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  • Page 2 ©Copyright SCR by Allflex LTD. 2018, 2019 This manual is copyrighted. All rights are reserved, and no part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written consent. Disclaimer The information in this manual was accurate and reliable at the time of its release. However, we reserve the right to change the specifications of the product described in this manual without notice at any time.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents SenseHub™ ..........................1 Safety First ........................2 Conventions Used in this Manual ..................2 SenseHub™ System Components and Installation ..............3 Required Components ..................... 4 Required Tools and Materials ..................4 Installing the SenseHub™ Controller ................5 Site Survey ........................
  • Page 4 3.12.2 Events ........................63 3.12.3 Graphs ........................67 3.12.4 Details ........................69 Farm Settings ......................... 71 Users ..........................72 Alerts ..........................73 Health ..........................74 4.3.1 Health Report ......................74 4.3.2 Early Fresh Cows Report ..................75 4.3.3 Distress Sensitivity ....................76 Reproduction .........................

  • Page 5: Sensehub

    1 SenseHub™ SenseHub™ is a sophisticated, modular, cow monitoring solution that delivers actionable information on the reproductive, health, nutritional, and wellbeing status of individual cows and groups. With SenseHub™, dairy farmers can make data-driven decisions for maximized productivity. It offers a choice of neck or ear tags along with varied application plan levels, payment options, and user devices.

  • Page 6: Safety First

    SenseHub™ Safety First In addition to always following all local codes and regulations, remember to always place wiring in such a way that it is distant from the natural curiosity of cows. WARNING Always follow all local codes and regulations when working with electricity and on ladders.

  • Page 7: Sensehub™ System Components And Installation

    SenseHub™ System Components and Installation 2 SenseHub™ System Components and Installation The SenseHub™ System is made up of at least one SenseHub™ Controller, a PC with a browser, the SCR supplied Panel PC for example, and/or a mobile device. SenseHub™ System Components NOTE The Power over Ethernet, PoE, Injector included with SenseHub™...

  • Page 8: Required Components

    SenseHub™ System Components and Installation Required Components A typical SenseHub™ System installation requires the following items: • SenseHub™ Controller • SenseHub™ Controller Mounting Bracket • Power Supply and PoE Injector • SCR Supplied Grounded Power Cable. • Internet Connection with at least 256K of upload speed •...

  • Page 9: Installing The Sensehub™ Controller

    SenseHub™ System Components and Installation Installing the SenseHub™ Controller The SenseHub™ Controller enables coverage of a large area. The SenseHub™ Controller requires an Ethernet connection with an active DHCP Server that provides the SenseHub™ Controller with an IP Address. • The SenseHub™ Controller must be installed at least 3 Meters above ground or 1 Meter below the rafters when installed inside a building.
  • Page 10 SenseHub™ System Components and Installation a. The SenseHub™ Controller is connected to an RJ 45, Ethernet Cable connected to a PoE Injector and hung at least 3 meters above the ground and 1 meter below the rafters as indicated. b. The RTD Test tag is then walked around the farm area at chest height and a test signal, one press, is sent every 5 meters or so.

  • Page 11: Sensehub™ System Installation Best Practices

    SenseHub™ System Components and Installation 2.4.1 SenseHub™ System Installation Best Practices Follow these best practices for trouble free SenseHub™ System installations: 1. Complete coverage is important; overlap does not guarantee better coverage. a. Correct implementation of the site survey is important. Use the site survey to determine where best to place the SenseHub™...

  • Page 12: Installing The Sensehub™ Controller

    SenseHub™ System Components and Installation e. After installation of any SenseHub™ System follow-up visits are needed to confirm that all the cows are being identified and there is no interference from other transmissions. Installing the SenseHub™ Controller Follow these steps carefully to correctly install the SenseHub™ Controller. NOTE Follow all local codes and ordinances and follow all safety rules when connecting to grounded outlets and when working on ladders and/or at...

