, clean the machine or maintain it
shall be carried out under safety conditions. 
Before entering the machine disconnect it from the power supply

by means of the main switch with padlock placed on the electric
control board.
2.4 Improper use of the machine

The machine shall not be used for purposes different from those it has been destined
to (see chapter 3). Each time the machine is used for any other purpose it could
cause dangers, since the safety foreseen at a design level cannot be fully guaranteed.
2.5 Operators’ clothing

All personnel working with the machine shall be properly trained on the correct
working methods, and shall be informed about the type and the operation of the
safety devices.
All the operators shall read this manual carefully.
Operators shall not wear large and fluttering clothes that could get caught in the
moving parts of the machine.
Moving elements
Do not get your clothes near the moving elements. 
Operators shall wear the accident prevention clothing foreseen in the working area,
such as protective glasses, gloves, shoes and headsets, according to the laws in force
in the country where the machine is installed.
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2.6 Safety signals and information plates

All safety signals and information plates shall always be complete and perfectly
readable; if necessary, clean them using only water or soap detergents. Do not use
solvents or any other product that could damage the signals.
Replace the damaged plates with new ones, placing them always in the same place.
Safety procedures and indications

Follow the safety procedures and indications described on the plates, decals and/or
pictograms foreseen on the machine. 
DANGER OF ELECTRIC SHOCK: it is forbidden to enter the area

when the machine is energized.
2.7 Demolition and disposal

Useful information for the disposal of the machine and its components.
The demolition operations shall be carried out by skilled personnel, equipped with
personal and general protection devices, according to the accident prevention laws
and the environment protection regulations.
Construction material:
• steel, aluminium, cast iron;
• copper and silver for the electric components;
• rubber, nylon, PVC, resins and fibers.
To our knowledge no component is harmful or toxic.
Be extremely careful when disposing of the gearmotors, since they contain oil.
Do not abandon them in the environment, and do not dispose of them as waste.
Disposal
After exceeding their useful lifetime, all the machines and components shall be
disposed of according to the laws in force in the countries of use. 
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3.0 Technical information

Table of contents
3.0 Technical information............................................................................... 23
3.1 Introduction...................................................................................... 24
3.2 Main characteristics........................................................................... 25
3.3 Description of the machine................................................................. 26
3.3.1 Optional devices........................................................................ 26
3.4 Identification of the manufacturer and the machine................................ 27
3.5 Field of use....................................................................................... 27
3.6 Overall dimensions............................................................................ 28
3.7 Technical data................................................................................... 29
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3.1 Introduction
The machine has been designed to dynamically weigh bags filled with cement (or
similar products) with a weight comprised between 10 and 60 kg.
The weight of the bags is detected by means of the strain-gauge load cell technology,
whose signal is processed by the digital and electronic weighing system.
The weigher VENTOCHECK™ can be foreseen with two assembling configurations,
according to its position in the bags-treating line:
• with the weighing control unit installed on the front side of the frame (Pos. 1
Fig. 3.1);
• with the weighing control unit installed in the rear side of the frame in respect
to the belt conveyor (Pos. 2 Fig. 3.1).
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3.2 Main characteristics

The weigher installed on the evacuation line of a packer allows the following:
• information on the quality of the bags filled by the packer and by each spout
(average quality, waste, weight thresholds);
• check of the proper operation of the loading spouts;
• identification of the bags laying beyond the limits foreseen by the operator, as
well as their rejection, if required;
• correction of the set point of each spout of the packer, so to obtain an average
of the weights analog to the set weight and equal among all the spouts.
The weigher VENTOCHECK™ is foreseen with the following functions:

• weighing of bags comprised between 10 and 60 kg at a speed up to 1,7 m/sec.;
• management of four weight thresholds;
• supply of statistical indications of production;
• operation with gross or net weight by setting the weight of the packing;
• automatic dynamic taring;
• check of the “not paced” and “not weighable” bags;
• control of the rejection of the bags whose weight exceeds the tolerance limits
set by the operator;
• supply of the weight in metric measures.
The machine is certified according to OIML R151 standards with a definition equal to
50 g.
The mechanical structure of the belt checkweigher is supported by two load cells
which are connected in parallel to the analog input of the weighing unit.
The weight detection process is carried out by means of the reading of such analog
input.
The machine is preset for the following:

• acknowledgement the packer spout;
• correction of the packer spout;
• ejection of the bags exceeding the weight limits;
• dialogue with the supervisory systems (by adding a communication card).
The presence of these functions may depend on the characteristics of the machines
(packer and bag-rejection unit) it is connected to.
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3.3 Description of the machine

The main groups composing the machine are the following:
A. a frame (Pos. 1 Fig. 3.2) connected to the fixed frame by means of load cells,
which determines the weight of the bag being conveyed;
B. belt conveyor (Pos. 2 Fig. 3.2), mounted on the mobile frame, conveying the
piece to be weighed;
C. control panel (Pos. 3 Fig. 3.2), placed on the top, controlling the weighing
operations;
D. a photocells group, the inlet photocells (Pos. 4 Fig. 3.2) detect the bag being
conveyed, and after a preset time (waiting time), they enable its weighing, while the
outlet photocells (Pos. 5 Fig. 3.2) detect the bag weighed and reset the functions of
the machine.
5 2
4
1
4
3.2
3.3.1 Optional devices

The belt checkweigher VENTOCHECK™ can be equipped with the following devices:
• bag-stabilizing belt;
• supporting structure.
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3.4 Identification of the manufacturer and the machine

On the side of the control panel you will find an identification plate of the machine.
The plate shows all the data relating to the marking (Fig. 3.3):
A. identification of the manufacturer and address;
B. job number;
C. legend position;
D. year of manufacture;
E. serial number;
F. type of machine;
G. model of the machine.
C D
B Job: Ref.n°: Year:
E Serial n°:
Designation:
F
G Type:
FLSmidth Ventomatic S.p.A.

A Via G. Marconi, 20 - 24030 Valbrembo (BG) - Italy
3.3
3.5 Field of use

The belt checkweigher VENTOCHECK™ has been designed for the dynamic weighing
of the bags.
Therefore we suggest you to consult our order confirmation and to strictly adhere to
the use of what is indicated.
The machine is not equipped to work in environments showing particular inflammability
conditions or in the presence of explosive material.
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3.6 Overall dimensions

The dimensions are expressed in mm.
The dimensions illustrated below are only for indication purposes; for the installation
please refer to the detailed drawings delivered separately.
1650
110
0 950
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3.7 Technical data
Characteristics of the bag
Length of the bag from 300 to 650 mm.

Width of the bag from 200 to 450 mm.
Other dimensions can be processed, but they shall be first verified.
Max. capacity (bags/hour)
According the dimensions of the bag at 1,7 m./sec. 5000
The capacity is linked to a good pacing of the fed bags: admissible error 10%.
Speed of the belt
Four standard configuration have been defined:
1. for lines with capacity <= 3000 bags/h 1,10 m./sec., fixed speed;
2. for lines with capacity <= 4200 bags/h 1,35 m./sec., fixed speed;
3. like 2 but with variable speed by means of an inverter for capacity > 4200
bags/h;
4. like 1 but with inverter for the insertion in revamping lines to adapt to the
preexistent installation conditions.
NB. Such speeds refer to the VENTOCHECK™, the belt preceding it and the bag-
rejection group.
Noise level
Equivalent level of the weighed acoustic pressure lower than 55 dBA.
A at 1 meter
Max. level of the weighed instantaneous pressure C lower than 80 dB/20mPa
in the working places
Working temperatures
Max. relative humidity allowed 80%
Min. ambient temperature allowed (storage) -20° C
Max. ambient temperature allowed (storage) +50° C
Min. ambient temperature allowed (operation) -5° C (*)
Max. ambient temperature allowed (operation) +40° C
Max. production time allowed (without pauses) 23.5 h.
(*) The machine will operate at such minimum temperature, but not necessarily
at its normal production capacity. The minimum temperature granting a normal
production is of +5°C.
Operators
Number of operators 1 with plant supervision tasks
Installed power (Kw) see the electric diagram
enclosed
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4.0 Handling and installation information

Table of contents
4.0 Handling and installation information......................................................... 31
4.2 Unpacking and check at the reception of the goods................................ 33
4.3 Check of the installation requirements.................................................. 34
4.4 Lifting and transport.......................................................................... 35
4.5 Positioning and assembling................................................................. 37
4.6 Electric connection............................................................................. 38
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4.1 Addressees of the document

The operations described in this chapter are addressed to the following skilled
operators whose functions are the following:
Addressees Information requirements

H a n d l i n g Pack the equipment, check its right position into the package, close
operators it appropriately. Unpack the equipment in accordance with the
instructions indicated in the package. If required, these operations
must be carried out by means of lifting devices and under safe
Carriers Load the packed product on the means of transport by means
of lifting and containing devices, if required; stow and position it
adequately, transport it to its place of destination and then unload
it by carrying out the above-mentioned operations in reverse order,
always under safe conditions for the people, the product and the
environment.
I n s t a l l a t i o n Install the equipment, by explicit and implicit authorisation of
operators the purchaser and with the cooperation of the seller, under safe
conditions for people, the product and the environment, supplying
the user with the necessary instructions for its safe use and
maintenance.
(abstract of UNI 10653 standard)
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4.2 Unpacking and check at the reception of the goods

The unpacking operations shall be carried out near the installation position of the
machine.
The staff in charge of the handling, lifting and positioning operations shall possess
specific skills so to avoid any wrong operation while moving the various loads.
We suggest you therefore to assign properly trained staff (slingers, crane operators,
lift truck operators and so on) to such operations, while considering a person on the
ground to assist with signals, should the overall dimensions prevent the driver from
having enough visibility.
The outside of the case is marked with all the useful information for the identification
of its content and for the safe handling of the goods.
Capacity of the lifting equipment

The capacity of the lifting equipment shall correspond to the weight (including the
relevant safety margins) of the various parts to be handled, and to the capacity
allowance foreseen by the safety regulations. 
Proceed with the unpacking as follows:

A. check that the content of the case corresponds to what specified in the shipping
documents;
B. visually check all the components to verify their integrity;
C. should any part/component be missing, stop the unpacking operations and
immediately notify the missing of parts to FLSmidth Ventomatic S.p.A.;
D. if the machine has been damaged during its transport, immediately inform the
insurance company and do not proceed with the unpacking operations until you are
duly authorized by the insurance company.
Handling operations
The manufacturer declines any responsibility for any damage to the machinery
caused by wrong handling operations carried out by unskilled personnel or by means
of unproper equipment. 
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4.3 Check of the installation requirements

The weigher VENTOCHECK™ (Fig. 4.1) shall be installed so to form a system isolated
from the rest of the plant, this to avoid that the vibrations of the machines (whose
entity is difficult to be determined) may influence in a negative way the weighing
phase.
The machine is installed on a supporting stand (option) directly resting on the
reinforced-concrete slab. If the supporting structure is made of steel, a higher stand
(option) directly rests on the foundation stand.
The accessories, for example the hopper, shall also be installed in order not to transmit
any vibration to the machine.
The height of the VENTOCHECK™ belt shall be aligned to that of the belt conveyors
preceding and following it. As a general rule you shall avoid any uneveness or jump
when the bag passes from one belt to the other.
The installation shall be perfectly horizontal, please check the perfect flatness of the
belt with the help of a water level.
If these installation conditions are not strictly followed, we cannot ensure the
performance of the belt checkweigher VENTOCHECK™.
The area shall be foreseen with connection to the power supply.
Position and dimensions of the uses

The position and the dimensions of the uses are defined by the manufacturer and are
highlighted in the enclosed layout. 
Equipping the area

The purchaser is responsible for equipping the area where the machine is positioned
according to the regulations in force and to the safety elements. 
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4.4 Lifting and transport

Please consult the packing list to get the weights of the machine.
The belt checkweigher VENTOCHECK™ shall be installed and assembled by skilled
technicians. The assembling shall correspond to the drawings and diagrams supplied
by the manufacturer. The lifting shall be carried out using hemp ropes in proper
conditions with the protections prescribed by the norms in force in the country where
the machine is installed. The ropes shall be long enough to ensure a summit angle
equal or lower than 90°.
KG 350
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The belt checkweigher (Pos. 1 Fig. 4.3) is dispatched with the lateral safety casings
(Pos. 2 Fig. 4.3) disassembled.
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4.5 Positioning and assembling

