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Preface Preface AfiAct II™ Installation Product: Reader 2.0 Manual P/N 9440311 Version 2.7 Date Completed – June 2016 Afimilk Ltd., Kibbutz Afikim, 15148 Israel Tel: 972‐4‐6754812 | Fax: 972‐4‐6751862 market@afimilk.co.il | www.afimilk.
Preface Preface Preface Material About this Manual and Scope This manual describes the installation of AfiAct II, either as a standalone system or as part of the larger Afimilk system. For a description of the features and usage of the AfiAct II system, refer to AfiAct II UM. Intended Users This manual is intended forAfimilk authorized technicians, experienced in installing electrical systems in non‐protected environments, for dealers‐technicians and farm technicians.
Preface Preface Notes and Certifications This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15 and with Industry Canada license‐ exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference that may be received or that may cause undesired operation. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
Preface Preface Legal Notice Copyright Copyright © 2016 Afimilk Ltd., All Rights Reserved Disclaimer This document contains proprietary information of Afimilk Ltd. and may not be reproduced in any form without the prior written consent of Afimilk Ltd.
Preface Preface Conventions Important information is highlighted in a frame, as explained below: Actions requiring special attention to avoid serious bodily injury; For example, working with high voltage components Actions requiring special attention, to avoid possible damage to equipment or livestock Hints and recommendations for working efficiently Environment notice June 2016 AfiAct II™ Installation Manual Page v
Preface Preface Safety Instructions and Notice Electrical connections must only be performed by a certified electrician. The installation must be performed in accordance with current norms and regulations as well as local and national rules. Before installing and operating any equipment, review the safety instructions for any hazards associated with installation and use of the device. Also, review standard and local practices for preventing accidents.
Preface Preface Afimilk recommends that the customer call for a full system inspection by a qualified technician authorized by Afimilk every six months. It is the responsibility of the operator to install, operate, and maintain the system in accordance with all applicable laws, codes and regulations. The equipment must be used only for the described purpose. This system has been checked for viruses prior to supply.
Preface Preface List of Terms and Abbreviations Term/Abbreviation Description RPU Tag Reading/Programming Unit AfiAct II AfiFarm module for generating cow database and providing general fertility reports. DIM Days in Milk ID Identification PC Personal Computer PD Pregnancy Diagnosis RF Radio Frequency LR Long Range radio i.e. 916/868 MHz, communication between Reader and tags SR Short Range radio i.e.
Preface Preface Revision History June 2016 Version Date Description 1.00 Oct 2013 Revision one. 1.2 Oct 2013 Add FCC Approvals 2.0 Feb 2014 Update WIFI spec 2.2 PC requirements 2.3.1 re‐locate RT quick‐start (after RT installation) 4.2 add tag‐activation runtine 6.1 Update tag management 6 correct troubleshooting flow for disconnection, 7.1 Update antenna names 1.3.1 update location of RID label 0, correct wifi setings 4.
Preface Preface Table of Contents Preface Material ......................................................................................................................................ii Table of Contents ....................................................................................................................................x 1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 1 1.
Preface Preface 5.3 6 Connect the Reader to Power ........................................................................................... 81 Handle AfiTag II ......................................................................................................................... 82 6.1 Test AfiAct II Tags’ Transmission....................................................................................... 83 6.2 Perimeter Coverage Validation .........................................................
Chapter 1 1 Introduction Introduction AfiAct II is an estrus and fertility monitoring system that provides at a glance full picture of cows and heifers in estrus. The monitoring system provides thorough tracking of the fertility‐related data for the dairy farm herd. It can be implemented either as a standalone system or as part of a comprehensive Afimilk system.
Introduction Chapter 1 1.2 Supported Scenarios This document describes the following scenarios: Scratch installation Upgrade from R1 – see AfiAct II software upgrade instructions Both scenarios use a single computer (no custom installation) 1.3 AfiAct II Components The following table provides a list of the basic AfiAct II system elements. For specific part numbers, refer to the detailed tables of each element. Table 1‐1.