  • Page 13: Controller Installation

    SenseHub™ System Components and Installation 2.5.1 Controller Installation After performing a site survey follow these steps to safely install a single SenseHub™ Controller. 1. Establish the location for the Power over Ethernet, PoE, Injector. Install the Injector must be placed no more than 100 linear meters from the router providing the Ethernet network for the farm.
  • Page 14 SenseHub™ System Components and Installation a. When attaching to a wall use screws to secure the bracket. b. When attaching to a pole use hose clamps threaded thru the slots in the bracket. 4. Hang the SenseHub™ Controller on the Bracket. SenseHub Install Manual Ver 3.2.docx Page 10...
  • Page 15 SenseHub™ System Components and Installation 5. Connect the PoE Injector to the Electricity using the provided 3-prong cable. NOTE Using the provided 3 prong cables insures electrical grounding when connected to a properly grounded outlet. 6. Connect the Ethernet Cable from the router installed on the farm to the Data In port on the PoE injector.

  • Page 16: Installing With An Additional Sensehub™ Antenna

    SenseHub™ System Components and Installation 2.5.2 Installing with an additional SenseHub™ Antenna The Site Survey determined that two Antennas were required. The instructions below describe how to install the SenseHub™ Controller with an additional SenseHub™ Antenna. NOTE The Power over Ethernet, PoE, Injector included with SenseHub™ can support up to 3 devices over 152 meters.
  • Page 17 SenseHub™ System Components and Installation 3. Connect the Controller Bracket as shown. The thumbscrew is on the bottom and the two pins on the sides are toward the top. a. When attaching to a wall use screws to secure the bracket. b.
  • Page 18 SenseHub™ System Components and Installation 4. Hang the SenseHub™ Controller on the Bracket. 5. Establish the location for the SenseHub™ Antenna, the SenseHub™ Antenna must be placed no more than 100 linear meters from the SenseHub™ Controller providing the PoE/Ethernet network connection. 6.
  • Page 19 SenseHub™ System Components and Installation 8. Connect the PoE Injector to the Electricity using the provided 3-prong cable. NOTE Using the provided 3 prong cables insures electrical grounding when connected to a properly grounded outlet. 9. Connect the Ethernet Cable from the router installed on the farm to the Data In port on the PoE injector.

  • Page 20: Installing The Sensehub Server

    SenseHub™ System Components and Installation 2.5.3 Installing the SenseHub Server The SenseHub Server is designed to support farms with more than 1000 cows. The SenseHub server is a dedicated device just like the SenseHub Controller. WARNING The SenseHub Server uses regular ethernet not PoE Ethernet. Check the cable being connected to the SenseHub Server.
  • Page 21 SenseHub™ System Components and Installation NOTE The maximum length of Ethernet cable possible between any two components is 100 meters. 4. Establish the location for the SenseHub™ Antenna, the SenseHub™ Antenna must be placed no more than 100 linear meters from the SenseHub™ PoE Injector providing the PoE/Ethernet network connection.
  • Page 22 SenseHub™ System Components and Installation 6. Hang the SenseHub™ Antenna on the Bracket. 7. Smartly run the Ethernet Cable from the PoE Injector to the SenseHub™ Antenna PD connector. 8. Repeat Steps 5 and 6 for additional SenseHub™ Antenna if required. 9.
  • Page 23 SenseHub™ System Components and Installation NOTE Using the provided 3 prong cables insures electrical grounding when connected to a properly grounded outlet. 10. Connect the Ethernet Cable from the router installed on the farm to the Data In port on the PoE injector. 11.