The belt checkweigher VENTOCHECK™ is normally part of a larger plant which is
connected to the weigher itself at a mechanical and operation level. For obvious
reasons concerning the handling and position of the components it is absolutely
necessary to carry out the installation as well as some assembling operations on site.
Should the Client directly arrange for the assembling of the machine, we describe
herebelow a scheme of the basic operations. This procedure is not binding, since you
shall not overlook the information stated in the layout as well as in the diagrams and
drawings enclosed. We remind you anyway that the assembling shall be carried out
by skilled and qualified personnel.
1. Bring all the components of the weigher in the area where it will be installed.
2. Remove the components from their packings and handle them as described in
the paragraph 4.4.
3. Position the weigher (Pos. 1 Fig. 4.4) in its final position (see layout enclosed).
4. Disassemble the plates (Pos. 2 Fig. 4.4) connecting the fixed frame to the
mobile frame (these are mounted to protect the load cells during transport).
5. Act on the adjustable feet (Pos. 3 Fig. 4.4) to adjust the height of the belt
referred to the transport line.
Flatness of the belt

Check the perfect flatness of the belt with the help of a water level. 
6. Set the lateral panels (Pos. 4 Fig. 4.4) and fix them with the screws included in
the supply.
2
4
2
2
3 3
4
3
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4.6 Electric connection

Electric connection
The electric connection of the machine shall be carried out according to the indications
stated in the electric diagram delivered together with the annexes. 
Electric line
The electric line the machine shall be connected to shall be in compliance with the
laws and properly grounded. Do not use the ground cable to shunt different voltages,
since this could cause faults to the electronic equipment of the machines. 
Accident prevention regulations

The connection shall be carried out only by skilled technicians which are familiar with
the accident prevention laws. 
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5.0 Adjustment information

Table of contents
5.0 Adjustment information........................................................................... 39
5.2 Adjustment of the tension of the belt................................................... 41
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operators whose functions are the following:

M a i n t e n a n c e Carry out routine check, verification and adjustment operations
operators and, if required, small repairs, according to the maintenance
schedule supplied by the manufacturer, always under safe
user, if required; carry out all necessary repairs, replacement
and adjustment operations, so that the product can work
correctly under safe conditions for the people, the product and
the environment.
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5.2 Adjustment of the tension of the belt

A correct adjustment of the belt is essential to ensure the proper operation of the
machine.
Under optimal operation conditions the belt shall be perfectly centered in respect to
the draft and the transmission rollers.
To adjust the belt operate as follows:

• loosen the fastening bolts (Pos. 1 Fig. 5.1) of the supports of the idle roller;
• loosen the fastening lock nut (Pos. 2 Fig. 5.1) and act on the screw coupling
(Pos. 3 Fig. 5.1) to get the best tensioning of the belt;
• lock the fastening bolts (Pos. 1 Fig. 5.1) of the supports and the lock nut (Pos.
2 Fig. 5.1).
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6.0 Information on the operator panel

Table of contents
6.0 Information on the operator panel............................................................. 43
6.1 Operating instructions........................................................................ 47
6.1.1 Preliminary operating instructions................................................ 47
6.1.2 Machine startup........................................................................ 47
6.2 Position of the weighing control unit..................................................... 47
6.3 Weighing control unit......................................................................... 48
6.3.1 Display.................................................................................... 48
6.3.1.1 Display: area A.............................................................. 49
6.3.1.2 Status LED: area B......................................................... 49
6.3.1.3 Function keys: area C..................................................... 50
6.4 Organization in menu......................................................................... 51
6.4.1 Menus tree............................................................................... 52
6.5 Hardware......................................................................................... 54
6.5.1 Adjustment of the screen contrast............................................... 54
6.5.2 Weighing module....................................................................... 54
6.5.3 Technical characteristics............................................................. 55
6.6 Installation....................................................................................... 56
6.6.1 Metric seals.............................................................................. 56
6.6.2 Electrical installation.................................................................. 56
6.6.2.1 Configuration and terminal connections............................. 56
6.6.2.2 Power supply................................................................. 57
6.6.2.3 CAN network................................................................. 57
6.6.2.4 Digital outputs............................................................... 58
6.6.2.5 Digital inputs................................................................. 59
6.6.2.6 Load cell input............................................................... 60
6.7 Modification of the parameters............................................................ 61
6.7.1 Numeric parameters.................................................................. 61
6.7.2 ON-OFF parameters................................................................... 64
6.7.3 Parameters sortable within a list.................................................. 66
6.8 Recipe definition................................................................................ 67
6.9 Recipes menu................................................................................... 67
6.9.1 Activation................................................................................. 68
6.9.2 Modify..................................................................................... 69
6.9.2.1 Name........................................................................... 70
6.9.2.2 Nominal weight.............................................................. 70
6.9.2.3 Limits........................................................................... 70
6.9.2.4 Bag lenght..................................................................... 71
6.9.2.5 Bag weight.................................................................... 71
6.9.2.6 Dynamic correction of the weight...................................... 71
6.9.2.7 Waiting time before sampling........................................... 71
6.9.2.8 Bag waiting time............................................................ 72
6.9.3 Historic.................................................................................... 73
6.10 Statistics menu............................................................................... 74
6.10.1 Spout number......................................................................... 75
6.10.2 Counters................................................................................ 76
6.10.2.1 Definitions................................................................... 77
6.10.3 Averages values...................................................................... 78
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6.10.4 Distributions........................................................................... 79
6.10.5 Reset data.............................................................................. 79
6.10.6 Settings................................................................................. 79
6.10.6.1 Bags number............................................................... 80
6.10.6.2 Mobile average reset..................................................... 80
6.11 Settings menu................................................................................. 80
6.11.1 General.................................................................................. 81
6.11.2 Bags rejection group................................................................ 81
6.11.2.1 Settings...................................................................... 82
6.11.2.2 Delay (ms).................................................................. 82
6.11.2.3 Duration (ms).............................................................. 83
6.11.2.4 Maximum number of rejections....................................... 83
6.11.2.5 Thresholds %............................................................... 83
6.11.3 Weighing................................................................................ 84
6.11.4 Offset trk................................................................................ 85
6.11.4.1 Filter........................................................................... 86
6.11.5 Weighing correction................................................................. 86
6.11.5.1 Enable........................................................................ 86
6.11.5.2 Correction factor........................................................... 87
6.11.5.3 Minimum correction...................................................... 87
6.11.5.4 Maximum correction...................................................... 87
6.11.5.5 Filter........................................................................... 87
6.11.6 Spout recognition.................................................................... 88
6.11.6.1 Enable........................................................................ 88
6.11.6.2 Tolerance..................................................................... 88
6.11.6.3 Tolerance 2.................................................................. 88
6.11.6.4 Bag waiting time.......................................................... 88
6.11.7 Configuration.......................................................................... 89
6.11.8 Default setting........................................................................ 90
6.12 Services menu................................................................................. 90
6.12.1 Visualization........................................................................... 91
6.12.2 Tests...................................................................................... 93
6.12.2.1 Leds........................................................................... 94
6.12.2.2 Keys........................................................................... 95
6.12.2.3 Inputs......................................................................... 95
6.12.2.4 Outputs....................................................................... 96
6.12.3 Display contrast...................................................................... 96
6.12.4 Release info............................................................................ 96
6.12.5 Send parameters..................................................................... 97
6.12.6 Send weights.......................................................................... 97
6.12.7 Send debug............................................................................ 97
6.13 Calibration menu............................................................................. 97
6.13.1 Static..................................................................................... 98
6.13.2 Dynamic calibration............................................................... 100
6.13.2.1 Start......................................................................... 100
6.13.3 Weight unit........................................................................... 102
6.13.4 Resolution............................................................................ 102
6.13.5 Values.................................................................................. 103
6.14 Access through a password............................................................. 103
6.15 Alarms......................................................................................... 104
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6.15.1 HW alarms............................................................................ 105

6.15.2 Alarms of the weighing process............................................... 106
6.16 PC connection............................................................................... 107
6.16.1 Software download................................................................ 107
6.16.1.1 Step 1: Connection..................................................... 108
6.16.1.2 Step 2: Set the serial channel...................................... 108
6.16.1.3 Step 3: Cancel the resident program............................. 109
6.16.1.4 Step 4: Open the file................................................... 110
6.16.1.5 Step 5: Download operation......................................... 111
6.16.1.6 Step 6: Validation operation......................................... 112
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6.1 Operating instructions

We describe herebelow the procedures to be followed in order to properly operate
the machine.
6.1.1 Preliminary operating instructions

Check for the presence of foreign objects left on the machine, check that it has been
properly cleaned and that all components have been tightly fastened.
Check that the machine is properly connected to the power supply as well as to the
main control board.
6.1.2 Machine startup

Press the main switch on the control cabinet to supply power to the machine.
Check that the emergency devices have not been operated!
6.2 Position of the weighing control unit

The belt checkweigher VENTOCHECK™ is equipped with a weighing control unit; the
pictures below show where it can be positioned.
6.1
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6.3 Weighing control unit

The machine is equipped with a weighing control unit to control, command and
program it.
6.3.1 Display
To better understand its operation, the operator interface panel has been theoretically
divided into 3 areas, where the following functions are active:
EWU/010 • AREA A corresponds to the upper section of the control

unit; a 8-line and 16-character display shows the data of the bag
A currently passing;
• AREA B corresponds to the central section, where you can
Power Com
B find the status LEDs of the control unit;
L1 L2 L3 L4
• AREA C corresponds to the lower section of the control
unit, where you can find the navigation keys and the parameter
F1 F2 F3 F4
T T 0 Menu
setting keys.
F5 F6 F7 F8
Esc Del Alarm
+
Start
C
Enter
Stop
-
Shift Help I
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6.3.1.1 Display: area A

8-line, 16-character text-message display that generally shows the data of the bag
currently passing.
EWU/010
2.14 Kg
A
Recipe Std50
Power
L1 L2
Com
L3 L4
N.Bags: 14830
Ofs Trk 68
F1 F2 F3 F4
T T 0 Menu Ev: 6 Vck: 2

F5 F6 F7 F8
Esc Del Alarm
+
Enter Start
Stop
-
Shift Help I
6.3.1.2 Status LED: area B
EWU/010
ICON DESCRIPTION
Power LED signaling that the panel is powered up
(green)
Power Com Com LED signaling that the Can network
L1 L2 L3 L4 B communication is operating (red)
L1
F1 F2 F3 F4
T T 0 Menu Not used

F5 F6 F7 F8
Esc Del Alarm
L2 Not used
+
Enter Start
Stop
-
Shift Help I
L3 Not used
L4 Not used
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6.3.1.3 Function keys: area C
EWU/010
ICON KEY NAME DESCRIPTION
F1
T F1 Tare manual acquisition.
Power Com
F2
L1 L2 L3 L4
T Cancel the tare value and display the
F2
F1
T T
F2 F3
0 Menu
F4
gross weight.
F5 F6 F7 F8
Esc Del Alarm F3
+
Start
C 0 F3 Zero setting operation.
Enter
Stop
-
Shift Help I
F4
Menu F4 Access to the parameters menu.
F5
Esc F5 Reset previous situation.
F6
Navigate in menus. Increase
F6 or UP
+ parameters.
F7
Del F7 Reset parameters.
F8
Alarm F8 Silence alarm.
Changeover: units – tens – hundreds -

BACK
…while modifying a parameter.
Enter ENTER Confirmation of the operation.
Changeover: units – tens – hundreds -

FORWARD
…while modifying a parameter.
Start START/STOP ON/OFF for enabling of functions.

