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- Page 1 Innovation In and Out of Parlour Micro M5 Manual Version - 2.0 Date - September 2021 Part Number - 39-3010...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Good Practice During the Installation................Micro M5 Control PCB Wiring Connections................. Micro M5 Control Relay Board Wiring Connections.............. Up to 16 Feeders per Side Wiring Diagram with 1 x 396 Watt 12vDC Power Supply....Up to 16 Feeders per Side Relay Board Wiring Diagram with 1 x 396 Watt 12vDC Power Supply... - Page 3 The Units Value Setting....................62 Global Calibration Setting....................62 Individual Feed Calibration....................63 Feeder Output Reallocation..................... 65 Enable Trickle Feeding Setting..................66 Trickle Feed Value Setting....................66 Trickle Feed Delay Setting....................66 Pulsed Feeder On Time Setting..................3 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0...
- Page 4 MPC Enable Post Milking Yield Setting................98 MPC Post Milking Yield Average Days Setting............... 98 MPC Post Milking Yield Percentage Setting................98 MPC Enable Post Milking Conductivity Setting................. 99 MPC Post Milking Conductivity Average Days Setting............4 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0...
- Page 5 The Health Alert Gate Setting................... 124 The Unlinked Tag Gate Setting..................124 The Sorting Gate Plan Change Over Setting................. 125 The Quick Sort Gate Priority Setting.................. 126 The Quick Sort Gate Output Mask Setting................126 5 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0...
- Page 6 Viewing animals in the parlour..................157 Viewing herd totals......................159 Clearing flags for all animals in the herd................Altering values for all animals in the herd ................164 Setting up sorting plans for the herd.................. 167 6 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0...
- Page 7 Innovation In and Out of Parlour Standby Feeding......................Electronic Fuse Trip Warning................... Power Supply Failure Warning..................Feed Bin Level Warning....................Feeders Turned Off Warning................... Monthly / Six Monthly / Yearly Routine Maintenance............Parlour Wash Down....................... Troubleshooting......................7 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0...
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Page 8: Manual Version
Version 1.0 - April 2017...........First Version of Manual (Control Firmware v2.01) Version 1.1 - June 2018...........Updated for Control Firmware v2.34 Version 1.2 - December 2018........Large Update - feeding, auto-id, change key Version 2.0 - September 2021........Update to Control Firmware Version 3.44 8 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... -
Page 9: About The Micro M5 Control
About the Micro M5 Parlour Control The Micro M5 is a simple and easy to use parlour control. It uses embedded technology to provide all the functionality and data storage required to run automation systems on herringbone, parallel and rotary milking parlours for cows, goats and sheep. -
Page 10: The Micro M5 Front Panel
Innovation In and Out of Parlour Front Cover 10 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... -
Page 11: Installing The Micro M5 Control
Installing the Micro M5 Control using the Supplied Stainless Steel Bracket The Micro M5 Control comes with a stainless steel bracket and fixing kit. This should be used to mount the control onto a crossover in the milking parlour pit. It is recommended that the control is mounted at the entry end of the pit, with the control face facing the collecting yard. -
Page 12: Good Practice During The Installation
Strip existing cables back to bright copper before connection. Keep multicore cables away from other cables especially those carrying mains or heavy currents. Cross only at 90 where necessary and do not enclose in conduit with other cables. 12 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... -
Page 13: Micro M5 Control Pcb Wiring Connections
Innovation In and Out of Parlour Micro M5 Control PCB Wiring Connections The Micro M5 Control PCB wiring connections are shown in the diagram and table below. Parlour Processor IMPORTANT - DO NOT INSTALL TWO CABLES THROUGH 1 CABLE HOLE IN THE 4 PORT GLAND. -
Page 14: Micro M5 Control Relay Board Wiring Connections
Innovation In and Out of Parlour Micro M5 Control Relay PCB Wiring Connections The Micro M5 Control Relay PCB wiring connections are shown in the diagram and corresponding table below. Ethernet Relay Board 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8... - Page 15 Innovation In and Out of Parlour Micro M5 Control Relay PCB Wiring Connections Number Connects To Cable Specification M2Bus - Micro M5 Display PCB Cat5e Cable Feed Mode and Standby Switches Factory Fitted (2 x 0.22 Black Cable) Feed Mode Switch Factory Fitted (0.22 Red Cable)
- Page 16 Innovation In and Out of Parlour Micro M5 Control Relay PCB Wiring Connections Number Connects To Cable Specification Power In +12vDC Left Hand Side Minimum 2 .5mm Red Cable Power In +12vDC Left Hand Side Minimum 2 .5mm Red Cable...
