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Page 2 Public ©Copyright SCR by Allflex LTD. 2018, 2019 This manual is copyrighted. All rights are reserved, and no part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written consent. Disclaimer The information in this manual was accurate and reliable at the time of its release. However, we reserve the right to change the specifications of the product described in this manual without notice at any time.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Public Table of Contents SenseHub™ ..........................1 Safety First ........................2 Conventions Used in this Manual ..................2 SenseHub™ System Components and Installation ..............3 Required Components ..................... 4 Required Tools and Materials ..................4 Installing the SenseHub™ Controller ................5 Site Survey ........................
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Page 6: Sensehub
Public 1 SenseHub™ SenseHub™ is a sophisticated, modular, cow monitoring solution that delivers actionable information on the reproductive, health, nutritional, and wellbeing status of individual cows and groups. With SenseHub™, dairy farmers can make data-driven decisions for maximized productivity. It offers a choice of neck or ear tags along with varied application plan levels, payment options, and user devices.
Page 7: Safety First
Public SenseHub™ Safety First In addition to always following all local codes and regulations, remember to always place wiring in such a way that it is distant from the natural curiosity of cows. WARNING Always follow all local codes and regulations when working with electricity and on ladders.
Page 8: Sensehub™ System Components And Installation
Public SenseHub™ System Components and Installation 2 SenseHub™ System Components and Installation The SenseHub™ System is made up of at least one SenseHub™ Controller, a PC with a browser, the SCR supplied Panel PC for example, and/or a mobile device. SenseHub™...
Page 9: Required Components
Public SenseHub™ System Components and Installation Required Components A typical SenseHub™ System installation requires the following items: • SenseHub™ Controller • SenseHub™ Controller Mounting Bracket • Power Supply and PoE Injector • SCR Supplied Grounded Power Cable. • Internet Connection with at least 256K of upload speed •...
Page 10: Installing The Sensehub™ Controller
Public SenseHub™ System Components and Installation Installing the SenseHub™ Controller The SenseHub™ Controller enables coverage of a large area. The SenseHub™ Controller requires an Ethernet connection with an active DHCP Server that provides the SenseHub™ Controller with an IP Address. •...
Page 11 Public SenseHub™ System Components and Installation a. The SenseHub™ Controller is connected to an RJ 45, Ethernet Cable connected to a PoE Injector and hung at least 3 meters above the ground and 1 meter below the rafters as indicated. b.
Page 12: Sensehub™ System Installation Best Practices
Public SenseHub™ System Components and Installation 2.4.1 SenseHub™ System Installation Best Practices Follow these best practices for trouble free SenseHub™ System installations: 1. Complete coverage is important; overlap does not guarantee better coverage. a. Correct implementation of the site survey is important. Use the site survey to determine where best to place the SenseHub™...
Page 13: Installing The Sensehub™ Controller
Public SenseHub™ System Components and Installation e. After installation of any SenseHub™ System follow-up visits are needed to confirm that all the cows are being identified and there is no interference from other transmissions. Installing the SenseHub™ Controller Follow these steps carefully to correctly install the SenseHub™ Controller. NOTE Follow all local codes and ordinances and follow all safety rules when connecting to grounded outlets and when working on ladders and/or at...
Page 14: Controller Installation
Public SenseHub™ System Components and Installation 2.5.1 Controller Installation After performing a site survey follow these steps to safely install a single SenseHub™ Controller. 1. Establish the location for the Power over Ethernet, PoE, Injector. Install the Injector must be placed no more than 100 linear meters from the router providing the Ethernet network for the farm.
Page 15 Public SenseHub™ System Components and Installation a. When attaching to a wall use screws to secure the bracket. b. When attaching to a pole use hose clamps threaded thru the slots in the bracket. 4. Hang the SenseHub™ Controller on the Bracket. SenseHub Install Guide Ver 6.1.X.X.docx Page 10...
