EziWeigh 3+4 (USA) - Tru-Test
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1. Press ON LIVE to return to live display Z T Using the All File Using the All File File A is the All file It is used purely for viewing the combined statistics you cannot use it for a weighing session Displaying Statistics for all Files Combined Press FILES If a date has been entered for the current file the display alternates between file number and date Press F or A until FL A all file is displayed Press STATISTICS and then e or A to display Average Total Minimum Lo and Maximum Hi animal weights in sequence Press and re select the working file using gt or Press to return to live display 10 Using the All File Notes e If statistics are displayed with t at the end the reading is in thousands eg 534t is 534 000 kg or lb e When Drafting Sorting is on the only available files are the 3 drafting files See page 12 Clearing the All file This deletes the statistical data from all the files Press mes then select the All file using ey or CLEAR Press x S CLEAR To confirm press C again or press ON LIVE to return to live display without clearing all the files For final confirmation press CLEAR again or press 9N LIVE to return to live display without clearing all the files 11 Drafting Sorting Drafting Sorting When weighing with Drafting Sorting on2. Clear file warning Press again to clear ee ee P L Count statistic number of animals weighed in a COUNE file SOLE Date displayed GNEC Draft sort limit displayed T 7 me ee Clear draft sort files warning Press again to clear all draft sort files TL SNA m u No Co Display Messages J _ OC Drafting sorting option displayed Orne l p Animal already recorded duplicate Ours mgs Model 4 only Battery is low Ex F C Model 4 only Battery is fully charged You can L I safely continue charging Cc 171 Indicator requires service Record error number Cr I LI and contact your local TRU TEST Service Centre BS l Li C Lif el eee Ce to f LI tc Cc Li J EA Rae C UL Li Cc C Fine weighing option displayed ne Cie File 3 selected Pu 29 x S Qa a Q Qa Ea e re w A Z r o a Eai 0 m ees e M gt a 2 Re mt E n TD a pe i rm ite EEE E D 2 rm m rr rr mm All file selected High file selected Drafting Sorting Low file selected Drafting Sorting Total file selected Drafting Sorting File is full Heaviest weight in file External power supply too high Check power supply The weighing units are pounds Lightest weight in file External power s
3. the indicator separates the weights into two files Weights less than the draft limit FL L Weights greater than the draft limit FL H The combined statistics for the two groups of animals are stored in the total file FL t Rather than displaying live weights the indicator displays one of the following messages For zero weight 00 For unstable weights For weights less than the draft limit Lo For weights greater than the draft limit Hi Turning Drafting Sorting On or Off Press SETUP until Draft is displayed row Jor change the setting Press to return to live drafting display 12 Drafting Sorting Setting Drafting Sorting Limit Note Press until dft L is displayed res Ju Je change the draft limit Press ON LIVE to return to live display Changing the drafting limit during a weighing session will not effect statistic calculations Example Itis possible to change the draft limit from 250kg Ib to 270kg lb and still have an accurate average for the low weight group of animals and high weight group of animals at the end of the weighing session Only the three drafting files are available when drafting is on 13 Fine Weighing Fine Weighing Fine weighing allows precise measurement of small weights You can weigh fleece s produce or small animals up to 100kg 2001b with weight changes as small as 0 1kg 0 2Ib Setting Fine Weighi
4. 4 offers the added convenience of an internal rechargeable battery Contact your local TRU TEST Service Centre Installation Installation When you unpack the scale complete and post the guarantee card to ensure you receive the service you are entitled to STABLE a LIGHT iii INDICATOR pag J J ANNUNCIATORS LLL DISPLAY EziWeigh 4 EZIFEET CABLE gt J CLEAR STATISTICS RECORD J aS Versionto ___ POWER SUPPLY CABLE Installation Install the EziFeet under the platform on a firm surface See Installing EziFeet on page 22 Connect the EziFeet cable to the EziWeigh Indicator Screw the protection caps together to keep out dirt and moisture Model 3 Connect the Indicator power cable to a 12V DC power supply car battery or TRU TEST power adapter red clip to positive terminal black clip to negative terminal Model 4 Make sure the internal battery is fully charged before starting Otherwise use an external battery or TRU TEST power adapter THE SYSTEM IS NOW READY TO WEIGH Operation Press owane The scale normally zeroes on power up and then displays zero weight See Zeroing on page 15 Move the animal onto the platform Wait for the Stable light to come on shows that a reliable weight is displayed If animal statistics required press The rEc d message should come on briefly followed by the weight If not
