Gallagher DS5000 User manual

DS5000
User Manual

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Gallagher Group Limited
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Hamilton, New Zealand
Copyright© Gallagher Group Limited 2005.
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Dairy Scale User Manual
3E1153 - Edition 5 – September 2011
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Limited nor any employee of the company, shall be
liable on any ground whatsoever to any party in
respect of decisions or actions they may make as a
result of using this information.
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continuing development, design and specifications
are subject to change without notice.
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Limited, an ISO 9001:2000 Certified Supplier.

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Table of Contents
Introduction............................................................................................................... 1
Basic Terminology................................................................................................ 2
Care and maintenance .............................................................................................. 3
Cable connections ............................................................................................... 4
Power and batteries .................................................................................................. 5
Battery charge status ........................................................................................... 5
Low battery warning............................................................................................ 6
Low voltage shutdown ........................................................................................ 6
The Weigh Scale's controls........................................................................................ 7
Soft Keys ............................................................................................................. 7
The Mode select switch - DS5000 ........................................................................ 9
Set up ....................................................................................................................... 10
Selecting a set up option.................................................................................... 10
Set milking start times ....................................................................................... 11
Enter herd names .............................................................................................. 13
Select herd milking order ................................................................................... 14
Setting the time and date .................................................................................. 15
User options ...................................................................................................... 16
Select a country ................................................................................................. 17
Preparing to weigh.................................................................................................. 18
Scale layout ....................................................................................................... 18
Pre-Weigh checklist ........................................................................................... 19
Sessions .................................................................................................................... 20
Session naming formats..................................................................................... 20
Weighing in automatic (walkover) mode .............................................................. 21
View Herd Statistics ........................................................................................... 23
Summary of Herd Weights............................................................................. 23
Weight Distribution Graph............................................................................. 25
Average Weekly Weight Graph...................................................................... 26
Average Weekly Weight Statistics .................................................................. 28
Weighing in manual mode ..................................................................................... 29
Creating a new manual weighing session ...................................................... 29
Weighing animals (Manual mode).................................................................. 30
Viewing statistics of a manual weighing session ............................................. 32
Deleting manual weighing sessions................................................................ 34

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Specifications ........................................................................................................... 35
Scale memory capacity .................................................................................. 35
Zero tracking ................................................................................................. 36
General ......................................................................................................... 36
Upgrading Your Dairy Scale - Model XDS5000 ...................................................... 37
Contact details......................................................................................................... 38

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Gallagher Dairy Scale.
Gallagher has been making agricultural equipment for over 60 years. In that
time we have earned a reputation for the manufacture of quality equipment
that is simple, tough, innovative and reliable.
The Dairy Scale range of Weigh Scales is specifically designed to accurately
weigh live animals. In particular, dairy cows that are part of a milking herd
and "on the move" can be weighed as they pass over the Weigh Scale,
negating the need for constant human attention and monitoring. The Dairy
Scale can also be used to manually weigh animals.
As well as weighing, the Dairy Scale includes the following features;
-Weighing individual animals as they pass over the weighing platform
is done automatically. In the DS5000 model there is no capability to
uniquely identify individual animals or store records relating to
particular animals.
-You can use graphs to analyse changes in animal weight by herd
total over time.
-You can view session (milking) statistics, analysed by herd.

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Basic Terminology
There are terms and abbreviations used throughout this manual that relate
exclusively to MyScale Pro and the use of Dairy Scale products. Some terms
(such as "Sessions") are defined and discussed in their own relevant chapters.
The following terms will become familiar as you work with your Gallagher
Dairy Scale:
Automatic
Session
Synonymous with "Walkover Weighing Session"
this is a weighing session that takes place during
the milking of a dairy herd and requires no human
input.
The name of the Session is automatically generated
by the Weigh Scale and includes the date, time and
milking number.
Manual Session Synonymous with "Manual (Static) Weighing
Session" this is a weighing session that is conducted
one animal at a time outside of milking hours. This
can be performed on dairy or dry stock animals.
The Session must be manually created and named.
Platform or
Weighing
Platform
The device that detects the weight of the load and
transfers this to the Weigh Scale.
Weigh Scale The digital display unit that is attached to the
platform.
QWERTY
Keyboard
The alphanumeric keyboard on the lower portion of
the Weigh Scale.
Record A record is an entry of data relating to an animal.
One animal may have many associated records.

