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PORTABLE IMILK401

InterPuls S.p.A.
Via F. Maritano, 11 - 42020 - Albinea (RE) – ITALY
Tel. +39 0522 347511
Fax +39 0522 348516
sales@interpuls.com
InterPuls S.p.A.
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  • Page 1: Portable Imilk401

    Instruction Manual, Operation and Maintenance original instructions PORTABLE IMILK401 InterPuls S.p.A. Via F. Maritano, 11 - 42020 - Albinea (RE) – ITALY Tel. +39 0522 347511 Fax +39 0522 348516 sales@interpuls.com InterPuls S.p.A. THIS MANUAL IS THE PROPERTY OF -...
  • Page 2 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE 2017 InterPuls is a registered trade mark of InterPuls SpA. The information contained in this document is not binding and can be modified without notice. References in this document to manufacturer trademarks are for identification only. Certain company and product names used throughout the document are trademarks of their respective owners.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    - Instruction Manual, Operation and PORTABLE IMILK401 5640015_07.17_EN Maintenance original instructions Summary PORTABLE IMILK401 ............................1 GENERAL INFORMATION ........................6 General information and safety warnings ..................6 1.1.1 Important warnings ........................6 1.1.2 Symbol used in this manual ....................... 6 1.1.3...
  • Page 4 Maintenance original instructions 6.4.4 Connection of the Combifast fixed part in milking ..............27 Positioning of the Portable iMilk401 during milking ..............28 Positioning of the Portable iMilk401 during washing ..............29 Handling of the Portable iMilk401 ....................30 Adjustment for first use ........................ 31 IMILK401 OPERATION PANEL ......................
  • Page 5 Cow management screen ....................58 12.3.3 Graphs screen ........................58 12.3.4 Report screen ........................59 SPARE PARTS DIAGRAM ......................60 13.1 PORTABLE iMILK401 ......................... 60 13.2 DVC 1000 ............................ 60 13.3 CV30 & LE30 ..........................61 13.4 S/O Valve ............................. 61 InterPuls S.p.A.

  • Page 6: General Information

    Any failure to observe the warnings provided in this manual may lead to equipment malfunctions or damage to the system. 1.1.4 Limitation of liability InterPuls S.p.A. declines all liability for damage to persons, animals and/or things caused by incorrect use of the equipment. 1.2 Prior using the product 1.2.1...

  • Page 7: Disposal

    - Instruction Manual, Operation and PORTABLE IMILK401 5640015_07.17_EN Maintenance original instructions As the Portable ACR-SMART is an operator hand-held device, the operator must wear non- slip safety shoes during use to prevent damage from accidental falls of the device 1.3 Disposal 1.3.1...

  • Page 8: Marking

    - Instruction Manual, Operation and PORTABLE IMILK401 5640015_07.17_EN Maintenance original instructions 1.6 Marking 1.6.1 Dataplates affixed to the machine 1.7 Safety decals WARNING The removal or damaging of safety decals is strictly prohibited. Generic danger InterPuls S.p.A. THIS MANUAL IS THE PROPERTY OF -...

  • Page 9: Description Of The Machine

    2 DESCRIPTION OF THE MACHINE 2.1 General features The Portable iMilk401 is a portable milking device with automatic shut-off, with pulse control, and measurement of the quantity of milk that has been milked, designed for milk transport systems for tied animals.
  • Page 10 (DHM) CAUTION The Portable iMilk401 has been designed to work with InterPuls components to complete the installation: the milking cluster design is composed of a Lunik 350 claw and IPL11 liner, and the 3-way connection device is the Combifast. For any other installation with non InterPuls material, the system engineer will be responsible for ensuring proper system commissioning.
  • Page 11 5640015_07.17_EN Maintenance original instructions CAUTION The Portable iMilk401 has been designed to operate with the aforementioned pipe sizes. Do not use different sized pipes as such use would compromise the operation of the system CAUTION All assembly diagrams and explanations in this manual refer to the use of InterPuls components (Pulsators, Cylinder, Control Valve, Combifast and milking clusters with Lunik 350);...

  • Page 12: Technical Characteristics

    < 70 dB *: The weight of the device is considered to be set up with InterPuls unit (composed of Lunik 350 and IPL11 sheaths) and with the 3 way Combifast connecting device for which the system has been explicitly designed **: should you wish to apply a unit supplied by the competition, weight refers to that of the claw, teat cup shells and liners.

