3E1151 SmartScale 800 User Manual Table of Contents Introduction ........................ 1 Care and maintenance ...................... 2 First‐time use ........................ 2 Installation .......................... 3 Installing the Scale bracket .................... 3 Installing the loadbars ....................... 4 Installing the Scale ...................... 4 Power and batteries ...................... 5 The Scale's controls ...................... 8 Setup .......................... 10 Selecting a setup option .................... 11 Sort menu ........................ 12 ...
3E1151 SmartScale 800 User Manual INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Gallagher SmartScale 800. Gallagher has been making agricultural weighing equipment for over 60 years. In that time we have earned a reputation for the manufacture of quality equipment that is simple, tough, innovative and reliable. The SmartScale range of Scales is specifically designed to accurately weigh live animals. However the Gallagher range is also well suited to weighing static loads and can be used for this purpose in industrial applications. As well as weighing, SmartScale 800 includes the following features; You can type animal management information in plain text using the QWERTY keyboard. You can identify animals using Electronic IDs and/or Visual Tag Numbers. You can record a condition score or note for each animal, or up to eight animal traits. You can use graphs as an aid to analysing changes in animal weight over time. You can sort up to ways either by weight or from a list. You can view session statistics, analysed by sort group for the current session. You can view statistics for closed sessions. You can store up to 10 Trait tables in the Scale and select the required table when creating a new session. You can edit the Visual Tag Number in the current session. You can edit the trait data on animals in the current session. You can store sorting limits with the session. These sorting limits are sent back to MyScale Pro with the session. ...
3E1151 SmartScale 800 User Manual CARE AND MAINTENANCE The SmartScale 800 is a tough and reliable product designed for use in typical livestock environments. However, proper care and maintenance can extend its life. Listed below are guidelines for keeping the SmartScale in good condition: Don't submerge the Scale in any liquid. Store the Scale in a cool, dry place. Avoid storing it in direct sunlight After use, clean the Scale with a damp cloth. Take care not to scratch the display. Fit the connector caps to keep the connections clean and dry. First‐time use When you open the Scale the first time, you will find that the display screen is covered with a transparent overlay. The overlay is printed with the number 630 and other characters. Remove this overlay before starting to use the Scale. The overlay is easily removed after first grasping the tab. 2 ...
3E1151 SmartScale 800 User Manual INSTALLATION Installing the Scale bracket The bracket can be mounted on a flat vertical surface, or on a round post. To mount the bracket on a flat vertical surface, for example a square post or board, use the outer holes. To mount the bracket on a round post, use the inner holes. Don't mount the Scale bracket on the weighing crate or chute. 3 ...
3E1151 SmartScale 800 User Manual Installing the loadbars To install the loadbars, follow these steps: Note: Fit the loadbars as per the manufacturer's instructions. Bolt the platform to the loadbars. Ensure the platform is placed on a flat and level surface. Make sure it is not touching any rails or gates. Either bolt the loadbars to the concrete pad or locate them on studs set into the concrete. This will prevent the platform from moving during the weighing session. Connect the loadbar cables to the Scale. Note: If you are using non Gallagher, loadbars ensure the loadbars are correctly calibrated. Installing the Scale The Scale can be placed on a table top or mounted on the Scale bracket supplied. Position the Scale: clear of the platform to ensure it does not interfere with the flow of animals during the weighing cycle within easy reach of the loadbar leads within easy reach of the operator (for manual weighing), and in a well‐lit area 4 ...
3E1151 SmartScale 800 User Manual POWER AND BATTERIES During a weighing session, the Scale can be powered by its internal battery alone or by its internal battery and either the battery charger or an external 12 volt battery. The battery charger connects between an AC outlet and the Scale. If either the battery charger or an external 12 volt battery is connected to the Scale, the Scale's internal battery will be charged while the Scale is in use. For optimum performance, switch off the Scale and charge its internal battery for at least five hours. When fully charged, the internal battery on its own will power the Scale continuously for a minimum of eight hours. Battery life may be reduced if the Scale is being used to power an Electronic ID reader. Charging the battery The battery in the Scale can be recharged using either a battery charger or an external 12 volt battery. Recharging the battery will take up to five hours depending on the level of charge already in the battery. The Scale can be in use or can be switched off while the battery is being charged. Using the battery charger To charge the battery using the battery charger, follow these steps: Connect the lead between the battery charger and the Scale. Plug the battery charger into an AC outlet and switch on. Open the Scale case and make sure the battery charge icon on the main screen is flashing. This indicates that the battery is charging and will be displayed whether the Scale is turned on or off. 5 ...
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3E1151 SmartScale 800 User Manual Using an external 12 volt battery To charge the Scale's internal battery using an external 12 volt battery, follow these steps: Connect the supplied black and red battery leads to the Scale. Connect the other end of the battery leads to the 12 volt battery. Connect the Red clip to the Positive terminal. Connect the Black clip to the Negative terminal. Open the Scale case and make sure the battery charge icon on the main screen is flashing. This indicates that the battery is charging and will be displayed whether the Scale is turned on or off. Battery charge status The battery icon displays in the bottom left corner of the Scale's upper screen. It is important to note that the battery icon will only ever show the actual amount of charge left in the battery when the Scale is turned on and disconnected from external power. Fully Charged Battery Icon bars are all displayed constantly. Partially Battery Icon shows first four bars constantly. Charged Battery Flat No Battery Icon bars are displayed. When the Scale is connected to the external power supply the battery icon will display the charging status. Charging Battery Icon shows all the bars constantly filling and then disappearing. Topping Up Battery Icon shows the first four bars constantly full and the remainder filling and then disappearing. Trickle Charge Battery Icon shows only one empty bar that is constantly travelling the length of the full Icon. 6 ...
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3E1151 SmartScale 800 User Manual Low battery warning When the charge remaining in the battery drops to a very low level, the battery charge icon on the Scale will start to flash and four beeps will sound every 30 seconds. After about 15 minutes, the Scale will shut down. Low voltage shutdown When the battery charge drops to a critical level, the Scale will shut down. At this stage it is necessary to recharge the battery. Battery voltage warning If the voltage supplied from the charger to the Scale is not within the required range (10.5V ‐ 15V) or the battery temperature rises above 120° F the Scale will beep and the battery charge icon will start to flash. It is important that you remove the charger from the Scale immediately. 7 ...
3E1151 SmartScale 800 User Manual THE SCALE'S CONTROLS Soft Keys Five soft keys are arranged along the bottom of the lower screen. The function of these soft keys changes depending on what the lower screen displays. For any given screen, not all soft keys have a function. Those that do are labelled in the screen. Buttons like , and allow movement vertically up and down the screen. Buttons like and allow movement horizontally across the screen. The function of other buttons is described elsewhere in this user manual. 8 ...
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3E1151 SmartScale 800 User Manual The mode select switch The Scale can operate in three weighing modes and a setup mode. The mode select switch is located on the left hand side of the Scale. The mode select switch has five positions: , , , and . Immediately after you turn the switch to any position except , explanatory information will display on the lower of the two Scale screens. The explanatory information will display only for a few seconds; after it disappears, the screen displays information relevant to the selected option. This position turns the Scale off. This position selects weighing in Automatic mode. You can also store Electronic IDs and update the Scale's cross‐ reference table when there are no loadbars connected. This position selects weighing in Manual mode. You can also record animal information, without weighing, when there are no loadbars connected. This position selects weighing in Fine mode. It is designed for static‐ load weighing. Static‐load weighing can occur in standard or trait sessions.. This position accesses the setup options. 9 ...
3E1151 SmartScale 800 User Manual SETUP To access the Setup menu, turn the mode select switch to . The setup menu displays on the lower of the two screens on the Scale. In setup mode, the main screen normally displays the time in 24 hour format. Every minute the main screen momentarily displays the date, then automatically reverts to displaying the time again. The setup menu contains six options: SORT MENU ‐ select the sorting mode and specify the sorting limit(s). SESSION MENU ‐ select a session and view, print or delete the session. SET TIME AND DATE ‐ set the current time and date. USER OPTIONS ‐ select weight units, turn Visual Tag Number checking on or off, turn live printing on or off, turn ADG display on or off. COMMUNICATIONS ‐ set up a connection to a computer, printer, Electronic ID reader or other external device and enable sorting via the auto Sorter. SELECT COUNTRY ‐ for a specific country, selects a language and country‐ specific terminology and weight unit. 10 ...
3E1151 SmartScale 800 User Manual Selecting a setup option When you turn the mode select switch to , one of the setup menu options displays. To select an option from the Setup menu: Press the or soft key to display the required menu option. Press . Alternatively, using the keypad, you can press the number of the menu item that you want to select. For example: to select the Session Menu, press , to select Communications, press . For more information about each of the setup menu items, see the following sections. Page 11 ...
3E1151 SmartScale 800 User Manual Sort menu The Sort menu lets you set: the sorting mode, the sorting limits, and the sorting gate number (if you have set up auto sorting). Sorting can be completed: Manually For manual sorting the Scale displays the appropriate sorting gate to open. Automatically Using an autosortter. About sorters A sorter uses the weight of the animal or a Sort list (requiring EID tags on animals) on the Scale to determine which sort gate to open for the animal. For manual sorting the Scale displays the appropriate sort gate. For autosorting the Scale sends the sorting gate number to the sorter controller which opens the correct gate or gates. Depending on the sorter used the Scale can control up to sorting gates. 12 ...
