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SW600
Operators Manual
Ft. Atkinson, Wisconsin USA
Digi-Star Internat io nal
www.digi-star.com
D3656-US Rev E August 14, 2014
SW600
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHARGING BATTERY OR WELDING ....................................................... 3
INDICATOR OVERVIEW ............................................................................ 4
BOTTOM PANEL................................................................................. 5
OPERATION ............................................................................................... 6
TURNING ON THE SCALE ................................................................. 6
ZERO BALANCING ............................................................................. 6
WEIGHING ANIMALS ......................................................................... 6
SELF TEST ......................................................................................... 7
OPTIONAL SETTINGS ............................................................................... 7
CHANGE SETUP FOR LOAD CELLS. ................................................ 7
DETERMINING THE NEW CAL NU MBERS ....................................... 8
CHANGE OPTIO NS (USING LONG FORM SETUP) .......................... 9
WEIGH METHODS ................................................................................... 12
GENERAL WEIGH METHOD ............................................................ 12
SLOW WEIGH METHOD .................................................................. 12
FAST WEIGH METHOD .................................................................... 12
LOCK-ON WEIGH METHOD ............................................................. 12
WEIGHING ERRORS ............................................................................... 13
STOCKWEIGH LOAD CELLS ........................................................... 14
STOCKWEIGH LOAD CELL SPECIFICATIONS ............................... 14
LOAD CELL DIMENSIONS ............................................................... 15
SCOREBOARD METHODS ..................................................................... 17
PRINT FORMATS ..................................................................................... 18
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE.................................................................. 20
INSTALLATION ........................................................................................ 23
INDICATOR MOUNTING .................................................................. 23
OPTIONAL RAM MOUNTING ........................................................... 23
LOAD CELL CONNECTION ..................................................................... 24
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Disconnect
all cords

CHARGING BATTERY OR WELDING

Important: Disconnect all indicator leads before charging battery or
welding equipment. Damage may occur to indicator and load cells.
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2
3
4
1
2
3
4

INDICATOR OVERVIEW

- press and hold to zero balance.
- reweigh if scale is locked on.
- press and hold for setup menu.
- turns indicator on/off.
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6
7
8
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BOTTOM PANEL

Serial/Printer – Port used to communicate with computer and other
digital input/output devices such as a printer.
Power – Port for Power Cord.
Load Cell – Port for load cell cord. Load Cell – Port for load cell cord.
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1
1
1
L

OPERATION

TURNING ON THE SCALE

ZERO BALANCING

WEIGHING ANIMALS

1. Press .
1. Press and hold to zero balance.
1. Place animal on platform. Indicator “Locks On” animal’s weight, “L” appears in upper left of display.
2. Release animal.
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StockWeigh 3300 (pounds)
StockWeigh 6600 (pounds)
StockWeigh 10000 (pounds)
StockWeigh 14000 (pounds)
StockWeigh 3300 (kilograms)
StockWeigh 6600 (kilograms)
StockWeigh 10000 (kilograms)
StockWeigh 14000 (kilograms)
Any other load cell.
2
1
1
2
3
1
1

SELF TEST

1. Press and within three seconds press to start self test.
2. Press to exit test (except during key test).

OPTIONAL SETTINGS

CHANGE SETUP FOR LOAD CELLS.

1. Press and hold and for long form setup menu.
2. Press to advance through selections
3300LB 6600LB 10K LB 14K LB 3300KG 6600KG 10K KG 14K KG Custom
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3. Press to set.
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1
3
0
setup
4
5
7
3
8
9
2

