Preface About this manual Preface About this manual The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes due to technical developments in the data and images given in this manual. Reproductions, translations and copies of any kind, including extracts, require written authorisation from the manufacturer. The abbreviations, units, technical terms, special names or industry-specific terminology used in this manual are explained in greater detail in the Appendix.
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About this manual Necessary documents ● Instructions on components connected with the product: (not a complete list): Part no. Description 7821-90 . . -000 ”DairyRobot R9500” operating instructions 7160-90 . . -531 DairyManagementSystem ”DairyPlan C21” 7821-9001-005 5 / 100 01. October 2019...
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Preface About this manual Pictograms used Note The signalling word indicates information that is important for the product and environment. This pictogram indicates a special tool required for installation. A correction bar in the margin indicates changes to the previous edition. The character string ”!!”...
Preface Customer services Manufacturer's address GEA Farm Technologies GmbH Siemensstraße 25-27 D-59199 Bönen +49 (0) 2383 / 93-70 +49 (0) 2383 / 93-80 contact@gea.com www.gea.com Customer services Authorised Technical Dealer If necessary, please contact your nearest authorized technical dealer. There is a comprehensive dealer Internet search function on our website at the following address: www.gea.com...
Declaration of incorporation for incomplete machinery Declaration of incorporation for incomplete machinery in accordance with EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, Annex II 1. B Manufacturer: GEA Farm Technologies GmbH Siemensstraße 25-27 D-59199 Bönen We, as manufacturer, declare in sole responsibility that the incomplete machinery...
Safety The owner of this product must ensure compliance with the following requirements Safety The owner of this product must ensure compliance with the following requirements The product has been designed and constructed taking account of a potential risk analysis and after careful selection of the compliant harmonized standards and other technical specifications.
Safety Basic safety instructions Explanation of safety symbols The safety symbols draw attention to the importance of the adjacent text. The design of the warnings is based on ISO 3864-2 and ANSI535.6. Safety symbols and signalling words Warning! The signalling word indicates an immediate danger that could lead to loss of life or serious physical injury.
Safety Safety guard and devices Personnel qualification Everyone who performs work or activities in connection with the product must carefully read and understand the manual and then act accordingly. ● Only use trained or briefed personnel! In addition, special qualifications are required for the following activities: ●...
The international sampling device is to be used exclusively for automatic milk sampling in MIone and DairyRobot R9500 automatic milking systems with Metatron milk meters. Applications which are not listed here are not part of the intended use and are therefore considered as improper use! The manufacturer/supplier is not liable for any resulting damage.
Description Design of the equipment Design of the equipment Milk sampling device Sampling equipment in the lid This area contains all of the sampling electronics, the motors, the electromagnetic crimp valve and hose pump, the chain, chain holder, etc. (see next page) Bottle rack positioning device This device can be used to position the bottle rack correctly.
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Description Design of the equipment Sampling equipment in the lid Chain with nozzle Chain tensioners The nozzle is positioned over the Used to maintain the correct chain sample bottle with the chain. tension. Limit switch The limit switch stops the chain motor when the filling nozzle reaches the start position.
Description How the System Works How the System Works Milking system Sampling device Legend: 1 Sample tank 5 Hose pump 2 Stop balls 6 Filling nozzle 3 Air intake valve 7 Drain channel 4 Mixing valve 8 Sample bottle The following diagrams show how the sampling device works: 7821-9001-005 15 / 100 01.
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Description How the System Works 3.4.1 Mix sample ● During the milking process the sample tank is filled with about 2.5% of the actual milk produced. ● After milking, atmospheric air flows through the open mixing valve and mixes the sample in the sample tank. 3.4.2 Draw sample ●...
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Description How the System Works 3.4.3 Rinse lines with milk ● The hose pump (turning 60%) pumps the first part of the sample into the drain channel. 3.4.4 Position filling nozzle ● The filling nozzle is positioned over the next sample bottle. 7821-9001-005 17 / 100 01.
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Description How the System Works 3.4.5 Fill sample bottle ● The hose pump (turning 60%) fills the sample bottle with the sample. 3.4.6 Drain lines ● atmospheric air flows in through the open mixing valve and drains the intake line. ●...
