ATI Technologies 39-0305 User manual

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MK3 OUT OF
PARLOUR REVIVER
INSTALLATION
Version - July 2009
Part Number - 39-0305

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INSTALLATION: INDEX
INDEX
GoodPractice:
DataandFeederCabling:
Interface Siting:
FittingtheAntennas:
PowerSupply:
8 Stall System Wiring Example:
Reader Connections - TIRIS S2000 Reader:
Tuning the Antennas:
OOP Reviver Resistor Change
INDEX
1
2
3
10
11A
12
Datasheet 58:
PowerSupplyConnections:
AntennaConnections:
FeederMotorConnections:
MeridianBusConnections:
4
5
6
7
9
FeederMotorConnectionsContinued: 8
Reader Connections - ATL HDX Reader: 11B
GOOD PRACTICE: MainsSupply.
PowerSupply:Siting.
A clean 230volt 50Hz AC mains supply together with a sound earth is essential for trouble-free feeding management.
Although ATL power supplies incorporate several advanced mains protection features, time spent installing a good
mainssourcewithbevery beneficial.
ATL power supplies are designed to cope with arduous conditions and are protected with fuses and a thermal cutout, but
like any other power supply they can become warm when under load. Good ventilation is very important - with means
carefulsiting.
ATLPowerSupply:OutputVoltages.
Control,Cablesand Conduit.
ATL power supply outputs are factory set and should not be adjusted. For a 230volt mains supply the DC outputs
shouldbe:
The feeder supply is fused at 20A and the Control Supply 2A (max). Additionally, there is a thermal cutout associated
with the feeder supply which will remove power from the feeders in the event of an overload. It may take several
minutesforthesupplyto berestoredifthe cutoutdoesoperate.
There are two indicators fitted to the base of the power supply casing; red indicates that the mains is present and
greenthatthesupplyis available.
Feeder Supply with 4 Feeders Running: Nominal 13.6volts. This is often referred to as the 12volt
Regulatedline.
Control Supply: Nominal 15volts under load but maybe as high as 21volts without load. This supply is often
referredtoas18vDC.
Aseparatemainssupplyandearthrunningdirectlyfromthe customersdistributionboardis essential.
Avoid routing the mains cable to the power supply close to other supplies especially those providing intermittent
current-motorsthat are startingandstoppingcontinuallyor high powerheaterswiththermostaticcontrol.
The supply must be capable of providing at least 10A peak and 5A continuous and the cable should be
ratedat13A minimum.
Terminate in a sealed, fused, double pole switched outlet fitted with a 5A anti-surge fuse or contactor. A 13A 3-
pin ring mains socket is not suitable for Out Of Parlour conditions. All mains cabling must be contained within a
firmlysecured,durableconduit.
Allmainsworkshouldbe referredtoa QualifiedElectrician.
Fix the power supply to a wall or suitable brackets in a well ventilated area sufficiently high to avoid physical
contact or damage, leaving a gap of at least 250mm (10") between the top of the power supply casing and the
ceiling.
Position the power supply so that the output (low DC voltage) cables are as short as possible even if this means
extendingthe mainssupply.
Entries must be made into the bottom of power supply or control casings but never into the top. This will
invalidatethewarranty.
Keep multicore cables away from other cables especially those carrying mains or heavy currents. Cross only at 90
wherenecessaryand donot encloseinconduitwithothercables.
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DataCables
Out-Of-ParlourInterfaceandFeederCables:
The data cable supplied is ‘twisted pair’configuration especially designed for communications.
No other cables should be used as replacements. Ensure it is connected exactly as shown in the
diagramsand keepthecablerun asshort aspossible.
Do not run near or parallel to, or cross over AC mains supplies or wires carrying switched
current(i.e.milkpumps).
Generallyavoidfluorescentlightingor radiowavesources.
Ideally, data cable should be run through a suitable conduit by itself, esoecially if it is
exposedtotheweather.Sharingconduitwithpowerwiresinvariablycorruptsdata.
Sufficientco-axialcableisprovidedtowire thestallantennasto the Out-Of-ParlourInterface.
Cable entries into control box MUST be made through the glands provided. Never cut
new entries into the top or sides of the casing. This will automatically invalidate
anywarranties.
ALWAYS use the correct csa (cross sectional area) cable specified in the diagrams.
