Veit BAT 1 User manual

version 7.3.6
User’s guide
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MANUAL POULTRY SCALES
BAT 1

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1. PACKAGE CONTENTS........................................................................................................................ 4
2. CHARGING......................................................................................................................................... 4
2.1. Charging from AC.................................................................................................................................. 4
2.2. Charging in the car ................................................................................................................................. 5
3. WEIGHING......................................................................................................................................... 5
4. PREPARATION OF THE SCALE BEFORE USE ..................................................................................... 6
4.1. Selection of country and language ......................................................................................................... 7
4.2. Naming a scale ....................................................................................................................................... 7
4.3. Weight units............................................................................................................................................ 8
4.4. Date and time.......................................................................................................................................... 8
4.5. Files setup............................................................................................................................................... 8
4.5.1. Creating a file ................................................................................................................................. 8
5. WEIGHING COURSE .......................................................................................................................... 9
5.1. Display modes ...................................................................................................................................... 10
5.1.1. Basic display mode....................................................................................................................... 10
5.1.2. Advanced display mode ............................................................................................................... 11
5.1.3. Large display mode ...................................................................................................................... 11
5.2. Weighing modes................................................................................................................................... 11
5.2.1. Automatic weight saving.............................................................................................................. 11
5.2.2. Manual weight saving................................................................................................................... 11
5.2.3. Manual and sex selection saving.................................................................................................. 12
5.2.4. Sorting into two groups: Light / Heavy weights .......................................................................... 12
5.2.5. Sorting into three groups: Light, Standard, Heavy....................................................................... 13
5.2.6. Multiple birds per sample............................................................................................................. 14
5.3. Scale status display............................................................................................................................... 14
6. VIEWING WEIGHT DATA................................................................................................................. 14
6.1. Viewing active file ............................................................................................................................... 14
6.2. Deleting data in active file.................................................................................................................... 15
6.3. Grouping files....................................................................................................................................... 15
6.3.1. Creating a group ........................................................................................................................... 15
6.4. Total statistics....................................................................................................................................... 16
6.5. Comparing files .................................................................................................................................... 16
6.6. Printing data.......................................................................................................................................... 17
6.6.1. Printed reports .............................................................................................................................. 18
7. SCALE MANAGEMENT..................................................................................................................... 18
7.1. File management: Rename, Delete, Edit note...................................................................................... 18
7.2. File groups............................................................................................................................................ 18
7.3. User settings ......................................................................................................................................... 19
7.4. Calibration............................................................................................................................................ 19
7.5. Password protection.............................................................................................................................. 19
7.5.1. Disabling password protection ..................................................................................................... 20
8. DATA PROCESSING ON PC.............................................................................................................. 20
8.1. Installation............................................................................................................................................ 21
8.2. Charging from PC................................................................................................................................. 21
8.3. Program start up ................................................................................................................................... 21
8.4. Downloading the weighing results into PC.......................................................................................... 21
8.5. Viewing weighing statistics.................................................................................................................. 22
8.6. Deleting data from the scale................................................................................................................. 23
8.7. Setup flocks.......................................................................................................................................... 24
8.7.1. Growth curve comparison ............................................................................................................ 26

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8.7.2. Flock ending................................................................................................................................. 27
8.7.3. Existing flock template................................................................................................................. 27
8.7.4. Comparing flocks ......................................................................................................................... 28
8.8. Database backup................................................................................................................................... 29
8.9. Advanced procedures ........................................................................................................................... 29
8.9.1. Manual selection of weighings in the statistics............................................................................ 29
8.9.2. Weighing with sex differentiation................................................................................................ 31
8.9.3. Sorting by weight ......................................................................................................................... 33
8.9.4. Exporting data .............................................................................................................................. 34
9. TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................................................................................... 36
9.1. Scale ..................................................................................................................................................... 36
9.2. PC......................................................................................................................................................... 37
10. CONTACT..................................................................................................................................... 38

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1. Package contents
1. Scale
2. Hook
3. Mains charger
4. Charger from socket in the car
5. USB cable
6. Manual
2. Charging
2.1. Charging from AC
1. Plug the USB cable to the scale
2. Plug the USB cable to the charger
3. Plug the charger into an AC outlet
Fully discharged batteries will recharge in approximately 3 hours.

