SmartScale 600 User Manual
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SmartScale 600
User Manual SmartScale 600
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PUBLISHED BY
Gallagher Group Limited
Kahikatea Drive, Private Bag 3026
Hamilton, New Zealand
Copyright© Gallagher Group Limited 2004.
All rights reserved. Patents Pending.
SmartScale 600
User Manual
3E1036 - Edition 11 - January 2006
DISCLAIMER Whilst every effort has been made
to ensure accuracy, neither Gallagher Group
Limited nor any employee of the company, shall be
liable on any ground whatsoever to any party in
respect of decisions or actions they may make as a
result of using this information.
In accordance with the Gallagher policy of
continuing development, design and specifications
are subject to change without notice.
Developed and manufactured by Gallagher Group
Limited, an ISO 9001:2000 Certified Supplier.
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Contents
Introduction...................................................................................................... 1
First-time use ................................................................................................... 1
Installation........................................................................................................ 2
Installing the Scale bracket .................................................................................2
Installing the loadbars .........................................................................................3
Installing the Scale ..............................................................................................3
Power and batteries......................................................................................... 4
Charging the battery............................................................................................4
Battery charge status ..........................................................................................6
The mode select switch .................................................................................. 7
Setup................................................................................................................. 8
Selecting a setup option......................................................................................9
Drafting .............................................................................................................10
Session menu ...................................................................................................16
Set the time and date ........................................................................................20
User options......................................................................................................21
Communications ...............................................................................................26
Select a country ................................................................................................29
Viewing weighing details during a session ................................................ 30
Selecting a view ................................................................................................30
Viewing session statistics..................................................................................30
Weight gain screen ...........................................................................................33
Weight records screen ......................................................................................34
Carcass weight screen......................................................................................35
Recording animal information...................................................................... 36
About weighing.............................................................................................. 37
Weighing modes ...............................................................................................37
Before you begin the weighing session.............................................................39
The weighing session........................................................................................40
At the end of the weighing session....................................................................46
Editing weight records.................................................................................. 47
About editing weight records.............................................................................47
Editing a weight record......................................................................................48
Deleting a weight record in the current session.................................................49
Memory full warning...................................................................................... 50
Weight-on-scale memory.............................................................................. 51
Zero tracking.................................................................................................. 52
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Printing ........................................................................................................... 53
Printing weights during a weighing session.......................................................54
Using Electronic IDs...................................................................................... 55
Using a data logger ....................................................................................... 56
Care and maintenance .................................................................................. 59
Loadbar and platform options...................................................................... 60
Gallagher Standard Loadbars ...........................................................................60
Gallagher Heavy Duty Loadbars .......................................................................61
Gallagher Super Heavy Duty Loadbars.............................................................61
Specifications ................................................................................................ 62
SmartScale 600 Dimensions.............................................................................62
General .............................................................................................................62
Weight increments ............................................................................................63
Contact details............................................................................................... 64
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the SmartScale 600 Scale. Gallagher have
been making agricultural weighing equipment for over 60 years and in
that time have earned a reputation for quality equipment that
withstands our tough agricultural conditions.
The SmartScale range of weighing systems is simple, tough,
innovative and reliable.
All of the Scales in the Gallagher range can be matched to a choice of
loadbar systems, as well as a range of platforms and crates to make an
accurate and reliable weighing system.
Although designed specifically for agriculture, the SmartScale range
is also suited to many industrial applications.
Features of the SmartScale 600 include entering tag numbers and the
condition score of animals when weighed, a full QWERTY keyboard
for entering animal management information and graphing options for
easy animal performance analysis.
First-time use
When you open the Scale the first time, you will find that the display
screen is covered with a transparent overlay. The overlay is printed
with the number 630 and other characters.
Remove this overlay before starting to use the Scale. The overlay is
easily removed after first grasping the tab.
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Installation
Installing the Scale bracket
The bracket can be mounted on a flat vertical surface, or on a round
post.
To mount the bracket
on a flat vertical
surface, for example a
square post or board,
use the outer holes.
To mount the bracket
on a round post, use
the inner holes.
Don't mount the Scale bracket on the weighing crate or chute.
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Installing the loadbars
To install the loadbars, follow these steps:
Note: Fit the loadbars as per the manufacturer's instructions.
1. Bolt the platform to the loadbars.
2. Ensure the platform is placed on a flat and level surface. Make
sure it is not touching any rails or gates.
3. Either bolt the loadbars to the concrete pad or locate them on studs
set into the concrete. This will prevent the platform from moving
during the weighing session.
4. Connect the loadbar cables to the Scale.
Note: If you are using non Gallagher loadbars ensure the loadbars are
correctly calibrated.
Installing the Scale
The Scale can be placed on a flat surface or mounted on the Scale
bracket supplied.
Position the Scale ;
clear of the platform to ensure it does not interfere with the flow
of animals during the weighing cycle
within easy reach of the loadbar leads
within easy reach of the operator (for manual weighing)
in a well-lit area.
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Power and batteries
During a weighing session, the Scale can be powered by its internal
battery alone or by its internal battery and either the battery charger or
an external 12 volt battery.
The battery charger connects between an AC outlet and the Scale.
If either the battery charger or an external 12 volt battery is connected
to the Scale, the Scale's internal battery will be charged while the
Scale is in use.
For optimum performance, switch off the Scale and charge its internal
battery for at least five hours. When fully charged, the internal battery
on its own will power the Scale continuously for a minimum of eight
hours. Battery life may be reduced if the Scale is being used to power
an Electronic ID reader.
Charging the battery
The battery in the Scale can be recharged using either a battery
charger or an external 12 volt battery.
Recharging the battery will take up to five hours depending on the
level of charge already in the battery. The Scale can be in use or can
be switched off while the battery is being charged.
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Using the battery charger
To charge the battery using the battery charger, follow these steps.
1. Connect the lead between the battery charger and the Scale.
2. Plug the battery charger into an AC outlet and switch on.
3. Open the Scale case and make sure the battery charge icon
on the main screen is flashing. This indicates that the battery is
charging and will be displayed whether the Scale is turned on or
off.
Using an external 12 volt battery
To charge the Scale's internal battery using an external 12 volt battery,
follow these steps.
1. Connect the supplied black and red battery leads to the Scale.
2. Connect the other end of the battery leads to the 12 volt battery.
Connect the Red clip to the Positive terminal
Connect the Black clip to the Negative terminal
3. Open the Scale case and make sure the battery charge icon
on the main screen is flashing. This indicates that the battery is
charging and will be displayed whether the Scale is turned on or
off.
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Battery charge status
The battery icon displays in the bottom left corner of the Scale's upper
screen.
It is important to note that the battery icon will only ever show the
actual amount of charge left in the battery when the Scale is turned on
and disconnected from external power.
Fully
Charged
Battery Icon bars are all
displayed constantly.
Partially
Charged
Battery Icon shows first
four bars constantly.
Battery Flat
No Battery Icon bars are
displayed.
When the Scale is connected to the external power supply the battery
icon will display the charging status.
Charging
Battery Icon shows all the
bars constantly filling and
then disappearing.
Topping Up
Battery Icon shows the first
four bars constantly full and
the remainder filling and
then disappearing.
Trickle
Charge
Battery Icon shows only one
empty bar that is constantly
travelling the length of the
full Icon.
Low battery warning
When the charge remaining in the battery drops to a very low level,
the Scale will beep and the battery charge icon will start to flash. At
this stage, about 15 minutes remain before the Scale shuts down.
