Dairymaster MOOMONITOR + Installation Manual
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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Launching the App .................... 6-30 MooMonitor+ Android App User interface ............6-31 6.2.3.1 Animal Tables ................... 6-32 6.2.3.2 Draft Table ....................6-33 Android App Options Menu ................6-34 Working with Multiple Farms ................6-35 INM12006 – MOOMONITOR + V3.0 Copyright Dairymaster 2015...
  • Page 3 The Groups Tab ..................6-77 6.4.4.3 The Records Tab ..................6-77 6.4.4.4 The Reports Tab ..................6-78 6.4.4.5 Add Animal ....................6-79 6.4.4.6 Edit Animal ....................6-80 6.4.4.7 Assigning a MooMonitor+ ................ 6-81 INM12006 – MOOMONITOR + V3.0 Copyright Dairymaster 2015...
  • Page 4 Add Body Condition Score (BCS) .............. 6-98 6.4.6.9 Add Do Not Breed Event (DNB) ..............6-99 Commissioning ....................7-1 Trouble shooting ....................8-3 Acronyms / abbreviations .................. 9-1 10 Reference documents/appendices ..............10-2 11 Contact Information ..................11-1 INM12006 – MOOMONITOR + V3.0 Copyright Dairymaster 2015...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    1 Introduction The Dairymaster MooMonitor+ is the most advanced animal behavioural analysis tool in the world All MooMonitor+ units are equipped with NFC (Near Field Communication) to allow the farmer, AI technician and Vet direct access to the animal’s data and history through touch less mobile technology.
  • Page 6: Scope

    Dairymaster. For further information regarding Dairymasters Moo Monitor + system or any other Dairymaster product please feel free to contact us through e-mail or by telephone using the details given below: Email: info@dairymaster.ie...
  • Page 7: Safety

     Safe systems of work are in place and are being adhered to.  That all equipment has been checked by a suitable person and are appropriate for the task. You alone are responsible for Health & Safety INM12006 – MOOMONITOR + V3.0 Copyright Dairymaster 2015...
  • Page 8 L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: 1. l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et 2. l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement." INM12006 – MOOMONITOR + V3.0 Copyright Dairymaster 2015...
  • Page 9: Mechanical

    5. It is the responsibility of the installer to the work area meets any required statutory safety requirements and that all safety measures have been adhered to before attempting any installation or maintenance works. INM12006 – MOOMONITOR + V3.0 Copyright Dairymaster 2015...
  • Page 10: Basestation Installation (Main Kit Components)

    Installation procedures Basestation Installation (Main Kit components). GSM Antenna ISM Antenna Wall mounting bracket Wall mounting bracket MooMonitor + Basestation WI-FI Antenna Figure 2 – Typical MooMonitor + Basestation assembly INM12006 – MOOMONITOR + V3.0 Copyright Dairymaster 2015...
  • Page 11: Selecting A Location For The Base Stations

    (this is dependent on farm layout). The installer should ensure that the antennas are kept away from structures which would impede the signal. INM12006 – MOOMONITOR + V3.0 Copyright Dairymaster 2015...
  • Page 12 2. The base station and the antenna should be mounted no less than 2m above ground level to avoid animal interference. 3. When installing conduct a range test to confirm sufficient signal is available around the complex to allow for data upload. INM12006 – MOOMONITOR + V3.0 Copyright Dairymaster 2015...
  • Page 13 2. The base station and the antenna should be mounted no less than 2m above ground level to avoid animal interference. 3. When installing conduct a range test to confirm sufficient signal is available around the complex to allow for data upload. INM12006 – MOOMONITOR + V3.0 Copyright Dairymaster 2015...
  • Page 14 In areas where large distance coverage is proposed using the ISM antenna, the installer must be aware that slopes or rises in elevations such as valleys, hills or large buildings could block the signal preventing data transmission. INM12006 – MOOMONITOR + V3.0 Copyright Dairymaster 2015...
  • Page 15 MooMonitor+ is broken by the land itself meaning signal from the base station may be blocked causing loss of data. Important Note: In all cases the installer is advised to conduct a range test to ensure that the monitors will communicate with the base station. INM12006 – MOOMONITOR + V3.0 Copyright Dairymaster 2015...
  • Page 16: Carrying Out The Range Test

    Figure 9 - Green LED will flash on when Range Figure 10 - Red LED will flash on when Range Tag is in range of the base station Tag is in range of the base station INM12006 – MOOMONITOR + V3.0 Copyright Dairymaster 2015...
  • Page 17: Wall Mounting The Base Station And Antennas

