The Digi-Star SW4600EID is an electronic indicator designed for weighing animals and managing associated data, particularly Electronic Identification (EID) and Visual Identification (VID). It serves as a central unit for collecting, storing, and processing weight and animal identification data, with capabilities for integration with computers and other peripherals.
Function Description:
The primary function of the SW4600EID is to accurately weigh animals and record their weights along with EID and VID information. It supports various weighing methods to accommodate different animal behaviors and environmental conditions, ensuring reliable data capture. The indicator can store animal records internally and transfer them to a PC for further analysis and reporting using the StockWeigh Link™ PC Software. It also features a display for real-time weight readings, statistical information, and system settings. The device is designed for use in agricultural settings, particularly for livestock management, where tracking individual animal performance and health is crucial.
Important Technical Specifications:
The SW4600EID indicator is equipped with multiple ports for connectivity:
- Load Cell Ports (J902): Two ports for connecting load cell cords, allowing the indicator to interface with a weighing platform.
- Power Port (J901): For connecting the power cord, which can be supplied by a 12VDC power supply (e.g., a deep cycle lead acid battery) or a 120VAC power cube.
- Serial/Printer Port: An optional port for communication with a computer or other digital input/output devices, such as a printer. This port facilitates data transfer and printing of records.
- Remote Port: Specifically for connecting an EID reader, such as the Allflex® EID Stick Reader.
- Serial Number Plate: Displays the unique serial number of the indicator.
The indicator supports various weight capacities, including 3000LB, 6600LB, 10K LB, 14K LB, 3300KG, 6600KG, 10K KG, and 14K KG, with a custom option available. It is factory calibrated for use with four 30KCT load cells, with a default capacity and count size set to 40,000 by 10.
Usage Features:
The SW4600EID offers a user-friendly interface with a keyboard for alphanumeric input and a keypad for numerical entry. Key usage features include:
- Indicator On/Off: Simple button press to power the device on or off.
- Menu Navigation: A "SCREENS MENU" button allows toggling between GROUP/PREMIS and QUICK NOTE screens, and a long press accesses the LONG FORM set up screen.
- Weigh/Stats Toggle: The "WEIGH/STATS" button switches between the WEIGHT and GROUP STATISTICS screens.
- Pre-Alarm Light: A flashing light and audible alarm indicate when the weight is within a preset limit.
- Recheck Function: The "RECHECK" button breaks the indicator's lock-on weight for reweighing. A long press enters short form calibration.
- Record Data: The "RECORD" button manually saves data to the indicator's memory in manual mode.
- Print Data: The "PRINT" button prints the displayed weight and EID data.
- Self-Test: Pressing the "ON" button while the indicator is on and in the record or stats screen initiates a self-test.
- Display Windows: An upper display window shows current actions, while a lower display window shows data for EID, VID, CODE, and ADWG (Average Daily Weight Gain).
- Data Entry: The "ENTER" button accepts changes or proceeds to the next item. Directional arrows move the cursor within data fields and navigate between fields. The "ESC" button undoes data fields or exits long form setup. "CLEAR" deletes characters or entire lines/fields. "BACK SPACE" backspaces, with a long press for faster backspacing.
- Function Key: The "FUNCTION" key performs tasks displayed by the "SELECT" key, which toggles between options like QuickD, Menu, Setup, Help, and Dimmer.
- Group/Premise Numbers: Allows entry of assigned group and premise numbers at startup, if enabled.
- Data Fields & Quick Data Fields: Users can add notes to records using data fields or select from up to 20 pre-configured Quick Data Fields.
- Zero Balance Scale: A "RECHECK" button press zeros the scale.
- Reading Eartags and Weighing Animals: The indicator "locks on" to an animal's weight, displaying "L" and alternating between "no eid" and the weight. If an EID Stick Reader is used, the last four digits of the tag are displayed before data is stored.
- Low Battery Indication: "RECHARGE BATTERY - TURNING OFF" and "LO BAT" messages appear, and the indicator shuts off after 2 minutes.
