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StepMetrix™
(U.S. patent 6,699,207)
Installation, Operation Maintenance & Service Instructions
Instructional Content and Purpose
These instructions aim to aid
"Responsibilities")
for installing, operating
troubleshooting, and servicing this product.
Responsibilities
Procedures in these instructions are to be perfor med according to
applicable codes (state, local, and other) by the person(s) qualified
(licensed, if applicable) to do so-that is:
• Welding must be done by a qualified welder.
• High-voltage AC pow er wiring must be done by
(licensed) electrician in compli ance with the latest edition of
the ANSI/NFPA Standard 70, National Electrical Code, (USA)
or either LVD 2006/95/EC or EMC 2004/108/EC (Europe) and
in compliance with the local wiring codes as applicable.
• Other installation, major maintena nce, and service w ork must
be done by an authorized BouMatic dealer.
• Product/system checkout and troubleshooting steps are to be
performed by an authorized BouMatic dealer.
• Deviation from these instructions could affect product
performance or create a haza rdous situation. Under n
circumstances will BouMatic be responsible for an y problems
caused in whole or in part
Introduction ........................................................................................ 2
1.
Preparation ..................................................................................... 2
1.1
Verifying Part and Tool Requirements ..................................... 2
1.2
Reviewing Installation Specifications ....................................... 2
1.2.1
StepMetrix Cow Traffic Guidelines.................................... 2
1.2.2
StepMetrix Sensor Module Location .................................. 3
1.2.3
StepMetrix Controller Location.......................................... 3
1.2.4
Communication ................................................................. 3
1.2.5
Wiring ................................................................................ 3
1.2.6
Dairy PC............................................................................ 4
1.2.7
Network Controller ............................................................ 4
1.2.8
SMX ISO ID Site Evaluation ............................................. 4
1.3
Reviewing Personal Safety Instructions................................... 5
1.3
Reviewing Personal Safety Instructions................................... 6
2.
Installation....................................................................................... 6
2.1
2.1.1
Installing the StepMetrix ID Antenna................................. 6
2.1.2
Installing the StepMetrix Sensor Module .......................... 7
2.1.3
Installing the StepMetrix Step-Up ..................................... 7
2.1.4
Installing the StepMetrix Step-Down................................. 7
2.1.5
2.1.5
Installing the StepMetrix Positioning Rails ........................ 9
2.1.5
Installing the StepMetrix Positioning Rails ........................ 9
2.1.6
Installing the StepMetrix Controller ................................. 10
2.1.7
2.1.7
Wiring the Power Supplies and StepMetrix Controller .... 11
2.1.7.1
2.1.7.2
StepMetrix ID Connections ...................................... 15
2.1.7.3
Communication........................................................ 15
2.1.7.4
StepMetrix Controller Setup..................................... 15
2.2
Installing StepMetrix with ISO ID............................................ 15
2.2.1
Installing the StepMetrix Sensor Module ........................ 15
2.2.2
Installing the StepMetrix Step-Up ................................... 16
2.2.2
Installing the StepMetrix Step-Up ................................... 17
2.2.2
Installing the StepMetrix Step-Up ................................... 17
2.2.3
Installing the StepMetrix Step-Down............................... 17
2.2.4
StepMetrix™ Installation Instructions
those responsible (outlined und er
,
maintaining,
a qualified
by any deviation from the
procedures
in these instru ctions
without prior written
approval
BouMatic.
• Operation steps ma y
be performed by the
owner/operator
the
dealer
technician
successfully finished the p roduct/system checkout.
owner/operator
maintaining, and monitoring the product/s ystem to ensure that
it works properly.
Close compliance with the procedures herein is essential for the
owner to get maximum benefit from the product/system.
Disclaimers
No warranties are contained in th ese instructions. The division of
responsibilities, stated above, i s a general re minder of th ose
provisions in the applicable deal er contract and does not chang e
o
any agreement between BouMatic and the deale r. Information in
these instructions is not all-inclu sive and cannot cover all unique
situations.
2.2.5
Installing the StepMetrix ISO ID antenna ........................17
2.2.6
2.2.7
Controller ...............................................................................19
2.2.7
Controller ...............................................................................19
2.2.7.1
Connections .....................................................................19
2.2.7.2
Synchronization of HDX readers ..............................23
2.2.7.3
2.2.7.4
Communication ........................................................23
2.3
StepMetrix System Configuration ...........................................23
2.3.1
2.3.2
Unit Names ......................................................................23
2.3.3
System Setup ..................................................................23
2.3.4
Dairy Setup ......................................................................23
2.4
StepMetrix Performance Tests ...............................................23
2.5
StepMetrix Calibration ............................................................25
2.5.1
Pre-Calibration Steps.......................................................25
2.5.2
StepMetrix Calibration Wizard .........................................25
3.
Features ........................................................................................26
4.
Operation .......................................................................................26
4.1
Understanding Basic StepMetrix Parts ...................................26
4.2
SMX™ Scores ........................................................................27
5
Troubleshooting .............................................................................28
6.
Maintenance ..................................................................................32
6.1
StepMetrix Controller. .............................................................32
6.2
StepMetrix sensor module ......................................................32
7.
Service...........................................................................................32
7.1
Load Cell.................................................................................33
7.2
ID Control ................................................................................33
7.3
Fan ..........................................................................................34
7.4
Hard Drive...............................................................................34
7.5
Load Cell Signal Conditioning Board ......................................34
7.6
Control Assembly ....................................................................34
7.7
Dealer Service Schedule.........................................................35
1
P.O. Box 8050
Madison, WI, 53708-8050
USA
Telephone: (608) 222-3484
Fax: (608) 222-9314
specified
Remicourt 31, Rue Jules Melotte
from
B 4350 Remicourt
Belgium
Telephone: +32 (0)19 544 266
Fax: +32(0)19 545 544
once
www.boumatic.com
or
has
is responsible for prop
Th e
erly
operating,
9E-864C