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Page 17: Up To 16 Feeders Per Side Wiring Diagram With 1 X 396 Watt 12Vdc Power Supply
Micro M5 Control Use 1.5csa cable to connect separate positive switched supply to each feeder or solenoid. 12 and 24volt DC Feeder Motors and Solenoids must be fitted with diodes Band denotes (+) 17 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... -
Page 18: Up To 16 Feeders Per Side Relay Board Wiring Diagram With 1 X 396 Watt 12Vdc Power Supply
TO DISPLAY PCB IN LID NB - SEE POWER ATL Feeder Motor SUPPLY MANUAL +12v DC Connections FOR MORE Common Neg INFORMATION ON POWER SUPPLY Diode and Ballast Resistor SPECIFICATIONS 18 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... -
Page 19: Up To 16 Feeders Per Side Wiring Diagram With 2 X 396 Watt 12Vdc Power Supply
Use 1.5csa cable to connect separate positive switched supply to each feeder or solenoid. 12 and 24volt DC Feeder Motors and Solenoids must be fitted with diodes Band denotes (+) 19 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... -
Page 20: Up To 16 Feeders Per Side Relay Board Wiring Diagram With 2 X 396 Watt 12Vdc Power Supply
OUTPUT ON 1 PSU TO DISPLAY PCB IN LID NB - SEE POWER ATL Feeder Motor SUPPLY MANUAL +12v DC Connections FOR MORE Common Neg INFORMATION ON POWER SUPPLY Diode and Ballast Resistor SPECIFICATIONS 20 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... -
Page 21: Up To 32 Feeders Per Side Wiring Diagram With 1 X 396 Watt 12Vdc Power Supply
Right Hand Side Feeders Left Hand Side Feeders Right hand feeders Left hand feeders 1 to 16 1 to 16 12 and 24volt DC Feeder Motors and Solenoids must be fitted with diodes Band denotes (+) 21 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... -
Page 22: Up To 32 Feeders Per Side Wiring Diagram With 2 X 396 Watt 12Vdc Power Supply
Right Hand Side Feeders Side Feeders Right hand feeders Left hand feeders 1 to 16 1 to 16 12 and 24volt DC Feeder Motors and Solenoids must be fitted with diodes Band denotes (+) 22 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... -
Page 23: Wiring Diagram For Non-Atl Feeders And Control Only 60 Watt 12Vdc Power Supply
OUTPUTS NOMINAL Standby 12vDC @ 4Amps Switch IMPORTANT - Only 12vDC or OUTPUT MAINS MAINS OUTPUT 24vDC feeders can be powered INDICATOR INDICATOR INPUT GLAND through the relay card TO DISPLAY PCB IN LID 23 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... -
Page 24: Setting The Relay Board Address
Feeder No.s Relay Relay 49 - 64 113-128 Board 4 Board 8 LHS & RHS LHS & RHS To Display PCB In Lid Relays on other side of PCB Relay Board Address Setting 24 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... -
Page 25: Setting Up The Micro M5 Control
Innovation In and Out of Parlour Setting up the Micro M5 Before it can be used, the Micro M5 must be setup. This is outlined in the following pages. The Keypad There are 24 keys on the keypad. 5 are for editing animal data - Flags, Cursor, Page, Browse and Quick Sort - the Recall key allows the user to see which animals are in which stalls in the parlour , the Feed / Milk key provides a simple single key which is used to place an animal in a stall. -
Page 26: Entering Setup
Innovation In and Out of Parlour Entering Setup During the setup process, it is necessary to enter and modify data. Before this can be achieved, the Micro M5 Control has to be put into setup using this key sequence: Setup Press the Shift + Enter keys to enter setup. -
Page 27: The Settings Menu Structure
Sorting Settings: This menu allows the user to edit the sorting gate settings for the system. ê DIAGNOSTICS Diagnostics: This menu item allows the user to test the Micro M5 Control and devices connected to the system. ê SBC BOARD Serial Bus Converter Board: This setting tells the system whether there is a SBC board connected. - Page 28 ê The settings menu loops around to the key buzzer setting The following pages detail the specifics of each menu item. 28 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0...
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Page 29: The Key Buzzer Setting
This sets whether the attention buzzer sounds when an error occurs. It is an ON/OFF setting. The factory default is ON. Delete Press the Change key to toggle between ON or OFF. Change Press the 2 key or the 6 key to move onto the time setting. é è 29 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... -
Page 30: Setting The Time
Reset Press the Enter key to save or the Cancel key to cancel Cancel Enter The time will now be set, and the Micro M5 Control will return to the Time menu item. 30 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... -
Page 31: Setting The Date
ê Shift Step Press the Enter key to save or the Cancel key to cancel Setup Reset Cancel Enter If the Enter key is pressed, the display will now show ‘SET MONTH __’. 31 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... - Page 32 Press the Enter key to save or the Cancel key to cancel Cancel Enter If the Enter key is pressed, the display will return to the menu, showing ‘DATE DD-MM-YYYY’ where DD-MM-YYYY is the current date. 32 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0...
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Page 33: Setting The Animal Type
ANIMAL GOATS Animal Goats: Goats are used. ê The menu will then return to Animal Type: Cows in the loop. Press the 2 or 6 key to step to the parlour settings menu item. 33 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... -
Page 34: Sbc (Serial Bus Converter) Board
SBC (Serial Bus Converter) Board - This is used on rotary parlour systems and to connect to pre-M2 bus SBC BOARD systems. Delete Press the Change Key to toggle between ‘OFF’ and ‘ON’. Change 34 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... -
Page 35: Control Printed Circuit Board (Pcb) Serial Number
é è Micro M5 Control Software Version s/W version 3. 4 4 This displays the Micro M5 Control software version. Press the 2 or the 6 key to move onto the factory reset function. é è 35 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... -
Page 36: Restore Factory Settings
Press the Step key to skip or press the Enter key to confirm reset tasks. Step Enter factory reset Press the 2 or the 6 key to move onto the Lock Setup screen. é è 36 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... -
Page 37: Exit Setup
Innovation In and Out of Parlour Exit Setup LOCK setup This enables to user to lock the setup routine and exit. Setup Press the Enter key to lock the setup routine and exit. Enter 37 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... -
Page 38: The Parlour Settings Menu Structure
ê STATUS ATTNS Status Attentions: This setting allows the user to control which animal status’ will cause the control to alert. Only visible when Attentions is set to ON. ê 38 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... - Page 39 ê MPMP NONE Milk Pump Type: The setting allows the user to change the type of milk pump control connected to the Micro M5 Control. ê PULSE8 NONE Pulse8 Type: The setting allows the user to change the type of Pulse8 pulsation control connected to the Micro M5 Control.