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Description How the System Works 3.4.7 Return ● The filling nozzle is moved to the next drain position through one of the two drain channels. 3.4.8 Drain sample tank ● Air flows into the sample tank through the open air inlet valve releases the stop balls and drains the sample tank.
Description Technical Data Technical Data Geometric data Dimensions 650 x 530 x 240 (width x height x depth) Weight of the case 24,5 kg (without bottle rack) Electrical data Electrical Connection 24 V DC Manufacturer's plate The rating plate is placed on the side of the sampling device.
Transport Safety instructions for transport Transport Attention! Women who are pregnant may not lift the sample case! The sample case weighs 24.5 kg. In accordance with Article 4.2.1 of the Maternity Protection Act pregnant women are not permitted to carry out work that involves lifting, moving or transporting loads that exceed 10 kg without mechanical aids.
Transport Transport Transport The cable and hose must be stowed in the space provided in the bottle rack to ensure they are not damaged during storage or transport. Transport requirements: ● The two drain channels must go into the positions provided. - The rear drain channel in the positioning device - The front drain channel in the wall of...
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Transport Transport Transport problems Observe the following points to avoid damaging the sampler: Attention! Never lay the connecting cable or hose on top of the bottle rack. The cable or hose might get dam aged when the sampling device is closed.
Transport Information on disposing of packing material Delivery Check the goods supplied against the packing list enclosed for completeness and damage. Legend: 1 Milk sampling device 2 Sample tank unit 3 Operating manual with installation instructions 4 Bottle rack to hold up to 80 sample bottles (Option) Storage conditions It is recommended that the device is stored in a dry, dust-free and frost-free...
Sampling device Safety instructions for sampling Sampling device Special personnel qualification required for sampling Sampling may only be carried out by specially qualified personnel in accordance with the safety instructions. Excellent knowledge of working with the automatic milking system and MView user interface is needed to carry out sampling.
Sampling device Description of the operating elements Description of the operating elements Operation is via the controls on the sampling device and via the system computer belonging to the automatic milking system. Milk sampling device Legend: L Indicator lights On indicator (green) T1 RESET button Move filling nozzle to the start position...
Sampling device Prepare for sampling Overview of the steps involved in the sampling process Warning! Risk of crushing There is a danger of being trapped between moving and stationary parts. ► Standing in the danger area is strictly forbidden. The following steps must be performed to ensure successful sampling. Detailed information on the individual steps is given below: Prepare for sampling ●...
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Sampling device Prepare for sampling 5.5.1 Stop automatic operation Note LOCK BOX+++ The system waits until a wash or milking process that is still in progress ends before the milking box is blocked. This can be seen from the graphic animation on the button.
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Sampling device Prepare for sampling 5.5.2 Set up and connect the sampling device Set up the sampling device Note One sampling device is required for each milking box. The sampling device is drained through the internal drain channels. Slope ● Set up the sampling device horizontally or with a slight incline.
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Sampling device Prepare for sampling Switch position 11-13 15-17 19-21 23-25 27-29 31-33 34-36 38-40 42-44 45-47 Sample quantity [ml] ● Set the switch as indicated in the table. Note The capacity of the hose pump reduces over time. This must be compensated for by increasing the switch setting.
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Sampling device Prepare for sampling Assemble the sample tank The sample tank must be assembled before it is installed. Attention! Sample suction error If the ball catch (1) is not seated properly under the lid, the balls do not block the holes in the lid properly when the sample is being sucked from the tank.
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Sampling device Prepare for sampling ● Fit hose and intake tube. ● Taper the intake tube at the bottom so that it cannot attach itself to the bottom of the tank. ● Fit the hose and sealing ring to the intake tube so that the end of the hose cannot attach itself to the tank! ●...
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Sampling device Prepare for sampling Fit the sample tank in the milking system (Metatron) The sample tank must be connected to the milk meter, air inlet valve and sampling device. To connect the sample tank, remove the cover of the milking stall module and use the chain snap hook to hang it on the eye bolt of the end frame, as shown (1,2,3,4).
