Digi-Star Stockweigh Datamaster Indicator - Manual (Page 5)

INTRODUCTION
Data Collection
The Stockweigh Datamaster Indicator is a data collection machine. When connected to a battery and a set of
Digi-Star load cells it constitutes a complete weighing system designed to meet the exacting requirements of
today=s Livestock Industries.
Printer/Computer
A printer or computer may be connected to the Stockweigh Datamaster Indicator communication ports.
However, you will find it best to leave your printer and computer in the office and only take the Stockweigh
Datamaster Indicator into the yard. This data collection machine will securely bring information from the yard
to your office for further processing.
Stockweigh Datamaster Indicator Construction
The Stockweigh Datamaster Indicator consists of three modules built into a rugged die cast aluminum
enclosure:
1. The Stockweigh Datamaster Indicator data collection and data processing electronics plus printer
and computer interfaces.
2. A full sized sealed keyboard designed specifically for data collection around the farm.
3. A two line display to show weights and give messages in English.
Memory Capacity
As you weigh each animal you can enter additional information to be stored with that weight . The
Stockweigh Datamaster Indicator is able to store over 8000 lines of data at any time.
Headings
Weighing data is collected under four headings:
Weight: 6 characters (0000.0) numeric only.
Ident: 5 characters alpha-numeric.
##:
2 characters numeric only.
Coding: 7 characters alpha-numeric.
Operating Modes
The Stockweigh Datamaster Indicator has three modes of operation:
1. Collect data set
Collect new information and store it in the Stockweigh Datamaster Indicator memory in the form of
data sets.
2. Manage data sets
Recall a data set from memory; upload a data set to computer; download a data set from a
computer; erase data sets from memory.
3. Process data sets
Calculate tallies, weight totals, and averages. Enter set points and print sorted listings.
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