DETERMINING THE NEW CAL NUMBERS

1. Press and hold to zero balance the scale.
2. Place a known weight on the scale (Example: 1000 LB test weight).
Perform the following calculation to find the new calibration number:
3. Press and hold and
to enter setup menu.
4. Press to select Custom (see
page 7).
5. Press indicator will display
SETUP followed by the setup
number.
6. Setup number does not change.
7. Press to advance to “Cal”.
8. Enter the new CAL # by
pressing to change the value of "flashing" digit and to select which digit of display is flashing.
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9. Press to store new
calibration number.
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Setting/
Options
Description
MENU 1
Language
English (ENGLSH)
Zero
/OFF
Zero track adjusts to zero for
Weigh Method
(
)
4
Select weigh method. See page
Lock-On
Use the lowest setting that still
Lock-N-Hold
(LKNHLD)
OFF
Weight is held until next animal is

CHANGE OPTIONS (USING LONG FORM SETUP)

To modify options in following chart:
1. Press and hold .
2. Press to change setting.
3. Press to save setting and advance to next menu item.
4. Press to return to weighing mode.
Display
(LANGAG )
Tracking
(ZTRACK)
W MTHD
(LOCKO N)
(Bold = Default)
Dutch (NEDERL) French German Italian Portuguese Spanish Danish Hungarian Spanish (VESTA)
(FRANCS)
(DEUTSH)
(ITAL)
(PORT)
(ESPAN)
(DANSK)
(MAGYAR)
ON
1, 2, 3,
1-7 , 8, 9
Select language to be displayed.
build-up of snow and mud. If "ON", the scale will adjust for small weight variances (+/- 5lbs) in the Lock-On weigh method.
12.
allows the system to lock on consistently. A low value allows the system to be more sensitive to animal motion. A high value allows the scale to lock on faster.
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On/
weighed.
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Setting/
Options
Description
Auto Off
(AUTOFF)
15, 30, 45, 60, OFF
Indicator automatically shut OFF
Lock-On Store
AUTOWT
Sends data to computer port only
Lock-On
AUTOPRT
Sends Time, Date and Weight
Lock-On-
ON/OFF
LSSEND is for LSTORE
Display
(LSTORE)
(Bold = Default)
OFF
MANPRT
Store
(LSTORE)
MANWT
after specified time of inactivity.
when TAREAP or APRINT are set to “ON”.
Automatic Weight Sends time, date and weight data
to computer port when the scale “Locks-On” or when the animal steps off platform.
Sends time, date and weight data to the computer port when operator presses .
data to the computer port when the scale locks-on or when the animal steps off the platform.
-Sends time, date and weight data to the computer port when operator presses .
Store Send
(LSSEND)
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automatic modes and has no effect in manual modes.
If set to “OFF”, data is sent when animal steps off the platform.
If set to “ON”, data is sent as soon as the scale locks-on.
If set to “ON”, press to recheck the weight and send new data to computer port.
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Setting/
Options
Description
One Line Print
On/OFF
ON formats pri nter out put dat a on
Scoreboard
(SCOREM)
1
Methods to continuously output
Auto Print
(APRINT)
On/OFF
Weight val ue print e d automatically.
Com In
DOWNLD,
EZ2CMD
Com port interface selections
Print Format
AUTO
See page 18.
Com 1 Delay
1
Choose the number of secon ds the
Com 2 Delay
(C2 DLY)
Not Used.
Display Count
.01,.02,.05,.1,.2,.5,1,
Indicator display count. If the
Auto-Range
off
Increases display count size for
Display Unit
(
)
LB
Display units.
Capacity
(
)
4000
Enter MAXIMUM weight
Display
(1LPRINT)
Mode
(Com In)
(PRTFMT)
(C1 DLY)
(Bold = Default)
,2,3,4,5,6,
EZ CMD,
, WTONLY,
DOWNLD, DT+TM,
ID+TM, IDWTTM,
ANIMAL
OFF, .10, .25, .50, .75,
-5
one line. OFF formats printer output data in
two li nes .
display data to a scoreboard via the com port. See page 17.
DOWNLD for Data Down Loader, EZ CMD = Original EZ Commands, EZ2CMD = EZII Escape Commands.
printer will delay before advancing to the next print li ne.
(COUNT)
2,5,10,20, 50,100
ON/
(ARANGE)
/kg
LB-KG
CAP
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counts are too small, the reading will show more instability.
weight s over 300 and again at 600 lbs/kgs.
measurable on scale.
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WEIGH METHODS

Select weigh method #4 for animal weighing. When weighing dead loads, you can still use the Loc k-On Weigh method but you may wish to use one of th e other methods lis ted below.

