Table of Contents 1. General Information Important safety standards ............. 7 Mechanical installation .............. 8 Connections ................... 9 Connection diagram base version .......... 1 1 Connection diagram with wired Remote Terminal and ...
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How to modify the Appetite of the Groups ........ 3 7 How to set the Jump Function ............ 3 8 How to modify the Recipe Totals .......... 3 8 How to view the Recipe Totals ............. 3 9 ...
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Daily Records File .............. 7 4 Send Daily Records Automatically .......... 7 4 CSV File Separator .............. 7 5 W-Link ID ................... 7 5 Modem Type for Data Transfer .......... 7 5 ...
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Formatting the T-DATA Giga ............ 9 7 14. Statistics Reset Date ................... 9 9 Work Hours .................. 9 9 Power On Number ............... 9 9 ...
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Recipes Execution by Animals .......... 1 18 Recipes Execution by Totals ........... 1 19 Target Weighing .............. 1 19 Manual Weighing - Net Weight .......... 1 20 ...
General Information 1 Before using i•FeedGood L it is important to read the information provided in this Guide to avoid seriously harming yourself or damaging the scale. Note: for further information, contact your Distributor or send a support request to the address support@labelgroup.com.
Disconnect the power cable in the following situations: • If the connection cables or connectors are worn or damaged. • If there is any liquid inside the scale, including condensation. • If the scale case is damaged or broken. •...
Connections i•FeedGood L is connected via two MS/MIL-C5015 series ® connectors, two M12 series connectors and a C16-3 series Amphenol connector. Note: before performing the connections, make sure that the scale and accessories are off. ...
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Female MS/MIL-C5015 connectors POWER/ALARM SENSOR Pin Function Pin Function A Power Supply + A (S-) Signal – B Alarm Output + B (E+) Power Supply + ...
Replacing the fuse Before replacing a fuse, it is recommended to find the probable causes which caused it to blow. We also recommend disconnecting all cables before opening the box. To replace the fuse, proceed as follows: 1.
Maintenance In order to prevent malfunctioning or failures, it is recommended to perform the following operations periodically: • Check that the external power supply system to the scale works properly, also checking that the connection points have no oxidization or humidity.
EC Declaration of Conformity i•FeedGood L complies with the essential requirements of the Directive 2004/108/EC on Electromagnetic Compatibility as it complies with standards EN61326-1:2013, EN14982:2009 (agricultural machinery), ISO13766:2006 (earth-moving machinery), EN50498:2010 (road vehicles), ISO7637-3:2007. ...
User Interface 2 Display i•FeedGood L is equipped with a brand-new 7.3” LCD screen with high contrast, large visual angle and white LED backlighting. Icons The display has 36 icons which guide you in using the scale. ...
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Indicates that the Group displayed has the Appetite programmed. Indicates that that Ingredient/Group displayed has the Tolerance programmed. Indicates that a Recipe by Animals is displayed. Indicates that the Recipe displayed has the ...
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Indicates that a L-Link Remote Terminal or a CAN-Bus device is connected to L-LINK connector. Indicates that the connection with a W-Link Remote Terminal is active. Indicates the Quality of the GPRS modem signal. ...
Keypad The scale is supplied with 29 mechanical keys. Key Name Function ON/OFF Press to switch the scale on and off. RECIPES Press to select the Recipes. Press to select the Ingredients, Groups, ARCHIVES ...
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Press to cancel or to go back to the previous ESC screen. u Press to go to the next screen. t Press to go back to the previous screen. ...
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Press to write W, X, Y, Z, 9. Key 9 Press to enable/disable counterknives actuation. Key 0 Press to write 0. Full stop Press to write “full stop”, “comma” or “minus sign”. Comma ...
Programming alphanumerical and numerical fields Use Alphanumerical Writing to program the alphanumerical and numerical fields. The display indicates activation of Alphanumerical Writing by switching on the icon . Shortcut: if you need to enter a number in an alphanumerical field, keep the key pressed until the display shows the number ...
How to select an item from a list 1. Press p to select the previous item, then press u to confirm. 2. Press q to select the next item, then press u to confirm. 3. Press OK together with p to select the first item of the list. 4.
