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Summary of Contents for C-lock SmartFeed Pro
- Page 1 This operations manual is intended for assembly, operating, maintenance, inspection, safety warnings and cleaning procedures. For technical support please contact us at: support@c-lockinc.com 605-791-5657 For additional information, visit our website: https://www.c-lockinc.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Getting Started Specifications SmartFeed Pro Layout Installation Choosing a Location Anchoring the Frame to the Ground Powering SmartFeed On and Off Installing the Control Feed Mobile Application Setup Adjusting the Closed Door Height Manually Opening the Door... - Page 3 Online User Interface Home SmartFeed Feed Intake Animal Statistics Feed Types Feed Intake Allotment Data Maintenance Appendix A - Configuring the Cellular Modem...
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Page 4: Getting Started
Getting Started 1.1. Specifications Operating Voltage: 11 - 15VDC or 120 - 240VAC 50/60Hz (Power supply included) Power Consumption ~10 watts idle, up to 240 watts when closing gate Dimensions: Customizable to fit any animal or feed requirement Bin capacity: 0.5 ~ 1.2 cubic meters Larger bin sizes can be made to user specifications Data Communications: Standard: WiFi (802.11b/n/g) -
Page 5: Smartfeed Pro Layout
1.2. SmartFeed Pro Layout Figure 1) Reflects the back of the SmartFeed Pro with the Bin Removed... -
Page 6: Installation
1.3. Installation Choosing a Location Note: SmartFeed is very sensitive to weight fluctuations. To get as accurate of a weight reading as possible, please follow these rules: 1. Choose a location where no grass or plants will grown under the bin 2. - Page 7 Figure 2) SmartFeed Orientation and Mounting Reference 4. Your feeder may have been shipped with protection spacers. Once the frame is anchored, remove the load cell protection spacers from each load cell bar. These spacers can be removed by lifting the bin up on each side (one at a time), then removing the spacer.
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Page 8: Powering Smartfeed On And Off
2. Ensure all power cables are protected from animals and other possible sources of damage, such as vehicle or foot traffic. 3. Ensure the power cord is not a tripping hazard. 4. Contact C-Lock if the power cord is worn or wires are exposed. - Page 9 To power on SmartFeed: 1. Depending on your SmartFeed setup, you may have a different method of applying power to the unit, either a power switch or a power connector. Ensure the power source is connected to your SmartFeed unit, and if applicable, turn the power switch to ON.
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Page 10: Installing The Control Feed Mobile Application
Controlling and monitoring the SmartFeed system is made possible using the Control Feed mobile application. To install Control Feed on your mobile device, search for “Control Feed” by C-Lock Inc. in the Google Play Store or Apple App Store, or scan the QR code below. -
Page 11: Setup
2. Setup 2.1. Adjusting the Closed Door Height The closed-gate height can be adjusted to provide access to smaller or larger animals. Perform the following to adjust the door height: Figure 6) Gate Adjustment for Smaller or Larger Animals 1. Tap the “Unlock Door” button on the Control Feed app. 2. -
Page 12: Manually Opening The Door
2.2. Manually Opening the Door Caution! Unlatching the door manually using the latch release switch will cause SmartFeed to automatically close the door with extreme force, which could result in injury. The Control Feed App “Unlock Door” button *must* be used to unlock the door if SmartFeed is powered on. -
Page 13: Engaging The Training Latch
2.3. Engaging the Training Latch The training latch is meant to hold the door open so that animals can learn there is feed in the bin. When the training latch is engaged, animals can eat as much and as often as they want. -
Page 14: Adjusting The Smartfeed Height
To return the SmartFeed Pro to regular operating mode: Note: If you disengage the training latch on the SmartFeed machine, you must also switch SmartFeed into normal operating mode online. 1. Tap “Unlock Door” in Control Feed. If SmartFeed is powered off, you will have to manually unlock the latch (see Section 2.2) -
Page 15: Connecting To A Network
● Cellular - requires a cellular modem (available at additional cost). A monthly cellular data plan charge may apply, depending on the cellular provider. In order for multiple SmartFeed Pro systems to synchronize their feed intake records with each other, they must communicate over an internet connection. -
Page 16: Wifi
Please contact C-Lock Inc. for assistance in configuring your network. 2.5.1. WiFi SmartFeed can be configured to connect to any WiFi network. Please see Section 3 for instruction on using Control Feed to configure SmartFeed to use a new WiFi network. - Page 17 To check for accurate weight measurement: 1. Make note of the current weight in the feed bin using the Control Feed app. 2. Place the calibration weight in the feed bin. Every C-Lock provided calibration weight will have the exact weight marked on it.