Chapter 1 Introduction 1.3.1 Reader Box Components Table 1‐2.Reader Box Components Picture Name Description PN AfiAct II Reader 2.
Chapter 1 Introduction 1.3.2 Tag Types Table 1‐3.
Introduction Chapter 1 1.4 AfiAct II Reader – Indicators and I/Os The following sections describe the Reader’s indication LEDs, input and outputs. 1.4.1 Front Panel ‐ LED Indications The following image shows the Reader’s fault and indication LEDs. 1. Tag communication available/not available LED indication 4. Wi‐Fi signal strength indication LEDs 2. PC: Indication of communication with AfiAct II application 3. Power ON Table 1‐4.
Chapter 1 Introduction 1.4.2 Back Panel – Inputs and Outputs The following image shows the Reader’s Back panel inputs and outputs. Connection to PC communication Input power cable Power cable: AC Connection – Blue and Brown DC Connection – Red (+) and Black (‐) Note: when the communication is not in use, close the connection using the cap! 1.4.
Introduction Chapter 1 1.5 AfiAct II Reader Power Specifications The AfiAct II Reader power connection must comply with the following specifications: Table 1-5.Power Specifications Item LED Label Voltage Nominal voltage of 24Vac (minimum 21.6Vac to maximum 27.5Vac) Current AC: 0.6A max 50/60Hz DC: 1A max Power per unit 16.5 Watts (i.e.
Chapter 1 Introduction 1.6 System Installation Overview To fully install AfiAct II system, pre‐installation preparation is needed; some preparations are done by Dealers’ technicians, and others are the farmer’s responsibility. The following flowchart presents the preparation and installation phases and the responsible party per phase. Determine reader mounting point, see 2.1 Set network coverage (wired / Wi‐Fi), see 2.
Chapter 2 2 Prerequisites and Site Planning Prerequisites and Site Planning Before starting AfiAct II installation, verify that all pre‐requisites are fulfilled: 1. Reader mounting point: Identify a proper location for AfiAct II Reader, see 2.1 2. Verify network coverage in the required area, see 2.2 Note: It is highly recommended that the network technician be present during the Reader installation. 3.
Prerequisites and Site Planning Chapter 2 Optional reader positioning location The Reader mounting location is based on the cowshed size and location, and should comply with the following conditions: Height: The Reader is mounted on a pole, maximum height from the ground: 3 meters high from the ground. Coverage (tags and Wi‐Fi/wire): (fine‐tuning will be performed while mounting) The mounting pole location must allow tag‐coverage range for the whole defined area.
Prerequisites and Site Planning Chapter 2 If metal fencing is used to keep animals out, it should be a large opening Australian‐type fencing material (at least 30 cm) (otherwise the communication signals may be reduced). Power access: The pole has near access to a power outlet (to be provided by the farmer). Accessibility: The Reader and power box can be easily viewed and accessed for maintenance (if possible – accessible from the passage).
Prerequisites and Site Planning Chapter 2 Wired connection towards office Wi‐Fi router Wi‐Fi Specifications Item Value Network TCP/IP protocol network Network shall have an operative DHCP server Any commercial access point Carrier grade (99.999% service). Access Point Any commercial access point. In case of an OUTDOOR installation – outdoor weatherproof grade according to the installation environment and lightning protection design. Carrier grade (99.999% service). WiFi certification supports 802.
Prerequisites and Site Planning Chapter 2 2.3 Prepare the PC Environment Before starting to install AfiAct II software, verify that your PC corresponds to the following set of requirements: The computer uses a supported operating system, Processor and Memory see 2.3.1 Network connections comply with the requirements, see 2.3.2 Additional Windows OS preparations, see 2.3.3 Verify the PC is prepared, see 2.3.4 These requirements are detailed in the following sections.
