Planktovie FISH GUN D1 User manual

FISHGUN
D1 USER
GUIDE
Congratulations, you have just
acquired a FISH GUN D1,
which we hope will bring you
entire satisfaction. This user
manual will help you get the
most out of your FISH GUN.
The FISHGUN D1 is a semi-
automatic dry feed dispenser
specially developed for
aquatic facilities and
aquaculture nurseries.

PRODUCT
PRESENTATION
Components:
- An ergonomic handle for easy and effortless use
- A digital screen for better control of operations,
- A technological system to deliver dry feed (powders, grains, ...) by means of vibrations,
- Interchangeable 50 ml conical tubes for different types and sizes of dry food ranging from 75 μm to
600 μm,
- An induction charger for better security and robustness,
- An RFID scanner to identify aquariums and deliver the right amount of food.
Weight: 0.5kg
Brand: Planktovie
Descriptive schemes:
I - Description
Dispensing hole
LCD screen
Fork
FISHGUN
handle
RFID tag reader
- Scrolling through the
menus (long press =
fast scrolling)
- Incrementing values
Return
Tube holder
Hole
Conical tube
Graduations
Validation
Long press = menu
entry

II - Navigation and programming
When handling your FISH GUN press any button to activate it. Before using it, make sure that it is
sufficiently charge to work efficiently. If necessary, reposition the FISH GUN on its charger. Refer to the
charging section for more details.
2.1. Mode of use choice
When the FISH GUN is activated, you can use the scroll buttons to select the operating mode, manual,
fixed, or automatic (RFID).
2.2. Entering the menus
To enter the menu, press (> 2 sec) a long time on "validation" button. Different possibilities are available
: "general", "time per unit", "battery", "sleep", "light". To view them all, select the scroll buttons.
2.2.1. General
Once the general menu is validated, select the mode to modify with the scroll keys, then confirm your
choice.
RQ: In the FISH GUN version D1, only the "fixed" submenu can be set.
2.2.1.1. Fixed
When fixed mode is selected, enter the number of individuals to feed. By choosing this mode, the FISH
GUN D1 will always deliver the same amount of feed for the specified number of individuals.
2.2.2. Time per unit
This mode allows you to enter the vibration time of the FISH GUN D1, in order to deliver feed for each
individual. The time must be entered at milliseconds (ms), so the FISH GUN D1 will deliver the amount
of feed needed (Indication in the table below). It then becomes possible to know how long the FISH
GUN D1 should vibrate for each individual to feed. For the total amount of feed to be distributed, refer to
the summary table on our website: https://planktovie.biz/2017/10/04/national-solutions/). It is then
sufficient to divide the total quantity of feed to be distributed per individual, per day, by the value of
Table 1 below, to enter the data in the FISH GUN D1.
TABLE 1: Quantity of feed delivered each ms.
RQ1: For more precision, it is better to quantify, for each drilled tube, the quantity of feed that will be
delivered each ms of vibration.
RQ2: For foods with particle size less than 300 μm, FISH GUN D1 can be used with tubes drilled with a
2 mm diameter hole, but we do not guarantee accuracy or optimal operation (frequent clogging).
RQ3: Each drilled conical tube can be used about fifty times before being replaced, thus guaranteeing
the values presented in the table
Quantity of feed delivered (mg)/ms
Diameter of the hole (mm)

Example 1: Feeding adult fish. Considering that only one adult zebrafish (Danio rerio) should receive
30 mg of GEMMA Micro 500 each day, the FISH GUN D1, to dispense this amount, will have to
vibrate for 30: 0.11 = 272 ms. It is then necessary to enter this data in the "Time per unit" of FISH
GUN D1.
Example 2: Feeding post-larvae (30 days post-fertilization). If a zebrafish post-larvae (Danio rerio) is
to receive 7 mg of GEMMA Micro 300 each day, the FISH GUN D1 should vibrate for 7: 0.04 = 175
ms to dispense this amount. It is then necessary to enter this data in the "Time per unit" of FISH GUN
D1.
2.2.3. Battery
This part of the menu allows you to know the residual voltage by selecting "voltage". By selecting
"volt th: voltage thresholde", you can enter a value (mv) below which the low battery indicator
(symbol) will be displayed on the LCD screen. By default, this value is set to 3000 mv, which
corresponds to the minimum value ensuring optimum accuracy of the FISH GUN D1.
2.2.4. Sleep
This part of the menu allows you to enter the time (min) beyond which, the non use of the FISH GUN
D1 will put it to sleep. You can also directly turn off the FISH GUN D1 by selecting "Enter". In this
case, a confirmation ("confirm") will be required.
2.2.5. Light
This part of the menu allows you to set the color ("color") and intensity ("delivery") of the light emitted
at the front of the FISH GUN D1, at each delivery of feed. When the "color" submenu is selected,
there are several choices available (red, magenta, yellow, white, blue, green, cyan or none)
In the "delivery" sub-menu, you can choose the intensity of a value of 1-100%.
III - Installation of the tube
Remove the plug obstructing the hole and position the filled tube on the tube holder taking care to place
the graduations upwards, and consequently, the hole pointing downwards. Finally, select the distribution
mode.
IV - Docking to the aquarium
When you are ready to feed your aquatic organisms, position the FISH GUN D1, making sure to
place the fork on the aquarium orifice (TECNIPLAST). If you wish to adapt the FISH GUN D1 to a
different orifice from those presented on the TECNIPLAST aquariums, we have the possibility to
change the positioning fork to make your FISH GUN D1 compatible whatever the aquarium brand.
For optimal reading in RFID mode, it is important to position the RFID antenna present on the front of
the FISH GUN D1, just in front of the RFID chip.

