Summary of Contents for EFA VBE-M
- Page 1 MOBILE ANIMAL STUNNING DEVICE VBE-M Index number: ________ M0056/M Software version: ____________ E5.5 Serial number: _____/____/_____ MAULBRONN, 1 EDITION, MAY 2021...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Mobile animal stunning device VBE-M This user manual is an integral part of the VBE-M animal stunning device. It is absolutely necessary to read it carefully before installing, commissioning and using the device. Please contact us in case of any questions or concerns. - Page 3 CONNECTING THE VBE-M DEVICE TO A PC 12.1 Installation of the USB converter drivers 12.2 Installation of the EFA software for VBE-M - PC communication 12.3 Launching the program for VBE-M - PC communication 12.4 Program configuration for VBE-M - PC communication 12.5 Working with the VBE-M - PC communication program...
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Page 4: Table Of Work Safety And Operating Rules
Mobile animal stunning device VBE-M 1. WORK SAFETY AND OPERATING RULES The device operates in two modes: 1. battery mode - when it is not connected to the mains; 2. mains mode - when it is connected to the mains. -
Page 5: Assessment Of Residual Risk
User manual, specification, parts list. Parameters The pigpar3.bin file with service parameters. ADAUSBDrv USB converter installation files Software installation files for connecting the VBE-M to a PC Table 1 Contents of subfolders 4. INFORMATION AND WARNING SIGNS 4.1 Markings on the housing Input... -
Page 6: Warning And Information Pictograms
1. VBE-M stunning unit; 2. power system; 3. trolley with tongs cover. The VBE-M stunning unit (1) and the power system (2) are permanently attached to the trolley (3). The trolley is equipped with additional wheels for transporting the device up the stairs. -
Page 7: Types Of Tongs
CAUTION! Before inserting, removing and when transporting (in the trolley) tongs connected to the VBE-M stunning unit (1), turn off the VBE-M unit (1) using the STOP on the START/STOP main switch (see Fig. 2 ). 6. INTENDED USE AND PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION The device is intended for pre-slaughter stunning animals using electric current with voltage lower than 400 V and frequency in the range of 50-800 Hz. -
Page 8: Main Controller
Mobile animal stunning device VBE-M Type of animal Minimum current [A] sheep, goats, calves lambs pigs cattle <6 months ÷ >6 months 1.25 ÷ 1.28 Table 4 Minimum current depending on the type of animal 7. MAIN CONTROLLER 7.1 Control panel - buttons, indicators and displays... -
Page 9: Main Controller Parameters That Can Be Reprogrammed
Hour - setting the time (hours) Min - setting the time (minutes) SEc - setting the time (seconds) toFH [s] - does not apply to VBE-M Pr - allows to select the stunning program Parameters of the selected stunning program... - Page 10 1 - active - measuring voltage on electrodes (stunning process starts automatically after pressing electrodes to the animal's body ); ● 2 - does not apply to VBE-M; ● 3 - does not apply to VBE-M. Table 6 Description of the controller parameters that can be reprogrammed...
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Page 11: Description Of Parameters Tp1, Tp2 And Tp3 - Stunning Modes
Mobile animal stunning device VBE-M 7.3 Description of parameters tP1, tP2 and tP3 - stunning modes Stunning modes tP1 , tP2 and tP3 define how the stunning process takes place in the individual stunning phases ( dL1 , dL2 , dL3 ). -
Page 12: Installing And Turning The Device On
Operation of the device in high air humidity or during rainfall is inadvisable. The main START / STOP switch of the VBE-M stunning unit and the main switch of the power system should always be visible and accessible to the operator. - Page 13 1. Turn on the power system using the ON / OFF switch located on the housing ( Fig. 5 pos. 1 ); 2. After about 10 seconds, turn on the VBE-M using the START button ( Fig. 6 pos. 1 ) - the device will automatically enter the readiness for operation mode ;...
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Page 14: Starting The Device
2. Turn on the power system using the ON / OFF switch located on the housing ( Fig. 7 pos. 1 ); 3. Turn on the VBE-M using the START button ( Fig. 8 pos. 1 ) - the device will automatically enter the readiness for operation mode (the device uses mains power);... - Page 15 Mobile animal stunning device VBE-M The length of the stunning process is determined by the parameters: ● SPt - stunning duration - the time after which the alarm signaling the end of the stunning process is activated - the electrodes can be removed from the animal's head;...
- Page 16 Whenever the device is not used, turn off the VBE-M stunning unit using the STOP button on the START / STOP main switch (see: Fig. 3) and the power system using the ON / OFF button...