Environmental Considerations
ATL Out Of Parlour Control equipment is built to the highest specifications to give faithful and
reliable service for years and years. However, it could deteriorate prematurely if a few simple
stepsarenottaken tosafeguardit.
Good ventilation is essential. Fresh air is not only good for animals but also dissipates the
highlycorrosivegasesproducedbysilage,slurry,andsome feedstuffs
PositionOut OfParlourstallswherethereis plentyofair movement.Stale air willcollectin
enclosed corners of even large buildings. Exposed concentrates will deteriorate rapidly
where ventilation is inadequate. Air circulation can be improved by replacing some of the
sheetedcladdingwithYorkshireBoarding.
About the ATL Out-Of-Parlour System
The high-speed scanning system addresses each stall in turn seeking a valid ear tag read and so
makes any other form of animal detection unnecessary. Each system contains one (1) Interface
for every 4 feeders, a Console Display Unit, a power supply and a varying number of stalls
depending on system size. Only 1 reader is required per system and this is normally located in
theInterfaceforfeeders1-4.
The Interface contains all of the electronics to detect the presence of an ear tag in a stall,
relay that information back to the Console unit, receive the ration allocation from the
Console and drive the appropriate stall feeder. It can provide the tag reading facility for
almost any number of stalls providing they are not too widely spaced (100 metres absolute
maximum) and drive the first 4 feeder motors. For additional stalls extra Interfaces are required
eachcapableofdrivingupto 4 feeders.
Systems which have second feeders (B) are fitted with an additional, smaller circuit board sited
ontop of themain board.Thiscarriesthedrivecircuitsforthe secondfeeders.
The portable Console unit contains the computing circuitry, stores the herd data and controls the
tag reading and feeding process. It must be connected for the system to operate. Generally, the
Console should be kept and used in a dry environment such as the farm office and may be
connected to the feeder stalls by up to 100meters of special data cable. Power is derived from a
small power supply that is plugged into a standard 13amp mains socket (230v AC) in the office
environment.
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Meridian Bus link to OOP Console
Systems with 5 or more Stalls
Scanning Out Of Parlour Feeding System: Interface Siting:
Systems up to 4 Stalls
Meridian Bus link to
OOP Console
Meridian Bus link between the
two Interfaces
21 4 3
Power Supply
2 x +12v Regulated: Feeders: BROWN
2 x 0v: Feeders: BLUE
2 x +15v Control: RED
2 x 0v Control: BLACK
1 x +12v Regulated: Feeders: BROWN
1 x 0v: Feeders: BLUE
1 x +15v Control: RED
1 x 0v Control: BLACK
A1 x ntenna Link: COAXIAL
For systems larger than 4 stalls,
an extra Interface Unit WITHOUT
a reader is required for each complete
or partial block of 4 stalls.
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230vAC In
Out-Of-Parlour
Power Supply
230vAC In
21 4 36 5 8 7
Out-Of-Parlour
Interface
with
Reader
Power Supply
+12v Regulated: Feeders: BROWN
0v: Feeders: BLUE
+15v Control: RED
0v Control: BLACK
Out-Of-Parlour
Power Supply
Feeder Motor Connections in Connections Box:
Feeder Negative
Feeder Positive
Out-Of-Parlour
Interface
without
Reader
Out-Of-Parlour
Interface
with
Reader
Antenna Connections in Connections Box:
Antenna: COAXIAL
Pulse-to-Time Interface
Contains 2 Pulse-to-Time PCB’s

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Drill four holes 6.5mm diameter corresponding to the antenna mounting holes, though the inside 'cheek' of the manger- on the
lefthand side (standingin front of the installation). All ofthe antennas must be on the sameside.
and mount each antenna using 4 x M6 locknuts, bolts and spacers through the holes in the antenna
flanges.Use the washersagainst the flange.
