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Using a Prattley Auto-drafter in a Configured Event
If event Drafting Method is set for "Automatic" the StockManager application will work in conjunction with the Prattley Auto-drafter to draft animals based on the drafting logic configured for the event. The following details relate to how the application and the Auto-drafter work together:
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Once all devices are connected, the entry gate will open. Once this happens, select the AUTO button on your PAD6 remote to finish the setup. This is indicated by a red LED light next to RUN on the PAD6 control box.
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If the entry gate is accidentally closed by an animal bumping it:
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Select either the RESET button on the StockManager screen or the AUTO button on the PAD6 remote
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If two animals enter the Auto-drafter and the entry gate partially closes with one stuck in the drafter:
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Select the RESET button on the StockManager screen or press the AUTO button on your PAD6 remote
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If two animals enter the drafter and the entry gate fully closes:
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Select STOP on the StockManager screen and then select any button on the PAD6 remote
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Remove the second animal
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Then select the RESET, and then START button on the StockManager screen
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If animal has its head stuck in the entry gate
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Select the RESET button on the StockManager screen or press the AUTO button on your PAD6 remote
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If the entry gate closes without an animal inside
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Select the RESET button on the StockManager screen or press the AUTO button on your PAD6 remote
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If the PAD6 control box battery dies
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Change the battery
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Power on the PAD6 control box
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Select "RECONNECT" button on the StockManager event screen (this is shown any time a Bluetooth device disconnects)
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If the weigh indicator turns itself off at any point:
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Turn it back on
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Select "RECONNECT" button on the StockManager event screen (this is shown any time a Bluetooth device disconnects)
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