Page 16 Public SenseHub™ System Components and Installation 5. Connect the PoE Injector to the Electricity using the provided 3-prong cable. NOTE Using the provided 3 prong cables ensures electrical grounding when connected to a properly grounded outlet. 6. Connect the Ethernet Cable from the router installed on the farm to the Data In port on the PoE injector.
Page 17: Installing With An Additional Sensehub™ Antenna
Public SenseHub™ System Components and Installation 2.5.2 Installing with an additional SenseHub™ Antenna The Site Survey determined that two Antennas were required. The instructions below describe how to install the SenseHub™ Controller with an additional SenseHub™ Antenna. NOTE The Power over Ethernet, PoE, Injector included with SenseHub™ can support up to 3 devices over 152 meters.
Page 18 Public SenseHub™ System Components and Installation 3. Connect the Controller Bracket as shown. The thumbscrew is on the bottom and the two pins on the sides are toward the top. a. When attaching to a wall use screws to secure the bracket. b.
Page 19 Public SenseHub™ System Components and Installation 4. Hang the SenseHub™ Controller on the Bracket. 5. Establish the location for the SenseHub™ Antenna, the SenseHub™ Antenna must be placed no more than 100 linear meters from the SenseHub™ Controller providing the PoE/Ethernet network connection. 6.
Page 20 Public SenseHub™ System Components and Installation 8. Connect the PoE Injector to the Electricity using the provided 3-prong cable. NOTE Using the provided 3 prong cables ensures electrical grounding when connected to a properly grounded outlet. 9. Connect the Ethernet Cable from the router installed on the farm to the Data In port on the PoE injector.
Page 21: Installing The Sensehub Server
Public SenseHub™ System Components and Installation 2.5.3 Installing the SenseHub Server The SenseHub Server is designed to support farms with up to 10,000 animals that have up to 5000 animals with tags. The SenseHub server is a dedicated device just like the SenseHub Controller.
Page 22 Public SenseHub™ System Components and Installation 3. Use the provided USB Cable to connect the UPS to the SenseHub server. This connection allows communication between the UPS and the SenseHub Server and enables graceful shutdown if required. a. The USB connection allows the SenseHub server to periodically query the UPS and perform a graceful shutdown if required and power up when power is restored.
Page 23 Public SenseHub™ System Components and Installation 2.5.3.1 Configuring the UPS There are two settings that must be configured when installing the UPS for the first time: • Language • Output Voltage When the UPS is first connected to the power you are asked to set the interface language.
Page 24 Public SenseHub™ System Components and Installation a. When attaching to a wall use screws to secure the bracket. b. When attaching to a pole use hose clamps threaded thru the slots in the bracket. 6. Hang the SenseHub™ Antenna on the Bracket. SenseHub Install Guide Ver 6.1.X.X.docx Page 19...
Page 25 Public SenseHub™ System Components and Installation 7. Smartly run the Ethernet Cable from the PoE Injector to the SenseHub™ Antenna PD connector. 8. Repeat Steps 5 and 6 for additional SenseHub™ Antenna if required. 9. Connect the PoE Injector to the Electricity using the provided 3-prong cable. NOTE Using the provided 3 prong cables ensures electrical grounding when connected to a properly grounded outlet.
Page 26 Public SenseHub™ System Components and Installation 12. Connect the PSE connector on the SenseHub™ Antenna to additional Antenna PD Connectors if required. WARNING Make sure that you are connecting the correct cable to the correct device. 13. Return to the SenseHub™ Antenna, the middle LED should be solid Green and the LEDs on the PD E Ethernet Cable side should be blinking Green occasionally.
Page 27: Installing The Controller Or Antenna, A Distance From The Router
Public SenseHub™ System Components and Installation 2.5.4 Installing the Controller or Antenna, a distance from the Router When the Site Survey determines that correct place for the SenseHub™ Controller is more than 100 linear meters from the Router, a wireless network extension must be used.
