Kerbl EquiAlarm User Manual
Kerbl EquiAlarm User Manual

Kerbl EquiAlarm User Manual

Alarm system for foaling mares

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Thank you for purchasing a EquiAlarm. This is a dependable alarm system for foaling mares. We recommend that
you read this manual carefully prior to use. It is essential that the alarm is fitted and operated properly to ensure that
it works correctly.

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    User guide Thank you for purchasing a EquiAlarm. This is a dependable alarm system for foaling mares. We recommend that you read this manual carefully prior to use. It is essential that the alarm is fitted and operated properly to ensure that it works correctly.
  • Page 2: Introduction

    This allows them more room during contractions. The EquiAlarm makes clever use of this phenomenon. By simply fitting the EquiAlarm beneath the halter of your mare (or into an anti-roll girth), it will alert you when the birth commences.
  • Page 3: Preparing For Use

    • T he section entitled “Installing a new SIM card” (see 6) explains how you can set up and install a newly purchased SIM card yourself. Once you have performed these steps on your new EquiAlarm, you can reseal it with the screws and proceed with the set-up. If your own mobile telephone has a good reception in the stable or pasture where your mare is located, we recommend that you purchase a SIM card from the same provider.
  • Page 4: The Equialarm Indicators

    You can read the status of the EquiAlarm via the status indicator flash sequence. For example, if the light is flashing Green, the EquiAlarm is OK. On the contrary, when the status indicator is flashing red, the battery needs replacing.
  • Page 5: The Interior Of The Equialarm

    EquiAlarm. 5.2 EquiAlarm housing The housing of the EquiAlarm has been designed so that it can only be screwed shut in one way. This ensures that the status and GSM indicators are visible. 5.3 Inserting the SIM card The SIM card must be slotted into the EquiAlarm with the chip facing downwards.
  • Page 6: Installing A New Sim Card

    When you have performed all of these steps, the new SIM card will be ready for installation and use in the Equi- Alarm. (see 5.3) 7. Programming telephone numbers In order to change the settings of your EquiAlarm, you must put the device into programming mode. 7.1 Programming mode In order to programme the EquiAlarm directly, you must proceed as follows: • Hold the rear end of the screwdriver to the...
  • Page 7: Programming Telephone Numbers

    You are now in fact finished with programming. The EquiAlarm now knows your number and will call you when the birth is occurring. Now wait 2-3 minutes. The EquiAlarm will automatically exit programming mode. The EquiAlarm is now ready for use.
  • Page 8: Programming By Sms

    7.2.1 Programming by SMS You can also programme the EquiAlarm by sending an SMS. In order to do this, you should proceed as follows: • On your own mobile telephone, compose a SMS with the following text: “M1:” (Note! use a capital letter M) immediately followed by the desired first number. The table below shows an example of a how to compose the SMS in your country.
  • Page 9: Direct Programming

    • P rogram both numbers on the SIM card. If you do not want one of the memory slots to be called, save the fol- lowing as the telephone number: “+1111”. 8. Testing Before you start using the EquiAlarm, it is essential that you first test it to ensure that it is operating correctly. You can easily test the alarm yourself. • Preferably visit the location where your mare is located with the EquiAlarm.
  • Page 10: Fitting On The Mare

    9. Fitting on the mare In order to be able to use the EquiAlarm in a girth or under the halter, it must be secured in the supplied holder. You can do this as follows: • Slide the EquiAlarm into the holder carefully, as shown in the photo below. • Make sure that both indicators are visible on the side. • Next, close the flap using the clip provided. 9.1 Fitting under the halter...
  • Page 11: Summary And Method Of Use

    EquiAlarm will call your mobile telephone. The telephone number of the EquiAlarm will then be displayed on the screen of your mobile telephone. If you store this number in the contact list of your mobile telephone with a name such as „EquiAlarm“ or „Mare“, this name will also be displayed on the screen of your telephone.

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