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  • Page 4 Date First Release - March 2013 Animal Recording Release (Ver2.16) - Nov. 20 2013 Release (Ver 3.0) – June 2015 Conformité Européenne (European afimilk Kibbutz Afikim, 15148 Israel Conformity) Tel: 972-4-6754812 | Fax: 972-4-6751862 market@afimilk.co.il | www.afimilk.com Standards Institute of Israel...
  • Page 5 Every effort is made to ensure that the information is complete and accurate at the time of publication. Nevertheless, AfiMilk cannot be held responsible for errors or omissions. Trademarks, patents, and copyrights apply. Contents of this manual may be revised to incorporate changes and improvements.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ....................15 System Requirements ................15 Overview of Components ................. 16 The afimilk MPC Control Box ..............16 Afimilk MPC Milk Meter Body .............. 17 Afimilk MPC Inner Structure ............. 18 Afimilk MPC Options ................19 Ordering Afimilk MPC ...............
  • Page 10 Using Connection Boxes to wire the system ........44 Inserting Cables into the Connection Box ......... 44 Connecting Wires to the Afimilk MPC Control Box ......45 Afimilk Cable Braids Offerings ............48 First Time Operation ................. 49 Afimilk MPC Start-up Sequence ............50 Loading Default Parameter Values ............
  • Page 11 Milk Meter Calibration ................69 Calibrating Electrodes ................69 Milk Meter Electrodes Calibration tool ..........69 Electrodes Calibrating Procedure ............. 70 Reviewing Calibrated Values of Electrodes ........71 Air intake compensation ............... 72 Checks before Calibration ..............72 Measuring Claw Air Admission ............. 73 Measuring Air Admission using Air Gage ..........
  • Page 12 Strip ....................93 Milk Diversion ................... 94 Hardware and Electronic Configuration ........94 Assigning Milk Diversion command to cows ......... 94 AfiMilk MPC Extender ................95 MPC Extender Connections Diagram ..........96 Setting-up MPC Extender ..............97 Cleaning and Maintenance ............... 99 General Instructions ................
  • Page 13 Valve Accessories ................ 108 The Fat Sampler .................. 109 Mounting the Fat Sampler .............. 109 Parts List ....................111 Loading Software into afimilk MPC ............114 When to Upgrade MPC(s) ..............114 Pre-upgrade Requisites............... 115 Checking Milk Meters Operation Mode ......... 115 AfiMilk MPC Version selection ............

  • Page 15: Introduction

    AfiLab milking point analyzers. Under AfiFarm5- AfiLab is configured to communicate via Afimilk MPC and not directly to the PC via a separate communication line, as was practiced with previous versions of AfiFarm. AfiMilk MPC Installation Manual...

  • Page 16: Overview Of Components

    PC (The AfiFarm software communicating with Afi sensors) via a single communication line. Figure 1: Component Overview Diagram The afimilk MPC Control Box The control box serves the following functions: o Controls milking activities. o Displays data such as cow number, milk yield alert codes and cow data.

  • Page 17: Afimilk Mpc Milk Meter Body

    Chapter Overview of Components Afimilk MPC Milk Meter Body Afimilk MPC body is a measuring chamber connected as part of the milking system in the parlor. The milk meter body is installed between the milking cluster and the milk line thus all the milk harvested from the cow flows through the body during milking.

  • Page 18: Afimilk Mpc Inner Structure

    Chapter Overview of Components Afimilk MPC Inner Structure The body consists of three main sections: an upper cover, a mid-section, and a lower cover. Each section can be easily dismantled by releasing the retaining clasp. The mid–section is a measuring chamber with electrodes protruding from its side. The...

  • Page 19: Afimilk Mpc Options

    Add suffix before the cable length suffixes to order the product with a 7/8 inch inlet port diameter. Example: 4498999IAC will be: o I= 7/8 Inlet A= 2m Control box cable C= 10m body cables AfiMilk MPC Installation Manual...

  • Page 20: Afimilk Mpc Connection Box

    Chapter Overview of Components Afimilk MPC Connection Box A connection box for protecting cable connections is available at afimilk. This component, a highly recommended accessory for installation, is ordered separately from the milk meter. Afimilk MPC connection box P/N 4493840...

