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SHEEP AUTO DRAFTER

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Page 1: ...SHEEPAUTODRAFTER Instructions ENG...

Page 2: ...ry 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...

Page 3: ...to the Sheep Auto Drafter 23 Turning the Sheep Auto Drafter on 25 How to turn the Sheep Auto Drafter on 25 Purpose and function of Control Bridge Lamps LEDs and Buttons 26 Using the Remote Control 30...

Page 4: ...RAFTER 1 EID READER MOUNT PLATE AUTODRAFTER 1 REMOTE CONTROL SHEEP AUTO DRAFTER 1 WIRESET 2M RD BK 2QC XLR 3PIN 1 P C 3P 3C 1 0 1 8M NZ H05VV F IEC 1 CLIP BATTERY 25A QC RED 1 CLIP BATTERY 25A QC BLK...

Page 5: ...r end of the auto drafter allow stock in and out These can either be controlled automatically by setting up some conditions on an attached scale or manually by the operator using the supplied remote c...

Page 6: ...are shown in the diagram below A Sheep Auto Drafter G power button B sorting unit H E stop button C drafting gate I Entry Gate button D pressure gauge J Control Bridge E RFID reader K entry gate F sc...

Page 7: ...er Manual Page 7 Figure 2 shows how data is transferred between the different equipment attached to the Sheep Auto Drafter Figure 2 The transfer of information between the different components connect...

Page 8: ...rams are protected by guards ensuring there are no trapping points The components of the Sheep Auto Drafter are substantially lighter than traditional systems making them much easier to move from one...

Page 9: ...utomatically Weighing animals with no EIDs and releasing them or drafting them using the weight groupings set up in the scale e g draft by weight no EID Reading EIDs and weighing animals then drafting...

Page 10: ...r supply must be free of dust It is recommended the air supply compressors have air intake filters to filter out fine dust particles especially in dry and dusty environments Power requirements The She...

Page 11: ...ow 4 bar are likely to be caused by an air supply compressor problem A typical compressor would be a 2HP 24 litre tank single phase machine Figure 3 Pressure gauge on the Control Bridge Actions to avo...

Page 12: ...dicators your local GGL representative will know which are compatible Warning Using other brands of weighing indicators without the appropriate adaptor cables can cause damage to your Sheep Auto Draft...

Page 13: ...er moving along the inner radius of the race Width Ideally the race will be designed in a way that organises sheep into single file by the time they reach the junction with the Sheep Auto Drafter This...

Page 14: ...e experience of it is positive This will aid in the smooth entry and flow of stock through the system on future occasions It is also worthwhile keeping in mind that livestock which have had gentle han...

Page 15: ...rt poles Figure 5 Lifting using the transport poles Alternatively the Sheep Auto Drafter can be lifted mechanically e g by forklift by inserting forks or strops under the floor or by attaching strops...

Page 16: ...with the mounting plates for the scale and or EID reader to be attached Refer to E and F in figure 6 below Figure 6 Scales and EID reader brackets Only the following items need to be attached after a...

Page 17: ...er foot see Figure 7 Allow space for the Auto Drafter Sorting unit s It is recommended that 4 M10 x 125mm masonry anchors with 10mm x 25mm flat washers and a masonry drill bit size of 10mm are used to...

Page 18: ...ill allow more room for handler access to stock These slots will allow resizing of the unit from 300mm to 525mm wide To adjust the Sheep Auto Drafter width 1 Lift the side panel of the unit upwards an...

Page 19: ...eeds some assembly The following instructions explain how to do this Figure 9 Drafting unit components Tools required 3 8in socket 13mm socket 17mm combination spanner Method 1 The sorting unit will b...

Page 20: ...side the inside edge will be stepped in see photo below Tool required 3 8in socket Figure 11 Roof tie bar assembly 3 Attach doors by inserting shafts in holes in the roof The left and right doors are...

Page 21: ...floor is around the right way Keeping the floor level will make the job easier Figure 13 Floor assembly 5 Drop the 4 through bolts into each corner of the floor and tighten do not over tighten Tool re...

Page 22: ...ding an extra sorting unit It is possible to carry out 5 way drafting This will require the addition of another sorting unit as well as an internal solenoid block and hosing Please contact your local...

Page 23: ...ting air lines 2 Slot the sorting unit onto the spigots protruding upwards from the Sheep Auto Drafter foot Screw them together with Tek screws 14 gauge 75mm Tool required 3 8in socket Figure 17 Attac...

Page 24: ...ser Manual Page 24 Note It is very important that there is nothing touching the Sheep Auto Drafter when it is weighing animals as this may affect its accuracy This includes the sorting unit so make su...

Page 25: ...ridge instead of the scale indicator so the load cells are not connected see Figure 19 Figure 19 The loop back cable Attach the RS232 cable comms cable which connects the unit electronics to Port 1 on...

