Congratulations on your purchase of a Digi-Star Stock Weigh scale system which is the simplest and most reliable animal weighing system on the market today. Due to the large number of load cell capacity options, Stock Weigh scale systems can be customized to fit your animal weighing needs. The indicator Auto-Lock feature allows scale to weigh active and restless animals within ±1% of actual weight. This manual will cover load cell and other hardware options available in Stock Weigh system. The load cells option available include following: SW3300 (3300 lbs capacity), SW6600 (6600 lbs Capacity), SW10K (10,000 lbs capacity), SW14K (14,000 lbs capacity).
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We reserve the right to make changes in design, to add improvements to or otherwise modify our electronic scale products without incurring an obligation on goods previously purchased and to discontinue supplying any parts listed when the demand does not warrant production.
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STOCK WEIGH SCALE COMPONENTS:
KEY 1 - INDICATORS
Typical Enclosure Not Included
A B C D E
KEY PART NUMBERDESCRIPTION
A SW300 BATTERY OPERATED
404914
404915
405408
B 403778SW600 SCALEC 404588SW2600 SCALED 404589SW4600EID SCALEE 405147HORIZON XL
405148 HORIZON XLS405149 HORIZON XLT
SW300 SCALEW/ 2 LOAD CELL CONNECTOR &WEDGE MOUNT
SW300 SCALE FOR 2 BARE LEAD LOAD CELL CABLES &WEDGE MOUNT
SW300 SCALE FOR 4 BARE LEAD LOAD CELL CABLES &WEDGE MOUNT
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KEY 2 - INDICATOR MOUNTING – FOR SW300 & SW600
SHIPPED WITH WEDGE MOUNT AS STANDARD
RAIL MOUNTWING MOUNTWEDGE MOUNT
STANDARD
KEY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION
A 403769BRACKET – STR TOP MOUNTB 403980BRACKET – ROBO MOUNTINGC403770BRACKET – WING MOUNTD405069U-BOLT, ¼-20 X 3.25 ZP E 403771MODIFIED PLASTIC WEDGE MOUNTF 405124PACK – WEDGE MOUNT BRACKET,
INCLUDES U-BOLTS & NUTS
G 405084NUT, ¼-20 TOP LOCKING FLANGE
KEY 2 - OPTIONAL RAM MOUNTING BRACKET OPTIONS
FOR SW300 & SW600
RAM MOUNT
STANDARD
KEY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION
A 403180RAM MOUNT B 403179MOUNT BASE-1" BALL U-BOLTC404230RAM SUCTION CUP W/TWIST LOCK
U-BOLT BASE TWIST LOCK SUCTION
CUP
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KEY 2 - INDICATOR MOUNTING – FOR EZ2600 & EZ4600EID
SHIPPED WITH WEDGE MOUNT AS STANDARD
RAIL MOUNTWING MOUNTWEDGE MOUNT
(STANDARD)
KEY PART NUMBER
A 404353BRACKET-EZ3 PLASTIC RAIL B 403780SCR-#10 X 5/8 FHSTS BLACK ZP C 840459SUPPORT-HAT BRACKET D405069U-BOLT 1/4-20 X 3.25 ZP E 405084NUT-1/4-20 TOP LOCKING FLANGE F 403770BRACKET- WING MOUNT
G 405124PACK-WEDGE MOUNT BRACKET WITH U-
BOLTS & FLANGE NUTS
H405052BRACKET-MODIFIED WEDGE MOUNT
(FACTORY INSTALLED)
405244PACK-EZ3 WEDGE MOUNT (FIELD INSTALLED)
DESCRIPTION
KEY 2 - OPTIONAL RAM MOUNTING BRACKET OPTIONS
EZ2600 & EZ4600EID
KEY PART NUMBER
A 404799PACK-RAM 1.5 DIA KIT FOR EZ3 INIDICATOR
WITH MOUNTING HARDWAREB 404230RAM MOUNT SUCTION CUP WITH TWIST LOCKC406981MOUNT – 1.5 RAM WITH U-BOLT
A 403360STOCK WEIGH ALLEY PLATFORMB 405043WRANGLER JR PLATFORM –
INCLUDES INDICATOR STAND & RAM MOUNT
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KEY 5 - LOAD CELL OPTIONS
KEY PART
NUMBER
A 405536PACK 10K MOUNT FOR QTY 1 MNT (W/O
LOAD CELL)
B 405537PACK 14K MOUNT FOR QTY 1 MNT (W/O
LOAD CELL)
KEY PART
NUMBER
A
148042406700146769405105400144407015