GENERAL WEIGH METHOD

All-purpose weigh method for weighing dead loads. It is used f or most applications.

SLOW WEIGH METHOD

Attempts to provide hi gher accuracy by filtering many weight samples over a longer period. Use for weighing dead loads.

FAST WEIGH METHOD

The Fast weigh method is more sensitive to weight changes than the other weigh methods. When a wei ght changes quickly, the Fast method tries to determine the new weight as quickly as possible. This m ethod is for weighing dead loads.

LOCK-ON WEIGH METHOD

Weighs active animals and displays stable accurate weight. Lock-On sensitivity adjusted using “LOCKON” menu.
• Once actual weight is displayed, scale “Locks-On” to weight.
• Weight is displayed stable, even if motion never stops.
• Small ‘L’ appears on left side of display indicating weight “Locked-
On.”
• Animal’s weight must be greater than 0.67% of scales “capacity” weight before system can “Lock-On.”
Note: Customers should use a weight value for Zero Tracking (ZTRACK) that is less than 0.67% of capacity.
To break lock, add or remove preset percentage of displayed weight. The default setting is 50%.
• The weight value that is used to “break the lock” and return to normal weighing can be selected by choosing a value from 01 to 99%. For example, if unlock is set to 10(%) and weight is locked at 1000, display will “unlock” and return to normal weighing at 900, once 10% (100) is removed.
• “Locked-On” weight can be “rechecked”, pressing . breaks “lock” and scale recalculates weight.
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Warning! Disconnect the indicator power cord before jump-

WEIGHING ERRORS

OVRCAP Over Capacity Limit
The display shows the message “OVRCAP” if the weight on scale system exceeds capacity limit.
+RANGE Over Range – The display shows message "+RANGE" if weight on the scale system is
less than the maximum weight measurable by scale system.
-RANGE Under Range
The display shows message "-RANGE" if the weight on the scale system is less than the minimum weight measurable by the scale system.
LO BAT Low Battery Indication
If the supply voltage drops below the (10.5 Volts), the message ‘RECHARGE BATTER Y – TURNING OFF” and “LO BAT” will periodically show on the display to alert the operator of the low battery condition.
starting or fast charging a battery. Disconnect all indicator leads before welding on
equipment. Damage may occur to the indicator and load cells.
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GRO SS CAPACITY
Load Cell Cable Length:
RESOLUTION (FOR BOTH
Model 3300
Model 6600
Length
16”
24”
33-1/2”
33-1/2”
44”
Part Number
148042
146769
400144
400058
400006
Model 3300
Model 6600
Length
16”
24”
33-1/2”
33-1/2”
44”
Part Number
403481
403482
403483
403484
403485
Model 14,000
Part Number
400161

STOCKWEIGH LOAD CELLS

Load Cells with Connectors:
Load Cells without Connectors:

STOCKWEIGH LOAD CELL SPECIFICATIONS

Model 3300: 3300 lbs. Maximum Model 6600: 6600 lbs. Maximum
ACCURACY:
±1% and ±Display Increment
OVERALL DIMENSIONS
Model 3300: 3-3/4” H x 8-1/4” W x 16, 24 & 33-1/2” L
Model 6600: 3-3/4” H x 8-1/4” W x 33-1/2 & 44” L
14 Feet
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MODELS)
Increment/Range 1 lbs or kgs 0-300 lbs or kgs 2 lbs or kgs 300-600 lbs or kgs 5 lbs or kgs 600 lbs or kgs
POWER REQUIREMENTS:
AC TO DC CONVERTER
110 VAC to 13.8 VDC @ 1.2 Amps
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LOAD CELL DIMENSIONS