  • Page 24: Installing The Controller Or Antenna, A Distance From The Router

    SenseHub™ System Components and Installation 2.5.4 Installing the Controller or Antenna, a distance from the Router When the Site Survey determines that correct place for the SenseHub™ Controller is more than 100 linear meters from the Router, a wireless network extension must be used.
  • Page 25 SenseHub™ System Components and Installation WARNING Use only 5Ghz or 900 MHz Nanostations as allowed locally. If only 2.4 GHz Nanostations are available, refer to page 7 for important network configuration instructions. 3. Connect the Remote Nano station directly to the Instant 802.3AF adapter provided.
  • Page 26 SenseHub™ System Components and Installation 5. Hang the SenseHub™ Controller on the Bracket. 6. Smartly run a supplied Ethernet cable from the Instant 802.3AF adapter to the PSE port of the SenseHub™ Controller. NOTE Both ends of the Nanostation need to be configured in full bridge mode for correct operation and correction of the SenseHub™...

  • Page 27: Connecting To The Sensehub Sorting Gate Controller

    SenseHub™ System Components and Installation 2.5.5 Connecting to the SenseHub Sorting Gate Controller The SenseHub Sorting Gate Controller connects to the network in the same way as the SenseHub Controller and the SenseHub Antenna. NOTE Please complete the physical assembly of the Sorting Gate as detailed in the Assembly Guide found in the Knowledge Base before connecting the SenseHub...
  • Page 28 SenseHub™ System Components and Installation 1. Establish the location for the Power over Ethernet, PoE, Injector. Install the Injector no more than 100 linear meters from the router providing the Ethernet network for the farm. If you are integrating the sorting gate to an already established system you may not need to perform this step.

  • Page 29: Additional Configurations

    SenseHub™ System Components and Installation 2.5.6 Additional Configurations When installing SenseHub it is possible to connect more than one device to the Power over Ethernet, PoE, Injector. Up to 3 devices can be connected in series over a maximum cable length of 152 meters. SCR provides Outdoor Ethernet Cable in these lengths: Part Number Description...

  • Page 30: Installing The Panel Pc (Optional)

    SenseHub™ System Components and Installation Installing the Panel PC (Optional) The panel PC is an optional component. This PC comes with a wall bracket for easy mounting on the wall. Regular and Philips (cross) Screwdrivers Ladder Bubble Level Electric Screwdriver Appropriate Wall-plugs Electric Drill Correct size drill bit for the wall and the...
  • Page 31 SenseHub™ System Components and Installation 10. Lift the panel pc and connect it to the wall mounted half of the bracket. Two people may be required for this. 11. After the two bracket halves are seated together correctly, close the locking screw so the PC half is secured to the wall half of the bracket.

  • Page 32: Sensehub™ Controller Leds

    SenseHub™ System Components and Installation SenseHub™ Controller LEDs The Controller has three LEDs, one associated with each of the Ethernet ports and one central LED. Active LED Meaning Blinking – Link Activity Power Sourcing Equipment Solid – Link OK PSE Ethernet Port Off –...

  • Page 33: Faq/Troubleshooting The Installation

    SenseHub™ System Components and Installation FAQ/Troubleshooting the Installation Controller Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action The CAT 5 Ethernet Cable Plug the CAT 5 Ethernet is not connected to the cable into the other cable correct, PD, port on the on the SenseHub™ SenseHub™...

  • Page 34: Sensehub™ Setup Guide

    SenseHub™ Setup Guide 3 SenseHub™ Setup Guide This section describes the important first steps after the SenseHub™ System is physically installed on the farm. cSense Flex Tag Placement Fit the tags on the cows as soon as possible. Tags need to be on the cow for seven to ten days to gather activity and rumination information.
  • Page 35 SenseHub™ Setup Guide Keep this list handy since the information will be used later. This table may be printed as required. Cow Number Tag Number Group SenseHub Install Manual Ver 3.2.docx Page 31...
  • Page 36 SenseHub™ Setup Guide 3. Stand on the right side of the cow and pass the collar with the tag over the top of the cow. 4. Pay attention to; the correct amount of slack, 2 fingers at the top of the cow’s neck, and that the tag is placed directly behind the left ear.
  • Page 37 SenseHub™ Setup Guide For a video demonstration on how to mount cSense Flex tags on cows in headlocks go here. For a video demonstration on how to mount cSense Flex tags on cows in treatment stalls go here. For a video demonstration on how to mount cSense Flex tags on cows in the milking parlor go here.