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3E1151 SmartScale 800 User Manual Manual sorting To set up the Scale for manual sorting, complete the following: Ensure that no port is set for sorting. For further details see Communications (p 26). Set the required sort mode. a) Turn the mode selection switch to . SORT MENU b) Select . The current mode displays at the top of the screen. c) Press the soft key until the required sorting mode is displayed. The sorting mode cycles between Sorting Off and Sorting from 2‐way up to ‐way. Set the required sort limits. a) Press the soft key to select the sort limit you wish to change. b) To change a gate number: Note: If no sorter is enabled in the Communications menu, then gate numbers are not displayed. Press to delete the existing gate number. Use the keypad to enter the new gate number (0 to ). c) To change a sort limit: Press to delete the existing sort limit. ...
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3E1151 SmartScale 800 User Manual C Gates sets the gate number for animals that weigh anything higher than the Lower Limit and inclusive of the Upper Limit. L Gates sets the gate number for animals that weigh the Lower Limit or anything ower than the Lower Limit. On the 4 WAY or more SORTING screen, gate numbers are shown as numbers, with gate 1 as the lowest limit. 14 ...
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3E1151 SmartScale 800 User Manual Automatic sorting To set up the Scale for auto sorting, complete the following: Configure the connection between the Scale and the Sorter. For further details see Communications (p 26). Select the required sort mode. a) Turn the mode selection switch to . SORT MENU b) Select . The current mode displays at the top of the screen. c) Press the soft key until the required sorting mode is displayed. 2‐way The sorting mode cycles between Sorting Off and Sorting from ‐way up to . Set the required sort limits and gates: a) Press the soft key to select the sort limit you wish to change. b) To change a gate number: Press to delete the existing gate number. Use the keypad to enter the new gate number (0 to ). c) To change a sort limit: ...
3E1151 SmartScale 800 User Manual Session menu SESSION MENU The lets you select and then view, print, rename or delete sessions. To display the Session Menu screen: Turn the mode selection switch to . SESSION MENU Select . The following screen displays: The currently selected session displays in the title bar of the screen. You can use the and buttons to move between the options. 16 ...
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3E1151 SmartScale 800 User Manual Selecting a session To select a particular session, complete the following steps: Turn the mode selection switch to . SESSION MENU Select . SESSION Press the or soft keys to highlight . Press . A list of the stored sessions in the Scale displays. Each session is identified by the date the session was created and by the session name (if one was entered). If the session has no name, the time (using the 24 hour clock) the session was created displays (preceded by the "@" character). Press the or soft keys to highlight the required session. Press to select the session and return to the Session menu. Page 17 ...
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3E1151 SmartScale 800 User Manual Renaming a session You can rename any of the Standard sessions stored on the Scale from the Session menu. To rename a session, complete the following steps: Select the session, see Selecting a Session (p 17). Press the soft key. The existing session name displays on the screen. Press the button to delete characters, as required. Type in the new name, using the Scale keypad. The session name can contain up to 17 characters. Press to save the new session name and return to the Session menu. The new session name is displayed in the title bar of the screen. 18 ...
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3E1151 SmartScale 800 User Manual Editing session notes You can edit the existing session note of the Standard, Sort list or Trait sessions stored on the Scale from the Session menu. If no session note was entered when the session was created you cannot add one. To edit a session note, complete the following steps: Select the session, see Selecting a Session (p 17). Press the soft key. Press the soft key. Note Note: If the soft key does not display, the session does not have a session note. Press the button to delete the existing note, as required. Type in the new note, using the keypad. The session note can contain up to 13 characters. Press to save the new session name and note, and return to the Session menu. The new session name is displayed in the title bar of the screen. Page 19 ...
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3E1151 SmartScale 800 User Manual Viewing a session To view the details of a session, complete the following steps: Select the session, see Selecting a Session (p 17). VIEW Press the or soft keys to highlight . Press the soft key. The details of the session display. Press the and soft keys to scroll through the details of the session. In a Standard session, the details include the Visual Tag Number, weight, condition score or any note entered for each record. In a Trait session, the condition score is not available and the traits are stored in the "Trait" column. In this view you cannot see the labels associated with each trait field. You can only see a list of the data you entered during the session. Press to return to the Session menu. Note: You cannot edit the weight records from this view. See Editing weight records (p 73) if you want to edit records in the current weighing session. 20 ...
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3E1151 SmartScale 800 User Manual Displaying statistics for a closed session To display the statistics of a closed session, complete the following steps: Select the session, see Selecting a Session (p 17). VIEW Press the or soft keys to highlight . Press the soft key. The details of the session display. Press the soft key. Depending on the method of sorting (by weight or not) one on the following screens displays: Weight Stats Sort Stats For details on these stats screens see Statistics screen (p 36). Page 21 ...
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3E1151 SmartScale 800 User Manual Printing a session Make sure the SmartScale printer is connected to the Scale. To configure the port that the printer connects to on the Scale, see Communications (p 26) later in this section. Select the session, see Selecting a Session (p 17). PRINT Press the or soft key to highlight . Press to print the session details or press to return to the Session menu. Press to print the session on the attached printer. Note: If a printer is not installed the Scale displays "No Printer Available". Deleting a session Note: Deleting a session removes it permanently from the Scale's memory. Before deleting a session it is recommended that you copy weighing sessions to your computer using the MyScale Pro software supplied with the Scale. Using MyScale Pro, you can restore the deleted session to the Scale, by copying it from the computer at a later date. See Interfacing Software: MyScale Pro (p 86) for more information. Select the session, see Selecting a Session (p 17). DELETE Press the or soft keys to highlight . Press . A screen displays asking you to confirm you want to delete the session. Do you want to delete the session? If yes, press . ...
3E1151 SmartScale 800 User Manual Set the time and date SET TIME AND DATE The screen lets you set the current time and date on the Scale's internal clock. The system time and date is recorded each time you create a new weighing session. You can view the current system time on the Scale's main screen when it is in Setup mode. Note: The date format changes depending on how the country options are set up, see Select a country (p 29). In New Zealand and Australia the date format used is DD‐ MM‐YYYY. In the USA the date and time format is MM‐DD‐YYYY. In French Canada the date format used is YYYY‐MM‐DD. The time must be entered in 24‐hour format i.e. 8:35 pm would be 20:35 8:35 am would be 08:35. To change the time or date, complete the following steps: Turn the mode selection switch to . SET TIME AND DATE Select . The following screen displays. Press the or soft keys to move to the digit that you want to change. The currently selected digit flashes. Enter the new digit using the keypad. The flashing digit is replaced with the typed number and the cursor moves to the next digit. Date Format Press the button to change the display and format of the date. Press the Format button to scroll through the 3 options. ...
3E1151 SmartScale 800 User Manual User options This screen enables you to see the following user options: the weight unit to use when weighing animals. tag checking live printing average daily weight gain USER OPTIONS To display the screen: Turn the mode selection switch to . USER OPTIONS Select . Changing a user option To change a user option, complete the following steps: Turn the mode selection switch to . USER OPTIONS Select . Press the or soft keys to highlight the option you want to change. Press to toggle between the available options. See the following sections for more information on each of the user options. Press to save the changes and return to the Setup menu. Weight units You can specify whether the Scale uses kilograms (kg) or pounds (lb) for displaying and storing weights. ...
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3E1151 SmartScale 800 User Manual Live printing When Live Printing is turned on, the Scale prints the weight, tag number and condition score each time it locks onto a weight. Live Printing only occurs if you have connected the SmartScale printer to the Scale and set the port to Printer. See Communications (p 26). To print the weights at the end of the session, see Session menu (p 16). Note: This feature does not work with a standard computer printer, you need a SmartScale printer. Tag checking Tag Checking If is on, the Scale checks for duplicate Visual Tag Numbers. If a duplicate occurs within a weighing session, the Scale lets you edit either the current Visual Tag Number or the one that occurred earlier in the session. A duplicate Visual Tag Number can occur for any of the following reasons: The same Visual Tag Number is entered twice during a session. A Visual Tag Number is entered using the keypad and an Electronic ID is scanned that has the same Visual Tag Number assigned in the Scale's cross‐ reference table. Two Electronic IDs are scanned and each has the same Visual Tag Number assigned in the Scale's cross‐reference table. Note: The Scale checks for a duplicate Visual Tag Number, not a duplicate Electronic ID. This means duplicate Electronic IDs can occur in a session, provided that the Electronic ID does not have a Visual Tag Number linked to it in the Scale's cross‐ reference table. See Checking for Duplicate Visual Tag Numbers (p 76) for instructions on editing duplicate Visual Tag Numbers when they occur. ADG Display ADG Display With turned on, the scale calculates the average daily gain (kg/day or lb/day) of the animal being weighed. It is calculated between the animal's current weight and the most recent previous weight recorded for that animal. The default setting for this option is ON. ...
3E1151 SmartScale 800 User Manual EID Required When EID Required is OFF (default mode), the animal will be automatically released. This applies to all weighing modes when drafting. When EID Required is turned ON, and an animal doesn’t have a successful read of an Electronic ID, then it is not released from the drafter. You must control the drafter to release the animal as the Weigh Scale will have no further commucniation with the drafter for the current animal. Note: A s the weight will not be locked until an Electronic ID is received, no infomration for the animal will be recoreded in the session file. If you apply an Electronic ID tag to the animal, and scan that Electronic ID tag, then the animal will be released, and information will be recorded in the session file. Communications The Communications menu enables you to tell the Scale what device is connected to each port. The devices that can be connected to the Scale include a computer, printer, sorter, or Electronic ID reader. Connections are made either to Port 1 or Port 2. The ports are located on the upper left hand edge of the Scale. Once you attach a device to a port, you must configure the port to suit. You do this from the Communications menu. To display the Communications menu, complete the following steps: Turn the mode selection switch to . COMMUNICATIONS Select . The following screen displays: 26 ...