Stop
For combined use of F1 – F8 function

Shift SHIFT
keys.
-
DOWN Navigate in menus. Reduce parameters.
Help HELP Not used.
ON/OFF ON/OFF for the control unit.
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6.4 Organization in menu
F4
Press this key to enter the operating functions and the settings
Menu
of the unit.
-- Ventocheck --
Main Menu
Recipes
Statistics
Settings
Services
Calibration
The item selection is indicated by a line highlighted with an opposite colour (white
text on a black background).
F6 − Press keys UP or DOWN to scroll to the top or to the bottom of

the menu.
+
Some menus are divided into different pages; press key UP to
display the previous page or key DOWN to display the next page.
From each menu item you can enter a submenu; place the cursor
on the required item and press key ENTER.
Enter
The menu structure is indicated in the diagram illustrated in the
next page.
F5
Press key ESC to go back to the previous menu up to the home
Esc
page showing the weight.
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6.4.1 Menus tree
Menu
Recipes Statistics Settings Services Calibration
ACTIVATE RECIPE CHOICE GENERAL VISUALIZATION STATIC

MODIFY Spout n. Date Main line DYNAMIC
Upp. Lim.2 Counters Time Gr. Weight WEIGHT UNIT
Upp. Lim.1 >2nd Upp. Alarms En. N. Weight RESOLUTION
Nominal >1st Upp. Cells Timeout Delta VALUES
Low. Lim.1 GOOD BAGS REJECT Line 1/2/3/4
Low. Lim.2 <1st Low Settings Gr. Weight
Bag Lenght <2nd Low >Upp.Lim.2 Net Weight
Bag Weight TOTAL >Upp.Lim.1 Delta
Correction Rejected <Low.Lim.1 Recipe
Sam. W. Time Unpaced <Low.Lim.2 Bag No.
Bag W. Time Unweighable Unpaced Good No.
Set Unrecognized Unweighable Average
Measure Evacuated Delay (ms) Min.Max.
HISTORIC Averages Duration (ms) Rejected
Date Avg.Tot. Max. Reject n. % Good
Time Avg.OK Thresholds % % Rejected
Name Mob.Avg. Upp.Lim.2 Empty
Nominal St.D.Tot Upp.Lim.1 Ofs. Track
Correction St.D.OK Low.Lim.1 Vdg Vck
Sam. W. Time Corr. Low.Lim.2 Speed
Distributions WEIGHING TEST

Reset Data Set. SW Filter Led
Settings Set. HW Filter Keys
Bags No. Sam.W.Time Inputs
Mb. Avg. Reset OFFSET TRACK Outputs
Enable CONTRAST < >

Delay time PASSWORD
Filter RELEASE INFO
Timeout (m) SEND PARAMETERS
Stop Ev. (ms) SEND WEIGHTS
Delta (s) SEND DEBUG
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Menu
Recipes Statistics Settings Services Calibration
WEIGHT CORRECTION
Enable
Corr. Fact.
Min. Corr.
Max. Corr.
Filter
RECOGN. SPOUT
Enable
Tolerance
Tolerance 2
Bag W. Time
CONFIGURATION
Spout No.
Bitbus En.
Canbus En.
Clock En.
Wgt->Serial
Send Statistics
Statistics Time
Recipe Sel.
SET DEFAULT
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6.5 Hardware
6.5.1 Adjustment of the screen contrast
Adjust the screen contrast rotating the power meter RT1 with a small screwdriver; to
get to the power meter remove the protection cover on the rear side of the control
panel.
6.2
6.5.2 Weighing module

The unit EWU/010 is an electronic weighing unit. The main module consists of a
motherboard and of a CPU controlling the weighing process. On such board the
weighing module is equipped with an analog/digital converter and with a CPU, which
processes the signals coming from the load cells as well as the calibration process.
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6.5.3 Technical characteristics

The weighing module is equipped with a jumper J11 to allow the access to the
calibration data stored in the EEPROM board.
J11 on = calibration inhibited.

J11 off = calibration enabled.
Configuration of the jumper J11

The configuration of the jumper J11 must be performed when the unit is off. 
6.4
CPU: Microcontroller Am188ES (compatible with 80C188), clock 40 MHz.

MEMORY: base for EPROM 128/512 kbyte, base for static RAM 128/512 Kbyte
supported by buffer batteries, base for RAM/EPROM/EPROM/FLASH EPROM 128/512
Kbyte supported by buffer batteries (for a maximum total 1 Mbyte).
Interface FULL CAN 2.0A e B.
Serial interface RS232 (Service – Connection < 3 mt.).
DISPLAY: 2” graphic LCD, FSTN B/W 128x64, LED backlight.
Keyboard with 16 mechanical keys with polyester covering, total stroke 0.3 mm, life
5x106 operations longer.
Machine status reported by 22 leds.
16 optoisolated digital inputs.
16 optoisolated digital outputs pnp 24V 0.5A.
1 output 0-10 V analog.
1 input for load cell 350..1000 ohm.
Watch dog.
POWER SUPPLY: 24 Vdc +-20% 1A max.
OPERATING TEMPERATURE: 0-50 °C.
HUMIDITY up to 85% (without condensation).
STANDARD DIMENSIONS: Height 243 mm, Width 128 mm, Depth 80 mm, Weight
3.5 kg
PROTECTION CLASS: IP54.
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6.6 Installation
The weighing control unit should be installed as indicated in the technical specifications,
in a room having a temperature range of –5 to +40 °C. Do not expose to direct
sunlight. Outside lighting must not hinder reading of the display. Eliminate strong
vibrations.
6.6.1 Metric seals

The cover is equipped with two holes placed in the rear section of the weighing unit;
these shall only used to place the metric seals after the metrology body homologation.
The holes for the protection make it possible to locate the metric seals for applications
subject to approval by authorities.
6.5
6.6.2 Electrical installation

6.6.2.1 Configuration and terminal connections
Configuration and terminal connections Dico 508 card
XP3 16 digital outputs.
XP2 16 digital inputs.
XP1 Weighing module
XP5 Power supply 24 Vdc
XP8 CAN network
J3 CAN network terminal
XP11 RS232 (Service – Connection < 3 m)
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
XP3 16 DIGITAL OUTPUTS

PE
+
-
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
1
2
3
XP5 XP2 16 DIGITAL INPUTS

SUPPLY
POWER
J3
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
TERM
XP1 LOAD CELL
XP11
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6.6.2.2 Power supply

Technical characteristics:
Operating voltage 15 ... 30 Vdc
Maximum absorbed current 1A
Over-voltage protection Yes
Polarity inversion protection Yes
Connection method:
XP5.1 +24Vdc 1Amax
XP5.2 GNP
XP5.3 PE ground
6.6.2.3 CAN network
If the terminal is connected to a CAN network, check its position inside the network:
the network’s first and last terminals should be completed by jumper J3.
Max. transmission speed 1Mbit
Network max. distance 5000 m 10Kbit
Over-voltage protection Yes
Polarity inversion protection Yes
Galvanic isolation 500 Vdc
Connection circuit 3 wires
Connection cable Armoured cable 3xAWG20
Connection method:
XP8.4 CANH
XP8.5 CANL
XP8.6 REF
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6.6.2.4 Digital outputs

Number of outputs 16
Minimum operating voltage 18V
Maximum operating voltage 36V
Type of output PNP
Nominal current 500mA
Maximum peak current 700mA
Galvanic isolation 500Vdc
Max.delay on energising 50mS
Max.delay on de-energising 250mS
Protection against short circuit Yes
Short-circuit protection Yes
Re-circulation overcurrents protection Yes
Outputs connection cable 0.5 .. 2.5 mm
Connection method:
XP3.50 COMOUT +24Vdc
XP3.51 COMOUT +24Vdc
XP3.52 REFOUT GND
XP3.53 OUT1
XP3.54 OUT2
XP3.55 OUT3
XP3.56 OUT4
XP3.57 OUT5
XP3.58 OUT6
XP3.59 OUT7
XP3.60 OUT8
XP3.61 OUT9
XP3.62 OUT10
XP3.63 OUT11
XP3.64 OUT12
XP3.65 OUT13
XP3.66 OUT14
XP3.67 OUT15
XP3.68 OUT16
COM OUT +24V
Digital output
OUT IN
diagram
REF OUT GND
6.7
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6.6.2.5 Digital inputs

Number of inputs 16
Nominal input voltage 24Vdc
Maximum input voltage 36Vdc
Min. voltage recognised as ON 13Vdc
Max. voltage recognised as OFF -10Vdc
Min. voltage recognised as OFF -3Vdc
Type of input PNP
Nominal input current 5mA
Max.delay on energising 1.5mS
Max.delay on de-energising 4.5mS
Max. input frequency 100Hz
Overvoltage protection Yes
Inputs connection cable 0.5 . 2.5 mm
Connection method:
XP2.30 COMIN NC
XP2.31 COMIN NC
XP2.32 REFIN GND
XP2.33 IN1
XP2.34 IN2
XP2.35 IN3
XP2.36 IN4
XP2.37 IN5
XP2.38 IN6
XP2.39 IN7
XP2.40 IN8
XP2.41 IN9
XP2.42 IN10
XP2.43 IN11
XP2.44 IN12
XP2.45 IN13
XP2.46 IN14
XP2.47 IN15
XP2.48 IN16
IN X
Digital input
diagram
REF IN GND
6.8
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6.6.2.6 Load cell input
Number of input channels 1

Type of input Wheatstone’s bridge
Source impedance 300 .. 1000 ohm
Passband 0 .. 65Hz
A/D Conversion 16 bit
Measuring range -19.5 .. +19.5mV
Resolution at 500 Hz 13bit
Scanning time 2mS
Connection method:
XP1.23 SENSE- (*)
XP1.24 SENSE+ (*)
XP1.25 GND Load cell
XP1.26 +Vdc Load cell
XP1.27 S- Load cell
XP1.28 S+ Load cell
(*) to be used with J7 and J10

Operation of 4-wire cell J7=ON, J10=ON
Operation of 6-wire cell J7=OFF, J10=OFF
Vdc
SENSE +
Load cell
S+ connection
card
Differential
input
Channel 1
S-
GND
SENSE +
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6.7 Modification of the parameters

Select the menu item SETTINGS to enter and edit the values of the configuration
parameters of the weighing unit.
Select key MENU to enter the list.
6.7.1 Numeric parameters
F6 −
Select the item SETTINGS pressing keys UP and DOWN and press
key ENTER.
+
-- Ventocheck --
Main menu
Recipes
Statistics
Settings
Services
Calibration
Select the item BAGS REJECTON GROUP and press key ENTER.
-- Ventocheck --
Settings 1/2
General
Bags Reject Group
Weighing
Offset Trk
Weight Correction
Select the item SETTINGS and press key ENTER.
-- Ventocheck --
Bags Reject Group
Settings
Delay (ms) 400
Duration (ms) 700
Max. Reject n. 8
Thresholds %
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The editing of numeric parameters is password-protected.
To edit the parameter DELAY (MS), select the relevant item and press key ENTER.
-- Ventocheck --
Bags Reject Group
Settings
Delay (ms) 400
Duration (ms) 700
Max. Reject n. 8
Thresholds %
This page can only be displayed after entering the relevant password.
The centre of the page shows the parameter value; above the unit digit an arrow is
displayed, indicating the value that can be edited.
Bags reject T1
400
<-> + - Modify
Enter -> Confirm
Esc -> Cancel
F6 −
Press keys UP and DOWN to increase or decrease by one unit.
+
For a quicker editing of the parameter value press keys BACK and
FORWARD.
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It is possible to move the arrow on the digit corresponding to tens, hundreds,

thousands.
Bags reject T1
401
<-> + - Modify
Enter -> Confirm
Esc -> Cancel
Pressing keys UP and DOWN the value of the parameter will be increased or reduced
respectively by 10, 100, 1000 units.
To store the required value press key ENTER.
Bags reject T1
411
<-> + - Modify
Enter -> Confirm
Esc -> Cancel
To exit the modification mode, without saving the change and leaving the value of the
parameter unchanged, press key ESC.
In both cases the previous menu will be displayed.
-- Ventocheck --
Bags Reject Group
Settings
Delay (ms) 411
Duration (ms) 700
Max. Reject n. 8
Thresholds %
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6.7.2 ON-OFF parameters

F6 −
Select the item SETTINGS using the keys UP and DOWN and
press key ENTER.
+
-- Ventocheck --
Main menu
Recipes
Statistics
Settings
Services
Calibration
Select the item BAGS REJECT GROUP and press key ENTER.
-- Ventocheck --
Settings 1/2
General
Ritardo (ms)
Bags 411
Reject Group
Weighing
Offset Trk
Weight Correction
Select the item SETTINGS and press key ENTER.
-- Ventocheck --
Bags Reject Group
Settings
Delay (ms) 400
Duration (ms) 700
Max. Rejected no. 8
Thresholds %
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F6 −
Select the item to be modified pressing keys UP and DOWN.
+
Pressing key ENTER to modify the parameter, the access password will be required.
- Reject if:
>Upp.Lim. 2 On
>Upp.Lim. 1 Off
Ritardo (ms)
>Low.Lim. 1 411
Off
>Low.Lim. 2 On
Unpaced Never
Unweighable Off
After entering the password the parameter has been modified, to leave press key
ESC.
- Reject if:
>Upp.Lim. 2 On
>Upp.Lim. 1 On
Ritardo (ms)
>Low.Lim. 1 411
Off
>Low.Lim. 2 On
Unpaced Never
Unweighable Off
- Reject if:
>Upp.Lim. 2 On
>Upp.Lim. 1 Off
Ritardo (ms)
>Low.Lim. 1 411
Off
>Low.Lim. 2 On
Unpaced Never
Unweighable Off
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6.7.3 Parameters sortable within a list
To enter the RECIPES menu press key ENTER.
-- Ventocheck --
Main menu
Recipes
Statistics
Settings
Services
Calibration
Select the ACTIVATE option to activate a recipe from the list, the press key ENTER.
-- Ventocheck --
Recipe
Activate
Modify
Historic
Press keys UP and DOWN to select the item to be activated, in this case the recipe to
be destined to production.
Activate Recipe
1 Std50
2 Std25
3
4
5
6
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The selected item is activated by pressing key ENTER, to exit the menu press key
ESC.
Activate Recipe
1 Std50
2 Std25
3
4
5
6
6.8 Recipe definition

