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The Farm Bird Scale 3H is composed of the following components:
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2.1.1
Pole A
Pole A, 151.5cm/59.4inches, is the larger in diameter of the poles. It has two thumb screws near the
open end. The other end connects to the plate. Pole B is nested inside. Refer to Figure 2.
Figure 2: Pole A
2.1.2
Pole B
Pole B,154.5cm/160.8 inches, stores inside Pole A, and has a hook at one end. Pole B connects to the
transducer. Refer to Figure 3.
Figure 3: Pole B
2.1.3
Base Plate
The base plate is a five-side polygon base constructed of heavy corrugated metal and is used to place the
birds for weighing. The base plate is composed of the following sub-components:
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Plate base
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Bolt
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Nut
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Metal washer
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Two square flat metal pieces (used for balast)
2.1.4
Transducer
The transducer converts weight from the hanging scale into data which is input and read by a connected
digital scale. The Farm Bird Scale 3H transducer is suspended from above and Pole A hooks onto the
ring. Refer to Figure 4.