Antelliq Allflex SenseHub User manual

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Revision 3.2
April 2019

Table of Contents
1 SenseHub™ .............................................................................................................................. 1
1.1 Safety First....................................................................................................................... 2
1.2 Conventions Used in this Manual.................................................................................... 2
2 SenseHub™ System Components and Installation.................................................................. 3
2.1 Required Components..................................................................................................... 4
2.2 Required Tools and Materials ......................................................................................... 4
2.3 Installing the SenseHub™ Controller ............................................................................... 5
2.4 Site Survey ....................................................................................................................... 5
2.4.1 SenseHub™ System Installation Best Practices ....................................................... 7
2.5 Installing the SenseHub™ Controller ............................................................................... 8
2.5.1 Controller Installation.............................................................................................. 9
2.5.2 Installing with an additional SenseHub™ Antenna................................................ 12
2.5.3 Installing the SenseHub Server.............................................................................. 16
2.5.4 Installing the Controller or Antenna, a distance from the Router ........................ 20
2.5.5 Connecting to the SenseHub Sorting Gate Controller........................................... 23
2.5.6 Additional Configurations...................................................................................... 25
2.6 Installing the Panel PC (Optional).................................................................................. 26
2.7 SenseHub™ Controller LEDs .......................................................................................... 28
2.8 FAQ/Troubleshooting the Installation........................................................................... 29
3 SenseHub™ Setup Guide ....................................................................................................... 30
3.1 cSense Flex Tag Placement............................................................................................ 30
3.1.1 Attaching cSense Flex Tags to Cows...................................................................... 30
3.1.2 Removing cSense Flex Tags from Cows ................................................................. 34
3.1.3 Attaching eSense Flex Tags to Cows...................................................................... 35
3.1.4 How to Place eSense Flex Tags to Cows as a Second Tag...................................... 37
3.1.5 How to Place eSense Flex Tags on Young Stock .................................................... 38
3.1.6 How to Remove eSense Flex Tags ......................................................................... 39
3.2 SenseHub™ Basic Configuration.................................................................................... 40
3.3 SenseHub™ Registration................................................................................................ 45
3.4 SenseHub™ Mobile Application .................................................................................... 47
3.5 Minimum Requirements ............................................................................................... 47
3.6 Using the SenseHub™ Tools Installer ............................................................................ 49
3.7 Creating Groups............................................................................................................. 51
3.8 First Time Animal Entry using SenseHub™ .................................................................... 53
3.8.1 Required Data when Entering Heifers/Cows......................................................... 53
3.9 Entering Heifers in SenseHub™ ..................................................................................... 54
3.10 Entering Cows in SenseHub™ ........................................................................................ 57
3.11 Pairing Cows and cSense/eSense Tags .......................................................................... 60
3.12 SenseHub™ Cow Card.................................................................................................... 61
3.12.1 Timeline ................................................................................................................. 62

3.12.2 Events .................................................................................................................... 63
3.12.3 Graphs ................................................................................................................... 67
3.12.4 Details.................................................................................................................... 69
4 Farm Settings......................................................................................................................... 71
4.1 Users.............................................................................................................................. 72
4.2 Alerts ............................................................................................................................. 73
4.3 Health ............................................................................................................................ 74
4.3.1 Health Report ........................................................................................................ 74
4.3.2 Early Fresh Cows Report........................................................................................ 75
4.3.3 Distress Sensitivity................................................................................................. 76
4.4 Reproduction................................................................................................................. 77
4.4.1 Voluntary Waiting Period ...................................................................................... 77
4.4.2 Pregnancy Length .................................................................................................. 77
4.4.3 Pregnancy Days to Dry-off..................................................................................... 78
4.5 Shifts .............................................................................................................................. 79
5 System Settings ..................................................................................................................... 80
5.1 System Dashboard......................................................................................................... 80
5.1.1 Device Details ........................................................................................................ 81
5.2 Tag List........................................................................................................................... 83
5.3 Herd Management Setup .............................................................................................. 84
5.3.1 Monitoring Herd Management ............................................................................. 85
5.3.2 Herd Management Synchronization Threshold .................................................... 85
5.3.3 Herd Management Setup – Status File.................................................................. 86
5.4 System Configuration .................................................................................................... 87
5.5 Account Details.............................................................................................................. 88
Appendix A Cow Card Migration Tool ........................................................................................... 89
Install the Migration Tool .......................................................................................................... 89
Using the Migration Tool........................................................................................................... 91
Working with the CSV File ......................................................................................................... 95
Appendix B Migrating from Heatime®HR in Link Mode................................................................ 97
Appendix C Certifications .............................................................................................................. 98