The recipe is the set of parameters characterizing a product that the weigher shall be
able to treat. The grouping of all these parameters in a recipe allows to easily pass
from one product to the other, without getting every time into the details of the single
parameters.
The VENTOCHECK™ can store up to 40 different recipes.
The recipe can be directly created and set by using the VENTOCHECK™ weighing
control unit, or it can be automatically received by a supervisor by means of a Bitbus
or Canbus network.
The main parameters of a recipe are the nominal weight (target) of the bag being
produced and the weight limits allowed, beyond which the bag shall be rejected.
The VENTOCHECK™ can handle a bags rejection group by means of a digital output.
As for the details of all the recipe parameters that can be set, see paragraph 6.9.
6.9 Recipes menu

The RECIPES menu is required to choose the recipe to be set in production, edit an
existing recipe, create a new recipe, or display the recipes records. To enter this
menu, enter the main menu pressing MENU, select the option RECIPES and press
key ENTER.
-- Ventocheck --
Main Menu
Recipes
Statistics
Settings
Services
Calibration
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In the first page you can activate, edit or display the historic file of the recipes.
-- Ventocheck --
Recipe
Activate
Modify
Historic
6.9.1 Activation
The first option of the RECIPES menu activates an existing recipe to be set in
production.
Settings like nominal weight, tolerance limits and so on are taken from the recipe
currently produced.
See RECIPE menu - item MODIFY.
-- Ventocheck --
Recipe
Activate
Modify
Historic
Select from the list the recipe to activate and press key ENTER.
Activate Recipe
1 Std50
2 Std25
3
4
5
6
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It will not be necessary to select the production recipe on this menu when the unit is
connected to the packer by a communication network. In this case when sending the
production recipe for the packer, the corresponding recipe will be sent and activated
for the VENTOCHECK™ unit.
At the same time it will not be necessary to select the production recipe on this menu
when the unit is set to select the recipe with digital inputs properly arranged for this
purpose.
See paragraph 6.11.7 at the heading Sel. Rec.
6.9.2 Modify
The second option of the RECIPES menu allows to edit the parameters of an existing
recipe or to create a new recipe to be set in production.
-- Ventocheck --
Recipe
Activate
Modify
Historic
Select from the list the recipe to be modified and press key ENTER.
Activate Recipe
1 Std50
2 Std25
3
4
5
6
Parameters of a recipe.
Name Std50
Upp.Lim. 2 1.00
Upp.Lim. 1 0.50
NOMINAL 50.00
Low.Lim. 1 0.50
Low.Lim. 2 1.00
+, -, Esc, Enter
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If the unit has a network connection with the packer, the parameters shall be
programmed on the control panel of the latter.
When selecting or editing the recipe to put in production, the parameters are sent
from the packer to the weighing unit, therefore any modification made in this menu
will be lost.
Std50
Bag Lenght 550

Bag Weight 110
Correction -120
Sam.W.Time 210
Bag W.Time 4300
+, -, Esc, Enter
6.9.2.1 Name
It is a string of maximum 6 characters identifying the recipe.
6.9.2.2 Nominal weight
NOMINAL: It is the theoretical net weight. The weigher evaluates the weight error of
the bag by comparing it with the value obtained from: Nominal Weight + Weight of
the bag.
6.9.2.3 Limits
LOW.LIM.1 (first lower limit) and UPP.LIM.1 (first upper limit): they define the range of
the “good” bags, comprised between Nominal Weight – 1st Lower Limit and Nominal
Weight + 1st Upper Limit.
LOW.LIM.2 (second lower limit) and UPP.LIM.2 (second upper limit): they define the
bags that are not included in the first threshold but that are comprised between
Nominal Weight – 2nd Lower Limit and Nominal Weight + 2nd Upper Limit.
The limits are expressed related to the nominal weight.

The decision to reject or not the bags comprised within the second threshold or
exceeding the second threshold depends on the setting parameters of the bags
rejection group.
See paragraph 6.11.2.

Weight
Second upper limit

Second limit
First upper limit
Good First limit Nominal weight
First lower limit

Second limit
Second lower limit
6.10
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6.9.2.4 Bag lenght

BAG LENGTH: it is the length of the bag expressed in mm. The entered value has no
influence whatsoever.
6.9.2.5 Bag weight
BAG WEIGHT: it is the weight of the empty bag. The weigher therefore will consider
the net weight equal to: Weight Detected – Weight of the bag.
6.9.2.6 Dynamic correction of the weight

CORRECTION: since the weight detected in motion can be slightly different from the
value detected statically, this parameter allows to set a correction value.
This parameter is linked to the recipe, since its value depends on the weight and on
the type of bag used.
6.9.2.7 Waiting time before sampling

SAM. W. TIME: it is the waiting time before beginning the sampling, after the bag has
disengaged the inlet photocell. This time value, which is generally comprised between
100 and 300 msec, allows to cut the first milliseconds, which are generally the most
disturbed ones (typical value 200 ms).
Waiting time Sampling time
Weight
Time EWU/010
Power Com
L1 L2 L3 L4
F1 F2 F3 F4
T T 0 Menu
F5 F6 F7 F8
Esc Del Alarm
+
Enter Start
Stop
-
Shift Help I
6.11
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6.9.2.8 Bag waiting time

This parameter is only valid if the unit has a network connection with the packer:
in this case there will be a continuous information exchange between the electronic
system of the packer and the VENTOCHECK™ unit, in order to associate each bag
that will be weighed on the control weigher with the outlet that filled it, both to
correct the weight of the bags produced by the single filling units and to outline a
detailed statistics of the produced bags spout by spout.
Select the item BAG WAITING TIME on the recipe menu; you enter a further sub-
menu, where you can set the time or require its automatic detection by the unit itself.
Std50
Bag Lenght 550

Bag Weight 110
Correction -120
Sam.W.Time 210
Bag W.Time 4200
+, -, Esc, Enter
SET: the current setting of this parameter allows to recognize from which spout of the
packer was evacuated the bag now passing on the weigher. The parameter expresses
in milliseconds the time interval between the evacuation and the arrival of the bag
at the first inlet photocell of the weigher. The value is generally comprised between
5000 and 8000 msec.
MEASURE: it automatically measures the time interval between the evacuation of the
bag and its arrival at the inlet photocell.
How to perform the measurement:
• before selecting this control, empty the packer and the path from it to the
control weigher;
• select MEASURE;
• produce a bag from the packer and wait for the bag to pass on the control
weigher;
• the value now displayed under MEASURE shall be set in the recipe in the same
menu item for the machines without network connection, and on the control panel
of the packer for the machines with network connection (see the relevant manual).
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Std50
Set 4300
Measure 0
6.9.3 Historic
The third option of the RECIPES menu allows to display the historic record of a recipe.
-- Ventocheck --
Recipe
Activate
Modify
Historic
Each time a recipe is modified in its critical values for the detection of the weight, i.e.
CORRECTION and SAM.W.TIME, the previously set parameters are stored in a record
and the name of the recipe, the nominal weight, the date and time of the modification
are stored too.
1/3
Date: 01-02-03
Time: 15:05:00
Name: 1 Std50
Nominal 50.00
Correction -120
Sam.W.Time 210
<- ->
The last record saved is displayed when entering the page.
Scroll the previous storing with keys BACK and FORWARD.
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6.10 Statistics menu

Menu STATISTICS displays information about the bags produced. Select key MENU
to enter the list.
Select the option STATISTICS and press key ENTER.
-- Ventocheck --
Main Menu
Recipes
Statistics
Settings
Services
Calibration
Select from the list the recipe whose statistical data shall be displayed and press key
ENTER.
Recipe Choice
Std50
Std25
Statistics
Spout no. <> 12

Counters
Averages
Distributions
Reset data
Settings
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6.10.1 Spout number
It is possible to select the evacuation spout indicated by the

statistics by pressing keys BACK and FORWARD.
Statistics
Spout No. <> 12

Counters
Averages
Distributions
Reset data
Settings
Counters 1/2 12
-------------------------------
> 2nd Upper 4
> 1st Upper 36
GOOD 12439
< 1st Lower 23
< 2nd Lower 1
Total 12504
The number of the spout mentioned by the statistics is indicated in the upper right
corner; the value 0 indicates that the statistics refers to all bags in the recipe.
The statistics per spout is valid if the weigher can recognize the spout the bag is
coming from. This is only allowed for units with a network connection with the
packer, moreover the parameter TIME FOR BAG ARRIVAL AFTER EVACUATION shall
be properly set in the recipe; this parameter is described in the recipe parameters
menu (see par. 6.9.2.8).
If you select 0 (zero) instead of the spout number, the statistics refers to all the bags
of the recipe.
Note: please note that the sum of the data per spout may not perfectly coincide with
the total statistics, since, as in the stop and start case, there can be bags whose
evacuation spout was not recognized, although the parameter mentioned above was
correctly set.
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6.10.2 Counters
The evacuation spout indicated by the statistics can be

selected by pressing keys BACK and FORWARD.
The number of the spout mentioned by the statistics is indicated in the upper right
corner; the value 0 (zero) indicates that the statistics refers to all bags in the recipe.
The menu COUNTERS displays two data screenshots; the first one displays the
following values:
>2ND UPPER counter of the bags whose weight exceeds the second upper threshold;
>1ST UPPER counter of the bags whose weight is comprised between the first and
the second upper threshold;
GOOD counter of the bags whose weight is comprised between the first lower
threshold and the first upper threshold;
<1ST LOWER counter of the bags whose weight is comprised between the first and
the second lower threshold;
<2ND LOWER counter of the bags whose weight is below the second lower threshold.
For more information see paragraph 6.9.2.
Counters 1/2 12
-------------------------------
> 2nd Upper 4
> 1st Upper 36
GOOD 12439
< 1st Lower 23
< 2nd Lower 1
Total 12504
The second page shows:

REJECTED counter of the bags rejected by the bag rejection group;
UNPACED counter of the unpaced bags;
UNWEIGHABLE counter of the unweighable bags;
UNRECOGNIZED counter of the unrecognized bags;
EVACUATED counter of the bags evacuated by the packer.
Counters 2/2 12
-------------------------------
Rejected 5
Unpaced 12
Unweighable 1
Unrecognized 29
Evacuated 12504
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6.10.2.1 Definitions
It is possible to define two time values for the bag set on the scale pan that stopped
engaging the input photocell:
WAITING TIME time during which the measured weight is variable;
SAMPLING TIME time during which the sampling takes place; this is interrupted when
the inlet photocell is engaged by a new bag or when the bag weighed engages the
outlet photocell.
Waiting time Sampling time
6.12
The bags normally arrive on the weigher at a constant pace. A proper operation is
ensured when only one bag passes onto the weigher pan for the time required to
carry out the sampling.
Sometimes, however, a bag may arrive too close to the bag preceding it; in this case
the weighing process cannot be the best, or it could even be impossible.
In the first case we speak of unpaced bags,
6.13
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in the second case we speak of unweighable bags.
6.14
The bags whose evacuation spout cannot be detected by the weigher are called
unrecognized bags.
6.10.3 Averages values
It is possible to select the evacuation spout indicated by the

statistics by pressing keys BACK and FORWARD.
Averages 12
-------------------------------
Tot.Avg. 50.02
Avg.OK 50.01
Mob.Avg. 50.01
St.D.Tot. 132
St.D.OK 128
Corr. -12
The number of spout indicated by the statistics is highlighted

in the upper right corner; the value 0 (zero) indicates that the
statistics refers to all bags in the recipe.
The values indicated are:
TOT. AVG. average of all the bags excluding the unpaced and the
unweighable ones;
AVG. OK average of the good bags, that is those bags whose
weight is comprised between the first lower threshold and the
first upper threshold;
MOB. AVG. variable average of the last bags produced;
ST. D. TOT. standard deviation of all the bags, excluding the
unpaced and the unweighable ones;
ST. D. OK standard deviation of the good bags, that is those bags
whose weight is comprised between the first lower threshold and
the first upper threshold;
CORR. applied correction.
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6.10.4 Distributions
Press keys BACK and FORWARD to select the evacuation spout

indicated by the statistics.
The number of the spout is indicated in the upper right corner; the value 0 indicates
that the statistics refers to all bags in the recipe.
This control displays the Gaussian distribution of the weights, centered on the nominal
value of the recipe.
The two vertical lines to the right and to the left show the two upper and lower limits.
6.10.5 Reset data

