Rotem RPBS-1 User Manual

Rotem RPBS-1 User Manual

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RPBS-1 Portable Scale
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  • Page 1 RPBS-1 Portable Scale User Guide...
  • Page 2 In no event will ROTEM be liable to a user or any third party for any direct, indirect, special, consequential or incidental damages, including but not limited to any damage or injury to...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    A/D Count Test .......................13 Hidden Parameters ................14 Hidden Parameters Description ................14 Accessing Hidden Parameters ................15 Maintenance ..................16 Charging the RPBS-1 .....................16 Factory Default Settings ..................16 Replacement Part List ...................17 Concepts ....................18 Standard Deviation ....................18 Coefficient of Variation ..................19...
  • Page 4: Getting Started

    The RPBS-1 is a portable poultry scale system for weighing broilers and breeders. The RPBS-1 is easy to operate and user friendly. You can weigh birds individually, or by batch using the special curved metal hook. It is recommended to hang the RPBS-1 in a convenient place and height to perform the bird weighing process.
  • Page 5: Physical Attributes

    Physical Attributes The RPBS-1 interface is designed to be intuitive and easy to work with. The following are included in this section:  Exterior Features  Faceplate Detail Exterior Features The RPBS-1 scale exterior is detailed in Figure 1. Figure 1: RPBS-1 Scale Exterior Features...
  • Page 6: Faceplate Detail

    Faceplate Detail The RPBS-1 scale faceplate is detailed in Figure 2. Figure 2: RPBS-1 Scale Faceplate Detail RPBS-1 PORTABLE SCALE 2.0...
  • Page 7: Quick Guide

    4. Press the SELECT button several times to cycle through the hidden parameter options and exit the menu Initial Startup Upon initial startup of the RPBS-1 it is important to perform a tare procedure and clear the device’s memory. To initially startup the RPBS-1: 1.
  • Page 8: Scale Calibration

    12. To recalibrate the RPBS-1, see Scale Calibration on page 8. NOTE: The RPBS-1 queries you to perform the tare procedure after every power on, 300 weights or changing a flock/house/farm. To not perform the tare procedure, take the first weight measurement without pressing on the TARE button and the message stops.
  • Page 9: Operating Principles

     Print Farm, House, Flock, Day You can use the RPBS-1 on a daily basis to manage your flock and easily view a sample of your bird’s weight and receive an overall picture of the flock throughout the growth period.
  • Page 10: History

    4. To exit, press the HISTORY button and “-ESC-“ appears. Communication The RPBS-1 can be connected to a computer and be controlled via RPBS-1 communication program. The ROTEM RPBS-1 communication program is an easy to operate MS Windows based environment program and required for this connection.
  • Page 11: Print

    Print The RPBS-1 can connect and print reports directly from a special serial printer available from your dealer. You can select from the following for printed reports:   Flock  House  Farm  To print data reports: 1. Press the PRINT button. “PRINT no” is displayed.
  • Page 12: General Features

    Setting Up Bird Classification This feature enables you to manage flock weight and provides an overall flock view. The RPBS-1 can automatically classify bird weights in to four user-defined groups. To create deferent groups follow the next easy instructions: 1. Simultaneously press the UP directional arrow and HISTORY buttons.
  • Page 13: A/D Count Test

    A/D Count Test The RPBS-1 can display A/D counts on the main screen. To display A/D count: 1. Press the UP directional button and the CLEAR button simultaneously. 2. Place a weight in the weight pan and notice if the A/D count changes. If the A/D count does not change, restart the system and repeat Step 1 and Step 2.
  • Page 14: Hidden Parameters

    Default value is 6500. C. Number of individuals per weighing (1-10). To weigh more than one bird at a time, change this value and the RPBS-1 calculates the individual weight of each bird. Default value is 1.
  • Page 15: Accessing Hidden Parameters

    Accessing Hidden Parameters NOTE: To display the hidden parameters, the RPBS-1 must be on average weight display. To enter the hidden parameters menu: 1. Press the UP and DOWN directional arrow buttons simultaneously until a blinking “-A->0” message is displayed. This indicates parameter A, weight unit.
  • Page 16: Maintenance

    Factory Default Settings Perform a Cold Start to reset the RPBS-1 to the factory default settings. Perform a Scale Calibration after a Cold Start. Refer to Page 8. To perform a Cold Start: (or after changing EPROM): 1.
  • Page 17: Replacement Part List

    Replacement Part List RPBS-1 replacement parts are listed in Table 1. Table 1: RPBS-1 Replacement Parts Part Number Description C-RPBS1 RPBS-1 card C-RPBS1-BC-V1 RPBS-1 battery charger 115V C-RPBS1-BC-V2 RPBS-1 battery charger 230V C-RPBS1-CASE RPBS-1 case C-RPBS1-CC RPBS-1 car charger cable...
  • Page 18: Concepts

    Bird weight. Y-Axis The number of weights for each value on the X-Axis. Standard Deviation states: Where n – Number of weights General rule: The smaller number the value in standard deviation indicates a more uniform flock. RPBS-1 PORTABLE SCALE 2.0...
  • Page 19: Coefficient Of Variation

    CV does. The formula for Uniformity is calculated by the following formula: number of birds within ±10% of average Uniformity= X 100 number of weights RPBS-1 PORTABLE SCALE 2.0...

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