Digistar EZ4600 User manual

D3716-US REV D December 17, 2012
EZ4600
Operators Manual
Ft. Atkinson, Wisconsin USA
Panningen, The Netherlands
www.digi-star.com
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EZ4600 User’s Manual D3716-US REV D

Table o Contents
D3716-US REV D EZ4600 User’s Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TECHN CAL SPEC F CAT ONS .................................................................... 1
SAFETY DUR NG USE .................................................................................. 2
Cleaning...................................................................................................... 2
Charging battery and welding ..................................................................... 2
FEED MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE ............................................................. 3
ND CATOR OVERV EW ............................................................................... 4
OPERAT ON .................................................................................................. 6
Turn on ndicator ........................................................................................ 6
Zero Balance ndicator ............................................................................... 6
Tare and Net/Gross .................................................................................... 7
Print Key ..................................................................................................... 8
DATA TRANSFER ......................................................................................... 9
DataKey Mode ............................................................................................ 9
RF DataLink Modes .................................................................................... 9
ndicator Data Formats ............................................................................. 10
LOAD NG AND FEED NG COMPLETE LOADS MODE ............................. 10
Starting A Recipe ...................................................................................... 10
Resize Recipe Weight .............................................................................. 11
Loading Recipe ......................................................................................... 12
Unloading to Pens .................................................................................... 13
REC PE AND PEN L ST MODE .................................................................. 14
Starting a Recipe ...................................................................................... 14
Resize Recipe Weight .............................................................................. 14
Loading Recipe ......................................................................................... 15
Unloading Pens ........................................................................................ 15
ADVANCED COMMANDS ........................................................................... 16
Unload Partial Pens .................................................................................. 16
Go Back To Skipped ngredient ............................................................... 16
Change Feeding Number ......................................................................... 17
Use Arrow Keys Recipe or Pens List ....................................................... 17
Clear ndicator Memory ............................................................................ 17
Re-Use Recipe/Pen Data ......................................................................... 18
Add a Pen to Pen List ............................................................................... 19
COMMONLY USED D RECT ACCESS NUMBERS.................................... 20
Pre-Alarm.................................................................................................. 20
Auto ngredient / Manual Pen Advance .................................................... 20
Auto Advance ........................................................................................... 21
Tolerance .................................................................................................. 21
Pen Tolerance .......................................................................................... 21
Delay Time................................................................................................ 22
Drive Ratio ................................................................................................ 22
Scale D or Truck D ................................................................................. 22
Radio Number .......................................................................................... 23
Resize Option ........................................................................................... 23
Change Time ............................................................................................ 24

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Change Date ............................................................................................ 24
Manual Programming ............................................................................... 24
MANUAL PROGRAMM NG OF REC PES .................................................. 25
Change Entry Method .............................................................................. 25
ngredient Re-Name ................................................................................. 25
Print ngredient Names ............................................................................ 26
Enter New Recipe .................................................................................... 26
Edit Recipe ............................................................................................... 28
Erase A Recipe ........................................................................................ 30
Review A Recipe ...................................................................................... 30
Printing Single Recipe .............................................................................. 31
Printing All Recipes .................................................................................. 31
RUNN NG A REC PE .................................................................................. 32
Using Amount Per Animal ........................................................................ 32
OTHER FUNCT ONS .................................................................................. 34
Hold .......................................................................................................... 34
Using Dimmer Option ............................................................................... 34
MENUS AND CAL BRAT ON ...................................................................... 35
Change Setup and Calibration Numbers ................................................. 38
NSTALLAT ON ........................................................................................... 39
ndicator Mounting.................................................................................... 39
Cable Connection..................................................................................... 40
ndicator Connection Diagram ................................................................. 40
Bottom Panel Cable Connections ............................................................ 40
Connect Load Cells To J-Box .................................................................. 41
Load Cell Direction ................................................................................... 41
OPT ONAL EQU PMENT ............................................................................ 42
Cab Control (Wireless) ............................................................................. 42
Rotation Counter Sensor ......................................................................... 42
Transmitter/Receiver ................................................................................ 43
Remote ndicators .................................................................................... 43
TROUBLESHOOT NG ................................................................................. 44
LEGAL-FOR-TRADE CERT F CAT ON ...................................................... 46
Legal for Trade Features ......................................................................... 46
Sealed to Prevent Unauthorized Modifications ........................................ 47
All rights reserved. Reproduction of any part of this manual in any form whatsoever without Digi-Star’s express
written permission is forbidden. The contents of this manual are sub ect to change without notice. All efforts
have been made to assure the accuracy of the contents of this manual. However, should any errors be
detected, Digi-Star would greatly appreciate being informed of them. The above notwithstanding, Digi-Star can
assume no responsibility for errors in this manual or their consequence.
© Copyright! 2008 Digi-Star, Fort Atkinson (U.S.A.).