This control sets the statistical data of the selected recipe to zero, and frees some
space to store new data.
6.10.6 Settings
The option SETTINGS gives access to the statistics setting submenus described below.
Settings
Bags n. 100
Mob. avg. reset
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6.10.6.1 Bags number

This parameter defines the number of the bags on which the mobile averages shall
be calculated. It only affects the recipe being currently produced. The mobile average
can be displayed in real time on the main page. See paragraph 6.12.1.
This number shall be considered as the maximum number. Until the number of the
bags passed on the weigher is below this number, the average will be calculated on
the number of the bags weighed up to now.
6.10.6.2 Mobile average reset

This controls sets the mobile averages to zero. From now on the average will be
calculated starting from the first bag passing on the weigher.
6.11 Settings menu

The SETTINGS menu allows to modify the settings of the operator panel.
Select the option SETTINGS and press key ENTER.
-- Ventocheck --
Main Menu
Recipes
Statistics
Settings
Services
Calibration
-- Ventocheck --
Settings 1/2
General
Bags Reject Group
Weighing
Offset Track
Weight Correction
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-- Ventocheck --
Settings 2/2
Recogn. Spout
Configuration
Set Default
6.11.1 General
-- Ventocheck --
Settings 1/1
Date
Time
Alarm En. ON
Cells Timeout
ALARMS EN.: the alarms are enabled.

CELLS TIMEOUT: time used for the diagnostics of the proper operation of the input
and output photocells on the weigher.
Disabling the alarms

The possibility to disable the alarm signal is only for diagnostic purposes. Disabling
the alarms could cause unforeseeable situations and make useless the weight of the
produced bags. 
6.11.2 Bags rejection group
-- Ventocheck --
Bags rejection group
Settings
Delay (ms) 400
Duration (ms) 700
Max. Reject No. 8
Thresholds %
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6.11.2.1 Settings
In this menu you can set which bags are to be rejected. The entries are the following:
>UPP. LIM. 2: it enables (On) or disables (Off) the rejection of the bags whose weight
exceeds the 2nd upper threshold;
>UPP. LIM.1: it enables (On) or disables (Off) the rejection of the bags whose weight
exceeds the 1st upper threshold;
<LOW. LIM.1: it enables (On) or disables (Off) the rejection of the bags whose weight
is below the 1st lower threshold;
< LOW. LIM. 2: it enables (On) or disables (Off) the rejection of the bags whose
weight is below the 2nd lower threshold;
UNPACED: it defines if the unpaced bags shall be rejected. The values allowed are:
• NEVER: the unpaced bags are never rejected;
• ALWAYS: the unpaced bags are always rejected;
• STD: the weight of the unpaced bags is considered valid, therefore they are
rejected according to the threshold they belong to.
UNWEIGHABLE: it enables (On) or disables (Off) the rejection of the unweighable
bags.
For more information on the definition of the unpaced and unweighable bags see
paragraph 6.10.2.1.
- Reject if:
>Upp.Lim. 2 On
>Upp.Lim. 1 Off
>Low.Lim. 1 Off
>Low.Lim. 2 On
Unpaced Never
Unweighable Off
6.11.2.2 Delay (ms)

The bags rejection group is activated through a digital output of the control unit
EWU/010. Since the bags rejection group is at a certain distance from the weigher,
from the moment the bag is recognized as a bag to be rejected a time interval shall
pass before the bags rejection group is activated. Such time value varies according
to the plant and the parameter value is expressed in milliseconds (typical values are
700 up to 2000 msec.).
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6.11.2.3 Duration (ms)

This parameter, expressed in milliseconds, defines the duration of the activation pulse
of the bags rejection group (typical value is 400 msec.).
6.11.2.4 Maximum number of rejections

When the number of consecutive rejections, expressed by this parameter, is exceeded,
an alarm is activated which stops production (typical value ranges from 5 up to 10).
6.11.2.5 Thresholds %
This menu allows to define the general limits, having the same meaning of those
described in the recipe parameters, although they are expressed in percentage of the
nominal value. Such limits shall be used in one particular case only, that is when the
recipe is sent by a supervisor without the relevant limit parameters (see paragraph
6.9.2.3).
In this case, once the weigher receives the recipe the limits are automatically set by
using these parameters, as a percentage of the nominal value.
Thresholds %
Upp.Lim. 1 1.00
Upp.Lim. 2 4.00
Low.Lim. 1 1.00
Low.Lim. 2 4.00
+, -, Esc, Enter
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6.11.3 Weighing
SET SW FILTER: it allows to set the software filter acting on the weight value shown
with the belt stopped. The filter acts like a normal two-stage filter: FIR and IIR.
The values that can be set are 3:
• nFIR (1 to 32) it indicates the number of samples on which to calculate the
mobile average;
• aIIR (1 to 32) weight given to the current value;
• bIIR (1 to 32) weight given to the previous value.
SET HW FILTER: it sets a filter in the weighing HW module. The filter acts like a
normal two-stage filter: FIR and IIR.
mobile average;
• aIIR (0 to 32) weight given to the current value;
SAM.W.TIME: it is the waiting time after the bag has passed the inlet photocell before
starting the sampling of the weight. This parameter is also present as a parameter
linked to the recipe (see menu recipes).
The value set is only used if the corresponding parameter in the recipe is set to zero.
This default value is used when the recipe is received from a supervisor that does not
transmit this parameter.
-- Ventocheck --
Weighing
Set SW Filter
Set HW Filter
Sam.W.TIME 216
(default)
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6.11.4 Offset trk

During the production of the bags some product may remain on the weigher, altering
the bag weight detected. The OFFSET TRACKING is the capacity of the weigher to
adapt the zero level, so to always give the exact weight.
The weigher uses the inlet and outlet photocells, together with the information relating
to the belt operation in order to know if the pan of the weigher is free, and therefore
if it is possible to acquire the new zero value. Sometimes, however, if the plant works
under maximum productivity conditions, the pan might never be free, and too much
time might elapse before the zero level is updated. This fact could cause errors during
the weighing process.
To avoid this situation, the weigher can request to the packer an evacuation stop, so
to have a time gap allowing the detection of the zero value.
The OFFSET TRK menu allows the setting of some parameters adjusting this process.
The parameters are the following:

ENABLE it allows to enable or disable the offset tracking;
DELAY TIME it is the waiting time expressed in milliseconds since the exit of the latest
bag, before starting the measuring of the zero level;
FILTER it allows to set the software filter acting on the values collected during the
calculation of the offset (see paragraph 6.11.4.1);
TIMEOUT (M) it expresses in minutes the maximum time after which you can request
an evacuation stop (typical value 10 min);
STOP EV. (MS) it expresses in milliseconds the duration of the evacuation stop (typical
value 2000 msec.);
DELTA (S) it expresses in seconds the maximum time after which, if no return from
the evacuation stop occurred, that is if it was impossible to measure level 0, you can
request another evacuation stop (typical value 60 sec.).
-- Offset Trk. --
Enable ON
Delay Time 1000
Filter
Timeout (m) 10
Stop Ev. (ms) 2000
Delta (s) 60
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6.11.4.1 Filter
The filter acts like a normal two-stage filter: FIR and IIR
mobile average;
• aIIR (0 to 32) weight given to the current value - if the parameter is =0, the IIR
stage does not work, therefore it only acts as a mobile average;
Filter Set
nFIR
aIIR
bIIR
6.11.5 Weighing correction

When the weigher is able to recognize the evacuation spout to which the bag being
weighed belongs, it may occur that some evacuation spout shows a systematic weight
error. In this case the weigher can send to the packer some information, in order to
correct the set point of the spout.
This menu adjusts the parameters of this process. The submenu shows the following
entries:
-- Weighing correction --
Enable ON
Corr. Fact. 15
Min. Corr. -1000
Max. Corr. +1000
Filter
6.11.5.1 Enable
ENABLE: it enables or disables the weight correction process.
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6.11.5.2 Correction factor

It is a percentage factor establishing the weight to be given to the correction
The correction is sent to the packer with a correction factor.
If, for example, the weigher registers for one particular evacuation spout a weight
which is different from the nominal weight of 800 g, with a correction factor equal
to 50 a correction of 400 g will be sent.
6.11.5.3 Minimum correction

It defines a limit to the negative correction that can be sent.
If the parameter is set to –1000g and the calculated correction is –1200g, a correction
of –1000g will be sent. The process is cyclic, the weight of the bag is checked once
again and the missing correction -200g is sent.
6.11.5.4 Maximum correction

As for parameter minimum correction, it defines a limit to the maximum correction.
6.11.5.5 Filter
The filter acts like a normal two-stage filter: FIR and IIR.
mobile average;
• aIIR (0 to 32) weight given to the current value - if the parameter is =0, the IIR
stage does not work, therefore it only acts as a mobile average;
Filter Set
nFIR
aIIR
bIIR
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6.11.6 Spout recognition

This menu is used to set in the recipe those parameters that allow to recognize from
which spout of the packer the bag now going to be weighed was evacuated.
The entry SPOUT RECOGN. gives access to the following submenu:
-- Ventomatic --
Spout Recogn.
Enable ON
Tolerance 300
Tolerance 2 800
Bag.W. Time 5180
(default)
6.11.6.1 Enable
ENABLE: to enable or disable spout recognition.
6.11.6.2 Tolerance
TOLERANCE: it is the tolerance allowed on the bag arrival time after the evacuation
(typical value 300 msec.).
6.11.6.3 Tolerance 2
TOLERANCE 2: it is the tolerance allowed on the bag arrival time after the evacuation,
in the event the bag arriving is the bag being waited. Its value generally exceeds the
value of tolerance (typical value 800 msec.).
6.11.6.4 Bag waiting time

BAG WAITING TIME.: time for bag arrival after evacuation; by correctly setting this
parameter it is possible to recognize from which spout of the packer was evacuated the
bag currently passing onto the weigher. The parameter expresses in milliseconds the
time interval between the evacuation and the arrival of the bag at the first photocell.
This time value can be automatically measured. To do so it is first necessary to check
that the path from the packer to the weigher does not contain any bag; then, by
selecting MEASURE, the time interval between the evacuation and the detection of
the photocell will be measured (typical value is comprised between 5000 and 8000
msec.).
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6.11.7 Configuration
SPOUT NO.: number of spouts on the packer.
BITBUS EN.: it enables the communication on Bitbus network.
CANBUS EN.: it enables the communication on Canbus network.
CLOCK EN.: it indicates that the Clock module is on the unit.
WGT-> SERIAL: it enables the transmission of the weight of each bag on the serial
channel RS232.
SEND STAT.: it enables the periodical transmission of variable average and average
weight to the PLC.
TIME STAT.: time interval for the transmission of variable average and average weight
to PLC.
SEL. REC.: it indicates the selection mode of the production recipe:
• Men = selection from production menu;
• Ing = selection from digital inputs.
-- Ventocheck --
Configuration 1/2
Spout no. 12
Bitbus Enabl. Off
Canbus Enabl. On
Clock Enabl. Off
Wgt->Serial Off
-- Ventocheck --
Configuration 2/2
Send Stat. Off

Time Stat. 30
Sel. Rec. Mem
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6.11.8 Default setting

This menu allows to reset all parameters to the default settings. Select the item
CONFIRM to reset the values, upon request of the customer password.
The item FLSMIDTH VENTOMATIC is reserved to qualified technical staff only and
allows to set the default values of critical parameters protected by Flsmidth Ventomatic
password, which for safety reasons would not be set selecting the item CONFIRM.
Default
parameters
settings
Cancel
Confirm
FLSmith Ventomatic
6.12 Services menu