  • Page 21: Operation Sequence

    Sequence of Events within the Parlor Alert Code Milk to bucket Attach Cluster Milking Flow Rate Dropped? Removal All cows in load Milked? Open Exit Gate Cows released Open Entry Gate Bring new load AfiMilk MPC Installation Manual...
  • Page 22 Chapter Operation Sequence Milking Sequence at Afimilk MPC AfiMilk MPC Installation Manual...

  • Page 23: Mounting Components

    Mounting the Afimilk MPC Milk Meter Body o Installing milk meter body Vacuum and Clean-air service Lines Mounting Afimilk MPC Control Box Afimilk MPC control box is mounted to the milking parlor metalwork at a stable secure location. o At or above eye level, allowing easy access to its keypad for regular operation.
  • Page 24 If using this method, and if a cable is inside the stanchion or rail, make sure that the anchor screws do not damage the cable. Side view of an Afimilk MPC control box mounted on a flat rail. AfiMilk MPC Installation Manual...

  • Page 25: High Protection Cutout In Cabinets

    CAUTION To achieve precision in cutout dimensions, laser OR C.N.C. technology is highly recommended. The following figures outline cutout shape and dimensions. If required, afimilk supply (Per request) an engineering machining file for creating the cutout. AfiMilk MPC Installation Manual...
  • Page 26 Chapter Mounting Components Figure 3: Shape of High Protection Cutout in Cabinet Front Panel Figure 4: Example of a Cabinet Panel AfiMilk MPC Installation Manual...
  • Page 27 Chapter Mounting Components Figure 5: Afimilk MPC– cabinet mounting technique Figure 6: An Optional Bracket Mounting AfiMilk MPC Installation Manual...

  • Page 28: Plugging The Main Cable At The Control Box

    5. Slide the Afimilk MPC control box onto the mounting bracket. 6. Run the main cable in a protected route (inside a cabinet or through the railing of the parlor) to the connection box location. AfiMilk MPC Installation Manual...

  • Page 29: Mounting The Milk Meter Body

    Milk meter body should be level at both axes. When installing the bracket ensure that it is leveled. The bracket allows fine tune leveling of the body by means of adjusting screws, as shown below. AfiMilk MPC Installation Manual...

  • Page 30: Vacuum And Clean-Air Lines

    Drawings on the following pages, and the descriptions accompanying them, outline the requirements and the installation procedure for ensuring proper functioning of milk meters. Install lines as illustrated on the following pages, and in the following descriptions. AfiMilk MPC Installation Manual...
  • Page 31 Figure 8: Layout of Vacuum and Clean-air Lines, For Milk Meter Solenoids...

  • Page 33: Installing Vacuum & Air Lines

    DO NOT connect the solenoid vacuum line to the pulsator vacuum line. iv. At the top, at the connection to the main vacuum line, make a PVC pipe bow shape, as shown in detail A. Bow Shape AfiMilk MPC Installation Manual...
  • Page 34 8-1/8" NPT, as illustrated. If using NPT connectors, insert them as follows: i. Carefully drill a proper hole in the line. ii. Tap a ” NPT female threading. iii. Using a sealing ribbon, install each hose connector into its threading. AfiMilk MPC Installation Manual...

  • Page 35: Washing The Vacuum Line

    2. Disconnect the last flexible tube (on the upper end of the line) from the MM solenoid and dip it in the water. 3. Briefly operate the vacuum pump. Water will be pumped into the line. Allow the water to drain through the drain valve. AfiMilk MPC Installation Manual...

  • Page 36: Vacuum Shut-Off Valves

    The figure below illustrates the mounting options of afimilk type valves. Figure 9: Left Mounted Shut-off Valve Figure 10: Right Mounted Shut-off Valve AfiMilk MPC Installation Manual...

  • Page 37: Installing The Power System

    Afimilk recommends apparatus solenoids of 10watt maximum. CAUTION The power supply system must be installed by a qualified electrician. The installation must be protected by suitable circuit breakers to meet international safety codes. AfiMilk MPC Installation Manual...

  • Page 38: Power Supply Transformers

    2000 2 x 1000 8 + 8 16 + 16 30 - 32 2400 2 x 1200 6 + 6 16 + 16 34 - 40 3000 2 x 1500 6 + 6 16 + 16 AfiMilk MPC Installation Manual...

  • Page 39: Laying Cables And Connecting Wires

    General restrictions to consider: o Cables must be out of reach of cows & protected from mechanical damage! o Communication cable runs should be at least 50cm away from high power lines. AfiMilk MPC Installation Manual...

