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  • Page 1 Heat Detection TieStall™– Test Group Guide...
  • Page 3 Preface AfiAct II™ Installation Product: Reader 2.0 Manual P/N 9440311 Version 2.8 Date Completed – Jan 2020 Afimilk Ltd., Kibbutz Afikim, 15148 Israel Tel: 972-4-6754812 | Fax: 972-4-6751862 market@afimilk.co.il | www.afimilk.com Federal Communications Commission, USA Conformité Européenne (European Conformity) Standards Institute...
  • Page 4 Preface Material About this Manual and Scope This manual describes the installation of AfiAct II, either as a standalone system or as part of the larger Afimilk system. For a description of the features and usage of the AfiAct II system, refer to AfiAct II UM.
  • Page 5 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance (Afimilk Ltd.) could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, the antenna used for...
  • Page 6 Preface Preface AfiAct II™ Installation Manual Page iv...
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  • Page 9 Copyright © 2016 Afimilk Ltd., All Rights Reserved Disclaimer This document contains proprietary information of Afimilk Ltd. and may not be reproduced in any form without the prior written consent of Afimilk Ltd. No part of this document may be reproduced, translated, stored in a retrieval system...
  • Page 10 Actions requiring special attention to avoid serious bodily injury; For example, working with high voltage components Actions requiring special attention, to avoid possible damage to equipment or livestock Hints and recommendations for working efficiently Environment notice AfiAct II™ Installation Manual Page viii...
  • Page 11 Use only a correctly rated power cable that is certified, as appropriate, for the country of operation. The AfiAct II must be powered by an external isolating transformer (output 21.6 - 27.5Vac, 75 VA maximum, certified as LPS according IEC 60950-1 clause 2.5) with an accessible circuit breaker and double isolated from mains.
  • Page 12 Preface Preface • Afimilk recommends that the customer call for a full system inspection by a qualified technician authorized by Afimilk every six months. • It is the responsibility of the operator to install, operate, and maintain the system in accordance with all applicable laws, codes and regulations.
  • Page 13 Tag Reader& Tag RPU user guide 9040946 SR Opcodes (for RPU programming) 9040953 AfiFarm Installation Manual 5096003 AfiFarm Configuration Manual 9040954 AfiFarm Integration and Prerequisites 9440312 AfiAct II User Manual AfiAct II Software Upgrade Instructions (R1 → R2) 9040952 AfiAct II™ Installation Manual Page xi...
  • Page 14 Update screens and flow Update safety instructions to suit new regulations Update AfiTag arrow pictures May 2016 New Reader version 2.0, with internal antennas Dec 2019 Updated to support AfiCollar. Updated to work with Windows 10. AfiAct II™ Installation Manual Page xii...

  • Page 15: Table Of Contents

    1.3.1 Reader Box Components ....................3 1.3.2 Electricity Box Components ....................4 1.3.3 Tag Types ......................... 4 AfiAct II Reader – Indicators and I/Os ................. 5 1.4.1 Front Panel - LED Indications ................... 5 1.4.2 Back Panel – Inputs and Outputs ..................7 1.4.3 Reader box - Attributes Label ...................
  • Page 16 Preface Preface Tag Management ........................72 AfiAct II Tags’ Transmission Test ..................73 6.1.1 Activating and Validating AfiTag Transmission ............. 73 6.1.2 Activating and Validating AfiCollar Transmission ............75 Perimeter Coverage Validation ..................77 6.2.1 Perimeter Coverage Validation for AfiTags ..............77 6.2.2 Perimeter Coverage Validation for AfiCollars ..............

  • Page 17: Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction AfiAct II is an estrus and fertility monitoring system that provides at a glance full picture of cows and heifers in estrus. The monitoring system provides thorough tracking of the fertility-related data for the dairy farm herd. It can be implemented either as a standalone system or as part of a comprehensive Afimilk system.

  • Page 18: Supported Scenarios

    Introduction Chapter 1 The AfiAct II software, located on the PC, uses the collected activity data of each cow to calculate when the cow is in estrus and find the best time for breeding. The application generates reports and alerts the farmer.

