2. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
GETTING STARTED
♦ Connect the two loadbar cables to the loadbar sockets marked on the rear of the indicator.
Either: Use the internal rechargeable battery. Ensure that the battery is fully charged.
or: Use the Iconix AC adaptor
or: Attach the optional battery cable to the FX21 and clip onto a 12V DC battery (car, tractor
battery etc.). ENSURE CORRECT POLARITY: red clip to +, black clip to ―.
The internal battery cannot be recharged from an external battery, however it can be handy for
continuing to weigh when the internal battery is flat.
♦ Press the ON key. The FX21 initially displays the firmware version number e.g. 'P5.01'.
♦ Then the FX21 shows the currently selected group (mob file), for example ‘GrP 38’, which is the
same as the group last used in the previous weighing session. If this is a new weighing session, you
will probably want to select a new group from the range 1 to 99. See the section GROUPS (MOB
FILES).
♦ The scale will automatically return to zero. When complete, the ZERO pointer s 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.
♦ Check that the ZERO pointer s is displayed. Load the animal onto the platform.
♦ Press WEIGH. The animal is accurately weighed and the result 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
♦ Remove the animal from the weighing platform. The last animal’s weight remains locked on the
display. Check that the ZERO pointer s 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 ZERO. The
scale will be returned to zero and the weighing session can proceed.
♦ At the end of the weighing session, switch the indicator OFF.
♦ Recharge the internal battery overnight (see BATTERY CARE section above). It is very important for
battery life to store the FX21 with the battery fully charged.
IF THE FX21 IS DETACHED FROM THE LOADBARS, ENSURE THAT THE
WEATHERPROOF CAPS ARE FIRMLY INSTALLED ON ALL CONNECTORS
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