Veit BAT 1 User Manual
version 7.3.6
User’s guide
MANUAL POULTRY SCALES
BAT 1
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1. PACKAGE CONTENTS ........................................................................................................................ 4
2. CHARGING ......................................................................................................................................... 4
2.1. Charging from AC .................................................................................................................................. 4
2.2. Charging in the car ................................................................................................................................. 5
3. WEIGHING ......................................................................................................................................... 5
4. PREPARATION OF THE SCALE BEFORE USE ..................................................................................... 6
4.1. Selection of country and language ......................................................................................................... 7
4.2. Naming a scale ....................................................................................................................................... 7
4.3. Weight units............................................................................................................................................ 8
4.4. Date and time .......................................................................................................................................... 8
4.5. Files setup ............................................................................................................................................... 8
4.5.1. Creating a file ................................................................................................................................. 8
5. WEIGHING COURSE .......................................................................................................................... 9
5.1. Display modes ...................................................................................................................................... 10
5.1.1. Basic display mode ....................................................................................................................... 10
5.1.2. Advanced display mode ............................................................................................................... 11
5.1.3. Large display mode ...................................................................................................................... 11
5.2. Weighing modes ................................................................................................................................... 11
5.2.1. Automatic weight saving .............................................................................................................. 11
5.2.2. Manual weight saving................................................................................................................... 11
5.2.3. Manual and sex selection saving .................................................................................................. 12
5.2.4. Sorting into two groups: Light / Heavy weights .......................................................................... 12
5.2.5. Sorting into three groups: Light, Standard, Heavy ....................................................................... 13
5.2.6. Multiple birds per sample ............................................................................................................. 14
5.3. Scale status display ............................................................................................................................... 14
6. VIEWING WEIGHT DATA ................................................................................................................. 14
6.1. Viewing active file ............................................................................................................................... 14
6.2. Deleting data in active file .................................................................................................................... 15
6.3. Grouping files ....................................................................................................................................... 15
6.3.1. Creating a group ........................................................................................................................... 15
6.4. Total statistics ....................................................................................................................................... 16
6.5. Comparing files .................................................................................................................................... 16
6.6. Printing data.......................................................................................................................................... 17
6.6.1. Printed reports .............................................................................................................................. 18
7. SCALE MANAGEMENT ..................................................................................................................... 18
7.1. File management: Rename, Delete, Edit note ...................................................................................... 18
7.2. File groups ............................................................................................................................................ 18
7.3. User settings ......................................................................................................................................... 19
7.4. Calibration ............................................................................................................................................ 19
7.5. Password protection.............................................................................................................................. 19
7.5.1. Disabling password protection ..................................................................................................... 20
8. DATA PROCESSING ON PC .............................................................................................................. 20
8.1. Installation ............................................................................................................................................ 21
8.2. Charging from PC................................................................................................................................. 21
8.3. Program start up ................................................................................................................................... 21
8.4. Downloading the weighing results into PC .......................................................................................... 21
8.5. Viewing weighing statistics .................................................................................................................. 22
8.6. Deleting data from the scale ................................................................................................................. 23
8.7. Setup flocks .......................................................................................................................................... 24
8.7.1. Growth curve comparison ............................................................................................................ 26
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8.7.2. Flock ending ................................................................................................................................. 27
8.7.3. Existing flock template ................................................................................................................. 27
8.7.4. Comparing flocks ......................................................................................................................... 28
8.8. Database backup ................................................................................................................................... 29
8.9. Advanced procedures ........................................................................................................................... 29
8.9.1. Manual selection of weighings in the statistics ............................................................................ 29
8.9.2. Weighing with sex differentiation ................................................................................................ 31
8.9.3. Sorting by weight ......................................................................................................................... 33
8.9.4. Exporting data .............................................................................................................................. 34
9. TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................................................................................... 36
9.1. Scale ..................................................................................................................................................... 36
9.2. PC ......................................................................................................................................................... 37
10. CONTACT ..................................................................................................................................... 38
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1. Package contents
1. Scale
2. Hook
3. Mains charger
4. Charger from socket in the car
5. USB cable
6. Manual
2. Charging
2.1. Charging from AC
1. Plug the USB cable to the scale
2. Plug the USB cable to the charger
3. Plug the charger into an AC outlet
Fully discharged batteries will recharge in approximately 3 hours.
