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Setting up a Prattley autodrafter – Step 2 - Configuring weighing settings on the Tru-Test 5000 indicator

Follow these steps to set up your Prattley autodrafter for the first time. You should only need to do this once.

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This article applies to Prattley series 600 autodrafters:

  • 3-Way Swing Gate AutoDrafter

  • 5-Way Swing Gate AutoDrafter

  • 2-Way Electric AutoDrafter

  • 3-Way Slide Gate AutoDrafter

  • 3-Way Electric AutoDrafter

These autodrafters include a PAD6 control box and a 5000 indicator (JR5000, ID5000 or XR5000).

Setting up a Prattley autodrafter is a three step process. You should have already completed the first step - Connecting the Tru-Test 5000 indicator to the PAD6 control box via Bluetooth. This second step is to configure the weighing settings on the Tru-Test 5000 indicator.

Step 2 - Configuring weighing settings on the 5000 indicator

  1. From the Home screen, tap Settings > Next page > Weighing Settings.​

  2. Select Superdamp 4 (Sheep) or (Superdamp 4 (Cattle) from the Damp System dropdown menu, to match what you are weighing:

  3. A Resolution of 0.5 kg is recommended.
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    💡 If you are weighing lambs or calves, you may want to use a finer resolution of 0.1 or 0.2 kg if you are weighing. However, be aware that the finer the resolution the longer it will take for the weight be established.
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  4. Check that the Load Bar Type is set to Tru-Test.
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  5. All other settings should remain with default values:
    ​Power Up Zero - Enabled
    ​Auto Zero track - On Net
    ​Reverse Weighing - Disabled
    ​Set Tare - 0.0 kg

📝 For more details on the general weighing settings, see Setting up weighing on a 5000 indicator.

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