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Page 40: Parlour Type Setting
Parlour Trigon: The parlour type is set to Trigon. ê The menu will then return to Parlour None in the loop. Press the 2 or 6 key to step to the stalls setting. é è 40 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... -
Page 41: Number Of Stalls Setting
The new number of stalls will be shown. STALLS Reset To cancel the change at any time, press the Cancel key. Cancel Press the 2 or 6 key to step to the milkings per day menu. é è 41 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... - Page 42 The new number of stalls will be shown. STALL TAGS Reset To cancel the change at any time, press the Cancel key. Cancel Press the 2 or 6 key to step to the milkings per day menu. é è 42 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0...
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Page 43: Milkings Per Day
The new number of stalls will be shown. MILK PER DAY Reset To cancel the change at any time, press the Cancel key. Cancel Press the 2 or 6 key to step to the feeding menu. é è 43 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... - Page 44 Auto ID settings for the parlour. See separate section. Enter MPC (Milking Point Control) Menu MPC MENU Setup Press the Enter key to edit the MPC (Milking Point Control) settings. See separate section. Enter 44 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0...
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Page 45: Parlour Attentions
Innovation In and Out of Parlour The Attentions Setting ATTENTIONS This sets whether Micro M5 Control will alert the user to any attentions set in the Status Attentions and Flag Attentions. Delete Press the Change key to toggle between ON or OFF. - Page 46 ST DEAD Dead: Alert users to animals with Dead status. The factory default is enabled for this setting. ê The menu loops back around to Young Stock, to exit press the Cancel Key. 46 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0...
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Page 47: Parlour Flag Attentions
Mastitis Back Right: Alert users to animals with the Mastitis Back Right flag. The factory default is enabled for this setting. ê FLAG TEST Test: Alert users to animals with the Test Milk flag. ê 47 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... - Page 48 Damaged Teat Back Right: Alert users to animals with the Damaged Teat Back Right flag. ê FLAG COLOST Colostrum Alert users to animals with the Colostrum Milk flag. The factory default is enabled for this setting. ê 48 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0...
- Page 49 Veterinary Attention Flag. ê FLAG HEALTH Health Alert: Alert Users to animals which have the Health Alert Flag. ê The menu will loop around to the Milked flag, press the Cancel key to exit. 49 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0...
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Page 50: Powerflush Setting
The Milk Pump Control Setting MPMP NONE This sets whether the Micro M5 Control is connected to a Milk Pump Control, and the method of communicating with the Milk Pump Control. It is a 3 choice setting. The factory default is None. Delete... -
Page 51: The Pulse8 Pulsation Control Setting
The Pulse8 Pulsation Control Setting PULSE8 NONE This sets whether the Micro M5 Control is connected to a Pulse 8 Pulsation Control, and the method of communicating with the Pulse8 Control. It is a 3 choice setting. The factory default is None. -
Page 52: The Airblast Control Setting
é è The Auto Wash Setting AUTO WASH This sets whether the Micro M5 is connected to an Auto Wash Control. It is an ON/OFF setting. The factory default is OFF. Delete Press the Change key to toggle between ON or OFF. -
Page 53: The Parlour Entry / Exit Gate Control Setting
Innovation In and Out of Parlour The Parlour Entry / Exit Gate Control Setting GATES This sets whether the Micro M5 is connected to Parlour Entry / Exit Gate Controls. It is an ON/OFF setting. The factory default is OFF. Delete Press the Change key to toggle between ON or OFF. -
Page 54: The Rotary Parlour Settings Menu Structure
Identification Offset: This setting allows the identification to be offset, if during setup it needs to be moved in reference to the stalls. ê Menu loops around to the Bonker setting, press the Cancel Key to exit. 54 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... -
Page 55: Enable Bonker Setting
Change Setup Enter Use the number keys to set the time and press the Enter key to save. Press 2 or the 6 key to step to the Gap 1 setting. é è 55 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... -
Page 56: Rotary Stall Gap Configuration
Change Setup Use the number keys to set the offset and press the Enter key to save. Enter Press 2 or the 6 key to step back to the Bonker setting. 56 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0 é è... -
Page 57: The Feeding Settings Menu Structure For All Parlours, Except Rotary Parlours
FEEDER O/P ALLOC Feeder Output Allocation: This menu allows the user to re-allocate feeder outputs on the relay boards. This functionality requires V2.10 M2Bus Relay Firmware or ê above. Menu continues on next page 57 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... - Page 58 Feed Bin Level: Level in kilograms for the feed bin, allows for a warning when the feed bin is getting low. ê BW LEVEL ê Menu loops back around to the Enable feeding setting. 58 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0...