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2.2. Charging in the car
1. Plug the USB cable to the scale
2. Plug the USB cable to the charger
3. Plug the charger into a 12V socket in the car
Fully discharged batteries will recharge in approximately 3 hours.
3. Weighing
Suspend the scale using a chain on a firm, non-spring biased structure. Place a hook on the scale and switch the
scale on by pressing the key.
If the scale does not display zero weight, reset it to zero by short holding the key.
Hang a bird on the hook.

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After stabilizing, the weight will automatically be saved which is indicated by an audible beep and visually by
highlighting the saved weight.
The memory symbol flashes on the display until the weight is removed and logs the last weight saved on the
display beside the memory symbol.
Switch the scale off by holding the key for about 2 seconds.
Remove the hook and store the scale for further use.
4. Preparation of the scale before use
Several parameters should be set prior use. These settings can customize the BAT1 features and enhance the
powerful data analysis of the included PC software. While all of these settings can be viewed and changed
directly in the scale, remember that all settings can be done much faster from a PC. See the instructions for
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4.1. Selection of country and language
The BAT1 will display information in the format normally used for the selected country. Language selections
can be chosen according to the operator’s preference.
Press the key –the main menu of the scale is displayed. Press 4x . The highlighted line of the menu
(cursor) is moved to the item Maintenance.
Press the key. This will select a new menu Maintenance. Press the key. The menu cursor will move to the
item Country.
Press . This will select the menu Country for country and language selection. Press . On the right side of
menu the field with the country name is highlighted.
Use keys and to select the required country and press . The highlighted field is again displayed
normally; the required country is selected. On the next line Language the language in which the scale will
communicate is displayed. If you want to change the language, move the cursor to the item Language and after
pressing , select the language that suits you the best. Press 3x the key. The scale leaves the menu and is
prepared for weighing.
4.2. Naming a scale
Naming the scale can be important later when uploading data to the PC. If multiple scales are used with the PC,
each scale should have a unique name.
Select Maintenance / Scale name in the menu. A dialog box for entering the name opens.
A flashing cursor is displayed on the first letter of the name. Select the required letter using keys and .
Press to move to the next letter. Press to return to the previous letter.
After the name is entered, press . The display returns to the Maintenance menu.

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4.3. Weight units
The scale can display weight in grams, kilograms or pounds. Set the required weighing units in the menu
Maintenance / Weighing / Units.
4.4. Date and time
The scale contains an internal clock and calendar. It is important to set the scale clock and the PC clock to the
same time and date. Set the time and date in the menu User settings / Date and time.
Enter the correct date using keys , , and . After pressing the time setting dialog box displays. Enter
the correct time using keys , , and .
Press the key to store the date and time.
4.5. Files setup
The BAT1 can store data according to the layout of your farms. There can be up to 199 files containing a total
of 11,000 weights. Each file can correspond to an entity as defined by the user (house, pen, cage, etc.) and each
file can be part of a larger group (house, farm, company, etc.). A file can have a unique name, which can be
used to keep flock data organized on the PC to form a growth graph and record.
Example:
There is one house divided in to two pens (Pen 1 and Pen 2). Create two files named PEN 1 and PEN 2. When
Pen 1 is weighed, select file PEN 1 and the bird weights will be stored in file PEN 1. When Pen 2 is weighed,
select file PEN 2 and the bird weights will be stored in file PEN 2.
4.5.1. Creating a file
Select menu Configuration / Files / Create. A dialog box for entering the file name is displayed.

