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Gallagher TWR-1 Weigh Scale

 Quick Start Guide

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CONNECTING EQUIPMENT TO THE TWR-1 

Connecting an EID Reader 

• 

The TWR-1 internal reader can be used with or without loadbars connected. 

To use the internal reader, you must first connect the antenna panel. Refer to 

Attaching the TWR-1 to the Antenna panel

 (p. 6)

• 

A Hand-held EID Reader or permanent reader can be connected to the TWR-1 

by either a serial cable or via Bluetooth®.

1. 

If using a hand-held reader or permanent reader, turn 

On

 the EID Reader.

2. 

For all readers, turn 

On

 the TWR-1.

3. 

On the TWR-1, tap 

Settings   > Equipment Connections > EID Reader

4. 

Select how the Reader is being connected. This will be by 

Bluetooth

Serial 

cable or using the internal reader (

Panel

). 

 

If using the internal reader,  a successful connection will show as 

in the 

footer bar.

Note: 

A mini serial adapter is included with the TWR-1 if a female serial 

connection is required.

Important: 

 The TWR-1 can also be connected to via Bluetooth as a “Slave”, 

by initiating the connection from the reader.  A pass-code of “0000” may be 

required to complete this connection.  

Refer to 

Bluetooth – Connect EID Reader

 in the TWR-1 On-screen Help or your 

EID 

Reader User Manual

 for further information on pairing the reader.

Connecting to a Drafter/Sorter

To connect the TWR-1 to a drafter, use the data cables supplied with your drafter. 

Refer to your 

Drafter User Manual

 for more information. 

1. 

Turn On the TWR-1.

2. 

On the TWR-1, tap 

Settings   > Equipment Connections > Drafter

.  

3. 

Specify the type of drafter that is being connected, to complete the setup.
If your drafter is not listed, tap 

Create Custom

 and follow the configuration 

wizard set up your drafter.

Summary of Contents for TWR-1

Page 1: ...ains Carry Bag TWR 1 weighing unit 110V 230V Mains AC adapter USB cable USB flash drive 12V battery cable with alligator clips Mini Serial Adapter 2M1709 Mounting bracket and mounting hardware TWR 1 Q...

Page 2: ...Voltage 12 V DC Estimated battery run time at 100 brightness at 60 brightness Weigh only 12 hours 16 hours Weigh Read 6 hours 8 hours Read only 3 hours 4 hours The charging icon will display on the s...

Page 3: ...TANDING THE TWR 1 WEIGHING UNIT Touch Screen Tap the screen icons field names or buttons to view or enter data Weigh button Records animal weight Zero button Sets the displayed weight to zero Home But...

Page 4: ...on a flat vertical surface a round post or a rail To mount the bracket on a flat vertical surface or a round wooden post use the 4 x tek screws included with the unit To mount the bracket on either a...

Page 5: ...o shim the loadbars or platform to ensure there are no twisting pressures within the platform Weights should be evenly distributed over the top of the weigh bars 4 Connect the loadbar cables to the ba...

Page 6: ...tant Use the defined mounting holes because drilling through the Antenna Panel will damage the antenna Attaching the TWR 1 to the Antenna Panel 1 Ensure the TWR 1 is turned OFF 2 On the Antenna Panel...

Page 7: ...he right of the Home screen For more information about this screen or any TWR 1 screen tap displayed in the top right corner of the screen This will display the On screen Help with more information ab...

Page 8: ...g the internal reader a successful connection will show as in the footer bar Note A mini serial adapter is included with the TWR 1 if a female serial connection is required Important The TWR 1 can als...

Page 9: ...al onto the platform 4 If using the internal reader the animal s Electronic ID will be scanned or you can scan with a hand held reader and record the animal s Visual Tag Number Note The internal reade...

Page 10: ...ory Tap this box to override the drafting decision By default the scale will automatically zero any debris left on the platform between 2 5kg depending on the capacity of your loadbars This can be alt...

Page 11: ...ngs for the current session From this screen tap the required option to change the session name turn drafting On or Off change the weight lock mode and configure Advanced settings Tap Save to keep any...

Page 12: ...om the session s Weigh screen To view information about all the animals in the session tap All Animals tap Tap to view weight range of animals To view information about an individual animal weighed ta...

Page 13: ...am gallagher com downloads Follow the steps below to update the Weigh Scale software 1 Download the updater file from the website and save to a USB flash drive 2 Turn the TWR 1 off 3 Insert the USB fl...

Page 14: ...undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable...

Page 15: ...only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum or lesser gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada To reduce potential radio interference to other users the antenna type and its gain s...

Page 16: ...www gallagher com Gallagher Private Bag 3026 Hamilton New Zealand 3E4847 08 18...

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