Iconix FX41 - User Manual

Always recharge for 8-12 hours after use with FX41 ON and loadbars disconnected.

Weighing site choice is important for accuracy and ease. A well-chosen level site ensures best conditions for weighing.

LCD shows H, C, or L alongside weight. Lower display shows ID, Group, and Condition Code.

Prevents accidental ID duplication within a group. Feature can be selected ON or OFF in SET-UP.

Type ID and press WEIGH for quick operation, or type ID then ENTER for weight display.

Used for weighing live animals. WEIGH key starts averaging process displaying accurate weight of moving animal.

Suitable for static load weighing. Display continuously updated with weight on scale.

When enabled, offers Speed Mode (1.3s weigh), High Speed Mode (0.7s weigh), and Count Mode (fixed time hold).

Press GROUP to display current file number. Allows selection of files 1-99 for weighing sessions.

To delete group file records, select group, press DELETE, then confirm by pressing ENTER.

'GRP = 0 ALL RECORDS' accesses all memory contents regardless of group file location.

Improve record management by using separate files for different weighing sessions or animal categories.

Press * key for stats. Use keys 1-9 for functions like records used, average code, and draft totals.

Rugged, portable printer powered by FX41 battery. Uses adding machine paper rolls, reduces operation hours.

Select group file, press MEMORY, then use ↑ key to scroll by ID or Weight. Press ENTER to perform function.

Records can be deleted or edited during scrolling. Options: DELETE RECORD, EDIT ID, EDIT WEIGHT, EDIT CONDITION CODE.

Use optional WinFX Linker Package to upload records via RS232 serial port for viewing, sorting, or analysis.

Set draft limits for sorting animals into weight ranges. Define minimum and maximum acceptable weights for records.

Draft animals by weight gained since previous weighing or average daily gain. Compares gain against Gain Limits.

Allows ID prefix up to 8 digits. ID automatically set to prefix, then extra digits added if required.

Set WEIGHT GAIN to OFF for speed, AUTO for automatic calculation, or MANUAL for user control.

Percent setting (0.0-999.9%) used for calculating kill-out weight or projected growth weights.

Configure FX41 for OFF-LINE, COMPUTER ON-LINE, PRINTER ON-LINE, or DRAFT/EID ON-LINE.

Checks selected Group for previous use of same tag number when WEIGH is pressed.

Weighs several animals at a time. Number of animals entered via CODE/MULTIPLE key.

Controls whether displayed weight remains locked after animal is moved from scale.

Automatically restores scale to zero by 'tracking out' small amounts of dung and dirt.

Select between kilograms and pounds. Change setting only when no records are in memory.

Clock-calendar settings accessed in order: HOURS, MINUTES, YEAR, MONTH, DAY.

Weigh several animals together. Condition Code entry unavailable. Displays average weight and draft status.

For weight gain analysis, ensure MULTIPLE WEIGH is OFF. Compare weights with most recent or nominated previous weighing.

Automates drafting of cattle/sheep with crates fitted with Iconix Auto-Draft Controller.

GENERAL mode for conventional crates. RACEWELL mode for crates that clamp sheep.

Select TRIGGER=WEIGH KEY for manual start or TRIGGER=EXTERNAL for automatic start upon animal entry.

WEIGH DELAY delays weigh cycle start. RELEASE DELAY delays OUT gate opening.

When auto-draft enabled, setting selects gate direction for High, Centre, Low weights.

Select DEFAULT DRAFT=LEFT, CENTRE, RIGHT for animals not meeting other criteria.

Override FX41-selected drafting direction using 0 key. Press 0 to cycle CENTRE, RIGHT, LEFT gates.

These modes are described in Section 3: WEIGH MODES. Refer to that section for details.

Configure EID settings: PREFIXING=OFF, DRAFT/EID ON-LINE, EID=ON, READ CONTINUOUS/AFTER TRIGGER, TIMEOUT, HALT IF NO EID/XREF.

Draft animals based on EID. Load file with EIDs and directions. Gates open based on pre-loaded record.

Add new entries by typing Visual ID and scanning EID. EID must be unique; warning for duplicate attempts.

View VID and associated EID. Scroll up/down through entries. Options to DELETE or EDIT entries.

Use EID/VID cross reference table. Attach EIDs separately. Type Visual ID and scan EID for each animal.

Autoranges in graduated steps. Includes Metric and Imperial models with varying resolutions.

20 kg. The 0-20kg range is available but not part of EMC specification.

± 0.5% of Displayed Reading ± 1 Division. Division depends on weight range.

Maximum additional error in 3V/m RF field (27-500 MHz) specified for different weight ranges.

Meets or exceeds standards: IEC801-2 (ESD), EM50081-1 (Radiation), EM50082-1 (RF Immunity).