The eWeigh app has been built specifically to support weighing with the iLivestock eWeigh weigh head. The app can be used with the eWeigh in conjunction with any EID reader, but most importantly it works seamlessly with the iLivestock eTagReader.

You can download the FREE eWeigh app from either the App Store for iOS Apple devices or the PlayStore for Android devices. No sign up required!

Simply click the relevant link below to find the eWeigh App and download to your device

Step 1: Once downloaded, open the app and tap the Measurement icon at the top right of the screen

Step 2: Make sure the 'Measurement System' is set to your weighing requirements - you can set this to either kgs or lbs.

Step 3: Tap the correct measurement and the 'Measurement System' selector will then close.

Step 4: Next tap the '+ Start Session' button at the bottom right of the screen

Step 5: Tap into the 'Session Name' box to bring up your key board

Step 6: Add in your session name so this can be easily recognisable when you need to look back at it.

Step 7: Under Animal ID Generation, you can select the following options to add animal IDs to the weigh session.

Next under Species select either Sheep or Cattle depending on the species you are weighing.

Step 8: Now you've set up the session details, you'll just need to configure the hardware.

Make sure your eWeigh weigh head is turned on, the built in BlueTooth will automatically be activated

Then tap 'Pair' next to the eWeigh on the app, as shown in the configuration screen grab 8, above.

Step 9: Next you'll be taken to the Bluetooth screen on your device. You'll be prompted to Pair the device to the eWeigh, tap 'Pair' to complete the pairing stage.

Step 10: Once paired, you'll see eWeigh under Paired Devices on your device and you can then tap the back arrow and go back to the eWeigh app.

Step 11: Once back on the configuration screen, tap 'Connect' to connect the eWeigh to the app.

Step 12: The eWeigh will show a green tick once connected successfully and we can now move to the Weigh Bar configuration by tapping the Weigh Bar drop down field.

Step 13: From the drop down list, select the weigh bars you will be using, making sure to select the relevant size and make where possible.

Step 14: Under the Speed or Accuracy heading, select Speed, Balanced, or Accuracy depending on the type of weighing you are doing.

Note Balanced is the best and only option for cattle weighing. We recommend balanced on most occasions, but if you want to run a lot of sheep through quickly, you might want to choose Speed.

Under Cell Configuration select the number of weigh bars connected and if only one bar, select the relevant side the bar is connected to on the eWeigh (Right, Left or Both)

Step 15: If using EID Tags for the weigh session, now tap '+ EID Reader' to select and connect your EID reader

Step 16: You'll now be taken to a list of compatible EID readers, where you can select the relevant reader and tap 'Pair' to be taken through any pairing steps if they are required.

Make sure your EID reader is switched on and BlueTooth is turned to 'On' to connect successfully.

Step 17: Once the reader is paired tap 'Connect' next to the reader

Step 18: A green tick will now confirm the reader is successfully connected and you can head to the bottom of the screen and tap 'Start' to start the weigh session

You are now ready to start weighing!

Step 19: Now you are in Weigh mode, you can select whether you want to manually record the weight or whether you want this to happen automatically.

The benefit of manual is you get to decide if you think the weight is right by tapping 'Record' to confirm and save the weight against the animal.

The benefit of 'Auto' is as soon as you scan the EID of the animal, after the weight stabilises, this will automatically record the weight and get ready to record the next animal.

Step 20: As the animal steps onto the scales you'll see the weight change and appear in different colours before it stabilises.

Step 21: When the weight stabilises, it will go dark green and the unit measurement will appear next to the weight, you'll also hear a bell confirmation sound.

Step 22: Once the weight has stabilised you can then scan the animal EID, and the scanned EID number will appear at the top of the screen.

If you think the weight was taken incorrectly for any reason, you can tap the 'Reweigh' button.

You can also add a note against the animal in the 'Animal Notes' field

If you are happy with the weight and you are set to manual record, you can tap 'Record' to save the weight.

(Note!: If set to Auto Record, once you've scanned the EID tag, the weight will save automatically without having to tap record)

You'll see the animal weights will appear in the session details section below the record button. As you add more weigh sessions for the same animal onto the app, when using EID or the same animal IDs the app will identify the animal and start to amalgamate the animals weigh data here.

Step 23: Once the first animal weight has been recorded, the app will be ready for the next animal and the scales will zero again.

When all the animals have been weighed, tap 'Finish' at the top right of the screen to finish the weigh session.

Step 24: Your weigh session will then sit in a list under the relevant species heading on the main screen.

For first time setup with Self Calibration, you will need to follow these set up preferences on the eWeigh app. Once the self calibration is complete, these can be changed.

Step 1. Select the preferences as described above, to do this Start a Session, Add a session name, select anything under Animal ID generation and for Species select Sheep and then tap confirm

Step 2. On the next screen connect your eWeigh and under the Weigh Bar drop down, select Self Calibration (found at the bottom of the list)

Next for the Speed or Accuracy setting, select Accuracy.

depending on the bars you have connected select the relevant, left, right or both bars to be connected.

Step 3. Place a fixed weight onto the weigh platform (50Kg is a good weight, minimum 25Kg), we recommend using a calibrated weight, however, any static item with a known weight (e.g. bag of feed or minerals) can be used

Once the weight is in and is stable, the application will ask you for the 'Correct Weight' type this into the box as shown in step 3 and then press 'OK'

Step 4. Now add the known weight item back onto the bars and the weight should now be displayed accurately.

Step 5. Now start a new session, using the preferences required, such as Cattle and Balanced and then hit confirm.

Step 6. Keep your Self Calibration setting locked in on the configuration page or tap the Clear Self Calibration to remove it.

Very important notes to remember:

Step 25: Tap the weigh session card to open it and view the individual animals within the session.

Note the session summary at the top of the screen.

Step 26: Tap into any of the individual animals to see the weighing history details.

Step 27: You can add or view notes against the animal here too.

Step 28: To send yourself a weigh session .CSV export, tap 'Export' at the top of the screen of an opened session.

Next, select your email from the list of applications to share the file with from the options that may pop up on your device.

Step 29: The .CSV will attach to an email from yourself, where you can tap in your email address and email back to you.

Your weight file will appear as per the below .CSV format once opened.