Gallagher HR3, Instructions For Use Manual

Page 1: ...SHEEPAUTODRAFTER Instructions ENG...

Page 2: ...effort has been made to ensure accuracy neither Gallagher Group Limited nor any employee of the company shall be liable on any ground whatsoever to any party in respect of decisions or actions they m...

Page 3: ...ng the Remote Control 21 Using an extra sorting unit 21 Using the Remote Control 22 Button functions 22 How it is powered 24 Purpose and function of Control Bridge Lamps LEDs and Buttons 25 Turning th...

Page 4: ...Page iv 3E2374 Sheep Auto Drafter User Manual Index 49...

Page 5: ...of the auto drafter allow stock in and out These can either be controlled automatically by setting up some conditions in the scales or manually by the stock handler Each side panel contains antennae t...

Page 6: ...Drafter are shown in the diagram below A Sheep Auto Drafter G power button B sorting unit H E stop button C drafting gate I Entry Gate button D pressure gauge J Control Bridge E RFID reader K entry g...

Page 7: ...er Manual Page 7 Figure 2 shows how data is transferred between the different equipment attached to the Sheep Auto Drafter Figure 2 The transfer of information between the different components connect...

Page 8: ...them much easier to shift Quiet operation The innovative composite construction of the Sheep Auto Drafter and the pneumatic gate operation mean that it is exceptionally quiet when working This reduces...

Page 9: ...r scales Reading EIDs and weighing animals then drafting using the weight groupings you have set up in your scales draft by weight Reading EIDs then drafting using a set of conditions you have set up...

Page 10: ...ation of surrounding yards and races to efficiently feed stock into the weighing and drafting set up Figure 3 Mounting hole Power and compressed air requirements Both power and compressed air are nece...

Page 11: ...supply compressor problem A typical compressor would be a 2HP 24 litre tank single phase machine Figure 4 Pressure gauge on the Control Bridge Scales and RFID reader requirements The Sheep Auto Draft...

Page 12: ...er moving along the inner radius of the race Width Ideally the race will be designed in a way that organises sheep into single file by the time they reach the junction with the Sheep Auto Drafter This...

Page 13: ...e animals experience of them is positive This will aid in the smooth entry and flow of stock through the system on future occasions It is also worthwhile keeping in mind that livestock which have had...

Page 14: ...Auto Drafter can be lifted mechanically e g by forklift by inserting forks or strops under the floor or by attaching strops to the four corners of the transport poles nearest the end supports and then...

Page 15: ...ply power supply scale indicator if using RFID reader if using sorting unit s if using Attaching the scales indicator and RFID reader To find out how to do this see How to turn the Sheep Auto Drafter...

Page 16: ...two tie bars to the rear of the roof and screw them on with two Tek screws 14 gauge x 50mm There is a left and right hand side the inside edge will be stepped in see photo below Tool required 3 8in so...

Page 17: ...ivot tubes and tie bars into the holes in the floor the back and front tubes are different sizes those at the drafting gate end are smaller so make sure you have the floor around the right way Keeping...

Page 18: ...to the Sheep Auto Drafter p 20 under Using the Sorting Unit on page 35 later in this manual Adding an extra sorting unit An extra sorting unit can be attached to the first end to end using 2 zinc pla...

Page 19: ...r you can run it manually using the remote control You cannot use it independently from the Sheep Auto Drafter as the Sheep Auto Drafter electronics control the sorting unit operation Automatic use If...

Page 20: ...nserting air lines 2 Slot the sorting unit onto the spigots protruding upwards from the Sheep Auto Drafter foot Screw them together with Tek screws 14 gauge 75mm Tool required 3 8in socket Figure 9 At...

Page 21: ...They will allow you to direct animals to the left straight ahead or right through the first sorting unit attached to the Sheep Auto Drafter For more about using the remote control see Using the Remot...

Page 22: ...e scale indicator prior to the session Additionally the Entry Gate button can be used in Automatic Release Mode to control the gate if sheep need to be cleared from the unit This button function is al...

Page 23: ...anual Release Mode user controls animal exit orange Draft Left Straight ahead Right Select drafting direction When an animal is in the unit to set the drafting direction and then open the exit gate to...

Page 24: ...ble batteries Note If the batteries in the remote run out while the Sheep Auto Drafter is operating in Automatic Release Mode then the unit will continue operating until it runs out of sheep or you pr...

Page 25: ...ating normally or has a fault Figure 14 Position of Sheep Auto Drafter Control Bridge lamps and buttons Table 2 describes the purpose of each lamp Refer to the Troubleshooting p 42 section for the spe...