    Wall Mounting the base station and Antennas The installation kit provided by Dairymaster will supply equipment for wall mounting the antenna. The wall mounted brackets provided are for use on a masonry structure with suitable bearing capacity to carry to the base station, ancillary antennas and clamp them onto the 51.7mm (2”) stainless steel pipe provided with the installation kit.
  • Page 18 M10 X 70mm coach screws with a suitable wall plug. Figure 12 – Mounting kit for base station onto a masonry wall (Base station and antenna removed for clarity) Figure 13 – Basestation mounted using the wall mounting kit. 4-11 INM12006 – MOOMONITOR + V3.0 Copyright Dairymaster 2015...
  • Page 19 4. The base station is installed at a height which will ensure animal interference will not be an issue (i.e. in excess of 2m above ground). 4-12 INM12006 – MOOMONITOR + V3.0 Copyright Dairymaster 2015...
  • Page 20: Pole Mounting The Antennas

    3. When extending the cables for the equipment that the connections are protected from the environment and are fully weather resistant. 4-13 INM12006 – MOOMONITOR + V3.0 Copyright Dairymaster 2015...
  • Page 21 Figure 16 – Typical arraignment for the ISM antenna & GPS/GSM antenna installation Must be orientated to face animals wearing the MooMonitor + collars. Figure 17 typical View of the Antennas pole mounted. 4-14 INM12006 – MOOMONITOR + V3.0 Copyright Dairymaster 2015...
  • Page 22 51.7mm (2”) stainless steel pole using 2no M6 U-bolts which clamp the unit in place. Figure 19 – View of the mounting bracket on the back of the base station 4-15 INM12006 – MOOMONITOR + V3.0 Copyright Dairymaster 2015...
  • Page 23 In certain cases the base station can be mounted on a wall. This may occur if the ISM antenna is to be located outside of the building and the base station is located internally. Figure 21 – Typical view of the base station and wall mounting bracket 4-16 INM12006 – MOOMONITOR + V3.0 Copyright Dairymaster 2015...
  • Page 24 In either a pole or wall mounted application the base station can be quickly released from the mounting bracket by loosening the 4 No M6x10 bolts, pressing up, then right, and up again on the base station, and lifting the unit off the mounting bracket. 4-17 INM12006 – MOOMONITOR + V3.0 Copyright Dairymaster 2015...
  • Page 25 Tighten bolts to secure onto basestation onto the mounting bracket. Figure 23 – View of the mounting bracket on the base station 4-18 INM12006 – MOOMONITOR + V3.0 Copyright Dairymaster 2015...
  • Page 26 Figure 24 – Typical MooMonitor + Mounting kit assembly 4-19 INM12006 – MOOMONITOR + V3.0 Copyright Dairymaster 2015...
  • Page 27: Fitting The Moomonitor+ Collars To The Cows

    Thread the locking ring into place over the weight. Add the buckle on to one side of the weight and the MooMonitor+ to the opposite side of the collar strap. 4-20 INM12006 – MOOMONITOR + V3.0 Copyright Dairymaster 2015...
  • Page 28 Ensure a tight fit so the collar will not get snagged Figure 26 - Typical view of the MooMonitor on the Cow (LHS) Buckle Figure 27 –Typical View of the MooMonitor + on the Cow (RHS) 4-21 INM12006 – MOOMONITOR + V3.0 Copyright Dairymaster 2015...
  • Page 29 Weight Centred on cow’s neck Figure 29 - Typical View of the MooMonitor installed on the cow. (The Weight should be centred on the cow’s neck to ensure the MooMonitor stays in position) INM12006 – MOOMONITOR + V3.0 Copyright Dairymaster 2015...
  • Page 30 Figure 30 – MooMonitor + Collar Assembly (North America) INM12006 – MOOMONITOR + V3.0 Copyright Dairymaster 2015...
  • Page 31 Figure 31 – MooMonitor + Collar Assembly (Europe) INM12006 – MOOMONITOR + V3.0 Copyright Dairymaster 2015...
  • Page 32 Figure 32 – MooMonitor + Collar Assembly (Australia / New Zealand) INM12006 – MOOMONITOR + V3.0 Copyright Dairymaster 2015...
  • Page 33: Electrical

    Important Notes The customer’s electrical contractor must supply a power connection to the plant supplied by Dairymaster which is in accordance with the legal and statutory requirements for the region of installation. Dairymaster warranties for electrical equipment require a stable power supply.
  • Page 34 Wi-Fi Antenna 12V Power / CAT Power UART to 6 Connection Indicator Connection Connection Connection Connection Figure 34 - Connections onto the Base Station INM12006 – MOOMONITOR + V3.0 Copyright Dairymaster 2015...
  • Page 35 1. SD card reader, 2. Wi-Fi module / CAT 6 Module (Model Dependant) 3. GSM-GPS module 4. GSM reader. 5. ISM radios 1-5 See Figure 36 for locations of the different PCB Components. INM12006 – MOOMONITOR + V3.0 Copyright Dairymaster 2015...

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