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VP8002 Velos CowScout AutoSelect DairyRobot VP8002 - Control unit for herd management processes Operation Manual / Installation Instructions / Parts List (Original instructions) 7160-9001-560 01. December 2020 gea.com...
● In this manual the word ”product” is synonymous with: Control unit VP8002 Purpose of the manual This manual describes the control unit in detail (VP8002) Similarities with the VP8001 control unit and differences are also pointed out (VP8002 vs. VP8001) Structure of the manual ●...
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General Information on the document Layout elements Pictograms used Please note The signal word indicates information that is important for the product and environment. This pictogram refers to an information source. (chapter, manual, Internet, etc.). 70 . . -90 . . -000 If a manual number is given, the middle 4 figures indicate the language, as follows: Language Language...
General Customer service 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 service Authorized Technical Dealer If necessary, contact your nearest authorized technical dealer. There is a comprehensive dealer Internet search function on our website at the following address: www.gea.com...
General EU Declaration of Conformity for Electrical Equipment EU Declaration of Conformity for Electrical Equipment Manufacturer: GEA Farm Technologies GmbH Siemensstraße 25-27 D-59199 Bönen We, as manufacturer, declare in sole responsibility that the electrical equipment Name: Universal control unit Model:...
Use for the intended purpose The product described has been designed for use in agricultural (mainly milk producing) environments. The VP8002 control unit is designed to control the following processes on a dairy farm: ● Animal identification in the milking parlour ●...
Safety Explanation of the safety symbols ● Work should only be carried out by suitably qualified persons. ● The personnel is regularly instructed in all relevant matters of safety at work and protection of the environment and is familiar with the manual, particularly the safety instructions it contains.
Safety Personnel qualifications General safety instructions and dangers Please note There are warnings about specific residual hazards in the corresponding chapters. ● There are risks involved in the operation and maintenance of equipment for large livestock farms. For your own safety, please carefully read and observe the instructions (especially the section ”Safety”).
VP8002 vs. VP8001 - Control units in comparison Please note The VP8002 control unit is the successor of the VP8001 control unit. Both control units are almost identical in design and function. For this reason, the information on the VP8001 control unit in additional...
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Description Licensed control units for connected systems VP8002 Software (section) Licence System (function) ● ID / PPID ● AutoSelect ● CowScout ● DairyNetBox ● The control unit controls different processes and functions of connected systems. Examples: connected systems (not a complete list)
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Description Examples Per place identification - PPID (Side-by-Side - CAN-Bus) VP8002 VP1004 Animal segregation - AutoSelect 3000 - Ethernet VP8002 VP1801 Item Components Herd management PC DairyPlan Ethernet switch or hub Control unit VP8002 Electrical requirements Connected system Per place identification - PPID (SbS) ●...
Description Default setting Technical Data Environment/thermal data (VP8002) Operating temperature -10 - 45 ºC [14 -113 ºF] Transport and storage temperature -25 - 70 ºC [-13 -158 ºF] Relative humidity 10-93% Electrical specifications (VP8002) Input voltage range 25 VDC,+10% ,-10%...
Transport and storage Disposing of packaging material Transport and storage Safety Instructions for transportation Special transport hazards To prevent damage to property and/or life-threatening injury to personnel, always observe the following: ● Projecting sharp edges may cause cuts. ● If parts are stacked too high, the stack can become unstable and collapse. ●...
assembly and installation Preparations before installation assembly and installation If necessary, contact your nearest authorized technical dealer. Special Personnel Qualifications Installation may only be carried out by specially qualified personnel in accordance with the safety instructions. ● Participation in corresponding product training is necessary. See also the section on ”Personnel qualification”.
The control unit can be installed in the following ways: ● In the housing(with an internal power supply) - Wall installation - Installation of the frame VP8002 ● In the housing(with an external power VP8002 supply) - Installation of the frame...
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assembly and installation Installing the control unit and power supply unit Mounting material 7160-5979-040 7160-5979-050 7160-5979-060 40-70 Item Part -No. Description Quantity 7160-5979-040 Ø2” -340 7160-5979-050 Ø1,5” -350 Set of accessories 7160-5979-060 Ø1” -360 0010 7159-2853-020 retaining plate 0020 0019-2227-300 Cheese head screw 7019-2209-050 0030...
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- Electrical Requirements (40) 2. Secure the components with a PPE terminal block and end plate (20, 30). Item Part number Description Quantity Control unit, VP8002 EU GEA complete 7159-2853-050 Housing (complete) 276x230x136 0005-4622-890 Series terminal cage clamp 2-wire PE 0005-4617-890 End Plate for 2 cable terminals 2.5 mm²...