Model 3300

Model 6600

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StockWeigh Alley Platform
PN 403360
120 Volt AC/12 Volt DC Power Converter
PN 403526
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SCOREBOARD METHODS

Scoreboard methods 1 through 6 are used for the Stock Weigh 600. Many other scoreboard methods are available but are not used.
1. Transmit numeric display data once per second.
2. Transmit numeric display data two times per second.
3. Transmit numeric display data three times per second.
4. Transmit numeric display data at the A-D conversion rate.
5. Transmit numeric display data at the display rate.
6. Transmit numeric display data whenever there is a display weight
change.
NOTES:
When using SCOREM = 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 be sure to set LSTORE = OFF, TAREAP = OFF and APRINT = OFF to avoid corrupted data when transmitting scoreboard data and printing scale data.
With COM IN set to EZ2CMD the port configuration is: 9600 Baud, 1 start bit, 7 data bits, 1 even parity bit and 1 stop bit.
With COM IN set to EZCMD the port configuration is:1200 Baud, 1 start bit, 7 data bits, 1 even parity bit and 1 stop bit.
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PRINT FORMATS

PRTFMT is active when “LSTORE” is set to “OFF”, “MANPRT” or “AUTPRT”. Follow ing is a detailed expl anation of the print f ormats th at are available on th e Stock Weigh 600. Some are C omma Separated V alues (CSV) that make it easier to input sc ale data int o PC Spreadsheet and Data Base programs.
NOTE:The appearance of the printouts may be affected by the option settings of 1L PRT, TIME F and DATE F.
AUTO If “LSTORE” is set to “M ANPRT” or “AUTPRT ” and
“PRTFMT ” is set to “AUTO”, the standard EZ Indicator print format will be used.
Print ex ample:
09MR04 10:15
880LB$GR
WTONLY Includes weight, display unit, $' if unit is "l oc k ed on", weight tag
(GR, M+, etc.). Ends w ith a <CR>,< LF>. Print example:
635LB$GR
DOWNLD This f or m at is compatible with the original Downloader.
Includes weight, display unit, $'if unit is "l oc ked on", weight tag (GR, M+ , etc.) dat e and time.
DT+TM This CSV format includes w eight, display unit, $'if unit is
"locked on", weight tag (GR, M+, etc...) and date. Ends w ith a <CR>,<LF>. Print ex ample:
" 610,LB, ,GR,13MR02,11:08"
ID+TM This CSV format includes I D, weight, display unit, $'if unit is
"locked on", weight tag (GR, M+, etc...) and tim e. Ends w ith a <CR>,< LF>. Print ex ample:
" , 0,LB, ,GR,11:08"
IDWTTM This CSV format includes ID, wei ght, display unit, $'if unit is
"locked on", weight tag (GR, M+, etc...), date and time. Ends w ith a <CR>,< LF>. Print ex ample:
"FARM 1, 16090,LB, ,G R,27JA00, 10:37P"
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ANIMAL This CSV format includes informati on for anim al weighing.
Includes $' if unit is "locked-on" weight , weight tag (GR, M+, etc...), display unit, Memory Weight (RM), Average Count (Number of times M + key was pressed), Average Weight, Gross w eight on sc ale, ID, date and ti m e. Ends w ith a <CR>,< LF>. Print ex ample:
" , 1400,GR,LB, 2180, 4, 545, 1400, ,11:09,13MR02"
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Check or replace batteries.
YES
YES
NO
See Troubleshooting
on Page 21.
Check for debris around and under the
platform and load cells. Check for warped or
damaged mounts on platform.
Check for debris under or around
Check the load cell cables for cuts
and flattened areas.
YES
NO
See Troubleshooting
Does the indicator turn on?
Does the indicator respond when you
Does the scale weigh you
NO

