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- Page 1 ANIMAL STUNNING DEVICE VBE-7 Index number: M0109 Software version: __________ Serial number: __________ EDITION, JANUARY 2023...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1. Intended use 1.2. Warning and information pictograms 1.3. Device rating plate 1.4. Customer service 2. TECHNICAL INFORMATION 2.1. Device construction 2.2. Device connection diagram 2.3. Device protection 3. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 3.1. Description of residual risk 3.2. - Page 3 10.4. Disposal 11. TROUBLESHOOTING 12. ELECTRIC DIAGRAM 13. OPTIONAL EXTRAS 13.1. APPENDICES 14. WARRANTY CARD...
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Page 4: General Information
This manual has been prepared in order to provide authorized persons with information on the operation, installation, disassembly and disposal of the VBE-7 device. Failure to follow the instructions is a health and safety hazard and may result in material damage. The information must be kept in good condition by the responsible person and always available for inspection. -
Page 5: Customer Service
1.4. Customer service For all service inquiries, please contact customer service directly quoting the serial number. 2. TECHNICAL INFORMATION The stunning unit is placed in a sealed casing equipped with the fixing hooks. Detailed technical data and a list of the most important components of the device can be found in: ●... -
Page 6: Device Connection Diagram
● VBE-7 + Signalling mode Appendix D1 (see Optional extras) ● VBE-7 + 3 Electrode Appendix D2 (see Optional extras) ● VBE-7 + 3 Electrode + Signalling mode Appendix D3 (see Optional extras) ● VBE-7 + PC Appendix C (see Optional extras) ●... -
Page 7: Important Safety Information
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION CAUTION! Read the entire user manual carefully before using the device. Failure to comply with the safety rules listed below threatens work safety. ● persons who operate and maintain the device must read this manual or undergo training in operating the device as well as health and safety rules at the given workplace;... -
Page 8: Handling, Storage, Transport
4. HANDLING, STORAGE, TRANSPORT 4.1. Handling Upon receipt of the equipment, the product rating plate must be checked against the order specification and that the application limits stated conform to the intended conditions of use. The device must be checked for damage / malfunctions. The sales department must be informed about any discrepancies in the above. -
Page 9: Control Panel - Buttons, Indicators And Displays
6.2. Control panel - buttons, indicators and displays Buttons - functions selecting between the tabs selecting between parameters/ changing parameters value enter escape function key F1 function key F2 Fig. 5 Control panel Signalling indicators Displays in readiness for operation and stunning modes [AL] no SDHC card... - Page 10 adjusts the voltage to obtain the required stunning current. Table 1 shows the minimum current required, according to Regulation 1099/2009 : Type of animal Minimum current [A] sheep, goats, calves lambs pigs cattle <6 months ÷ >6 months 1.25 ÷ 1.28 Table 1 Minimum current depending on the type of animal For each of the programs on the device, you can set one of three stunning modes : ●...
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Page 11: Continuous Mode - Head
6.3.1. Continuous mode - head Before starting the stunning process, only the measuring voltage is present on the electrodes. After pressing the electrodes against the animal's body, the device will go into a stunning mode . The stunning process will start automatically: The control system will supply the stunning voltage - the red lamp will light up (STUNNING): ●... - Page 12 After pressing the electrodes to the animal’s head the device will enter the stunning mode . The stunning STAGE I (head) will start automatically: The control system will give stunning voltage – the red light (STUNNING) will turn on: ● display [A] will show the stunning current; ●...
- Page 13 Chart 3 An exemplary current intensity diagram - stunning with suspension after the transition phase The maximum waiting time for reapplying the electrodes to the animal's body is 10 seconds - after this time, the device will automatically end the stunning process and reapplying the electrodes will start the next stage (Chart 2 and 3).
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Page 14: Electrode Stunning Mode / Au System - Head And Heart
6.3.3. 3 Electrode stunning mode / AU system - head and heart IMPORTANT! Working with the use of the 3 electrode system / AU system requires the connection of the manifold set and connection of the pneumatic tongs with a button that triggers the stunning. Appendix D2 - connection diagram (3 electrode system) Appendix G connection diagram (AU system) Before starting the stunning process, only the measuring voltage is present on the tongs electrodes (for... - Page 15 Completion of the stunning process: ● the duration of the full stunning process is determined by the sum of the Phase Times (the sum of the values of the Phase Time parameters of all three stunning phases); ● for HV-1 the stunning process can be paused or completed earlier by removing the tong electrodes from the animal's body;...