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2.2. Charging in the car
1. Plug the USB cable to the scale
2. Plug the USB cable to the charger
3. Plug the charger into a 12V socket in the car
Fully discharged batteries will recharge in approximately 3 hours.
3. Weighing
Suspend the scale using a chain on a firm, non-spring biased structure. Place a hook on the scale and switch the
scale on by pressing the key.
If the scale does not display zero weight, reset it to zero by short holding the key.
Hang a bird on the hook.
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After stabilizing, the weight will automatically be saved which is indicated by an audible beep and visually by
highlighting the saved weight.
The memory symbol flashes on the display until the weight is removed and logs the last weight saved on the
display beside the memory symbol.
Switch the scale off by holding the key for about 2 seconds.
Remove the hook and store the scale for further use.
4. Preparation of the scale before use
Several parameters should be set prior use. These settings can customize the BAT1 features and enhance the
powerful data analysis of the included PC software. While all of these settings can be viewed and changed
directly in the scale, remember that all settings can be done much faster from a PC. See the instructions for
working with a PC.
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4.1. Selection of country and language
The BAT1 will display information in the format normally used for the selected country. Language selections
can be chosen according to the operator’s preference.
Press the key – the main menu of the scale is displayed. Press 4x . The highlighted line of the menu
(cursor) is moved to the item Maintenance.
Press the key. This will select a new menu Maintenance. Press the key. The menu cursor will move to the
item Country.
Press . This will select the menu Country for country and language selection. Press . On the right side of
menu the field with the country name is highlighted.
Use keys and to select the required country and press . The highlighted field is again displayed
normally; the required country is selected. On the next line Language the language in which the scale will
communicate is displayed. If you want to change the language, move the cursor to the item Language and after
pressing , select the language that suits you the best. Press 3x the key. The scale leaves the menu and is
prepared for weighing.
4.2. Naming a scale
Naming the scale can be important later when uploading data to the PC. If multiple scales are used with the PC,
each scale should have a unique name.
Select Maintenance / Scale name in the menu. A dialog box for entering the name opens.
A flashing cursor is displayed on the first letter of the name. Select the required letter using keys and .
Press to move to the next letter. Press to return to the previous letter.
After the name is entered, press . The display returns to the Maintenance menu.
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4.3. Weight units
The scale can display weight in grams, kilograms or pounds. Set the required weighing units in the menu
Maintenance / Weighing / Units.
4.4. Date and time
The scale contains an internal clock and calendar. It is important to set the scale clock and the PC clock to the
same time and date. Set the time and date in the menu User settings / Date and time.
Enter the correct date using keys , , and . After pressing the time setting dialog box displays. Enter
the correct time using keys , , and .
Press the key to store the date and time.
4.5. Files setup
The BAT1 can store data according to the layout of your farms. There can be up to 199 files containing a total
of 11,000 weights. Each file can correspond to an entity as defined by the user (house, pen, cage, etc.) and each
file can be part of a larger group (house, farm, company, etc.). A file can have a unique name, which can be
used to keep flock data organized on the PC to form a growth graph and record.
Example:
There is one house divided in to two pens (Pen 1 and Pen 2). Create two files named PEN 1 and PEN 2. When
Pen 1 is weighed, select file PEN 1 and the bird weights will be stored in file PEN 1. When Pen 2 is weighed,
select file PEN 2 and the bird weights will be stored in file PEN 2.
4.5.1. Creating a file
Select menu Configuration / Files / Create. A dialog box for entering the file name is displayed.
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Enter the file name using keys , , and . After pressing , the file is stored.