Power On 3 How to switch on i•FeedGood L 1. Press ON/OFF. The display shows the Home Screen and the Welcome Message, then the scale selects Manual Weighing viewing the Total Weight. i•FeedGood L is ready to execute the operations you ...
Preference. Note: if in the “L-Link Port” or “CAN-Bus Port” System Preferences is set “Label 5 or Label 6” option, when ON/OFF is pressed the scale will not switch off, but go into “Standby” mode. To switch the scale off it is necessary to cut off the ...
Archives 4 Use Archives to program the Ingredients, Groups, Operators and Customers. Group means the stable/enclosure where the weighed food is unloaded with the mixing wagon. Operator means the user of the scale. Note: if the printer is enabled, the Archives can be printed.
How to show the Archives List 1. Press ARCHIVES. The display shows the icon , the text “FILE” and the Archives list. How to select an Archive 1. Press q or p in the Archive List to select the Archive you want to program, then press u.
How to modify an element/code 1. Select the element/code you want to modify, then press u. The display shows the Name and parameters of the element/code. 2. Press q or p to select the item you want to modify. 3.
How to eliminate an element/code 1. Select the element/code you want to eliminate. 2. Press MENU, select the item “DELETE archive_name”, then press u. The display shows the message “Do you want to delete the selected Name?”. Press OK to eliminate the selected Name.
How to print an Archive 1. Select the Archive to be printed from the Archive List. 2. Press PRINT. 3. Press ESC if you want to cancel printing. The display shows the message “Do you want to cancel printing?”.
Recipe Programming 5 Use Recipe Programming to program the Recipes. Recipe Programming can be executed in two different modes: • For Animals. • For Totals. In Recipes by Animals, the Ingredients are programmed with the weight (normal or Dry) to be distributed to the individual animal ...
How to view the Recipes List 1. In Manual Weighing press RECIPES. The display shows the icon , the text “RECIPE” and, in alphabetical order, the names of the Recipes stored in the Archive and the relative Total Weight. Note: if you want to view the Recipes in the order they were ...
How to modify the Name and Parameters of the Recipe 1. Select the Recipe you want to modify. 2. Press MENU, select the item “MODIFY RECIPE”, then press u. The display shows the Name and parameters of the Recipe.
Note: the Daily Function allows you to execute the meals of the daily ration by programming just one Recipe. For the function to work properly, the Recipe must be executed on the same day as many times as there are Meals programmed.
• If you select “INSERT TIMER” the display shows the icon . Enter the value (min:s), then press OK. The display shows the parameters of the inserted Timer. Complete the programming by setting the optional parameters.
How to modify the weight/number of animals of Groups 1. Select the Group you want to modify. 2. Press u, select the item “WEIGHT” (in the Recipes by Totals) or the item “ANIMALS” (in the Recipes by Animals), then press u.
How to set the Jump Function 1. Select the element you want to modify. 2. Press u, select the item “JUMP”, then press u. 3. Press q or p to modify the setting, then press OK. Note: the Jump Function allows you to set how to pass to the ...
Note: modifying the Total Weight Groups makes it possible to increase/decrease the programmed weight of the Groups proportionally to the variation made. How to view the Recipe Totals 1. Select the Recipe in the Recipes List, then press NET/TOTAL.
How to eliminate a Recipe 1. Select the Recipe you want to eliminate. 2. Press MENU, select the item “DELETE RECIPE”, then press u. The display shows the message “Do you want to delete the selected Recipe?”.
Recipes Execution 6 Use Recipes Execution to execute a previously programmed Recipe. Note: if the "Daily Records File" System Preference is enabled, the weighing operations are stored in the Daily Records File. The Daily Records File can store up to 6,000 operations.
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Note: if the Feeding Balancing Function is enabled, the scale checks that a Clean-Up not weighing "0" or an Ingredient is programmed in the first position of the Recipe, otherwise disabling the Function. Note: if the Reload Function is enabled, the scale checks that first the Ingredients/Clean-Ups and then the Groups are ...
Load and unload 1. The display shows in sequence: the Recipe Name, the Total Weight of the Recipe and, if programmed, the Operator Name and Customer Name. If the Recipe is for Animals, the total number of Animals is also displayed. Lastly the display shows the Name of the element to be weighed and the ...
