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Weigh

 

Scale

 

W810

 

v2

 

User

 

Manual

 

 

Page

 

50

 

 

Setting

 

the

 

tag

 

prefix

 

Tag

 

numbers

 

can

 

have

 

common

 

prefixes.

 

Once

 

you

 

configure

 

a

 

tag

 

number

 

prefix

 

on

 

the

 

Weigh

 

Scale

 

it

 

is

 

inserted

 

at

 

the

 

start

 

of

 

any

 

Visual

 

Tag

 

Number

 

you

 

enter

 

during

 

the

 

session.

 

To

 

set

 

the

 

tag

 

number

 

prefix,

 

complete

 

the

 

following

 

steps.

 

1.

 

Turn

 

the

 

mode

 

select

 

switch

 

to

 

A

 

(Automatic)

 

or

 

M

 

(Manual).

 

2.

 

Press

 

.

 

3.

 

Type

 

in

 

the

 

prefix,

 

using

 

the

 

keypad.

   

The

 

prefix

 

can

 

contain

 

up

 

to

 

four

 

characters.

 

4.

 

Press

 

 

to

 

save

 

the

 

prefix.

 

 

Summary of Contents for W810 v2

Page 1: ...Instructions WEIGH SCALE AND DATA RECORDER W810 v2...

Page 2: ...While 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 act...

Page 3: ...33 Using Electronic IDs 34 Cross referencing Visual Tag Numbers 34 Sessions 36 Sessions overview 36 Session naming formats 38 Storage capacity 39 Session statistics 39 Selecting a view 39 Statistics s...

Page 4: ...d in the current session 79 Recording animal information without weighing 80 Automatic storing of Electronic IDs 80 Assigning Visual Tag Numbers to Electronic IDs 81 Recording standard animal informat...

Page 5: ...text using the QWERTY keyboard You can identify animals using Electronic IDs and or Visual Tag Numbers You can record a condition score or note for each animal or up to eight animal traits You can use...

Page 6: ...id Store the Weigh Scale in a cool dry place Avoid storing it in direct sunlight After use clean the Weigh Scale with a damp cloth Take care not to scratch the display Fit the connector caps to keep t...

Page 7: ...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 r...

Page 8: ...into the concrete This will prevent the platform from moving during the weighing session 4 Connect the loadbar cables to the Weigh Scale Note If you are using non Gallagher loadbars ensure the loadba...

Page 9: ...r a minimum of eight hours Battery life may be reduced if the Weigh Scale is being used to power an Electronic ID reader Charging the battery The battery in the Weigh Scale can be recharged using eith...

Page 10: ...ys in the bottom left corner of the Weigh 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 Weigh Scale is...

Page 11: ...attery conditioning When the Weigh Scale detects the battery voltage is very low it will perform a battery conditioning charge process This process will protect the battery by limiting the amount of c...

Page 12: ...hese soft keys changes depending on what the lower screen displays For any given screen not all soft keys have a function Those that do are labelled in the screen Buttons like and allow movement verti...

Page 13: ...tory information will display only for a few seconds after it disappears the screen displays information relevant to the selected option This position turns the Weigh Scale off A This position selects...

Page 14: ...tains 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 a...

Page 15: ...e to select the Session Menu press 2 to select Communications press 5 To change the screen contrast The contrast on the screen may need to be made lighter or darker for ease of viewing 1 Press once 2...

Page 16: ...ight will switch back on in the event of further activity The backlighting will automatically turn off after 1 minute of inactivity The backlight will switch back on in the event of further activity T...

Page 17: ...W810 v2 User Manual Page 13 Note User activity is determined as User input on keyboard pushbuttons or rotary dial Any Electronic ID data received from RS232 or Bluetooth ports A weight change greater...

Page 18: ...he appropriate drafting gate to open Automatically Using an autodrafter About drafters A drafter uses the weight of the animal or a Draft list requiring EID tags on animals on the Weigh Scale to deter...

Page 19: ...ate number Note If no drafter is enabled in the Communications menu Manual drafting then gate numbers are not displayed Press to delete the existing gate number Use the keypad to enter the new gate nu...

Page 20: ...ers are shown against the H Gates C Gates and L Gates labels H Gates sets the gate number for animals that weigh anything Higher than the Upper Limit C Gates sets the gate number for animals that weig...

Page 21: ...st currently selected the soft keys displayed will change Selecting a session To select a particular session complete the following steps 1 Turn the mode selection switch to S 2 Select SESSION MENU 3...