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Sampling device Prepare for sampling ● Remove hose from the right-hand connector on the sampler ● Fasten sample tank to the sampler with holder and knob. Attention! The hose and intake tube from the cover must end at the lowest point in the sample tank.
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Sampling device Prepare for sampling ● Connect the hose from the sample tank to the right-hand connector on the sampler. ● Fit the hose from the air inlet valve on the sample tank. ● Connect the hose from the left-hand connector on the sampler to the Y-connector on the sampler.
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Sampling device Prepare for sampling ● Connect the sampling tube on the sampling device to the sample tank. Note The sampling device's operating times are adapted to the original length of the sampling hose. Do not change the length of the hose! 7821-9001-005 36 / 100 01.
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Sampling device Prepare for sampling Insert the bottle rack Before sampling begins, the drain channels must be fitted and a bottle rack inserted. ● Push the front drain channel onto the side of the case. ● Place the bottle rack in the positioning device.
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Sampling device Prepare for sampling ● Push rear drain channel onto the positioning device. Please note! When starting a sampling session and replacing a rack, the individual rack number must be assigned. If other rack numbers are to be used change them before starting sampling.
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The sampling device receives the electricity it needs from the automatic milking system. ● Connect the 5-pole connector of the sampling case connection cable to the connector of the DairyRobot R9500. - The green indicator lamp on the sampling device will light. ● Press the ”RESET” button.
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Sampling device Prepare for sampling 5.5.3 Settings on the user interface of the automatic milking system Entering settings: ● Open menu item 1. Activate the Spanner symbol switch - Sampling tab-> Start sampling+++ START SAMPLING+++ 2. To start sampling in MView. ●...
Sampling device Interrupt sampling Take samples Please note! Carry out a system clean before starting sampling so that the milk-carrying parts of the installation can be cleaned once again. For information on this subject see the section entitled ”Cleaning” 5.6.1 Start automatic operation Start sampling ●...
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Sampling device Interrupt sampling - Open the sampler cover. - Remove the rear drain channel from the positioning device. - Replace bottle rack. - Push rear drain channel onto the positioning device. - Press the ”RESET” button. (the filling nozzle will be heard moving to the start position) - Close the sampler cover.
Sampling device End sampling End sampling 5.8.1 Stop automatic operation ● Open the menu item ”Lock box”+++ LOCK BOX Note LOCK BOX The system waits until a wash or milking process that is still in progress ends before the milking box is blocked.
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Sampling device End sampling 5.8.4 Transfer the sample bottles The sample bottles in the bottle rack are filled in this order at each individual milking box. The sample bottles are assigned to the individual cows in the same order when the data is exported.
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Sampling device End sampling 5.8.5 Start the system clean The sampling device is cleaned with the short clean and the system clean. This means that scheduled system cleans are performed even when a sampling session is running. Warning! Risk of scalding Hot steam generated during the main system clean can cause scalding if the device cover is left open! ►...
Sampling device Displaying information about the current sampling process 5.8.6 Disconnect and remove the sampling device Note The red suction hose should be disconnected from the lid of the sample tank at the end of the system clean and placed in a vessel containing hot water. The pump in the sampling case should then be run manually for about 1 minute.
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Sampling device Displaying information about the current sampling process Note The settings for a particular animal can be changed by pressing its animal number! ANIMAL # 123 Special features during sampling Take an extra sample Do not sample No special feature SAVE 7821-9001-005 47 / 100...
Sampling device Clean 5.10 Clean The milk-carrying parts of the installation are cleaned fully automatically by the automatic milking system. Note Carry out cleaning directly before and after sampling. Cleaning is performed with the individual phases of the system clean (pre-rinse, main clean and final rinse) and also with the short clean.
Sample data export Sample data export The sample data can be exported in different ways: Country-specific export files (on the connected herd management PC with DairyPlan C21) Available to date: Germany ADIS data in accordance with ADR directive 1.2 and (DE) national DataDictionary AGRO2012 The Netherlands...
