DeLaval activity meter system Instruction Book © DeLaval 2014.
DeLaval activity meter system Table of contents EC Declaration of Conformity - DeLaval activity meter system...................................................... 5 Safety precautions.............................................................................................................................. 7 n DeLaval activity meter system n DeLaval activity meter AM2 n DeLaval activity receiver AR2 1 2 3 4 Foreword..........................................................................................
DeLaval activity meter system Table of contents Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................ 40 n DeLaval activity meter system n DeLaval activity meter AM2 n DeLaval activity receiver AR2 1 2 General........................................................................................................................... 40 DeLaval activity receiver AR2 LED indicators.........................................
EC Declaration of Conformity Name of product: DeLaval activity meter system Type: DeLaval activity receiver AR2 DeLaval activity meter AM2 Report No. 80009746 The product complies with requirements of the following directives: Radio and Telecommunication Terminal Equipment Directive - 1999/5/EC Harmonised standards which have been used: EN 301 489-3 V1.4.1: 2002 EN 300 220-2 V2.4.
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DeLaval activity meter system Safety precautions Safety precautions DeLaval activity meter system DeLaval activity meter AM2 DeLaval activity receiver AR2 1 Foreword Read carefully before using the product! For best possible performance, continuous satisfactory safe operation, read and understand these instructions thoroughly before operating your equipment. 2 Disclaimer The information, instructions and parts listed are applicable and current on the date when issued.
DeLaval activity meter system Safety precautions 4.1 Information to user This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
DeLaval activity meter system General description General description DeLaval activity meter system DeLaval activity meter AM2 DeLaval activity receiver AR2 1 Introduction This instruction book covers specifically the DeLaval activity meter AM2 and the DeLaval activity receiver AR2. For information on how to use the activity meter system in the farm management system, please consult the DelPro / ALPRO user manuals.
DeLaval activity meter system General description 2 Parts of the DeLaval activity meter system 1 6 3 2 7 4 239669 5 Fig. 1: Parts of the DeLaval activity meter system 1 2 3 4 DeLaval activity meter AM2 DeLaval activity receiver AR2 Antenna System controller with ALPRO WE © DeLaval 2014.
DeLaval activity meter system General description 3 Functional overview n The activity meter AM2 contains a sensor which detects movements. The movements are aggregated into an activity level. The activity level data is continuously collected and transmitted to the activity receiver every hour. Every data transmission contains activity data covering the latest 24-hour period.
DeLaval activity meter system General description n RF communication protocol: A high speed, multi-channel RF communication protocol is used to improve system capacity (maximum number of cows with AM2) and to improve immunity to RF noise and interference. n Internal lithium battery: Battery life time is up to 10 years. 5 Features of the DeLaval activity receiver AR2 241095 n Identification: To visually distinguish the AR2 (see Fig.
DeLaval activity meter system General description 6 Co-existence and compatibility with the previous generation activity meter system AM2 and the previous generation activity meters can be mixed at the farm, considering a few prerequisites: n The activity meter AM2 always requires an AR2 receiver with antenna. When introducing AM2 meters, one or more AR2 receivers must be installed. The AR2 is preferably mounted close to existing activity receivers, to share the existing ALCOM bus and power supply.
DeLaval activity meter system General description 7 Environmental specification DeLaval activity receiver AR2 Ideal environment Outdoors, under roof Operating temperature -25 °C to +55 °C Storage temperature -40 °C to +70 °C Humidity 10-100% RH DeLaval activity meter AM2 Ideal environment Outdoors, on animal Operating temperature -25 to +55 °C Storage temperature -40 to +70 °C Recommended storage temperature +5 to +35 °C Humidity 10-100% RH Note! Extreme storage temperatures will significa
DeLaval activity meter system Installation Installation DeLaval activity meter system DeLaval activity meter AM2 DeLaval activity receiver AR2 1 Mounting the DeLaval activity meter on the neckband with Btransponder 3 5 4 6 1 241845 2 Fig. 4 1 2 3 B-transponder Activity meter Activity clip/spacer 4 5 6 Buckle for the end of the neckband Neckband Metal ring When mounting the activity meter (see 2 in Fig. 4) on the neckband (see 5 in Fig. 4) with a B-transponder (see 1 in Fig.