Page 22: ...steps 1 Select the session see Selecting a Session p 17 2 Press the soft key The existing session name displays on the screen 3 Press the button to delete characters as required Type in the new name u...

Page 23: ...complete the following steps 1 Select the session see Selecting a Session p 17 2 Press the soft key 3 Press the soft key Note If the Note soft key does not display the session does not have a session...

Page 24: ...n a Standard session the details include the Visual Tag Number weight condition score or any note entered for each record In a Trait session the condition score is not available and the traits are sto...

Page 25: ...ng steps 1 Select the session see 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 soft key Depending on the meth...

Page 26: ...eleting a session Note Deleting a session removes it permanently from the Weigh Scale s memory Before deleting a session it is recommended that you copy weighing sessions to your computer using the AP...

Page 27: ...r 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 SET TIME AND DATE The following screen...

Page 28: ...change a user option complete the following steps 1 Turn the mode selection switch to S 2 Select USER OPTIONS 3 Press the or soft keys to highlight the option you want to change 4 Press to toggle bet...

Page 29: ...rded in the scale By default this will occur once 30 of the animal s locked weight has been removed from the load bars however there are some applications where this may need to be set higher so that...

Page 30: ...r by other means depending on the drafter type as the Scale will have no further communication with the drafter for the current animal Note When drafting and weighing the weight will not be locked unt...

Page 31: ...e table Note The Weigh 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...

Page 32: ...2 has Bluetooth functionality that enables the Weigh Scale to receive Electronic ID data from a Bluetooth equipped EID Reader To display the Communications menu complete the following steps 1 Turn the...

Page 33: ...r the port set up This is not usually needed by most users a Press the or soft keys to highlight the option you want to change b Press to toggle between the available options c Press the softkey to se...

Page 34: ...adapted for custom applications Data Output Printer Enables the connection to a serial ASCII printer Used to print weighing session data either during or after the session Data Logger Enables the conn...

Page 35: ...e the following steps 1 From the Communications menu press the button to select the Bluetooth port 2 Press and if required to display EID Reader Standard 3 Press the soft key 4 Press to display the MA...

Page 36: ...he required option See Communications p 28 for more information 5 Turn the autodrafter on Note For information about setting up the autodrafter into three way drafting see Draft menu p 14 Power feed t...

Page 37: ...TRY The following screen displays Changing the country and language 1 To change the country press the or soft key to select the desired country 2 To change the language press the Language soft key The...

Page 38: ...etting up the Weigh Scale to use Electronic IDs The Electronic ID reader connects to one of the serial ports on the Weigh Scale As described in Communications p 28 this port must be set to read EID Re...

Page 39: ...o not assign a Visual Tag Number each time you read the Electronic ID in future the last four digits of the Electronic ID preceded by a colon will display on the Weigh Scale s lower screen Each time t...

Page 40: ...come inaccurate Sessions overview There are three types of sessions Standard Session These sessions allow recording of standard animal information note and condition score Trait Session These sessions...

Page 41: ...fields Draft List Session Store Animal Weights Automatically Record Animal Information Draft by list Not used Not used No Loadbars Automatic Mode Manual Mode Fine Mode Standard Session Store Electroni...

Page 42: ...set to STEERS DRAFT LIST SESSION NAME When APS creates a draft list session the name is automatically set to Draft List Draft List TRAIT SESSION NAME When the user creates a trait session the name wi...

Page 43: ...tatistics as it weighs Statistics can be presented in four ways a summary of weights See Statistics screen p 40 a summary of weight gains See Weight gain screen p 42 a list of all the weights recorded...

Page 44: ...for closed sessions see Displaying statistics for a closed session p 21 Weight statistics The Weight Stats screens displays if drafting is switched off or you are weighing in fine mode This Weight St...

Page 45: ...ing category as well as the gate through which the animal was drafted The following screen shows the details for three way drafting If you are drafting four ways or more the statistics screen displays...

Page 46: ...the line on the graph indicates a decrease in the rate of weight gain not a decrease in actual weight The weight gain in day for the animal currently being weighed is displayed in the top left corner...

Page 47: ...ition score Notes You can use and to scroll up or down the list and view or edit other weight records in the current session The last weight to be recorded is displayed at the top of the screen This s...

Page 48: ...animal Visual Tag Number Weight Trait entries You can use and to scroll up or down the list and view other weight records in the current session The last weight to be recorded is displayed at the top...