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To select the device to attach to the port, complete the following steps: In the Communications menu, press the button to select the port to which the device is connected. Press until the device that is attached to the port is displayed. Note: You cannot select a device for one port if it is already selected for the other. For Computer example, you cannot select on Port 2 if it is already selected on Port 1. Selections available for the ports are: Options Description Unused The port is unused (this is the default option). Computer Enables the connection of a computer. Used to copy weighing sessions to or from the computer. Printer Enables the connection of a Gallagher Printer. Used to print weighing session data either during or after the session. Data Logger Enables the connection of a data logger. Used to log weight records during a weighing session. EID Standard Enables the connection of a Gallagher/Standard <EID stick reader with a set baud rate. See Using electronic tags (p 30). EID Destron Enables the connection of a Destron Electronic ID reader. EID Special Enables the connection of an Electronic ID reader with a selectable baud rate. Press to cycle through the options ‐ 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 bps ‐ until the desired baud rate is displayed. ...
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3E1151 SmartScale 800 User Manual Options Description there is a slight decrease in the accuracy of weight measurements. Sorter Special 2 Enables the connection of later model auto sorters (such as the Prattley auto sorter) that communicate back to the Scale using defined protocols. Sorter Special 3 Same as Sorter Special 2 but with a faster weight locking time as per the Sorter Fast. Ruddweigh Enables the connection of devices using the Ruddweigh protocol. Not available in some countries. (NZ/AU only) Press to save the settings and return to the Setup menu. Autosorter The Scale can interface directly with autosorters. There are four options for communicating with the connected port, Sorter, Sorter Special, Sorter Special 2 and Sorter Fast. The Scale sends sorting commands to the autosorter during the weighing session. To connect an autosorter with the Scale, complete the following steps: Turn on the Scale. Ensure the autosorter is turned off. Connect the autosorter to one of the ports on the Scale. Set the port to the required option, Sorter, Sorter Special, Sorter Special 2 or Sorter Fast. See Communications (p 26) for more information. Turn the autosorter on. Note: For information about setting up the autosorter into three‐way sorting, see Sort menu (p 12). Power feed to Electronic ID readers The Scale can supply power to an Electronic ID reader. Power is supplied only if the reader is connected to Port 2 and if any one of the three Electronic ID reader options is selected. With Port 2, if you nominate a device other than an Electronic ID reader, power feed is disabled. If the Electronic ID Reader you are using does not require power ...
3E1151 SmartScale 800 User Manual Select country The Select Country menu lets you select the required country settings. The Scale country settings determine the following: the language used with the screens and prompts; some country‐specific terminology; and some default options. To display the Select Country menu, complete the following steps: Turn the mode selection switch to . SELECT COUNTRY Select . The following screen displays: Changing the country and language To change the country, press the or soft key to select the desired country. Language To change the language, press the soft key. The following screen displays: Press the or soft key to select the desired language. Press to save the language. The selected language will be displayed on the Select Country screen. Press to save the changes to the Select Country screen. ...
3E1151 SmartScale 800 User Manual USING ELECTRONIC IDS The Scale can be used with an electronic ear tagging system. During a weighing session an animal can be identified by reading its Electronic ID. You can use Electronic IDs on their own, or the Scale can also link and store the Visual Tag Number that identifies the same animal. The Visual Tag Number is whatever alpha numeric (up to 13 characters) code that you choose to enter against an Electronic ID for a given animal. It might be based on the visible number printed on the ear tag or a combination of the number and the colour of the ear tag: "1234" or "123RED" etc. Setting up the Scale to use Electronic IDs The Electronic ID reader connects to one of the serial ports on the Scale. As described in Communications (p 26), this port must be set to read EID Standard. Cross‐referencing Visual Tag Numbers The Scale maintains a cross‐reference table that links an animal's Electronic ID with the animal's Visual Tag Number. Once it makes this link, the Scale remembers the Visual Tag Number the next time the Electronic ID is read. The Scale can store up to 21000 links between Electronic IDs and Visual Tag Numbers. If the limit is exceeded, new links between an Electronic ID and its Visual Tag Number cannot be stored. In this case, the next time the Electronic ID is read, its Visual Tag Number will not display. Warnings will appear leading up to this. See Memory full warning (p 82). 30 ...
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3E1151 SmartScale 800 User Manual Linking an Electronic ID to its Visual Tag Number The first time you use an Electronic ID, follow these steps: Read the animal's Electronic ID. You can read the Electronic ID before the animal steps on the platform or while the animal is on the platform. The last four digits of the Electronic ID, preceded by a colon, display on the Scale's screen: If you want to assign a Visual Tag Number to the Electronic ID, enter the number now, using the keypad. You must not enter the Visual Tag Number until the Electronic ID is displayed on the Scale's screen. The Visual Tag Number must also be entered before the animal leaves the platform. After the animal has left the platform, the Electronic ID and Visual Tag Number will be linked together in the cross reference table in the Scale's memory. A record is also stored in the current session according to normal Scale behaviour. If you do not assign a Visual Tag Number, each time you read the Electronic ID in future, the last four digits of the Electronic ID, preceded by a colon, will display on the Scale's lower screen. Each time the Electronic ID is displayed you have the opportunity to enter, and link it to, a Visual Tag Number. Once you have linked an Electronic ID with a Visual Tag Number, only the Visual Tag Number will display on the Scale's screen each time the Electronic ID is read in a future weighing session. See Assigning Visual Tag Numbers to Electronic IDs. You can follow these steps during a weighing session or without having to weigh. In the latter case, you must use Manual mode with no loadbars connected. See Recording standard animal information (p 77). Updating Incorrect Visual Tag Numbers in the Cross‐Reference Table Once a link between an Electronic ID and its Visual Tag Number has been made, you can edit it if it is incorrect using one of the following methods: Editing the weight record in the current session. See Editing weight records (p 73). Using MyScale Pro to update the cross‐reference table. Refer to the MyScale Pro User Manual for detailed instructions. 31 ...
3E1151 SmartScale 800 User Manual SESSIONS A session is a collection of weight records for which the Scale displays statistics. Sessions have a start date but can remain open for a period of time. Each weighing event adds a record to the current session. To keep weight gain calculations accurate, it is recommended that you start a new session whenever you weigh a new group of animals. Each time data is collected a record is created. The date on which a new record is created is stored within the session but is not displayed on the Scale. This date is used to calculate the weight gain for an animal and is copied to MyScale Pro with the session. Note: Session files on the Scale should be closed regularly ‐ generally at the end of a weighing session. If sessions are left open for longer than 2.5 years the oldest record dates may become inaccurate. Sessions overview There are three types of sessions: Standard Session These sessions allow recording of standard animal information (note and condition score). Trait Session These sessions let you record up to eight traits for each animal. The traits that you can record in the session are defined in MyScale Pro and copied to the scale, prior to the session. Up to 10 trait tables can be defined and copied to the Scale. When a Trait session is created you can select which trait table to use as a template. Sort List Session These sessions let you sort animals according to their Electronic ID. The sort list is set up in MyScale Pro and copied to the Scale prior to the session. In addition to there being three types of session, the Scale also works in three different modes: Automatic, Manual and Fine. The other variable that affects the operation of the Scale is whether loadbars are connected. The Scale is able to perform different functions depending on the mix of these three variables. Those function capabilities are summarised in the following table: ...
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3E1151 SmartScale 800 User Manual Loadbars Connected Automatic Mode Manual Mode Fine Mode Store Animal Store Animal Store Animal Standard Weights Weights on Key Weights on Key Session Automatically Press Press Record Animal Record Animal Record Information Information Information (two fields) Sort by Weight Sort by weight Store Animal ...
3E1151 SmartScale 800 User Manual Session naming formats Each session file name has the following format: YYYY-MM-DD hh-mm NAME Where… Is the… Example… YYYY 4 digit year 2003 MM 2 digit month 06 DD 2 digit day 24 hh 2 digit hour in 24 hour format 13 mm 2 digit minutes 15 NAME Name of the weighing session that will display on the Scale. The name varies depending on session type, as below; STANDARD The name can contain up to 17 characters STEERS SESSION and is chosen by the user. All letters will be NAME upper case. Note: When the Scale creates an unnamed session file, the name is automatically set to --. ...
3E1151 SmartScale 800 User Manual Examples of valid formats The following are examples of valid Weigh Scale session file names. 2004-01-25 15-20 STEERS 2003-12-04 16-30 @1630 2004-03-16 11-20 Sort List 2004-03-16 11-20 Trait Mature Note: Although you didn't see the session start time on the Weigh Scale (unless the session has no user‐entered name) it is always stored with the session. The following are examples of valid Reader session file names. 2006-03-07 15-21 Session01 2005-03-07 15-21 Session02 2005-03-07 15-21 Session03 Storage capacity The information gathered each time the Scale makes a measurement is called a record. The Scale can store up to 60000 records. These include the records of all sessions including the current one. See Memory Full Warning (p 82). For information about the maximum number of cross references the Scale can store, see Cross‐referencing Visual Tag Number's (p 30). Session statistics The Scale gathers statistics as it weighs. Statistics can be presented in four ways: ...