Page 28 Public SenseHub™ System Components and Installation 2. Connect the Remote Nano station with direct line of sight back to the Access Point Nano Station and close to the location of the SenseHub™ Controller installation as determined by the site survey. WARNING Use only 5Ghz or 900 MHz Nanostations as allowed locally.
Page 29 Public SenseHub™ System Components and Installation b. When attaching to a pole use hose clamps threaded thru the slots in the bracket. 5. Hang the SenseHub™ Controller on the Bracket. 6. Smartly run a supplied Ethernet cable from the Instant 802.3AF adapter to the PSE port of the SenseHub™...
Page 30: Connecting To The Sensehub Sorting Gate Controller
Public SenseHub™ System Components and Installation 2.5.5 Connecting to the SenseHub Sorting Gate Controller The SenseHub Sorting Gate Controller connects to the network in the same way as the SenseHub Controller and the SenseHub Antenna. NOTE Please complete the physical assembly of the Sorting Gate as detailed in the Assembly Guide found in the Knowledge Base before connecting the SenseHub...
Page 31 Public SenseHub™ System Components and Installation 1. Establish the location for the Power over Ethernet, PoE, Injector. Install the Injector no more than 100 linear meters from the router providing the Ethernet network for the farm. If you are integrating the sorting gate to an already established system you may not need to perform this step.
Page 32: Additional Configurations
Public SenseHub™ System Components and Installation 2.5.6 Additional Configurations When installing SenseHub it is possible to connect more than one device to the Power over Ethernet, PoE, Injector. Up to 3 devices can be connected in series over a maximum cable length of 152 meters. SCR provides Outdoor Ethernet Cable in these lengths: Part Number Description...
Page 33: Installing The Panel Pc (Optional)
Public SenseHub™ System Components and Installation Installing the Panel PC (Optional) The panel PC is an optional component. This PC comes with a wall bracket for easy mounting on the wall. Regular and Philips (cross) Screwdrivers Ladder Bubble Level Electric Screwdriver Appropriate Wall-plugs Electric Drill Correct size drill bit for the wall and the...
Page 34 Public SenseHub™ System Components and Installation 10. Lift the panel pc and connect it to the wall mounted half of the bracket. Two people may be required for this. 11. After the two bracket halves are seated together correctly, close the locking screw so the PC half is secured to the wall half of the bracket.
Page 35: Sensehub™ Controller Leds
Public SenseHub™ System Components and Installation SenseHub™ Controller LEDs The Controller has three LEDs, one associated with each of the Ethernet ports and one central LED. Active LED Meaning Blinking – Link Activity Power Sourcing Equipment Solid – Link OK PSE Ethernet Port Off –...
Page 36: Faq/Troubleshooting The Installation
Public SenseHub™ System Components and Installation FAQ/Troubleshooting the Installation Controller Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action The CAT 5 Ethernet Cable Plug the CAT 5 Ethernet is not connected to the cable into the other cable correct, PD, port on the on the SenseHub™...
Page 37: Sensehub™ Setup Guide
Public SenseHub™ Setup Guide 3 SenseHub™ Setup Guide This section describes the important first steps after the SenseHub™ System is physically installed on the farm. Neck Tag Flex Tag Placement Fit the tags on the cows as soon as possible. Tags need to be on the cow for seven to ten days to gather activity and rumination information.
Page 38 Public SenseHub™ Setup Guide Keep this list handy since the information will be used later. This table may be printed as required. Cow Number Tag Number Group SenseHub Install Guide Ver 6.1.X.X.docx Page 33...
Page 39 Public SenseHub™ Setup Guide 3. Stand on the right side of the cow and pass the collar with the tag over the top of the cow. 4. Pay attention to; the correct amount of slack, 2 fingers at the top of the cow’s neck, and that the tag is placed directly behind the left ear.
Page 40 Public SenseHub™ Setup Guide For a video demonstration on how to mount Neck Tag Flex tags on cows in headlocks go here. For a video demonstration on how to mount Neck Tag Flex tags on cows in treatment stalls go here.