B
400058407025400006407022
C
403441407032
MODEL SW3300 16”16” W/ CABLE GUARD24”24” W/ CABLE GUARD
33.5”
33.5” W/ CABLE GUARDMODEL SW6600
33.5”
33.5” W/ CABLE GUARD44”44” W/ CABLE GUARDMODEL SW6600PAIRED VERSION 16”PAIRED VERSION 16” W/ CABLE GUARD
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
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STOCKWEIGH SPECIFICATIONS
Gross Capacity
Model 3300:3300 lbs. MaxModel 6600: 6600 lbs. Max Model 10000 10,000 lbs. Max Model 14000 14,000 lbs Max
Accuracy
Increment
Load Cell Cable Length
: ±1% and ±1Display
: 14 Feet
Resolution (For Both Models)
Increment Range1 lbs or kgs0-300 lbs or kgs 2 lbs or kgs300-600 lbs or kgs 5 lbs or kgs600lbs or kgs
Power Requirements
approx 1 Amp (SW300-2-AA Batteries)
AC to DC Converter
110 VAC to 13.8VDC @ 1.2 Amps
: 12-14 VDC @
LOAD CELL DIMENSIONS
MODEL 3300
SW3300
406700/
148042
16"
405105/
146769
24"
407015/
400144
33.5"
A B C D E F G H
16" 12.19" N/A
7.75" 8.25" 7.25" 15.5"
23.5" 19.69" 17.19" 11.5"
32.5" 28.75" 23.5"
N/A 8.25" 7.25" 33.5"
8.25" 7.25" 23"
.625" X 1.0"
.562" X 1.0"
.562" X 1.0"
SLOT
SLOT
SLOT
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SW6600
407025/
400058
33.5”
407022/
400006
44"
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MODEL 6600
A B C D E
33.31” 29.5" 28.75” 32.5" 33.5"
43.81" 40.0" N/A 43.0" 44.0"
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MODEL 10,000 HYBRID
(BEFORE JUNE 2009)
MODEL 10,000
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MODEL 14,000 HYBRID
(BEFORE FEBRUARY 2009)
MODEL 14,000
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SW PLATFORM – WRANGLER – 90”
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SW PLATFORM – WRANGLER JR. – 54”
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INSTALLATION
10K/14K LOAD CELLS
10KMount
14K Mount
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Install all load cells either widthways across the chute or
lengthways parallel to the chute.
Align load cells so centerlines are lined up (or within ½” (12mm) of each other)
All load cells must be installed in the same direction so that weight is distributed evenly.
Each corner of the chute must be level for accurate weighing. This ensures that the load distributed equally.
IMPORTANT:
connected to the indicator. If you must weld with load cells connected, locate welder ground so that current will not flow through the load cell.
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Installation & Operation
J-BOX INSTALLATION
[Lever-Nut Version]
Decal – Lever Nut Wiring Instructions
Tighten nuts
Load cell cable
See Decal Above For
Wiring Instructions
J-Box Power Cable
Connect to Indicator
bottom panel.
IMPORTANT:
Do Not weld to load cells with load cell cables connected to the indicator. If you must weld with load cells connected, locate welder ground so that current will not flow through the load cell.
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WRANGLER JR DECK ASSEMBLY
Push up through slot in plate at bottom of channel
Cable must come out of load cell the same side as the support.
Figure 1. Load Cell Cable
To Channel
ConnectCables to Indicator
Push cable toward the end with support.
Figure 2. Cable Through Channel
When both cables are in channel, pull through the hole under the su
Figure 3. Cable Up From Channel
To Support
ort.
Weave cable through holesin support asshown.
