Iconix FX21 Manual de usuario
IMPORTANT !
Before using this equipment,
please read the section on
Page 3:
BATTERY CARE
Battery life will be considerably reduced if
correct charging procedures are not followed.
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of this manual, however Iconix New Zealand Ltd assumes no responsibility for any technical
inaccuracies or typographical errors.
CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE
1. SYSTEM CARE ..................................................................................... 3
Battery Care ...................................................................................... 3
2. GETTING STARTED ............................................................................. 4
3. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................. 5
Weighing Modes................................................................................ 5
Delete Functions................................................................................ 5
Drafting (Sorting By Weight).............................................................. 6
Draft Limit Setting.............................................................................. 6
Duplicate Tag Numbers..................................................................... 6
Groups (Mob Files)............................................................................ 7
Statistics ............................................................................................ 8
Iconix FX Printer Option .................................................................... 9
Auto-Drafting Option........................................................................ 10
4. SET-UP ............................................................................................... 11
5. SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................... 13
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1. SYSTEM CARE
The FX21 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.
ESSENTIAL CARE
When not in use, fit caps to cable ends and indicator sockets to protect from dirt and
moisture. Hang the cable ends up, out of mud and dust.
While in use, fit indicator and loadbar caps together to keep caps clean and dry.
Damage may occur if the capacity of the scale is exceeded.
BATTERY CARE IMPORTANT !!!
Battery life will be shortened considerably if not properly cared for.
Always recharge the battery for 8 – 16 hours AFTER USE.
If the FX21 has been unused for 1 week or more, recharge for at least 8 – 16 hours
BEFORE USE.
For long term storage, recharge ONCE PER MONTH.
For recharging, use the Iconix AC adaptor provided (18V DC output).
When the internal battery is low on charge (the LOW BAT pointer is on), weighing
may continue by connecting the AC Adaptor/Charger if mains power is available or
using the battery clip lead to connect an external 12V battery.
SITE PREPARATION
The choice of weighing site is important for accurate weighing and ease of use.
A well chosen site that is LEVEL and FIRM 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 with the
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.
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2. GETTING STARTED
Ensure that the battery is fully charged (see BATTERY CARE section).
Connect the two loadbar cables to the loadbar sockets marked on the rear of the
indicator.
Press the ON button. The scale will automatically return to zero. Once this is
completed the ZERO pointer will show that the scale is at zero.
NOTE: 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 finished. Alternatively press
ZERO to return the scale to zero.
During initialisation at switch-on, the currently selected group (mob file) is displayed,
for example ‘HsQ 49’, which is the same as the group last used in the previous
weighing session. If this is a new weighing session, the operator will probably want
to select a new group from the range 1 to 99. See the section GROUPS (MOB
FILES).
Check that the ZERO pointer is displayed. Load the animal onto the platform.
If required, enter the tag number of up to 6 digits on the numeric keypad.
Press the WEIGH key.
The animal is accurately weighed and the result is locked on the display (in HOLD
mode). A new record is added to the currently selected group in memory.
The record consists of:
Tag Number (if used), Group, Condition Score (if used), Weight
If an Iconix FX Printer is attached, the record will be printed.
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 ZERO key. The scale will return to zero
and the weighing session can proceed.
At the end of the weighing session, switch the indicator OFF. Unplug the loadbar
cables. Recharge the battery.
ENSURE THAT THE CAPS ARE FIRMLY REPLACED
ON THE LOADBAR CONNECTORS
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3. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WEIGHING MODES
The WEIGH MODE key allows the operator to choose between FREE mode and up to 3
versions of HOLD mode. A pointer on the display shows which mode is selected. At
switch-on, the weighing mode last used in the previous weighing session is
automatically selected.
Free Mode ’Gsff’
The display is continuously updated with the weight currently on the scale. If the WEIGH
key is used, the averaged weight is briefly displayed, a new record added to memory
and sent to the printer, if connected. FREE mode is suitable for static load weighing.
Hold Mode ’I1me’
A press of the WEIGH key starts an averaging process which then displays the accurate
weight of the moving animal. A new record is added to memory and sent to the printer, if
connected. The weight is locked on the display until the next key press.
Auto-Drafting Option: When the Auto-Drafting option is enabled in Set-Up, there are
two additional settings available when the WEIGH MODE key is pressed.
Speed Mode ‘TQFFe’
A fast version of the standard HOLD mode with a 1.3 second weigh time. Only for use
with special crates that restrict animal movement, allowing faster weighing. For
example, the Racewell Industries sheep crate and Rite-Weigh portable sheep crate.
High Speed Mode ‘I/tQFFe’
The fastest version of the standard HOLD mode with a 0.7 second weigh time. Only
suitable for use with special crates that restrict animal movement, allowing faster
weighing. For example, the Racewell Industries sheep crate.
DELETE FUNCTIONS
The DELETE key has 3 functions:
1. Deleting the last stored weight : To remove the last weighing record from memory
and adjust the statistics for the selected group, press the DELETE key.
‘eFMfuf’ is displayed as confirmation, or ‘opof’ if not permitted.
2. When using the numeric keypad for entering Tag numbers, Group or Condition
Score, use DELETE to remove the last entered digit (repeated use of DELETE is
permitted).
3. Clearing records (see CLEARING RECORDS section).
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DRAFTING (SORTING BY WEIGHT)
Draft limits may be set to allow sorting of animals into weight ranges. Both 2-way and 3-
way drafting are possible.
NO DRAFTING
Set draft limits Draft 1 and Draft 2 to 0.0
2 WAY DRAFTING
Set one draft limit to the required weight and set the other to 0.0
The display will show I(high) or M(low) alongside the weight.
3 WAY DRAFTING
Set the draft limits to the required weights.
The display will show I(high), D(centre) or M(low) alongside the weight.
DRAFT LIMIT SETTING
Press DRAFT LIMITS for esBGu/2
Then enter the weight using the numeric keypad.
Press DRAFT LIMITS again for esBGu/3
Then enter the weight using the numeric keypad, if required.
Press DRAFT LIMITS again to return to the weighing mode.
Auto-Drafting Option: When the Auto-Drafting option is enabled, there are two
additional settings available when the DRAFT LIMITS key is pressed. See the section
AUTO-DRAFTING OPTION below.
DUPLICATE TAG NUMBERS
If a tag number is repeated, when WEIGH is pressed, ’eVQM’ is alternately
displayed with the tag number.
If the number is correct, press WEIGH again to continue (noting that the previous use
of that number is probably incorrect).
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.
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