Technical Speci ications
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
SIZE
10.25” long x 8.0” high x 4” wide (260mm x 190mm x 105mm)
WEIGHT
4.5 lbs (2.04 Kg)
HELP MESSAGES
Context sensitive help messages in 10
languages
Long messages are scrolled
TRANSDUCER EXCITATION
8 volts D.C. Nominal
Capable of driving ten 350 Ohms transducers
Short circuit proof
ATC
Auto Temperature Compensation of the internal
circuitry for high accuracy weighing
measurements
TRANSDUCER SIGNAL
Compatible with transducers having full scale
indicator transfer characteristics greater than
0.25 mv/v
“AUTO RANGE”
(Selectable) To increase display counts
at weight values of 300 and 600 display counts.
CONNECTOR
AMP plastic weather resistant circular
connector. Gold contacts.
POWER REQUIREMENTS
10.5 to 16.0 V.D.C.
160 mA nominal with four 350 Ω L.C.
SET UP AND CALIBRATION
Via front panel
GROSS RANGE
999,999 max.display
LOW BATTERY WARNING
Enabled at 10.5V nominal
POUND/KILOGRAM
Selectable
DISPLAY
STD EZ 6 Digit LCD 1.0. high
EZ VIEW 6 Digit LCD 1.7” high
DISPLAY RESOLUTION
.01, .02, .05, .1, .2, .5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100
DISPLAY UPDATE RATE
Selectable: 1, 2, 3, 4 times/sec.
MAX. DISPLAY RESOLUTION
Ad ustable to 40,000 counts max.
ZERO TRACKING
Selectable, On/Off
SPAN ACCURACY
±(.1% + .005%/ °F) or (.1% + 0.009% °C) full scale ± 1
output count
MOTION DETECTION
Selectable, On/Off
ZERO ACCURACY
(.005%/ °F.) or (0.009% °C) full scale ±1 output count
for 0.5 mv/v transducer
ENVIRONMENTAL ENCLOSURE
IP65, IEC 529
WEIGH ALGORITHM
4 internally selectable digital filters to optimize
performance
(General, Slow, Fast and Lock-on)
HOLD MODE
Used in mobile applications to stabilize displayed
weight while moving the scale
NON-VOLATILE MEMORY
EEPROM for balance
OPERATING TEMP
-29°C to 60°C -20°F to 140°F
REMOTE INPUTS
Tare / Advance Recipe / Re-enter Preset

Sa ety During Use
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SAFETY DURING USE
Caution
Cleaning
Do not use running water (high pressure cleaners, hoses) to clean the
indicator.
Charging battery and welding
Disconnect all cables from the weighing indicator before charging the
battery or welding on the machine. If cables are left connected, the
weighing indicator and connected load cells could be damaged.
Disconnect
all cords
Scale nd
icator
Remote ndicator
Optional
J-Box

Feed Management So tware
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FEED MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE
For additional information go to www.tmrtracker.com
A full featured Windows
R
based system that
offers powerful features that are easy to use.
Entry level system easily upgraded.
Based on features of TMR Tracker
Remote site monitoring software.
Works with email service to connect
Tracker to remote location
Front-end tool for beef feeding customers
to enter ingredient, recipe, corral and
wagon information.