Low voltage shutdown
When the battery charge drops to a critical level, the Scale will shut
down. At this stage it is necessary to recharge the battery.
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The mode select switch
The Scale can operate in three weighing modes and a setup mode.
The mode select switch is located on the left hand side of the Scale.
The mode select switch has five positions:
, A, M, F and S.
Immediately after you turn the switch to any position except
,
explanatory information will display on the lower of the two Scale
screens. The explanatory information will display only for a few
seconds; after it disappears, the screen displays information relevant to
the selected option.
This position turns the Scale off.
A
This position selects weighing in Automatic mode.
You can also store Electronic IDs and update the Scale's crossreference table when there are no loadbars connected.
M
This position selects weighing in Manual mode.
You can also record animal information, without weighing,
when there are no loadbars connected.
F
This position selects weighing in Fine mode. It is designed for
static-load weighing.
S
This position accesses the setup options.
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Setup
To access the Setup menu, turn the mode select switch to S.
The setup menu displays on the lower of the two screens on the Scale.
In setup mode, the main screen normally displays the time in 24 hour
format. Every minute the main screen momentarily displays the date,
then automatically reverts to displaying the time again.
The setup menu contains six options:
1. DRAFT MENU - select the drafting mode and specify the drafting
limit(s).
2. SESSION MENU - select a session and view, print or delete the
session.
3. SET TIME AND DATE - set the current time and date.
4. USER OPTIONS - select weight units, turn Visual Tag Number
checking on or off, turn live printing on or off.
5. COMMUNICATIONS - set up a connection to a computer,
printer, Electronic ID reader or other external device and enable
drafting via the auto Drafter.
6. SELECT COUNTRY - for a specific country, selects a language
and country-specific terminology and weight unit.
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Selecting a setup option
When you turn the mode select switch to S, one of the setup menu
options displays.
To select an option from the Setup menu:
1. Press the
or soft key to display the required
menu option.
2. Press
.
Alternatively, using the keypad, you can press the number of the menu
item that you want to select.
For example:
to select the Session Menu, press 2,
to select Communications, press 5.
For more information about each of the setup menu items, refer to the
following sections.
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Drafting
The Draft Menu lets you select a drafting mode and set drafting limits.
You can select two-way drafting or three-way drafting or you can turn
drafting off.
Changing the drafting mode
To change the drafting mode, select 1. DRAFT MENU from the setup
menu, as described previously.
The current mode will be displayed at the top of the screen.
Each time you press the
button, a new drafting mode will
display. The Scale cycles between the following modes:
DRAFTING OFF
2 WAY DRAFTING
3 WAY DRAFTING
When the drafting mode that you want to select is displayed, you can
change the drafting limits if necessary. Refer to Changing the
Drafting Limits (p 11).
Press
to save the settings on this screen and return to the
setup menu.
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Changing the drafting limits
Two-way drafting
To change the drafting limit when 2 WAY DRAFTING is the
selected mode:
1. Press
to delete the existing limit.
2. Use the keypad to enter the new limit.
3. Press
to save the changes and return to the SET UP
menu.
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Three-way drafting
To change the drafting limits when 3 WAY DRAFTING is the
selected mode:
To change the upper limit:
1. If necessary, press
to select upper Draft Limit.
2. Press
to delete the existing limit.
3. Use the keypad to enter the new limit.
To change the lower limit:
1. If necessary, press
to select lower Draft Limit.
2. Press
to delete the existing limit.
3. Use the keypad to enter the new limit.
When you have entered the required Draft Limits, press
to
save the changes and return to the setup menu.
Note: If you enter the limits the wrong way round, the Scale will
automatically reverse them when you save the changes. The Scale
always saves the largest number as the Upper Limit and the lowest
number as the Lower Limit.
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Changing the drafting direction
If you have set up a port on the Scale for connection to a drafter, you
can configure the direction (left, right or straight ahead) an animal
must take after being weighed.
About drafters
A drafter sends an animal in a nominated direction, usually left or
right; sometimes left, right or straight ahead. Most drafters do this
with an arrangement of gates managed by a controller. To set up a
drafting direction, the Scale transmits to the drafter's controller a
number in the range 0 through 9. This is called a drafting number.
After it receives the drafting number, the controller changes the status
of the gates. The drafting number corresponding to a drafting
direction is specified by the drafter manufacturer.
A single drafting number may cause a drafter to set more than one
gate.
As an example, one manufacturer's three-way sheep drafter requires
the Scale to transmit 6 to open the sheep release gates and draft left; 5
to open the sheep release gates and draft right; and 4 to open the sheep
release gates and draft straight ahead.
Some drafters require all gates to be reset after an animal has passed
through.
When you draft animals after weighing them, you need to assign a
drafting direction to each weight category. You do this at the Scale
when you associate a weight category with a drafting number.
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Displaying drafting numbers
Drafting numbers display when either 2 WAY DRAFTING or 3
WAY DRAFTING has been selected from the DRAFT menu.
Note:
Drafting numbers will only display when a port on the Scale has been
set to Drafter, Drafter Special or Drafter Fast from the
COMMUNICATIONS menu.
On the 3 WAY DRAFTING screen, drafting numbers are shown
against the H Gates, C Gates and L Gates labels.
H Gates sets the drafting number for animals that weigh the
anything higher than the upper Draft Limit.
C Gates sets the drafting number for animals that weigh higher
than the lower Draft limit to as high as the upper Draft Limit.
L Gates sets the drafting number for animals that weigh anything
the lower Draft Limit or less.
On the 2 WAY DRAFTING screen, drafting numbers are shown
against the H Gates and L Gates labels.
H Gates sets the drafting number for animals that weigh anything
higher than the Draft Limit.
L Gates sets the drafting number for animals that weigh the Draft
Limit or less.
If drafting numbers have not been previously assigned, an underscore
( _ ) will appear in place of the number.
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Changing drafting numbers
1. Press the button repeatedly to select the drafting
category (H Gates, C Gates or L Gates) you want to change.
2. Using the keypad, press the required digit (a number between 1
and 9) to set the route the animal in this drafting category must
follow.
• Refer to the drafter manufacturer's specification to determine
the drafting number corresponding to the drafting direction.
• If you enter 0, the gate setting will be cleared. This means no
gate changes on the drafter will occur when an animal in this
drafting category is weighed.
3. Press
to save the changes and return to the setup menu.
Configuring the connection to the drafter
To configure the connection between the Scale and the automatic
Drafter, follow these steps:
1. Set the mode select switch to S.
2. On the numeric key pad, press 5 to select the Communications
menu.
3. If necessary press the
button to select the port to which
the DRAFTer is connected.
4. Press the
button repeatedly until DRAFTER displays.
5. Press the
button.
Resetting the drafter
Some drafters require that all gates are reset after the weighed animal
has passed through and before the next animal is weighed. If you need
to reset the DRAFTer between measurements, carry out steps 1
through 5 but select DRAFTER SPECIAL at step 4.
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Session menu
The session menu lets you select and then view, print, rename or
delete sessions.
To display the Session Menu screen select 2. SESSION MENU from
the Setup menu.
The following screen displays:
The currently selected session displays in the title bar of the screen.
You can use the
and buttons to move between
the options.
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Selecting a session
To select a particular session, complete the following steps:
1. Turn the mode selection switch to S.
2. Select 2. SESSION MENU.
3. Press the
or soft keys to highlight
SESSION.
4. Press
.