  • Page 19: Reader Box Components

    1.3.1 Reader Box Components Table 1-4.Reader Box Components Picture Name Description International (907-928 4256200; MHz) Backward compatibility Reader 4256000 AfiAct II Reader 2.0 Europe (868 MHz): 4256201; Backward compatibility Reader 4256001 Bracket arm Bracket 9030050 (screws for wall connection – not supplied.

  • Page 20: Electricity Box Components

    Description Screws and nuts Not provided! To be supplied by installation technician. Electrical connection Not provided! 4085851 box for AfiAct II Reader To be supplied by installation technician. Electrical terminal Arrives connected to 9020201 block Reader’s blue cable. Cable ties...

  • Page 21: Afiact Ii Reader - Indicators And I/Os

    Introduction Chapter 1 1.4 AfiAct II Reader – Indicators and I/Os The following sections describe the Reader’s indication LEDs, input and outputs. 1.4.1 Front Panel - LED Indications The following image shows the Reader’s fault and indication LEDs. 1. Tag...
  • Page 22 Note: This LED blinks for a short period every time a tag message is received in the Reader. PC comm Communication with the PC AfiAct II application Yellow – The Reader is communicating with the AfiAct II Off –Reader could not connect with AfiAct II Power GREEN –...

  • Page 23: Back Panel - Inputs And Outputs

    Input power cable Power cable: AC Connection – Blue and Brown DC Connection – Red (+) and Black (-) Note: when the communication is not in use, close the connection using the cap! Page 7 AfiAct II™ Installation Manual...

  • Page 24: Reader Box - Attributes Label

    On top of the Reader’s cable cavity you will find the following label, indicating the Reader’s attributes Reader’s Unique ID (UID) 1.5 AfiAct II Reader Power Specifications The AfiAct II Reader power connection must comply with the following specifications: Table 1-8.Power Specifications Item LED Label Voltage Nominal voltage of 24Vac (minimum 21.6Vac to maximum 27.5Vac)

  • Page 25: System Installation Overview

    Introduction Chapter 1 1.6 System Installation Overview To fully install AfiAct II system, pre-installation preparation is needed; some preparations are done by the Dealers’ technicians, and others are the farmer’s responsibility. The following flowchart presents the preparation and installation phases and the responsible party per phase.

  • Page 26: Prerequisites And Site Planning

    Prerequisites and Site Planning Before starting AfiAct II installation, verify that all the following pre-requisites are fulfilled: 1. Identify Reader mounting point location: Identify a proper location for AfiAct II Reader, see 2.1. 2. Verify network coverage in the required area, see 2.2 Note: We recommended that the network technician be present during the Reader installation.
  • Page 27 The Reader must be fixed to a static connection point. Do not fix the reader on a connection point that vibrates or moves as a result of ventilating fans, blowers, motors and machinery. Page 11 AfiAct II™ Installation Manual...

  • Page 28: Setup Network And Power Coverage

    Office Wi-Fi Coverage The office Wi-Fi coverage is a recommendation, and it is required when configuring the Reader to work with the AfiAct II software. PC to Reader Wi-Fi coverage The Reader’s network coverage is set after determining the Reader installation point in the cowshed.

  • Page 29: Prepare The Pc Environment

    Note: Preferred RSSI is -65 dBm to -55 dBm in the designated Reader mounting point 2.3 Prepare the PC Environment Before starting to install AfiAct II software, verify that your PC corresponds to the following set of requirements: • The computer uses a supported operating system, Processor and Memory see 2.3.1...

  • Page 30: Verify Operating System, Processor & Memory

    7,200 RPM 7,200 RPM HD for backup • Additional required UPS unit – mandatory (Server without UPS may suffer irreversible items loss of data) • Secondary network interface card for AfiAct II reader is recommended Page 14 AfiAct II™ Installation Manual...
  • Page 31 Up to 5000 More than 5000 RAM(GB) Processor Min: i5 Recommended: i7 HD type 7200 RPM 7200 RPM HD free space 500 GB 500GB • Monitor Supported resolution: 1920X1080 • Size: 21.5 inch and larger Page 15 AfiAct II™ Installation Manual...
  • Page 32 To verify required RAM and Processor: 1. Open the Control Panel: In the Taskbar, in the search box, type Control Panel, and then select the Control Panel option displayed in the results. 2. Click System. Page 16 AfiAct II™ Installation Manual...
  • Page 33 Prerequisites and Site Planning Chapter 2 3. Verify the following attributes are in accordance with requirements (see 2.3.1): • Windows edition • Processor • System Type • Page 17 AfiAct II™ Installation Manual...
  • Page 34 To check your HD free space 1. In the Taskbar, in the search box, type This PC, and then select the This PC option displayed in the results. 2. Check free space on your hard drive. Page 18 AfiAct II™ Installation Manual...