Prerequisites and Site Planning Chapter 2 2.3.1 Verify Operating System, Processor &Memory The PC minimum requirements are as follows: Operating system (Windows edition): MS Windows 7 – Professional 64 bit MS Windows 8.1 ‐ Professional 64 bit Memory, processor and other requirements: review your specific needs according to the farm type and according to the installed operating system, as detailed in the following table. Table 2‐1.
Chapter 2 Prerequisites and Site Planning 2.3.1.1 Verify RAM and Processor To verify required RAM and Processor: 1. In your system tray, click the Start icon , and select Control Panel 2. Click System.
Prerequisites and Site Planning Chapter 2 3. Verify the following attributes are in accordance with requirements (see 2.3.
Chapter 2 Prerequisites and Site Planning 2.3.1.2 Verify HD Free Space and Type If the installation is done in a folder that is not the installation folder – verify that there is enough disk space in BOTH disks. To check your HD free space 1. In your system tray, click the Start icon , and Double‐click on computer Click 2. Check free space on your hard drive.
Prerequisites and Site Planning Chapter 2 2.3.2 Network Connections AfiFarm5 Network connections must comply with the following conditions: The network is supported by Windows. The network supports TCP/IP. The network must be transparent for a UDP broadcast. The LAN must have a minimum speed of 100 MBps. In order to print reports, the system must have a printer, connected either directly to the PC or via the network.
Chapter 2 Prerequisites and Site Planning To verify your system has correct network connections 1. In your system tray, click the Start icon , and select Control Panel 2. Click Network and Sharing Center.
Chapter 2 Prerequisites and Site Planning 3. In the Network and Sharing Center dialog, verify that the Network is set to Home 4. If the Network is not set to Home, click on the network value. The Set Network Location dialog appears. 5. Choose Home Network and close the dialog.
Chapter 2 Prerequisites and Site Planning 2.3.3 Additional Windows OS Preparations 2.3.3.1 Configure Power Settings 1.
Chapter 2 Prerequisites and Site Planning 2. Click Power Options. 3. Checkmark Balanced and click Change plan settings.
Prerequisites and Site Planning Chapter 2 4. Click Change advanced power settings. 5. Expand the Hard disk folder (click the +sign near the folder). Then expand Turn off hard disk after and change to Never. 6. Expand Sleep. Then expand Sleep after and change to Never.
Chapter 2 Prerequisites and Site Planning 2.3.3.2 Install Windows Updates 1. In your system tray, click the Start icon , and select Control Panel 2.
Prerequisites and Site Planning Chapter 2 3. Click Install updates and follow the windows wizard to install all available updates. Click to install windows updates 4. Click Change settings.
Chapter 2 Prerequisites and Site Planning 5. In the displayed dialog, choose Check for updates but let me choose whether to download and install them. 6. Click OK to return to Windows update dialog. 7. Click View update history. 8. Check the status column for any problems and fix if necessary (refer to vendor instructions).
Chapter 2 Prerequisites and Site Planning 2.3.3.3 Set the Time and Synchronization Disable the synchronization with the internet time server and check the time zone settings as follows: 1. In your system tray, click the Start icon , and select Control Panel 2.
Prerequisites and Site Planning Chapter 2 3. Click Change time zone 4. Uncheck Automatic adjustment of daylight saving Time. Uncheck 5.
Chapter 2 Prerequisites and Site Planning 2.3.3.4 Confirm the File Sharing and Network Discovery Verify proper file sharing setup as follows (for a multi PCs system): 1. In your system tray, click the Start icon , and select Control Panel 2. Click on Network and sharing center.
Prerequisites and Site Planning Chapter 2 3. Click Change advanced sharing settings. 4. Expand Home or Work (click the arrow ) Expand Turn ON 5. Verify the following attributes are turned ON: June 2016 Network discovery is ON. File and printer sharing is ON. Access to read and write files in Public folders for anyone with network access is ON. Using user accounts and passwords to connect to other computers is ON.