  • Page 38: Removing Csense Flex Tags From Cows

    SenseHub™ Setup Guide 3.1.2 Removing cSense Flex Tags from Cows From time to time it will be necessary to remove tags from cows. Read these steps from start to finish before attempting to remove tags. NOTE Two people are needed to remove cSense Flex tags from cows. WARNING Extreme care and caution must be exercised when removing tags/collars from cows.

  • Page 39: Attaching Esense Flex Tags To Cows

    SenseHub™ Setup Guide 3.1.3 Attaching eSense Flex Tags to Cows This explains how to attach an eSense Flex Tag as the only tag in the ear of the cow. Read these instructions from start to finish before attempting this procedure. 1.
  • Page 40 SenseHub™ Setup Guide 5. Enter the Tag and Cow information on this sticker found on the box of tags so they can be entered into the SenseHub™ application later. SenseHub Install Manual Ver 3.2.docx Page 36...

  • Page 41: How To Place Esense Flex Tags To Cows As A Second Tag

    SenseHub™ Setup Guide 3.1.4 How to Place eSense Flex Tags to Cows as a Second Tag When it comes time to attach the eSense Flex Tag to the cow there may already be a tag in place in the ear. Follow these rules when deciding where to place the eSense Flex tag in the ear for the best results.

  • Page 42: How To Place Esense Flex Tags On Young Stock

    SenseHub™ Setup Guide 3. Place the eSense Flex tag in either the green or yellow zones depending on where the visual or EID tag is already placed. 4. When attaching the tags to the cows follow the instructions as explained in Attaching eSense Flex Tags to Cows.

  • Page 43: How To Remove Esense Flex Tags

    SenseHub™ Setup Guide 3.1.6 How to Remove eSense Flex Tags When removing the eSense Flex tag, if the animal is culled for example, follow these instructions. 1. Grasp the ear of the cow firmly. 2. Using the Allflex Safety Ear Tag Removal tool, slip the blade of the tool between the base of the small male side and the ear.

  • Page 44: Sensehub™ Basic Configuration

    SenseHub™ Setup Guide SenseHub™ Basic Configuration Follow these steps to configure your SenseHub™ system. 1. Download and install the SenseHub™ Web Application from here. This application allows a local network connection to your SenseHub™ System. Installation instructions can be found on page 49. 2.
  • Page 45 SenseHub™ Setup Guide Trial Mode is available for 30 days after which Configuration and Registration must be completed. NOTE When System Registration is completed after Trial Mode, reports and graphs that were available during Trial Mode may not be available after registration is completed as these depend on the Application Plan 3.
  • Page 46 SenseHub™ Setup Guide NOTE Record the Farm ID as written. This Identification String is required to log in to your SenseHub™ Controller. The Farm ID is very important for Remote Connections to your SenseHub System. 4. Will SenseHub™ be linked to a Herd Management System? Is there a Herd Management System in use on the farm and will there be an exchange of data between that system and the SenseHub™...
  • Page 47 SenseHub™ Setup Guide a. If this SenseHub™ system is linked to a Herd Management System, choose that system from the Integration Drop-down menu and then copy the Registration Key to the correct place in that system. b. When complete, click Next. Continue to Step 6 below. 5.
  • Page 48 SenseHub™ Setup Guide When choosing to work in DC305 or PC Dart Modes the input and output file paths must be defined. These are the file paths where DC305 / PC Dart places the Status File, Input File Path, and where SenseHub, Output File Path, places its output files. Create the Input and Output file paths on the same PC where the SenseHub Status File Service is installed.

