ATI Technologies 39-0220 User manual

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AUTO-ID
OPERATING
Version - March 2010
For Software Version V3.00
Part Number - 39-0220

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AUTO-ID
OPERATION: INDEX
INDEX
AboutSubroutines 1
RunningaSubroutine 1
SoftwareVersion:Subroutine2: 1
EnablingAuto-ID:Subroutine300: 2A
Enable/DisablePre-Feed:Subroutine304: 2A
Enable/DisablePre-FeedforLHSof Parlour:Subroutine302: 2B
Enable/DisablePre-FeedforLHSof Parlour:Subroutine303: 2B
SelectAntennaandTuning: Subroutine305: 3
Testing the Antenna Reading Range 4
TheStallLagfacility 5
LinkingCowstoEarTagsusingMicroMarque3Ssoftwarev4.28or below 6A
LinkingCowstoEarTagsusingMicroMarque3Ssoftwarev4.29or above 6B
LinkingSingleCowstoEarTagsusingMicroMarque3Ssoftwarev4.28orbelow 7A
LinkingSingleCowstoEarTagsusingMicroMarque3Ssoftwarev4.29orabove 7A
UnoccupiedStallsandCowswithoutEarTags 8
FeedinguntaggedcowsthathaveaRecord 9
FeedinguntaggedcowsthatdonothaveaRecord 9
SkippingaCow/Stall 9
SkippingStallsduringlastsideofMilking 9
CowNumberErrors 10

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OPERATION: 1
Subroutine 2:DisplaytheSoftwareVersion:Subroutine2:
The program which 'drives' the MicroMarque3S is stored on a silicon chip inside the machine and is occasionally subject
to minor changes. When a change is made the Version Number of the software is updated; your current version may be
accessedthroughsubroutine2.Thisinformationisimportantifrepairsarebeingcarriedouttothe system.
The Software Version Number is displayed in the Yield/Flags window as three digits- 200 in the example. There is a
implicitdecimalpointafterthefirstdigitsotheversionis2.00
About Subroutines
There are a host of functions available on the MicroMarque3S which, because they are not used frequently do not have
specific keys dedicated to them.Instead, they are accessed through the SHIFT+ENTER (SUBROUTINES) and perform
as a small part of the computer program. Having achieved theirspecific task they then return control to the main
program.
Some subroutines simply deliver data- usually to the display and their job is done; others require additional key inputs
to modify data that will affect the running of the entire system.
Running a Subroutine.
All subroutines are started in the same way:
Check that the MicroMarque3S is in Program mode- the red indicator on the indicator bar should be
illuminated. If it is not, run Subroutine 638 (functions in any mode) which toggles between Program
and Feeding modes.
PressRESET.
Press SHIFT+ENTER (SUBROUTINES). This means pressing and holding down the SHIFT key and then
pressing the ENTER key whilst the SHIFT key is still depressed. Then release the ENTER key and finally
the SHIFT key. This procedure is referred to as SHIFT+ENTER in the text.
The Yield/Flags window will clearto three underscore marks.
Key the number of the subroutine required. Ignore leading zeros.
PressENTER.
If the subroutine requires additional key entries, follow the instructions on the following pages.
PressRESETtoexitasubroutine.
Cancel
RESET
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AUTO-ID
OPERATION: 2A
EnablingAuto-ID: Subroutine300:
Thescanningandeartagreadingsystemmaybeswitchedonand off through this subroutine.
Run Subroutine 300. The display will show 'AId' (AUTO-ID) and the current status-
‘YES'or'no'(enabled/disabled)willappearintheYield/Flagswindow.
Toggle between the two states by using theChangekey
PressEntertostoretheselection.
TurnRation Pre-feedOn and Off: Subroutine304:
The Auto-ID system will allow a small portion of feed to be delivered to each cow as soon as
they arrive at a stall. This can help to calm nervous cows during the first few days of using the
system.Allofthe cows are fed includingthosethatdonothave a ration. The portionofcakethat
isdeliveredissubtractedfromthecow'sactualration.
