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Uploading files onto a 5000 indicator

Upload animal data onto your 5000 series indicator from Datamars Livestock or another animal data management software

Updated over a week ago

This article applies to:

  • XR5000, ID5000, JR5000 weigh scale indicators

Animal data can be uploaded onto a 5000 series indicator using Data Link PC software. You may want to upload draft lists, identification bucket files (EID/VID pairs) or other related data to help better manage your animals and keep track of their performance.

Here are some suggestions:

📝 If the data you are uploading contains non-standard (custom) fields, your ability to do this will depend on the model of indicator:

  • XR5000 indicator supports up to 100 custom fields.

  • ID5000 indicator supports up to 5 custom fields.

  • JR5000 indicator supports 1 custom field.

Watch the video below to learn:

  • How to format and prepare an animal data file.

  • How to upload the file using Data Link PC software.
    💡 Make sure your 5000 series indicator is plugged in and turned on for it to connect to Data Link PC software.

  • How to check the uploaded data is on your 5000 series indicator.

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