Page 41: Removing Neck Tag Flex Tags From Cows
Public SenseHub™ Setup Guide 3.1.2 Removing Neck Tag Flex Tags from Cows From time to time it is necessary to remove tags from cows. Read these steps from start to finish before attempting to remove tags. NOTE Two people are needed to remove Neck Tag Flex tags from cows. WARNING Extreme care and caution must be exercised when removing tags/collars from cows.
Page 42: Attaching Ear Tag Flex Tags To Cows
Public SenseHub™ Setup Guide 3.1.3 Attaching Ear Tag Flex Tags to Cows This explains how to attach an Ear Tag Flex Tag as the only tag in the ear of the cow. Read these instructions from start to finish before attempting this procedure. 1.
Page 43 Public SenseHub™ Setup Guide 5. Swing the tag back and forth while holding the back. 6. Enter the Tag and Cow information on this sticker found on the box of tags so they can be entered into the SenseHub™ application later. SenseHub Install Guide Ver 6.1.X.X.docx Page 38...
Page 44: How To Place Ear Tag Flex Tags On Cows As A Second Tag
Public SenseHub™ Setup Guide 3.1.4 How to Place Ear Tag Flex Tags on Cows as a Second Tag When it comes time to attach the Ear Tag Flex Tag to the cow there may already be a tag in place in the ear. Follow these rules when deciding where to place the Ear Tag Flex tag in the ear for the best results.
Page 45: How To Place Ear Tag Flex Tags On Young Stock
Public SenseHub™ Setup Guide 3. Place the Ear Tag Flex tag in either the green or yellow zones depending on where the visual or EID tag is already placed. 4. When attaching the tags to the cows follow the instructions as explained in Attaching Ear Tag Flex Tags to Cows.
Page 46: How To Remove Ear Tag Flex Tags
Public SenseHub™ Setup Guide 3.1.6 How to Remove Ear Tag Flex Tags When removing the Ear Tag Flex tag, if the animal is culled for example, follow these instructions. 1. Grasp the ear of the cow firmly. 2. Using the Allflex Safety Ear Tag Removal tool, slip the blade of the tool between the base of the small male side and the ear.
Page 47: Sensehub™ Basic Configuration
Public SenseHub™ Setup Guide SenseHub™ Basic Configuration Follow these steps to configure your SenseHub™ system. 1. Download and install the SenseHub™ Web Application from here. This application allows a local network connection to your SenseHub™ System. Installation instructions can be found on page 52. 2.
Page 48 Public SenseHub™ Setup Guide If the internet is not yet available on the farm you may see this message directing, you to enter Trial Mode until registration is available and can be completed. Trial Mode is available for 30 days after which Configuration and Registration must be completed.
Page 49 Public SenseHub™ Setup Guide NOTE Record the Farm ID as written. This Identification String is required to log in to your SenseHub™ Controller. The Farm ID is very important for Remote and Mobile Connections to your SenseHub System. 4. Will SenseHub™ be linked to a Herd Management System? Is there a Herd Management System in use on the farm and will there be an exchange of data between that system and the SenseHub™...
Page 50 Public SenseHub™ Setup Guide b. If so, then choose the Herd Management System in use. If you are working with DC 305 or PC Dart configure the Input and Output File paths as well. When choosing to work in DC305 or PC Dart Modes the input and output file paths must be defined.
Page 51 Public SenseHub™ Setup Guide 5. Will the SenseHub™ System work in Allflex or Minimal Validation Mode. Allflex Mode is the default system configuration and will give farms the best results. After making your choice, click Next. 6. Review the SenseHub™ System Farm topology. Give the Controller and Antenna significant names that are associated with where they are installed so they can be found quickly.
Page 52: Sensehub™ Registration
Public SenseHub™ Setup Guide SenseHub™ Registration Once completing the configuration section, the system automatically moves to the registration portion of the wizard. NOTE When Registering after Trial Mode, all the reports, graphs, and series that were available during Trial Mode may not be available after registration is completed as these depend on the Application Plan in place on the farm.