Chapter 2 Prerequisites and Site Planning 2.3.4 Verify System is Prepared As the successful completion of the installation process is strongly dependent on the environmental preparations previously performed, it is essential at this phase, before starting to install the system, that the user performs preparations checkup. Review the pre‐requisites list and verify that all of them were implemented. What Next? Your system is now ready for installation.
Install and Set AfiAct II Software Chapter 3 3 Install and Set AfiAct II Software AfiAct II software is installed on a single PC. It consists of two installed modules: AfiFarm5 – contains the AfiAct II program and reports. In farms that do not use other AfiFarm elements, the data entry screens and activities are also accessed through this component. AfiControl RT module– this module controls and monitors the system and collects data from the animals through the Reader.
Chapter 3 Install and Set AfiAct II Software To backup AfiFarm database: 1. Insert the USB flash drive to which the database will be backed‐up into the server PCs’ USB connector. 2. Click Tools and select Backup from the drop down menu. 3. In the Backup dialog that appears, select the Full radio button, then click the folder icon to browse and navigate to your backed‐up database location. Then click Start.
Chapter 3 Install and Set AfiAct II Software 3.2 Install AfiFarm5 and AfiControl This section details the AfiAct II installation steps, as performed by following the instructions of the installation wizard. The wizard installs both AfiFarm5 and AfiControl RT (Real Time) modules (including the FarmServer Setup; Real Time Setup (RTMS); Real Time GUI (RTG); Real Time Station Controller). To install the AfiAct II modules follow these steps: 1. Review general notes before starting, see 3.2.1 2.
Install and Set AfiAct II Software Chapter 3 3.2.1 General Notes Before starting, review the following general notes. Installation time The installation time varies according to the specific PC characteristics and specific issues or wrong configurations. Generally: clean installations may take around 50 minutes. Process sub‐steps During the installation, the wizard automatically performs several steps, as required by the specific scenario. These include the installation of various components (SQL, .
Chapter 3 Install and Set AfiAct II Software 3.2.2 Set & Initiate the Installation Wizard After verifying your PC is prepared for installation (see 2.3.4), initiate the installation wizard according to the following steps. Screens that are displayed by the wizard but do not require user actions are not always presented in this section. Such screens that appear are NOT TO BE TOUCHED. 1. Insert the provided AfiFarm5 HASP USB key into the USB port of the PC. 2.
Install and Set AfiAct II Software Chapter 3 4. Click Next. The PC Deployment Mode dialog opens. Select All in one deployment type (i.e. all components are on the same PC) Note: Custom installations (i.e. user‐selected components are to be installed on the current computer) is not relevant for AfiAct II installations Select 5.
Chapter 3 Install and Set AfiAct II Software 6.
Chapter 3 Install and Set AfiAct II Software 7. In the following screen, select Install. 8. Click Next. The welcome dialog opens. Make sure you close any programs running in the background.
Install and Set AfiAct II Software Chapter 3 9. Click Next. The License Agreement dialog opens Select 10. Select I accept the agreement and click Next.
Chapter 3 Install and Set AfiAct II Software 11. Choose Server and click Next. The system searches the local network to ensure there are no other servers found. When done searching, the Next button becomes available. If a server has been detected, the problem must be resolved before continuing the installation. Contact Afimilk helpdesk, see page ii. 12. Click Next. The Drive dialog opens.
Chapter 3 Install and Set AfiAct II Software 13. Select the hard drive where AfiFarm files are to be installed. This is the hard drive previously prepared, where there are at least 100GB of free space available (see 2.3.1.2). Click Next. The Number dialog opens: 14. Select a unique computer number for the computer you are installing (default: #1) 15. Click Next. The Password dialog opens, where the default password is afi.
Chapter 3 Install and Set AfiAct II Software 16. To keep your existing password: do not type any value into the boxes. To change the password: type the new password. Then re‐type your password in the Confirm password box. 17. Click Next. The Language dialog opens, where the default language is check‐ marked in gray (in the following example: Vietnamese). 18. Select the desired language(s) and click Next.