Drill a 10mm hole through the manger wall directly behind the antenna and fit a grommet supplied. Pass the antenna cable
through the grommet
Fitting the Antennas
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Out of Parlour Power Supply
Mains Fuse
230v AC
Earth
Neutral
Control Fuse
+18 volts DC Control
Control Negative
Unregulated 20v DC
Feeders +12 v DC Regulated
Feeders Negative
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Fuse: T2Amp x 20mm
+15volts to Meridian
Connector 1.0 CSA
Emergency Only
+12volts to Feeder
Connectors 1.5 CSA
Fuse: 1” 5Amp BS1362
MainsVoltage:230voltAC
FeederOutputVoltage:Nominal12voltDC
ControlOutputVoltage:Nominal15voltDC
MainsFuse: 5Amp - Use 1Inchtype conformingto
BS1362only
ControlFuse: T2Amp- Use20mmtype
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DISCONNECT MAINS SUPPLY
BEFORE REMOVING
POWER SUPPLY COVER
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FEEDER
0volts DC
+12volts DC
Out of Parlour Interface Power Supply Connections
Connecting the Power to the Out-Of-Parlour Interface:
IMPORTANT
With the mains supply switched OFF, for Interface:
The +15v supply is fitted to the Meridian Connector on the left hand
of the Interface (viewed from the front) and the +12v feeder supply to a two-way connector
at top right.
- ENSURE FEEDER MOTORPOWER IS THE CORRECT WAY ROUND.
each
Run RED 1.0csa from the Power Supply +15volt connector.
Run BLACK 1.0csa from the Power Supply 0v (Control) connector.
Run BROWN 1.5csa from the Power Supply Feeders +12volt connector.
Run BLUE 1.5csa from the Power Supply Feeders 0volts connector.
FEEDER
CONTROL
+15volts DC
0volts DC
CONTROL
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12volt Regulator
5volt Regulator
Ant.(1) Screen
Core
Ant.(2) Screen
Core
Ant.(3) Screen
Core
Ant.(4) Screen
Core
Trigger Pulse
to Feeder(1)
Trigger Pulse
to Feeder(2)
Trigger Pulse
to Feeder(3)
Trigger Pulse
to Feeder(4)
The Motor connections are the same for all 4 outputs:
N/C
Trigger Pulse to Feeder from Pulse-to-Time Interface(s)
N/C
ANTENNA
MOTOR
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Antenna and Motor Interface PCB Connections:
Individual Feed Station Connections Box Wiring
Antenna Core
Feeder Motor Positive
Feeder Motor Negative
Antenna Screen
(from feeder)
(from feeder)
(from feeder)
(from feeder)
Connecting the Feed Stations to the Pulse-to-Time and OOP Interfaces:
Connect the antennas (black co-axial) and the feeder motor cables into each stall’s Connector
Box. Start with Stall (1) on the extreme right when viewed from the rear and work toward Stall
(4).
Measure and cut lengths of co-axial to fit from the Connector box to the OOP Interface;
running the cable up the side and along the top of the stalls and through the small
glands in the left hand side of the Interface Unit. Use the lowest pair of glands for
Stall(1) and work upward.
Measure and cut lengths of feeder motor cable to fit from the Connector box to the
Pulse-to-Time Interface; running the cable up the side and along the top of the stalls
and through the glands on the bottom of the Pulse-to-Time Interface. Each Pulse-to-
Time Interface connects to 2 OOP stations. See pages 7 and 8 for wiring the Pulse-to-
Time Interface and connection to the OOP Interface.
Trim the Antenna Coaxial and bare the ends. It is important that the screen wires are
twisted securely together and there are no ‘ stray’ strands that might cause short
circuits.
Fit the core and screen to the appropriate Antenna connector (bottom left on the circuit
board) making sure they are correctly orientated. Screens and
Inside the OOP Interface:
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ANTENNA
Feeder Motor Negative
Feeder Motor Positive -
from Pulse to Time Interface
-
common to all feeder motors
Core from Interface
Screen from Interface
ANTENNA
cores cannot be inter-changed.
Tidy the cables and secure them with the cable ties.

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The Diodes supplied must be fitted across all Feeder Motor or Solenoid
Terminals. The banded end to the (+) terminal.
ATL Feeders are pre-fitted with diodes.
Time adjust: Feeder (1)
Turn clockwise to increase.
Fuse: 20mm 5Amp
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Time adjust: Feeder (2)
Turn clockwise to increase.
+12v from existing Power Supply
Feeder (2 or 4) Motor (+)
+12v Control from ATL Power Supply
0v Control from ATL Power Supply
Connected to pin (1) N/C
Feeder (1 or 3) Motor (+)
Feeder (1 or 3) Trigger on Main PCB
Feeder (2 or 4) Trigger on Main PCB
OOP Interface board connector (see page 6) to negative pulse inputs on Pulse-to-Time
boards (above). Use only centre connection black 1.0csa wire
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Timed 12v Feeder Motor Connections
+12v switched from Pulse to
Time board above
0v back to existing 12v Power
Supply
Connectingthe Pulse-to-TimeInterfaceto the FeederMotors and OOPInterface
Pulse to Time interface units for 12volt motors running from an existing 12volt power
supply,are able tocontrol two feeder motors from each board.