The SERVICES menu allows to modify the general functions of the operator panel.
Select MENU to enter the list.
Select the option SERVICES and press key ENTER.
-- Ventocheck --
Main Menu
Recipes
Statistics
Settings
Services
Calibration
-- Ventocheck --
Services 1/2
Visualization
Tests
Contrast <> 3
Password
Release info
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-- Ventocheck --
Services 2/2
Send Parameters
Send Weights
Send debug
6.12.1 Visualization
This menu entry allows to set what you wish to display on the main page, the one
which shows the weight measured by the weigher when the belt is stopped, and the
weight of the latest measured bag when the belt is in motion.
A first submenu allows to select which line to set (the main one or the four minor
ones).
Visualization
Main line
Line 1
Line 2
Line 3
Line 4
If you choose the main line you will have the following options:
• GROSS WEIGHT to display the gross weight of the bag;
• NET WEIGHT to display the net weight of the bag;
• DELTA to display the difference between the net weight of the bag and the
nominal weight.
Note: by selecting ON for one of these three entries, the other ones are automatically
set to OFF.
Main Line
Gross weight Off

Net weight On
Delta Off
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If you choose one of the four minor lines you will have the following options:
• GROSS WEIGHT to display the gross weight of the latest bag passed on the
weigher;
• NET WEIGHT to display the net weight of the latest bag passed on the weigher;
• DELTA to display the difference between the net weight of the bag and the
nominal weight;
• RECIPE to display the name of the recipe being produced;
• BAG NO. to display the counter of the bags produced;
• GOOD NO. to display the counter of the number of good bags produced;
Line No.
Gross weight Off

Net weight Off
Delta Off
Recipe On
Bag No. Off
Good No. Off
• AVERAGE to display the mobile average of the latest “n” bags produced (where
“n” is set under menu Statistics);
• MIN MAX to display the weight of the bag with minimum and maximum weight;
• REJECTED to display the counter of the rejected bags;
• % GOOD to display the percentage value of the good bags;
• % REJECTED to display the percentage value of the rejected bags;
• EMPTY the line is left empty.
Line No.
Average Off
Min Max Off
Rejected Off
% Good Off
% Rejected Off
Empty Off
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• OFS. TRACK to display the value of the dynamic zero;

• VDG VCK to display the number of the latest spout that evacuated, and the
number of the spout to which the bag arriving on the weigher belongs;
• SPEED to display the belt speed.
Note: by selecting ON for one of these entries, the other ones are automatically set
to OFF.
Line No.
Ofs. Track Off

Vdg Vck Off
Speed Off
6.12.2 Tests
It allows to carry out some tests on the hardware of the control unit EWU/010. In
detail, it is possible to make some tests on the LEDs of the keyboard, on the keys,
and on the digital inputs and outputs.
-- Tests --
Leds
Keys
Input
Outputs
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6.12.2.1 Leds
With this function you can verify the integrity of all the leds on the operator panel.
LEDS
-------------------------------
0000
0000
0000
0000
0000
Esc
EWU/010
Power Com
L1 L2 L3 L4
F1 F2 F3 F4
T T 0 Menu
Esc
F5 F6 F7
Del Alarm
F8
All the leds blink
+
Enter Start
Stop
-
Shift Help I
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6.12.2.2 Keys
With this function you can verify the integrity of all the keys on the operator panel.
KEYS
-------------------------------
0000
EWU/010
0000
0000
0000
0000
Power Com Esc
L1 L2 L3 L4
F1 F2 F3 F4
T T 0 Menu
F5 F6 F7 F8
Esc Del Alarm
+
Start
The pressing of the key corresponds to
Enter
Stop
-
Shift Help I
You can check all the keys in the same way.
6.12.2.3 Inputs
With this function you can verify the integrity of all the digital inputs.
Identification of the terminal number
Status of the inputs:

0 = Disabled;
1 = Enabled.
INPUTS (XP2xx)
-------------------------------
33 00000000 40
41 00000000 48
Esc
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6.12.2.4 Outputs
With this function you can verify the integrity of all the digital outputs.
Identification of the terminal number
Status of the outputs:

0 = Disabled;
1 = Enabled.
OUTPUTS (XP3xx)
-------------------------------
53 00000000 60
61 00000000 68
Enter = On-Off
Esc ><+-
Move to the desired output with the cursor BACK and FORWARD.
To enable or disable the output press key ENTER.
6.12.3 Display contrast
CONTRAST <>: display contrast. After setting the cursor on this

item, it is possible to modify the contrast of the screen pressing
keys BACK and FORWARD.
6.12.4 Release info

RELEASE INFO: page showing in detail the release of the different software modules
loaded in the unit.
Ventocheck:
V1.16 07/05/04
Display:
R1.21 - 04/01/02
Monitor:
V3.30
Wgt Module:
R3.20 - 21/01/04
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6.12.5 Send parameters

SEND PARAMETERS: select this control to start the transmission of all parameters set
and the set recipes on the serial port RS232 – 188 of the unit.
6.12.6 Send weights

SEND WEIGHTS: select this control to start the transmission on the serial port RS232
– 188 of the unit of the last bags transferred on the scale and stored by the unit.
6.12.7 Send debug

SEND DEBUG: select this control to start the transmission on the serial port RS232 –
188 of the unit of special data used to debug the unit (reserved FLSmidth Ventomatic).
6.13 Calibration menu

The CALIBRATION menu allows the calibration of the VENTOCHECK™ parameters.
Select the CALIBRATION menu and press key ENTER.
-- Ventocheck --
Main Menu
Recipes
Statistics
Settings
Services
Calibration
The calibration of the weigher is a process that shall be carried out during installation.
It is normally carried out by the technical staff from FLSmidth Ventomatic.
The calibration is carried out by acquiring the weight of the empty weigher, in order
to determine the zero value and by acquiring a legal weight, generally 50 kg.
-- Ventocheck --
Calibration
Static
Dinamic
Weight unit Kg
Resolution
Values
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Wrong calibration
Since a wrong calibration can influence the weight registered by the weigher, once
the calibration is carried out it is not possible to repeat it, unless if you act on a
jumper inside the control unit EWU/010, as described in the sections relating to the
hardware. 
6.13.1 Static
The menu entry STATIC starts the guided sequence for the calibration. It includes the
following phases:
INPUT OF THE PASSWORD (see paragraph 6.14).
Password?
A BCDEFGHIJKLMNOP
QRSTUVWXYZabcdef
ghijklmnopqrstuv
wxyz 0123456789+
-<>=?’@()%&$.!*
OK
CHOICE OF THE LEGAL WEIGHT the value of the sample weight to be used for the
weigher calibration is displayed. In case a different sample weight is required, select
MODIFY to change the value. Select CONFIRM to get to the next calibration phase.
Legal Weight
50000 g
Modify
Confirm
Esc -> Uscita
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REQUEST TO CLEAN THE PAN OF THE WEIGHER the display shows the message
“Clean the pan of the weigher”.
After cleaning the pan, the operator shall confirm by pressing key ENTER.
-- Ventocheck --
Clean the
weigher
18778
Enter -> Confirm
Esc -> Cancel
DETECTION OF THE 0 VALUE the weigher detects the weight for 10 seconds.
Peso
-- Ventocheck
Legale --
50000 g in progress...
Measuring
18778
Modifica
Conferma
Esc -> Uscita
Esc -> Cancel
REQUEST TO LOAD THE LEGAL WEIGHT the display shows the request to load the
weight previously chosen as the reference weight. After loading such weight on the
pan, the operator shall confirm by pressing key ENTER.
-- Ventocheck --
Load
legal weight
25756
Enter -> Confirm
Esc -> Cancel
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ACQUISITION OF THE REFERENCE WEIGHT the weigher detects the reference weight
for 10 seconds. After this operation the weigher is correctly calibrated, and the display
automatically shows the main page, displaying the current weight.
-- Ventocheck --
Measuring
in progress...
25756
Esc -> Cancel
6.13.2 Dynamic calibration

The dynamic calibration is used in order to find the best parameters for the weighing
process, which shall be entered into a recipe.
The process foresees to weigh 10 bags in a dynamic way, that is under normal
production conditions. The same bags are then statically weighed, and the relevant
weights are entered in the VENTOCHECK™. By processing these data the system
supplies the optimal value to be entered in the recipe for the parameters Sam.W.Time
and Correction.
These parameters are the waiting time before sampling and the dynamic correction
(see paragraphs 6.9.2.6 and 6.9.2.7).
Dynamic calibration
Start
Set W 1 25120
Calculate
Sam.W.Time 210
Avg. Err. 120
Correction -120
6.13.2.1 Start
The START command activates the dynamic weighing process. The control
automatically goes to the page displaying the weighing, where the last line shows the
number of the bag weighed: 1/10, 2/10 …. 10/10.
Once 10 bags are weighed, the plant shall be stopped, and the bags shall be statically
weighed with the help of a static control scale (in the absence of which you can use
the VENTOCHECK™ itself),carefully respecting the weighing order (we suggest you
to number the bags).
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The weights registered by the static control scale shall be manually entered in the
control unit, so to allow the weigher to execute the dynamic calibration algorithm.
For this purpose move the cursor on the item SET W.
Two numeric values are displayed in the same line:
• the value on the left indicates the sequence number of the bag, in the order in
which it passes on the scale during the phase of dynamic acquisition;
• the value on the right indicates the weight of the bag in grams as it has been
statically detected and manually input in the unit.
Dynamic calibration
Start
Set W. 1 25120
Calculate
Sam.W.Time 210
Avg. Error 120
Correction -120
Press key ENTER to get to the modification page to input the value of the statically
detected value: this value must be set in grams. Confirm the input value by pressing
key ENTER and return to the previous page, where the weight of the bag indicated in
the line SET W. has assumed the value just set. To modify the next bags press keys
BACK and FORWARD and the number of the bag SET W. will change.
Once the weights are entered, select CALCULATE to automatically have the optimal
value of the mentioned parameters.
The parameters SAM.W.TIME and CORRECTION shall then be manually entered in
the recipes showing the same characteristics pertaining to the bag and the nominal
weight.
Std50
Bag Lenght 550

Bag Weight 110
Correction -120
Sam.W.Time 210
Bag W.Time 4300
+, -, Esc, Enter
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6.13.3 Weight unit

WEIGHT UNIT: measurement unit used to display the weight. Modify this option to
automatically convert the values expressed as weight.
6.13.4 Resolution
You can choose the resolution to be used to display the weight.
If you choose 1g the weight is displayed in grams. If you choose 2g or 5g the weight
will be displayed in grams, but the last figure will vary according to the step indicated,
that is 2 or 5 grams. If you choose a resolution from 10 grams onwards, the weight
is displayed in kg with the indicated resolution.
To get to this option, input the password.
Resolution A.
Value: 20
5g
10 g
20 g
50 g
100 g
+/-/Enter/Esc
F6 −
To move among different values, scroll the list with keys UP and
DOWN.
+
Herebelow you will find for example how a weight of 50433 grams is displayed with
the various resolutions:
1g 50433 g
2g 50432 g
5g 50435 g
10g 50,43 kg
20g 50,44 kg
50g 50,45 kg
100g 50,40 kg
500g 50,50 kg
1000g 50,00 kg
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6.13.5 Values
LEGAL WEIGHT: to display and modify, if necessary, the value of the sample weight
used to perform the calibration.
CALIBR. 0 - CALIBR. LW: they allow to display and if necessary to modify the values
of the analog-digital converter corresponding to the two calibration points.
CALIB. DONE: it is an On-Off parameter indicating if the calibration was carried out
or not.
-- Ventocheck --
Calibration
Legal Wgt 50000

Calib. 0 18778
Calib. LW 26756
Calib. done On
6.14 Access through a password

There are two password levels to enter the parameters modification mode:
1. “Client” password, with a lower password level. This password is given to
operators and authorised personnel in order to change and/or set the recipes.
2. “FLSmidth Ventomatic” password, with a higher password level. This password
is given to FLSmidth Ventomatic engineers and to managers duly authorised by the
client to enter the parameters setting.
The password can be max. 6-character long; it is active and is no longer requested
until you leave the menu and go back to the home page.
To input the password:
F6 −
+ 1. Select the required character by moving the cursor with

keys UP - DOWN - BACK - FORWARD.
Password?
A BCDEFGHIJKLMNOP
QRSTUVWXYZabcdef
ghijklmnopqrstuv
wxyz 0123456789+
-<>=?’@()%&$.!*
OK
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2. To enter the character press key ENTER.

