Thunderbird T40-2000 User manual

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Contents
Power + Charging……………………………………………………..………………………………….…...……Page 3
Understanding your indicator…………………………………………………………...……….………..…Page 4
Seng up your indicator for the rst me………………………………………….…………….….…Page 5
Installaon………………………………………………………………………………………….………...……….Page 6
Thunderbird Data Management…………………………………………………….……………..………..Page 8
Starng a weigh session……………………………………………………..…………………….…………….Page 9
Compleng a weigh session………………………………………………………………….….….…………Page 12
Care and Maintenance……………………………………………………………………….…………..………Page 13
Warranty & Contact……………………………………………………………………….……….……………..Page 14
Whats In this box
T40 Indicator + 2000KG Load bars (pair)
Moung Bracket
240V Charging adapter
Specicaons
Operang Tempreture - -20oC to +70oC
Baery charge temperature - -0oC to +50oC
Environmental Protecon Rang – IPX4
Weight - Indicator: 0.9kg / System weight: 20.1kg
Esmated baery operang me – 30 Hours

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Power + Charging
To ensure opmum performance, it is recommended that the internal baery is charged for a minimum of
10 hours before rst me use.
1. Connect the power adapter at the base of the unit and plug the T40into a power outlet. The
charging icon will display on the screen.
2. When the charge shows 100%, the T40is ready to use with or without the power adapter.
Important Information
•Charging of the T40 should be in a cool (+10oC to +30oC) place.
•If the T40 is to be stored for an extended period, this should be in a cool dry place (–
20oC to 25oC, humidity 45% to 85%) with a fully charged battery. The T40 should be
charged until full every 6 months.
•Always charge the baery indoors.
Note
•When the T40 is in use, the baery icon will display and show remaining charge.
•When using the scale and the charge level falls below 5% the baery icon will ash. You will
have about 60 minutes to complete the weighing session before the T40 must be charged.
•Charging outside the recommended temperature range will reduce charging performance.
When charging above 40oC, the charging me is increased.
•If charging temperatures have been exceeded, charging will stop unl the unit cools down. The
charge indicaon will stop in this condion.
•If a baery error occurs the baery indicator will ash all the segments. Return the Weigh
Scale to a Thunderbird Authorised Service Centre for baery replacement.
Battery Charge Status
When the baery level drops to 0%, three beeps will sound and shut down.

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Understanding your indicator
Weigh Screen
Weigh mode
Weigh buon
Records animal weight
Tare / zero buon
Baery charge
indicator
Weigh unit
Power buon
Turn T40 on/o.
Mode buon
Changes
weighing modes.
Load bar connectors
Power input
External power
connecon

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Seng up the T40 for the rst me
Set the weight unit.
Turn on the T40 indicator. To change the weight unit, press and hold down the MODE buon for 3
seconds. A beep will sound when the weight unit changes between kgs and lbs.
Selecng the weighing mode
Press the Mode button to select a weighing mode.
Weighing Modes
AUTO
(Automatic)
In Automatic mode the T40 will automatically start weighing the animal. When the scale has
determined an accurate weight, it will lock on to the measurement and display it on the
screen.
This mode is recommended for yards that are well set up and allow the animals to flow
smoothly.
The T40 defaults to AUTO mode when switched on.
MANUAL
Manual mode allows the operator to decide when the measurement is made by pressing the
Weigh button to lock the weight.
Manual mode is recommended for yards that do not allow the animals to flow smoothly or
where the animals are disruptive. The operator has greater control over the weighing session.
Press the Mode button once to enable Manual mode.
FINE
Fine mode is recommended for weighing small static loads such as fleeces or produce. In Fine
mode, the Weigh Scale uses finer weight increments and zero tracking is automatically
switched off.
In Fine mode, the weight is displayed when placed on the platform and displays zero when the
load is removed.
Press the Mode button twice until FINE briefly appears on the screen, then 0.0kg/lb displays.

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Installaon
Installing the T40 Indicator
The T40is supplied with a mounng bracket kit, for mounng on steel or wood.
Mounng kit contains:
-Moulded bracket
-2 x U-bolts
-4 x Tech screws – 65mm
-4 x M10 nuts
-4 x M10 Bolts – 20mm for load bar
Installing on a steel surface
To mount the bracket on either a vercal
or horizontal pipe, use the U-bolts, bolts
and nuts supplied.
Installing on a wood surface
The bracket can be mounted to a at
or round wood surface. Same as Gal
(4 screws)

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Installing the Load bars
1. Select a locaon that provides a solid, level and well drained surface.
2. Ensure the load bars and plaorm are well secured and clear of any obstrucons.
3. Ensure the plaorm does not rock or move and ll with spacers if required.
4. Either bolt the load bars to the concreate pad or locate them on studs set into the concrete.
It is important that the load bars and plaorm sit at without any rocking or twisng.
5. Connect the load bar cables to the T40indicator.
A beep will sound indicang a successful connecon of the load bars.
WARNING – DO NOT WELD THE LOADBARS OR ANY STRUCTURE THAT THEY ARE ATTACHED TO.
Load bars contain sensive electronic devices which will be damaged by welding.
Damaged caused from welding, will not be warranted.
Weighing
There are 2 ways to use the T40 scale. It can be used on its own, or in conjuncon with the Thunderbird
Data Management mobile applicaon. Use the applicaon if you wish to record your session when
weighing animals.
Before Weighing
1. Check the load bars are connected to the T40 Indicator
2. Turn on the T40 Indicator using the Power Buon.
3. Check the weight displayed is ZERO. If not, press the TARE buon.