A list of the stored sessions in the Scale displays.
Each session is identified by the date the session was created and
by the session name if one was entered. If the session has no
name the time (24 hour clock) that the session was created on that
date is displayed (preceded by the "@" character).
5. Press the
or soft keys to highlight the
required session.
6. Press
to select the session and return to the Session
menu.
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Renaming a session
You can rename any of the sessions stored on the Scale from the
Session menu.
To rename a session, complete the following steps:
1. Select the session, as described in Selecting a Session (p 17).
2. Press the
soft key.
The existing session name displays on the screen.
3. Press the
key to delete characters, as required.
4. Type in the new name, using the Scale keypad.
The session name can contain up to 17 characters.
5. Press
to save the new session name and return to the
Session menu.
The new session name is displayed in the title bar of the screen.
Viewing a session
To view the details of a session, complete the following steps:
1. Select the session, as described in Selecting a Session (p 17).
2. Press the
or soft keys to highlight VIEW.
3. Press the
soft key.
The details of the session display.
4. Press the
and soft keys to scroll through the
details of the session.
The details include the tag number, weight, condition score or any
note entered for each record in a session.
5. Press
to return to the Session menu.
Note:
You cannot edit the weight records from this view. Refer to Editing
weight records (p 47) if you want to edit records in the current
weighing session.
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Printing a session
Make sure the SmartScale printer is connected to the Scale. To
configure the port that the printer connects to on the Scale, refer to
Communications (p 26) later in this section.
1. Select the session, as described in Selecting a Session (p 17).
2. Press the
or soft keys to highlight PRINT.
3. Press
to print the session details and return to the
Session menu.
4. Press SORT to select the required printing order.
5. Press PRINT to print the session on the attached printer.
Note:
If a printer is not installed the Scale displays "No Printer Available".
Deleting a session
Note:
Deleting a session removes it permanently from the Scale's memory.
Before deleting a session it is recommended that you copy weighing
sessions to your computer using the MyScale Pro software supplied
with the Scale. Using MyScale Pro, you can restore the deleted
session to the Scale, by copying it from the computer at a later date.
1. Select the session, as described in Selecting a Session (p 17).
2. Press the
or soft keys to highlight DELETE.
3. Press
.
A screen displays asking you to confirm you want to delete the
session.
4. Do you want to delete the session?
• If yes, press .
The session is deleted and the Session menu displays.
• If no, press .
The Session menu displays. The session is not deleted.
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Set the time and date
The SET TIME AND DATE screen lets you set the current time and
date on the Scale's internal clock.
The system time and date is recorded each time you create a new
weighing session. You can view the current system time on the
Scale's main screen when it is in Setup mode.
Note:
The date format changes depending on how the country options are set
up; see Select a country (p 29). In New Zealand and Australia the
date format used is DD-MM-YYYY. In the USA the date and time
format is MM-DD-YYYY. In French Canada the date format used is
YYYY-MM-DD.
The time must be entered in 24-hour format i.e.
8:35 pm would be 20:35
8:35 am would be 08:35.
To change the time or date, complete the following steps:
1. Turn the mode selection switch to S.
2. Select 3. SET TIME AND DATE.
The SET TIME AND DATE screen displays.
3. Press the
or soft keys to move to the digit
that you want to change.
The currently selected digit flashes.
4. Enter the new digit using the keypad.
The flashing digit is replaced with the typed number and the
cursor moves to the next digit.
5. Press
to save the new time and date and return to the
Setup menu.
Note: The colon (:) that separates the hours from the minutes and the
forward slash (/) that separates the day, month and year are not
editable.
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User options
The USER OPTIONS screen lets you select the weight unit to use
when weighing animals.
You can turn tag checking or live printing on or off from this screen.
To display the USER OPTIONS screen select 4: USER OPTIONS
from the Setup menu.
Changing a user option
To change a user option, complete the following steps:
1. Turn the mode selection switch to S.
2. Select 4. USER OPTIONS.
3. Press the
or soft keys to highlight the option
you want to change.
4. Press
to toggle between the available options.
Refer to the sections below for more information on each of the
user options.
5. Press
to save the changes and return to the Setup menu.
Weight units
You can specify whether the Scale uses kilograms (kg) or pounds (lb)
for displaying and storing weights.
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Live printing
When Live Printing is turned on, the Scale prints the weight, tag
number and condition score each time it locks onto a weight.
Live Printing only occurs if you have connected the SmartScale
printer to the Scale and set the port to Printer as described in
Communications (p 26).
To print the weights at the end of the session, refer to Session menu
(p 16).
Note: This feature does not work with a standard computer printer, you
need a SmartScale printer.
Tag checking
If Tag Checking is on, the Scale checks for duplicate Visual Tag
Numbers. If a duplicate occurs within a weighing session, the Scale
lets you edit either the current Visual Tag Number or the one that
occurred earlier in the session.
A duplicate Visual Tag Number can occur for any of the following
reasons:
The same Visual Tag Number is entered twice during a session.
A Visual Tag Number is entered using the keypad and an
Electronic ID is scanned that has the same Visual Tag Number
assigned in the Scale's cross-reference table.
Two Electronic IDs are scanned and each has the same Visual Tag
Number assigned in the Scale's cross-reference table.
Note:
The Scale checks for a duplicate Visual Tag Number, not a duplicate
Electronic ID. This means duplicate Electronic IDs can occur in a
session, provided that the Electronic ID does not have a Visual Tag
Number linked to it in the Scale's cross-reference table.
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Editing a duplicate Visual Tag Number
If a duplicate Visual Tag Number occurs, the following screen will be
displayed and the Scale will beep three times.
This screen lets you change the current Visual Tag Number or the
Visual Tag Number that was entered earlier in the session.
To change the current Visual Tag Number:
1. Use the backspace key
to delete the Visual Tag Number. If the
Visual Tag Number is linked with an Electronic ID, pressing
deletes the entire number. If the Visual Tag Number isn't linked
with an Electronic ID, pressing
deletes one digit.
2. Use the keypad to enter a new Visual Tag Number.
To change the Visual Tag Number that was entered earlier in the
session:
1. Press the
button.
2. Use the backspace key
to delete the Visual Tag Number. If the
Visual Tag Number is linked with an Electronic ID, pressing
deletes the entire number. If the Visual Tag Number isn't linked
with an Electronic ID, pressing
deletes one digit.
3. Use the keypad to enter a new Visual Tag Number.
Accepting duplicate Visual Tag Numbers
If you do not want to change either of the duplicate Visual Tag
Numbers, press the
button.
The lower screen will display the Visual Tag Number just entered and
you can continue with the usual weighing process.
In this case, two records in the current session will contain the same
Visual Tag Number.
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Edit a previously recorded tag number
To edit a previous recorded Visual Tag Number, complete the follow
steps.
1. Press the
soft key.
2. Press the
key to delete the Visual Tag Number.
• If the tag number is associated with an Electronic ID, pressing
deletes the entire number.
• If the tag number isn't associated with an Electronic ID,
pressing
deletes one digit.
3. Use the keypad to enter a new Visual Tag Number.
You can now complete the following, as required:
Add a condition score and note as required.
Continue with the weighing or tag reading procedure. Refer to
Weighing and Drafting Animals - Automatic and Manual.
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Updating the Cross-Reference Table with Tag Checking
When a duplicate tag number occurs and you change a Visual Tag
Number that is already linked to an Electronic ID, the cross-reference
table in the Scale, as well as the current session, is automatically
updated.