  • Page 35: Network Connections

    To verify your system has correct network connections 1. Open the Control Panel: In the Taskbar, in the search box, type Control Panel, and then select the Control Panel option displayed in the results. Page 19 AfiAct II™ Installation Manual...
  • Page 36 Prerequisites and Site Planning Chapter 2 2. Click Network and Sharing Center. 3. In the Network and Sharing Center dialog box, verify that Network is set to Private. Page 20 AfiAct II™ Installation Manual...

  • Page 37: Additional Windows Os Preparations

    1. Open the Control Panel: In the Taskbar, in the search box, type Control Panel, and then select the Control Panel option displayed in the results. 2. Click Power Options. 3. Check Balanced, and then click Change plan settings. Page 21 AfiAct II™ Installation Manual...
  • Page 38 4. Click Change advanced power settings. 5. Expand the Hard disk option, expand the Turn off hard disk after option, and then change the value to Never. 6. Click Apply, and then click OK. Page 22 AfiAct II™ Installation Manual...
  • Page 39 1. In the Taskbar, in the search box, type Windows Updates, and then select the Check for updates option displayed in the results. 2. Click Windows Update, and then click Check for updates. Click Download to install updates. Page 23 AfiAct II™ Installation Manual...
  • Page 40 1. Open the Control Panel: In the Taskbar, in the search box, type Control Panel, and then select the Control Panel option displayed in the results. 2. Click Date and Time. Page 24 AfiAct II™ Installation Manual...
  • Page 41 5. Verify that the time zone settings are identical in all the used PCs (in a multi PC system) (in the above example, all PCs should be set to the same time zone UTC+02:00) Page 25 AfiAct II™ Installation Manual...
  • Page 42 Verify proper file sharing setup as follows (for a multi PCs system): 1. Open the Control Panel: In the Taskbar, in the search box, type Control Panel, and then select the Control Panel option displayed in the results. 2. Select Network and Sharing Center. Page 26 AfiAct II™ Installation Manual...
  • Page 43 4. Expand Private, and then verify the following attributes are checked: • Turn on network discovery • Turn on file and printer sharing 5. Expand All Networks, and then verify the Turn on sharing… option is checked: Page 27 AfiAct II™ Installation Manual...

  • Page 44: Verify System Is Prepared

    Review the pre-requisites list and verify that all of them were implemented. What Next? Your system is now ready for installation. Page 28 AfiAct II™ Installation Manual...

  • Page 45: Install And Set Afiact Ii Software

    Install and Set AfiAct II Software This section details the AfiAct II installation steps, as performed by following the instructions provided by the installation wizard. AfiAct II software is installed on a single PC, and consists of the following two modules: •...

  • Page 46: Set & Initiate The Installation Wizard

    Install and Set AfiAct II Software Chapter 3 3.2 Set & Initiate the Installation Wizard After verifying your PC is prepared for installation (see 2.3.4), initiate the installation wizard according to the following steps. Screens that are displayed by the wizard but do not require user actions are not always presented in this section.
  • Page 47 5. In the Afifarm Setup dialog box, select Install, and then click Next. 6. Select All in one, and then click Next. Note: Custom installation applies user-selected components for installation on the current computer and is not relevant to AfiAct II installations. Page 31 AfiAct II™ Installation Manual...
  • Page 48 Install and Set AfiAct II Software Chapter 3 7. Carefully read the End User License Agreement (EULA), check the I agree to the license terms and conditions box, and then click Next. 8. Type your Username and Password (if exists), and then click Next.
  • Page 49 Install and Set AfiAct II Software Chapter 3 9. When all elements are installed, click Finish. AfiFarm 5.4 automatically opens. AfiControl installation is complete. If using a standalone system side-by-side with existing AfiFarm 5.4, you may need to restore the initial animal database to the system at this phase. This rare scenario is detailed in Error! Reference source not found..

