Network Connections....................... 3-2 3.5.1 T4C Network..........................3-2 3.5.2 Telephone Connections......................3-3 Description............................4-1 General Description......................... 4-1 Control Panels CRS M3 and Extension Cabinet..............4-2 4.2.1 CRS M3 Cabinet........................4-2 4.2.2 Extension Cabinet........................4-3 CRS M3 Web Interface......................4-4 CRS M3 Functions........................4-5 4.4.1 Tank Driver Procedure......................4-5...
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Tab 'Profile'..........................5-13 5.3.6 Tab 'Settings'......................... 5-13 View the List of Active Alarms in T4C..................5-14 Troubleshooting..........................6-1 Status LED on CRS M3 Cabinet flashes..................6-1 Cluster Indicator LED on CRS M3 Cabinet flashes..............6-1 T4C Computer fails........................6-3 Modalarm Errors........................6-3 Contents...
CRS M3. Study and understand this information thoroughly before you operate the CRS M3. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or damage to equipment. Please consult your local Lely service provider if you do not understand the information in this manual, or if you need additional information.
Lely Holding S.à r.l.. Although the contents of this publication have been compiled with the greatest possible care, Lely cannot accept liability for any damage that might arise from errors or omissions in this publication.
All systems are tested. However in the event of a malfunction Lely cannot be held responsible for consequential damage. List of Included Amendments 01/03/2016 • Initial release Applicability The table below shows the type numbers of CRS M3 for which this manual is applicable. Model designation Model Type number CRS M3 5.1004.6866.0...
CRS M3, the warranty on the CRS M3 becomes invalid. At the end of each visit, all work done on the CRS M3 must be written in the logbook and the logbook must be signed by the certified technician. The logbook must always be kept near the CRS M3 for the entire life of the product.
How to Use this E-Manual 1.8.1 The Page Layout To help explain the various components of the web pages, a table is provided. The images in the table below identify the primary components of the pages. Symbol Explanation Home To go to the 'Welcome' page of this manual. To go up one page.
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YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and maintenance of your CRS M3. Make sure that you and anyone else who is going to operate, maintain or work in the vicinity of the CRS M3 knows all the related SAFETY information in this manual.
Only trained personnel is permitted to operate the CRS M3. • Make sure that the doors of the CRS M3 and the extension cabinet are closed before you operate the CRS M3. Only technicians certified by Lely Industries N.V. are permitted to open the doors.
Frequency: 50 to 60 Hz CRS M3 • Each CRS M3/extension cabinet must be connected to the main power supply through a maintenance switch. The maintenance switch must be purchased locally and must meet the local rules and regulations. •...
(optional) equipment). • An authorized electrician must approve the final electrical installation (including grounding) and supply an official report that is given to the Lely service provider before the first milking is started. Pressurized Air Supply •...
Network connectors • Type 1 network connector • Connection standard: T-568A or T-568B • Shielded • Type 2 network connector • Connection standard: T-568A • Shielded Router/modem The router/modem is not part of the T4C network, but enables the service provider to remotely control the T4C computer through an internet connection for technical support.
DESCRIPTION General Description The CRS M3 is usually installed in the tank room and is connected to the T4C network. The CRS M3: Figure 2. CRS M3 cabinet (1) and extension cabinet (2) • Communicates with other devices in the T4C network •...
The CRS M3 is a modular system, so it can be fitted to specific needs. The standard configuration can be expanded with optional modules: • Standard configuration: • 1x CRS M3 cabinet • 1x Air valves block • 1x Filter/pressure reducer •...
Push and hold the button until the LED goes off to clear the list of active alarms. Status LED (8) • Green LED is on: the CRS M3 is in operation and operates correctly • Green LED flashes: the CRS M3 is in error state 4.2.2...
(e.g. system starts up) CRS M3 Web Interface The CRS M3 web interface can be opened through T4C ('Configuration' > 'Devices' > tab 'T4C Network' > CRS M3 URL). The CRS M3 web interface has three tabs (3) with information fields (4): Description...
Figure 5. CRS M3 web interface KEY: 1. Navigation bar - 2. User tabs - 3. CRS M3 tabs - 4. Information fields • Tab 'Farm overview': • Field 'Device info': shows the status of the tank room components •...
The partial milk collection procedure is used to partially empty the main tank. The partial milk collection procedure can be started (page 5‑5) with the buttons on the CRS M3 cabinet or with the button on the main tank itself. When the partial milk collection procedure is requested, these actions are done (or must be done) consecutively: •...
(hot fill: warm water or USA configuration: warm water with Sanitizer). A cluster rinse is started when the set interval time on the CRS M3 has passed or when a cluster rinse is requested on the (UI name) of a robot unit.
KEY: 1. Twin filter brackets - 2. Milk outlet - 3. Bracket clamps - 4. Twin filter - 5. Milk inlet The LEDs on the CRS M3 cabinet show status of the twin filter: Figure 7. Twin filter status LEDs...
CRS M3. If the valve guard does not send a signal within 20 seconds after the related air valve on the air valves block was operated, a critical alarm is generated.
Alarm System The overview shows the alarm system. When the Astronaut milking robot (1) or the CRS M3 (2) generates an alarm, the alarm is sent through the CRS M3 (2) to the Modalarm (3) and to T4C (4). 4-10...
