Iconix FX21 Manual

Livestock weighing system
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Weigh Key ............................5 Delete Key ............................5 Draft Limits Key ...........................6 Groups (Mob Files)........................6 Clearing Records .........................7 Statistics............................7 Iconix FX Printer Option ......................8 Auto-Drafting Option ........................9 USER SET-UP ..........................10 SPECIFICATIONS ........................12 Steel Loadbar Set 2000kg .......................13 Heavy-Duty Loadbar Set 3500kg ....................13...
  • Page 4 The information in this manual may be changed without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by Iconix New Zealand Ltd. Great care has been taken in preparing this manual, however Iconix New Zealand Ltd assumes no responsibility for any technical inaccuracies or typographical errors.
  • Page 5: System Care

    BATTERY LIFE WILL BE CONSIDERABLY SHORTENED IF IT IS NOT PROPERLY CARED FOR ♦ Always recharge the battery with the Iconix AC Adaptor provided for 8 - 12 hours AFTER USE with the loadbars disconnected from the indicator. ♦ For long term storage, recharge ONCE PER MONTH with the loadbars disconnected.
  • Page 6: Operating Instructions

    Either: Use the internal rechargeable battery. Ensure that the battery is fully charged. Use the Iconix AC adaptor Attach the optional battery cable to the FX21 and clip onto a 12V DC battery (car, tractor ― battery etc.). ENSURE CORRECT POLARITY: red clip to...
  • Page 7: Weigh Mode Key

    If incorrect, use DELETE one or more times, then re-enter. Zero is not considered to be a valid tag number, so repeated use is permitted. The FX21 is factory set with this feature enabled. See Set-Up section for details on disabling. DELETE KEY The DELETE key has 3 functions: ♦...
  • Page 8: Draft Limits Key

    7238 records in total for Version 4.01 onwards 3626 records in total for earlier versions ‘p5.03’ The version number of the FX21 is displayed at switch-on as for example. The memory capacity may be shared between the groups in any manner. i.e. any number of groups may be used with any number of records in each, providing the total number of records does not exceed 7238 (3626).
  • Page 9: Clearing Records

    View global statistics. See the STATISTICS section below. Average weight, total weight and the number of weighings etc. are the totals for all records in memory. Note: The total number of weighings will show whether the memory capacity of the FX21 will soon be reached (7238 or 3626 records, depending on version) ♦...
  • Page 10: Iconix Fx Printer Option

    The Iconix FX Printer is a rugged, portable printer that uses standard adding machine paper rolls. It is powered from the internal battery of the FX21 indicator. NOTE: The FX21 must be set to a baud rate of 4800 when using the FX Printer. See the Set-Up section for details on how to do this.
  • Page 11: Auto-Drafting Option

    A signal from the crate activates the weigh function, eliminating the need to press WEIGH on the FX21. This is particularly suited to the fast drafting of sheep. Where it is desired to enter tag numbers and/or condition scores, manual operation of WEIGH should be ’AutO.0f’...
  • Page 12: User Set-Up

    Baud rate is the rate of data transfer via the RS232 serial port. The FX21 is factory set to 19200 for high speed data transfer when uploading records to a computer with the Iconix WinFX Linker programme. It must be changed to 4800 for use with the Iconix FX Printer.
  • Page 13 To save this setting and step on to the next one, press WEIGH. ’SAuEd’ After the Language setting has been viewed or modified, WEIGH is pressed for the final time. is displayed while the settings are being stored, before returning to the normal weighing mode. FX21 Manual v5.01 28Feb24 Page 11...
  • Page 14: Specifications

    4. SPECIFICATIONS FX21 Version 5.01 onwards (P5.01 is shown at switch-on), 2007 onwards Supply Voltage: Nominal ..12V DC Maximum ..19V DC Reverse polarity protection diode fitted. Low Battery Indication: Below approximately 11.5V the LOW BAT pointer will be on.
  • Page 15: Steel Loadbar Set 2000Kg

    STEEL LOADBAR SET 2000kg HEAVY DUTY LOADBAR SET 3500kg FX21 Manual v5.01 28Feb24 Page 13...

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