Rice Lake iRite 920i User manual

920i Rate of Gain Program
Single Animal Software Application
Version 1
Operation Manual
PN 173160 Rev A

Contents i
Contents
1.0 Introduction..................................................................................................................................... 1
2.0 Operation......................................................................................................................................... 2
2.1 Weighing an Animal with ID Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.2 Inclinometer – Mobile Units Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
3.0 Serial Communication.................................................................................................................... 3
3.1 Single Animal Ticket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3.2 Record Weigh Ticket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3.3 Print Record Weigh Ticket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3.4 Incoming ID Tag Serial Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3.5 Upload/Download Databases. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
4.0 Configuration .................................................................................................................................. 6
4.1 Set Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4.2 Transaction Database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
5.0 Hardware Setup .............................................................................................................................. 8
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Version 1 January 14, 2016

ii Rate of Gain Software Program
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Introduction 1
1.0 Introduction
The 920i Rate of Gain Program is available in either static or mobile versions. The mobile version includes an
inclinometer that will cause the screen to go blank when scale is at an angle over three degrees.
The 920i Rate of Gain Program can be used to weigh animals and store the weighments for download to a PC. Up
to 500 animals with three weighments per ID may be stored (total of 1500 transactions). This program can be used
with a 920i weighcenter or a stand-alone 920i.
This program is written to interface with an Allflex RS420 Stick Reader connected to the 920i serial port 3 (RS-
232). Bluetooth or wired connection is available. Connect the stick reader to the indicator according to the stick
reader manual.
RF Tag Reader needs to be set at:
• 9600 baud
• 8 bits no parity bit
• 2 stop bits
For more information about the 920i indicator, refer to the 920i Technical Manual.
Authorized distributors and their employees can view or download this manual from the Rice Lake
Weighing Systems distributor site at www.ricelake.com/manuals
Warranty information can be found on the website at www.ricelake.com/warranties

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2.0 Operation
Power up the indicator. It will go through the startup test and the startup screen will display. This screen also
displays when the indicator exits the configuration or setup menus.
Figure 2-1. Startup Screen
2.1 Weighing an Animal with ID Number
1. Place an animal on the scale. System prompts Enter / Scan Animal ID.
2. Using the numerical keypad, enter the animal ID number (up to 15 characters) or scan the animal’s ear tag.
Figure 2-2. Select Action Screen
3. Press the Record Weight or the Print Records softkey.
• If the Record Weight softkey is pressed, previously saved weights for the ID will display, the current
weight will be saved over the oldest weight in memory. If there are no previously saved weights in the
database, a new record will be added. A ticket will print with the ID#, Gross Weight, Date and Time.
• If the Print Records softkey is pressed, the system will print only the three previously recorded weights.
The current weight will not be printed or recorded.
4. Press the End softkey to return to the startup screen.
2.2 Inclinometer – Mobile Units Only
The operator verifies the scale is level by looking at the digital input sent by an inclinometer. If the input is ON/
ACTIVATED or if the scale is more than 3.9° out of level for more than 5 seconds, SCALE NOT LEVEL will display and
weighment is not allowed.
Animal movement could trigger the input or knock the scale off level momentarily. If it goes off within 5
seconds it’s ignored.
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Setup Menu
Scale #
Scale
#
lb/kg
Animal Tag ID#
Enter / Scan Animal ID
Gross
0
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End
Scale #
Scale
#
lb/kg
Animal Tag ID#
Select Action
Gross
0
1234
2379lb 11/24/15 01:12PM
2269lb 11/24/15 01:00PM
2340lb 11/24/15 12:30PM
2379
Record
Weight
Print
Records
Current Weight on Scale
Previously
Stored Weights
Once Record Weight is
pressed, the current weight is
displayed at the top of the list
and the oldest weight is
erased.
Scanned or entered
Animal ID#
Note

Serial Communication 3
3.0 Serial Communication
3.1 Single Animal Ticket
To print the weight of only one animal, press at any time between batches. This sends the gross format,
including only the gross weight and time/date, to the printer.
Figure 3-1. Print Key Ticket Example
3.2 Record Weigh Ticket
The program uses the Auxiliary Print Format #1, so the print format may be modified through the 920i front panel
or by using iRev.
Figure 3-2. Record Weigh Ticket
3.3 Print Record Weigh Ticket
The program uses the Auxiliary Print Format #2, so the print format may be modified through the 920i front panel
or by using iRev.
Figure 3-3. Print Record Weigh Ticket
3.4 Incoming ID Tag Serial Data
Figure 3-4. Incoming ID Tag serial Data
Once the ID tag is scanned and read by the 920i, the system will remove all characters before the second _ (space)
and will suppress all leading zeros of the unique ID number.
Example
LA_982_000001088420{CR}{LF} will be recorded and printed as 1088420{CR}{LF}.
PRINT
Tag Type Default Format
HDX ISO
HDX Industrial
FDX-B ISO
LA_982_000001088420{CR}{LF}
LR_0006_0000000018514243{CR}{LF}
LA_982_000000255895{CR}{LF}
Note: _= space; {CR} = carriage return; {LF} = line feed