  • Page 50: Initial Reader Communication

    Initial Reader Communication Chapter 4 Initial Reader Communication It is recommended that the AfiAct II Reader initial connection is performed immediately after the AfiAct II SW was installed. Before mounting the Reader, connect the Reader to the local network (same network as the computer) via a network cable, and verify connectivity with the AfiControl RT system.

  • Page 51: Connect The Reader To The Wired Network

    If needed – strip the insulation to expose cable edges. To power outlet Input power cable AC Connection – Brown and Blue b. Connect the transformer box to the power outlet. Page 35 AfiAct II™ Installation Manual...
  • Page 52 Reader will automatically obtain an IP. If not, the Reader will use the factory IP address 172.20.1.1. If the Reader does not show correct network connection, restart the reader by turning the power off and on again. Ensure taking all precautions when working with the high voltage components. Page 36 AfiAct II™ Installation Manual...

  • Page 53: Set Aficontrol (Quick Start)

    Chapter 4 AfiControl (Quick Start) AfiControl manages the communication between the various components (AfiAct II software, Reader, etc.), while AfiAct II components are connected via the network (wired or wireless). AfiControl’s client-server architecture involves the following types of computer functions, all running on the same PC for AfiAct II: •...

  • Page 54: Navigating Aficontrol Tool

    AfiControl screen – used for configuring the system and managing reports. • Host Manager screen – used for: • Deploying specific-site-type supporting software (here: AfiAct II). • Monitoring connections with the defined system sites. See Appendix C for details about the AfiControl screen and Host Manager screen.
  • Page 55 Initial Reader Communication Chapter 4 AfiControl – Host Manager: Page 39 AfiAct II™ Installation Manual...

  • Page 56: Determine The Required Sampling Sessions

    Initial Reader Communication Chapter 4 4.2.2 Determine the Required Sampling Sessions To allow AfiAct II algorithms to analyze the data correctly, the system must be set to reflect the specific farm monitoring needs. These are set by the following parameters: •...
  • Page 57 4. The recommended number of sessions per day is between 1 and 3. 5. The session times must be continuous, ensuring 24 hours coverage If the session intervals or schedules are changed, contact Afimilk representative to re-configure the system. For TieStall sessions refer to...

  • Page 58: Set Mandatory System Parameters

    Setting the system parameters is done from the AfiControl Technician entry. To Access AfiControl: 1. Open AfiControl by doing one of the following: • First-time access: Navigate to C:\Afimilk\Tools\AfiControlTechnician. • For all subsequent access: on the desktop, double-click AfiControl , and then in the AfiControl Dashboard, click Technician Entry.
  • Page 59 The AfiControl (technician) dashboard opens. 4.2.3.2 Define System Type Set the system to support either AfiTag II or AfiCollar. To define the system type 1. In the displayed AfiControl dashboard, under the Settings tab, select Configurator. Page 43 AfiAct II™ Installation Manual...
  • Page 60 The system automatically shuts down and then restarts. 3. Set the system to accept nine digits in the Animal Collar ID (for AfiCollar System installations only): a) Open AfiAct II b) Click Tools, and then select Parameters. Page 44 AfiAct II™ Installation Manual...
  • Page 61 Chapter 4 c) In the Parameters dialog box, scroll down to the Identification folder, and then open the Range folder. d) In the Tag row, change the existing number to '999999999', and then click Page 45 AfiAct II™ Installation Manual...
  • Page 62 1. In the Configurator screen, add a new Controller by clicking next to the Controller field. 2. In the menu that opens, click Act, and then click AfiAct II Site. 3. Click next to the AfiAct II field. Page 46...
  • Page 63 Reader (default 15) • AfiFarm/Reader Communication Timeout – do not change (default 3) • Diagnosis Sending Interval – do not change (default 255) • Channel Scanning Interval – do not change (default 255) Page 47 AfiAct II™ Installation Manual...
  • Page 64 7. Click Close to close the Site Parameters dialog box. 4.2.3.4 Set Tracking Sessions and Station Set the required track(s) (tracking sessions and tracked animals) for the defined station. To define the tracks 1. In the Configurator screen, click Manage Tracks Page 48 AfiAct II™ Installation Manual...
  • Page 65 Initial Reader Communication Chapter 4 2. Add a track for the milk cows: Click 3. Add AfiAct II station to the Milk track: a. Next to Stations, click b. In the Select Station to Add dialog box, check the AfiActII option.
  • Page 66 5. Add a track for dry cows: a. Open the drop-down list, and then select Dry. b. Click 6. Add AfiAct II station to the Dry track: a. Next to Stations, click b. In the Select Station to Add dialog box, check the AfiActII option.
  • Page 67 9. Add the AfiAct II station to the Heifer track: a. Next to Stations, click b. In the Select Station to Add dialog box, check the AfiAct II option. c. Click Add. 10. Add a session to the Heifer track: Next to Sessions, click Page 51 AfiAct II™...
  • Page 68 Initial Reader Communication Chapter 4 11. Click Apply. 12. Click Yes to accept the configuration changes. Wait a few seconds while AfiFarm 5.4 restarts, and until all the processes are up and running. Page 52 AfiAct II™ Installation Manual...
  • Page 69 To include Tag IDs when importing data to AfiFarm: On the dashboard, click Tools, and then select Parameters. In the Parameters dialog box, expand the General folder, and then select Import/Export Protocol. Un-select the Exclude Active Tag ID check box. Click OK. Page 53 AfiAct II™ Installation Manual...
  • Page 70 4.2.3.6 Deploy Software Deployment of the software according to the defined station is done in the Host Manager. To deploy the software according to the AfiAct II station 1. In the System Tray, right-click Host Manager , and then click Afimilk Host Manager.
  • Page 71 3. In the Host Manager Settings dialog box, set the following: a. Set the Server field to localhost. b. Click Get Hosts. c. In the Host field, open the drop-down menu, and then select a host. d. Click Set Host. Page 55 AfiAct II™ Installation Manual...
  • Page 72 Verify that the Reader-AfiControl connection is successful, see 4.3 for more information. To verify the AfiControl-Reader connection: 1. Open the System View tab, click the AfiAct II site. If the site is connected the Reader name and IP Address are displayed. Page 56...