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Enter the file name using keys , , and . After pressing , the file is stored.
5. Weighing course
Prior to a new weighing session all data should be deleted from the previous weighing. Be sure all data has
been viewed, printed or downloaded to a PC before deleting! Select menu Weighing / Delete all weights. A
dialog box is displayed.
Press . All stored weights will be deleted (not the file names).
To store weights in file PEN 1 from our example, press (MENU), Weighing / Active file. A file list will be
displayed.
Using keys and move the cursor to the desired file and press . Press 2x to return to the weighing
display. The file name will be displayed on the weighing screen.
Now you can weigh individual birds from Pen 1, as described in Chapter 3.
An incorrect weight can be deleted by pressing the (DELETE) key. A confirmation will be displayed.

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Press to delete the weight. If the bird is still hanging on the hook, the scale will automatically weigh this bird
again and save the correct weight.
Statistics for the current file can be displayed at any time by pressing the (STATS) key.
Press the key to display a histogram of the file.
1. Weight cursor
2. Weight range of the column
3. Number of birds in the column
4. Uniformity range
Press or to move the cursor to any weight column; the weight and the number of birds represented in this
column will be displayed below the graph. Press the key to continue weighing.
After the birds from Pen 1 are weighed, move to Pen 2 and select file PEN 2. All bird weights from Pen 2 will
be stored in file PEN 2.
Switch off the scale after the weighing is finished. All saved weighings are stored in the memory even when the
scale is switched off.
5.1. Display modes
Several display modes are available depending on the operators needs. The display mode can be changed in the
menu Configuration / Display / Display mode.
5.1.1. Basic display mode
1. Actual weight on the hook
2. Number of birds weighed
3. Last stored weight
4. Active file

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5.1.2. Advanced display mode
1. Statistics of the active file (average weight, standard deviation, coefficient of variation and uniformity)
2. Histogram
3. Active file
4. Actual weight on the hook
5. Last stored weight
6. Number of birds weighed
5.1.3. Large display mode
1. Actual weight on the hook
2. Number of birds weighed
3. Last stored weight
4. Active file
5.2. Weighing modes
To simplify usual activities during weighing, the scale can work in several modes. The basic mode is weighing
with automatic saving of the weighed value. This weighing was described in Chapter 3. When weighing very
active birds or when weighing during difficult conditions use a manual saving mode. For weighing of cocks and
hens in one pen the manual saving mode with sex selection is used.
5.2.1. Automatic weight saving
Set menu Configuration / Saving / Mode to Automatic.
After the bird is hung on the hook the scale waits for stabilization. The bird is automatically weighed and its
weight is saved into the active file.
5.2.2. Manual weight saving
Set menu Configuration / Saving / Mode to Manual. After the bird is hung on the hook watch the actual weight
on the display and after stabilization press .

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The weight displayed at the time of pressing the key is saved into the file. Now remove the bird from the hook
and continue with the next bird.
5.2.3. Manual and sex selection saving
Set menu Configuration / Saving / Mode to Manual by sex. After the bird is hung on the hook watch the actual
weight on the display and after stabilization press if you are weighing a cock or if you are weighing a hen.
The weight displayed at the time of pressing the key is saved into the file, including the selected sex. Now
remove the bird from the hook and continue with next bird.
The display of statistics contains three columns –statistics for both cocks and hens, statistics for cocks and
statistics for hens.
When displaying histogram, three histograms are available –histogram for both cocks and hens, histogram for
cocks and histogram for hens.
5.2.4. Sorting into two groups: Light / Heavy weights
If you need to sort weighted birds into two groups –light birds and heavy birds, set the scale into the mode of
weighing with sorting into two groups. Set menu Configuration / Saving / Sorting to Light/Heavy. In menu
Weighing / Limit, set the weight according to which the sorting will be performed. After a bird is weighed the
scale will beep differently for light and heavy birds and a symbol for heavy or light bird is displayed.
The statistics contains three columns –one for summary, one for light and one for heavy birds.