  • Page 49: Sensehub™ Registration

    SenseHub™ Setup Guide SenseHub™ Registration Once completing the configuration section, the system automatically moves to the registration portion of the wizard. NOTE When Registering after Trial Mode, all the reports, graphs, and series that were available during Trial Mode may not be available after registration is completed as these depend on the Application Plan in place on the farm.
  • Page 50 SenseHub™ Setup Guide 3. Enter the answers to the security questions. Read and then check your agreement with the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and click Sign-up. 4. When complete you will be asked to sign in again. NOTE The Farm ID was assigned during Step 3 on page 41.

  • Page 51: Sensehub™ Mobile Application

    SenseHub™ Setup Guide SenseHub™ Mobile Application The SenseHub™ Mobile Application is available for both Android and Apple Devices. NOTE The minimum Android version is 4.4. The minimum iOS version is 9.0. NOTE Trial Mode users will only be able to use the Mobile Application when accessing their SenseHub™...
  • Page 52 SenseHub™ Setup Guide SenseHub Install Manual Ver 3.2.docx Page 48...

  • Page 53: Using The Sensehub™ Tools Installer

    SenseHub™ Setup Guide Using the SenseHub™ Tools Installer After downloading the SenseHub™ Tools installer run the application to install the SenseHub™ Web Application. Other tools that may be required, like the SenseHub™ Status File Service, are also available in the Tools Installer. 1.
  • Page 54 SenseHub™ Setup Guide • The SenseHub Status File Service is the service required to link between Herd Management Systems that use the Status File Protocol, like DC 305, and the SenseHub Controller. After choosing all the required components click Install. 3.

  • Page 55: Creating Groups

    SenseHub™ Setup Guide Creating Groups The next step in setting up your SenseHub™ System is to create groups. Create groups that correspond with the actual groups on the farm. 1. From the Dashboard click Farm and then Groups; the Groups page appears. 2.
  • Page 56 SenseHub™ Setup Guide 3. When all the information is complete and correct click to save the Group. NOTE Changing the Heat Index Threshold can significantly affect how the SenseHub™ System detects heats and can significantly affect the fertility rates on the farm. Do not change the Heat Index Threshold unless directed by SCR or your SCR Dealer.

  • Page 57: First Time Animal Entry Using Sensehub

    SenseHub™ Setup Guide First Time Animal Entry using SenseHub™ Entering your herd for the first time in SenseHub™ system is not difficult, but is does require some preparation. NOTE Farms that are migrating from Heatime HR should use the migration tool. Detailed instructions on how to use the migration tool are found on page 77.

  • Page 58: Entering Heifers In Sensehub

    SenseHub™ Setup Guide Entering Heifers in SenseHub™ Follow these instructions to enter Heifers of all lactation statuses in SenseHub™. 1. From the Dashboard click Farm and then Animals, the Animals in Herd list appears. The list of Culled Animals, once there are Culled Animals from the herd, is also found here.
  • Page 59 SenseHub™ Setup Guide 4. Enter here the current Lactation, 0 for Heifers, and the Birthdate of the Heifer. NOTE The Birthdate is required for Heifers. 5. When complete click Save Now, otherwise click Next. 6. Enter here the most recent Breeding Date and Number. The Bull used is optional and once a Bull is entered it can be chosen from the Drop-down List.
  • Page 60 SenseHub™ Setup Guide 8. Enter the Pregnancy Check Date and the Result, when complete click Save Now to save the Heifer. 9. The Heifer and all entered details are now saved in SenseHub™. SenseHub Install Manual Ver 3.2.docx Page 56...