  • Page 13: Intended And Non-Intended Use

    3 INTENDED AND NON-INTENDED USE 3.1 Intended use The Portable iMilk401 is a portable milking device with automatic shut-off, with pulsation control and measurement of the quantity of milk that has been milked, designed for milk transport systems for tied animals (cows).
  • Page 14 To overcome this residual risk, the operator must wear the P.P.E. indicated in this manual. WARNING HANDLING During handling operations of the Portable iMilk401, the device may fall and accidentally hit the operator. To overcome this residual risk, the operator must wear the P.P.E. indicated in this manual.

  • Page 15: System

    - Instruction Manual, Operation and PORTABLE IMILK401 5640015_07.17_EN Maintenance original instructions 5 SYSTEM 5.1 Washing mode Washing plates Portable iMilk401 Milk pump Milk filter Drainage valve Water tank Vacuum pump Inverter (iDrive100) Vacuum adjustment valve (Stabilvac) Sanivac Vacuum gauge (DVG500)

  • Page 16: Milking Mode

    - Instruction Manual, Operation and PORTABLE IMILK401 5640015_07.17_EN Maintenance original instructions 5.2 Milking mode InterPuls S.p.A. THIS MANUAL IS THE PROPERTY OF - ANY COPYING, EVEN PARTIAL, IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED MI - 16...

  • Page 17: First Use Of The Machine

    This paragraph illustrates: 1. how to insert the tube retaining rings 2. how to carry out pneumatic connection between the Portable iMilk401 and the Combifast mobile part 3. how to carry out pneumatic connection between the Portable iMilk401 and the milking clusters 4.

  • Page 18: Pneumatic Connections

    - Instruction Manual, Operation and PORTABLE IMILK401 5640015_07.17_EN Maintenance original instructions 6.2 Pneumatic Connections The following is the assembly sequence of the Combifast mobile part, milking cluster, long milk pipe, vacuum pipe and twin pipe. 1. Retaining ring insertion Milk tube Ø...
  • Page 19 - Instruction Manual, Operation and PORTABLE IMILK401 5640015_07.17_EN Maintenance original instructions 3. Sensor connection (already provided by InterPuls) Milk tube Ø external 29mm (1.14 in) Ø internal 16mm (0.63 in) 4. Connection between the milking cluster and the Portable Milk tube Ø...
  • Page 20 - Instruction Manual, Operation and PORTABLE IMILK401 5640015_07.17_EN Maintenance original instructions 5. Pneumatic connection diagram DVC 1000 LE30 LE30 (CONTROL (PULSATOR) VALVE) COMBIFAST FLOW SENSOR PORTABLE IMILK 401 Milking Cluster InterPuls S.p.A. THIS MANUAL IS THE PROPERTY OF - ANY COPYING, EVEN PARTIAL, IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED...

  • Page 21: Electrical Connections

    - Instruction Manual, Operation and PORTABLE IMILK401 5640015_07.17_EN Maintenance original instructions 6.3 Electrical connections 6.3.1 iMilk401 - Components GREEN YELLOW WHITE BROWN Not used BROWN BLUE BLACK BLACK BLUE BROWN BLACK BLUE Terminal Description Cable Colour E1-R Rear Pulsations Blue...

  • Page 22: Imilk401 Connection - Combifast Mobile Part Without Data Download

    - Instruction Manual, Operation and PORTABLE IMILK401 5640015_07.17_EN Maintenance original instructions 6.3.2 iMilk401 connection - Combifast mobile part without data download Should the DHM milking data management software not be available, proceed as follows for connection. Undo the 4 screws of the iMilk401 box and open the front panel, being careful not to pull the cables already connected.

  • Page 23: Imilk401 Connection Combifast Mobile Part With Data Download

    - Instruction Manual, Operation and PORTABLE IMILK401 5640015_07.17_EN Maintenance original instructions 6.3.3 iMilk401 connection Combifast mobile part with data download Should the DHM software be available and data transfer is required, the cable coming from the Combifast pistol will be a 4-pole shielded type. In this case, connect the conductors as indicated in the following image...