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assembly and installation Installing the control unit and power supply unit 4. Mounting the assembly using supports The housing is fitted with a mounting plate suitable for wall and pipe mounting. 7160-5979-040 7160-5979-050 7160-5979-060 7160-2187-010 7160-5979-070 - Mount the control unit on a wall near the PC. - Observe distances/cable length! 5.
assembly and installation Electrical Installation Electrical Installation Warning! Electrical Hazard! ► Do not connect the power supply until the installation work has been completed! Installation material Item Part No. Description Quantity Ethernet - CAT5 sold by the 0005-3999-078 Data cable 4x2xAWG26/7 meter 7300-2964-000 Connector, complete...
Electrical Installation 5.7.1 Connect control unit (VP8002 - DairyPlan-PC) Connection drawings The control unit can be connected to a network distributor (ethernet switch) or directly to the herd management PC. Connection to an ethernet switch VP8002 DP-PC...
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assembly and installation Electrical Installation 1. Push the threaded cable cord grip and connector housing over the cable. 2. Strip the cable sheath over a length of approximately 30 mm. 30 mm 3. Fold the mesh shielding back over the cable sheath.
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Electrical Installation Connect control unit 1. Connect the cable to the control unit (LAN1) Control unit connections (VP8002) 1 2 3 6 Inputs / Outputs Function Cables Vin 1/ Vin 2 Input 25 VDC black Vout1/CAN1 /...
Commissioning Particular hazards Commissioning ● Produce a report on the settings ● Highlight settings that are individual to the farm Special Personnel Qualifications Initial commissioning may only be carried out by specially qualified personnel in accordance with the safety instructions. Any settings that have to be made (e.g.
Commissioning Basics of commissioning Basics of commissioning Addresses and sections IP-Addresses Each device within an ethernet network has a unique IP address. Device addresses ● Device addresses are assigned consecutively - A control unit always has the device address 01. - If there are several control units, a network area (section) is assigned to each control unit for differentiation.
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Address 02 Address 01 Address 01 Address conflict System with control unit Velos components Section Milking Parlour Identification VP8002 + VP1801 Section 1 System CowScout VP8002 + VP4102 Section 2 Text colour Details Green is set by DPService during installation...
Commissioning Basics of commissioning 6.3.1 Settings in Device menu (VP8002) Please note All settings in the device menu can also be made via the user interface. Control elements VP8002 2-figure LED display Menu control button Functions Keystroke Pressed for function Short (<0,5)
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Commissioning Basics of commissioning Menu structure (VP8002) Please note The menu displayed depends on the version of the program installed. Menu level function Comment depending on the Service PIN application Show serial number (last 4 digits) Send service PIN DPNet service PIN...
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Commissioning Basics of commissioning Application example Change the IP address from 192.168.1.100 to 192.168.1.101. Action Pressing the keys Response Display Call up menu ● Keystroke The display shown (short) appears Scroll through the ● Keystroke The display shown menu (↓) (short) appears Switch to a...
Licences control units are preconfigured as follows: ● IP address for LAN1: 192.168.1.100 If the control unit and computer are in different networks, the IP address must be set manually. See section: Settings in the Device menu (VP8002) Part No. Description System (licence for)
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Example: http://192.168.1.100/ http://192.168.1.100/ - Log-in page appears (Login) 3. Enter log-in data Example: - User: service - Password: gea123 - User interface appears (VP8002) Menüs Funktion Information overview (Dashboard) Betrieb (Farm) Schnelleingabe (Quick entry) Reports (Reports) View of listed animal data...
Commissioning Basics of commissioning 6.3.3 User interface menu and function overview (VP8002) Menu: Dashboard The dashboard shows thematically structured Example: CowScout information. Its content depends on the system that is connected. Menu: Farm Farm information (only applies to CowScout) Menu: Quick entry...
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Commissioning Basics of commissioning Menu: Settings (VP8002: Settings) Overview of menu items Settings System User Management Menu item: Settings -> User Management -> Users Function(s): ● Add a user ● Setting the language Set-up Description User Management ● Roles and permissions...
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Commissioning Basics of commissioning Menu item: Settings -> System -> Network ● Setting networks (Ethernet) Please note IP address and section are transferred automatically during installation via DPService. No changes are required! Set-up Description Local network ● MAC address ● Mode ●...
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Commissioning Basics of commissioning Menu item: Settings -> System -> Behavior Components -> DPNet Function(s): ● DPNet settings Please note The settings are transferred automatically during installation via DPService. No changes are required! Set-up Description 1 - General general information ●...
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Commissioning Basics of commissioning Menu: Maintenance (VP8002: Maintenance) Overview of menu items Maintenance System Devices Monitor Menu item: Maintenance -> System -> Backup/Restore Please note When e-mailing Technical Support, as far as possible, attach one current backup file. Function(s): ● backup data manually ●...