  • Page 73: Faulty Tag Check

    1. In AfiControl, open the Reports tag. 2. Expand Tags, and then click Tags Malfunction. 4.2.4.2 Faulty AfiCollar Check To check for faulty AfiCollars. 1. In AfiControl, open the Reports tag. 2. Expand Collars, and then click Collars Malfunction. Page 57 AfiAct II™ Installation Manual...
  • Page 74 For details on system configurations and maintenance via AfiControl, refer to Appendix C. Before the system may be used for detecting cows in heat, average behavior performance baseline should be generated by the application. This can take 5 to 6 days. Page 58 AfiAct II™ Installation Manual...

  • Page 75: Verify Reader & Aficontrol Communication

    By default, the reader uses credentials detailed in section 2.2 (also listed below); therefore, it is recommended that – if possible – the Access Point wireless settings are set according to these defaults. In this setup, the Reader automatically connects to the wireless network. Page 59 AfiAct II™ Installation Manual...

  • Page 76: Set Reader To Use Wi-Fi Settings Different Than Default

    IP address: http://172.20.1.1) The login screen appears: Click to login Login Enter username area and password 2. Enter the Reader username and password (default: user: root, password: afimilk), then click the button. Page 60 AfiAct II™ Installation Manual...
  • Page 77 Wi-Fi networks. Click to scan for available networks 6. From the displayed list of available networks, select the requested network and click the button. Selected network Click to connect to the selected network Page 61 AfiAct II™ Installation Manual...
  • Page 78 Click to connect to the selected network 9. In the displayed screen all the details that will be sent to the device are displayed. Roll down and click Save & Apply. Page 62 AfiAct II™ Installation Manual...
  • Page 79 At least 2 communication LEDs are ON • AfiControl displays the Reader’s IP, see 4.2 Close the Reader configuration interface (browser) Initial Reader communication is complete. Disconnect and Take the Reader to the Shed. Page 63 AfiAct II™ Installation Manual...

  • Page 80: Mount The Reader

    (see 2.1, 2.2), after verifying that there is both tag and network coverage in the cowshed (Wi-Fi or cable, as determined by the customer). Cowshed roof Power outlet Antennas Reader Power Antennas 3.5 m Bracket Ground Page 64 AfiAct II™ Installation Manual...