Figure 4. Cable Through Support
To Indicator
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Assemble load cells to deck as shown on page 25. Make sure both load cell cables come out the same side as the indicator support and the cable plate (located under one of the side channels).
Assemble indicator support, 1” ram mount and handle/wheels option as shown on page 25. The ram mount should be mounted on the channel support side which has the cable plate.
Load cell cable routing: Loosen cable retainer plate and push the plate outward. Begin by taking the two cable load cell connectors and feed them through the 1.5” diameter hole from the bottom toward the indicator support, Figure 3. Weave the load cell cable through the support arm toward the indicator, Figure 4. Attach the load cell connector to the indicator and pull any excess cable back down toward the deck.
At each load cell, push the cable through the retaining plate slot, Figure 1 and Figure 2. All extra cable is tucked inside the deck channel. When complete, push the cable retaining plate toward the deck to close off the channel. Tighten the three ¼” bolts to hold the retaining plate in position.
MAINTENANCE
There are no moving parts and no lubrication required. The only maintenance required is periodic cleaning of the mounts and the area below the scale to assure free and unencumbered operation of the scale. If a pressure washer is being used, do not spray or direct high pressure stream at the load cells. Load cell damage may occur.
Stand over each of the 4 corners to troubleshoot for problems. Corners should weigh the same within ± 1% maximum error.
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NO
NO
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
STOCK WEIGH 3300, 6600, 10K, 14K WITHOUT J-BOX
START
YES
Does the Indicator respond when you
step on the scale?
YES
Does the scale weigh you
close to your weight?
YES
Check for debris around
and under the platform and
load cells. Check for warped or damaged mounts on platform.
Disconnect the load cell cable from the Indicator. Press the Indicator “TARE” key. (The Indicator display should go to zero).
Stand on the load cell. Does it display a
reading about twice your weight?
around and under the
platform. Check the
YES
This Load Cell is OK.
Disconnect the first load cell
and connect the other load
cell to the same connector.
Now stand over the second
load cell. Does it weigh twice
your weight?
YES
Connect the load cell to the
Indicator. Stand on the load
cell. Does it display about twice
YES
Check the platform
for debris and mud
interference. Check
mounts for binding
and obstructions.
NO
The load cell is defective.
Check its cables for cuts or
flattened areas or send it back
for repair. Check indicator
using a known good load cell.
other connector on the
your weight?
NO YES
The Indicator is defective.
Verify this by substituting a
good working Indicator.
Does the indicator come on?
Check for 12 VCD at the AC/DC convertor power cord. If you
NO
do not have a multimeter, use a car battery to power the
scale. If the Indicator still does not come on, send infor repair.
NO
Check for debris
scale mounts or
load cell cablesfor
cuts and flattened
areas.
The other load cell is
defective. Check its cable
for cuts or flattened areas or
send it backfor repair.
Check the defective load
cell by connecting it to the
Indicator and verifying that it
NO
Disconnect the first load cell
and connect the other load cell
to the same connector. Now
stand over the second load cell.
Does it weigh twice your
weight?
NO
YES
The other load cell is defective.Check its cables
for cuts or flattened areasor send it back
for repair.
Connect both load cells (one at a time) to the other connector on the Indicator.
Do both load cells weigh you about
twice your weight?
NO
Do both load cells weigh you
about the same but not within
20% of twice your weight?
Disconnect one of the load cells and stand over
the connected load cell. Does the indicator display a reading about twice your weight?
YES
Disconnect the first load cell and connect the other loadcell to the same connector on the Indicator.
Does the Indicator display a
reading about half your weight?
does notweigh.
The other load cell is defective.
Check its cables for cuts or flattened
areas or send it back for repair.
Perform the paper test. Take two paper clips and
they touch it will not damage the Indicator). Does
YES
carefully insert one into pin 2 and the other into
pin 3 ofeither load cell connector jack on the
Indicator. Hold one paper clip in each hand (if
the reading on the Indicator jump around?
YES
Both load cells are defective.
The Indicator is probably OK. Check the cables for
damage and send both load
cells in for repair.