DeLaval activity meter system Installation spacer (see 3 in Fig. 4) is needed. The buckle (see 4 in Fig. 4) which is included with the neckband secures the loose end of the neckband. There are two ways of assembling the neckband with the activity meter. It can be assembled with or without the number plates. © DeLaval 2014.
DeLaval activity meter system Installation 1.1 Assembling of the neckband without number plates 241846 1. First place the metal ring on the neckband, and then the B-transponder. See Fig. 5. Fig. 5: Neckband with metal ring and B-transponder © DeLaval 2014.
DeLaval activity meter system Installation 241847 2. Pull the neckband through the metal ring to secure the B-transponder on the neckband. See Fig. 6. Fig. 6: Securing the B-transponder 241849 3. Thread the activity clip/spacer on the neckband. See Fig. 7. Fig. 7: Threading the activity clip/spacer on the neckband © DeLaval 2014.
DeLaval activity meter system Installation 4. Thread the activity meter on the neckband. See Fig. 8. Note! Make sure that the thickest part of the activity meter is downwards. 241850 Note! Make sure that the activity meter is on the inside of the neckband to prevent being worn out. Fig. 8: Threading the activity meter on the neckband 241855 5. A second activity clip/spacer can then be used above the activity meter to prevent it from wandering upwards on the neckband. See Fig. 9. Fig.
DeLaval activity meter system Installation 241857 6. Thread the buckle on the neckband. See Fig. 10. Fig. 10: Threading the buckle on the neckband © DeLaval 2014.
DeLaval activity meter system Installation 241819 7. Fold the end of the neckband through the rings. Make sure the end of the neckband is on the inside. See Fig. 11. Fig. 11: Folding of the neckband through the rings © DeLaval 2014.
DeLaval activity meter system Installation 1.2 Assembling of the neckband with number plates 241859 1. Thread the number plates on the neckband. See Fig. 12. Fig. 12: Threading the number plates on the neckband © DeLaval 2014.
DeLaval activity meter system Installation 241860 2. Thread the metal ring and then the B transponder on the neckband. See Fig. 13. Fig. 13: Threading the metal ring and B-transponder on the neckband 241861 3. Fold the neckband through the metal ring to secure the B-transponder. See Fig. 14. Fig. 14: Securing the B-transponder © DeLaval 2014.
DeLaval activity meter system Installation 241863 4. Thread the activity clip/spacer on the neckband. See Fig. 15. Fig. 15: Threading the activity clip/spacer on the neckband 241873 5. Thread the number plates on the neckband. See Fig. 16. Fig. 16: Threading the number plates on the neckband © DeLaval 2014.
DeLaval activity meter system Installation 241874 6. Thread the buckle on the neckband. See Fig. 17 Fig. 17: Threading the buckle on the neckband © DeLaval 2014.
DeLaval activity meter system Installation 241875 7. Fold the end of the neckband through the rings. Make sure the end of the neckband is on the inside. See Fig. 11. Fig. 18 © DeLaval 2014.
DeLaval activity meter system Installation 2 Mounting the DeLaval activity meter on the neckband without B-transponder 3 5 4 1 6 241810 2 Fig. 19 1 2 3 Counter weight Activity meter Activity clip/spacer 4 5 6 Buckle for the end of the neckband Neckband Metal ring The counter weight (see 1 in Fig. 19) should be used on the neckband (see 5 in Fig. 19) when the activity meter (see 2 in Fig. 19) is used without the B-transponder.
DeLaval activity meter system Installation 2.1 Assembling the neckband without number plates 241812 1. Pull the neckband through the holes of the counter weight. See Fig. 20. Fig. 20: Pulling the neckband through the counter weight © DeLaval 2014.
DeLaval activity meter system Installation 241813 2. Tighten the neckband on the counter weight. See Fig. 21. Fig. 21: Neckband tightened on the counter weight 242168 3. Thread the activity clip/spacer on the neckband. See Fig. 22. Fig. 22: Threading the activity clip/spacer on the neckband © DeLaval 2014.
