Gallagher HR3 User manual

SHEEP AUTO DRAFTER
Instructions - ENG

PUBLISHED BY
Gallagher Group Limited
Kahikatea Drive, Private Bag 3026
Hamilton, New Zealand
www.gallagher.com
Copyright© Gallagher Group Limited 2016.
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Sheep Auto Drafter User Manual
3E2374 - Edition 9 - May 2016
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to ensure accuracy, neither Gallagher Group
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.
In accordance with the Gallagher policy of
continuing development, design and specifications
are subject to change without notice.
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Limited, an ISO 9001:2000 Certifed Supplier.

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Table of Contents
Introduction ..................................................................................................................5
What is the Sheep Auto Drafter? .................................................................................. 5
Benefits of using the Sheep Auto Drafter .....................................................................
Scenarios for use ........................................................................................................... 9
Setting up for success .................................................................................................. 1
Positioning the Sheep Auto Drafter ............................................................................ 10
Power and compressed air requirements .................................................................. 10
Scales and RFID reader requirements ......................................................................... 11
Recommendations for the construction and use of surrounding yards and races .... 12
Moving the Sheep Auto Drafter .................................................................................. 13
Assembling the Sheep Auto Drafter and sorting unit .................................................... 15
Assembling the Sheep Auto Drafter ........................................................................... 15
Assembling the sorting unit ........................................................................................ 15
Using the sorting unit .................................................................................................. 19
How the sorting unit works ......................................................................................... 19
Connecting the sorting unit to the Sheep Auto Drafter ............................................. 20
Using the Remote Control ........................................................................................... 21
Using an extra sorting unit .......................................................................................... 21
Using the Remote Control............................................................................................ 22
Button functions ......................................................................................................... 22
How it is powered ....................................................................................................... 24
Purpose and function of Control Bridge Lamps (LEDs) and Buttons ............................... 25
Turning the Sheep Auto Drafter on .............................................................................. 28
How to turn the Sheep Auto Drafter on ..................................................................... 2
Adjusting the Sheep Auto Drafter width .................................................................... 30
Using the Sheep Auto Drafter ...................................................................................... 32
Automatic Release Mode ............................................................................................ 32
Manual Release Mode ................................................................................................ 35
Using the Stop button to pause Sheep Auto Drafter operation ................................. 36
Using the E-Stop button to halt Sheep Auto Drafter operation ................................. 37
Using without weighing (no scale attached)............................................................... 3
Turning the Sheep Auto Drafter off .............................................................................. 39
To turn the Sheep Auto Drafter off ............................................................................. 39
Care and maintenance ................................................................................................. 4
Cleaning instructions ................................................................................................... 40
Parts replacement ....................................................................................................... 41
Actions to avoid .......................................................................................................... 41
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................... 42
To use the LED fault flash sequence ........................................................................... 42
Issue checklist and possible solutions ......................................................................... 43
Specifications .............................................................................................................. 47
General ........................................................................................................................ 47
Dimensions .................................................................................................................. 47

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Index ........................................................................................................................... 49

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INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the Sheep Auto Drafter user manual. In it you will find instructions
on using the Sheep Auto Drafter and drafting unit as well as hints to help you
resolve any problems you encounter.
In designing the Sheep Auto Drafter, Gallagher have continued their tradition of
creating products which are functional, practical, easy to use, innovative, and in
tune with the needs of the rural market. The use of a ruggedized composite as
the main construction material is a breakthrough innovation in stock handling
equipment design which comes with a wide range of benefits.
What is the Sheep Auto Drafter?
The Sheep Auto Drafter is a sheep handling unit containing an integrated
weighing platform which will connect with a variety of brands of electronic
scales. Pneumatically operated gates at either end of the auto drafter allow stock
in and out. These can either be controlled automatically, by setting up some
conditions in the scales, or manually by the stock handler.
Each side panel contains antennae to allow reading of Electronic ID (EID).
The sorting unit links with the Sheep Auto Drafter to automatically draft stock.
The conditions for drafting are set up in the scale indicator attached to the Sheep
Auto Drafter. Drafting can also be controlled manually by the operator. An extra
sorting unit can be linked end to end to enable up to 5 way drafting.
The Sheep Auto Drafter and sorting unit have both been constructed from
composite materials. They are lightweight, making them easy to transport and
set up, extremely durable, and because of the forgiving nature of composite they
are safe for you and your stock.
When the Sheep Auto Drafter is combined with the sorting unit you can carry out
a range of activities including: automatic Electronic ID (EID) reading, weighing
and drafting.
The Sheep Auto Drafter can be operated from a distance using a remote control.

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The different parts of the Sheep Auto Drafter are shown in the diagram below:
A. Sheep Auto Drafter G. power button
B. sorting unit H. E-stop button
C. drafting gate I. Entry Gate button
D. pressure gauge J. Control Bridge
E. RFID reader K. entry gate
F. scale indicator
Figure 1. The different components of the Sheep Auto Drafter.