Indicator Overview
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INDICATOR O ER IEW
1
-press and hold for 3 seconds to zero balance indicator.
2
Pre-Alarm Light – Flashes and alarm sounds when weight is within
preset limit. See page 20.
3
– holds displayed weight when moving machine.
4
– selects timer or rotation counter feature.
5
– - turns indicator on.
6
- turns indicator off.
7
Upper Display Window – Displays current actions.
8
Lower Display Window – Lists 3 lines (i.e. ingredients, recipes, pens).
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
Note:
See page 39-41 for
installation instructions

Indicator Overview
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- temporary zero (Net Mode).
10
- records to memory or prints displayed weight.
11
- toggles between Net and Gross weights.
12
- selects recipes in memory.
13
- enter user number and feeding number. Any number can be used
for user until number assigned by management software.
14
–Clear (backspace).
15
– press in List Mode to begin pen unloading. See page 15.
16
– accepts change or proceeds to next item.
17
Directional Arrows - moves through list of information.
18
Keypad – inputs numbers or letters as required.
19
– performs the task displayed by select.
20
– displays additional tasks.
21
– press for additional information.
DataKey – Used for data transfer between computer and indicator.
Serial/Printer Port – optional, to communicate with computer and other
digital input/output devices.
Remote Port – optional, for remote display.
Load Cell Port– for J-Box cord.
Power Port – for power cord.
DataKey Port– for DataKey insertion. Turn DataKey to upload/download
data.
Serial Number Plate – Serial Number of indicator.

Operation
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OPERATION
Turn on Indicator
Zero Balance Indicator
1. Press .
1. Enter D Number if required.
2. Press .
1. Enter Feeding Number (only
required 1
st
time in loads mode).
2. Press .
1. Press and hold for 3 seconds
to zero balance indicator.
2. Flashing arrow points to gross next
to the display window, indicator
ready to weigh.
Digi-star
Feed delivery system
HELLO
ENTER ID NUMBER ON KEYPAD
PRESS ID KEY TO USE SCA E
1
2
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PRESS RECIPE TO OAD
1
0
1
E N T E R
2

Operation
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Tare and Net/Gross
Tare is a temporary zero (Net
Weight) to display total weight (Gross
Weight) Press .
1. Weight displayed, press sets
zero weight.
2. Pressing displays zero
weight and flashing arrow on side
of display points to NET.
3. Add more weight.
4000
1
0
300
2
3

Operation
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Print Key
NOTE : Optional serial port must be
installed for printing.
4. To know total of original weight of
4000 pounds plus added 300
pounds, press to show 4300
pounds, flashing arrow points
GROSS.
5. Press 300 pounds displayed
flashing arrow points NET.
1. Press . ndicator sends data
to printer or PC.
4 3 0 0
4
5
300
10JA08 12:01P
4300 LB GR
Date in ddmmyy
format
Time
Weight Gross (GR) or
Net (NET)
4 3 0 0
1

Data Trans er
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DATA TRANSFER
DataKey Mode
To upload data:
1. nsert DataKey turn clockwise.
2. Press .
NOTE: If indicator displays
uncompleted data in memory,
press to overwrite
uncompleted data.
Remove DataKey when transfer
complete.
To download data:
nsert DataKey, turn clockwise,
indicator automatically sends data to
DataKey. Remove DataKey.
R DataLink Modes
Operation Message
DataLink connects with indicator
←
PC
→
DataLink sends data to indicator
DL
←
IN
ndicator receives data
ALL FEED LINES RECIVED -PRESS
RECIPE KEY TO CONTINUE
Data compete, indicator sends data to
DataLink
← PC →
Data sending
DL
→
OUT
To send data to PC if operator does
not complete all feeding at end of
feeding schedule. Press until
display shows message (right column),
press to select.
EZ → PC
The indicator marks uncompleted data as completed and sends feeding
data to DataLink.
NOTE: fter sending, uncompleted data erased.
NOTE: Indicator may also be manually programmed, see page 25 for
instructions.
2
1

Loading and Feeding Complete Loads Mode
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Indicator Data ormats
Data sent to indicator in two formats:
Complete Loads Mode: Each load built by PC software. t assigns pens to a
recipe and builds exact load for pens.
Recipe and Pen List Mode: PC software sends recipe data and pen data in
two different fields. Operator selects recipe to build and pen deliveries.
LOADING AND FEEDING COMPLETE LOADS
MODE
Starting A Recipe
1. Press .
1. ndicator scrolls feeding number,
first recipe and pen number.
Recipes listed below.
2. Press and to find desired
recipe.
3. Desired recipe in upper display
line, press .
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PRESS RECIPE TO OAD
F e e d i n
Milk- 6
Fresh- 5
Milk-I
1
3
1
2
0