Page 26: ...e caps on the sockets where the antennae cables emerge This will prevent dirt and moisture from getting into the sockets If using a Gallagher TWR x scale an additional RFID reader such as a BR or R Re...

Page 27: ...ingle flash Sheep Auto Drafter in stand by and ready for operation waiting for communication from the remote or Entry Gate button on the Control Bridge Double flash Sheep Auto Drafter has been overrid...

Page 28: ...l Bridge Button Button name Action Reasons for use Entry Gate Open and close the entry gate To stop the unit operation and open the entry gate e g removal of a sheep when two have got into the unit or...

Page 29: ...on before to continue with the start up Once it is released the E Stop lamp will switch off Release the E stop button by giving it a slight clockwise twist 2 Start the Sheep Auto Drafter by either Usi...

Page 30: ...nditions set up in the scale indicator prior to the session Additionally the Entry Gate button can be used in Automatic Release Mode to control the gate if sheep need to be cleared from the unit This...

Page 31: ...raft Left Straight ahead Right Select drafting direction When an animal is in the unit to set the drafting direction and then open the exit gate to release the animal orange Retain Release Hold an ani...

Page 32: ...drain flat the following will result Automatic Release Mode if operating in this mode the unit will continue operating until it runs out of sheep or the E Stop button is pressed Manual Release Mode if...

Page 33: ...n Automatic Release Mode can be used Weighing animals and releasing Weighing animals and drafting using weight conditions specified in the scale indicator draft by weight Reading EIDs Reading EIDs and...

Page 34: ...ns set up in the scale indicator Note A sorting unit will be needed for this operation To read EIDs only 1 Connect the loop back cable into the socket on the Control Bridge instead of the scale indica...

Page 35: ...FID reader is also attached If using a Gallagher TWR x an additional RFID reader is not needed 2 Press the green Start button on the remote control or press the Entry Gate button on the Control Bridge...

Page 36: ...te This can only be done with 3 way drafting To hold an animal in the Sheep Auto Drafter The remote control can allow the operator to hold an animal in the unit This is useful for examining an animal...

Page 37: ...sionally multiple animals may enter the unit at the same time In this scenario the extra animal s will need to be removed 1 Press the Entry Gate button on the remote control or press the Entry Gate bu...

Page 38: ...iet Using the sorting unit s Automatic use In automatic mode the sorting is controlled by the scale indicator which sends signals through the Sheep Auto Drafter electronics to the sorting unit To enab...

Page 39: ...eep Auto Drafter For more about using the remote control see Using the Remote Control p 30 Figure 23 The sorting unit remote control buttons Using an extra sorting unit It is possible to attach an ext...

Page 40: ...ED mode lamp will begin to flash Note If operating in Automatic Release Mode any operation the unit was carrying out will be completed before an animal is released e g if the unit was weighing an anim...

Page 41: ...try and exit gates to be manually opened if needed 2 Resolve the issue that has occurred 3 Release the E Stop button by turning the button clockwise until it pops back up The white mode LED will start...

Page 42: ...p in the unit it will be weighed and released This process however will be affected by where in the process the unit is when the power button was pressed e g if it was pressed before the scale indicat...

Page 43: ...sequence will help to identify which area the issue is in Find out how to activate the fault flash sequence below 4 Go through issue checklist The issue checklist below may have some ideas on how to...

Page 44: ...If they fail then the Sheep Auto Drafter will go into this fault state Clear the gate and then either press the Start button or Retain Release button on the remote control or Entry Gate button on the...

Page 45: ...water in the indicator cable or loopback connector If they are clean and dry and the fault persists contact your Gallagher representative for advice on how to repair this issue 10 flashes Unit is unab...

Page 46: ...ate button on the Control Bridge for 2 seconds or more Remote control won t work or the auto sorting unit is not responding to the remote control Are the batteries flat Try changing them Is the remote...

Page 47: ...ng other metal objects can set up an electrical interference which impedes the antennae s ability to identify EIDs Is it just animals with a tag in a particular ear i e right or left that are not bein...

Page 48: ...ctions It is most likely that dirt and other material will collect through the unit during routine use It is best to clear the build up of these materials from some key areas regularly so that the uni...

Page 49: ...eep Auto Drafter and the sorting unit must be prepared for storage when not in use Clean off dust being careful not to blow dust into the bridge area Disconnect power supply and store in the Gallagher...

Page 50: ...DC Input Voltage 11 5 15V Environmental Protection Rating IP55 Operating Temperature 15 to 60 C Dimensions Packaged Footprint Length 1850 mm 2438mm Width 820 mm 790mm Height 1550 mm Weight Crate Assem...

Page 51: ...ruction leading up to the Sheep Auto Drafter 14 Recommendations for the construction and use of surrounding yards and races 14 Remote Button functions 31 S Scales and RFID reader requirements 12 13 Sc...

Page 52: ...3E2374 Sheep Auto Drafter User Manual Page 52 Using the Stop button to pause Sheep Auto Drafter operation 41 W What is the Sheep Auto Drafter 6...

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