Product manipulation
To know which tube to use
according to the granulometry
of the feed, refer to Table 1
above. When it is clearly
identified, fill it with a spatula or
other clean and dry tool. We
advise you to install a small
dissecting bag above the feed
to guarantee a minimum
hygrometry of the feed, and
thus prevent it from clogging.
After use, put the cap back on
the conical bottom of the tube,
and store it at +4°C.
V- Filling the tube
Docking at the aquarium
Filling the tube
After
use

In order to optimize the use of the FISHGUN D1, make sure that the battery level is not below the
threshold 3000 mV before each use.
If the level is below this threshold, it is necessary to charge the FISHGUN D1 by placing it on the
charging station, check that the indicator lights, indicating that the equipment is connected. Wait long
enough for the battery level to show the maximum value.
VII - Charging
VI- Programming RFID tag
For programming RFID tag, downloading the NFC Tools application is
necessary, available on Google Play or the Apple Store with a compatible
phone.
Compatible phones for reading RFID tag
Terminals equipped with NFC are for example the Android, BlackBerry, Windows Phone ... You can find
out about all compatible phones on the NFCWorld website. On Android devices, the NFC function is
activated in the '' Wireless and networks '' settings, on the BlackBerry in the '' Manage connections ''
section. On Windows Phone, the function is already activated but may be disactivated in the '' Touch +
Send '' settings.
If your terminals are signed by Apple, they contain a low-power Bluetooth 4.0 contactless technology
(BLE - Bluetooth Low Energy) introduced on the iOS7 with the iBeacon system that allows ranges
greater than the NFC (up to 50 m) and free hand use. To read RFID tag, a minimum IOS 11 version is
required, compatible with iphones 7 or higher)
In charge
Charged

We warrant your product against any defect in material and workmanship, under normal use. In the event
a product is found to be defective within the warranty period of one year, we will, at our option, repair or
replace the defective product. The warranty period starts at the day of purchase. For warranty validation,
a proof of purchase must be furnished.
The followings are excluded from the warranty:
1. Improper use of the device causing malfunction;
2. The device is repaired or modified by an unauthorized person;
3. Damage by disaster;
4. Improper maintenance causing damage;
5. Use of reagent or sample causing corrosion;
6. Damage by accident or over load;
7. Consumables, such as tubes, RFID tag, etc.
To obtain warranty support, you may contact our local technical support. Our technical support will
attempt to diagnose and correct the problem. If the problem cannot be rectified, our technical support will
ask you to return the product. You will be asked to furnish proof of purchase to confirm that the product is
still under warranty.
VIII - Warranty
IX - Maintenance
Replace conical tubes every million doses (about every 2 months of use for a mid-size zebrafish facility
(20 000 fish)
To avoid danger, you should observe the following rules :
- If you find any visible damage, please do not switch on;
- Be sure not to add any acid, alkali, or volatile solvents;
- Temperature change or mechanical wear may increase the volume error.
You must stop any operation immediately if the equipment is damaged. The equipment may be
damaded when the following situations occur :
- There is visual damage;
- The product suddenly does not work;
- The product is located in an inapropriate position.
X - Security
Additional information

XII - Specifications
Model : FISHFUN-D1 ; vibrator : Z7AL2B1692082
Tube life : every million dose (about every 2 months of use for a classic facility of 10 000
fish)
Adapter :
- input: AC 100-240V 50-60Hz 1.0A max
- output : DC 12V 1A ; DC24V 1.9A
Power supply : 12W
Precision : 5%
Working environment : température 0-70°C
Storage environment :
- humidity : 10%-90% (non-condensable)
- temperature : -20°C-85°C
Dimensions (L*l*H) : 12.5*5.5*16 (cm)
Weight: 222 (g)
XI - Problems encountered
Feed does not flow, or
not regularly
RFID reading is not
performed correctly
The hole of the conical
tube is enlarged
Change the feed, plan to put a
desiccant bag in the tube so it
stays dry
Feed can clog when its
hygrometry reaches a certain
threshold, making difficult its
correct flow
About every 2 months, the feed
inside the conical tube and
damages the orifice
Change the conical tube
Incorrect positioning of
the FISH GUN D1
Position it as parallel as possible to
the aquarium. Be sure to place the
RFID tag just under the hole, and in
front of of the RFID antenna