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HD3 Sheep Handler Installation Manual     

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Racewell HD 

SHEEP HANDLING SYSTEMS

SETTING UP AN ICONIX FX21

In setup on the FX21 the 

ZERO

 button toggles features between

ON 

and 

OFF

 and pressing the 

WEIGH

 button scrolls to the next item 

From off, hold down the 

WEIGH 

and

 ON 

buttons until 

SEt

appears on the screen then quickly press the 

ZERO

 button

Note - you will be returned to main window if you do not 
press the 

ZERO

 button within 3 seconds of 

SEt

 displaying 

Set

 

drFt.On

 

(Draft to on) then press the

 WEIGH

 button

Set 

ZErO.On

 (Zero to on) then press the

 WEIGH

 button

Set 

dUPL.OF

 (Duplicate to off)

 

then press the

 WEIGH

 button

A number will appear - we are not concerned with this 
press the 

WEIGH

 button again to continue

Set 

rELS.On

 

 (Release to on)

Press the 

WEIGH

 button until 

SAVEd 

appears 

See the chart above on how the 2 weight parameters provide 
the 3 drafting zones, to set up drafting press the 

DRAFT LIMITS

 button

The display will briefly show 

DrAFT.1

, (Draft limit 1) key in your preference

Press the 

DRAFT LIMITS

 button again, key in the Draft limit 2 figure

Press the 

DRAFT LIMITS

 button again, the display now shows draft directions  Set the draft direction by 

pressing the 

WEIGH MODE

 button, pressing the 

WEIGH MODE

 button will scroll through the 6 options, 

when the draft direction you want is displayed it is set 

Press the

 DRAFT LIMITS

 button, the display will read either 

AUtO

 (Automatic) or 

AUtO.OF

,

(Automatic Off) this needs to be set to 

AUtO

 for Racewell, change this if required by pressing the 

WEIGH 

MODE 

button 

Press the 

DRAFT LIMITS

 button to complete drafting set up 

Press the 

WEIGH MODE 

button repeatedly until 

H.SPEEd

 briefly shows on the display 

Set up is now complete and you are returned to the main weigh display 

FX21 - DRAFT LIMITS

The 2 weight parameters 

provide the 3 drafting zones 

 

Draft 1

Weights below 

Draft limit 1

Draft limit 1

Draft 2

Weights between Draft limit 1

and Draft limit 2

Draft limit 2

Draft 3

Weights above 

Draft limit 2

Summary of Contents for Racewell HD3

Page 1: ...Racewell HD3 HD6 Sheep Handlers Including scale indicator quick setup guides and Racewell sheep handler troubleshooter Installation and Operation Manual...

Page 2: ...6 Attaching air fittings and compressor hook up 6 Installing the autogate 7 Installing the anti backing hook 7 Installing the drafter 7 The remote control 8 Sheep backing gates if not already fitted 8...

Page 3: ...scales on your Racewell Quick set up guides iScale iS 5 or iS 7 14 Iconix FX21 15 Iconix FX41 16 Tru Test XR3000 and ID3000 17 Gallagher Smartscale 800 18 Some uses for your Racewell sheep handler 19...

Page 4: ...Gallagher scales will run directly from the power source Please pay particular attention to the information relating to the use of the sensor eyes on pages 11 and 12 Your Racewell Sheep Handler is des...

Page 5: ...s easy at the end of the day This is optional 4 The moving Crush Wall can now be mounted Do so by placing the fixed end to the rear of the crush in one of the holes provided Use the spring pin at the...

Page 6: ...dard 15mm 1 2 inch alkathene water line We have some units working with the compressor up to 2kms from the work site If your compressor is situated some distance from your Racewell we recommend the ai...

Page 7: ...ball end of the spear can be bolted onto the gate bracket Tighten firmly using second bolt provided 4 The airlines can now be plugged into the ram One goes to the front one to the back Be sure to push...

