Gallagher SmartScale 700 User manual
SmartScale 700 User Manual
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SmartScale 700
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User Manual SmartScale 700
PUBLISHED BY
Gallagher Group Limited
Kahikatea Drive, Private Bag 3026
Hamilton, New Zealand
Copyright© Gallagher Group Limited 2007.
All rights reserved. Patents Pending.
SmartScale 700
User Manual
3E1134 - Edition 6 – March 2014
DISCLAIMER Whilst every effort has been made
to ensure accuracy, neither Gallagher Group
Limited nor any employee of the company, shall be
liable on any ground whatsoever to any party in
respect of decisions or actions they may make as a
result of using this information.
In accordance with the Gallagher policy of
continuing development, design and specifications
are subject to change without notice.
Developed and manufactured by Gallagher Group
Limited, an ISO 9001:2000 Certified Supplier.
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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
Draft menu ........................................................................................................12
Session menu ...................................................................................................16
Set the time and date ........................................................................................20
User options......................................................................................................21
Communications ...............................................................................................23
Select a country ................................................................................................26
Using Electronic IDs................................................................................................27
Cross-referencing Visual Tag Numbers ............................................................27
Sessions...................................................................................................................30
Sessions overview ............................................................................................30
Session naming formats....................................................................................32
Storage capacity ...............................................................................................33
Session statistics...............................................................................................33
Selecting a view ................................................................................................34
Statistics screen ................................................................................................34
Weight gain screen ...........................................................................................37
Weight records screen ......................................................................................38
Carcass weight screen......................................................................................40
Preparing to weigh ..................................................................................................41
Weighing modes ...............................................................................................41
Scale layout ......................................................................................................43
Connecting the Scale to the loadbars ...............................................................44
Setting the tag prefix .........................................................................................44
Weighing in a standard session.............................................................................45
Creating a new standard weighing session.......................................................45
Procedure for weighing animals in a standard session .....................................46
Procedure for weighing static loads standard ...................................................50
At the end of the weighing session....................................................................51
Drafting by weight .............................................................................................51
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Weighing in a trait session .....................................................................................52
Creating a new trait weighing session...............................................................52
Procedure for weighing animals in a trait session .............................................53
Procedure for weighing static trait loads ...........................................................57
At the end of the weighing session....................................................................57
Weighing while drafting by list...............................................................................58
What is a Draft List?..........................................................................................58
Setting up the Draft List.....................................................................................59
Connecting the equipment ................................................................................60
Selecting the Draft List and setting gates..........................................................61
Procedure for weighing and drafting animals ....................................................62
Drafting by list without weighing ........................................................................66
At the end of the weighing session....................................................................67
Editing weight records............................................................................................68
About editing weight records.............................................................................68
Editing a weight record from a standard or draft list session.............................69
Deleting a weight record in the current session.................................................70
Recording animal information without weighing..................................................71
Automatic storing of Electronic IDs ...................................................................71
Recording standard animal information.............................................................72
Recording animal traits .....................................................................................73
Checking for duplicate Visual Tag Numbers.........................................................71
Editing a duplicate Visual Tag Number .............................................................75
Accepting duplicate Visual Tag Numbers..........................................................75
Updating the Cross-Reference Table with Tag Checking .................................76
Additional features ..................................................................................................77
Memory full warning ..........................................................................................77
Weight-on-scale memory ..................................................................................77
Zero tracking .....................................................................................................78
Printing..............................................................................................................79
Interfacing software: MyScale Pro .........................................................................81
Loadbar and platform options................................................................................82
Gallagher Standard Loadbars ...........................................................................82
Gallagher Heavy Duty Loadbars .......................................................................83
Gallagher Super Heavy Duty Loadbars.............................................................83
Gallagher Suspension Load Cell 250 kg ...........................................................84
Gallagher Suspension Load Cell 500 kg ...........................................................84
Specifications ..........................................................................................................85
SmartScale 700 Dimensions .............................................................................85
General .............................................................................................................85
Weight increments ............................................................................................86
SmartScale 700 User Manual
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the SmartScale 700.
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 700 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 draft up to nine ways either by weight or from a list.
You can view session statistics, analysed by draft group.
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Care and maintenance
The SmartScale 700 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 Scale 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.
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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.
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Installing the loadbars
To install the loadbars, follow these steps:
Note: Fit the loadbars as per the manufacturer's instructions.
1. Bolt the platform to the loadbars.
2. Ensure the platform is placed on a flat and level surface. Make
sure it is not touching any rails or gates.
3. 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.
4. 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)
in a well-lit area
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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.
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Using the battery charger
To charge the battery using the battery charger, follow these steps.
1. Connect the lead between the battery charger and the Scale.
2. Plug the battery charger into an AC outlet and switch on.
3. 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.
Using an external 12 volt battery
To charge the Scale's internal battery using an external 12 volt battery,
follow these steps.
1. Connect the supplied black and red battery leads to the Scale.
2. 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
3. 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.
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