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Using an Ovi-Scan 6 pregnancy scanner with a 5000 indicator

This article shows how to connect and use an Ovi-Scan 6 pregnancy scanner (Ovi-Scan 6) with a 5000 series weigh scale indicator.

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

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

Use one of the preset fields, use ‘Trait’ for data entry.

No setup is required.

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.

880 0000-371

5000 series or EziWeigh6/7 to D9 Serial.

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

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:

  1. Go to Settings > Information to display and record.

  2. 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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