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Figure 10. Overview of the alarm system KEY: 1. Astronaut milking robot - 2. CRS M3 - 3. Modalarm - 4. T4C - 5. Vector • The red LED (7) on the CRS M3 cabinet shows if there is an active alarm on the Astronaut milking robot or on the CRS M3.
4.5.1 Modalarm The Modalarm is the device that makes the alarm phone calls. Three types of alarms are sent to the Modalarm: • Alarm: generated by an issue that needs attention, but not immediately. The device stays in operation. • Pulse alarm: same as an alarm, but with a pulsating buzzer sound.
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Figure 12. Modalarm web interface Key: 1. T4C navigation bar - 2. Modalarm tabs - 3. Purple status bar - 4. Information fields • Tab 'Dashboard': • Field 'Connected devices': shows the number of active alarms per connected device. • Field 'Active alarms': shows the list of active alarms for all devices.
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• Tab 'Profile': shows the profile of the user who is currently logged in. Here it is possible to change the language of the web interface and the password of user. • Tab 'Settings': • Field 'Language & time': shows the system language (speech files) and the date, time and timezone.
The CRS M3 generates an alarm 30 minutes before the next scheduled cluster cleaning. If the filter is not replaced before the next scheduled cluster cleaning and there is no clean filter, then the CRS M3 does not switch to the other filter during the main cleaning.
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Push the filter sock fully into the filter housing. Replace the tri-clamp (1) to the filter housing (6) and tighten the clamp hand-tight. Reset the filter status on the CRS M3 cabinet with the button (6): the red LED goes off. Operating Instructions...
1. Milk tank selection button - 2. Tank driver procedure button - 3. Partial milk collection button - 4. Main tank valve button - 5. Cluster selection button - 6. Twin filter reset button - 7. Alarm buzzer mute button - 8. CRS M3 status LED 5.1.2 Start the Tank Driver Procedure 5.1.2.1 On the CRS M3...
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‑ Do not use this procedure to partially empty the main tank (page 5 On the main tank start the tank driver procedure. Open the tank valve by hand (or push the button (4) on the CRS M3). Operating Instructions...
When the main tank is empty, start the cleaning of the main tank (if not done automatically). Close the tank valve by hand (or push the button (4) on the CRS M3). On the main tank stop the tank driver procedure.
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CRS M3 ('Yield') does not equal the actual volume in the main tank. On the main tank start the partial milk collection procedure. Open the tank valve by hand (or push the button (4) on the CRS M3). Operating Instructions...
Push the button (7) to mute the alarm for 10 minutes. 5.1.5 Clear the List of Active Alarms Hold the button (7) until the related LED goes off (only CRS M3/ Astronaut alarms). Figure 20. CRS M3 control panel KEY: 1.
5.2.3.1 Put a Cluster in Operation A cluster is in operation when all robot units in the cluster are put in operation locally and the cluster is put in operation with the CRS M3 web interface. In the CRS M3 web interface select the tab 'Farm overview'.
5.2.4 Clear the List of Active Alarms This action only clears the list of active CRS M3 and Astronaut alarms. Be aware that it does NOT solve the cause of the alarm(s).The cause of the alarm(s) must be removed, to prevent a new notification of the alarm(s).
Device level To reset the alarms per device. In the Modalarm web interface select the tab 'Dashboard'. In the field 'Connected devices' select the button 'Reset alarms'. Modalarm level To reset all Modalarm alarms. In the Modalarm web interface select the tab 'Dashboard'. In the field 'Active alarms' select the button 'Reset alarms'.
5.3.4 Tab 'Phonebook' 5.3.4.1 Add or Edit a Contact Add a contact In the Modalarm web interface select the tab 'Phonebook'. Select the button [Add Contact]. Fill in the fields: • 'Name' • 'Phone number' • 'PIN code' (one to four digits) •...
5.3.5 Tab 'Profile' 5.3.5.1 Edit Profile The tab 'Profile' shows the profile of the user who is currently logged in. In the Modalarm web interface select the tab 'Profile'. Select the button [Edit]. If applicable edit: • Username • First name •...
5.3.6.4 Edit the PSTN/GSM Settings PSTN In the Modalarm web interface select the tab 'Settings'. In the field 'Interfaces' > 'PSTN' select the button [Edit]: If applicable fill in the PSTN prefix. If 'Wait time' (wait for dial tone) is necessary fill in ','. If necessary adjust the audio level of the speech files.
TROUBLESHOOTING Status LED on CRS M3 Cabinet flashes If the status LED (8) on the CRS M3 cabinet flashes: Figure 21. CRS M3 control panel KEY: 1. Milk tank selection button - 2. Tank driver procedure button - 3. Partial milk collection button - 4.
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1. Milk tank selection button - 2. Tank driver procedure button - 3. Partial milk collection button - 4. Main tank valve button - 5. Cluster selection button - 6. Twin filter reset button - 7. Alarm buzzer mute button - 8. CRS M3 status LED Open the CRS M3 web interface (page 5‑9).
'Cluster cleaning required' T4C Computer fails If the T4C computer fails, the CRS M3 and Modalarm web interfaces can also be opened directly in a web browser on a device with a (wireless) internet connection. Please contact your local Lely service provider for information.
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'Sim card failure' There is no SIM card installed in de • If GSM must be available, then call Modalarm. your local Lely service provider. • If GSM is not available, then disable GSM (page 5‑13). 'Sim card requires PIN The PIN code for the SIM card is not set Set the PIN code (page 5‑14).
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