DeLaval MIRW User manual

DeLaval mini reader MIRW
Instruction Book
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Safety precautions
DeLaval mini reader MIRW
1 Foreword
The safety and operational instructions must be
observed by any person involved with the use or
operation of this equipment. Under no circum-
stances must the equipment be used if it is dam-
aged or if the operation of the equipment is not
completely understood.
2 Disclaimer
The information, instructions and parts listed are
applicable and current on the date when issued.
DeLaval reserves the right to make changes with-
out notice.
3 Definitions of admonishments
Admonishments are safety related warning mes-
sages.
Admonishments provide important information
intended to prevent incorrect or hazardous use of
equipment, machinery or software, and support
risk assessment.
The following list defines the different types of
admonishments used in DeLaval documentation:
Danger: Refers to imminent and severe risk.
Failure to comply with instruction will result in
serious injury or death.
Warning: Refers to a potential but severe risk.
Failure to comply with instruction could result in
injury or death.
Caution: Refers to a limited risk. Failure to com-
ply with instruction could result in minor injury.
Mandatory: Refers to an action or behaviour
which is essential to safe and successful use of
the equipment.
Prohibited: Refers to an action or behaviour
which is incompatible to safe and successful use
of the equipment.
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Note! Is intended to draw attention to specific
points of importance in the text and advice to
prevent equipment damage.
This symbol signals risk of injury.
This symbol signals risk of electric shock.
4 Safety regulations
Warning!
Intended use
Do not use the equipment for any
other purposes than the intended
use.
Warning!
Risk of injury!
The system must only be operated
by trained personnel. Make sure that
children and unauthorised people do
not come into contact with the sys-
tem.
Warning!
Keep safety signs legible!
Read all the safety signs on the
machine and in this manual.
Replace any lost or damaged signs.
Keep safety signs clean and legible
at all times.
Mandatory!
Read the instructions carefully
before using the equipment. Contact
the local DeLaval dealer if there are
parts of these instructions that are
not understood. Compliance with the
instructions ensures a correct and
safe use of the equipment. Save the
instructions for future reference.
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Prohibited!
Do not use inadequate parts or
consumables.
Using products which do not meet
specified requirements, for example
spare parts or consumables, or not
appropriately trained personnel for
the DeLaval product may lead to
risks or damage. Consequently it
may also void or limit the warranty.
5 Compliance with national regu-
lations
5.1 FCC Compliance statement
This equipment was tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class A digital device, pur-
suant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment
is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instruction manual,
may cause harmful interference to radio commu-
nications. Operation of this equipment in a resi-
dential area is likely to cause harmful interference
in which case the user will be required to correct
the interference at his own expense.
This device complies with FCC RF radiation
exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled envi-
ronment. The antenna used for this transmitter
must be installed to provide a separation distance
of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not
be co-located or operating in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.
5.2 ISED Compliance statement
This device contains license-exempt transmit-
ter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation,
Science and Economic Development Canada’s
license-exempt RSS(s).
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Operation is subject to the following two condi-
tions:
1 - This device may not cause interference.
2 - This device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause unde-
sired operation of the device.
Note! Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
6 Safety devices
This system is designed to be safe to operate.
The safety devices that are installed are there for
personal safety and must not be modified,
removed, or disconnected.
Any modification to the equipment's original
design may compromise the personal safety.
Consequently it may also void or limit the war-
ranty.
Note! All safety devices in the system must be
checked by a DeLaval representative before the
system is signed over to the customer.
7 Safe and healthy work routines
nEnsure that the area is well lit.
nKeep the floor dry to avoid slipping.
nWear protective clothing and appropriate
shoes or boots.
nKeep a good milking hygiene.
8 Warranty
Note! DeLaval will not take any responsibility for
damage resulting from faulty installation, opera-
tion, or for improper or inadequate care and
maintenance.
Note! DeLaval will not take any responsibility for
any damage resulting from frost. The owner/user
must take the necessary measurements to pre-
vent the ambient temperature around the equip-
ment from dropping to or below freezing point.