Page 53 Public SenseHub™ Setup Guide 2. Verify/Edit the Account Details. NOTE The password must contain at least 8 characters. There must be at least one Capital Letter, one small letter, one symbol, and one number. 3. Enter the verification code. The system will send you a verification code to the Email used during the registration process.
Page 54 Public SenseHub™ Setup Guide 4. When complete you will be asked to sign in. 5. The Admin User is required to read and sign the End User License Agreement. NOTE The Farm ID was assigned during Step 3 on page 43. If you have not yet done so record this now.
Page 55 Public SenseHub™ Setup Guide 6. All users are required to read and accept the Privacy Policy. 7. Registration and Verification are now complete. SenseHub Install Guide Ver 6.1.X.X.docx Page 50...
Page 56: Sensehub™ Mobile Application
Public SenseHub™ Setup Guide SenseHub™ Mobile Application The SenseHub™ Mobile Application is available for both Android and Apple Devices. NOTE The minimum Android version is 5.X. The minimum iOS version is 10.X. NOTE Trial Mode users will only be able to use the Mobile Application when accessing their SenseHub™...
Page 57: Using The Sensehub™ Tools Installer
Public SenseHub™ Setup Guide Using the SenseHub™ Tools Installer After downloading the SenseHub™ Tools installer run the application to install the SenseHub™ Web Application. Other tools that may be required, like the SenseHub™ Status File Service, are also available in the Tools Installer. 1.
Page 58 Public SenseHub™ Setup Guide • The SenseHub Status File Service is the service required to link between Herd Management Systems that use the Status File Protocol, like DC 305, and the SenseHub Controller. After choosing all the required components click Install. 3.
Page 59: Creating Groups
Public SenseHub™ Setup Guide Creating Groups The next step in setting up your SenseHub™ System is to create groups. Create groups that correspond with the actual groups on the farm. 1. From the Dashboard click Farm and then Groups; the Groups page appears. 2.
Page 60 Public SenseHub™ Setup Guide 3. When all the information is complete and correct click to save the Group. NOTE Changing the Heat Index Threshold can significantly affect how the SenseHub™ System detects heats and can significantly affect the fertility rates on the farm. Do not change the Heat Index Threshold unless directed by SCR or your SCR Dealer.
Page 61: First Time Animal Entry Using Sensehub
Public SenseHub™ Setup Guide First Time Animal Entry using SenseHub™ Entering your herd for the first time in SenseHub™ system does require some preparation. NOTE Farms that are migrating from Heatime HR should use the migration tool. Detailed instructions on how to use the migration tool are found on page 79. 3.8.1 Required Data when Entering Heifers/Cows This data is required when entering Heifers into SenseHub™: Heifer Status...
Page 62: Entering Heifers In Sensehub
Public SenseHub™ Setup Guide Entering Heifers in SenseHub™ Follow these instructions to enter Heifers of all lactation statuses in SenseHub™. 1. From the Dashboard click Farm and then Animals, the Animals in Herd list appears. The list of Culled Animals, once there are Culled Animals from the herd, is also found here.
Page 63 Public SenseHub™ Setup Guide 4. Enter here the current Lactation, 0 for Heifers, and the Birthdate of the Heifer. NOTE The Birthdate is required for Heifers. 5. When complete click Save Now, otherwise click Next. 6. Enter here the most recent Breeding Date and Number. The Bull used is optional and once a Bull is entered it can be chosen from the Drop-down List.
Page 64 Public SenseHub™ Setup Guide 8. Enter the Pregnancy Check Date and the Result, when complete click Save Now to save the Heifer. 9. The Heifer and all entered details are now saved in SenseHub™. SenseHub Install Guide Ver 6.1.X.X.docx Page 59...
