Iconix FX15+ User manual

CONTENTS
1. SYSTEM CARE ....................................................................................................................3
Essential Care ..........................................................................................................................3
Battery Care..............................................................................................................................3
Site Preparation ........................................................................................................................ 3
2. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................................................4
Getting Started .........................................................................................................................4
Mode Key ................................................................................................................................. 5
Weigh Key ................................................................................................................................5
Delete Key ................................................................................................................................5
Draft Key .................................................................................................................................. 5
Stats Key .................................................................................................................................. 6
Clearing Statisti s......................................................................................................................6
Battery Voltage ......................................................................................................................... 6
Bluetooth Conne ted ................................................................................................................6
3. USER SET-UP ..............................................................................................................................7
4. SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................................9

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1. SYSTEM CARE
The FX15+ weighing system has been designed to work reliably for long periods of time under
adverse conditions. However like any equipment, common sense and care will assist in keeping it in
good operating condition.
ESSENTIAL CARE
Fit caps to cable ends and indicator sockets when not in use to protect from dirt and moisture.
Hang the cable ends up, out of mud and dust.
Damage may occur if the capacity of the scale is exceeded.
Loadbar cables must be kept in good condition.
BATTERY CARE
IMPORTANT !
BATTERY LIFE WILL BE CONSIDERABLY SHORTENED
IF IT IS NOT PROPERLY CARED FOR
Always recharge the battery with the I onix AC Adaptor provided for 8 - 12 hours AFTER USE
with the loadbars disconnected from the indicator.
For long term storage, recharge ONCE PER MONTH with the loadbars disconnected.
When the battery is low on charge (the BATT. pointer s is on), weighing may continue by
connecting the AC Adaptor if mains power is available or by using the battery clip leads to
connect to an external 12V battery.
The AC Adaptor should not be left plugged into the indicator for long periods of time.
SITE PREPARATION
The choice of weighing site is important for accurate weighing and ease of use.
A well chosen site that is level will ensure the best conditions for accurate weighing.
The loadbars must be bolted to the platform or crate and be firmly attached to the ground or
concrete pad.
Any rocking or twisting of the platform could result in weighing errors.
Adequate clearance around the platform is essential. Any binding or rubbing with posts or
gates will produce weighing errors.
The race bracket is best mounted on a fence or post and not the crate.
Mount the indicator in a well lit position for best readability.
A well chosen site will help animals flow smoothly through the system.
Mounting the indicator away from the crate will help to keep hands free of the crate when the
weigh cycle is started.
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2. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
GETTING STARTED
Connect the two loadbar cables to the loadbar sockets marked on the rear of the indicator.
Either: Use the internal rechargeable battery
or: Use the I onix AC adaptor
or: Attach the optional battery cable to the FX15+ and clip onto a 12V DC battery (car,
tractor battery etc.). ENSURE CORRECT POLARITY: red clip to +, black clip to ―.
The internal battery cannot be recharged from an external battery, however it can be handy for
continuing to weigh when the internal battery is flat.
Press the ON key. The FX15+ initially displays the firmware version number e.g. 'P6.01'.
Then the FX15+ shows the type of loadbars attached:
’SCAL.1’ for standard loadbars or ’SCAL.3’ for heavy-duty loadbars.
The scale will automatically return to zero. When complete, the ZERO pointer  will show that
the scale is at zero.
NOTE: If a large load (such as a partly filled wool bale in a wool press) remains on the scale
from previous use, the last weight will be displayed. The operator can continue the weighing
session from where last finished. Alternatively, press ZERO to return the scale to zero.
If this is a new weighing session, the operator will probably want to start with cleared statistics
(see CLEARING STATISTICS se tion below).
Check that the ZERO pointer  is displayed. Load the animal onto the platform.
Press WEIGH. The animal is accurately weighed and the result locked on the display (in HOLD
mode). A new weight record is added to memory and the statistics are updated.