5. Notes Operating Notes During weighing check that the animals are fully on the platform Ensure that the underside surface of the platform or crate is kept clear of dirt and stones Sf ATOKA Do not leave the Indicator or EziFeet in water Store the Indicator in a cool dry place Replace the caps onto the connectors whenever the EziFeet are detached from the Indicator The Indicator automatically turns off after 15 minutes of no activity to stop drain on the internal or external batteries This feature can be disabled Contact your local TRU TEST Service Centre The Indicator is set to kg or lb in the factory This setting can be changed if required Contact your local TRU TEST Service Centre For SERVICE contact New Zealand 0800 653 356 Australia Your local Sunbeam office N S W 02 789 8555 QLD 07 848 5171 VIC TAS 03 318 2111 S A 08 375 0300 W A 09 444 7788 USA 1 800 874 8494 Other countries Your TRU TEST service centre 27 Display Messages Display Messages Message Meaning m1 100 300 Ib or kg a C Lt Ltt a mM Clear ALL files warning Press again to clear all HLL r files not draft sort files moet _ 7 Average weight in a file nue Su Auto zero option displayed Lo Model 4 only Recharge battery One Lo Model 4 only Indicator is charging its battery L AFIT LI Note the Indicator can be used while charging rT
6. the weight has not been recorded See Display Messages on page 28 If required when the Stable light is on you can press to hold the display until the next animal comes onto the platform or press the LIVE or ZERO key Ensure the statistics are cleared before recording a new group of animals See Clearing Statistics on page 5 Statistics Statistics Displaying Statistics Press STATISTICS The number of animals weighed count is displayed res Jor a i r gt a rr 7 aml ar display Average Total Minimum Lo and Maximum Hi animal weights in sequence im a pane Press to return to the live display Clearing Statistics Press FILES CLEAR i Ca CLEAR Press again to confirm otherwise press 9N LIVE Undo Last Record Undo Last Record Press snsncs The number of animals weighed count is displayed EZ z Press CLEAR To confirm press Ld again or press 9W LIVE to return to live display without undoing the last record Working with Files Working with Files The indicator has 12 general purpose files 1 per month which store the statistics for each weighing session In addition a file named A holds the statistics for All files combined Files can be identified by their date which you can optionally enter When the indicator is switched off the statistical data and current fil
7. WID40009 Model EziWeigh 3 4 Version 1 2 Revision 1 Tru Test Models 3 and 4 User Manual TRU TCST EziWeigh Copyright TRU TEST Limited 1994 No part of this document may be photocopied or reproduced without the prior written consent of TRU TEST Limited The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this manual TRU TEST Limited accept no responsibility for any errors or their consequences INtrOductiON ccccsrsscscesssesesscsssserssessecsscsseseseceess 1 Installation sccccssssssscscsssssssssescssecssrssessecsscseosenees 2 OPELatlOM ccscaisscasssrrcsesenssccncssosssesvesscceassesassoescassenasousass 4 Statistics scccscsssscssccsssrscsscssscssessscssessssssessessssssesee 5 Displaying Statistics cceecesceseeeeceeeeeeeeneeseeeee 5 Clearing Statistics cccecccsscsseceteceteceseeeeeeeeeees 5 Undo Last Record scsscssssssssssrssessecsscssessecssesees 6 Working with Files csssccssccccsssessccesssscesccseesees 7 Selecting Viewing a File ccc ecceesseeteeteeees 7 Clearing Tiles moiran aa a al eee 8 Entering a Date for the Current File 9 Using the All Biles cccssssisocinsessstvesessextovscesoesnsensbnee 10 Displaying Statistics for all Files Combined 10 Clearing the All file ee ceeeeeceteeneeeeceseeaeees 11 Drafting Sorting sessessessessorseesoeseesso
8. e number are retained in memory Selecting Viewing a File Press FILES The current file number is displayed If a date has been entered for the current file the display alternates between file number and date m rm ie a eee mo 2 B a J m I r PR Z Z To select another file press or A until the required file is displayed If Drafting Sorting is on only the 3 drafting files are available To view the data press STATISTICS Working with Files Note The All file is used purely for viewing and clearing the combined statistics you cannot use it for a weighing session See page 10 Clearing files This deletes the data from the current file Press mes then select the required file using P or CLEAR ros CLEAR To confirm press C again or press 9N LIVE to return to live display without clearing the file e If the All file is selected an extra press of the key is required to confirm that all files are to be cleared See page 10 ete CLEAR e If Drafting is on an extra press of the key is required to confirm that all 3 drafting files are to be cleared Working with Files Entering a Date for the Current File Press until dAtE is displayed STREF 4 an rT rm pa m OLE CL Press F or A to alter the day di 2 i Qa The month changes automatically as you go past the end of the month