1 SenseHub™
SenseHub™ is a sophisticated, modular, cow monitoring solution that delivers
actionable information on the reproductive, health, nutritional, and wellbeing status of
individual cows and groups. With SenseHub™, dairy farmers can make data-driven
decisions for maximized productivity. It offers a choice of neck or ear tags along with
varied application plan levels, payment options, and user devices. All components can
be expanded or changed to fit changing needs. Simple to install, use and maintain, and
easily upgradable, SenseHub™ delivers value from the start, with long-term investment
protection.
SenseHub™ offers farmers a new way to use advanced cow monitoring to improve the
productivity and efficiency of their farm. Unique features and capabilities of SenseHub™
include:
•Unmatched heat, estrus, detection accuracy, with precision insemination timing
guidance.
•Market-leading health monitoring and insight at the individual cow and group
levels.
•An advanced solution from the global market-leaders in cow monitoring and
livestock identification and based on technology and products proven on millions
of cows worldwide.
•Extensive flexibility and choice of form factors, payment plan levels, user
devices, and payment options.
•The first cow monitoring system supporting multiple tag form factors – ear tag
and neck tag.
•Best-in-class interface that enables easy and efficient use, along with simple
configuration to suit different farms and management practices.
Assemble the SenseHub™ solution package to best suit the needs of your farm. With a
choice of neck tag or ear tag, application plan levels, user devices, and payment plans, in
addition to the flexibility to change the package at any time according to your needs.
SenseHub™ always makes sense for your business and operation.
•SenseHub Controller systems support:
oFarms with up to 2000 Animals that have up to 1000 Animals with Tags
oUp to 500 Culled Animals
•SenseHub Server systems support:
oFarms with up to 10,000 Animals that have up to 5000 Animals with Tags
oUp to 2500 Culled Animals

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1.1 Safety First
In addition to always following all local codes and regulations, remember to always
place wiring in such a way that it is distant from the natural curiosity of cows.
WARNING
Always follow all local codes and regulations when working with electricity and
on ladders.
1.2 Conventions Used in this Manual
This manual is written to help technicians install and help Farmers use the SenseHub™
System. The following conventions are used throughout:
NOTE
Note identifies information that is of interest or is important.
CAUTION
Caution identifies an item or items that may cause harm to equipment or data.
WARNING
Warning identifies an item or items that may cause personal injury or loss of
data.
There are currently several different Application Plans available for the SenseHub™
System:
•Starter – Reproduction
•Advanced – Health
•Premium – Group and Nutrition
Each higher plan includes the contents and capabilities of the one directly under it
NOTE
The manual describes all possible reports and graphs. The reports and graphs
available on the farm depend on the Application Plan enabled on the farm.
There are also currently two different payment plans:
•Go – Farms using this payment plan are paying a monthly fee per tag purchased
for the farm.
•Up – For this payment plan the tags are covered for 6 years for cSense Flex tags
and for 3 years for eSense Flex tags.

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2 SenseHub™ System Components and Installation
The SenseHub™ System is made up of at least one SenseHub™ Controller, a PC with a
browser, the SCR supplied Panel PC for example, and/or a mobile device.
SenseHub™ System Components
NOTE
The Power over Ethernet, PoE, Injector included with SenseHub™ can support
up to 3 devices over 152 meters. See page 23 for additional configuration
details.