Remove the animal from the weighing platform. The last animal’s weight remains locked on
the display. Check that the ZERO pointer  is displayed between animal weighings. If the
ZERO pointer does not appear, hold the next animal back, keep hands etc. clear of the crate
and press ZERO. The scale will be returned to zero and the weighing session can proceed.
At the end of the weighing session, switch the indicator OFF. Remove the battery and loadbar
cables.
After the weighing session has been completed, recharge the battery overnight (see
BATTERY CARE section). It is very important for battery life to store the FX15+ with the
battery fully charged.
ENSURE THAT THE CAPS ARE FIRMLY REPLACED ON THE LOADBAR AND
INDICATOR CONNECTORS
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MODE KEY
The MODE key allows the operator to change the weighing mode to FREE mode or one of three
variations on HOLD mode, as indicated by the HOLD pointer  on the display.
HOLD Mode ‘HOLD’
Pressing WEIGH starts an averaging process, which then displays the accurate weight of the moving
animal. Each weight is added to the statistics and locked on the display until the next key press.
RACE Mode ‘race’
A version of the standard HOLD mode for weighing cattle in a race, where the weighing result may
be affected by the animal leaning against the race. Wait until the animal has been clear of the race
for about 1.5 seconds, then press WEIGH.
SPEED Mode ‘SPEEd’
A fast version of the standard HOLD mode with a 1.3 second weigh time. Only for use with special
crates that restrict animal movement, allowing faster weighing.
FREE Mode ‘Free’
The display is continuously updated with the weight currently on the scale. If WEIGH is used, the
averaged weight is briefly displayed and added to the statistics. FREE mode is suitable for static
load weighing.
WEIGH KEY
To weigh an animal on the scale, press WEIGH. The animal is accurately weighed and the result
locked on the display (in HOLD mode). A new weight record is added to memory and the statistics
are updated. For a complete description of the weighing process, see the ETTIN STARTED
section above.
DELETE KEY
If there has been a problem with the weighing, press DELETE to delete the last weighing from the
statistics. ’dELEt’ is displayed as confirmation. It is only possible to delete the last weighing
immediately after the animal has been weighed. ’nonE’ is displayed if deletion is not possible.
DRAFT KEY
A draft limit may be set to allow sorting of animals into high or low weight ranges. When the animal
has been weighed, the display will show H (high) or L (low) alongside the weight. If drafting is not
required, set the draft limit ’d 0.0'.
To set the draft limit, press DRAFT. The display will show the current limit, for example ’d 560'.
To change the draft limit, press ZERO (+) to increase or MODE (–) to decrease.
Single presses of these keys will step the draft limit up or down by one resolution step at a time.
Holding the keys down allows rapid scrolling up or down.
You may return the draft limit to ’d 0.0', by pressing DELETE.
When the draft limit has been set, press DRAFT to return to the weighing mode.
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STATS KEY
Statistics are stored in a single file in permanent memory. Normally statistics would be cleared at the
start of a new weighing session. Alternatively the operator may wish to add new weighings to a
previous weighing session.
Scroll through the statistics with the STATS key. Flashing digits indicate that statistics are being
displayed. They are displayed in the following order:
no. - number of animals weighed
AUG - average weight
tot - first half of total weight (5 digits)
tot - second half of total weight (5 digits)
If the Draft Limit has been set, then draft numbers will also be shown:
HI - number of animals higher in weight than (or equal to) the draft limit
Lo - number of animals lower in weight than the draft limit
A final press of the STATS returns the scale to the weighing mode.
Rather than scrolling through all statistics, you may press WEIGH at any point for an early exit.
CLEARING STATISTICS
All records in the file are cleared by pressing DELETE while any of the statistics are flashing on the
display. The operator is then prompted with the message ’dEL,?’. Press DELETE again within 2
seconds to confirm. ’dELEt’ is displayed if the file has been cleared.