Chapter 3 Install and Set AfiAct II Software 19. Click Finish. The automatic installation process starts, and the following dialog appears and the SQL files are installed. (This may take a few minutes). 20. The system requests permission to restart: Click Restart Now or wait for the auto‐restart.
Chapter 3 Install and Set AfiAct II Software Continue to Supervise Automatic Installation Steps 21. After rebooting, a few progress screens appear, while the system installs the required elements. The system requests permission for rebooting a few times. This process may take 10‐15 minutes. Make sure that the progress indications show (slow) progress. IMPORTANT! Do not touch any of the screens shown during the process! 22. When the process ends, the following dialog appears. Click Close. 23.
Chapter 4 4 Initial Reader Communication Initial Reader Communication It is recommended that the AfiAct II Reader initial connection is performed immediately after the AfiAct II SW was installed. Before mounting the Reader, connect the Reader to the local network (same network as the computer) via a network cable, and verify connectivity with the AfiControl RT system.
Initial Reader Communication Chapter 4 4.1 Connect the Reader to the Wired Network A network cable is used for connecting the Reader to the PC. Then the Reader is connected to the power source, and the connectivity is verified via AfiControl. To connect the Reader to the network and obtain an IP address 1. Connect network cable: connect a network cable to the Reader’s back‐panel network connector. Connect the other side of the network cable to the PC USB connector.
Chapter 4 Initial Reader Communication c. Turn on the transformer box switch, and verify that the Reader’s LEDs are on. Turn ON 3. If a DHCP exists and is configured to provide a dynamic IP to the Reader, the Reader will automatically obtain an IP. If not, the Reader will use the factory IP address 172.20.1.1. If the Reader does not show correct network connection, restart the reader by turning the power off and on again. Ensure taking all precautions when working with the high voltage components.
Initial Reader Communication Chapter 4 4.2 Set AfiControl (Quick Start) AfiAct II components are connected via the network (wired or wireless), where AfiControl manages the communication between the components (AfiAct II software, Reader, etc.).
Initial Reader Communication Chapter 4 4.2.1 Navigating AfiControl Tool AfiControl includes two accessible GUI elements: The AfiControl screens – for configuring the system, managing reports, etc.
Initial Reader Communication Chapter 4 Configuration screen: Selecting host (i.e. previously defined site type) for corresponding SW deployment Monitoring screen: Connected applications Expand to see defined sites list Note: the above configuration screens are only relevant AFTER the system has been configured! 4.2.2 Determine the Required Sampling Sessions To allow AfiAct II algorithms to analyze the data correctly, the system must be set to reflect the specific farm monitoring needs.
Initial Reader Communication Chapter 4 To determine the sessions, refer to the following criteria and guidelines 1. To reflect the specific animals monitored (milking cows / heifers / both), check what types of animals will be carrying tags. 2. Check when breeding is done during the day. 3. Session times are set according to the tracked animal as follows: For milking cows: the session times are set based on milking times: Check what are the milking times (i.e.
Initial Reader Communication Chapter 4 4.2.3 Set System Mandatory Parameters To define the system computers (server and system controller) 1. Verify that the Station Controller is up and running by checking the icon in the system tray 2. Open the AfiControl system (click the icon). 3. The login screen appears.
Chapter 4 Initial Reader Communication To define the new AfiAct II site 4. In the displayed AfiControl main screen, under the Settings tab, select Configurator from the tab sub‐options. Select 5. In the displayed Configurator screen, right‐click on New Farm and select the Add New PC button.
Initial Reader Communication Chapter 4 6. Right‐click on Controller, select AddAdd AfiAct II from the displayed roll‐ down site‐types menu.
Chapter 4 Initial Reader Communication 7. The New Controller for AfiAct II is added. Expand the controller to configure its parameters, where RF region channel is set to 1 by default, and must not be changed.
