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Table of Contents
Summary of Contents for Tal-Tec LS4
- Page 1 Tal-Tec Livestock Scales User Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Introduction……………………….....……...1 Installation………………………..….....…….2 Operation………………………....…………3 Functions…………………………....………5 - Zeroing……….………….....…..…...5 - Statistics……….……….....…..…….6 Installation of Loadcells………….....…..……8 Care and Maintenance…………….....…..…..10 Possible Problems............11 Fault Finding..………………....………..…12 Specifications………………....……………15 Warranty....………....…………..….16 Tal-Tec... -
Page 4: Introduction
Scale. It is a quality product and will serve you faithfully for many years to come. Our Mission Today and since 1974 we at Tal-Tec strive to help the farmer manage and control his livestock herd with quality equipment that is affordable and robust. -
Page 5: Installation
The instrument is reverse polarity protected and will not work if connected incorrectly. The scale will not function properly if the internal battery is flat or the power supply does not supply a good 12-volt source. 7. The scale is now ready for operation. Tal-Tec... -
Page 6: Operation
The Resolution is the smallest weight change that can be displayed at a particular time or the smallest division. Normally 1kg (This can be changed by selecting fine mode) Switching On Press display shows - 0 - Tal-Tec... - Page 7 2. Move the animal onto the platform making sure it does not lean or touch any other structure. 3. Wait for the reading to stabilise. 4. The weight is then displayed and can be recorded. Tal-Tec...
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Page 8: Functions
3. FINE MODE When weighing items of less than 200kg, you can set your scale to fine mode for a higher accuracy. The Resolution is the smallest weight change that can be displayed at a particular time or the smallest division. Tal-Tec... -
Page 9: Statistics
'LIVE' key to return to the weigh screen. 5. STATS The LS4 scale has a built-in statistics feature. Press the 'STATS' key to enter into the stats program and view the following: COUNT... - Page 10 Lo – Low movement of animal Std – Standard weighing (Default) 4. CHARGING VOLTAGE Operating Range 5.8V - 6.3V 5. BATTERY VOLTAGE 7. RECORD To record a weight into the stats press “ENTER/RECORD” once. The display will momentarily flash ‘rEc’ and the weight recorded. Tal-Tec...
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Page 11: Installation Of Loadcells
Note: For accurate weighing the platform or crate must not make contact with any part of the race. 2. Place the crate in the required position in the race. Lift each end in turn and position the loadbars in Tal-Tec... - Page 12 9. Bolt the platform to the loadbars and then tighten the foot pad bolts. Note: If the holes do not line up and the bolts are forced, the scale will not Zero properly. Tal-Tec...
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Page 13: Care And Maintenance
CARE AND MAINTENANCE The Tal-Tec electronic scale is rugged and robust, designed to withstand the punishment of livestock handling. However, below are a few simple rules that should be followed to ensure the maximum life of the equipment. 1. The loadbars are designed to be splash and rinse proof. -
Page 14: Possible Problems
When the indicator is on there are uneven horizontal and the loadbars forces acting on the connected, the display loadbar feet. does not stay on zero, it creeps up and down by a Solution few kilograms. Loosen the foundation bolts and re-align them. Tal-Tec... -
Page 15: Fault Finding
FAULT FINDING The Tal-Tec LS4 scale is a robust scale manufactured to work in the farm environment, but like all electronics are not indestructible. If your scale has been damaged or has stopped working you can follow these steps to pin point the fault. - Page 16 The LS4 instrument – Operation 1. There is very little that can go wrong in the field if the battery is kept fully charged. 2. By placing a wet finger on the pins at the bottom of the instrument (you can short out the pins) and see if the instrument responds.
- Page 17 5. If not, identify the loadbar with the problem (the one with the incorrect reading). Inspect the loadbar for cable damage; loose bolts or a shifted loadcell or plug damage. Repair yourself or return to Tal-Tec. Tal-Tec...
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Page 18: Specifications
150 x 80mm Cable length 3.5m 1000mm LOADBAR Nominal length 1000mm Section width 75mm Overall height 100mm Platform fixing centres 862mm Foot pad 150 x 80mm Cable length 3.5m Indicator Internal battery Rechargeable Power source 12 volt DC 220 AC mains Tal-Tec... -
Page 19: Warranty
To get warranty service, you must provide proof of date of purchase. Return the product to the Tal-Tec factory. If your product is defective and returned within one year of date of purchase, we will repair it, or at our option, replace it at no charge to you.
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