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
The Dairy Scale is a tough and reliable product designed for use in typical
livestock environments. However proper care and maintenance can extend its
life.
Listed below are guidelines for keeping the Dairy Scale in good condition.
•Whilst the Weigh Scale is weather-proof with the protection provided by
the supplied housing, do not expose the Weigh Scale to water under
pressure.
•Properly maintain the purpose-built outdoor housing. Replace if
excessively damaged.
•When cleaning the Weigh Scale with a damp cloth take care not to
scratch the display.
•If disconnecting the Weigh Scale, fit the connector caps to keep the
connections clean.
Although the Weigh Scale should be fitted by a qualified tradesperson,
subsequent circumstances could lead to warning notices on the Weigh Scale:
•Check the weighing platform connections to the Weigh Scale.
•The weighing platform is connected to the Weigh Scale in the wrong
order. Swap the weighing platform connectors around at the Weigh
Scale.
•Check the weighing platform connectors are securely connected to the
Weigh Scale.

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Cable connections

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POWER AND BATTERIES
During a weighing session, the Weigh Scale can be powered by its internal
battery alone but in most cases with the Dairy Scale both the Weigh Scale
and battery are connected directly to the supplied AC power pack.
When the Weigh Scale is disconnected from the power source (e.g. for
connection to a computer at another location) the battery will provide power
for a minimum of eight hours.
Battery charge status
The battery icon displays in the bottom left corner of the Weigh Scale's upper
screen.
It is important to note that the battery icon will only ever show the actual
amount of charge left in the battery when the Weigh Scale is turned on and
disconnected from external power.
Fully
Charged Battery Icon bars are all displayed constantly.
Partially
Charged Battery Icon shows first four bars constantly.
Battery Flat No Battery Icon bars are displayed.
When the Weigh Scale is connected to the external power supply the battery
icon will display the charging status.
Charging Battery Icon shows all the bars constantly filling
and then disappearing.
Topping Up Battery Icon shows the first four bars constantly
full and the remainder filling and then
disappearing.
Trickle
Charge Battery Icon shows only one empty bar that is
constantly travelling the length of the full Icon.

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Low battery warning
When the charge remaining in the battery drops to a very low level, the
Weigh Scale will beep and the battery charge icon will start to flash and a
warning message is displayed:
At this stage, about 15 minutes remain before the Weigh Scale shuts down.
As the Weigh Scale will be connected to mains power for the majority of its
operation, low battery levels should only be an issue during power outages or
when the Weigh Scale is disconnected from the AC outlet and being used to
copy files to a computer at another location.
Low voltage shutdown
When the battery charge drops to a critical level, the Weigh Scale will shut
down. At this stage it is necessary to recharge the battery.

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THE WEIGH SCALE'S CONTROLS
These buttons have dual-functions, depending on weighing mode:
Button Automatic (Walkover) mode Manual (Static) mode
Green Advance herd in current milking
session
Weigh
Red Closes the current milking session Delete
Soft Keys
Five soft keys are arranged along the bottom of the lower screen. The
function of these soft keys changes depending on what the lower screen
displays. For any given screen, not all soft keys have a function. Those that
do are labelled in the screen.

