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EziWeigh7 Weigh Scale Indicator Quickstart Guide
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This guide takes you through your first use of the EziWeigh7 weigh scale indicator.
Contents
Unpacking the box......................................... 1
Charging the battery...................................... 2
Getting around.............................................. 3
Installing ....................................................... 4
Setting up the indicator.................................. 5
Recording information ................................... 5
Viewing information ...................................... 6
Putting information on................................... 7
Getting information off .................................. 8
Maintenance and servicing............................. 9
Compliance ................................................. 10
For further details, view the reference
information on the supplied USB flash drive or
visit www.tru-test.com.
1 Unpacking the box
Check that you have all of these items. If anything is missing, contact your supplier.
EziWeigh7 weigh scale
indicator (the indicator)
USB cable
The USB cable is for charging
and also connects the indicator
to a PC.
Mains power adaptor and
power plug
Power plugs for different
countries are included.
Bracket mounting kit USB flash drive
The flash drive contains Data
Link software and reference
information.
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2Charging the battery
Use the mains power adaptor to charge the indicator’s internal battery from the
mains power supply.
Note:
For best results, do not charge the battery if the temperature is less than 0 oC,
or greater than 40 oC.
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3 Getting around
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4 Installing
Before you can weigh animals, you need to connect the indicator to some load bars
or load cells. To identify animals using electronic (EID) tags, you also need to connect
the indicator to an EID reader.
Installing the indicator and load bars
Connecting the indicator to an EID reader
Connecting via
Bluetooth
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1First, switch on the indicator.
2Then, switch on the EID reader.
For further instructions on pairing the EID reader, see the EID Reader User Manual.
Connecting via cable
Connect the EID reader to the indicator’s power/serial connector using a serial cable,
available from Tru-Test as an optional accessory.
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5 Setting up the indicator
The first time you turn on the indicator, follow the step by step instructions to set the
language.
When shipped, the indicator is set up to manually record animal weights and IDs,
without drafting. You should change the way the indicator is set up to suit the task
you are about to perform.
Changing the indicator setup
To change the way the indicator is set up:
Press , scroll down to Setups... and press .
6 Recording information
Sessions
When you record information such as weight, it is stored in a ‘session’. A session is
like a file on a computer. We recommend that you start a new session each day or for
each group of animals.
Press , scroll down to sessions, and press twice.
The indicator will display "Started".
Press twice to navigate out of the menu.
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Weighing an animal
Before you begin:
Ensure that the indicator is displaying 0.0. If not, press .
1Move the animal onto the platform.
2If recording IDs, enter the animal’s VID or scan the EID tag using an EID reader.
VID EID
3If desired, press to enter a comment about the animal, using the alpha
numeric keypad.
4When the stable light illuminates, press .
The indicator will record the weight along with any other information entered.
5Move the animal off the platform.
Note:
If the indicator is not displaying 0.0 between animals or there are problems
with inaccurate or unstable weights, make sure that the bars are firmly secured to the
concrete floor and free from stones or dirt and that the load bars are properly
connected to the indicator.
7 Viewing information
After weighing, you can view statistics for the weighing session. Press to display
the Statistics option.
Press and press to scroll through the statistics.
.
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8 Putting information on
You can transfer session files or a cross reference file containing EID/VID pairs from a
PC to your indicator using the Data Link for PC software application.
Before you begin:
If you haven't done so already, install Data Link on your PC. To do
this, insert the supplied USB flash drive into a USB port on your PC and follow the
instructions.
1Connect the indicator to a PC using the cable supplied.
2Launch Data Link on your PC.
3Once Data Link has connected to the indicator, all the information on the
indicator will be displayed by Data Link.
4Click to transfer session files or a cross reference file onto the indicator.
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9 Getting information off
There are two ways to get information off the indicator.
Data Link for PC Data Link app for mobile devices
You can:
•save session files
•save cross reference information
You can:
•email a session file
•register a transaction with NAIT or
NLIS
To do this:
1Connect the indicator to a PC
using the cable supplied.
2Launch Data Link on your PC.
3Click to get information off the
indicator.
To do this:
Launch the Data Link on your mobile
device and follow the instructions.
Smartphone app
The Tru-Test Data Link app is available to download for free from the Google Play*
store (Android* devices).
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Maintenance and servicing
Backing up your information
We strongly recommend that you regularly back up the data on your indicator by
transferring it to a PC using Data Link.
Updating your software
We recommend that you regularly update the indicator software so that you keep up
with the latest features and improvements.
To update the indicator's software:
1Connect the indicator to a PC using the cable supplied.
2Launch Data Link on your PC.
3Click Tools / Updates.
4Follow the step-by-step instructions.
For more information, see the Data Link help.
Note:
When updating software, the data on your indicator will remain intact.
However, we strongly recommend that you transfer the information on your indicator
onto a PC
before
updating.
Caring for the indicator
Do not leave the indicator or load bars submerged in water. Store the indicator in a
cool, dry place.
Wipe the indicator using a damp cloth, warm water and soap. Other cleaners may
damage the case.
Fit the dust caps when there are no cables connected to the indicator. This will
prevent moisture and dirt from entering the connectors.
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Compliance
FCC notice
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
Industry Canada notice
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
EC declaration of conformity
Tru-Test Limited hereby declares that the EziWeigh7 indicator is in compliance with the essential requirements and other
relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. The declaration of conformity may be consulted at
http://livestock.tru-test.com/en/compliance
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®word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Any use by Tru-Test Limited is under
licence.
All trademarks with an * are not owned by Tru-Test Limited and belong to their respective owners.
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