Page 49: ...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...

Page 50: ...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 t...

Page 51: ...istics p 39 The displayed weight continues to reflect the actual weight on the platform In Fine mode automatic zero tracking is switched off This means the Weigh Scale does not automatically compensat...

Page 52: ...Weigh Scale W810 v2 User Manual Page 48 Weigh Scale layout Note If you are using the Weigh Scale without connection to an external power source ensure that the battery has been charged overnight befo...

Page 53: ...uired accessories are connected and setup for example Loadbars Drafters Electronic ID readers 4 Determine if you require additional power for the Weigh Scale Either connect to an AC outlet via the bat...

Page 54: ...refix on the Weigh Scale it is inserted at the start of any Visual Tag Number you enter during the session To set the tag number prefix complete the following steps 1 Turn the mode select switch to A...

Page 55: ...umeric characters long Press the key to delete characters Note You can leave the session unnamed 4 Press 5 If prompted type in a session note can be left blank The session note can be up to 13 alpha n...

Page 56: ...See User Options Weighing Modes p 25 for more information b Press the soft key for advance options regarding the weighing mode 7 Press to save the session The new session is created and a statistics...

Page 57: ...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 displays on screen If you entered a Visual Tag Nu...

Page 58: ...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...

Page 59: ...d information in the same layout as it was originally entered press and hold the soft key 10 If the weight has locked on but you want to re weigh the animal press the green weigh key The Weigh Scale r...

Page 60: ...e icon is displayed on the screen If the icon does not display press the blue zero button The Weigh Scale does not need to return to zero before the next animal is loaded onto the platform Once the we...

Page 61: ...e when the platform is empty or while the load is on the platform Field What can be stored How to use Tag number Reference number Up to 15 characters alphabetic or numeric Use the keypad to enter the...

Page 62: ...Weigh Scale See Connecting the Weigh Scale to the loadbar p 49 2 Connect the Drafter to the Weigh Scale and set up the correct communications for the Drafter See Communications p 28 3 Set up drafting...

Page 63: ...further information Note Up to ten trait tables can be stored on the Scale at any one time When new Trait tables are copied to the Scale from APS all existing Trait tables are overwritten The option...

Page 64: ...uces the number of records stored on the Weigh Scale by one The entered session note is transferred to APS with the session data The session note details are stored in the first record of the session...

Page 65: ...the platform If you are using Electronic ID numbers only the last 4 digits of the tag number preceded by a colon displays on screen If you entered a Visual Tag Number the first time the Electronic ID...

Page 66: ...values for this animal Note Pressing the key alternates the display between the Visual Tag Number entry screen and the trait table You cannot return to the statistics or weight record screens until t...

Page 67: ...s are shown once the animal has left the weighing platform 11 If the weight has locked on but you want to re weigh the animal press the green weigh key The Weigh Scale re weighs the animal and locks o...

Page 68: ...m e g dirt or manure When this has occurred the icon is displayed on the screen If the icon does not display press the blue zero button The Weigh Scale does not need to return to zero before the next...

Page 69: ...d the session 6 Enter the values into the Trait fields adjacent to the relevant labels 7 Press the green Weigh button to record the weight The statistics screen updates immediately The weight screen d...

Page 70: ...to be drafted off during a session A Draft List is a session file created on the computer with a particular naming format that identifies it when it is copied to the Weigh Scale During a Draft List se...

Page 71: ...animals which are not on the list have no group number assigned to them in the list or have no Electronic ID If an outsider passes through the drafter the Weigh Scale assigns the animal to a special...

Page 72: ...ic drafter to Port 1 on the Weigh Scale 2 Connect the Electronic ID reader to Port 2 or via Bluetooth on the Weigh Scale 3 Ensure Tag Checking is turned OFF See Tag checking p 27 4 Configure both port...

Page 73: ...Press the soft key The NEW SESSION screen displays 3 Press the softskey 4 The NEW SESSION screen displays 5 Press Note The session name cannot be changed 6 Set the required gates for each displayed d...

Page 74: ...ords stored on the Scale by one The entered session note is transferred to APS with the session data The APS software sets whether the Session note option displays on the Scale The session note detail...

Page 75: ...ure the animal is contained on the platform e g no hooves off the platform and no one holding the animal 5 Scan the animal s Electronic ID The Electronic ID can be scanned at any time before or while...