Page 65: Entering Cows In Sensehub
Public SenseHub™ Setup Guide 3.10 Entering Cows in SenseHub™ Follow these instructions to enter Cows of all lactations and lactation statuses in SenseHub™. 1. From the Dashboard click Farm and then Animals, the Animals in Herd list appears. The list of Culled Animals, once there are Culled Animals from the herd, is also found here.
Page 66 Public SenseHub™ Setup Guide 4. Enter the Current Lactation, Birthdate, and Last Calving Date for this cow. 5. When complete click Save Now, otherwise click Next. 6. Enter here the most recent Breeding Date and Number. The Bull used is optional and once a Bull is entered it can be chosen from the Drop-down List.
Page 67 Public SenseHub™ Setup Guide 8. Enter the Pregnancy Check Date. 9. When complete click Save Now, otherwise click Next 10. Enter the Dry-off date for the cow. When complete click Save Now. 11. The Cow, and all the entered details, are saved in SenseHub™ SenseHub Install Guide Ver 6.1.X.X.docx Page 62...
Page 68: Pairing Cows With Monitoring Neck Tags/Ear Tags
Public SenseHub™ Setup Guide 3.11 Pairing Cows with Monitoring Neck Tags/Ear Tags After attaching the tags to the cows, configuring and registering the SenseHub™ system and entering the herd, cows can be paired with their tags. 1. From the Dashboard click Farm and then Cows, the Cows in Herd list appears.
Page 69: Sensehub™ Cow Card
Public SenseHub™ Setup Guide 3.12 SenseHub™ Cow Card The Cow Card contains a great deal of information about the cow. The Cow Card is made up of the Lactation Timeline and three tabs: • Events – Important happenings for this cow, grouped by lactation. •...
Page 70: Timeline
Public SenseHub™ Setup Guide 3.12.1 Timeline The Lactation Timeline is a graphic summary of the current lactation for the cow. It contains the major events and the total number of days since the last calving for the cow. Lactation Timeline Colors are explained in this table. Color Icon Description...
Page 71: Events
Public SenseHub™ Setup Guide 3.12.2 Events All the happenings to each cow in the herd are called events. Event Icons Description Calving. This icon appears where a calving is reported. Health. This icon appears when the Health Index of a cow falls below the threshold.
Page 72 Public SenseHub™ Setup Guide Event Icons Description Culling. This icon appears when the cow is culled, removed from the herd. Dry-off. This icon appears where the dry-off is entered/recorded for the cow. Change Group. This icon appears when a group change is entered/recorded for the cow Abortion.
Page 73 Public SenseHub™ Setup Guide 3.12.2.1 Entering Events This section describes how to enter Events in the SenseHub™ System. The Event button is found either at the top of the Cow List, Farm → Cows, or at the top of any Cow Card. 1.
Page 74 Public SenseHub™ Setup Guide 3.12.2.2 Removing Events. It is possible to Remove Events. 1. Find the desired event on the event tab. 2. Click the Vertical Ellipses and choose Remove Event. 3. The event is removed. NOTE It is only possible to remove the last, topmost, event. Past events that affect more recent events, such as inseminations to the more recent pregnancy check, may not be removed.
Page 75 Public SenseHub™ Setup Guide 3.12.2.3 General Events General Events are events that SenseHub Users can enter and add their own personal description. 1. Click on and then choose General Event to add a General Event. 2. Enter the desired description. It is important to add meaningful descriptions to General Events.
Page 76: Graphs
Public SenseHub™ Setup Guide 3.12.3 Graphs The SenseHub™ System produces several useful graphs to help you manage your herd. • Heat Graph • Health Graph 3.12.3.1 Heat Graph The Heat Graph displays the Heat Behavior of the cow. SenseHub Install Guide Ver 6.1.X.X.docx Page 71...
Page 77 Public SenseHub™ Setup Guide 3.12.3.2 Health Graph The Health Graph shows the relative health of the cow using Total Daily Rumination minutes. SenseHub Install Guide Ver 6.1.X.X.docx Page 72...