The Indicator is defective. Send it in for
repair. Note: Load cells may also be
defective. Check the load cells by
attaching to a good work in Indicator.
One of the Load Cells is Bad. A
good load cell will weigh you at
YES
about twice your weight with only
one load cell connected.
NO
NO
NO
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START
YES
Is the reading on the
Indicator stable?
NO
YES
Stand or hang your weight over
each load cell. Does the indicator
respond to your weight?
YES
Are the readings all positive? If
not the load cell is upside down.
Does the scale weigh you approximately the same over all load cells (but not your weight)?
YES
Your Indicator is probably not set up and calibrated correctly. Check the decal on the bottom
of the Indicator. It shows what
type of load cells the Indicator
was calibrated to. By pressing
the “ON” key while the Indicator is already on, you will get the Indicator’s “Set-up” and
“Cal” numbers. Write these
down and see if they compare
to the set-up and calibration
number on the Indicator.
Contactyour dealer for further
Look for loose connections. If you watch
your Indicator display while moving wires
inside the J-Box around and by pressing
on the J-Box printed circuit board. You
will see if there is a loose connection or
bad solder joint.
Does the indicator come on?
If your display is unstable or flashes
“±RANGE”, disconnect the J-Box cord
from the Indicator. Is the display still
Check all J-Box and
load cell cablesfor cuts
or pinched flat spots.
NO
Remove the cover from your
Is there moisture inside J-Box?
unstable?
NO
Your Indicator is probably
defective. Try another
Indicator to verify. Note: Be
aware of electrical
interference that might affect
your scale such as mobile
phones, CB radios, radio
towers, electrical motors, etc.
Also make sure load cell cables are not attached to hydraulic lines or reservoir
because of static electricity.
J-Box.
NO
Dry out your J-Box (a hair dryer works great). Check
cable strain relief for
tightness. Cables should have drip loops. Is cover
gasket damaged?
YES
YES
NO
Bad Indicator:
a bad indicator, the easiest
ay to check, is to try another
Indicator. Even ifthe Indicator
is a different model or is set-
up for a different scale it should at least come on.
Poor Connection:
connections can be tricky. If
in doubt, don’t just tighten the
connection. Take them apart
and clean them first. Any
connection with rust or paint
should be sanded or wire
Bad Battery:
the battery, try replacing it
with another one. Don’t be
fooled if using a voltmeter to
test your battery. A weak
battery may test good if
checked when there is no
Bad Power Cord:
the power cord red wire is
connected to the plus (+) positive side and the black (-) negative wire is connected to
the negative side. If using a
multimeter to check for
voltage, measure between pin
1 (pos) and pin 2 (neg). The
meter should read between
16.5 and 14.5 volts DC.
If you suspect
Poor
brushed.
If you suspect
load on the battery.
Make sure
Fix or replace the J-Box
YES
Have you found a bad
connection or a loosewire?
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p
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Continued
1. Disconnect all the Load Cell wires from theterminal blocks
inside the J-Box (leave the
Indicator on while connecting
and disconnecting the wires, it
will not damage Load Cells or
Indicator if wires are shorted
during this step). Is reading on
Indicator stable?
NO
Replace J-Box
(be aware of electrical
interference that might affect
your scalesuch as: mobile
phones, CB radios, radio
4. Record the Indicator reading with
the Load Cell connected.
5. Stand or hang your weight over the connectedLoad Cell. Recordhow much the weight
increased with your weight over the Load Cell. (A
scale with only one Load Cell will weigh heavy.)
7. Repeat step 6 for the remaining Load Cells.Remember to record
our readings.
2. Zero balancethe Indicator.
YES
Note: Hook up the Load Cells to theJ-Box one at
a time (only one Load Cell connectedat atime).This will get a reading for each Load Cell. While
performing this test, watch for any other
symptoms such as erratic/unstabledisplay.