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Page 59: The Feeding Settings Menu Structure For Rotary Parlours
ê FEEDER CALI Individual Feeder Calibration: This setting allows the user to individually calibrate each feeder. ê Menu loops back around to the Enable feeding setting. 59 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... -
Page 60: Enable Feeding Setting
Use the number keys to set the number of feeders and press the Enter key to save. Enter Press 2 or the 6 key to step to the Stored Feed Mode setting. é è 60 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... -
Page 61: Stored Feed Mode Setting
If it has a message (Fed) will show and warning will sound. Delete Press the Change key to toggle between ‘YES’ and ‘NO’. Change Press 2 or the 6 key to step to the Units Value setting. é è 61 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... -
Page 62: The Units Value Setting
Use the number keys to set the number of stalls and press the Enter key to save. Enter Press 2 or the 6 key to step to the Individual Feeder Calibration. é è 62 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... -
Page 63: Individual Feed Calibration
Change Setup Use the number keys to set the calibration value and press the Enter key to save. Enter Reset Use the Cancel key to exit the routine. Cancel 63 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... - Page 64 ê ST P4 500 Feeder Type: 4 Pulses per drop. ê The feeder type will loop back and return to TI for Timed Reset Use the Cancel key to exit the routine. Cancel 64 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0...
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Page 65: Feeder Output Reallocation
To disabled the stall, set the side to X using the side key. B01-01L STL __X Setup Press the Enter key to save. Enter Reset Use the Cancel key to exit the routine. Cancel 65 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... -
Page 66: Enable Trickle Feeding Setting
Change Setup Enter Use the number keys to set the time and press the Enter key to save. Press 2 or the 6 key to step to the Pulse On setting. é è 66 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... -
Page 67: Pulsed Feeder On Time Setting
Change Setup Use the number keys to set the time and press the Enter key to save. Enter Press 2 or the 6 key to step to the Bin Level setting. é è 67 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... -
Page 68: Bin Level Setting
Change Setup Use the number keys to set the time and press the Enter key to save. Enter Press 2 or the 6 key to step to the Relay Diagnostics Routine. é è 68 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... -
Page 69: Rotary Feeder Offset Setting
Use the number keys to set the calibration value and press the Enter key to save. Enter Batch Press the Shift and Feed keys to feed 1 Kg to test the calibration. Feed Shift Milk Reset Use the Cancel key to exit the routine. Cancel 69 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... -
Page 70: Auto Id Settings Menu Structure For All Parlours, Except Rotary Parlours
ê AID NONE Auto ID Type: This setting sets the type of Auto ID system which is connected to the Micro M5 Control. If this is set to None, this is the only accessable menu item. ê AID FEED Lag Auto ID Feed Lag: The feeding will lag behind the identification by this number of stalls. -
Page 71: Auto Id Type Setting
Portal for both sides.e ê The Auto ID Type will loop back and return to the None setting. Press the 2 or the 6 key to step to the Auto ID Feeding Lag Setting. é è 71 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... -
Page 72: Setting The Auto Id Feeding Lag
This sets whether unlinked tags show as an error during milking. UNLINKED ERR oN Delete Press the Change key to toggle between ‘ON’ and ‘OFF’. Change Press 2 or the 6 key to step to the Pre-Feed Mode setting. é è 72 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... -
Page 73: Pre-Feed Setting
Innovation In and Out of Parlour Pre-Feed Setting The Pre-Feed setting allows the user to control when the Micro M5 will pre-feed animals in the parlour to increase the speed of the identification. AID PFD NONE Delete Press the Change key to change the type of the Auto ID system. -
Page 74: Rotary Auto Id Platform Linking
During the linking the display will show the last stall number found; ST XX LINKED When the system has linked all tags, the display will show “Link finished” LINK FINISHED Reset Press the Cancel key to exit the routine. Cancel 74 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... -
Page 75: Rotary Auto Id Single Stall Linking
Enter When the system has linked the tag, the display will show “Link finished” LINK FINISHED Reset Press the Cancel key to exit the routine. Cancel 75 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... -
Page 76: The Mpc (Milking Point Control) Menu Structure For All Types Except Milk Meter Interfaces (Mmif)
MPC to display a flashing alert and lockup. Flags set here will not allow the user to milk until ê a new animal is sent to the milk meter. The menu continues on the next page 76 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... - Page 77 ê greater than expected. Menu will loop around to the MPCType setting. 77 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0...
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Page 78: The Mpc (Milking Point Control) Menu Structure For Milk Meter Interfaces (Mmif)
Milk Meter Interface (MMIF) Pulse Calibration: This setting allows the user to calibrate how much milk to add per pulse for each input change. ê Menu will loop around to the MPC Type setting. 78 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... -
Page 79: Mpc Type Setting
MPC Type: Milk Meter Interface - With Gascoigne Milk Meters. ê MPC MMIF MEI/VAC MPC Type: Milk Meter Interface - With Meile/ Vaccar Milk Meters. ê The MPC Type will loop back and return to the None setting. 79 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... -
Page 80: Milk Meter Interface (Mmif) Pulse Calibration Setting
Change Setup Use the number keys to set the value and press the Enter key to save. Enter Press 2 or the 6 key to return to the MPC Type setting. é è 80 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... -
Page 81: Mpc Feed On Milk Setting
FLAG HLD MLK * The Hold Milk Flag is shown, with an ‘X’ to indicate the flag is enabled. Press the 2 or the 6 key to step to the next flag. é è 81 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... - Page 82 ê FLAG L. Y LD Low Yield Flag: This flag indicates the animals yield for the last milking was lower than expected. ê Further menu items are shown on the next page; 82 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0...