• Mixing Timer When the scale executes a Mixing Timer, the display shows the icon and the countdown of the programmed time. At the end of the countdown, the display shows the message “Countdown completed.”...
Stability check 1. If the Motion Function is enabled (see "Motion" Weighing Preference), you only pass to the next element if the displayed weight is stable when the Queue Time is up. To pass to the next element, when the weight is not stable, press OK.
Weight Hold Function 1. If you must move the mixing wagon during execution, press to activate the Weight Hold Function. The display PAUSE shows “HOLD” and the message “LOCKED WEIGHT”. After having moved the mixing wagon, press once again to ...
How to interrupt execution 1. Press ESC if you want to interrupt execution. The display shows the message “Do you want to interrupt the execution? Press OK to confirm or ESC to cancel.”. If you press OK the display shows the message “The execution has been ...
Manual Weighing 7 Use Manual Weighing to execute loads or unloads without programming any value. The possibility of viewing the Net Weight or the Total Weight allows you to weigh an unlimited number of Ingredients or to execute an unlimited number of unloads.
Load and unload 1. Start of weighing operations. The display shows the Net Weight or Total Weight depending on the view chosen. 2. Press NET/TOTAL to change the type of view. 3. Interrupt weighing operations when the displayed weight reaches the desired value.
Target Weighing 8 Use Target Weighing to weigh a single Ingredient or to unload a Group. By programming one value at a time, you can execute a Recipe composed of an unlimited number of Ingredients/Groups. 1.
Load and unload 1. Start of weighing operations. The display shows the weight decrease, indicating the weight still left to weigh to reach the programmed value. 2. If during weighing operations you want to view the Total Weight, press NET/TOTAL.
Maximum Load check 1. If the "Maximum Load" Weighing Preference is programmed, during weighing the scale checks that the programmed value is not exceeded, otherwise the display shows “ERR 21”. For further information, see “Annex C – Error Codes”. ...
Zero Scale 9 Use the Zero Scale if the Total Weight is not ''0'' with the mixing wagon skip empty. It is recommended to execute the Zero Scale with the mixing wagon empty before starting the weighing operations. 1.
Applications 10 Use Applications to select the applications of the scale. 1. To access the Applications in Manual Weighing, press MENU. The display shows “APP”. Note: to access the Applications in Recipe Programming, press MENU, select the item “APPLICATIONS”, then ...
Export Daily Records File with T-DATA Giga This is to transfer the Daily Records File using the T-DATA Giga. Once the file has been copied, it can be imported in the FarmManager NETWORK software. Only after importing the file it is possible to open/edit it with a commercial program like ...
Export Recipes with T-DATA Giga This is used to export Recipes onto another scale using the T-DATA Giga. 1. To execute the procedure, select the item “EXPORT RECIPES T-DATA”, then press u. The display shows the message “Insert the T-DATA Giga.
Importing in FarmManager NETWORK the Daily Records Archive in wireless mode To import in FarmManager NETWORK (Business or Professional Edition) the Daily Records Archive in wireless mode it is necessary to connect a modem to i•FeedGood L (see “COM A Port”, “Modem Type for Data Transfer”...
Usage Files Use Usage Files to control the amount of material loaded, unloaded or recovered and to check the time spent by Operators to execute the weighing operations. 1. To execute the application, select the item “USAGE FILES”, and then press u.
Loads Check Use Loads Check to view the total amount of each Ingredient loaded. 1. To execute the procedure, select the item “LOADS”, then press u. The display shows the cancellation date and the first Ingredient stored with the relative total.
Report Use Report to print 9 different Reports, useful to manage and control progress of the livestock. For further information, see the printing examples in Annex A. Note: the data can be filtered by the number of days you want to obtain the Report.
Recipes Executed by Group This is used to print the list of Recipes executed, gathered by Group. Total Usages This is used to print the data relative to the total usages of each Ingredient.
Mixing Timer Use Mixing Timer to program and execute a timer which you can use to control the mixing time of the Ingredients/Clean-Ups loaded in the mixer wagon. The display indicates that the timer is activated by switching on the icon . 1.