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Page 16: Main Controller Operation
Connection requires a device (tablet, smartphone) and an installed application. The application allows you to view and edit the stunning parameters of the VBE-7 device. Installation instructions available after scanning the QR code located on the front of the device. -
Page 17: Editing Of Individual Parameters
3. Confirm by pressing ● The parameters have been unblocked: switching between tabs - with buttons switching between parameters in the tab - with buttons 7.4. Editing of individual parameters IMPORTANT! A detailed description of the parameters can be found in Appendix F . 1. -
Page 18: Language Selection
3. Using buttons select the required parameter value: 4. Press to confirm or press to cancel: Tab selection arrows ( ) as well as switching between parameters ( ) are active. ● you can change other parameters analogously. 5. Press to exit programming mode . -
Page 19: A Detailed Recording Of Stunning Parameters
● the end time of the stunning process in hour-minutes-seconds format; ● average voltage [V] measured during the stunning process; ● maximum current [A] measured during the stunning process; ● electric charge [C] measured during the stunning process; ● duration of the stunning process [s]; ●... -
Page 20: Downloading And Uploading Stunning Parameters
9. DOWNLOADING AND UPLOADING STUNNING PARAMETERS The device is equipped with the functions of uploading and downloading parameters. To upload service parameters on the device from SDHC card: ● find SDHC plik pigpar7.bin file with the service parameters (path to file: karta SD/PARAMETERS/ pigpar7.bin ); ●... -
Page 21: Cleaning, Maintenance, Repairs And Disposal
10. CLEANING, MAINTENANCE, REPAIRS AND DISPOSAL 10.1. Cleaning The device does not require any special maintenance, however, it is necessary to maintain it in proper technical condition and cleanliness ( GLW manual, chap. 8, section 2, subsection 1c.) ● clean it manually taking into account the safety rules of using electrical devices; ●... -
Page 22: Repairs
10.3. Repairs ● If the device malfunctions, report the defect to the authorized service center ; ● In case of repairs and inspections in unauthorized service centers, the manufacturer is not responsible for the technical condition of the device and its proper functioning; ●... -
Page 23: Troubleshooting
11. TROUBLESHOOTING CAUTION! ● If the red light (STUNNING) on the device turns on when there is no stunning process, it means that there may be a stunning voltage on the electrodes. It is absolutely necessary to stop work, turn off the device and notify the authorized service centre. ●... -
Page 24: Electric Diagram
12. ELECTRIC DIAGRAM Fig. 6 Electric diagram... -
Page 25: Optional Extras
FOR THE USER Please read carefully the content of the warranty card and strictly adhere to the terms contained in it, and follow the general rules given in the user manual of the device. The manufacturer is not responsible for the technical condition of the device and tongs, as well as for their safe functioning when carrying out unauthorized repairs, technical inspections or calibrations. -
Page 26: Warranty Card
14. WARRANTY CARD WARRANTY CARD The Warranty applies to the power unit VBE-7 (called the product ) serial number: ……….../……….../………… manufactured in a year...………… and being an integral part of the VBE-7 stunning set The Warrantor : P.P.U.H KOMA Sp. z o.o. located in Słone, at Księżycowa 38, 66-008 Świdnica, registered in the Register of Entrepreneurs of the National Court Register under the KRS number: 0000137191, the registry court: District Court in Zielona Góra, VIII Commercial Division of the National Court Register, NIP number: 929-010-08-60, share capital fully paid up in the... - Page 27 EXCLUSIONS FROM WARRANTY: The warranty covers only physical defects of the product. The warranty does not cover in particular defects resulting from: force majeure, random events, external forces (which occurred due to external reasons) e.g. atmospheric discharges, voltage surges, power failures, faulty electrical installation, faulty plumbing, damage caused by third parties, etc.; using the product for purposes other than its intended use or contrary to the user manual , including: improper storage, installation not in accordance with the user manual, failure to carry out recommended technical inspections, improper maintenance, use of improper consumables;...
- Page 28 This device is recyclable. It is subject to the selective collection of electrical and electronic equipment. EFA Schmid & Wezel GmbH Maybachstraße 2 75433 Maulbronn www.efa-germany.com Telefon +49(0)7043-102-0 Telefax +49(0)7043-102-78 efa-verkauf@efa-germany.de...
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