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2.1 Required Components
A typical SenseHub™ System installation requires the following items:
•SenseHub™ Controller
•SenseHub™ Controller Mounting Bracket
•Power Supply and PoE Injector
•SCR Supplied Grounded Power Cable.
•Internet Connection with at least 256K of upload speed
•Router connected to the internet with at least one open RJ 45 Port
NOTE
Check and make sure that Port 22 is open for outbound communication from
the customer’s router/firewall for TCP, UDP, SSH, FTP, and SFTP protocols and
communication.
CAUTION
Only use Power and Ethernet Cables supplied by SCR.
2.2 Required Tools and Materials
The following tools are required for an easy and proper installation of the SENSEHUB™
System.
Regular and Philips (cross) Screwdrivers
Ladder
Multitester
Electric Screwdriver
Plastic Tie Wraps
Electric Drill
Wide Masking Tape for labeling
Metal Worm Gear Clamps/Hose
Bands
SCR Test Tag TAG00098
Arc Welder - may be needed
SCR supplied 802.3at compatible
network cable

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2.3 Installing the SenseHub™ Controller
The SenseHub™ Controller enables coverage of a large area. The SenseHub™ Controller
requires an Ethernet connection with an active DHCP Server that provides the
SenseHub™ Controller with an IP Address.
•The SenseHub™ Controller must be installed at least 3 Meters above ground or 1
Meter below the rafters when installed inside a building.
•Mount the SenseHub™ Controller on poles as pictured:
2.4 Site Survey
Installing the SenseHub™ System with HR LDn Tags requires a site survey. The site
survey will decide the best installation points unique for every farm.
1. Define the farm and the areas to be covered.
NOTE
The SENSEHUB™ System does not require any network connection when
performing a site survey.
2. The first attempt at placement.

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a. The SenseHub™ Controller is connected to an RJ 45, Ethernet Cable
connected to a PoE Injector and hung at least 3 meters above the ground
and 1 meter below the rafters as indicated.
b. The RTD Test tag is then walked around the farm area at chest height and
a test signal, one press, is sent every 5 meters or so.
c. Keep pressing the button until the response, two quick blinks, is received.
Then release the button.
d. Repeat as needed.
3. In this configuration, there is coverage for the entire farm.
NOTE
When considering placement of the SenseHub™ Controller remember that it
must be placed within 100 linear meters from the Power over Ethernet, PoE,
power supply or injector.

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2.4.1 SenseHub™ System Installation Best Practices
Follow these best practices for trouble free SenseHub™ System installations:
1. Complete coverage is important; overlap does not guarantee better coverage.
a. Correct implementation of the site survey is important. Use the site
survey to determine where best to place the SenseHub™ Controller so
there is maximum coverage with minimum overlap.
CAUTION
Pay close attention to the other Radio Frequency Equipment in use already on
the Farm, like WiFi and RFID. The SenseHub™ Controller must be mounted at
least 5 meters away from all other antenna/s.
2. WiFi in use on the farm has the potential to greatly interfere with the
SenseHub™ System.
a. WiFi and the SenseHub™ Controller use similar wavelengths. WiFi routers
on the farm should be configured to remain on the configured WiFi
channels 1 or 2, even after reboot. The configuration of the WiFi Router
must be checked and confirmed.
b. From the above diagram, we see that the default SenseHub™ Controller
channel of 19 will suffer greatly when the farm WiFi is set to channel 6, 7,
or 8. Channels 5 and 9 may also interfere with the Controller.
c. Channels 1 and 2 and 13 and 14 on the WiFi will not interfere with the
Controller.
d. When the WiFi Router in at the farm is using 802.11n the WiFi should be
configured to use channel 1 and the Controller configured to use channel
23, 24, 25, or 26.

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e. After installation of any SenseHub™ System follow-up visits are needed to
confirm that all the cows are being identified and there is no interference
from other transmissions.
2.5 Installing the SenseHub™ Controller
Follow these steps carefully to correctly install the SenseHub™ Controller.
NOTE
Follow all local codes and ordinances and follow all safety rules when
connecting to grounded outlets and when working on ladders and/or at
heights.
Press the Return to Default button on the bottom of the SenseHub™ Controller or the
SenseHub™ Antenna continuously for 10 seconds to return the Controller or Antenna to
the default network configuration of DHCP.
WARNING
When installing the SenseHub™ Controller or the SenseHub™ Antenna always
make sure that the rubber gaskets covering and sealing the Test Port and the
USB Port remain tightly in place.

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2.5.1 Controller Installation
After performing a site survey follow these steps to safely install a single SenseHub™
Controller.
1. Establish the location for the Power over Ethernet, PoE, Injector. Install the
Injector must be placed no more than 100 linear meters from the router
providing the Ethernet network for the farm.
NOTE
When the correct location for the SenseHub Controller is more than 100 linear
meters from the router, see page 16 for installation instructions.
2. Smartly run the Ethernet Cable from the PoE Injector to the position of the
Controller.
NOTE
The maximum length of Ethernet cable possible between any two components
is 100 meters.
3. Connect the Controller Bracket as shown. The thumbscrew is on the bottom and
the two pins on the sides are toward the top.

