Mixmate uses an advanced Machine Learning system to analyze every mix. It "learns" the flow characteristics of your plumbing and chemicals to predict exactly when to close a valve to hit your target. However, this learning is based on consistent conditions.
The most common reason for overshooting or undershooting a target is a change in pump speed or RPM.
The "Learning" Gap: If you typically run your pump at an idle while mixing and the system "learns" that timing, but then you perform a mix at full throttle, the product will likely overshoot. The chemical is moving much faster than the system expects, and the valve cannot close quickly enough to compensate for the sudden increase in velocity.
Consistency is Key: Mixmate will always attempt to hit the target as closely as possible, but it relies on the operator to maintain a steady environment. If your pump speed varies wildly from load to load, the "learning" becomes less accurate.
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While pump speed is the primary factor, other changes in your setup can affect the "stop" point:
Switching Suction Points: Pulling from a distant tote versus a nearby tank changes the friction and flow rate.
Fluid Temperature: Very cold chemicals flow slower than warm ones; a significant temperature swing throughout the day can temporarily affect timing until the system "re-learns" the new flow rate.
To get the most "dead-on" hits from your Mixmate:
Pick a standard operating RPM for your pump and stick to it for every load.
Give it a few cycles: If you do change your setup (e.g., a new pump or different plumbing), it may take 2–3 cycles for the Machine Learning to fully calibrate to the new flow characteristics.