Power Supply Voltage Use Power Supply Voltage to view the voltage with which the scale is powered. • If the value is correct, the display shows the icon in steady mode. • If the value drops below 10Vdc, the icon ...
Settings 11 Use Settings to select the Preferences, Calibrations, Utilities and Statistics. Note: if the "Scale Protect" System Preference is set at "Settings and Data" or at "Operator Management", when you try to modify a Preference or to execute a procedure, you can be asked to enter ...
Weighing Preferences Use Weighing Preferences to customise the weighing operation. Note: the default value of the Preference is highlighted in “bold”. Note: default Administrator Password is “035”. 1. To access the Weighing Preferences, select the item “WEIGHING PREFERENCES”, then press u.
Weight Display This is for choosing how you want to show the weight in Recipes Execution and in Target Weighing. • If you set "Down", the weight displayed starts from the programmed value and the value decreases as you weigh. •...
Queue Time This is to enable and program the time the scale requires in Weighing to pass to the next element. Note: the Alarm Output remains active for the whole duration of the Queue Time. Note: to disable the Preference, set the value "0".
Motion This is to enable the Motion Function which requires the weight to be stable before passing to the next element or finishing execution in Weighing. Note: the display shows the message "MOTION ACTIVE" during the entire duration of the Motion.
System Preferences Use System Preferences to customise the scale operation. Note: the default value of the Preference is highlighted in “bold”. Note: the items can vary depending on the options installed. Note: default Administrator Password is “035”. 1.
Decimal Separator Format This is for choosing the format you want to use to display and print the decimal separator. Display: DECIMAL SEP. Options: Comma, Full stop. Power On Method This is for choosing the method you want to use to switch the ...
Power Saving This is to shut down the scale automatically if no key has been touched within the programmed time interval. When the programmed time has elapsed, the display shows the message “Automatic shutdown in progress. Wait... Press ESC to cancel.”. If you do not press ESC, the scale will shut down automatically ...
Functions Default This is to program the default values of the Jump, Unloads Adjustment, Feeding Balancing, Reload and Daily Functions when you create a new Ingredient/Group or a new Recipe. Note: the numbers displayed in the Daily field indicate the number of Meals of the Recipe.
If the Preference is set at "Operator Management" and at least one Operator is stored in the Operators File with the programmed Password, at Power On the scale asks to enter a Password to continue. During operation the current Operator can be changed by pressing ID.
Data Password This is to program the Data Password which allows you to modify Archives and Recipes when the "Scale Protect" System Preference is set at "Settings and Data". Note: if you have forgotten the Password, enter the "Administrator"...
CSV File Separator This is for choosing the type of separator you want to use in the CSV file of the Daily Records. Display: CSV SEPARATOR Options: Semicolon, Comma. W-Link ID This is to set the ID of the Private Radio Networks (PRN) to ...
Note: contact Customer Service to know the parameter to be set. Display: CAN Options: No, Label 1, Label 2, Label 3, Label 4, Label 5, Label 6. 76 | i•FeedGood L • Technical Guide ...
The message must have a maximum of 2 rows with 20 alphanumerical characters each. Display: WELCOME MESS. Default: LABEL ADVANCED SOLUTIONS Buzzer This is to enable operation of the buzzer when you press a key or ...
Print Header This is to enable and program the header you want to print on the receipts. The text consists of a maximum of 4 rows with 20 alphanumerical characters each. Note: empty rows are not printed. Note: the prints automatically centre the text on the receipt.
Inputs Setting This is to program operation of the Remote Control and External Keyboard accessories, associating operation of the keyboard or scale functions to the 4 keys of the accessories. Note: the Preference is only displayed if the scale is supplied with the Remote Control accessory or with the "4-Opto-Isolated Inputs"...
SELF Parameters Setting This is for setting the operating parameters of the SELF option. Note: for more information refer to the documentation attached to the “7-Power Outputs” option or contact the Customer Service. Display: SELF PARAMETER Options: ...
“3-Relay Outputs”, “4-Relay Outputs” and “7-Power Outputs” options or contact the Customer Service. Note: the “COB-ID#1” item only appears if “L-Link Port” or “CAN-Bus Port” System Preferences have the “Label 5 or label 6” option set. ...
