Operate Bin Chaining

Bin chaining allows spreading with a dual-bin dry spreader to be switched from one bin to another with minimal effort. This feature allows one as-applied map to be created with a dual-bin dry spreader when using Documentation.

NOTE: The bin chaining mode (Inactive, Manual: 1 to 2, Manual: 2 to 1, Auto: 1 to 2, or Auto: 2 to 1) may only be switched with the spinner switch (solution pump switch) in the off position.

Bin identification:

  • Bin 1: Front bin
  • Bin 2: Rear bin

Setup and Operate in Manual: 1 to 2 Mode

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    A - Bin Chain Button

    Select bin chaining mode Manual: 1 to 2 from the Spreader Bin Setup screen.


  2. Select a product number for both bins on the Spreader Bin Setup screen.

  3. Spread product out of bin 1.

  4. Press the bin chain button (A) when a bin switch is desired. Bin 1 conveyor will stop and bin 2 conveyor will start.

  5. Spread product out of bin 2. Shut off spreading with Master Switch when desired.


Setup and Operate in Manual: 2 to 1 Mode

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    A - Bin Chain Button

    Select bin chaining mode Manual: 2 to 1 from the Spreader Bin Setup screen.


  2. Select a product number for both bins on the Spreader Bin Setup screen.

  3. Spread product out of bin 2.

  4. Press the bin chain button (A) when a bin switch is desired. Bin 2 conveyor will stop and bin 1 conveyor will start.

  5. Spread product out of bin 1. Shut off spreading with Master Switch when desired.


Setup and Operate in Auto: 1 to 2 Mode

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    A - Bin Chain Icon

    Select bin chaining mode Auto: 1 to 2 from the Spreader Bin Setup screen. Bin chaining icon (A) shows chaining sequence.


  2. Select a product number for both bins on the Spreader Bin Setup screen.

  3. Spread product out of bin 1.

  4. Spreading is automatically switched to bin 2 when bin sensor shows bin 1 is empty. Bin 1 conveyor will stop and bin 2 conveyor will start.

    NOTE: Product may still be remaining in bin 1 below the bin empty sensor. To completely empty the contents of bin 1, the operator would be required to disable bin chaining or select manual mode.

  5. Spread product out of bin 2. Shut off spreading with Master Switch when desired.


Setup and Operate in Auto: 2 to 1 Mode

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    A - Bin Chain Icon

    Select bin chaining mode Auto: 2 to 1 from the Spreader Bin Setup screen. Bin chaining icon (A) shows chaining sequence.


  2. Select a product number for both bins on the Spreader Bin Setup screen.

  3. Spread product out of bin 2.

  4. Spreading is automatically switched to bin 1 when bin sensor shows bin 2 is empty. Bin 2 conveyor will stop and bin 1 conveyor will start.

    NOTE: Product may still be remaining in bin 2 below the bin empty sensor. To completely empty the contents of bin 2, the operator would be required to disable bin chaining or select manual mode.

  5. Spread product out of bin 1. Shut off spreading with Master Switch when desired.


Resuming Bin Chaining

If the spinner switch (solution pump switch) is cycled off/on or the machine is keyed off/on with bin chaining active, the following will occur:

  1. The first bin in a bin chaining sequence will be selected for spreading.

  2. If the bin sensor shows that the first bin is empty:

    1. Automatic bin chaining will switch to the second bin.

    2. Manual bin chaining will continue spreading with the first bin until the bin chain button is pressed.

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