Indicator flashing“±RANGE”, negative reading,
etc. Ifthe Indicatorreading should ever appear
abnormal with any Load Cell connected then itis
3. Connect one Load Cell backinto one ofthe
terminals inthe J-Box. (The reading you get for
each Load Cell is dependent on the size and type
of each Load Cell and how much weight is over
each Load Cell. Ingeneral,the number should be
Note: If thescale respondedto your weight,
that’s verification on the J-Box is OK. Ifthe
scale did not respond, eitherthat Load Cell is
bad or the J-Box isbad. Try the other Load
Cells. If theIndicator stillshows no response,
the J-Box is bad. (Replace J-Box)
6. Disconnect the first Load Cell and reconnecta second one. Record the Indicator reading.
Stand or hang your weight over theconnected
Load Cell. Recordhow much the weight
(Press “NET/GROSS” then
“ZERO”). Indicatorshould display
“0”.
probably bad.
positive and stable.)
increased.
Do not expect the Load Cells to give the same
reading.It iscommon for Load Cells to have
readingsthat vary by hundreds, even thousands.
Es
ecially when one iscarrying more weight.
8. Bad Load Cellswill have a reading that is
eitherunstable,makes the indicator flash
“±RANGE” or is more than threetimesgreater
or lessthan the average ofthe others.Also the
readings of your weight over each Load Cell
should be similar. (Probably 4 times your actual
weight). Any differences could be an indication
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TYPICAL WOOD PLATFORM CONSTRUCTION
The following two platforms can be built using readily available building materials. Alternate decking material (plywood or steel grating) may be used if properly supported. An example of proper support could consist of either concrete or timber piers, or a concrete slab. Treated lumber is recommended for decking material. If alternate deck sizes and/or materials are used, be aware that too much deck deflection will affect weighing accuracy. A heavy strong structure is better than a light one that flexes.
Important
Do not weld to load cells with load cell cables connected to the indicator. If you must weld with load cells connected, locate welder ground so that current will not flow through the load cell.
MODEL 3300 (3300 LB [1500 KG] GROSS CAPACITY)
This is a typical platform that may be used with the Stockweigh Model 3300. Do not allow deck to overhang more than 6 inches past the edge of the load cell.
:
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MODEL 6600 (6600 LB [3000 KG] GROSS CAPACITY)
This plan is an example of a platform that may be used with the Stockweigh Model 6600. Do not allow deck to overhang more than 12 inches past the edge of the load cell.
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REPAIR PARTS
PLATFORM ASSEMBLY, WRANLGER JR
P/N 405043
KEY QTY PART NODESCRIPTION
1 1 405121ASSY-54" DECK WRANGLER JR2 1 405081PIN-HITCH 1/2 X 4.0 LEN ZP 3 4 405050PLATE-SW DECK HANDLES 4 1 403180ASSY-1" RAM MOUNT5 1 405070BRKT-INDICATOR SUPPT 6 2 405051WHEEL-5.0 OD X .5 ID 7 4 404974NUT-1/2-13 NC LOCK SS8 2 405061WASH-#10 FLAT ZP
9 2 405238SCR -1/2-13 X 3.0 HHCS ZP GRD 5109 404705NUT-3/8-16 SER FLANGE ZP 118 405060SCR- 3/8-16 X 1.0, CRG BOLT ZP GR2128 400037SCR-3/8-16 X 1.0 HHCS ZP GRD5138 171610WASH-3/8 TYPE A NARROW FLAT148 404292NUT - 3/8-16 NYLOC ZP152 840494SCR-RHMS #10-24 X 5/8 ZP 16 2 400401NUT-#10-24 LOCK174 405053WASH-1/2 FLAT ZP 181 405080SCR - 3/8-16 X 3.5 HHCS GRD 5 ZP
HOUSING TOP COVERGASKET J-BOX .106 DIA DECAL-J-BOX WIRING
PC BOARD ASSEMBLY-COMPLETE 3PT/4PT PC BOARD ASSEMBLY-COMPLETE 6PT SCR-#8 X 3/8 PH HI/LOW ZP BOTTOM HOUSING 3PT/4PT BOTTOM HOUSING 6PT W/DRILLED HOLES STRAIN RELIEF HEYCOSCR-#8 X 1.0 PHSTS SS WASHER-#8 SMALL OD FLAT SS ROD-1/4” PLASTIC HEYCO PLUG