- Page 83 ê FLAG ANTIBI * Antibiotic Milk Flag: This flag is used to warn the operator / user that the animal has received antibiotics. ê Further menu items are shown on the next page; 83 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0...
- Page 84 / or inspection when milking.. ê FLAG HEALTH * Health Alert Flag: This flag indicates a health alert has been generated externally for the animal. ê The routine will loop around to the Hold Milk Flag. 84 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0...
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Page 85: Mpc Alert Flags Menu
ê FLAG HLD MLK * Hold Milk Flag, this flag is used to warn the milker that the animal should not be milked into the tank. ê Continued; 85 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... - Page 86 Manual Milker Flag: This flag allows the user to force the animal to be milked in Manual mode. ê FLAG HI CON High Conductivity Flag: This flag indicates the last milking conductivity was higher than expected. ê 86 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0...
- Page 87 / or inspection when milking.. ê FLAG HEALTH * Health Alert Flag: This flag indicates a health alert has been generated externally for the animal. ê The routine will loop around to the Milked Flag. 87 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0...
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Page 88: Mpc Alert Status' Menu
ê ST BARREN Barren Status: Used to mark animals which cannot become pregnant. ê ST IN HEAT In Heat: Used to mark animals which are cycling. ê Continued; 88 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... - Page 89 Unknown Status: Used for all newly created animals until their status is entered. ê ST DEAD Dead Status: Used for deceased animals. ê The routine will loop around to the Young Stock status. 89 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0...
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Page 90: Mpc Lockup Flags Settings
The Milked Flag is shown, with an ‘X’ to indicate the flag is enabled. Press the 2 or the 6 key to step to the next flag. é è Please see the Alert flags menu for the list of available lockup flags. 90 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... -
Page 91: Mpc Lockup Status' Settings
The Young Stock Status is shown, with an ‘X’ to indicate the status is enabled. Press the 2 or the 6 key to step to the next status. é è Please see the Alert Status’ menu for the list of available lockup status’. 91 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... -
Page 92: Mpc Dump Milk Flags Settings
The Hold MilkFlag is shown, with an ‘X’ to indicate the flag is enabled. Press the 2 or the 6 key to step to the next flag. é è Please see the Alert flags menu for the list of available dump milk flags. 92 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... -
Page 93: Mpc Dump Milk Status' Settings
The Young Stock Status is shown, with an ‘X’ to indicate the status is enabled. Press the 2 or the 6 key to step to the next status. é è Please see the Alert Status’ menu for the list of available dump status’. 93 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... -
Page 94: Mpc No Milk Flags Settings
The Hold MilkFlag is shown, with an ‘X’ to indicate the flag is enabled. Press the 2 or the 6 key to step to the next flag. é è Please see the Alert flags menu for the list of available no milk flags. 94 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... -
Page 95: Mpc No Milk Status' Settings
Press the 2 or the 6 key to step to the next status. é è Please see the Alert Status’ menu for the list of available no milk status’. 95 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... -
Page 96: Mpc Scan Settings
The MPC Scan setting will loop back and return to the No Change (N/C) setting. Press the 2 or the 6 key to step to the Auto ID Feeding Lag Setting. é è 96 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... -
Page 97: Mpc Enable Slow Milker Acr Setting
Change Setup Enter Use the number keys to set the time and press the Enter key to save. Press 2 or the 6 key to step to the post milking settings. é è 97 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... -
Page 98: Mpc Enable Post Milking Yield Setting
Setup Use the number keys to set the percentage and press the Enter key to save. Enter Press 2 or the 6 key to step to the post milking conductivity settings. é è 98 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... -
Page 99: Mpc Enable Post Milking Conductivity Setting
Setup Use the number keys to set the percentage and press the Enter key to save. Enter Press 2 or the 6 key to step to the post milking length settings. é è 99 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... -
Page 100: Mpc Enable Post Milking Length Setting
Change Setup Use the number keys to set the percentage and press the Enter key to save. Enter Press 2 or the 6 key to return to the MPC Type setting. é è 100 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... -
Page 101: Out Of Parlour Feeding (Oopf) Settings Menu
Visit Length Warning Level: This setting allows the user to set an attention for animals which exceeded a visit length time in hours. Default is 2 hours. ê Menu continues on the next page. 101 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... - Page 102 Link Animals: This routien allows the user to link electronic identification tags to animals using the antennas in the stalls, it also allows the creation of a ê master tag. Menu will loop around to the Out of Parlour Type setting. 102 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0...
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Page 103: Out Of Parlour Type Setting
Out of Parlour Type: M2Bus ê The Out of Parlour Type will loop back and return to the None setting. Press 2 or the 6 key to step to the stalls setting. é è 103 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... -
Page 104: Out Of Parlour Number Of Stalls Setting
A and By: Both A and B feeders are attached to the outputs. ê The feeders will loop back to the A Only setting. Press 2 or the 6 key to step to the Feed Delay setting. é è 104 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... -
Page 105: Out Of Parlour Feed Delay Setting
Change Setup Use the number keys to set the delay and press the Enter key to save. Enter Press 2 or the 6 key to step to the feeder calibration setting. é è 105 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... -
Page 106: Out Of Parlour Feeder Calibration
Change Setup Use the number keys to set the calibration value and press the Enter key to save. Enter Reset Use the Cancel key to exit the routine. Cancel 106 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... - Page 107 ST 1A ____ ID End WXYZ Use the number keys to set the calibration value. Setup Press the Enter key to save. Enter Reset Use the Cancel key to exit the routine. Cancel 107 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0...