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Histogram is displayed for the sum of weighing; a mark is used for indication of the weight limit.
1. Weight limit
Weighing with sorting can be performed in automatic and manual saving modes. It is not possible when
weighing with sex selection.
5.2.5. Sorting into three groups: Light, Standard, Heavy
If you need to sort the weighed birds into three groups –too light birds, acceptable birds and too heavy birds,
set the scale into the weighing mode of sorting into three groups. Set menu Configuration / Saving / Sorting to
Light/OK/Heavy. In menu Weighing / Low limit, set the weight according to which the birds will be marked as
too light. In menu Weighing / High limit, set the weight according to which the birds will be marked as too
heavy. After a bird is weighed the scale will beep differently for light, acceptable and heavy birds and a symbol
for heavy, acceptable or light bird is displayed.
The statistics contains four columns –one for summary, one for light, one for acceptable and one for heavy
birds.
Histogram is displayed for the sum of weighing; two marks are used for indication of the weight limits.

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1. Low weight limit
2. High weight limit
Weighing with sorting can be performed in automatic and manual saving modes. It is not possible when
weighing with sex selection.
5.2.6. Multiple birds per sample
Multiple birds can be weighed in each sample placed on the scale. Set menu Configuration / Saving / More
birds to Yes. In menu Weighing / Number of birds, set the number of birds per sample. When a multiple bird
sample is hung on the scale, the display shows the average weight of each bird in the sample.
Statistics and histograms are calculated for the weight of one bird.
5.3. Scale status display
In all display modes there is information about the scale status on the upper line of the display. The weighing
mode and other parameters will be conveniently shown at all times.
1. Battery status
2. Date and time
3. Saving mode
4. Sorting mode
5. Number of weighed chickens at once
6. Connection of the charger or PC
7. Free memory
6. Viewing weight data
6.1. Viewing active file
Select menu Weighing / View file, a table with weights in the active file is displayed.
The individual keys have the following functions:
Move to next weighing
Move to previous weighing

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Move to next page
Move to previous page
Delete wrong weight
6.2. Deleting data in active file
All weights in the active file can be deleted in menu Weighing / Delete weights. Confirmation dialog is
displayed and after pressing the file is deleted.
6.3. Grouping files
For simple display of summary statistics, histograms and printing, individual files can be grouped into file
groups.
Example:
There are two houses on your farm, House 1 and House 2. In House 1 there are two separate pens Pen 1 and
Pen 2. In House 2 there are two separate pens Pen 3 and Pen 4. The scale contains four files named PEN 1, PEN
2, PEN 3 and PEN 4. To be able to calculate the total statistics in the whole House 1, create a file group named
HOUSE 1 which contains files PEN 1 and PEN 2. Similarly, for the House 2 create a file group named HOUSE
2which contains files PEN 3 and PEN 4. If you want to find statistics for the whole farm, create a file group
named FARM that contains all files PEN 1, PEN 2, PEN 3 and PEN 4.
6.3.1. Creating a group
Select the menu Configuration / File groups / Create. A dialog for entering the file group name is displayed.
Using keys , , and enter the name of the group and press . A list of files is displayed; use the
key to select files that belong to the group.

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Press to create the group.
6.4. Total statistics
Select Statistics / Total statistics in the menu and select files from which you want to calculate the statistics.
The following options are available:
One file: displays statistics for one file. In the following dialog select the file for which you want to
calculate the statistics.
One group: displays the summary statistics for a group of files. In the following dialog select the file
group for which you want to calculate the statistics.
More files: displays the statistics for several selected files. In the following dialog use the key to
select files you want to include into the calculation.
All files: displays the summary statistics for all files stored in the scale.
In Statistics, display a histogram of selected files by pressing the key.
6.5. Comparing files
Select Statistics / Compare files menu and select which files you want to compare. The following options are
available:
One group: displays a comparison of files in one file group.
More files: displays a comparison of several selected files. In the following dialog use the key to
select files you want to compare.
All files: a comparison of all files in the scale is displayed.
1. File name
2. Statistics of the file
3. Total statistics for all selected files
Use the key to display the next page. Use the key to display the previous page.
If the mode of weighing with sorting is activated, use keys and to display statistics for light, acceptable
and heavy birds.