Enter The selected character will be entered in the last line of the page,
indicated by an asterisk.
F7
Del 3. The last character can be removed pressing key DEL.
4. When the complete password has been entered, move the cursor on OK and
press key ENTER.
Password Vtm?
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOP
QRSTUVWXYZabcdef
ghijklmnopqrstuv
wxyz 0123456789+
-<>=?’@()%&$.!*
OK
6.15 Alarms
The alarm status is always signalled by a led in correspondence with the key ALARM.
EWU/010
Power Com
L1 L2 L3 L4
BLINKING LED: alarm reset possible.
FIXED LED: it is necessary to switch off/switch on the unit.
F1 F2 F3 F4
T T 0 Menu
F5 F6 F7 F8
Esc Del Alarm
+
Enter Start
Stop
-
Shift Help I
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6.15.1 HW alarms
THE WEIGHING MEANING:

MODULE The main board of the electronic unit has detected a malfunction
DOESN’T REPLY of the weighing module.
CAUSE:
• C1 the weighing module was not installed;
• C2 the weighing module is damaged.
SOLUTION:
• S1 install the weighing module;
• S2 replace the weighing module;
• S1/S2 replace the whole weighing unit.
BATTERY RUN MEANING:
DOWN The battery of the main board of the weighing unit attained a
charge level which is considered too low to grant the integrity
of the data on the buffered RAM.
CAUSE:
• the battery limit was attained.
SOLUTION:
• install a new battery whose model shall comply with the
current one.
FAULT DATA LOST MEANING:
The data on the buffered RAM shall not be trusted.
CAUSE:
• C1 the battery has run down;
• C2 an important electric disturbance corrupted the
memory of the data.
SOLUTION:
• S1 install a new battery whose model shall comply with
the current one;
• S2 reprogram the data of the weighing unit;
• S2 check all the ground connections.
CALIBRATION MEANING:
NOT ALLOWED It is not possible to modify the calibration data of the weighing
unit, since they are protected.
CAUSE:
• C1 the LOCK jumper is placed on the weighing module in
position ON.
SOLUTION:
• S1 only in the absence of metric seals, remove the LOCK
jumper and repeat the calibration of the weighing unit.
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6.15.2 Alarms of the weighing process
CELLS NOT MEANING:

CALIBRATED The working points, which are necessary for the calibration of
the weighing unit, are not resident on the weighing module.
CAUSE:
• C1 the calibration was not correctly carried out.
SOLUTION:
• S1 repeat the calibration.
FREE THE MEANING:
PHOTOCELLS The belt is operating and a photocell is considered engaged for
too much consecutive time.
CAUSE:
• C1 the dust laying on the photocell prevents it from
properly operating.
SOLUTION:
• S1 clean the photocell.
CLEAN THE PAN MEANING:
OF THE WEIGHER The weight detected while the belt is operating without any bag
is too high to allow the adjustment of the dynamic offset.
CAUSE:
• C1 there is a lot of dust on the pan of the weigher.
SOLUTION:
• S1 clean the pan of the weigher.
MAX. NO. OF MEANING:
REJECTIONS The VENTOCHECK™ rejected a number of consecutive bags
EXCEEDES above the limit set.
CAUSE:
• C1 the packer is not properly operating;
• C2 the parameters of the recipe are wrong.
SOLUTION:
• S1 check the proper operation of the packer;
• S2 check the parameter nominal weight and the tolerance
limit.
OUTLET MEANING:
PHOTOCELL NOT The outlet photocell does not see any bag coming out, even
OK after a bag was detected by the inlet photocell.
CAUSE:
• C1 the outlet photocell is not correctly connected;
• C2 the outlet photocell is faulty.
SOLUTION:
• S1 check the connections;
• S2 replace the photocell.
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6.16 PC connection
By means of a connection to a PC it is possible to download the software.
6.16.1 Software download
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To download the software the following equipment is required:

• serial cable RS232;
• SW “Monitor” installed on PC.
You shall also check that the EPROM “Monitor” is in the weighing unit (default supply)
and the dip switch SW2.1 is in ON position.
Pins serial cable RS232
Connectors
PC Ventodigit III
F9 pin F F9 pin F
PIN correspondence
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Software “Monitor” installed on PC
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Monitor RS232 FOR DICO108, DICO508, DICO708 REL.1.0 19-10-2001

File Help
Comunication port Download
RS232 Open file START (F3)
COM 1 COM 2
Filename ABORT (F4)
BAUDRATE 33400
Download status
Size (KBytes)
OK (F2)
Validate / Invalidate
VALIDATE FLASH (F5)
EXIT (F8)
INVALIDATE FLASH (F6)
RESET / START (F7)

Rel. Firmware V3.00 24/09/01
6.16.1.1 Step 1: Connection

Connect the PC and the weighing control unit by means of the serial cable.
6.16.1.2 Step 2: Set the serial channel

By pressing key F2 the FW release is displayed.
Comunication port
RS232
COM 1 COM 2
BAUDRATE 33400
OK (F2)
Rel. Firmware V3.00 24/09/01
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6.16.1.3 Step 3: Cancel the resident program
Press INVALIDATE FLASH (F6).
VALIDATE FLASH (F5)
RESET / START (F7)
Press RESET/START (F7).
VALIDATE FLASH (F5)
RESET / START (F7)
Display of the weighing unit.
*** MON598 ***

V2.01 21/11/00
-------------------------------
NO APPLICATION
01H @ 125 kbps
SP1 @ 38400 baud
IDLE
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6.16.1.4 Step 4: Open the file
Press open file.
Download
Open file START (F3)
Filename
ABORT (F4)
Download status
Size (KBytes)
Select the file to be loaded on the weighing unit (FLASH128.BIN).
The selected file will be shown in the download box.
Download
Filename ABORT (F4)

Flash128.bin
Download status
Size (KBytes)
96
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6.16.1.5 Step 5: Download operation

By pressing button START (F3) you start the download operation.
Download
Filename ABORT (F4)

Flash128.bin
Download status
Size (KBytes)
96
Downloading.
Download
Filename ABORT (F4)

Flash128.bin
Download status
Size (KBytes)
96 DOWNLOADING
Download completed.
Download
Filename ABORT (F4)

Flash128.bin
Download status
Size (KBytes)
96 DOWNLOADING OK
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6.16.1.6 Step 6: Validation operation

Press VALIDATE FLASH (F5).
VALIDATE FLASH (F5)
RESET / START (F7)
This screenshot is displayed.
*** MON598 ***

V2.01 21/11/00
-------------------------------
NO APPLICATION
01H @ 125 kbps
SP1 @ 38400 baud
FLASH VALID
Press RESET/START (F7).
VALIDATE FLASH (F5)
RESET / START (F7)
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This screenshot is displayed.
2.14 Kg
Recipe Std50
Total no.: 14830
Ofs Trk 68
Ev: 6 Vck: 2
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7.0 Maintenance information

Table of contents
7.0 Maintenance information........................................................................ 115
7.1 Addressees of the document............................................................. 116
7.2 Routine maintenance....................................................................... 116
7.2.1 General rules.......................................................................... 116
7.2.2 Cleaning and checking at the end of production........................... 117
7.2.3 Monthly checkout - (400 hours)................................................. 117
7.2.4 Maintenance of the belt checkweigher VENTOCHECK™................. 117
7.2.7 Replacement of the load cells.................................................... 120
7.3 Summary table of the maintenance operations.................................... 121
7.4 Table of lubricants........................................................................... 122
7.4.1 Table of lubricants for supports, bearings, guides and chains......... 122
7.4.2 Table of lubricants for reduction gears........................................ 123
7.5 Lubrication of the reduction gears...................................................... 123
7.5.1 Check of the reduction gears..................................................... 124
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operators, whose functions are the following:

Maintenance Carry out routine check, verification and adjustment operations and,
operators if required, small repairs, according to the maintenance schedule
supplied by the manufacturer, always under safe conditions for the
people, the product and the environment.
user, if required; carry out all necessary repairs, replacement and
adjustment operations, so that the product can work correctly under
safe conditions for the people, the product and the environment.
7.2 Routine maintenance

FLSmidth Ventomatic S.p.A. declines any responsibility if the maintenance cycles
indicated in this manual and in the documents enclosed are not properly followed, if
maintenance is assigned to unskilled personnel or if procedures or lubricants having
characteristics non compatible with those indicated by us are used.
7.2.1 General rules

The systematic control of the operation of some of the most important elements
of the machine can avoid operation faults in the future, and helps in keeping the
machine at its maximum operational levels.
Skilled technicians
The maintenance operations shall be carried out by operators skilled in their specific
sector, having proper experience, technical training and knowledge of the relevant
regulations. The maintenance operations shall be carried out with the machine
properly isolated at an electric level. 
ELECTRIC DISCONNECTION:
• press the emergency button;
• turn the main switch to OFF and lock it by means of a padlock.
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7.2.2 Cleaning and checking at the end of production

Once the plant has been stopped, clean all the plant components, in detail:
• belt;
• photocells;
• instrumentation;
• signals.
Use of the water jets and compressed air

Do not use water jets; do not use compressed air on the electronic components. 
7.2.3 Monthly checkout - (400 hours)

Every month you shall check:
• that all the mechanic equipment and the relevant connections are properly
linked one another and that they do not show parts partially unscrewed or having too
much clearance;
• that no oil leaks from the reduction gears and the oil level is stable within its
allowed limits;
• that the belts and the relevant screw couplings do not show excessive clearance
or elongation;
• that the dust, dirt or rust laying on the motion groups do not hinder their
movement, uselessly overloading the movers;
• that all the components are in good conditions;
• the smoothness of the bearings.
7.2.4 Maintenance of the belt checkweigher VENTOCHECK™

The maintenance operations on the belt checkweigher VENTOCHECK™ are the
following:
• see paragraph 7.2.3 “Monthly checkout”;

- 400 hours - • tension and adjustment of the belt;
• check of the driving belt;
- 800 hours - • check the wear of the sliding plate;
- 2000 hours - • check the oil of the reduction gear;
- 4800 hours - • check the wear of the belt (replace if it’s necessary);
- 12000 hours - • change the oil of the reduction gear.
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7.2.5 Replacement of the belt and of the sliding plate

To replace the belt and/or the sliding plate proceed as follows:
• disconnect the reduction gear from its electric connection;
• unscrew the fastening screws of the belt to the mobile frame;
• lift the belt by slinging it with the help of hemp ropes;
• loosen the fastening lock nut and act on the screw coupling (Pos. 2 Fig. 7.1) to
loosen the belt;
• extract the belt (Pos. 3 Fig. 7.1) from the rollers;
• check the wear of the sliding plate (Pos. 4 Fig. 7.1);
• if the sliding plate is worn out disassemble it and replace it;
• insert the new belt on the rollers;
• act on the screw coupling (Pos. 2 Fig. 7.1) to tension the belt;
• fasten the fastening bolts (Pos. 1 Fig. 7.1) of the supports and the lock nut of
the screw coupling;
• lift the belt by slinging it with the help of hemp ropes and place it on the mobile
frame, then fix it with the screws enclosed in the supply.
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7.1
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7.2.6 Replacement of the driving belt

To replace the driving belt proceed as follows:
• disassemble the safety casing (Pos. 1 Fig. 7.2);
• loosen the screws of the stop rings and at the same time disassemble the
pulleys and the belt (Pos. 2 Fig. 7.2);
• replace the belt (Pos. 2 Fig. 7.2) and assemble the new one together with the
pulleys;
• fasten the screws of the stop rings and assemble again the safety casing (Pos.
1 Fig. 7.2).
7.2
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7.2.7 Replacement of the load cells

To replace the load cells proceed as follows:
• unscrew the fastening screws of the belt to the mobile frame;
• disconnect the reduction gear from its electric connection;
• lift the belt (Pos. 1 Fig. 7.3) by slinging it with the help of hemp ropes;
• unscrew the fastening screws of the mobile frame (Pos. 2 Fig. 7.3) to the load
cells (Pos. 3 Fig. 7.3);
• lift the mobile frame (Pos. 2 Fig. 7.3) by slinging it with the help of hemp ropes;
• disassemble the load cells (Pos. 3 Fig. 7.3) and replace them;
• assemble again the mobile frame and the belt.
7.3
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7.3 Summary table of the maintenance operations