Loading and Feeding Complete Loads Mode
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Resize Recipe Weight
NOTE : Press to resize by
number of head in pen.
NOTE: Press to accept pen
values without resizing.
NOTE: If indicator warns resized
amount is over capacity, press
to override.
ndicator gives option to resize pen
load weight.
1. Enter new weight or keep original
weight.
2. Press .
23000
Enter number of animals
To feed pen 6
Animal 230 preset 20643
1
2

Loading and Feeding Complete Loads Mode
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Loading Recipe
1. First ingredient weight flashes in
upper display. Load ingredient.
2. Weight approaches zero, alarm will
flash and sound.
3. a. Manual Advance: Weight
reached, press to accept.
Press again to start next
ingredient.
or
3. b. Auto Advance: When preset
weight reached, indicator
advances to next ingredient.
A l f a l f
Fd- I ctr- 000 ing alfa
2n
-0-rec milk pre-2760
6 o use advance to log
1
2
3
Displayed when in load or unload mode.
Line 1:
feeding number : FD-2
number of rotations during pen delivery: CTR-000 (RC option only)
pen name: PEN-I
Line 2:
zone number: ZN-I
name of recipe: REC-PREFRE
call weight of pen: PRE-I200
Line 3:
gross weight: G-I0000
nstruction data: USE ADVNCE TO LOG

Loading and Feeding Complete Loads Mode
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Unloading to Pens
NOTE: Do not press .
NOTE:
If different pen needed press
or to find desired pen.
Press for pen delivery.
ngredients loaded, indicator displays
first pen to unload.
1. Manually Advance: press to
go to pen. When weight reached
press to accept. Press
again to start next pen.
or
1. b. Auto Advance: When preset
weight reached, indicator
advances to next pen.
Last pen complete, indicator
displays: “ Recipe Complete ”
S t a r t
Pen 6 pre-
20640
1

Recipe and Pen List Mode
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RECIPE AND PEN LIST MODE
Starting a Recipe
Resize Recipe Weight
1. Press : .
2. Display reads:
Example:
Line 1: Recipe RI
Line 2: RI - 25000 TOT- 50000
Line 3: R2 - 20000 TOT-I8000
Line 4: R - 20000 TOT- I0000
3. Press and to select
recipe, to start.
ndicator will display: RESIZE , then the
resize weight.
4. Display reads:
Example:
Line 1: 25000
Line 2: Enter amount to be
loaded
Line 3: (No Data)
Line 4: RI - 25000 TOT- 50000
5. Enter the amount to build in this
load.
6. Press ..
R e c i p e
RI – 25000 TOt – 5000
R2 – 20000 tot – I8000
R3
–
20000 tot
-
I
0000
25000
Enter amount to be loaded
25000 tot
- 50000
1
2
3
4
3
5
6

Recipe and Pen List Mode
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Loading Recipe
Unloading Pens
1. First ingredient and weight flash in
upper display. Begin loading
ingredient.
2. Weight reached, alarm will flash
and sound.
3. a. Manual Advance: Weight
reached, press .
Press to start next
ingredient.
or
3. b. Auto Advance: When preset
weight reached, indicator
advances to next ingredient.
1. When ingredient loading complete,
display reads “ Recipe Complete ”.
Press . ndicator displays
unloading pens.
2. Press or to select
desired pen.
3. Press .
4. Pen and weight displayed, begin
unloading to pen.
5. a. Manual Advance: Weight
reached, press to accept.
Press again to start next
pen.
or
5. b. Auto Advance: When preset
weight reached, indicator
advances to next pen.
6. When unloading is complete
press to start next recipe.
1
3
2
4
1
3
2
A l f a l f
5
P e n I
6

Advanced Commands
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AD ANCED COMMANDS
Unload Partial Pens
Go Back To Skipped
Ingredient
1. Press to advance to next pen
without finishing current pen.
NOTE: If pen tolerance is set and
feeding stopped before preset weight
reached, alarm sounds, indicator
displays:
Pen Underfed – Press Print
To remove pen from list-
Press on to keep pen
See page 21 for Pen Tolerance set-
up.
1. Press or to move back.
2. Press .
NOTE: Ingredient weight changed
more than 4 display counts cannot
restart that ingredient.
Example: If minimum display
change is 0 lbs/kgs, more than 40
lbs/kgs, cannot restart that
ingredient.
1
1
2