Gallagher W310 v2, User Manual

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3E2362 Weigh Scale W310 v2 User Manual
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THE WEIGHING SESSION
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. If you want to reset the statistics display to zero, press the
button.
For more information refer to Clearing the statistics (p 24).
3. The Weigh Scale attempts to compensate for the weight of any
accumulation of mud or dung left on the platform. If it is successful, the
icon displays. If the icon does not display, press the blue Zero
button.
4. Load the animal onto the platform. Ensure the animal is entirely supported
by the platform — no hooves on the ground — and that no object is
restraining or resting on the animal.
5. The Weigh Scale captures the weight in a way that depends on the weighing
mode selected.

Automatic Mode After the animal has become calm, the Weigh Scale
automatically captures the weight. The time taken to capture the weight
depends on the movement of the animal.

Manual Mode Press the green weigh button. After the animal has
become calm, the Weigh Scale captures the weight. The time taken to
capture the weight varies depending on the movement of the animal.
6. Once the Weigh Scale locks onto the weight, the following events occur.

The Weigh Scale beeps.

The weight measurement displays in the upper screen.

The red light glows.

The icon displays in the upper screen.