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Page 108: Out Of Parlour Feed Carry Over Setting
Setup Use the number keys to set the value and press the Enter key to save. Enter Press 2 or the 6 key to step to the Uneaten Feed Warning setting. é è 108 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... -
Page 109: Out Of Parlour Uneaten Feed Warning Level Setting
Setup Use the number keys to set the value and press the Enter key to save. Enter Press 2 or the 6 key to step to the Visits Length Warning setting. é è 109 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... -
Page 110: Out Of Parlour Visit Length Warning Level Setting
Change Setup Use the number keys to set the time and press the Enter key to save. Enter Press 2 or the 6 key to step to the Bin A Level. é è 110 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... -
Page 111: Out Of Parlour Bin A Level Setting
Setup Use the number keys to set the value and press the Enter key to save. Enter Press 2 or the 6 key to step to the Visits Length Warning setting. é è 111 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... -
Page 112: Out Of Parlour Bin A Warning Level Setting
Setup Use the number keys to set the value and press the Enter key to save. Enter Press 2 or the 6 key to step to the Start of Day setting. é è 112 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... -
Page 113: Out Of Parlour Start Of Day Setting
ENTER MINUTE __ Enter the minute using the number keys Setup Reset Press the Enter key to save or the Cancel key to cancel Cancel Enter The start of day time will now be set. 113 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... -
Page 114: Out Of Parlour Feed Periods Setting
Change Setup Use the number keys to set the value and press the Enter key to save. Enter Press 2 or the 6 key to step to the Disable Schedule. é è 114 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... -
Page 115: Out Of Parlour Disabled Schedule
Change Setup Use the number keys to set the value and press the Enter key to save. Enter Reset Use the Cancel key to exit the routine. Cancel 115 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... -
Page 116: Out Of Parlour Restart Day Menu Item
Press the Enter key to restart the day. Press the cancel key to abort. Cancel Enter DAY STARTED Press the 2 or the 6 key to move onto the Link Animals menu item. é è 116 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... -
Page 117: Out Of Parlour Linking Animals Menu Item
______ Setup The Micro M5 control will then ask for the animals brand, use the number keys to enter, use the Shift key and number keys to input letters. Press the Enter key to proceed, or press the Cancel key Enter to abort. -
Page 118: Out Of Parlour Linking The Master Tag Menu Item
Press the Cancel key to abort. MASTER LINKED Reset The control will then wait a second and return to the stall selection step. Pressing the Cancel key Cancel will exit the routine. 118 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... -
Page 119: The Sorting Gate Settings Menu Structure
A falls. Default is 1. ê GATE B PRIOR Sort Gate B Priority: This setting controls where in the priority list output B falls. Default is 2. ê Menu continues on the next page. 119 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... - Page 120 GATE F BOARD ALL Sort Gate F Mask: This setting controls which physical gates output F is active on. Default is ALL gates. ê Menu will loop around to the Gate Type setting. 120 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0...
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Page 121: Sorting Gate Type Setting
GATE M2BUS Gate Type: M2Bus ê The Gate Type will loop back and return to the None setting. Press 2 or the 6 key to step to the link gate setting. é è 121 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... -
Page 122: Linking Animals Using The Sorting Gate
Whilst the system is waiting for the tag to be read, it will display the entered brand number, and “SCAN”; XXXXXX SCAN Reset Press the Cancel key to exit the routine. Cancel Press 2 or the 6 key to step to the quick sort clear settings. é è 122 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... -
Page 123: The Quick Sort Clear Setting
ê QS CLEAR MANUAL Quick Sort Clear Manual: The flags are not automatically cleared by the system. The user will need to clear them manually. ê Setting will return to Clear on Sort. 123 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... -
Page 124: The Quick Sort Gate Setting
UNLINKED GATE A The selected gate can be changed by pressing the Enter key, the system allows the use of all gate outputs, A through F, and a disabled option using the `-` dash. 124 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... -
Page 125: The Sorting Gate Plan Change Over Setting
Plan Change On Time: The new plan is implemented when immediately when its time is active. Please note this may cause the gates to move when becoming ê active. Setting will return to Plan Change On Sort. 125 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... -
Page 126: The Quick Sort Gate Priority Setting
Delete Press the Change key to change the setting. Change GATE X BOARD ALL Pressing Change will select either ALL outputs or an individual output for a gate 126 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... -
Page 127: The Diagnostics Menu Structure
The Diagnostics Menu Structure The Diagnostics Menu allows the user to test the system for errors, during installation and operation. The menu allows the user to test function on the Micro M5 Control and connected devices. The menu structure is shown below;... - Page 128 This item is only visible if the Out of Parlour is ê enabled. GATE DIAGNOSTICS Gate Diagnostics: This menu item allows the user to test the Drafting Gate system. ê The routine will loop around to the Test Display menu item. 128 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0...
