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MiniTest Dairy Vacuum & Pulsation Meter USER MANUAL Part No. DR51-0028-10...
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• IEC 61326-1:2005 • EU Directive 2002/95/EC • EU Directive 2004/108/EC • China RoHS (See following page) Manufacturer’s Name: innovAg Pty. Ltd. Manufacturer’s Address: 37/328 Reserve Road, Cheltenham Victoria 3192, Australia Type of Equipment: Pulsation Tester/ Vacuum Gauge Brand Name:...
Contents What is MiniTest? Safety Precautions Maintenance and Calibration The Front Panel Vacuum – Setting up Checking Vacuum Pulsators – Setting up Checking Pulsation Software Version and Calibration Date Replacing the batteries Repairs Troubleshooting your MiniTest Specifications Warranty All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced,...
(1800 061 167). International users should call their local distributor or contact us via email innovag@innovag.com. 2. Safety Precautions MiniTest is intended to be used in the milking stall – always allow for the unpredictable nature of animals. During the measurements, sharp needles may be used – take care they don’t hurt people or animals.
InnovAg or the local distributor. 4. The Front Panel In Pulsation Mode, MiniTest can measure six pulsation parameters (A+B, B, C, D ratios, rate and Max Vacuum) and provide indication of B-phase drop and pulsation stability. In Vacuum Mode three vacuum parameters are measured (Minimum, Average and Maximum).
4. Press the Forward/Setup key to save the changes and return to normal operation. Auto Exit MiniTest will automatically exit Setup mode after 1 minute if you don’t press any keys. Startup Mode Vacuum mode defaults to Average (AVG) on startup. The setting is kept when the mode is changed to Pulsation but is reset when the unit is turned off or the batteries run flat.
1000 times per second. 7. Pulsators – Setting up MiniTest can display Pulsation Ratios (A+B, B, C and D) as either percentage (%) of the total cycle, or in milliseconds (ms). The selected method applies to all ratio parameters (A+B, B, C and D). Rate measurement is fixed in Cycles-per-minute (CPM).
ISO requirements are met while the screen is still continuously updated. 9. Software Version and Calibration Date To display both MiniTest ‘s software version number and last calibration date use the following sequence: With MiniTest turned off, press and hold all three buttons. After 3 seconds the display will show the version number, e.g.
10. Replacing the batteries When it is time to replace MiniTest’s batteries, the battery symbol will start to flash. We recommend the batteries be replaced as soon as possible once the low battery indicator starts, to prevent unreliable readings or operation.
DO NOT OPEN THE CASE THERE ARE NO USER SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE YOU MAY VOID YOUR WARRANTY. Defective units should always be sent to innovAg or your nearest distributor. Smaller repairs that can be performed by your distributor are: • Changing parts of the housing.
MT (“product”). This warranty cannot be assigned or transferred to subsequent purchasers. The registration form must be completed and returned to innovAg in order to be able to claim under this Warranty. WHAT WE WILL DO...
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WHAT IS NOT COVERED This warranty does not cover any failures of equipment not supplied by innovAg, nor does it cover any failures of or damage to the product due (i) improper handling, misuse, neglect, accident, improper installation , non-compliance with the directions for use;...
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