When you first connect your S3 indicator to Datamars Pro, if you have Tru-Test load bars, in most cases, the default settings can be used.
However, you may want to check and adjust some settings. For example:
If you have another brand of load bars (most leading brands are supported)
If you are swapping from weighing cattle to sheep.
To adjust the S3 indicator weighing settings:
Launch Datamars Pro.
In the S3 indicator screen, tap the Settings icon
in the top, right-hand corner:
Units
Select whether you are weighing in kg or lb.
Auto power down
By default, the indicator will power down after 15 minutes of inactivity, unless it is plugged in and charging. The default setting is On.
On – The indicator powers down after 15 minutes of inactivity.
Off – The indicator remains powered on until the battery runs out, or it is powered off manually.
A useful setting if conserving battery is important in your weigh environment.
Auto zero
Auto zero promotes rapid weighing between animals, and removes the need to press the Zero button after each animal has been weighed. The default setting is On.
On – Rapid weighing between animals is enabled.
Off – Press zero after each animal is weighed.
You may want to remove Auto zero if you are weighing grain or produce that takes time to come to full weight on the load bars.
Resolution
The resolution is the minimum number of kg (or lb) the scale will increment by as weight is added. Resolution = 0.5 kg (default). This is fine for most purposes and the indicator will automatically use a larger resolution for heavier weights and a smaller resolution for lighter weights anyway.
💡 You may want to use a finer resolution (0.1 or 0.2 kg) if you are weighing lambs or other small loads, however, the finer the resolution, the longer it will take for the weight to be established.
💡 You may want to change the Resolution to 1 kg if you are weighing animals just below or just above 250 kg and you want all weights to display to the nearest 1 kg. This would make it easier to read on the display.
For example, if the animal weighs under 200 kg (or under 500 lb), the weight will be displayed in the nearest 0.5 kg (or 1 lb). If the animal weighs between 200-500 kg (or 500-1000 lb), the weight will be shown in the nearest 1 kg (or 2 lb). The default resolutions are listed below:
📝 Changing the resolution may cause the scale to take longer to stabilise on a weight.
📝 Small resolutions on large weights may not stabilise. Ensure that you have set the correct resolution for your weighing environment.
Damping system
The damping system determines how quickly the system settles on the animal's weight for the environment you're weighing in.
Superdamp III (Cattle) – automatically settles on the animal's weight with greater accuracy.
Superdamp III (Sheep) – automatically settles on the animal's weight in fast weighing environments.
Fixed time weighing – sets the length of time it takes for the system to calculate the weight of a moving animal. For example, in fast weighing environments you can reduce the weighing time to increase throughput, but with reduced weight accuracy.
Averaging – calculates the average weight over a selected time, useful if you're weighing grain or produce. For example, if you're trying to weigh out 50 kg (110 lb) of grain, setting a short average time will allow you to add or remove grain and have it update more quickly on the indicator.
Load bar type
If you have non-Tru-Test load bars, select your load bars from the list. If your load bars are not on the list, select Tru-Test and perform a span calibration.