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 FarmXL YardsTech Scales is an indicator that connects via Wifi to the AgriWebb Mobile App. It will also connect to your EID Reader if connected to a stick reader or panel.
To see the full list of AgriWebb supported EID Readers see here.
Initial Setup Configuration
Put your YardsTech Scales on charge
Download and install the YardsTech App onto your mobile device (Google Play or AppStore)
Turn on your YardsTech Scales by pressing and holding the on button and release when it turns red
Connect your mobile device to the WiFi network called "YardsTech"
Open the YardsTech App and set up your load bars:
Open the scale settings by selecting the grey cog
Choose Scales (under Setup)
Select which load ports you are using (left/right/both)
Select load bar type
If you need more info on the Scale setup, see the YardsTech help article here.
Apply changes
NOTE: you will only need to use the YardsTech app once for the initial configuration, then you can manage things via AgriWebb.
Connection Options
The following diagram shows the EID Reader connecting directly to the YardTech Scales which then connect to your mobile device.
Option 1 : Reader connected to scales (preferred)
Connect an EID Reader to the YardsTech Scales via wifi.
Enable Wifi on the EID Reader and select the YardsTech device.
Connect your mobile device to the YardsTech Scales wifi through your phone settings.
Connect the AgriWebb Mobile App to the YardsTech Scales. More info on connecting your Mobile App to hardware can be found here.
AgriWebb Mobile App > Menu > Hardware Connections > select YardsTech Scales.
Start your session on AgriWebb.
Steps for starting a Live Session can be found here.
Option 2 : Reader connected to mobile device
Connect an EID Reader to your mobile device via Wifi or Bluetooth.
Connect your mobile device to the YardsTech Scales wifi through your phone settings.
Connect the AgriWebb Mobile App to the YardsTech Scales. More info on connecting your Mobile App to hardware can be found here.
AgriWebb Mobile App > Menu > Hardware Connections > select YardsTech Scales.
Start your session on AgriWebb.
Steps for starting a Live Session can be found here.
Troubleshooting:
Zeroing Weights
The Yardstech scale has no internal zeroing functionality, so to zero out your scales:
Once you have connected within AgriWebb and started your live session, weights will flow live into your live session page.
There is a 'ZERO' button that will float in the bottom right of your live session screen. Hit this to zero out the scales.
Re-Sending Weights
If the weight locked before the correct weight had been captured, simply hit the floating weight bubble in the bottom right, and the new weight will be recorded against the animal.
Trouble connecting?
Please visit this next article for troubleshooting steps.
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