Chapter 4 Initial Reader Communication Set the Reader(s) and Ports 8. In the Readers area, click to add a reader, enter the Reader UID (as obtained from the label on the Reader, see 1.4.3). Then enter a Reader name and click Example: Click Click Enter reader ID (as appears on the reader’s label) Note: If the system includes more than a single Reader, enter all of the Readers’ UIDs and names.
Initial Reader Communication Chapter 4 9. Set the relevant parameters The following parameters are available: Tag transmission interval ‐ sets the interval in which the tags send their data to the Reader (default 15) AfiFarm/Reader Communication Timeout – not to be changed (default 3) Diagnosis Sending Interval – not to be changed (default 255) Channel Scanning Interval – not to be changed (default 255) RF Region – determines the transmission region (e.g.
Chapter 4 Initial Reader Communication 10. Select your RF Region and relevant working channel. In the example below, the Europe channels are shown. Do not use 868.8 and 869 for Europe Frequencies 868.8 and 869 must not be used for Europe.
Initial Reader Communication Chapter 4 Set the required track(s) (tracking sessions and tracked animals) for the defined station 11. Under the SettingsConfigurator tab, select the Tracks radio button.
Initial Reader Communication Chapter 4 12. Set the required track attributes as follows: Select the type of animals to be tracked (Milk cows or Heifers).
Initial Reader Communication Chapter 4 13. Add the AfiAct II station to your track, as follows: Select (highlight) the defined track In the station definition area, click the Choose the Act station sign. from the roll‐down list Note: To remove a station, select the required station and click the sign Choose the Act station 14.
Chapter 4 Initial Reader Communication Click to add a session for the track 15. When done updating, click Commit appears. . A confirmation window Click to confirm changes When done, click to commit changes 16. Click Yes to approve changes, Then wait a few seconds while AfiFarm restarts , and until all the processes are up and running.
Initial Reader Communication Chapter 4 Deployment of the software according to the defined station (i.e. AfiAct) 17. Open the Station Controller manager by clicking the icon in the system tray . The following dialog appears Click 18. Click settings. The following Station Controller Settings dialog appears Note: you may also choose Re‐install All button to restart the procedure. Click 19. Enter the following attributes: Server: localhost Click the Get Host June 2016 button.
Chapter 4 Initial Reader Communication 20. In the updated dialog, from the available list of hosts (i.e. computers with defined controllers), select the desired Host (in this example: AfiPC‐USER2). Click 21. Click the Set host button. The software configuration corresponding to the selected‐defined track‐station is now installed, and the above settings window is auto‐closed. 22. In the Station Controller manager (if not already open – re‐open by clicking the icon in the system tray .
Initial Reader Communication Chapter 4 4.2.4 Additional AfiControl Configurations and Monitoring For better system monitoring, it is recommended to perform some basic settings: The system performs automatic backup.
Initial Reader Communication Chapter 4 These setups may be fine‐tuned or updated at any time after mounting the Reader. For details on system configurations and maintenance via AfiControl, refer to Appendix C. Before the system may be used for detecting cows in heat, average behavior performance baseline should be generated by the application. This can take 5 to 6 days. 4.3 Verify Reader & AfiControl Communication To ensure that the Reader handshake has been successful 1.
Initial Reader Communication Chapter 4 4. Wait a few seconds for the reader‐controller connection to be established. When the connection is established, AfiControl will show the reader as connected, with its relevant IP address, indicating that the Reader and AfiControl Controller are now communicating. In addition, the Reader’s PC Comm LED will show that the Reader and PC are communicating. Write down this reader’s dynamic IP address.
Initial Reader Communication Chapter 4 4.4.1 Set Reader to use Wi‐Fi settings different than Default When Access Point setup differs from default credentials, setup the Wi‐Fi communication via the Reader’s direct Wi‐Fi networking GUI application (Luci), (accessed via the PC browser), which allows manual management and troubleshooting of the connection between the Reader’s main board and the local network (e.g: entering the Wi‐Fi network SSID (Service Set Identifier) manually).