3E1151 SmartScale 800 User Manual Selecting a view To select a different data view during a weighing session: Turn the mode select switch to either , or . Press to cycle through the available screens. The data displayed on each of the screens is described in the following sections. Statistics screen The Weight Stats or Sort Stats screen displays summary weight data for animals in the current weighing session. The screen that is displayed depends on the weighing mode that you are using and whether sorting is turned on or off. Statistics can be displayed for closed sessions, see Displaying statistics for a closed session. (p 21) Weight statistics The Weight Stats screens displays if: sorting is switched off, or you are weighing in fine mode. This Weight Stats screen shows the number, average, total, highest and lowest weights for all the animals in the current session. The left hand side of the lower screen displays information about the animal currently being weighed. Note: If the ADG Display is turned to Off in User Options, the weight gain will not be displayed on the screen. 36 ...
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3E1151 SmartScale 800 User Manual Sort statistics The Sorting Stats screen displays if: sorting is turned on, and you are in either automatic or manual weighing modes The details on the lower screen change depending on the sorting mode selected. The screen shows the number, average and total weight of the animals in each sorting category as well as the gate through which the animal was sorted. The following screen shows the details for three way sorting. If you are sorting four ways or more, the statistics screen displays as shown: If you are sorting by Sort List, the Statistics screen changes to: Note: 37 ...
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3E1151 SmartScale 800 User Manual The soft key is only displayed if one of the Scale's ports is configured for a printer. For information on connecting a printer to the Scale see Communications (p 26). With a printer connected and configured you can print the statistics on this screen. Pressing the soft key allows you to scroll through the sort statistics for the other gates. Pressing the soft key changes which statistic screen displays. 38 ...
3E1151 SmartScale 800 User Manual Weight gain screen The Weight gain screen shows weight gain data for the animal being weighed and weight gain statistics for all animals in the session. The weight gain graph on the left side of the screen shows the change in an animal's weight gain from one session to the next. The vertical axis represents weight gain, the horizontal axis represents time. Each point on the graph represents the weight gain (in lb/day) that occurred between two weighing sessions. For example, if the graph slopes upward, the rate of weight gain has increased. If the graph slopes downward the rate of weight gain has decreased. Note: Provided the weight gain figure is positive the animal has gained weight. The graph plots changes in weight gain not changes in weight. A downward slope in the line on the graph indicates a decrease in the rate of weight gain, not a decrease in actual weight. The weight gain (in lb/day) for the animal currently being weighed is displayed in the top left corner of the screen. This is also the last point on the graph. For example, in the screen shown above, the weight gain for the current animal and the last point on the graph is 1.09 lb/day. The graph shows that only one of four previous sessions has matched this weight gain. For the graph to be displayed: There must be at least two previous sessions with a weight recorded for this animal (i.e. with the same tag number). The sessions must have been created on different dates. The weight gain is calculated from the weight recorded in the most recent session for the same tag number. If there is no previous data for an animal, the screen displays "‐‐.‐" in place of the weight gain figure. Note: The session statistics (average, lowest and highest weight gain per day) displayed on this screen only include those animals for which weight comparisons can be made. The statistics do not include animals which are being weighed for the first time and therefore have no weight gain comparison. 39 ...
3E1151 SmartScale 800 User Manual Weight records screen Weight records screen for a standard or sort list sessions During a Standard or Sort list weighing session, the Weight Records screen shows the data recorded for each animal: Visual Tag Number Weight Condition score Notes You can use and to scroll up or down the list and view or edit other weight records in the current session. The last weight to be recorded is displayed at the top of the screen. This screen can also be used to edit the weight records in the current session. For further information, see Editing a weight record from a standard or sort list session (p 73). The Tag Count value represents the number of Electronic ID tags read when the loadbars are not connected. 40 ...
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3E1151 SmartScale 800 User Manual Weight records screen for a Trait session During a trait session, the Weight Records screen shows the data recorded for each animal: Visual Tag Number Weight Trait entries You can use and to scroll up or down the list and view other weight records in the current session. The last weight to be recorded is displayed at the top of the screen. This screen can also be used to edit a Visual Tag Number in the current session. For further information, see Editing a weight record from a Trait session (p 74). 41 ...
3E1151 SmartScale 800 User Manual Carcass weight screen The Carcass Weight screen displays the carcass weight of the animal. The carcass weight is calculated using the kill‐out percentage that you enter. The carcass weight statistics are displayed on the right hand side of the screen. The format is the same as that used in the WEIGHT STATS or SORTING STATS screens. The carcass weights on the screen shown above are based on a kill‐out percentage of 53%. Within each sorting category, the average and total carcass weights displayed will be 53% of the average and total weights recorded for the session. The number of animals in each sorting category is displayed. If sorting is turned off, the lowest and highest carcass weight is also displayed. Note: If the kill‐out percentage is changed during the weighing session, the carcass weights are recalculated. Kill out percentage To change the kill‐out percentage: Press . The current kill‐out percentage screen displays. Press to delete the current kill‐out percentage. Each time you press one character is deleted. Enter the new kill‐out percentage using the keypad. Press to save the change and recalculate the carcass weights based on the new kill‐out percentage. 42 ...
3E1151 SmartScale 800 User Manual PREPARING TO WEIGH Weighing modes Automatic Automatic mode is recommended for yards that allow a smooth flow of animals across the weighing platform. In Automatic mode, the Scale automatically starts the weight measurement process as soon as the animal steps onto the platform. After the weight has been captured, the Scale beeps and displays the captured weight. The captured weight continues to display until the next animal steps onto the platform. After the animal leaves the platform, the Scale attempts to compensate for the weight of any accumulation of mud or dung left on the platform. If it succeeds, the Scale displays a zero icon. If it does not you can manually restore zero by pressing the blue zero button. Manual Manual mode is recommended for yards that do not allow a smooth flow of animals across the weighing platform or where the animals are restless. This mode allows the operator to decide when the measurement is made. In manual mode, the operator presses the green weigh button to start the weight measurement process. After the weight has been captured, the Scale beeps and displays the captured weight. The captured weight continues to display until the next animal steps onto the platform. After the animal leaves the platform, the Scale attempts to compensate for the weight of any accumulation of mud or dung left on the platform. If it succeeds, the Scale displays a zero icon. If it does not you can manually restore zero by pressing the blue zero button. 43 ...
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3E1151 SmartScale 800 User Manual Fine Fine mode is recommended for weighing static loads such as fleeces or produce. In Fine mode, the Scale displays the weight on the platform in the same way as a bathroom scale. If a weight measurement is to be added to the session statistics, the operator presses the green weigh button. The weight is captured at this point, but it is not stored in the weight record until the weight is removed from the platform. After the weight has been captured, the statistics are updated. For information about statistics, see Session statistics (p 35). The displayed weight continues to reflect the actual weight on the platform. In Fine mode, automatic zero tracking is switched off. This means the Scale does not automatically compensate for the weight of objects left on the platform after the load has been removed. For more information, see Zero tracking (p 83). The blue zero button has a function in Fine mode if you want to make net‐weight measurements of a load inside a container. For example, you could place an empty container on the weighing platform and press the blue zero button. If you then filled the container, the weight indication will be only that of the container's contents. Note: In Fine mode, after the blue zero button has been pressed, the weight indication shows zero but the icon does not display. 44 ...
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3E1151 SmartScale 800 User Manual Connecting the Scale to the loadbars Before you begin the weighing session, complete the following steps: Open the Scale case. Mount the Scale on a flat surface or clip it onto the Scale bracket. Ensure all required accessories are connected and setup, for example: Loadbars Sorters Electronic ID readers Determine if you require additional power for the Scale. Either connect to an AC outlet via the battery charger or connect to a 12 volt battery. If you are not connecting to an external power source, the Scale's internal battery should be fully charged. See Charging the Battery (p 5), if required. Check and update the setup options, as required. See Setup (p 10) for further details. Setting the tag prefix Tag numbers can have common prefixes. Once you configure a tag number prefix on the Scale it is inserted at the start of any Visual Tag Number you enter during the session. To set the tag number prefix, complete the following steps. Turn the mode select switch to A (Automatic) or M (Manual). Press . Type in the prefix, using the keypad. The prefix can contain up to four characters. Press to save the prefix. 46 ...
3E1151 SmartScale 800 User Manual WEIGHING IN A STANDARD SESSION Creating a new standard weighing session To create a new standard weighing session, complete the following steps: Turn the mode select switch to A (Automatic) or M (Manual). Press the soft key. NEW SESSION The screen displays: The options for Trait or Sort List only show when there are such sessions present in the Scale: Type in the required session name using the keypad. The name can be up to 17 alpha‐numeric characters long. Press the key to delete characters. Note: Y ou can leave the session unnamed. If prompted, type in the PIN (can be left blank). The previously entered PIN (Premise Identification Number) is displayed by default. The PIN can be up to 7 alpha‐numeric characters long. Press the key to delete characters. Note: A setting in MyScale Pro sets whether this prompt is displayed. The entered PIN is transferred to MyScale Pro with the session data. Press . 47 ...
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3E1151 SmartScale 800 User Manual If prompted, type in a session note (can be left blank). The session note can be up to 13 alpha‐numeric (including full stop, forward slash and space) characters long. Press the key to delete characters. Note: Adding a session note reduces the number of records stored on the Scale by one. The entered session note is transferred to MyScale Pro with the session data. The MyScale Pro software sets whether the Session note option displays on the Scale. The session note details are stored in the first record of the session file. Press to save the session. The new session is created and a statistics screen displays with all values set to zero. The previous session is closed and stored in the Scale's memory and can be viewed using the Session menu. See Session menu (p 16). 48 ...