9. ht of the locking nuts so that the platform rests evenly on all four EziFeet i e does not rock The locking nuts should be tightened until they grip the platform crate base firmly Lower the platform crate carefully into position on the weighing site WARNING DROPPING THE PLATFORM OR CRATE WILL CAUSE SHOCK OVERLOADING OF THE EZIFEET DO NOT WELD PLATFORM WITH EZIFEET ATTACHED When the platform or crate has been lowered into the correct position the EziFeet should sit flat and not appear twisted or skewed The platform or crate is now ready to weigh 25 Installing EziFeet Large Active Animals If weighing large extremely active animals it may be necessary to restrain the EziFeet to prevent excessive movement of the platform crate This can be achieved as follows l Position the platform crate with EziFeet attached on the concrete pad 2 Align a beam of wood eg fence batten or a steel channel section so that it runs level with the front two EziFeet with 5mm 1 4 clearance 3 Fix the beam to the concrete using masonry anchors or similar oan o f Fe a WODE hy i EE 10mm 8 min clearance l ea S gor N Ka amp j i i 5mm 1 4 min clearance an 4 The same technique can be used to prevent sideways and backwards movement Make sure there is 5mm 1 4 clearance between the EziFeet and the beams 26 Operating
10. ime to 16 hours At extreme temperatures the indicator will not charge Never charge the Indicator in direct sunlight 21 Installing EziFeet Installing EziFeet 22 i j aA Locking A RRE Adjustable nuts platform height Fixed LL nut 4 105mm ESCs pt 130mm 5 The four EziF eet can be temporarily or permanently installed on a weighing site A level concrete surface is advised to minimise twisting effects which could cause inaccurate weighing The platform or crate should be rigid and should not flex even with heavy animals The EziFeet should be fixed as near to each of the four corners of the platform crate as practicable ensuring that the cables point inwards as illustrated in the diagram below Installing EziFeet The following two diagrams show incorrect installation of the cables For smaller crates and platforms it may be necessary to gather the cables together underneath to ensure that they are not damaged by animals standing on them 2 plastic zip ties are provided for this Make sure that the cable from the EziFeet to the indicator cannot be chewed by animals The diagrams on the next page show common methods of attaching EziFeet to platforms and crates 23 Installing EziFeet Direct Crate Attachment Te lt 50 2 x 50 2 x 6 1 4 Angle 13mm 9 16 Hole 24 Installing EziFeet Adjust the heig
11. ng On or Off Press SETUP until Fine is displayed row Jor change the setting Press ON LIVE to return to live display 14 Zeroing When Auto Zero is on the Indicator zeroes both on power up or when there is no load on the platform This zeroes the weight of the platform on the EziFeet and compensates for any build up of dirt up to 3kg 6lb In some circumstances this feature should be turned off Two common examples are 1 To avoid accidental zeroing of the user s hand pressure on the entry gate particularly with fast throughput situations such as sheep crate weighing 2 To avoid zeroing a partially filled bale left in a wool press when the Indicator is turned off and then on again later Turning Auto Zero On or Off Press until AZEro is displayed rw Jet Je change the setting anr _t ar m rm T 2 i a ja ar Zz mo Press to return to live display 15 Zeroing Manually Zeroing the scale Note If auto zero is on manual zeroing is usually unnecessary 16 Annunciators Annunciators HOLD The displayed weight is held constant at the last animal s weight until the next animal enters the platform or LIVE is pressed STABLE The red light comes on showing that the displayed weight is reliable and accurate RECORDED The current weight has been recorded 17 GB Keys ON LIVE Turns the Indicator on or returns Indicator
12. onds The Indicator may then be powered from a car battery or TRU TEST power adapter until it is convenient to recharge the internal battery To maximise battery life observe the following simple guide lines e Recharge the battery overnight before use Store the Indicator in a cool dry place e Use the recommended power supply Charging the Internal Battery 20 The internal battery charger operates from either the recommended TRU TEST power adapter or a 12 volt car battery Damage to the Indicator caused by other charging supplies including automotive battery chargers is not covered by the warranty Internal Battery Model 4 only The internal battery charger ensures maximum life of the battery while giving the fastest charging rate possible The battery is protected from overcharging Charging from a flat battery takes 8 hours at temperatures from 10 C to 40 C 50 F to 104 F The Charge Level is displayed during charging to indicate charging progress is displayed at start of charging for a low battery is displayed when the battery is fully charged You can safely continue charging even when the Charge Level indicates full After prolonged storage ensure that the Indicator is charged for 16 hours the Charge Level will indicate full well before charging is complete You can safely leave the Indicator on charge all the time Charging at low or high temperatures could lengthen the charging t