Run Subroutine 304. The current status (YES=on/no=off) will be shownin the Yield/Flags
window with the code 'Pre' (Pre-feed) in the Cow Number window.
Turn Pre-feedonor off usingtheChangekeytotoggle.
Press Entertostoretheselection.
NB - Pre-feed can be turnedon for either the left or right-hand side using subroutines 302and
303overleaf.
Duringtesting,turnPre-feedOFF.
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OPERATION: 2B
Enable/Disable Pre-Feed forAuto-ID for Left-Hand Side of Parlour: Subroutine 302: Default = On
PleaserefertoSubroutine304formoreinformation.
Check that Program mode is selected.
Run subroutine 302. Themessage ‘PrEl’ will be displayed with thecurrent setting -’YES’ or ‘no’.
Use the Change key to toggle between ‘YES’ (Pre-feed ON) or ‘no’ (Pre-feed OFF).
Press Enter to store the setting.
NB - This is only available on MicroMarque3S software v4.14 or above. Please run subroutine 2 to check.
DELETE
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Enable/Disable Pre-Feed forAuto-ID for Right-Hand Side of Parlour: Subroutine 303: Default = On
PleaserefertoSubroutine304formoreinformation.
Check that Program mode is selected.
Run subroutine 303. Themessage ‘PrEr’ will be displayedwith the current setting -’YES’ or ‘no’.
Use the Change key to toggle between ‘YES’ (Pre-feed ON) or ‘no’ (Pre-feed OFF).
Press Enter to store the setting.
NB - This is only available on MicroMarque3S software v4.14 or above. Please run subroutine 2 to check.
DELETE
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Create CowRecord during In-Stall Auto-ID Tag Linking Process: Subroutine 308: Default = On
CheckthatProgrammodeisselected.
Run subroutine 308. The message ‘tLcc’ will be displayed with the current setting -’YES’ or ‘no’.
Use the Change key to toggle between ‘YES’ (Create Cow Record ON) or ‘no’ (Create CowRecordOFF).
Press Enter to store the setting.
NB - This is only available on MicroMarque3S softwarev4.29or above.Please run subroutine 2 to check.
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SelectAntennaandCheckVoltageLevels:
This subroutine allows a specific stall and antenna to be selected; the system will activate the antenna continuously
and, if an ear tag is within reading distance, the MicroMarque3S buzzer will sound.
Checking the Voltage Levels.
Connect a high quality voltmeter set to the 200v DC range across the VoltageTest Points on the Bank
Distribution Board on the Auto-ID Interface (see Page (10). Ensure the polarity is correct.
Reset the MicroMarque3S.
Run Subroutine 305. The code 'tESt Ant' (Test Antenna) will appear in the Cow Number window, the side will
default to the 'reset' sideand the stall to number1. That antenna is now active
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The voltmeter should read in the range 90 to 180 volts DC.
Slowly turn the tuning knob on the tuning module- it turns in bothdirections- untilthe highest
voltage is achieved. If it is notpossible to achieve a voltage level higher than 90 volts, please
contact your supplier.
It is only necessary to carry out thetuning process once. Do not repeat for the left hand side of
the parlour.
Press Resetto exit the subroutine.
Subroutine305:
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Antenna Voltage Test Points
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DANGER
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Turn knob slowly to tune to highest voltage
Tuning Module
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OPERATION: 3
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TestingAntennaReading.
Themagneticfield surroundinganantennaisnotuniformandwillbedistortedbymetalobjects closeby.Thereadingrangeis
furthercomplicatedbytheeartagorientation;thebestrangewillbeachievedwiththetagflatfacetowardtheantennawitha
noticeable deteriorationifthetagis heldedgeon.However,this is notacauseforconcernsincecowsseldom,ifeverkeeptheir
earsstationaryformorethana fewsecondsatatime!
But for the sake of consistent testing, hold the ear tag flat face toward the antenna as shown in the diagram. To test the
readingrange:
RunSubroutine305shownonPage(3).