  • Page 61: Entering Cows In Sensehub

    SenseHub™ Setup Guide 3.10 Entering Cows in SenseHub™ Follow these instructions to enter Cows of all lactations and lactation statuses in SenseHub™. 1. From the Dashboard click Farm and then Animals, the Animals in Herd list appears. The list of Culled Animals, once there are Culled Animals from the herd, is also found here.
  • Page 62 SenseHub™ Setup Guide 4. Enter the Current Lactation, Birthdate, and Last Calving Date for this cow. 5. When complete click Save Now, otherwise click Next. 6. Enter here the most recent Breeding Date and Number. The Bull used is optional and once a Bull is entered it can be chosen from the Drop-down List.
  • Page 63 SenseHub™ Setup Guide 8. Enter the Pregnancy Check Date. 9. When complete click Save Now, otherwise click Next 10. Enter the Dry-off date for the cow. When complete click Save Now. 11. The Cow, and all the entered details, are saved in SenseHub™ SenseHub Install Manual Ver 3.2.docx Page 59...

  • Page 64: Pairing Cows And Csense/Esense Tags

    SenseHub™ Setup Guide 3.11 Pairing Cows and cSense/eSense Tags After attaching the tags to the cows, configuring and registering the SenseHub™ system and entering the herd, cows can be paired with their tags. 1. From the Dashboard click Farm and then Cows, the Cows in Herd list appears.

  • Page 65: Sensehub™ Cow Card

    SenseHub™ Setup Guide 3.12 SenseHub™ Cow Card The Cow Card contains a great deal of information about the cow. The Cow Card is made up of the Lactation Timeline and three tabs: Events – Important happenings for this cow, grouped by lactation. •...

  • Page 66: Timeline

    SenseHub™ Setup Guide 3.12.1 Timeline The Lactation Timeline is a graphic summary of the current lactation for the cow. It contains the major events and the total number of days since the last calving for the cow. Lactation Timeline Colors are explained in this table. Color Icon Description...

  • Page 67: Events

    SenseHub™ Setup Guide 3.12.2 Events All the happenings to each cow in the herd are called events. Event Icons Description Calving. This icon appears where a calving is reported. Health. This icon appears when the Health Index of a cow falls below the threshold.
  • Page 68 SenseHub™ Setup Guide Event Icons Description Culling. This icon appears when the cow is culled, removed from the herd. Dry-off. This icon appears where the dry-off is entered/recorded for the cow. Change Group. This icon appears when a group change is entered/recorded for the cow Abortion.
  • Page 69 SenseHub™ Setup Guide 3.12.2.1 Entering Events This section describes how to enter Events in the SenseHub™ System. The Event button is found either at the top of the Cow List, Farm  Cows, or at the top of any Cow Card. 1.
  • Page 70 SenseHub™ Setup Guide 3.12.2.2 Removing Events. It is possible to Remove Events. 1. Find the desired event on the event tab. 2. Click the Vertical Ellipses and choose Remove Event. 3. The event is removed. NOTE It is only possible to remove the last, topmost, event. Past events that affect more recent events, such as inseminations to the more recent pregnancy check, may not be removed.

  • Page 71: Graphs

    SenseHub™ Setup Guide 3.12.3 Graphs The SenseHub™ System produces several useful graphs to help you manage your herd. • Heat Graph Health Graph • 3.12.3.1 Heat Graph The Heat Graph displays the Heat Behavior of the cow. SenseHub Install Manual Ver 3.2.docx Page 67...
  • Page 72 SenseHub™ Setup Guide 3.12.3.2 Health Graph The Health Graph shows the relative health of the cow using Total Daily Rumination minutes. SenseHub Install Manual Ver 3.2.docx Page 68...

  • Page 73: Details

    SenseHub™ Setup Guide 3.12.4 Details The Details section shows all the important information about the cow. 1. To expand any of the areas click on the arrow; the area expands. 2. To edit any of the information click on Edit and the items available for editing are highlighted around the edges.
  • Page 74 SenseHub™ Setup Guide 4. If you try to leave without saving a message appears. SenseHub Install Manual Ver 3.2.docx Page 70...