  • Page 40: Communication Cable

    “collects” all the devices on the line to a single Communication Port in the PC. The example below demonstrates a 64 point parlor connection. After laying cables, connect wires as described in the following section. AfiMilk MPC Installation Manual...

  • Page 41: Connecting Communication To The Pc

    For connecting to AfiCom card, connect the extension cable to P6 or P8 connector according to the wire colors in use. The example below uses a standard RS485 cable supplied by afimilk Communication Extension Cable Cable Braid Afimilk MPC Main Cable AfiMilk MPC Installation Manual...
  • Page 42 MPC RS485 Blue/White wire to Adapter connector wire MPC RS485 Red/White wire to Adapter connector Green wire Optional: connect the Communication-cable Drain Protection Unit Connections Connect the communication-cable to the 1 OR 4 Port AfiCom USB Serial Adapter. AfiMilk MPC Installation Manual...

  • Page 43: Power Cable

    Power filter orientation is very important. Connect the side marked to the power supply side (Power Braid) and its other side to the Afimilk MPC main cable as shown below. Power Filter Afimilk MPC Main Power Supply Cable Cable Braid AfiMilk MPC Installation Manual...

  • Page 44: Using Connection Boxes To Wire The System

    Ensure that no inlets are left open o Tighten the grommet nuts to seal the enclosure after inserting cables as explained below Table 2: Grommet color per cables used in Afimilk MPC Installation Cable Grommet Apparatus...

  • Page 45: Connecting Wires To The Afimilk Mpc Control Box

    Figure 11: Afimilk MPC Connection Box Grommets Insert Afimilk Main cable through here Connecting Wires to the Afimilk MPC Control Box After running cables pier to pier, wires are connected to Afimilk MPC control box via Afimilk MPC main cable. The diagram below and table in the following page illustrate...
  • Page 46 Chapter Laying Cables and Connecting Wires Additional functions, described later in this manual (backflush, strip, and milk diversion), can be installed via an additional MPC Extender unit as described below. AfiMilk MPC Installation Manual...
  • Page 47 Communication Signal Pink (Per cable) White/Blue Communication Communication Signal Black (Per Cable) Black/Blue Communication Comm. Cable Shield Blue (per Cable) Peripheral Optional- MPC Extender Black/Yellow Communication* or AfiLab Peripheral Optional- MPC Extender White/Yellow Communication* or AfiLab AfiMilk MPC Installation Manual...

  • Page 48: Afimilk Cable Braids Offerings

    Chapter Laying Cables and Connecting Wires Afimilk Cable Braids Offerings Communication As illustrated, a single, branched, communication cable is connected to all connection boxes on a Power Cable parlor side. In addition, a single, branched power cable is connected to all connection boxes on each side of the parlor.

  • Page 49: First Time Operation

    However, in the following situations, parameters must be set at each meter: o In all systems the stall number and electrode calibration parameters must be set manually at each meter o Stand-alone systems, without computers – all parameters in all meters must be set manually AfiMilk MPC Installation Manual...

  • Page 50: Afimilk Mpc Start-Up Sequence

    Chapter First Time Operation Afimilk MPC Start-up Sequence After power to the Afimilk MPC milk meter is switched on, the following occurs: 1. The milk meter software version is displayed for a few seconds to be replaced by the stall number set in the display.

  • Page 51: Loading Default Parameter Values

    In some countries, local regional parameter values are used. The standard value Load of the parameter . If you are using different set of parameters, use your local load number provided by afimilk. There are two procedures for loading preset parameters values: Full load – This procedure replaces of the parameters values stored in the control unit, except stall ID number.

  • Page 52: Setting Milking Point Id Numbers

    The stall used for milking the first cow entering the parlor at the left side (furthest from the cow entrance) is milking point number one. Parlor Layout and Milk Meter ID Numbers AfiMilk MPC Installation Manual...

  • Page 53: Setting Id Numbers At The Control Box

    The new ID number is now defined. Note In some situations embedded software need to be loaded into afimilk MPC control units. For instructions, Refer to the last section of this manual "Loading software into afimilk MPC".