5. Weighing course
Prior to a new weighing session all data should be deleted from the previous weighing. Be sure all data has
been viewed, printed or downloaded to a PC before deleting! Select menu Weighing / Delete all weights. A
dialog box is displayed.
Press . All stored weights will be deleted (not the file names).
To store weights in file PEN 1 from our example, press (MENU), Weighing / Active file. A file list will be
displayed.
Using keys and move the cursor to the desired file and press . Press 2x to return to the weighing
display. The file name will be displayed on the weighing screen.
Now you can weigh individual birds from Pen 1, as described in Chapter 3.
An incorrect weight can be deleted by pressing the (DELETE) key. A confirmation will be displayed.
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Press to delete the weight. If the bird is still hanging on the hook, the scale will automatically weigh this bird
again and save the correct weight.
Statistics for the current file can be displayed at any time by pressing the (STATS) key.
Press the key to display a histogram of the file.
1. Weight cursor
2. Weight range of the column
3. Number of birds in the column
4. Uniformity range
Press or to move the cursor to any weight column; the weight and the number of birds represented in this
column will be displayed below the graph. Press the key to continue weighing.
After the birds from Pen 1 are weighed, move to Pen 2 and select file PEN 2. All bird weights from Pen 2 will
be stored in file PEN 2.
Switch off the scale after the weighing is finished. All saved weighings are stored in the memory even when the
scale is switched off.
5.1. Display modes
Several display modes are available depending on the operators needs. The display mode can be changed in the
menu Configuration / Display / Display mode.
5.1.1. Basic display mode
1. Actual weight on the hook
2. Number of birds weighed
3. Last stored weight
4. Active file
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5.1.2. Advanced display mode
1. Statistics of the active file (average weight, standard deviation, coefficient of variation and uniformity)
2. Histogram
3. Active file
4. Actual weight on the hook
5. Last stored weight
6. Number of birds weighed
5.1.3. Large display mode
1. Actual weight on the hook
2. Number of birds weighed
3. Last stored weight
4. Active file
5.2. Weighing modes
To simplify usual activities during weighing, the scale can work in several modes. The basic mode is weighing
with automatic saving of the weighed value. This weighing was described in Chapter 3. When weighing very
active birds or when weighing during difficult conditions use a manual saving mode. For weighing of cocks and
hens in one pen the manual saving mode with sex selection is used.
5.2.1. Automatic weight saving
Set menu Configuration / Saving / Mode to Automatic.
After the bird is hung on the hook the scale waits for stabilization. The bird is automatically weighed and its
weight is saved into the active file.
5.2.2. Manual weight saving
Set menu Configuration / Saving / Mode to Manual. After the bird is hung on the hook watch the actual weight
on the display and after stabilization press .
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The weight displayed at the time of pressing the key is saved into the file. Now remove the bird from the hook
and continue with the next bird.
5.2.3. Manual and sex selection saving
Set menu Configuration / Saving / Mode to Manual by sex. After the bird is hung on the hook watch the actual
weight on the display and after stabilization press if you are weighing a cock or if you are weighing a hen.
The weight displayed at the time of pressing the key is saved into the file, including the selected sex. Now
remove the bird from the hook and continue with next bird.
The display of statistics contains three columns – statistics for both cocks and hens, statistics for cocks and
statistics for hens.
When displaying histogram, three histograms are available – histogram for both cocks and hens, histogram for
cocks and histogram for hens.
5.2.4. Sorting into two groups: Light / Heavy weights
If you need to sort weighted birds into two groups – light birds and heavy birds, set the scale into the mode of
weighing with sorting into two groups. Set menu Configuration / Saving / Sorting to Light/Heavy. In menu
Weighing / Limit, set the weight according to which the sorting will be performed. After a bird is weighed the
scale will beep differently for light and heavy birds and a symbol for heavy or light bird is displayed.
The statistics contains three columns – one for summary, one for light and one for heavy birds.
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