Scales

Configure your weighing system, designed with MOMO.

Authors: Loës P., Kempenaers B.(2020)

Application for animal observation

Supported:

Amplifier DAD141.1 and weigh cells / Hauch & Bach (Denmark)

The automated Scale is used to measure the weight of different organisms (animals). The All-in-One DAD 141.1 is a universal device for any weighing, filling or loss-in-weight operation and for force measurements. It is switched ON or OFF together with the RFID_Reader. Scales uses the amplifier DAD 141.1 which handles automatic tare and measurement. Amplifier and Scales are powered by one of the Power_Outputs, usually UA2. Use variable SCALES_POWER to select the power output.

An efficient application to monitor and control animal behaviour in wildlife as well as in laboratory settings

Compatible with different RFID systems
Low power consumption and specific data collection lead to long lasting collection periods
Applicable world-wide due to its compatibility with different types of radio clock receivers
High observation quality through low disturbance of the animals
Data-transfer to external devices, such as personal computers

Time Synchronization with atomic clock once a day to ensure optimal data quality
Application Current Control twice a day
Forecast for Battery-Change implemented
Energy Bypass so that Date and Time are maintained even when changing battery
Hyperterminal Output to get real-time data to the computer/laptop