  • Page 24: Combifast Fixed Part

    (ref.13) connected directly to the Portable iMilk401. NOTE This manual only shows how to connect the Combifast mobile part to the Portable iMilk401 and how to electrically connect them with each other. For details on assembling the Combifast, refer to the specific product manual.

  • Page 25: Connection Of The Combifast Fixed Part During Washing

    Connection of the Combifast fixed part during washing A fixed part should be prepared in the washing area for each Portable iMilk401 to enable simultaneous washing of each milking cluster. When washing each Portable iMilk401 (if provided), download the milking data to the DHM software.

  • Page 26: Washing The Combifast Fixed Part With Data Download

    - Instruction Manual, Operation and PORTABLE IMILK401 5640015_07.17_EN Maintenance original instructions 6.4.3 Washing the Combifast fixed part with data download Should a CAN line be connected to the PC with the DHM software, you are required to connect the brown and green power supply cables as well as the yellow, white and relative shielding to download data.

  • Page 27: Connection Of The Combifast Fixed Part In Milking

    BLUE BLACK NOTE For correct positioning of the Portable iMilk401 in milking, it is necessary to position the Combifast fixed part towards the cow to the right > 80 cm (> 31.5 in) InterPuls S.p.A. THIS MANUAL IS THE PROPERTY OF -...

  • Page 28: Positioning Of The Portable Imilk401 During Milking

    A fixed part on the milking line needs to be installed in the milking area every two animals and it is advisable for a Portable iMilk401 to be used every 5 fixed stations for approximately 2 hours of milking. If you wish to speed up milking, it is necessary to increase the number of Portable iMilk401 in relation to the number of fixed parts.

  • Page 29: Positioning Of The Portable Imilk401 During Washing

    To download milking data correctly, do as follows:  Keep the fixed part of the Combifast powered and connect the various Portable iMilk401, one at a time, waiting for the previous panel to terminate data download between one connection and another ...

  • Page 30: Handling Of The Portable Imilk401

    PORTABLE IMILK401 5640015_07.17_EN Maintenance original instructions 6.7 Handling of the Portable iMilk401 Transporting the Portable iMilk401 from one milking point to another may be carried out in two ways:  By hand by the operator  Using track transport systems WARNING The Portable iMilk401 is also provided with coupling to a track system.

  • Page 31: Adjustment For First Use

    The cylinder rope is left at a length of 2.7m (8.85 ft) to allow it to be shortened 3. Adjust the distance between the hook and ball to prevent the cluster from touching the ground or the Portable iMilk401 from being too tight during milking If the cluster touches the ground during removal...

  • Page 32: Imilk401 Operation Panel

    - Instruction Manual, Operation and PORTABLE IMILK401 5640015_07.17_EN Maintenance original instructions 7 IMILK401 OPERATION PANEL The iMilk401 system is a milking panel that has the following features: Milk production measurement for each animal and milking station Up to 45 memorized milking...

  • Page 33: Detachment

    - Instruction Manual, Operation and PORTABLE IMILK401 5640015_07.17_EN Maintenance original instructions 7.1 Detachment During the detachment phase, the panel is on standby with the shut-off valve closed, pulsator off and milking cluster retracted. During this phase, you can carry out the following operations:...

  • Page 34: Automatic Milking With Automatic Detachment

    - Instruction Manual, Operation and PORTABLE IMILK401 5640015_07.17_EN Maintenance original instructions 7.2.2 Automatic milking with automatic detachment Automatic milking means that milking detachment operations are controlled by the flow detected from the flow sensor. In this case, the iMilk401 panel determines when to detach the milking clusters, according to the...

  • Page 35: Diagram Of Automatic Milking (Program P1)

    - Instruction Manual, Operation and PORTABLE IMILK401 5640015_07.17_EN Maintenance original instructions 7.2.3 Diagram of automatic milking (program P1) MILKING MAIN DRIP FLOW LEVEL Detachment 1 2 3 … 1 2 3 … 1 2 3 … 1 2 3 …...

  • Page 36: Automatic Drip Milking Diagram (Programs P3 - P5 - P7 - P9)

    - Instruction Manual, Operation and PORTABLE IMILK401 5640015_07.17_EN Maintenance original instructions Automatic drip milking diagram (programs P3 – P5 – P7 – P9) 7.2.5 MILKING DRIP MAIN DRIP FLOW LEVEL DETACHMENT FLOW LEVEL Detachment 1 2 3 … 1 2 3 …...

