Connecting the Gallagher TW-3

How to connect your Gallagher TW-3 to your AgriWebb Mobile App.

Updated over a week ago

Note: The ability to connect to EID hardware is only available on Individual Animal Management. For further information on this feel free to check out our Plan and Pricing page or contact the team.


The Gallagher TW-3 is an indicator that can connect via Wifi to the AgriWebb Mobile App. It can also connect to a Stick Reader (such as Gallagher HR-4 or HR-5) via bluetooth.

To see the full list of AgriWebb supported EID Readers see here.

It is also important to ensure that your TW-3 is running the most recent software update to ensure it remains supported for Agriwebb live sessions. You can download the latest version here.


Setup Considerations

The TW-3 has 2 physical male connectors (Amphenol plug) that can connect to your Load Bars.

It can also connect to a panel reader through the serial connection, usb or bluetooth.

Wifi connections can be setup as an access point on the TW-3. Note: You need to have the latest firmware, at least version 1.19.030. The latest firmware (2.07.294+) is available via the Gallagher Animal Performance app.

It can also connect to your existing Wifi network in the yards.


Setup Options

There are various ways to configure the TW-3 with AgriWebb.

If you have a bluetooth stick reader or blue tooth panel reader:

  • Option 1 (iOS and Android) (Preferred)

  • Option 2 (Android)

If you have a serial or usb panel reader:

  • Option 3 (iOS and Android)

Option 1: (iOS and Android) (Preferred)

You can use either a bluetooth Panel Reader or bluetooth stick reader in the following diagram, but NOT both as the TW-3 only accepts 1 bluetooth connection.

linking gallagher eid reader to agriwebb

  1. Connect the EID Reader to the TW-3 indicator via bluetooth.

    1. Enable Bluetooth scan on the EID Reader

    2. On the TW-3 select your EID reader (e.g. HR-5)

  2. On the TW-3 enable the WIFI access point.

    1. Settings > Device Settings > wifi Enable Hotspot is ticked.

  3. Connect mobile device to TW-3 wifi.

    1. Settings > Wifi > Select TW-3

  4. Connect the AgriWebb Mobile App to the TW-3. More info on connecting your Mobile App to hardware can be found here.

    1. AgriWebb Mobile App > Menu > Hardware Connections > Select TW-3

  5. Start your session on TW-3 and AgriWebb Mobile App.

Steps for starting a Live Session can be found here.

Option 2: (Android)

You can use either a bluetooth Panel Reader or bluetooth stick reader in the following diagram, but NOT both as the TW-3 only accepts 1 bluetooth connection.

flow chart: connecting gallagher eid reader to mobile app
  1. Connect the EID Reader to AgriWebb mobile via bluetooth

    1. Enable Bluetooth scan on the EID Reader

    2. AgriWebb Mobile App > Menu > Hardware Connections > select your EID reader (e.g. HR-5)

  2. On the TW-3 enable the WIFI access point.

    1. Settings > Device Settings > ensure wifi Enable Hotspot is ticked.

  3. Connect mobile device to TW-3 wifi.

    1. Phone settings > Wifi > Select TW-3

  4. Connect AgriWebb Web App to TW-3 (more info)

    1. Mobile App > Menu > Hardware Connections > select TW-3

  5. Start your session on TW-3 and AgriWebb Mobile App.

Steps for starting a Live Session can be found here.

Option 3: (iOS or Android)

gallagher eid reader connection to animal management app
  1. Connect the Panel Reader to the TW-3 through the serial port.

  2. On the TW-3 enable the WIFI access point.

    1. Settings > Device Settings > ensure wifi Enable Hotspot is ticked.

  3. Connect mobile device to TW-3 wifi

    1. Phone settings > Wifi > Select TW-3

  4. Connect AgriWebb Mobile App to TW-3 (more info)

    1. AgriWebb Mobile App > Menu > Hardware Connections > Select TW-3

  5. Start your session on TW-3 and AgriWebb Mobile App.

Steps for starting a Live Session can be found here.


Troubleshooting:

Not receiving data from your indicator

If you are able to connect the AgriWebb app to your TW indicator but nothing is coming though check the following:

  1. On TW-3 Go to Cog Wheel (Settings) > Equipment Connections

    • Select AgriWebb

    • Select Settings
      Data Device Output Settings*

    • Name = AgriWebb

    • Type = Data Logger

    • Output Data = EID, Weight

    • Send = on ID recorded

    • Optional resend on data change = Yes

    *When displayed as Data Device Input Settings

    • Equipment Connections > Data Device 1 > Select AgriWebb

    • Select Change

    • Disconnect

    • Select the type of Data Device > Output > Next

    • Select how you wish to connect to device Bluetooth or Wifi

  2. On the TWR go to Cog Wheel (Settings) > Device Settings > Bluetooth

    • Ensure that Enable Bluetooth is on (a tick will be present).

    • Tap on your device under Connected Devices

    • Verify that the device is classified as a Data Device, but if not tap on Data Device to set that option.

  3. If connecting via WIFI ensure that WIFI is enabled, and the device is a Data Device

Note: If you are testing the connection out at home before you get into the yards, ensure that data “send” is not “on weight lock”, rather it should be on ID recorded as you don't have load bars attached.

Trouble connecting

If you are unable to connect to the TW indicator over WIFI and you are using iOS check that the AgriWebb app has access to the Local Network. The access is managed in the iOS Settings app in the AgriWebb entry.

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