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. Current knowledge of animal physiology, For more information and always up-to-date data please visit www.draminski.com especially regarding changes in the genital organs during the oestrous cycle, enabled the science to understand the correla-...
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EXTERNAL DESIGN EDC 1 . Probe ended with 2 measuring electrodes . 2 . Mini USB socket with rubber cover . 3 . Compartment for four 1 . 5 V AA LR6 type batteries . 4 . Battery compartment cover . 5 .
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EXTERNAL DESIGN EDS 2 / EDP 2 1 . Mini USB socket with rubber cover . 2 . Compartment for four 1 . 5 V AA LR6 type batteries . 3 . Battery compartment cover . 4 . Housing made of high-quality ABS . 5 .
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APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS EDC 8 . 0 cm 51 . 0 cm 19 . 0 cm 7 . 0 cm SECTION 2 | DESIGN OF THE DEVICE...
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APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS EDS 2 40 . 0 cm 7 . 0 cm 8 . 0 cm SECTION 2 | DESIGN OF THE DEVICE...
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APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS EDP 50 . 0 cm 7 . 0 cm 8 . 0 cm SECTION 2 | DESIGN OF THE DEVICE...
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– Turning on the device . – Turning off the device by holding down ELECTRONICS IN AGRICULTURE the key for 5 seconds (NOTE! The ovulation detector can also be turned off via the menu by using the “Turn off!” option, and if not in use, it will automatically turn off to save batteries) .
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1 2 3 serial number . List Start Menu www.draminski.com Estrous Detector Firmware rev: 1.65 SN: EDC000011 DM If you activate advanced mode in the menu of the device, b) The device shall then enter the measuring mode .
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. NOTE! Advanced mode users can download from our website www.draminski.com a special program for com- c) To save battery life when the keys are not in use, the de- munication with a computer, which allows you to down-...
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SECTION 4 | ACTIVATION OF THE INSTRUMENT...
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– The housing of the detector is made of the top-quali- tal dashes (- - -) will appear on the display . ty ABS material resistant to shocks, atmospheric factors and most chemical substances . The device is mois- ture-resistant, which makes it easier to keep it in a clean and hygienic condition .
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Observing the differences in readings between stages 1 c) adding another pinch of salt will further reduce the and 2 will help the beginner to become familiar with the reading (during measurements, the probe should be in functioning of the device and understand the differences a similar position inside the vessel) .
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Before starting the examination, proceed with the following steps: a) switch on the device and check the display for suffi cient battery charge, b) prepare a disinfectant to sterilize the probe (see chapter: DISINFECTION), c) if the vulva area is dirty, wash and wipe it, d) in order to use the possibility of saving the results in the memory, activate the advanced operating mode in the menu of the device, make sure that the date and time are...
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so when the probe is correctly positioned in the animal’s 01.11.2019 11:50 PL 00 51556 4778 1 vagina, click the button to take a measurement (dur- ing this time the display shows “Wait!”) List Menu Save 01.11.2019 11:50 PL 00 51556 4778 1 h) after completion of the examination, the probe must be Wait! removed from the animal’s vagina,...
In order to facilitate the examination/measurement, a sec- Then introduce horizontally until resistance is felt, so that ond person may participate in this activity if necessary . the tip of the probe, on which both electrodes are placed, Open the animal’s vulva of and begin the gentle insertion reaches the end of the animal’s vagina, i .
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Accurate and thorough cleaning and disinfection of the • To disinfect, use a solution of disinfectant prepared in a device is one of the most important conditions for proper container (e . g . a plastic bucket) . The first container is used use of the ESTROUS DETECTOR .
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DRAMIŃSKI S.A. wishes to emphasize the importance of keeping the detector clean. Lack of care in this re- spect may lead to infection of the reproductive tract. After each use, wash the detector, disinfect and dry it. SECTION 8 | DISINFECTION...
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Figure 1 shows a diagram of changes in vaginal mucus Too few measurements (e . g . every few days) will cause the resistance in the vagina during the estrous cycle and indi- wrong interpretation of the results and the omission of an cates the moment of estrous occurrence .
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Estrous detection Examples of mucus resistance changes in different species are shown in the following graphs . Remember that estrous detection involves capturing a minimum of indications and then the moment of a clear increase in the results . This increase means that ovulation is approaching, which should take place within from a few to a dozen of hours .
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SECTION 9 | INTERPRETATION OF THE RESULTS...
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2 . Animals Thanks to the functions contained in the main menu of the device, the user can quickly turn off the device, adjust 01.11.2019 01.11.2019 operational settings to their needs, manage memory and Main menu Animals Turn o ! Change animal much more .
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the name?” message appears, confirm with the d) Sort animals – to sort previously saved animals, go to Main menu / Animals / Sort animals and confirm or cancel with the key, e . g . with the button . The animals included in the list 01.11.2019 01.11.2019 are shown in the order of their entry and will be sorted...
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01.11.2019 01.11.2019 01.11.2019 01.11.2019 Main menu COW1 Main menu Operating mode 11.50 Turn o ! Turn o ! Basic 01.11.19 11:50:00 Animals Animals Advanced 30.10.19 Results Results 29.10.19 28.10.19 Operating mode Operating mode 4 . Operating mode 5 . Settings a) Basic –...
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5 .2 Display to be used again (the time is counted from the last click/use of the key on the keyboard of the device) . 01.11.2019 To change the backlight off time, go to the Main Settings Language menu / Settings / Display / Backlight off time, Display Number of measureme then select the appropriate value using the...
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to select the Available memory option and confirm 3 readings, while in the case of very restless bitches that are difficult to hold during the test, it is possible to set 1 with the key, e . g . reading in the instrument menu, which significantly short- 01.11.2019 01.11.2019...
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5 . 4 c) Erasing memory – to erase the entire device mem- 01.11.2019 01.11.2019 Settings ory (all results and animals), enter the Main menu / Display Power auto o Number of measureme Settings / Memory / Erasing memory and confirm Memory 3 min Power auto o...
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5 .6 c) Date notation – to change the format of date dis- 01.11.2019 01.11.2019 Set date Set date play, go to the Main menu / Settings / Date & time Month / Date notation, then use the key to select the appropriate option and confirm with the key, e .
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Main menu www.draminski.com Results Operating mode Estrous Detector Settings Firmware rew: 1.65 About SN: EDC00011 DM DRAMIŃSKI S.A. ul. Owocowa 17 10-860 Olsztyn, Poland e-mail: dm@draminski.com tel: +48 89 527 11 30 Made in Poland SECTION 10 | MAIN MENU...
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The device features an automatic indication that the bat- – Check whether the cover has latched tery is discharged . In this case, the “Change batteries” properly into the container to make message in the form of a graphic symbol will be displayed sure that it does not slip out .
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– We advise you not to lend the device to other breed- – In case of problems with the device or difficulties in in- ers in order to reduce the risk of transmission of infec- terpreting the results, we recommend (before sending tious diseases .
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Approximate unit weight EDS2 / EDP2 / EDC2 450 g / 520 g / 540 g Approximate dimensions EDS2 / EDP2 / EDC2 40 x 8 x 7 cm / 50 x 8 x 7 cm / 51 x 8 x 19 cm Probe length EDS2 / EDP2 / EDC2 20 cm / 30 cm / 43 cm Power supply...
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