Initial Reader Communication Chapter 4 4. To ensure that the connection to the wireless network is generated with the correct parameters, clear the default wwan interface as follows: Scroll to the row, and click the 5. Under the Network tab sub‐options select Wi‐Fi , and click the (OR ) button at the bottom of the page to obtain the list of available Wi‐Fi networks. Click to scan for available networks 6.
Chapter 4 Initial Reader Communication 7. If the network is secured, the system will wait for the user to enter the protocol used and the password. Type the Wi‐Fi Network password in the correct place: It is the user’s responsibility to verify that the correct password had been entered. Entering a wrong password will end with no network connection, and the whole process will need to be performed again (starting at phase 1 above).
Chapter 4 Initial Reader Communication 8. Click at the button to submit the new configuration. Click to connect to the selected network 9. In the displayed screen all the details that will be sent to the device are displayed. Roll down and click Save & Apply.
Initial Reader Communication Chapter 4 10. Wait until the system is connected. Note: If the connection takes too long (more than 3 minutes), restart the Reader (POWER OFF and then back ON. 11. Verify that all the Wi‐Fi LEDs (WLAN & signal strength) on the Reader are ON (see 1.4.1). If the Wi‐Fi LEDs don’t work then you will have to start this stage from the beginning. 12. After connecting to the wireless network, disconnect the network cable and re‐ start the Reader: a.
Mount the Reader Chapter 5 5 Mount the Reader After configuring the Reader, mount the Reader and its power elements in the location determined previously (see 2.1, 2.2), after verifying that there is both tag and network coverage in the cowshed (Wi‐Fi or cable, as determined by the customer).
Mount the Reader Chapter 5 5.1 Mount the Power and Electricity Boxes Power to all Afimilk devices must be supplied through an accessible, well‐marked circuit breaker (usually placed on the power transformer). Before conducting work on any Afimilk device, make sure power to devices is switched off at the circuit breaker (usually placed on the power transformer). This section provides an example for the connection, using Afimilk devices.
Chapter 5 Mount the Reader 3. From the free end of the power cable, strip 2 inches of the insulation to expose the conductors. Then insert the cable into the electrical box through its lower connection holes. 4. Thread the exposed blue and black conductors into a cable terminal box previously removed from the reader’s cable. 5. For AC power connection: Identify the blue and brown conductors exposed from the Reader’s power cable’s free end.
Chapter 5 Mount the Reader 6. If the cable has loose ends, secure the cable to the power box using cable ties. 7. Close the electrical connection box.
Mount the Reader Chapter 5 5.2 Mount the Reader on the Pole To mount the Reader on the pole 1. Attach the bracket arm to the pole using screws (screws are not supplied). The attachment must be done well to ensure long lasting connection of the arm to the pole: a. Verify that the mounting location complies with all the requirements (height, stability, etc.) b.
Mount the Reader Chapter 5 2. Connect the Reader to the bracket arm by inserting the pin on the bracket into the bracket arm’s free end. Insert the pin on the bracket into the vertical pipe at the end of the bracket 3. Adjust the extension and angle of the Reader: Set the extension length by pulling the inner extension arm in and out from the bracket (Max length: 300 mm from the end of the larger profile).
Chapter 5 Mount the Reader If Wi‐Fi is used: test the mounting point for proper Wi‐Fi coverage verification Verify that at least two stable Wi‐Fi Signal Strength LEDs (i.e. Low and Medium) are ON, indicating strong signal, see 1.4.1 Note: If the 2nd (Medium‐strength) LED is not lit steadily (i.e.
Chapter 5 Mount the Reader 5.3 Connect the Reader to Power 1. Make sure that the power cable does not dangle under the Reader. Secure the connector and remaining white cable to the bracket arm using cable ties. Towards power outlet 2. Connect the power box to the power outlet. 3. Power the Reader on, using the power switch located on the power box. Verify that the LEDs show good reception for both tags and Wi‐Fi, see 1.4.1 4.