  • Page 81: Mount The Power And Electricity Boxes

    Power to all Afimilk devices must be supplied through an accessible, well-marked circuit breaker (usually placed on the power transformer). Before conducting work on any Afimilk device, make sure power to devices is switched off at the circuit breaker (usually placed on the power transformer).
  • Page 82 For DC power connection: Identify the red and black conductors exposed from the Reader’s power cable’s free end. Insert the exposed red and black cable- ends into the electrical box and thread the conductors into the cable terminal box. Reader’s power cable Page 66 AfiAct II™ Installation Manual...
  • Page 83 Mount the Reader Chapter 5 6. If the cable has loose ends, secure the cable to the power box using cable ties. 7. Close the electrical connection box. Page 67 AfiAct II™ Installation Manual...

  • Page 84: Mount The Reader On The Pole

    2. Connect the Reader to the bracket arm by inserting the pin on the bracket into the bracket arm’s free end. Insert the pin on the bracket into the vertical pipe at the end of the bracket Page 68 AfiAct II™ Installation Manual...
  • Page 85 Rotate the Reader to its required angle. Then tighten the M8 clamping bolt using a 13mm wrench Adjust the angle by rotating Reader around the pin Angle CLAMPING BOLT The Reader is now mounted on the pole. Page 69 AfiAct II™ Installation Manual...
  • Page 86 (Medium-strength) LED is not lit steadily (i.e. blinking) it is not good enough! 3 GREEN LEDs: Good signal strength 2 GREEN LEDs: Medium signal strength 1 GREEN LEDs: Low signal strength For troubleshooting the connection, use back-to-back connection to your laptop, see 7.5 Page 70 AfiAct II™ Installation Manual...

  • Page 87: Connect The Reader To Power

    Before using the system for detecting cows in heat, average behavior performance baseline must be generated by the application. This can take 5 to 6 days. At this point, the Herd’s data is entered into AfiFarm. Refer to Appendix E for guidelines on this procedure. Page 71 AfiAct II™ Installation Manual...

  • Page 88: Tag Management

    Chapter 6 Tag Management The tags continuously send cow data to the AfiAct II system. They are factory-set to use the specific frequency and channel corresponding to your region, as also set in the Reader. It is the farmer’s responsibility to attach the tags to all cows in the group and enter their IDs into the system.

  • Page 89: Afiact Ii Tags' Transmission Test

    Tag Management Chapter 6 6.1 AfiAct II Tags’ Transmission Test Before attaching the tags to the cows, it is important to activate them and validate their transmission. • For AfiTags, see 6.1.1. • For AfiCollar, see 6.1.2. 6.1.1 Activating and Validating AfiTag Transmission To activate and validate the AfiTags transmission: 1.
  • Page 90 Hover on the Tag column header, and then click the filter when it appears. e. On the displayed drop-down list, only tags that have transmitted will be displayed. Here you can easily count all the tags that transmitted. Page 74 AfiAct II™ Installation Manual...

  • Page 91: Activating And Validating Aficollar Transmission

    2. Keep the tags in this position for 40 minutes. 3. Verify that the tags have been identified by the reader as follows: a. Open AfiControl. b. Open the Reports tab. Under System Reports, open the Collars option, and then double-click Collars Data. Page 75 AfiAct II™ Installation Manual...
  • Page 92 Hover on the Collar ID column header, and then double-click the filter when it appears. e. On the displayed drop-down list, only tags that have transmitted will be displayed. Here you can easily count all the tags that transmitted. Page 76 AfiAct II™ Installation Manual...

  • Page 93: Perimeter Coverage Validation

    2. Verify that the AfiCollars have been identified by the reader, see 6.1.2. 3. Follow this process twice, to ensure the reader reads every AfiCollar at least two times (two transmissions). Page 77 AfiAct II™ Installation Manual...

  • Page 94: Attach Tags

    AfiTag – Front AfiTag – Side Spacer View view of socket Connect the strap to the tag as follows: a. Ensure the tag and the strap are facing the right way, with the arrows pointing upwards. Page 78 AfiAct II™ Installation Manual...
  • Page 95 Prepare all tags for attachment as described in steps 1, 2. Attach the tag to the cow’s leg: a. Position the arrow of the tag upwards and wrap the strap around the cow’s leg above the hoof, about 20cm/8inch above ground level. Page 79 AfiAct II™ Installation Manual...
  • Page 96 5. Using pruning-shears, cut off the excess length of strap as close as possible to the tag. 6. Keep a record of each cow with its corresponding AfiTag II number. 7. When entering a new cow into AfiAct II software, enter its corresponding AfiTag II number, see Appendix E. Page 80...

