Digi-Star DataLink - Manual (Page 13)

Operators Manual
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Process Selection
Interactive – this process selection allows the input of an external load demand to make
loads for your feed mixers. This external demand will typically
be generated from a mill software package. This selection also
allows an operator at the PC running the RF DataLink to
manually enter loads.
If you do not have a mill software package or do not want to
interface the mill and the RF DataLink, you must have an
operator running the RF DataLink in order to use this selection.
Auto – this process selection will automatically make and send loads to your mixer without
operator intervention. You will still have the ability to send manual loads if you elect to turn
that option on. This selection allows the RF DataLink to operate independent of user
intervention or input.
Notes: [Auto] is the typical selection for most installations. Manual is not an available selection.
When you have completed your entries, click [Save].
Pen Data Type
Single Pen – this mode will send a single pen load at a time to
your mixer. One pen, one load. This mode can be used if your
mixer is undersized for your operation and cannot hold enough
feed to process more than one pen at a time.
(This mode is the least efficient.)
Multiple Pens – this mode will send multiple pens to your mixer based on your vehicles
size and how much of a particular ration it can hold. Multiple pens, one load.
(This mode is the most efficient and is the typical setting for most installations.)
When you have completed your entries, click [Save].
Make As Fed Data File
The As Fed Data File is the completed loading and feeding data
that is transferred to third party software. This file can be sent in
two ways;
On Demand – this selection sends the data file on a demand
basis. When a completed load is received by the RF DataLink program, the file is stored
until a demand for the file is received. The file is then written to the file path set for the As
Fed File. The demand is triggered by selecting Make As Fed File from the File main menu.