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Attaching Tags Quickstart Guide
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Introduction
The purpose of this document is to detail the necessary steps and key points for fitting of Datamars
active CollarTags and active EarTags.
Products covered
Tru-Test Active CollarTag
Tools required
There are no tools required to fit CollarTags.
Ears tags require the following tools:
Z2 no tEarTagger™
Z2 male tag (one per EarTag to be attached)
Sterilising solution – such as Nolvasan, Vetericyn or an iodine solution.
Risk Management
Extreme care and caution must be exercised when attaching tags and collars to cows.
Use two people to attach tags and collars and utilise appropriate equipment and locations while attaching
to minise risk to people and animals, e.g. head bails, treatments stalls.
Tru-Test Active EarTag
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  • Page 1 Attaching Tags Quickstart Guide Introduction The purpose of this document is to detail the necessary steps and key points for fitting of Datamars active CollarTags and active EarTags. Products covered Tru-Test Active CollarTag Tru-Test Active EarTag Tools required There are no tools required to fit CollarTags.
  • Page 2 Attaching Tags Quickstart Guide Active CollarTag Setup Attaching collars It is important to fit the tags to cows as soon as possible to start recording information on cow activity. This information is needed to provide a baseline of activity for each animal and group. This baseline is then used to provide animal insights in future.
  • Page 3 Attaching Tags Quickstart Guide 3. Stand on the right side of the cow and hold the collar by the buckle. Reach over the cow’s neck and hang over the far side of the cow. Reach below the neck and hold the end of the collar (with holes) and lift up to the buckle.
  • Page 4 Attaching Tags Quickstart Guide Active EarTag Setup Attaching EarTags It is important to fit the tags to cows as soon as possible to start recording information on cow activity. This information is needed to provide a baseline of activity for each animal and group. This baseline is then used to provide animal insights in future.
  • Page 5 Attaching Tags Quickstart Guide 6. Immerse the loaded Z2 tagger in sterilizing solution. 7. Position the tag between the two main cartilages, approximately halfway between the animal’s head and the tip of the ear. If the EarTag is too close to the cow’s head, then its range of motion may be limited by catching on the ear.
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  • Page 7 Attaching Tags Quickstart Guide How to remove EarTags In the event that an EarTag needs to be removed then follow the steps below. 1. Grasp the ear of the cow firmly. 2. Using the EarTag removal tool, slip the blade of the tool between the base of the small male side and the ear.
  • Page 8 Attaching Tags Quickstart Guide This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 9 Attaching Tags Quickstart Guide Radio parameters: Max. RF Power +10dBm (CE) RF bands: 2.402 GHz - 2.48 GHz Environmental Rating: IP68...

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