Note A country-specific sample data export can only be started on the herd management PC. The IPC in the DairyRobot R9500 is only a display screen for MView. The animal data is on the HM-PC. 6.1.1 Sample data export for Germany (DE) The sample data export is started on the herd management PC.
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Sample data export To call up the program ● Start application ”Robotermilchmengen_an_LKV” (based DPRequest.exe). 7821-9001-005 51 / 100 01. October 2019...
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Sample data export To call up the program 6.1.2 Sample data export for Holland (NL) The sample data export is started on the herd management PC. Note Make sure that ”DPMenue_NL” is active in the DP menu (”M” button on the right next to the menus).
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Sample data export To call up the program 6.1.4 Raw data export The export format is a simple list of values. It is used for countries that do not define a specific format. This comma-separated values text file (.csv) can, for example, be further processed using a spreadsheet program.
Sample data export Program execution Program execution If a country-specific sample data export is specified: Another DPRequest application is started depending on the language set: Germany Robotermilchmengendaten_an_LKV (DE) The Netherlands ExportMonstername (NL) France Export_Donnees_Echantillonnage (FR) The sequence is very similar. Only the fields that have to be completed for the country in question are shown.
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Sample data export Program execution 6.2.1 DPRequest application main dialogue Enter the following: ● Farm number that should be included in the data. ● Restricted to groups or second group number (described in German as an ”Abrechnungseinheit” ”AE” - ”accounting unit”) if data is not to be sent for all lactating cows.
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Sample data export Program execution 6.2.2 Farm data dialogue box Depending on the language set, different fields are displayed that have to be completed: ● Farm number (Same value as in the main dialogue box, check. This farm ”registration number” should generally be entered without any spaces.
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Sample data export Program execution Example (DE): Example (NL): ● Press the ”Next” button [”Weiter”] to call up the next step. 7821-9001-005 57 / 100 01. October 2019...
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Sample data export Program execution 6.2.3 MLP (milk yield test) settings dialogue box (DE only) Details have to be entered on the milk yield test: ● Test method (who performed the test) ● Test diagram (usually ”S”, occasionally also special solutions which are not listed) ●...
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Sample data export Program execution 6.2.4 Dialogue for single milking and sample export There are two time periods for which data can be exported: 1. Export individual milkings for the period between the previous and the present sampling (the sample bottle number is exported as zero)+++ (time period between the end of the previous official sampling and the beginning of the current sampling) Most control centres use milking data from this time to establish a yield assessment.
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Sample data export Program execution Example (NL): Example (FR): Attention! Compare the bottle numbers The bottle numbers for the animals and the numbers on the bottles in the sample box must correspond. ► Use the display screen to check carefully. 7821-9001-005 60 / 100 01.
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Sample data export Program execution The functions of the data display buttons are described below. ● Print a sample data document.+++ Start the process by clicking on the corresponding button (below date/time of the sampling period). Note The printed sample data document is added to the sample box (or bottle rack) and is sent with it to the laboratory.
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Sample data export Program execution Milk dry animals and colostrum cows+++ (only for sample data export Germany) If this function is activated, a segment is added to the data which registers the dry and colostrum animals with the LKV. These data are taken from the sampling data for conventional dairy farms and is referred to as ”Entity 880033”...
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Sample data export Program execution ”Anzeige Betrieb + allgemeine Daten” button [”Display farm + general data] (DE and NL only) This button can be used to display the data to be exported (general details of the farm or herd): ● Click on the button. ●...
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Sample data export Program execution ”Daten anzeigen” button [”display data”] for both time periods. This button can be used to display the rows of data for the corresponding period: ● Click on the button. ● ”DPList” will open in a separate window. Example (DE): Displays data that are to be transmitted as ”Entity 880022 Einzelgemelke”...
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Sample data export Program execution Note For France, the data are transmitted in an amended form of the German ”Entity 880022”. Note The (1st) period after the end of the previous sampling (usually several weeks) may be too large to be able to display all of the rows of data in the DPList screen.
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Sample data export Program execution 6.2.5 Creating the export data As described in the section on ”Dialogue box for single milk output and sample export”, the data export is started by pressing the ”OK” button. ● When the data export has been successful, a message will appear. Example (DE): ●...
