Panel Bulk Product Settings for Dry Systems

Reachable in the Product Setup tool or by going to "Panels > Panel Bulk Product Settings", these settings tell the system how and where Bulk Products are available in the system to dispense product for orders.

•   Panel function -- What location a bulk product is available at. For dry facilities, it is important to give each dry product its own unique panel function; Bin assignments are separate from panel function and are configured elsewhere.
  •  There is one special Panel function: "Hand Add". Using this function tells the system that a Bulk Product is not directly available to dispense; instead the operator must add that Bulk Product to the order. Typically this is done using a passthrough bin to the weigh hopper.
•  Start parameter (flood time, start bumps) -- For dry systems this start bumps* to help get material flowing smoothly. These bumps may be configured in the panel configuration per bin.
•  Finishing Parameter (purge) -- Generally not used in dry facilities; should be left at 0.
•  Always use purge time -- This check box option is not used with dry bulk products. May apply to chem inject systems.
• Anticipation -- Defined in units of material, it is usually left in "Pounds". Anticipation is simply an estimate of material that will be delivered after a bin gate is closed or a pump is shut off. See Understanding Anticipation for more information on the topic.
•  Anticipation Update Factor (0 to 1) -- It is not commonly recommended for use in dry facilities and should be set to "0" to disable updating. Refer to Liquid Panel settings for chem inject systems.
•  Conversion Factor -- Only used for systems that use pulse meters. If your facility has these meters, refer to their documentation for what value to enter here. Otherwise ignore this field.
•  Update density using meter -- This checkbox is only used on liquid systems. It should remain unchecked in dry systems
•  Use average density for ticket -- This checkbox is only used on liquid systems. It should remain unchecked in dry systems
•  Dump time (sec) -- Only used in dry facilities that have bins without scales. This should be the amount of time the bin takes to fully empty. If there is still material in the bin, add a few more seconds. If the system sits idle waiting on this bin, subtract a few seconds.
•  Disabled -- This checkbox will tell the system a Bulk Product is unavailable. Checking this box will prevent the system from using this particular Bulk Product to fulfil any order. This may be done when a bulk product runs out or is done being used for the season.

* Bumps are the opening and closing of a gate. Defined by the combination of open 32nds, and close 32nds. Done to get material moving or to deliver smaller amounts to achieve the final requested amount.

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