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•Buttons like , and allow movement
vertically up and down the screen.
•Buttons like and allow movement horizontally
across the screen.
•The most common function of other buttons that you will encounter in
the Dairy Scale DS5000 is described in this table:
Soft Key
Button
Most Common Function
To discard current display, most often will return you to the
previous screen.
Press to toggle between the options.
Press to clear or erase data - generally in the highlighted field.
Press to delete currently displayed data - record, session, etc.
Press to generate a Weight Distribution Graph based on the
current details displayed on the screen.
Generally used when finished a task or tasks in a screen. Will
allow you to continue most often by returning you to the last
screen.
Press to generate an Average Weight Graph based on the
current details displayed on the screen.
Toggles through herd names.
Accesses screens to see historic records based on the
parameters currently displayed.
Press to toggle through milkings.
To create a new session in Manual Mode.
Negative response to a question posed on the screen.
Acceptance of current display.
To navigate to a screen to access records fitting the currently
displayed parameters.
Press to search for herd records.
Press to save a session name.
Used in the Set up Menu for opening an item.
To navigate to a screen to access records fitting the currently
displayed parameters.
When a graph is displayed, using this button will display the
weights represented by the graph.
Positive response to a question posed on the screen.

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The Mode select switch - DS5000
The Weigh Scale can operate in two weighing modes and a set up mode.
The mode select switch is located on the left hand side of the Weigh Scale.
The mode select switch has five positions: , A, M, Fand S. Immediately
after you turn the switch to any position except , explanatory information
will display on the lower of the two Weigh Scale screens. The explanatory
information may display only for a few seconds; after it disappears, the screen
displays information relevant to the selected option. This behaviour can be
changed in Set up Mode. See "Acknowledge Messages" in the table under
User Options (p 16).
This position turns the Weigh Scale off.
AThis position selects weighing in Automatic (Walkover) mode.
MThis position selects weighing in Manual (Static) mode.
F"Find Mode" is disabled in this DS5000 model of scale. To upgrade
to the XDS5000 model, please contact your installer. See also
Upgrading Your Dairy Scale (p 37).
SThis position accesses the set up options.

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SET UP
To access the Set up menu, turn the mode select switch to S.
The Set up menu displays on the lower of the two screens on the Weigh
Scale.
The Set up menu contains the following options:
1. SET MILKING START MILKING - sets the start time for up to three
milkings.
2. ENTER HERD NAMES - sets the names of up to four herds.
3. SELECT HERD MILKING ORDER - sets the milking order for up to four
herds.
4. SET TIME AND DATE - set the current time and date in the Weigh Scale.
5. USER OPTIONS - select weight units and turn on or off the
acknowledging error and informational messages.
6. SELECT COUNTRY - for a specify country, selects a language and
country-specific terminology and weight unit.
Selecting a set up option
When you turn the mode select switch to S, one of the Set up menu options
displays.
To select an option from the Set up menu:
1. Press the or soft key to display the required menu
option.
2. Press .
Alternatively, using the keypad, you can press the number of the menu item
that you want to select.
For example:
•to select Enter Herd Names, press 2,
•to select User Options, press 5.
For more information about each of the Set up menu items, refer to the
following sections.

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Set milking start times
This option defines the start times and end times for milking sessions. The
milking will close a user defined period of time after the last animal has been
weighed. A maximum of three milking sessions per 24 hour day can be set.
Select 1. SET MILKING START TIMES from the Set up menu.
The Set Milking Start Times screen displays.
1. Press the and soft keys to highlight the required
milking session.
2. Enter the time (using the 24 hour clock) that you want the milking to
start.
3. Repeat for each milking.
4. Press the button continuously to scroll through the options
and select how long after the last cow is weighed, that the milking
session will close.
The Milk End options are as follows:
End milking.... Description
1 hour after last cow The milking will end once the
specified time has elapsed.
2 hours after last cow
3 hours after last cow
4 hours after last cow
at the next milking start time The milking session will end at
the next milking start time.
5. When you have made your selection, press .
6. Press to save the milking start and end times and to exit the
screen.
Note:
•Press the button to prevent a session from automatically
occurring.
•Press the button to allow a session to automatically occur if it
has previously been disabled.