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Page 129: Test Displays Diagnostics
**************** 0000000000000000 Reset Press the Cancel key to return to the setup menu. Cancel test displays Press the 2 key or the 6 key to move onto the test keyboard item. é è 129 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... -
Page 130: Test Keyboard Diagnostic
ENTER Reset Press the Cancel key to return to the setup menu. Cancel test keyboard Press the 2 key or the 6 key to move onto the M2Bus IDS item. é è 130 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... -
Page 131: M2Bus Ids Routines
Milk Milk Meter Interface. ê MILK PUMP IDS Milk Pump IDS: Test the connection to a Milk Pump Control. ê PULSE 8 IDS Pulse8 IDS: Test the connection to a Pulse8 Pulsation Control. ê 131 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... - Page 132 CAP Mode. ê OOP IF IDS Out Of Parlour (OOP) Interface IDS: Test the communications to an Out Of Parlour Interface. ê Menu will loop around to the Relay Board IDS menu item. 132 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0...
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Page 133: Running A M2Bus Ids Routine
Here we can see the unit is present, and has version 1.25 software installed. If the control is not present, “Error” will be show, for example: 1 ERROR Reset Pressing the Cancel key will exit the routine. Cancel 133 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... -
Page 134: Sbc (Serial Bus Converter) Board Communications Diagnostics
Enter If there is only 1 SBC board connected to the Micro M5 Control, the display will show: SBC ok 1 brds If there are 2 SBC boards connected to the Micro M5 Control, the display will show:... -
Page 135: Test Relay Board Diagnostic
IMPORTANT - If upon exiting, the feeders are still running, reset the feeders by turning them off using the feed switch on the side of the control. test relay board Press the 2 or the 6 key to return to the Enable Feeding Setting. é è 135 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... -
Page 136: The Auto Id Diagnostics For Install Auto Id Systems (Including Rotary Parlours)
Side When an electronic identification tag is read by the reader and sent to the Micro M5 control via the Auto ID Interface it will be displayed here, the display will switch between the full 16 digit tag number and the stall number display. -
Page 137: The Auto Id Diagnostics For Portal Auto Id Systems
When an electronic identification tag is read by the reader and sent to the Micro M5 control via the Auto ID Interface it will be displayed here, the display will switch between the full 16 digit tag number and the response to the last ping request. -
Page 138: The Stall Identification Diagnostics For Rotary Parlours
STALL ANT TEST When an electronic identification tag is read by the reader and sent to the Micro M5 control via the Auto ID Interface it will be displayed here, the display will switch between the full 16 digit tag number and the response to the last ping request. -
Page 139: The Milk Meter Interface (Mmif) Diagnostics Routine
MMIF 01 0001 Clear Pressing the Page key will show the control input voltage of the interface. Page Reset Pressing the Cancel key will exit the routine, and return to the diagnostics menu. Cancel 139 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... -
Page 140: The Out Of Parlour Diagnostics Routine
Milk When an electronic identification tag is read by the reader and sent to the Micro M5 control via the Auto ID Interface it will be displayed here, the display will switch between the full 16 digit tag number and the stall number display. -
Page 141: The Sorting Gate Diagnostics Routine
When an electronic identification tag is read by the reader and sent to the Micro M5 control via the Auto ID Interface it will be displayed here, the display will switch between the full 16 digit tag number and the response to the last ping request. -
Page 142: Ethernet Configuration Menu Struture
The following pages detail the specifics of each menu item. IMPORTANT: By connecting the Micro M5 to the internet, the user is allowing the Micro M5 settings and animal data to be sent to ATL servers, and giving their permission for ATL to use this data for purposes that it sees fit (i.e. -
Page 143: The Dhcp Server
Micro M5 or an external router. If there is one computer connected to the Micro M5, this should be set to YES. If the Micro M5 is connected to a router / broadband modem, then this should be set to... -
Page 144: The Gateway Ip Address
This menu item displays the gateway IP (Internet Protocol) address of the Micro M5. The DNS IP Address DNS 169. 2 54. 1 1 This menu item displays the DNS (Dynamic Name Server) IP (Internet Protocol) address of the Micro M5. Cloud Data Status CLOUD HB... -
Page 145: Checking The Connection To Atl Servers
ERROR’ means there is a DNS error with the network and the DNS server is not functioning. ‘PING ERROR’ means there is a network error and check all the connections on the network and the router / modem is turned on. 145 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... -
Page 146: Creating Animals
Innovation In and Out of Parlour Creating Animals To create a new animal on the Micro M5 Control, simply enter the brand number using the number keys, the control supports up to 6 digit alphanumeric animal numbers. 123456 Then press the shift key and Cursor keys... -
Page 147: Changing The Current Display Total
The Micro M5 Control supports a number of different totals based on the configuration currently selected, the currently displaying total can be change at any time by pressing the page key. To change the total, the Micro M5 Control will need to be displaying an animal’s record, please see the previous page to do this. - Page 148 Out of Parlour system. This will only show if an out of parlour type is selected and B feeders are ê enabled. Display totals continue on the next page. 148 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0...
- Page 149 ê 123456 BARREN Barren Status: Used to mark animals which cannot become pregnant. ê 123456 IN HEAT In Heat: Used to mark animals which are cycling. ê Continued on the next page. 149 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0...
- Page 150 Unknown Status: Used for all newly created animals until their status is entered. ê 123456 DEAD Dead Status: Used for deceased animals. ê The routine will loop around to the Young Stock status. 150 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0...
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Page 151: Changing Animal Flags
Innovation In and Out of Parlour Changing animal flags The Micro M5 Control allows the user to input flags against each animal, which can be shown on the milking point when the animal is identified. To edit an animals flags, the Micro M5 Control will need to be displaying an animal’s record, please see page 144 to do this. - Page 152 Previous Low Yield Flag: This flag indicates the animals yield for the previous milking was lower than expected. ê 123456 HI COND * High Conductivity Flag: This flag indicates the last milking conductivity was higher than expected. ê 152 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0...