For more information about the Scale's cross-reference table or about
linking a Visual Tag Number to an Electronic ID, refer to Using
Electronic ID (p 55).
The following procedure provides an example of how duplicate tag
number checking can be used to update the Scale's cross-reference
table:
1. In different sessions you read two Electronic IDs. By mistake you
assign both the same Visual Tag Number of 500. The crossreference table in the Scale records this information as shown
below.
Electronic ID Visual Tag Number
90000000555 500
90000000444 500
2. You start a new session and read the first Electronic ID
(90000000555). Later in the session you read the second
Electronic ID (90000000444). The duplicate tag number screen
displays with the Visual Tag Number 500 displayed.
3. You realise the Visual Tag Number linked with Electronic ID
90000000444 should be 600 not 500.
To correct the mistake, you press the
soft key to delete the 500
and use the keypad to enter the correct Visual Tag Number of 600.
When the animal leaves the platform the current session and the
cross-reference table are automatically updated. The crossreference table now records the information shown below.
Electronic ID Visual Tag Number
90000000555 500
90000000444 600
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Communications
The Communications menu lets you tell the Scale what device is
connected to each port. The devices that can be connected to the
Scale include a computer, printer, drafter or Electronic ID reader.
Connections are made either to Port 1 or Port 2. The ports are located
on the upper left hand edge of the Scale. Once you attach a device to
a port, you must configure the port to suit. You do this from the
Communications menu.
To display the Communications menu, complete the following steps:
1. Turn the mode selection switch to S.
2. Select 5. COMMUNICATIONS from the Setup menu.
The following screen displays:
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Setting up a port
To select the device to attach to the port, complete the following steps:
1. In the Communications menu, press the
button to select
the port to which the device is connected.
2. Press
until the device that is attached to the port is
displayed.
Note:
You cannot select a device for one port if it is already selected for the
other. For example, you cannot select Computer on Port 2 if it is
already selected on Port 1.
Selections available for the ports are:
Unused The port is unused (this is the default option).
Computer Enables the connection of a computer. Used to
copy weighing sessions to or from the
computer.
Printer Enables the connection of a Gallagher Printer.
Used to print weighing session data either
during or after the session.
Data Logger Enables the connection of a data logger. Used
to log weight records during a weighing
session. Refer to Using a data logger (p 56) for
more information.
EID Allflex Enables the connection of a Gallagher/Allflex
Electronic ID stick reader with a set baud rate.
Refer to Using electronic tags (p 55).
EID Destron Enables the connection of a Destron Electronic
ID reader.
EID Special Enables the connection of an Electronic ID
reader with a selectable baud rate. Press
to cycle through the options - 1200,
2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 bps - until the desired
baud rate is displayed.
Drafter Enables the connection of an auto drafter.
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Drafter Special Enables the connection of an auto drafter that
requires its gates to be reset after each animal
has been weighed.
Enable the Drafter Fast option if you are
connecting to an auto drafter that you want to
operate in a fast mode.
Drafter Fast Enables the connection of an auto drafter that
requires fast drafting, for example, the
Racewell Automatic Sheep Crate.
When operating an auto drafter in Drafter Fast
mode, there is a slight decrease in the accuracy
of weight measurements.
Ruddweigh Enables the connection of devices using the
Ruddweigh protocol. Not available in some
countries. (NZ/AU only)
3. Press
to save the settings and return to the Setup menu.
Autodrafter
The Scale can interface directly with auto drafters. There are three
options for communicating with the connected port, Drafter, Drafter
Special and Drafter Fast.
The Scale sends drafting commands to the auto drafter during the
weighing session.
To connect an auto drafter with the Scale, complete the following
steps:
1. Turn on the Scale.
2. Ensure the auto drafter is turned off.
3. Connect the auto drafter to one of the ports on the Scale.
4. Set the port to the required option, Drafter, Drafter Special and
Drafter Fast.
Refer to Communications (p 26) for more information.
5. Turn the auto drafter on.
Note: For information about setting up the auto drafter into three-way
drafting, refer to Drafting.
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Power feed to Electronic ID readers
The Scale can supply power to an Electronic ID reader. Power is
supplied only if the reader is connected to Port 2 and if any one of the
three Electronic ID reader options is selected.
With Port 2, if you nominate a device other than an Electronic ID
reader, power feed is disabled. If the Electronic ID Reader you are
using does not require power from the Scale, you can connect it to
either Port 1 or Port 2.
Select a country
The Select Country menu lets you select the required country settings.
The Scale country settings determine the following:
the language used with the screens and prompts;
some country-specific terminology; and
some default options.
To display the Select Country menu, complete the following steps:
1. Turn the mode selection switch to S.
2. Select 6. SELECT COUNTRY from the Setup menu.
The following screen displays:
Changing the country
To change the country, complete the following steps.
1. Press the
or soft key to select the desired
country.
2. Press
to save the changes.
IMPORTANT: Ensure that the country set on your Scale is the
same as the country set in MyScale Pro.
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Viewing weighing details during a
session
The SmartScale 600 Scale provides four different formats for viewing
weighing information during a weighing session.
You can view:
Summary Weight Statistics
Weight Gain
Individual Weight Records (Tag Number, Weight, Condition and
Note)
Carcass Weight
The weighing session data is displayed on the lower screen on the
Scale.
Selecting a view
To select a different data view during a weighing session:
1. Turn the mode select switch to either A, M or F.
2. Press
to cycle through the available screens.
The data displayed on each of the screens is described in the following
sections.
Viewing session statistics
The Weight Stats or Draft Stats screen displays summary weight data
for animals in the current weighing session. The screen that is
displayed depends on the weighing mode that you are using and
whether drafting is turned on or off.
If you are using automatic or manual weighing modes with two way
or three way drafting switched on, the Draft Stats screen will display.
This screen shows the number, average and total weight of the animals
in each drafting category. If drafting is switched off or you are
weighing in fine mode, the Weight Stats screen will display. This
screen shows the number, average, total, highest and lowest weights
for all the animals in the current session.
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Statistics screen
The WEIGHT STATS or DRAFT STATS screen displays information
about the animal currently being weighed in the left hand portion of
the screen.
The tag number, prefix and condition score will be displayed if you
have entered this information. The weight gain is calculated and
displayed if there is at least one weight recorded in a previous session
for the same tag number.
The
button will only be displayed if you have configured
one of the Scale's ports for a Printer. If you connect the SmartScale
printer to the port you can use this button to print the statistics on this
screen. The daily weight gain will not be printed.
Drafting off
If drafting is turned off or you are weighing in fine mode, the
WEIGHT STATS screen will display.
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Two-way drafting
If Two Way Drafting is selected and you are using automatic or
manual weighing modes, the DRAFTING STATS screen displays.
In the example above, the drafting limit was set to 300 "kg" or "lb".
Twelve animals weighed 300 "kg" or "lb" or less; they had an average
weight of 275 "kg" or "lb" and a total weight of 3,300 "kg" or "lb".
Fourteen animals weighed more than 300 "kg" or "lb". They had an
average weight of 318 "kg" or "lb" and a total weight of 4,452 "kg" or
"lb".
Three-way drafting
If Three-way Drafting is selected and you are using automatic or
manual weighing modes, the DRAFT STATS screen will display.
