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Gallagher TWR-1 Weigh Scale 

Quick Start Guide

English

Contents

Box contents ............................................................... 1

Charging the battery

 ................................................... 2

Understanding the TWR-1 Weighing Unit

 ................... 3

Installation

 .................................................................. 4

Connecting equipment to the TWR-1 

 ......................... 6

Specifications

 .............................................................. 6

First time start-up

 ....................................................... 7

Start a session ............................................................. 8

View animal information

........................................... 10

Care and maintenance

 .............................................. 11

Connecting the TWR-1 to a computer

 ....................... 11

Approvals and standards

 ........................................... 12

BOX CONTENTS

The Gallagher TWR-1 box contains:

• 

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

QUICK START GUIDE

Thank you for purchasing the Gallagher TWR-1 Weigh Scale unit. The Gallagher 

range of weighing systems is simple, tough, innovative and reliable.

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Register your product online at 

www.gallagherams.com

 to 

extend your 

warranty to two years for free.

Follow these instructions for the setup and first use of the TWR-1. 
Further information can be obtained by tapping   when displayed on screen.

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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