  • Page 54: Afimilk Mpc Parameters Of Milking Functions

    Chapter First Time Operation AfiMilk MPC Parameters of Milking Functions Afimilk MPC controls milking point apparatus such as cluster removal piston, vacuum valve and pulsation thus controlling the entire milking process. Milking parameters are the definitions for controlling the operation of the milking point. Note that once the default set of parameters have been loaded, all milk meter functions are operational and only specific adjustments may be required to adopt local needs.

  • Page 55: Acr Parameters

    (blue columns) are more frequent during the main phase of milking. The gaps between pulses opens until time is longer than threshold and that is when removal occures. Attachment Removal Peak Flow Removal F1 Delay Delay – F2 Low Flow AfiMilk MPC Installation Manual...
  • Page 56 Quick removal is activated if during the pre-milk time (afimilk delay parameter F1), the cow gave the entire yield expected from it. In such situations, the cluster removal after pre-milk time will be at a faster flow rate (removal process is initiated at half of the regular removal delay [F2]).
  • Page 57 In some situations very slow cows may delay milking of an entire load to a critical operation problem. parameter enable setting a maximum cluster-on time for slow cows thus preventing delays in milking. AfiMilk MPC Installation Manual...

  • Page 58: Vacuum Valve &Milk Sweep

    Milk sweep starts 2 seconds after cluster removal. The time for valve opening for atmospheric air is defined by the parameter seconds). Milk Sweep Timing Note If you wish to cancel the SWEEP function, set SL=0. AfiMilk MPC Installation Manual...

  • Page 59: Pulsation Control

    Pulsation rates of 0 (no pulsation) 50, 51, 53, 54, 55, 56, 58, 60, 62, 65, 67, 69, 71, 73, 75, 78 pulses per minute are available. (Parameter Pulsation Ratios If the pulsation ratio is the default ratio of 60:40, then the timing illustrated in the following figure applies: 60:40 Pulsation Ratio Drawing AfiMilk MPC Installation Manual...

  • Page 60: Fcp Programs - Flow Controlled Pulsation

    –time of stimulation prior to switching to milking pulsation. May be set Stimulation Duration (disabled), or 1-99 seconds (Enabled). Values available: 100, 125, 150, 175, 200, 225, 250 or 300 Stimulation Pulsation rates pulses per minute. ratios – Values available: 60:40, 75:25, 25:75, 40:60. Stimulation Pulsation AfiMilk MPC Installation Manual...

  • Page 61: Additional Operation Parameters

    Kg. (TU) o Temperature Units – The Temperature units' options for Afimilk MPC display are Fahrenheit or Celsius. North America regional load set these units to F° while in all other regions the default is C°. AfiMilk MPC Installation Manual...

  • Page 62: Setting-Up Parameters

    There are two ways to set-up parameter values in Afimilk MPC. The most convenient way is at the computer, in afimilk, for sending the values to Afimilk MPC displays via communication. Since most parameters are set uniformly for all the milk meters in the parlor, this method provides additional protection against mistakes.

  • Page 63: Setting Parameters Via The Afimilk Computer

    Chapter First Time Operation Setting Parameters via the afimilk Computer To set milk meter parameters via AfiControl computer, enter: Parameters Tools Parlor. The Parameters window opens, as shown below. AfiMilk MPC Installation Manual...

  • Page 65: Setting-Up Parameters Via The Control Box

    1 (Cow Parameters). appears on the display 4. Scroll down to the desired parameter using , OR press shortcut number to access the desired parameter directly (See table on below). Example: Press get to parameter AfiMilk MPC Installation Manual...

  • Page 66: Parameter Groups Definitions

    List Stimulation PPM 0-99 Seconds Stimulation Duration Stimulation Operation List Ratio Pulsation ratio of 50:50 for number of 0- 10 No. of Pulses pulses at the beginning of milking 0-50 Seconds Strip Threshold Enable/Disable Quick Removal AfiMilk MPC Installation Manual...
  • Page 67 0 - 30 Sec. X 30 Maximum milking time 0 - 5 Seconds Start to Vacuum Delay Seconds Removal Alert Fresh cow 4 - 20 Delay OR Standalone system 0 - 99 Seconds Cluster Clearance Delay AfiMilk MPC Installation Manual...
  • Page 68 25- 99 Compensation – Default value = 40 1.21-1.31 Operation Ratio 17 - 33 Offset Hold 17 - 34 Offset Active To return original values to the parameter tables use "load default parameters values" procedure described above AfiMilk MPC Installation Manual...