  • Page 97: Attach Aficollars To The Cows

    Note: The tag can be placed on either the right or left side of the cow's neck. The side selected depends on the location of the antenna in the milking parlor. It is mandatory to attach the tag on the same side for each animal in the herd Page 81 AfiAct II™ Installation Manual...

  • Page 98: Replace And Re-Use Tags

    Make sure you can insert two fingers between the collar and the cow. Insert the remaining length of collar into the belt keeper When entering a new cow into AfiAct II software, enter its corresponding AfiCollar number, see Appendix E.

  • Page 99: Remove Afitag Ii From The Cow

    Use pruning-shears to cut-off the visible edge of the remaining strap, as close as possible to the tag, so that the hole in the strap is cut. This ensures easy removal of the excess strap. Page 83 AfiAct II™ Installation Manual...
  • Page 100 – inform the system of the removed/replaced tag and the reason (e.g. culling), see Appendix E. When removing a tag from a cow's leg, cut off the strap. Do not re-use straps. Page 84 AfiAct II™ Installation Manual...

  • Page 101: Store Tags

    Tags are encased in sealed plastic containers. A tag can be washed under running water (warm or cold) before storage or before attaching to cows. Do Not Soak Tags: Soaking tags in water for hours may reduce their life expectancy. Page 85 AfiAct II™ Installation Manual...

  • Page 102: Fault Identification And Troubleshooting

    Tag problems, see 7.2 • Reader → Tag communication fault, see 7.3 • Reader’s Luci access problem, see 7.4 • Back-to-back connection, see 7.5 • Region transmission setup, see 7.6 • AfiFarm Installation problems, see 7.7 Page 86 AfiAct II™ Installation Manual...

  • Page 103: Reader Connection To Aficontrol Or Network Fault

    (see 4.2.3) Problem persists Problem Shutdown PC; restart the PC;wait 5 solved? Restart the PC minutes and ensure all “Afimilk…” services are up and running. Problem persists Problem Power the router OFF; wait 10 Restart the router and solved? seconds;...

  • Page 104: Tag Problems

    Can tag be read via RPU? Fix tag and verify problem fixed Flight mode test: Hang the tag near the reader for 2 hours in UP position, and check if it is “stuck” in flight mode Contact support Page 88 AfiAct II™ Installation Manual...

  • Page 105: Reader And Tag Communication Faults

    1. Open AfiControl →Click on the System View tab→ Click on the AfiAct site to confirm the current registered IP ADDRESS of the Reader. 2. Re-connect to the Reader again using this IP ADDRESS. Page 89 AfiAct II™ Installation Manual...

  • Page 106: Back-To-Back Connection

    7.6 Region Transmission Setup Description: Region transmission setup is wrong. Suggested solution: Set the Reader transmission area and channel via AfiControl, see section 4.2.3. For tag region verification refer to Appendix B. Page 90 AfiAct II™ Installation Manual...

  • Page 107: Afifarm Installation Problems

    Chapter 7 7.7 AfiFarm Installation Problems Description: A problem occurs during the AfiAct software installation. Most probable cause: The system pre-requisites were not fully performed. Suggested solution: Review the system installation pre-requisites, see 2.3. Page 91 AfiAct II™ Installation Manual...

  • Page 108: Appendix A: Set Laptop's Static Ip

    To check and record the PC addresses 1. Open the Control Panel: In the Taskbar, in the search box, type Control Panel, and then select the Control Panel option displayed in the results. 2. Select Network and Sharing Center. AfiAct II™ Installation Manual Page 92...
  • Page 109 Set Laptop’s Static IP Appendix 3. In the Network and Sharing Center dialog box, click Connections link. 4. Click Details. AfiAct II™ Installation Manual Page 93...
  • Page 110 To assign NIC with a temporary IP & Subnet address 1. Open the Control Panel: In the Taskbar, in the search box, type Control Panel, and then select the Control Panel option displayed in the results. 2. Select Network and Sharing Center. AfiAct II™ Installation Manual Page 94...
  • Page 111 Set Laptop’s Static IP Appendix 3. In the Network and Sharing Center dialog box, click Connections link. 4. Click Properties. AfiAct II™ Installation Manual Page 95...
  • Page 112 The Reader’s static host IP address is assigned to the PC NIC IP address. At the end of the laptop back-to-back usage, remember to restore the laptop original IP address, as recorded in the first phase. AfiAct II™ Installation Manual Page 96...