3E1151 SmartScale 800 User Manual Procedure for weighing animals in a standard session To weigh an animal in a standard session follow this procedure: Select the weighing mode that you want to use by turning the mode select A M switch to (automatic) or (manual). When the Scale is switched on, the previous weighing session is still the current session. You can choose to create a new weighing session, see Creating a new standard weighing session (p 47) for more details. If required, you can enter an ear tag prefix for the animals being weighed. See Setting the tag prefix (p 46) for further details. Check that the icon is displayed. If it is not displayed, press the blue "zero" button to zero off any weight (e.g. dirt or manure) left on the platform. Load the animal onto the platform. Ensure the animal is contained on the platform (e.g. no hooves off the platform and no one holding the animal). If required, you can record the animal's Visual Tag Number or scan an Electronic ID. Using Electronic IDs: Scan the animal's Electronic ID. The Electronic ID can be scanned at any time before or while the animal is on the platform. If you are using Electronic ID numbers only, the last 4 digits of the tag number preceded by a colon (:) displays on screen. If you entered a Visual Tag Number the first time the Electronic ID was scanned, the Visual Tag Number displays on screen. If this is the first time you have scanned the Electronic ID and you want to enter an associated Visual Tag Number, you can enter it now. In future, each time you scan the Electronic ID, the associated Visual Tag Number will display on screen. See Using Electronic IDs (p 30) for further details. Using Visual Tag Numbers: Use the keypad to enter the Visual Tag Number. Up to 13 characters, ...
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3E1151 SmartScale 800 User Manual Note: Please ensure that the ADG Display is enabled in the User Options menu if you want to see the weight gain, last recorded weight, trait record and notes which were recorded during a previous weighing session. If this option is not switched ON when you scan an EID, the previous note, either trait or user entered note data, will not be displayed. If you want to view the most recent trait record, recorded for this animal in more detail, press the key. When this key is released, the display will revert to the previous screen. If required, you can store information about the animal being weighed using the "Condition Score" and "Notes" fields. Refer to the following table for instructions on entering a condition score or note. You can enter this information before the animal steps onto the platform (i.e. when the platform is empty) or while the animal is on the platform. Field What can be stored How to use Condition One or two digits Press the button on Score the keypad and type the score. Notes Up to 13 characters, Press the button on the alphabetic or numeric. keypad and type the note. If an incorrect entry is made, press to delete each incorrect character and then re‐enter the correct information. Follow the instructions for the weighing mode you have selected. Automatic Mode When the Weigh Scale has determined an accurate weight for the animal, it locks on to the weight and holds it on the screen. The time taken to lock on to the weight varies depending on the ...
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3E1151 SmartScale 800 User Manual If available on the Weigh Scale, the last recorded weight for the identified animal displays: Note: If the ADG Display is turned to OFF in User Options, the weight gain, last recorded weight, either Trait or user entered note data, will not be displayed on the screen. To view the statistics for the session press and hold the soft key. The statistics displayed are: Weight statistics screen ‐ if sorting is disabled. Sort by weight screen ‐ if sorting by weight is enabled. Note: Sort by list statistics are shown once the animal has left the weighing platform. To view the trait record information in the same layout as it was originally entered, press and hold the soft key. 10. If the weight has locked on but you want to re‐weigh the animal, press the green weigh key. The Weigh Scale re‐weighs the animal and locks onto the weight again. The new weight replaces the original weight and the statistics are updated. For example, if the animal was not completely on the weighing platform, the Weigh Scale may have locked onto an incorrect weight. You do not need to re‐enter the Visual Tag Number, condition score or note if you have re‐weighed the animal. 11. Move the animal off the platform. The weight of the animal is recorded as soon as the animal leaves the platform (the weight decreases by 30% or more). At this point the record saves. To further edit the Notes and Condition Scores you have to use the process outlined in Editing weight records (p 73). The weight remains on the screen until the next animal steps onto the platform. If the animal has left the platform and you want to delete the weight that has just been recorded, press the red delete button. The last weight entered ...
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3E1151 SmartScale 800 User Manual The creation date of the record is saved into the session file. 12. The Weigh Scale automatically zero's off any weight left on the platform (e.g. dirt or manure). When this has occurred the icon is displayed on the screen. If the icon does not display, press the blue zero button. The Weigh Scale does not need to return to zero before the next animal is loaded onto the platform. Once the weight has dropped by 30%, the display will unlock ready for the next animal to be loaded onto the platform. This is a useful feature when weighing sheep. 13. Repeat the process from step 4 until all animals are weighed. To edit the current session data, see Editing a weight record in a standard or sort list session (p 78). 52 ...
3E1151 SmartScale 800 User Manual Procedure for weighing static loads standard Turn the mode select switch to (Fine mode). Follow the procedure outlined in Creating a new standard weighing session (p 47). Ensure that the displayed weight is zero. To zero the scales, press the blue Zero button. Note: The icon is not displayed in Fine mode. Place the load onto the platform. If you want to store information, enter desired values into the "Tag Number", "Condition Score" and "Notes" fields. For example, you may want to enter a wool bale reference number or a note to identify specific bales. Refer to the following table to select the field that you want to use. You can enter this information before the load is placed on the platform (i.e. when the platform is empty) or while the load is on the platform. Field What can be stored How to use Tag number Up to 13 characters, Use the keypad to enter the (Reference alphabetic or numeric. reference number. number) Condition One or two digits. Press the button on score the keypad and type the score. Notes Up to 13 characters, Press the button on the ...
3E1151 SmartScale 800 User Manual Sorting by weight To sort animals by weight you need to set up the following: Connect the loadbar to the Scale. See Connecting the Scale to the loadbar. (p 46) Connect the Sorter to the Scale and set up the correct communications for the Sorter. See Communications (p 26). Set up sorting limits on the Scale. See Sort menu. (p 12) Create a standard session. See Creating a new standard weighing session (p 47). Weigh and sort the animals. 54 ...
3E1151 SmartScale 800 User Manual WEIGHING IN A TRAIT SESSION Trait sessions allow you to record details of individual animals by entering values against various characteristics. A Trait table is the template on which a Trait session is based. They define which traits can be recorded in a session and the maximum number of characters in each. Trait tables are created in MyScale Pro and copied to the Scale. When you create a new Trait session on the Scale, you select from the displayed list. You can customise the traits recorded or use breeder society values. Refer to the MyScale Pro User Manual for further information. Creating a new trait weighing session To create a new trait session there must first be a trait table present in the Scale. This must be copied from your computer using the MyScale Pro program. To create a new trait session, follow this procedure; Turn the mode select switch to A (Automatic) or M (Manual). Press the soft key. NEW SESSION The screen displays: The options for Trait or Sort List only show when there are such sessions present in the Scale: Press the soft key. The session name is automatically designated and cannot be changed. Press the and soft keys to select the required trait table. Press to select the Trait table. 55 ...
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3E1151 SmartScale 800 User Manual If prompted, type in the PIN (can be left blank). The previously entered PIN (Premise Identification Number) is displayed by default. The PIN can be up to 7 alpha‐numeric characters long. Press the key to delete characters. Note: A setting in MyScale Pro sets whether this prompt is displayed. The entered PIN is transferred to MyScale Pro with the session data. Press . If prompted, type in a session note (can be left blank). The session note can be up to 13 alpha‐numeric (including full stop, forward slash and space) characters long. Press the key to delete characters. Note: Adding a session note reduces the number of records stored on the Scale by one. The entered session note is transferred to MyScale Pro with the session data. The MyScale Pro software sets whether the Session note option displays on the Scale. The session note details are stored in the first record of the session file. Press to save the session. The new session is created and a statistics screen displays with all values set to zero. ...
3E1151 SmartScale 800 User Manual Procedure for weighing animals in a trait session To weigh an animal in a trait session follow this procedure: Select the weighing mode that you want to use by turning the mode select A M switch to (automatic) or (manual). When the Scale is switched on, the previous weighing session is still the current session. You can choose to create a new Trait session, see Creating a new trait weighing session (p 55). If required, you can enter an ear tag prefix for the animals being weighed. See Setting the tag prefix (p 46) for further details. Check that the icon is displayed. If it is not displayed, press the blue "zero" button to zero off any weight (e.g. dirt or manure) left on the platform. Load the animal onto the platform. Ensure the animal is contained on the platform (e.g. no hooves off the platform and no one holding the animal). If required, you can record the animal's Visual Tag Number or scan an Electronic ID. Using Electronic IDs: Scan the animal's Electronic ID. The Electronic ID can be scanned at any time before or while the animal is on the platform. If you are using Electronic ID numbers only, the last 4 digits of the tag number preceded by a colon (:) displays on screen. If you entered a Visual Tag Number the first time the Electronic ID was scanned, the Visual Tag Number displays on screen. If this is the first time you have scanned the Electronic ID and you want to enter an associated Visual Tag Number, you can enter it now. In future, each time you scan the Electronic ID, the associated Visual Tag Number will display on screen. See Using Electronic IDs (p 30) for further details. Using Visual Tag Numbers: Use the keypad to enter the Visual Tag Number. Up to 13 characters, ...
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3E1151 SmartScale 800 User Manual session. If this option is not switched ON when you scan an EID, the previous note, either trait or user entered note data, will not be displayed. If you want to view the most recent trait record, recorded for this animal in more detail, press the key. When this key is released, the display will revert to the previous screen. If the trait table is not already displayed, press the key to display it. Note: The animal's Electronic ID or Visual Tag Number displays in the top left corner of the trait table. The weight gain, if one can be calculated for this animal, displays in the top right corner of the trait table. The cursor flashes in the field adjacent to the first trait label. The number of characters able to be entered against each label is indicated by the blank underlines. Use the arrow soft keys to navigate between the traits and enter the values for this animal. Note: Pressing the key alternates the display between the Visual Tag Number entry screen and the trait table. You cannot return to the statistics or weight record screens until the weight is removed from the Weigh Scale. Follow the instructions for the weighing mode you have selected. Automatic Mode When the Weigh Scale has determined an accurate weight for the animal, it locks on to the weight and holds it on the screen. The time taken to lock on to the weight varies depending on the movement of the animal. Manual Mode Press the green weigh button to start weighing the animal. When the Weigh Scale has determined an accurate weight for the animal, it locks on to the weight and holds it on the screen. The time taken to lock on to the weight varies depending on the movement of the animal. 10. When the Weigh Scale has locked onto the weight: the "Weight OK" light illuminates; ...