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3.5 Upload/Download Databases
Databases can be uploaded and downloaded for use on a PC or another 920i indicator.
For more information on databases, see the 920i Technical Manual.
3.5.1 Download Database Files
File names are limited to eight characters. If loading a database file, be aware the indicator uses an alias name
and a .db file extension when saving database files.
1. Using a PC, copy the desired database file to a flash drive.
2. Connect the flash drive to the 920i type-A USB connector.
3. Press Setup Menu softkey.
4. Press the USB softkey.
Figure 3-5. Setup Menu Softkeys
5. Press the Upload/Download softkey.
Figure 3-6. USB Menu Softkeys
6. Select Save All Databases (*.db).
7. Press .
Figure 3-7. Save All Databases
8. Press Exit softkey to return to the Setup Menu.
9. Press More=> softkey.
10. Press Exit softkey to return to weighing mode.
Note
Note
More=>Time/Date Setup
Password Trans DB USB
ExitContrast
Upload/
Download
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Scale
#
lb
Gross
0
Setup Menu
Program 2281112 1.00
Save Configuration (*.920)
Save All Databases (*.db)
Drive
No Device

Serial Communication 5
3.5.2 Upload Database Files
File names are limited to eight characters. If loading a database file, be aware the indicator uses an alias name
and a .db file extension when saving database files.
1. Using a PC, copy the desired database file to a flash drive.
2. Connect the flash drive to the 920i type-A USB connector.
3. Press Setup Menu softkey.
4. Press USB softkey.
Figure 3-8. Setup Menu Softkeys
5. Press Upload/Download softkey.
Figure 3-9. USB Menu Softkeys
6. Select Load All Databases (*.db).
7. Press .
Figure 3-10. Load All Databases
8. Press Exit softkey to return to the Setup Menu.
9. Press More=> softkey.
10. Press Exit softkey to return to weighing mode.
Note
More=>Time/Date Setup
Password Trans DB USB
ExitContrast
Upload/
Download
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Scale
#
lb
Gross
0
Setup Menu
Program 2281112 1.00
Load All Databases (*.db)
Save Configuration (*.920)
Save All Databases (*.db)
Drive
No Device

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4.0 Configuration
The Setup Menu softkey offers access to the program name/version and weight widget.
It may be password-protected.
Figure 4-1. Setup Menu Screen
4.1 Set Password
When a password has been set, pressing the Setup Menu softkey will prompt user to enter the password. If nothing
is set in the password screen, pressing the Setup Menu softkey will enter the setup menu.
1. Press Setup Menu softkey.
2. Press Setup Password softkey.
3. Using the keypad, enter the desired password. Up to seven digits can be entered.
4. Press .
Re-enter Password to Verify prompt is displayed.
5. Re-enter the password.
6. Press .
Password Changed is displayed.
Parameter Description
Time/Date Current time and date of the 920i (view only)
Setup Password Used to enter/change the password required for entry into the setup menu
See Section 4.1
Trans DB Allows user to delete selected weight, delete all weights for selected ID or print recorded
weights of each ID number, see Section 4.2 on page 7
USB Allows user to download the database to a USB flash drive
% Delta Weight Percentage of change in recorded weight required before the next weighment can begin
Press More=> softkey to view this parameter
Table 4-1. Setup Menu Parameters
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More=>
Scale #
Scale
#
lb
Enter / Scan Animal ID
Gross
00
Setup Menu
Program 2281112 1.00
Delta Weight 90.0%
Time/Date Setup
Password Trans DB USB
Program Name & Version
Weight Widget

Configuration 7
4.2 Transaction Database
The transaction database can be viewed, cleared or printed from this menu. Up to 1500 transactions can be stored.
1. Press Setup Menu softkey.
2. Press Tra ns DB softkey. The database screen displays.
Figure 4-2. Transaction Database Softkeys
3. Use the softkeys to perform the following actions.
•Page Up or Page Down scrolls through the records
•Clear DB will clear all records in the database
•Print All sends all records to be printed
4. To select individual database items, use the navigation arrows to scroll up/down until the arrow on the
screen is next to desired record.
5. Press . The record screen displays the animal ID, the weight captured in that record and the time
and date of the transaction. See Table 4-2.
6. Use the softkeys to perform the following actions.
•Delete will delete the current record
•Delete All for ID will delete all records for the current ID
•Print will print the current transaction
7. Press Exit to return to the Setup Menu.
Field Type Description
ID Integer Unique numeric product identifier
Wgt Real Weight
DT DateTime Time and Date of transaction
Table 4-2. Transaction Database Table 1500 Records
Exit
Page Up Page Down Clear DB Print All

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5.0 Hardware Setup
Slot Type
1 Single Channel A/D Card
2 Currently Not Used
Figure 5-1. Option Card Locations
Slot Bit Type Function
0 1-6 Off Currently Not Used
Table 5-1. Digital I/O
Port Type Description Setup
1 CMD Inclinometer (mobile version only) 9600, 8, N, 2
2 CMD USB Download 115200, 8, N, 2
3 CMD Allflex RS420 Stick Reader 9600, 8, N, 2
4 CMD TM-U295 Ticket Printer 9600, 8, N, 2
Table 5-2. Serial Port

January 14, 2016 PN 173160 Rev A
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