Iconix FX1 Manual

GETTING STARTED
1. Either: Attach the battery cable to the indicator and
clip onto a 12 Volt DC battery (car, tractor
battery etc). ENSURE CORRECT POLARITY
(red clip to positive, black clip to negative).
Or: Plug the Iconix AC
accessory) into the indicator for mains
powered operation.
2. Connect the two loadbar cables to the loadbar
sockets on the underside of the indicator.
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3. Press the ON ZERO key. The scale will return to zero
automatically. When complete, the ZERO pointer 
will show that the scale is at zero.
If a large load (such as a partly filled wool bale in a
wool press) remains on the scale from previous use,
the last weight will be displayed. The operator can
continue the weighing session from where last
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finished. Alternatively, press ON
scale to zero.
4. Check that the ZERO pointer  is displayed.
Load the animal onto the platform.
Press the WEIGH key. The animal is accurately
weighed and the result is locked on the display.
5. Remove the animal from the weighing platform. The
last animal's weight remains locked on the display.
Check that the ZERO pointer  is displayed between
animal weighings. If the ZERO pointer does not
appear, hold the next animal back, keep hands etc
clear of the crate and press the ON
scale will return to zero and the weighing session can
proceed.
6. At the end of the weighing session, switch OFF the
indicator. Remove the battery and loadbar cables.
ENSURE THAT THE CAPS ARE FIRMLY
REPLACED ON THE LOADBAR CONNECTORS
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Free Mode
At switch-on the scale operates in FREE mode,
which is suitable for static load weighing. The
display is continuously updated with the weight
Adaptor (optional currently on the scale. The scale can be returned to
FREE mode by pressing the ON
that the scale should be empty, since the scale will
be zeroed.
Hold Mode
A press of the WEIGH key switches the scale to
HOLD mode, which is suitable for live animal
weighing. A press of the WEIGH key starts an
averaging process which then displays the accurate
weight of a moving animal. The weight is locked on
the display until the next key press.
ZERO to return the
The FX1 weighing system has been designed to
work reliably for long periods of time under adverse
conditions. However like any equipment, common
sense and care will assist in keeping it in good
operating condition.
 Fit caps to cable ends and indicator sockets
when not in use to protect from dirt and
moisture. Hang the cable ends up, out of the
mud and dust.
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ZERO key. The
 Damage may occur if the capacity of the scale
is exceeded.
 Loadbar cables must be kept in good condition.
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WEIGHING MODES
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ZERO key, noting
SYSTEM CARE
ELECTRONIC
WEIGHING
SYSTEM
SITE PREPARATION
The choice of weighing site is important for
accurate weighing results and ease of use.
 A well chosen level site will ensure the best
conditions for accurate weighing.
 The loadbars must be bolted to the platform or
crate and be firmly attached to the ground or
concrete pad.
 Any rocking or twisting of the platform could
result in weighing errors.
 Adequate clearance around the platform is
essential. Any binding or rubbing with posts or
gates will produce weighing errors.
 The race bracket is best mounted on a fence or
post and not the crate.
 Mount the indicator in a well lit position for
best readability.
 A well chosen site will help animals flow
smoothly through the system
minimum of fuss.
 Mounting the indicator away from the crate will
help to keep hands free of the crate when the
weigh cycle is started.
with the
FX1 INST 30JUN04