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Commissioning Basics of commissioning Menu item: Maintenance -> System -> License Function(s): ● Licence update Button Description 1 - State Licence status ● License code Licence code (change licence manually) ● Authorisation code Authorisation code ● Unlock code Unlock code 2 - Modules Overview of activated functions 3 - Behaviour Components...
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Commissioning Basics of commissioning Menu item: Maintenance -> System -> Update Function(s): ● Firmware update Button Description File Update with file For more information on this subject, please refer to the section on Maintenance Internet-Update Update via internet (only with an available (only applies to internet connection) CowScout)
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Commissioning Basics of commissioning Menu item: Maintenance -> Devices -> Vpacks Function(s): ● Firmware update Overview of devices registered with the control unit Button Description Power Supply Information about the power supply Firmware ● Overview of available software For more information on this subject, please refer to the section on Maintenance ●...
Commissioning Checks before commissioning Menu item: Maintenance -> Monitor -> BehaviorComponents Overview of behaviour components set Set-up Description 1 - Monitor (View) Show next page ● Click the button (View) Shows next component page Example: animal segregation See the corresponding manual for more information on this subject. Checks before commissioning Checking the control unit 1.
A control unit only needs to be registered, licensed and unlocked after restoration of the factory settings or resetting. For more information on this subject, please refer to the section on Operation Faults Control unit VP8002 7160-9067-300 Milking parlour walk-through identification (with basic licence)
Setting up FarmView web service (DairyRobot R9500 / Monobox, DairyProQ) To ensure FarmView functionality, a file entry must be changed in automatic milking systems (DairyRobot R9500/Monobox, DairyProQ) using the VP8002 control unit. 1. End the "FarmView_Webservice" process on the herd management PC 2.
Commissioning Commissioning the control unit 6.5.2 Installing a control unit in the DPNet network Requirements ● The herd management program and DPNet network are installed in accordance with the following instructions: - 7160-90 . . -539 - 7300-90 . . .-008 ●...
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Commissioning Commissioning the control unit - The entry window appears 5. Set the number of connected systems(400/180/044) Example: 3 x Ethernet Selection - Animal segregation appears Configuring the connected system 1. Select animal segregation - The entry window appears 2. Enter the basic settings for each system Aufforderun erscheint - System configured...
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Commissioning Commissioning the control unit Aufforderun erscheint 4. Right-click on the component to be installed Example: EtselVPU - Context menu appears 5. Select menu option (Install Device) - The prompt appears: "Press the service PIN" 6. Activate the service PIN on the control unit Service PIN Send service PIN DPNet service PIN...
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Commissioning Commissioning the control unit Installing a connected system 1. Right-click on the system to be installed Example: AutoSelect (Ethernet Selection) - Context menu appears 2. Select ”Install devices” - The behavioural component for the selected system is created Example: AutoSelect MI - The DPService settings are transferred to the control unit In the event of an error message, set the system to be installed on the control unit using the user interface.
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Commissioning Commissioning the control unit Achieved installation status: S4 1. Repeat installation via service pin If the status remains S4: 2. Set the installation status manually (see appropriate section) 3. Check and set section in the Device menu (see appropriate section) Achieved installation status: S8 1.
3. Enter log-in data Example: - User: service - Password: gea123 - User interface appears (VP8002) 4. Select Section/menu item Settings -> System -> Behavior Components - The entry window appears 5. Set a behaviour component for the connected system...
Commissioning Checks after commissioning Checks after commissioning Checking the connection to the herd management PC (Ethernet: VP8002 <-> DairyPlan-PC) Testing the connection to the PC (PING) Test the connection from the PC to the connected device with the PING instruction.
Operation Example 1. Select a menu item Maintenance -> Monitor -> Behavior components -> DPNet - The entry window appears 2. Send a test message to process control (Send) 3. Activate process control (DPProcessControl) - If a connection is established, relevant information appears in DPProcessControl.
Maintenance Particular hazards Maintenance If necessary, contact your nearest authorized technical dealer. Special Personnel Qualifications Maintenance work may only be performed by specially qualified personnel in accordance with the safety instructions. Safety Instructions To prevent damage to property and/or life-threatening injury to personnel always observe the following: ●...
- Firmware for all Velos devices (VPacks) - User interface files Important! A power interruption during the update may lead to irreparable damage. ► Do not disconnect the power supply during the update! Update version information (VP8001/VP8002) Control unit VP8001 VP8002 Update possible from Version 3.23.x...
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6. Click the button - Update starts - After the update, restart the unit Update of connected devices (VPack) Example: Animal Identification (VP8002 + VP1801) Check the firmware of the connected devices 1. Open menu Maintenance -> Devices -> Vpacks 2.
Maintenance Restoring the factory setting (VP8002) Restoring the factory setting (VP8002) Important! Loss of data This action will delete all settings. ► If necessary, back up the farm data manually before taking this action! Menu item: Maintenance -> System -> Backup/Restore 1.