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Under n any agreement between BouMatic and the deale r. Information in circumstances will BouMatic be responsible for an y problems...
  • Page 2: Introduction

    StepMetrix is first installe d on a dairy. Cows will need Verifying Part and Tool Requirements several consecutive passes over the platform befo re they walk with a relaxed gait. The physical installation To prepare, ensure that you have...
  • Page 3: Stepmetrix Sensor Module Location

    3m) above ground level. It needs to be accessible StepMetrix is installe d. The goal i s to make it m ore for troubleshooting. The controller must be installed within 58 inches comfortable for the co w to be in sing le file at the •...
  • Page 4: Dairy Pc

    1. StepMetrix location in an adjoining building or passageway (ideal location) l864_1 If routed together, the AC wires will couple • Memory: 512 MB RAM transients onto the DC wires (that is, the DC wires • Hard Drive: 10 GB Hard Drive will pick up electrical noise).
  • Page 5 2. StepMetrix location, parlor with a dual return lane l864_2 3. StepMetrix location, single return lane l864_3 StepMetrix™ Installation Instructions 9E-864C...
  • Page 6: Reviewing Personal Safety Instructions

    Installation StepMetrix step down. The installation of the StepMetrix sy stem is a mult i- step process. Follow installation steps as described in Installing the StepMetrix with a BouMatic the following sections.
  • Page 7: Installing The Stepmetrix Sensor Module

    • The StepMetrix ID a ntenna must be inst alled at the center of, a nd perpendicular to, the sens or module. Walk on the se nsor module after fastening the anchors The top of the ID anten na where the conduit emerges to make sure that the sensor module is not rocking.
  • Page 8 6. Mounting the StepMetrix™ ID antenna to the floor l864_6 7. Installing the StepMetrix™ sensor module l864_7 9E-864C StepMetrix™ Installation Instructions...
  • Page 9: Installing The Stepmetrix Positioning Rails

    2.1.6 Installing the StepMetrix Positioning Rails Installing the StepMetrix Controller The StepMetrix positioning rails are used to center the — NOTE ———————————————————⎯⎯⎯ Route wiring through conduit for protectio n and aesthetic cows on the StepMetrix sensor module. To inst all purposes.
  • Page 10: Installing The Stepmetrix Controller

    9. Installing the positioning rails, StepMetrix step-up and StepMetrix step-down l864_9 10. Attaching the antenna shield to the positioning rails l864_10 9E-864C StepMetrix™ Installation Instructions...
  • Page 11: Wiring The Power Supplies And Stepmetrix Controller

    The following colors are recommended AC ground Green or green/yellow if required 2.1.7.1 Load Cell to StepMetrix Controller Connections by code The load cells for the StepMetrix se nsor module • DC common Black/white are numbered 1-8. They are numbered with +12 Volts DC Pink/white respect to the location of the ¾...
  • Page 12 12. Wiring the power supply l864_12 13. Load cell locations l864_13 9E-864C StepMetrix™ Installation Instructions...
  • Page 13 14. Wiring diagram label, P/N 3558769 l864_14 StepMetrix™ Installation Instructions 9E-864C...
  • Page 14 14a. Load cell board l864_14a 14b. The control assembly l864_14b 9E-864C StepMetrix™ Installation Instructions...
  • Page 15: Stepmetrix Id Connections

    Walk on the se nsor module after fastening the anchors 2.1.7.4 StepMetrix Controller Setup Turn on power to the power supplies. to make sure that the sensor module is not rocking. 15. The StepMetrix™ with ISO ID system in place l864_18 StepMetrix™ Installation Instructions 9E-864C...
  • Page 16: Installing The Stepmetrix Step-Up

