Gallagher Birth Alarm Advanced User manual

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Thank you for purchasing the Birth Alarm Advanced. This is an extremely reliable reporting system
for foal births. We recommend that you read this manual carefully before using it. Proper assembly
and operation are essential for proper working.

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Contents
1. Introduction...................................................................................................................................... 4
2. Contents of the package .................................................................................................................. 5
3. Preparing for use.............................................................................................................................. 7
3.1 First use ...................................................................................................................................7
3.2 Switching on/off ....................................................................................................................... 8
4 The inside of the Birth Alarm Advanced Transmitter ......................................................................9
4.1 Installing/replacing batteries .................................................................................................. 9
4.2 The casing of the Birth Alarm Advanced transmitter............................................................10
5 The lights (LEDs) of the Birth Alarm Advanced transmitter...........................................................11
5.1 The status lights .....................................................................................................................11
6 Birth Alarm Advanced receiver ......................................................................................................12
6.1 The components of the Birth Alarm Advanced receiver........................................................12
6.2 Control of the Birth Alarm Advanced receiver.......................................................................13
6.2.1 Switching on ...................................................................................................................13
6.2.2 The eco button ...............................................................................................................13
6.2.3 The volume buttons .......................................................................................................13
6.2.4 The display hold button .................................................................................................13
6.2.5 Navigation on the main screen………………………………………………………………………………….13
6.2.5.1 The navigation bar……………………………………………………………………………………………….13
6.2.5.2 The information field…………………………………………………………………………………………...14
6.3 Meaning of the symbols in the navigation beam ..................................................................14
6.3.1 The disconnect symbol .........................................................................................................14
6.3.2 The horse’s head symbol ......................................................................................................14
6.3.3 The door symbol ...................................................................................................................14
6.3.4 The heartbeat symbol...........................................................................................................14
6.3.5 The mini-status symbol.........................................................................................................14
6.3.6 The battery display of the receiver itself ..............................................................................14
6.3.7 The settings button ...............................................................................................................15
6.4 The meaning of the symbols in the information field..................................................................15
6.4.1 The status display...........................................................................................................15
6.4.2 The reception display .....................................................................................................15
6.4.3 The battery display.........................................................................................................15
6.5 Registrating a Birth Alarm Advanced transmitter ...................................................................15
6.6 Logging off the Birth Alarm Advanced transmitter……………………………………………………………..15
7 Connecting the new Birth Alarm Advanced transmitter ...............................................................16
8 Programming other settings ..........................................................................................................16

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8.1 Sleep mode.............................................................................................................................16
8.2 Angle setting...........................................................................................................................16
8.3 Colic position..........................................................................................................................17
8.4 Anti burglary alarm ................................................................................................................17
9 The settings menu..........................................................................................................................18
9.1 Display brightness ..................................................................................................................18
9.1.1 Automatic brightness adjustment..................................................................................18
9.2 Eco mode................................................................................................................................19
9.3 Alarm Volume.........................................................................................................................19
9.3.1 Vibration function ..........................................................................................................19
9.4 Setting the language ..............................................................................................................19
9.5 Disabling the Birth Alarm Advanced receiver ........................................................................20
10. Testing ............................................................................................................................................20
10.1 The range................................................................................................................................20
11 Fitting the Birth Alarm onto the mare ...........................................................................................21
11.1 Fitting the Birth Alarm beneath the halter ............................................................................22
11.2 Fitting the Birth Alarm into an anti-roll girth .........................................................................22
12 Summary and modes of use...........................................................................................................23
13 Technical data ................................................................................................................................24