Fault messages and troubleshooting help (VP8002) The system indicates faults in the following way: ● System messages in the user interface (VP8002) See section: Processing system messages ● Messages via device LEDs (VP8002) ● Error output via LED display (VP8002)
Troubleshooting Fault messages and troubleshooting help (VP8002) 9.3.1 Messages via device LEDs Messages on the control unit during operation Device LEDs (VP8002) LEDs status Power Power on Green on Internal buffer battery charged Slow flashing Supply from buffer battery Flashing very quickly...
Troubleshooting Fault messages and troubleshooting help (VP8002) 9.3.2 Error output via LED display (dE - display Error) - VP8002 Remove CAN bus error Please note In case of a defective control unit, write down all information about the malfunction on the repair/warranty sticker.
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Troubleshooting Fault messages and troubleshooting help (VP8002) Troubleshooting table (CAN-bus error) Code Fault/Possible cause solution/action CAN 2: Vin < 20 VDC See error code 11 See error code 11 CAN 2: Condenser Replace the control unit ● Condenser defective Remove CAN bus error 1.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting possible errors Troubleshooting possible errors 9.4.1 Processing system messages (Dashboard) The control unit displays system messages in the user interface. ● Display in Dashboard ● Display in section: Maintenance -> System -> System messages (Maintenance -> System -> System attentions) Processing a system message (Dashboard) 1.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting possible errors 9.4.2 Check the behaviour component 1. Open the section: Maintenance -> Inspections -> Behaviour component - The section is displayed 2. Select control unit, if required - The status is displayed If the status is not OK: 3.
7160-9067-260 Control unit VP8002 (replacement part, no licence) ● The licence of the previously used VP8002 control unit must be transferred to the new VP8002 control unit. Please note A DFInsight user account is required to register the control unit and download the licence file.
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Troubleshooting Replacing the control unit Registering the installation 1. Open the section ((De)register License) - The display shown appears 2. Enter the authorisation code of the control unit (Authorization code) - The code is on the control unit decal 3. Enter the installation details 4.
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- Select the next menu point (Next) 4. Select an option (Single VPU) - Select the next menu point (Next) 5. Select a network - For the control unit 7160-9067-340 GEA AMS: Activate DHCP Set the IP address (10.150.1.1) Set the subnet mask (255.255.0.0)
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Troubleshooting Replacing the control unit 9. Set the date/time - Open the next point (Next) 10. Assign login data (Login) - Recommendation: Assign default settings Default settings for licensed control units: User: - service Password: - Standard: gea123 - DairyProQ: gea1397 - Open the next point (Next) →...
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Troubleshooting Replacing the control unit Unlock the licence on the control unit (VP8002) For control units without an internet connection, connect the computer (location of the licence file) to the control unit. 1. Click the button (Login) - The login window appears 2.
Replacing the control unit 9.5.2 Replacing the control unit (VP8001 with VP8002) If a VP8001 control unit is replaced by a VP8002 control unit, the following must be observed: ● Always order a new control unit VP8002 (7160-9067-260) as a replacement part.
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Troubleshooting Replacing the control unit - The display shown appears The display and instructions depend on the selected control unit. Start conversion Steps, only apply control unit: Display: 7160-9067-160 7160-9067-160: - The display shown appears 1. QR code read with smartphone app (the code is on the decal) - e.g.
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1. Click the button (Register installation) - The display shown appears 2. Enter the authorisation code of the control unit (VP8002) to which the licence is to be transferred. (Authorization code) - The code is on the control unit decal 3.
Decommissioning Final Decommissioning / Disposal Decommissioning 10.1 Special Personnel Qualifications Decommissioning may only be performed by specially qualified personnel in accordance with the safety instructions. See also the section on ”Personnel qualification”. 10.2 Safety Instructions To prevent damage to property and/or life-threatening injury to personnel, always observe the following: ●...
The installation or use of products from other manufacturers may affect the specified properties of the original parts and lead to injury to persons and animals. Electronic control unit Application Part No. (VP8002) Replacement for: VP8001 (licence for) CowScout, Per-Place-ID,...
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Spare Parts Housing (complete) Quanti Item Part No. Description 7159-2853-050 Housing (complete) 276x230x136 0010 7038-5446-020 Empty housing, complete 210x230 RMP 0020 7159-2853-020 retaining plate control unit 280x230x21x2 1 0030 0019-2227-300 Cylindrical head screw M4x35 SSt 0040a 0005-4087-058 Rail 35x7,5 gelocht 0,2 m 0050 0005-1312-900...
● Per place identification, group milking parlour Abbreviations Explanation VPU / VP8002 Control unit VPack Velos device Examples: - Transceiver (VP1004, VP1801) - Control unit (VP8001, VP8002) Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) Units Unit Explanation ° degrees (angles) °C degrees celsius/ centigrade...