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3E1151 SmartScale 800 User Manual If available on the Weigh Scale, the last recorded weight for the identified animal displays: Note 1: The note will be displayed if there are no prior trait sessions for the animal, otherwise the note will only be displayed until the last trait record is found. Note 2: If the ADG Display is turned to OFF in User Options, the weight gain, last recorded weight, and previous note, either Trait or user entered note data, will not be displayed on the screen. To view the statistics for the session press and hold the soft key. The statistics displayed are: Weight statistics screen ‐ if sorting is disabled. Sort by weight screen ‐ if sorting by weight is enabled. Note: Sort by list statistics are shown once the animal has left the weighing platform. 11. If the weight has locked on but you want to re‐weigh the animal, press the green weigh key. The Weigh Scale re‐weighs the animal and locks onto the weight again. The new weight replaces the original weight and the statistics are updated. For example, if the animal was not completely on the weighing platform, the Weigh Scale may have locked onto an incorrect weight. You do not need to re‐enter the Visual Tag Number, condition score or note if you have re‐weighed the animal. 12. Move the animal off the platform. The weight of the animal and the traits will be recorded as soon as the animal leaves the platform (the weight decreases by 30% or more). The weight record screen displays the details of the record just created. If the animal has left the platform and you want to delete the weight that has just been recorded, press the red delete button. The last weight record, 59 ...
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3E1151 SmartScale 800 User Manual including the traits, will be deleted from the Weigh Scale's memory and the statistics updated. The following screen displays. The key has no function in a trait session. The creation date of the record is saved into the session file. 13. The Weigh Scale automatically zero's off any weight left on the platform (e.g. dirt or manure). When this has occurred the icon is displayed on the screen. If the icon does not display, press the blue zero button. The Weigh Scale does not need to return to zero before the next animal is loaded onto the platform. Once the weight has dropped by 30%, the display will unlock ready for the next animal to be loaded onto the platform. This is a useful feature when weighing sheep. 14. Repeat the process from step 4 until all animals are weighed. To edit the current Trait session data, see Editing a weight record from a Trait session (p 79). 60 ...
3E1151 SmartScale 800 User Manual Procedure for weighing static Trait loads Turn the mode select switch to (Fine mode). Follow the procedure outlined in Creating a new trait weighing session (p 55). Ensure that the displayed weight is zero. To zero the Scales, press the blue Zero button. Note: The icon is not displayed in Fine mode. Place the load onto the platform. To record trait values, press to display the Trait table. Note: The Trait fields displayed depend on the trait table selected when you created the session. Enter the values into the "Trait" fields adjacent to the relevant labels. Weigh Press the green button, to record the weight. The statistics screen updates immediately. The weight screen does not update until the load is removed from the weighing platform . Remove the load from the platform. The weight screen updates. Repeat the procedure from Step 3, for subsequent items to be weighed. At the end of the weighing session Switch the Scale off by turning the mode select switch to the position. Disconnect the loadbar cables. Fit the protective caps to the loadbar cables. Fit the protective caps to the Scale. 61 ...
3E1151 SmartScale 800 User Manual WEIGHING WHILE SORTING BY LIST What is a Sort List? The Sort List enables farmers to identify, using its Electronic ID, a specific group of animals to be sorted off during a session. A Sort List is a session file created on the computer with a particular naming format that identifies it when it is copied to the Scale. During a Sort List session you can: weigh and sort animals, or only sort animals. The results of the Sort List session are recorded in the Sort List. The Sort List can be copied to and from the Scale using MyScale Pro. 62 ...
3E1151 SmartScale 800 User Manual Setting up the Sort List The Sort List is created on the computer and copied to the Scale using MyScale Pro. Refer to the MyScale Pro User Manual for instructions on creating the Sort List and copying it to the Scale. When a Sort List is copied to the Scale it replaces any Sort List that already exists on the Scale. After you have completed your Sort List session you can copy the Sort List back to the computer for analysis or to update data in your farm management software program. Sorting groups and sorting gates: At the time you prepare a Sort List in MyScale Pro, you do not need to know which of the sorter's gates will be available for your purpose. When you prepare the list, you simply assign animals to groups. After you copy the Sort List to the Scale, you decide which sorting group will pass through which sorter gate. Outsiders: Outsiders are animals which: are not on the list; have no group number assigned to them in the list; or have no Electronic ID. If an outsider passes through the sorter, the Scale assigns the animal to a special Others group called . When you select a Sort List session, the Scale gives you the Others opportunity to assign a sorter gate specifically to the group. Notes: If you sort by list without weighing, you cannot sort animals that are not wearing Electronic ID tags. If you encounter such an animal, plan on having to manually shift it out of the sorter. If you are weighing as you sort by list and you encounter an animal not wearing an Electronic ID tag, the Scale will sort the animal through the gate you assigned to the Others group. In this case, as the Scale cannot record an Electronic ID, you should add additional animal information, at least the ...
3E1151 SmartScale 800 User Manual Connecting the equipment Before you begin a sort list session follow these steps: Connect the automatic sorter to Port 1 on the Scale. Connect the Electronic ID reader to Port 2 on the Scale. Tag Checking Ensure is turned OFF. See Tag checking (p 25). Set up both ports. See Communications (p 26). Ensure the following options are selected: Port 1 : Sorter Port 2 : EID Standard, EID Destron or EID Special Ensure you have selected the sort list and set the gates for sorting. See Selecting the Sort List and setting gates (p 65). 64 ...
3E1151 SmartScale 800 User Manual Selecting the Sort List and setting gates To select a Sort List session, complete the following steps: Turn the mode select switch to A (Automatic) if loadbars are connected or M (Manual) if you are not weighing. Press the soft key. NEW SESSION The screen displays. Press the softskey. NEW SESSION The screen displays Press . Note: The session name cannot be changed. Set the required gates for each displayed sort group. Press the or soft keys, to select the required sort group. Use the keypad to set the required gate number(s). Press , to save the Sort list session details. Note: You do not need to change the sort limit, as it is not used during a sort list session. 65 ...
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3E1151 SmartScale 800 User Manual If prompted, type in the PIN (can be left blank). The previously entered PIN (Premise Identification Number) is displayed by default. The PIN can be up to 7 alpha‐numeric characters long. Press the key to delete characters. Note: A setting in MyScale Pro sets whether this prompt is displayed. The entered PIN is transferred to MyScale Pro with the session data. Press . If prompted, type in a session note (can be left blank). The session note can be up to 13 alpha‐numeric (including full stop, forward slash and space) characters long. Press the key to delete characters. Note: Adding a session note reduces the number of records stored on the Scale by one. The entered session note is transferred to MyScale Pro with the session data. The MyScale Pro software sets whether the Session note option displays on the Scale. The session note details are stored in the first record of the session file. 10. Press to save the session. The new session is created and a statistics screen displays with all values set to zero. ...
3E1151 SmartScale 800 User Manual Procedure for weighing and sorting animals by Sort List This section of the manual outlines the procedure to follow to weigh animals and sort them by list. You can also enter a note or condition score for each animal. Select the weighing mode that you want to use by turning the mode select switch to A (Automatic) if loadbars are connected or M (Manual) if you are not weighing. When the Scale is switched on, the previous weighing session will still be the current session. See Selecting the Sort List and setting gates (p 65). If required, you can enter an ear tag prefix for the animals being weighed. See Setting the tag prefix (p 46) for further details. Check that the icon is displayed. If it is not displayed, press the blue "zero" button to zero off any weight (e.g. dirt or manure) left on the platform. Load the animal onto the platform. Ensure the animal is contained on the platform (e.g. no hooves off the platform and no one holding the animal). Scan the animal's Electronic ID. The Electronic ID can be scanned at any time before or while the animal is on the platform. If you are using Electronic ID numbers only, the last 4 digits of the tag number preceded by a colon (:) displays on screen. If you entered a Visual Tag Number the first time the Electronic ID was scanned, the Visual Tag Number displays on screen. If this is the first time you have scanned the Electronic ID and you want to enter an associated Visual Tag Number, you can enter it now. In future, each time you scan the Electronic ID, the associated Visual Tag Number will display on screen. As soon as the Electronic ID has been read: the gate number displays next to the weight (upper screen). the date and any note or trait entered the last time the animal was weighed is displayed on the screen. If you want to view the most recent trait record, recorded for this animal in more detail, press the key. When this key is released, the display will revert to the previous screen. ...
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3E1151 SmartScale 800 User Manual If you want to record a Note for this animal, press the key. The cursor displays and you can enter notes between the > < symbols. You can enter up to 13 characters. If you want to record a Condition Score for this animal, press the key. You can enter a 1 or 2 digit value. Note: Both the and the keys enable you to switch between either of the values that you have entered. 10. When the Scale has determined an accurate weight for the animal, it locks on to the weight and holds it on the screen. 11. The time taken to lock on to the weight varies depending on the movement of the animal. 12. When the Scale has locked onto the weight: the "Weight OK" light illuminates; displays on the screen; the Scale beeps; If sorting is turned on, the gate number displays indicating the sorting category. 68 ...