Page 78: Details
Public SenseHub™ Setup Guide 3.12.4 Details The Details section shows all the important information about the cow. 1. To expand any of the areas click on the arrow; the area expands. 2. To edit any of the information click on Edit and the items available for editing are highlighted around the edges.
Page 79 Public SenseHub™ Setup Guide 4. If you try to leave without saving a message appears. SenseHub Install Guide Ver 6.1.X.X.docx Page 74...
Page 80: Farm Settings
Public Farm Settings 4 Farm Settings This section describes how to configure SenseHub™ for the protocols and practices already in place on your farm. NOTE The Farm Settings available in your SenseHub™ System reflect the Application Plan subscription in place on the farm. Not all items described in this chapter are available in every SenseHub™...
Page 81: Notifications
Public Farm Settings Notifications The Notifications section configures which types of alerts are sent to what destinations, Email, SMS, or Push Notifications. By Default, the only alert sent by SenseHub™ is the Pre/Post Calving Alert. This alert is sent to mobile application users only. Click on to send this specific alert as an Email.
Page 82: Health
Public Farm Settings Health Configure here parameters for inclusion in the various health related reports. 4.2.1 Health Report • Inclusion in Health Report – default Health Index = 86. o Cows with a Health Index of 86 or lower will appear in the Health Report. •...
Page 83: Early Fresh Cows Report
Public Farm Settings 4.2.2 Early Fresh Cows Report Configure here the number of days after calving for cows to appear in the early fresh report. • Inclusion in Early Fresh Report – default 30 days. o Cows no matter their Health Index appear in the Early Fresh Cow report for this number of days.
Page 84: Reproduction
Public Farm Settings Reproduction Configure here various reproduction and pregnancy related values. 4.3.1 Voluntary Waiting Period In this section configure: • Voluntary Waiting Period for each type of cow in the herd separately; o Heifer – Default 420 days of age Lactation Cow –...
Page 85: Pregnancy Days To Dry-Off
Public Farm Settings 4.3.3 Pregnancy Days to Dry-off Configure here the number of days pregnant when you typically dry-off cows in your herd. • Days Pregnant – default = 218 Days Pregnant. o Cows are dried off at 218 days or 60 days before their expected calving date.
Page 86: Farm Routine
Public Farm Settings Farm Routine Many things make up the routine on farms. Feeding, milking and cooling all make up the daily routine on the farm. 4.4.1 Shifts Configure here the shifts used for sorting animals. Dairy farms most often configure the shifts at the same time as milking shifts.
Page 87 Public Farm Settings 2. Choose the event you want to configure and the time. Choose also the effective groups. Choosing the effective groups means that the times for the recurring events can be configured correctly and individually for each group. This will allow the better track of the effectiveness of things like Cooling on the group.
Page 88: System Settings
Public System Settings 5 System Settings The System Settings area has important information about the configuration and working environment of the SenseHub System. System Dashboard From the SenseHub Dashboard click on System; the System Dashboard appears. Table Item Description Last Update to Cloud The last time the cloud was updated.
Page 89: Device Details
Public System Settings 5.1.1 Device Details Clicking on the Device in the Device Type column displays the Device Details. There are 4 sections here: • Device ID: The type and name of the device. • Device Status: the current status and correction action for this device. •...
Page 90 Public System Settings 3. The Device Versions section displays the versions of the device and is device dependent. 4. The Device Network section displays information about the configuration of the network. There is also a section here for manually adding information about nano stations that may be in use on this farm.
Page 91: Spectrum Analyzer
Public System Settings 5.1.2 Spectrum Analyzer The Spectrum Analyzer is a technical tool for technicians to use to analyze how much RF, Radio Frequency, or simply radio, traffic already exists on the channels that our Flex Tags use for communications. 1.
Page 92 Public System Settings c. Play/Pause and End buttons. d. Key for understanding how clear or noisy each of the channels during the Spectrum Analyzer run. RF Noise (in dBm) Meaning No Noise/clear Most noise 3. After Clicking Play the Spectrum Analyzer begins, and data appears on the screen.