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1. Introduction
When your mare gives birth you would like to be present so that you can intervene in case of any
complications or warn a veterinarian. Horses and ponies have the tendency of lying stretched out on
their left or right side during delivery. This gives them more space during contractions. The Birth
Alarm Advanced makes good use of this tendency.
When you fix the Birth Alarm Advanced beneath the mare’s halter (or in an anti-roll girth) you will
receive a notification on your receiver. In this way, you will always be warned in time when the birth
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2. Contents
1. The Birth Alarm Advanced transmitter
This sends a signal to the receiver as soon as
the mare lies down on her side.
2. The special holder
This is where the Birth Alarm Advanced
transmitter is pushed in. This holder can be
fixed beneath the mare’s halter or in the ring of
the anti-roll girth.
3. The cable ties
To get started, we have already supplied a
number of cable ties (also called "Tie-wraps") in
addition.
These cable ties are for single use, but they are
available at any DIY store.
4. The special screwdriver.
You can use this to open your Birth Alarm
Advanced transmitter (for example when the
batteries need to be replaced or when you need
to insert or remove the SIM card).
On the back of this screwdriver there is also a
strong magnet, with which you can operate the
Birth Alarm Advanced transmitter.
5. The Birth Alarm Advanced receiver
The signal comes in on this receiver as soon as
the mare lies down on her side.
6. The antenna
You fix the antenna on the receiver.
7. The Birth Alarm Advanced receiver
standard
You click the receiver on this in case of regular
use. You can also disconnect the receiver and
wear it on, for example, your belt.
8. The USB cable
You need this cable to supply the Birth Alarm
Advanced receiver with power, or to charge the
battery of the Birth Alarm Advanced receiver.
You can also use this cable to update the
software of the transmitter or receiver. (More
information can be found on
www.birthalarm.com
9. The charger
This provides your receiver with power for
regular use or when you want to charge the
battery.
10. QuickStart Guide
Concise manual

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3. Preparing for use
3.1 First use
Before using the Birth Alarm Advanced for the first time, the transmitter has to log on to the
receiver. For this, you have to follow the following step-by-step plan once:
Step 1
Open the Birth Alarm Advanced transmitter.
Step 2
Remove the label with the arrow which is located against the pole of one of the
batteries. The batteries now make contact with the Birth Alarm Advanced transmitter.
Step 3
Close the Birth Alarm Advanced transmitter again.
Step 4
Take the Birth Alarm Advanced receiver out of the case and fix the antenna on the gold
coloured antenna connection.
(You can use the small open-ended spanner for this, but make sure you don't apply too
much force!)
Step 5
Position the Birth Alarm Advanced receiver on the standard
Step 6
Click the USB cable into the USB connector at the top of the Birth Alarm Advanced
receiver (next to the antenna).
Step 7
Connect the other side of the USB cable to the charger and plug the charger into the
wall socket.
Step 8
Switch on the Birth Alarm Advanced receiver by pressing and holding the button in the
top left-hand corner of the screen for two seconds.
Step 9
Hold the back of the special screwdriver against one of the lights on the Birth Alarm
Advanced transmitter and wait for the status lights to light up green.
Opening up
Removing the Label

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3.2 Switching on/off
You can switch the Birth Alarm Advanced transmitter on/off and operate it with the back of the
special screwdriver supplied. On one of the long sides of the casing you will find two status lights.
To switch ON the Birth Alarm Advanced transmitter, proceed as follows:
•Place the back of the special screwdriver against one of the status
lights.
•The Birth Alarm Advanced transmitter will now switch on. Switching
on can be recognized by the green illumination of both status lights.
•Your Birth Alarm Advanced transmitter is now switched on. The
status lights will briefly light up green every five seconds. It
indicates that the Birth Alarm Advanced transmitter is switched on
and that the status is correct.
To switch the Birth Alarm Advanced transmitter OFF, proceed as follows:
•Place the back of the special screwdriver against one of the status
lights.
•The Birth Alarm Advanced transmitter will now switch off.
Switching off can be recognized by the red illumination of both
status lights.
•Your Birth Alarm Advanced transmitter is now switched off.

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4 The inside of the Birth Alarm Advanced Transmitter
Below is an overview of the system components you will need to operate and use the system.
1. Batteries.
2. The two status lights
3. The connection button (pair button)
4. The reset button
5. USB connector (for software updates)
4.1 Installing/replacing batteries
When replacing the batteries for your Birth Alarm Advanced transmitter, you should always use
alkaline batteries (preferably "Duracell", "Panasonic", or "Varta"). The use of rechargeable batteries
is not recommended. Always replace all 3 batteries at the same time. If you cannot remove the
batteries with your fingers, you can also use a small screwdriver, as long as it is done with care. The
batteries must always be placed with their negative pole on the spring.
Always use new batteries at the beginning of the foaling season!
If you will not be using Birth Alarm Advanced transmitter for a longer period of time, such
as after the foaling season, you should remove the batteries to prevent them from
leaking and causing damage to your Birth Alarm Advanced Transmitter.
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