In the example above, the lower drafting limit was set to 250 "kg" or
"lb" and the upper drafting limit was set to 300 "kg" or "lb". Twelve
animals weighed 250 "kg" or "lb" or less; they had an average weight
of 241 "kg" or "lb" and a total weight of 2,892 "kg" or "lb". Eight
animals weighed from 251 "kg" or "lb" to 300 "kg" or "lb"; they had
an average weight of 269 "kg" or "lb" and a total weight of 2,152 "kg"
or "lb". Ten animals weighed more than 300 "kg" or "lb". They had an
average weight of 312 "kg" or "lb" and a total weight of 3,120 "kg" or
"lb".
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Weight gain screen
The Weight gain screen shows weight gain data for the animal being
weighed and weight gain statistics for all animals in the session.
The weight gain graph on the left side of the screen shows the change
in an animal's weight gain from one session to the next. The vertical
axis represents weight gain, the horizontal axis represents time. Each
point on the graph represents the weight gain (in kg/day) that occurred
between two weighing sessions.
For example, if the graph slopes upward, the rate of weight gain has
increased. If the graph slopes downward the rate of weight gain has
decreased.
Note: Provided the weight gain figure is positive the animal has gained
weight. The graph plots changes in weight gain not changes in
weight. A downward slope in the line on the graph indicates a
decrease in the rate of weight gain, not a decrease in actual weight.
The weight gain (in kg/day) for the animal currently being weighed is
displayed in the top left corner of the screen. This is also the last point
on the graph. For example, in the screen shown above, the weight gain
for the current animal and the last point on the graph is 1.09 kg/day.
The graph shows that only one of four previous sessions has matched
this weight gain.
For the graph to be displayed:
1. There must be at least two previous sessions with a weight
recorded for this animal (i.e. with the same tag number).
2. The sessions must have been created on different dates.
The weight gain is calculated from the weight recorded in the most
recent session for the same tag number. If there is no previous data for
an animal, the screen displays "--.-" in place of the weight gain figure.
Note: The session statistics (average, lowest and highest weight gain per
day) displayed on this screen only include those animals for which
weight comparisons can be made. The statistics do not include
animals which are being weighed for the first time and therefore
have no weight gain comparison.
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Weight records screen
The Weight Records screen shows the data recorded for each animal:
Tag number
Weight
Condition score
Notes
The last weight to be recorded is displayed at the top of the screen.
You can use
and to scroll up or down the list and
view or edit other weight records in the current session.
This screen can also be used to edit the weight records in the current
session. From further information, refer to Editing Weight Records
(p 47).
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Carcass weight screen
The Carcass Weight screen displays the carcass weight of the animal.
The carcass weight is calculated using the kill-out percentage that you
enter. The carcass weight statistics are displayed on the right hand side
of the screen. The format is the same as that used in the WEIGHT
STATS or DRAFTING STATS screens.
The carcass weights on the screen shown above are based on a kill-out
percentage of 53%. Within each drafting category, the average and
total carcass weights displayed will be 53% of the average and total
weights recorded for the session. The number of animals in each
drafting category is displayed. If drafting is turned off, the lowest and
highest carcass weight is also displayed.
Note:
If the kill-out percentage is changed during the weighing session, the
carcass weights are recalculated.
Kill out percentage
To change the kill-out percentage:
1. Press
.
The current kill-out percentage screen displays.
2. Press
to delete the current kill-out percentage.
Each time you press
one character is deleted.
3. Enter the new kill-out percentage using the keypad.
4. Press
to save the change and recalculate the carcass
weights based on the new kill-out percentage.
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Recording animal information
To store condition scores and notes about animals without recording a
weight, follow these steps:
1. Make sure there are no loadbars connected to the SmartScale 600.
2. Turn the mode select switch to M.
3. If you are using Electronic IDs to identify the animal, read the
animal's Electronic ID.
4. Enter the animal's Visual Tag Number using the keypad, if it is
not already displayed.
Note:
If you read an Electronic ID that was already linked to a Visual
Tag Number in the Scale's cross-reference table, it will be
displayed and you will not be able to edit it.
5. Press
and enter a one or two digit condition score.
6. Press
and enter the note (up to 13 characters) using the
keypad.
7. Press the green weigh button to store the record.
A text record is added to the current session containing the
information you entered and with the weight set to zero. The
session statistics do not change.
None of the fields are compulsory (Electronic ID, Visual Tag Number,
Condition Score or Note), however, you must enter some information
before the record is saved. Normally, you will want to identify the
animal (using the Electronic ID or Visual Tag Number) before saving
information about the animal using the condition score or note.
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About weighing
The Scale has three weighing modes: Automatic, Manual and Fine.
The Automatic and Manual weighing modes are optimised for
weighing live animals. The Fine mode is optimised for weighing static
objects.
Weighing modes
Automatic
Automatic mode is recommended for yards that allow a smooth flow
of animals across the weighing platform.
In Automatic mode, the Scale automatically starts the weight
measurement process as soon as the animal steps onto the platform.
After the weight has been captured, the Scale beeps and displays the
captured weight. The captured weight continues to display until the
next animal steps onto the platform.
After the animal leaves the platform, the Scale attempts to compensate
for the weight of any accumulation of mud or dung left on the
platform. If it succeeds, the Scale displays a zero icon. If it does not
you can manually restore zero by pressing the blue zero button.
Manual
Manual mode is recommended for yards that do not allow a smooth
flow of animals across the weighing platform or where the animals are
restless. This mode allows the operator to decide when the
measurement is made.
In manual mode, the operator presses the green weigh button to start
the weight measurement process. After the weight has been captured,
the Scale beeps and displays the captured weight. The captured
weight continues to display until the next animal steps onto the
platform.
After the animal leaves the platform, the Scale attempts to compensate
for the weight of any accumulation of mud or dung left on the
platform. If it succeeds, the Scale displays a zero icon. If it does not
you can manually restore zero by pressing the blue zero button.
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Fine
Fine mode is recommended for weighing small static loads such as
fleeces or produce. Zero tracking is switched off. This means that the
platform does not automatically zero between weights. However you
can manually zero off any weight left on the platform by pressing the
blue zero button.
Note:
The
icon does not display in Fine mode.
In Fine mode, the Scale does not lock onto the weight until the
operator presses the green weigh button. The Scale operates like a
bathroom scale — when the load is removed from the platform, the
weight displayed returns to zero.
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Before you begin the weighing session
Before you begin the weighing session, complete the following steps:
1. Release the catches on the front of the Scale and open the case.
2. Place the Scale on a flat surface or clip it onto the Scale bracket.
3. Connect the leads from both loadbars to the Scale.
4. Determine if you require additional power for the Scale.
Either connect to an AC outlet via the battery charger or connect
to a 12 volt battery. If you are not connecting to an external power
source, the Scale's internal battery should be fully charged. Refer
to Charging the Battery (p 4), if required.
5. Ensure the Scale is setup correctly for the weighing session.
To check the set up options, turn the mode select switch to S to
display the Setup menu.
Before you begin a weighing session, ensure that you have set up
the Scale with the correct date and time, and that you have
selected other options such as tag checking or drafting if you
require them.
If you are using an EID reader to scan Electronic ID during the
weighing session, you need to connect the EID reader to the Scale
and configure the port.
Refer to Setup (p 8), if you need more information.
You are now ready to start a weighing session.
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The weighing session
Note:
If you are using the Scale without connection to an external power
source, ensure that the battery has been charged for at least five hours
before use.
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Weighing animals - Automatic or Manual modes
At all times during the weighing session ensure that the underside of
the platform is kept free of dirt and stones.