Page 76: ...een either of the values that you have entered 10 When the Weigh Scale has determined an accurate weight for the animal it locks on to the weight and holds it on the screen 11 The time taken to lock o...

Page 77: ...st the Actual Total column increases by 1 but the Expected Total column does not change The same occurs for the Actual Act or Expected Exp totals for the draft group the animal belongs to Note The Exp...

Page 78: ...ion date of the record is saved into the session file 16 The Weigh Scale automatically zero s off any weight left on the platform e g dirt or manure When this has occurred the icon is displayed on the...

Page 79: ...in APS once the session has been copied back to the computer When drafting by list the statistics update in the following way When an animal on the draft list is seen the Actual Total column Act Tota...

Page 80: ...76 At the end of the weighing session 1 Switch the Weigh 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...

Page 81: ...edited Weight records cannot be edited while viewing the session in setup mode Editing a weight record in a Standard or Draft List session In a standard or draft list session 1 Turn the mode select s...

Page 82: ...row soft keys to highlight the Tag data you wish to alter 5 Press the button to delete characters as required 6 Type in the new Tag number using the keypad 7 Use the arrow soft keys to highlight the T...

Page 83: ...select switch to A M or F 2 Press until the screen listing the individual weights is displayed 3 Press to edit weigh records 4 Use the arrow soft keys to highlight the weight record you wish to delet...

Page 84: ...a particular day In this case it is recommended that you start a new standard session before storing the Electronic IDs The procedure for storing Electronic IDs automatically is 1 Make sure there are...

Page 85: ...the Electronic ID in the Weigh Scale s cross reference table A record is added to the current session containing the Visual Tag Number and with the weight set to zero The session statistics are unchan...

Page 86: ...Note If you read an Electronic ID that was already linked to a Visual Tag Number in the Weigh Scale s cross reference table it will be displayed and you will not be able to edit it 6 Press and enter...

Page 87: ...o M 3 Ensure you are in a Trait session If you are not you will need to start a new trait session See Creating a new trait weighing session p 59 4 If you are using Electronic IDs scan the animal s Ele...

Page 88: ...beeps three times This duplicate tag screen enables you to accept both Visual Tag Numbers i e the duplicate remains or edit the Visual Tag Number just entered or edit the Visual Tag Number recorded ea...

Page 89: ...ing 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...

Page 90: ...sign both the same Visual Tag Number of 500 The cross reference table in the Weigh Scale records this information as shown below Electronic ID Visual Tag Number 90000000555 500 90000000444 500 2 You s...

Page 91: ...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...

Page 92: ...t accompanied by three beeps When the record tally is only 20 short of the limit the warning displays and three beeps sound each time a new record is added When the record tally reaches 60000 the Weig...

Page 93: ...isplay the setup menu 3 Select 5 COMMUNICATIONS Ensure the port to which the printer is connected is set to Printer When the Weigh Scale case is open Port 1 is on the top left side of the Weigh Scale...

Page 94: ...0 v2 User Manual Page 90 pass the validation the following error message is displayed on the lower screen of the Weigh Scale To clear this message turn the rotary dial to a different mode e g Automati...

Page 95: ...ou can retrieve sessions from the Weigh Scale copy sessions to the Weigh Scale edit sessions edit Electronic ID and Visual Tag Number links prepare Draft lists prepare trait tables copy trait tables t...

Page 96: ...ed top mounting holes fit all sizes of platforms and crushes 6m 20 long tough loadbar cables fitted with high quality connectors Fully waterproof No rubber mounts Talk to your Gallagher dealer about t...

Page 97: ...rbs 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 Galla...

Page 98: ...ct sturdy design No rubber to delaminate or rot Spiral spring metal reinforced cable High quality moisture proof connectors Gallagher Suspension Load Cell 500 kg Features 500 kg capacity loadcells Rep...

Page 99: ...mensions Metric Imperial Length 232 mm 9 25 Width 212 mm 8 5 Height 90 mm 3 5 Weight 2 kg 4 4 lb General Operating Temperature 20 to 50 C 5 to 120 F Accuracy 1 Environmental Protection Rating IP65 Inp...

Page 100: ...Duty Loadbars 4500 kg Automatic or Manual modes 0 49 9 kg 200 g increments 500 g increments 50 199 9 kg 500 g increments 500 g increments 200 499 9 kg 1 kg increments 1 kg increments 500 1999 9 kg 2...

Page 101: ...o a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help conserve...

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