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

close to your weight?
step on the scale?
Check for 12VDC at the AC/DC
converter power cord. If you do not
have a multi-meter, use a car
battery to power the scale. If the
indicator still does not come on,
send it in for repair.
the scale mounts or platform.
on Page 21.
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The other load cell is defective.
YES
NO
The other load cell is defective. Check
Both load cells are defective. The
The indicator is defective. Send it in for
YES
YES
NO
NO
Disconnect one of the load cells and stand over the connected load cell.
Does the indicator display a reading about twice your weight?
Disconnect the first load cell and connect
Perform the paper clip test. Take two paper clips and carefully insert one

Indicator Does Not Respond When You Step on the Scale

Check its cable for cuts or flattened
areas or send it back for repair.
Check the defective load cell by
connecting it to the indicator and
verify that it does not weigh.
its cable for cuts or flattened areas and
send it back for repair.
into pin 2 and the other in pin 3 of either load cell connector jack on the
indicator. Hold one paper clip in each hand (if the touch it will not damage
the indicator). Does the reading on the indicator jump around?
indicator is probably OK. Check the
cables for damage and send both
load cells in for repair.
the other load cell to the same connector
on the indicator. Does the indicator dis p lay
a reading about twice your weight?
repair. Note: Load cells may also be
defective. Check the load cells by
attaching to a good working indicator.
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Disconnect one load cell cable from the indicator. Press the indicator “ZERO”
This load cell is OK. Disconnect the first
This load cell is defective. C heck its
The other load cell is
Connect the load cell to the other
Check the platform for debris and
One of the load cells is
weigh you at appr oximately
one load cell connected.
Do both load cells weigh you
The indicator is defective. Verify this by
YES
NO
NO
NO
YES
YES
NO
YES
NO
YES
YES
NO
Connect both load cells (one at a time) to the
Disconnect the first load cell. Connect the

The Scale Wei ghs Close to Your Weight

load cell and connect the other load cell to the same connector. Now stand over
connector on the indicator. Stand on
approximately twice your weight?
mud interference. Check mounts
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button. (The indicator display should go to zero). Stand on the load cell.
Does the indicator display a reading about twice your weight?
other load cell to the indicator (use the same
the second load cell. Does it weigh
twice your weight?
cable for cuts or flattened areas or send
it back for repair. Double check the
indicator using a known good load cell.
the load cell. Does it display
for binding and obstructions.
substituting a good working indicator.
connector). Stand over this load cell. Does
the indicator display a reading approximately
twice your weight?
defective. C heck its
flat tene d areas and
send it back for repair.
connector on the indicator. Do both load
cells weigh you about twice your weight?
about the same but not within
20% of twice your weight?
bad. A good load cell will
twice your weight with only
cable for cuts or
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RAIL MOUNT
WING MOUNT
WEDGE MOUNT
STANDARD
KEY
PART NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
A
403769
BRACKET – STR TOP MOUNT
B
403980
BRACKET – ROBO MOUNTING
C
403770
BRACKET – WING MOUNT
D
405069
U-BOLT, 1/4-20 X 3.25 ZP
E
403771
MODIFIED PLASTIC WEDGE MOUNT
F
405124
WEDGE MOUNT BRACKET, INCLUDES U­BOLTS & NUTS
G
405084
NUT, 1/4-20 TOP LOCKING FLANGE
RAM MOUNT
STANDARD
U-BOLT BASE
TWIST LOCK SUCTION
CUP
KEY
PART NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
A
403180
RAM MOUNT
B
403179
MOUNT BASE-1" BALL U-BOLT
C
404230
RAM SUCTION CUP W/TWIST LOCK

INSTALLATION

Indicator Mounting

Optional Ram Mounting

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Wire Color Key
Color
Description
1
White
Signa l +
2
Green
Signal -
3
Red
Excitation +
4
Black
Excitation -
5
Shield
Shield
Connect load cell
Key
J-Box Illustrated
Tighten nuts
J-Box Cable
Connect to Indicator
bottom panel.
Load cell cable
wires to terminal
See Wire Color
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LOAD CELL CONNECTION

blocks.
for 4 Load Cell
Installation
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