    16. Installing the StepMetrix™ sensor module l864_19 17. Installing the positioning rails, StepMetrix step-up and StepMetrix™ step-down l864_20 9E-864C StepMetrix™ Installation Instructions...
  • Page 17: Installing The Stepmetrix Step-Up

    Place the Ste pMetrix step-up on the flo or before th e StepMetrix sensor module. Do not fasten the step up to Walk on th e step-up and step-down to check for the floor at thi s point. T he positioning rails need to be rocking.
  • Page 18: Installing The Stepmetrix Iso Id Controller

    StepMetrix controller antenna (see Figure 18). than 70” (1500 mm) from the top of the StepMetrix ISO ID antenna. The controller should be out of reach of cow traffic but accessible for service.
  • Page 19: Wiring The Power Supplies And Stepmetrix Iso Id Controller

    2.2.7.1 Load Cell to StepMetrix ISO ID Controller Connections The load cells for the StepMetrix se nsor module • are numbered 1-8. T hey are numbered with — NOTE ———————————————————⎯⎯⎯...
  • Page 20 21. Load cell locations l864_24 9E-864C StepMetrix™ Installation Instructions...
  • Page 21 22. ISO ID wiring (wiring diagram label, P/N 3559299) l864_25 StepMetrix™ Installation Instructions 9E-864C...
  • Page 22 23. Load cell board l864_26 24. The control assembly l864 27 9E-864C StepMetrix™ Installation Instructions...
  • Page 23: Synchronization Of Hdx Readers

    If there are other HDX (half duplex tag) readers within 500 ft and go to Unit Names. (150 m) of th e StepMetrix ISO ID reader and HDX tags are Setup ⇒ Unit Names used for Ste pMetrix identification, all HDX readers within...
  • Page 24 Click on Status. It will show the systems • connected to the controller with ‘OK’ message. If there are two StepMetrix system s and only one Battery Backup/Fan 24 V supply, 10 V supply and 5 V supply fields system is showing up, refer to Section 5, •...
  • Page 25: Stepmetrix Calibration

    BouMatic recommends using 5 g allon (19 L) • It will first ask yo u to ide ntify the StepMetrix system to stackable buckets (width/diameter less than 12 ” be calibrated, if ther e is more than one StepMetrix [305 mm]).
  • Page 26: Features

    27. Placing calibration weights on the StepMetrix™ Sensor Module l864_17 StepMetrix needs to know the direction of cow flow with Features respect to the load cell conduit. Click on the side (Right or Left) from which the cows are entering the s ensor...
  • Page 27: Smx™ Scores

    StepMetrix SMX™ Scores controller. StepMetrix step down: The StepMetrix step do wn • The SMX score is a numerical point system, unique to helps to tran sition the co ws from sensor module the StepMetrix system, indicating soundness or to the ground floor without changing their gait.
  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    See Power Supply Troubleshooting (Table 1f) Too many zero SMX Cows walking in groups Insure that cows are not being hurried over the StepMetrix scores sensor module as this may cause them to walk in groups and generate zero SMX scores.
  • Page 29 Verify that the Ethernet Disconnect and reconnect all Ethernet communication cables at th e communication cables between StepMetrix controller, at t he dairy PC and, if an Ethernet hub is being the dairy PC and the StepMetrix used, at the Ethernet hub.
  • Page 30 Table 1c: Load Cell Troubleshooting Guide. If a load cell indicates a Failure or Warning message in the Diagnostics window of the StepMetrix User Interface, perform the following steps to correct the problem. √ Test Corrective Action Verify that the connections from Disconnect and reconnect the load cell connections to the load cell.
  • Page 31 Verify that the ID control is Check the following: communicating with the control Verify that the StepMetrix controller is running per item #2 in the assembly in the StepMetrix Communication Troubleshooting Guide (Section 2.a). controller by noting that LEDs D6...
  • Page 32: Maintenance

    • To maintain this product, address the needs of • StepMetrix step up and S tepMetrix step down the items i n this secti on at their spe cified should be p art of your d aily cleaning routine.
  • Page 33: Load Cell

    Note whether or n ot the status LED, located on the 17. After replacing a lo ad cell, the StepMetrix must be re- front of the controller, is flashing green. calibrated (See section 2.5 of these instructions).
  • Page 34: Fan

    Connect the load cell wires, power connector and ribbon cable. Hard Drive 10. Switch on the circuit breaker to the StepMetrix power Note whether or not the status LED is flashing green supply. located on the front of the controller.
  • Page 35: Dealer Service Schedule

    Communication cable to the ID control at J6 on the control assembly Replace the control assembly and reconnect the cables disconnected in Step 7. Switch on the circuit breaker to th e StepMetrix controller power supply. Dealer Service Schedule Table 2: Dealer Service Schedule...

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