What it does... The auto cage control system allows a single operator step for changing size... enter the desired layflat and the system does the rest. Even manual cage position changes are easy and do not require putting the system into the manual mode.

The automatic cage position changes take place during startup, on-the-fly size changes, and during day-to-night changes in the frost line height. Compensation for cage speed and backlash are provided.

How it Works...
The auto cage controller uses information from the layflat controller and IBC system to automatically manage the bubble from one size to another. Feedback to the automatic blower balance module and from the IBC module ensures bubble stability is maintained during the size change.

When the operator enters the new layflat size, the system automatically processes the size change as a series of steps to further reduce the chance of losing the bubble. Typical size change times are two inches per minute (50mm/min). Air ring adjustments still have to be managed by the operator.