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•The and buttons are only displayed when a
selected milking is disabled or has previously been enabled.
•Use the button on the QWERTY keyboard to backspace.
•The start times for each milking must be apart by at least the time
specified from the button.
•You can close a milking session, at any time, by pressing the Red
delete button.
Examples of Milking Start Times:
Milking 1: is the
only milking session
to be set within a 24
hr period which will
close 1 hour after
the last cow has
passed over the
weighing platform.
Milking 2: is an
ENABLED milking
that was previously
DISABLED, allowing
2 milking sessions in
a 24 hour period.
Milking 1: is a
continuous session
that will close every
24 hours.
E.g. It will run from
6:30 am and will
close at 6:30 am the
next morning when
a new session
opens.
Milking 1 and 2:
sessions will close
when the next
session is due to
start.

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Enter herd names
This option enables you to split your total dairy herd into individual milking
herds and name each herd. Each herd must be milked discretely.
Note:
•Once the herds are named and automatic milking sessions recorded,
subsequently clearing or changing the herd names affects the historic
herd statistics.
•At least one herd must be entered. Positions "First" through "Fourth"
must be used sequentially. That is to say, do not use Position One, then
Three leaving Two blank.
Select 2. ENTER HERD NAMES from the Set up menu.
The Enter herd names screen displays.
1. Press the and soft keys to select the herd name
to change.
2. Use the QWERTY keyboard to type in the required name.
3. Repeat for each herd name.
4. Press to save the herd name and exit the screen.

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Select herd milking order
This option defines the order in which you intend to milk your herds. Be
aware that any spaces in the order will affect the herd statistics. Use first,
second, third and fourth in that order (i.e., do not select first and third and
leave the second position blank, etc.).
Select 3. SELECT HERD MILKING ORDER from the Set up menu.
The Select Herd Milking Order screen displays.
1. Press the and soft keys to select the name of the
herd for which you want to change the milking order.
2. Press the soft key to make the herd name flash.
3. Press the and soft keys to move the herd name
into a different milking order.
4. Press the soft key to deselect the herd name.
5. Press to save the changes and return to the Set up menu.
NOTE:
When operating a multiple dairy herd, the Scale is advanced to the
next herd in the milking order by pressing the Green weigh button.

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Setting the time and date
The SET TIME AND DATE screen lets you set the current time and date on
the Weigh Scale's internal clock.
Note: The date format changes depending on the selected country option. In New
Zealand and Australia the date format used is DD-MM-YYYY. In the USA the
date and time format is MM-DD-YYYY.
The time must be entered in 24-hour format i.e.
•8:35 pm would be 20:35
•8:35 am would be 08:35.
Select 4. SET TIME AND DATE from the Set up menu.
The Set time and date screen displays.
1. Press the or soft keys to move to the digit that
you want to change.
The currently selected digit flashes.
2. Enter the new digit using the keypad.
The flashing underlined digit is replaced with the typed number and the
cursor moves to the next digit.
3. Press to save the new time and date and return to the Set up
menu.
Note: The colon (:) that separates the hours from the minutes and the forward slash
(/) that separates the day, month and year are not editable.

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User options
The USER OPTIONS screen enables you set a number of options used when
weighing animals.
Select 5. USER OPTIONS from the Set up menu.
1. Press the or soft keys to highlight the option you
want to change.
2. Press to toggle between the available options. Refer to the
following table for more information on each of the user options.
3. Press to save the changes and return to the Set up menu.
Item Name Values
available
Description
Weight units kg
lb
Whether your Scale displays weights in
kilograms (kg) or pounds (lb)
Acknowledge
messages
OFF
ON
When each position for the mode select
switch is chosen an explanatory message
is displayed. If "Acknowledge messages"
is turned OFF, the explanatory message
automatically disappears after a few
seconds. If "Acknowledge messages" is
turned ON, the explanatory message
displays until such time as you press the
soft key to continue.