This article applies to:
XR5000, ID5000 and JR5000 indicators (although the instructions are slightly different for each model).
Differences:
XR5000 and ID5000 | These models allow you to create a custom field for data entry from the Ovi-Scan 6. |
JR5000 | For the JR5000 model, use the preset ‘Trait’ field for data entry (see below). |
Creating a field for data entry
Creating a field for data entry
To set up an XR5000 or ID5000 for use with the Ovi-Scan 6
To set up an XR5000 or ID5000 for use with the Ovi-Scan 6
1: Create a new field for data entry called ‘Preg scan’. To do this, go to Settings > Information to display and record > New, then complete the details as below:

2: Optional - You can also set up a new field for data entry to record Foetal Age with options ‘Early’, ‘Mid’, ‘Late’.
To do this, go to Settings > Information to display and record > New, then complete the details as below:
To set up a JR5000 for use with the Ovi-Scan 6
To set up a JR5000 for use with the Ovi-Scan 6
Use one of the preset fields, use ‘Trait’ for data entry.
No setup is required.
Connecting the Ovi-Scan 6 to the 5000 indicator
Connecting the Ovi-Scan 6 to the 5000 indicator
📝 This procedure is applicable to all 5000 indicator models.
1: Connect the Ovi-Scan 6 to the indicator using one of the following serial adaptor cables:
Spare part # | Description | Cable set |
880 0000-665 | 5000 series Cable C16 to 2-port DB9 serial and power C16. |
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880 0000-371 | 5000 series or EziWeigh6/7 to D9 Serial. |
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2: On the indicator’s Home screen, select Settings > Next Page > Connections, Serial Cable.
3: If using cable 880 0000-665 you will need to select the port which you have plugged the cable in to.
If using cable 880 0000-371, the port will always be Port 1.
Under whichever port the scanner is connected to, apply the following settings:
XR5000 or ID5000:
JR5000:
Setting up the Weigh screen for use with the Ovi-Scan 6
Setting up the Weigh screen for use with the Ovi-Scan 6
You can set up the Weigh screen with data entry fields so that you can view and enter data during the session, as required.
To set up the Weigh screen:
Go to Settings > Information to display and record.
Tick the fields that you would like to display on the Weigh screen.
Example for an XR5000 or ID5000 indicator:
On a JR5000 indicator, you will display the preset field ‘Trait’ on the Weigh screen.
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