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If the mode of weighing with the sex selection is activated, use keys and to display the statistics for cocks
and hens.
6.6. Printing data
Connect the printer cable into the DB9 serial port on the scale and switch the printer on.
Select Statistics / Print / One file from the menu. Select the file you want to print. Now select the information to
be printed in the next dialog box.
Select Statistics and histogram and press . Start printing will appear.
Press . The printer will print the selected information and the scale will display the printing status.

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The dialog will close when the printing is completed. To stop the printing early, press .
6.6.1. Printed reports
Select the files you want to print. Select in menu Statistics / Print:
One file: prints one file
One group: prints a report for the selected file group
More files: prints a report for selected files
All files: prints a report for all files in the scale
Select the type of information report:
Statistics and histogram: prints the statistics and the histogram for all selected files and combines the
data for all files in to a single report.
Statistics: prints the statistics of all selected files and combines the data for all files in to a single report.
Total statistics: prints only summary statistics (without a histogram) for all selected files.
Weights: prints each bird weight for all selected files.
7. Scale management
7.1. File management: Rename, Delete, Edit note
To rename a file go to menu Configuration / Files / Rename. Enter the new name of the file and confirm by
pressing .
To permanently remove the file from the scale go to menu Configuration / Files / Delete.
To add a short note to a file go to menu Configuration / Files / Edit note. The note will be displayed with the
data when downloaded to a PC.
7.2. File groups
To rename a file group, go to the menu Configuration / File groups / Rename. Enter the new name of the group
and confirm by pressing .
To permanently remove a file group from the scale, go to the menu Configuration / File group / Delete.

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The list of files in a group can be changed in the menu Configuration / File groups / Edit file list. Correct the
list of files in the following dialog using the key and confirm by pressing .
To add a short note to the file group, go to the menu Configuration / File groups / Edit note. The note will be
displayed with the data when downloaded to a PC.
7.3. User settings
Depending on the environment, the operator may need to change the scale display and sound signals.
To set the light intensity of the display, go to User settings / Display backlight. Increase or decrease the contrast
of the display in the menu User settings / Display contrast.
To set the “saving the weight” sound volume, go to the menu User settings / Saving volume.
7.4. Calibration
The scale is calibrated from factory. If the calibration needs to be adjusted, go to menu Maintenance / Weighing
/ Calibration and follow the on screen instructions.
Remove all from the hook and press . A dialog for entering the weight is displayed.
Hang a known weight on the scale, enter the weight value and press .
7.5. Password protection
Improper setting of the weighing parameters in the menu Configuration and Maintenance may cause problems
when using the scale.
To protect the settings, enter a simple password as follows.
1. Perform the basic setting of the scale as described in this manual.
2. Protect the menu by password against accidental or unwanted overwriting of important parameters.
Select the menu Maintenance / Password and confirm the following dialog by pressing .

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Set the password by using the arrow keys , , and in any combination.
In the next dialog repeat this key combination.
This sets a password, which will be used as protection against access to the menu Configuration and
Maintenance. When these menu items are selected, you will be asked to enter the password.
Press the selected combination of arrow keys in this dialog.
7.5.1. Disabling password protection
To remove the password protection, go to the menu Maintenance / Password. Close the following dialog by
pressing .
If you forgot the password, contact your agent.
8. Data processing on PC
The supplied PC software is designed to store and analyze data acquired from the scale. The weight data from
each flock can be plotted by age in the PC, forming a complete growth record and graph for any flock. In