herdstar BinTrac RM200B User manual

Installation and Operation Manual
Version 1.01 Part Number MAN-000029
RM200B BarnTools Interface

Installation and Operation Manual
Version 1.01 2 Part Number MAN-000029
Table of Contents
Mounting...........................................................................................................................................................................3
Wiring................................................................................................................................................................................3
BarnTools Gateway Setup................................................................................................................................................5
Status Lights.....................................................................................................................................................................6
Test Button ....................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Dip Switches.....................................................................................................................................................................6
HerdStar BinTrac®Warranty.............................................................................................................................................7
is a registered trademark of HerdStar, LLC.
Copyright © 2023 HerdStar®, LLC. All rights reserved.
Printed in the USA
1400 Madison Avenue Suite 504, Mankato, MN 56001
PH: 507-344-8005 FAX: [phone]
www.herdstar.com

Installation and Operation Manual
Version 1.01 3 Part Number MAN-000029
Mounting
Mount the RM200B outdoors using the mounting holes on the top and bottom of the unit, taking care to position it in
an area with the least amount of interference.
Wiring
Determine which BinTrac Indicator you have, either the BT200 (smaller, 5-digit display) or the BT260 (larger, 6-digit
display) and wire the RM200B to the BinTrac Indicator using the information below. The relevant terminals on each
unit are circled in white. The unit comes standard with a pre-wired 10 foot cable.
Standard/Master Wiring –This is used when the BinTrac Indicator is either a stand alone unit, or when it is the
MASTER in a MASTER/REMOTE configuration.
BT200 BT260
BinTrac BT200
(COMM)
BinTrac BT260 (12V
& COM OUT)
RM200B (12V PWR
and COM IN)
Wire Color
+12V
+12V
12V PWR +
RED
+SIG
COM OUT +
COM IN +
GREEN
-SIG
COM OUT -
COM IN -
WHITE
-12V
-12V
12V PWR -
BLACK
or

Installation and Operation Manual
Version 1.01 4 Part Number MAN-000029
Remote Wiring - This is used when the BinTrac Indicator is the REMOTE in a MASTER/REMOTE configuration. The
COM wires in the RM200B will need to be moved from the COM IN to the COM OUT
BT200 BT260
BinTrac BT200
(BINS)
BinTrac BT260
(BINS)
RM200B (12V PWR
and COM OUT)
Wire Color
+12V
+12V
12V PWR +
RED
+SIG
COM IN +
COM OUT +
GREEN
-SIG
COM IN -
COM OUT -
WHITE
-12V
-12V
12V PWR -
BLACK
or

Installation and Operation Manual
Version 1.01 5 Part Number MAN-000029
BarnTools Gateway Setup
In order to pair to the BarnTools Gateway, you must first retrieve the last 6 digits of the serial number from inside the
BinTrac Indicator. This can be found on the back side of the faceplate as shown below.
BT200 BT260
123-456789
Open the gear icon in the top right of your screen and
select “Add Sensor” then enter the last 6 digits of the
serial number into the BarnTalk app. This process can
also be done by contacting the BarnTools Support
Team toll free at 855-580-0058, call/text at 515-272-
5122, or by email at sup[email protected]om with your
BarnTalk Gateway serial number and the last 6 digits
of your BinTrac indicator.
Note: The barcode will not be scannable. This
number will need to be manually entered into the app.
Once paired, the BinTrac bins will take anywhere from
15-20 minutes to appear with a reading in the app.
The BinTrac indicator is designed to communicate
every 15 minutes with the BarnTalk Gateway. Your
feed bins through BinTrac will appear in the
BarnTalk app as indicated below.
or

Installation and Operation Manual
Version 1.01 6 Part Number MAN-000029
Status Lights
The status lights on the RM200B indicate the following:
•Receive –Currently unused
•Transmit –Lights when the unit is transmitting data
•Status:
LED Condition
Description
Resolution
No Light
No power
Check power, verify proper wiring
Solid On
No communication
Verify proper wiring
Slow Blink
Communicating
Communicating properly
Test Button
Press TEST button to perform data transmission to BarnTools Gateway
Dip Switches
Ensure that dip switch number 6 is in the ON position. The other dip switches are currently unused.

Installation and Operation Manual
Version 1.01 7 Part Number MAN-000029
HerdStar BinTrac® Warranty
HerdStar, LLC (“HerdStar”) warrants to original purchaser (“Buyer”) that goods manufactured solely by HerdStar, LLC
(“Products”) will be free from defects in material or workmanship under normal and intended use and service for a period of one
year from delivery date of the Products. Used and/or refurbished parts sold shall carry a 90-day warranty on material and
workmanship. All warranty claims must be submitted within ten (10) days of discovery of defects within the warranty period, or
shall be deemed waived. Furthermore, HerdStar, LLC warrants the load cell (“Load cell” is defined as the s-shaped component and
any cabling and connectors) against lightning damage for 12 months or the term of any extended warranty.
In the event of a defect in any Products constituting a breach of the warranty provided herein, HerdStar, LLC will at its option either
(i) repair or replace such Product free of charge, or (ii) in lieu of repair or replacement, refund to Buyer the original purchase price
less the reasonable value of Buyer’s use of the Products. HerdStar, LLC shall furnish to Buyer instructions for the disposition of
the defective goods. HerdStar, LLC shall have the option of requiring the return of the defective goods, transportation prepaid, and
proof that the goods were not used, installed or altered or subject to misuse or abuse to establish the claim. No goods shall be
returned to HerdStar, LLC without its prior consent. The acceptance of any goods returned to HerdStar, LLC shall not be deemed
an admission that the goods are defective or in breach of any warranty, and if HerdStar, LLC determines that the goods are not
defective they may be returned to Buyer at Buyer’s expense. This warranty sets forth Buyer’s sole and exclusive remedies for any
defect in the goods. The rights and obligation under this warranty may not be assigned or delegated to a third party by Buyer without
the prior written permission of HerdStar, LLC. Neither Buyer nor any other person may modify or expand the warranty provided
herein, waive any of the limitations, or make any different or additional warranties with respect to the Products. Any statements to
the contrary are hereby rendered null and void unless expressly agreed to in writing by an authorized officer of HerdStar, LLC.
EXCEPT AS STATED IN ABOVE, HERDSTAR, LLC DOES NOT MAKE ANY WARRANTY AS TO THE GOODS OR
SERVICES AND, IN PARTICULAR, DOES NOT MAKE ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR
ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND BUYER IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR DETERMINING THE PROPER
APPLICATION AND USE OF THE GOODS.
HerdStar, LLC makes no representation or warranty that individual animals, or any given population of animals, will utilize any of
HerdStar, LLC’s goods in the manner for which the goods were intended or designated. Any component parts that are not
manufactured by HerdStar, LLC, such as electrical motors and controls, are excluded from any warrant by HerdStar, LLC, although
such parts may be covered by separate warranties of the respective manufacturers. This warranty set forth above does not apply if
all components of a system are not supplied by HerdStar, LLC or if the goods are not purchased from and installed by an authorized
distributor or company warehouse, or installed and operated in accordance with HerdStar LLC’s specifications and instructions.
HERDSTAR, LLC SHALL NOT HAVE ANY TORT LIABILITY TO BUYER OR ANY OTHER PERSON WITH RESPECT
TO ANY OF THE GOODS OR SERVICES AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL,
SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, INDIRECT OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY PRODUCT DEFECT, DELAY,
NONDELIVERY, RECALL OR OTHER BREACH. BUYER SHALL NOT HAVE ANY RIGHT OF REJECTION OR OF
REVOCATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF THE GOODS.