  • Page 75: Farm Settings

    Farm Settings 4 Farm Settings This section describes how to configure SenseHub™ for the protocols and practices already in place on your farm. NOTE The Farm Settings available in your SenseHub™ System reflect the Application Plan subscription in place on the farm. Not all items described in this chapter are available in every SenseHub™...

  • Page 76: Users

    Farm Settings Users The users page is where Users to the local SenseHub™ system are added and managed. There are 4 user levels available on SenseHub™: • Admin – the user that is created during registration is the system administrator and has access to edit everything in SenseHub™.

  • Page 77: Alerts

    Farm Settings Alerts The alerts section configures which types of alerts are sent to which destinations, Email, SMS, or Push Notifications. By Default, the only alert sent by SenseHub™ is the Pre/Post Calving Alert. This alert is sent to mobile application users only. Click on to send this specific alert as an Email.

  • Page 78: Health

    Farm Settings Health Configure here parameters for inclusion in the various health related reports. 4.3.1 Health Report • Inclusion in Health Report – default Health Index = 86. o Cows with a Health Index of 86 or lower will appear in the Health Report. •...

  • Page 79: Early Fresh Cows Report

    Farm Settings 4.3.2 Early Fresh Cows Report Configure here the number of days after calving for cows to appear in the early fresh report. • Inclusion in Early Fresh Report – default 30 days. o Cows no matter their Health Index appear in the Early Fresh Cow report for this number of days.

  • Page 80: Distress Sensitivity

    Farm Settings 4.3.3 Distress Sensitivity Configure here the sensitivity level of the distress alerts. • Sliding this to LOW decreases sensitivity and may result in missed distress. • Sliding this to HIGH increases sensitivity and may result in more alerts, some of which may not actually be distress.

  • Page 81: Reproduction

    Farm Settings Reproduction Configure here various reproduction and pregnancy related values. 4.4.1 Voluntary Waiting Period In this section configure: • Voluntary Waiting Period for each type of cow in the herd separately; o Heifer – Default 420 days of age Lactation Cow –...

  • Page 82: Pregnancy Days To Dry-Off

    Farm Settings 4.4.3 Pregnancy Days to Dry-off Configure here the number of days pregnant when you typically dry-off cows in your herd. • Days Pregnant – default = 218 Days Pregnant. o Cows are dried off at 218 days or 60 days before their expected calving date.

  • Page 83: Shifts

    Farm Settings Shifts Configure here the shifts used for sorting animals. Dairy farms most often configure the shifts at the same time as milking shifts. Up to 6 shifts can be configured. The total of all shifts during a day must equal 24 hours. SenseHub Install Manual Ver 3.2.docx Page 79...

  • Page 84: System Settings

    System Settings 5 System Settings The System Settings area has important information about the configuration and working environment of the SenseHub System. System Dashboard From the SenseHub Dashboard click on System; the System Dashboard appears. Table Item Description Last Update to Cloud The last time the cloud was updated.

  • Page 85: Device Details

    System Settings 5.1.1 Device Details Clicking on the Device in the Device Type column displays the Device Details. There are 4 sections here: • Device ID: The type and name of the device. • Device Status: the current status and correction action for this device. •...
  • Page 86 System Settings 3. The Device Versions section displays the versions of the device and is device dependent. 4. The Device Network section displays information about the configuration of the network. There is also a section here for manually adding information about nano stations that may be in use on this farm.

  • Page 87: Tag List

    System Settings Tag List Click on Tags, the Tag List appears. Column Header Description Tag Type The type of the tag/ Tag Number The number of the tag. The number of the animal that is paired with the Animal ID tag.

  • Page 88: Herd Management Setup

    System Settings Herd Management Setup The Herd Management Setup section identifies and defines the current system configuration. Is the system configured to work in SCR Mode, Stand alone, or is it configured to work integrated with a Herd Management System. •...