The +12volt feeder supply is derived from the existing power supply and taken to
terminals (1) or (8) of each board. The wire which should be 1.5csa minimum, may be
looped from board to board. The negative (0v) for the motors is taken directly from the
existingpower supply andNOT to the PulsetoTimeboards.
Take a +12 volt and 0v from the new ATL Out of Parlour Power Supply- use the ‘Control’
outputs- to connectors (3) and (4) respectively of each board. Again they may be looped
andshould be 1.0csaminimum.
Run the negative pulse wire- 1.0csa- from the trigger input on the Pulse to Time boards to
the appropriate connector on the main Out of Parlour Interface board. Use only the centre
connection. Each main board will control up to 4 feeders so (3) and (4) will require a second
PulsetoTimeboard.
The running time for each motor is controlled by a small control on the pulse to Time board.
These will have to be adjusted to deliver a cake ration that is as close as possible to that
stored on the Out of Parlour Console. Run subroutine 120 described in the Operators
Manual but alter the Pulse to Time control to vary the amount of feed dropped. When the
required value is achieved- for example 200 grams- press the change key and enter the
value.Repeat the procedurefor each feeder.
MOTOR
OOP Reviver Feeder Motor Wiring into Pulse-to-Time Interface and OOP Interface
Controlling Competitors Feeders without feedback using Pulse-To-Time PCB.

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8.
7.
6.
5.
4.
3.
2.
1.Feeder + supply
2.Feeder No.1output
3.12vsupplytoPCB
4.0vsupplytoPCB
5.Input No.1feeder
6.Input No.2feeder
7.Feeder No.2output
8.Noconnection
1.
8.
7.
6.
5.
4.
3.
2.
Feeder(1)
Feeder(2)
Feeder(3)
Feeder(4)
Connect feeder negative supply to all feeders, only the positive supply is switched.
NOTE: Wired in this configuration, motor fail detection does not work.
Pulse To Time PCB
Interface PCB
Feeder +V Supply
FeederMotor(1)
FeederMotor(2)
FeederMotor(3)
FeederMotor(4)
Feeder Negative
IMPORTANT - Ensure diodes are
fitted across all motors.
Control +V Supply
Control 0V Supply
OOP Reviver Feeder Motor Wiring into Pulse-to-Time Interface and OOP Interface Continued
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Out of Parlour Interface Meridian Bus Connections
Console Local Socket Connections: from Rear (Refer to Page 7)
+15v DC (nominal) from PSU: Red 1.0csa
N/C
Both Black Wires together
Red
White
0v DC from PSU: Black 1.0csa
Meridian Bus Connections : 6-way lift off connector, 2 x Twisted pair RS232 cable
and two single core (1.0csa) 15 volt power lines.
White
Blue
Black
Red
Green
Connecting the Out-Of-Parlour Interface with Reader:
The Meridian Bus is the cable along which data is routed. Externally, it is a dual twisted pair
cable with a grey sheath. It runs from the Out-Of-Parlour Console which must be stored and
used in a dry, cool office area, to the Interface.
There are two spare 6-way connectors on the left hand side of the Interface circuit
board; use either connector.
If the stall count is greater than 4 then there will be an additional Interface fitted.
This also has to be connected to the Meridian Bus using twisted pair and the
unused 6-way connector. The individual connections are the same for both
incoming- and outgoing.
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MERIDIAN
Twisted Pair Meridian Bus:
N/C
N/C
2 x Black
Red
White
N/C
MERIDIAN
Green
Yellow
Black
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From Power Supply
0v: Black: 1.0csa
+15v: Red: 1.0csa
Interface Unit PCB Connections: For 8 Stalls:
Antenna Coaxial Link between the two boards
Feeders A4 A3 A2 A1
Feeders A8 A7 A6 A5
From Power Supply:
Feeder Power:
0v: Blue: 1.5csa
+12v: Brown: 1.5csa
Meridian Bus to
OOP Console
Meridian Bus between
the two Interfaces
Interface 1: Feeders 1-4
Interface 2 - Feeders 5-8
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OOP Interface - 1
V2.00 C
OOP Interface - 2
V2.00 C
From Pulse-to-Time Interface
Feeder Trigger Pulse
From Pulse-to-Time Interface
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Red LED: Data Ready
Green LED: Communicating
ANTENNA
READER
ReaderIndicators
Green: Read OK
Red: Active
Yellow: Pulsing
Reader Module
HAZARD: High Voltage
Link
Link
Link
Red
Black
Link
Link
Blue
Green
Link
Red
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Core
Screen
To Connector (READER)
TheconnectionsbetweentheReadertheTuningCoiland
thecircuitboardareCoaxialcable.Theyareshown
singleandcolouredhereforclaritybutthescreensand
coresmust go to theconnectionsshown.