  • Page 37: Manual Milking

    - Instruction Manual, Operation and PORTABLE IMILK401 5640015_07.17_EN Maintenance original instructions 7.2.6 Manual Milking Manual milking means that milking detachment operations are controlled directly by the milker, who determines the time to detach the milking clusters by pressing key . In this case, the ideal time to detach is at the milker's discretion.

  • Page 38: Temperature Alarm

    7.4 Detachment procedure The detachment procedure is carried out in the following way: 1. The pulsator stops and the LED located on top of the Portable iMilk401 starts flashing. 2. The shut-off valve is closed and passage to the vacuum is blocked.

  • Page 39: Automatic Detachment

    - Instruction Manual, Operation and PORTABLE IMILK401 5640015_07.17_EN Maintenance original instructions 7.4.1 Automatic detachment Set the Detachment parameter to Automatic and carry out automatic milking. When the quantity of milk drops below the set threshold, detachment operations occur automatically and the DVC1000 cylinder removes the clusters.

  • Page 40: Washing

    NOT powered. Once all panels are connected, power the fixed stations to start data download. 8 PROGRAMMING The Portable iMilk401 can set up to 5 programs (P1 – P3 – P5 – P7 – P9); each one can be customised with different parameters and features. MILKING...

  • Page 41: General Parameters

    (English - Italian – French - Russian) Italian Russian 4 DC Power Not used for the Portable iMilk401 application DO NOT CHANGE If it is active, avoid erroneously changing the milking program. Set to "NO" if you require different set...

  • Page 42: Customised Programs

    - Instruction Manual, Operation and PORTABLE IMILK401 5640015_07.17_EN Maintenance original instructions 8.2 Customised programs iMilk401 enables you to customise 5 milking programs, each one can be set with different parameter sets. Default Parameter Description Unit Max/min It enables you to set...
  • Page 43 - Instruction Manual, Operation and PORTABLE IMILK401 5640015_07.17_EN Maintenance original instructions If no continuous milk flow is detected after Dripping the delay has elapsed, Seconds 0 / 255 Final detachment operations will start Vacuum Pulsation is activated Seconds 0.01 / 25.5...

  • Page 44: Change Parameters

    (on each panel) The Milk Meter Calib parameter is used to calibrate measurement of each system Portable iMilk401. Each stable requires a different setting due to the different vacuum level, tube length, air input and milk ascent/rising.
  • Page 45 Milk the first animal, and after milking, weigh the actual quantity of milk in the bucket. Calculate the difference with regard to what was measured by the Portable iMilk401. Repeat the operations for a total of three animals.

  • Page 46: Level Milk Calibration Measurement (On The Total Milked)

    Portable iMilk401. Once the actual data and those of the Portable iMilk401 have been obtained, work out the difference of the two values and divide it by the number of animals milked. The value obtained will be the average error of each animal. To calibrate, change the Milk Meter Calib parameter as follows: Each dot corresponds to approximately 0.35Kg (±10%)

  • Page 47: General Maintenance

    Maintenance original instructions 10 GENERAL MAINTENANCE WARNING Do not carry out any maintenance if the Portable iMilk401 is connected to the mains. Before performing any maintenance to the Portable iMilk401, disconnect the machine from the mains. The only daily maintenance that must be performed with the device connected to the mains is washing the milking system.

  • Page 48: Dvc1000 Cylinder

    4. Before the next milking, sanitize surfaces in contact with the milk according to normal washing instructions 5. After washing, set each Portable iMilk401 in milking mode again. 10.2.2 Weekly Three times a week, wash with a solution of water + nitric or phosphonitric acid, in concentrations NOT exceeding 3%, or according to the instructions of the product's manufacturer.

  • Page 49: Extraordinary Maintenance

    Suspend milking and replace the damaged sheath.  After replacing the broken liner, wash the Portable iMilk401 with warm water only, disconnecting the pulsator's filter cartridge and sucking up the warm water from the pulsator twin tube. Alternate between 5 seconds of water suction and 5 seconds of air. If water starts coming out of the pulsator hood, suck up air only to prevent water from getting into contact with electrical parts.

