Feed Batching Control with Compu-Blend XRT – Overview
Compu-Blend XRT is a feed batching control software that allows the operator to control every aspect of mixing feed rations. It can be operated completely by mouse or touch screen, without use of a keyboard.
The CBXRT feed batching control software is made up of several different panels, each of which serves a specific function. There are two full size panels, the Title Panel and the Batch Display Panel. One of these two panels will always form the background on the PC screen. Other, smaller panels will appear when called for and disappear when closed.
Feed Batching Control Security
There can be a number of security levels configured for operating the CBXRT program, which allows operators to use the program and at the same time allows administrative personnel to control feed ingredients and processing system decisions.
The program allows a number of alarms to be set, in order to provide notifications of specific events controlled by the program.
 The Batch Panel Display Used to Operate the Feed Batching Control Software
The Batch Panel Display is the main panel used when operating the batching system.
The panel is divided into five areas:
- Header
- Batch Display
- Batch Controls
- System Graphics
- Menu
Header Shows Current Batch Parameters
Header information shows pertinent information from the current batch being made, if the feed batching control system is operation, or the last batch that was made if the system is idle. The information displayed includes the following:
- Account Name
- Group Name
- Destination
- Batch status
- Recipe Name
- Lot #
- Batch Size
- Number of batches
- Date and time
- System Status
Batch Display
The Batch Display shows the current recipe events, with their set points and actual amounts, if the system is operating, or those of the last batch that was made, if the system is idle. The Batch Display Area is divided into two parts:
- Scale 1 Display
- Scale 2 Display
Each display is divided into 7 categories:
- Step
- Event
- Set Point
- Actual Event
- Actual Amount
- Ext – indicated the value(unit) extensions
- Time
Batch Controls
This area of the batch control system presents the buttons and lists controls the Operator will use to create batches and to control the batching system. The Batch Control area is divided into four parts:
- Additional Security
- Batch Information
- Batching Queue
- Batching Control Buttons
System Graphics
System graphics are shown as a graphical representation of the system machinery along the bottom of the Batch Display Panel. This area includes Displays and Controls.
Displays – this area displays real time feedback of system motors, scales, gates bin levels, and distribution locations. Depending upon the system layout of machinery, this area may show the following:
- Motor operation
- Ingredient Inventory display
- Ingredient name display
- Scales
- Mill amps
- Surge bin
- Blower manifold display
- Destination lock-out display
Controls – this area includes the following hidden controls:
- Scale display
- Motor soft Hand/Off/Auto Controls
- Blower Line pressure
- Manifold controls
Menu
The Menu is used to conveniently access other panels for information and system set up. Each menu selection will display other panels with further selections. The Menu is divided into the following areas:
- Operations - selections include panels often used while operating.
- Ingredients - all the information associated with ingredients.
- Accounts - Account information -- creation and revision
- Recipes - recipe creation with all its associated controls and information
- Destinations - Destination set-up, controls and information.
- Title Panel - easy access to the Title Panel
- Utilities - system set-up information, manifold configuration, back-up and restore utilities, and Supplier and Inventory Code List entries.
- Feeder+ or Reporter+ -- easy access to the Feeder+ or Reporter+ programs
- Help! - access to on-screen operation manuals and help files.
- Close Program - convenient and safe software shut down.
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