Screen
Core
TheReaderis shown
verticallyforclarity.
Tuning Coil: Use this knob for fine tuning the antenna voltage.
AntennaTuningPoint:
Connecta multi-meter
settoDC Volts200across
theconnectors:
Positiveprobeto:
Negativeprobeto:
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Interface PCB Reader Connections - TIRIS S2000 Reader:
Reader Connector:
Red (0.5mm)
Blue ().5mm)
Green (0.5mm)
N/C
RED (1.0mm)
BLACK (1.0mm)
TUNING
TUNING COIL
ConnectionstotheReaderModuleandTuningCoil:
Theseconnectionsarefactoryfittedbutareshownheresothattheymaybecheckedandverified.

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Red LED: Data Ready
Green LED: Communicating
ConnectionstotheReaderModuleandTuningCoil:
Theseconnectionsarefactoryfittedbutareshownheresothattheymaybecheckedandverified.
ANTENNA
READER
Core
Screen
TheconnectionsbetweentheReadertheTuningCoiland
thecircuitboardareCoaxialcable.Theyareshown
singleandcolouredhereforclaritybutthescreensand
coresmust go to theconnectionsshown.
Screen
Core
Tuning Coil: Use this knob for fine tuning the antenna voltage.
AntennaTuningPoint:
Connecta multi-meter
settoDC Volts200across
theconnectors:
Positiveprobeto:
Negativeprobeto:
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Interface PCB Reader and Power Supply Connections - ATL HDX Reader:
ATL HDX Reader Module
READER
TUNING
TUNING COIL

Tuning the Antennas: Subroutine 305 (Pages 10A or 10B)
The antennas must be tuned for effective performance. The antenna tuning voltages will vary slightly
according to the distance from the reader. The object of tuning is to obtain the highest overall voltages
foralltheantennas.
First, connect a multi-meter across the + and - terminals and set the voltage
rangeto200DCormore.
Runsubroutine305toselecteachantennainturn.
Press ( ) or ( )
Select the stall number which is mid-way between the nearest and furthest from the reader
(measured by antenna cable length). DO NOT SELECT THE ANTENNA FOR MORE THAN ABOUT 10
SECONDS AS THE ELECTRONIC SWITCH WILL HEAT UP AND THE VOLTAGE WILL DROP.
Measurethevoltageacrossthe+ and- terminals.
Adjust the voltage by turning the knob on the tuning coil. The knob can be
turned both clockwise and anti-clockwise; turn the knob in one direction and watch the voltage.
Ifthevoltageisreduced,turnitintheoppositedirectiontillmaximumvoltageachieved.
Checkandmakeanoteofthevoltagesoftheantennasonotherstallswiththe up/down cursor
keys. If any of the stalls has a very low or a very high voltage compared to the first, use the tuning
knobtoobtainthebestbalanceofvoltageacrossalltheantennas.
Subroutine 305 allows the antennae at each feed
stationtobetested.
PressSHIFT+ENTER(Subroutines).
Key 305, the subroutine number for testing the
antennae and press ENTER. The ‘Antenna
1’message appears on the display.
to step through each feed station.
Press RESET to exit the subroutine.
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TUNING
TUNING
TUNING COIL
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RESET

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1: Snip the resistor lead at the left hand end
close to the circuit board.
2: Carefully rotate the resistor to the right until it reaches the
spare solder pad.
3: Press the resistor to the pad using a small screwdriver
and solder it in position.
DATA SHEET:
REVIVER MAIN
BOARD MODIFICATION
58
Details of the changes to Out-Of-Parlour main circuit board to accommodate Reviver installations:
All 4 resistors (Value 10k Ohms) will have to be moved as shown below: