DeLaval ALPRO ID Champion Instruction Book © DeLaval 2014.
DeLaval ALPRO ID Champion Table of contents EC Declaration of Conformity - DeLaval ALPRO ID Champion....................................................... 5 Safety precautions.............................................................................................................................. 7 n DeLaval ALPRO ID Champion 1 2 Warnings and cautions...................................................................................................... 7 FCC compliance statement........................
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EC Declaration of Conformity Name of product: DeLaval ALPRO ID Champion Report No. 80005145 The product complies with requirements of the following directives: Radio and Telecommunication Terminal Equipment Directive - 99/5/EEC Electro magnetic compatibility directive - 2004/108/EC Harmonised standards which have been used: EN 61000-6-3:2007 EN 61000-6-2:2005 EN 55022:2006 ETSI EN 301 489-3 V1.4.1 ETSI EN 301 489-1 V1.8.1 ETSI EN 300 330-2 V1.3.
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DeLaval ALPRO ID Champion Safety precautions Safety precautions DeLaval ALPRO ID Champion 1 Warnings and cautions Definitions of Admonishments Admonishments are safety related warning messages. Admonishments provide important information that is intended to prevent incorrect or hazardous use of equipment, machinery or software, and support risk assessment. The following list defines the different types used in DeLaval documentation: Danger: Refers to imminent and severe risk.
DeLaval ALPRO ID Champion Safety precautions Caution! Never clean the equipment with a high pressure cleaner or any other jet of water. The equipment is sensitive and can be destroyed by the high pressure. Mandatory! Disconnect the electrical supply before removing shields, covers or guards 2 FCC compliance statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) Rules.
DeLaval ALPRO ID Champion General description General description DeLaval ALPRO ID Champion 1 Very important issues regarding electronic ID Identification of animals with ISO tags or B transponders are sensitive to noise. Noise in this case is radio waves that interfere with the wave length of the RF transponders. The transponders are sending in the kHz range.
DeLaval ALPRO ID Champion General description n No electric wires with more than 30 V running close to the ID readers. Separation distance at least 1.5 meter and 2-3 meters is preferred. n Electric fence type cow trainers must not be used in the parlor and holding area. 2 Introduction An advanced technical system used for cow identification requires three components: n Transponders n Walk-by antenna n Cow place antennas 210205 2.1 Transponders Fig.
DeLaval ALPRO ID Champion General description 2.2.1 Blue curtain 1 The Blue curtain reader is intended to be used in a milking parlour for identification of the cows as they enter. 2 Note! The Blue curtain reader can only recognize B-transponders. 210207 3 Fig. 3: Blue curtain 1: Antenna frame 2: Antenna electronic unit 3: Antenna curtain © DeLaval 2014.
DeLaval ALPRO ID Champion General description 2.2.2 Multi reader Caution! Risk of damage, injury or electric shock! Never clean the equipment with a high pressure cleaner or any other jet of water. The equipment is sensitive and can be destroyed by the high pressure. The Multi reader has the broadest application area in relation to what type of transponder is used. It can process the transponder information from both the B-transponders and the ISO HDX transponders. C A 225422 B Fig.
DeLaval ALPRO ID Champion General description 2.2.3 Mini multi reader Caution! Risk of damage, injury or electric shock! Never clean the equipment with a high pressure cleaner or any other jet of water. The equipment is sensitive and can be destroyed by the high pressure. The Mini multi reader can process information only from the ISO HDX transponders. (3) (2) 210210 (1) Fig.
DeLaval ALPRO ID Champion General description 2.2.4 ID reader walk by (IRW) 2.2.4.1 Introduction DeLaval ID reader walk by IRW is used to identify cows with B-transponders or ISO HDX transponders. E C D B 232466 A Fig. 6: IRW overview A: B: C: D: E: Antenna panel Support brackets with lifting eyes Photocell (can be installed on the left or right) Galvanized steel stand Electronic box B C D 232477 A Fig.
DeLaval ALPRO ID Champion General description 2.2.5 IRW function 6:3:8 Multi Reader The IRW can read B-transponders and ISO transponders. It can not read both B and ISO at the same time. 10 n Working Mode – Reduced Number: reads B-transponders – HDX Numbers: reads ISO transponders n ID Synchronization Mode – ALCOM Sync: The processor will synchronize all units connected to the processor – RED 210209 131 10 Fig.
DeLaval ALPRO ID Champion General description 2.3 Cow place antennas 2.3.1 Multi rod reader 6170 1 0 38 The cow place antenna, the Multi rod reader, is located inside the parlour. The Multi rod reader is an electronic unit that is used to identify animals wearing ear tags, ISO half duplex (HDX). 6170 1 0 38 This type of identification is used in feeding and parlour applications where an animal’s identity determines the action that should be carried out by the system.
DeLaval ALPRO ID Champion General description Correction", giving the second chance to identify the first cow in the batch, with help of the rod reader, positioned on the first place (FPR= First place reader). Note! The rod reader must be installed in a place where 100% accuracy can be ensured about which cow is rated as the "first" cow. 3 2 4 210212 1 Fig. 10: Rod reader on the first place 1: 2: Entrance IRW 3: 4: FPR Exit 2.3.3.
DeLaval ALPRO ID Champion General description GANG 2 5 GANG 1 LPR2 LPR1 FPR1 6 210213 7 Fig. 11: Rod reader on the last place 5: IRW 6: Exit 7 : Entrance 2.3.3.3 Function of rod reader for in-place ID The accuracy of readings can be improved even more with in-place ID. This means that a multi rod reader is located on each cow place. Each cow is specifically identified on each place. This solution makes the IRW redundant. 2.3.3.
DeLaval ALPRO ID Champion General description 3 Parlour applications The DeLaval multi ID system is applicable for both parallel and herringbone parlours. The ID components are the same for all applications. 4 Main parts A F E D C 210222 B Fig. 12 A: B: C: Arch Entrance gate Column © DeLaval 2014.
DeLaval ALPRO ID Champion Operator's maintenance Operator's maintenance DeLaval ALPRO ID Champion 1 Daily maintenance The IRW antenna should be kept clean using only water. Check that the photocell is clean and correctly directed. Check that the cable routings from the reader to the MPC are intact. Correct if necessary. 2 Yearly maintenance Check that all screws and bolts are tightened. © DeLaval 2014.
DeLaval ALPRO ID Champion Troubleshooting Troubleshooting DeLaval ALPRO ID Champion 1 Troubleshooting No. Symptom Cause Action 1 Wrong ID or missed ID.
DeLaval ALPRO ID Champion Troubleshooting No. 2 Symptom Missed ID when cows are entering Cause Action Broken antenna Contact the local dealer or service man Problems with the IRW software Contact the local dealer or service man for service or replacement Interference from frequency Follow the assembly instrucconverter (especially in Rotary) tions for frequency converter.
DeLaval ALPRO ID Champion Troubleshooting No. Symptom Cause Action 3 IRW is not connected to ALPRO Check ALPRO menu 6.8.
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DeLaval ALPRO ID Champion Disposal Disposal DeLaval ALPRO ID Champion 1 Disposal and recycling information When the product reaches end of life, dispose it properly in accordance with local laws and regulations. When the product reaches end of life, dispose it properly in accordance with local laws and regulations. 1.1 Disposal of packaging material (Packaging EU Directive 94/62/EC) This symbol indicates that the product’s packaging material can be recycled. 1.
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