  • Page 69: Milk Meter Calibration

    100Ω (±0.1%) resistor. At calibration, the resistor is connected between electrodes to test and calibrate them. Afimilk offers calibration tool for the technician incorporating the resistor and probes for hooking to the electrodes (See below).

  • Page 70: Electrodes Calibrating Procedure

    Out of range or unstable figures indicates an electrical problem. Refer to the section “Searching for an Electrical Problem,” for solving the problem. 6. Press again, to calibrate the Holding electrode and save the value. AdJt is displayed. AfiMilk MPC Installation Manual...

  • Page 71: Reviewing Calibrated Values Of Electrodes

    ( represents the calibration value.) If the resulting value is less than 17 or more than 33, electrode calibration is required. 5. Press (double press) to return to wash mode. AfiMilk MPC Installation Manual...

  • Page 72: Air Intake Compensation

    1. Check the milking equipment and pipe connections between the milk clusters and the milk lines. At this point, unless all milking tubing is new, AfiMilk recommends replacing rubber liners, as well as rubber gaskets and cracked (usually plastic transparent) parts of used milking clusters.

  • Page 73: Measuring Claw Air Admission

    6. Check and seal any vacuum leaks at connections in the air gauge and cluster. 7. Block the air orifice with your finger to verify that the only air intake allowed is via the air orifice. The ball in the gauge should fall to zero if no air leakage occur. AfiMilk MPC Installation Manual...

  • Page 74: Adjusting Calibration Value Per Air Intake

    Scroll down to the second parameter in the group – and change its value in the same manner as explained above. o Press to confirm. o When done, press twice to exit editing mode. AfiMilk MPC Installation Manual...

  • Page 75: Accuracy Adjustment

    Chapter First Time Operation Accuracy Adjustment AfiMilk MPC milk meters are supplied with default Air admission measurements and adjustment calibration values. If after initial setup adjustment of G value (see adjustment per air intake explained above) inaccuracies of milk measurements vs. bulk tank...

  • Page 76: Adjusting The "G" Parameter Value

    Check the accuracy of the new settings within a few days after setting the new “G” value. This may be done by comparing total milk collected by the afimilk system to the bulk tank accumulation. Adjusting the “H” Parameter Value Change the value of "...

  • Page 77: Adjusting The Values Of G & H Via Communication

    AfiFarm PC enter Parameters Tools Parlor and select To change the values of & the stall to adjust as shown below. On the right hand side section of the screen, adjust the value & for the selected stalls. AfiMilk MPC Installation Manual...

  • Page 78: Regulatory Meter Tests And Calibration

    The hose connecting the Milk Meter to the bucket is situated correctly in a downward slope towards the bucket. o The hose connecting the Milk Meter to the bucket has no pulling or pushing pressure on the outlet of the Milk Meter. AfiMilk MPC Installation Manual...

  • Page 79: Statistical Accuracy Calculation

    The average deviation for every milk meter should be less than 3% to be considered as an accurate measuring device. Use the G & H adjustment procedure described above for adjusting inaccuracies in measurements of specific milk meters. AfiMilk MPC Installation Manual...

  • Page 81: Milker Assistant" Functions

    – A parameter to delay opening of vacuum where the clusters are lowered slowly at start of milking. Stimulation and single-press start for “herd majority”– An option to decide whether stimulation is activated with a single press on the start button (when AfiMilk MPC Installation Manual...

  • Page 82: External Start Button

    (refer to security levels operation chapter for more information). Hardware and Electronic Configuration Connect the contact of the external start button as shown in the connection diagram below. External start buttons may be applied – no need for any specific settings. AfiMilk MPC Installation Manual...

  • Page 83: Liners Replacement Alert

    6. Enter the required value of Linr, indicating the recommended number of working hours per liner. (Linr parameter range: [10-9999] hours). Note: To disable the feature, set Linr=0. 7. Press to save. 8. Double click on to exit programming mode. AfiMilk MPC Installation Manual...

  • Page 84: Viewing The Remaining Working Hours Per Liner

    When liners are replaced, the liner timer should be zeroed to re-start counting for the new liners. To reset the parameter back to its original value Linr In the relevant afimilk MPC keyboard, type 9870 and press AfiMilk MPC Installation Manual...