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3E1151 SmartScale 800 User Manual If available on the Scale, the last recorded weight for the identified animal displays: Note: If the ADG Display is turned to OFF in User Options, the weight gain, last recorded weight, and previous note, either Trait or user entered note data, will not be displayed on the screen. To view the statistics for the session press and hold the soft key. The statistics displayed are: Weight statistics screen ‐ if sorting is disabled. Sort by weight screen ‐ if sorting by weight is enabled. Note: Sort by list statistics are shown once the animal has left the weighing platform. 13. Sorting by list, the statistics update in the following way: When an animal on the sort list is seen, the Actual Total column (Act Total) will increase by 1 and the Expected Total (Exp Total) column will decrease by 1. If the animal was not on the sort list the Actual Total column increases by 1, but the Expected Total column does not change. The same occurs for the Actual (Act) or Expected (Exp) totals for the sort group the animal belongs to. Note: The Exp Total column records the total number of animals on the sort list that are yet to be seen. 69 ...
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3E1151 SmartScale 800 User Manual 14. If the weight has locked on but you want to re‐weigh the animal, press the green weigh key. The Scale re‐weighs the animal and locks onto the weight again. The new weight replaces the original weight and the statistics are updated. For example, if the animal was not completely on the weighing platform, the Scale may have locked onto an incorrect weight. You do not need to re‐enter the Visual Tag Number, condition score or note if you have re‐weighed the animal. 15. Move the animal off the platform. The weight of the animal is recorded as soon as the animal leaves the platform (the weight decreases by 30% or more). At this point the record saves. To further edit the Notes and Condition Scores you have to use the process outlined in Editing weight records (p 73). The weight remains on the screen until the next animal steps onto the platform. If the animal has left the platform and you want to delete the weight that has just been recorded, press the red delete button. The last weight entered will be deleted from the Scale's memory and the following screen will display. The creation date of the record is saved into the session file. 16. The Scale automatically zero's off any weight left on the platform (e.g. dirt or manure). When this has occurred the icon is displayed on the screen. If the icon does not display, press the blue zero button. The Scale does not need to return to zero before the next animal is loaded onto the platform. Once the weight has dropped by 30%, the display will unlock ready for the next animal to be loaded onto the platform. This is a useful feature when weighing sheep. 17. Repeat the process from step 4 until all animals are weighed. 70 ...
3E1151 SmartScale 800 User Manual Sorting by list without weighing To sort animals by list, without weighing, follow these steps: M Disconnect loadbars. Turn the mode select switch to (Manual). Scan the animal's Electronic ID. After the animal's Electronic ID has been read the sort gate is displayed on the main Scale screen. If you have an automated sorter connected and configured, the designated gate will open. Although it is not visible on the Scale, the session records the fact that this animal was sorted. The sort result for each animal can be viewed in MyScale Pro, once the session has been copied back to the computer. When sorting by list the statistics update in the following way. When an animal on the sort list is seen, the Actual Total column (Act Total) will increase by 1 and the Expected Total (Exp Total) column will decrease by 1. If the animal was not on the sort list the Actual Total column increases by 1, but the Expected Total column does not change. The same occurs for the Actual (Act) or Expected (Exp) totals for the sort group the animal belongs to. Note: The Exp Total column records the total number of animals on the sort list that are yet to be seen. The Weight Stats screen does not appear. Repeat Step 2 for each subsequent animal that you want to sort. 71 ...
3E1151 SmartScale 800 User Manual At the end of the weighing session Switch the Scale off by turning the mode select switch to the position. Disconnect the loadbar cables. Fit the protective caps to the loadbar cables. Fit the protective caps to the Scale. 72 ...
3E1151 SmartScale 800 User Manual EDITING WEIGHT RECORDS About editing weight records Only records in the current session can be edited on the Scale. To edit records in other sessions you need to copy them to the computer. Refer to the MyScale Pro User Manual for more information. The Tag Number, Condition Score and Notes can be edited during or after a standard session. Trait table data can be edited in the current session. Weights cannot be edited. Weight records cannot be edited while viewing the session in setup mode. Editing a weight record in a Standard or Sort List session In a standard or sort list session; A Turn the mode select switch to or . Note: You must have loadbars connected to edit the weight records in the current session. Press until the screen listing the individual weights is displayed. Press to edit weigh records. Use the arrow soft keys to highlight the data you wish to alter. Press the button to delete characters, as required. Type in the new data using the keypad. When you have made all the required changes, press to save the changes and exit edit mode. 73 ...
3E1151 SmartScale 800 User Manual Editing a weight record in a Trait session In a Trait session; A Turn the mode select switch to or . Press until the screen listing the individual weights is displayed. Press to edit weigh records. Use the arrow soft keys to highlight the Tag data you wish to alter. Press the button to delete characters, as required. Type in the new Tag number using the keypad. Use the arrow soft keys to highlight the Trait data you wish to alter. When you highlight the Trait data field the trait data screen displays. Type in the required information in the appropriate fields and press . When you have made all the required changes, press to save the changes and exit edit mode. 74 ...
3E1151 SmartScale 800 User Manual Deleting a weight record in the current session Turn the mode select switch to , or . Press until the screen listing the individual weights is displayed. Press to edit weigh records. Use the arrow soft keys to highlight the weight record you wish to delete. Delete Press the red button. The selected record is deleted from the session and the statistics are updated. 75 ...
3E1151 SmartScale 800 User Manual RECORDING ANIMAL INFORMATION WITHOUT WEIGHING The SmartScale 800 lets you record details about animals against animal tags (electronic or visual) without needing to record a weight. The information is added to the current session (Standard only) in the same way as a normal record, but with the weight set to zero. Note: Only records that contain a weight are added to the session statistics. Automatic storing of Electronic IDs You can use the Scale in a hands‐free mode, to record the Electronic IDs for a group of animals. The Electronic IDs are stored in the current session. This can be used, for example, as a method of recording which animals arrived or left your farm on a particular day. In this case, it is recommended that you start a new standard session before storing the Electronic IDs. The procedure for storing Electronic IDs automatically is: Make sure there are no loadbars connected to the SmartScale 800. Turn the mode select switch to . Read each Electronic ID. Each Electronic ID is stored in a separate record in the current session. The weight is set to zero. The session statistics do not change. A count of scanned Electronic IDs displays next to the tag field. This will recount tags that are scanned for a second or subsequent time in the same session. Note: If the Scale's cross‐reference table already stores a Visual Tag Number linked to an Electronic ID you have read, the weight record on the Scale will display the Visual Tag Number, not the Electronic ID. When you copy the session to the computer, both the Electronic ID and Visual Tag Number will be visible. 76 ...
3E1151 SmartScale 800 User Manual Recording standard animal information To store condition scores and notes about animals without recording a weight, follow these steps: Make sure there are no loadbars connected to the SmartScale 800. Turn the mode select switch to . Ensure you are in a standard session (not a trait session). If you are not, you will need to start a new standard session. See Creating a new standard weighing session (p 47). If you are using Electronic IDs to identify the animal, scan the animal's Electronic ID. Enter the animal's Visual Tag Number using the keypad, if it is not already displayed. Note: If you read an Electronic ID that was already linked to a Visual Tag Number in the Scale's cross‐reference table, it will be displayed and you will not be able to edit it. Press and enter a one or two digit condition score. Press and enter the note (up to 13 characters) using the keypad. Press the green Weigh button to save the record. A text record is added to the current session containing the information you entered and with the weight set to zero. The session statistics do not change. None of the fields are compulsory (Electronic ID, Visual Tag Number, Condition Score or Note), however, you must enter some information before the record is saved. Normally, you will want to identify the animal (using the Electronic ID or Visual Tag Number) before saving information about the animal using the condition score or note. 77 ...
3E1151 SmartScale 800 User Manual Recording animal traits The SmartScale 800 lets you record values against animal characteristics for a specific animal tag number (electronic or visual) without needing to record a weight. The information is added to the current session in the same way as a normal record, but with the weight set to zero. The traits against which you can record information for each animal are defined in MyScale Pro and copied to the Scale. When you start a new trait session on the Scale you can select which trait table to base the session on which then becomes permanently associated with that session. This defines the traits you can enter data against in this session. Refer to the MyScale Pro User Manual for more information. To store animal trait information without a weight, follow these steps: Make sure there are no loadbars connected to the SmartScale 800. Turn the mode select switch to . Ensure you are in a Trait session. If you are not you will need to start a new trait session. See Creating a new trait weighing session (p 55). If you are using Electronic IDs, scan the animal's Electronic ID. If the Electronic ID is already linked to a Visual Tag Number in the Scale's cross‐reference table, the Visual Tag Number displays briefly and is then replaced by the trait table. If the Electronic ID is not linked to a Visual Tag Number in the Scale's cross‐ reference table, you can enter one now (this is not compulsory). The Visual Tag Number, if you enter one, replaces the Electronic ID on the Scale's display. If you are using Visual Tag Numbers only, enter it now. The Visual Tag Number is displayed as you enter it. If the trait table is not already displayed, press to display it now. Enter the trait data using the keypad. The number of characters available for each is indicated by the blank underlines. Press the green Weigh button to save the record. The animal information you entered is added to the current session as a new record with the weight set to zero. The session statistics do not change. 78 ...
