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Veit BAT 1 User Manual

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version 7.3.6
User's guide
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MANUAL POULTRY SCALES
BAT 1

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  • Page 1 7.3.6 User’s guide  MANUAL POULTRY SCALES BAT 1...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ........................4 ACKAGE CONTENTS ............................4 HARGING 2.1. Charging from AC ..........................4 2.2. Charging in the car ..........................5 ............................5 EIGHING ..................6 REPARATION OF THE SCALE BEFORE USE 4.1. Selection of country and language ......................7 4.2. Naming a scale ............................
  • Page 3 8.7.2. Flock ending ..........................27 8.7.3. Existing flock template ......................... 27 8.7.4. Comparing flocks ......................... 28 8.8. Database backup ........................... 29 8.9. Advanced procedures ........................... 29 8.9.1. Manual selection of weighings in the statistics ................29 8.9.2. Weighing with sex differentiation ....................31 8.9.3.

  • Page 4: Package Contents

    1. Package contents 1. Scale 2. Hook 3. Mains charger 4. Charger from socket in the car 5. USB cable 6. Manual 2. Charging 2.1. Charging from AC 1. Plug the USB cable to the scale 2. Plug the USB cable to the charger 3.

  • Page 5: Charging In The Car

    2.2. Charging in the car 1. Plug the USB cable to the scale 2. Plug the USB cable to the charger 3. Plug the charger into a 12V socket in the car Fully discharged batteries will recharge in approximately 3 hours. 3.

  • Page 6: Preparation Of The Scale Before Use

    After stabilizing, the weight will automatically be saved which is indicated by an audible beep and visually by highlighting the saved weight. The memory symbol flashes on the display until the weight is removed and logs the last weight saved on the display beside the memory symbol.

  • Page 7: Selection Of Country And Language

    4.1. Selection of country and language The BAT1 will display information in the format normally used for the selected country. Language selections can be chosen according to the operator’s preference. key – the main menu of the scale is displayed. Press 4x Press the .

  • Page 8: Weight Units

    4.3. Weight units The scale can display weight in grams, kilograms or pounds. Set the required weighing units in the menu Maintenance / Weighing / Units. 4.4. Date and time The scale contains an internal clock and calendar. It is important to set the scale clock and the PC clock to the same time and date.

  • Page 9: Weighing Course

    Enter the file name using keys . After pressing , the file is stored. 5. Weighing course Prior to a new weighing session all data should be deleted from the previous weighing. Be sure all data has been viewed, printed or downloaded to a PC before deleting! Select menu Weighing / Delete all weights. A dialog box is displayed.

  • Page 10: Display Modes

    Press to delete the weight. If the bird is still hanging on the hook, the scale will automatically weigh this bird again and save the correct weight. Statistics for the current file can be displayed at any time by pressing the (STATS) key.

  • Page 11: Advanced Display Mode

    5.1.2. Advanced display mode 1. Statistics of the active file (average weight, standard deviation, coefficient of variation and uniformity) 2. Histogram 3. Active file 4. Actual weight on the hook 5. Last stored weight 6. Number of birds weighed 5.1.3. Large display mode 1.

  • Page 12: Manual And Sex Selection Saving

    The weight displayed at the time of pressing the key is saved into the file. Now remove the bird from the hook and continue with the next bird. 5.2.3. Manual and sex selection saving Set menu Configuration / Saving / Mode to Manual by sex. After the bird is hung on the hook watch the actual weight on the display and after stabilization press if you are weighing a cock or if you are weighing a hen.

  • Page 13: Sorting Into Three Groups: Light, Standard, Heavy

    Histogram is displayed for the sum of weighing; a mark is used for indication of the weight limit. 1. Weight limit Weighing with sorting can be performed in automatic and manual saving modes. It is not possible when weighing with sex selection. 5.2.5.

  • Page 14: Multiple Birds Per Sample

    1. Low weight limit 2. High weight limit Weighing with sorting can be performed in automatic and manual saving modes. It is not possible when weighing with sex selection. 5.2.6. Multiple birds per sample Multiple birds can be weighed in each sample placed on the scale. Set menu Configuration / Saving / More birds to Yes.

  • Page 15: Deleting Data In Active File

    Move to next page Move to previous page Delete wrong weight 6.2. Deleting data in active file All weights in the active file can be deleted in menu Weighing / Delete weights. Confirmation dialog is displayed and after pressing the file is deleted. 6.3.

  • Page 16: Total Statistics

    Press to create the group. 6.4. Total statistics Select Statistics / Total statistics in the menu and select files from which you want to calculate the statistics. The following options are available:  One file: displays statistics for one file. In the following dialog select the file for which you want to calculate the statistics.

  • Page 17: Printing Data

    If the mode of weighing with the sex selection is activated, use keys to display the statistics for cocks and hens. 6.6. Printing data Connect the printer cable into the DB9 serial port on the scale and switch the printer on. Select Statistics / Print / One file from the menu.

  • Page 18: Printed Reports

    The dialog will close when the printing is completed. To stop the printing early, press 6.6.1. Printed reports Select the files you want to print. Select in menu Statistics / Print:  One file: prints one file  One group: prints a report for the selected file group ...