  • Page 89: Monitoring Herd Management

    System Settings 5.3.1 Monitoring Herd Management SenseHub monitors and reports on the status of the most recent synchronization with the Herd Management System. • Go to System  Herd Management  Results the last Sync Results screen appears. Field Description Time Stamp The time the error occurred Error Type...

  • Page 90: Herd Management Setup - Status File

    System Settings 5.3.3 Herd Management Setup – Status File The Herd Management Setup section identifies and defines the current system configuration. Is the system configured to work in SCR Mode, Stand alone, or is it configured to work integrated with a Herd Management System. When choosing to work in DC305 or PC Dart Modes the input and output file paths must be defined.

  • Page 91: System Configuration

    System Settings System Configuration This section contains configuration information about the SenseHub Operation Mode, Tag Communication Configuration, and Internal Algo Versions. • SenseHub Operation Mode – Choose between SCR Mode and Minimal Validation Modes of operation. Using SCR Mode guarantees the full functionality of the system.

  • Page 92: Account Details

    System Settings Account Details This section contains the current configured account details. SenseHub Install Manual Ver 3.2.docx Page 88...

  • Page 93: Appendix A Cow Card Migration Tool

    Appendix A Cow Card Migration Tool Appendix A Cow Card Migration Tool The Cow Card Migration Tool takes a backup from the Heatime HR Control Box, reviews the information and allows for its editing and then sends the Cow Cards to the SenseHub™...
  • Page 94 Appendix A Cow Card Migration Tool 4. When the installation is complete the application launches itself. 5. The Cow Card Migration Tool is now ready to use. SenseHub Install Manual Ver 3.2.docx Page 90...

  • Page 95: Using The Migration Tool

    Appendix A Cow Card Migration Tool Using the Migration Tool The Cow Card Migration Tool simplifies the migration of Cow Cards from Heatime HR Control box to the SenseHub™ System. SenseHub™ works best when the Cow Card data contains as much information as possible.
  • Page 96 Appendix A Cow Card Migration Tool Lifecycle Stage Information required for SenseHub™ Required information for Cows Lactation ≥ 1 Fresh/Ready/Open Cow Last Calving Date. If the calving date entered is less than 30 days in the past the cow will be classified as fresh automatically by the SenseHub™...
  • Page 97 Appendix A Cow Card Migration Tool 4. By default, only Cows with a Lactation of 0 are displayed. When you update the Lactation to the current Lactation for the cow the record will disappear from this screen. When finished editing the Lactation Numbers click Next. 5.
  • Page 98 Appendix A Cow Card Migration Tool 6. The Cow Card Migration Tool discovers the available SenseHub™ Controller. 7. Once the Detect Device progress bar disappears, chose the available SenseHub™ Controller by IP Address and click Send. 8. The Cow Cards are uploaded to the SenseHub™ Controller. SenseHub Install Manual Ver 3.2.docx Page 94...

  • Page 99: Working With The Csv File

    Appendix A Cow Card Migration Tool Working with the CSV File The CSV file is saved in the same directory where the Heatime HR Backup was loaded. 1. Using Notepad ++ or Excel open the CSV File. The first line in the CSV contains the names of the fields.
  • Page 100 Appendix A Cow Card Migration Tool Lifecycle Stage Information required for SenseHub™ Required information for Cows Lactation ≥ 1 Fresh/Ready/Open Cow Last Calving Date. If the calving date entered is less than 30 days in the past the cow will be classified as fresh automatically by the SenseHub™...

  • Page 101: Appendix B Migrating From Heatime Hr In Link Mode

    Appendix B Migrating from Heatime® HR in Link Mode Appendix B Migrating from Heatime HR in Link Mode ® Heatime® HR customers that are using the HC 24 system to enable a link between their Heatime® HR System and their Herd Management System can smoothly migrate from using Heatime®...

  • Page 102: Appendix C Certifications

    Appendix C Certifications Appendix C Certifications SenseHub Install Manual Ver 3.2.docx Page 98...
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