Whenmeasuringtherange,usea woodenor plasticlathemarkedincmsorinches;donotuseametalrule.
Holdaneartag withtheholepointingtowardthecentreoftheantenna.Movethetagtowardtheantennauntil
thebeepersoundsthenmoveitawayuntilthebeeperceases.Makeanoteofthedistance.
UsetheSTEPkeytosteptothenextstalland repeattheprocess.
Whentherighthandsideiscomplete,presstheSIDEkeytochangetothelefthandsideand repeattheprocess.
Press RESETtoexitthesubroutine
Ifanyantennaexhibitsasignificantlyshorterreadrangethantheaverage,orislessthan750mm(30”)
contact ATL.
Side view of the antenna.
The magnetic field around the antenna is
complex and the reading range will vary
depending upon the tag's position within
the field. Keep the tag's face toward the
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TheStallLag Facility.
Parlours in which the stalls are unusually close together or those that have metal work which
tends to distort the scanning field, may occasionally experience two differenttags beingread at
the same stall. The combination of the parlour structure and cows that swing their heads about
canbringaneartag into the field of anadjacentstall where it willberead.
To overcome this problem the Stall Lag facility double checks the location of each tag. The ‘lag’
period is determined by the number of stalls you ask the systemto check before feeding. So, if
the lag is set to 2, stalls 1, 2 and 3 will be checked and confirmed as being consistent before
stall 1 is fed. In other words, a lag of 2 reads and confirms 2 stalls ahead of the current stall.
With this setting,when the current stall reaches 7, stalls8 and 9 will be checked before the cow
install7is fed.
To set the Stall Lag:
PressReset.
Run subroutine 306 which is the Stall Lag subroutine number. The display will show
‘Lag’ in the Cow Number window and the existing lag value (if there is one) in
the Milk Yield window.
Press the Changekey to alter the value. Either one or two underscores will appear in
the Milk Yield window.
Key the new lag value. Generally 2 or 3 is sufficient and you may not entera figure
greater than the total stallsin a side. No need to enter leading zeros.
Press Enterand the value is stored.
The Stall Lag facility is ‘invisible’inasmuch as it will not change the way you milk your cows or
be perceptible during the scanning process. However, it will delayfeeding slightly- the higher
the lag value the greater the delay.
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Be aware that the Stall Lagfacility is nota
‘cure’for parlourswhich are inherently
unsuitable for scanning Auto-ID.
The systemMUST function properly before
applyingStall Lag as a ‘fine tuning’ process.
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OPERATION: 6A
LinkingCowstoEarTagsusingMicroMarque3S Softwarev4.28or below
The cow number (freeze brand) and its electronic ear tag number are different; the firstis just a few digits long, the latter
is a huge 16-digit number. When the MicroMarque3S reads an ear tag it needs to associate it with the cow number so
thatthecorrectrecordcanbeaccessedandtherationdataextracted.
The process of associating the cow number and tag number is called linking. It occurs just once for each cow and
thereafteridentificationbecomesfully automatic.
To linktheherd:
Makesurethateachcow has been allocated a record priorto linking. (Refer to the MicroMarque3S Operation
Manualfor details).
Fillonesideofthe parlourwithcows ready for milking.
AllofthestallsMUSTbe occupiedand all of the cowsMUSTbefittedwitheartags-preferablyintheleftear.
PressSHIFT+RESET.TheMicroMarque3Swill default to stall(1)on the defaultside.
Press the Scanning Switch mounted on the bottom edge of the control towards the side to be scanned. This will
start the scanning process. Starting at stall (1), the MicroMarque3S will attempt to read an ear tag at
each stall on that side. The stall being read currently will be displayed in the Stall/Side window and the
messageScAn' will flash in theCUMULATIVETOTALSwindow.
When scanning is complete the display will show 'ScAn End' and the CUMULATIVE TOTALS window will clear.
TheMicroMarque3Snow has a 'map' of the stalls in its memory with an ear tag number allocated to
each.Thebuzzerwillbebleeping.
