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Automatic animal feeding

€9,90 EUR
€9,90 EUR
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Description
This SCL function block FB_Feeding controls automatic feeding with silo monitoring and time window logic. It checks whether the silo is empty, enables manual or time-controlled feeding once per time window, and doses via motor and flap.

Note: All modules are designed exclusively as a learning and optimization basis and are not approved for live operation. System modules, in particular, must be finally tested and commissioned by qualified personnel before productive use.

How it works

  1. Silo empty? → Flap & motor off, alarm on, status text = "Silo empty – feeding blocked", RETURN
  2. Check time window (CurrentTime between StartTimeFrom and StartTimeTo) → AutoStartErgeht = TRUE (once)
  3. StartRelease = ManuStart OR AutoStartErgeht → State → 1
  4. State 1 (Dosing) → FlapOpen = TRUE, MotorOn = TRUE, Start timer (PT=T#10s), StatusText = "Feeding in progress"
  5. State 2 (Wait) → ActualWeight ≥ TargetWeight OR Timer.Q = TRUE → FlapOpen & MotorOn = FALSE, State → 3
  6. State 3 (Completion) → StatusText = "Feeding completed", wait until CurrentTime > StartTimeUntil → AutoStartErgeht = FALSE, State → 0

Technical details
• Inputs: SiloEmpty, ManuStart, CurrentTime, StartTimeFrom, StartTimeTo, ActualWeight, TargetWeight, Timer.Q
• Outputs: FlapOpen, MotorOn, Alarm, StatusText (STRING)
• Timer: TON instance with PT=T#10s for feeding duration
• State machine: INT variable state in CASE structure, AutoStartErfolge prevents multiple starts
• RETURN when SiloLeer cancels all subsequent actions

Possible applications
• Automated animal feeding in stables and feed silos
• Aquaculture and processing facilities
• Retrofit into existing feeding systems
• Training and demo modules for PLC sequence controls

compatibility
Siemens S7-1200 & S7-1500; TIA Portal V13 and higher (V16+ recommended for HMI & PLCSIM)

Scope of delivery
SCL file with input/output declarations, timer instance, CASE logic, and header comments (timer duration, weight values, time window); download link after purchase

Support
Adjustment of feeding times, additional sensors, manual HMI interventions or control system connection on request via shop message or email.