Page 8: ...d to re programme it to your Racewell before you can use it again SHEEP BACKING GATES IF NOT ALREADY FITTED The standard backing gate can be fitted on either side of your race There are just two bolts...

Page 9: ...This catches the sheep on activation To release the switch move to the downward direction This is a master switch and will over ride any mode TILT OPTION FOOT PEDALS Twin operated foot pedals are supp...

Page 10: ...s that are being carried out e g eyes well forward for the capsule drenching or well back for crutching An added safety feature is that one of the green eyes at the back has to be covered for the blac...

Page 11: ...ys use the black eyes for catching only Use one green eye to shut the entry gate at the time required Position the other green eye so it is always covered by the animal while it is caught Sensor eye p...

Page 12: ...ated wind the screw right in to stop its air supply This screw only controls the speed that the gate shuts If you have this adjusted correctly the gate can be made to operate very smoothly ADJUSTING T...

Page 13: ...te throughput can be increased because the delay in opening the gate can be reduced Mode 3 Disables auto catching and the auto gate but still allows catching with the manual controls The eyes must be...

Page 14: ...0 C OM 1 POW ER ON C OM PORT 2 MODE EID READ PC CONNECT C OM 2 BAUDR ATE 960 0 C OM 2 POWER ON SYSTEM SE TUP PRESS S ELECT SYSTEM INFORMATI ON P RESS SE LECT FLASH MEMORY 4M OK VER G FLASH FIRMWARE V...

Page 15: ...afting zones to set up drafting press the DRAFT LIMITS button The display will briefly show DrAFT 1 Draft limit 1 key in your preference Press the DRAFT LIMITS button again key in the Draft limit 2 fi...

Page 16: ...here on how the draft zones are set from the limits Press the WEIGH MODE key to scroll through until WEIGH MODE HI SPEED is displayed Note the WEIGH MODE key requires quick presses to scroll through...

Page 17: ...ranges and draft to pen options RANGE FROM TO PEN 1 0 15 1 2 15 1 24 0 2 3 24 1 40 0 3 Press the back arrow twice to return to the main weigh screen Press and together to enter the Specialised Setup s...

Page 18: ...the existing entry then key in the new number using the keypad Note Draft limits always put the lesser value at the top and the larger value at the bottom When done press the OK soft key 1 DRAFT MENU...

Page 19: ...n our system we would be delighted to hear about them Crutching Culling EID Applying or reading eartags for performance recording Ear Marking Weighing Auto drafting to pre selected weight ranges Inocu...

Page 20: ...malfunction or failure resulting from the misuse neglect abuse or used for a purpose for which it was not designed or is not suited and no repairs alterations or modifications have been attempted This...

Page 21: ...YSTEMS SERVICE RECORD NOTES Date Serviced Serviced By Next Service Due Date Serviced Serviced By Next Service Due Date Serviced Serviced By Next Service Due Date Serviced Serviced By Next Service Due...

Page 22: ...uses Possible solutions Magic eye s obscured by dust or wool Check the green magic eyes for dust on the lenses Also check they have no loose wool in front of them SYMPTOM Older drafter working slowly...

Page 23: ...ses after sheep are clamped Possible causes Possible solutions Air may be leaking from the dump valve Catch solenoid may be faulty Damage to cylinder piston Check for air leaks beneath the squeeze ram...

Page 24: ...YMPTOM The unit is not holding the sheep Possible causes Possible solutions The unit is designed to operate at 90 130psi Check the ram adjustment on the moving walls allows the ram to apply pressure t...

Page 25: ...r indicator Battery and unit charges must be kept dry SYMPTOM Not automatically drafting or releasing Possible causes Possible solutions Comms cable fault Incorrect indicator settings Communication ca...

Page 26: ...3 433 0077 Email NZ sales nz tepari com Rest of World admin tepari com Thank you for your purchase enjoy your new Racewell Sheep Handling System from the Te Pari team TE PARI PRODUCTS Ltd www tepari c...

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