1. Select the weighing mode that you want to use by turning the
mode select switch to A (Automatic), or M (Manual).
2. When the Scale is switched on, the previous weighing session is
still the current session. The statistics screen shows the weights
and statistics from this session. Any new weights will be added to
this session.
If you want to create a new weighing session:
• Press
• If you want to enter a name for the new session, enter it using
the keypad. The session name can contain up to 17 characters.
• Press to save the session name.
The previous session is stored in the Scale's memory and can be
viewed from the Session menu.
The statistics and weight displays will be reset to zero.
3. If required, you can enter an ear tag prefix for the animals being
weighed. The prefix you enter will be automatically inserted
before any tag numbers entered during the session.
• Press and type in the prefix using the keypad. The
prefix can contain up to seven characters.
• Press
4. Check that the
icon is displayed. If it is not displayed, press
the blue "zero" button to zero off any weight (e.g. dirt or manure)
left on the platform.
5. Load the animal onto the platform. Ensure the animal is contained
on the platform (e.g. no hooves off the platform and no one
holding the animal).
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6. If required, you can record the animal's Visual Tag Number or
scan an Electronic ID.
• Using Visual Tag Numbers
Use the keypad to enter the Visual Tag Number.
If an incorrect Visual Tag Number is entered, press
to
delete each incorrect character. Re-enter the correct tag
number.
Up to seven characters, alphabetic or numeric, can be entered.
The Visual Tag Number can be entered at any time before or
while the animal is on the platform.
When the Visual Tag Number is entered, the date and any
note entered the last time the animal was weighed will be
displayed on the screen.
• Using an Electronic ID
Scan the animal's Electronic ID.
The Electronic ID can be scanned at any time before or while
the animal is on the platform.
If you are using Electronic ID numbers only, the last 4 digits
of the tag number preceded by a colon will display on screen.
If you entered a Visual Tag Number the first time the
Electronic ID was scanned, the Visual Tag Number will
display on screen.
If this is the first time you have scanned the Electronic ID and
you want to enter an associated Visual Tag Number, you can
enter it now. In future, each time you scan the Electronic ID
the Visual Tag Number you entered will display on screen.
Refer to Using Electronic IDs (p 55) for more detailed
instructions.
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7. If required, you can store information about the animal being
weighed using the "Condition Score" and "Notes" fields.
Refer to the following table for instructions on entering a
condition score or note. You can enter this information before the
animal steps onto the platform (i.e. when the platform is empty) or
while the animal is on the platform.
Field What can be stored How to use
Condition
Score
One or two digits
Press the
button
on the keypad and type the
score.
Notes Up to 13 characters,
alphabetic or
numeric.
Press the
button on
the keypad and type the note.
If an incorrect entry is made, press
to delete each incorrect
character and then re-enter the correct information.
8. Follow the instructions for the weighing mode you have selected.
• Automatic Mode When the Scale has determined an accurate
weight for the animal, it locks on to the weight and hold it on
the screen. The time taken to lock on to the weight varies
depending on the movement of the animal.
• Manual Mode Press the green weigh button to weigh animal.
When the Scale has determined an accurate weight for the
animal, it locks on to the weight and hold it on the screen. The
time taken to lock on to the weight varies depending on the
movement of the animal.
9. When the Scale has locked onto the weight:
• the Weight OK light illuminates;
• displays on the screen; and
• the Scale beeps.
If drafting is turned on, H (High), C (Central) or L (Low) will
display, indicating the drafting category.
The statistics screen updates immediately. The weight screen will
not update until the animal has left the platform.
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10. If the weight has locked on but you want to re-weigh the animal,
press the green weigh key. The Scale re-weighs the animal and
lock onto the weight again. The new weight replaces the original
weight and the statistics are updated.
For example, if the animal was not completely on the scale, the
Scale may have locked onto an incorrect weight.
You do not need to re-enter the Visual Tag Number, condition
score or note if you have re-weighed the animal.
11. When the animal steps off the platform, the weight, Visual Tag
Number, condition score and note are stored in the Scale's
memory. The Weight screen updates. Refer to Viewing weighing
details during a session (p 30).
The weight remains on the screen until the next animal steps onto
the platform.
If the animal has left the platform and you want to delete the
weight that has just been recorded, press the red delete button. The
last weight entered is deleted from the Scale's memory and the
following screen displays.
12. The Scale automatically zeros off any weight left on the platform
(e.g. dirt or manure). When this has occurred the
icon is
displayed on the screen.
If the zero icon does not display, press the blue zero button.
The Scale does not need to return to zero before the next animal is
loaded on to the platform. Once the weight has dropped by 30%,
the display will unlock ready for the next animal to be loaded onto
the platform. This is a useful feature when weighing sheep.
13. Repeat the process from step 5 until all animals are weighed.
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Weighing static loads - Fine mode
1. Turn the mode select switch to F (Fine mode).
2. When the Scale is switched on, the previous weighing session will
still be the current session. The statistics screen will show the
weights and statistics from this session. Any new weights will be
added to this session.
If you want to create a new weighing session:
• Press
If you want to enter a name for the new session, enter it using the
keypad. The session name can contain up to 17 characters.
• Press to save the session name.
The previous session is stored in the Scale's memory and can be
viewed from the Session menu. The statistics and weight displays
will be reset to zero.
3. Check that the weight displayed is zero. If it is not zero, press the
blue zero button to zero off any weight on the platform.
Note:
The
icon is not displayed in Fine mode.
4. You can store information about the load being weighed using the
"Tag Number", "Condition Score" and "Notes" fields. For
example, you may want to enter a wool bale reference number or
a note to identify specific bales.
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Refer to the table to select the field that you want to use. You can
enter this information before the load is placed on the platform
(i.e. when the platform is empty) or while the load is on the
platform.
Field What can be stored
How to use
Visual Tag
Number
(Reference
number)
Up to seven
characters,
alphabetic or
numeric.
Use the keypad to enter the
reference number.
Condition
score
One or two digits.
Press the
button
on the keypad and type the
score.
Notes Up to 13
characters,
alphabetic or
numeric.
Press the
button on
the keypad and type the
note.
If an incorrect entry is made, press
to delete each incorrect
character and then re-enter the correct information.
5. Place the load onto the platform.
6. To record the weight, press the green weigh button. The statistics
screen will update immediately. The weight screen will not update
until the load is removed from the platform.
7. Move the load off the platform. The weight screen will update.
At the end of the weighing session
1. Switch the Scale off by turning the mode select switch to the
position.
2. Disconnect the loadbar cables.
3. Fit the protective caps to the loadbar cables.
4. Fit the protective caps to the Scale.
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Editing weight records
The weight records in the current session can be edited during or after
a weighing session.
About editing weight records
Only records in the current session can be edited on the Scale. To
edit records in other sessions you need to copy them to the
computer. Refer to the MyScale Pro User Manual for more
information.
The Visual Tag Number, Condition Score and Notes can be edited
during or after a weighing session.
Weights cannot be edited.
Weight records cannot be edited while viewing the session in
setup mode.
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Editing a weight record
1. Turn the mode select switch to A, M or F.
2. Press
until the screen listing the individual weights is
displayed.
3. Use
or to select the record to be edited.
4. Press the
key once, to edit the record.
Two asterisks ** displays in the top left corner of the screen when
you are in edit mode.
Note:
Moving to a new row automatically cancels edit mode.
5. Press
to cycle through the Visual Tag Number,
Condition Score and Note columns.