Auger Pulses/Turn Setting This is to program the number of pulses detected by the Speed Sensor Proximity accessory (SSP) at each turn of the auger, necessary to calculate the Total Number of Auger Turns displayed in the Statistics. Note: the Preference is only displayed if the scale is supplied with ...
Calibrations 12 The scale is sold with "standard" Calibration. For its correct operation, it must be Calibrated upon installation to adapt the scale to the connected load cells. Use Calibrations to choose the Calibration you want to execute.
Calibration by Actual Weight This is to calibrate the scale when the mixing wagon is full and you cannot unload it. 1. To execute the Calibration, select the item “CAL. by ACTUAL WEIGHT”, then press u. The display shows the message “Do you want to execute the ...
Calibration by Load Cells Parameters This is to calibrate the scale when it is connected to the load cells not listed in Table 1. 1. To execute the Calibration, select the item “CAL. by PARAMETERS”, then press u. The display shows the message “Do you want to execute the ...
Calibration by Sample Weight This is to calibrate the scale with the maximum precision. This Calibration can be executed in two ways: • With a Sample Weight. This is the method which achieves the maximum precision. Calibration will be ideal by using a Sample Weight at least ...
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Table 1 Load Calibration Value Sens. Model mV/V kg lbs kg lbs 16820008 4.100 9.039 0,960 1.068 2.354 16820009 6.100 13.448 0,940 ...
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Load Calibration Value Sens. Model mV/V kg lbs kg lbs WB54005 5.700 12.556 0,480 2.969 6.545 WB54009 4.100 9.039 0,960 1.068 ...
Calibration of Speed Sensor Proximity This is to calibrate the Speed Sensor Proximity accessory (SSP). Note: Calibration is only displayed if the scale is supplied with the "4-Opto-Isolated Inputs" option. 1. To execute the Calibration, select the item “SPEED SENSOR CAL.”, then press u.
Utility 13 Use Utility to execute safety and data restore procedures, diagnostic procedures and to update the scale software. Note: do not shut down the scale during execution of the Utilities to avoid irreparable damage. Note: default Administrator Password is “035”.
Setup Code This is to automatically set the main parameters of the scale depending on make and model of the mixing wagon. Note: contact Customer Service to know the Code to be entered. 1. To execute the procedure, select the item “SETUP CODE”, then press u.
Archives Restore This is to replace the Archives with a saved copy by using the "General Backup" Utility. 1. To execute the procedure, select the item “ARCHIVES RESTORE”, then press u. The display shows the message “Insert the T-DATA Giga.
Archives Deletion This is to cancel all the data stored in the Archives, in the Recipes and in the Daily Records File. 1. To execute the procedure, select the item “ARCHIVES DELETION”, then press u. The display shows the message “The Archives data will be deleted.
Software Update This is to update the software of the scale. Before executing the procedure, connect the T-DATA Giga to a Computer and copy the folder “iFGL_Update” containing the files “ER_ROM1” and “FLASHIN.BIN” in the main directory of the T-DATA Giga necessary to execute the update.
Diagnostics This is to check correct operation of the internal and external parts of the scale through 7 different tests. Note: contact Customer Service in case of errors or malfunctioning. Note: the tests can vary depending on the options installed in the scale.
Memories The Test verifies operation of the memories of the scale and of the T-DATA Giga device. 1. To conduct the Test of all the memories, select the item “ALL”;; to conduct the Test of a single memory select the type of memory you want to check, then press u.
Formatting the T-DATA Giga To format the T-DATA Giga, connect it to the Computer using the T-DATA Giga Reader and execute the same procedure used to format a USB flash drive. Note: eject the T-DATA Giga from the Computer using the Safely Remove procedure.
Statistics 14 Use Statistics to display and reset data regarding use of the scale and of the mixing wagon which the scale stores automatically during operation. The Statistics are exported together with the Daily Records File so that they can easily be consulted on a ...
Reset Date This is to display the reset date and to reset stored data. Note: to reset stored data, select the item “DATE RESET”, then press u . The display shows the message “Do you want to delete the stored data? Press OK to confirm or ESC to cancel.”.