- Page 153 The Health Alert Flag: This flag is a standard flag as well as a flag that can be set by external health detection systems for sorting based on health alerts. ê The routine will loop around to the Hold Milk Flag. 153 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0...
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Page 154: Key Shortcuts To Common Flags
There are two flags which have key shortcuts, they are the Hold Milk flag and the Quick Sort flag, to toggle these flags enter the animal number so that the Micro M5 control is displaying the animals record. 123456 DY 0. 0 0 1 123456 DY 0. -
Page 155: Changing Animal Sorting Flags
The Micro M5 Control allows the user to input upto 6 permanent sorting flags for each animal. To edit an animals sorting flags, the Micro M5 Control will need to be displaying an animal’s record, please see page 144 to do this. - Page 156 Sort Flag E: Corresponding to output E on the system. ê 123456 SORT F Sort Flag F: Corresponding to output F on the system. ê The routine will loop around to Sort Flag A. 156 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0...
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Page 157: Setting An Animal In A Stall
Milk The display will then show the animals record along with the stall number, the Micro M5 will send the animal to any connected devices as well. If the animal has any daily feed allocated, this will be fed as well. - Page 158 The display will then show the brand number entry and LTG, to indicate to Link Tag the tag; Setup To link the tag, enter the animals brand number, then press the Enter key. Enter Clear Press the Attn Key to see attentions for animals on the current parlour side. Attn 158 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0...
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Page 159: Viewing Herd Totals
Total Daily Milk Yield for All Animals: This is the total daily milk yield for all animals. This total is only shown when a parlour is enabled and an MPC type is selected. ê The totals continue on the next page. 159 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... -
Page 160: Clearing Flags For All Animals In The Herd
Bin Out of Parlour Feed B: This is the amount of feed B in the bin. This total is only shown when the out of parlour system is enabled. ê The routine will loop around to the number of animals total. 160 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... - Page 161 C FLAG HEAT Clear the Heat Alert flag for the herd. ê C FLAG MAS FL Clear the Mastitis Front Left flag for the herd. ê The totals continue on the next page. 161 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0...
- Page 162 Clear the Manual flag for the herd. ê C FLAG HI COND Clear the High Conductivity flag for the herd. ê C FLAG PH COND Clear the Previous High Conductivity flag for the herd. ê 162 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0...
- Page 163 Clear the Sort Flag B for the herd. ê C FLAG SORT D Clear the Sort Flag D for the herd. ê C FLAG SORT E Clear the Sort Flag E for the herd. ê 163 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0...
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Page 164: Altering Values For All Animals In The Herd
C FLAG VET Clear the Veterinary flag for the herd. ê C FLAG HEALTH Clear the Health Alert flag for the herd. ê The routine will loop around to the clear Fed flag item. 164 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... - Page 165 Decrement the Out of Parlour Feed A by the entered percentage. This function is only shown if a parlour and feeding are both enabled. ê The available values and functions continue on the next page. 165 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0...
- Page 166 Decrement the Out of Parlour Feed B by the entered percentage. This function is only shown if a parlour and feeding are both enabled and B feeders are enabled. ê The routine will loop around to the In Parlour Feed items. 166 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0...
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Page 167: Setting Up Sorting Plans For The Herd
Plan Type: This is the type of item which is used to sort the animal, options include animal flags, status’ and group or a locked setting to disabled the gate. ê The settings continue on the next page. 167 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... - Page 168 Change key, the system allows the use of all gate outputs, A through F, and a disabled option using ê the `-` dash. The menu will loop around to the Enable / Disable setting. Options continue on the next page. 168 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0...
- Page 169 Change key, the system allows the use of all gate outputs, A through F, and a disabled option using ê the `-` dash. The menu will loop around to the Enable / Disable setting. 169 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0...
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Page 170: Standby Feeding
Post milking call your local dealer and rectify the problem with the front panel. This is a temporary solution and should not be used long-term. 170 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... -
Page 171: Electronic Fuse Trip Warning
Side Feeders PSU Failure psu brd 2 left Relay PCB 2 - Left Hand Side Feeders PSU Failure Setup Press the Batch (Enter) key to acknowledge the warning. Enter Locate and rectify the fault before proceeding. 171 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0... -
Page 172: Feed Bin Level Warning
Enter Feeders Turned Off Warning If the feed switch on the side of the Micro M5 Control is set to feeders off, the buzzer will sound and the following will be shown on the display. brd feed off... -
Page 173: Monthly/ Six Monthly / Yearly Routine Maintenance
The Micro M5 Control enclosure is IP65 rated. However, no indirect or direct pressure washing should be used to wash the Micro M5 Control, as this will cause the seals to fail and water to ingress and damage the electronic components. Please note that water damage is not covered under warranty. -
Page 174: Troubleshooting
Innovation In and Out of Parlour Troubleshooting Attention Messages The Micro M5 reports errors to the user, when a error occurs the control will ‘Beep’, pressing the Attn key will show the user what the error is. Below is a list of the errors which may occur on the Micro M5 Control, with possible resolutions. - Page 175 ATL for technical support. SD CARD INIT ERR The SD Card has failed to initialise, check the card is present, check the card is inserted correctly, call ATL for technical support. 175 | Micro M5 Manual | v2.0...
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