3E1151 SmartScale 800 User Manual CHECKING FOR DUPLICATE VISUAL TAG NUMBERS The Scale lets you check for duplicate Visual Tag Numbers during a weighing session. Duplicates can occur if the same animal is weighed twice in a session. They can also occur because a Visual Tag Number has been entered incorrectly. In this case, you can edit the incorrect Visual Tag Number immediately. For instructions on turning Tag Checking on and information about when a duplicate can occur, see User options (p 24). If a Visual Tag Number duplicate occurs within a session, a screen similar to the following displays. The duplicate Visual Tag Number is displayed and the Scale beeps three times. This duplicate tag screen enables you to: accept both Visual Tag Numbers (i.e. the duplicate remains), or edit the Visual Tag Number just entered, or edit the Visual Tag Number recorded earlier in the session. Notes: If you do not make a selection before the animal leaves the platform the duplicate Visual Tag Numbers remain. Some Electronic ID readers can be set up so that they are unable to read the same Electronic ID twice in a session. If you want to use the Scale's tag checking feature to prevent an animal being weighed more than once in a session, you need to set up the reader so that it can read the same Electronic ID more than once. To prevent multiple recordings of an Electronic ID, the Scale records the number once after the first reading. It will not record this Electronic ID again until after a different Electronic ID has been read. 79 ...
3E1151 SmartScale 800 User Manual Editing a duplicate Visual Tag Number If a duplicate Visual Tag Number occurs, the following screen will be displayed and the Scale will beep three times. This screen lets you change the current Visual Tag Number or the Visual Tag Number that was entered earlier in the session. To change the current Visual Tag Number: Use the backspace key to delete the Visual Tag Number. If the Visual Tag Number is linked with an Electronic ID, pressing deletes the entire number. If the Visual Tag Number isn't linked with an Electronic ID, pressing deletes one digit. Use the keypad to enter a new Visual Tag Number. To change the Visual Tag Number that was entered earlier in the session: Press the button. Use the backspace key to delete the Visual Tag Number. If the Visual Tag Number is linked with an Electronic ID, pressing deletes the entire number. If the Visual Tag Number isn't linked with an Electronic ID, pressing deletes one digit. Use the keypad to enter a new Visual Tag Number. Accepting duplicate Visual Tag Numbers If you do not want to change either of the duplicate Visual Tag Numbers, press the button. The lower screen will display the Visual Tag Number just entered and you can continue with the usual weighing process. In this case, two records in the current session will contain the same Visual Tag Number. 80 ...
3E1151 SmartScale 800 User Manual Updating the Cross‐Reference Table with Tag Checking When a duplicate tag number occurs and you change a Visual Tag Number that is already linked to an Electronic ID, the cross‐reference table in the Scale, as well as the current session, is automatically updated. For more information about the Scale's cross‐reference table or about linking a Visual Tag Number to an Electronic ID, see Using Electronic ID (p 30). The following procedure provides an example of how duplicate tag number checking can be used to update the Scale's cross‐reference table: In different sessions you read two Electronic IDs. By mistake you assign both the same Visual Tag Number of 500. The cross‐reference table in the Scale records this information as shown below. Electronic ID Visual Tag Number 90000000555 500 90000000444 500 You start a new session and read the first Electronic ID (90000000555). Later in the session you read the second Electronic ID (90000000444). The duplicate tag number screen displays with the Visual Tag Number 500 displayed. You realise the Visual Tag Number linked with Electronic ID 90000000444 should be 600 not 500. To correct the mistake, you press the soft key to delete the 500 and use the keypad to enter the correct Visual Tag Number of 600. When the animal leaves the platform the current session and the cross‐ reference table are automatically updated. The cross‐reference table now records the information shown below. Electronic ID Visual Tag Number 90000000555 500 90000000444 600 81 ...
3E1151 SmartScale 800 User Manual ADDITIONAL FEATURES Memory full warning The Scale can store up to 60000 records. This is a total of 60000 records across all weighing sessions, not just the current session. When the record tally is 1000 records short of the limit, the Scale beeps and a memory full warning displays. The warning displays again 50 short of the limit accompanied by three beeps. When the record tally is only 20 short of the limit, the warning displays and three beeps sound each time a new record is added. When the record tally reaches 60000, the Scale beeps four times and will not accept any more records. To continue weighing, switch the Scale to Set Up mode and use the Session Menu screen to select and delete a previous session. Before deleting a session, you can also copy the weighing sessions to a computer, so that you can keep a record of the data. Refer to the MyScale Pro User Manual, for more information. 82 ...
3E1151 SmartScale 800 User Manual Zero tracking As animals pass through the weighing crate, an accumulation of mud and dung may build up on the weighing platform. The Scale can compensate for the weight of this accumulation by subtracting it from the total weight. The automatic subtraction of the residual weight from the total weight is called zero tracking. Zero tracking ensures that the Scale captures the animal's weight and not the mess left on the platform. The way zero tracking is initiated depends on the weighing mode. Automatic and Manual modes In the Automatic and Manual weighing modes, zero tracking is automatically implemented if, after the animal leaves the weighing platform, the residual weight is within a defined zero tracking range. If the residual weight is within the defined range, the icon displays. If the residual weight is outside the defined range, the icon does not display. To manually compensate for the residue, press the blue zero button. The icon displays. During a weighing session, if the Scale consistently does not restore to zero, check that there are no obstructions under or around the platform or crate. Fine mode In the Fine weighing mode, automatic zero tracking is disabled. The icon does not display in the Fine weighing mode. 83 ...
3E1151 SmartScale 800 User Manual Printing A SmartScale printer can be attached to the SmartScale 800. If the SmartScale printer is connected during a weighing session, you can configure the Scale to print each animal's tag number, weight and condition score when the Scale locks on to the weight. The SmartScale printer has its own internal rechargeable battery. The battery can be recharged using the battery charger supplied with the printer. For instructions on printing weights at the end of the weighing session, or from a previous session, see Session menu (p 16). Note: The SmartScale 800 is only compatible with a SmartScale printer. Printing weights during a weighing session To print each weight record during a weighing session, follow these steps. Connect the printer cable to one of the two serial ports on the Scale. Turn the mode select switch to to display the setup menu. 5. COMMUNICATIONS Select . Printer Ensure the port to which the printer is connected is set to . When the Scale case is open, Port 1 is on the top, left side of the Scale. Port 2 is directly below. Press to return to the setup menu. 4. USER OPTIONS Select on the setup menu. LIVE PRINTING Ensure is turned . Each time the Scale locks on to a weight, the following information prints. Visual tag number, or if none exists, the last four digits of the Electronic ID number preceded by a colon. ...
3E1151 SmartScale 800 User Manual Invalid Session EID's EID's received during a session download from MyScalePro to the Scale are now validated to ensure they are in the correct numeric format. If an EID does not pass the validation, the following error message is displayed on the lower screen of the Scale. To clear this message, turn the rotary dial to a different mode. e.g. Automatic, Manual, Fine, or Setup. 85 ...
3E1151 SmartScale 800 User Manual INTERFACING SOFTWARE: MYSCALE PRO MyScale Pro is software that can be run on a personal computer. After a connection has been made between the computer and the Scale, MyScale Pro can process information obtained from the Scale. With MyScale Pro you can: retrieve sessions from the Scale. copy sessions to the Scale. edit sessions. edit Electronic ID and Visual Tag Number links. prepare Sort lists. prepare trait tables. copy trait tables to the Scale. prepare session statistics more advanced than those displayed by the Scale itself. view animal weight‐gain graphs across sessions. email sessions to selected recipients. change Scale setup create reports. Detailed instructions are contained in the MyScale Pro User Manual. 86 ...
3E1151 SmartScale 800 User Manual LOADBAR AND PLATFORM OPTIONS It is recommended that you use Gallagher Loadbars with the SmartScale 800 Scale. The SmartScale 800 Scale recognises most commonly available Loadbar sets. To connect to some Loadbar sets, adapter cables may be required. If you are not using Gallagher Loadbars, a calibration check will be required prior to first use. Gallagher Alleyway Loadbars Features: 4400 lb weighing capacity ‐ Available in 23" length Tough rugged steel loadbars Bottom feet mounting holes extend beyond top covers for ease of bolting down Slotted top mounting holes fit all sizes of platforms and crushes 18' long tough loadbar cables fitted with high quality connectors Fully waterproof No rubber mounts Talk to your Gallagher dealer about the best platform and/or crate for your requirements. Gallagher Heavy Duty Squeeze Chute Loadbars Features: 7700 lb weighing capacity 39" rugged steel loadbars Bottom feet mounting holes extend beyond top covers for ease of bolting down 18' long tough loadbar cables fitted with high quality connectors ...
3E1151 SmartScale 800 User Manual Gallagher Super Heavy Duty Squeeze Chute Loadbars Features: 9900 lb weighing capacity 39" rugged steel loadbars Bottom feet mounting holes extend beyond top covers for ease of bolting down 18' long tough loadbar cables fitted with high quality connectors Fully waterproof No rubber mounts High capacity loadcells withstand large shock loads Heavy steel chassis construction absorbs the harshest of impacts Set them and forget them for permanent installation under the largest crushes Talk to your Gallagher dealer about the best platform and/or crate for your requirements. Gallagher Suspension Load Cell 550 lb Features: 550 lb capacity loadcells Replaces mechanical scale for hanging crates Compact sturdy design No rubber to delaminate or rot Spiral spring metal reinforced cable ...
SPECIFICATIONS SmartScale 800 Dimensions Metric Imperial Length 232 mm 9.25" Width 212 mm 8.5" Height 90 mm 3.5" Weight 2 kg 4.4 lb General Operating Temperature ‐5° to 120° F Environmental Protection Rating IP65 ...
APPROVALS AND STANDARDS Federal Regulations This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Legal for Trade The Gallagher SmartScale 800 is not legal for trade. Consult your local office of Weights and Measures for further details. ...