Page 26: ...uto Drafter operating normally Sheep Auto Drafter in a fault state see Troubleshooting p 42 for diagnosis Red E Stop Beside E Stop button on Control Bridge Sheep Auto Drafter switched off Sheep Auto D...

Page 27: ...t or to let out a sheep which is jammed in the gate To shut the unit entry gate To enter stop mode ie entry closed exit open Start the Sheep Auto Drafter in Automatic Release Mode The unit has been po...

Page 28: ...back cable Attach the RS232 cable comms cable which connects the unit electronics to Port 1 on the scale indicator This cable will transmit the drafting decision data from the scale indicator to the...

Page 29: ...me on if it doesn t refer to Troubleshooting p 42 for ideas on how to resolve the problem The white LED mode lamp will start flashing to indicate that the unit is ready to communicate with the remote...

Page 30: ...top lamp will switch off 3 Restart the Sheep Auto Drafter by either Using the Remote Press the green Start button on the remote control to synchronise it with the Sheep Auto Drafter The unit will star...

Page 31: ...One side the one which is most accessible to the operator has locking levers These levers are designed to allow the top to be extended further out for greater operator access They can be dropped outwa...

Page 32: ...unit while in Automatic Release Mode Weighing animals and releasing Weighing animals and drafting using weight conditions specified in your scale indicator draft by weight Reading EIDs Reading EIDs a...

Page 33: ...Make sure the RFID reader is also attached 3 Press the green Start button on the remote control or press the Entry Gate button on the Control Bridge for 2 seconds or more The white LED mode lamps wil...

Page 34: ...be drafted in The exit gate will open and the sheep will be drafted according to the weight limits set up in the scale indicator To read EIDs weigh and draft by list 1 Make sure the RFID reader is con...

Page 35: ...in Release button again The exit gate will open and the animal will be released Then the entry gate will open and the next animal will be captured To manually set the drafting direction Use the remote...

Page 36: ...wo possible additional factors to consider a Have you pressed the Entry Gate button before the scales have locked in a weight b Have you pressed the Entry Gate button after the scales have locked in a...

Page 37: ...top button very rarely as it is intended for use in emergency situations only It is the large red button situated at the front of the Control Bridge see Figure 18 Figure 18 E Stop button position To u...

Page 38: ...ng without weighing no scale attached Occasionally you may wish to use the Sheep Auto Drafter without the scale indicator attached e g if you are just wanting to record animals EIDs The Sheep Auto Dra...

Page 39: ...ion and there is a sheep in the unit it will be weighed and released This process however will be affected by where in the process the unit is when you press the power button e g if you press it befor...

Page 40: ...ay touch the floor and affect the unit s weighing accuracy To clean the unit Remove the side panels Sweep or wash the floor Scrape out any build up of material from around the gates under the floor an...

Page 41: ...epresentative to find out where to get the parts and how to install them Actions to avoid Generally speaking the Sheep Auto Drafter will withstand most of the conditions and chemicals typically encoun...

Page 42: ...activate the fault flash sequence below 4 Go through issue checklist The issue checklist below may also give you some ideas on how to resolve the fault To use the LED fault flash sequence 1 If a fault...

Page 43: ...he gate and then either press the Start button or Retain Release buttons on the remote control or the Entry Gate button on the Control Bridge before the unit will begin to operate again Note You can a...

Page 44: ...or water in the indicator cable or loopback connector if they are clean and dry and the fault persists contact your Gallagher representative for advice on how to repair this issue 10 flashes Unit is...

Page 45: ...the Entry Gate button on the Control Bridge for 2 seconds or more Remote control won t work or the auto sorting unit is not responding to the remote control Are the batteries flat Try changing them Is...

Page 46: ...l objects e g yard fences or gates close to the Sheep Auto Drafter Metal particularly if it is rubbing other metal objects can set up an electrical interference which impedes the antennae s ability to...

Page 47: ...DC Input Voltage 11 5 15V Environmental Protection Rating IP55 Operating Temperature 15 to 60 C Dimensions Packaged Footprint Length 1850 mm 2438mm Width 820 mm 790mm Height 1550 mm Weight Crate Assem...

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Page 49: ...n leading up to the Sheep Auto Drafter 12 Recommendations for the construction and use of surrounding yards and races 12 S Scales and RFID reader requirements 11 Scenarios for use 9 SETTING UP FOR SUC...

Page 50: ...Using the Sheep Auto Drafter 19 24 29 30 USING THE SHEEP AUTO DRAFTER 32 USING THE SORTING UNIT 19 Using the Stop button to pause Sheep Auto Drafter operation 36 Using two remote controls 22 Using wi...