6. After you have selected a field to edit, press
to delete the
selected Visual Tag Number, condition score or note.
Each time you press
one character is deleted.
7. Use the keypad to enter the new Visual Tag Number, condition
score or note.
8. Press
to save the changes and exit edit mode.
9. Do you want to edit another field in the record?
• If yes, go to step 5.
• If no, end procedure.
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Deleting a weight record in the current
session
1. Turn the mode select switch to A, M or F.
2. Press
until the screen listing the individual weights is
displayed.
3. Use
or to select the record to be deleted.
4. Press the
key once. Two asterisks ** display in the top left
corner of the screen indicating you are in edit mode.
5. Press the red Delete button.
The selected record is deleted from the session and the statistics
are updated.
6. Repeat the procedure from Step 3 if you want to delete another
record.
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Memory full warning
The Scale can store up to 16000 records. This is a total of 16000
records across all weighing sessions, not just the current session.
When the record tally is 1000 records short of the limit, the scale
beeps and a memory full warning displays. The warning displays
again fifty short of the limit accompanied by three beeps. When the
record tally is only twenty short of the limit, the warning displays and
three beeps sound each time a new record is added.
When the record tally reaches 16000, the Scale will beep four times
and not accept any more records.
To continue weighing, switch the Scale to Set Up mode and use the
Session Menu screen to select and delete a previous session.
Before deleting a session, you can also copy the weighing sessions to
a computer, so that you can keep a record of the data. Refer to the
MyScale Pro User Manual, for more information.
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Weight-on-scale memory
The Scale remembers the weight on the display at the time it is
switched off. This weight is restored if the same weight is on the
platform at the time the Scale is switched back on.
For example, if you are using Fine mode to weigh wool in a bale on a
wool press, you can part-fill the bale and then turn the Scale off at the
end of the day. Provided the load is still on the Scale, this weight is
remembered when you return the following day and switch the it back
on. As you add to the bale, the weight increases from the remembered
weight at the end of the previous day.
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Zero tracking
As animals pass through the weighing crate, an accumulation of mud
and dung may build up on the weighing platform. The Scale can
compensate for the weight of this accumulation by subtracting it from
the total weight. The automatic subtraction of the residual weight
from the total weight is called zero tracking.
Zero tracking ensures that the Scale captures the animal's weight and
not the mess left on the platform.
The way zero tracking is initiated depends on the weighing mode.
Automatic and manual modes
In the Automatic and Manual weighing modes, zero tracking is
automatically implemented if, after the animal leaves the weighing
platform, the residual weight is within a defined zero tracking range.
If the residual weight is within the defined range, the icon
displays.
If the residual weight is outside the defined range, the icon does
not display.
To manually compensate for the residue, press the blue zero
button. The
icon displays.
During a weighing session, if the Scale consistently does not restore to
zero, check that there are no obstructions under or around the platform
or crate.
Fine mode
In the Fine weighing mode, automatic zero tracking is disabled.
The
icon does not display in the Fine weighing mode.
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Printing
A SmartScale printer can be attached to the SmartScale 600. If the
SmartScale printer is connected during a weighing session, you can
configure the Scale to print each animal's tag number, weight and
condition score when the Scale locks on to the weight.
The SmartScale printer has its own internal rechargeable battery. The
battery can be recharged using the battery charger supplied with the
printer.
For instructions on printing weights at the end of the weighing
session, or from a previous session, refer to Session menu (p 16).
Note:
You can only use a SmartScale printer with the SmartScale 600 Scale.
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Printing weights during a weighing session
To print each weight record during a weighing session, follow these
steps.
1. Connect the printer cable to one of the two serial ports on the
Scale.
2. Turn the mode select switch to S to display the setup menu.
3. Select 5. COMMUNICATIONS.
Ensure the port to which the printer is connected is set to Printer.
When the Scale case is open, Port 1 is on the top, left side of the
Scale. Port 2 is directly below.
Press
to return to the setup menu.
4. Select 4. USER OPTIONS on the setup menu.
5. Ensure LIVE PRINTING is turned ON.
Each time the Scale locks on to a weight, the following information
prints.
Visual Tag Number, or if none exists, the last four digits of the
Electronic ID number preceded by a colon.
Weight.
Condition score.
the drafting gate, if drafting is turned on.
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Using Electronic IDs
The Scale can be used with an electronic ear tagging system. During a
weighing session an animal can be identified by reading its Electronic
ID. You can use Electronic IDs on their own, or the Scale can also
link and store the Visual Tag Number that identifies the same animal.
The Visual Tag Number is whatever alpha numeric (up to nine
characters) code that you choose to enter against an Electronic ID for
a given animal. It might be based on the visible number printed on the
ear tag or a combination of the number and the colour of the ear tag:
"1234" or "123RED" etc.
Setting up the Scale to use Electronic IDs
The Electronic ID reader connects to one of the serial ports on the
Scale. As described in Communications (p 26), this port must be set to
read EID Allflex.
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Using a data logger
The SmartScale 600 can send an animal's weight and other associated
information to a data logger connected to one of the serial ports on the
Scale. The data logger can be any device that is capable of receiving
serial ASCII data. The data logger can be hardware or software
running on a computer.
To configure the Scale to send weight records to a data logger during
a weighing session, follow these steps.
1. Set the data logger to receive data at 19,200 bits per second.
2. Connect the data logger to one of the two serial ports on the Scale.
3. Turn the mode select switch to S to display the setup menu.
4. Select COMMUNICATIONS from the Setup menu.
Ensure the port to which the Data Logger is connected is set to
Data Logger. When the Scale case is open, Port 1 is on the top,
left side of the Scale. Port 2 is directly below.
5. Press
to return to the Setup menu.
When the Scale has captured a weight and the animal has left the
platform, the weight record is sent to the data logger as a fixed length,
comma delimited string.
Each weight record has seven comma-delimited fields arranged in the
order shown in the table. Each field has a fixed length. Spaces are
inserted if the field does not contain the maximum number of
characters. Each record ends with a carriage return and line feed —
one byte is used for each.
The following table defines the format of the fields.
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Field Bytes Width Possible Values Example
EID tag
number
16 16 characters Any string of
up to 15
characters
preceded by a
space.
5540000000320
02
Visual Tag
Number
7 Seven
characters
Any string of
seven
characters.
A714
Weight 6 Six characters Any number
less than
10,000 and
expressed to
one decimal
place.
240.5
Weight
unit
2 Two
characters
kg
lb
kg
Condition
score
2 Two digits Any two digits. 90
Drafting
category
1 One character L - low
C - central
H - high
N - drafting off
L
Notes 13 13 characters Any string of
up to 13
characters.
VACCINATE
Fixed length fields make it easy to extract specific data from each
record. If a field does not contain any information, for example
Electronic ID are not being used or a condition score has not been
entered, spaces are inserted so that all other fields maintain the same
position in the string.
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An example of a weight record string is shown in the diagram. The
boxed outline is included to show the relative position of each data
field. It is not included in the data sent to the data logger.
Note:
Before they transmit information read off a tag to the Scale, some
Allflex EID readers embed alphabetic characters. The alphabetic
characters correspond to the country code contained in the first three
digits of the Allflex EID tag number. For example if the Visual Tag
Number is 554000000032002, some Allflex EID readers will convert
the 554 to NZL and transmit NZL000000032002 to the Scale.
Country codes are assigned in accordance with ISO 3166. Some of
these codes are listed below.