  • Page 113: Appendix B: Rpu Tool For Tag Management

    AfiTags must first be set to programming mode (using code 65535). This appendix provides guidelines for using the RPU tool while installing the AfiAct II system, for reading and programming AfiTags. The RPU only supports AfiTag. It does not support AfiCollar.
  • Page 114 Power RPU ON Position Tag Correctly Access required operation mode: • Read-tag & set-tag-id • Program tag Perform required action: • Read Tag • Set tag ID • Set frequency • other Exit programming mode AfiAct II™ Installation Manual Page 98...
  • Page 115 To clear the message and return to the Main screen press 4. Find the required menu: From the Main screen, use the arrows to scroll *TAG PROG MENU* Set Tag Id between available menus, until the Set Tag ID menu appears. 5. Press AfiAct II™ Installation Manual Page 99...
  • Page 116 Press to return to the Main screen. When the second row of the display shows Program Failure, press The second row of the display now shows ―Wait for Program, and you can continue programming. AfiAct II™ Installation Manual Page 100...
  • Page 117 • ‘ID’ field + ‘ST’ combine the version number • ‘S’ field holds the version CRC • ‘TL’ field holds the current region where 0 = USA, 3 = Europe, 6 = Israel. AfiAct II™ Installation Manual Page 101...

  • Page 118: Appendix C: Aficontrol Summary

    AfiFarm reports management and view options are accessed via the following Control Tabs. Click on each option to open its corresponding menu. • Monitoring tab – for managing and monitoring the system faults, upgrades, network, stations, etc. Page 102 AfiAct II™– Installation Manual...
  • Page 119 Sets manual/automatic backup for system data. Firmware Repository Lists available devices embedded in the software. System Update Displays current version and the option to update. Data Exchange Displays export/import options. AfiLab Maintenance Provides AfiLab calibration options. Page 103 AfiAct II™– Installation Manual...
  • Page 120 Save Layout Saves customized changes made to the window by the user under a new name. Export Exports the report to the selected location. Report Go Back Returns the report to the default layout. Page 104 AfiAct II™– Installation Manual...
  • Page 121 Displays connections to applications, Settings Screen Displays the option for setting the Server, and selecting a Host (previously defined site type) for corresponding software deployment. Open the drop-down list to view the defined sites list. Page 105 AfiAct II™– Installation Manual...
  • Page 122 , and then clicking on the key-sign to reveal the field-values) b. Select Blanks from the roll-down menu options 3. Click Save to save a new report layout. Page 106 AfiAct II™– Installation Manual...
  • Page 123 4. In the Report name field, type a meaningful name, and then click Save. 5. Your new report appears under the User Reports. Accessing User Reports To access user reports In the Reports tab, expand User reports, and then select your desired user-specific report. Page 107 AfiAct II™– Installation Manual...
  • Page 124 : AfiControl Summary Appendix Reports The Reader provides various reports for managing and monitoring the system. The following activity log report is shown as an example: Page 108 AfiAct II™– Installation Manual...

  • Page 125: Appendix D: Tiestall

    Appendix Appendix D : TieStall For farm configurations where some or all of the animals are tied, the AfiAct II system requires special adjustments, to correctly detect animals that are in heat. These TieStall specific adjustments are specified in this appendix: •...
  • Page 126 The system detects animals in heat (and lists them) by identifying animals with heat indicator above the user-defined thresholds. The farmer may re-adjust the threshold parameters if the system detection rate sensitivity. See AfiAct II user manual for details. A 3 Set Animals’ Stall-Type (Tied/Free) Animals that are tied must be marked in the AfiFarm software.

  • Page 127: Appendix E: Enter Herd's Data

    • For TieStall configuration: Tied/Free status of animal, see Appendix D To enter the herd data via AfiAct II application, refer to AfiAct II user manual, see referred documents on page xi. After entering the animal data, the following events must be entered regularly: •...

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