The table below summarizes the maintenance operations that shall be carried out on
the machine. The meaning of the letters and of the indications used in the table are
listed here below:
A. Intervention: Reset of the level
B. Intervention: Lubrication
C. Intervention: Oil check
D. Intervention: Oil change
E. Intervention: Inspection of the operation
F. Intervention: Visual check
G. Scheduled intervention
(*) For the type of lubricant, please refer to the paragraph indicated.
Frequency in hours
Reference
Quantity
P a r.
Section of the
12000
Component Lub.
1200
2000
2400
4800
9600
400
machine
16
(*)
Reduction
7.4.2 0,5 l C D
Belt gear
checkweigher Belt G F 7.2.4
VENTOCHECK™ Sliding plate F
Driving belt F
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7.4 Table of lubricants

The following tables show:
1. The lubricants (grease) for the following elements (see par. 7.4.1):
• supports;
• bearings;
• guides;
• chains.
2. The lubricants for the reduction gears (see par. 7.4.2).
The abbreviations, the meaning of the shading and the indications used in the table
are listed here below:
CLP = mineral oil.
CLP PG = polyglycol (reduction gear W approved USDA-H1).
CLP HC = synthetic hydrocarbons.
HLP = hydraulic oil.
= synthetic lubricant (= grease for lubricants with synthetic basis).
= mineral lubricant (= grease for lubricants with mineral basis).
1. ambient temperature;
2. type of lubricant as per DIN (ISO);
3. ISO viscosity class or NLGI class;
4. at low temperatures, critical behaviour at startup.
7.4.1 Table of lubricants for supports, bearings, guides and chains

For supports, bearings, guides and chains use the lubricants (type GREASE) listed
below:
1)
Oil 3) ISO,NLGI Mobil ®
°C -50 0 +50 +100 2) DIN (ISO)
Esso
-25 +80 3 Unirex N3
DIN 51 502
Centoplex 2 Multifak EP 2
-25 +60 2-3 Mobilux EP2 Alvania R2 Beacon 2
Centoplex 2 EP Grease L2
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7.4.2 Table of lubricants for reduction gears

For reduction gears use the lubricants (type OIL) listed below:
1)
®
Oil .3) ISO,NLGI Mobil
°C -50 0 +50 +100 2)DIN (ISO)
Standard Mobilgear Shell Omala Klüberoil Aral Degol BP Energol Tribol Optigear Renolin Spartan
-10 +40 CLP(CC) VG 220 Meropa 220 EP 220
600 XP220 220 GEM 1-220 N BG 220 GR-XP 220 1100/220 BM 220 CLP 220
Mobil Shell Tivela Klübersynth Aral Degol BP Enersyn Tribol Synlube Optiflex A Renolin
-25 +80 CLP PG VG 220 SG-XP 220
Glygoyle 220 S 220 GH 6-220 GS 220 800/220 CLP 220 220 PG 220
Mobil Shell Omala Klübersynth Aral Degol Tribol Pinnacle Optigear Syn- Renolin Unisyn
-40 +80 VG 220 thetic X 220 CLP 220
SHC 630 HD 220 GEM 4-220 N PAS 220 1510/220 EP 220
CLP HC
4) -40 +40 Mobil Shell Omala Klübersynth Pinnacle Optigear Syn- Renolin Unisyn
VG 150
SHC 629 HD 150 GEM 4-150 N EP 150 thetic X 150 CLP 150
VG 150 Mobilgear Shell Omala Klüberoil Aral Degol BP Energol Tribol Optigear Renolin Spartan
-20 +25 CLP (CC) GR-XP 100 Meropa 150 EP 150
VG 100 600 XP100 100 GEM 1-150 N BG 100 1100/100 BM 100 CLP 150
-30 +10 VG 68-46 Mobil Shell Tellus Klüberoil Aral Degol Tribol Rando EP Optigear Renolin Esso Automatic
HLP (HM) VG 32 D.T.E. 13M T 32 GEM 1-68 N BG 46 1100/68 Ashless 46 32 B 46 HVI Trasmission Fluid
4) Mobil Klüber-Summit Cetus Optilieb Renolin Unisyn
-40 +10 CLP HC VG 32 HySyn FG-32
SHC 624 PAO 46 HY 32 OL 32
4) -40 -20 VG 22 Mobil Shell Tellus Isoflex BP Energol Rando Hyspin Renolin
HLP (HM) VG 15 T 15 MT 30 ROT HLP-HM 15 HDZ 15 AWS 22 MR 310
D.T.E. 11M
7.5 Lubrication of the reduction gears

The oil-lubricated reduction gears are provided with filling plug, oil level and drain
plugs.
Periodically check (when the reduction gear is not working) the level of lubricant, and
change the oil every 12000 hours after accurately washing the reduction gear with
fluid oil and mineral naphtha.
In case of synthetic oil lubrication, wash the inside of the reduction gear so as to remove
any trace of mineral running-in oil and avoid any risk of lubricant saponification.
Avoid filling too much the casing of the reduction gear.
This would cause energy dissipation, thus damaging the reduction gear.
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7.5.1 Check of the reduction gears

Reduction gears may have many construction forms. The picture below illustrates
the assembling position of the reduction gear and the position of the air valve. As a
general rule the reduction gear is supplied with the air valve activated (Pos. 1 Fig.
7.4).
7.4
Otherwise remove the sealing band before starting up the reduction gear. To activate
the air valve (Fig. 7.5):
1. air valve with sealing band;
2. remove the sealing band;
3. the air valve has been activated.
7.5
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8.0 Information on accessories

Table of contents
8.0 Information on accessories..................................................................... 125
8.1 Stabilizing belt................................................................................ 126
8.1.1 Installation............................................................................. 126
8.1.2 Electric connection................................................................... 127
8.1.3 Routine maintenance............................................................... 127
8.2 Stand............................................................................................. 129
8.3 Hopper........................................................................................... 130
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8.1 Stabilizing belt

The stabilizing belt (Pos. 1 Fig. 8.1), installed upstream the belt checkweigher
VENTOCHECK™ stabilizes the bags after the cleaning system. It is operated by a
gearmotor with positive driving belt (Pos. 2 Fig. 8.1), and the tensioning of the
belt is ensured by screw couplings placed on the rear side (considering the running
direction).
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8.1
8.1.1 Installation
The stabilizing belt is usually part of a larger plant, which is connected to the belt itself
at a mechanical and operational level. For obvious reasons concerning the handling
and position of the components it is absolutely necessary to carry out the installation
as well as some assembling operations on site, usually by FLSmith Ventomatic S.p.A.
Should the client directly arrange for the assembling of the machine, we describe
herebelow a scheme of the basic operations. This procedure is not binding, since you
shall not overlook the information stated in the layout as well as in the diagrams and
drawings enclosed. We remind you anyway that the assembling shall be carried out
by skilled and qualified personnel.
1. Put the belt (Pos. 1 Fig. 8.1) in its final position (see layout enclosed).
2. Act on the feet (Pos. 3 Fig. 8.1) to adjust the height of the belt in respect to the
transport line.
Flatness of the belt

Check the perfect flatness of the belt with the help of a water level. 
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8.1.2 Electric connection

Position and dimensions of the uses
The position and the dimensions of the uses are defined by the manufacturer and are
outlined in the enclosed layout. 
For every type of plant FLSmith Ventomatic S.p.A. supplies a layout defining the
position and the type of the ducts hoisting the connection cables going from the
electric cubicle to the pull boxes assembled on the accessories of the plant.
Skilled technicians
The electric connection shall be carried out only by skilled technicians which are
familiar with the accident prevention law. 
8.1.3 Routine maintenance

FLSmith Ventomatic S.p.A. declines any responsibility if the maintenance cycles
indicated in this manual and in the documentation enclosed are not properly followed,
if the maintenance is assigned to unskilled personnel or if procedures or lubricants
with characteristics non compatible with those indicated by us are used.
8.1.4 Replacement of the driving belt

To replace the driving belt proceed as follows:
• disassemble the safety casing (Pos. 1 Fig. 8.2);
• loosen the screws of the stop rings and at the same time disassemble the
pulleys and the belt (Pos. 2 Fig. 8.2);
• replace the belt (Pos. 2 Fig. 8.2) and assemble the new one together with the
pulleys;
• fasten the screws of the stop rings and assemble again the safety casing (Pos.
1 Fig. 8.2).
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8.2
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8.1.5 Replacement of the belt and of the sliding plate

To replace the belt and/or the sliding plate proceed as follows:
• loosen the fastening lock nut and act on the screw coupling (Pos. 2 Fig. 8.3) to
loosen the belt,
• extract the belt (Pos. 3 Fig. 8.3) from the rollers,
• check the sliding plate is not damaged (Pos. 4 Fig. 8.3);
• if the sliding plate is worn out disassemble it and replace it;
• insert the new belt on the rollers;
• act on the screw coupling (Pos. 2 Fig. 8.3) to tension the belt;
• fasten the fastening bolts (Pos. 1 Fig. 8.3) of the supports and the lock nut of
the screw coupling.
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8.3
The maintenance operations on the stabilizing belt are the following:
• tension and adjust the belt;

- 400 hours -
• check the driving belt;
- 800 hours - • check the wear of the sliding plate;
- 2000 hours - • check the oil of the reduction gear;
- 4800 hours - • check the wear of the belt (replace if it’s necessary);
- 9600 hours - • lubrificate the bearings;
- 12000 hours - • change of the oil of the reduction gear.
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8.2 Stand
The belt checkweigher VENTOCHECK™ can be supplied with a stand (Fig. 8.4), whose
function is to support and stabilize the machine and avoid any oscillations or vibrations
that might compromise the weight detection process.
The stand is made of metal profiles, and its height is determined by the position of
the bags evacuation line; at the base of the vertical rods there are the supporting
plates (Pos. 1 Fig. 8.4) with the holes for fixing it to the main structure.
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8.3 Hopper
The belt checkweigher VENTOCHECK™ may be supplied with a hopper collecting the
dust (Fig. 8.5) coming out from the broken bag.
The product conveyed from the hopper to the base passes through a flange, is
conveyed by a recovery screw conveyor (option) and then reused.
IL004030000
8.5
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Operation and maintenance manual

Created by: VIC-IT

We thank you for choosing a FLSmidth Ventomatic S.p.A. product.

The product described in this manual has been manufactured

This ensures that every phase of the production process – from

© 2013 FLSMIDTH VENTOMATIC S.p.A. all rights reserved.

The Certification Bodies “Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt” and “Labcert”

2.0 Safety information.................................................................................. 17

3.0 Technical information............................................................................... 23

4.0 Handling and installation information......................................................... 31

5.0 Adjustment information........................................................................... 39

6.0 Information on the operator panel............................................................. 43

6.10.6.1 Bags number............................................................... 80

6.16.1 Software download................................................................ 107

7.0 Maintenance information........................................................................ 115

8.0 Information on accessories..................................................................... 125

1.0 General information

1.1 Purpose of the manual

FLSmidth Ventomatic S.p.A. declines any responsibility for damages to people or

1.2 Manual’s addressees

Addressee Information requirements

1.3 General prescriptions

1.3.1 Warnings and precautions

1.4 List of the enclosures

Electrical diagrams: necessary to advanced operators for interventions in the electric

1.7 Service personnel

1.8 Communications with the customer service department

FLSmidth Ventomatic S.p.A. - Customer Service Department

A. customer’s details (name, phone number, @mail address);

1.9 Norms and reference documentation

1. 2006/42/CE directive (“machine directive”);

1.10 General notes upon delivery

In case of damages or missing parts please immediately inform FLSmidth Ventomatic

2.0 Safety information

2.1 General safety instructions

Never carry out any operation while the machine is operating.

2.2 Safety systems

Violation, change or elusion of the safety systems

Safety and soundness of the machine

2.2.1 Protection of the electric system

2.2.2 Mechanical protections

2.2.3 Safety devices

List of the standard safety devices:

Main switch on the main control cabinet of the line; it can be

Mushroom-head emergency pushbutton equipped with key placed

Fixed protection barriers (Pos. 1 Fig. 2.1) placed in the area of

2.3 Interventions on the machine

Operations in safety conditions

Before entering the machine disconnect it from the power supply

2.4 Improper use of the machine

2.5 Operators’ clothing

2.6 Safety signals and information plates

Safety procedures and indications

DANGER OF ELECTRIC SHOCK: it is forbidden to enter the area

2.7 Demolition and disposal

To our knowledge no component is harmful or toxic.

3.0 Technical information

3.2 Main characteristics

The weigher VENTOCHECK™ is foreseen with the following functions:

The machine is preset for the following:

3.3 Description of the machine

3.3.1 Optional devices