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Sample data export Program execution Example: ”SampleDataCSVExport 170303 1345.txt” for a file that was created on 3.3.2017 at 13:45. The following data fields will be exported: - Barn number (cowNr) - Ear marker number (earTag) - Milking box number (boxNr) - Date of milking (date) The date is shown according to the language (in the order Day/Month/Year).
Operating faults Safety Instructions for Troubleshooting Operating faults If necessary, please contact your nearest authorized technical dealer. Special personnel qualification required for troubleshooting Troubleshooting may only be performed by specially qualified personnel in accordance with the safety instructions. They must be trained in operating and setting up the sampler, have experience of working with it and must have read and understood this manual.
Operating faults Possible faults and troubleshooting help Possible faults and troubleshooting help Malfunction Possible cause Solution Green indicator lamp Cable not connected Check and connect does not come on correctly if necessary Faulty LED Replace LED No sample in the sample Sampling hose is not Check and replace if bottle...
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Operating faults Possible faults and troubleshooting help Malfunction Possible cause Solution The sample is not being The ball catch under the Remove the lid from the drawn or not being lid is not seated tank, loosen the nuts, drawn completely from correctly;...
Maintenance Safety instructions for maintenance Maintenance If necessary, please contact your nearest authorized technical dealer. Special personnel qualification required for maintenance work Maintenance work may only be performed by specially qualified personnel in accordance with the safety instructions. They must be trained in operating and setting up the sampler, have experience of working with it and must have read and understood this manual.
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Maintenance Safety instructions for maintenance Special risks involved in maintenance work: ● Serious damage to property might occur if incorrect replacement or wearing parts are installed. ● If energy sources are switched on unintentionally, this may lead to serious bodily injury or damage to property. ●...
Maintenance Inspections and preventive maintenance Inspections and preventive maintenance Interval* Description Action (samples filled) After every session Milk sampling device Clean thoroughly inside and out every six months Hose pump hose replace (7500-9000) All hoses, wearing parts replace once a year Check and adjust limit switch if (15000-18000) Filling position...
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Maintenance Inspections and preventive maintenance 8.3.2 Replacing the hose pump hose Replace the hose every year to ensure reliable operation. Attention! Only replace the hose when the hose pump is off. Attention! Only replace the hose when the hose pump is off. ►...
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Maintenance Inspections and preventive maintenance ● Take the hose out of the housing cover. ● Insert a new hose in the housing cover. ● Screw the housing cover onto the hose pump. Attention! Not fitting the housing cover properly can damage the hose or cause fluctuation of the pump output.
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Maintenance Inspections and preventive maintenance 8.3.3 Replacing the chain and sprockets The chain comes correctly pre-tensioned from the factory. It is not necessary to re-tension the chain because of the very slight wear. As a rule the chain will not have to be changed for several years. Warning! Danger from automatic start The conveyor chain can start to move when work is being carried out.
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Maintenance Inspections and preventive maintenance ● Remove the sprocket from the drive shaft. ● Replace any defective parts (e.g. chain or sprockets). ● Place sprocket with chain on the drive shaft, loosening the chain with the spanner. ● Turn the sprocket until the threaded pin is pointing towards the flat surface of the drive shaft.
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Maintenance Inspections and preventive maintenance 8.3.4 Checking and adjusting the limit switch trigger point The trigger point may change over time and therefore has to be checked regularly. ● Connect the cable to the automatic milking system. ● Press the ”RESET” button. - The filling nozzle will be heard moving to the start position.
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Maintenance Inspections and preventive maintenance ● Press and hold down the button on the right of the electronic card. - The filling nozzle travels to position ● Check the nozzle's filling position. - The deviation may not be more than +/- 1.5 mm. If the first filling position is not correct: Warning! Danger from automatic start...
Decommissioning Final decommissioning/disposal Decommissioning Decommissioning may only be performed by specially qualified personnel in accordance with the safety instructions. See also the section on ”Personnel qualification”. Safety instructions for decommissioning To prevent damage to property and/or life-threatening injury to personnel, the following must always be observed: ●...
