Gallagher W210 User Manual

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3E2361 Weigh Scale W210 User Manual12MANUAL WEIGHINGOverviewManual mode is recommended for facilities that do not allow a smooth flowof animals across the platform or where the animals are restless. This modeallows the operator to decide when the measurement is made.In Manual mode, the Weigh Scale starts weighing the animal after theoperator presses the green Weigh button. When the Weigh Scale hasdetermined an accurate weight, it will lock-on to the measurement anddisplay it on-screen. The weight will continue to display on-screen until thegreen Weigh button is again pressed.Using Manual Weighing1. Check that the mode select switch is set to M.2. Check that the weight displayed is zero and that the icon isdisplayed. If it is not, press the blue Zero button.3. Load the animal onto the platform. Ensure the animal is entirelysupported by the platform — no hooves on the ground — and that noobject is resting on the animal.4. Press the green Weigh button. After the Weigh Scale has determinedan accurate weight, it will lock on to the measurement and display it on-screen.When the Weigh Scale has locked on:- the measurement will remain on-screen;- the Weight OK light will glow;- OK will display on the screen; and- the Weigh Scale will beep.5. If the weight has locked on and you want to re-weigh the animal, pressthe green Weigh button. The Weigh Scale will again weigh the animaland lock on to the measurement.6. Write down the weight of the animal if desired.7. Move the animal off the platform. The measurement will continue todisplay on-screen.8. The Weigh Scale will attempt to compensate for any accumulation ofmud or dung left on the platform. If it is successful, the icon willdisplay.If the zero icon does not display, press the blue Zero button.9. Load the next animal onto the platform.