Overload Number This is to display the number of times the Maximum Load was exceeded in Weighing. Display: OVERLOAD NR. Zero Scale Date This is to display the date of the last Zero Scale executed. ...
Customisation 15 i•FeedGood L is enriched by a large catalogue of accessories and options allowing you to customise operation at will and to make your daily work even simpler and more organised. Remote Terminals i•FeedGood ...
868MHz RF Modem i•FeedGood L can be supplied with two RF modems, one to be connected to the scale and the other to the Computer, to implement a Private Radio Network (PRN) at 868MHz with which to transfer data in wireless mode from Computer with ...
Remote Control i•FeedGood L can be controlled at a distance with a 4-key Remote Control which replicates the i•FeedGood L keyboard or functions. i•FeedGood L and the Remote Control can reach a maximum distance of 100m. The maximum distance which can be reached is affected by different environmental conditions, such as how ...
RS485 Port i•FeedGood L can be supplied with an optional board making a RS485 Port available. CAN-Bus Port i•FeedGood L can be supplied with an optional board making a CAN-Bus Port available. ...
4-Relay Outputs i•FeedGood L can have an option which provides four normally open relay contacts (NO) for driving inductive load (max. 5A). 4-Opto-Isolated Inputs i•FeedGood L can be supplied with an optional board making 4 NPN Opto-Isolated Inputs available.
Annex A 16 Printing Examples The following pages illustrate printing examples of Archives, Reports and Weighing. Key Indicates the Type of element (I = Ingredient, M = Ingredient with programmed Manual Adding parameter). ...
Recipe by Animals ---------------------------------------- Date: 30/01/2014 12:00 Scale: NEW SCALE ---------------------------------------- RECIPES FILE ---------------------------------------- Recipe: REC 2 HI COW Operator: DAVID Customer: EDWARD JONES Feeding Factor(%): Function: Meal 1(%): Meal 2(%): Animals Number: Average Wt. per Animal(kg): 27,67 Total Weight(kg): 4.980 Avg.Dry Wt.
Recipes Executed by Group ---------------------------------------- Date: 30/01/2014 12:00 Scale: NEW SCALE ---------------------------------------- RECIPES EXECUTED by GROUP ---------------------------------------- Date: 28/01/2014 | 29/01/2014 ---------------------------------------- PEN1 ---------------------------------------- Date Recipe Weight(kg) ---------------------------------------- 28/01/2014 08:30 REC HI COW 3.001 28/01/2014 15:35 REC HI 3.102 29/01/2014 08:44 REC HI COW...
Activity by Operators ---------------------------------------- Date: 30/01/2014 12:00 Scale: NEW SCALE ---------------------------------------- ACTIVITY by OPERATORS ---------------------------------------- Date: 28/01/2014 | 29/01/2014 ---------------------------------------- DAVID ---------------------------------------- Date Recipe Time ---------------------------------------- 28/01/2014 08:30 REC HI COW 0:59 28/01/2014 15:35 REC HI 1:15 29/01/2014 08:44 REC HI COW 1:12 29/01/2014 15:37...
Annex C 18 Error Codes ERR 1 Overrange Error The error indicates that the A/D converter is beyond the Full-Scale. For further information, consult the "Troubleshooting Guide" provided in the CD attached to the scale or contact Customer Service.
ERR 18 File System damaged The error indicates that, following a problem with the File System of NANDFlash, the scale automatically formatted NANDFlash. Press OK to continue. All the stored data were deleted, the Preferences and Calibrations were restored with default values. Set the Preferences and execute a Calibration.
ERR 26 Meal Percentage incorrect The error indicates that the sum of the percentages programmed in Meals is higher than 100%. For further information, see "Recipe Programming - How to modify the Name and Parameters of the Recipe".
ERR 50 Wrong Scale ID The error indicates that in the Recipes which you are importing from the FarmManager NETWORK a Scale ID is stored different than that set in the scale. If the scale and/or Recipes have not programmed the Scale ID, the control is not executed.
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Label will not be held liable for any printing errors. Label will not be held liable for direct or indirect damage to persons, animals or property resulting from misuse or improper use of its products and for damage resulting from failure to ...
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