036 AUS Australia
076 BRA Brazil
124 CAN Canada
208 DNK Denmark
484 MEX Mexico
554 NZL New Zealand
840 USA United States of America
If the Scale receives a country code as three alphabetic characters, it
converts them back to the corresponding ISO 3166 country code
numeric characters. Thus, even though the Scale may have received
NZL000000032002 from the Allflex EID reader, the data logger will
display 554000000032002.
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Care and maintenance
The SmartScale 600 is a tough and reliable product designed for use in
typical livestock environments. However proper care and maintenance
can extend its life.
Listed below are guidelines for keeping the SmartScale Scale in good
condition.
Don't submerge the Scale in any liquid.
Store the Scale in a cool, dry place. Avoid storing it in direct
sunlight unless it is housed in the purpose-built outdoor housing.
After use, clean the Scale with a damp cloth. Take care not to
scratch the display.
Fit the connector caps to keep the connections clean and dry.
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Loadbar and platform options
It is recommended that you use Gallagher Loadbars with the
SmartScale 600 Scale.
The SmartScale 600 Scale recognises most commonly available
Loadbar sets. To connect to some Loadbar sets, adapter cables may be
required.
If you are not using Gallagher Loadbars, a calibration check will be
required prior to first use.
Gallagher Standard Loadbars
Features
2000 kg weighing capacity - Available in 600 mm (23") and 1000
mm (39") lengths
Tough rugged steel loadbars
Bottom feet mounting holes extend beyond top covers for ease of
bolting down
Slotted top mounting holes fit all sizes of platforms and crushes
6 m (18') long tough loadbar cables fitted with high quality
connectors
Fully waterproof
No rubber mounts
Talk to your Gallagher dealer about the best platform and/or crate for
your requirements.
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Gallagher Heavy Duty Loadbars
Features
3500 kg weighing capacity
1000 mm (39") rugged steel loadbars
Bottom feet mounting holes extend beyond top covers for ease of
bolting down
6 m (18') long tough loadbar cables fitted with high quality
connectors
Fully waterproof
No rubber mounts
High capacity load cells withstand large shock loads
Heavy steel chassis construction absorbs the harshest of impacts
Set them and forget them for permanent installation under large
crushes.
Talk to your Gallagher dealer about the best platform and/or crate for
your requirements.
Gallagher Super Heavy Duty Loadbars
Features
4500 kg weighing capacity
1000 mm (39") rugged steel loadbars
Bottom feet mounting holes extend beyond top covers for ease of
bolting down
6 m (18') long tough loadbar cables fitted with high quality
connectors
Fully waterproof
No rubber mounts
High capacity load cells withstand large shock loads
Heavy steel chassis construction absorbs the harshest of impacts
Set them and forget them for permanent installation under the
largest crushes
Talk to your Gallagher dealer about the best platform and/or crate for
your requirements.
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Specifications
SmartScale 600 Dimensions
Length
232 mm (9.25")
Width
212 mm (8.5")
Height
90 mm (3.5")
Weight
2 kg (4.4 lb)
General
Operating Temperature -20º to 50º C (-5º to
120º F)
Accuracy ± 1%
Environmental
protection rating
IP67
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Weight increments
For Gallagher Loadbar sets, the weight increments are preset as shown
in the table. For other loadbar sets talk to your Gallagher dealer.
Weight Range
Gallagher
Standard
Loadbars
(2000 kg)
Gallagher Heavy Duty
Loadbars (3500 kg)
and
Gallagher Super Heavy
Duty Loadbars (4500 kg)
Automatic or Manual modes:
0 - 50 kg 200 g increments 500 g increments
50 - 200 kg 500 g increments 500 g increments
200 - 500 kg 1 kg increments 1 kg increments
500 - 2000 kg 2 kg increments 2 kg increments
2000 - 4500 kg Not Applicable 5 kg increments
Fine mode:
0 - 50 kg 100 g increments 200 g increments
50 - 200 kg 500 g increments 500 g increments
200 - 500 kg 1 kg increments 1 kg increments
500 - 2000 kg 2 kg increments 2 kg increments
2000 - 4500 kg Not Applicable 5 kg increments
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Contact details
The SmartScale range of products is distributed by the following
companies:
NEW ZEALAND
Gallagher Group Ltd,
Private Bag 3026
Hamilton
UNITED KINGDOM
Gallagher Power Fence™ (UK) Ltd,
Unit 5, Eastboro Fields,
Hemdale Business Park,
Attleborough,
Nuneaton CV11 6GL.
IRELAND
Gallagher Power Fence Systems
(IRL) Ltd,
Kinsale Road,
Cork
NORTHERN IRELAND
Sam Nelson & Son,
16 Lower Ballinderry Road,
Upper Ballinderry,
Lisburn, Co. Antrim BT28 2JB.
TWO YEAR WARRANTY
FOR THIS WEIGH SCALE PRODUCT FROM DATE OF PURCHASE
MODEL
.....................................................................................
SERIAL NO
.....................................................................................
DATE PURCHASED
....................................................................................
This product is guaranteed free from defects in
material or workmanship for a period of two years
from date of purchase by the end user. Gallagher
Group Ltd will repair or replace at their option any
faulty product returned to them or their Dealer within
this time period. Freight/forwarding costs incurred by
the Customer in the warranty process remain the
responsibility of the Customer.
This warranty does not cover damage (including
subsequent corrosive damage) due to:
Unauthorised repairs
Modifications
Failure to follow care and maintenance
guidelines described in the User Manual
Physical Mishandling
Lightning Strike
Floods, fires or acts of God
Gallagher Group Ltd, their Distributors, and their
Dealers accept no responsibility for the misuse of this
product.
Gallagher Group Ltd, their Distributors, and their
Dealers accept no responsibility for any accident
caused subsequently to any tampering with or
modification to or misuse of this product.
Gallagher Australia Pty Ltd, their Distributors, and
their Dealers accept no liability for consequences
and/or secondary damages or losses of any kind
sustained directly or indirectly, a result of failure or
defect in any product, material, installation or service.
SELLING DEALER STAMP
AUSTRALIA
Gallagher Australia Pty Ltd,
A.C.N. 005 550 845, P.O. Box 122, Rydalmere,
Sydney, NSW 2116.
CANADA
Gallagher Power Fencing Systems Inc.,
P.O. Box 576, Owen Sound, N4K 5R1 Ontario.
IRELAND
Gallagher Power Fence Systems (IRL) Ltd,
Kinsale Road, Cork.
NEW ZEALAND
Gallagher Group Ltd,
Private Bag 3026, Hamilton.
NORTHERN IRELAND
Sam Nelson & Son,
16 Lower Ballinderry Road, Upper Ballinderry,
Lisburn, Co. Antrim BT28 2JB.
SOUTH AFRICA
Gallagher Power Fence (S.A.) Pty Ltd,
6 Charlie Avenue, Hughes Extension 23,
Jetpark, Johannesburg.
P.O. Box 30074, Jetpark, Witfield 1467.
UNITED KINGDOM
Gallagher Power Fence™ (UK) Ltd,
Unit 5, Eastboro Fields,
Hemdale Business Park, Attleborough,
Nuneaton CV11 6GL.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Gallagher USA
130 W. 23rd Avenue, P.O. Box 7506,
North Kansas City, MO 64116.
PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USE.
PLEASE COMPLETE DETAILS AND KEEP WITH YOUR RECEIPT — IT IS YOUR PROOF OF
WARRANTY
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