Press the ATTN key. The display will now have 3 underscore prompts in the COW NUMBER window, the
message 'Ltg' (Link Tag) in the RATION window and the current stall in the STALL/SIDE window, starting
withstall(1).
Keyinthenumber(freezebrand)ofthecow at that stall.
Press FEED. Cow and tag are now linked and the cow will be fed the appropriate ration. The MicroMarque3S
increments tothenextstallreadyforthenextcownumberto be entered.
When the cow occupying the last stall is linked and fed, the display shows the message 'Attn End' and the
buzzerstops.
EnsurethattheMicroMarque3Sis in programmode (subroutine638).
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OPERATION: 6B
LinkingCowstoEarTagsusingMicroMarque3S Softwarev4.29or above
The cow number (freeze brand) and its electronic ear tag number are different; the firstis just a few digits long, the latter
is a huge 16-digit number. When the MicroMarque3S reads an ear tag it needs to associate it with the cow number so
thatthecorrectrecordcanbeaccessedandtherationdataextracted.
The process of associating the cow number and tag number is called linking. It occurs just once for each cow and
thereafteridentificationbecomesfully automatic.
To linktheherd:
Makesuresubroutine308 is enabled.
Fillonesideofthe parlourwithcows ready for milking.
AllofthestallsMUSTbe occupiedand all of the cowsMUSTbefittedwitheartags-preferablyintheleftear.
PressSHIFT+RESET.TheMicroMarque3Swill default to stall(1)on the defaultside.
When scanning is complete the display will show 'ScAn End' and the CUMULATIVE TOTALS window will clear.
TheMicroMarque3Snow has a 'map' of the stalls in its memory with an ear tag number allocated to
each.Thebuzzerwillbebleeping.
Press the ATTN key. The display will now have 3 underscore prompts in the COW NUMBER window, the
message 'Ltg' (Link Tag) in the RATION window and the current stall in the STALL/SIDE window, starting
withstall(1).
Keyinthenumber(freezebrand)ofthecow at that stall. There are now2options:
Press FEED. Cow and tag are linked and the cow will be allocated a ration of 1, as well as being fed a
ration of 1. The MicroMarque3S increments to the next stall ready for the next cow number to be
entered.NB- Pre-programmedcowswillbefedtheirpre-programmedration.
Press ENTER. Cow and tag are linked and the cow will be allocated a ration of 0, and will not be fed a
ration. The MicroMarque3S increments to the next stall ready for the next cow number to be
entered.
When the cow occupying the last stall is linked and fed, the display shows the message 'Attn End' and the
buzzerstops.
To changea cows ration:
Keyinthecownumberand pressENTER.
Press theRATIONkey and the rationwindowwill clearforentry.
Keyinthenewrationin the range0 to 99 feedunits.
Press ENTER.The rationischangedand writtenintomemory.
EnsurethattheMicroMarque3Sis in programmode (subroutine638).
Press the Scanning Switch mounted on the bottom edge of the control towards the side to be scanned. This will
start the scanning process. Starting at stall (1), the MicroMarque3S will attempt to read an ear tag at
each stall on that side. The stall being read currently will be displayed in the Stall/Side window and the
messageScAn' will flash in theCUMULATIVETOTALSwindow.
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OPERATION: 7A
LinkingSingle Cows using MicroMarque3SSoftwarev4.28 or below
When cows new to the herd are milked for the first time, the Auto-ID system will not be able to recognise them because
theirnumberand eartaghaveyetto be linked. They must have a recordandhaveaneartag fitted.
Allowthecowsintotheparlourinthe usual way:
PressSHIFT+RESET.TheMicroMarque3Swill default to Stall(1)on the defaultside.
Press the Scanning Switch fitted to the bottom of the control This will start the
scanning process. Starting at stall(1), the MicroMarque3S will attempt to read an ear tag at each stall
onthat side. The stallbeingreadcurrentlywillbe displayed in theSTALL/SIDEwindowandthe message
'ScAn' will flash in the CUMULATIVE TOTALS window. With each successful tag read, the
MicroMarque3Swillaccessthe cow'srecordanddelivertheappropriateamountof feed.