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Page 18: Checking Your Eid (Rfid) Tags
Figure 11) Zeroing (Taring) and Calibrating SmartFeed 2.7. Checking your EID (RFID) Tags To check if the RFID reader is working for your EID tags: 1. You will need a spare ear tag. 2. Open the electronics box by unlatching the 2 fasteners (Figure 12). 3. -
Page 19: Control Feed Mobile App
Although SmartFeed is an online measurement system, most common tasks can be performed from the feeder itself using the Control Feed mobile app. To install Control Feed on your mobile device, search for “Control Feed” by C-Lock Inc. in the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. - Page 20 6. From this interface, you can: a. see the current state of each sensor on the system. b. Configure the system for training mode or regular mode * c. Zero/Tare the bin d. Recalibrate the bin e. Manually move the high-power kick-out actuator f.
- Page 21 * Note: The System Mode has three settings: Training, Actuator Off, and Normal. The differences between these three are listed below: ● Training mode will keep the door unlocked and will never push animals out. This mode is helpful to teach the animals that they need to push the door down in order to get feed.
- Page 22 Configuring the WiFi Network Credentials To change the WiFi network that SmartFeed connects to: 1. Tap “WiFi Settings” 2. Tap the button with the WiFi network you wish SmartFeed to use 3. In the box that appears, select WPA2 ● If the network is an open network (no password), select None 4.
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Page 23: Training Animals
● SmartFeed requires all animals to have an RFID tag. SmartFeed is compatible with the following RFID standards: ISO 11784 or ISO 11785. To purchase these tags, please contact C-Lock. ● SmartFeed has a built-in RFID Reader. This reader will scan the tags automatically. -
Page 24: Home
5.1. Home The home table displays each of your SmartFeed units. The Unit Number, Unit Name, Location, and Last Reported time will appear in the table. If color is... Time last Synced Green Seconds ago Yellow Minutes ago Hours ago Grey Days ago For additional assistance, click the ? button in the upper-left corner. - Page 25 1. Systems: SmartFeed systems owned by the current user will appear here. Select one of the SmartFeed feeders to view more information. 2. SmartFeed Information: General information such as ID, NAME, STATUS, etc. 3. System Static Image: Click the Upload Image button to select an image for your SmartFeed feeder (not required).
- Page 26 ● Known Mass of calibration weight for scale: The displayed mass is the mass of the calibration weight entered on the SmartFeed (see Section 3.7). ● Times to upload data: enter the specific minute and second of each hour for automatic upload.
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Page 27: Feed Intake
5.3. Feed Intake This page will show the feed intake for each animal in a given time-span. 5.3.1. Animal Statistics 1. Select desired feeder(s) in the “Feeders” drop-down menu. ● The feed intake tables will only display for the selected feeders. ●... -
Page 28: Feed Types
On the left table, enter each Feed Type that will be used and the Default Daily Allotment (Smartfeed Pro Only). ● A maximum of 10 feed types is allowed. Click “Save Feed List” for changes to take effect. -
Page 29: Feed Intake Allotment
5.3.3. Feed Intake Allotment With SmartFeed Pro, you can control how much of any particular feed type a specific animal is able to receive. The table on this page shows a list of every animal that has visited a SmartFeed feeder. -
Page 30: Data
The data tab is meant for viewing data on a single chart, which is not required for normal use. This feature can be useful for examining general trends in your herd. For more information on using the Data page, please contact C-Lock. 6. Maintenance ●... -
Page 31: Appendix A - Configuring The Cellular Modem
Appendix A - Configuring the Cellular Modem If your SmartFeed system includes a cellular modem, the modem will be pre-configured. The only thing that must be done is inserting an activated Mini-SIM (type 2FF) card and checking for an Internet connection. To do this, follow these steps: 1) Locate the modem. - Page 32 You should be presented with the following message: Your IP address is xx.xx.xx.xx 9) If you see this message, it means your modem is configured and ready. 10) If you do not see this message, please contact C-Lock for assistance.