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Spare Parts Milk sampling device 10.1.1 Sampler complete Item Part no. Description 7821-2503-000 Sampler complete 0020 7821-5588-000 D128x163 - 1L 0030 Cover for sampler complete x 0018-0380-848 0040 x Pipe (170 mm) (available by the metre) 4x1,5 0050 0018-4376-898 x tube (160 mm) (available by the metre) 0060 7021-7106-058...
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Spare Parts Milk sampling device Cover for sampler complete 50 60 20 100 40 30 Item Part no. Description 7821-2758-000 Cover for sampler complete 0020 7161-2298-010 Guide piece 0030 7161-5566-000 Lever 0040 7161-1467-000 x Sealing panel 36x20xø4 0050 0007-2060-700 x Sealing ring 66x6 0060 0007-1818-700...
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Spare Parts Milk sampling device Clip complete Item Part no. Description 7161-3270-000 Clip complete 0010 7161-2097-140 Clamp øo69x17 0020 7161-2653-000 Clamp 55xø4 25 Tri-Clamp 0040 0007-3239-890 x Sealing ring øo50,5xøi25,3 x - Wear part, see section on ”Maintenance” for maintenance interval Included in set of spare parts (7821-9905-030).
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Spare Parts Milk sampling device Set of spare parts 10, 80, 90, 100, 150 Item Part no. Description 7821-9905-030 Set of spare parts 0010 7021-7106-060 Milk sampler hose, silicone 8,5x3,75x320 Sil gn 0020 0007-3239-890 Sealing ring D1in Tri-Clamp Sil 0030 0007-2509-700 Sealing ring 8 X 2...
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Spare Parts Milk sampling device 0210 0026-1380-840 washer 0220 7800-0005-264 cylindrical head screw M8x70 0230 7800-0002-841 cylindrical head screw M3x12 0240 0013-0311-300 Hexagon Head Nut 0250 0005-0135-890 push button 0,7A / 250V / 1S 0260 0005-3381-700 Sealing cap 0270 0005-3768-880 Illuminated pushbutton complete green 0280...
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Spare Parts Milk sampling device Hose pump Item Part no. Description 7801-2981-000 Hose pump 0010 7801-2635-000 x tube Housing cover and 0020 7801-4900-000 x Spare Parts hose 0030 7015-9902-200 x Set of spare parts x - Wear part, see section on ”Maintenance” for maintenance interval Illuminated pushbutton complete Item Part no.
Appendix Order of the sample bottles in the rack Appendix 11.1 Order of the sample bottles in the rack Legend: Sample bottle number Order in which the sample bottles are filled Milking box numbering Left-hand version Right-hand version 7821-9001-005 92 / 100 01.
Appendix Abbreviations 11.4 Abbreviations Term Explanation ADIS International data exchange format, ISO 11787 (Agricultural Data Interchange Syntax) Text file with values that are separated by a comma or similar symbol (Comma Separated Values) Herd management program (DairyPlan) Landeskontrollverband [National control association] (Germany) Milk yield test MView Milking system user interface...
Appendix Quick guide 11.5 Quick guide 11.5.1 Start sampling Stop automatic operation ● Open the menu item ”Lock box”+++ LOCK BOX - Wait until the animals have left the milking boxes. Set up and connect the sampling device Set up the sampling device ●...
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Connect the cable to the automatic milking system ● Connect the 5-pole connector of the sampling case connection cable to the connector of the DairyRobot R9500. - The green indicator lamp on the sampling device will light. ● Press the ”RESET” button.
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Appendix Quick guide Settings on the user interface of the automatic milking system Starting sampling on the Mview. ● Enter the following settings: - Number of sample bottles per bottle rack - Number of samples per animal - Boxes involved - Bottle rack number - Enter the rack number Starting sampling on the Mview.
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Appendix Quick guide 11.5.2 End of sampling Stop automatic operation Locking the milking box ● Open the menu item ”Lock box”+++ LOCK BOX ● Close entry gates to all milking boxes. - Wait until the animals have left the milking boxes. Stop sampling ●...
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