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Note! Modification may create risks not covered
by the original construction. Do not make any
modifications which has not been approved by
DeLaval.
9 Regulatory compliance
For more information on regulatory compliance,
see
http://www.delavalcorporate.com/sustainability/
our-operations/regulatory-Compliance/.
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General description
DeLaval mini reader MIRW
1 Introduction
DeLaval mini reader MIRW is a over head ID
antenna aimed for identification of cows.
It has the broadiest application area in relation to
what type of transponder is used. DeLaval mini
reader MIRW can process the transponder infor-
mation from both the ISO HDX and FDX trans-
ponders.
2 Technical data
nInput voltage: 12 VAC
nInput voltage tolerance: -10% to +20%
nPower: 30 VA
nReading range: 600 mm
A
B
C
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Fig. 1: The DeLaval mini reader MIRW.
A: Plastic front sheet with an encapsulated multi
conductor.
B: Galvanized steel stand maintaining strength and
shielding.
C: External box containing electronic circuits.
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3 Current consumption in walk by
antennas
DeLaval mini reader MIRW
DeLaval mini reader
MIRW
1,5 A rms
DeLaval mini reader
MIRW includes photo-
cell, control valve
2,4 A rms (ALPRO ID
sync)
DeLaval mini reader
MIRW includes photo-
cell, control valve
2,8 A rms (Hardware
sync)
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Planning
DeLaval mini reader MIRW
1 Article number
Article number Description
85232681 DeLaval mini reader MIRW
2 Dimensions and weight
The dimensions for DeLaval mini reader MIRW
are the following:
nLength: 0.81 m [31.89"]
nWidth: 0.56 m [22"]
nHeight: 0.31 m [12.2"]
nWeight: 13.5 kg [29.7lb]
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Operator's maintenance
DeLaval mini reader MIRW
1 Maintenance schedule
No Operator's maintenance task Frequency Max. interval Replacement
parts or kits
1 Cleaning the mini reader antenna - Daily
2 Checking the screws and bolts - Yearly
No 1 Cleaning the mini reader antenna
nClean the mini reader antenna using only
water.
Note! Do not direct high pressure cleaner
directly towards the electronic box.
No 2 Checking the screws and bolts
nCheck that all screws and bolts are tighten
up.
Frequency -
Max. interval Daily
Estimated time: -
Service type: Clean
Frequency -
Max. interval Yearly
Estimated time: -
Service type: Inspect
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Troubleshooting
DeLaval mini reader MIRW
1 Troubleshooting table
For DeLaval sort gate SG troubleshooting, see
chapter "Troubleshooting" in the "DeLaval sort
gate" Instruction Book.
No. Symptom Cause Action
1 Wrong ID or missed ID. Low
hit rate.
More than one animal in front of
the antenna.
Check that portal frame width is
adjusted to fit only one animal.
If not, contact the DeLaval serv-
ice technician to adjust.
Faulty transponders. Replace broken or weak trans-
ponders.
Ear transponder at the wrong
side.
Move the transponder to the left
ear.
Dirty or broken photocell. nClean the photocell with a
damp cloth.
nIf the problem persists,
contact the DeLaval serv-
ice technician.
Other causes with the same
symptom.
Contact the DeLaval service
technician.
2 LED indicator on portal
reader indicates reading
transponders, but animal ID
does not appear on any MPC
when animals are entering
the parlour.
More than one animal in front of
the antenna.
Check that portal frame width is
adjusted to fit only one animal.
If not, contact the DeLaval serv-
ice technician to adjust.
Communication problem. Contact the DeLaval service
technician.
3 Missed ID when animals are
entering.
Interference or disturbance
problems.
Contact the DeLaval service
technician.
Animal transponder missing
from DeLaval farm manage-
ment system software.
Register missing transponder
and animal in farm manage-
ment system software.
4 Animal ID is erased from the
Milking Point Controller
before the parlour is full.
Communication problem. Contact the DeLaval service
technician.
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