Newcowswillberead but cannot be fed because the computer does not have a linktotheirrecords.
Whenscanningis complete,the message 'ScAn End' will be displayed.
Press the ATTN key. The display will now have 3 underscore prompts in the COW NUMBER
window, the message 'Ltg' (Link Tag) in the RATION window and the stall occupied by the unlinked cow
intheSTALL/SIDEwindow.
Keyinthenumberof the cow at thatstall.
PressFEED. Cowandtagarenowlinkedand the cow will be fedtheappropriateration.
TheMicroMarque3Swill thendisplaythenextstalloccupiedby an unlinked cow if there is one. Proceedin the
sameway.
Whenthelastcowhas been linked and fed, the display shows the message 'AttnEnd'andthe buzzerstops.
EnsurethattheMicroMarque3Sis in programmode (subroutine638).
towards the side to be scanned.
Anunlinkedtag willcausethe buzzer tobleep.
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OPERATION: 7B
LinkingSingle Cows using MicroMarque3SSoftwarev4.29 or above
When cows new to the herd are milked for the first time, the Auto-ID system will not be able to recognise them because
theirnumberand eartaghaveyetto be linked. Make sure subroutine308 is enabled.
Allowthecowsintotheparlourinthe usual way:
PressSHIFT+RESET.TheMicroMarque3Swill default to Stall(1)on the defaultside.
Newcowswillberead but cannot be fed because the computer does not have a linktotheirrecords.
Whenscanningis complete,the message 'ScAn End' will be displayed.
Press the ATTN key. The display will now have 3 underscore prompts in the COW NUMBER
window, the message 'Ltg' (Link Tag) in the RATION window and the stall occupied by the unlinked cow
intheSTALL/SIDEwindow.
Keyinthenumberof the cow at thatstall. Therearenow2 options:
Press FEED. Cow and tag are linked and the cow will be allocated a ration of 1, as well as being fed a
ration of 1. The MicroMarque3S increments to the next stall ready for the next cow number to be
entered.
Press ENTER. Cow and tag are linked and the cow will be allocated a ration of 0, and will not be fed a
ration. The MicroMarque3S increments to the next stall ready for the next cow number to be
entered.
TheMicroMarque3Swill thendisplaythenextstalloccupiedby an unlinked cow if there is one. Proceedin the
sameway.
Whenthelastcowhas been linked and fed, the display shows the message 'AttnEnd'andthe buzzerstops.
EnsurethattheMicroMarque3Sis in programmode (subroutine638).
Press the Scanning Switch fitted to the bottom of the control towards the side to be scanned. This will start the
scanning process. Starting at stall(1), the MicroMarque3S will attempt to read an ear tag at each stall
onthat side. The stallbeingreadcurrentlywillbe displayed in theSTALL/SIDEwindowandthe message
'ScAn' will flash in the CUMULATIVE TOTALS window. With each successful tag read, the
MicroMarque3Swillaccessthe cow'srecordanddelivertheappropriateamountof feed.
NB-Pre-programmedcowswillbefedtheirpre-programmedration.
Anunlinkedtag willcausethe buzzer tobleep.
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UnoccupiedStallsand Cows withoutTags.
In these situations the Auto-ID control cannot obtain a valid tag readand will require immediate attention. The systemwill
readandfeedproperlytaggedcowsuptothe vacantstallor untaggedcow then Scanningwill cease.
Proceedasfollows:
PresstheScanningSwitchfittedtothebottomof the control;This will start the scanning process.
Starting at stall(1), the MicroMarque3S will attempt to read an ear tag at each stall on that side. The stall
being read currently will be displayed in the STALL/SIDE window and the message 'ScAn' will
flashintheCumulativeTotals window.
With each successful tag read, the MicroMarque3S will access the cow's record and deliver the appropriate
amountof feed.