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a. When attaching to a wall use screws to secure the bracket.
b. When attaching to a pole use hose clamps threaded thru the slots in the
bracket.
4. Hang the SenseHub™ Controller on the Bracket.

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5. Connect the PoE Injector to the Electricity using the provided 3-prong cable.
NOTE
Using the provided 3 prong cables insures electrical grounding when connected
to a properly grounded outlet.
6. Connect the Ethernet Cable from the router installed on the farm to the Data In
port on the PoE injector.
7. Connect the Injector side of the Ethernet cable to the left, Data and Power out,
RJ 45 Port.
8. Connect the Ethernet Cable to the correct, PD Powered Device, port on the
Controller.
WARNING
Make sure that you are connecting the correct cable to the correct device.
9. Return to the SenseHub™ Controller, the middle LED should be solid Green and
the LED on the PD Ethernet Cable side should be blinking Green occasionally.

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2.5.2 Installing with an additional SenseHub™ Antenna
The Site Survey determined that two Antennas were required. The instructions below
describe how to install the SenseHub™ Controller with an additional SenseHub™
Antenna.
NOTE
The Power over Ethernet, PoE, Injector included with SenseHub™ can support
up to 3 devices over 152 meters. See page 23 for additional configuration
details.
1. Establish the location for the Power over Ethernet, PoE, Injector. Install the
Injector no more than 100 linear meters from the router providing the Ethernet
network for the farm.
2. Smartly run the Ethernet Cable from the PoE Injector to the position of the
Controller.
NOTE
The maximum length of Ethernet cable possible between any two components
is 100 meters.

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3. Connect the Controller Bracket as shown. The thumbscrew is on the bottom and
the two pins on the sides are toward the top.
a. When attaching to a wall use screws to secure the bracket.
b. When attaching to a pole use hose clamps threaded thru the slots in the
bracket.

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4. Hang the SenseHub™ Controller on the Bracket.
5. Establish the location for the SenseHub™ Antenna, the SenseHub™ Antenna
must be placed no more than 100 linear meters from the SenseHub™ Controller
providing the PoE/Ethernet network connection.
6. Smartly run the Ethernet Cable from the PSE SenseHub™ Controller to the
position of the SenseHub™ Antenna PD connector.
7. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 for the SenseHub™ Antenna.

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8. Connect the PoE Injector to the Electricity using the provided 3-prong cable.
NOTE
Using the provided 3 prong cables insures electrical grounding when connected
to a properly grounded outlet.
9. Connect the Ethernet Cable from the router installed on the farm to the Data In
port on the PoE injector.
10. Connect the Injector side of the Ethernet cable to the left, Data and Power out,
RJ 45 Port.
11. Connect the PSE connector on the SenseHub™ Controller to the PD connector on
the SenseHub™ Antenna.
WARNING
Make sure that you are connecting the correct cable to the correct device.
12. Return to the SenseHub™ Controller, the middle LED should be solid Green and
the LEDs on the PD and PSE Ethernet Cable sides should both be blinking Green
occasionally.
13. Return to the SenseHub™ Antenna, the middle LED should be solid Green and
the LED on the PD Ethernet Cable side should be blinking Green occasionally.

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2.5.3 Installing the SenseHub Server
The SenseHub Server is designed to support farms with more than 1000 cows. The
SenseHub server is a dedicated device just like the SenseHub Controller.
WARNING
The SenseHub Server uses regular ethernet not PoE Ethernet. Check the cable
being connected to the SenseHub Server.
1. Establish the location for the Power over Ethernet, PoE, Injector. Install the
Injector no more than 100 linear meters from the router providing the Ethernet
network for the farm.
2. Smartly run the Ethernet Cable from the PoE Injector to the position of the
Controller.
3. Position the SenseHub Server close to the Ethernet switch already in use on the
farm and a power outlet.
a. Connect an ethernet cable to the RJ 45 plug on the rear of the SenseHub
Server. Connect the other side of this cable to the Ethernet Switch in
place on the farm.
b. Connect the power supply provided to the power and the attach this to
the SenseHub Server.