  • Page 85: Sleep Mode

    OR keyboard being pressed. Afimilk MPC returns to its normal operation and display if: o Any keyboard button is pressed o Any communication message from the afimilk computer o A “Session Start” command sent from the PC AfiMilk MPC Installation Manual...

  • Page 86: Assigning Milking Operations To Specific Cows

    >Settings>Parameters In the parameters screen highlight the "Parlor" site and Select the "Operations" tab. The screen that opens allow you to set alert level and operation to each of the codes defined in AfiFarm 5. AfiMilk MPC Installation Manual...

  • Page 87: Central Activation Of Washing/Milking Mode

    Before milking, clusters are pulled out of their Jetter sockets and placed on the floor. Once all the clusters are off the Jetters, a single message sent from one of the Afimilk control boxes at that side will raise all clusters to removal position, and wash mode will be deactivated. AfiMilk MPC Installation Manual...

  • Page 88: Lowering Clusters And Raising Them In Batches

    Activation To lower clusters after removal a delay time need to be set in CC parameter of Afimilk MPC (Cluster Clearance) To raise clusters in batches by pressing removal on one of the meters in the batch, set the "Number of Clusters In Batch"...

  • Page 89: Blood Detection With Afilab Installed

    To enable the option: Check the mark at "Blood Removal Enable" Set the value of "Blood Removal Threshold" Set protection level (The way to continue milking after connecting a bucket) at "LO- Blood" AfiMilk MPC Installation Manual...

  • Page 90: Delay Of Vacuum At Start

    Start button behavior is defined for double start protection (See Security level & Start Button Lock above). Milking start for all the cows assigned with the stimulation code will start with double start. AfiMilk MPC Installation Manual...

  • Page 91: Additional Output Configurations

    – Channeling milk with higher coagulation properties into a bulk tank, separated from the raw and yogurt milk allow higher cheese yield and much more efficient cheese production (See AfiMilk MCS services) Rotary parlor Retention Bar and automatic Teat spray –...

  • Page 92: Individual Backflush

    The duration of the water injection is determined by parameter Air injection continues for 3 more seconds after the water injection is completed. Then, if air time is extended ( value) Air continues until its time expires. AfiMilk MPC Installation Manual...

  • Page 93: Strip

    2 (3sec default + 2 additional seconds). Strip This setup enables Afimilk MPC system to control a strip mechanism. The sequence of events at the end of milking with the strip function configured is illustrated below: AfiMilk MPC Installation Manual...

  • Page 94: Milk Diversion

    = 600cc, and so forth. The range of diversion units is from 0 to 10. When 0 the function is disabled When 10 – ALL THE MILK OF THE COW IS SENT TO THE DIVERSION LINE AfiMilk MPC Installation Manual...

  • Page 95: Afimilk Mpc Extender

    AfiControl interface. AfiMilk MPC Extender The extension unit of afimilk MPC is an additional device, ordered separately from the milk meter. The following unit is an encased electronic device, incorporating 4 additional outputs and two additional inputs with their connection ports.

  • Page 96: Mpc Extender Connections Diagram

    Chapter Unique Setup & Configurations MPC Extender Connections Diagram...

  • Page 97: Setting-Up Mpc Extender

    Potion 2 Milk Classification Out 1 Milk Separation (MCS) Retention Bar Out 2 (Rotary Parlor) Backflush (Air Auto Teat Spray Out 3 Output) (Rotary Parlor) Backflush (Water Out 4 Strip Output) Example: Out 3 functional options AfiMilk MPC Installation Manual...

  • Page 99: Cleaning And Maintenance

    > Volume of the receiving vessels. CAUTION Follow all of the detergents' manufacturers’ recommendations, including: concentrations, temperatures, and cleaning-cycle times. Excessive use of chemicals may damage the Milk Meters. Leaving the detergent inside the Milk Meter may damage its components. AfiMilk MPC Installation Manual...

  • Page 100: Cleaning Cycle

    Use cold water. Empty the water in the drain until the water becomes clear. CAUTION Butyl Glycol or Butyl Cellusolve in excess of 10% detergent may damage plastic components of the system. afimilk recommends cleaning fluids with a maximum of 10% Butyl Glycol or Butyl Cellusolve. AfiMilk MPC Installation Manual...