DeLaval activity meter system Installation 4. Thread the activity meter on the neckband. See Fig. 23. Note! Make sure that the thickest part of the activity meter is downwards. 242169 Note! Make sure that the activity meter is on the inside of the neckband to prevent wear. Fig. 23: Threading the activity meter on the neckband © DeLaval 2014.
DeLaval activity meter system Installation 241816 5. A second activity clip/spacer can be added to keep the activity meter from wandering upwards on the neckband. See Fig. 24. Fig. 24: Threading the second activity clip/spacer on the neckband 241818 6. Thread the buckle on the neckband. See Fig. 25. Fig. 25: Threading the buckle on the neckband © DeLaval 2014.
DeLaval activity meter system Installation 241819 7. Fold the end of the neckband through the rings. Make sure that the end of the neckband is on the inside. See Fig. 26. Fig. 26: Folding of the neckband through the rings © DeLaval 2014.
DeLaval activity meter system Installation 2.2 Assembling of the neckband with number plates 1. Thread the number plates on the neckband. See Fig. 27. 2. Thread the counter weight on the neckband. See Fig. 20 and Fig. 21. 3. Thread the activity clip/spacer on the neckband. See Fig. 22. 241822 4. Thread the activity meter on the neckband. See Fig. 23. Fig. 27: Threading the number plates on the neckband © DeLaval 2014.
DeLaval activity meter system Installation 5. Thread the number plates on the neckband after the activity meter. See Fig. 28. 241823 6. Thread the buckle on the neckband. See Fig. 25. Fig. 28: Threading the number plates on the neckband after the activity meter © DeLaval 2014.
DeLaval activity meter system Installation 241824 7. Fold the end of the neckband through the rings. Make sure the end of the neckband is on the inside. See Fig. 26. Fig. 29: Neckband with counter weight and number plates © DeLaval 2014.
DeLaval activity meter system Start up Start up DeLaval activity meter system DeLaval activity meter AM2 DeLaval activity receiver AR2 1 Farm management system start up A general farm management system start up, including the following five steps, should be done before the DeLaval activity meter system start up begins: 1. Farm management software start up. 2. System controller with ALPRO WE start up. 3. Introduction of cows to the system. 4. Checking breeding parameters. 5.
DeLaval activity meter system Start up Depending on the availability of RFID-readers on the farm, there are two different methods to start up the activity meter: manual or automatic activation. 2.1 Manual activation For heifers and non-milking animals that will not pass by an RFID reader regularly, the AM2 has to be activated manually before mounting onto the animal. If there is no RFID reader installed on the farm, a Handheld reader (HHR) can be used for activation. Activation of the AM2 1.
DeLaval activity meter system Start up 2.2 Automatic activation This method is convenient for all cows that will pass an RFID reader regularly, for example an ID portal at the milking parlour, a VMS, sort gate or a feeding station with ID reader. AM2 activity meters are installed on neckbands and mounted onto cows before activation. As the cow then passes an RFID reader, the AM2 will start automatically.
DeLaval activity meter system Start up 4 Confirmation of AM2 start up The activity meter will have status On in the "Activity tag status" field in the "Animal Card è General" after the first activity data message has been received by the herd management system. An activity meter that has been started but not been correctly matched, or not yet assigned, to a cow will show up as an "Unknown activity meter". For more information see the section Ä Chapter 1 "General" on page 40.
DeLaval activity meter system Troubleshooting Troubleshooting DeLaval activity meter system DeLaval activity meter AM2 DeLaval activity receiver AR2 1 General No. Symptom Cause Action 1 Cow with activity meter does The activity meter number has not show any activity data in been wrongly entered. filters, reports or graphs in The cow is out of the range of the HM software. the antenna. Check the meter number and enter the correct number. Move the cow to a group that is closer to the antenna.
DeLaval activity meter system Troubleshooting 2 DeLaval activity receiver AR2 LED indicators A B C The LEDs on the front panel indicate what happens: n Green LED (see A in Fig. 30) is constantly lit when electrical power is on. n Yellow LED (see C in Fig. 30) is lit when the activity receiver sends or receives a message on the ALCOM bus. n Red LED (see B in Fig. 30) is lit when there is internal communication in the activity receiver; that is, when a message is received from the antenna.
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