The Charge Line feature is an inventory management tool used during a mix to account for the chemical required to displace water in a supply hose. By using this feature, you ensure that your product inventory stays accurate and that you don't "short" your first mix after a tote change.
Water Pre-charge: This feature only works if the input line has already been pre-charged with water. This ensures there is no air in the line and provides a solid column of liquid for the meter to measure as the chemical pushes the water through.
Configuration Settings: The system must know the volume of the hose.
Go to the Data tab > Mixmates > Configuration.
In the Assemblies tab, select your product input.
Ensure you have accurately entered the Hose Diameter and Hose Length.
The best time to use this is during the very first mix after switching to a new tote.
Set Up Your Mix: Select your Work Order as usual.
Access Mix Preview: On the Mix Preview page (the screen you see just before hitting "Start"), find the list of products for that mix.
Open Product Details: Tap the product card (the specific chemical name) that needs to be charged.
Toggle Charge Line: Turn the Charge Line toggle to ON.
Run the Mix: Return to the preview and press Start.
When the Charge Line toggle is active, the Mixmate performs a "measured displacement":
The Displacement: The system opens the product valve and pulls chemical until the water previously in the hose has been completely pushed out into the carrier stream.
The Measurement: The system uses your Hose Diameter and Length settings to calculate exactly how much chemical was used to fill that plumbing.
Inventory Accounting: This "charge volume" is added to your total product usage for that job. This prevents inventory slippage, ensuring your digital records match the actual level in your tote.
The Mix: Once the line is fully charged with chemical, the system immediately begins measuring the target amount required for the current mix.
Eliminates Inventory Slippage: Accounts for the chemical that lives in the hoses, not just what goes in the sprayer.
Ensures Immediate Flow: Because the line was pre-charged with water (no air), the chemical starts moving toward the manifold the instant the valve opens.
Better Accuracy: Prevents the first load of a new tote from being "weak" because the system was busy filling an empty hose.