  • Page 101: Acid Wash

    2. Do not direct jets of water on the AfiMilk MPC control box. 3. Avoid all contact of pesticide materials with the exterior of Milk Meter bodies and control panels. These may damage plastic enclosure and body parts! AfiMilk MPC Installation Manual...

  • Page 102: Preventive Maintenance Of Milk Meters

    MM diaphragm, or any another possible cause. o Drain clean air line as well SUCTION FILTER Every month, remove the suction filter from the line and clean it with compressed air. Change the filter when damaged or partially full of dust. AfiMilk MPC Installation Manual...

  • Page 103: Washing The Vacuum Line

    4. Prepare a warm detergent solution in the bucket and repeat step 3. 5. Repeat step 3 with cold water, to rinse the line. DO NOT WASH the clean-air line. AfiMilk MPC Installation Manual...

  • Page 104: Fault Alerts

    The design of AfiMilk MPC body allows fast discharge of the milk when the valve is opened. Delays in milk discharge may cause measurement inaccuracies alongside delays in removal. Error messages E02F indicates milk discharge delay. AfiMilk MPC Installation Manual...
  • Page 105 If air orifice in the milking claw is open c. If at cleaning mode the valve is moving up and down properly (if not, the body solenoid may be faulty OR the solenoid diaphragm may be damaged). AfiMilk MPC Installation Manual...

  • Page 106: Accessories

    Construction and implementation—from milking standards ISO 5707 > and ASAE S518.2 Testing—milking machine systems—ISO 6690 and ASAE EP 445.1 > The tests were performed in the Israeli National Service for Udder Health and Milk Quality – Milking Equipment's Lab AfiMilk MPC Installation Manual...

  • Page 107: Range Of Shut-Off Milk Valves

    Normally Open Vacuum-Operated Valve When there is a vacuum in the milk line, the valve is kept open. When the valve’s control input is connected to a vacuum source, it closes. Controlled Vented vacuum Open Closed AfiMilk MPC Installation Manual...

  • Page 108: Ordering Info

    Chapter Systems' Accessories Ordering Info AfiMilk Vacuum valves are sold in packages of two units of a kind. The following part numbers are used for ordering the different type valves: 5077101 - VALVE 5/8 AIR OPERATED (PACK OF TWO) 5077102...

  • Page 109: The Fat Sampler

    The Fat Sampler is mounted below the Milk Meter body between the outlet port and the elbow joint to the milk line. Note During normal milking, when not sampling, a sampler replacement tube fills the gap reserved for the fat sampler. Mounting the Fat Sampler AfiMilk MPC Installation Manual...
  • Page 110 Chapter Systems' Accessories AfiMilk MPC Installation Manual...

  • Page 111: Parts List

    * Indicates special order Item Cable Length Part Number Options (Meters) Afimilk MPC AfiFlo Prefix Suffix Control Box Body Afimilk MPC Milk Meter 4498999 Afimilk MPC control box, 4497950 packaged (With Cable) Cable, + D-type 4093455 connector explanations above of optional cables...
  • Page 112 Page) (Meters) Prefix Suffix AfiFlo body upper cover 4098037 AfiFlo body gaskets, upper & 4098095 lower AfiMilk MPC body midsection 4298050 AfiFlo body valve gasket 4098072 AfiFlo body milk valve 4098070 AfiFlo body lower cover 4098040 AfiFlo body valve diaphragm...
  • Page 113 Chapter Parts List AfiMilk MPC Installation Manual...

  • Page 114: Loading Software Into Afimilk Mpc

    Loading Software into afimilk MPC When to Upgrade MPC(s) For proper operation of afimilk system it is important that all the milk meters in the milking parlor carry the same embedded software version. New software need to be loaded into an...

  • Page 115: Pre-Upgrade Requisites

    Chapter Loading Software onto AfiMilk MPC NOTE afimilk MPC software must be upgraded by a qualified technician authorized by afimilk. Pre-upgrade Requisites To upgrade to the new version, verify the following: o Operation mode: All afimilk MPCs that are to be upgraded must be either in Wash mode or in Removal mode.

  • Page 116: Afimilk Mpc Version Selection

    Chapter Loading Software onto AfiMilk MPC AfiMilk MPC Version selection AfiMilk MPC version to load is placed in the versions directory of AfiControl. To upgrade software from the parlor 1. At afimilk MPC keyboard, Click the key sequence corresponding with the procedure you are using: 2.

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