Mantracourt Electronics Limited
BroadWeigh Blue Telemetry User Manual
8
Pre Use Checks
Before rigging, check the shackles all work. Remove cover and insert 2 x AA batteries, observing polarity and
ensuring that there are no foreign objects the compartment. The LED will immediately start flashing to show that
it is transmitting (the factory default speed is once per second). Make sure that the shackles all appear on the
project dashboard on your phone or tablet. (See below for setting up a project)
Pre use check list
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Shackles power up
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Shackles talk to phone or tablet
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Data tags match as expected
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Pins and bows match
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Anti-rotation brackets are correctly positioned
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Bobbins are in place
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R-clips are in place
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Shackles’ data tags and rig location are noted
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All load bearing components must be free from cuts, nicks, cracks, gouges or excessive wear and
distortion
It is a good idea to note down all the shackles’ data tags and where they are located within the rig plot. This is
crucial for identifying which loads are being measured and where.