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Figure 2 shows how data is transferred between the different equipment
attached to the Sheep Auto Drafter.
Figure 2. The transfer of information between the different components
connected to the Sheep Auto Drafter.

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Benefits of using the Sheep Auto Drafter
The benefits you will receive from using the Sheep Auto Drafter include the
following:
•Save time and labour
One person can operate the Sheep Auto Drafter using a remote control. This
means that you will still be in control of its operation while at a distance.
Additionally, as you control the gates by using the remote control, the
physical demands of operating gates, particularly drafting gates, is removed.
•Improve work efficiency
Increase the speed of a variety of stock management tasks and also drafting
throughput as the process can be automated. This means stock (and people)
spend less time in the yards.
•Decrease the incidence of injuries for stock and handlers
The Sheep Auto Drafter is made from composite materials. The chances of
injury from collisions or general usage are significantly lower as composite is
far more forgiving and there are no sharp or protruding edges. Additionally,
the flooring has been designed to provide safe footing so slipping does not
occur. All of the moving parts e.g. rams, are protected by guards ensuring
there are no trapping points. Additionally, they are substantially lighter than
traditional systems, making them much easier to shift.
•Quiet operation
The innovative composite construction of the Sheep Auto Drafter and the
pneumatic gate operation mean that it is exceptionally quiet when working.
This reduces the stress on you and stock. Stock will flow better and will
enter the unit more readily as a result.
•Carry out several stock management tasks at the same time
The Sheep Auto Drafter can automatically read EIDs, weigh and then draft
without you having to control it. All of these actions can be pre-programmed
into a scale indicator which will communicate with the Sheep Auto Drafter.
This gives you the freedom to move away from the weighing and drafting
area, to organise stock at the same time as these actions are occurring.
•Easy allocation and drafting of stock into different management groups
Providing your brand and model of weighing indicator supports it, it is a
simple process to allocate animals into groups so that they can be managed
differently. This could include such things as: the division into different
groups by weight to allow priority feeding, or the drafting out of ewes with
multiple pregnancies.
•Improve stock flow through the weighing and drafting system
As there is less human involvement in the weighing and drafting process
stock feel less threatened and more inclined to move freely through the
system.
•Decrease drafting and weighing operator errors and hit the correct target
market weight when drafting

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As the weighing and drafting processes are automated there is less chance
of error. In addition, accurate weighing and drafting ensures that all stock
fall into the correct groups to ensure they achieve premium prices at sale.
Scenarios for use
The flexible nature of the Sheep Auto Drafter allows you to carry out many
activities simply and easily. These include:
Automatically
•Weighing animals and releasing them, or drafting them using the weight
groupings you have set up in your scales.
•Reading EIDs and weighing animals, then drafting using the weight
groupings you have set up in your scales (draft by weight).
•Reading EIDs then drafting using a set of conditions you have set up in your
scales (draft by list) (the range of options will be dependent on the brand
and model of the attached weighing indicator).
Manually
•Controlling the movements of animals out of the Sheep Auto Drafter
yourself.
•Overriding an automatic setting to retain an animal in the unit so that you
can examine it for some reason, or draft it in a different direction from the
automatic setting.
•Temporarily pause an automatic operation so that you can resolve issues,
for example if two animals become caught in the Sheep Auto Drafter.

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SETTING UP FOR SUCCESS
Positioning the Sheep Auto Drafter
It is recommended for best performance that the Sheep Auto Drafter is mounted
on a hard, level, flat surface. Ideally, particularly for permanent installations, a
concrete pad of approximately 900cm (wide) by 2600cm (length) should be laid
to fit the Sheep Auto Drafter and a single sorting unit. They should be bolted to
it using the mounting holes provided (see Figure 3). It is recommended that 4
M10 x 125mm masonry anchors with 10mm x 25mm flat washers and a masonry
drill (bit size of 10mm) are used to attach the Sheep Auto Drafter and sorting
unit. A permanent mounting also allows for the optimisation of surrounding
yards and races to efficiently feed stock into the weighing and drafting set up.
Figure 3. Mounting hole.
Power and compressed air requirements
Both power and compressed air are necessary to operate the Sheep Auto Drafter
and sorting unit. An air supply is needed to operate the unit entry and exit gates
and also the drafting gates.
Power requirements
The Sheep Auto Drafter is powered by an external 230V to 12V DC adaptor. This
comes as part of the package when you buy the Sheep Auto Drafter and can be
connected to your AC power supply (input range 100 - 240V AC).
You can also run the Sheep Auto Drafter off a 12V DC battery e.g. a car battery,
where there is no conventional power supply.
If you have a scale indicator or a RFID reader attached to the Sheep Auto Drafter
they will need to be powered separately (by their own batteries) as no power
supply runs to them from the unit.