Whether the system "holds back" automated products while you handle a handpour depends entirely on the Product Mix Style selected in your Work Order. Mixmate offers three distinct styles to balance speed, safety, and operator control.
| Style | Behavior |
| Mixmate Control | The proven method for maximum efficacy and speed. The system automatically manages all products at once for the most efficient mix. |
| User Control | Operator-driven timing. Allows the operator to manually toggle products from "Holding" to "Ready." Useful if you want to delay a chemical until the end of the mix. |
| Sequential | One-by-one. The system adds products strictly from the top of the list to the bottom. Each must finish completely before the next begins. |
No, it will not wait. The system will begin injecting automated products into the carrier stream as soon as the mix starts. This is designed to get you back in the field faster by utilizing Inline Dilution—mixing everything together in the hose on the way to the tank.
It waits until you say so. All products start in a "Holding" state. You must manually toggle the automated products to "Ready" on the tablet. If you want to finish your handpour first, simply leave the other products in "Holding" until you are ready for them to start.
Yes, it will wait. The system follows your product list like a ladder. If the Handpour is at the top of the list, Mixmate will not open any automated valves until the handpour is 100% complete and confirmed.
In most cases, Mixmate Control is the best option because it ensures chemicals are diluted immediately by the carrier flow, preventing compatibility issues. Use Sequential or User Control only if a specific product (like a water conditioner or stabilizer) must be the only thing in the line for a period of time.