13. ording weight 4 S Service centres 27 Sorting mitir 13 Specifications 32 Stable pointer 0 0 0 4 Statistics clearing 5 8 11 U Undo last record 6 Z ZCTOING see eeeeseseceteeeeeees 15
14. rsessoesossoesosseee 12 Turning Drafting Sorting On or Off 0 0 12 Setting Drafting Sorting Limit ee 13 Fine Weighing cccsccscsscsssscccscccesccesescersssseese 14 Setting Fine Weighing On or Off eee 14 LV OME AAE E E EAEE E 15 Turning Auto Zero On or Off o 15 Manually Zeroing the scale ee eeeeeeeeereeeees 16 Annunciators ieccecscvescesccvsosessevescescensoseeseseedesseseocoases 17 Internal Battery Model 4 only scssscsssoeeee 20 Charging the Internal Battery eeeeeeeeees 20 Installing EziFeet scssscccssccsccssesccecssceesseseees 22 Operating Notes cccscsccscssccccsscesccscsssseesseseesees 27 Display Messages cccsccsccsssssscscccesccssssccesescssees 28 Specifications cccccssccsccscssccecessessccesesceesssseesees 32 FCC Notice ccccccssccssccssscssscsssensseneseosscssssoscscoess 33 Introduction Introduction The TRU TEST EziWeigh system consists of an Indicator keyboard display unit and four EziFeet which support the weighing platform or crate and transmit the weight measurement to the indicator Statistical data from each weighing session can be recorded in memory and is retained even when the indicator is switched off The EziWeigh system also provides the facility to draft sort by weight Upgrading the EziWeigh Model 3 The EziWeigh Model 3 Indicator can be upgraded to an EziWeigh Model 4 if required The EziWeigh Model
15. thout prior notice FCC Notice FCC Notice The TRU TEST Scale Indicator has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction leaflet may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at their own expense 33 Index A Annunciators s s s 17 AGIO ZETO 8s suse neds tte ies 15 B Battery internal 20 C Charging battery 20 D Date entering 9 Display messages 28 Drafting Wii tse cease ces ceesceesccaes 13 Duplicate message 29 E EziFeet installation 22 F Pil Sieesieed chatvlecheudesnies 3 clearing 5 8 11 Fine weighing6 7 10 12 14 H Hold display 4 I Installation EziFeet Internal battery 20 34 K Keys list Of 18 M Manual zeroing 16 Messages list of 28 O Operation eeeeeeeee 4 NOLES exsist 27 P Power supply 3 internal battery 20 R Rec
16. to live display live weight or drafting OFF Turns the Indicator off Adds the current weight to the statistics The RECORDED annunciator comes on to confirm RECORD STATISTICS Displays the statistics for the current file To display Count Total Average Minimum Maximum in sequence press or ae To return to live display press oa View or select the current file Access Setup functions fine draft draft limit auto zero and date Clears current file data Press FILE first then press CLEAR and then again to confirm or press LIVE to abort the clear operation Undo last record Press STATISTICS first then press CLEAR and then again to confirm or press LIVE to abort the undo operation Manually zeroes the scale Holds the displayed weight until the next animal 18 Keys Displays next higher option Displays next lower option 19 Internal Battery Model 4 only Internal Battery Model 4 Only The internal rechargeable battery option allows the Indicator to be operated independent of any external power supply The internal battery comes with its own internal battery charger See Charging the Internal Battery below Once charged the internal battery gives at least 8 hours of continuous operation at normal temperatures 0 C to 45 C 32 F to 112 F with EziFeet connected The low battery warning message bat gives you enough time to record the weight of the current animal 30 sec
17. upply too low Model 4 only voltage too low to charge the battery No date entered Not recorded Could be unstable weight zero or negative weight no EziFeet connected or current file recorded with different type of load cell gme TJ n a aa C gt a rm rm m D me Z me o ke Z a D u i rm m D ii SEE Lt Lt Pa lp 2 rreeee Display Messages Function is off Function is on Overload Weight on scale is greater than its capacity Weight has been recorded Combined weight in a file Undo last record warning Press again to clear Indicator is zeroing The Indicator is ready with no EziFeet connected Drafting Sorting unstable load Drafting Sorting zero load Drafting Sorting weight heavier than draft limit Drafting Sorting weight lighter than draft limit Unable to calculate statistics 31 Specifications Specifications Total Capacity 500kg 100kg with Fine on 10001b 2001b with Fine on Min resolution 0 5kg 0 1kg with Fine on 11b 0 21b with Fine on 32 Accuracy 1 or 2 resolu tions whichever is greater Weight Range Resolution 0 to 200kg 0 5kg 0 to 5001b 11b 200kg to 500kg lkg 5001b to 10001b 21b Power supply 12VDC Operating temp 10 C to 45 C 14 F to 113 F Storage temp 20 C to 35 C 4 F to 95 F Note Product Specifications may change wi
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