The scanning process will cease when the system encounters an empty stall or a cow without an ear tag- an
unsuccessfulread.Indicatethatyouhave recognisedtheproblemby:
Press STEP key. The system will 'remember' that there is a fault at that stall and continue to scan and
deliverfeed to the remainingstalls. When scanningis complete,themessage'ScAnEnd'willbe
displayed:
Press the ATTN key. The display will now have 3 underscore prompts in the COW
NUMBER window, the message 'ntg' (No Tag) in the RATION window and the stall at which the
unsuccessfulread occurredin the STALL/SIDEwindow.
Threeoptionsare nowavailable:
1: If the stall is occupied by an untagged cow that has a record, its number may be keyed in and it
willbefedin the usual way.
2: If the stall is occupied by an untagged cow that does NOT have a record, it may be fed a ration
keyedintothecontrol.However,the ration value will be addedto theCumulativeFeed Totalonly.
3: Ifthestallis unoccupiedoroccupiedbya cow that does not requirefeeding, it may be skipped.
Theseoptionsare detailedon the followingpage.
Attn
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OPERATION: 9
UnoccupiedStallsand Cows withoutTags:No TagOptions.
1:Thestall isoccupiedby an untaggedcowthat has arecordand youwantto feedthecow:
Keyinthecow number.
PressFEED.The cow's recordwillbe accessedand she will be fedtheappropriateamount of cake.
Thesystemwillthenmoveonto any subsequentstallwith an error.
2:Thestall isoccupiedby an untaggedcowthat does NOThavea recordandyou wanttofeed thecow:
PressFEED.The displaywillchangeto requesta ration
Keyintherationvaluerequired.
PressENTER.
Thecowwillbe fed the ration
valueenteredand thesystemwill move
ontoany subsequentstallwithanerror.
3:Thestall isunoccupiedoris occupiedbya cowthatdoes notrequirefeeding.
Pressthe FEED key TWICE.The systemwill step over thecurrent stall and move on to any subsequent stall with
anerror.
After all ‘problem’cows have been dealt with, the display shows ‘SCAN END’. The next side may nowbescanned.
4:Skippingstallsduringthe lastsideof milking(MicroMarque3Ssoftwareversion4.21 or above).
Forthe‘lastrow/side’ofcowswheretheendstallsare unoccupied.
Once the Auto-ID system has identified all the cows that are present (the stall number window on the
MicroMarque3Sis showingthe first unoccupiedstallnumber),holdtheshiftkeydownand press the 0 key.
This will cause the Auto-ID system to skip immediately to ‘SCANEND’ thus avoiding having to step unoccupied
stallsandpotentiallydropping“pre-feed”rationto thosestalls.
Thiscow will needto be ‘stepped’at each milking
Thiscow will needto be ‘stepped’at each milking
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CowNumberErrors.
During the tag linking process, a quite common error is to transpose digitsin the cow number so that the ‘right’ ear tag is
linkedto the‘wrong’cow.Whenmilkingbeginsthe situationshown in the diagram occurs:
Thecownumberisactually671.
The system has read the ear tag and associated it with cow 617 which appears in the MicroMarque3S cow
window.
Thetagnumberiscorrect;thedigits‘7’and ‘1’ have been transposedduringlinkingduetomis-keying.
The most expedient way to correct the error is to delete both cows- 617’ and ‘671’ and re-link to the correct
cownumbers.
Whenthecurrentsidehasfinishedscanningand feeding:
Keythefirstcownumber.Thisdisplaysthecowrecord.
PressShift+Change(DELETE)andthe record is removed from the system.
Repeat the procedure for the second cow whenit comes through for milking so that at the end of milking both
cowrecordsaredeleted.
When the cows appear at the next milking, they will be scanned in the normal way but the system will ‘beep’ and
reportan errorbecauseneither cow has beenlinked.
Linkeachcow(SeePage8)takingcareto key the proper cow numbers.
If the cows have flags set or data that needs to be retained, make a note of it before deletion so that it can be
reinstatedwhen the cow recordsare corrected.
Createnewrecords for bothcows using theMicroMarque3Sandcorrect cow numbers.