- Optional Settings: Allows configuration of various parameters, including language, display update rate, motion arrow display, zero tracking, weigh method (General, Fast, Slow, Lock-On), lock-on sensitivity, scale ID, and lock-n-hold function.
- Lock-N-Hold: Holds the "Lock-On" weight after the animal steps off the platform. It restarts when the next animal steps on or after 5 minutes of inactivity, or when "RECHECK" is pressed.
- Auto Off: Configurable auto-off times (15, 30, 45, 60 minutes, or OFF).
- Lock-On Store (LSTORE): Determines how data is stored and printed (OFF, Manual Print, Automatic Print, Manual Weight, Automatic Weight, Manual EID, Automatic EID, Manual Check, Automatic Check).
- EID Store (ESTORE): Controls whether EID data is stored in memory.
- EID Auto (EIDAUT): Allows the indicator to print/store data after an EID tag is read, even without weight on the platform.
- Scroll Rate: Configurable display scroll rate.
- Group/Premise Number (GINPIN): Enables or disables the entry of Group ID and Premise ID numbers.
- Time and Date Format/Set: Allows setting 24 HR/AM/PM time format and adjusting the current time and date.
- Date Format/Set: Configurable date formats (mm-dd, mm/dd/yy, mm/dd/yyyy, dd/mm, dd/mm/yy, dd/mm/yyyy, yy/mm/dd, yyyy/mm/dd) and setting the current date.
- One Line Print: Formats printer output to one line.
- Scoreboard Mode (SCOREM): Methods to output display data to a scoreboard via the comm port.
- Auto Print (APRINT): Automatically prints weight values.
- Print Format (PRTFMT): Configurable print formats (AUTO, 1L PRT, EID, CSV).
- Zero Out (zerout): Press and hold to zero the scale.
- Com Delay (C1 DLY, C2 DLY): Seconds printer delays before advancing line.
- Estimated Weight (EST WGHT): Enter weight on scale for estimation purposes.
- Display Count (COUNT): Configurable display count (.01, .02, .05, .1, .2, .5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100).
- Auto-Range (ARANGE): Scale increases display count size for weights over 300 again at 600 lbs/kgs.
- Display Unit (LB-KG): Toggles between pounds and kilograms.
- Capacity (CAP): Enter maximum measurable weight.
- WM1/WM2 Adjust (WMA 1-1, WMA 1-2, WMA 1-3, WMA 2-1, WMA 2-2, WMA 2-3): Parameters to smooth weight readings and activate quick weight response for different weigh methods.
- Buzzer (BUZZER): Configurable buzzer duration.
- Relay (RELAY): Set point for 12 VDC alarm.
- Gross Set Point Chng (SETCHG): Weight below SETPNT to change 12VDC alarm.
- SETDEL: Time before 12 VDC alarm output changes.
- SETOUT: 12 VDC alarm output (OVER/UNDER).
- SETCTR: Use keypad to enter values for SETCTR.
- Calibration (Tcalb, Zero, Add Wt): Allows for temperature compensation, zeroing the scale, and adding a known weight for calibration.
Maintenance Features:
- Troubleshooting Guide: The manual provides a comprehensive troubleshooting flowchart to diagnose common issues such as the indicator not turning on, incorrect weight readings, or load cell malfunctions. This guide helps users identify whether the problem lies with the indicator, load cells, or cables.
- Battery Charging Precaution: Emphasizes disconnecting all indicator leads before charging the battery or welding equipment to prevent damage.
- Software Updates: The StockWeigh Link™ PC Software allows for receiving data from the indicator, clearing its memory, and generating reports. It also supports setting up Quick Data Fields on the computer and transferring them to the indicator.
- Re-configuring Allflex Stick Reader: Instructions are provided for re-configuring the Allflex™ Stick Reader to the TIRIS S2000 output format if there are issues with transmitting characters.
- Installation Instructions: Detailed instructions for mounting the indicator (Rail Mount, Wing Mount, RAM Mount) and connecting cables (load cells, power, EID reader, computer).
The SW4600EID is a robust tool for efficient and accurate animal weighing and data management, offering extensive customization and troubleshooting support to ensure optimal performance in various agricultural environments.
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