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Thunderbird Data Management
•The Thunderbird Data Management app is used to record live sessions and control the T40 indicator
•Use your mobile device to control your weighing sessions.
•Aer weighing your animals, you have the capability to sync your data and transfer the session
direct to NLIS or send informaon to a CSV le. Where you can manage transfers, as well as
monitoring your animals’ weights and weight gains
•Download the app from Google Play or App Store.
Open the app and follow the prompts to sign up and create an account.

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Start a weighing session -
Thunderbird Data Management Application
Note
If you have previously connected to the T40with your mobile device and come within range of
the T-40, it will automacally connect.
Open App on your
mobile device. From the
home screen, tap new
session, type the new
session name and tap
Done
The app will begin to
search for available
devices within range.
Select the T-40 and tap
connect.
The weigh screen will
open. Ready for the
session to commence.
Refer to page 12 (how
to commence weighing)

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Understanding the weighing screen
Live screen
EID Record
Animal VID
Live weight
Average daily gain
if available
Lightest animal
record
Bluetooth
connecon opon
Session summary
Weight distribuon
Average weight for
session
Heaviest animal
record
Acons
Delete record.
Send to NLIS
Forward CSV le. Opons include Email, Text or save to
device le
Minimize menu.

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Starng a weighing session on the T40
If you are weighing animals without the Thunderbird Data Management app, once the scale is turned on
and weight displayed in zero, you can start weighing your animals. Refer to weighing animals below.
NOTE – If you are using the scale only, animal weights are not recorded.
Weighing animals
1. Load the rst animal onto the plaorm. Ensure the animal is enrely supported by the plaorm – no
hooves on the ground or resng against other objects.
2.
In AUTO mode
•the T40 will automatically start weighing.
•When the weight becomes stable it will lock and remain on
screen until the next animal enters.
•For App users: type in a VID number (if you want to record this.
Tap the Actions
button > Add VID.
In Manual mode
•press the Weigh button to start weighing. When the weight
becomes stable it will lock and remain on screen until the
animal leaves the platform.
•For App users: type in a VID number, tap Actions.
button > Add VID.
•When the weight locks, there will be a beep from the scale to indicate the weight has been
recorded / read.
•In either weigh mode, you can re-weight an animal by pressing the weigh buon to secure the new
weight.
Weighing small stac loads
Press the mode buon unl FINE appears on the screen. FINE is displayed for 2 seconds and then
the 0.0kgs displays.
1. Place the load onto the plaorm.
2. The weight displays on the scale and / or the app if using.
3. The app does NOT record the weight. You will need to write this down if desired.
4. Remove weight from scale.

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Compleng a Weighing Session using the app
When the weighing session is complete, the recorded session on the mobile app will need to be concluded
by ‘nishing’ the session. This data is stored on the mobile data base.
Sending data to NLIS
1. Go to the sessions screen on the app.
2. Select the session you would like to transfer to the NLIS data base by selecng the ck box.
Tick box and select the +
buon to display opons
NLIS > links direct to the
NLIS database
Opons tab will enable you
to send CSV le
NLIS sync will take place.
All of the session
informaon will be
transferred direct to the
NLIS database.
For rst me transfer /
sync, the user will be
required to link their NLIS
account, by entering
credenals.

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Zero Tracking
During a weigh session, small amounts of debits such as mud can accumulate on the weighing plaorm.
Aer each animal leaves the plaorm, the scale compensates for the small number of debris le, by
automacally zeroing the weight.
Care and Maintenance
The T40 system is robust and designed for typical livestock environments, Propper care and maintenance
can extend its life.
Below recommendaons to keep the T40 in good condion:
•Do not expose the T40 to excessive temperatures or re. (Below -20oC or above +70oC).
•Do not submerge the T40 in any liquid.
•Store in a cool, dry place. Avoid storing in direct sunlight.
•Aer use, clean with a damp cloth. Take care not to scratch the display.
•If storing the T40 for a long me, store with the baery fully charged.
•If baery uid comes in contact with -
Eyes - ush the aected area with water for at least 15 minutes. Ensure adequate ushing by separang
the eyelids with ngers. Call a physician.
Skin - immediately ush with water and/or soap.
•This Weigh Scale contains a Lithium baery which is not user replaceable. The lithium baery must
be replaced by a trained professional using a Thunderbird approved baery. Return the unit to a
Thunderbird Authorized Service Centre for baery replacement.

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WARRANTY
Thunderbird warrant all scale indicators and load cells against defecve
workmanship and faulty materials for 2 years from the date of purchase.
We undertake, at our opon, to replace or repair free of charge each
product, or part thereof, on condion that it is returned to our factory,
freight prepaid, and found on examinaon to be suering from material or
construconal defect. We cannot be held responsible for any repair other.
than those carried out by us or our authorized agent.
A photocopy of your proof of purchase and a request for warranty
must also be returned with the item. This warranty is void if the product is subject to improper
use or handling, incorrect power input voltage, load cells found to have electrical damage
caused by welding, damage through contact with chemicals, ooding, re,
explosion, excessive heat, lightning strikes, insect damage, moisture
damage or damage to external wiring. Any warranty on load cells will
become void if they are found to have been subject to excessive
weight, or failure caused by corrosion due to excessive buildup
of manure and moisture.
Thunderbird Ag Pty Ltd
ABN 75 145 262 246
11 Industrial Avenue | PO Box 391
Mudgee NSW 2850 P - 02 6372 3600
F - 02 6372 2597 E - [e-mail]
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