Gallagher Sheep Handler, User Manual

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Gallagher Sheep Handler – Auto Weigh Crutch and Dag Manual V1.0 Aug 2012
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To set up the Sheep Handler without the weigh scale indicator simply run the Sheep Handler
in Manual Mode. You do not have to connect the weigh bars or RFID leads.
Switching Between Modes
The Sheep Handler can be constantly switched from Automatic Release Mode to Manual
Release Mode, if you are operating in Automatic Release Mode and wish to hold an animal
for treatment you can press the mode button on the remote or switch the toggle on the
control box, the RED LED will light up to indicate Manual Release Mode, this will hold the
animal until you switch back to Automatic release Mode or if you wish to remain in Manual
Release Mode (e.g. to treat the next animal as well) press the clamp release button until the
animal is seen by the exit sensor, the clamp will then capture the next animal.
Sensors and Gates
The Sheep Handler has three sensors
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The Ramp Clamp Sensor
The Ramp clamp is activated by the sensor at the top of the entry ramp, this sensor
will activate the ramp clamp if there is an animal in the main clamp.
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The Main Clamp Sensor
The Main Clamp Sensor operates the Main Clamp when an animal is seen, capturing
the animal in the Main Clamp.
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The Exit Sensor
The Exit Sensor signals that animal has left the unit and triggers the Ramp Clamp to
release and allow the next animal into the Main Clamp.