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    - Instruction Manual, Operation and PORTABLE IMILK401 5640015_07.17_EN Maintenance original instructions 11 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM DETECTED POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Replace the damaged sheath. Milk enters the Portable Sheath breakage Wash the tank following the procedure contained in iMilk401 tank ‎ chapter 1 0.3...
  • Page 51 - Instruction Manual, Operation and PORTABLE IMILK401 5640015_07.17_EN Maintenance original instructions Parameter 38 - Reduce the parameter: Detachment delay (Par Detachment delay incorrectly set Bring the hook closer to the limit switch ball (‎ 6 .8 The cluster does not...

  • Page 52: Dhm Software

    - Instruction Manual, Operation and PORTABLE IMILK401 5640015_07.17_EN Maintenance original instructions 12 DHM SOFTWARE 12.1 Installation and initial use 12.1.1 Combifast mobile part electrical connections Should the DHM software be available and data transfer is required, the cable coming from the Combifast pistol will be shielded by 4-pole.

  • Page 53: Combifast Fixed Washing Part Electrical Connections

    12.1.2 Combifast fixed washing part electrical connections During washing, a fixed part should be prepared for each Portable iMilk401 to enable washing of each milking cluster. When washing each Portable iMilk401 (if provided), download the milking data to the DHM software.

  • Page 54: Connector

    12.1.4 iMilk401 parameters settings For the data download network to operate correctly, you are to allocate an identification number to each Portable iMilk401, following the procedure hereunder: From the detachment phase, press the key to display the milking parameters summary...

  • Page 55: Software Installation

    - Instruction Manual, Operation and PORTABLE IMILK401 5640015_07.17_EN Maintenance original instructions 12.1.5 Software installation CAUTION Do NOT connect the CAN converter before the software is properly installed. Insert the USB key into the PC and launch the file inside it. Follow the instructions until the software is completely installed and the DHM icon appears on the desktop.
  • Page 56 - Instruction Manual, Operation and PORTABLE IMILK401 5640015_07.17_EN Maintenance original instructions STABLE CONFIGURATION: select the Portable MILKING SESSION: set the number of milking iMilk401 number and Single row as the type of carried out daily, the start times and duration of the...

  • Page 57: Data Download

    You are advised to connect all Combifast in their proper washing stations WITHOUT supplying the fixed parts of Combifast. Once all panels are connected, supply the fixed stations and start downloading data and washing of the Portable iMilk401 WARNING During data download Do NOT operate any panel keys.

  • Page 58: Cow Management Screen

    - Instruction Manual, Operation and PORTABLE IMILK401 5640015_07.17_EN Maintenance original instructions 12.3.2 Cow management screen From the main menu, select Cow Management and then the third icon to manage the animals of your farm. From the screen that appears, you can insert all data relating to the various animals.

  • Page 59: Report Screen

    - Instruction Manual, Operation and PORTABLE IMILK401 5640015_07.17_EN Maintenance original instructions 12.3.4 Report screen From the main menu, selecting the item Report, it is possible to create summary tables and files, as follows: A. Select the type of report desired B.

  • Page 60: Spare Parts Diagram

    - Instruction Manual, Operation and PORTABLE IMILK401 5640015_07.17_EN Maintenance original instructions 13 SPARE PARTS DIAGRAM 13.1 PORTABLE iMILK401 13.2 DVC 1000 InterPuls S.p.A. THIS MANUAL IS THE PROPERTY OF - ANY COPYING, EVEN PARTIAL, IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED MI - 60...

  • Page 61: Cv30 & Le30

    - Instruction Manual, Operation and PORTABLE IMILK401 5640015_07.17_EN Maintenance original instructions 13.3 CV30 & LE30 13.4 S/O Valve InterPuls S.p.A. THIS MANUAL IS THE PROPERTY OF - ANY COPYING, EVEN PARTIAL, IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED MI - 61...
  • Page 62 Comply with: Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2004/108/EC Applied Harmonised Standards EN ISO 12100; EN ISO 1012-2; EN 60335-2-70 Person authorised to compile the technical file of the machine: InterPuls S.p.A. Albinea, ……….. InterPuls S.p.A. Beatrice Ligabue President & CEO InterPuls S.p.A.

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