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Page 17: Main Controller Operation
Mobile animal stunning device VBE-M 9. MAIN CONTROLLER OPERATION 9.1 Unlocking parameters 1. To enter the menu press : the device will enter the programming mode ● the [Pgm] ( program ) indicator starts blinking; ● the display [A][C] shows blinking Cd letters;... -
Page 18: Stunning Parameter Recorder
Mobile animal stunning device VBE-M ● you can similarly change other parameters starting from step 2. 6. Press to exit the programming mode . 10. STUNNING PARAMETER RECORDER The device is factory-equipped with a recorder which measures electrical parameters and stores the measured values on an SDHC memory card located in the recorder slot. -
Page 19: Downloading And Uploading Stunning Parameters
Mobile animal stunning device VBE-M It is good to copy the piglog.csv file from time to time on your computer with a different name ( e.g . May2021.csv ) and then delete it from the SDHC card. The recorder will create a new piglog.csv file during the next stunning process . -
Page 20: Connecting The Vbe-M Device To A Pc
To enable communication of the VBE-M with the PC, install: ● USB converter drivers - ADAUSBDrv directory; ● EFA software for VBE-M - PC communication - PC directory. Directories with installation files are in the main directory of the SDHC card - see: section 3 . - Page 21 Mobile animal stunning device VBE-M If the following message appears on the screen: “ Windows can’t verify publisher this driver software ”, ignore it and proceed to the next installation steps STEP 4 Connect the USB converter to the USB port - you will see a notification that the device is ready...
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Page 22: Installation Of The Efa Software For Vbe-M - Pc Communication
Mobile animal stunning device VBE-M 12.2 Installation of the EFA software for VBE-M - PC communication STEP 1 Open the PC → Installer folder and run setup.exe STEP 2 Follow the on-screen instructions Do not change the default installation folder! -
Page 23: Launching The Program For Vbe-M - Pc Communication
The program for communication with VBE-M has been correctly installed and can be started. 12.3 Launching the program for VBE-M - PC communication STEP 1 Before turning on the VBE-M connect the USB converter to the USB port of the computer. STEP 2 Run STZ.exe from the C:\Program Files (x86)\STZ folder CAUTION! The program should always be run as an administrator. -
Page 24: Program Configuration For Vbe-M - Pc Communication
Mobile animal stunning device VBE-M 12.4 Program configuration for VBE-M - PC communication STEP 1 Go to the CONFIGURATION tab → enter 129 in the CODE field and confirm by pressing Enter code 129 unlocks all parameters available for editing... - Page 25 Mobile animal stunning device VBE-M STEP 3 In the COMMUNICATION field, select from the drop-down list the number of the virtual COM port installed during the installation of the USB converter [ ASRL+PORT NO ] CAUTION! If the USB converter is connected to a different USB socket on the PC, the COM port number will change.
- Page 26 Mobile animal stunning device VBE-M STEP 5 Save the configuration by pressing the SAVE CONFIG button CAUTION If an error message appears, it means that the config folder has not been properly created - see: section 12.2 STEP 4 . The config file should be directly on drive C .
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Page 27: Working With The Vbe-M - Pc Communication Program
- see: section 12.4 STEP 12.5 Working with the VBE-M - PC communication program VIEW tab After each stunning process, another entry is added to the stunning register. -
Page 28: Cleaning, Maintenance, Repairs And Disposal
Mobile animal stunning device VBE-M Registration of stunning parameters on the VBE-M device If there is an SDHC card in the device, the stunning parameters will be saved: in the registry on the PC in the piglog.csv file on the SDHC card 13. -
Page 29: Repairs
Mobile animal stunning device VBE-M 13.3 Repairs ● If the device malfunctions, report the defect to the authorized service centre ; ● In case of repairs and inspections in unauthorized service centres, the manufacturer is not responsible for the technical condition of the device and its proper functioning;... - Page 30 Mobile animal stunning device VBE-M The device is turned off. Turn the device on with the START button on the main switch START/STOP ( Fig. 2 ) . No stunning process. The electronics do not work. Check the fuse or report the fault to the The displays do not work.
- Page 31 Mobile animal stunning device VBE-M This device is recyclable. It is subject to the selective collection of electrical and electronic equipment. EFA Schmid & Wezel GmbH Maybachstraße 2 75433 Maulbronn www.efa-germany.com +49(0)7043-102-0 Phone +49(0)7043-102-78 efa-verkauf@efa-germany.de...
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