  • Page 19: User Settings

    The list of files in a group can be changed in the menu Configuration / File groups / Edit file list. Correct the list of files in the following dialog using the key and confirm by pressing To add a short note to the file group, go to the menu Configuration / File groups / Edit note. The note will be displayed with the data when downloaded to a PC.

  • Page 20: Disabling Password Protection

    Set the password by using the arrow keys in any combination. In the next dialog repeat this key combination. This sets a password, which will be used as protection against access to the menu Configuration and Maintenance. When these menu items are selected, you will be asked to enter the password. Press the selected combination of arrow keys in this dialog.

  • Page 21: Installation

    4. Run the downloaded file bat1.exe and go through the installation clicking on the Next > buttons 5. Connect the scale into a free USB port on the computer. Windows will now detect a new device VEIT BAT1 Poultry Scale.

  • Page 22: Viewing Weighing Statistics

    Click the Read data button. A dialog will display notifying you to wait and all data will be downloaded from the scale. The communication with the scale may last several minutes depending on the amount of data. When completed, a table with all weight data will be displayed. Click the Save all weighings button.

  • Page 23: Deleting Data From The Scale

    Files that have just been downloaded from the scale will be displayed in the table. The histogram will be displayed in the lower half of the panel for the highlighted file. Individual weights in this file will be displayed after clicking the Weights tab. 8.6.

  • Page 24: Setup Flocks

    8.7. Setup flocks The growth data can be plotted for the entire life of the flock. Click the Flocks icon; the flocks setup panel will be displayed. Click the New button to create a new flock. When the question Do you want to use some existing flock as template? displays, click No.
  • Page 25 Click OK to close the dialog. The flock is created and included among the working flocks and will be displayed in the Current flocks table. All files corresponding to this flock will be used to create the growth record. Any file assigned to this flock will automatically be logged to this flock each time it is downloaded from the scale.

  • Page 26: Growth Curve Comparison

    The rows in the table show individual days when the flock was weighed. The histogram for the selected day is displayed in the lower half of the panel for the highlighted row. Individual weights weighed for this day will be displayed after clicking the Weights tab.

  • Page 27: Flock Ending

    To add growth curve to the flock: select the Flocks tab and choose the required flock in the table Current flocks and click the Edit button. Click Show details button in the dialog with the flock’s parameters. The section for entering the growth curves will be displayed.

  • Page 28: Comparing Flocks

    8.7.4. Comparing flocks In the Current flocks tab it is possible to compare all flocks that are currently present on your farm. The program also allows manual selection of displayed flocks, including the closed flocks. Select the Selected flocks tab. Click the Select flocks...

  • Page 29: Database Backup

     8.8. Database backup A database backup should be done on a regular basis. In case of unexpected complications (computer failure, virus infection), you will still have the database available from the last backup. Click the Maintenance icon and select the Backup tab. Click the Backup database button. Select the folder and the file name for backing up the database.
  • Page 30 The left list includes all available weighings sorted by date. The right list includes weighings selected in the statistics. Select a row in the Available weighings table and click the > button. You can repeat the procedure several times. Close the dialog by clicking OK. Selected weighings will be displayed in the table, where you can see and compare their statistics, histogram, and individual weights.

  • Page 31: Weighing With Sex Differentiation

     After setting a date in the To field, only weighings acquired prior to the entered date will remain in the list.  After selecting File, only weighings of the selected file will remain in the list.  After selecting Scale, only weighings acquired by the scale with the selected name will remain in the list.
  • Page 32 Using a similar method, you can display data in the Flocks panel, in tabs Current flocks and Selected flocks. In the flocks, it is possible to enter standard growth curves separately for males and females. Select the Flocks tab; select the flock in the Current flocks table and click Edit. Select the growth curve for males in the Default/Males field and select the growth curve for females in the Females field.

  • Page 33: Sorting By Weight

    Select the Selected flocks tab and select the prepared flock. Select males in the Sex/limit field. The data related to males will be displayed. Select the growth curve for males in the Graphs tab, field Standard growth curves..The same method applies to displaying data for females including the growth curve. When all is selected, the program will provide the growth curves for both males and females.

  • Page 34: Exporting Data

    Using a similar method, you can display data in the panel Flocks, tabs Current flocks and Selected flocks. The limits used during the weighing process can be found in the Weighings panel. Select a weighing in the Available weighings table and click Edit. Select the Scale setup tab in the Weighing details dialog. Select the file in the Files list.
  • Page 35 Saving data to a PC FARM 2 data would be saved as follows. Start the BAT1 program and select the Scale icon. Connect the scale to the computer and click the Read data button. After downloading the data, click the Save all weighings button.

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    Importing data Click the Import button and select the file sent from the farm in the dialog box. Click Open, and the contents will be displayed. Click Save all weighings and all data will be saved in the database. The imported data can be checked in the Available weighings table by clicking the Edit button.
  • Page 37 - check that the scale is suspended on a firm, not spring-biased construction - the bird is moving too much, select the manual saving mode 7. The data on the display is hardly readable - change the contrast of the display - select display mode Large 8.

  • Page 38: Contact

    10. Contact VEIT Electronics, s.r.o. Modřická 52 664 48 Moravany Czech Republic tel.: +420 545 235 252 http://www.veit.cz e-mail: veit@veit.cz...

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