Page 93 Public System Settings of the run it is paused for 10 minutes, when the run is unpaused this run will be complete. 7 +10 = 17 minutes 2 minutes more that the configured duration. 5. When resuming the Spectrum Analyzer Run after a pause, a gap appears indicating that the run was paused for a time.
Page 94: Tag List
Public System Settings Tag List Click on Tags, the Tag List appears. Column Header Description Tag Type The type of the tag Tag Number The number of the tag. The number of the animal that is paired with the Animal ID tag.
Page 95: Ear Tag Flex V2 Leds
Public System Settings 5.2.1 Ear Tag Flex V2 LEDs This toggle Enables/Disables the lighting of Ear Tag Flex V2 LEDs When an Ear Tag Flex V2 tag is assigned to an animal is switched to Enabled automatically. If this toggle is ever switched to Disable it must be enabled again manually.
Page 96: Critical Battery Alert
Public System Settings When this alert appears, it is an opportunity re-evaluate the LED use on the farm. 5.2.4 Critical Battery Alert When a Critical Battery Alert appears, this means that it is time to replace the tags that show this alert. Tags that have Critical Battery Alerts will not have their LEDs lit if they are part of a LED Task, nor will they update their firmware if a Tag Update is initiated.
Page 97: Monitoring Herd Management
Public System Settings Depending on the Herd Management System you are using you will need to add additional information. When configuration is complete click save to save the configuration. 5.3.1 Monitoring Herd Management SenseHub monitors and reports on the status of the most recent synchronization with the Herd Management System.
Page 98: Herd Management Synchronization Threshold
Public System Settings 5.3.2 Herd Management Synchronization Threshold This threshold defines the percentage of cows that may be culled because of a Herd Management Software synchronization. SenseHub Install Guide Ver 6.1.X.X.docx Page 93...
Page 99: Flex Tag Assignment With Allflex Wand
Public System Settings 5.3.3 Flex Tag Assignment with Allflex Wand When this is enabled, Flex Tags will be paired with animals when using the Allflex Wand. Pairing with the Allflex Wand will also overrule any pairing of Flex tags sent by the Herd Management Software.
Page 100: Sorting Using External Sorting Gate
Public System Settings 5.3.5 Sorting using External Sorting Gate When SenseHub is configured to use one of the Herd Management Systems that employ the Status File Protocol, it is possible to create a sorting list for an external, non-Allflex, sorting gate. This sorting gate must be able to accept TXT files as sorting lists. 1.
Page 101 Public System Settings a. Up to 6 shifts can be configured. The total of all shifts during a day must equal 24 hours. NOTE Link Services must be enabled for this farm to enable this functionality. SenseHub Install Guide Ver 6.1.X.X.docx Page 96...
Page 102: System Configuration
Public System Settings System Configuration This section contains configuration information about the SenseHub Operation Mode, Tag Communication Configuration, and Internal Algo Versions. • SenseHub Operation Mode – Choose between Allflex Mode and Minimal Validation Modes of operation. Using Allflex Mode guarantees the full functionality of the system.
Page 103: Account Details
Public System Settings Account Details This section contains the current configured account details. SenseHub Install Guide Ver 6.1.X.X.docx Page 98...
Page 104: Users
Public System Settings 5.5.1 Users The users page is where Users to the local SenseHub™ system are added and managed. There are 4 user Roles available on SenseHub™: • Admin – the user that is created during registration is the system administrator and has access to edit everything in SenseHub™.
Page 105: Appendix A Migrating From Heatime Hr In Link Mode
Public Appendix A Migrating from Heatime® HR in Link Mode ® Appendix A Migrating from Heatime HR in Link Mode Heatime® HR customers that are using the HC 24 system to enable a link between their Heatime® HR System and their Herd Management System can smoothly migrate from using Heatime®...
Page 106: Appendix B Certifications
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