BATTERY VOLTAGE
To display the voltage of the battery, press and hold down STATS for 2 seconds until the voltage is
shown, for example ’1 .4 U' for 12.4 volts. The normal operating range should be from 12.0 to
12.8V. Below 12.0V, the battery will soon need to be recharged.
Charging the battery will be faster if the FX15+ is switched off. However you may check that the
charger is working correctly by switching the indicator on and checking the voltage. While charging,
’CHArG' will be shown instead of the voltage.
BLUETOOTH CONNECTED
When a Bluetooth module is factory fitted, you may check whether the FX15+ Bluetooth is currently
connected to another Bluetooth device. Press and hold down DELETE for 2 seconds until the
following is shown:
Conn.1 if connected
Conn.0 if not connected
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3. USER SET-UP
NOTE:
Most FX15+ settings apply only to the currently connected scale eg. standard loadbars on Scale 1.
Changing these settings has no effect on the other two scales.
Some settings apply to all possible scales (1: standard loadbars, 2: vet or other scale base, 3:
heavy-duty loadbars). Changing these settings on one scale, will change the other two scales.
For access to User Set-Up, press and hold down DRAFT for 2 seconds.
When the display shows ’SEtUP', release DRAFT.
The user settings are as follows:
1. BLUETOOTH (all scales) bLuE.0 Off (default)
bLUE.1 On
If the Bluetooth module has been enabled by the distributor/dealer, it may be switched on or off.
Use ZERO (+) to change the setting.
To accept the displayed setting and step on to the next one, press DRAFT ().
To save this setting and exit Set-Up, press WEIGH.
2. BLUETOOTH MODE bt.Std Standard (default)
bt.Con Continuous
This setting is intended for technical personnel only. If the Bluetooth module has been enabled by
the distributor/dealer, Standard or Continuous mode may be selected.
The standard setting is "on-demand" output, where the weight string is transmitted after a press of
WEIGH or in response to receiving the 'Q' or 'L' control codes (providing Bluetooth is ON).
Alternatively, "continuous" output mode may be selected. The weight string is transmitted every time
the weight on the FX15+ display is updated. DO NOT select this mode unless you have a good
reason for doing so, such as continuously transmitting to a remote display.
Use ZERO (+) to change the setting.
To accept the displayed setting and step on to the next one, press DRAFT ().
To accept the displayed setting and step back to the previous one, press STATS ().
To save this setting and exit Set-Up, press WEIGH.
3. RS232 (all scales) 3 .0 Off (default)
3 .1 On
RS232 is a legacy serial communications protocol. If it has been factory installed as an option and
enabled by the distributor/dealer, RS232 may be switched on or off. Unless it is specifically required,
ensure that it remains OFF.
Use ZERO (+) to change the setting.
To accept the displayed setting and step on to the next one, press DRAFT ().
To accept the displayed setting and step back to the previous one, press STATS ().
To save this setting and exit Set-Up, press WEIGH.
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4. ZERO-TRACKING Er0.1 On (default)
Er0.0 Off
Zero-tracking is a feature which automatically restores the scale to zero, by “tracking out” small
amounts of dung and dirt left on the scale. It should be enabled for most weighing applications.
Use ZERO (+) to change the setting.
To accept the displayed setting and step on to the next one, press DRAFT ().
To accept the displayed setting and step back to the previous one, press STATS ().
To save this setting and exit Set-Up, press WEIGH.
5. DISPLAY RELEASE rELS.0 Off (default)
rELS.1 On
The standard factory setting is Display Release OFF, which in HOLD mode keeps the last weighing
locked on the display, until the next weighing. For Display Release ON, when the weighed animal is
removed from the scale, the weight will not remain locked on the display.
Use ZERO (+) to change the setting.
To accept the displayed setting and exit Set-Up, press DRAFT ().
To accept the displayed setting and step back to the previous one, press STATS ().
On exit from User Set-Up, ’sAuEd’ is displayed while the settings are being stored. The indicator
then returns to the normal weighing mode.
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